Selects Launch Charter Review
The board created a commission to review the Town Charter and recommend revisions that would ultimately be submitted to voters.
Family Fun Carnival, Oct. 4 & 5
The 15th annual carnival, rain or shine at St. Francis, features food, rides, games, live music, and the traditional hayrides.
The Weather
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 80º, low 62º.
Monday: Mostly cloudy. High 75º, low 60º.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High 75º, low 58º.
Calendar Highlights
Events coming up in Weston and nearby include a carnival, a new history exhibition, Cosmic Jibaros, and an expert talk on preserving wildlands.
“Weston at Work” Set to Open
Weston History & Culture Center’s exhibition on Weston’s history in agriculture, manufacturing, and textiles opens on Oct. 5.
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.”
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On Screen: “Dark Winds: Season 3”
Susan Granger reviews the neo-noir Western crime drama set in New Mexico’s Navajo Nation during the 1970s.
On Screen: “Highest 2 Lowest”
Susan Granger reviews Spike Lee’s latest, a re-imagining of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s classic “High to Low.”
Letter: Switching From T-Mobile
In a Letter to the Editor, a T-Mobile customer describes her experience and says customers should not be paying for service not rendered.
Letter: Kudos to Weston Intermediate
In a Letter to the Editor, congratulations to the principal and staff at WIS for achieving the status of a Blue Ribbon School.
The Blotter
A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.
KMS Team Presents …
Set in a neighborhood just minutes from shopping, dining, and conveniences, this Weston home blends cul-de-sac tranquility with everyday ease.
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.
Attorney Ira Bloom Honored
The national award recognizes “an exceptional private practice attorney serving municipal clients” and outstanding public service.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Sherwood “Woody” Brewster Bliss, 89
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Woody Bliss was held at Norfield Congregational Church on September 20.
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.
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.
Strum & Sing, October 13
October 13 is a holiday, so families can enjoy a Strum & Sing musical jamboree on the Town Green, where you, too, can strum and sing.
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.
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.
