Join Weston Forest & Trail on Sunday, January 2nd at 2 PM on a pleasant walk through Jericho Town Forest to French’s Field. Intrepid hikers have an option for an add-on loop to the new Cherry Brook arched bridge, constructed by Conservation Commissioner Rees Tulloss and nicknamed the Beaver Bridge. The hike will also touch on the Bay Circuit Trail
Read moreAs Owl readers know, Weston Police Chief Michael Goulding retires on December 31. You can review that story here. On December 22, 2021, the Weston Select Board named Weston Police Captain Thomas Kelly as the Acting Police Chief until the search committee names a permanent Chief in 2022. Captain Kelly is a 22-year veteran of the Weston Police Department, is
Read moreMany Westonians who have used Weston Transfer Station facilities recently have noticed the absence of Steve Schertzer who has worked for the Town for 15 years. Over the last week, chatter on the community page has revealed that Steve has been suffering from major medical issues, and a Weston resident has organized a fundraising page on his behalf. According to
Read moreAs most Westonians know, Police Chief Michael Goulding will be retiring December 31, 2021 (see Owl announcement here). And this means that Weston is conducting a search for a new Chief of Police, and would like citizen feedback (and when they say “citizen”, I am assuming they mean “resident” as Mr. Owl is not a “citizen” but is in fact
Read moreIt’s been a busy week here for the Owl but not for the news of the Town. Given that nothing earth-shattering is happening, the Owl is going to flap off for a holiday break now…or rather, start Operação Tartaruga. Please do nothing interesting for a couple of weeks, Weston. Operação Tartaruga is a Brazilianism that literally translates as Operation Turtle.
Read moreIn case you want to blow out the candles on fall, that is done at 10:58:59. The winter solstice marks the shortest day & longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a result of the earth’s tilt away from the sun is at a maximum. Happy Winter!
Read moreIf you celebrate Christmas, and are wondering what services and programs might be happening in Weston, here’s an overview of the ones that the Owl knows about. If you think we’re missing any, please let us know. Royal “we” and “us”. Please note that some events require pre-registration, and most require masks. Note that even if you are not religious,
Read moreMore than a year and a half ago, the renovation and upgrade of Case House, also known as the Weston Public School administration “club house” (not really) were completed. A town-wide coming-out party and open house was readied to show off the improvements in spring 2020. But then… Covid. Since that time, the building has been largely off-limits to visitors
Read moreAfter the Owl talked about the cool stuff that WEEFC funded at the High School, she was inundated with calls and emails from the elementary school parents saying “yeah, what’s in it for me?” Oh, all right, she got one email. Are you people reading this stuff? Why not? It’s time to read, which is something you probably do better
Read moreLooking for a nice night out to start your week? On Monday, December 20 from 6:30-8:00 pm, you are invited to “Pop-Up Holiday Jazz & Cocktails for a Cause” at Relish Bistro Bar at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. Yes, they spell Weston wrong but we forgive them. If you have not heard Meghan Balbale, local resident and canteuse extraordinaire,
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