Morning Weather Report
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Evening Pastels, Spring Blossoms from the Library Steps
Tree blossoms and the pastels of sunset lit the way for Westport Library patrons as they alighted the stairs towards the Saugatuck this evening. WestportLocal.com photo
Center for Contemporary Printmaking Presents artist Ann Chernow for Gallery Talk
Ann Chernow, Eight Silhouettes, Lithograph, 2004The Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) announces an Artist Talk with Ann Chernow in support of CCP’s current exhibition, Collaboration 2020 Encore: Ann Chernow and James Reed. Join us for a talk in our Grace Ross Shanley Gallery on May 16, 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30 to hear Ann discuss her experience in the creation of these prints. This event is free & open to the public.
The prints in this exhibition address the alchemy of printmaking as they relate to the prints of Pablo Picasso. The selection of prints in the show are excerpts from an astounding body of work with an unusual origin story. Ann Chernow and James Reed, an artist and a printmaker respectively, combined their knowledge and experience to produce a complex series of lithographs replicating Picasso’s imagery after having conducted an exhaustive technical exploration to duplicate his undocumented printmaking techniques.
The resulting series of prints are the culmination of this years-long and incredibly unique exploration undertaken by an artist and a printer in close collaboration. Chernow and Reed’s efforts in this project resulted in fifty-three prints that sit squarely within Chernow’s oeuvre using Picasso’s ingenious approach to printmaking, only possible as a result of Reed’s extensive knowledge and skill. “We have worked on this project for five demanding, educational, fun and very satisfying years.” Chernow said. Twenty-five of these prints will be on view at CCP from April 16 through May 21, 2023.
Ann Chernow is an American figurative artist known for her images of women evocative of 1930’s and 1940’s film noir femme fatales, longtime artist collaborator with Reed for various lithography print projects.
James Reed is a highly respected Tamarind Master Printer, artist, collector, and founder of Milestone Graphics, having collaborated with many of the most coveted artists of the 20th century.
Learn more about the exhibition here: https://contemprints.org/exhibition/collaboration-2020-encore-ann-chernow-and-james-reed/
View the online exhibition catalog here: https://issuu.com/ccpminiprintcatalog13/docs/annchernowonlineex
Read about the exhibition in Journal of the Print World
https://contemprints.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Journal-of-Print-World-April-Digital-8-meg-3.pdf
Free Tree Seedling Give-away Friday at Town Hall Ball Fields
Press Release
The Westport Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day with a Tree Seedling Give-Away on Friday, April 28 from 3-5 pm at the Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue. There will be a table set up near the ball fields at the rear of the Town Hall.
The seedlings will come with planting instructions for school-age children and residents of Westport on a first-come, first-serve basis. The tree seedling give-away has been made possible through the generous donation of Eversource Energy in recognition of National Arbor Day.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Isolated showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Police: Expect Sunday Morning Traffic in Beach Area for Minuteman Race
On Sunday, April 30th, the Westport Young Women’s League will be hosting their annual Minuteman Race from 7:00am to 11:00am. The road race begins at Compo Beach and uses many of the roads in the Compo Beach area. Organizers are expecting approximately 1300 participants. Roads in the area will be open to vehicular traffic, but motorists are advised to travel through the area safely as there will be a significant increase of pedestrians on the roads during this event.
Historic District Commission Selects 2023 Preservation Award Winners
The Westport Historic District Commission has selected the recipients of the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards. The awards will be presented by First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, Historic District Commission Chair Grayson Braun, and members of the Historic District Commission at a ceremony on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. The following is a list of the selected recipients:
39 Cross Highway – Charles Chapman House - Preservation Award
222 Hillspoint Road –Old Mill Grocery and Deli - Legacy Business Preservation
35 Post Road West –Davis Taylor House – Preservation
276 Main Street – Patrick Rice House - Helen Muller Preservation Award
71 Hillandale Road - Greens Farms Church – Rehabilitation
8 Mayflower Parkway – Preservation
19 Soundview Drive – Stevens Cottage - Preservation
161 Cross Highway – Legacy Business Preservation
163 Cross Highway – Excellence in Ongoing Care and Maintenance
21 Danbury Avenue – Preservation
Traffic and Safety Update Session slated for Thursday Night
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker reminds the public that the Town will host a Traffic and Safety Update Session on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium. The purpose will be to update the public on progress on the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Summary Report, as well as to allow additional discussion and input from residents about traffic and safety concerns they may have in their neighborhoods.
Included in this discussion will be employees who are experienced in traffic management, knowledgeable of roadway conditions, engineering, and possible speed calming solutions, as well as the regulations and oversight authority of the Town.
All interested residents are encouraged to attend. They will have the opportunity to express concerns and gain knowledge about what steps may be feasible or are already in progress to help manage and mitigate traffic and safety issues. An additional meeting will be scheduled in the fall.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Patchy drizzle and fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 52. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Looking for Cars, Bikes for May Car Show
ReleaseBack by popular demand! Registration is now open for the 2nd Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund 2023 Benefit Car Show, held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd., Greenwich, CT, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. (Rain date: May 20, 2023) Admission is free to spectators and will include classic, antique, custom, and exotic cars, motorcycles, and vintage fire trucks.
The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund invites car owners to sign up for early-bird pre-registration before May 13. As space is limited, vehicles will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The registration cost is $20 per vehicle. If you would like to show your vehicle or motorcycle, please register at:
https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show
Car clubs are welcome. Same-day registration will be accepted at the entrance if space allows at $25 per vehicle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.
The family-fun event will include a DJ, a 50/50 drawing, food trucks, and more. Sponsorship opportunities start at just $50 and also includes $125 as a Trophy Sponsor and $250 to participate as an on-site sponsor. Automobile dealership opportunities begin at $500, which includes on-site participation and a vehicle to display on-site as well. Sponsors to date include Greenwich Magazine and Cadillac of Greenwich.
"We are proud that the Town of Greenwich Police Department has a long-standing reputation of supporting our Officers and their families," said Chief of Police James Heavey. "The Scholarship Fund recognizes the achievements of qualified and deserving students of Greenwich Police Officers while honoring the dedication of the Officers themselves. I can't think of a better way for the public to thank Greenwich Officers for their commitment to our community."
The Greenwich Police Department's Scholarship Fund, a non-profit 501 (c) (3), grants financial assistance to the children of active Greenwich Police Officers who qualify by ability and character for undergraduate studies.
For more information or if you would like to become a sponsor, please call (203) 622.7884 or go to https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org
About the Greenwich Police Department's Scholarship Fund
The Greenwich Police Department is asking for the community's support of the Greenwich Police Department's Scholarship Fund. Every contribution, however big or small, is so valuable for the future of our children. The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund, incorporated in December of 1962, was granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code in November 1963. To donate,http://bit.ly/GPDSFdonate
In 1963, three scholarships were awarded, which represented 80% of the fund's available resources at that time. Now almost 60 years later, there are approximately 20 applicants each year, supporting both college boarders and half scholarships to college commuters. They must be enrolled as full-time students and maintain an academic GPA of 2.75 or better.
The fund is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of four individuals whose roles in the community ensure the Board's self-perpetuation. These individuals are the Chief of Police, the Greenwich High School Headmaster, a Town Attorney, and a highly reputable and concerned volunteer from Greenwich's business community. The Office of the Chief of Police is responsible for the day-to-day administration of its activities. Scholarship awards, however, are awarded after review and a vote by the Board.