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Marina Drasnin is a different kind of “06880” podcast guest. She’s not in town government. She does not lead an interesting business, non-profit or organization. What Marina is is a very excited new resident of Westport. She’s been here just a year, but she loves everything about this town. She sees it through fresh ey

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06880danwoog.com > 09/07/2026 > then-now-29

???Then & Now???: #29

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (610+ words) Some of Westport’s greatest concentrations of mid-20th century houses can be found in the eastern end of town, near the Southport line. “Then & Now” curator and pre-demolition archivist Dave Matlow returned there recently, to document 4 more examples of new construction…...


06880danwoog.com > 09/07/2026 > division-of-labor

Division Of Labor

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (400+ words) To many Westporters, Labor Day is a nice holiday. We can grill, go to the beach, enjoy a relaxing Monday. But those are perks many of us already enjoy. Most residents here are not “labor.” We’re management. Business owners. CEOs,…...


06880danwoog.com > tag > eric-shapiro

Eric Shapiro

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (554+ words) Like many Westporters, Oona Robinson’s life was filled with travel and adventure. The South Africa native’s management consulting career took her to Toronto, then New York. She met her future husband on a Roosevelt Island tennis court. They married, had…...


06880danwoog.com > 09/02/2026 > planning-vacations-is-stressful-this-app-helps-you-relax

Planning Vacations Is Stressful. This App Helps You Relax.

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (542+ words) Like many Westporters, Oona Robinson’s life was filled with travel and adventure. The South Africa native’s management consulting career took her to Toronto, then New York. She met her future husband on a Roosevelt Island tennis court. They married, had…...


06880danwoog.com > 08/31/2026 > 06880-podcast-jake-sussman

“06880” Podcast: Jake Sussman

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (143+ words) Special education has been in the Westport news lately. And no one talks about it better than Jake Sussman. The Westport native — diagnosed with a learning disability while in the Westport Public Schools — had both positive and negative experiences in…...


06880danwoog.com > 08/30/2026 > roundup-sherwood-island-gets-ready-lanternflies-return

Roundup: Sherwood Island Gets Ready, Lanternflies Return …

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (800+ words) The other day, “06880” reported on the molasses-like timeline for renovation of the Sherwood Island pavilion. But other areas of Connecticut’s first state park are getting attention. Yesterday, a large excavator dug up a huge pile of dirt, and loaded it…...


06880danwoog.com > 08/30/2026 > ai-is-everywhere-duck

AI Is Everywhere! Duck!

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (358+ words) The Black Duck is a Westport legend. Between its sloping floor, river view, frequently flooded parking lot and basic but down home menu, “the Duck” never pretended to be anything other than what it was: Westport’s favorite (okay, only) dive…...