Chief Soar’s retirement get-together (he requested no public ceremony) today at the Weston Fire Department featured kids, a cool plaque, and CAKE. I love cake. Sadly, the Owl was unable to attend, but Town Manager Leon Gaumond sent on a few photos. May the road rise to meet you, Chief. Enjoy your retirement! And know that the Wes-TEN will forever
Read moreAccording to today’s Department of Public Works email, Weston has joined most metrowest communities in declaring water restrictions. The phrase “the distribution system is at or nearing capacity” should strike fear into your hearts, and make it easier for you to say goodbye to your waterless zinnias which, frankly, are just going to kick it in November anyway. Sunrise, sunset,
Read moreAs many folks know, the Owl has a strong desire to annex the town of Lincoln for many reasons, including the wonderful open spaces, involved residents and community spirit. Unfortunately, the downside of their community spirit and involved residents is their extremely well-run Minute Men group, and the fact that they would say “live free or meet my musket.” So
Read moreWeston High School English teacher and poet Matthew E. Henry will be reading from his new collection the Colored page at Weston Public Library next Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm. the Colored page is Henry’s third book and first full-length collection. “It’s a semi-autobiographical journey of a Black kid in predominantly white spaces–a METCO student in Wellesley, college and
Read moreOkay, first of all, I am fully aware that the registered name is “Wayland-Weston Rowing Association” but I write the Weston Owl not the Wayland-Weston Owl, and therefore we all know who is first in my heart. I love you too, Wayland, but you have your own news media page Wayland ENews) and this is not it. Oh fine, I’ll
Read moreYou know those photos in the tour literature that you think must be photoshopped? And sometimes, just sometimes, things are even better than that? I am in one of those places. My Sunday Gratitude: the Shangri-Las of life. Subtitled: The Owl is Out of Home Range.
Read moreYesterday, Weston’s missing piece of the food Wes-saissance, Weston Provisions, opened its doors to the public, with an inviting “Say Cheese” mosaic at its front door and the most beautiful sign in Weston. I demand all other storefronts on that block chip away at the front moulding and see if the glass is underneath there too. Anyway, I digress from
Read moreOn Saturday, July 23, it’s time for the Grand Opening of Land’s Sake’s new barn. You do not need to be a goat or a bunny to attend, nor are you actually allowed to bring your own. Unless they wear tuxes and then exceptions will be made. The Owl has never been to a Barn Grand Opening. The only Weston
Read moreAs most of you know, the Owl is a fan of Weston’s Public Safety groups including Weston Police and Weston Fire. If only Weston Fire would get a fire dog as I hint alllllll the time, they could move into first place. And yet, no. So, the police department has K9 Knox, ergo they win. Unless my house is on
Read moreThis Wednesday, July 20 at 7 PM, Knock On Wood will play the final show of the six-week 2022 Weston Summer Concert Series. Led by guitar and harmonica playing lead singer Howie Newman, this creative duet will interject family-friendly comedy and maybe some baseball trivia between hits from classic singer-songwriters. I am so winning the baseball trivia contest. I plan to answer Big Papi
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