The Week in Photos

Westport Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young at the RTM's meeting on Tuesday. Taken Nov. 12, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Pete Ratkiewich, director of public works, at the RTM's meeting on Tuesday. Taken Nov. 12, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Construction debris from the Westport Center for Senior Activities expansion project was put on the Baron’s South property in mid-April.

First Selectman Jim Marpe at the RTM's Tuesday night meeting. Taken Nov. 12, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Norwalk's Conservation Commission. Taken Nov. 12, 2019 in Norwalk, Conn.

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Tim Hollister, right, presented before the Norwalk Conservation Commission on Tuesday. Taken Nov. 12, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

The Norwalk Community Health Center is in its 20th year of providing comprehensive health care services to areas in the Greater Norwalk area.

The Norwalk Community Health Center provide behavioral health services to shelters in Westport through their Mobile Medical Unit.

Mike Zuba, of Milone and Macbroom, spoke at the Board of Education's meeting on Monday. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

BOE member Elaine Whitney speaks at the BOE meeting on Monday. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

A presentation by Milone and Macbroom shows the declining birth rate in Westport, which reflects a national trend. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

A presentation by Milone and Macbroom shows the historic enrollments for high schoolers in Westport. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

A presentation by Milone and Macbroom shows the net in-migration and net out-migration of students in Westport. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Joseph Erardi, of JE Consulting, gave the Board of Education a rough timeline for the district's superintendent search. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

BOE Vice Chair Jeannie Smith, left, BOE Chairman Mark Mathias, center, and Interim Superintendent David Abbey at Monday's BOE meeting. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

BOE Vice Chair Jeannie Smith hands BOE Chairman Mark Mathias a gift from the board for his service during his tenure. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

First Selectman Jim Marpe thanked BOE Chairman Mark Mathias and BOE member Neil Phillips for their work as school board members. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Kim Mathias, wife of BOE Chairman Mark Mathias, spoke to her husband's dedication while he served on the school board. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

BOE member Neil Phillips was thanked for his service on the school board. He alongside BOE Chairman Mark Mathias decided to forego being re-elected. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Dylan Phillips, age 12, spoke highly of his father, BOE member Neil Phillips, and the work he has done for the town. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

The dining room can be set up for casual or formal meals and it has doors to a deck and backyard.

The flooring of the entrance foyer and other spaces in the house comprise Rocky Mountain quartzite.

This unique house features five fireplaces, three are wood-burning including the one pictured here, and two are gas-fueled.

This house is on the market for sale but can also be rented for the holiday season.

This property has several decks and terraces.

The family room of the party barn features a two-story ceiling, stone fireplace, two built-in areas with desks, bookshelves, and cabinets, and doors to a deck and yard.

The custom log and stone colonial house at 4 Partrick Lane features 17 rooms, 5,736 square feet of living space, and a wealth of rustic character and charm.

The formal living room features a fireplace (not pictured), sitting area, game or recreational area, and doors to a balcony.

In the great room of the main house, and in other rooms, there are railings hand-crafted by the homeowner using twigs and branches of local trees.

The sunroom has three walls of windows and two separate doors to a deck and the backyard.

The kitchen in the spacious party barn has a center island/breakfast bar topped with marble tile arranged to resemble a patchwork quilt, wide-planked flooring, and the refrigerator is hidden behind a decorative console.

The first of this home’s two kitchens features a breakfast bar and a modern day Hartland range made to look like it belongs to another time period.

Members of the Westport VFW Post 399, from left Brad Menking, Frank Veno, Phil Delgado, and Bob Tirreno, at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Veteran Bob Tirreno of Westport at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Retired two-star General Charles Whittington has the audience laughing at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Wounded veterans whose lives have been changed through Catch a Lift at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Veterans stand for the National Anthem, including Nicole Elder, left, and Sarah Rudder, at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Marni Lane of Westport takes a strength challenge at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

First Selectman Jim Marpe and Second Selectman Jennifer Tooker stand for the National Anthem at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Susanne Kennedy sells some merch at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Lynn Coffland, founder, at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Jeff Kirt, left, talks with David and Christina Frost, all of Westport, at the Catch a Lift fundraiser at Birchwood Country Club on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Eduarda Swilling-Wade, president of Westport VFW, and William Vornkahl, president of Westport Veterans Council, at Veterans Day Services in town hall. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

First Selectman Jim Marpe speaks at the Veterans Day Service held in Town Hall in Westport. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

William Vornkahl, president, Westport Veterans Council, speaks at the Veterans Day Services held in town hall. Taken Nov. 11 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Sal LaRusso conductor of Westport Community Band speaks at the Veterans Day Services held in town hall. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Westport Community Band played a number of musical pieces for attendees of the Veterans Day Services held in town hall. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

The decorated memorial wreath. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Colin Corneck, Staples High School senior, gave the Veterans Day address at the Veterans Day Services in town hall.Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Colin Corneck, Staples High School senior, gave the Veterans Day address at the Veterans Day Services in town hall.Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Eduarda Swilling-Wade, president of Westport VFW, stands before the memorial wreath. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Attendees gave a moment of silence during the placing of the memorial wreath at the Veterans Day Services in town hall. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

William Vornkahl, president of Westport Veterans Council, and Betty Lou Cummings at the Veterans Day Services in town hall. Taken Nov. 11, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Freya Bromwich of Springfield, Mass., takes a closer look at some of the work of Grateful Gathers Glass of Bernville, Penn., at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Joann Villamizar of Redding examines some work of Ginny Waters Ceramics of Greenwich at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Elisabeth Rose of Westport explores the scarves of Firecrow Handwoves of Warwich, Mass., at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Camilla Klein of Westport talks about her belt buckles at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Sussan Plutzer of Stamford tries on a scarf by Janet Sikirica Fiber Arts of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Paul Shampine of Newtown sits by some of his work at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Melissa, left, and Jennifer Van Sant of Great Barrington, Mass., owners of Going Gnome, at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Jenna Fennell of East Camp Goods of Germantown, N.Y., left, talks about her work with Carol Zelnick of Chappaqua, N.Y., at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Jasper Farley, 4, of Redding, checks out some ornaments at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Hannah Regier of Sky Like Snow of Athens, Vt., models one of her products at the Westport Young Woman's League's 44th annual CraftWestport event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

The property named “Rivers Edge” with a brown-colored contemporary house at 19 Hemlock Ridge Road, was inspired by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

There is a custom-designed Gunite in-ground swimming pool with water features and a spa.

The 2.2-acre property features a professionally maintained Har-Tru clay tennis court.

The Saugatuck River runs through the backyard. Residents of this house can sit and relax at the water’s edge, fish and kayak.

Above the detached five-car garage there is a guest house.

The spacious modern eat-in kitchen features hand-picked raw marble counters, a tall cathedral ceiling, a large center island topped in granite, and high-end appliances.

15 Roosevelt Road

Fall foliage outside of town hall in Westport on Wednesday.

Charles August Matthias

The Planning and Zoning Commission. Taken Nov. 7, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Staples Players rehearse the number "Does Your Mother Know" from "Mamma Mia!" Performances are Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 17, and 23 at 3 p.m.; and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, $15 for seniors (matinees only).

Staples girls swim and dive team took third place at the FCIACs with 288 points, just behind Greenwich placing second with 303 points, and Darien placing first with 335 points. In the 200 medley relay, the team of Esme Hunter, Annie Bowens, Ella Alpert and Sophia Mechanic took fourth. In the 200 free Morgan Lenoce took second place with Jessica Qi at fourth. In the 200 IM Esme Hunter placed third with Hannah Strauss at eighth. The 50 free saw Annie Bowens at seventh and in the 100 fly Ella Alpert placed seventh. Staples had three swimmers in the A final of the 100 free with Qi placing 2nd, Strauss at 6th and Mechanic at 8th. Lenoce took 8th in the 500 free. In the 200 free relay the girls placed 2nd with the team of Hunter, Qi, Bowens, and Lenoce. Esme Hunter placed first in the 100 back, and the girls took fourth in the 400 free relay with the team of Lenoce, Mechanic, Strauss and Qi.

Tree Warden Bruce Lindsay, Director of Parks & Recreation Jen Fava, First Selectman Jim Marpe, Sustainable Westport member Dawn Henry, and Operations Director Sara Harris accepted the gift of one Pacific Brilliance oak tree and accompanying plaque at Machamux Park on Oc.r 28. The tree and plaque was gifted to the town of Westport from Sustainable CT in recognition of its sustainable community certification. Westport is one of the first Connecticut municipalities to achieve certification as a Sustainable CT community. The town met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the prestigious Bronze Certification.

Twenty-nine members of the Representative Town Meeting, which meets monthly in Westport Town Hall, plan to seek re-election in November.

Robert Bush

DTC Chairman Ellen Lautenberg, left, and Paul Lebowitz, right. Lebowitz gave a short speech following the announcement he would continue to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Board of Education member Candice Savin speaks with fellow BOE member Elaine Whitney and Board of Finance Chairman Brian Stern at DTC headquarters on election night as results come in.

Director of Public Works Pete Ratkiewich, left, and Langan engineer David Gagnon, left, led a presentation on improvements at Baldwin Parking Lot on Wednesday. Taken Nov. 6, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

A photo of flooding that has occurred at Baldwin Parking Lot.

Existing conditions at Baldwin Parking Lot.

A view of Baldwin Parking Lot.

Olivia Cohn, a 11-year-old Westport resident, showcases her invention titled the "happy ride" on Good Morning America.

Democratic BOE candidate Youn Su.

Lisa Newman, RTM District 8, and Selectwoman Melissa Kane worked together at DTC headquarters to provide an update on polling numbers. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, left, and RTM District 9 member Sal Liccione at the DTC headquarters on election night. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Planning and Zoning Commission incumbent member Paul Lebowitz, left, listens as DTC Chairman Ellen Lautenberg, right, announces his victory. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Sal Liccione was elected to the RTM District 9. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Newly elected BOE member Lee Goldstein, right, listens as fellow BOE member Youn Su Chao gives a speech. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Youn Su Chao, DTC nominee and newly elected BOE member, gave a speech following the announcement of her victory. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Newly elected BOE member Lee Goldstein gives a speech followin the announcement of her victory. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Democratic BOE candidate Lee Goldstein

Liz Heyer

Republican BOE candidate Vik Muktavaram.

Westport police

Westporter Debra Kandrak's memory garden is filled with yellow daffodils to commemorate the memories of lost loved ones.

Every year Debra Kandrak, of Westport, plants hundreds of daffodils to add to her memory garden.

The Paint the Town Yellow campaign aims to have residents and business owners alike plant yellow daffodils in locations visible to people passing by.

Some of the yellow daffodils currently in Westporter Debra Kandrak's memory garden.

Every year Debra Kandrak, of Westport, plants hundreds of daffodils to add to her memory garden.

Yellow daffodils in Westporter Debra Kandrak's memory garden.

Traffic on the William Cribari Memorial Bridge over the Saugatuck River during rush hour on Tuesday May 31 in Westport, Conn.

Weston residents showed up to Weston Middle School to vote on Tuesday.

Rob Schaaf, Weston Election official, handed out "I voted" stickers to residents as they turned in their ballots. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Weston, Conn.

Adria Belport, Weston election official, and Boseman, a dog of one of the Weston firefighters who voted today. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Weston, Conn.

Westport voters at the Westport Library on Election Day Tuesday.

From left, RTM incumbents Sal Liccione, Kristin Schneeman, Velma Heller and Board of Finance incumbent Nancie Dupier. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Westport residents showed up to Saugatuck Elementary School's gym to cast their votes. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Westport residents at Westport Library, District 9's polling place. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

From left, Paul Lebowitz, incumbent Planning and Zoning Commission chairman, Rick Jaff, RTM candiidate, Matthew Mandela, Board of Education incumbent Vik Muktavaram and RTM candiidate TJ Elgin. Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Westport, Conn.

Mike Zegars, Weston Democratic Registrar of Voters, and Brittany Lerner, Weston election official, at Weston Middle School . Taken Nov. 5, 2019 in Weston, Conn.