Local Shop Owner Says “This May Be Our Best December Ever” as Many Aim to Shop Local this Season.
Annette Norton (pictured), owner of Savvy + Grace boutique on Main Street, was busy helping her staff today as a line of people streamed through the store to purchase Christmas gifts. Norton said this December may be their best December ever on record, citing many shopper’s promise to support locally owned businesses this season. This good news comes after a Spring season that proved difficult for most local businesses. Savvy + Grace will be open tomorrow and Christmas Eve for last-minute shoppers.
Shopping Local
William Gordon, proud member of the Staples High School Class of 1971, shopped local this season as he received his purchases from Savvy + Grace staff members. Gordon was one of many who visited the small shop on Main Street today citing the same purpose - shop local this season.
Outpost Pizza Cuts the Ribbon, Officially Celebrating the New Pizzeria on Main Street
Outpost Pizza, at 333 Main Street, officially cut the ribbon yesterday and celebrated their opening of the family-owned pizzeria in the community. First Selectman Jim Marpe and Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Director Matthew Mandell were on hand to congratulate the Dedovic family and wish them well on their new business endeavor. The restaurant offers pizza by the slice or by the pie, Italian sandwiches, and salads for both dine-in and take-out.
From left to right: Maria Dedovic (mother), Sandra Dedovic (wife) , Jim Marpe (First Selectman), Joey Dedovic (Owner), Matthew Mandell (Director of Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce), Tom Dedovic (father) Photo by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce
Come Snow or Ice - Shoppers Remain Steadfast
Both snow and ice this afternoon were no match for Lululemon Athletica customers waiting to get into the popular store.