Another Scorcher in the Books
Compo Beach was busy again as temperatures felt like the 90s today. Both Silver Sands and Hammonasset State Beaches closed today by 2:00 PM due to being at capacity, Sherwood Island didn’t reach their capacity.
Saturdays on the Sound
Westporter Anthony Loiacono pilots his center console into the Saugatuck Harbor this afternoon as temperatures soared towards 90, making it the perfect Saturday to be on the Sound.
Community Together
Teona Johnson and her children, Luke and Alex, sit with Van Goldberg while enjoying the musical performances and sweets under the shade of the Jesup Green trees.
Rainbow Hues Cover the Westport Community
A Westport Pride volunteer makeup artist adds rainbow hues to Lucy Roth, 11, as she sits down at one of the makeup, face painting, and other activity tables enjoyed by attendees today.
All Smooth: Hills Point Road Paved in Time for Sweltering Weekend
Members of FGB Construction of Norwalk finish paving Hills Point Road as rain moved into the area. The team paved from Compo Road South up to the I-95 overpass in today, a section of roadway that has been frustrating drivers for months after it was unevenly patched up after water main work underneath it. The work is not permanent, but will hold the community over until permanent repaving can be done later in the year.
Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge Adorned with Rainbow Lights for Pride Month
The Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge over the Saugatuck River brings more color to Route 1 as volunteers with Westport Pride changed the bridge’s light bulbs for rainbow colored bulbs in honor of Pride Month throughout June.
The Remarkable Bookcycle Find New Home on Main Street
Westport’s famous Remarkable Bookshop was brought to life again with the Remarkable Bookcycle, a little free library now stationed on the sidewalk in front of 173 Main Street, the future home of Cold Fusion Gelato. The mobile free library offers novels and children’s books to anyone who stops by, curated by a team of volunteer Remarkable Librarians.
Designed and gifted by bestselling novelist Jane Green and her husband Ian Warburg, the couple brought in the help of Ryan Peterson to build the bike, working with local celebrated artist Miggs Burroughs to paint its recognizable signage, before they even knew Miggs had created the original artwork for the store.
The name and color were inspired by the famous Remarkable Bookshop, an iconic landmark which which sat at the head of Main Street, just up from the bike’s current spot, before its closure in 1994. Beloved by the community for its nooks and crannies, it’s wonderful staff, and Heathcliff the cat, who could always be found snuggled amongst a pile of books.
The bookcycle travels the community, allowing neighbors the chance to find their next great read as the old bike waits for its next move.
Low Flying through the Fog
A tern flies low through fog over the Long Island Sound in search of tonight’s meal.
Generations Join Forces for Peace and Love
Generations of Westporters joined together today on the grass of Jesup Green to promote peace and love in the community as local leaders lead the community conversations.