07/09/09 The Raw Westport News Feed

Words of Thanksposted on July 09, 2009 02:28:48 pmWestporter Al DiGuido, founder of the Al's Angels charitable organization, thanked the attendees at the Saugatuck Rowing Club tonight prior to the annual lighting of the Saugatuck River Bridge, an icon for the evening as the "Bridge of Hope." In his comments, DiGuido encouraged everyone to support local businesses which are generous to the ...

Al's Angels Angels in July Fund-Raiser Draws Large Crowdposted on July 09, 2009 02:28:41 pmThe "Angels in July" fund-raiser tonight by Al's Angels drew a large crowd to the Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport's Saugatuck area.

Large Levitt Crowd for Magic of Lynposted on July 09, 2009 02:28:34 pmLyn Dillies, who bills herself as "America's premier female illusionist," lived up to her reputation of being one of the Levitt Pavilion's most popular shows each year as she brought her Magic of Lyn show to Westport's Saugatuck Elementary School tonight.

Honoring tick, tickBoom! Playersposted on July 09, 2009 02:13:00 pmWestporters Ann Sheffer and Bill Scheffler, patrons of the arts and sponsors of the current Westport Country Playhouse production of "tick, tick...Boom!," hosted a party at their waterfront home tonight to thank the cast and production staff for its current successful run which continues through July 18.

Suit Filed Against Westport National Over Madoff Lossesposted on July 09, 2009 10:40:46 amA lawsuit was filed today against the owner of the Westport National Bank on behalf of retirement account holders who say they lost $60 million that the bank invested with convicted swindler Bernard Madoff.

Mourning a Westport Restaurant Legendposted on July 09, 2009 10:40:40 amBlack bunting went up today across the entrance to Mario's Place on Railroad Place in Westport's Saugatuck section after word was received of the death of longtime co-owner Mario D. Sacco.

Westport bank sued over Madoffposted on July 09, 2009 08:15:50 amSeveral Connecticut residents, including some from Stamford, filed a class-action lawsuit against a Fairfield County bank Wednesday afternoon, accusing it of failing in its duty to watch over their your ad here Resource guide

PZ to Review Affordable Housing Amendment July 16posted on July 09, 2009 05:18:22 amPlanning & Zoning Director Laurence Bradley announced today that the Westport Planning & Zoning Commission has set Thursday, July 16 for a review of a proposed zoning amendment the Human Services Commission says is intended to increase diversity of housing choices in Westport.

Al's Angels to Light Saugatuck Bridge Tonightposted on July 09, 2009 05:18:16 amThe Bridge Street bridge across the Saugatuck River in Westport--formally known as the William F. Cribari Bridge--will again get festive lighting tonight thanks to Al's Angels .

Tonight's Levitt Pavilion Show Moves Indoorsposted on July 09, 2009 05:18:09 am... children's events, said Freda Welsh, executive director. Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free, sponsored by the Westport Young Woman's League.

Mario Sacco, Longtime Co-Owner of Mario's, Dies at 92.posted on July 09, 2009 05:18:00 amUPDATE Mario D. Sacco, a Bridgeport businessman and longtime co-owner of Mario's Place, a drinking and dining landmark in Westport's Saugatuck area for 40 years, died Sunday in Biloxi, Miss.

Driver Escapes Injury in Hillspoint Road Crashposted on July 09, 2009 05:17:53 amA young driver escaped serious injury today when the vehicle he was driving hit a utility pole on Westport's Hillspoint Road.

Westport bank sued over Madoff investmentsposted on July 09, 2009 03:22:25 am... their investments with Bernard Madoff. According to the suit filed in state Superior Court Wednesday afternoon, Westport National Bank falsely said it held securities allegedly invested by Madoff on behalf of several retirement account holders. The ...

Morgenthaler leads $20M VC round for Calif. med device firmposted on July 06, 2009 03:00:00 pm... C round that also included Emergent Medical Partners, Onset Ventures and Canaan Partners, which has a location in Westport, Conn. Relievant, which makes medical devices to treat chronic back pain, has previously raised $9 million in funding. ...

Westporter on Afghanistan Front Linesposted on July 08, 2009 10:09:44 pmU.S. Marine Sergeant Calvin R. Wauchope , 21, a 2005 graduate of Westport's Staples High School, supervises fellow Marine Lance Cpl.

Close Encounterposted on July 08, 2009 07:15:00 pmSome visitors to the banks of the Saugatuck River in Westport's center get a close up look at some of the water inhabitants.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issuedposted on July 08, 2009 06:27:00 pmThe National Weather Service in Upton, N.Y. has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Westport and area until 12:15 a.m. 07/07 11:27 PM Comments

Weather Forces Mariachi Sounds Indoorsposted on July 08, 2009 06:01:00 pmFormer Westporter David Giardina led the Fiesta del Norte Mariachi Band tonight at Westport's Saugatuck Elementary School auditorium.

Getting Ready for Show Time at Italian Festposted on July 08, 2009 04:02:00 pmWorkers put out the chairs today in Luciano Park in Westport's Saugatuck area for Italian Festival entertainment beginning Thursday.