Staples Boys Lacrosse Supports Wounded Veterans and their Families on Saturday
Sticks For Soldiers: On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 Staples High School Boys Lacrosse will proudly host their annual Sticks For Soldiers event when the Varsity team hosts the Wilton Warriors at Staples Stadium.
The Sticks For Soldiers ceremony will take place at 2:40 pm before the 3:00 pm game. Please come out to support this meaningful cause and enjoy an exciting afternoon of lacrosse!
The Sticks For Soldiers organization raises funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Participation in Sticks For Soldiers events creates community awareness, particularly among high school athletes, of the service and sacrifices being made by individuals, often just a few years older than themselves.
The opportunity for athletes to compete and fundraise recognizes those who have sacrificed in the protection of our country’s freedoms. In 16 years, over $1 million has been raised by Sticks For Soldiers to support wounded veterans and their families.
This year’s program will begin with the Presentation of Colors by Westport Police & Fire Department Honor Guard. The National Anthem will be performed by Staples Junior Madelyn Spera. First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker will be joining us along with local community organizations. Opening remarks will be made by Sticks for Soldiers President Bob Vitale. The Westport PAL 4th grade youth team will play a friendly scrimmage at halftime to show their support!
A suggested minimum donation of $5.00 for admission to both games will be collected at the stadium and there will be plenty of food and drinks for sale! All money raised will go directly to Sticks For Soldiers and the veterans it serves.
To make a donation, please visit www.sticksforsoldiers.org. For additional information please contact edward.iannone@gmail.com
Westport Fire Marshal: “The residents were saved by a house fire alarm “
Westport Fire Department:Approximately 50 dogs and cats were saved at the Town House for Dogs structure fire last night. The animals were moved to another part of the kennel that was not affected by the fire. They are safe and being cared for by the staff of Town House for Dogs.
Fire Chief Michael Kronick stated, “Two dogs that belonged to the owners regretfully perished in the second-floor apartment that was involved in the fire. Cause of the fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office. Cause and origin determination remain forthcoming.”
Fire Marshal Nathaniel Gibbons stated, “The residents were saved by a house fire alarm system that had recently been upgraded during their annual fire inspection. This drives home the importance of having working smoke alarms in your homes or place of business.”
For more information about your pets, please contact the owners, Mel and Sandy Goldman, of Town House for Dogs, 1040 Post Road E (203) 227-3276.
Downtown Parking Lot Reconstruction Begins Next Week; Will Temporarily Close Parking Areas through June
Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced today that the reconstruction of the Baldwin Parking Lot off Elm Street in Downtown will commence on or about April 25, weather permitting.
The initial phases of the construction will involve reclamation of the existing deteriorated asphalt surface and installation of new drainage pipes, along with re-grading of the lot to reduce frequent flooding. In addition, the project will include installation of new LED lighting, electric vehicle chargers, security cameras and blue-light emergency stations. Parking stalls will be realigned to conform to current P&Z regulations, which will improve circulation and maneuverability within the lot.
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker stated “This is the first of several large Downtown Westport lots to be reconstructed and reconfigured to improve the Downtown parking experience. In the years to come, we will also be re-inventing the Parker Harding Lot, the Taylor Lot, (near Jesup Green), and the Imperial Avenue Parking Lot, to have serviceable and convenient parking on both sides of the Post Road.”
Ratkiewich said while the project will likely continue through the month of June to reach completion, and lot closures will be necessary, the contractor will be closely coordinating with Town officials and the Westport Downtown Association to minimize disruptions and make portions of the lot available to the public as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation and patience.
John F. Weiss, 88, Died; Navy Veteran, Y’s Men Member, Community Band Clarinetist
John F. Weiss, a resident of Westport from 1979 to 2015 and a resident of Southport since 2015, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19 at his Southport home. He was 88.
Born in Manhattan in 1934, he attended P.S. 6, founded in 1894 and regarded as one of the city’s top elementary schools. He graduated from the Horace Mann School in 1951 and earned a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1955. Following college, he served as a communications officer in the United States Navy for several years stationed in the Pacific.
After his naval service, John joined Bache & Company where he was a floor broker and later a general partner. The firm, through a series of acquisitions, became Prudential Securities from which John retired as a senior vice president.
In retirement, John joined the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston where he served as membership chairman for several years as well as arranging the organization’s annual meeting and picnic. He pursued his interests in sailing, tennis, photography, travel, theater, current events and music. He played clarinet in the Westport Community Band for many years.
John was the husband of Sheila (Roazen) Weiss; father of Graham Weiss and John Weiss, Jr.; stepfather of James (Polly) Bienen and Jonathan (Tracy) Bienen; grandfather of Chantal (Jay) Crompton, Hunter Weiss, Cheyenne Weiss, Carl Jason Tondo, and Owen Bienen; great-grandfather of Lola and Millie Crompton, and brother of Georgia (Jack) Morris.
Contributions in memory of John F. Weiss may be made online to support Dr. Richard Frank’s pancreatic cancer research at:
https://www.nuvancehealth.org/giving/support-norwalk-hospital. Gifts also may be mailed to the Norwalk Hospital Foundation, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06856
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 25 at noon at Temple Israel, Westport, CT. Refreshments will be served following the memorial service.