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Celebrating Westport’s Birthday

Elizabeth Steffen — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:51:17 +0000

While the state of Connecticut is celebrating it’s 375th birthday this year, Westport is looking for ways to celebrate it’s 175th birthday as well. Westport was sectioned out of parts of Fairfield and Norwalk which ran along the Saugatuck River in what is now Westport’s center. It received its charter from Connecticut by a special act of the legislature which was signed on May 28, 1835.

Not only is the town of Westport looking for ways to mark the town’s birthday, there has been a committee formed to develop a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the town’s $1.9 million purchase of the Longshore Club Park in 1960, regarded as the most significant land acquisition in the town’s history. The decision to purchase the property was approved by a 38-0 vote at a Representative Town Meeting held on April 14, 1960 and only a few weeks later, Longshore Club Park was opened to townspeople on May 28, 1960. Prior to this period the property was the privately owned Longshore Beach and Country Club. “The purchase of the 169-acre Longshore property, with its golf course, tennis courts, pools, marina, inn/restaurant and playgrounds was a stunning accomplishment,” said First Selectman Gordon F. Joseloff. “And Longshore has long since become another of Westport’s shining jewels.”

$1,499,000 Spacious 5 Bedroom Colonial, Close to Town Convenience!

Jen Schwartz — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:29:33 +0000

Minutes to town, schools, and all of Westport’s amenities! This bright and spacious colonial is set back on 1.3 private acres with small pond. Gracious floor plan includes two story marble foyer, living room with fireplace, large dining room and state of the art, eat in kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counters, four season sunroom with stone flooring and ceiling fan, master bedroom suite with hardwood floors and walk in closet, four additional bedrooms each with walk in closet, walk up attic and finished, walk out lower level.

Best Restaurants In Fairfield County

Laura Lander — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:44:43 +0000

New home buyers moving from out of town are always curious about great restaurants in Fairfield County. Below is a list that has been compiled from Connecticut Magazine with the addition of some of my personal favorites. The Connecticut 2010 Overall Excellence award was given to Match in South Norwalk. I have to say that this is also one of my personal favorites. I always leave the restaurant feeling like it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! Some of my additional favorite restaurants are: Rowayton Seafood, Chocopologie, Paci, Ching’s Table and Ash Creek Saloon. I hope the list is helpful, Bon Appetit!

American:

Match, South Norwalk*

Napa & Company, Stamford

The Schoolhouse at Cannondale, Wilton

French:

Ondine, Danbury*

Bistro Bon Nuit, New Canaan

Gaia, Greenwich

Italian:

Roberto’s, Monroe*

Da Piertros, Restaurant, Westport

Valbella, Greenwich

Paci, Southport

Asian/Thai:

Asian Bistro, Shelton*

Ching’s Table, New Canaan

Papaya Thai, South Norwalk

Mexican/Latin:

Rio Border Café, Norwalk*

Brasitas, Norwalk, Stamford

Indian:

Coromandel, South Norwalk, Darien*

Continental:

Red Barn, Westport*

Bistro du Soleil, South Norwalk

Seafood:

Rowayton Seafood, Rowayton*

Elm Street Oyster House, Greenwich

Steak/Prime Rib:

Morton’s, Stamford*

Giovannis Steakhouse, Darien

Barbeque:

Bobby Q’s, Stamford*

Ash Creek Saloon, Norwalk

Romantic:

Cobb’s Mill Inn*, Weston

Family:

Roberto’s, Monroe*

SBC Restaurant and Brewery, Southport

Joe’s American Grill, Fairfield

Bailey’s Backyard, Ridgefield

Ash Creek Saloon, Norwalk

Brunch:

Red Barn, Westport*

Bear & Grille, Fairfield

Lunch:

The Dressing Room, Westport*

Zest, Westport*

Desserts:

Chocopologie, South Norwalk*

Outdoor Dining:

Splash, Westport*

L’Escale, Greenwich

Paradise Grille & Bar, Stamford

River House Tavern, Westport

Vegetarian:

The Lime, Norwalk*

Sushi:

Sakura, Westport*

*Denotes Connecticut Magazine’s “Reader Choice Restaurant Awards 2010” To view complete article visit: http://www.connecticutmagazine.com/site/news.asp?brd=2329&dept_id=578310

Preschool Programs in Westport and Weston CT

Jen Schwartz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Many clients moving to Westport or Weston, CT have asked me to forward information about local preschools. Fortunately, Westport and Weston have a variety of quality programs to choose from. While list below is not inclusive of all nursery schools in Westport and Weston, it may provide a helpful starting off point in your search for the right fit for your child and family…

Learning Community 203-227-1940

Phone: (203) 227-8394

E-mail: director@learningcommunitydayschool.org

90 Hillspoint Road, Westport, CT 06880

Offers toddler, 3’s, 4’s and kindergarten programs.

From the school’s website, “At the Learning Community we teach our children to apply knowledge rather than simply acquire it. We help our children learn through discovery and guided teaching. We encourage our children’s natural curiosity about the world and all it has to offer. We promote a climate of mutual respect, inquiry, and cooperation for our children, staff and parents.”

Community Nursery School

49 Weston Road, Westport CT, 06880

Phone: (203) 227-7941

Fax: (203) 226-4754

email: info@communitynursery.com

Offers toddler, 3’s and 4’s programs.

According to their website, the mission at Community Nursery School is, “to provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment for every child to successfully grow, learn and discover. We create a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is individualized to each child’s needs and interest. Here at Community Nursery School we foster an atmosphere of independence by helping your child make appropriate choices and build the foundation for later learning.”

www.communitynursery.com

Westport Weston Cooperative Nursery School

203-227-9318, www.westportwestoncoop.org

10 Lyons Plains Road

Westport, CT 06880-1302

(203) 227-9318

Offers Ones Fun, 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s programs.

The mission, according to their website is, “We believe that play is children’s work. Young children learn through hands-on experience and participation. We provide opportunities for children to select, explore, and practice various skills through a variety of materials and prepared activities. Children use play to make sense of their world. What may look like “playing” to an adult is actually learning in progress. While playing, children become motivated and engaged in their chosen activities. Through play your child will develop problem-solving skills, social and communication skills as well as literacy and early numeracy.”

Green’s Farms Nursery School

203-227-9363

71 Hillandale Road

Westport, CT 06880-5396

www.greensfarmsnurseryschool.com

A non-sectarian, non-discriminatory nursery school for 2 to 4 year olds. Located in Wesport, CT, the school provides a place to learn, to play and to make friends under the guidance of caring, nurturing teachers.

Three Four Open the Door

203-454-1924

329 Wilton Road, Westport CT 06880

Their website states, “Sensory integration, social/play skills, fine and gross motor, and cognitive developments are part of the everyday experience at Three, Four Open the Door. Academics are taught using a combination of our own practical philosophy, and an exceptionally creative program designed to stimulate each child’s curiosity and creativity, and to enhance their self-esteem. Our children learn the importance of their role in creating a cooperative and intimate school community.”

Earthplace Nursery

10 Woodside Lane PO Box 165, Westport CT )6880

203-227-7253,

www.earthplace.org

Offers mommy and me, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s programs

According to their website, “Since 1967, the Earthplace Nursery School, licensed by the state of Connecticut, has offered a unique nature-oriented program and a wonderful educational experience. Students enjoy walking on the trails of the 62-acre wildlife sanctuary, and have direct access to the many wild and teaching animals that reside at Earthplace. Fun learning experiences are provided in order to encourage children to develop a strong sense of self and an appreciation for the natural world around them.”

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Clothing Drive For Haiti

Elizabeth Steffen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:07:52 +0000

Clean out your closets and join the efforts to help Haiti’s earthquake victims. A one-day drop-off for used clothing, towels, over-the-counter medications and other items that will be sent directly to needy families in the most devastated areas is being held Thursday February 11^th noon til 7:00 pm.

Volunteers including Westport youth organizations and a Bridgeport woman are hosting this 1-day clothing and medicine drive in Norwalk to benefit Haiti. The day-long collection will be held at the Builders Beyond Borders office 8 Willard Rd., Norwalk (behind CVS on US1).

Items most desperately needed in clean and good condition, prevalent in many Fairfield County homes, are:

All clothing (other than heavy winter jackets), shoes (from flat sandals to work boots), socks, new underwear, sheets, towels of all sizes, work gloves, toothpaste, soap, pain relievers (infant, child, adult), antibacterial ointment, feminine products, band-aids, antacids, diapers, gently used stuffed animals. Donations can be dropped off in bags or boxes.

Please also consider a $5 to $10 donation to help with shipping costs.

All donations will be shipped directly to the Haitian port Cap-Haiten by Winy Cedon, of Bridgeport. While southern ports are struggling with a backlog of aid, this northern port remains open to new shipments. Winy was born in Haiti, moved to the U.S. when she was 13, and now works as a nurse in Trumbull, CT. Even in better times, Winy regularly ships much-needed items to poverty-stricken villages in Haiti. Now, she is using her network in Haiti to help earthquake victims. All items will be met in Haiti by Winy’s family and community of friends north of Port au Prince. They are eagerly awaiting more shipments – please clean out your closets, basement and attics and help!!

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How’s the Real Estate Market in Westport, CT?

Danna Rogers — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:20:02 +0000

How’s the housing market in Westport, Connecticut?

Every friend I have dinner with or pass in the grocery store asks me the same question, “how’s business?” While I don’t have any magic answers, one statistic that is very interesting is the increase in the volume of 4^th quarter home sales in 2009 versus 2008 in Westport, CT. With a 46% increase in home sales at the end of 2009, it looks like we might be headed in the right direction.

4^th Quarter Home Sales –Westport, CT	2009	2008
Single Family Homes Sold	59	32
Average Sale Price	$1,554,864.83	$1,806,270.31
Average Median Price	$1,212,000.00	$1,225,000.00
List Price/Sale Price Percentage	91.6%	92.2%

Example Sales in the 4th Quarter of 2009:

Street

List Price

Sale Price

7 JONATHAN LN

$550,000.00

33 FILLOW ST

$799,000.00

$715,000.00

13 COB DR

$1,300,000.00

$1,285,000.00

6 SPRUCEWOOD LN

$2,995,000.00

$2,850,000.00

279 NORTH AVE

$9,950,000.00

$8,187,500.00

Fourth Quarter Real Estate Figures for Easton, Fairfield, Weston, Westport and Wilton

Laura Lander — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:07:43 +0000

Connecticut Real Estate Market Statistics

Fourth Quarter October 1 - December 31, 2009

Town	Active Listings	Avg. List Price	Sold Listings	Avg.Sold Market Time	Avg.Sold List Price	Avg. Sale Price	SP:LP Ratio
Easton	76	956,372	14	105	679,657	648,942	95
Fairfield	404	1,096,800	95	101	699,044	655,944	93
Weston	115	1,608,467	25	149	1,022,124	949,340	92
Westport	290	2,295,548	59	153	1,697,786	1,554,864	91
Wilton	114	1,245,79	29	138	850,858	794,379	93

The fourth quarter shows continued stabilization in Fairfield County real estate prices. Selling to Listing Price ratios and number of listings sold are almost identical to third quarter stats. Average List Price went up in Weston, Westport and Wilton with only a slight decline in Easton and Fairfield. Inventories dwindled in all towns, which is encouraging however many sellers pull their homes off the market for the holidays.

Custom 2007 Colonial with Contemporary Style and Flow

Danna Rogers — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:57:11 +0000

Offering a bright, stylish kitchen with all new Viking appliances, 4 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, an open floor plan with spacious rooms, wide-plank floors throughout and 2 bonus rooms that can be used for a playroom, den, media room, or possibly convert the 3rd floor into an additional bedroom/bath. Outside, the house is surrounded by a beautiful new stone and wood fence, has an in-ground pool, and outdoor fireplace. Ready for you to enjoy for summer!

Ski Areas Near Westport and Weston CT

Elizabeth Steffen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:21:18 +0000

Tired of the cold weather already? Then why don’t you jump up off your couch and grab your skis? There are a number of mountains just waiting for you even within a short drive from Westport and Weston, CT. Kids don’t yet know how to ski? No problem. Many of the mountains have a professional staff of instructors just waiting to turn your beginners into life long skiers or snow boarders. Take a look at the list below and you can get all the information you need on their websites.

SKI AREAS IN CT:

Mohawk Mountain

46 Great Hollow Rd.

West Cornwall, CT 06796.

http://www.mohawkmtn.com/CMX/index.php

Mount Southington

396 Mount Vernon Rd.

Plantsville, CT

http://www.mountsouthington.com/

Ski Sundown

New Hartford, CT

http://www.skisundown.com/

Woodbury Ski Area

785 Washington Rd.
Woodbury, CT 06798

http://www.woodburyskiarea.com/winter/

SKI AREAS IN MA:

Ski Butternut
380 State Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

http://www.skibutternut.com/

Blandford Ski Area

41 Second Division Rd.

Blandford, MA 01008

http://www.skiblandford.org/

Otis Ridge Ski Area

Route 23

Otis, MA 01253

http://www.otisridge.com/

Catamount Ski Area
Route 23 East
South Egremont, MA 01258

http://www.catamountski.com/

Bousquet Ski Area

Pittsfield, MA

http://www.bousquets.com/page.php?PageID=1489&PageName=Welcome

Jiminy Peak
37 Corey Rd.
Hancock, MA 01237

http://www.jiminypeak.com/accounts/69/homepage/

Berkshire East Ski Area

South River Rd

Charlemont, MA 01339

http://www.berkshireeast.com/

SKI AREAS IN VT:

Mount Snow

39 Mount Snow Rd.
West Dover, VT 05356

http://www.mountsnow.com/

Stratton Mountain

10 Village Square
West Wardsboro, VT 05360

http://www.stratton.com/index.htm

Magic Mountain

495 Magic Mtn Access
Londonderry, VT 05148

http://www.magicmtn.com/

Bromley Mountain

Peru, VT 05152

http://www.bromley.com/

Okemo Mountain

77 Okemo Ridge Rd.
Ludlow, VT 05149

http://www.okemo.com/okemowinter/

Ascutney Mountain

Brownsville, VT

http://www.ascutney.com/

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Why cook when you can eat out?

Danna Rogers — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:18:47 +0000

Tired of Cooking for the Holidays? Eat out! There are so many great restaurants in Fairfield County; here are some of my favorite “date night” spots:

Aloi: Set in a beautiful turn of the century home, the menu is focused on Italian, don’t miss the tuna carpaccio. 62 Main Street, New Canaan

Barcelona: Authentic Spanish cuisine, great tapas, locations in Greenwich (18 West Putnam Ave), South Norwalk (63 North Main Street), and Fairfield (4180 Black Rock Tpke)

Brasitas: Latin fusion, amazing guacamole and ceviche, 430 Main Ave, Norwalk and 954 East Main Street, Stamford

Bombay Bar and Grill: The best Indian food outside of Manhattan, the atmosphere is also very nice. 616 Post Road East, Westport

The Capital Grille: Classic, stylish steakhouse. 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford

Chings Table: Delicious, fresh Pan Asian food . 64 Main Street, New Canaan

The Dressing Room: Local, natural and organic ingredients, great bar, and cozy atmosphere. 25 Powers Court, Westport

Elm Street Oyster House: A real gem, amazing seafood. 11 West Elm Street, Greenwich

Le Farm: Westport’s newest addition, rustic with a focus on fresh high quality ingredients. 256 Post Road East, Westport.

Liana’s Tratorria: Authentic Italian in a nice atmosphere. 591 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield, CT

Osianna: Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on seafood. 70 Reef Rd, Fairfield

The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood: Fresh creative seafood in a beautiful setting on the 5 Mile River. 89 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton

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