Month: May 2008 - Page 8 - Westportnow.com

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

A Doggie Bag

Sammie, a 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier attracted quite a bit of attention Sunday afternoon as she sat on a River Walk table next to a bag with her likeness printed on the front. Sammie is owned by Norwalk couple Walter Amador and Mary Ann Pellegrino. They say they use the Westport Public Library frequently because of its extensive collection and its proximity to the river. They alway bring Sammie along so she can enjoy a walk by the river and take turns going into the library and staying outside with her. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

What a Difference Six Weeks Makes

Premium gas prices climbed from $3.65 to $4.32 during the six weeks since the Cumberland Farms gas station at Post Road East and Hillspoint Road closed its pumps for its periodic replacement of underground fuel tanks. The pumps reopened for gasoline sales on Friday evening. At least one nearby station was charging $4.59 for premium. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

A Salute to the Grand Marshal

The Westport Historical Society today erected a banner outside its headquarters saluting Memorial Day parade grand marshal Howard Munce, noted artist and long-time advisor to WHS’s exhibit development. Doing the honors were Mollie Donovan (l) and Olivia Yule. Following the parade, the public is invited to the opening reception of the WHS’ new exhibit celebrating the Westport Public Library’s 100th birthday as well as an exhibit in its Little Gallery featuring “A Town’s Treasures” comprised of Tom Kretch photographs that runs to Labor Day. The Historical Society is adjacent to Veterans Green where the Parade ends.(CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Compo Welcomes Holiday Sunday Crowd

The unofficial start of the summer season this Memorial Day weekend brought Sunday crowds to Westport’s Compo Beach today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

All Dressed Up for Memorial Day

The flags and red, white and blue bunting are out all over Westport this Memorial Day weekend, including at 130 Riverside Ave., where a plaque says it is the John Perry House dated 1869. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Waiting for Customers

Vendor Edward Gazy’s wagon was full of hanging flower baskets today as he awaited customers on the second week of the Sunday Westport Farmers Market at the upper Imperial Avenue parking lot. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Yummy

Buyers were scooping up fresh breads and baked treats at today’s Westport Sunday Farmers Market for the many picnics planned for Memorial Day. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Out for a Ride

Among those out and about enjoying the spring weather Saturday was Bella, a puppy who clearly enjoys a ride in the family car. She was spotted on Westport’s Treadwell Avenue. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Sunday, May 25, 2008

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Imperial Avenue parking lot – Westport Farmers Market
Noon – 4 p.m. – Westport Arts Center – “Color in 3D”
Noon – 4 p.m. – Westport Arts Center – “Found”
3 p.m. – Westport Country Playhouse – “The Pavilion”
5 p.m. – Wilton High School – “Israel 60” celebration

Y’s Men Honor Barry McCabe

Members of the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston paused in their Memorial Day float preparations today to honor the late Barry McCabe. McCabe, a long-time group member and World War II Navy veteran, worked on the parade float for many years before his death last November. He was the Memorial Day parade grand marshal in 2005. Pictured (l-r) are: Austen Doolittle; Len Fisher; Marjorie Wroblewski, McCabe’s daughter; Robert Fatherley; Kathy McCabe, his wife; Lauren Wroblewski, McCabe’s grand-daughter, and Bill Balch, president of the Y’s Men. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com