Update November 2: The video of the ceremony is now available on Weston Media Center here. On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Marie L. Butera, women’s athletic coach and physical education teacher who worked for Weston High School from 1955-1994, is being honored by former students from the class of 1966. A granite bench will be installed and dedicated to
Read moreThe Owl was saddened to learn of the passing this weekend of the father of two wonderful young women, both of them former students of the Weston Public School system, one a good friend of an Owlet. Long-time Weston resident Michael Thompson, M.D., lived life at its fullest, and fought hard against the cancer that eventually took him. May he
Read moreIf you are new to the Weston Owl, you will learn that I post various “housekeeping” items from time to time. This means you scroll on by. No, it doesn’t–it means you at least swiftly peruse the fine print. First of all, I have been made aware of some issues on the email subscriptions–apparently the header is coming in GIGANTIC
Read moreOn Sunday, November 6 at 12 pm, the Weston community is invited to learn more about mental health services and resources for families at a program at First Parish Church of Weston. The mental health crisis in this country (and more locally, in town) is not over. There are many who suffer, and many who need help. Learn how to
Read moreCharles River Watershed Association (CRWA) will present to the Watertown City Council on Tuesday, October 25th at 7 pm as a part of their Climate Resilience 101 trainings for local elected officials. Two items of note here: Weston is one of 23 communities in the Charles River Watershed (see map below) and Weston was once a part of Watertown until 1712-1713 depending on
Read moreWhat sounds good on this dreary transitional day? Fruit. Also cake. And therefore, the news of METCO’s fruit fundraiser will totally make your day. Not only are you able to put in an order for some gorgeous oranges, grapefruit, apples and healthy stuff but if you scroll down…always, always scroll down…whaaaaaat? Cheesecake! Folks, there’s something for everyone. 100% of the
Read moreKnown to some as Proctor Field, to others as Weston High School’s stadium, the track at 444 Wellesley Street actually belongs to everyone in Weston. You can walk around it just about any time (no lights unless there is a game/competition) — two walkers during last week’s boys soccer game got to see all the best goals up close. Sadly,
Read moreOkay, who of my long-term readers remembers what a Sessão da Tarde is? Yes, of course you do, loyal fans, it is the escape for an afternoon movie, and your Weston Public Library wants you to play hooky. Not you, students of Weston Public Schools–you shall be in class. The weekly WPL Film Club program is run by Doc Crane
Read moreWeston, we are less than two weeks away from putting on our cowboy boots, our be-dazzled shirts and practicing our Yee-haws at this years Wild Wild Weston Boosters Bash on November 5 at the Weston Recreation Center. Go ‘cats! It will be the Owl’s first foray into the world of Boosters–though I have been on many committees in town, Boosters
Read moreIf anyone thinks I am going to pass by an opportunity to post fire trucks on this page, you do not know the Owl. Today, Mike Maccini joins the best fire department in the state* after graduating this morning from Fire School, technically known as the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), along with 20 other fire fighters. Graduates have spent 50
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