The Week in Photos

Vidal/Wettenstein, at 719 Post Road East, is celebrating 50 years in business. In honor of the milestone, Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe recently issued an official proclamation to mark the firm’s achievement. Left to right: Randy Vidal, founder; Caitlin Leonetti, marketing manager; David Fugitt, partner; Jen Tooker, Second Selectwoman, Town of Westport; Robert Lewis, partner; Bruce Wettenstein, named partner; Scott Zakos, partner; Heather Lucas, operations manager.

The Flowerfall of Westport is overcome with greenery on Nov. 9.

Cyrus Paktinat stands inside his shop, The Flowerfall of Westport, on Nov. 9.

The Flowerfall of Westport on Nov. 9.

The Flowerfall of Westport on Nov. 9.

Cyrus Paktinat, owner of The Flowerfall of Westport, sits in his shop on Nov. 9.

“I like the filling the best. Filling with gravy.” — Brian Stern, Westport.

“Garlic mash potatoes made by my husband are my favorite.” — Liz Milwe, Westport.

“I like lasagna with meat sauce.” — Sal Liccione, Westport.

“Stuffing is the best. It’s got to have chestnuts, bacon, onion, and sage, all the good stuff.” — Elaine Daignault, Westport.

“My wife’s turkey is phenomenal. Or pecan pie. It’s a toss up.” — Rick Giunta, Westport.

Democrat Will Haskell, Democratic candidate for State Senate, gives his acceptance speech during a post election party at the Little Barn in Westport, Conn., on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Haskell defeated Republican incumbent Toni Boucher.

Supporters cheer Democrat Will Haskell as he makes his way through the crowd during a post election party at the Little Barn in Westport, Conn., on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Haskell defeated Republican incumbent Toni Boucher

Attendees cheer for Democratic state senate candidate Will Haskell during a post election party at the Little Barn in Westport, Conn., on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Haskell defeated Republican incumbent Toni Boucher.

Democratic state senate candidate Will Haskell gathered with protestors at the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge in Westport on Oct. 7 for an event called "Survivors Vote - Rally for Change."

Westport Parks and Recreation Department Director Jennifer Fava presented a rendering of the proposed bathroom and storage area building for Compo's South Beach at the Oct. 3 Board of Finance meeting in Westport Town Hall.

Jim Ross, Chair of the Westport Commission on People with Disabilities, spoke at the Nov. 13 Representative Town Meeting in support of a proposal to fund ADA compliant restrooms on Compo's South Beach.

Jay Walshon spoke at the Nov. 13 Representative Town Meeting against funding for a proposed ADA compliant restroom facility on South Compo Beach.

On the full finished lower level there is a gym with mirrored wall and rubberized flooring, a media room with surround sound, a wet bar/beverage center, bedroom, and a full bath.

The third floor walk-up loft area is ideal as an office, art studio, or quiet retreat. It has a full bath, wet bar/beverage center, and door to a deck.

The first floor office has French doors separating it from the family room and a built-in wood bench area flanked by shelving.

Residents of this newly constructed house will have the choice each summer of swimming in their own in-ground swimming pool or private homeowners association beach.

A rooftop deck with views of Long Island Sound is accessed from the third floor walk-up loft area.

The master suite features a wall of nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, a rectangular built-in gas fireplace, two walk-in closets, and a sizable, luxurious marble spa bath.

Among this home’s many attractive features is the staircase from the foyer to the second floor. It is sculptural with its custom metal and oak design and unusually angled risers.

The spacious, luxurious marble spa bath features a large soaking tub, large shower, make-up table, water closet, and double vanity.

Features in the gourmet kitchen include a center island/breakfast bar, marble counters, a stainless farm sink, high-end appliances, and sliding doors to the deck, pool, and yard.

The large dining area with banquette beach seating is open to the gourmet kitchen.

The family room has a fireplace with a yellow brick firebox and a wet bar with a Marvel wine refrigerator.

The newly constructed white colonial house at 12 Covlee Drive was built and recently completed by the multiple award-winning SIR Development.

At the back of the house there is a large Trex deck and a screened porch.

This property features a hidden court for sports enthusiasts.

A screened porch is accessed from the family room and the porch leads to the large Trex deck.

The guest bedroom has French doors to a private balcony.

A spacious bonus room above the garage could serve as a family, game or play room.

In the formal living room there is one wall with nearly two-story windows that look out to the attractive grounds of just over two acres.

In the sizable gourmet kitchen features include a large center island/breakfast bar, granite counters, and a pot-filler above the Thermador range, and French doors to the deck in the eat-in area.

The formal dining room has chair railing and dentil crown molding, and is separated from the marble foyer by French doors.

The cavernous, yet elegant, two-story formal living room features a cathedral ceiling and fieldstone fireplace.

The colonial house at 10 Wicks End Lane sits on a property of just over two acres on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Cannondale section of town.

The rear of the house and the backyard extend the living to the outdoors with a large Trex deck, patio, and in-ground swimming pool.

This property includes a Gunite salt water in-ground swimming pool, spa, and outdoor shower.