Sunday is the final day ballots can be cast early at Weston Town Hall. In this section: interviews, debate reports, the ballot, key dates, and more.
The three courts opened for play a few weeks ago, but many players still showed up in the November heat for the official ceremony.
Fire Danger: Extreme
Sunday: Sunny. High 54º, low 34º.
Monday: Partly sunny. High 57º, low 33º.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High 69º, low 50º.
Governor Lamont said Connecticut is in its worst drought since 1905 and that “everything is incredibly flammable.” He urged specific precautions.
On Nov. 17, the acclaimed Trio Ondata performs classical works by Beethoven and Haydn and are joined by singers of Scottish and Welsh folksongs.
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D), Dr. Michael Goldstein (R) and Benjamin Wesley (I) debated on Oct. 29, addressing six questions from the moderator.
Even if you have voted early, on Election Day at WMS you can preorder a 14-inch balsam wreath from Weston Scouts troops 788 and 887.
In a Letter to the Editor, State Rep. Anne Hughes addresses “outraged ratepayers” about the spike in electric bills, finding it “egregious.”
The declaration comes as weather conditions pose a high risk of fire, and no rain is forecast in Connecticut for at least seven to ten days.
FEMA expanded its disaster declaration to provide funds to the state and local governments to reimburse some flood damage costs.
Susan Granger reviews the Westport Country Playhouse’s “fast-paced spoof of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller … excellent murderous mayhem.”
Susan Granger reviews the psychological thriller that revolves around the “mysteriously secretive process” of selecting a new pope.
BodyShock Studio’s Gerardo Lambert, a heart transplant recipient, knows firsthand how it feels to start strength training as you get older.
A 1940s charmer with European influences, vintage details, a country kitchen and a great room with exposed wooden beams and a fireplace.
A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.
My Quantum Space in Westport offers a chance to reset your health with the Energy Enhancement System (EES), technology that recharges your cells.
Cleaning is an important part of dryer vent servicing, but our work involves much more. Safety and efficiency is our goal.
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.
Everyone is invited to a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11 on the Town Green. Special events for veterans take place all morning.
Tickets are now on sale for the Weston Women’s League event, dedicated to shopping local vendors to the benefit of the Weston Warm-Up Fund.
Students at Weston Middle School learned more about the United Nations on the 79th anniversary of the founding of the international organization.
Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and a number of Fairfield County Democratic candidates for legislative office spoke, focused on advancing Democratic policies.
Dry conditions have created a “very high” or “extreme” risk of fire, so open-burn permits are invalid, and outdoor fires are discouraged.
Senator Maher, a Democrat, seeks reelection to the State Senate. She discusses her priorities and point of view on current issues.
Ms. Evans, the Republican and Independent Party candidate for State Senate 26th district, discusses her priorities and positions.
State Rep. Hughes, a Democrat, seeks reelection to the legislature. She discusses accomplishments, disappointments, and the issues.
Mr. Peritore, candidate of the Independent and Republican parties for State Representative, discusses his priorities and points of view.
A memorial tree was dedicated at the Weston Public Library, honoring the late Jane Atkinson, the library’s director from 1980 to 2011.
Ms. Sells died at home on October 18. She moved to Weston in 1975, taught at Sacred Heart, and launched a financial services firm.
State Senator Ceci Maher and her challenger, Kami Evans, debated on October 8 in a Wilton League of Women Voters event at the Wilton Library.
State Representative Anne Hughes and challenger Chris Peritore discussed issues in a 45-minute forum held on October 6 at Weston Town Hall.
Jean Thurber Sells, 84, died at home on October 18. Full obituary.
Jeffrey Tallman, 78, died on August 18. Full obituary.
A Weston Library Photography Club exhibition now open in the library Community Room features works of close-up macro photography.
Democrats from several Fairfield County towns rallied in Easton on October 5 with a focus on protecting the reproductive rights of women.
12 Weston properties sold in September. 15 in the same month a year ago. Total sales: $22,131,958. Median sale price: $1,381,000.
The application to P&Z had asked the commission to create a mixed use village district encompassing five Good Hill Road properties.
The center still open, in Southbury, is staffed to help homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits apply for federal disaster aid.
Two more Connecticut National Guard helicopters and an aircrew are deploying to Salisbury, North Carolina to help stranded communities.
A regiment of the Connecticut National Guard and an urban search and rescue team have deployed to help North Carolina recover from Helene.
Mr. Tallman died on August 18 after a long battle with cancer. He was a builder, avid photographer, woodworker, and prolific artist.
There has been a flood of calls about bears, says Weston’s animal control officer. But sightings aren’t emergencies, she says, with advice.
Two SBA centers have opened to help business owners apply for federal disaster aid. Similar FEMA centers for homeowners should open soon.
With complaints about signs relating to controversial issues, a new policy limits what can be placed and by whom.
Tax filing deadlines are extended as the August 18 storm and flooding are declared a major disaster.
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