T-Mobile Shutdown Continues
Both sides express a desire to continue negotiations, but the first selectwoman says T-Mobile seems to be trying “to intimidate a small town.”
Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble, Sept. 21
It’s harp, flute and strings as the third season of Sunday Soundscapes opens by the Friends of the Weston Library.
The Weather
Monday: Partly cloudy. High 77º, low 57º.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 75º, low 57º.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High 70º, low 57º.
Calendar Highlights
Events coming up in Weston and nearby include Tedeschi Trucks Band, Canta Libre, the travel detective, and Alec Baldwin with Stephanie Zimbalist.
9/11 Ceremony Honors Those Lost
The remembrance on the Town Green was for six Weston residents who perished at the World Trade Center 24 years ago.
WIS Named CT Blue Ribbon School
Weston Intermediate School is one of four selected for “extraordinary teaching and learning taking place every day in their classrooms.”
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Honors to Dawn Egan for Service
Ms. Egan, a long-serving volunteer who will relocate next year, was praised by Democrats, Republicans, the state, and the U.S. Senate.
Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sept. 14
The show goes on at Westport’s Levitt Pavilion, where the legendary Tedeschi Trucks Band takes the stage at the Levitt’s annual gala.
Sherwood “Woody” Brewster Bliss, 89
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Woody Bliss will be held at Norfield Church on Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 am.
Connecticut Remembers
An observance on September 4 at Sherwood Island State Park honored the memory and lives of those who perished on September 11, 2001.
The Blotter
A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.
KMS Team Presents …
This classic three-acre Westport estate features six bedrooms and stunning property views. Awaiting your personal touch.
Essential Teen Social Skills: Why They Matter
When young people know how to communicate clearly and take responsibility, the impact reaches far beyond their own lives.
Presenting 103 Good Hill Road
Presented by Bross Chingas Bross, this two-acre estate is a designer’s dream, a seamless blend of modern luxury with timeless craftsmanship.
What if ICE Shows Up?
With certain exceptions, police in Connecticut are prohibited from cooperating with ICE. But the agency can operate “wherever they want.”
T-Mobile Shuts Down in Weston
First Selectwoman Nestor says the sudden shutdown of T-Mobile cellular was not done by the Town, and happened without notification.
Why “Dryer Vent Cleaning” Isn’t Enough
Cleaning is an important part of dryer vent servicing, but our work involves much more. Safety and efficiency is our goal.
Strum & Sing on Founders Day
Weston celebrates its 238th birthday on October 11 with a Strum & Sing musical jamboree on the Town Green. You can be a part of it.
On Screen: “The Thursday Murder Club”
Susan Granger reviews the “slick, sleuthing” whodunit in an English mansion with residents in search of a killer.
On Screen: “The Roses”
Susan Granger says the picture is not technically a remake and wonders how many ways a critic can warn that “this picture is absolutely awful?”
August Property Transfers
23 Weston properties sold in August. 19 in August of 2024. Total sales: $23,174,713. Median warranty deed non-land sale price: $1.1 million.
New Humane Society Center to Open
A “leash-cutting” ceremony celebrated a modern 14,581 square foot building on 18 acres, with a shelter and a low-cost veterinary clinic.
Lynn Wheeler Sala, 64
Lynn Wheeler Sala passed away on August 28. A graduate of Weston High School, she held an interior design certificate from Temple University.
Weston 8U Baseball, Champions
The team took the field in Wappinger Falls and came home with the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Division 4 title.
Connecticut, Donetsk “Sister States”
An agreement with Ukraine’s most populous region is intended to foster cultural, economic, humanitarian, and educational exchanges.
Democrats Endorse Slate
Weston Democrats endorsed 13 candidates for the November election, most already officeholders, but with several lineup changes.
New Police Officer Sworn In
Officer Judson Brown Jr., an 11-year police veteran, took the oath at Town Hall, the latest new member of the Weston Police.
Republicans Endorse Slate
Weston Republicans endorsed 10 candidates for the November election, none for first selectman, but a new selectman candidate.
Ukrainian Village Voices Entertain
The much-anticipated performance of songs from Ukraine, some ages old, delighted a large audience.
Officer Jason Heibeck Promoted
Officer Jason Heibeck, ten years with the Weston police, was promoted to the rank of sergeant in a Town Hall ceremony on July 11.
Superintendent Named for Weston Schools
Erica Forti, currently East Haven’s superintendent of schools, has been appointed to lead the Weston Public School district.
WMS: Renovate, or Build New?
A preliminary assessment found the middle school’s structure sound enough for renovation, but a new building could cost about the same.
To the Editor …
Recent Letters to the Editor include affection for Woody Bliss, concern about school construction, and an ode to the dog park.
Obituaries
Recent obituaries include Gerald Tyrrell, 81, Brandon Miller, 62, Andrew Karpen, 59, Jacqueline Pike, 97, and Lois Albert, 87.
