This will be the Owl’s only post today, partially because carpal tunnel syndrome threatens, and partially because she wants you to concentrate on one thing only. Tomorrow is this Town’s biggest party in a decade (since our tri-centennial) and if you miss it, there will be no further partying until we inaugurate new water tanks in the year 2050 or
Read moreI don’t know about you all but it feels like structures are spontaneously generating all over town. First a sculpture on the AIC lawn, and now a ping-pong table at the high school. Remember that last fall a large black cat also appeared outside of the high school. Cue creepy Twilight Zone music. Oh fine, none of it is creepy,
Read moreOn Tuesday, May 17, the Owl was pleased to be invited to a Preview Party for the opening of the Weston Historical Society’s “History Under One Roof: The Evolution of the Josiah Smith Tavern” at none other than the Josiah Smith Tavern, aka the JST or, for followers of the Wes-TEN, JosTice. Because of the possibility of CAKE, and also
Read moreYou can’t say that Weston doesn’t try. After months of dealing with the crazy at the Intersection of Doom, Weston’s Traffic & Sidewalk Committee recently approved* the placement of an arresting (not in the Weston Police way which seems to have largely failed) sculpture by long-time Weston resident and artist Joe Ferguson. Those of you without heads under rocks might
Read moreNote: This story has been updated at 11:30 am on 5/19/22 to reflect input from Athletic Director Mike McGrath and Outdoor Track Head Coach John Monz. It was quite an afternoon yesterday at Proctor Field. Athletes, coaches and parents competed and/or cheered as the best of the Dual County League (Middlesex and Suffolk Counties) ran and jumped and threw and
Read moreJust released is the fabulous Weston Media Center video of the Arbor Day Celebration on April 29, 2022– a number of titans of trees and Conservation make guest appearances, as well as a Town Manager reading a Proclamation while being seemingly concerned about the theft of his folder, and a whole big energetic crew of awesome fifth graders. The absolute
Read moreSo, what’s going on at Celebrate Weston? Better think of it as what is NOT happening at Celebrate Weston this Saturday, May 21. Here are things I believe to be NOT happening at Celebrate Weston–Def Leppard live in concert (such a bummer), dunk tank for anyone who insulted a town volunteer at Town Meeting (yeah, sorry not sorry I couldn’t
Read moreLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In honor of June LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Weston Residents Robert Baker, Melanie Larson, and David and Elizabeth Young are coordinating the
Read moreIn case you missed last year’s Owl rain barrel post, you can find it here. It’s where I outline that Weston is Queen of the Pigs when it comes to water usage…and guess what? We still are! We’re number 1! Manchester is making a run at us with 97 gallons per person per day, while Weston is full-on 100 gallons
Read moreIf you have never seen the K-12 Art Show hosted at the Weston High School, you may be under the mistaken impression that it is only for the parents of the artistes (French for you all on your Tuesday). Don’t miss out – it is one wonderful display of joyful art, thought-provoking artistry, and this year, the return of the
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