. Do you have ANY idea how long the Owl has been waiting to use that title? Two years at least. So here is a happy feel-good story that makes me want to bring the Fire Department lunch (remember first responders get 15% off at Weston Provisions all month. AND Weston Provisions is now open on Mondays which pretty much
Read moreDue to super crappy weather (technical terms) last Sunday, the First Annual Turkey Bowl has been re-scheduled to this Saturday, December 3 at 4 pm. Same location which is the evergreen everturf at Proctor Field. Feel free to come after the Tree Lighting at Town Green. The Turkey Bowl is a flag football tournament “just for fun” with 100% of
Read moreOnce in a while, an event pops up that the Owl thinks–ummmm, what? This is so cool and yet no one thought of informing Weston’s incredibly important media central, The Weston Owl. In revenge, or as I like to Frenchify it, la revanche, I shall have to make up details until someone from Weston Police or Fire takes the hint.
Read moreThis year the Weston Firefighters Association is offering t-shirts picturing the Weston Fire Department mascot, the imaginary dalmatian that calls Weston home. Oh fine, just kidding but I will never ever stop trying. Proceeds from the sale of these shirts go to the Weston Firefighters Association which supports firefighters and their families in times of need. Orders are accepted until
Read moreWeather postponement. TBD. This is a reminder of the upcoming Turkey Bowl on Sunday, November 27 at 5 pm at Weston High School’s Proctor Field (444 Wellesley Street). The Bowl is a flag football tournament “just for fun” with 100% of the donations going to the relief funds for Weston Police and Fire. Winner gets bragging rights and the other
Read moreSo, one of the things you probably know about the Owl by now is that she loves trucks and police cars and cool public safety stuff. You can read past posts on the K9 Knoxmobile, the Police EV Cruiser and our new watering Gator vehicle. Have you ever played two truths and a lie? Yeah, well, if you have, you
Read moreAs announced earlier this month, the first-ever Weston Police Relief Association 5K run/walk will take place on the morning of Saturday, October 15, just before the WCCA’s mini-marathon and concurrent with the Fire Department’s Open House. It’s another mega-weekend at Weston Town Green, which is currently the Town Brown. In a fun twist completely made up by the Owl who is
Read moreChief Soar’s retirement get-together (he requested no public ceremony) today at the Weston Fire Department featured kids, a cool plaque, and CAKE. I love cake. Sadly, the Owl was unable to attend, but Town Manager Leon Gaumond sent on a few photos. May the road rise to meet you, Chief. Enjoy your retirement! And know that the Wes-TEN will forever
Read moreAs most of you know, the Owl is a fan of Weston’s Public Safety groups including Weston Police and Weston Fire. If only Weston Fire would get a fire dog as I hint alllllll the time, they could move into first place. And yet, no. So, the police department has K9 Knox, ergo they win. Unless my house is on
Read moreYesterday, the Owl was browsing through the Select Board agenda to see what was up and when, and tucked into the middle of said agenda was “Discussion on the Fire Chief’s Announced Retirement”. Whaaaaaaaat? It took me less than ten seconds to fire off an email to Chief Soar asking if this was a typo, please, and thank you. And
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