When Dylan Mace’s grandfather passed away he wanted to do something to honor his memory. He was appalled that VFW Post 399 lacked a handicap-accesssible bathroom, so he singlehandedly raised almost $8,000 including an architect, electrician, and contractor. Dylan loved working with the VFW crew so much, he enlisted 12 fellow Staples High School National Honor Society members to help paint “Everyone’s been super kind. It shows how much people actually do care about the veterans. I’m glad we can help them,” Dylan Mace said. Everything looks great, so Dylan wants to get the word out, to make sure everyone in Westport knows about it. You don’t have to be a veteran to go!


We accept power boats from 12′ to 25′. Located on the Saugatuck River just 300 yards North of 1-95. Plenty of parking adjacent to the secured gated docks. Best prices in Westport, our rates are $50 per foot for all veterans and members, and $75 for non members. All boaters and their guests have access to the restaurant and canteen during business hours. All inquiries can be sent to akidonovan@optonline.net.

Starting in the month of November 2019, the Westport Fire Department will be wearing and selling RED shirts to show solidarity and support for our deployed service members every Friday until each one has returned home to their families. The RED color and mission stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. Currently in 2019 there are over 170,000 active-duty personnel serving outside the United States and its territories. These shirts will be on sale to the general public and all money raised …