Politics & Government
Weston Town Hall Happenings For June 6, 2025
Special Town Meeting, Road Work, Norfield Grange Community Pop-Up Sale, Annual Politics & Pie, and more Weston News…
06/06/2025 4:00 PM
Special Town Meeting on June 12th at 6pm at Weston Town Hall
The STM is being held for the following purpose: Shall the Town of Weston approve a lease between the Town of Weston and New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC dba AT&T for the Town telecommunications tower located at 56 Norfield Rd? Shall the Town approve a lease between the Town of Weston and Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for the Town telecommunications tower located at 56 Norfield Rd? For more information click here: https://www.westonct.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/8280/78
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A Message from the Acting Superintendent for Weston Public Schools
Please see this important message from Deborah Low, Acting Superintendent here: https://www.westonct.gov/home/showdocument?id=14985&t=638847973569929106
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State of Connecticut Road Work – Newtown Turnpike
The State will be paving Newtown Turnpike from the intersection of Valley Forge north to the Town line. This work will be done at night to minimize the impact on commuter traffic. The details of the project are as follows:
Road Work on State Roads Newtown Turnpike- State Project No. 173-543 "GG"
TERMINI: 0.01-Mile North of Valley Forge Road to 0.01-Mile North of the Weston/Redding Town Line
LENGTH: 0.99-Mile (Log Mile 10.72 to 11.71)
The tentative start date for the MILLING portion of this project is scheduled to begin the night of Tuesday, June 3, 2025 continue for approximately two (2) nights of work ending the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025. The tentative start date for the PAVING portion of this project is scheduled to begin the night of Sunday, June 8, 2025, continue for approximately three (3) nights of work ending the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. For both portions of this project the work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. each night of work. Adjustments to this schedule will be necessary due to inclement weather.
Weston 2025 Road Paving Program
Crews from the Town of Weston Department of Public Works are preparing our roads for paving this summer. This work includes cleaning and repairing existing storm water catch basins and replacing the basin tops. We appreciate your patience as this work progresses. Please use caution when driving through these road work zones.
Streets Scheduled for Paving - Summer 2025
Karin’s Corner: Whats Happening at our Native Gardens at the Town Hall Green
Every week a new explosion of color to check out, pleasing our pollinators and birds as well as Westonites! Most of the plants serve as larval hosts for many butterflies and are a valuable food source for bees and butterflies!
Flowering now:
💐The bright coral Honeysuckle vine
💐Long blooming masses of bright yellow Golden Alexander
💐Balls of white Allium bulbs / a bee and butterfly favorite
💐Soft pink Bee Balm
💐Baptisia’s spires of blue flowers
💐Yellow umbels of Yarrow
💐Delicate white flowers of Penstemon
*If you would like to be a part of helping to garden these beds, please contact karinfeingold@gmail.com
Weston Dog Park @ 22 Lords Highway East - WESTON DOG PARK IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
Please Bring your pooch and water. Please see all the Dog Park Rules here: https://www.westonct.gov/home/showdocument?id=14765&t=638816933838200126. This project utilizes 7% of the entire Moore Property -- land that was purchased by the Town more than two decades ago for $2.3 million, specifically for municipal use. The dog park construction, design, and first few years of maintenance are funded with grants (ARPA, access way and parking & Greyledge plantings), gifts from private individuals through the Weston Dog Park 501c3, as well as a contribution in memory of Brian Gordon, our former second Selectman who passed away in 2018. Recent improvements have included fixing a hole near the fence and amended opening hours, which will be at 7:30am.
Norfield Grange Community Pop-Up Sale
June 7 at 10 am - 4 pm
12 Goodhill Rd
Join us at the Weston Community Pop-Up Sale at Norfield Grange. There will be artisans, estate and tag sales, and everything in between. Set-up June 6, Sale June 7, rain date and cleanup June 8. Contact Lyn Kimberly for more information: norfieldgrange@gmail.com or 203-226-8233.
League of Weston Women Voters Annual Politics & Pie: June 21 11:00 a.m. to noonish
Meet, Greet, and Question your State Legislators; Enjoy local pies from Old Mill Market & Cafe
Location: Weston Public Library lawn (indoors if inclement weather). Ample seating provided.
Guest Speakers: State Senator Ceci Maher (D-26th) and State Representative Anne Hughes (D-135th ).
Topic: Legislative update from our representatives in Hartford.
FREE: For all ages.
This event offers a unique community opportunity to meet and question state leaders in a one-on-one setting. It also provides a great chance for young minds to learn about the way state and local government works, and for pre-college teens to have a resume advantage.
Board of Selectmen Town Unity Resolution
This past Spring, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a Resolution aimed at Promoting Town Unity after recent incidents of antisemitism and hate symbols. Please See the Resolution HERE
Sign Policy on Town Hall Campus
The BOS approved 3-0 at their September 18, 2024 meeting a sign policy on Town Hall Campus. This policy has been in effect since October 1st. Please see the link to the sign policy here: Town Hall Campus Sign Policy | Town of Weston, Connecticut (westonct.gov)
Town Hall Talks
As an enhancement of the weekly Town Hall Happenings newsletter, please join First Selectwoman Sam Nestor for "Town Hall Talks," on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Town Hall talks schedule:
2nd Tuesday of the Month - 1pm at the Town Hall
4th Tuesday of the Month - 6pm at the Town Hall
RSVP required: executiveassistant@westonct.gov
Lyons Plain Road Rehabilitation
Lyons Plain Rd Rehabilitation – Milling and paving is complete. Remaining work includes replacement driveway apron and guardrails. To review details about the project link here: Road Maintenance Projects | Town of Weston, Connecticut
Valley Forge Road
The purpose of this project is to protect and preserve the Valley Forge Road corridor in terms of both infrastructure asset management and neighborhood quality of life. The project limits extend from Kellogg Hill Road to Bradley Road. The project includes many improvements which extend beyond just new pavement. The project has been developed to address not only deteriorated pavement conditions but also erosion to the roadside embankments, noted drainage concerns in select areas and at various culvert crossings, and safety concerns related to failing or inadequate guardrail and existing roadway alignment which provides inadequate sightline distances for drivers. Provisions for traffic calming are also included to encourage drivers to reduce traveling speeds along the roadway. All of these improvements are intended to preserve and protect not only the roadway but also the abutting properties and quality of life for the Valley Forge Road neighborhood. Please click here for a fully detailed description of the project, funding, information sessions and timeline.
Emergency Alerts
Please make sure that you and your family are registered to receive emergency alerts from the Weston Office of Emergency Management. Registration can be done online by visiting https://www.westonct.gov/our-community/community-alert-system-and-e-notifications. The Weston Public safety team will continue to expertly guide us through storms by sending out texts, emails and automated phone calls via our Everbridge system. With all the new residents in town, please make sure to mention Everbridge to your new friends, acquaintances and neighbors. Please also see this link, which provides details on how to prepare for weather events: https://www.westonct.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5929/637650804379770000
Weston Human Services
The Reassurance Program is a list of Weston residents who would like to be called by an employee of the Weston Social Services Dept in times of Town emergencies or inclement weather. We encourage those who live alone, don't drive, or have medical needs to register as this list is also shared with Emergency Responders in times of Town emergencies. Please email Melissa DiVito, LCSW at mdivito@westonps.org for more information.
Please register for the Human Services monthly newsletter! Our goal is to provide our families and youth with resources that help promote physical and mental well-being through programming, events, referrals, and advocacy. Link to Register & see this months newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/westonct.gov/maynewsletter
Monthly meetings are held every third Tuesday, 1:30-2:30pm at the Weston Senior Center. For questions or to be added to the Caregiver Support Group email list, contact Melissa at mdivito@westonct.gov
Monthly meetings are held every fourth Tuesday, 1:30-2 :30 pm, at the Weston Senior Center. For questions or to be added to the Bereavement Support Group email list, contact Rashida Miller at rmiller@westonct.gov
-Click this link to visit the Senior Center website: https://westonseniorcenter.info/
-Activities newsletter: Weston Senior Activities Center
-Call or email the Senior Center to register: 203-222-2608 or jbraden@westonct.gov
We are pleased to announce our continued partnership with Silver Hill Hospital, the Town of New Canaan, and most recently, the Town of Westport to provide Weston residents of all ages with timely, comprehensive mental health assessments and personalized referrals for ongoing care. These assessments will remain available at no cost to Weston residents. This program was initially funded through ARPA grants and will receive future funding from the opioid settlement fund. For more information or to request an appointment please visit this link: Silver Hill Hospital’s Assessment Program | Silver Hill Hospital
Parks & Recreation
Pickleball Schedule/Lessons/pass registration can be found here: https://ctwestonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html?interfaceparameter=webtracnew
🎨🚀 WOW! 2025 Summer Camps Are Here! 🚀🎨
Join us for 6 exciting weeks of fun, creativity, and learning at Weston Intermediate School! Camp runs 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and is packed with incredible programs for students entering Grades 1–9. From LEGO® building to robotics, photography, art, science experiments, and more—there’s something for every interest!
📍 Location: Weston Intermediate School
📅 Dates: June 23 – August 1
🧒👧 Grades 1–9 | 💵 Fees vary | 📝 Limited spots – Register soon!
✨ Week 1: June 23–27
🌌 NASA: Intergalactic Adventure (Grades 1–6): Blast off with NASA & Mad Science! Launch rockets, simulate Mars, and explore space in this epic STEM adventure.
📷 Photo Camp (Grades 6–8): Learn camera skills, explore genres, and host a final photo exhibit—creativity and confidence guaranteed!
✨ Week 2: June 30–July 3 (No camp July 4)
🧶 Knitting 101 (Grades 4–8): Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and complete your own colorful project. All supplies included!
🦴 Underground DIG-Ventures (Grades 1–6): Become a junior archaeologist and uncover fossils, artifacts, and ancient mysteries!
🎨 Summer Art Camp (Grades 2–5): Explore painting, sculpture, fiber arts, and more—indoors and out!
✨ Week 3: July 7–11
🤖 Creative Robotics (Grades 3–6): Build sports robots and code with real robotics kits like mBot, Ozobot & more!
🦸 MARVELous Engineering (Grades 1–5): Build superhero LEGO® scenes and save the world using teamwork and STEM skills!
🔥❄️ Camp Fire & Ice (Grades 1–6): Discover hot and cold reactions with explosive, hands-on chemistry experiments!
✨ Week 4: July 14–18
⚙️ Chain Reaction Engineers (Grades 4–6): Create Rube Goldberg machines while learning the physics behind motion and force.
🎮 Video Game & Controller Design (Grades 4–7): Build your own video game and custom controller in this tech-forward design camp!
🧪 Mad Mega Lab (Grades 1–6): Mix slime, create inventions, and spark curiosity in this ultimate science lab experience!
🏺 Clay Creations (Grades 5–8): Learn hand-building and glazing to make your own pottery masterpieces!
✨ Week 5: July 21–25
💰 Future Millionaires (Grades 4–6): Learn personal finance, business basics, and leadership with hands-on money-smart fun!
🧱 Minecraft Engineering (Grades 1–5): Recreate Minecraft scenes with LEGO® while learning about architecture and mechanics.
🕵️ MSI: Crime Lab (Grades 1–6): Crack cases using real detective tools like fingerprint dusting and DNA experiments!
✨ Week 6: July 28–August 1
🍋 My First Lemonade Stand (Grades 1–3): Become a mini entrepreneur—design, market, and run your own lemonade biz!
🐘 Wildlife Wonders (Grades 1–5): Build animal habitats with LEGO® and explore the wonders of the animal kingdom!
💥 Chem Creations & Explosions (Grades 1–6): Dive into chemical reactions with wild experiments, slime, and safe explosions!
🎒 Each camp includes hands-on activities, creative projects, and expert instruction. Many include take-home materials, STEM kits, or wearable gear!
✅ Spots fill fast—register now!
📲 Weston Parks & Recreation, CT New UI - Splash
📩 Questions? Email us at ddelong@westonct.gov, 203-222-2655
Board of Selectmen Meetings
Please feel free to attend BOS meetings where you can watch in person at the Town Hall Meeting Room or you can stream into the meetings, which are always posted on the Town website. Documents, recordings, and minutes are available at: https://www.westonct.gov/government/boards-commissions/elected/board-of-selectmen
Volunteers Needed for Town Boards
The following appointed boards have positions available: Commission on Aging, Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate, Building Committee, Board of Ethics, Historic District Commission Alternate, Children & Youth Commission, Marketing & Communications Committee, Panel of Moderators, Parks & Recreation, Sustainable Weston, Veterans Affairs Committee. The Town of Weston Board of Selectmen will conduct interviews of candidates for appointed boards, commissions and committees in private, unless the candidate requests that the interview occur in public. Through the CT Freedom of Information Act, the state legislature expressly allows the Town Board of Selectmen to hold non-public executive sessions to discuss “the appointment, employment, performance, evaluation, health or dismissal of a public officer or employee." C.G.S. § 1-200 (6)(a). Like Weston, several nearby municipalities have also implemented similar policies to protect residents interested in volunteering their service from the abuse of modern technology such as artificial intelligence, social media, and personal identity theft. Please click here for more information and/or to submit your information for consideration for a position.
With gratitude,
Sam
PS: Check out my previous THH by visiting the following link! https://www.westonct.gov/about-us/advanced-components/list-detail-pages/news-list
Native Gardens on the Town Green in front of Town Hall
This press release was produced by the Town of Weston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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