Chamber of Commerce Announces Holiday Window Decorating Contest, Asks for the Public to Judge
From the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce:
“Westport, December 9th - The Westport Downtown Merchants Association and the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce partner to return the Annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest, this year making it town wide. Residents and shoppers may cast their votes online via mobile device or at the Chamber of Commerce website.
44 businesses are registered and will compete in four categories; Local independent retailers (Mom & Pops), National Chains, Restaurant / Deli and Non Retail, for the most loved windows this holiday season.
“This is just plain old fun and everyone can get involved,” said Matthew Mandell Executive Director of the Chamber. “But it also has a purpose, it will drive traffic to stores as people come to judge the windows, and during this crucial time this is a positive.”
This marks another collaboration for the Chamber and DMA as they continue to take a proactive role in the support of our business community during the pandemic.
“Just like we've made an effort to bring extra holiday festivity to the streets of Downtown Westport this year, our merchants have the ability to display their creativity and welcome new and old shoppers in a safe and welcoming way,” said Randy Herbertson, President of the DMA.
Shoppers can vote at the Chamber of Commerce website www.westportwestonchamber.com/holidaywindow and some stores are able to make it even easier by displaying a QR code in their window for seamless voting by phone. A full list of stores & addresses is online where the QR code takes you.
The competition begins today and ends on Monday December 21st. Residents and shoppers can vote once for each category. Category winners will see their achievement promoted on social media and the grand prize for most votes is generously awarded a dinner for four at Don Memo.
All information, to vote and the list of participating venues can be found at www.westportwestonchamber.com/holidaywindow “
Despite COVID-19, Westport House Historian Continues to Honor Historic Homes
The Westport Museum for History and Culture has continued to honor historic Westport homes through the pandemic, keeping history alive for generations to come. Bob Weingarten, House Historian and Plaque Coordinator, described this historic home located at Two Northside Lane.
“Eileen and Geoffrey Baldwin have honored the heritage of their home at 2 Northside Lane. The initially small house, believed to be a caretaker house, was built in 1916 by Fannie Hale Gibson, but sold the property in 1919 to Robert & Aglae VanNalzah. After several property transfers, Stanley S. Joseloff purchased the property in 1952, enhanced the house and sold it in 1953. The current owners have lived in the house since 2014.” (Quote and photos by Bob Weingarten)
Burroughs Brothers Offer Live Holiday Special December 21st
From the desks of local artists, podcast personalities, and brothers Miggs & Trace Burroughs:
“December 21 maybe the shortest day of the year, but we promise to make it feel like one of the longest.
Just tune into our jam-packed variety show. It's FREE, and all at a safe distance from sanity.
Psychic predictions, music, interviews, a feel-good lookback at 2020,
the real Martha Stewart, and some other not-so-verifiable
celebrities pay tribute to Miggs and Trace.
Click here to register “