About Us:
Weston is a residential community in Southwestern Connecticut (about 45 miles from New York City) with a population of approximately 10,150 residents. Residents enjoy two acre zoning, a lack of commercial development, a focus on open space, and an outstanding educational system.
Weston's unique rural, yet sophisticated, environment boasts an absence of busy commercial boulevards. "The Center" as the locals fondly call it, is the go-to place to shop and to meet. There one can find the local food market, a bank, pharmacy with gift store, dry cleaners, real estate office, post office, spirits shop, hardware store, and gas and service station. The Lunch Box offers ice cream treats, great coffee and homemade pizza, along with other diner fare.
Weston has an active arts scene. The Weston Commission for the Arts organizes music, art, drama and other valuable cultural events. Weston Library offers a variety of programs, book clubs, and workshops for residents of all ages. An active Senior Activities Center runs a wide range of programs, which include yoga and fitness, knitting/crafts, and much more.
Parks and Recreation provides a wide choice of activities and camps for residents. In addition, the indoor pool at Weston Middle School is open to the public year round. Bisceglie-Scribner Park, a 53 acre recreation area, contains Little League fields, picnic facilities, a swimming pond and the Kiwanis Fitness Trail. Aspetuck Country Club, Weston Field Club, Weston Gun Club and Weston Racquet Club provide residents with ample opportunities to enjoy tennis, golf and private club membership.
Almost one quarter of the Town is permanently devoted to open space. Whether the northern Nature Conservancy - Lucius Pond Ordway - Devil's Den containing 1,765 acres, or Katherine Ordway Preserve containing 60 acres on the east side of Weston, or 645 acres of Aspetuck Land Trust sprinkled around the Town, every neighborhood can claim some piece of recreational land nearby.
Emanuel Church and Norfield Church are famous for their fairs. The Grange Fair at harvest time is another popular event, along with Weston Elementary and Weston Intermediate School's PTO's Memorial Day Fair which is a draw for the entire region. Each year the Fair follows an old fashioned Memorial Day Parade, which is hosted by the Weston Volunteer Fire Department. After the parade, free hot dogs and soda can be had by all.
Weston has a long history and reputation for community volunteerism. The citizens devote countless hours to serving on Town boards and commissions. The Volunteer Fire Department and EMS Squad rank high in their commitment by providing extraordinary service to Town citizens when in need. The Weston Historical Society, the Kiwanis Club, the Weston Women's League, the Weston Garden Club, and the League of Women Voters are just a few of the organizations that regularly dedicate themselves to improving the Town. Weston is a warm and inviting place for those who enjoy being a part of their community.
Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note The Town of Weston instituted an emergency burn ban effective immediately, with the issuing of burn permits suspended, and those already with permits…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Early Voting starts Monday, October 21 and will continue every day through November 3 at Weston Town Hall. Hours are 10 am to 6pm, with extended hours of 8…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Weston's 237th birthday is just around the corner! Marc Fontaine, a Weston resident and member of Weston Commission for The Arts, shared some lyrics with us…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the amazing Charlene Monn for her incredible dedication and hard work in Weston. Her…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Over the past weekend, we encountered an unprecedented storm that took us by surprise. I would like to sincerely express my gratitude to our dedicated…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I wanted to share an update on the activities of the Weston-Siversk Committee, a group committed to assisting our sister city in Ukraine. This week, we have…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note On Wednesday evening residents approved financing a road paving plan that will fix 35 roads over the next two years. I am thrilled about these road safety…
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I would like to express my gratitude to all the sponsors and the Parks and Recreation Team for their hard work in organizing last night’s Independence Day celebrations. It is crucial to remember the…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note On this Independence Day, I am thankful for residing in this tranquil and charitable town. I also recognize that for others around the world, the struggle…
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Congrats Weston graduates! Here is a bit of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson that I share every year to the graduating class: “To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the…
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Exciting Announcement! The lease of town-owned land at the transfer station was unanimously approved during the Special Town Meeting, marking a significant milestone. What's even better is that we will enjoy…
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note This week was amazing. I had the most incredible opportunity to meet with the Weston Daisy Troop. I was blown away by their enthusiasm, confidence, and curiosity. They had this incredible spark that just lit…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to March 1st’s Town Hall Happenings First Selectwoman’s Opening Note: This weekend launches our Food Scraps Recycling Program (see more info below). I'm so excited to see that many residents are taking part in…
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Karl Kilduff, our new Town Administrator, will be joining us at Town Hall next week. I wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to Lee Palmer, who has been doing a great job as our Interim Town…
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note The excitement was palpable in Pennsylvania this morning. The whole town of Punxsutawney was buzzing with anticipation as everyone eagerly awaited our furry weather predictor, Phil, to make his appearance. And…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Jan 26th’s Town Hall Happenings First Selectwoman’s Opening Note As many of you already know, our town will soon be welcoming a new Town Administrator, Karl Kilduff. This position plays a vital role in our…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Jan 19th’s Town Hall Happenings First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I would like to express my utmost gratitude to the Parks & Rec Commission and Parks & Recreation Department for their commendable…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Jan 12th’s Town Hall Happenings First Selectwoman’s Opening Note The opening note for this week's Town Hall Happenings is all about teamwork. Lately, I've been absolutely amazed by how the Emergency…
Read More »Transfer Station Delayed Opening on Tuesday 1/9 The Transfer Station will open at NOON on TUESDAY, January 9. Visit our website for regularly scheduled hours of operation and holiday closures: …
Read More »Click Here to view the Weston Human Services Newsletter for January 2024.
Read More »Emmanuel Church Annual Community Bonfire Saturday, January 6th at 5pm Light refreshments will be served and the bonfire is supervised by the Weston Volunteer Fire Department. Donate your tree to the bonfire by clicking HERE to arrange pick-up by…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "Weston Town Hall Happenings for December 22, 2023"
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Dec 15th’s Town Hall Happenings: First Selectwoman’s Opening Note This week’s THH is an abbreviated newsletter and our opening note features the poem, The Snow Man, by Wallace Stevens: …
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Dec 8th’s Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I am addressing the revaluation notice of assessment change that has been recently mailed to all of us. eQuality Valuation Services has…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "Town of Weston Human Services Newsletter - December 2023"
Read More »First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Oh my goodness! Can you believe the amazing event we had last night? It was the second annual Holiday Music Festival and Tree Lighting, and let me tell you, it was absolutely fantastic! We had over 900 guests…
Read More »The day is finally here for our Winter WOW! after school program registration for children in Grades K-8 beginning at 10:01 p.m. tonight. - If you already have a RecTrac account with Weston Parks & Recreation, you do not need to set up a new…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Nov 17th’s Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of our esteemed…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Nov 10th’s Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Today, I would like to address the topic of engagement. In the recent election held on Tuesday, the voter turnout stood at 43%. It surpassed…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Nov 3rd’s Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note I was so gratified to see so many members of our community come together this past Wednesday to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to reject…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Oct 27th’s Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Today’s opening note is about this year’s Veteran’s Day programming. As many of you know, I am a strong believer that we…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Oct 20th’s Town Hall Happenings! First Selectwoman’s Opening Note Today is National Mammography Day. National Mammography Day serves as a reminder that early detection saves lives. We want to remind women -…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Oct 6th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and on Oct 5th. I was joined by Weston School Superintendent Lisa Barbiero, Assistant Superintendent Tina Henckel, Pupil…
Read More »Opening note This week I wanted to make sure that I thanked all of the municipal employees for the excellent work they do to ensure that the residents are safe and receive the services we provide as a town. We have accomplished so much over the past…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Sep 22nd’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening note This week is a momentous week with the official opening of Weston’s first set of sidewalks. The sidewalks provide a greater level of safety for students and the…
Read More »Opening note: This time of year is one of my favorites. Autumn in Weston is not only physically beautiful but it’s also packed with so many opportunities to enhance the bonds of our community. Be it festivals, sporting events, concerts, ribbon…
Read More »Today’s opening is a reminder that we are approaching the season of extreme weather here in our region and that we should all seek to be prepared for power outages, downed trees, and other incidents related to weather emergencies. With so many…
Read More »Opening note: On Sep 1st’s opening note acknowledges that this weekend is an exciting moment in Weston History. After hours upon hours of blood, sweat and tears, thanks to the Friends of Lachat and all the volunteers, community members and…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "Weston Town Hall Happenings for August 18, 2023"
Read More »Click here to View the "Weston Parks and Recreation Fall Programs 2023"
Read More »Opening Note Today’s opening note is a repost of potential good news from our Congressman, Jim Himes regarding “Morad Tahbaz, a Weston resident who had been wrongfully detained by the Iranian regime for over five years. I hope we get to…
Read More »Weston – Siversk, Ukraine Sister City Update Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, during a meeting via Zoom Mayor Vorobiev of Siversk and I discussed the current state of Weston’s Sister City. Unfortunately, that day shelling from Russia…
Read More »Greetings and welcome to July 28th’s Town Hall Happenings Opening Note A Message from the First Select-Person for the Day Riley Crafts My name is Riley Crafts. I am 7 and ½ years old and on Thursday I got to be First…
Read More »Greetings and welcome to July 21’st Town Hall Happenings Opening Note I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and is able to spend time with friends and family. I am pleased at the progress the town is making on completing state and…
Read More »Welcome to June 30th’s Town Hall Happenings Opening Note This 4th of July I am grateful for living in this peaceful and generous town. We are reminded of the fight for and price of freedom, especially through our Sister City Partnership. I…
Read More »Welcome to June 23rd's Town Hall Happenings Opening Note After more than 30 years of service to the Town of Weston, today is Public Works Director John Conte’s last day of employment with the Town. We are grateful for his years of dedication…
Read More »Opening Note Congrats Weston graduates! Here is a bit of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson “To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure…
Read More »Opening Note With the end of the school year fast approaching, I wanted to be sure I thanked everyone at the WPS for all of their hard work this year for our families, children and community. Your efforts are appreciated and please know that I…
Read More »Weston Office Closures and Transfer Station Hours Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day. The Transfer Station will be closed Monday, May 29th and Tuesday, May 30th. Summer Road Repaving To see the list of roads that…
Read More »Greetings and welcome to today’s Town Hall Happenings Opening Note On May 17th on the steps of Town Hall we united with Mayors and leaders across the country to help raise awareness and drive research for a genetic disorder that affects…
Read More »Opening Note For those who read Town Hall Happenings regularly, you will know I always end each email “with gratitude.” Today I am starting by appreciating our amazing community and expressing my gratitude for being blessed to live in…
Read More »Opening Note Thank you so much to all of the residents who braved the rain and came out and voted on the budget. With 77% approval of the Town budget, we are gratified that you supported our programs, policies, and people who run the municipality.…
Read More »Opening Note We are fortunate in Weston that every resident who qualifies to vote may help decide on our fiscal future. In addition to electing representatives who work with the staff at the schools and the town to create the annual budget, YOU…
Read More »Greetings and welcome to March 31’st Town Hall Happenings Opening Note Last Saturday night Westonites joined forces to support the Weston Volunteer EMS. To date the community raised more than $150,000 (with more pledges to be received) to…
Read More »Welcome to March 17th’s Town Hall Happenings Opening Note Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On March 17th, we open with my favorite phrases from an ancient Irish Blessing. “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at…
Read More »Budget Overview On the evening of Thursday, February 16, 2023, I formally presented my proposed budget for next fiscal year, which is available here. I am very proud of the budget presented. It struck a balance between funding valued services,…
Read More »The wait is almost over! Registration for the Spring WOW! After school programs at Hurlbutt Elementary School and Weston Intermediate School begins Wednesday, March 8th at 10:01 a.m. All programs are scheduled to start the week of April 17th. Space…
Read More »Greetings and welcome to today’s Town Hall Happenings. Opening Note In today’s opening note I say goodbye to Ellen Jones, a Weston fixture who passed away suddenly last week. She served Weston in the Town Clerk’s office for…
Read More »Town of Weston Parks and Recreation Announcement - March 1, 2023 Good Morning Weston, Parks and Recreation is hosting a registration for our Summer Camps, Spring Programs and Aquatics classes. With many new options for classes, camps &…
Read More »Opening Note As Presidents Day approaches, I wish all those traveling on winter break a safe journey and a restful and fun vacation. We will not be sending THH next week so we will be back in 2 weeks. Municipal Offices Closing In honor of…
Read More »Please click here to acknowledge receipt of this message Weston Youth Services Welcomes Summer! If you’re undecided about your child’s summer plans and are looking for a camp that doesn’t require a long term commitment, then…
Read More »Welcome to Feb 10th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note Today’s opening note is another expression of gratitude for our Public Safety Team made up of Fire, Police, EMS, DPW, and Dispatch who responded to serious multiple incidents…
Read More »Opening Note Today’s opening note is to express my gratitude to the Weston municipal employees, Weston Public School team - administration and staff - and to our public safety officials who have been quietly, behind the scenes, working on the…
Read More »Opening Note Today’s opening note is a special thank you and farewell to Wendy Petty, our Senior Center Director for 11 years. She has made an indelible impact on our community both as the Senior Center leadership and during her time as a…
Read More »Welcome to Jan 20th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note Municipal sustainability plans are important because they enable municipalities to attain long-term goals that create environmental, community and financial stability. We are…
Read More »Welcome to Jan 13th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note With the Martin Luther King holiday approaching, I am so grateful to have an organization in Weston like Lachat Town Farm. People across the country choose to observe Martin Luther…
Read More »Welcome to Jan 6th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note Happy New Year! 2023 has a lot in store for Weston. There is progress and change afoot and with large infrastructure projects on the horizon - roads, bridges, water, and sidewalks.…
Read More »Holiday Hours Municipal buildings will be closed for the holiday on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th. Municipal buildings will also be closed on Monday, January 3rd. The Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, December 24th…
Read More »Opening Note We are making our way through the holiday season and the end of the year and I hope you will join me in practicing gratitude and compassion. This season is filled with exuberance for many, and extreme sadness for others. It is sometimes…
Read More »Welcome to Dec 9th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note The holidays are approaching fast and I wanted to remind everyone that there are many different ways to give back to the community in Weston. We are blessed to have numerous…
Read More »Welcome to Dec 2nd’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note Oh what a night! Weston, you constantly amaze me and I am so grateful to serve such a vibrant, caring community. Thank you for making our first annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Music…
Read More »Town of Weston: Holiday Closures - In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday all municipal buildings including Town Hall, the Library, Senior Center and the Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, Nov 24 and Friday, Nov 25 this week. Happy…
Read More »Greetings and welcome to today’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other as is though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein With Thanksgiving on the…
Read More »Greetings and Welcome to Nov 11th’s Town Hall Happenings! Opening Note Today is Veteran’s Day and I hope you can join us at 11:11 at Town Hall to honor our Veterans. While Veterans Day is only once a year, I urge everyone to show…
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