Category Archives: Recreation

In Memoriam: Doug Campbell, Town of Weston Recreation Department

In the days following the 9-11 remembrance on the Town Green, there are always stories and questions and thoughts of where we were, what we were doing, how we heard. In addition, the Owl has just learned of the passing of a Town of Weston employee who had been a huge part of past years’ memorials–it’s possible this was mentioned

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Weston Forest and Trail Association: First Monthly Walk is October 1

Everyone’s favorite local land trust, Weston Forest & Trail Association, has released its schedule of monthly walks on Weston conservation land for 2023-24. For over sixty years, WFTA has been hosting first Sunday walks from October to May. First up on Sunday, October 1 at 2 pm is a Daily Double at the College Pond land off of Concord Road–a

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Reminder: 9/11 Ceremony at Town Green Starting at 8:30 am

This is a reminder of Weston’s 9/11 Ceremony that will be held at Town Green this morning. Participants should arrive at Town Green by 8:30 AM.  This is a regular school and work day so please plan for the traffic in the area. After a brief ceremony, the Paul Revere bell in the tower at First Parish Church will toll at 8:46 am

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Fall 2023 Recreation Programs: Sign-Up Begins Tonight 9/6 at 7 pm

This is almost like getting in the Ticketmaster line for a Taylor Swift concert except very very different and hopefully less costly. Set your alarms and charge up the computer for Fall Recreation program sign-up tonight, September 6 starting at 7 pm. Some programs do indeed sell out and quickly. Recreation offers programs for preschoolers to adults, mostly not in

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A Parliament of Owls: Changing Spaces at Weston’s Memorial Pool

Did you know a group of owls is called a “parliament”? In the case of the Weston Owl, a Parliament is a guest post on this page. This post was written by Weston resident Jayme Betts. ++ Visitors to Weston’s upgraded Memorial Pool now have access to a little-known amenity: a Universal Changing Table. It is a powered, height adjustable table

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