2026 Stories
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Middle School Estimates Drop
March 19, 2026 — Revised estimates for either renovating or replacing Weston Middle School came in about 10 percent lower, with a slight advantage to building new, but not in net local costs. Full story.
Child Reports Suspicious Incident
March 19, 2026 — Weston Police are particularly alert and extra visible during school bus operating hours following a suspicious incident involving a child. Full story.
Judge Wexler Seeks Reelection
March 16, 2026 — Westport-Weston Probate Court Judge Lisa Wexler announced that she will seek reelection to another four-year term on the bench in November’s general election. Full story.
Samantha Nestor Declares for State Senate
March 9, 2026 — Weston First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor has announced her candidacy for the 26th State Senate district, following word on Friday that State Senator Ceci Maher, a fellow Democrat, will not seek reelection. Full story.
Sen. Maher Won’t Seek Reelection
March 7, 2026 — State Senator Ceci Maher announced that she will not seek reelection to a third term in 2026. Full story.
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named
March 7, 2026 — Weston High School students Angela Zhao and Maximilian Rutkowski have respectively been named Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the class of 2026. Full story.
BOE Consensus: Build New
March 6, 2026 — The Weston Board of Education unanimously concluded that it makes more sense to build a new Weston Middle School than to renovate, but costs for both approaches are “astounding.” Full story.
Traditional Japanese Music, March 22
March 3, 2026 — Masayo Ishigure, a master of traditional Japanese music, appears in Weston on Sunday, March 22 in the latest edition of Sunday Soundscapes at the Weston Public Library. Full story.
Rare Books & Their Value, Mar. 21
March 3, 2026 — A free session on March 21 is an opportunity to find out if a treasured book is valuable and to possibly find a new home for it if you choose. Full story.
Emergency Declared, Outages Expected
February 22, 2026 — Governor Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency, now in effect and continuing throughout Monday. The governor also signed an order prohibiting commercial vehicles from highways until further notice. Full story.
On Stage: “Hole in the Wall”
February 20, 2026 — The world premiere of “Hole in the Wall,” a new comedy by playwright Jeff Hughes, takes place at Lachat Town Farm on Friday, March 6, the latest in a series of productions that are making the farm a top-tier regional theater destination. Full story.
Keene Park Playground Unsafe
February 20, 2026 — The Town of Weston Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the removal of the playground structure at Keene Park on River Road due to ongoing public safety concerns. Full story.
Yale Alley Cats, Feb. 22
February 15, 2026 — The Yale Alley Cats, one of the oldest collegiate a cappella groups in the country, perform at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport on Sunday, February 22. Full story.
Democrats Gather for Bysiewicz
February 10, 2026 — Weston took center stage for Fairfield County Democrats on Sunday at a campaign event for Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz hosted by First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor. Full story.
Town Budget Proposed, Costs Escalate
February 9, 2026 — First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor presented her proposed budget to the Board of Selectmen last Thursday evening, calling it “a work in progress” with some decisions made unilaterally but others “to be made collectively as a board.” Full story.
WVFD Dedicates Rescue 5
February 7, 2026 — On Friday, the Weston Volunteer Fire Department dedicated a new, long-awaited Rescue 5 fire truck, a critical piece of safety equipment that replaces an aged-out vehicle. Full story.
Police Welcome New Officer
February 4, 2026 — Officer Phousisongkhamloy Chokbengboune became the newest member of the Weston Police Department on February 2, sworn in at Town Hall by First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor. Full story.
BOE Capital Ask Up, HVAC Delayed
January 30, 2026 — The Weston Board of Education unanimously approved budget requests on Tuesday evening, including a $2.4 million increase for operating costs and a total of just over $4.7 million for capital expenditures. Full story.
Jim Lomuscio, 71
January 29, 2026 — Jim Lomuscio, local journalist, educator, and author, of Weston, Connecticut, died peacefully in his home on January 8, 2026. He was 71. Full story.
Ukrainian Musicians to Perform
January 25, 2026 — A special concert on March 5 at Westport Country Playhouse features Ukrainian pianist and composer Ruslan Ramazanov, performing with Teryn Kuzma, a Ukrainian-American soprano and accomplished musician. Full story.
“Unhired Hands,” Feb. 1
January 25, 2026 — A program of storytelling and poetry on February 1 at the Weston Public Library explores the history of slavery in the North during the Colonial era, the first of a lecture series, “America 250: The Revolutionary Spirit.” Full story.
Lamont: Sunday’s Storm “the Real McCoy”
January 23, 2026 — Weston could see as much as 19 inches of snow on Sunday through early Monday morning, according to forecasts at press time. State and local officials urge preparation. Full story.
History Through a Lens
January 21, 2026 — Students in third to sixth grade interested in history and photography have a chance to learn about the early days of photography, explore photos from 150 years ago, and use clues to create a story about images from the past. Full story.
An Urgent Appeal for Blood Donors
January 20, 2026 — An urgent plea today by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, the Red Cross, and officials from the Connecticut Hospital Association urged residents to donate blood to address a severe shortage. Full story.
eesmarts Student Contest Opens
January 20, 2026 — Registration is open for “eesmarts,” an Energize Connecticut contest for students in grades K-12. Full story.
North House HVAC Moves Forward
January 16, 2026 — A $600,000 supplemental appropriation puts in motion long-delayed air quality improvements at Hurlbutt Elementary’s North House, as the school district aims to install new HVAC systems this summer at a total cost of $2.4 million. Full story.
Thrive with Movement, at the Senior Center
January 9, 2026 — A new program at the Weston Senior Center provides education and exercise training for those with balance issues, mobility challenges, Parkinson’s disease, or other neurological conditions. Full story.
School District Asks 3.92% Increase
January 6, 2026 — On January 5 the Board of Education heard a request from the school district administration for a $2.4 million operating budget increase in fiscal year 2026-27. Full story.
Battle of the Bands, Jan. 10
January 6, 2026 — On Saturday, January 10 at The Westport Library, four standout teen and college-aged bands perform to win your vote as winner of the first Verso Studios Battle of the Bands. Full story.
Himes on Venezuela
January 3, 2026 — A January 3, 2026 statement by U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04), ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee, regarding U.S. military action in Venezuela. Full story.