By now, you've seen the top 10 in arts, business, government, police & fire, sports and schools. There's a great deal of overlap with police & fire, but here we present to you the top 10 most-read stories on Weston Patch in 2010, in descending order from most read: Appointee, Special Election will Fill Sheriff's Seat One Person Struck on Boston Post Road A Time to Give: Weston Teacher's Teddy Bear Drive Police Ask Residents to Stay Off Roads Rollover on Mass Pike Injures Two Accident Backing Traffic Up on Pike, 128 Pilot Killed in Fitchburg Crash was Weston Resident One Driver …

From all of us here at Weston Patch, we would like to wish you a happy and safe 2011.  We've been grateful to become a part of the greater Weston community for the short time we've been around in 2010, and we're looking to be your #1 news source in 2011 for all things Weston.  If an online news website could make New Year's Resolutions, they would be: Continue to serve you, the reader, as best as possible Learn more about Weston and the people who live there Get more involved with the community in person and online with readers Look out for more developments in 2011, including office hours …

It's been an exciting year for Weston High School sports—lots of wins, championships and victories. Not bad for a small school system! The Wildcats, so far in the winter 2010-2011 season, have been continuing a long tradition of sportsmanship, wins and scholar-athletes, and we're excited to see which teams will go all the way this season and next.  Our coverage couldn't be done without our sports editor, Mike Stoller, and our fantastic team of freelancers. Be sure to check out our previous installments of this series: the top 10 arts stories, top 10 business stories, top 10 government …

With two highways cutting through Weston, there is no dearth of traffic accidents that wreak havoc on the highway and local streets. And closer to home, there are enough dangerous intersections to keep Weston's first responders busy. In addition, the story of Sherrif James V. DiPaola's suicide was all over the media and was widely read across Patch, though it did not make it into the top 10. Be sure to check out our previous installments of this series: the top 10 arts stories, top 10 business stories and the top 10 government stories. Here, in descending order, with the most-read story …

Nothing overshadows Weston Patch's 2010 as much as Election 2010 does—from tea party rallies to hotly-contested races, this year had something for everyone who's even the slightest bit interested in politics. And on a local level, there was plenty to discuss in Weston too. Special Town Meeting went off without a hitch, and the year wrapped up with the first steps in ending what just may be one of the longest-running conversations in Weston: What to do with the Josiah Smith Tavern and Old Library. Here you can get what the most-read government stories were this year, as chosen by reader …

Thanks to the hardworking little elves at Patch HQ, we've got the top 10 most-read business articles of 2010 right here. If you missed something in the relatively short time Weston Patch has been around in 2010, this is a great way to catch up. While Weston isn't exactly a hubbub of business, there was still plenty of business news in the last quarter of 2010. Be sure to come back to Weston Patch this week for the top-read stories in sports, government, schools and more. In descending order, from the most-read business story of the year, here are the top business stories in 2010: 1. …

Blue Ginger in Wellesley: Asian fusion, combining "the best" of Eastern and Western influences. Offering a five-course tasting menu on New Year's Eve. Call  781-283-5790 for reservations. Legal Seafood, Framingham and Chestnut Hill: Framingham is open until midnight; Chestnut Hill until 11 p.m. Call 508-766-0600 for Framingham and 617-277-7300 for Newton. Bullfinch's in Sudbury: Offering contemporary American cuisine. New Year's menu includes includes champagne poached salmon, braised short rib, shrimp saute and roasted beet salad along with New England lobster and Crab Bisque. Also …

Thanks to the hardworking little elves at Patch HQ, we've got the top 10 most-read arts articles of 2010 right here. If you missed something in the relatively short time Weston Patch has been around in 2010, this is a great way to catch up. Be sure to come back to Weston Patch this week for the top-read stories in business, government, schools and more. In descending order, from the most-read arts story of the year, here are the top arts in 2010: 1. Holiday Boutique offers unique and diverse gift options This ran Nov. 13, and covered the Women's Community League annual holiday boutique sale…

We've run a lot of holiday stories this month, and they've all been compiled into one central location for your ease and convenience.  You can either scroll down to the bottom of this page for a list, or navigate to our holiday column splash page to see snippets and a list of all the stories.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments. Hope you had a great Christmas!

Though we've only been around for about two months, I'd like to say thanks to the Weston community for opening up and letting me learn more about your town. It has been great fun and I look forward to learning more and reporting more about Weston in 2011. If you're in the mood for reading more about Weston's Christmas spirit, be sure to check out our series of A Time To Give, where we feature local Westonites making a difference in the community: Weston Teacher's Teddy Bear Drive Walking to Fight Cancer Stamps, Fun and Charity Patriots Santa Gives Cheer This Season To all of you in …

The following is a list of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services held in Weston. Unless otherwise noted, all services are on Christmas Eve. For more information, contact the church. Weston United Methodist Church 7:30 p.m.: Candlelight service St. Peter's Episcopal Church 3 p.m.: Service includes a short children's pageant, followed by Holy Communion. The Junior Choir will sing. 5 p.m.: Musical prelude by Bala Brass Quintet.  5:30 p.m.: Christmas Homily and Holy Communion with full choir, and music by Bala Brass Quintet. The service will close with a candlelight singing of "Silent Night." …

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is charged with keeping the United States and Canada safe from dangers originating from the sky or space. Tonight, however, the Colorado-based government agency adds one more important task to its daily list of duties. The agency will again provide its Official Santa Tracker (http://www.noradsanta.org/) that marks The Big Man's every move as he makes his way throughout both hemispheres. Included on the site is a countdown and activity page (http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html) and a flight tracking system (http://www.noradsanta.org/en/…

Editor's note: Every Thursday in December, Weston Patch will feature someone living or working in Weston who is making a difference to his or her community, in a feature we're calling "A Time to Give."  When it comes to picking out Christmas cards to send, many of us deliberate over the hundreds of choices. A family photo, or just one of the kids? Do we need to do a photo this year? What kind of design should we get? For 19-year-old Weston resident Cat Caro's family, the choice has been a no-brainer—they're all going with a special card she designed herself, sold via the Dana-Farber Cancer …

  The first day of school vacation in Weston begins on Friday, Dec. 24, and regular classes resume on Monday, Jan. 3.  With the kids at home, you may be wondering how to keep all of you occupied without breaking out into extreme cabin fever.  Here's a list of things to do for the pre-high school set. Some might require pre-registration, so be sure to check and call ahead before making any permanent plans. ALL WEEK The library will be open Thursday, Dec 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library requests parents not send their children there after school on Thursday, Dec. 23, as the library will be…

Yep, we get it—a photo slideshow for the best photos of 2010 seems pretty hard to do when Weston Patch has only been here for the last quarter of the year. But we're going to do our best to showcase the best photos, and you get the chance to revisit some older stories and see what's been going on for the last couple of months. Check out our photo slideshow below.

Santa Claus made a few stops to see Weston children on Tuesday and Wednesday night, aided by the Weston Fire Department. Kids braved the cold to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas, without having to go to the mall. Check out our photo slideshow below of some of the stops Santa made on Wednesday night.

Editor's note: Every Thursday in December, Weston Patch will feature someone living or working in Weston who is making a difference to his or her community, in a feature we're calling "A Time to Give." Henry Lukas wants Weston to think of the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History as its own. After all, how many small towns can say they have a fully-dedicated museum? As education director, Lukas does community outreach to all sorts of Weston groups, from school children to Scouts to senior citizens. He spoke with Weston Patch this week about his outreach efforts and how the museum is …

Editor's note: Every Thursday in December, Weston Patch will feature someone living or working in Weston who is making a difference to his or her community, in a feature we're calling "A Time to Give." Jenna Weissman was 10 years old when she first learned the reality of cancer. Her friend Susan McDaniel passed away from a brain tumor when they were in the fifth grade. "That showed me how real cancer was at a young age. I think a lot of people aren't affected by it until they are older. They really don't know people who have died from it. Since it was one of my friends, it really affected me…

December is a time of the year when many want to "give back" to their communities and help the less fortunate with clothing, food, shelter and other necessities for life. Schools, churches and other institutions in Weston have plenty of opportunities to help out those in need this December.  Most of them don't require much of your time, and can be easily done in a day or less. Check out your closets, your pantries and cupboards to help out this holiday season. In no particular order, here are 10 ways you can help out in Weston: schools The sophomore class at the high school, the class of 2013…