On September 14, the Owl got the chance to sit down with Annie Särnblad; Weston resident, newly-published author, and All Around Exciting Person (AAEP). Based on our conversation, the Owl is going to start a new acronym for this AAEP because I would like many more of them in my life. ISO AAEPs. Annie came over to the Owl burrow
Read moreOkay, Weston, once in a while I get really annoyed at you for not telling me about something really cool that is just out of home range and yet I should definitely have known about it. This has happened with Hammond Castle, the wackiest castle ever to exist in the US; Halibut Point, the best shoreline rocks in Massachusetts, and
Read moreOn Sunday, September 24 from 3 – 6 pm, Chris Welles will be hosting a Jazz Jam at the Weston Public Library. The theme this month is “Singin’ the Blues.” The first hour will feature a performance by the house band followed by a jam session with guests rotating in to play. Singers are welcome and are encouraged to bring song lead
Read moreSo, here’s the news, Weston. We are incredibly fortunate to have in this town a local public access station, the Weston Media Center (WMC). Not only does it cover our local committee meetings (including School Committee and CPC tonight) but also school events like principal’s coffees and information sessions, and also musical performances from elementary to high school. They’ve also
Read more. New at the library! Tuesday Morning Craft Drop-in Drop into the Weston Public Library Kids Craft Room and use the materials on the tables to create a fun project to take home. The project will change each week. The Owl no longer has owlet crafters at home unless you count a singular (or twin) ability to create artistic mounds
Read moreFor at least a couple of years now, the Owl has been wanting to visit the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation (CRMII) in Waltham. I mean: it’s RIGHT THERE. The Owl drives through Waltham on the way to doctor’s appointments and haircuts and tacos and other stuff just about every other day. There’s really no excuse. So here’s
Read more. Today, September 14, the Local and Global Discussion Group of the Council on Aging will be discussing how to move forward on creating a local news source for the town of Weston. This is not the first or last time this will be discussed (the League of Women Voters also took up the topic earlier this year with yours
Read more. Calling all Weston fourth and fifth graders! Do you love to sing, dance, and perform? Or you’ve never been on stage, but would love to try it out in an encouraging and fun environment? Weston Friendly Society, in collaboration with the Weston Recreation Department and the Weston Public Schools, invites you to join them for a new season of
Read moreThere are many things I want to say about the fantastic Weston Art and Innovation Center (AIC) in our old Library building. Unfortunately, I have a finger that has blown up to double size as I got stung by a yellow-jacket while placing the flags on the Town Green this morning. To be exact, the hornet was hiding in the
Read moreWeston resident Kerri Maher is launching her fourth historical novel, All You Have to Do is Call, based on the Jane Collective, at Wellesley Books (one of the all-time best independent bookstores) on September 19 at 7 pm. Kerri will be in conversation with Greer Macallister about “the badass 1970s feminists” (Kerri’s words) who are the characters.” I am guessing
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