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New community event stories posted as of May 13, 2008. Read them now.

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Town meeting has lower than expected turnout.

Morality clashes with reality on some issues.

Partisan politics get turned down on both sides of the aisle.

“Usually we get 400 to 500 at opening night,” says Town Clerk Marlene Samson. Town Moderator Steve Fors reported the first night attendance totals at 328, and the second night a dismal 228! Suspicion on low turnout may be directed at voter apathy over the state of our economy and national politics. Budget articles got approved with little fanfare. The library roof was the hot topic of the first evening, even though it had near unanimous approval; the Finance Committee’s recommendation against the appropriation set off the furor. The fire station article got unanimous approval in less than 60 seconds; a fire station debt exclusion ballot question (2 ½ override) will be held June 17 for the voter’s consideration. Jack Sisson, Highway Surveyor fought against personnel and money cuts successfully with a cost-conscious Finance Committee - This issue was a bleed-over from a recent Selectmen’s meeting. Oscar Palmer Farm gets well-deserved Acquisition/Restriction funds of $400,000 for historic preservation. Lots of town housekeeping. The free cash account was in dispute, and Town Accountant Terry Provencal provided guidance. The Town Meeting picked up again at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 7 with Article 30. Read more about the Town Meeting.

See photos of the annual Town Meeting here, only on EverythingWestport.com 125 photos | Dial-up speed | Broadband/DSL speed |

Westport weekend in Review – Sunday, May 11.

Internationally acclaimed author Joan Anderson at Partners for a talk and book signing. She signed her just published book, A Second Journey: The Road Back to Yourself, the fourth in her series of self discovery. Read more and view photos.

The Westport Women’s Club “Rockettes” rock up a storm of cash for their scholarship fund, while three generations of moms and moms-to-be decorate a Mothers Day cake at Lees Market. This is the Westport Women’s Club annual fund raiser for monies to be used for scholarships for deserving students. Many stopped by and dropped donations in their jar. Read more and view photos.

Click on images to enlarge. The Westport High School Class of 2009 sponsored a Walk For Muscular Dystrophy in Memory of Matthew Reed on Saturday morning. About 25 participants took Matt’s Walk from the Westport High School, along Old County Road to the Westport Middle School, and back again. Joan Lake, volunteer organizer, said this first-time event should grow in future years. Individual $25 donations were given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in memory of Matt Reed.

New walkway for the Town Hall courtesy of the Westport River Gardeners (left) and the Grange gets a facelift and renovations from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School volunteers (right). Read more. . Click on images to enlarge.

Westport weekend in Review – Sunday, May 4.

Westport Fire Department 2nd Annual Open House postponed to May 18 due to weather.

Spring plants and gently-used clothes big hits at Amicable Spring Things! Read story and view photos.

Old computers and televisions take final curtain call at Electronic Recycling Day! Read story and view photos.

Rhonda McClure, staff genealogist at the NEHGS, takes on the internet! Read story and view photos.

May breakfasts in full swing at area churches! Read story and view photos.

Recent events – Sunday, April 27.

Mystery photo solved. A visitor who wishes to remain anonymous wins a $25 gift certificate to Lees Supermarket! See below:

Stone Wall Building Volunteer Day at the Westport Town Farm. Over 20 volunteers learned the art and science of restoring stone walls, courtesy of local stone wall builder Chris Tracey. Chris was everywhere, giving instruction with hands-on tutorials, overseeing, educating, and giving much of himself to preserve the old rock relics we call stone walls. The trustees found many volunteers to help preserve these magnificent reminders of New England’s agricultural past. Saturday, April 26 Read the full story now. View the photo album now 20 photos: | Dial-up speed | Broadband/DSL speed |

Jeff Reed wins 4th Annual 5K Devin Laubi Run/Walk; Eric Worsley takes second! – Sunday, April 27 Jeff Reed of Fall River took first with a time of 16:55. Eric Worsley, also of Fall River and last year’s second place finisher, was second again with 17:45. Reid Burns of Westport (last year’s winner) came in third at 18:48. Reports had Jeff Reed flying over the course with almost a minute quicker than second place finisher Eric Worsley. This young man can run! Read the full story now! Photos by Robin Burns-Laubi. View the photo album now 14 photos | Dial-up speed | Broadband/DSL speed |

Shakespeare at the Senior Center! - Friday, May 2 View the photo album now 21 photos | Dial-up speed | Broadband/DSL speed | We experienced the obsessive passions of Anthony and Cleopatra; the demented musings of King Richard as he broods over the love he will never have, and the folly of immature love in Romeo and Juliet. “Dogs bark at me as I walk past them,” recited Mr. Clark referencing the deformed disaster named Richard of Gloucester. Read the full story.

Newie Casciano brought her authentic Thai cooking to Westport Cooks Thursday, May 8, and thoroughly entertained 25 guests with her flair and pizzazz as she prepared Thai Style Frittata, Tequila Shrimp with Mango Salsa, and Pad Thai Pizza. For dessert, Fried Banana and Chocolate with Ice Cream of course! Lees Supermarket, the social center of Westport, always does a tremendous job with these entertain and eat events, and they always play to a full house. Ruby Wines provided a suite of Trimbach wines to compliment Newie’s creations! View the photo album now 21 photos | Dial-up speed | Broadband/DSL speed |

Flowers, and flowering trees and shrubs of Westport. Westport is in bloom! The March rains brought us a magnificent display of the best in April flowers and blossoms.

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The Westport River Watershed Alliance’s bi-monthly newsletter RIVER NEWS is now available on-line. The March/April issue is now on-line. Read newsletter now.

Peckham’s Greenhouse Presents Day Trips to Visit Gardens Click on the flyer to view details. Call Peckham’s at (401) 635-4775 to sign up for these trips. There is still space available, so call today!

“May No Soldier Go Unloved” Wine Dinner to Benefit Soldiers Angels. Towne Liquors of Swansea, MA is proud to announce a benefit Wine Dinner at Bittersweet Farm in Westport. The benefactor of the event will be Soldiers Angels, a non-profit organization. May 13^th Read more in events calendar

The Westport Council on Aging’s monthly newsletter EVERGREEN is now available on-line. The May issue is now on-line.