07/10/09 The Raw Westport News Feed

Man Robs Hudson Valley Bank Branchposted on July 11, 2009 07:46:54 amA robber got away with an undertermined amount of cash today from a Hudson Valley Bank branch not far from the Norwalk border, Westport police said.

Westport Drink Manufacturer Issues Recallposted on July 11, 2009 07:46:44 amA Westport-based manufacturer of a chocolate weight loss drink mix has voluntarily issued a recall of the product because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

Comings and Goings: Smith Hawken to Closeposted on July 11, 2009 07:46:33 amWestport's Smith & Hawken store at 1045 Post Road East will soon be shut down as the symbol of high-end gardening for more than 30 years is going out of business.

Wiltonian in - Into the Woods'posted on July 11, 2009 07:11:44 am... will take place on Friday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Coleytown Middle School in Westport, CT. Tickets are $12 for children and $15 for adults in advance; $18 for children and adults at the door and reservations are ...

Norwalk resident top women's finisher at Road Runnerposted on July 11, 2009 06:26:57 amOn Saturday, July 4th the Westport Parks and Recreation Department opened the 2009 and 47th Annual Road Runners season with a 2.2 mile run which started and finished on the track at Staples High School.

Sloshed in the Suburbs: A Report From Westport Viceposted on July 11, 2009 06:15:24 am... details that make for compelling reading. So imagine my twisted pleasure today when I picked up a copy of the Westport Minuteman , a weekly covering the not-very-crime-riddled streets of Westport, Connecticut, where I once lived. The "police ...

Suspect takes off with cash in bank robberyposted on July 11, 2009 04:06:04 amThe Westport Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 10:18 a.m. today at the Hudson United Bank branch at 420 Post Road W. Police said the suspect approached the teller counter, announced the robbery and demanded cash.

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Justice Family Group Acquires Remaining Interest In Greenbrier Sporting Clubposted on July 11, 2009 02:56:47 am... part of the exciting plans that Jim Justice has for The Greenbrier property makes our return perfect." Klemish, a Westport, Connecticut native educated in Amherst, Massachusetts, will manage the Real Estate Brokerage operations. He has been ...

Good Day for Sidewalk Salesposted on July 11, 2009 02:18:56 amThere was perfect weather today for sidewalk sales in Westport's downtown area sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association.

Reval Work Beginsposted on July 11, 2009 01:39:17 am... to Fairfield, MVS is doing revaluation work for Greenwich and Stamford and it did all the commercial properties in Westport a few years back. Gaffney, after a decade-plus as assistant assessor for Fairfield, went on to work for the Town of Milford, ...

The Fairfield County Morning News with John LaBarcaposted on July 10, 2009 09:45:36 pm... -- response by lifetime this time traveling south on I 95 in great shape still enjoyed coming out of Fairfield Westport no promises to Darien house front looking very good and decent trip down seven out of -- did as well as on the -- the -- he's out ...

Westport Senior Legion falls victim to Lyons' no-no in 2-0 lossposted on July 10, 2009 05:19:42 pmIt's almost impossible to win if you can't get any base hits. Just ask the Westport Senior Legion baseball team, who was victimized by a no-hitter at the hands of Norwalk Post 12 right-hander Todd Lyons Tuesday.

Remembering a local legendposted on July 10, 2009 05:19:38 pmA Westport legend, Mario D. Sacco, died at 92 in Mississippi Sunday. Ailing and in fragile health since heart valve replacement surgery in 2007, Sacco, until recently, was a was a fixture at the restaurant he co-founded with partner, Frank DeMace, more than 40 years ago.

Al's Angels illuminate the Bridge of Hopeposted on July 10, 2009 05:19:08 pm... river bridge in the summer. In times where it seems CEOs are selfish, arrogant and spoiled, Al, who has lived in Westport for more than 16 years, stands out from his peers. He is a gentle giant with a bigger heart. He has a presence that is ...

Beach remains popular for all, pricey for someposted on July 10, 2009 05:19:02 pmWestport's beaches played a critical role in local history ever since Compo Beach was the site of a British invasion during the Revolutionary War.

Whirl of Colorsposted on July 10, 2009 04:03:01 pmThursday night's opening night of Westport's Italian Festival produced a whirl of colors at one ride.

Summer Night Funposted on July 09, 2009 03:00:00 pmThe lights, rides, food, and people made for a memorable summer night tonight at Westport's Italian Festival.

Waving to the Crowdposted on July 09, 2009 03:00:00 pmWestport Italian Festival Grand Marshal Alphonse "Buck" Iannacone, with Roberta Troy, festival executive director, waves to the crowd as it passes Dunville's pn Saugatuck Avenue tonight.

Police Seize 4.7 Pounds of Marijuana, Arrest Twoposted on July 09, 2009 03:00:00 pmA Westport police officer's routine motor vehicle stop today led to the seizure of approximately 4.7 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of two local men.