Letter to the Editor: “values are unquestionable”
Letter to the EditorTo the Editor:
Join me on Election Day in supporting Jen Tooker and Andrea Moore for Board of Selectmen to ensure Westport’s continued success.
Jen and Andrea possess unmatched experience and leadership that enables them to understand how our town works and build relationships that deliver results. They are big proponents of community engagement, regularly attending local events, not just during campaign season. Jen and Andrea take great pride in all aspects of our town, and they are committed to listening to community members to best serve our interests.
As a member of the Westport Board of Education, I know Jen and Andrea will continue to be champions for our schools. As Second Selectman, Jen always considers the impact town-wide decisions have on our school district. She prioritizes a strong partnership with our school district’s leadership, while respecting management boundaries. In 2019, while a current opponent sat on the Board of Education endlessly discussing whether to rebuild or restore Coleytown Middle School and where to place students while the school was offline, the Marpe/Tooker Administration stepped in to create the CMS Building Committee and provide much needed action to move forward.
I also have the pleasure of working closely with Andrea in her role as Vice Chair of the Board of Finance. Andrea works collaboratively to ensure our schools receive funding to provide an excellent education for all students, while ensuring tax dollars are spent efficiently. She also understands the importance of balancing all the financial needs of our town. During the Coleytown Middle School fiasco, she prevented Westport from making a significant, fiscally irresponsible decision by voting against funding for an impractical plan proposed by the Board of Education.
Jen's and Andrea’s values are unquestionable. They support diversity in all forms, work tirelessly to foster a sense of belonging and understand the importance of unifying our town rather than promoting divisiveness. If you have any doubt about their values, I urge you to talk with them instead of believing the “disinformation” their opponents perpetuate as a campaign tactic. Jen and Andrea are role models for our children, and I am honored to serve the town of Westport alongside them and fortunate to call them friends.
Liz Heyer
Westport Board of Education Member
Staples Girls Break 4 Records while Winning Against Trumbull Wednesday Night
Winning 400 meter free relay: From left to right Annam Olasewere, Ayaan Olasewere , Ella Alpert and Jessica Qi. Contributed photoContributed by Susana De Pinho
Four school records fell tonight as Staples girls swimming cruised to a victory against Trumbull at home on senior night. Once again the Staples girls dominated the freestyle relays breaking the 200 meter freestyle and 400 meter freestyle relay school records. The team of senior captains Jessica Qi, Ella Alpert along with freshman sensations Annam and Ayaan Olasewere swam to a record time of 1:48.17 in the 200M free relay and another record breaking time of 4:02.10 in the 400M free relay.
In the individual events freshman Annam Olasawere broke her own record in the 50 meter freestyle with a time of 25.69 shattering her previous record of 26.15. Olasewere also broke the school record in the 100 meter freestyle clocking a 57.30 while Qi finished second with a time of 58.41.
Freshman Dani Schwartz got the win in the 400 meter freestyle with a time of 4:52.51 with junior Ali Chodash (5:09.78) taking second.
Staples swept the 200 meter freestyle with senior captain Jessica Qi winning with a lifetime best of 2:08.99, freshman Dani Schwartz (2:19.37) placing second and junior Ali Chodash (2:28.34) taking third.
Sophomore Libby Turner (1:09.92) and Senior Ella Alpert (1:11.62) took first and second in the 100 meter backstroke.
Divers Kate Whitaker, Emme Thaw and Ava DeDomenico took the top three spots in diving.
Staples finishes the regular season with a 6-3 record and will move on to the FCIACs, Class LL, and State Open Championships over the next few weeks.
Letter to the Editor: “a clear vision for making our town even stronger”
Letter to the EditorTo the Editor:
Jonathan Steinberg and Candice Savin have what it takes to lead Westport to the next level… and they are deeply committed to ensuring the continued excellence of our schools as an essential pillar of our community. Please support both on November 2nd.
Jonathan is an independent thinker with a solid and consistent track record of bringing people together to find common ground and to get things done. He has steadfastly supported our schools and actively contributed to the resolution of challenges along the way, both in the RTM and as our state representative. Candice has led the Board of Education through unprecedented times and has ensured that our students continue to thrive.
Jonathan and Candice have a clear vision for making our town even stronger, and they have the skills and experience to deliver on it.
Elaine Whitney, Secretary and former Chair, Westport Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce Window Contest Winners Announced
Westport Weston Chamber of CommerceThe Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s record-breaking Halloween Window Painting Contest.
This year 131 children painted 65 windows all throughout town this past Saturday, far surpassing last year's then record number of entrants. The only glitch was the Nor’easter storm washed away many of the paintings. Some still are intact and available for viewing. Thankfully, the judging was done prior to the rain.
“What a turnout for a fun artistic day around town,” said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. ”The kids and families were so enthusiastic and really enjoyed the event. A big shout out to all the businesses that answered the call for extra windows.”
Winners received a certificate and a $25 gift card to Cold Fusion for some well-deserved gelato.
The winners in the three school levels and three painting categories are: (note only 2 high school entrants)
ELEMENTARY
Best Halloween Theme – Calvin Carreas (2nd Grade Long Lots) and his helper- brother Julian (k)- window located at Fleet Feet in Sconset Square
Scariest Theme – Scarlett Nathan (3rd Grade Saugatuck Elementary) window located at Franny’s Farmacy on Church Lane
Most Original Theme – Jonah Milgrom (3r Long Lots) window located at HSBC on Elm Street
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Best Halloween Theme – Hailey Kipperman (7th grade – The Southport School) window located at Bella Bridesmaids 19 Post Rd W
Scariest Theme – Milo Milgrom (6th Bedford Middle) window located at Cycleogy Bike and Ski 1554 Post Rd E
Most Original Theme – Sophie Jacques (7th- Private school) window located at Brown Harris Stevens w/ John DiCenzo Executive Director BHS
HIGH SCHOOL
Scariest Theme – Ella Scheweizer (10th) window located at Greens Farm Spirits w/ Jim Broyer owner GFS
Most Original Theme – Camille Mergenthaler (9th Staples HS) window located at Local to Market on Main Street
