One Hospitalized after Bridge Street Car Accident
At 6:12 PM this evening, the Westport Fire Department along with Westport PD and EMS responded to a multi-vehicle crash in front of 40 Bridge Street. One driver of a vehicle was trapped in their car and required extrication using hydraulic extrication tools. After removal from the vehicle, the patient was transferred by Westport EMS to local hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
The last unit cleared the scene at 7:13 PM.
Fire Department: Simple Accident Causes Kitchen Fire on Berndale Drive
At 12:32 PM on January 9, 2023, the Westport Fire Department received a call from a central monitoring station reporting a smoke detector activation at 22 Berndale Drive. While en route, the alarm company updated fire dispatch that a person on scene reported a fire in the house.
The assignment was upgraded from 1 engine to: 4 engines, 1 heavy rescue, 1 shift commander, 1 mutual aid truck company from Wilton, Westport EMS, and Westport PD.
First arriving units reported a stove fire with extension to the cabinets above. A hand line was deployed and the fire was extinguished with approximately 20 gallons of water. The fire did not extend beyond the cabinets and the smoke in the house was removed over an hour period using fans. The house sustained smoke and fire damage, but the house remained habitable.
The fire appears to have started by bumping the knob on an electric range top and accidently turning on the burner with items stored on top. The NFPA recommends that you keep anything that can catch fire–oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, curtains–away from your stovetop. Fire Marshal Terrence Dunn said, “Do not store items on your stovetop. The household had a monitored fire alarm system which significantly reduced the amount fire damage and saved the life of a family pet.”
The last fire department unit cleared the scene at 2:00 PM and no injuries were reported.
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
New Neighbors: Clarendon Fine Art to Main Street; First in US
Main Street will be less mainstream as Clarendon Fine Art announced their future opening at 22 Main Street. The UK based fine arts gallery group has galleries throughout London and the United Kingdom, with Westport being their first gallery across the pond. Through bright artwork and a facelift to the downtown building, the company announced “The world’s leading art gallery group is opening its doors in the USA for the first time in Westport, CT. With over 80 beautiful galleries across the UK and beyond, our mission is to make art accessible to everyone.” No word yet on the exact opening date, however posters describe January 2023. WestportLocal.com photo
Morning Weather Report: Snow Possible Tonight
Today:
Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight:
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Tomorrow:
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow Night:
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Neighbor: BondVet "Primary & Urgent Care for Pets” to Downtown
BondVet, located inside historic 1 Main Street, has announced its arrival to Westport after the previous tenant, Freshii, ceased operations. The location sits between Post Road East and Parker Harding Plaza - the new office and its neighbor Starbucks share what was originally an addition to the first Westport Library. Beginning in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn in 2019, BondVet has locations in Washington DC, Boston, and New York - with Westport being their first Connecticut satellite. The website describes it as both an urgent care and primary care office for pets, for when “an ER visit is not necessary, but a primary care clinic may not be able to make time for [the pets].” There’s no word on the exact opening date yet. WestportLocal.com photo
Staples Wreckers Notch Big Win Against Strong Ridgefield Tigers Team With 61-54 Victory
Wreckers take the court again after a time out in their 61-54 Victory over Ridgefield on Friday Night
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Friday night, Staples Boys Basketball opened their FCIAC schedule by beating 4-time defending league champion Ridgefield on the Tigers home court, 61-54. Chris Zajac, the 6'8" senior co-captain led the way for the Wreckers with 17 points 14 rebounds. Zajac, number 12, was dominant on both ends of the court by both battling from the post and intimidating Tiger scoring attempts playing virtually the entire game. Senior guard co-captain Cody Sale proved difficult for Ridgefield defenders scoring 16 points including a perfect 7-7 from the foul line, guard Gavin Rothenberg, another Staples senior chipped in with 10 points.
The game was back and forth early with the teams tied at 11-11 at the end of the first quarter. Rothenberg hit a 3 pointer to give Staples a 16-13 lead early in the 2nd quarter, a lead they would not give up the rest of the night.
The Wreckers lead would be challenged when Ridgefield cut the lead to 47-45 midway through the 4th qtr, but Rothenberg hit another huge 3 point shot to push the lead to 5. After a defensive stop on a Tiger possession, Zajac found an open Adam Udell on the wing and he drained a 3 pointer to extend the lead to 8. The game was closer than the final score would indicate with Ridgefield fighting like the championship calibre team they are until the final buzzer sounded. Coach Goldshore was pleased with this "great team win" against what he said might be one of the best programs in the state, a "great team from top to bottom" and a "very well coached team".
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This FCIAC season opener was the first conference game for the Wreckers new Head Coach Dave Goldshore, who took over the program after Staples long-time coach Colin Devine turned over the reins to Goldshore, his assistant for the last five years. Coach Goldshore was a 3-sport athlete and was a freshman at Michigan where he had a front row seat to top-tier Division One coaching when Michigan's "Fab Four" won the national championship.
Jubilant Wreckers fans streamed onto the court and surrounded the team after the final buzzer sounded.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Tomorrow Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Westporter Opens New Studio in Wilton
Press Release
"It's not the period, it's the piece," -- Tom Roth, owner, Montage Modern. That quote typifies who we are and what we strive for in our pursuit of timeless treasures of design at Montage Modern.
Westport native, Tom Roth has always had a passion for vintage items and antiques. It was a natural transition from his store and workroom, Weathervane Hill in Norwalk, which specialized in home furnishing fabrics and furniture, to Montage Modern.
Distinctive Montage Modern inventory includes home and executive office furnishings, period lighting, original art ... each piece is vintage, from mid-century modern to art deco, to mod and is beautifully restored to its original condition.
Saarinen, Eames, Baughman, McCobb and Knoll are some of the masters of modern design, and we constantly search out their work. But our aesthetic does not end there. We believe that simplicity of design and the finest materials available are the elements that create a piece that will stand the test of time. That is the challenge. Finding and creating those "gems," not just as an object but as a conversation piece to be appreciated and loved for generations.
Whether the piece is from Italy, France, Denmark, Germany, or created by our own design team and manufactured in our facility in Connecticut the one constant element that runs through the grain of everything we touch is integrity. That integrity does not end there. Every conversation, every issue, every sample sent, every shipment made reflects that mind set. We never lose sight of our mission. To deliver a piece of furniture and a pleasant, rewarding experience, both to be valued for years to come.
Montage Modern curates, specifies and sells to individuals and designers direct via the company website ...
... as well as through high-end online marketplaces such as 1stDibs and Chairish, and by appointment at our Wilton studio. Specializing in seating, storage, tables, lighting and accessories, the works span from home decor to office decor and everything in between. We look for things with clean lines and classic design, and love to share the history and personality of every item.
Montage Modern has partnerships with high-end design firms all over the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles and Miami, and services Interior Designers & Decorators, Architects and individuals in the U.S., Europe and Asia, and Celebrity clientele as well.
Modern Montage ... expertly curated selection of original 20th Century design, restored & refined. Authentic. Customizable. Re-Orderable.
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Wilton, CT 06897
Town Clerk: RTM Representative Needed for District 6
Press ReleaseTown Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton announced today that the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is seeking candidates for a District 6 representative to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Cathy Talmadge. In accordance with the Town Charter, Section C5-8C, the vacancy must be filled by a registered voter residing in RTM District 6. No party affiliation is required since Westport’s RTM is non-partisan. The term expires November 21, 2023.
Residents of RTM District 6 interested in being considered to fill the vacancy are invited to send a resume, on or before January 20, 2023, to Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton at JDunkerton@westportct.gov.