Tonight the hardworking School Committee has the usual full agenda, and you can be a part of it by showing up at Case House (if you would like to make public comments, this is your only option) or by joining the zoom call (information above or link here). The Owl is unable to attend this…
Parents and caregivers are invited to attend a free virtual workshop that will help them be able to identify signs of school-related anxiety and how to support kids and teens. The seminar is prsented by Cartwheel (more information below) and will take place at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 4. You must pre-register here. +++…
The amazing Weston High School class of 2025 (go ‘cats and owlets!) is once again partnering with the Waltham Boys & Girls Club by running a greatly needed winter clothing and holiday toy drive. This will be third year of this winter clothing drive. The drive starts today, October 2, and runs through November 22.…
The Owl sends deepest sympathy to Matt and Traci and their family. The following obituary has been copied in its entirety from Brezniak Funeral Directors: ++ We deeply grieve the passing of Meryl Bonnie Shulkin (fondly known as Bonnie) of Wayland, and formerly of Weston, on September 30, 2023, at age 77. Beloved wife of…
The Department of Public Works (DPW), has announced the next Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day on Saturday October 14 from 9 am-1 pm. It really bothers me that this day is named such that I cannot easily acronym it. HazHoWCo? Sigh. Too early and I’m too lazy to work on this–all marketing interns may now apply…
Okay, so Sargent is not literally at the Library in case you are confused (he’s been gone for almost 100 years) but you can watch a livestreamed presentation at the Weston Public Library or zoom from home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7 pm. This is one of the WPL’s “a propos” events since…
The annual Weston High School Pumpkin Festival will take place this year on Saturday, October 14 from 11-2 pm on the Weston Town Green (rain date is Sunday, October 15). It is the 19th year for Pumpkinfest Weston and without doubt one of Weston’ favorite annual events.. Run entirely by the Weston High School students (oh fine,…
This is a reminder to join Weston Pride for Rainbow Sunday today, October 1 from 3:00-4:30 PM on the lawn of the Weston United Methodist Church at 377 North Avenue. Celebrate Weston as a community where all are welcome–Weston Pride supports connectedness for LGBTQIA+ residents and allies. In case you need help with the acronym,…
Weston’s Deer Hunting program begins Tuesday, October 2 (no hunting on Sundays) and is open through the last day of December, with the goal of reduction of the deer herd. An overabundance of them can cause forest damage as they overeat the small new trees and foliage. On the other hand, they’re cute. Regardless of…
Here’s the thing, Weston. We were recently named the #2 most successful high school athletics program in the state. And if you disqualify (let’s just say red-card) the #1 program because it is parochial (private), well, glory be, it’s Weston at #1. And if you include the fact that we have the best mascot in…