Westport Democrats Give Nod to Candice Savin for Third Selectman Seat if Steinberg Refuses
From Ellen Lautenberg, Westport Democratic Town Committee Chairperson:The DTC recognizes the Third Selectman as a valuable member of Westport’s leadership team and would like to address any questions surrounding this potential appointment in the newly elected administration. In accordance with the Town Charter, if Jonathan Steinberg chooses not to accept this role, the DTC recommends a candidate to the newly elected First and Second Selectmen for their consideration. Candice Savin, who ran for Second Selectman, is interested in being considered to fill the position of Third Selectman should Jonathan Steinberg choose not to accept it. Candice has expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to work with Jen Tooker and Andrea Moore for the benefit of the town. The DTC appreciates the significant contributions that Third Selectmen have made to Westport over the years and looks forward to recommending a new Democratic member to the Board of Selectmen.
Matt Rollberg, 87, Died; Cedar Point Yacht Club Racer, Broadway Enthusiast
ObituaryMatthew James "Matt" Rollberg, 87, of St. Simons Island, died Oct. 24 at his home, due to complications of old age. After a very healthy life, everything went wrong.
He was born in Manhattan and lived there, and for a few years in Chicago, until he graduated from Stephens Institute of Technology in 1957. He engineered Department of Defense projects until he worked for Columbia University, where he also obtained a graduate degree there in engineering management. He then achieved his goal as an environmental engineer, working in the U.S. and internationally. One of his significant accomplishments was cleaning Lake Superior of asbestos caused by a Canadian copper producer.
Matt was a member of Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport Conn. He owned sailboats and won races for more than 50 years. With his boat, aptly named Andante, he raced many seasonal yacht races in Long Island Sound-Larchmont, American, Indian Harbor, and Greenwich, as well as in Block Island race week. Matt and his wife, Margaret retired early to race and cruise the world of Santana. Matt loved Broadway, classical music, jazz and Tony Bennett.
Matt is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Reichenbach; three children, Jim, also Matthew James, Kathleen Boldt and Jennifer Robinson; and seven grandchildren, Aryn and Hannah Rollberg, Michael, Caroline and Kai Boldt and Kathryn and Abby Robinson.
Matt was a loving man with dignity. His last sailboat cruise will place his ashes on the Atlantic at St. Simons Island.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium in Brunswick, Ga. www.edomillerandsons.com
Morning Weather Report
Today
Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.