The Week in Photos

Michael Chen of New York City, standing by his photo "Focus on the Journey," fans himself to stay cool at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

John Van Orsouw of Mohawk Valley, N.Y., relaxes amidst his work at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Jan Ditarando of Vernon tries to cool down seated near two of her husband, Roger Ditarando's sculptures, at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Main Street frames some sculptures by artist Domenico Belli of Henryville, Penn., at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Jack Hanlon, 9, left, of Westport, and Koda Wackell, 11, of Millbury, Mass., work on some art at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Annsley Martin, 17, of Westport, sends a creative message at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Photographers Tom Kretsch of Westport, left, and Jonathan Spector of Long Beach, N.Y., try to stay cool at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Artist Peyton Higgison of Brunswick, Maine, who has shown his work for 40 years at the show, tries to keep the heat away at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Valerie Diprato of Westport looks over some work by Amy Kaplan of Westport at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Painter Kelly Rossetti of Westport tries to stay dry at the 46th annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Cloudy and rainy skies above the Westport Minuteman Statue on July 17, 2019.

Donald Perri

Mason

site plan

proposed view from intersection of Ketchum and Franklin streets looking East.

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Francisca Duran-Cabrera.

During their quarterly visit to the Gillespie Center in Westport on July 13, Waleska Macklin of Zeta Phi Beta’s Norwalk chapter dishes up potato salad as Zeta Greta B. James (back, left) and volunteer Catherine Brown (back, right) look on.

Twenty gymnasts from the Westport Weston YMCA recently returned from 10 days at the 16th World Gymnaestrada in Dornbirn, Austria, as part of the USA delegation.

The Aspetuck Land Trust presents a new sign for its Honey Hill preserve on the Weston-Wilton town line on July 11. From left are: state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg; state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey; Dave Brant, executive director of the Aspetuck Land Trust; state Rep. Laura Devlin, state Rep. Joseph Gresko; state Rep. Ann Hughes; state Sen. Will Haskell; and Weston First Selectman Christopher Spaulding.

The Westport Community Emergency Response Team participated in a joint emergency shelter simulation exercise at Staples High School on July 13. CERT members, from left: Patricia Cavallaro, Steve Levine, Mark Modzelewski, Linda Bruce, Sylina Jacobs, Francine Goldstein, President Mike Vincelli, Andree Brooks, Secretary Molly Alger, Esther Korovillas, CERT Liaison and Fire Lt. Brendan McHugh and Vice President David Kinyon.

Derin Leon, 9, of Westport, picks blueberries at Jones Family Farm in Shelton, Conn., on Tuesday. For the farm's daily report call (203) 929-8425.

Dawn Diaz

An excessive heat warning has been issued for the state of Connecticut.

Westport Rehabilitation Complex. Taken June 19, 2019 in Westport, CT.

An exterior of Weston High School on Jan. 18, 2012.

Front: Sheri Gordon, left, Lee Goldstein, Youn Su Chao, and Nancie Dupier. Back: Jim Ezzes and Paul Lebowitz. Taken July 17, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Vik Muktavaram was endorsed by the RTC for the Westport Board of Education.

Garson Heller, a Republican who has served on the Board of Assessment Appeals more than three decades, was endorsed by the RTC for November's election.

Planning and Zoning Commission member Cathy Walsh was endorsed again by the RTC for November’s municipal elections.

Planning and Zoning Commission member Chip Stephens was endorsed by the RTC for November’s municipal elections.

Zoning Board of Appeals incumbents Liz Wong and Jim Ezzes. Wong was endorsed by the RTC to remain on the ZBA for November’s municipal elections.

On July 17, 2019, Westport firefighters assisted a private hazardous materialized contractor flare off a damaged propane tank in the area of Minute Man Hill in Westport.

Police have temporarily closed off Minute Man Hill today because of a reported propane gas leak. Taken July 17, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

The National Hall complex along the Saugatuck River in Westport after its $17.5 million sale by Greenfield Partners.

The Oko sushi hall on Wilton Road in Westport, one of five buildings sold for $17.5 million this month on the heels of the $30 million purchase weeks before of the 8-10 Wright Street offices, seen in the background.

A rental industrial strength dehumidification system has been set up at Coleytown Middle School to address the school's ongoing issues with mold growth. Photo taken on Sept. 14.

CMS Building Committee Chairman Don O'Day presented a near $32 million plan to renovate Coleytown Middle School. Taken July 16, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Board of Education Chairman Mark Mathias spoke before the RTM at their meeting Tuesday night. Taken July 16, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Mark Mathias.

Firefighters rescue a person and their dog after getting stuck in mud in the Saugatuck River in Westport on July 16, 2019.

Firefighters rescue a person and their dog after getting stuck in mud in the Saugatuck River in Westport on July 16, 2019.

Firefighters rescue a person and their dog after getting stuck in mud in the Saugatuck River in Westport on July 16, 2019.

Board of Eduation Chairman Mark Mathias, left, and Interim Superintendent David Abbey, right, at the Board of Education meeting on Monday night. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Andrew Colabella, Representative Town Meeting member from District 4, spoke at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Interim Superintendent David Abbey, right, speaking at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

The striking center hall two-story foyer has an open staircase and an intriguing light fixture.

The spacious master bedroom suite features a gas linear fireplace, two walk-in closets, a private balcony, and a spa-like master bath.

In the cavernous chef’s kitchen there are many features including an imported pizza oven, two limed rift sawn white oak islands, Statuarietto marble counters, bespoke custom cabinets, and high-end appliances.

In the dining room the ceiling comprises reclaimed barn wood, a nod to the past in this modern farmhouse.

In the great room there is a linear fireplace, a door to the wrap-around front porch, and sliding doors to a large raised deck at the back of the house.

The office has paneled walls, a coffered and lacquer painted ceiling, and built-in bookshelves.

From the covered wrap-around galvanized metal front porch French doors open into the eight room house, which has 4,499 square feet of living space.

The newly constructed modern colonial farmhouse at 11 Old Hyde Road sits on a two-acre largely level property in the center of town.

This house features two raised decks and a balcony off the second floor master suite.

The colonial house at 9 Stony Point Road in the private Stony Point Association sits high above the Saugatuck River with direct frontage, views, and water access.

Open to the kitchen is a sitting room with a gas log fireplace and a casual dining area or breakfast nook.

The spacious, two-story formal living room features a marble fireplace, built-in cabinetry and shelving, an interior balcony, vaulted ceiling, and French doors to the large open, tiered deck.

The master bedroom suite features a marble gas log fireplace, two full baths, and sliding doors to a private balcony/deck.

In the wing of the house that includes the game room and home theater there is also a sauna.

The residents of this house can launch a boat from their private dock into the river and out to nearby Long Island Sound.

The one-acre level and sloping property has attractive landscaping and direct access to the Saugatuck River.

This one-acre property features a private deep water dock/mooring.

The octagonal screened porch looks over the Saugatuck River and has a door to the large, tiered wood deck.

The game or recreation room has paneling on the lower walls and sliding doors to a screened porch.

The wood paneled library has a marble fireplace, a wall of shelving, and a wet bar with a marble counter, brass sink, and beverage refrigerator.

The gourmet kitchen has a center island, granite counters, a dry bar area, beverage refrigerator, and high-end appliances.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz speaks at the Resister's meeting at Tavern on Main. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz stopped in Westport as part of her tour of more than two dozen towns and cities to speak to local business owners and officials. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz walks with Westport resident Kristan Hamlin as she takes a brief tour of Wesport. Taken July 15, 2019.

Sparkly Soul owner Dari Herman speaks with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

First Selectman Jim Marpe, left, Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Mandel, Sparkly Soul owner Dari Herman, and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz stopped in Sparkly Soul to discuss local business and various programs that could help. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Sparkly Soul owner Dari Herman discussed challenges business owners faced with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. Taken July 15, 2019 in Westport, CT.

Front row: Sal Liccione, Dari Herman and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. Back row: Kristan Hamlin, First Selectman Jim Marpe, and Westport- Weston Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Mendel

The 45th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Westport Conn. Presented by The Westport Downtown Merchants Association, the festival featured painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, wood glass and sculpture from more than 170 artists, along the streets of downtown Westport.

The 45th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Westport Conn. Presented by The Westport Downtown Merchants Association, the festival featured painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, wood glass and sculpture from more than 170 artists, along the streets of downtown Westport.

The 45th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Westport Conn. Presented by The Westport Downtown Merchants Association, the festival featured painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, wood glass and sculpture from more than 170 artists, along the streets of downtown Westport.

The 45th Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival on Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Westport Conn. Presented by The Westport Downtown Merchants Association, the festival featured painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, wood glass and sculpture from more than 170 artists, along the streets of downtown Westport.

Stephanie Nickse of Westport and her daughter, Samantha Swanson, 5, take on some family members in table tennis at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Sadie Duffy, 15, of Colorado Springs, Colardo, tosses a beanbag at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Nicole Carpenter, director of programs & education, in colonial costume at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Cassie Lang of Westport in colonial garb at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Adam Swanson of Westport tries his hand at an old-fashioned game at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Volunteer Cassie Lang of Westport demonstrates some weaving at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Nicole Carpenter, director of programs & education, shows Audrey Swanson, 8, of Westport, some techniques for making thread at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

William Duffy, 4, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and his sister, Bridget, 11, play a game at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Samantha Swanson, 5, left, and her sister, Audrey, 8, of Westport, work on an art project with their grandmother, Judith Nickse of Holmes Beach, Fla., at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Samantha Swanson, 5, of Westport, works on a hedgehog project at the Westport Historical Society's family day event commemorating the 1779 burning of Greens Farms, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Author and Westport resident Jane Green takes part in the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Andrew and Rachael Texeira of Southport enjoy the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Abe & Suzanna Manela of Stamford enjoy the terrace at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Sarah Green-Motyl, left, and Pam Bass, both of Westport, at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Enjoying the day are, from left, Matthew Kalin and Sarah Gallagher of New York City, and John Gallagher of Westport, at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Mary Ellen Gallagher, left, and Patti Brill, both of Westport, at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Selectman Melissa Kane, right, with Marcy Sansolo of Westport at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Liz and Seth Diamond of Southport enjoy the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Leeann Silver of La Jolla, Calif., left, and Caron Schwartz of Fairfield take part in the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Karen Adams, left, and Jordana Lubliner, both of Stamford, at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

Carol Shattuck, CEO of Food Rescue US, left, and Cathy Smeriglio of Redding at the Food Rescue US fundraiser event "Pools, Patios & Pergolas" on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in Westport, Conn.

A stuffed toy lion lounges in the newly renovated Westport Library. Taken July 10, 2019 in Westport, CT.