A Day for Dan
Celebrating the man who tells our story.
Since 2009, Dan Woog has helped Westport understand, value and celebrate itself through 06880.
Through 06880, Dan has documented Westport’s people, places, businesses and moments, helping the town understand and value itself.
On March 27, 2027, we come together to say thank you.
That thank-you extends to everyone who makes Westport a better place to live, work, create, build a business and raise a family.
March 27 is Dan’s birthday.
It’s time to give Dan, and so many others, their flowers.
Dan Woog, in brief
- 01He began 06880 in 2009 and has published it every day since. In his words, he has “never missed a day.”
- 02Every Wednesday since 2017, “Unsung Heroes” has sung the praises of Westporters who seldom hear them.
- 03Every night at 9, “Pic of the Day” shows Westport to itself.
- 04From 1986 until 2024 he wrote “Woog’s World,” a weekly column in the Westport News.
- 05He is the author of 18 books.
- 06In 1975 he co-founded the Westport Soccer Association.
- 07A Staples graduate, he began coaching at the high school in 1983.
- 08As head coach of the Staples boys soccer team, he won four FCIAC titles and the 2009 state championship.
- 09He is a member of the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame.
- 10In 2026 he was inducted into the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame.
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Dan’s blog: “where Westport meets the world.”
Not just Dan: the awardsGive them their flowers.
Say thank you in your own words.
Every note is kept together for him.
