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Good morning Weston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a first-class St. Francis relic is now in Weston
  • Weston remembers longtime resident and devoted community member Theodore "Ted" Colangelo
  • Former Weston resident Maxine Bryant fondly remembered for her vibrant life

Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Francis of Assisi marks 800th anniversary of saint's death (bridgeportdiocese.org) — St. Francis of Assisi Church in Weston recently filled for a special Mass marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' death, celebrated by Bishop Frank Caggiano. Parishioners then gathered for a picnic, and a first-class relic of St. Francis is now available for veneration and private prayer at the church on Norfield Road, with the Mass also viewable via the parish YouTube channel.
   

• Theodore Colangelo, 91 (westontoday.news) — A longtime Weston resident and advertising executive, Theodore "Ted" Colangelo is remembered for his deep ties to the Weston Field Club and St. Francis of Assisi Parish, as well as his love of cooking and community service. Family, friends, and former colleagues recall his decades in Weston, his devotion to his grandchildren, and his generous sharing of culinary talents with local charities and organizations.
   

• Obituaries for October 1, 2026; Andy Anderson, Don Baughman, Maxine Bryant, John Sloope, Nathaniel Townsend (pickensprogress.com) — Among several obituaries, readers learn about Maxine Bryant, who spent a decade living in Weston where she joined the Weston Women's Club, discovered antiques and bargain hunting, and frequently traveled into New York City for museum visits and Broadway shows. Her life story spans multiple states, but her Weston years were especially formative for her hobbies, community involvement, and love of learning.
   

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  • Local Event: PopShop Market at Westport Museum for History & Culture (patch.com)

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  • Contractor Accused Of Taking $42,000 In Payments For Work Never Done In Fairfield: Police (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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