Community Corner
Westporter of the Week: Nikki Bates
Nikki Bates and her dog, Penny, can often be seen at Compo Beach and Winslow Park. Bates, is also a local jewelry designer.
Westport Patch has begun a new weekly feature to help you get to know your neighbors and friendly faces around town. This week, meet Nikki Bates a jewelry designer.
Name: Nikki Bates
Age: 38
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Occupation: Jewelry Artist, whose work can be seen at www.nikkibates.com.
How long have you been in Westport?
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My husband, Mark, and I have lived in Westport for eight years.
Where is your favorite place to go in Westport?
Compo Beach in the winter time because we love to take our rescue dog Penny there to frolic and swim with other doggies and Saugatuck Shores where we are surrounded by water, marshes and wildlife. Winslow Park is also one of my favorite places since I take Penny there every day.
Favorite Restaurant?
Our favorite restaurants are The Black Duck for their yummy steamers and French fries and Tutti's for delicious, home-cooked Italian food.
Why Westport?
We moved to Westport to be closer to our families, for job opportunities and because it's home to many creative, wonderful people.
