What's up Westport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Here Are The 5 Most Recent Property Sales In Westport (patch.com) — Westport homebuyers and sellers can see just how hot the high end of the local market has been this month, with five properties closing between Sept. 2 and 14. Recent sales range from a Morningside Drive North colonial to a nearly 10,000-square-foot Flower Farm Lane estate, revealing that larger homes command the highest total prices but lower per-square-foot costs.
2. P&Z eliminates Saugatuck marina zone (westportjournal.com) — Westport's Planning & Zoning Commission has eliminated the Saugatuck Marina Zone and rezoned 14 Saugatuck Center properties into a more flexible General Business District/Saugatuck zone, potentially opening the door to new development and redevelopment. Commissioners say the move better fits Saugatuck's character and aligns with Westport's conservation and development plan, while a 165‑unit Riverside Avenue proposal remains in early discussion.
3. Westport Community Theatre to present 'Vintage Hitchcock' radio play (westportjournal.com) — Westport theatergoers can catch a live "Vintage Hitchcock" radio-style production as Westport Community Theatre opens its 69th season at Town Hall starting Sept. 18. Multiple weekend and Thursday performances run through Oct. 4, with local actors staging three classic Hitchcock thrillers. Residents can reserve seats by phone and enjoy suspenseful entertainment close to home.
4. David Muir's replacement reveals horrifying update as ABC viewers beg 'God have mercy' (themirror.com) — Westport was singled out on national news as one of the hardest‑hit communities in this weekend's torrential storms, with six to seven inches of rain, roads turned to rivers, and at least 13 people rescued. ABC's coverage showed flooded streets, stranded runners, and submerged cars across the region, underscoring how suddenly dangerous conditions became for Westport residents and businesses.
5. From First Ideas to Final Details: Planning a Bathroom Remodel That Lasts (northiowatoday.com subscription) — Homeowners in Westport considering a bathroom remodel are urged to plan carefully, given the high value of local properties. The piece walks through setting priorities, budgeting with a contingency, choosing durable materials, and selecting qualified contractors in Westport. It emphasizes function, ventilation, storage, and realistic scheduling so the finished space works smoothly for years.
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