Parks & Rec Announces 2020 Holiday House Decoration Winners, Releases Westport Christmas Light Tour
According to the Westport Parks & Recreation Department, the winners for this year’s Holiday House Decoration Contest are:
1st Place:
1 Quintard Place - The Mirabelli Family
2nd Place:
25 Hillandale Road - The Lozyniak Family
3rd Place:
4 Fairport Road - The Carusone Family
They also included a list of local homes who participated in the contest to allow Westporters a Holiday Lights Tour throughout the community.
Westport Homes to See This Holiday Season:
2 WILCOX LN
8 Evergreen Pkwy
14 BROOKLAWN DR
1 Lyndale Park
359 Wilton Rd
11 Sachem Trail
57 Bermuda Rd
20 Bridge Street
6 VANI COURT
1 Yankee Hill Road
2 Hidden Hill Rd
17 BUENA VISTA DRIVE
25 Hillandale Road
61 Bulkley Ave N
4 Fairport Road
1 Quintard Place
Age of Reason: Westport’s Oldest Locally-Owned Toy Store
Opened in 1983, Age of Reason toy store has been serving the Westport community for decades, and generations. Located at the end of the Post Road Bridge, 4 Post Road West, the shop features smart toys and a specially curated selection of games and activities for kids of all ages and interests, including many classic options.
Owner Dina Burger has run the shop for its nearly 38 years of business - which she believes makes the store one of the oldest locally-owned businesses in the community, and certainly the oldest locally-owned toy store. She was excited to talk about her connection to generations of local families as she explained that “some parents who used to shop here for their own children now come back to shop for their grandchildren - their children’s’ children - years later.” When asked about business this holiday season, the former Westporter explained a scenario known by many Mom & Pop shops this year, saying that “shopping has changed. It’s been slow - many choose to stay home and shop instead” while adding that some come in when their online orders weren’t correct, or simply weren’t delivered on time.
Dina Burger’s toy shop, Age of Reason, will be open on Christmas Eve until 4:00 PM for all last minute gifts, including private appointments and home deliveries.
Plumed Serpent Wins Best Decorated Window Display
The holiday window display at Plumed Serpent, which won the Grand Prize for Best Decorated Window in the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce townwide contest. Photo by Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.
The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and Westport Downtown Merchants’ Association announced the 2020 winners for Best Decorated Window Display. The townwide contest was judged by the public through online voting.
Results:
Best Mom & Pop Shop Window: The Plumed Serpent Bridal and Evening Wear
Best National Chain Window: Anthropologie
Best Restaurant / Deli Window: Joe's Pizza
Best Non Retail Window: Artistex Salon and Spa
Grand Prize for Most Overall Votes: The Plumed Serpent
Holiday House Decoration Contest: Vani Court Participates
This home on Vani Court is a registered contestant in this year’s Holiday Home Decoration Contest. The winners of the Parks and Recreation sponsored contest will be announced today.