Westport Property Transfers: August 1st - 5th; Highest Sale at $3.8 Million in Compo Neighborhood
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $58,581.25
Total Sales: $23,432,500
Highest Transfer Price: 9 Norwalk Avenue: $3,800,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 1 Crow Hollow Lane: $575,000
Transfers:
9 Norwalk Avenue: $3,800,000
38 Crawford Road: $2,785,000
3 Hitchcock Road: $2,700,000
7 Easton Road: $2,200,000
3 Elizabeth Drive: $1,900,000
17 Tamarac Road: $1,850,000
36 Woodside Avenue: $1,832,500
46 Coleytown Road: $1,795,000
12 Terra Nova Circle: $1,200,000
18 Twin Circle Drive: $1,200,000
7 Lockwood Circle: $895,000
30 Maplewood Avenue: $700,000
1 Crow Hollow Lane: $575,000
Anne Stamps, 81, Died; Westport Community Theater Actress, Former Westporter
Anne Stamps, 81, of Woodville, died August 16, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Detroit, MI on October 18, 1940 to the late James Howard Obey and Carol Aldrich Obey.
Cynthia was born in Detroit, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School. She attended Fairmont State College in WV where she met her husband, Raymond Thompson Stamps of 62 years. Cynthia earned her associates degree from NOVA. She was a model with Atlantic City Models Guild and in New York City.
Throughout her life she lived in Linwood, NJ, Westport, CT and Arlington, VA. Cynthia was a member of A.A. for 44 years, Reynold Memorial Baptist Church and its Praise Team Band. She was very active in RAAC theater doing hair, makeup, set design, directing and producing. She was also active in Westport Community Theater. She once owned a gift/antique shop in Washington, VA called Morning Glory Antiques. Cynthia loved clouds and was a member of the Cloud Society. Above all, she was an artist.
She is survived by her husband; her children, J. Britt Stamps (Annie) of Nokesville, VA and B. Chad Stamps (Christy Hartmann) of Fairfax Station, VA; four grandchildren, Sidney Harvey, Conner Stamps, McKenna Stamps, and Emmah Stamps; two sisters, Carolyn Bromberg (Richard) and Cathryn Alice Anderson; two brothers-in-law, George Stamps (Carolyn) and Gary Stamps; one sister-in-law, Penny DaGrossa; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Cynthia is preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Eric Anderson and Donald DaGrossa; and one sister-in-law, Jewel Stamps.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, 3748 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, VA 22740 with Rev. Randy Clark and Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery in Woodville, VA.
There will be a reception at the church immediately following the interment. Pallbearers will be Deacon Terry Dixon, Deacon Doug Elkins, Deacon Dan Bailey, Greg Sanders, Dallas Clark, and Brian J. Ross. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Bromberg, Gary Stamps, George Stamps, Deacon Ann Miller, and Deacon Linda Kline. The family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice of the Piedmont for their wonderful care and to members of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church and friends from the community. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
Westport Rotary Club’s LobsterFest Hits the Beach September 17th
Press Release
Photo by Dave Matlow for WestportLocal.comWestport Rotary Club’s LobsterFest washes onshore this year, on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Compo Beach from 3pm to 7pm, with an in-person event, as well as a drive-through option. Around 1,200 ticket holders will dine by the water at the hotly anticipated rain or shine event, Westport Rotary’s main fundraiser, which sells out every year. LobsterFest is a signature community gathering, an excellent way to support local philanthropic activities while celebrating the transition from Summer to Fall.
Westport Rotary Club members are thrilled to be preparing for the 11th annual LobsterFest. Tickets can be purchased at www.westportrotary.org or directly from Westport Rotary Club members. For guests who prefer to eat their lobsters and/or steak at home, drive-through tickets must be purchased online from the website only.
Funds earned from LobsterFest tickets and sponsorships enable Westport Rotary to award over 36 Charitable Giving grants to local nonprofits and support impactful humanitarian projects around the world. LobsterFest brings the Westport community together so we can connect and engage with others, belong to something bigger than ourselves, give back, serve to change lives, and most of all, have fun.
Local recipients include Mercy Learning Center, a non-profit which helps women become fluent in English, obtain their GEDs, go onto college and support their families, and Child Guidance of Fairfield County, another nonprofit that provides psychological and educational support to children traumatized by past experiences. Other causes that receive support include food pantries, environmental sustainability, educational and summer program scholarships, and improvement of behavioral health.
Children’s activities this year include a magician, glitter tattoos, face painting, and Maker Faire pin making. Live music will be provided by the Hot Rubber Monkey Band, a local favorite. In past years, LobsterFest volunteers served some 2,400 lobsters, 300 steaks, and 1,600 ears of corn, as well as raw oysters and clams.
Tickets are an exceptional value at $75 per person for two 1.25-pound lobsters or a 14 oz. New York strip steak plus corn, coleslaw, bread and butter, potato salad, Peppermint Patties, and a generous supply of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages. Children’s tickets are $10 for a choice of a hot dog or chicken tenders.
Tickets are available only in advance, online at www.westportrotary.org and directly from Westport Rotary Club members. The LobsterFest event is supported by numerous sponsors. For sponsorship information please contact Gillian Anderson at ganderson24@optonline.net.
Westport Rotary Club follows guidance from the local health authorities. In case LobsterFest needs to limit in-person dining, ticket holders will be contacted by email to arrange for a scheduled drive-through option.
Representing a cross-section of local business and professional leaders, the Westport Rotary Club is an organization of men and women united in service to their community, vocation and the world. One of 35,200 Rotary clubs worldwide, the Westport Rotary Club is known for philanthropy and for providing hands-on project leadership both locally and internationally. More information is available at www.westportrotary.org.
The public is always welcome to attend Rotary Club luncheon meetings, which take place on Tuesdays from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Greens Farms Congregational Church in Westport. The luncheon cost for guests is $20. The Club welcomes membership inquiries. Please contact Club President Karl Mergenthaler at kcmergen19@gmail.com.
Friday Night Commute
A leisurely commute for the Friday night ride home. Photo by JD Dworkow by WestportLocal.com