Weston Office Closures and Transfer Station Hours
Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day.  The Transfer Station will be closed Monday, May 29th  and Tuesday, May 30th.

Summer Road Repaving
To see the list of roads that the Town plans to tackle over the next few months please click here: https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/public-works

Happy National EMS Week!

Thank you Weston Volunteer EMS this week and every week for your service and sacrifice. This week I was honored and impressed to observe Weston Volunteer EMS conduct a multi-agency Mass Casualty Incident drill with Region 1.  It’s one heck of a way to recognize EMS Week 2023.  

I appreciate all the volunteers who keep us safe and are always striving to be as prepared as possible. I am personally grateful for all that you do.

Memorial Day Parade Update & Information (Courtesy of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department)

PARADE ROUTE: The parade will begin in front of Weston High school at approximately 10:45 AM then proceed down School Road to the intersection of Weston Road & School Road. From there it will proceed left and continue on Weston Road past Weston Shopping Center to the intersection of Weston Road & Norfield Road. Then it will go left onto Norfield Road and end at the Town Library. The ceremony will take place at the gazebo following the conclusion of the parade.

ROAD CLOSURES: No through traffic will be permitted along the parade route prior to the parade beginning. The exact time of closures will be communicated. As a result there will be delays in the area so please plan accordingly. The following locations will be temporarily closed prior to the parade.

- Weston Road @ School Road

- Weston Road @ Norfield Road

- Norfield Road Past The Library

PARKING: No parking will be permitted along the parade route. There will also be no parking for the public in the parking lot of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department located at 52 Norfield Road. There will be parking at the various schools on School Road, the Shopping Center, Parks and Rec Office, and the Library

CHAIRS/BLANKETS: Parade goers are permitted to begin laying chairs/blankets along the parade route.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Shall the need arise to cancel the parade and subsequent activities it will be communicated on Monday Morning. This notification will be made on our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in addition to several other sources.

FIRE DEPARTMENT LOT: Due to limited space the parking lot at the Weston Fire Department will be closed to the public. We ask that people pay close attention to the signage as we need these parking spots available for Fire and EMS personnel. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to seeing everyone throughout the weekend and at the parade Monday!

PARADE MAP:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit...

Pride Month Programs
Weston Town Hall Flag Raising June 5 at 4pm

Steps of Town Hall (Town Green will be Under Construction)

Weston Public Library
Y.A. DIY: Pride Style.
Thursday, June 15th @ 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Teens. Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome.

Stop by the community room to upcycle something of your own, or create something new just in time for pride! Bring your own shoes, bags, or other clothes to decorate and we'll provide the rest. Nothing to bring? No problem. Make some jewelry, buttons, or other accessories completely from scratch. http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=WESTON&EventID=7277677&sw=1920

Easton 4th Annual Pride Flag Raising & Community Celebration - June 1

4:30pm Storytime at the Library
5:00pm Food Truck opens
5:30pm Flag Raising Ceremony (Easton Town Hall)
5:45-dusk - Outdoor celebration

The celebration will feature music, food, kids crafts, guest speakers, and more.
Bring a picnic or visit the food truck on site.

Construction Started on Monday, May 15!
The Community Connectivity Sidewalk Project

On Monday, May 15 the Community Connectivity Sidewalk Project will begin. This project creates approximately 5,500 linear feet of new sidewalk, within the Town Center and along School Road. Completion of the project will improve walkability on both the school and municipal campuses. The project will provide students with a safer pathway to and from the Weston Shopping Center via the newly completed Flashing Beacon Crosswalk across Weston Road. The project is funded from the State’s Community Connectivity Program Grant Program and will cover 100% of the construction cost.  The Town was responsible for engineering of the project, including all costs associated with design. All work on School Road will start after the end of the school year to prevent any disruption. See here for more information about our pedestrian safety projects. https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/public-works/infrastructure-projects/pedestrian-safety-projects and here for the most recent podcast on the project: https://vimeo.com/820579482

We are Hiring!
Open positions include Junior Eagles Summer Camp Pre-K Supervisor, Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Works Vehicle Mechanic Jr Grade, Director of Public Works, and Town Administrator.  Visit our website for more information:
https://www.westonct.gov/about-us/town-hall/municipal-job-openings

BOS Meetings are moving to HYBRID starting 6/1 at 7:30
There will now be opportunity to attend the BOS meetings in person at the Meeting Room at Town Hall. AND you can still zoom in if you prefer.

Message from the Weston Assessor's Office
The 2023 Revaluation is upon us and inspections have been happening since March 2023.  The areas of Town being inspected will be posted and updated throughout the entire collection process.  Data Collectors will have badges for identification as well as their cars being registered with the Weston Police Department.  They will be taking photos as well as requesting an interior inspection be done at the time of their visit.  If a virtual inspection is preferred, a data mailer will follow when an inspection is not granted and the virtual option can be arranged at that time. Please click here for more information.  Listen to the podcast about the 2023 revaluation here: https://vimeo.com/807322949

Land Mobile Radio Project approved by Boards, now moves to Special Town Meeting
A presentation was given to a joint Board of Selectman and Board of Finance Meeting on April 19. The Board members were informed about the recommended new radio system, the Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN), and its associated costs. The CLMRN will allow Weston’s Public Safety personnel to communicate more easily with our surrounding communities, therefore addressing our current lack of interoperability. The complex system will cost $4.5M to purchase and install. This system, also being adopted by Wilton, Westport, Norwalk and Fairfield, will increase the range of our communications exponentially. The Board of Selectmen approved the Land Mobile Radio Project on April 19th and set a date for a Special Town Meeting contingent on the Board of Finance approving the project, which they did on May 8th.  A Public Information Meeting was held on May 18th at 7:30pm the video is on our website. Next steps are the Special Town Meeting.

Special Town Meeting on June 7th at 7pm at the Weston Hight School Cafeteria.
More details about the project can be found on the Town of Weston website here:  https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/communications-center/land-mobile-radio-communications

See here for the What’s Next in Weston podcasts describing the project:

Part 1: https://vimeo.com/798205670
Part 2: https://vimeo.com/802476770

From The Tax Collector
Starting April 7, the Tax Collector’s office will be closed on Fridays
The Tax Collector is currently accepting applications for the Abatement, Deferment and Freeze programs through May 15, 2023 for the upcoming Grand List year. You must apply every year for all programs.  You can request an application from the Tax Collector’s office. Please call 203-222-2696 or email [email protected]

Social Services ARPA Update
The Towns of Weston, Wilton, and Westport have partnered with Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and Counseling, to tackle the region's growing need for affordable and timely mental health treatment.  Together they developed the Counseling Assistance Program (CAP) with the goal of providing a barrier-free process for the three town's residents to gain access to quality mental health treatment.  Residents wishing to utilize the CAP program must contact their Town's Human & Social Services Department to determine eligibility and explore available supports. For those deemed eligible, an appointment for an assessment will be scheduled with a Positive Directions clinician. This program is open to ages 12 years and up.  For more information about Positive Directions please check out their website at https://www.positivedirections.org/

Weston Social Services  203-222-2663
[email protected]

Ukraine Sister City Project with Seversk

As mentioned in my previous THH, I recently spoke with Alexei Vorobyov, Mayor of Seversk, a small town very similar to ours in Eastern Ukraine, right on the front lines of the war. This dialog is the start to a program also adopted by my colleagues in Westport, Easton, Stamford and Greenwich, titled the “Sister City Partnership.” We are in the early stages of the relationship between me and Mayor Vorobyov, which is focusses on friendship and cultural exchange. The other aspect of the Sister City program is a private partnership where our community supports theirs. The first task is building a committee of Westonites who will help to fund needed items. Over the coming days and weeks we will post links to fundraising efforts, programs and activities. If you would like more information about the sister city programs or would like to volunteer to help with the committee, please email me at [email protected]. Click here to visit our sister city webpage: https://www.westonct.gov/our-community/organizations-services/ukraine-sister-city-seversk

What’s Next in Weston?
The most recent podcasts from the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston features an update on the ARPA projects approved by residents last year. The podcast alternates between Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker (called Westport What’s Happening) and Weston First Selectwoman Sam Nestor as part of a public service program that offers perspectives from each town every Monday. “What’s Next in Weston” features First Selectwoman Sam Nestor and special guests. Every 2 weeks, we will discuss projects, programs and activities in our town in a brief five minute interview. Click here for the Vimeo for the podcast and search for the episodes. https://vimeo.com/824841971

Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation's Spring Afterschool programs, Swim lessons and Summer Camp registration is ongoing- WebTrac Splash  Many camps and programs are filling quickly! We're excited to have added Field Hockey Camp to our programs as well as Fairfield County's premier Ultimate Frisbee camps for this summer; come and join the fastest growing sport in the country! Our Part Time summer staff link is live on our website as well- we're to hire Summer Camp Counselors, Pool/Pond Monitors & Lifeguards & more! Weston Parks & Recreation

Bisceglie Scribner Pond
The swimming pond at Bisceglie Scribner Park has been resurfaced. The Fresh asphalt surfacing has been applied to the entire area and the pond will be color sealed in the next few weeks.  This summer the planned opening date is June 24 for swimming.  Pond Passes will be available for residents in a few weeks! Passes can be purchased online on the Parks and Recreation website.

Road Work 2023
We’ve posted publicly the invitation to bid for the 2023 paving improvements. Bidding closes May 15. After the project is awarded we will post the streets included in this year’s paving and timing. Stay tuned.

Board of Selectmen Meetings
Please feel free to Zoom into the virtual BOS 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: Assessment Appeals, Beautification, Board of Ethics, Weston Public Library, Marketing & Communications Advisory Group, Commission on Aging, Conservation Commission, Historic District Commission, and Veterans Affairs Committee. Elected position openings are 2 open alternate seats on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Weston Social Services
We are excited to announce our new 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.  Be sure to sign up at the bottom of the page to receive our newsletter each month! Click here for this month's Youth & Family Social Services Newsletter

A Message from Weston Youth Services…With spring recess behind us, let’s think of summer!
We’ve added two new programs to our schedule of weekly camps that run from June 26 through the week of July 24:

Flight School Camp- NEW!
Sitter Safety – NEW!
Citizen Invention Camps  
Mad Science Camps  
Legos Camps
Theatre Camps
Bake Your Heart Out with Gabriela!
Welcome to the Breakfast Club with Gabriela!
Sew Awesome
Spark Business Academy Programs

So if you’re looking for one or more fabulous and local camps for your child(ren) this summer, we have you covered!  For more information, dates, grade eligibility, and to register online, please visit our website at www.westonyouthservices.org. And if you have any questions, please contact Charlene Monn, Program Coordinator, at 203-222-2586 or email [email protected].

Weston Senior Center

Upcoming Trip:

Grace Farms Tour
Tuesday June 27th
Bus meets at 9:30am
$15/pp

Next Lecture:

Sailing Around the World Presentation with Scott Kuhner
Wednesday June 14th
1pm

Norfield Lunch Dates- (These are not curbside lunches)

June 21st 11:30

Catered by Lilly's
Entertainment by Gene the Amazing Magician
$5/pp

June 28th at 11:30

Catered by Calise's
$5/pp