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Volume III

Richard Orenstein, 82

Mr. Orenstein passed away on March 20. As administrator of the Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust, he leaves a legacy in Weston and beyond.

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On Screen: “Dune: Part Two”

Susan Granger says the mythic sci-fi sequel is “visually stunning yet sterile” but sets up “an inevitable Part Three in years to come.”

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The Weather

Thursday: Rain. High 52º, low 41º.
Friday: Rain. High 53º, low 34º.
Saturday: Mostly clear. High 59°, low 33º.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 58º, low 36º.
Monday: Mostly cloudy. High 55º, low 34º.

A Close Call on the Sound

What started out as a normal practice turned into an ordeal for 27 high school-age athletes and two rowing coaches late on Wednesday.

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Robert Turner, 103

Robert Phillips Turner died on March 9 at his home of 70 years in Weston. At age 101 he had, with regret, retired from serving the town.

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Blood Drive Set for April 2

The blood donation drive by the American Red Cross takes place on Tuesday, April 2 at the Masonic Temple Lodge in Westport.

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Westport: What’s Happening

In a podcast, Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker discusses her Town operating budget, preliminarily approved to rise 1.96 percent.

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Early Voting Set for Presidential Primary

Four days of early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary begins this week on Tuesday, in person at Town Hall from 10:00 to 6:00.

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Democratic Committee Elects Officers

The Weston Democratic Town Committee elected its Executive Committee for the 2024-2026 term at a March 13 DTC meeting.

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Weston Students Win C-SPAN Award

Nate Colman and Jonah Rothlein won for their documentary featuring Morad Tahbaz, the Weston resident held for six years in Iran.

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“Citizen of the Year” Nominations Open

The Police Commission’s annual award recognizes someone whose efforts exemplify “selflessness in serving our town.”

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Town Green to Go Native

Fundraising is underway for a garden to showcase native landscaping with identifying markers, birdbaths, birdhouses, and pathways.

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Students Raise Funds for Pollinators

A vacant courtyard will be transformed into a pollinator garden, aiming to increase the native species and encourage biodiversity.

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On Screen: “The New Look”

Susan Granger says the series inspired by real events during the WWII occupation of Paris is a “star-studded fashion fantasy.”

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The Blotter

A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.

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KMS Team: House of the Week

Sponsored by KMS Team at COMPASS

A unique property at 4 Good Hill Road consists of three distinct buildings. An outré art museum for Weston perhaps? Inquire today!

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Why “Dryer Vent Cleaning” Isn’t Enough

Sponsored by Dryer Vent Wizard of Norwalk

Cleaning is an important part of dryer vent servicing, but our work involves much more. Safety and efficiency is our goal.

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The ‘Ugly Offer’ Can Derail Your Dream

Sponsored by Bross Chingas Bross

Some offers risk being summarily dismissed by an agent or owner, costing you an opportunity to buy your dream home.

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Why You Need a College Admissions Ally

Sponsored by College Prep Tutors

Building this relationship can be pivotal for acceptance to a first choice school and helpful if you are waitlisted.

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Land Sale Approved at Special Meeting

The sale of about 6,600 square feet is needed for the state-funded improvement of the intersection of Route 57 and School Road.

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Callie Tyrrell, 83

Ms. Tyrrell passed away on March 16. Over the years she and husband Gerald J. Tyrrell lived in New York, Weston, and Naples, Florida.

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Hughes Launches Reelection Bid

“I’m proud to be championing the front lines of good state policy,” said State Rep. Anne Hughes at a campaign kickoff event.

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Spending Bill Includes $963,000 for Weston

Congressman Himes announced that funds in an appropriations bill passed in Washington offset part of Weston’s mobile radio system costs.

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February Property Transfers

Eight Weston homes were sold in February. Total sales: $7,866,000. Average sale price (warranty deeds): $1.1 million.

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Police Commission Lobbies Legislators

Police Commission members unanimously urged Weston’s state legislators to act on matters that affect policing and public safety.

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Food Scraps Recycling Service Opens

The ribbon was cut on March 2, so a food scraps recycling service is now available for free to Weston residents who sign up to participate.

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Grand List Soars, Mill Rate to Fall

The value of Weston real estate has skyrocketed, the mill rate will fall, debt obligations are way down, and budget season is at its midpoint.

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Town Budget Aims to Catch Up

The proposed budgets, said the First Selectwoman, are designed to serve the community better and repair crumbling facilities (and roads).

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Letter: Eduardo the Goat, RIP

In a Letter to the Editor, Carol Baldwin of Fanton Hill Farm writes in memory of Fanton Hill favorite Eduardo the Goat, may he rest in peace.

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P.E.O. Scholarship Applications Open

Weston's chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization offers scholarships for college-bound women in Weston, Redding, or Easton.

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Tax Relief Applications Open

Weston’s Tax Collector is accepting applications for the Abatement, Deferment and Freeze programs for the upcoming Grand List year.

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Obituaries

Robert Phillips Turner, 103, died on March 9 at his home of 70 years in Weston. Full obituary.
Callie Frazier Tyrrell, 83, passed away peacefully on March 16. Full obituary.

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Solar Farm at Transfer Station Proposed

The cap on the old landfill where the transfer station now operates may soon become a source of revenue for the town.

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Siversk and Weston Students Meet

Seventh-grade Weston students met students from Siversk, Ukraine on a live video call this week.

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Residents, Leaders Discuss State & Local Matters

Weston residents were briefed about state and local priorities and shared their points of view.

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Fire Truck Funding Halfway Approved

A special appropriation prepays half of an overdue fire truck replacement. As it is, delivery of a new apparatus would be years away.

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On the Table: A Major Push to Fix the Roads

An aggressive multi-million dollar initiative would bring Weston roads up to par, keep them there, and get started right away.

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Sidewalks: On to Phase 2

Design is far enough along that the Selectmen initiated the local approval process. Construction could begin in late spring, once schools dismiss.

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