Holidays are Better Together
Moffly Media closed out the year with a series of holiday receptions designed to highlight what sits at the core of our mission: we are Better Together. When local businesses, neighbors, and community leaders connect and support one another, our towns thrive—socially, culturally, and economically. These gatherings were a celebration of that shared spirit.
Across four title towns, each event brought its own personality and warmth. Guests enjoyed festive evenings hosted at California Closets in Greenwich, Manfredi in New Canaan, Lux Bond & Green in Westport, and Russ Hollander in Stamford—spaces that opened their doors in true community fashion, creating welcoming backdrops for conversation and connection.
Our partners—Marcia Selden Catering & Events, Palmer’s Market, Silent Pool Gin, Bridgewater Chocolate, and Val’s Putnam Wines—helped elevate the experience with exceptional food, drinks, and hospitality. Advertisers, clients, collaborators, local leaders, and editors mingled, shared stories, and reflected on another year of working side by side to uplift local businesses and strengthen the fabric of Fairfield County.
The receptions served as a reminder that supporting one another is not just good business—it’s what fuels vibrant towns and meaningful relationships. This is the heart of our work: creating opportunities for connection, championing local voices, and celebrating the people who help our communities flourish.
As the holiday season encourages us to come together, we extend our gratitude to everyone who joined us—and our excitement for 2026, when we’ll continue building the partnerships and moments that prove we are always, truly, Better Together.
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Robera Chiappelloni, Robert Chiappelloni
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Helen Haberman, Chris Schipper
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Candice Periera, Rina DeMarte
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Ken Liptak, Alex Woodbury, Angela Dann, Ali Johnson
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Chris Schipper, Teah Kindilien, Jonathan Moffly
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Alison Barker, Mellisa Williams, Brandi Maniscalco
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Brandi Maniscalco, Lynne Andren, Michelle Cavolli
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Marisa Di Russo, Alexandra Di Russo, Roberto Chiappelloni, Gina Fusco
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Valerie Robbins, Teah Kindilien
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Chris Murphy, Eilleen Murphy, Jonathan Moffly
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Gina Fusco, Thanne Tangel, Dr Graham Caulkins
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Michelle Cavolli, Anthony Maniscalco, Linne Andren
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Roberta Chiappelloni, Venera Alexandrova, Elizabeth Hole
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Jonathan Moffly, Bianca Chippelloni Dos Santos, Pedro Dos Santos
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Alex Woodbury, Ian Hobbs, Ken Liptak
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Christina Roughan, Debbie Hilton, Charles Hilton, Nicholas Rotondi, Jen Danzi
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Ken Liptak, Tanya Medvedieva, Alex Woodbury
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Gina Fusco, Paulette Pitt-Bannon
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Ian Hobbs, Gabriella Mays, Scott Hobbs
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Cesar Rabellino, Paul Mazzola
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Alison Murphy, Shelly Woods
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Jonathan Moffly, Alex Woodbury, Gabriella Mays, Ken Liptak
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David Callahan, Kathy Callahan, Michelle Nemmers, Dan Callahan
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Christina Roughan, Megan Gagnon, Janet Freedman
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Arden Michno and Troy Heidenberg
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Scott Hobbs, Tanya Medvedieva, Michelle Nemmers, Ian Hobbs
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Nick Rinaldi, Alex Woodbury
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Douglas Graneto, Christina Roughan
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Ali Gray, Megan Gagnon, Brynn John
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Jackie Wetenhall, Russ Hollander, Annette Einhorn
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Jonathan Moffly, Russ Hollander, Dan Fusco
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Helen Haberman, Agnieska Fijalkowska
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Christina Tholen, Russ Hollander, Julie Mayan
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Jonathan Moffly, Michael Cacace
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Howard Landau, Dina Landau, John Howell
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Travis Dean, Julie Mayan, Eric Benda
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Megan Palmer Rivera, Annette Einhorn, Agnieska Fijalkowska
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Jonathan Moffly, Agnieska Fijalkowska, Megan Palmer Rivera
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Megan Palmer Rivera, Russ Hollander, Travis Dean
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Russ Hollander, Dina Landau
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Ashley Schapiro, Gabriella Mays, Ken Liptak
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Gabriella Mays, Samantha Yanks, Jill Mann, Jonathan Moffly
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Jonathan Moffly, Taylor Daniels
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Jill Mann, Samantha Yanks, Matt Rinaldi, Nick Rinaldi
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Jonathan Moffly, John Raus, Ken Liptak
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John Brannelly, Dan Callahan, Gabriella Mays, Jonathan Moffly
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Matt Rinaldi, Barbara Babcock
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Kelly Loucas, Jim Lanzaro
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Trish Schwartz, Gabriella Mays, Marc Ciano, Carleigh Welsh, Freda Welsh, Marita Driscoll
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Artie Weigold, Michelle Genovese
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Artie Weigold, Michelle Genovese, Trish Schwartz
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Ashley Schapiro, Tucker Mays
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Trish Schwartz, Kevin Christie, Freda Welsh, Carleigh Welsh, Gabriella Mays, and Jonathan Moffly
