BOE Consensus: Build New
Consensus on the school board is that it makes more sense to build a new middle school than to renovate. Either way, costs are “astounding.”
Sen. Maher Won’t Seek Reelection
After two terms serving Weston, Westport, Wilton, Redding, and parts of other towns in the State Senate, Ms. Maher will step aside.
The Weather
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High 61º, low 44º.
Monday: Sunny. High 63º, low 41º.
Tuesday: Sunny. High 65º, low 41º.
On Stage: “Hole in the Wall”
Now running at Lachat Town Farm, nine performances of a new comedy by playwright Jeff Hughes, a play “really about the American dream.”
DMV Warning: Text Scam
Text messages purporting to be from the DMV fraudulently claim that unpaid traffic citations must be paid immediately to avoid penalties.
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named
Angela Zhao and Maximilian Rutkowski have been named Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Weston High School class of 2026.
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Budget Hearing, March 31
The Weston Board of Finance holds its annual public budget hearing on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 pm in the Weston Middle School Library.
Speak Up, March 21
The annual Weston League of Women Voters community discussion of civic affairs takes place on March 21 at the Weston Public Library.
Traditional Japanese Music, March 22
Masayo Ishigure, a virtuoso on the koto and shamisen stringed instruments, performs in the latest edition of Sunday Soundscapes.
Rare Books & Their Value, March 21
In a free session, bookseller Edward Crafts will explain how to assess the value of books — including one of your own — and options for selling.
The Blotter
A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.
February Property Transfers
Seven Weston properties sold in February. Eight sold in February 2025. Total sales: $6,963,000. Median sale price (excluding land): $982,000.
Traveling in 2026: Part 5
Most Americans have heard of Madeira (at least as a wine) but do not know that it is one of the most strikingly beautiful islands on earth.
Presenting 103 Good Hill Road
Recently sold by Pamela Cornfield of the Bross Chingas Bross Team, this estate blends modern luxury with timeless craftsmanship.
On Screen: “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”
Susan Granger reviews the latest in a “bleak, dystopian franchise,” a hardcore horror thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world.
On Screen: “Love Story”
Susan Granger reviews the “cautionary Cinderella fable,” a nine-part anthology about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette with a tragic ending.
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.
Keene Park Playground Unsafe
Parks & Rec have decided to remove the playground structure due to damage and safety hazards caused by recently escalating vandalism.
Town Budget Proposed, Costs Escalate
The “work in progress” proposal foresees a tax increase, barring reductions beyond capital items already out, at least for now.
WVFD Dedicates Rescue 5
The Weston Volunteer Fire Department’s long-awaited rescue vehicle replaces an aged-out critical public safety apparatus.
Democrats Gather for Bysiewicz
Weston took center stage for Fairfield County Democrats on Sunday at a campaign event for Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz.
Police Welcome New Officer
Officer Phousisongkhamloy Chokbengboune, a 20+ year police veteran, was sworn in at Weston Town Hall on February 2.
Pep Rally Collects Food
The rally at Weston High School collected more than 900 pounds of food for Person-to-Person, and a new mascot debuted.
Jim Lomuscio, 71
Mr. Lomuscio, local journalist, educator, author, and longtime Weston resident died peacefully in his home on January 8.
BOE Capital Ask Up, HVAC Delayed
The schools budget request stands about as presented, except $2.1 more in capital. A new not-new item could save money but cost time.
School District Asks 3.92% Increase
Two factors account for almost all of a requested $2.4 million operating increase: salaries up 4.11%, net health insurance up $1 million.
To the Editor …
Recent Letters to the Editor include a view that the schools budget is “wasteful” and a call to mobilize against gas-powered leaf blowers.
Obituaries
Recent obituaries include Jim Lomuscio, 71, Joan Henderson, 93, Walter Vincent Hayes, Jr., 78, and Burton Albert, Jr., 89.
