Weston Town Hall Happenings For Oct. 11

Press release from the Town of Weston:

10/10/2024 1:54 PM

First Selectwoman’s Opening Note
This week, I wanted to thank all the municipal employees for their excellent work in ensuring that the residents are safe and receive the services we provide. Over the last few months, we have accomplished so much, and I am especially grateful for the extra effort. Residents can see the completed Pickleball Courts, our first EV truck for DPW, Bridges, as well as the 18 repaved roads, which is the largest paving project in Weston history. We are currently working to complete the new roof at DPW with Solar Array, the new emergency communications system (Land Mobile Radio System), and construction of a new a Police Records room. In addition, a thank you to the Town Clerks office and the Registrars of Voters who are managing early voting, a new process for the state. Please also know that Town Hall, the Library, DPW, Parks & Recreation, Police/Fire/EMS, Senior Center, Building Dept. and Human Services are all busy, and I just want to say "cheers!" to you all. Your dedication and teamwork have made a significant impact on our community, and it does not go unnoticed. As we move forward, I encourage everyone to continue collaborating and sharing ideas to further enhance our services. Together, we can build an even stronger foundation for our town and ensure a bright future for all residents. Let’s keep this momentum going and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Fall 2024 Road Paving Plan
The following is an update on the Weston Road Paving Program. This schedule is subject to change based on weather or unforeseen circumstances. The installation of select curbing and driveway apron repairs will start when paving is completed.

Paving has been completed on the following roads:

Daily work schedule (subject to change):

• Friday (10/11)
  • Finish Paving Goodhill Road
• Saturday (10/12)
  • Milling on School Road
• Monday (10/14)
  • Paving on School Road
• Saturday (10/19)
  • Additional work will be required on Fanton Hill Road to smooth out the areas around two catch basins.

Weston Road Work – Construction Projects Fully Paid for with Grants from CT DOT and Federal Agencies

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Road Work
CTDOT is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 57 in Weston. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, October 15 and be completed on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The project 0173-0543 EE consists of milling and resurfacing a 0.74-mile segment of Route 57 in Weston from Trails End Road to Christopher Hill Road. This project is scheduled to begin milling and resurfacing by TILCON on Tuesday, October 15 to Wednesday, October 16, 2024. LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO: Motorists can expect lane closures of Route 57 from Trails End Road to Christopher Hill Road in Weston. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The work schedule for this project is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday to Wednesday. Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.

Holiday Closures

Sign Policy on Town Hall Campus Approved
The BOS approved 3-0 at their September 18 meeting a new sign policy on Town Hall Campus. This policy went into effect on October 1st. Please see the link to the sign policy here: Town Hall Campus Sign Policy | Town of Weston, Connecticut (westonct.gov)

FEMA Disaster Assistance Programs
FEMA has declared a major disaster in Connecticut and Fairfield County due to the extreme flooding on August 18th and 19th, 2024, as authorized by President Biden. Per FEMA's announcement: "Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster." There are presently two separate federal opportunities for assistance: directly through FEMA Disaster Assistance or through the Small Business Administration (SBA). You can apply for both. Please click here https://www.westonct.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1093/15 for complete information, how to apply and contact information for questions.

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

Updated safety and security on school campus facilities

We appreciate your understanding. Let’s all do our part to help ensure safety and security for students and WPS staff.

Dedication and Memorial to Jane Atkinson, former Library Director
The Weston Public Library and the Board of Trustees invite the community to the dedication of a memorial to former Library Director, Jane Atkinson, who passed away in April. Jane began at the WPL in 1976 and was the Director from 1980-2011. We hope you can join us on the Library grounds at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 20th to celebrate Jane and all she gave to the Library and our community. A reception will follow in the Library’s Community Room. In the event of rain, the dedication will be held in the Community Room.

Veterans Day Events for Veterans
Nov 11th, 2024 Monday

For more information, please email the Weston Veterans Affairs Group, Ed Hutchins. Veterans who are residents of Weston are encouraged to contact Hutchandyou@gmail.com

Message from the Town Clerk and Registrars: November 5, 2024 Election, Absentee Ballots, and Early Voting

Absentee Ballots are available from the Town Clerk in person during business hours or apply online here: https://oabr-sots.ct.gov/OABR/absenteeBallotReqPortalHome.do

Early Voting
October 21 - November 3
10 am to 6 pm *with extended hours 8 am to 8 pm on October 29 and 31
Weston Town Hall

Election Day Voting
November 5, 2024
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Weston Middle School, Rear Entrance

Register to vote online at https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do.

Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off events
This is an opportunity to safely dispose of gasoline, lawn and pool products, paint thinners, lithium-ion batteries, 1lb propane tanks and more! For more info: www.HRRA.org

Parks and Recreation

Pickleball Courts are Open!
Pickleball Courts at Bisceglie-Scribner Park will be open daily 8 am to dusk. Use is on a first come and first serve basis.

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. Come with your questions and we will be there with updates on Town activities.

Town Hall talks Fall schedule:
2nd Tuesday of the Month - 1pm at the Town Hall
4th Tuesday of the Month - 6pm at the Town Hall

RSVP required. The next session is on 10/15: executiveassistant@westonct.gov

Human Services
Weston Human Services is now taking applications for the State Energy Assistance Program. (CEAP) Your household may be eligible for CEAP if you can answer YES to the following questions:

Please call 203-222-2556 or email alisbon@westonct.gov to receive more information and/or make an appointment.

Would you like to be added to the Reassurance Program?
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 Rashida Miller, MSW at rmiller@westonct.gov for more information.

Youth and Family Services
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. Click here sign up read our most recent newsletter and to subscribe to the mailing list

Caregivers Support Group with Allison Lisbon, LCSW, MSW, Director of Human Services
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 Allison Lisbon at alisbon@westonct.gov

Bereavement Support Group with Rashida Miller, MSW
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

Weston Senior Center
--Click this link to visit the Senior Center website: https://westonseniorcenter.info/
--Call or email the Senior Center to register: 203-222-2608/ jbraden@westonct.gov

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, Commission for the Arts, Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate, Beautification Committee, Building Board of Appeals, Building Committee, Conservation Commission, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics, Historic District Commission Alternate, Veterans Affairs Committee. The following elected board has a position available: Zoning Board of Appeals. 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.

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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

Aurora Borealis in Weston, October 10, 2024

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