Has anyone noticed the coincidence of Resident Shredding Day always coming up a month after Town Meeting? Clearly there is a large upswing of residents to be shredded — I know my list is long. Actually, the coincidence lies in the fact that just when I think I have lost my sense of humor about the town, the sound of
Read moreWelcome back to beer in Weston–wait, did the Tavern in the Tavern open? Sadly, no, but happily we have another Tavern [Museum] and they understand our need for a Thursday-night beer. The Golden Ball Tavern Museum invites you to their very wordy yet delicious (if you like beer) event called “Beer Then and Now: Talk, Tastings and Tidbits” on Thursday,
Read moreOf all the famous artists whose canvases I contemplated during many a childhood afternoon at a New York or Chicago museum, Monsieur Cézanne is an Owl family favorite. The man could paint himself around a lovely afternoon landscape or a bowl of fruit. And he clearly had zero ego problems unlike many other artists. That “Compared to me, all my
Read moreWeston’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place this year on Monday, May 30th at 10 am (Ceremony) and 11 am (or immediately after the Ceremony) for the parade. The Ceremony will take place at Weston Town Hall’s Sears Auditorium and masks are encouraged indoors. The speakers this year are Massachusetts State Representative Alice Peisch and Veteran Bill Rose. The
Read moreIf you don’t know Field Kasrel WHS ’22, you will wish you did. The Owl “met” Field during the pandemic when he volunteered to help create a spreadsheet of neighbors needing help, and matching volunteers to these needs. While he came up with an awesome sheet, the Board of Health did not approve the project due to worries about spreading
Read moreWhat a blast Celebrate Weston/Spring Fling was, right? A huge round of feathered clapping (flapping) for everyone involved in making the day an amazing success and so much fun we almost forgot our shoes were melting into the pavement. It will take me at least a year to recuperate so please no celebrating anything until Memorial Pool renovations get approved.
Read moreFolks, this is your roving reporting Owl saying it’s cool and beautiful here in downtown Weston. So far I’ve driven the snowplow, touched a giant red fire truck, talked to 80 zillion titans of Weston, watched some eager high schoolers at Spring Fling—bunnies!!! Art!!!, avoided the classic cars as I know nothing about double overhead cams, chatted with the town’s
Read moreThis 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 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
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