Weston 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 moreYesterday, the Weston Middle School was named a 2021 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award Winning School, one of 325 K-12 schools named in 2021, and one of only five Massachusetts winners. The U.S. Department of Education runs the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program which recognizes outstanding public and non-public schools. The two categories of awards are Exemplary
Read moreMany Westonians are now aware that Kara Fleming, Queen of Weston, has left the building–the Town Hall building that is. While Kara’s official titles were Assistant to the Town Manager and Public Information Officer, she was so much more and did so much more, and her shoes are going to be difficult to fill. [Note that Kara will be helping
Read moreToday, one Weston resident will be hitting the road–on her bicycle–to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the events of 9/11. Ellen Freeman Roth, Conservation Commissioner and amazing person, will be participating in the Beyond the Bike ride from the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan all the way back to Needham, the home of a widow of one of the victims
Read moreWe’ve all heard the stories about the growth in pet ownership during the pandemic–actual media have covered it, as well as the Owl and the Wes-TEN. While the Owl’s pre-pandemic rescue dog and cat are well cared-for by an animal hospital in Waltham, it was time to check in with our hometown Weston Veterinary Clinic to see how things are
Read moreHere’s some great information about some little batty friends, who just want to live, from our Weston Animal Control Officer, Karen O’Reilly: August is the time of year that we receive the most calls regarding bats found within a home. This is because they may be roosting in attics where it becomes too hot and humid and they are seeking
Read moreThe First Parish Church of Weston has sent out details for the memorial service for Paul Penfield. Paul passed away June 22, at the age of 88. You can read the Owl’s post on him here. From the First Parish Church: A memorial service for Paul Penfield will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 1:00 pm under a tent in
Read moreThose who have subscribed to or read the Weston Town Crier will know the name Mike Wyner. For many years, his name graced most stories on the front page, and on the inside pages. Some may not know that as of this summer, Mike is no longer the “in-charge” for our local newspaper. If you’ve been living under a rock
Read moreYesterday, the Owl, who is ostensibly on vacation but has an untreatable addiction to writing, got the opportunity to speak with Kate O’Donnell, Weston’s (and Wellesley’s) Law Enforcement Community Mental Health Program Rockstar. Yes, that is her title and I did not just make it up. Maybe the title. Maybe not. Oh all right, she’s a Clinician AND a Rockstar.
Read moreWhen a tree falls in the forest, can you hear the sound? Yes, if that tree is one of the titans of Weston. Among those residents who have preserved, protected, and enhanced our town’s open spaces and access to them, Paul Penfield stood among the tallest. Yesterday night, Paul Penfield passed away at the age of 88, leaving his many
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