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Monday, November 09, 2026

Comings and Goings: Kat Burki to PRW

Kat Burki, Interior Design has opened at Nash’s Plaza, 175 Post Road West, in Westport and announced it will host a grand opening reception on March 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. According to store manager Lauren Henry, the business relocated from 35 Old Post Road, Southport, because of a need for a bigger location after occupying that space since 2008. Burki’s announcement invites guests to “enjoy complimentary champagne, wine and refreshments as you browse the range of luxurious bath products, candles, home ware, jewelry, sleepwear and more.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Westport Property Transfers February 21 – 25, 2011

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Feb. 21 – 25, 2011:

Mario D. Sacco Est. to Frank DeMace, 32 Whitney Glen Drive, 1/2 interest, $150,000

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Comings and Goings: Vintage Virtuosa to PRE

Vintage Virtuosa, a shop specializing in vintage fashions, has opened at 242 Post Road East in Westport in space formerly occupied by Seychelles, a shop for women’s evening wear. According to Vintage Virtuosa owner, Karen Ellman, the shop offers”authentic and curated vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories from the 1940s to the 1980s” that are acquired from homes in Fairfield County and the New York area. A native of southern California, Ellman and her husband have resided in Westport for 15 years. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Comings and Goings: Hansen’s Floral Arts to PRE

Hansen FloralArts has moved into 240 Post Road East opposite the Saugatuck Congregational Church in a location formerly occupied by Taylor Florist. The business is owned by Trumbull resident Bruce Minoff who also owns Bruce’s Flowers, 454 Main Ave., Norwalk and Hansen Flower Shop at 1040 Post Road, Fairfield. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 12 Burr Road

UPDATE An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 12 Burr Road, between Riverside Avenue and Post Road West, is in process. A “stop work” notice was issued by the Building Department in March 2005 when demolition of the .29-acre property was proceeding without the required permit. The property changed hands this month for $345,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Comings and Goings: Pho Gone, Bene Coming

Pho Garden, a Vietnamese restaurant which opened last summer at 1620 Post Road East in Westport, has closed. (See WestportNow – Aug. 4, 2010) A new Italian restaurant, Pane Bene, will open at that site around May according to Angelo Capponi of Fairfield who is co-owner along with executive chef Henry Lopez. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

First Saugatuck Dunkin’ Saturday is Busy One

The new Dunkin’ Donuts at Bridge Square in Westport’s Saugatuck area was a busy place this morning, the first Saturday since its opening on Thursday. Manager Cesar Hiidalgo said that business has been good since opening. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Bob Eckman for WestportNow.com

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Westport Property Transfers February 14 – 18, 2011

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Feb. 14 - 18, 2011:

Sharon B. Freeman 1999 Qual. Per. Res. Tr. and Stanley P. Freeman 199 Qual. Per. Res. Tr. to Dana Ann Griffin Rev. Declaration of Tr., 8
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Dogwood Management SA to Stanley P and Sharon Freeman, 63 Terra Nova Circle, $1,010,000

Mattera Construction 25 Sturges Commons to Robert and Christina Trauber, 25 Sturges Commons, $3,259,432

Bradley Commons Development LLC to Michael J. Spicci, 102 Bradley Lane, $611,500

Comings and Goings: Rugged Bear Closing

Rugged Bear, clothing and outerwear store for kids and toddlers at 1790 Post Road East in Westport in the shopping strip anchored by Stop & Shop, is going out of business. All 39 stores in the Boston-based Rugged Bear chain will close, the company having filed for bankruptcy in Massachusetts on Wednesday. The Westport store is one of nine in Connecticut. According to an employee, “The going out of business signs will be posted tomorrow, we have no exact date for the final day but we think we’ll be open for a few months.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Going Down: Hales Court

Another section of Westport’s Hales Court housing complex was demolished this week for conversion to new affordable housing. The post-World War II housing development operated by the Westport Housing Authority is being expanded from 40 units to 78 units. Demolition began in December 2009 on the first 17 homes that are being replaced with new upgraded affordable units. The $24 million project funded by federal and state grants will also include a 2,000-square foot community center. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com