2024 Stories
It’s Still a Tie
May 8, 2024 — Ballots for the proposed (and amended) capital expenditures budget were canvassed anew by the Registrars of Voters and six assistants on Wednesday afternoon, confirming the 716–716 tie in the May 4 referendum. Full story.
Legislature OKs $500,000 for Weston
May 8, 2024 — State Senator Ceci Maher announced today that Weston will receive $500,000 from the state to help defray costs of the new emergency operations radio system. Full story.
Elena Moffly Honored for EMS Work
May 7, 2024 — Elena Moffly, a Weston EMS crew chief and EMT, received the Phyllis McHattie Gridley Service Award on May 4 at the Building Hope Foundation’s 20th anniversary gala. Full story.
The Arts Bloom in Weston, June 1
May 6, 2024 — Emmanuel Church celebrates local talent with “The Arts Bloom in Weston,” an evening of art, live music, a silent auction, and wine and cheese. Full story.
Weston Greened Up
May 6, 2024 — Weston got a little greener on April 27, as around 80 volunteers took to the streets to pick up litter and debris. Full story.
Town Votes Yes, Yes, and ?
May 4, 2024 — Two of three proposed budgets were approved by voters in the May 4 Budget Referendum. The other ended in a draw. Full story.
Northbound I-95 Reopens
May 5, 2024 — Crews working around the clock removed the last remains of the fire-damaged Fairfield Avenue bridge at I-95 exit 15 shortly after noon on Saturday, allowing the highway to reopen for northbound traffic later that day. Full story.
Detours on I-95 Through the Weekend
May 2, 2024 — I-95 in both directions at exit 15 in Norwalk will remain closed at least through the weekend, as crews will remove the Fairfield Avenue overpass that was damaged beyond repair earlier today. Full story.
Budget Referendum, Saturday
May 1, 2024 — Polls open at noon on Saturday, May 4 for Weston’s annual Budget Referendum, a machine ballot vote in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Full story.
Spring Garden Market, May 11
April 29, 2024 — A special garden market at Lachat Town Farm on Saturday, May 11 offers an opportunity to shop for native and pollinator-friendly perennial plants, colorful annuals, organic vegetables and herbs, and more, including gifts for Mother’s Day. Full story.
Frog Frolic Festival, May 4
April 29, 2024 — Redding’s popular all-day Frog Frolic Festival returns on Saturday, May 4 with live music, food trucks, games and crafts, including bounce houses and a bubble garden. Full story.
ATBM Resumes, Votes More Cuts
April 26, 2024 — A somewhat smaller crowd returned to the Weston High School auditorium on Thursday evening to complete the Annual Town Budget Meeting, which had adjourned the night before. Full story.
Budgets Reduced, ATBM to Continue
April 25, 2024 — For the first time in recent memory, the Annual Town Budget Meeting drew a quorum on Wednesday evening, proceeded to vote several reductions to Town budgets, but must resume on Thursday evening. Full story.
Police to Plant Pinwheel Garden
April 23, 2024 — A pinwheel garden will be planted at Weston Police headquarters on Thursday, April 25 at noon in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Full story.
Green on the Green, Apr. 26
April 23, 2024 — An event at the Town Green on Friday, April 26 observes Earth Day, showcases groups and programs focused on reducing the town’s carbon footprint, and recognizes key contributors to sustainability initiatives. Full story.
Annual Town Budget Meeting, Wednesday
April 19, 2024 — Budgets proposed by the Board of Finance for Town operations, school district operations, and capital expenditures go before voters at the Annual Town Budget Meeting (ATBM) on Wednesday, April 24. Full story.
Dr. Jerry Brodlie Honored
April 18, 2024 — On Sunday April 14 a pick-up softball league took the field at Morehouse Park, opening the season with a tribute to the late Dr. Jerry Brodlie, who organized the league in 1990 and served as player and “commissioner” for over 30 years. Full story.
Sunday Soundscapes Goes Baroque
April 18, 2024 — On May 5, Sunday Soundscapes returns to the Weston Public Library with a concert by the Baroque Virtuosity Trio, three accomplished New York musicians. Full story.
Weston Police Seek Officer Candidates
April 18, 2024 — The Weston Police Department is now accepting applications for the opening of police officer. Certified officers and entry level candidates are encouraged to apply. Full story.
Budgets Set, Big Mill Rate Drop Projected
April 12, 2024 — Budget proposals finalized on Monday evening by the Board of Finance could result in a mill rate reduced to 23.81 per thousand of assessed valuation, down about 28 percent from the current 33.06. Full story.
Police Commission Supports Senate Bill
April 12, 2024 — In a letter to State Senator Ceci Maher, the Weston Police Commission urged support for Senate Bill 431, an act that would allow police departments to charge for redacting police camera recordings. Full story.
Interview: The State of the Town
April 11, 2024 — In a video interview, First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor discusses the State of the Town, including the Grand List, prospective mill rate, budgets, and the status of projects already underway. Full story.
Kiwanis Pitches in for Sustainability
April 10, 2024 — A donation by the Weston Kiwanis Foundation will advance Weston High School environmental initiatives, including the creation of a pollinator garden and work on an international study. Full story.
About the Eclipse
April 7, 2024 — In our area, Monday’s solar eclipse will only be a partial one, maxing out at 92 percent. But it still may be an interesting viewing experience. Full story.
Photo Exhibition Opens
April 6, 2024 — A reception on Saturday in the Library Community Room marked the opening of “Water,” a new exhibition of camera art by the Weston Library Photography Club. Full story.
Bernard Zimmerman, 91
April 5, 2024 — Bernard Zimmerman (Bernie), 91, of Weston, CT, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. Full story.
Budgets and Potential Mill Rate Reduced
April 3, 2024 — Revised budget proposals for the Town and school district, presented at a lightly attended Board of Finance public hearing on April 2, nearly flattens year-to-year spending and sends the potential mill rate even lower than projected. Full story.
Apartments Application to P&Z
April 3, 2024 — At a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on April 1, commissioners began consideration of a rare application to permit development of an apartment complex in Weston under the auspices of Connecticut Statute 8-30g. Full story.
“It’s a Hollywood Life!” at Film Festival
April 1, 2024 — Film and theater critic Susan Granger is the subject of a new documentary that will be screened at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival on May 18. Full story.
A New Season of Music in the Meadow
March 30, 2024 — Tickets are now on sale for Lachat’s Music in the Meadow series, a set of four outdoor concerts at the farm this spring and summer. Full story.
Marilyn E. Kirchner, 85
March 30, 2024 — Marilyn Elaine Kirchner, a resident of Dunedin, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 7 at the end of her journey with cancer. Full story.
Lachat Volunteer Day, April 6
March 28, 2024 — A session set for Saturday morning, April 6 at Lachat Town Farm is an opportunity to learn about ways to get involved with the farm, one of Weston’s main attractions. Full story.
Rep. Himes Visits Weston Girl Scouts
March 28, 2024 — Congressman Jim Himes came to Town Hall on Thursday afternoon to meet Weston Girl Scouts and Daisies in a conversation hosted by First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor. Full story.
Richard Orenstein, 82
March 25, 2024 — Born March 31, 1941, in Lawrence, Long Island, Richard Harris Orenstein passed away suddenly on March 20, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. He was 82. Full story.
A Close Call on the Sound
March 22, 2024 — What started out as a normal practice turned into an ordeal for 27 high school-age athletes and two coaches from Saugatuck Rowing Club late on Wednesday. Full story.
Robert Turner, 103
March 22, 2024 — Robert Phillips Turner, 103, died on March 9, 2024 at his home of 70 years in Weston, Connecticut. Full story.
Democratic Committee Elects Officers
March 22, 2024 — The Weston Democratic Town Committee (DTC) elected its Executive Committee for the 2024-2026 term at a March 13, 2024, DTC meeting. Full story.
Blood Drive Set for April 2
March 21, 2024 — A blood donation drive by the American Red Cross takes place on Tuesday, April 2 at the Masonic Temple Lodge in Westport. Full story.
Land Sale Approved at Special Meeting
March 19, 2024 — Voters at a lightly attended Special Town Meeting on March 19 unanimously approved the sale of about 6,600 square feet of town-owned land to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Full story.
Weston Students Win C-SPAN Award
March 19, 2024 — Weston High School students Nate Colman and Jonah Rothlein are the grand prize winners of C-SPAN’s annual StudentCam documentary competition. Full story.
“Citizen of the Year” Nominations Open
March 19, 2024 — The Weston Board of Police Commissioners is now accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year award, which recognizes an outstanding citizen. Full story.
$5 Tree Sapling Sale Underway
March 17, 2024 — For the third year, Weston High School’s Green Team aims to make the town even greener by selling saplings, which will be delivered and planted by high school volunteers in late April. Full story.
Mean Girls at Weston High School
March 17, 2024 — The curtain goes up at 7:00 on Thursday, March 21 for the first of four performances by Weston High School Company of “Mean Girls,” a musical adaptation of the 2004 blockbuster movie. Full story.
On Stage: “Once”
March 15, 2024 — The hit Broadway musical “Once” opens this evening at Lachat Town Farm in a dazzling production where you are right in the middle of everything. Full story.
Special Town Meeting, March 19
March 15, 2024 — Attendees at a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 19 will be asked to vote on whether to approve the sale of about 6,600 square feet of town-owned land to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Full story.
A Chance to Help Siversk, March 21
March 15, 2024 — A house party to aid Weston's sister city Siversk, Ukraine takes place on Thursday, March 21 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Full story.
Town Green to Go Native
March 15, 2024 — A garden specifically designed to showcase the beauty and benefits of landscaping with native plants, trees and shrubs is planned for Weston’s new Town Green. Full story.
Students Raise Funds for Pollinators
March 15, 2024 — Students in Weston High School’s Sustainable Living class are raising funds to transform a vacant courtyard into a pollinator garden, aiming to increase the population of native species and encourage biodiversity in the space. Full story.
Early Voting Set for Presidential Primary
March 11, 2024 — Connecticut holds in-person voting for its Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, April 2. Absentee ballots will be available and, for the first time, voters can cast ballots early, on four days at the end of March. Full story.
Hughes Launches Reelection Bid
March 11, 2024 — State Representative Anne Hughes kicked off her campaign for a fourth term in office at an event in Georgetown on March 10. Full story.
Spending Bill Includes $963,000 for Weston
March 6, 2024 — Congressman Jim Himes announced today that an appropriations bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives includes $963,000 for Weston’s land mobile radio system. Full story.
Sunday Soundscapes: Serenade Duo
March 5, 2024 — Weston is about to be serenaded by flute and guitar, when the ensemble Serenade Duo perform at the Weston Public Library on March 24. Full story.
Food Scraps Recycling Service Opens
March 5, 2024 — On March 2, Sustainable Weston member Nicci Wiese, accompanied by legislators and Town officials, cut the ribbon on the food scraps recycling service now available for free to Weston residents. Full story.
Police Commission Lobbies Legislators
March 5, 2024 — Members of the Police Commission unanimously signed a letter to Weston’s state legislators, urging action on a number of matters that affect policing and community safety. Full story.
Town Budget Aims to Catch Up
March 1, 2024 — Budgets recommended by First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor for Town operations and capital projects were designed, she said, to catch up on staffing needs and remediation of deteriorating public facilities. Full story.
Grand List Soars, Mill Rate to Fall
March 1, 2024 — In the five years since the last townwide property revaluation, the value of Weston real estate has skyrocketed, producing net Grand List growth of 38.4 percent. Full story.
“Armenia, My Home” Debuts
March 1, 2024 — “Armenia, My Home,” a film by Westport resident Andrew Goldberg, debuts in our area on Sunday, March 3. Most of the narrative is spoken by those with deep ties to Armenia that go back generations, but who only realize upon their first visit the full depth of those ties. Full story.
Letter: Eduardo the Goat, RIP
February 28, 2024 — Carol Baldwin of Fanton Hill Farm writes in memory of Fanton Hill favorite Eduardo the Goat, may he rest in peace. Full story.
P.E.O. Scholarship Applications Open
February 28, 2024 — Weston’s Chapter P of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) announces that scholarships up to $2,500 are available to college-bound women. Full story.
Guest Essay: Early Child Care Is Vital
February 22, 2024 — A recent state report confirmed what parents of young children everywhere in Connecticut can also likely confirm: our state needs to do so much more to help provide child care for infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarteners. Full story.
Glenn Major Joins Pullman & Comley
February 22, 2024 — Lifelong Weston resident W. Glenn Major has joined the law firm of Pullman & Comley, one of Connecticut’s largest. Full story.
Solar Farm at Transfer Station Proposed
February 9, 2024 — The cap on the old landfill where the transfer station now operates may soon become a source of revenue for the town. Full story.
Residents, Leaders Discuss State & Local Matters
February 8, 2024 — Weston residents were briefed about state and local matters on the horizon and shared their views in a community conversation with State Senator Ceci Maher, State Rep. Anne Hughes, and First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor. Full story.
Siversk and Weston Students Meet
February 7, 2024 — Seventh-grade Weston students met students from Siversk, Ukraine this week on a live video call arranged by Ukraine Aid International, the relief organization that facilitated the Sister City Partnership between Weston and Siversk. Full story.
The State of the State
February 7, 2024 — Governor Ned Lamont’s State of the State address to the Connecticut General Assembly, February 7, 2024. Full story.
“ONCE” on Its Way to Weston
February 1, 2024 — Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the new Offutt Center at Lachat Town Farm will be transformed into an Irish pub as the hit Broadway musical “ONCE” comes to Weston. Full story.
Fire Truck Funding Halfway Approved
February 1, 2024 — Fire trucks are hard to come by these days, and Weston needs one. So, on January 30, the Board of Finance approved the Selectmen’s request to draw $600,000 from reserves to prepay half the cost of a new apparatus. Full story.
Robert H. Bloom, 93
January 30, 2024 — Robert H. Bloom (Bob) was born in New York City on January 6, 1931, and died on January 20, 2024, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Full story.
Blood Donors Sought for Drive, Feb. 7
January 27, 2024 — St. Francis of Assisi Church and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 7 in the church hall. Full story.
Works by Renowned Artists on Display
January 27, 2024 — Only a few weeks remain to see “Weston Illustrated: Penned, Painted & Sculpted” at the Weston History & Culture Center, as the exhibition closes at the end of February. Full story.
Discuss Legislation and Priorities, Feb. 3
January 26, 2024 — On February 3, a discussion at the Weston Public Library is an opportunity to hear from and share your views about current civic matters and the upcoming session of the legislature. Full story.
Education Budget Request Trimmed
January 26, 2024 — The Weston Board of Education approved a revised operating budget request that reduces the increase to 2.85 percent, trimming nearly $400,000 from the initial ask. Full story.
Food Drive a Success
January 25, 2024 — A food and healthcare products drive held by Weston Kiwanis at the shopping center on January 20 produced good results. Full story.
On the Table: A Major Push to Fix the Roads
January 22, 2024 — The Board of Selectmen began discussing whether to launch an aggressive multi-million dollar initiative to bring Weston roads up to par, keep them there, and get started right away. Full story.
New Pickleball Plan Proposed
January 22, 2024 — Weston residents are “clamoring for pickleball courts,” said Parks and Recreation Director Dave Ungar, so the department plans to open three courts at Bisceglie-Scribner park this summer. Full story.
Appointments
January 22, 2024 — In their January 18 meeting, the Board of Selectmen appointed a temporary alternate member of the Board of Assessment Appeals and reappointed several members of boards, committees and commissions. Full story.
Dog Park Appeal Denied Anew
January 19, 2024 — The Connecticut Appellate Court denied a motion to reconsider its rejection of a petition to appeal the approval of plans for a dog park in Weston. Full story.
New Animal Control Officer Hired
January 19, 2024 — The Board of Selectmen hired Melissa Seeley to be the new Weston Animal Control Officer. Full story.
School Budget Deliberations Underway
January 12, 2024 — The Board of Education is about halfway through deliberations, reviewing a 3.53 percent increase to the operating budget. Full story.
“Voices for Volunteers” at the Playhouse
January 10, 2024 — Volunteers who serve the community will be feted by stars of the musical theater at the Westport Country Playhouse on January 24. Full story.
Scenes from the Bonfire
January 6, 2024 — Scenes from the annual Community Bonfire at Emmanuel Church, which took place on Saturday evening, January 6. Full story.
Composting Program to Launch in March
January 5, 2024 — Beginning on March 2, a pilot program for recycling food scraps will be available for free to Weston residents. Participants will be able to deposit scrap food at the Transfer Station and pick up free organic compost in the spring. Full story.
A Day of Service to Honor Dr. King
January 5, 2024 — For the fifth year, the life and legacy to Dr. Martin Luther King will be celebrated with a Day of Service at Lachat Town Farm on the holiday in his honor. Full story.
Changes in Store for 2024 Election
January 3, 2024 — Election season gets an early start this year and, for the first time, voters will be able to cast ballots early. Full story.
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