🌱 Patch AM: Easton, Weston Students Named To Dean's List At Western Connecticut State University

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In today's newsletter:

• See which Weston students made Western Connecticut State’s Dean’s List
• Which Weston streets just saw $1 million-plus home sales?
• What makes Lachat Farm’s new world-premiere play a big deal?

Also on today's calendar: Navigating Divorce with Confidence & Clarity and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 43, low: 38.
• Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Easton, Weston Students Named To Dean's List At Western Connecticut State University (patch.com) — Weston families can celebrate as local students Casey Ford Lerner and Gavin Randall Reed earned spots on Western Connecticut State University’s fall 2025 Dean’s List. The honors highlight strong academic achievement and showcase Weston’s representation in both art and secondary education programs alongside neighboring Easton students.
   

• Here Are The Most Recent $1 Million-Plus Property Sales In Weston (patch.com) — High-end Weston real estate has been busy, with ten homes selling for over $1 million between early December and January 6, including properties on Norfield Road, Lyons Plain, Good Hill, and Newtown Turnpike. If you’re tracking the local market or considering a move, these recent closing prices and square footages offer a clear snapshot of current values in town.
   

• Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL (broadwayworld.com) — Lachat Farm in Weston is hosting the world premiere of the new comedy “Hole in the Wall,” officially opening March 6, 2026, as part of its growing arts incubator. The nonprofit is positioning itself as a regional hub for new plays, bringing notable theater talent to town while giving Weston residents front-row access to fresh, original work close to home.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• Navigating Divorce with Confidence & Clarity
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  6:00 pm

Monday January 19

• Harvey Fierstein is the Recipient of The Spirit of Dr. King Award at Ridgefield’s 30th Anniversary
  Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  3:00 pm

Tuesday January 27

• FCDS Open House - Tuesday, January 27
  Fairfield Country Day School, 2970 Bronson Rd, Fairfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• January Meeting — SCTMQG
  Weston Public Library , 56 Norfield Rd , Weston
  10:00 am
• Jr Staff: Animal Caretaker (Grades 5-12)
  New Pond Farm Education Center , 101 Marchant Rd , Redding
  11:00 am
• Open Day at New Pond Farm
  New Pond Farm Education Center , 101 Marchant Rd , Redding
  11:00 am
• Women's Safety and Self-Defense Class
  YWCA , 49 Old Kings Hwy N , Darien
  1:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Chamber Music Reading
  The Granite , 5 N Main St , Redding
  10:00 am
• Author Talk/Book Signing with Cathy Alfandre
  Easton Public Library , 691 Morehouse Rd , Easton
  2:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Extended Hours for Barlow Midterm Exams
  Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Rd , Redding
  10:00 am
• Restorative Aerial Fusion & HaloTherapy
  Salt Cave of Darien , 555 Post Rd , Darien
  4:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Midterm Study Nights (Grades 9-12)
  Easton Public Library , 691 Morehouse Rd , Easton
  10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• FCDS Open House - Tuesday, January 27
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Spar Group posted a job opening for Retail Store Remodel/Construction Laborer - Overnight in Weston. Apply here.
• Weston posted a job opening for Second Grade Teacher - Long-Term Substitute in Weston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilton

• GOOD Home: 5 Essential Tips to Prevent Smoke Damage in Wilton and Ridgefield Homes This Winter (goodmorningwilton.com)
• Bangkok Republic in Wilton: Top Notch Thai Food Hidden in Plain Sight on Route 7 — CT Bites (ctbites.com)

Westport

• How new federal GLP-1 drug price cuts could help Westporters access lifesaving treatment (westportjournal.com)

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