Local Officials Join CEO Sheldon Kahan For Ribbon Cutting At Interstate Design Center Grand Opening
CUTTING THE RIBBON - From L. to R.: Senior Marketing Director Ben Kahan, 2nd Selecwoman Andrea Moore, Interstate's Frank Bowron, Manager, Window & Door Division, Brian Kurtz, V.P. of Sales, First Selectwoman Jen Tooker, Interstate CEO Shelly Kahan, Westport Chamber of Commerce Director Matthew Mandell, Jason Kirsch, Interstate Servie Manager and CT 136th District Representative Jonathan Steinberg.
Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker joined Interstate + Lakeland CEO Sheldon Kahan, local officials and Interstate staff to cut the ribbon officially opening the company's new state-of-the-art building products design center at 800 Post Rd. East.The new 11,000 square foot showroom offers the finest in windows, doors, custom mill work, hardware and accessories geared toward the luxury home building and remodeling. (see WestportLocal.com, November 3rd, )
Kahan and his staff including senior Marketing Director and 4th generation of the Kahan family to work at Interstate, Ben Kahan, Frank Bowron, manager of the window and door division, VP of Sales Brian Kurtz and service manager Jason Kirsch proudly gave the grand tour of the center which was designed to give visitors the feel of an art gallery. They received many compliments on the tour from local officials including 2nd Selectwoman Andrea Moore, Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Director Matt Mandell and Jonathan Steinberg state representative for Westport.
Visitors also were treated to the gourmet delicious offerings of the area's well known and loved food truck the MeltMobile.
The Kahan family invites the people of Westport to see all of the beautiful products they offer, including their new custom millwork line, the Westport Collection which includes their Saugatuck, Blue Water and Beachside series, and visit their photo gallery which shows their products installed in fine homes in Westport and the surrounding area.
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
Morning Weather Report | Election Day
Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Westport Hosts Inspiring Event: “Life Teammates: The Power We Have To Deliver Hope”
Press ReleaseFirst Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Human Services Director Elaine Daignault have announced that former major league pitcher John Trautwein, from the Will to Live Foundation, is speaking on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7:30 pm at Westport Town Hall Auditorium (110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport). Sponsored by Westport Youth Services, the Police Athletic League, and the Teen Awareness Group, the event aims to raise awareness about teen suicide and the challenges our teens face today.
Trautwein's story of losing his son Will to suicide in 2010 with no sign or warning sparked the Trautwein Family’s mission to encourage kids to “talk about it” and serve as Life Teammates® as they encounter life's sorrows and joys. Will to Live’s “Life Teammates” concept helps teens and young adults identify and recognize the love and support they already have by leaning into one another.
According to Daignault, “Mr. Trautwein recently spoke about Life Teammates at the FCIAC leadership conference in August to rave reviews. We are thrilled to have Mr. Trautwein back in Fairfield County to share his inspiring message of hope and connection.”
First Selectwoman Tooker added, “I encourage anyone who interacts with young people to attend. Prevention starts with conversations. Attending John’s talk with your middle or high school students is an excellent way to begin those supportive conversations.”
This program is most appropriate for parents, middle and high school students, coaches, and anyone who works with young people. Additional resources and counseling support will be available through Kids in Crisis and Positive Directions during and after the event.
As part of the Town’s commitment to prevention education under the Westport Together alliance, the Westport Prevention Coalition encourages programs and discussions that raise awareness about mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. For more information and recordings of previous programs, please go to www.westporttogether.org/programs
For additional information about Will to Live https://will-to-live.org, please contact Steve Bogan at sbogan83@gmail.com To learn more about Westport Human Services and Westport Together, go to www.westportct.gov/humanservices or contact humansrv@westportct.gov at 203-341-1050.
A Glorious Saturday In November At Sherwood Island
With temps in the 70's on Saturday people headed for Westport beaches to catch some rays, walk along the paths admiring the fading colors of autumn and trying to catch something good for dinner from the jetty.
Fashionista Bichon named Lilly and her friend, a Maltipoo name Liyla showed us how to look great while protecting their eyes from the glaring sun. Even Wonderwoman couldn't resist making an appearance.
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
And Also At Compo Beach
Not to be outdone by Sherwood Island visitors, Westporters flocked to Compo Beach also seeking some fun in the sun before the temperatures are expected return to somewhat normal for November, mid 50's, at least for Tuesday and Wednesday although they may be in the high 60's later in the week.
People gathered on the beach, dogs of all kinds played together and hit the water. Golden Retriever Nana was ready for her close-up. And it wasn’t just the dogs who enjoyed the surf. Three teen girls took the plunge as well, one can be seen in the lower right corner of the pic above even though the water temperature was 60º, (brrrr).
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
The nearly full moon rose in the east while a stunning sunset appeared in the west which was a beautiful sight both from the beach or on this sailboat cruising home for the evening.
Morning Weather Report: Unseasonably Warm
Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 7 mph.
Gray Day turns to Sunshine over West Bank
The West Bank of Downtown was bathed in a few moments of golden sun as a gray day gave way to the glow of changing weather.
‘Tis the Season
Staff members at Main Street’s Pottery Barn prepare the storefront for the holiday season as a Christmas tree glimmers from the window to the sidewalk outside. WestportLocal.com photo
Stony Point Cottage Camouflage
A small cottage along Stony Point found itself blending in to the amber colored leaves as its wooden clapboards were nearly reclaimed by the forest that surrounds it. WestportLocal.com photo
Autumntime for Assumption Church, Historic Riverside Avenue
Assumption Church (background) and the colonial-era Joshua Couch/Kathleen & James Coley Jr. home (foreground, behind American flag) look very much the same this fall as they have for hundreds of seasons prior. The current Assumption Church was built in 1899 after the original wooden structure became too small for the new parish as “It served a growing number of immigrants, first from Ireland and later from Italy, who settled in Saugatuck and in Green’s Farm.” The Joshua Couch/Coley House was built over 100 years prior to that in 1756, possibly being used as a commercial property that served the bustling shipping-centered Saugatuck River. WestportLocal.com photo