Weston's Biggest Stories of 2016

WESTON, MA – School and crime stories dominated Weston Patch readers' interest in 2016.

Our readers also followed a local girl as she competed in one of the most popular singing competitions in the world, as well as a stray moose that came to a tragic end in Weston. Here are the top Weston Patch stories of the year:

8. AG: Weston Father, Son in Hot Water for Stony Brook Wetlands Violations

The Attorney General's Office is going after a property owner and his son for filling large areas of protected wetlands, other charges.

7. Weston Superintendent to Step Down at the End of the School Year

Superintendent Robert Tremblay and the Weston School Committee announced the move in a joint statement Wednesday.

6. Patch Wants Your Dog Photos!

Happy National Dog Day! Patch wants photos of your best four-legged friends to feature in an upcoming story.

5. American Idol Results: Did Local Girl Sonika Vaid Make the 'Final Six?'

The Weston native was one of the 'bottom three' contestants who had to sing for one spot to stay in the show's final season.

4. Loose Moose Killed in Weston: Reports

Environmental Police put the animal down after it was hit by a car in Weston Tuesday night.

3. Mega Millions Numbers July 1, 2016: $415 Million Jackpot

Check out what numbers were drawn for the $415 million jackpot.

2. Who Is the 'Felony Lane Gang?'

The band of freelance fraudsters are suspected in a slew of "smash-and-grab" break-ins up and down the East Coast.

1. Naked Photos of Weston High Boys Solicited on Snapchat

Students were warned Tuesday of an account targeting sophomore boys.

Image via Weston PD