Weston Town Hall Happenings for Nov. 7, 2025

Press release from the Town of Weston:

11/07/2025 3:00 PM

GREETINGS AND WELCOME TO TODAY'S TOWN HALL HAPPENINGS!

FIRST SELECTWOMAN’S OPENING NOTE
On Tuesday, November 11th, we mark an important day in our nation's calendar as we honor Veterans Day. This is a solemn occasion where we recognize the many courageous individuals who have devoted their lives to serving our country, both in the past and present. To commemorate this day, the Weston Veterans Committee has planned a series of events, including visits to the middle school, high school, and a service on the Town Green. It is a moment for us to pause and acknowledge our appreciation for those who have selflessly served our nation. Please take the time to show your respect and offer your sincere thanks to these extraordinary individuals.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Municipal Offices and Transfer Station will be Closed on Tuesday, November 11

IN HONOR OF OUR WESTON VETERANS
Veterans Day Tuesday November 11, 2025
The Weston Veterans Affairs Group invites you to join in celebration of this great day. We are seeking new Weston “veteran” residents. We encourage and hope that you will join us for this celebration

All are invited to the Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Town Green Veteran's Memorial on November 11th at 11:00 am
Ceremony includes:

There are several events planned just for our Veterans, including

• 8:00 am: Weston Middle SchoolContinental Breakfast in the Weston Middle School Cafeteria for Veterans provided by teachers, staff and 6th grade students (park behind the Middle School for easy access to cafeteria) Following breakfast, the student body will honor Veterans in the Gym This is the highlight...the three Middle school grades perform for and honor the Veterans, A Red, White and Blue Extravaganza!) -Living History Session in the Library. (some of our Veterans will summarize their service experience to small groups of 8th grade students)
• 11:00 am: Town Hall Veterans Day Ceremony (Town Hall based on weather)
• 12:00 pm: Lunch at Weston High School Cafeteria with students
• 1:00-2:00pm: WHS students hosting a panel of Veterans discussing their service experience.

Very Best Regards, Weston Veterans Affairs Group,
Kevin Dougherty, Matt Vanlandingham, Jim Kohler, James Day, Josh Budge, Russ Carlson

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.

LYONS PLAIN RD REHABILITATION
The Town conducted a semi-final inspection on August 20th of the roadway rehabilitation on Lyons Plain Rd done by Grasso Construction to compile a list of remaining restoration items along the corridor to close out the project. The Town is currently waiting on dates from Grasso when this work will be done although work is expected to occur within the next few weeks. Work to be completed includes items such as repair to damaged mailboxes, removal of remaining erosion & sediment controls, repair to damaged sections of asphalt, repair to areas of roadside erosion, replacement of speed limit signs, regrading, placing of topsoil, and seeding of disturbed areas of lawn, and filling and seeding of holes left by removal of existing guiderail posts. Additionally, at the request of project abutters, the Town has received a cost estimate to paint the newly installed metal beam guardrail. The estimated cost for this work is $80,000 and Town staff intend to include this cost as a line item in the upcoming FY27 Budget. If approved, the work would be formally procured and performed after the start of FY27 beginning July 1, 2026. We appreciate the patience of all project abutters while we await the final restoration and if you have any specific concerns you may contact Victoria Houle, at wickedhoule@gmail.com.

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

19TH ANNUAL HRRA RECYCLING BILLBOARD CONTEST
Deadline to submit artwork: November 14
The theme this year is: “Don’t Trash Textiles!”
Students’ artwork should teach residents that textiles don’t belong in the trash. Textiles can be reused, repurposed, repaired or recycled separately at a designated collection site. Regional winners could win $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place, $50 for 3rd place or $25 for Honorable Mention !FOUR Grand Prize Winners! One Grand Prize winner in each of the following categories will ALSO receive $250. • Grades K-2 • Grades 3-5 • Grades 6-8 • Grades 9-12 Students can visit https://hrra.org/annual-billboard-contest/ for a complete list of rules, to print a template, find town drop off information as well as get information on why this theme is so important! Original artwork should be submitted by November 14, 2025 to our town’s designated collection site. The contest is open to all public, private and homeschooled students in the HRRA region. We are excited to see the inspiring messages our students create this year! Questions? Email education@hrra.org or call (203) 775-4539

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 - 4pm
Tickets 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.

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!

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 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

WESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT: STATE TIER III ACCREDITATION AWARD
The Weston Police Department is proud to accept the State of Connecticut Tier III Accreditation Award, bestowed by the Police Officers Standards and Training Council. The State Tier III Accreditation award is representative of our agency’s thorough self- evaluation, which concluded with an independent audit of state assessors and appointed members of the council assigned to the Police Officer Standards and Training Accreditation Subcommittee. Achieving this status reflects the police department's professional excellence, accountability, and the highest standards of service to the Town of Weston. We are proud of this milestone, and grateful to everyone whose dedication made this possible. The Weston Police Department is fully in compliance with the 2020 Police Accountability Act for accreditation.

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

PARKS AND RECREATION
After School Adventures Await! 🎨⚽🧘‍♀️🏒🤖
There’s still time to grab a spot in our Fall & Winter After School Programs — where fun meets learning for students of all ages!

✨ At Hurlbutt Elementary:
Build, create, and play with Future Building, Powerful Play, Game Gallery, and Drawing & Mixed Media Art!

✨ At Weston Intermediate School (WIS):
Stay active and inspired with Yoga, Morning Chess, Creative Robotics, Chain Reaction Engineering, STEM Expo, and Winter Wonder Lab!

✨ At Weston Middle School (WMS):
Level up your skills with Floor Hockey, Archery, Photography, and Creative Coding — a perfect mix of movement, creativity, and challenge!

🏀 Basketball Season is Coming Up!
We’re still recruiting Girls (2nd–5th Grade) and Boys (4th–5th Grade) for our basketball programs — all skill levels welcome!

👉 Register today before spots are gone: westonct.gov/parksandrec

WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Weston Library Booksale, Nov. 7-9
Book Sale at the Weston Library! The Friends of the Weston Library are sponsoring a book sale Friday, Nov. 7th through Monday, November 10th. The Library’s Community Room will be filled with over 5000 donated books, in excellent condition, suitable for holiday gift-giving. There will be adult fiction and mysteries, young adult books, young adult fiction, puzzles and games, children’s books for all ages, CDs and DVDs. Non-fiction books are sorted into categories such as Art, Biography, Business & Politics, Cooking, Design, Gardens & Pets, Health, History, Holidays, Parenting, Religion and Sports

Some categories of interest include vintage and collectible books (including signed editions and Easton Press leather-bound volumes), a great selection of classical CDS, and a number of large-print books.

Weston Public Library Sunday Soundscapes Concert on November 16th
Jason Anick and the Matt deChamplain Quartet play Duke Ellington
Audience favorite Jason Anick returns to the Weston Library Sunday Soundscapes concert series at 4pm on November 16, bringing his unique style of violin-forward jazz. He and the Matt DeChamplain Quartet celebrate the virtuosic and toe-tapping music of Duke Ellington. Classics like "Caravan" and "It Don't Mean A Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing" will have you dancing in your seats and smiling from ear to ear. A donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students is suggested, but not required. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Please use this link to reserve your seats: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jason-anick-and-matt-dechamplain-quartet-nov-16-at-weston-library-tickets-1708048411779?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

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