WestportNow today presents the first in a series of photos of the nine winners of the Historic District Commission 2010 Preservation Awards to be presented in a Town Hall ceremony at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18. According to the Historic District Commission, the house at 82 Hillspoint Road, known as the Stratton-Rippe House, is owned by Matthew R. Weilgus and Miryha Fantegrossi. It was built c. 1770 by Cornelius Stratton and later owned by Henry F. Rippe, one of Westport’s largest market farmers, and retains much of its original 18th-century styling. It has survived the last 240 years as an excellent example of a beautifully detailed and well preserved farmhouse. In its announcement letter to the award recipients, the Historic District Commission said, “As you know, a demolition permit was issued for the Stratton-Rippe House in 2008. Your purchase of the property in 2009 saved it from demolition.This award is being given in recognition of the preservation of the house.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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Going Down: 4 Caccamo Lane
The house at 4 Caccamo Lane, off Gorham Avenue, was demolished today. Built in 1953, the one-story ranch had 1,577 square feet located on a .41-acre property. It changed ownership last month for $720,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on July 6, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Westport Property Transfers September 13 – 17, 2010
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Sept. 13 - 17, 2010:
Todd M. and Amy A. Potokar to Mary Bruan, 7 Hermit Lane, $1,600,000
4 Thomas Road LLC to Chris and Diane Sutter, 4 Thomas Road, $2,000,000
Jane Wotring to Elayne Prince, 92 Bayberry Lane, $1,155,000
Dulcinea Corp. to Jonathan and Stacy Orseck, 36 Little Fox Lane, $1,650,000
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 24 Marine Ave.
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 24 Marine Ave. in the Saugatuck Shores area, is in process. Built in 1965, the two-story colonial has 1,920 square feet and is situated on a ,12-acre property. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Going Down: 2 Blue Ribbon Drive
The house at Westport’s 2 Blue Ribbon Drive, off North Avenue, was demolished today. Built in 1959, the one-story ranch had 2,890 square feet, was situated on a 1.04-acre property and changed ownership in June for $650,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Aug. 23, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Going Down: 6 New Creek Road
The house at Westport’s 6 New Creek Road, near the Greens Farms station, was demolished today. Built in 1966, the one-story ranch had 1,680 square feet and was situated on a 2.56-acre property. Connecticut Light and Power Company bought the property in June 2008 for $1,460,000 to build a new substation. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Sept. 12, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: Baskin Robbins Closes
Baskin Robbins, a longtime fixture at 180 Post Road East opposite the Westport Post Office, has closed. The store was dark tonight after the owner emptied the store of its contents during the day, offering ice cream to passersby and nearby retailers. The owner reportedly said he could not afford the increased rent demanded by the building owner. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Comings and Goings: Douglas Cosmetics Closes
Some shoppers on Westport’s Main Street were startled today to find that after a few weeks of rumors and denials, the Douglas Cosmetics store at 57 Main St. has indeed closed its doors. A notice of explanation (inset) was posted on the locked front door. One customer approached the door, glanced at the sign and commented that she had hoped that at least they would have had a good sale before closing. Earlier this month, the head of U.S. operations of Douglas denied the store was closing. (See WestportNow Sept. 10, 2010) (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com
Westport Property Transfers September 6 – 10, 2010
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Sept. 6 - 10, 2010:
SIR-MG LLC to Adel B. and Gladys Al-Saleh, 9 Maplegrove Ave., $2,300,000
Mark M. LaClair and J. Tanya Sprague to Christopher P. and Zoe E. Craymer, 14 Quentin Road, $2,100,000
Norman and Marlys J. Harris to Toth Investments LLC, 2 Flintlock Ridge, $572,000
Todd P. and Stephanie Koehler to Edward Lansat and Sherry Perley, 9 Lowlyn Road, $1,225,000
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 37 Cross Highway
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 37 Cross Highway is in process. Built in 1950, the one-story ranch has 2,666 square feet and is situated on a 0.9-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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