After posting Weston Fire’s 2023 By the Numbers Summary, I could not resist heading over to talk with one of my favorite police spokespeople. Weston is lucky to have a very responsive and helpful community police force, and yeah, you probably think differently if you’ve been cited going 55 down Highland in the 25 zone but that is what it is.
Read moreFrom the Weston Police: The post office box (the big blue one) located outside the post office on Colpitts Road was broken into and mail was stolen early this morning. If you or someone you know may have dropped mail in this box between Friday, 12/29/23 & Tuesday, 1/2/23 your mail may have been stolen. Please contact your financial institution
Read moreI definitely wanted to title this post “Captain Obvious says…” but I resisted because it seems only I am amused by the term “Captain Obvious”–the Owlets did some major eye-rolling this morning. The message from Chief Linehan is summarized by this page as “Don’t Be an Idiot.” The Chief would never use those words but I have to say this is
Read moreGood morning, Weston. I hope you are all keeping safe and warm. The following list of street closures was posted by Weston Police last night (8 hours ago) and I will do my best to keep it updated. It should surprise no one that they don’t have much time for communication, as they are literally on the streets 24/7. The following
Read moreOnce upon a time, the Owl worked alongside former FBI agents in Visa’s Fraud Control division. It was probably the Owl’s favorite job–there was nothing like the stories told of crimes and scams when these agents had been out in the field. We had a special Safe Room at Visa headquarters where we spent a whole lot of time developing
Read moreHey Weston, the United States Marine Corps Reserve “Toys For Tots” program through the Weston Police Department, is accepting donations until the end of the day tomorrow, December 10. Please consider dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at the Weston Police Department, Weston Fire Department, Weston Community Center, or Weston Town Hall (which is closed for the weekend so not there).
Read moreLast night, a Waltham police officer was killed while working detail with National Grid. As far as I understand it, a utility worker was also killed and there is at least one more utility worker injured. You can read the story (no paywall) here. Besides reflecting on a senseless loss of life, it’s a reminder that when you see an
Read moreThe Weston Owl does not cover police happenings except as released by the Weston Police Department or other official town communications. The main reason for this is that police reports often contain information about someone’s super bad day and that is none of the Weston Owl’s business. You may not be aware if you are not a social media aficionado,
Read moreThe Weston Police are looking to identify the occupants of the pictured vehicle. This image was captured on Rt. 117 (North Ave.) on Friday 11/17/2023 around 3:30PM . If you have any information about this vehicle and/or the occupants please contact Detective Langley or Detective Connarton at 781-786-6200.
Read moreThis afternoon a communication was sent out from Weston Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Karen Zaleski, about a School Bus “Incident” that occurred yesterday afternoon on the elementary school late bus northside route. The content of that WPS District- wide communication is below: Late yesterday afternoon on November 16, 2023, an incident occurred involving the elementary north late bus, resulting in
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