Westport, Connecticut Moves

I think most of us have heard the "Touch Paper Once" rule, for working more efficiently.  Instead of letting paperwork pile up, for each document we receive, we should take immediate action or put it in a "to-do box, file it or throw it away.  The same technique can be applied to our inbox, where e-mails seem to multiply faster than bunnies. 

The action we take will depend on the e-mail.  It may just call for "read it, respond and delete."  We may have a series of e-mails documenting ongoing correspondence.  They should be saved in appropriate folders.  Some e-mails may have attached documents that need to be saved.  Others, we may want to forward. Of course, the inevitable junk mail should be deleted immediately - do not pass GO - proceed directly to the garbage.

Okay, I admit I know the rules and some of them, I even follow.  I'm pretty good about deleting junk mail, immediately.  I'm also fairly prompt in dealing with e-mails that require a response.  Client correspondence gets moved to individual folders, but the system starts to fall apart when I get to the "other" category. 

One of my endearing traits is procrastination.  My inbox tends to pile up with the miscellany that I haven't gotten around to categorizing; the article I may want to read, the humorous story or intriguing pictures I may want to forward, the discount coupons I may decide to print and the inevitable promotions that may be worth reviewing.

Well, that "maybe" category has been dealt with, for me.  This morning, while multi-tasking and toggling back and forth to check my messages, my inbox somehow got deleted.  I wasn't even checking my inbox  when it happened.  In an instant - now you see it, now you don't.  All my incoming messages - gone.

I guess I'll be starting the New Year with a clean slate, or at least no more than 10 days worth of unresolved incoming messages.  If you've sent me a message to which I haven't responded, please re-send.  You haven't been ignored - you've been deleted.

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As we near the end of the year, retailers are marking their merchandise 20%, 30%, 40% and more, off list price, in an attempt to rescue the Holiday Season.  Everything's on sale, from clothing, to electronics, to housewares and toys. In Westport, CT, bargain hunters can also find deals in the real estate market.

There are currently three dozen homes, in Westport, listed at less than 90% of the town appraised value.  Some of the homes may have been reduced in price to overcome less than perfect condition or location.  Others may be in pre-foreclosure or short sale situations.  Still others may already have made a pretty profit for their owners and just need to be sold.

Whatever the reason, now may be a perfect time to make that deal.  Mortgage rates are low and homes are on sale.

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Marilyn Katz | Prudential CT Realty | 203-429-1041 85 Beers Road, Easton, CT Charming Antique Cape, in great commuter location, in Lower Easton, CT Furnished 4BR/2BA Single Family House   $2,450/month Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage 1,665 Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Small dogs (< 25lbs) Deposit $7,350 DESCRIPTION Appreciate the charm of this 4BR/2BA antique cape, while enjoying the updated amenties for energy efficient living. New gas furnace (2007) new windows, refrigerator and dishwasher (2005), updated electric. Setback on a beautiful 1.3 acre lot. Great commuter location in Lower Easton.   see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Hardwood floor Living room Office/Den Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Basement Washer Dryer Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard     LEASE TERMS One-year lease, available furnished or unfurnished. Tenant pays all utilities, cable TV, trash, liability insurance, snow removal and landscape/lawn care. 1st month plus 2 months security deposit   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Marilyn Katz Prudential CT Realty 203-429-1041 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Dec 11, 2008, 8:24pm PST

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Perhaps the best part about being a Westporter is knowing that, when you come home from work, you're in Westport.  However, in this mobile society, it's also nice to know that, wherever your commute may take you, you're in a convenient location to get there.

Commuter train  

For many Westport residents, their weekday daily commute takes them to
jobs in "the city", also known as Manhattan, to the uniformed.  For the vast majority, that means catching a Metro-North train, for the hour ride to Grand Central Station.  There are two Metro-North stations in Westport; the primary Westport station and the historic Greens Farms station.  For most of Westport, that means the station is no more than a ten minute drive away.  Railroad parking stickers are in great demand and there is currently a multi-year wait.  Without a sticker, designated parking spaces are available for $4/day.  Both stations are also served by the commuter shuttle minibus service, which runs through much of the town.

Highways

Not all commuters are heading to the big apple.  Their destinations, for example, may take them to one of the corporate offices in Stamford or White Plains and their means of transportation is more likely car, instead of train.  For the driving commuter, Westport offers two major highways.  Traversing the southern portion of the town is the Connecticut Turnpike (I95.)  This road is part of the Interstate 95 highway system that parallels the Atlantic Ocean, from Maine to Florida.  Further north is the Merritt Parkway (Route 15.)  This scenic parkway, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, runs from the New York/Connecticut border, in Greenwich, where it joins the Hutchinson River Parkway, to the Stratford/Milford line, where it joins the Wilbur Cross Parkway.  The Merritt is a four lane, limited access highway.

Amtrak

With the area serving so many corporate executives, their business meeting commute may take them further afield than their daily routine.  If meetings are in any of the major northeast cities, one choice is to drive, but another option is the train. The commuter tracks of Metro-North are part of the larger Northeast Corridor rail system of Amtrak.  Taking Metro-North a short ride to Stamford, one can connect with the Acela Express, the country's only true high speed train, traveling between Boston and Washington DC, with stops in New York , Philadelphia and Baltimore.  Departing from Stamford, the trip to D.C. is just under 4 hours. Other cities are served by the traditional Amtrak service.

Airports

Since not all business is regional, air transportation is sometimes the only answer.  Westport is in easy commuting distance to five major airports, four of which service international flights.  Although Bradley International, just outside Hartford, CT is the farthest, at approximately an hour and a half drive away, it is sometimes chosen for its easy access and less crowded flights.  JFK and LaGuardia, in Queens, NY are an hour's drive and Newark International, in New Jersey takes about an hour and twenty minutes.  With more limited routes, Westchester County Airport is a convenient choice.  Only a half hour from Westport, it offers flights to 10 major cities, including Boston, Philadelphia and Ft. Lauderdale.

Non-Commuters

Happily, these transportation choices also present convenient options for the non-commuter.  Catch a Metro-North train for a day of shopping in the city or an evening at a Broadway show.  Hop on I-95 for a day trip to explore a re-created 19^th century seaport village in Mystic CT or to snag a bargain at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets.  Or, if you just need some rest and relaxation, head to the airport and grab a flight to somewhere with a soft sand beach.

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