2025 Stories
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Medical Research Cuts Hit Home
March 14, 2025 — Weston residents whose granddaughter suffers from a rare genetic disorder are urging the congressional delegation to fight for restoration of federal medical research funds. Full story.
Weston Field Club Reopens
March 13, 2025 — The Weston Field Club has reopened, is holding an open house on Saturday (March 15), offers two summer trial memberships, and has a new general manager. Full story.
Rep. Himes Wary of a “Fire Alarm Moment”
March 10, 2025 — Congressman Jim Himes spoke at the weekly Kiwanis breakfast meeting on March 8, weighing in on national topics, his concerns, and hearing questions and thoughts from a large audience. Full story.
Janett Hyman, 93
March 8, 2025 — Janett Sheldon Hyman died peacefully at home in Weston, Connecticut on February 7, 2025 at the age of 93. Full story.
“Seared” on Stage at Lachat
March 7, 2025 — Brian’s Kitchen at Lachat Town Farm is the setting for “Seared,” the hit Off-Broadway comedy about a small, struggling Brooklyn restaurant suddenly with an opportunity to make it big. Full story.
Keith Richards Honored by the Governor
March 5, 2025 — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, a 40-year Weston resident, was honored by Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday afternoon at The Westport Library for his generosity and advocacy for arts, education, and accessibility. Full story.
Budget Proposals Set, Capital Reduced
March 3, 2025 — On February 28 the Board of Selectmen approved budget proposals to convey to the Board of Finance, whose members begin their review on Wednesday evening, starting with the Board of Education. Full story.
New Middle School Deemed “Unaffordable”
February 28, 2025 — A subcommittee of the Board of Finance presented its draft of a model to forecast how much debt the town could take on while adhering to certain fiscal guidelines and how various levels would impact the mill rate and tax bills. Full story.
Rep. Himes at Kiwanis, March 8
February 26, 2025 — U.S. Representative Jim Himes speaks and answers questions on Saturday, March 8 at the weekly breakfast meeting of Weston Kiwanis. Everyone is invited. Full story.
WMS Principal Dan Doak to Retire
February 25, 2025 — After ten years at the helm of Weston Middle School, Principal Dan Doak will retire from the school district on June 30, as announced at the Board of Education meeting on February 24. Full story.
A Toast to the Playhouse
February 23, 2025 — A one-night-only event on March 10 is a toast to the Westport Country Playhouse, its legacy, and the people who bring shows to life on its stage. Full story.
Speak Up, March 1
February 13, 2025 — Speak Up, the annual Weston League of Women Voters community discussion of civic affairs, takes place this year on Saturday, March 1 in the Weston Public Library from 10:30 am to noon. Full story.
Jazz Duo Performs, March 16
February 13, 2025 — Straight from the New York jazz scene, it’s guitarist Matthew Rotker-Lynn and vocalist Ariana Stefanidis at the latest Sunday Soundscapes edition. Full story.
“Seared” Comes to Lachat
February 12, 2025 — The contemporary comedy “Seared” comes to the Offutt Center at Lachat Town Farm in March with nine performances of Theresa Rebeck’s Off-Broadway hit, the play’s first staging in Connecticut. Full story.
Town Budget Proposed, Not Recommended
February 10, 2025 — First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor submitted proposed Town operating and capital budgets to the selectmen on February 4, noting from the start that she was not recommending their adoption. Full story.
Four Corners Development on the Table
February 10, 2025 — A February 3 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission began formal consideration of a proposed development at one of Weston’s four corners, hearing from the developer and members of the public. Full story.
Kiwanis Drives Support Food Pantry
February 10, 2025 — In just the last two food drives held by Weston Kiwanis at the shopping center, more than 100 bags of groceries and personal care items have been donated and over $1,200 contributed. Full story.
Schools Budget Up Less, Capital Ask Triples
January 29, 2025 — The Weston Board of Education approved a budget request on Tuesday evening, shrinking an operating increase to 3.05 percent but tripling its ask for capital projects. Full story.
Richard Wiese Elected Explorers Club President
January 29, 2025 — Weston resident Richard Wiese has been elected president of The Explorers Club, the global organization founded in 1904 that is dedicated to field research, scientific exploration, and resource conservation. Full story.
Swatting Threat Closes High School
January 23, 2025 — A press release from the Weston, Conn. Police Department regarding a swatting threat that forced, “in an abundance of caution,” the closing of Weston High School for the day. Full story.
“An Evening in Paris,” February 14
January 23, 2025 — For a special treat on Valentine’s Day, an authentic French cabaret at Lachat Town Farm features live performances by French musicians and singers of selections from the classic songbooks of Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Carla Bruni, Dalida, and others. Full story.
Lower School Budget Request Possible
January 23, 2025 — Possible adjustments to the Weston school district’s operating budget request may result in a lower increase than first expected, although several pending factors will have to cooperate. Full story.
WIS Principal Falber to Retire
January 22, 2025 — Weston Intermediate School Principal Pattie Falber will retire from the Weston Public School District on June 30, three full decades after first being hired as a full time 5th grade teacher. Full story.
Yale Alley Cats, January 26
January 20, 2025 — The acclaimed a capella group Yale Alley Cats returns to Weston on Sunday, January 26 in a musical afternoon starting at 3:00 in the Norfield Parish Hall. Full story.
Lyons Plain Truck Ban Nixed
January 17, 2025 — A long-shot request from the Weston Board of Police Commissioners to prohibit through trucks on Lyons Plain Road has been declined by the state agency that regulates highways and roads in Connecticut. Full story.
Police Captain, Detective Sworn In
January 8, 2025 — A Town Hall ceremony on Wednesday afternoon honored the promotion of two veteran Weston police officers: Joe Miceli to the rank of captain and Joe Mogollon as detective. Full story.
Lamont on the State of the State
January 8, 2025 — Governor Ned Lamont’s 2025 State of the State Address, presented at the Connecticut State Capitol Hall of the House of Representatives, January 8, 2025. Full story.
School District Requests $2.8M Increase
January 6, 2025 — At the Board of Education meeting on Monday evening, the Weston school district administration presented a request to increase its operating budget by $2.8 million next fiscal year. Full story.
A Polar Plunge at Compo
January 1, 2025 — Dozens of swimmers dove into the cold water at Compo Beach on New Year’s Day, all in support of Abilis, a Fairfield County nonprofit that serves and supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families. Full story.