December 20, 2022 — The traditional Weston Menorah lighting ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, marking the third light of the eight-day Chanukah festival. Full story.
December 14, 2022 — The initial Humvee-full of toys for this year’s holiday season was delivered to Danbury’s Early Childhood Center on Tuesday by Weston Police Sergeant Patrick Daubert, all part of the Weston Police Benevolent Association’s annual toy drive. Full story.
December 14, 2022 — Flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 are in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were killed ten years ago in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Full story.
December 9, 2022 — The annual display of fine quilt artwork is currently on view in the Weston Public Library Community Room. Full story.
December 8, 2022 — Opportunities exist for those in the community with a degree and life experiences that can enrich the teaching in Weston public schools, because the school district needs substitute teachers. Full story.
December 7, 2022 — The Town’s Board of Ethics ruled unanimously that Selectwoman Amy Jenner violated the Code of Ethics by voting to table a matter in which she was personally involved. Full story.
December 2, 2022 — The annual toy drive by the Weston Police Benevolent Association is running now, with a fun event on tap for December 10, when families can “Stuff a Police Humvee” with gifts for children in need. Full story.
December 1, 2022 — Hundreds turned out for the first Holiday Tree Lighting & Music Festival on the Town Hall lawn on Thursday evening, no doubt the largest of its kind in memory. Full story.
December 1, 2022 — The popular Emmanuel Community Bonfire returns this winter at 5:00 pm on Saturday January 7, just in time to say goodbye to Christmas trees while doing good for families in Weston who could use a hand. Full story.
November 30, 2022 — Members of the Weston Kiwanis Club were out in force at the shopping center on November 19, greeted by snow on the ground and temperatures in the mid-20s, but also by shoppers from Lily’s Weston Market and the Weston Pharmacy. Full story.
November 28, 2022 — Preparations are well underway for the Weston Holiday Tree Lighting & Music Festival, a new community event taking place on Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 pm on the Town Green. Full story.
November 28, 2022 — Officer Carlos DeJesus became the newest member of the Weston Police Department in a Town Hall ceremony on Monday afternoon. Full story.
November 28, 2022 — Kathlyn Dorman Sassano aka “Bobbie” passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2022. Full story.
November 24, 2022 — The General Assembly will consider extending Connecticut’s gas tax holiday, for a time, in a session called by Governor Ned Lamont to convene on Monday, November 28. Full story.
November 23, 2022 — Friends of Lachat and fans of the farm celebrated a milestone in construction of a new facility with a barn raising event on November 23. Full story.
November 22, 2022 — Ronald A. Caruso, son of Rocco and Josephine Palermo Caruso, and a long-time resident of Weston, died on August 5, 2022 at Meadow Ridge in Redding following a long illness. Full story.
November 17, 2022 — The supply portion of electric bills from Eversource and United Illuminating will double on January 1, driven by skyrocketing costs for energy. Full story.
November 17, 2022 — A new Weston Holiday Tree Lighting & Music Festival takes place on Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 pm on the Town Green. Full story.
November 15, 2022 — A large Town Hall audience gathered on Monday evening as the Board of Police Commissioners honored the late Mark Blake as Weston’s Citizen of the Year. Full story.
November 14, 2022 — A new book by Weston author Dan Burstein tells the stories of two World War I heroes denied the Medal of Honor for nearly a century, one because he was Jewish, the other because he was Black. Full story.
November 14, 2022 — Weston veterans were honored on November 11 with Veterans Day events at the schools and a ceremony at Town Hall, all organized by the town’s Veterans Committee. Full story.
November 10, 2022 — The public is invited to the Police Commission’s ceremony honoring the late Mark Blake as Citizen of the Year. Full story.
November 10, 2022 — Turnout was strong in Weston and just about everywhere in the state for Tuesday’s general election. About 61 percent of Weston registered voters came to the polls through the day and evening, and about 60 took advantage of Election Day registration. Full story.
November 11, 2022 — A Weston Kiwanis food drive takes place on Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Full story.
November 8, 2022 — Results of the 2022 Connecticut general election, November 8, 2022. Full story.
November 7, 2022 — The rating of drought levels in all Connecticut counties has been reduced to Stage 1. Upcoming storms may return water levels to normal and officially end the drought. Full story.
November 7, 2022 — Many groups and people are pitching in to make Friday’s Veterans Day a special event. The Town’s Veterans Committee hopes you will join the public ceremony. Full story.
November 4, 2022 — The union president is “furious” and dismayed at the vote by the two Selectmen, one of whom is named in the complaint. Further action is planned. Full story.
November 3, 2022 — The ChooseEV platform includes information about available models, tax incentives, potential savings, home charging options, and locations of public charging stations. Full story.
November 4, 2022 — You can order delicious pies and donuts from Oronoque Farms for pickup in time for Thanksgiving, a Weston High School PTO fundraiser. Full story.
November 3, 2022 — High school artists are invited to submit works for an exhibition at Westport’s MoCA — the Museum of Contemporary Art — that will run in January and February. Full story.
November 1, 2022 — The union’s complaint is in regard to Selectwoman Amy Jenner’s public criticism of Weston’s Tax Collector. Union president Mark Harper has asked to address the matter at the Board of Selectmen meeting on November 3. Full story.
November 1, 2022 — Weston High School Company brings the woodland fairy magic of Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life on stage November 11–13. Full story.
November 1, 2022 — Tthe closure takes place on 11 days in November and December,during the state-designated firearms hunting season for private lands. Full story.
October 31, 2022 — Singers from New Paradigm Theatre’s “So Ya Wanna Be a Broadway Star?” program kick off the series on November 6, followed in the next two weeks by the Yale Alley Cats and the Fontenay Chamber Players. Full story.
October 31, 2022 — Events in Weston over the weekend produced good results: the Prescription Drug Take Back Day at police headquarters, and the shredding and computer recycling event put on by Friends of the Weston Library. Full story.
October 27, 2022 — Everyone is invited to a Veterans Day ceremony at 11:11 am on Friday, November 11 at the Town Hall Memorial Garden, and veterans are invited to special events that day. Full story.
October 26, 2022 — Eleven Connecticut rights advocacy organizations today announced support for a proposed amendment to the State Constitution that would allow in-person early voting in future elections. Full story.
October 24, 2022 — The flag of the United Nations was raised at Town Hall on Monday in commemoration of the 77th anniversary of the organization’s founding. Full story.
October 24, 2022 — The annual Board of Police Commissioner’s Citizen of the Year honor has been awarded posthumously this year, to the late Mark Blake, who passed away on September 20. Full story.
October 24, 2022 — With Halloween right around the corner, the Aspetuck Health District is encouraging the community to practice the following tips for a safer and fun-filled holiday. Full story.
October 21, 2022 — The State of Connecticut just made applying for an absentee ballot easier, as long as you have a valid Connecticut drivers license or DMV non-driver identification. Full story.
October 21, 2022 — The Weston Police Department will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 29, reintroducing you to the Take Back box in the department's lobby. Full story.
October 21, 2022 — Expect a few delays on some Weston roads on Sunday morning the 23rd as hundreds of runners compete in the annual Kiwanis Reservoir Run Half Marathon and 5K. Full story.
October 21, 2022 — On October 20, 2022 at approximately 11:30 pm, the Weston Emergency Communication Center was alerted to a motor vehicle accident in the area of 96 Good Hill Road. Full story.
October 19, 2022 — Animal Control Officer Mark Harper and Assistant Peter Reid issued a caution about bears this week, and offer advice about avoiding problems and dealing with encounters. Full story.
October 19, 2022 — In a ceremony on the steps of Town Hall on Tuesday, First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Full story.
October 18, 2022 — Congressman Jim Himes visited the Weston Senior Activities Center on Monday to brief seniors on how the recently-enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will reduce their healthcare costs. Full story.
October 16, 2022 — Supper & Soul, the popular dinner and concert series in Westport, returns on Saturday, October 22 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Full story.
October 13, 2022 — Connecticut is one of a handful of states without early voting. A proposed Constitutional amendment on the November 8 ballot could change that. Full story.
October 13, 2022 — The annual Kiwanis Reservoir Run takes place this year on Sunday, October 23. Organizers invite volunteers to help make the race, which raises funds for children’s charities and Weston High School programs, a success. Full story.
October 11, 2022 — Ground was broken for a Town Green on the main municipal campus on Founders Day, October 11, the 235th anniversary of Weston becoming a town. Full story.
October 10, 2022 — The Weston History & Culture Center hosts a fun Halloween event on Sunday, October 23: a “Jack O’Lantern Stroll.” Full story.
October 10, 2022 — The Weston Gun Club Community Foundation donated $15,000 on October 3 to Weston EMS, funds earmarked for the purchase of additional field packs and equipment. Full story.
October 6, 2022 — Recent rainfall has eased drought conditions somewhat, so today Governor Ned Lamont announced that two counties previously rated at Stage 3 are now at Stage 2. Full story.
October 6, 2022 — Ground will be broken for a new Town Green on Tuesday, October 11 at 4:00. It’s this year’s way of celebrating Founders Day, the anniversary of when the Town of Weston came into being. Full story.
September 29, 2022 — The historic Coley House on the grounds of Weston Historical Society reopens on Sunday, October 2 after five years of restoration and a unique reinterpretation: new exhibits focus on life in the 1940s. Full story.
September 29, 2022 — The Weston Garden Club is holding its third annual bulb sale, an opportunity to get everything you need to plant for luscious blossoms in the spring. Full story.
September 29, 2022 — “Alternatives to Suicide,” a free peer-led support group for adults struggling with suicidal thoughts, comes to the region on October 4 in a Positive Directions program funded by United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. Full story.
September 29, 2022 — Play Ball for All, the local organization where young athletes and volunteer coaches mentor underserved youth and run baseball clinics, named its Teen Mentor Advisory Board for 2022-2023. Full story.
September 28, 2022 — An evening event at Norwalk Art Space on October 15 is an opportunity to support Partnership to End Human Trafficking, the only residential program in the state for victims of human trafficking, and the only one in the Northeast with an active in-house employment program. Full story.
September 28, 2022 — The annual Family Fun Carnival at St. Francis of Assisi church takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, rain or shine. Full story.
September 28, 2022 — Betty Ann Bunger passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2022, after 93 years of living life to the fullest. Full story.
September 26, 2022 — An unusual tax sale with an unusual backstory presents an opportunity for someone who wishes to acquire restaurant food preparation equipment, possibly for a modest investment. Full story.
September 24, 2022 — Mark Blake, a dedicated emergency responder who served Weston, Westport, and the entire region for more than three decades, passed away on September 20 following a months-long battle with Covid-19. Full story.
September 20, 2022 — A $500,000 grant to Weston from a state fund focused on small towns will clear the way for building renovations at Weston Police headquarters. Full story.
September 20, 2022 — Weston resident Stirling Collins received the Gary Sinise Community Service Award from Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Full story.
September 20, 2022 — Business is booming at Lily’s Weston Market, so much so that the market, which opened in May, already needs more cashiers. Full story.
September 12, 2022 — Town officials, leaders of Weston emergency response operations, and others gathered at Town Hall this morning in memory of residents who perished in the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Full story.
September 10, 2022 — The annual Weston Flea, which supports the Weston Senior Activities Center, took place in almost perfect weather with a large collection of popular items. Full story.
September 5, 2022 — Registration is now open for two Music on the Hill after school programs, one for kids who love to sing and one for kids who especially love rhythm. Full story.
August 31, 2022 — The Nature Conservancy announced today that the 62-acre Katharine Ordway Preserve is once again open to the public. Full story.
August 31, 2022 — Electric bills are set to drop a bit on September 1, following a reduction of allowable rates two weeks ago by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Full story.
August 29, 2022 — Democrats from six neighboring Fairfield County towns joined together in a rally on August 28 to shift their general election campaign into high gear. Full story.
August 29, 2022 — Longtime Weston resident Pamela Drowne Bochinski died peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on August 21, 2022. Full story.
August 25, 2022 — Organizations with programs focusing on supporting equitable education programs for students in Fairfield County may be eligible for grants from the Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund, which is accepting applications for this year’s awards. Full story.
August 18, 2022 — Two Connecticut counties have moved into a Stage 3 drought level, according to an announcement today by Governor Ned Lamont. Full story.
August 17, 2022 — An August 16 accident on Newtown Turnpike at about 4:00 pm left two vehicles heavily damaged and three occupants of the SUV transported by EMS to Norwalk Hospital. Full story.
August 15, 2022 — Democrats kick off their general election campaign at a rally on August 28 organized by the Democratic Town Committees of Weston, Westport, Wilton, Ridgefield, Redding, and Easton. Full story.
August 15, 2022 — Weston’s Board of Police Commissioners is ready to accept nominations for its Citizen of the Year award, honoring an outstanding citizen who makes a unique contribution to the town. Full story.
August 14, 2022 — About 30 percent of all online purchases are returned, says Weston resident Kevin Dougherty, whose company Returnable aims to make the process of sending back unwanted items easier and more convenient. Full story.
August 9, 2022 — Endorsed Democratic and Republican candidates won their races, with one exception: an upset in the Republican U.S. Senate primary. Full story.
August 5, 2022 — The Weston Flea takes place this year on Saturday, September 10 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Weston High School parking lot, offering a wide array of items. Full story.
August 3, 2022 — Housatonic Habitat for Humanity celebrates 30 years of building, renovating, and repairing houses to provide affordable homes at a “Blueprints and Blue Jeans” event on September 22. Full story.
August 3, 2022 — Labor Day weekend features the 61st annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair, offering about 65,000 gently used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl albums, sheet music, games, puzzles, and other items suitable for all ages. Full story.
August 2, 2022 — Marking her anniversary of taking office, First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor sat with us at the Town Hall gazebo to recap her first year as the town’s chief executive. Full story.
July 21, 2022 — The Weston Police Department is stepping up traffic enforcement and responding to citizen complaints about speed and dangerous driving, conditions that Chief Edwin Henion says are common throughout the region. Full story.
July 20, 2022 — A primary election for state and federal offices takes place on August 9. Absentee ballots are available, and voter registration is still open. Full story.
July 20, 2022 — A Walk to End Alzheimer’s, one of hundreds being held across the country through the fall, takes place locally on October 9 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Full story.
July 20, 2022 — Registration is now open for the autumn Weston Babe Ruth baseball program. Full story.
July 18, 2022 — Big crowds from all around enjoyed the Weston Fine Arts Festival over the weekend. Full story.
July 13, 2022 — José Feliciano headlines musical performances at this weekend’s Weston Fine Arts Festival, a return engagement from last year’s inaugural event where Mr. Feliciano wowed the crowd. Full story.
July 11, 2022 — A football “skills challenge” mini-camp on Wednesday, July 13 for kids age 8 to 14 features an appearance by former New York Giants receiver Mario Manningham. Full story.
July 11, 2022 — A helicopter over Weston sometime during the week of July 11 will be a unit deployed by Eversource to inspect electricity transmission lines. Full story.
July 11, 2022 — An Open House by Builders Beyond Borders (B3) gives students and parents an opportunity to learn more about the program on July 13. Full story.
July 8, 2022 — WestCOG would like to hear about your internet use, how much it costs you, and your level of satisfaction. It’s all part a regional broadband study. Full story.
July 4, 2022 — Sadie Lee, a twelve-year-old Weston Middle School student, will be competing in golf’s 57th Annual Women’s Amateur Championship. Full story.
July 1, 2022 — On Sunday morning July 10, the Westport Weston Family YMCA holds its Point-to-Point Compo Beach Charity Open Water Swim. Full story.
July 1, 2022 — Probate Judge Lisa Wexler won a national press award for an interview she conducted last year on her radio program, “The Lisa Wexler Show.” Full story.
June 29, 2022 — In a follow-up to our March interview, Nastya Popandopulos joined us from Kyiv, Ukraine for this video report. Full story.
June 29, 2022 — The Town’s plan to remediate PFAS chemicals found in the system that supplies drinking water to the municipal campus and school district has been approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Full story.
June 29, 2022 — The Weston Fine Arts Festival, an unqualified hit in its debut last summer, returns on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, on the fields at Hurlbutt Elementary School. Full story.
June 27, 2022 — Randi Green, Weston High School's college counselor, offers perspective on changing college admission cycles. Full story.
June 21, 2022 — Apartments detached from a main dwelling are now allowed in Weston, following changes made to zoning regulations by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 6. Full story.
June 21, 2022 — The season for Lachat’s popular Farmers Markets opens on Friday, June 24. The markets feature fresh local produce, artisanal vendors, live music, gourmet food trucks, beverages, and a fun play area for kids. Full story.
June 21, 2022 — Weston celebrated its first Juneteenth Jubilee on Sunday, June 19 on the lawn in front of Town Hall. Full story.
June 18, 2022 — Voters today overwhelmingly approved the Town’s plan for allocating just over $3 million provided to Weston by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Full story.
June 16, 2022 — A new garden planted at the Library by the Beautification Committee may be a glimpse into the care and feeding the committee has in mind for the Town Green. Full story.
June 16, 2022 — Voters will cast ballots on Saturday, June 18 on the Town’s plan to allocate $3 million provided by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Full story.
June 13, 2022 — Music on the Hill, the popular group of musicians and music lovers from throughout the region, invites experienced adult and teen singers to join the summer chorus. Full story.
June 8, 2022 — The Weston Public Library Board of Trustees announced today the resignation of director Karen Tatarka, who has accepted a position as the director of the UConn Hartford Library. Full story.
June 8, 2022 — Weston veterans of the Vietnam War were honored at a ceremony hosted by First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor and led by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz at the Town Hall gazebo on June 7. Full story.
June 7, 2022 — In 7-½ minutes, the sights and sounds of Memorial Day Weekend 2022 in Weston. Full story.
June 5, 2022 — In a joint statement, Weston’s Democratic and Republican Town Committees denounce social media bullying of volunteers who serve the public on boards, commissions, and committees. Full story.
June 5, 2022 — The idea for a Town Green came about in 2018, when Claudia Hahn, chair of the Beautification Committee, saw potential in the area in front of Town Hall, and envisioned creating a shared space for the Weston community. Full story.
June 5, 2022 — Dylan Lev Mondrus, a Weston High School junior and member of Weston Boy Scout Troop 788, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement and rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program. Full story.
June 5, 2022 — Competing in rainy conditions, the Weston girls track team took home second place honors at the state Class M championship meet. Full story.
June 2, 2022 — The list of projects to be funded by the Town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allotment was revised by the Selectmen on Wednesday evening and approved by the Board of Finance on Thursday evening. Full story.
June 3, 2022 — The modified plan for a dog park in Weston was approved by the Conservation Commission, which essentially re-ratified its decision of four years ago. Full story.
June 2, 2022 — Weston’s traditional family July 4th celebration is back on this year, brought to you by Weston Parks and Recreation. Full story.
May 31, 2022 — The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is looking for the “quintessential” photo of our area to grace the cover of the organization’s 2022-23 Visitors and Membership Guide. Full story.
May 30, 2022 — Weston’s traditional summer of outdoor music begins in the first week of June, with this season’s Music in the Meadow series at Lachat and Weston Historical Society’s Music at the Barn. Full story.
May 28, 2022 — Continuing their domination of the Southwest conference track and field championship, the Weston girls won their 14th title in the last 16 years. Full story.
May 28, 2022 — The Weston boys track team captured fourth place at the 2022 SWC conference championship, scoring a total of 86 points. New Milford took the team title with 126 points. Full story.
May 26, 2022 — After months of planning, one of the most popular Memorial Day activities jumpstarts the long weekend: the Weston Memorial Day 5K Run. Preparation began shortly after the new year. Full story.
May 26, 2022 — The Weston High School Girls Softball team won their final game against New Fairfield on May 20, after a season mixed with ups and downs. Full story.
May 26, 2022 — Mobilizing to take action on gun violence was the theme of a public press conference at Town Hall on Thursday morning, two days after a mass school shooting in Texas. Full story.
May 24, 2022 — An exhibition by artist Julia Weist, Weston High School class of 2002, appears in a solo show in New York City through June 18. Her work is already in permanent collections at prominent institutions. Full story.
May 24, 2022 — Weston’s vital emergency communications center is completely renovated, thanks to efforts by volunteers. Full story.
May 22, 2022 — Friends of Lachat broke ground on Sunday for the farm’s new Daniel E. Offutt Education Center. Friends president Carol Baldwin put the first shovel in the ground. Full story.
May 21, 2022 — Congressman Jim Himes didn’t pass up the opportunity to pop in to Lily's Weston Market on Friday before a walk with First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor along the Phase 1 sidewalks path. Full story.
May 20, 2022 — Beverly Gerber, 86, a former Weston resident who led and served on many Weston community boards, committees, and elected roles in the 1970s and 1980s, died peacefully on May 11 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Full story.
May 20, 2022 — Weston volunteer EMS honored members who made noteworthy contributions to the department during the past year at its annual award dinner on May 17, coinciding with National EMS Week. Full story.
May 20, 2022 — Weston High School’s Girls Golf team prepares for their next match against Stratford and Immaculate at the Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course on Tuesday, May 24. Full story.
May 19, 2022 — A Town Green could become a reality soon, as fundraising efforts are in full swing, aided by a match offered by the Offutt Charitable Trust, the potential addition of grant funds, and hopes for community contributions to take the effort across the finish line. Full story.
May 18, 2022 — Town spending on road paving this year will come in at just under $1.2 million, more than double what was spent annually just a few years ago. Full story.
May 15, 2022 — Management and staff at Lily’s Weston Market were eager and ready to open on Saturday, May 14. So was the town. Business was brisk. Full story.
May 15, 2022 — Weston traditions make a comeback this year with a Memorial Day Weekend the likes of which we haven’t been able to do for a while. Full story.
May 14, 2022 — “What makes this mass shooting much worse is the hate at the heart of it,” said Governor Ned Lamont in a statement regarding the May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. Full story.
May 13, 2022 — So you may have already seen some headlines about Connecticut’s new state budget. I think these high-level snapshots fail to capture the full picture. Full story.
May 12, 2022 — Weston voters will decide in the next few weeks how to spend slightly over $3 million in federal funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Full story.
May 10, 2022 — In the past few days the Board of Finance has set the mill rate, the Town Administrator has reported progress on sidewalks, and the First Selectwoman updated the town on PFAS. Full story.
May 10, 2022 — Lily’s Weston Market will open at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 14. Shelves are being stocked, produce is set to arrive, and everything is good to go. Full story.
May 10, 2022 — A collection of paintings by Weston artist Bobbi Eike Mullen, inspired by Wilton’s Weir Farm National Historical Park, will be exhibited in Ridgefield. Full story.
May 10, 2022 — State legislators who currently represent Weston in the Connecticut General Assembly meet on the Library lawn on Sunday, May 15 in a conversation hosted by the League of Women Voters. Full story.
May 9, 2022 — The popular Evergreen Dance for ninth and tenth graders returns, this year in a Spring Edition on June 4. It takes place from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 35 Norfield Road. Full story.
May 7, 2022 — All three budgets put before voters were approved in the May 7, 2022 Referendum. Full story.
May 6, 2022 — A special 50th reunion takes place on June 18 for the Weston High School classes of 1971, 1972, and 1973 as they celebrate being the classes who launched the school and the first three to graduate from it. Full story.
May 6, 2022 — A new exhibition by the Weston Library Photography Club is on display in the Community Room of the library. An opening reception takes place on May 14. Full story.
May 5, 2022 — Weston’s annual Budget Referendum takes place by machine ballot on Saturday, May 7 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Full story.
May 3, 2022 — The Weston 5K Road Race returns to kick off Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28 after a two-year absence due to you-know-what. Full story.
May 3, 2022 — For the second year, Weston’s all-volunteer EMS is holding a fundraising raffle with an impressive array of items up for grabs. Full story.
May 3, 2022 — A “Spring Swing Dinner & Dance” at Lachat Town Farm on Saturday, May 14 features gourmet dining and classic swing music designed for dancing by The Revisionists, New York City’s stellar jazz band. Full story.
May 2, 2022 — The Weston girls track team came prepared to show they are a force to be reckoned with, as Danbury High School hosted the 40th annual O’Grady Relays. Full story.
April 29, 2022 — “There’s a great spirit in this town!” declared Governor Ned Lamont, after a whirlwind walk around the Town Hall campus and Weston Shopping Center with First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor on Thursday evening. Full story.
April 28, 2022 — The Planning and Zoning Commission takes public comment on Monday, May 2 regarding new regulations that would allow detached apartments. Full story.
April 28, 2022 — April 30, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, marks the fourth anniversary of the Take Back Box in the Weston Police Department lobby. Full story.
April 26, 2022 — Four Weston sports clubs were given a measure of financial relief on April 20 by the Board of Selectmen, who voted to forego payments the clubs have been making for almost 15 years. Full story.
April 25, 2022 — Town, school district, and capital budgets go before voters at the Annual Town Budget Meeting (ATBM) beginning on Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 pm in the Weston High School auditorium. Full story.
April 22, 2022 — Richard Keene Troxell, 92, of Weston passed away peacefully at his home on April 19, 2022. Full story.
April 18, 2022 — We thought we were the first to bring news of a new market in Weston. Not so fast. Thanks to our friends at Weston Historical Society, we now know that the Norwalk Gazette got there before us. By 179 years. Full story.
April 14, 2022 — Lily’s Weston Market is set to open in early May, with almost everything about the place new, from above the ceiling to below the floor. Full story.
April 14, 2022 — Weston will be represented at the VEX Robotics World Championship tournament in May by a team of eighth-grade girls, who qualified by taking third place at the Southern New England regional competition last month. Full story.
April 13, 2022 — Jared King, son of Roger and Barbara King, received a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California on March 25. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — Friends of Lachat are within reach of a $1 million fundraising goal, and hope a bit more support from the community will take it over the finish line. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — Weston High School’s Class of 2022 now counts eight Eagle Scouts among its classmates: Hayden Bilfield, RJ Bos, Blake Braun, Henry Hayden, Cole Mancinelli, Gabriel Paknia, Douglas Phillips, and Matthew Schreder. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — The girls track team hopes to continue their SWC and state Class M dominance. For the boys, it's a rebuilding year, still with ambitious goals. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — With warming temperatures, the tick population is increasing and becoming more active, so Aspetuck Health District Director Mark Cooper encourages you to check yourself, your children, and your pets for ticks every day. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — Westport attorney Ken Bernhard has ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 26th State Senate district. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — Alexander Burns, a member of the Weston Planning and Zoning Commission, is a candidate for the 135th district of the Connecticut General Assembly’s House of Representatives. Full story.
April 7, 2022 — Former State Senator Toni Boucher announced her candidacy for a return to representing the 26th State Senate district in the Connecticut General Assembly. Full story.
April 6, 2022 — A first-time Weston Odyssey of the Mind team of fourth and fifth graders won second place at the Connecticut state championships, which means the team will compete in the World Championship competition in May at Iowa State University. Full story.
April 6, 2022 — A 62-year-old Cos Cob resident died on March 31 following a one-vehicle accident on Weston Road near High Acre Road. Full story.
April 6, 2022 — Tickets are on sale for this year’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. The head-shaving event and community party takes place on the evening of April 30. Full story.
April 6, 2022 — The Weston Warm-Up Fund stands ready to assist residents whose heating bills accumulated over the winter and became burdensome. The Fund, which has always received strong support from the community, continues to rely on that support. Full story.
April 4, 2022 — Budget proposals approved unanimously by the Board of Finance on March 31 would keep the mill rate nearly flat, potentially increasing by only twelve one-hundredths of a percent, about four cents. Full story.
April 4, 2022 — Probate Judge Lisa Wexler has announced her bid for reelection in the Westport-Weston probate district. Full story.
April 4, 2022 — Nominations are open for the Weston Education Foundation’s prestigious Elizabeth W. Stokes Founder’s Award, which will be given to an outstanding Weston schoolteacher on September 1, the anniversary of the foundation’s formation. Full story.
March 30, 2022 — In a March 28 public information session regarding PFAS found in the Town-run water system, residents were brought up to date by Town, school district, and health officials. The discussion also touched on the subject of homeowner wells. Full story.
March 29, 2022 — A portion of Valley Forge Road will be closed for at least one month beginning on or around April 4, from Godfrey Road East to Davis Hill Road. Full story.
March 28, 2022 — Westport attorney and former state legislator Ken Bernhard seeks the Democratic nomination for the 26th State Senate district. All of Weston will be part of the 26th when new legislative district lines take effect next year. Full story.
March 25, 2022 — In this special video report, an interview with Nastya Popandopulos, a young professional in Kyiv, Ukraine. Full story.
March 24, 2022 — At its weekly Saturday morning meeting on March 19, Weston Kiwanis presented a check for $12,000 to Connecticut Foodshare, proceeds from the club’s annual Reservoir Run. Full story.
March 21, 2022 — Susan Granger's entertainment report for the week of March 21, 2022, featuring predictions for this year’s Academy Awards. Full story.
March 18, 2022 — “Sister Act,” the Broadway smash comes to the Weston High School stage in a memorable Company production on March 24–27. Full story.
March 18, 2022 — Students in grades K–2 are invited to “Give Lacrosse a Try” on Monday, March 21 at an event hosted by the Weston Lacrosse Club. Full story.
March 16, 2022 — Recent water tests of the system that supplies Weston school buildings and the municipal campus revealed the presence of PFAS, long-lasting “forever chemicals” that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, “may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals.” Full story.
March 16, 2022 — On very short notice, Weston EMS volunteers pulled together and packed up three carloads and a trailer filled with medical supplies for delivery to Ukraine. Full story.
March 14, 2022 — A scaled-down dog park plan was referred to the Planning and Zoning and Conservation commissions by the Board of Selectmen on March 3, while opposition to the project took a new turn. Full story.
March 14, 2022 — In a head start on spring construction of a new educational center at Lachat Town Farm, the project began in earnest this morning with demolition of an old three-bay garage. Full story.
March 13, 2022 — Works by Weston artist Jane Wright Wolf are on display and for sale at an exhibition throughout the month of April at the Weston Senior Activities Center. Full story.
March 11, 2022 — Libby Jane Cailen, mother, social advocate, international economist, paralegal and bank teller, passed away on February 19 due to complications with her recently diagnosed cancer. Full story.
March 10, 2022 — Farm Friends for Ukraine, a collaboration by Lachat, Ambler, and Wakeman town farms, gives you an easy way to drop off or send medical and other supplies that will be sent to Ukraine. Full story.
March 5, 2022 — Organized efforts are underway to collect needed supplies for Ukraine, including, next week, a drop box that will be installed outside the Weston Town Clerk’s office at the municipal campus. Full story.
March 3, 2022 — Legislation introduced by State Senator Will Haskell would provide financial relief to school districts by increasing reimbursements for special education services. Full story.
March 4, 2022 — Ceci Maher, a Wilton resident, seeks the Democratic party’s nod in November’s election to succeed 26th district State Senator Will Haskell, who is not running for reelection. Full story.
February 28, 2022 — Options and costs for a long-term solution to Weston school and public facility needs are the subject of a community conversation on Wednesday evening, March 2, at 7:00. Full story.
February 28, 2022 — The Kiwanis Club of Weston presented a check for $12,000 to the Child and Family Guidance Center at the club’s weekly breakfast meeting on February 26. Full story.
February 28, 2022 — Weston’s Chapter P of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) announces that scholarships up to $2,500 are available to college-bound women who reside in Weston, Redding or Easton. Full story.
February 25, 2022 — In a statement, First Selectwoman Nestor invites you to a candlelight vigil at Town Hall on Monday, February 28 at 5:30 pm. “to express in solidarity our support for the Ukrainian people...” Full story.
February 24, 2022 — Budget requests for the Town and school district are on their way to the Board of Finance, which begins its review and approval process in the first full week of March. Full story.
February 24, 2022 — Weston public school students and visitors to Town buildings will no longer be required to wear face coverings as of February 28. Full story.
February 22, 2022 — To keep the ball rolling with a program that served more than 1,200 free lunches last year, Friends of the Weston Senior Activities Center hope for continued community support on Fairfield County’s Giving Day. Full story.
February 21, 2022 — Weston girls wrapped up their indoor track season in fine style, placing second in the Class M State Championship and registering excellent results in the State Open. Full story.
February 18, 2022 — Painters, illustrators, photographers and the like have an opportunity to design artwork for a vinyl LP being released by the Westport Library. Full story.
February 18, 2022 — New York’s Choral Chameleon premieres “Step Into the Night,” a new 12-movement choral work with jazz quartet on Saturday evening, February 26 at the Unitarian Church in Westport. Full story.
February 16, 2022 — A proposal to build a dog park in Weston is back in focus nearly four years after the project was approved by voters, which appeared to settle the matter, but did not. Full story.
February 11, 2022 — State Representative Anne Hughes declared her candidacy for reelection to the General Assembly, announcing her bid in a 48-second YouTube video. Full story.
February 11, 2022 — Fans of cold water will enjoy this year’s Penguin Plunge events, put on as fundraisers by Special Olympics Connecticut. Full story.
February 9, 2022 — Talented Weston students can send a message about recycling and have a chance to win cash prizes for themselves and for the school. Full story.
February 9, 2022 — For the third time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County has stepped up to help Weston Social Services support residents experiencing hardships due to the health crisis. Full story.
February 7, 2022 — Both Trojan track teams were runners-up in the 2022 SWC championship on February 5. Full story.
February 2, 2022 — Lachat Town Farm has been given an all-clear from the office of the Connecticut Attorney General to proceed with plans for programming and a new building. Full story.
February 2, 2022 — David Mills, the actor, writer, and poet returns to the Weston Public Library on Sunday, February 13 at 3:00 with readings from his new book, “Boneyarn.” Full story.
February 2, 2022 — The annual Speak Up event by the League of Women Voters happens on Saturday morning, February 12 from10:30 to noon. Full story.
February 1, 2022 — “In a time when tigers smoked, there lived a little girl and a little boy who lived in a little village called Yehsan.” Full story.
January 31, 2022 — February 1st, 2022 marks the first day of Iminnyeon, the year of the black tiger, which comes back around after 60 years in the zodiac cycle. Full story.
January 27, 2022 — Registration has opened for the spring Weston Babe Ruth baseball program. The season should begin around April 1.Full story.
January 27, 2022 — Short Wharf, the Weston Middle School theater group, presents a memorable production of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach JR.” on Friday and Sunday, January 28 and 30. Full story.
January 21, 2022 — A walkthrough of the schools is offered to the public on Saturday morning, January 29, part of preparation for the next community conversation about options for major improvements to Town and school facilities. Full story.
January 20, 2022 — The initial budget request submitted by the school administration calls for a 3.48 percent increase in the operating budget, but in a real spending sense the increase is considerably less. Full story.
January 19, 2022 — A state commission again ruled in favor of the Town, while costs borne by taxpayers continue to rise as legal fees mount for complaints filed with state commissions and hundreds of staff hours are spent responding to an avalanche of records demands. Full story.
January 19, 2022 — A public discussion with the Board of Education is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 20, as the Board continues developing a budget that will be proposed to voters for fiscal year 2022-23. Full story.
January 18, 2022 — In a new update on Weston's real estate market, realtors from KMS Partners describe a still-hot environment, a good time for sellers, and a competitive time for buyers. Full story.
January 15, 2022 — Mildred Robinson Correll passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on January 8, 2022 at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida. Full story.
January 14, 2022 — To reflect on the life, legacy, and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the third annual MLK Day of Service takes place at Lachat Town Farm on Monday, January 17. Full story.
January 12, 2022 — WestonArts has received a $50,000 grant from the Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust to continue and extend its mission to support and develop the arts in Weston. Full story.
January 12, 2022 — The Women’s Club of Weston holds an open house on January 19 with an extra bonus: a near-last chance to take in the Weston Historical Society’s exhibition on the Roaring Twenties before it closes. Full story.
January 12, 2022 — Grants totaling $20,200 will help the Weston Historical Society hire consultants to rebrand and market itself beyond Weston and to catalog its collection of tools and farm equipment. Full story.
January 10, 2022 — Former First Selectwoman Gayle Weinstein was elected chair of the Weston Democratic Town Committee on January 5. Full story.
January 7, 2022 — The Board of Selectmen voted on Thursday evening to opt out of a state requirement to allow detached apartments. The decision ratifies and finalizes action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission in December. Full story.
January 6, 2022 — 300 Covid-19 rapid test kits, each containing two tests, will be distributed to the public on Saturday, January 8, at Weston Middle School. The distribution takes place from 2:00 to 3:30, while supplies last. Full story.
January 6, 2022 — Over the course of four days in December, third-graders from Weston Intermediate School explored Weston’s history in visits to the historic Coley Homestead, welcomed by the Weston Historical Society. Full story.
January 4, 2022 — Weston’s allocation of home rapid test kits was distributed to the public on Monday evening in a well-organized operation at Weston Middle School. Full story.
January 4, 2022 — Senator Will Haskell announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection to the Connecticut State Senate, deciding instead to attend law school after his current term, his second, expires at the end of the year. Full story.
January 4, 2022 — Winter workouts begin for Weston Babe Ruth baseball on Tuesday, January 11. Boys and girls in grades 7 through 9 can sign up now. Full story.
January 3, 2022 — 250 Covid-19 rapid test kits will be distributed to the public at 5:00 pm on Monday, January 3, at Weston Middle School. Full story.
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