Our thanks to David Stein for images of the Northern Lights visible on Friday night, possibly appearing again this weekend.
Referendum round two for the capital budget takes place on May 18, with a revised proposal decided by a majority Board of Finance vote.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 59º, low 41º.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High 54º, low 44º.
Monday: Mostly clear. High 64º, low 41º.
This year’s Memorial Day Weekend features favorite events the town has enjoyed for decades and a new musical show for everyone.
Notice of a Referendum to be held on May 18 in the Town Hall Meeting Room, a machine ballot vote on the Capital Improvement Budget.
Ballots cast in the referendum for proposed capital items were canvassed anew by the Registrars of Voters and six assistants, producing the same result.
State Senator Ceci Maher announced passage of a bill containing funds to help Weston recoup some emergency radio system costs.
Two of three proposed budgets were approved by voters in the May 4 Budget Referendum. The capital budget vote ended in a draw.
The special market at Lachat offers native and pollinator-friendly plants, organic vegetables, and more.
Ms. Moffly, a Weston EMS crew chief and EMT, was recognized on May 4 by the Building Hope Foundation for her service to the community.
The meeting will be held on May 16 to consider and vote on leasing transfer station land for construction of solar arrays.
Susan Granger says “it’s obvious that Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are playful co-stars and had great fun,” but the film “fizzles.”
In the newest Letter to the Editor, new goats arrive at Fanton Hill Farm. Many previous letters have to do with the budgets and the referendum.
Weston got a little greener on April 27, as around 80 volunteers took to the streets to pick up litter and debris in the Kiwanis Green Up Day.
A summary of recent Weston Police Department assignments or call responses and the number of occurrences.
Offered for the first time in over 30 years! This lovely colonial is located on a quiet Weston cul-de-sac in a private, pretty setting.
Cleaning is an important part of dryer vent servicing, but our work involves much more. Safety and efficiency is our goal.
Some offers risk being summarily dismissed by an agent or owner, costing you an opportunity to buy your dream home.
Emmanuel Church celebrates local talent with an evening of art on view and for sale, live music, a silent auction, and wine and cheese.
12 Weston properties sold in April, 25 in the same month a year ago. Total sales: $17,496,000. Median sale price (excluding land): $1,450,000.
Susan Granger reviews the Apple TV+ docudrama starring Michael Douglas about Benjamin Franklin’s Revolution-era diplomacy.
A preview of Lachat’s popular concerts, featuring three acts new to the series and a finale by a favorite. Tickets are on sale now.
The Annual Town Budget Meeting concluded with over $1 million more budget cuts. Referendum voters now must decide numbers and impact.
For the first time in recent memory, the Annual Town Budget Meeting drew a quorum and voted budget cuts before running out of time.
The late Dr. Brodlie was honored at the season opener of the Sunday morning softball league he managed and played in for over 30 years.
Certified officers and entry level candidates are encouraged to apply for an open officer position with the Weston Police Department.
Bernard Zimmerman, 91, passed away peacefully on April 4. Full obituary.
Robert Phillips Turner, 103, died on March 9 at his home of 70 years in Weston. Full obituary.
On video, the First Selectwoman discusses new budgets, higher home values, a lower mill rate, future priorities, and current projects.
Budgets on their way to a vote could reduce the mill rate 28 percent and lower tax bills. The schools will get a bit less than requested.
A wedding film company launched by Weston High School graduate Zander Colman and his brother Nate is thriving and winning awards.
The writers describe large amounts of trash they saw and picked up on Weston roads, some of which can also trap wildlife.
The club’s donation will advance high school environmental initiatives, including a pollinator garden and work on an international study.
The bill, advancing in Hartford, would allow police departments to charge a fee for redacting police camera video for records requests.
Photos on the theme of “Water” by Weston Library Photography Club members are on display in the Community Room.
Invoking an affordable housing statute, the owner of 107 Georgetown Road seeks an exemption from zoning regulations.
Mr. Zimmerman (Bernie), passed away peacefully on April 4. His home in Weston was “a center of love … and a place for all sorts of happiness.”
In a podcast, the First Selectwoman discusses the budgets and mill rate for next fiscal year, and a primary focus on safety and services.
Film and theater critic Susan Granger is the subject of a new documentary to be screened at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival on May 18.
Congressman Himes and First Selectwoman Nestor talked about their jobs with Girls Scouts and Daisies and answered questions.
What started out as a normal practice turned into an ordeal for 27 high school-age athletes and two rowing coaches late on Wednesday.
Nate Colman and Jonah Rothlein won for their documentary featuring Morad Tahbaz, the Weston resident held for six years in Iran.
Congressman Himes announced that funds in an appropriations bill passed in Washington offset part of Weston’s mobile radio system costs.
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.
Weston’s Tax Collector is accepting applications for the Abatement, Deferment and Freeze programs for the upcoming Grand List year.
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