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Mark Mathias Goes To Washington
A host of Westporters were in Washington yesterday for the presidential inauguration. Electoral College voter Jim Ezzes was there. So was Wake Forest University student Sanders McNair, and technology...
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Mark Mathias: Part Of The 1%
Westport Board of Education member/Mini Maker Faire co-founder/all-around good guy Mark Mathias does not consider himself part of the 1%. But LinkedIn does. The site just welcomed its 200 millionth...
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Fulfilling Families
In 2003, Mark and Kim Mathias celebrated their 1st year in Westport. They loved the town, but missed the racial diversity of Los Angeles. Friends Ivan and Sharon Fong listened with interest. Both were...
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Mark Mathias: “Why We Live In Westport”
Mark Mathias is many things: An information technology specialist. Mini Maker Faire founder and c0-chair. Board of Ed member. And excellent photographer. Longshore, between the pool and the pavilion....
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Cleanup Time!
It takes a government ban to produce a scene like this: That’s a shot of I-95 without a car in sight. Nico Eisenberger went cross-country skiing at Sherwood Island, and enjoyed this view from the...
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…And Stay Out!
Westport is famous for forming committees to address every issue. But getting together to figure out how to be not nice — I’m sorry. That’s going a bit too far. Hat tip to Mark Mathias, who spotted...
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Nicole’s Harpcam
It’s not often a high school drama troupe tackles “Sweeney Todd.” It’s even rarer for a high school orchestra to include a harp. But the curtain goes up tonight at Staples on “Sweeney Todd.” And there...
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Fancy Meeting You Here!
The tagline of “06880” is “Where Westport meets the world.” One part of that world: South By Southwest. Westport Board of Education member/Maker Faire founder/tech enthusiast Mark Mathias and Westport...
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Board Of Ed Eyes Innovation Fund
Westport’s schools are among the best in the country. One Board of Education member thinks he has a way to make them better. Last week, Mark Mathias presented his colleagues with a new idea: an...
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Stop & Chop — And Plop
This morning’s “06880” referenced an earlier post, with a photo about the sudden removal of trees from the Stop & Shop parking lot. As if on cue, Mark Mathias spotted this scene earlier today, in...
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Maker Faire Moves From Mini To Massive
Six years ago, Mark Mathias and a small group of believers brought an intriguing event to Connecticut. They hoped 800 people would share and enjoy interactive, interdisciplinary, interesting exhibits....
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Mark Mathias: Mixed Reactions At Trump’s Boy Scout Speech
Mark Mathias is many things. He’s the founder and president of Remarkable STEAM, a statewide organization promoting innovation and creativity in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. He...
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Westport Schools’ Innovative Innovation Fund
The Westport Public Schools want students to think creatively and innovatively; to approach problems in ways no one else conceives of. That’s an important part of education — and crucial for success in...
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Unsung Hero #44
When the 7th annual Maker Faire takes over Westport this Saturday (April 21), there will be something for everyone. A record 12,000+ attendees — tech lovers, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists,...
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[OPINION]: Maker Faire Is An Inspiring Economic Engine
Mark Mathias — founder and chair of Maker Faire Westport; founder and president of Remarkable STEAM, Inc. — writes: Seven years ago, Maker Faire Westport launched in Westport. We had no idea what we...
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State Of The Town
Presidents have their State of the Union address.* Governors have their State of the State. This Sunday (February 10), Jim Marpe tells us all the State of the Town. The first selectman will be joined...
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Westport’s Goal: A World Record Duck
Each spring, a giant inflatable duck floats in the Saugatuck River. It’s a fun, funny promotion for the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Great Duck Race. This spring, he gets a companion. On April 27, the 8th...
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Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Colleen Palmer has announced her retirement, effective August 1. She has been an educator for 35 years, and a superintendent for 15. She was hired by Westport in 2016. Dr....
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Anthony Buono Named Acting Schools Superintendent
Anthony Buono Anthony Buono — Westport’s assistant superintendent of schools — will serve as acting superintendent, Board of Education chair Mark Mathias said tonight. Colleen Palmer will be on medical...
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World Record Duck Needs A House
Last month, Westport entered the record books. Dozens of Maker Faire-goers joined in a globally crowd-sourced art and tech project. They created the world’s largest 3D printed duck. Now they’re...
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Roundup: Slice Canceled; Live Music Returns; More
The latest victim of the coronavirus: Slice of Saugatuck. The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce has canceled the annual event, planned for September 12. The food tasting and retail experience...
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It’s a pastime as old as, well, the hills. When snow falls, Westporters head to their favorite sledding spots. Birchwood Country Club, Greens Farms Elementary School and Staples High are old favorites....
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Got The Vaccine? Tell The World!
COVID canceled the 2020 Maker Faire Connecticut. It may do the same this year. But Makers are creative, resourceful and nimble. And not just with their annual showcase of all things scientific,...
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Pic Of The Day #1787
It’s a small gesture, but it speaks volumes. Mark Mathias has changed his outdoor lights, to show support for the embattled nation of Ukraine. (Photo/Mark Mathias)
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You’ve Got (Way Too Much) Mail!
The election is over. The mailings stopped. The lawn signs are (mostly) gone. But Mark Mathias has a gripe. The longtime Westporter and active civic volunteer writes: Running for public office is a...
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