As most folks know, there are three nonprofit organizations that are resident in the Tavern portion of the Josiah Smith Tavern, all of which are eagerly awaiting the arrival of The Woods, the restaurant of the JST, which hopefully will open this year. This reminds me that it is time to get an update on that from Mr. Piccini. In
Read moreThe following is a description of the “ask” for Article 20: Refurbishment of the Central Cemetery Gate provided by Jackie Jackson, DPW Supervisor, Parks & Cemeteries, and Solid Waste & Recycling Divisions. If you are not familiar with the very boring-ly named Central Cemetery, you can check out a brochure about it here. I say we take advantage of Article
Read moreWhen I first moved back to the US and to the Boston area 10 years ago now, I was completely wowed by the fact that we lived so close to Lexington and Concord, two towns that figure so prominently in the history of the United States of America. For the first year I was here, I would walk North Bridge
Read moreAs a reminder, tonight Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 pm at the Weston Public Library, the Weston Historical Society hosts author Eric B. Schultz for a talk on his book King Philip’s War: A History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict, which he co-authored with Michael Touglas. Schultz will present an overview of the war, a travelogue of key events, and its
Read moreAs mentioned yesterday, this week’s Where is it Wednesday has morphed into Think about it Thursday with the help of the Golden Ball Tavern Museum. The hint was: think about drink, and this was found between the walls of the Golden Ball Tavern. Answer: A loggerhead! (not of the turtle variety) In colonial times, these cold nor’easters gave you a
Read moreAs some of you afficionados of Weston Historical Society’s “Where is it Wednesday” have noted, there has been no game for the last couple of weeks. The writer of these puzzles has some “stuff going on” and is taking a break. We wish her well. In the mean time, I am slightly worried that there will be a riot if
Read moreOn March 28, 1774, a group of irate citizens (Patriots) organized the “Weston Tea Party”, painting their faces and raiding the Golden Ball Tavern, sending a warning to Isaac Jones –and perhaps hoping to capture him. Today we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of a really big mess. In the good old days, serving tea at your house or Tavern meant
Read moreAre you a fan of all the Patriot’s Day historic events but hate getting up at the crack of dawn to watch the Minute Men tussle over there in Lexington and Concord? Do you love the Minuteman National Park and its beautiful walking trail? Well, prepare your computers to register for the Battle Road Trail hike -registration opens this Saturday,
Read moreOkay, I think this is very cool, but seriously, Massachusetts, first woman to be honored in the Senate chamber? It’s 2024. Yikes. Abigail Adams springs to mind, no? Who else? Louisa May Alcott? Hmmm. Think about it, Weston, then send in your nomination. Here’s the official stuff: On February 14 , 2024 a permanent bust of African American orator, writer,
Read moreAre you a tea-totaller? Get it? “Tea” rather than coffee at the Tory Tavern in town? Oh fine, forget it; it’s Monday. But if alcoholic beer is not your thing, this may be your event. Join the Golden Ball Tavern Museum for a beer tasting like no other – flavorful brews that are Non-Alcoholic*! On Thursday, April 18 at 6:30
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