2026 Stories
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Memorial Day Ceremony Held
May 25, 2026 — Weather canceled Weston’s Memorial Day Parade, but the outdoor ceremony that follows each year was still held, indoors at Fire Station No. 1. Full story.
Drowning at Devil’s Glen
May 24, 2026 — A 27-year-old man fishing in the river near Devil’s Glen in Weston drowned on Sunday evening, May 24. At press time, the name of the deceased has not been disclosed. Full story.
5K Draws Record Numbers
May 24, 2026 — Weather may have washed out most of Memorial Day weekend, but at least the 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run managed to get underway on Saturday before rain came down in earnest. Full story.
On Point: The Lawfare Project
May 21, 2026 — Our exclusive On Point interview focuses on the fight against antisemitism with attorney Brooke Goldstein, whose Lawfare Project provides legal services to protect the civil and human rights of Jewish people worldwide. Full story.
John T. Marshall, 87
May 21, 2026 — John T. Marshall passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. He was a longtime educator who began his career at Friends School in Wilmington, Delaware. After moving to Connecticut, he dedicated more than 40 years to teaching in the Weston Public Schools. Full story.
Nestor Wins Democratic Senate Nod
May 19, 2026 — Weston First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor won the Democratic endorsement for election to the State Senate on Monday evening, prevailing over State Rep. Lucy Dathan at the party’s 26th district convention at Westport Town Hall. Full story.
Donald Saltzman, 93
May 18, 2026 — Donald Saltzman, 93, of Weston, CT, formerly of Hewlett Harbor, NY, finally used up his nine lives and passed away on May 13. Full story.
BOE Hears “Small R” Estimates
May 15, 2026 — To the question of what to do about Weston Middle School, on May 4 the Board of Education heard estimates for renovation with a “small R,” an incremental approach less ambitious than a full-scale renovation-as-new. Full story.
All Set for Memorial Day Weekend
May 15, 2026 — Weston’s traditional Memorial Day Weekend kicks off on Friday, May 22 with the opening of the popular fair, followed by the 5K Road Race on Saturday, music at Route 57 WestFest on Saturday and Sunday, and the fire department’s annual parade on Monday. Full story.
NF Awareness Month Proclaimed
May 12, 2026 — First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor declared May as NF Awareness Month, intended to raise public understanding of neurofibromatosis, a rare condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Full story.
Music on the Green, May 31
May 11, 2026 — Weston goes tropical on Sunday, May 31 when the Silver Steel Drum Band performs at the first Music on the Green, a new program from the Weston Commission for the Arts. Full story.
TNC Seeks Trail Adopters
May 8, 2026 — The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help care for the 20 miles of trails at Devil’s Den Preserve. Full story.
Dr. Deborah Mayer, 78
May 6, 2026 — Dr. Deborah Amy Mayer, aged 78, of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Dr. Edward John Kosinski. Full story.
Budgets Approved by Referendum
May 2, 2026 — Voters in Weston’s annual Budget Referendum approved all three budgets recommended by the Board of Finance that emerged unchanged from the ATBM. Full story.
Joseph Coogan Jr., 89
May 2, 2026 — Joseph Daniel Coogan Jr. died peacefully on February 5, 2026 at home in Weston, Conn. Full story.
Millie Best Award to Michael Aitkenhead
April 27, 2026 — On April 25, the Weston Kiwanis club presented its annual Millie Best Environmental Award to Michael Aitkenhead, who teaches environmental science at Weston High School. Full story.
EcoFest, May 3
April 27, 2026 — Nature and the environment take the spotlight on Sunday, May 3 at EcoFest, a free family event at Lachat Town Farm. Full story.
Budgets Clear ATBM
April 23, 2026 — Proposed budgets for Town of Weston operations, school district operations, and capital expenditures were approved as presented on Wednesday evening at the Annual Town Budget Meeting. Full story.
“Go Blue Day” for Weston Police
April 23, 2026 — The Weston Police Department joined members of the Human Services Council for “Go Blue Day” on Thursday morning, signifying support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Full story.
Electric Bills to Drop
April 22, 2026 — Residential electricity rates in Connecticut will be reduced beginning on May 1, a result of a decision taken on Wednesday by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Full story.
Letter: A Missed Opportunity for Real Tax Relief
April 20, 2026 — In a Letter to the Editor, a view from three members of the Weston Board of Finance that the budget process this year missed an opportunity to reduce a proposed tax increase. Full story.
Himes on Iran, the Economy, AI and More
April 19, 2026 — U.S. Rep. Jim Himes discussed a range of topics on April 18 at a Weston Kiwanis meeting, including Iran, the economy, Ukraine, immigration, surveillance, election security, and artificial intelligence. Full story.
Lamont on Energy, Healthcare, and More
April 16, 2026 — “I like where the state is right now,” said Governor Ned Lamont in a wide-ranging Chamber of Commerce discussion at The Westport Library on April 13. Full story.
Guest Essay: The Board of Finance Budget
April 15, 2026 — The Board of Finance has revised and approved the Fiscal 2027 Budget which will be presented at the Annual Town Budget Meeting for public consideration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Weston High School Auditorium. Full story.
In Focus: Charter Revision
April 14, 2026 — Possible changes to the Weston Town Charter, including a new look at the budget process and party representation on Town boards, are the subjects of a public hearing by the Charter Revision Commission. Full story.
Artists Call: Works for the 250th
April 13, 2026 — The Weston Commission for the Arts invites artists to submit works for a July exhibition at the Weston Public Library titled “Weston Celebrates America 250.” Full story.
Over to Town Hall: Middle School Studies
April 2, 2026 — Decisions about next steps for a possible Weston Middle School construction project are now in the hands of the Board of Selectmen, as on Monday evening the Board of Education voted only to forward materials. Full story.
Women’s Club of Weston Turns 60
April 2, 2026 — On March 27 the Women’s Club of Weston marked its 60th year, celebrating with a gala lunch at Aspetuck Valley Country Club. Full story.
Rescued Hawk Free as a Bird
March 29, 2026 — Members of Weston Kiwanis looked on as a red-tailed hawk was released back into the wild by Dara Reid, director of the Wildlife in Crisis center in Weston. Full story.
Arnold Jerome Benton, 93
March 29, 2026 — Dr. Arnold Jerome Benton died peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at age 93 after a long illness. Full story.
Scenes from “No Kings” in Westport
March 28, 2026 — At a No Kings rally in Westport on Saturday, marchers gathered on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge, on the Post Road, and at Jesup Green. Full story.
On Point: ACL Tears in Teen Girls
March 24, 2026 — In our seven-minute video interview, Dr. Nirav Pandya discusses the “almost epidemic” level of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among young female athletes. Full story.
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.