Praise, Plaques, and Pans for Landon

UPDATE Westport Board of Education members, including chair Michael Gordon (l), and others honored retiring Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon tonight for his 17 years of service in a pre-meeting ceremony. Gordon said he consulted Landon’s son in coming up with a personal gift and learned that his father was interested in cooking. So he presented him with pans, an apron, and cooking lessons. He also received a a plaque at Staples in his honor and a plaque/proclamation from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. Said Landon of his Westport career: “It’s been a great ride.” He thanked board members for always letting “Elliott be Elliott.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com