$7.3 Million Beachside Avenue Bridge Replacement Done Right on Time
The Beachside Avenue Bridge over I-95 was opened for traffic late last week after being closed and fully replaced in the matter of months. The Connecticut Department of Transportation awarded the contract to Rotha Construction Company out of Avon, Connecticut - who completed the project right on time with its late September completion goal - and a 7.3 million dollar price tag. The new bridge was aligned with Greens Farms Road to give a better field of view for drivers turning onto Greens Farms Road from Beachside Avenue while assuring its structural integrity will be upheld for generations to come.
Silver Steel brings Sounds of the Islands to Saugatuck
Members of the Silver Steel Drum Band brought good vibes and great music to Saugatuck Center this afternoon as hundreds converged on the neighborhood for the Taste of Saugatuck event.
First Tickets Sold as Yankee Doodle Fair Begins
The ticket booth at the Westport Woman Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair was busy at tonight’s 6:00 PM opening. Returning after the pandemic lockdowns, the fair will run in the Imperial Avenue parking lot through Sunday night. Tonight and tomorrow the rides will run from 6-10 PM, Saturday 1-10 PM, and Sunday 1-5PM. In addition to the carnival rides, the fair also includes live music, food, games, and raffle prizes that all fund the Westport Woman’s Club’s philanthropic projects around the community.
Schedule:
Thursday: 6-10 PM
Friday: 6-10 PM
Saturday: 1-10 PM
Sunday: 1-5 PM
Ride Prices:
1 Ticket: $1.50
22 Tickets: $30.00
48 Tickets: $60.00
Unlimited Wristband: $30.00
Westport Rotary's Lobsterfest a “Smashing Success” Once Again
The 2021 Rotary Lobsterfest, arguably Westport's biggest party of the year, was held Saturday at Compo Beach on a beautiful September afternoon under sunny blue skies.
The event, which sold out completely once again for it's 10th year and was limited only by it's attendance permit and how many lobsters could be cooked per hour. They served 2,400 lobsters, 330 steaks and 325 children's dinners. Fresh clams and oysters on the half shell were offered by Norwalk's Copp's Island Oysters.
A small army of volunteers, including town officials and those aspiring to become town officials, kept the beer and wine flowing and tables cleared. Families enjoyed great entertainment for their children, and craft spirits for the adults. Live music kept dancers on their feet. All and all, another lively and successful event for the community by the the Westport Rotary - which raised more that $100,000 (final figures not yet available) for their programs and charities.
Click on any photo to enlarge. Photos by J.C. Martin for the WestportLocalPress.com
