Fall Begins along North Avenue
Autumn leaves along North Avenue, in front of Coleytown Middle School, have turned the evening commute into a colorful expedition as local foliage charts predict peak leaf-peeping season to end at the end of next week.
Brilliant Autumn Evening after Rainy Days
The sun set the autumn leaves ablaze this evening for the historic trees at Saugatuck Congregational Church. The warm sight was welcomed by passersby after two days of heavy rains and dark skies.
Westport Celebrates 76th Anniversary of the United Nations
Following the ceremony attendees Jim Naughton and his wife, Sara Sessions Naughton chat with First Selectman Jim Marpe and Bill Hass, President, UN Association of Southwestern CT and member, International Hospitality Committee. Photo by Dave Matlow for WestportLocal.com
Westport resident Aye Aye Thant, daughter of former UN Secretary-General U Thant, addressed attendees at a bipartisan ceremony to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the United Nations. The ceremony was held at the entrance to Westport’s Town Hall. Participating in the ceremony were (l-r) Bill Hass - President, UN Association of Southwestern CT and member, International Hospitality Committee, State Representative Jonathan Steinberg, Second Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, First Selectman Jim Marpe and Staples High School seniors, Lucas Slater, President of the Staples Model UN and Aidan Rogers, Vice President. Photo & words by Dave Matlow for WestportLocal.com
Halloween Window Painting Contest allows Kids to Decorate Westport this Saturday
Westport Weston Chamber of CommerceThursday October 21st. The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual Halloween Window Painting Contest will take place on Saturday October 23rd from 9am – 4pm.
This year has a record number of Children, 105, painting 65 different windows around town. All are vying to win in three different categories; Scariest, Most Original and Best Halloween Themed in three levels; Elementary, Middle School and High School for a total of nine winners. The victors will receive an award and a $25 gift card from Cold Fusion for gelato downtown.
“What a turnout. A major increase from last year’s record,” said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the Chamber. “This event is so much fun, the kids and parents just love it and the store owners really came out to support it.”
Windows of retailers, offices and even town owned at the Library and Senior center answered the call to ensure every child signed up had a window to paint on their own or in teams.
Judging will be done by the Chamber’s Board of Directors and the winners will be announced early next week. The windows will be left painted through Halloween so residents can come and see the artistry.
For more information www.westportwestonchamber.com/halloween