. As noted in other posts, there are no contested races this year for Weston town government, which is not to diminish the fact that a number of fantastic people have stepped up, willing to volunteer for the town. And it does not mean you shouldn’t vote, because you should, especially so you get one of those cool stickers that
Read moreOkay, seriously now, stop sending me stuff to post. I must pack. Fine, I think I have two more posts and then I am done for now and shall lock my email. Haha, no. First things first. Last week, the Owl was informed by Anthony Senesi, assistant to the Town Manager, that he is leaving the building. What? I’m “arrasada”
Read moreWant to have fun voting AND get your Covid-19 vaccination or booster in the same place? Who comes up with these co-marketing things? Ah, here we go–sponsored by the Board of Health. Honestly, I think the BOH missed a chance to call this the “Stick and Pick” but I’ll accept the Vax and Vote. This Saturday, May 7, 2022 from
Read moreGoing to be away this weekend but still want to vote in our Weston Town Election which is Saturday, May 7? Yay for civic responsibility and here’s all the information you need to get an Absentee Ballot. Do hurry to get that application in because as of 5 pm tomorrow May 3, your chance to vote by mail is over.
Read moreFirst of all, the madness. Why is it 44 degrees on April 25? I am 90% sure it is supposed to be spring–my daffodils and forsythia claim it is so. And yet, here I am under a fleecy blanket with a cat and a dog burrowed in next to me. Also, where are the chipmunks and do they know something
Read moreOver 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
Read moreWeston 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
Read moreMore than 125 people attended the League of Women Voter’s Candidates Night zoom last night, which was an impressive showing. Controversy was at an all-time low, and kindness and collaboration seemed to be the theme of the night. The Owl would like to expand the Board of Health, for one, to elect all three candidates. Alas… And now, for the
Read moreThe 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
Read moreIt’s almost time for Town Meeting! How does the Owl know such things? Well, for one thing, it’s on the town calendar, and for the second thing, a gigantasaurus Warrant Book has arrived in the mailbox. If it is not yet in your mailbox, it will be soon. Too bad it missed coming with you on Spring Break. If you
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