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On Monday night, the frenzy of holiday preparations was over. Gifts were bought and wrapped. Trees were trimmed. Even the stockings had been hung by the chimney (with care). Police officers, firefighters, EMTs — all were on call, on duty, away from their families. For many who serve in Westport, those Doctors, nurses, technicians and orderlies were working too. And all those people employed in nursing homes. Plus cooks, wait staff and dishwashers, at restaurants that offered a Christmas Eve meal. Of course, clergy and church staff were on the clock as well. Some of those same folks worked yesterday — Christmas — itself. And it’s all repeated next Monday, on New Year’s Eve. (Except for the religious services.) Not to mention everyone working on Metro-North, for the revelers going to Times Square. So to all everyone who was on the job Christmas Eve, or Christmas day. And all those who will work New Year’s Eve: Thanks for being there for us. We don’t always thank you — or even know who you are. Each of us has a story about how our family got to this country. Tomorrow — and twice more next month — you can tell yours. “Liberty to Set Down: Immigrants and Migrants in Westport, Connecticut” will be displayed at the WHS from January 23 to June But to do that, they need us to provide stories, pictures and artifacts. They’ll be collected — and images and physical objects can be scanned — tomorrow (Thursday, December 27) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The other dates are Saturday, January 12 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westport Library) and Wednesday, January 16 (10 a.m. to noon, Senior Center). Everyone has a story. Don’t miss this opportunity to share yours! The stock market is headed for its worst December since 1931. But in Westport, there’s a house on the market for $20 million. At 5,206 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 partial baths and a 3-car garage on 1.48 acres, it doesn’t sound too different from Plus, this is right on a main road. There’s a ton of traffic — especially in summer.