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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Saugatuck Craft Butchery Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Saugatuck Craft Butchery celebrateed its second anniversary today, serving up burgers, sausage and family fun at its new location in Saugatuck Center. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Laura Feder for WestportNow.com

Friday, October 11th, 2013

Westport Pizzeria Marks 45 Years with 25-cent Slices

By James Lomuscio

When Carmelo and Joe Mioli opened the Westport Pizzeria at 107 Main St. on Oct.12, 1968, a good car could be had for a couple of thousand dollars, a decent home, $30,000, and a slice, 25-cents.

Mel Mioli chats with an employee at Westport Pizzeria, a Main Street mainstay since 1968. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) James Lomuscio for WestportNow.com

On Saturday, from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m., Carmelo, (known as Mel to generations of Westporters) will turn back the clock to a simpler time—25-cents per slice and per soda—as he celebrates the pizzeria’s 45th anniversary on Columbus Day.

“It’s been a 45 wonderful years, dealing with wonderful people from all over town, and many of them have become our personal friends,” says Carmelo.

Currently, slices sell for $2.50 with tax, 10 times the original price, but still a bargain, Carmelo says.

Saturday, October 5th, 2013

Milton Development Buys 1032 PRE to Expand

Milton Development, a Westport-based builder of residential homes, purchased the building at 1032 Post Road East for $2.4 million, according to HK Group’s Franco Fellah who brokered the transaction. The building was formerly occupied by Baker Graphics from 2009 until earlier this year when it relocated to 1753 Post Road East across from Stop and Shop. Fellah said Milton, following a complete remodeling, will open a design center and showroom in the 6,579 square feet building situated on a .43-acre lot. The main office for Milton Development is at 1046 Post Road East. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

Sally White of Sally’s Place Honored on Store Closing

Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff today presented a commendation from the Town of Westport to Sally White upon the closing of her store, Sally’s Place, a Main Street haven for jazz and blues music lovers and musicians since 1985. The commendation was made “in recognition of her long-standing dedication and outstanding service to the citizens of Westport and to music-lovers everywhere.” White, who said she was “overwhelmed” by the honor, was unsure whether today or Friday would be her last day. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

UTC to Furlough ‘Thousands’ Due to Shutdown

By Ana Radelat

www.ctmirror.org

Washington—Despite receiving billions of dollars in last-minute contracts before the federal government shut down this week, UTC, parent company of Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft, tonight announced it would be “forced to furlough thousands of workers” because of the shutdown.

Just hours before the shutdown, East Hartford-based Pratt received a $2.5 billion contract from the Pentagon to continue to make spare parts for fighter jets and other aircraft.

First affected, however, would be Sikorsky Aircraft. If the shutdown does not end by next Monday, nearly 2,000 Sikorsky workers are expected to be placed on furlough.

If the shutdown continues through next week, Sikorsky will put an additional 1,000 employees on temporary layoff. Employees who would be affected work at facilities in Stratford; West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Troy, Ala.

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Freshii Open on Main Street & Parker Harding

Freshii, the health oriented fast food restaurant, opened today at both 1 Main St. and 19 Post Road East with entrances on the Post Road, and Parker Harding Plaza near Starbucks “Today was a soft opening for us,” said owner Jonathan Blob. “We have not done any heavy marketing. Customers purchased more juices and smoothies than we expected. Most of the purchases were for takeout.” He said the restaurant would start a delivery service soon for lunch and dinner as well as catering services for offices and parties. Adam Corrin, Freshii franchise development manager added: “One of the most common comments we’ve heard from customers today was ‘it’s good to see this kind of concept in Westport.’” Freshii offers salads, burritos, wraps, quinoa and rice bowls, yogurts, breakfast, soups, juices and smoothies, all made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Saturday, September 28th, 2013

Freshii Prepares for Monday Opening

Freshii, part of a health-oriented restaurant chain, opens Monday at 1 Main St., also known as 19 Post Road East, near Starbuck’s. Accessible from Parker Harding Plaza, the restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Freshii operates in 35 cities and eight countries around the world. The Westport owner is Jonathan Blob, who as a hedge fund manager invested and performed analysis on the food service industry. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Bond Panel Okays Financing for Bridgeport Development

By Keith M. Phaneuf

www.ctmirror.org

The State Bond Commission today approved $31 million in financing to allow a leading sporting goods retailer to locate in the long-planned commercial development on Steel Point in Bridgeport.

Bass Pro Shops will benefit from the state funds. Contributed photo

And though the commission unanimously approved the financing for Bass Pro Shops, that endorsement came amidst an ongoing partisan debate over Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s handling of the state’s credit card for capital programs.

Bass Pro has announced plans to open a 140,000-square-foot facility at the harbor, with total development and financing costs expected to fall just under $70 million.

Besides the $31 million approved today, the state also is expected to provide $9 million in future assistance with the developer providing the remaining $38.5 million.

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Friday, September 20th, 2013

Comings & Goings: She La La to Playhouse Square

She La La, a fashion and accessories shop, will open in October at 281 Playhouse Square, in the space formerly occupied by Body Talk, according to Dave Crow who co-owns the business with his wife Sheila, Wilton residents. Crow said it is their second store, the other is located on Main Street, New Canaan which opened in May 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com