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Community Gardens: RTM Candidates’ Views
Like many Westporters, Don Bergmann has followed the controversy over the future of the Westport Community Gardens and Long Lots Preserve. Last week, he wrote to every candidate running in November’s...
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Roundup: Long Lots Meeting Rescheduled, Selectwomen Meet, Library Website...
The Long Lots School Building Committee meeting scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) has been rescheduled for Thursday (September 28, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Room 201/201A). There will be 15 minutes of public...
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Roundup: AquaFit, Crabbing, River of Roses …
Westport has been the setting for many films. But forget “The Gray Flannel Suit,” “The Swimmer” and “The Stepford Wives.” My favorite is “Below Surface.” The 20-minute documentary focuses on an...
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Parks & Rec Provides Field Use & Property Report
Last week, Parks & Recreation Department director Jennifer Fava sent a long-awaited “Property Review and Usage” report to the Long Lots School Building Committee. It provides a list of properties...
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Long Lots Committee Hears New Proposal
Mia Bomback reports: Once again, the Long Lots School Building Committee failed to reach a final decision regarding a plan for a new elementary school. But last night’s meeting brought a major...
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Roundup: Long Lots Meeting, Restaurant Week, I-95 Closures …
The Long Lots School Building Committee meets tomorrow (Thursday, October 5, 6 p.m.). In anticipation of a large crowd — and the expectation of a vote on which recommendation to submit to 1st...
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Why Not Long Lots Plan “C-Alt?” Building Committee Members Explain.
Last week, the Long Lots School Building Committee voted unanimously in favor of “Concept C.” The plan — one of 6 proposed for the elementary school project — includes construction of a new building on...
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P&Z Candidates: We’ll Look At Every Long Lots/Gardens Solution
“The Long Lots School Building Committee justifies. We decide.” That statement by Paul Lebowitz — and similar remarks by 4 other candidates for the Planning & Zoning Commission — signaled last...
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[OPINION] “Compacted” Long Lots Could Work
On Wednesday night, several Planning & Zoning Commission candidates promised to examine thoroughly the proposal for a new Long Lots Elementary School, and to “think outside the box.” One “06880”...
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[OPINION] Community Gardeners “Dismayed By March To Eliminate Assets”
The Westport Community Gardens and Long Lots Preserve team write: Dear Town of Westport elected officials and residents: Tonight (Thursday, October 19, Town Hall Room 201), we expect the Long Lots...
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Roundup: Detours, Long Lots Meetings, Carjacking …
We can’t emphasize it enough: I-95 will be a mess this weekend. And local roads will be collateral damage. The I-95 northbound entrance ramp at Exit 17 will remain closed from now through Friday,...
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[OPINION] Enrollment, Redistricting Should Be Part Of Long Lots Decision
Much has already been written about the proposal for a new Long Lots Elementary School. Discussion has centered largely on the decision to place a new school on the current baseball field, and build a...
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Roundup: Long Lots, Community Gardens, Baron’s South …
In a lightning-quick meeting last night, the Long Lots School Building Committee voted formally to do what it had previously discussed: send to 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker the recommendation to build...
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[OPINION] RTM Member: Feasibility Study Made Me Favor Long Lots Plan
Seth Braunstein is a Representative Town Meeting member from District 6, and chair of the RTM Finance Committee. After 2 visits to the Long Lots Elementary School property, his views on the future of...
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[OPINION] Report Shows “Repair And Maintain” As Best Long Lots Option
Clarence Hayes has lived in Westport for 6 years. A senior vice president in global technology at Bank of America, he manages its user-facing data networks, and associated $225 million budget. He has...
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[OPINION] Issue Is Not “Gardens Or School”; It’s “Gardens AND School”
Yesterday, Representative Town Meeting member Seth Braunstein told “06880” that after careful examination, he now supports the Long Lots School Building Committee’s decision to adopt “Option C,” for a...
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[OPINION] Impartial Review Panel Could Aid Long Lots Process
Ken Bernhard knows Westport. He’s lived here for decades, and seen a lot. He spent 8 years representing our town in Connecticut’s General Assembly, rising to assistant minority leader. He was 3rd...
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[OPINION] Proper Procurement Process Must Be Followed For Long Lots Project
Yulee Aronson is a licensed professional engineer, with 40 years of construction management and project controls experience, overseeing many high-profile and complex projects. He says, “I have never...
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Roundup: Michael Bolton, Long Lots Meeting, Cobs Bread …
Westporters are wishing a quick recovery to our neighbor, Michael Bolton. In a note to fans yesterday, the worldwide pop star revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumor just before Christmas. He was...
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Roundup: Long Lots Meeting, John Chacho, Play With Your Food …
A new agenda has been posted for tonight’s Long Lots School Building Committee meeting (Tuesday, January 9, 6 p.m., Town Hall Room 307/309). It includes a discussion and update of the elementary school...
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