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WESTPORT
Westport at a Glance
Population
26,690 +/-
Area
22.4
square miles with approximately 5 miles of coastline on Long Island
Sound.
Westport is located just 55 miles from New York
City. This charming town offers something for everyone. Whether you are
looking for a home nestled in the country or a beach community,
Westport has it!
Many people continue to choose
Westport as their home due to its easy commute, excellent schools, and
abundant leisure and cultural activities, including a vibrant downtown
with shops and restaurants, Longshore – the town’s
public Country Club, and so much more.
Click the Links below to see all that Westport has to offer!
Official
Town of Westport website
Westport
weather report
Traffic
report
Westport Public
Library
Westport Chamber of
Commerce
Westport Historical
Society
Westport
Board of Education
Levitt Pavilion for the
Performing Arts
Westport Country
Playhouse
Train
Schedule – Metro North Railroad
WestportNow –
24-hour news and information source
Free
School Report
Tide
Chart
New
Neighbors
“Love Letter to Westport” – (printed
below)
Family
Guide
Inn at National Hall
Westport Inn
Inn at Longshore
Saugatuck Rowing
Club
Learn
about Westport on Wikipedia
Farmer’s
Market
First
Night New Year’s Celebration
Westport
Parks and Recreation
Westport- Weston Family Y
A Love Letter to Westport
Reprinted from the Westport News
December 24, 2004
When I was in my late teens,
I traveled with my father who was in sales, and one of the stores he
called on was a clothing store on Main Street. Part of the enjoyment of
traveling with him was lunch. And this day was no different. There was
a Chinese restaurant on Main Street where we ate, and then took a walk
in the back of Main Street by the water. I remember remarking to my
dad, "When I grow up I hope I can live in a house in Westport. So, I
guess it was love at first sight.
Many years
later the dream became a reality. My husband and I moved with our two
little daughters to a lovely house in the town of my dreams. And that
was 44 years ago, but the thrill of Westport never seems to wear thin.
My girls attended public schools here, getting the attention one can
only dream about. Teachers were our neighbors and friends then, and the
caring was overwhelming. I didn't work when my children were young, so
enjoyed the PTA, made lasting friendships, played tennis, my husband
golfed, we enjoyed the beach and Fourth of July, and Staples Players,
and wonderful restaurants, Memorial Day Parades, a first class library
(even before the new building) too many things to mention.
But now it is 44 years later and the thrill lingers. Life has changed,
the girls are grown professional women. For the last 25 years I have
owned my own business, working very hard to get myself established, but
at the end of each day, just walking at the beach, or watching a
sunset, or walking at Winslow, my thoughts all stray to the wonder of
this town. To the familiar faces in the supermarket. The acquaintances
I run into in the restaurants or just walking on Main Street. How lucky
I am.
I must say the greatest pleasure of all
for me is Winslow Park. What forward thinking people we have had at the
helm of this town to have put 22 acres aside for walking and enjoying
or just doing nothing at all, which has all but become a lost art in
this town. How beautiful to watch the sun go down, see the dogs
playing, see their owners having a few relaxed moments from their busy
days, mom's with their carriages joggers, kids and sled in the winter.
To have such a beach, one mile from my house, unbelievable.
An Olympic pool at Longshore, sailing, tennis courts, golf; what
doesn't this town have? I have had occasion to call the police a few
times over the years. I don't think I have even hung up the phone when
they appeared at the door. The same is true for the EMS (Emergency
Medical people). And the dedication of the people who serve this town.
Bless all of you who give tirelessly of your time and energy especially
as everyone in this town seems to have a point of view and wants to be
heard, even if it is midnight. And show me another town where you get
to meet, eat and chat with the top executive. Hats off to you Dianne.
Yes, I knew this was the right place for me, so I just want
to say "Thank You Westport." You have given me a really nice life, and
I am hoping for many more years of pleasure.
Jayne
Mauborgne
Westport
Reprinted from the Westport News |
