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Volume III

Polar Bear Plunge, New Year’s Day

You can ring in the new year and cool down at Compo Beach, all in support of a nonprofit that supports those with disabilities in Fairfield County.

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Hearing Set for Development Proposal

The P&Z hearing on January 6 will be the first formal discussion of proposed mixed-use development on one of the central four corners.

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The Weather

Sunday: Sunny. High 22º, low 12º.
Monday: Mostly clear. High 27º, low 10º.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 37º, low 25º.

NWS detailed outlook.

In the Community

Christmas Eve services at Norfield Church and UU Westport, a wreath for the Onion Barn, a major Weston Women’s League donation, and coats for kids.

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Kirby Brendsel Appointed to Police Commission

Mr. Brendsel fills the seat left open by the resignation this summer of Woody Bliss.

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Long-Term Financial Planning in Focus

Two Board of Finance subcommittees presented first drafts of recommended fiscal policies. A third is working on an analysis of long-term debt capacity.

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On Screen: “Carry-On”

Susan Granger reviews the thriller about a mysterious traveler determined to get a dangerous bag through security, evoking memories of “Die Hard.”

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Letter: Long-Term Fiscal Planning

In a Letter to the Editor, Board of Finance chair Michael Imber discusses work underway on policies and a long-term debt capacity analysis.

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On Screen: “The Agency”

Susan Granger reviews the remake and adaptation of the French series “The Bureau,” which, she says, should add up to an intriguing new spy series, but doesn’t.

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New Police Officer Sworn In

Police Officer Susan Clark, Weston’s first female officer in decades, was sworn in on December 9 at Town Hall.

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Police Commission Honors Retiring Officer

Commissioners bade farewell to Officer Robert Klein, a 25-year department veteran. Reduced retirement benefits may prompt more departures.

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The Blotter

A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.

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KMS Team: House of the Week

Sponsored by KMS Team at COMPASS

Modern sophistication and timeless charm overlooking the Aspetuck Valley Country Club golf course, meticulously cared for, fresh and contemporary.

3 Mayflower Lane. Learn more.

Strength Training and Healthy Aging

Sponsored by BodyShock Studio

BodyShock Studio’s Gerardo Lambert, a heart transplant recipient, knows firsthand how it feels to start strength training as you get older.

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How to Cope With Holiday Loneliness

Sponsored by Dr. Sandra Gomez-Luna

There is no time like the holidays to connect with family and friends. But the holidays can also be a time when people feel more alone.

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Reclaim Your Energy and Vitality

Sponsored by My Quantum Space

My Quantum Space in Westport offers a chance to reset your health with the Energy Enhancement System (EES), technology that recharges your cells.

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Why “Dryer Vent Cleaning” Isn’t Enough

Sponsored by Dryer Vent Wizard of Norwalk

Cleaning is an important part of dryer vent servicing, but our work involves much more. Safety and efficiency is our goal.

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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Sell

Sponsored by Bross Chingas Bross

Fall is a fantastic time to consider selling your home. The market is often bustling as families look to settle into new neighborhoods before winter.

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Scenes From the Holiday Festival

Hundreds attended Weston’s third annual Holiday Music Festival and Tree Lighting event on the Town Green.

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Dog Park Construction Underway

Nearly seven years after a vote to approve building a dog park, work has begun. A motion to stop it was denied by a federal judge.

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Library Board Thanks Anne Hunt

On the occasion of her final board meeting, the Weston Library Board of Trustees celebrated Ms. Hunt’s 15 years of service.

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Joyce Thompson, 90

Ms. Thompson died peacefully at her home in Weston. She was active in the Westport-Weston arts community. A celebration of her life will be held on December 14.

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Charity Votes Sought for Siversk

Votes can be entered once a day for a $1,000 donation to aid sister city Siversk, Ukraine as Fairfield County Bank’s charity of the month.

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Fire Destroys Weston Home

Fire reduced a Weston home to rubble on Thanksgiving Day despite the efforts of Weston firefighters and help from other towns over 16 hours.

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November Property Transfers

15 Weston properties sold in November, 16 in November 2023. Total sales: $17,688,749. Median sale price (non land): $1,225,000.

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Weston Field Club Closes

Members of the private club were notified that the club is closed until further notice due to the discovery of “financial irregularities.”

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Weston Police Receive Donation

A $7,500 donation from the Weston Gun Club Foundation will be used to purchase protective gear to increase police officer safety.

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Food Drive a Success

Weston residents donated over 65 bags of food and toiletries and hundreds in cash at the Kiwanis food drive for the Weston Food Pantry.

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1940s Christmas by Candlelight

Weston History & Culture Center offers guided tours of the Coley House, decorated for the holidays as it would have been in the 1940s.

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$50 Million Estimated to Repair Schools

The Board of Education heard an analysis of what it would take to keep the four Weston schools as they are, but fix them over a ten-year span.

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Superintendent to Retire

Schools Superintendent Lisa Barbiero announced her decision to retire in June of next year, ending a 40-year career in the Weston Public School District.

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Letter: Life Before Leaf Blowers

In a Letter to the Editor, Carol Baldwin writes about “the never ending drone of leaf blowers” and suggests an admittedly retro alternative.

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Babe Ruth Winter Workouts Set

Babe Ruth baseball winter workouts for grades 7 to 10 run on Wednesdays Jan. 8 – Feb. 26, 4:30 – 6:00 at the Hurlbutt North House gym. $250.

Info and registration.

Obituaries

Joyce L. Thompson, 90, died peacefully at her home in Weston. Full obituary.
Bernard Johan Nieuwenhuis Jr., 83, passed away on November 10. Full obituary.

Previous obituaries.

Focus Returns to School Buildings

Needs and costs for school buildings come back into view on Nov. 11 at the Board of Education, offering a broader view after a quiet six months.

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