Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Nov. 12 - 16, 2012:
MCP Imperial Ave LLC to Imperial Avenue LLC, 33 Imperial Ave., $950,000
Kelly Hadous-Ferry to Matthew Moneyhon and Kathleen Tarrant, 10 Over Rock Lane, $1,795,000
Gerald Goodness to Catharine B. Sanderson aka Catherine B. Sanderson, 11 Dr Gillette Circle, $482,000
Compo Enterprises LLC to Christopher S. and Elise M. Hynes, 144 Compo Road North, $1,730,000
Pink Sumo, Sushi and Sake Cafe has opened at Westport’s 4 Church Lane. The restaurant space below Patagonia was originally occupied by Zest and then by Manola. It is the third restaurant in Fairfield County owned by Skye Kwok, 32, who opened Feima in Bridgeport in 2000 and then Sweet Basil in Fairfield in 2007. Head sushi chef is Eric Cheng who previously worked at the well known New York City sushi restaurant Nobu. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Bel Mondo, an interior design and accessories business, has opened at 222 Post Road West, according to Australian-born co-owner Heidi Lyme. She said she grew up in Sydney, Australia where her mother, Pamela, owned a successful high end fashion and interiors shop, Mondo Vogue, for 45 years until her death a year ago The store is co-owned by Easton resident and Belgium native Georg Peters. “Opening this business is a dream come true,” Lyme said. “My mother’s former store, Mondo Vogue, means world of fashion and Bel Mondo means beautiful world. This venture is in memory of her.” She added, “We have lovely holiday gifts including pillows, furniture and home accessories.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Nov. 5 - 9, 2012:
Brian R. and Janet S. OLeary to Nicholas and Runa Knapp, 6 Nappa Drive, $850,000
Echo Valley LLC to Christopher D. Cocco, 6 Pond Edge Road, $2,000,000
Goodwill Of Western and Northern Connecticut to Echo Valley LLC, 1568 - 1572 Post Road East, $1,950,000
US Bank NA - TR to Madhurya and Eymard J. Chitty, 216 Bayberry Lane, $1,500,000
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 163 Compo Road South is in process. Built in 1912, the two-story colonial has 1,545 square feet and is situated on a 1.55-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
By James Lomuscio
Though the date is more than seven years away, Lou Gagliano, chairman of the Downtown 2020 Committee, says “the time is now” for Westport to plan its future.
“We have a unique opportunity here,” Gagliano told about 20 persons assembled in the Town Hall auditorium tonight at the committee’s first evening public meeting. “The time is now, so we’re here tonight to hear from you, the members of the community, to tell us what your concerns are because it’s an important path we’re walking together.”
Formed by First Selectman Gordon Joseloff in March to plan the revitalization of the downtown while integrating planned projects such as Bedford Square, National Hall’s redevelopment, the library’s planned expansion and a cinema, the seven-member committee is now in the process of raising $150,000 to hire a consultant to draw up a master plan.
To reach that amount, Gagliano says the committee plans to raise $75,000 by Jan. 1 and seek the rest from the town. He said Downtown 2020 already has $17,000 in its coffers, including today’s $10,000 gift from the Westport Chamber of Commerce.
By Judy Szablak
The S&P/Case-Shiller latest report out today shows that national home prices posted the largest quarterly percentage gain in two years, and were up 3.6 percent from one year ago.
“Home prices rose in the third quarter, marking the sixth consecutive month of increasing prices,” said David M. Blitzer, chairman of the Index Committee. He said there also have been gains in new construction, and existing-home sales.
Among the 20 cities tracked by the index, there were 13 that posted monthly gains in September, and 17 MSAs gained over their levels of a year ago. Only Chicago and New York posted annual declines. New York was down 2.3 percent over last year, and 0.1 percent month-over-month.
Today’s report on national home prices continues to signal a strengthening national housing market. However, despite recent gains, prices are still almost 30 percent below their peak from 2006.
The house at Westport’s 2 Harbor Hill (aka 317 Compo Road South),was demolished today. Built in 1988, the two-story custom colonial had 5,071 square feet, was situated on a 1.1-acre property and changed ownership in July for $2.1 million. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Aug. 22, 2012. Among those on hand to watch were former owners Arthur Kirsch (l) and Denise McLaughlin (c) who are now New Canaan residents, and neighbor Viveka Kjellgren. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
The house at Westport’s 19 Buena Vista Drive, in the Compo Mill area, was demolished today. Built in 1955, the 1 1/2-story cape had 1,536 square feet, was situated on a .17-acre property for which transfer of 10 percent ownership at $105,000 was recorded last month. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on June 25, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 18 Norwalk Ave., in the Compo Road section, is in process. Built in 1927, the 1 3/4-story conventional has 1,828 square feet and is situated on a .12-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
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