Weston Town Hall Happenings For Sept. 5, 2025

Press release from the Town of Weston:

09/05/2025 4:01 PM

FIRST SELECTWOMAN’S OPENING NOTE
I absolutely adore this time of year! Autumn in Weston is not only stunningly beautiful, but it also provides countless chances to strengthen the bonds within our community. From festivals to fundraisers, sporting events to concerts, to cooking classes, and educational programs, there are endless ways to connect with others in the upcoming weeks. These opportunities fill me with immense gratitude, starting from my own family and extending to the entire Weston community. Witnessing everyone coming together to support one another and celebrate the season is truly heartwarming. The unity and camaraderie during this time bring me so much joy and appreciation for the incredible community we have cultivated here in Weston.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF EVENT
September 6, Saturday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Old Hyde Road Public Works Facility, 78 Old Hyde Rd, Weston
Please click here for the list of what to bring and what not to bring. Please follow these instructions at the event: place items in the back of your vehicle (trunk/cargo area), remain in your vehicle and workers will remove contents from your vehicle, have your ID ready.

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

SEPTEMBER 11TH FLAG-LOWERING CEREMONY
Tuesday, September 11 at 9:00 am
Weston Town Green
56 Norfield Road
The public is invited to attend the flag-lowering ceremony on September 11 at 9am on the Town Green

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE WITH VERA BLAU
Weston Senior Activities Center
Wednesday, September 17, 12:45pm (after lunch), Free
Vera, a hidden child during World War II, shares her childhood memories and family history. This powerful blend of personal testimony and reflection honors the memory of the Holocaust. Moderated by Rabbi Friedman of Temple Israel.

🎶 SAVE THE DATE 🎶 STRUM & SING: WESTON’S FIRST MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Saturday, October 11th, 4 PM
Weston Town Green in front of Town Hall
This Founders Day, we’re doing something a little magical. Picture 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. 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.* It’s a community moment, and it won’t be the same without you!

NORFIELD GRANGE FAIR
Sun., Sept. 7th @ Noon-5 pm
12 Good Hill Road, Weston
Featuring: Kids Games, Slime Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Snack Bar, Ice Cream, Posh Portable Play & Bounce House, Eating Contests: Donut @ 1:30; Corn-on-the-Cob @ 2:30 & Watermelon @ 3:30 with Prizes, Brooke's Bunny Farm, Live Music, Raffle Baskets, Local Vendors, Agricultural Contests with Prizes + $50 Cash to Best in Show & more!! FUN for All Ages. Free Admission. For more information: NorfieldGrange@gmail.com and https://www.facebook.com/NorfieldGrange146/ and https://norfieldgrange.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:

Milling / Paving (week of September 8):

• Timber Mill
• Norfield Woods Road
• Salem Road
• Lords Highway East
• River Road
• Lilac Lane

This schedule may be subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. The rest of the schedule will be set in the coming week.

Total List of Streets Scheduled for Paving

FLAG DISPOSAL BIN - NEW 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

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. 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: 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.