Weston Town Hall Happenings For Sept. 26, 2025

Press release from the Town of Weston:

09/26/2025 3:00 PM

FIRST SELECTWOMAN’S OPENING NOTE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION! The Town of Weston is seeking dedicated electors to serve on its Charter Revision Commission. This is a critical opportunity for electors to play a direct role in reviewing and updating the town's most fundamental legal document.

What is the purpose of the Commission?

As the "local constitution" that guides our town's operations, the Charter should be a modern, impartial, and transparent legislative tool. The commission will comprehensively review the Town Charter, a process that includes:

How to apply

Residents with a passion for public service and a desire to improve our local government are encouraged to apply. The Board of Selectmen want to appoint a diverse group and unaffiliated voters will be considered. By State statute, the Commission can only have a bare majority from one party. To apply, please complete this online questionnaire HERE: Boards & Commissions | Town of Weston, Connecticut

For questions about the application process or the committee's work, please contact Darcy Hawes at executiveassistant@westonct.gov. Your voice and perspective are invaluable to ensure our Charter serves the best interests of our community for years to come. We encourage all interested residents to apply and join this important civic process.

FAQ REGARDING T-MOBILE SERVICE DISRUPTION
Please see the link HERE for information regarding the T-Mobile Service in Weston

🎶 STRUM & SING: WESTON’S FIRST MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Monday, October 13th, 10 AM
Weston Town Green in front of Town Hall
This Founders Day, we’re doing something a little magical for music lovers of all ages. This fun, family friendly event features pumpkin painting, donuts, along with dozens of acoustic guitars—young, old, seasoned, brand new—coming together for one big Weston sing-along under the open sky. It’s going to be heartfelt, definitely a little imperfect, and hopefully unforgettable. All are welcome to watch, play and sing or hum along.

Want to play? We’d love to have you! Email Jesse at thewestonmusicaljamboree@gmail.com to join the guitar crew. You’ll get early access to our song choices, simple chord charts, and a front-row spot in Weston history. *All skill levels welcome.* Click here to view the songbook.

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.

🌟 WESTON PARKS & RECREATION UPDATES 🌟
Now Hiring! Do you love the water? Weston Parks & Recreation is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors to join our team! It’s a great way to stay active, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in our community. 📞 Contact Bernadette Kingsbury, Aquatics Director, at 203-222-2588 for more details.

❄️ Winter 1 Registration is Coming!
Mark your calendars—Winter 1 registration opens October 20th at 10:01 PM through our online registration portal.
This exciting session includes:
🏀 Saturday Basketball
🎿 Weston Middle School Ski Club
🎨 After School Programs
💧 Aquatics Programming

Winter is one of our busiest seasons—programs WILL fill fast! Don’t get left out in the cold… secure your spot early.

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

NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED AT TRANSFER STATION STARTING JULY 1
As of July 1, 2025, the Transfer station will only accept credit cards, debit cards, checks, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Cash will no longer be accepted.

NEW WESTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED
Please click the following link to read the press release from Weston Public Schools: Weston Public Schools - News Articles

WESTON 2025 ROAD PAVING PROGRAM
Our 2025 Road Paving Program is underway. Crews from the Department of Public Works have prepared our roads for paving. Roads are now being milled and paved by our paving contractor. Once roads are paved, crews will be back to finish with replacement curbing and driveway aprons as required. Our progress to date:

Finish Paved Roads:

• Cindy Lane
• Mountain View Drive
• Hyde Ridge Road
• Wood Hill Road
• Twin Oaks Lane
• Timber Mill Lane
• Norfield Woods Road
• Salem Road
• Laurel Lake East
• River Road
• Lilac Lane

Milling / Paving (week of September 29):

Remaining Streets Scheduled for Paving this Fall

This schedule may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

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.

19TH ANNUAL HRRA RECYCLING BILLBOARD CONTEST - The theme this year is: “Don’t Trash Textiles!”
Deadline to submit artwork: November 14, 2025
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! 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

FROM THE DPW DIRECTOR: PROJECT COMPLETION UPDATE
I asked the DPW Director to give an update on the completed projects for the past couple of cycles. Here is what he sent. Thank you so much Larry Roberts as well as to the entire municipal team who were instrumental in bringing these projects to completion.

Land Mobile Radio project:

The replacement of three local bridges with state and federal grants:

Paving: ARPA Funded, State Funded, BOND anticipation Notes funded:

STEAP Grant Funded Projects:

Food Scraps Recycling Program (Pilot funded by ARPA)

Sidewalks Phase 1: (Construction Funded by State Grant)

Ravenwood Water Supply Renovation

Dog Park Construction

EV Charger Installation:

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 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

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.

Current Law

Law Change Effective October 1, 2025

WESTON HUMAN SERVICES

Attention Medicare Beneficiaries!

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: Charter Revision Commission, 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.