On Wednesday, October 13 at 7 pm, the Weston Zoning Board of Appeals will again take up discussion of the so-called Weston Whopper at 518 South Avenue. The agenda mentions that a vote may be taken. Please note that the agenda posted on the town site here may be out of date, as the number of units has recently been
Read moreAfter graduating from college in a down economy, I drove out from Connecticut to San Francisco with a college acquaintance. I had never been west of the Rockies, and the car trip as well as living in California in the early 90s was eye-opening, frequently hilarious, and one of the best things I have ever done. Northern California at the
Read moreAs I was driving into downtown Weston, where “downtown” is loosely used, I was rewarded with a sign that said “safe driver! thank you!” Which is pretty much all the positive affirmation I need today. And yet, there was more. The lines have been painted at least from the Weston Pediatric Associates through the intersection of doom at BPR/School St..
Read moreHere’s the exciting news, Weston. There is NO Weston By-Law governing the size, brightness or even appropriateness of your Halloween yard decor. There is, however, a Weston Owl By-Law which states, in sum, “if you’re in doubt, yes, do it.” Also, I have realized that I am at least a year behind–probably two–in the hot Halloween items news break. Two
Read moreWeston Friendly Kids has filled its 2021-22 Program for fourth and fifth graders to capacity, and is now accepting waitlist names. Having watched director Meghan Rose’s recruitment video, I can imagine why–what fun these kids will have with the announced musical production of Matilda Jr. Weston Friendly Kids is a collaboration between Weston Recreation, Weston Public Schools and the Weston
Read moreSee? That’s the way to write a title, no? My AP English teacher would be so proud. She scared me, let me tell you, but made me a better writer for sure. In any case, the truth of the matter is that the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History at Regis College has a lot of cool (and creepy
Read moreThere are trails to follow, Weston. My gratitude today to those who preserved them then, and those who care for them now. Join Weston Forest & Trail Association at 2 pm today. More information here.
Read moreContent Warning: If you are a vegetarian or vegan, you may want to skip this post. I have no idea where to get a Tofurkey so you’re on your own. It’s time to order your pasture-and-forage fed turkey for Thanksgiving. Getting one at Codman Community Farms in Lincoln is easier than battling Verrill or Wilson Farms crowds, and you’ll be
Read moreSo the Owl missed the Select Board meeting on Tuesday night because she was learning about Affordable Housing at 0 Wellesley Street. I like the plans. I just want them to change the address–no one wants to live at a place qualified as a “zero.” How about One Wellesley Street? Fancy. Oh, all right, 7 Wellesley Street…lucky, actually exists, etc.
Read moreWith Weston’s (American) football team away on Friday evening, it’s time for the other futebol (you know: the one you actually play with your feet) to take over Proctor Field. Thanks to some extra outreach from Athletic Director Mike McGrath, Boston Latin has agreed to push back the scheduled boys varsity soccer game to 6 pm on Friday night. This
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