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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 8 Jennings Court, off Bayberry Lane, is in process. Built in 1960, the one-story split has 1,736 square feet and is situated on a 1.06-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

8-10 Wright St. Sold for $16.35 Million
Norwalk-based Marcus Partners today announced the acquisition of Westport’s 8 and 10 Wright St. office buildings as the company’s first investment in its newest fund, Marcus Capital Partners Fund II. The Westport Town Clerk’s Office said the price was $16.35 million.
The office buildings at 8 and 10 Wright St. overlook Westport’s center. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
The buildings, containing 84,000 square feet of office space, overlook Westport’s center. They were built in 1977 and last changed hands in 2007 at $32.25 million. (See WestportNow Oct. 30 2007)
“We see 8 and 10 Wright Street as being a classic situation where the existing property is substantially underutilizing its special place within a community,” said David Fiore, principal in charge of Marcus Partners’ Metro New York office in Norwalk.
He said Marcus Partners plans a comprehensive renovation to the building, investing about $4 million to provide new, enlarged windows, from just above the floor to ceiling, and redesign and upgrade of the landscaping, parking decks, lighting, paving, entrances, and signage on the site.
Westport Property Transfers Sept. 15 – 19, 2014
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Sept. 15 - 19, 2014:
Taiyo LLC to Evan and Stephanie Moskovit, 98 Hillspoint Road, $2,215,000
Janet Silver to 49 Hillspoint LLC, 49 Hillspoint Road, $930,000
Hilda Kraus Estate to 1 Lantern Hill LLC, 18 Dover Road, $740,000
Anthony A. Eason to Albion J. and Brenda J. Fitzgerald, 15 Norwalk Ave., $1,085,000
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 18 Long Lots Road
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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 18 Long Lots Road is in process. Built in 1956, the one-story ranch has 1,414 square feet and is situated on a .43-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 1300 Post Road East
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An application for a permit to demolish the two-building business complex at Westport’s 1300 Post Road East is in process. Building No. 1, built in 1950, is a 1-1/2-story health center and has 6,437 square feet. Building No. 2, built in 1985 is a two-story medical complex with 4,517 square feet. The structures are set on a 1.09-acre property. Because Building No. 1 was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Bagel Maven Closes
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The Bagel Maven, 538 Post Road East, closed today after owner Alex Perdomo said he was unable to get a new lease. Although the business has been there since 1990, he has been the owner for only the past six years. (See WestportNow Sept. 29, 2014) In a statement, Perdomo said: “Even though I must leave today, I am grateful for the time I had here. The customers have been wonderful to me, they became my friends and it is my hope to stay in Westport if I can find another space soon. God bless everyone. Thank you!” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
P&Z Members Inspect Site of Planned Medical Office
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Members of the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission today took a field trip to 333 Post Road West where a plan is under review to convert a commercial office building (rear) to a medical facility. The plan includes demolition of the structures at 335 Post Road West (foreground) (see WestportNow Teardown of the Day, Dec. 17, 2013) which would be converted to a parking lot to meet the parking requirements for medical facilities, according to P&Z Director Larry Bradley. Owner Linda Mandell, who was on the excursion, said Internal Medicine Associates of Westport will leave its longtime home at 162 Kings Highway North to be one of the new tenants. Performance Physical Therapy, currently at 333 Post Road West, will remain, she said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Going Down: 163 Compo Road South
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The house at Westport’s 163 Compo Road South was demolished today. Built in 1912, the two-story colonial had 1,545 square feet, was situated on a 1.55-acre property, and changed ownership last month for $850,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Nov. 28, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings & Goings: Henry Lehr Closes on Main Street
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UPDATE and CORRECT Henry Lehr, the iconic, high end women’s apparel store at Westport’s 21 Main St., has closed. The closure follows the death in July of owner Camilla Lehr of Westport who died at Norwalk Hospital at age 44. Other Lehr outlets, including those on Long Island, remain in business, according to Camilla Lehr’s husband. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings & Goings: The Shade Store to Main Street
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The Shade Store, featuring custom shades, blinds and drapery, will open soon at 115 Main St. in the walkway behind Vince. womens’ apparel store. The third-generation family-run business started in 1946 as a fabric store in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., according to the company website. Although the Shade Store has 18 showrooms in 10 states, the Westport location will be its first in Connecticut with additional openings planned in Brooklyn, Houston, Miami and Washington, D.C. The nearest existing location is in Port Chester, N.Y as well as four stores in Manhattan. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com



