Weston Town Hall Happenings For Sept. 19, 2025

Press release from the Town of Weston:

09/19/2025 3:30 PM

FIRST SELECTWOMAN’S OPENING NOTE
Last year, right around this time, I featured this poem. I am including it in this week’s opening note as reminder to our community of the importance of service to others and of "paying it forward," showing compassion, and empowering others, especially the young and inexperienced, by creating opportunities and removing obstacles for their journey.

“The Bridge Builder” A Poem by Will Allen Dromgoole

An old man going a lone highway,
Came, at the evening cold and gray,
To a chasm vast and deep and wide.
Through which was flowing a sullen tide
The old man crossed in the twilight dim,
The sullen stream had no fear for him;
But he turned when safe on the other side
And built a bridge to span the tide.

“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near,
“You are wasting your strength with building here;
Your journey will end with the ending day,
You never again will pass this way;
You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wide,
Why build this bridge at evening tide?”

The builder lifted his old gray head;
“Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,
“There followed after me to-day
A youth whose feet must pass this way.
This chasm that has been as naught to me
To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be;
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”

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

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

SUNDAY SOUNDSCAPES @ WESTON LIBRARY
Canta Libre Brings Harp, Flute and Strings Concert in Weston
Weston Public Library at 4 pm, September 21, 2025
The Friends of the Weston Library announce the beginning of their third season of Sunday Soundscapes concerts, beginning September 21 with the chamber ensemble Canta Libre. Canta Libre was founded in 2002 by flutist Sally Shorrock to foster the performance and enjoyment of musical literature specifically written for flute, harp and strings. They have been acclaimed by audiences throughout the Northeast. They were featured at The American Harp Society 50th Anniversary National Conference, and have appeared at Lincoln Center, on WNYC at The Green Space, The Music Festival of the Hamptons, Barge Music, Concerts at One at Trinity Church in Manhattan, WLIW TV, National Public Radio of Long Island, and The Brooklyn Public Library. Trained at the finest conservatories, many of the members have performed and toured internationally with appearances at major festivals, including Aspen, Spoleto and Tanglewood. Their critically-acclaimed CD of music by Jean Francaix, Joseph Guy Ropartz, Jean Yves Daniel-Lesur and Maurice Ravel is available on the 4Tay label. Ensemble members are Sally Shorrock, flute, Bradley Bosenbeck, violin, Veronica Salas, viola, Bernard Tamosaitis, cello and Karen Lindquist, harp. The concert will take place at the Weston Public Library at 4 pm, September 21, 2025. A donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students is suggested, but not required. Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canta-libre-brings-harp-flute-and-strings-to-weston-sep-21-tickets-1607856665569?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎶 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.*

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 22):

• Sachem Road
• Silver Ridge Common
• Aspetuck Glenn

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

Remaining Streets Scheduled for Paving

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 - 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

Weston DPW Hard At Work

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