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Town Election: What Will the Owl Do?

Over the last few days, the Owl has been contacted by a few residents about the demise of the Weston Town Crier’s print version (RIP as of May 5, 2022, I believe) and if political platforms and endorsements would be published here in the Weston Owl for the upcoming May 7 Weston Town Election. So here’s the plan, because I

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Houston Wins Third Term, Linnard and Newberg New School Committee Members

Weston Town Election voting closed at 6 pm tonight, and after all ballots were counted, Chris Houston squeaked out a third term mandate from Weston voters. The margin was close at 644 to 581 (84 blanks) with the incumbent ultimately prevailing over challenger Keith Johnson. Voter turnout was lower than last year, in spite of pandemic restrictions being lightened and/or

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The Owl and the Candidates: Getting to Know the Select Board Candidates

The Owl has asked candidates for Weston’s contested races to answer a few questions of the less-political type. Both candidates for Select Board answered the call (the hoot?) and their responses (unedited) are below. The Owl reminds all readers that these are volunteer positions for the town of Weston, require an amazing amount of time and untold stress, and that

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