. Surprise and delight–one of the Owl’s favorite terms from business school. It sums up how a company can just make someone’s day–a freebie, an upgrade, an extra that is unexpected and absolutely welcome. Well, the following announcement from Dr. Connolly, Superintendent of Weston Public Schools, contains ZERO surprise for the Owl and 100% delight. Phil Oates, current Assistant Principal
Read more. Sit down, everyone, grab a cup of tea, and read the Owl’s favorite story about Weston. The last part of the story, regarding the purchase of College Pond land in 1977, is one of the best of Weston lore and is covered not only in Pamela Fox’s From Farm Town to Suburb but in a slightly longer and more
Read more. As many Owl readers know, a number of Westonian groups help out Afghan refugees, one of which is based out of St. Peter’s Church. You can read about that group, which started in October 2021, in this Owl post from February 2022. Most recently, the group received a tremendous response to their Valentine’s day beauty supplies drive for Afghan
Read more. On Thursday, April 20 from 7-8 pm, come to the Weston Public Library Community Room to learn more about Abraham Lincoln and his leadership through a time of great challenge. How did he lead the country through separatism and attempted secession? How would he meet the challenges of today, and what exactly would he think of social media? (okay,
Read more. Next up in the Owl series of “Do you know your educators” is an Owlet all-time favorite. Full disclosure: there are several all-time favorites–the series is naturally biased toward those folks. If you have a favorite educator, send a note to the Owl (thewestonowl@gmail.com). If your kid has passed through or is currently at Weston Middle School, it is
Read more. The Owl’s absolute favorite-for-its-charm department, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting a Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day on April 1, 2023 from 9 am-1 pm. Yesterday the Owl got yelled at for parking where she was allowed to park for the Psychological First Aid Course at the Police Station, and this is not appreciated. What is appreciated
Read more. Beginning in April, join Weston Council on Aging to learn more about Dementia and Alzheimer’s, and what you can do if someone you know and love is diagnosed with either. All four seminars are presented in webinar (online format) and you must register to attend. Weston community members of all ages may want to attend in order to get
Read more. It’s that time of the week! Time for Weston Historical Society’s Where Is It Wednesday. As always, the answer will be revealed on Thursday on WHS’ Facebook and Instagram pages and on this Owl post. Hint: this house is located on what was once considered a remote part of town on a road once known as Elm Street. The
Read more. As originally posted on this page on March 8, the Weston Emergency Reserve Corps and the Weston Board of Health are offering a psychological first aid course today, Wednesday, March 29 at two times: 2:30-4:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm. Both sessions will be held at the Weston Police Community Room. Last the Owl checked there were 2 openings at
Read more. Does anyone remember Hal 9000 from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey? Me neither–the Grand Owl tells me I fell asleep in that one as a kid. Obviously, things have gotten a bit more high-tech since then, and the daily influx of news about AI is intriguing. Know that (a) students have tried using AI for assignments at Weston
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