Weston Town Hall Happenings For Nov. 21, 2025

Press release from the Town of Weston:

11/21/2025 3:00 PM

GREETINGS AND WELCOME TO TODAY'S TOWN HALL HAPPENINGS!

FIRST SELECTWOMAN’S OPENING NOTE

I am reupping my annual Thanksgiving message!

"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 horizon next week, I am reminded of the importance of practicing gratitude. I am so appreciative of the Town of Weston staff and volunteers, the Weston Public School teams, and our dedicated public safety officials who run this amazing town smoothly and selflessly. To Weston’s wonderful residents, I am in awe of your charitable spirit and good nature, I am so fortunate to serve such a special community. I would also be remiss if I didn’t thank my family, whose patience and understanding enables me to focus on being your First Selectwoman.

I hope you and your family have a meaningful and very happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Municipal Offices and the Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, November 29. For more information about the Transfer Station hours, visit the website at https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/transfer-station

Save the Date: Weston Holiday Music Festival and Tree Lighting
December 4th at 5 pm
Weston Town Green
Join us on the Town Green for our annual holiday music festival and tree lighting! This event is sponsored by the Commission for the Arts, Beautification Committee, and the Marketing Committee. This event is made possible by the Crown Family.

T-MOBILE SERVICE UPDATE
Please see the link HERE for the most the current status of the T-Mobile negotiation.
Please see HERE for previous FAQ from First Selectwoman
Please see HERE for previous statement regarding T-Mobile

COBBS MILL INN UPDATE
Please see the link HERE for the Town of Weston Statement regarding Cobbs Mill Inn.

VALLEY FORGE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
The Town is waiting on a cost estimate proposal for the inclusion of stop sign warrant analyses and reconfiguration evaluations of both the intersection at Stagecoach Rd and Old Redding Road. A revised application to the IWWC will not be submitted until after potential roadway changes are fully evaluated. While in-person meetings with abutting property owners have currently been put on hold, these meetings will resume upon resubmission to the IWWC and all property owners are reminded that they will be afforded the opportunity to meet and/or ask questions prior to construction activities beginning and granting of any temporary rights for work on private property. We appreciate the patience of all project abutters and if you have any specific concerns you may contact Victoria Houle, at wickedhoule@gmail.com. Please click here for a fully detailed description of the project, funding, information sessions and timeline.

TRANSFER STATION SERVICES: NEW ADDITION
Gas Cylinder Recycling is now available at the Transfer Station. Acceptable residential gas cylinders include propane, butane, isobutane, helium, and propylene. Small cylinders should be placed in the cylinder collection barrel and large cylinders should be set up alongside the cylinder collection barrel. Please visit the Transfer Station webpage for more information: https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/transfer-station

FLAG DISPOSAL BIN AT THE TRANSFER STATION
At Weston Transfer Station 237 Godfrey Road East
There is now a Flag Disposal Bin at the Weston Transfer Station. The bin was created by Joe Travers, as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The bin is located near the brick administration building (see pictures below). Click here for more information about the mission of his project and answers to frequently asked questions. Congratulations and thank you for this great addition to our Transfer Station!

WESTON HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER IN WESTON, CT THIS NOVEMBER!
Explore the new exhibit, "Weston at Work", in the 1882 Coley Barn which includes interactive activities for children and adults. Tour the award-winning Coley House and learn about life on the homefront during World War II.
Open 1pm - 4pm every Thursday in November ( closed Thanksgiving).
Open on Sunday, November 2, 2025 1pm - 4pm
Open on Sunday, December 7, 2025 1pm - 4pmTickets at door: $5 adults, $3 kids 5 and up, Free for kids 4 and under and FREE for members of the Weston History & Culture Center.

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 Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month. ** Day Change **

Town Hall talks schedule:
2nd Tuesday of the Month - 1pm at the Town Hall
4th Wednesday of the Month - 6pm at the Town Hall
RSVP required: executiveassistant@westonct.gov

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. Weston’s Public Safety Team will continue to expertly guide us through storms by sending out texts, emails and automated phone calls via our Everbridge system. 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

FROM THE WESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Please see below an outline of the current Connecticut laws regarding electric bicycles and the upcoming statutory changes effective October 1, 2025.

WESTON HUMAN SERVICES

• Weston Human Services - Youth Services
  Weston Students Win State Youth Leadership Award!
  Weston High School’s Senior Connections Club has been honored with the Youth Leadership Award from the Connecticut Youth Services Association. The club a partnership between Weston Youth and Family Services, the Weston Senior Center, and Weston High School connects students with local seniors through visits, games, and shared conversation. Co-founded by Weston seniors Ryan Bigin, Wesley Arees, and Billy Maglione, with support from Gabe Miller, Rio Zullo, and Emmitt Capola, and advised by librarian Kara Swezey and Senior Center liaison Anne Bigin, the program fosters friendship across generations. The award was presented at the CYSA Annual Conference in Hartford, recognizing Weston’s youth for their compassion, leadership, and community spirit.

FRIENDS OF THE WESTON SENIOR CENTER
The Friends of the Weston Senior Activities Center (WSAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of Weston residents ages 55+. Thanks to your generosity, we fund the programs that help WSAC thrive, including memorable trips, welcoming spaces, expanded classes, healthy summer lunches, and more. Located in the Hurlbutt Elementary School building, the Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and offers everything from art and educational lectures to Broadway outings and specialized exercise programs like our new Parkinson’s class. The Town covers the essentials that keep WSAC running, and your support is what makes it vibrant, fueling the programs, connections, and experiences our seniors look forward to all year.

Thank you for considering a gift to the Friends of the Weston Senior Activities Center this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and healthy holiday season. To donate, please visit https://westonseniorcenter.info/friends-donate.html or send donations made payable to: Friends of the Weston Senior Activities Center, P.O. Box 1287, Weston, CT 06883

NEW! CHILDCARE CENTER OPENS IN WESTON (A Message from Leaps n’ Bounds 2)
Leaps n’ Bounds 2 is Now Open in Weston!
We are so excited to welcome families of Weston to tour our brand-new center! After serving the Wilton community for 25 wonderful years, we’ve found our new home at Emanuel Church on Lyons Plain Road—formerly the site of Emanuel Nursery School. Our dedicated team brings more than 50 years of combined early childhood experience, and we can’t wait to share our caring, loving approach with your family. We offer year-round care for children, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., in a nurturing environment where little steps become big leaps.

We’d love to meet you and show you around!
📞 203-761-9100
📧 lnbweston2@gmail.com
🌐 www.leapsnbounds2.com

WREATH DECORATING PARTY AT NORFIELD GRANGE ON NOVEMBER 24th
COME JOIN IN THE FUN for the Annual WREATH DECORATING PARTY. Monday, Nov. 24th @ 7-9 pm at the Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd., Weston. ALL are Welcome. Decorate a wreath to brighten your home. Bring your own decorations artificial &/or live from your garden + plenty to share. A "Bow Pro" to help + DIY how-to. Proceeds go to the WHS Grange Scholarship Fund. Pre-Pay to reserve a live wreath by Fri., Nov. 21st. Ticket $50/pp includes live wreath, drinks, apps & sweets Venmo: @LynKimberly For more info. email: NorfieldGrange@gmail.com Don't wait to register space is limited.

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, Commission for the Arts, Beautification Committee, Building Committee, Board of Ethics, Historic District Commission Alternate, Children & Youth Commission, Marketing & Communications Committee, 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

Amanda Ginsburg-Allen of Weston Women's League presents Human Services Director Allison Lisbon and
First Selectwoman Sam Nestor with proceeds from the WWL Thanksgiving Drive Fundraiser

This press release was produced by the Town of Weston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.