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A few things going on today that impact you in Weston.
Today's weather forecast -- 72 degrees and thunderstorms. A walking group will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Ye Old Cottage Restaurant. Stay up to date with Weston news with our free, daily newsletter. A Weston compnay has been named to the Boston Globe's top 100 firms in Massachusetts. Commuter rail service interruptions will begin soon for some Weston commuters.
Today's weather forecast -- 73 degrees and thunderstorms. Town Meeting continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Weston High School. Stay up to date with Weston news with our free, daily newsletter. Weston's Field Day is coming soon! Need help buying oil to heat your home? This might help.  
Today's weather forecast -- 63 degrees and sunny. Minuteman Technical High School in Lexington will hold an open house. A walking group will be held in Weston at 8:30 a.m.  Stay up to date with Weston news with our free, daily newsletter. Wha'ts your favorite Dairy Joy flavor?
Today's weather forecast -- 62 degrees and partly sunny. The annual town meeting is scheduled for today at 7:30 p.m. at Weston High School.  Check out these cars for sale nearby! Are cicadas coming to Weston? Stay up to date with Weston news with our free, daily newsletter.
Today's weather forecast -- 75 degrees and rainy. Stay up to date with Weston news with our free, daily newsletter. Weston High School will host a talent show at 7:30 p.m. The Watch City Festival will hold a kickoff party in Waltham today. Looking for a job in Weston?
1. Trust Account Review. The Commissioners of Trust Funds will meet at 3 p.m. today in Weston Town Hall. The agenda includes, primarily, time spent reviewing the status of the town's trust accounts. 2. More Meetings. The Agricultural Commission plans to take a vote on bow hunting, and the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee and Weston Affordable Housing Trust will also meet tonight. Click the links for agendas. 3. It's Knitting Night! In Stitches on Boston Post Road holds weekly knitting nights from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday. The gatherings are free and individuals will be on hand to talk about your…
1. Morning Meetings. There are a number of morning meetings today in Weston including the Recreation Commission, the Brook School Elderly Housing Committee and the Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee. 2. Solar Informational Session. Later tonight, the Solar Photovoltaic Panels Exploratory Committee will hold an informational session to explain Article 39 of the Warrant. The article paves the way for solar panels to be installed at the old landfill. Police Station Study Committee, Conservation Commission and Planning Board are also scheduled to meet tonight. Click the links for agendas…
1. Budget Hearing. Both the town's and school's Fiscal Year 2014 budgets will be presented during a budget hearing tonight at Weston Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. 2. Morning Meeting. The Weston Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet today at 8:30 a.m. at the library. Click the link for the agenda. 3. Did You Know? The Weston Public Library has passes that offer reduced admittance to a variety of museums and attractions. Check out the available passes and reserve yours. 4. ICYMI. Over the weekend, we highlighted a Reader Photo Feature on Wayland Patch of some dogs blissfully enjoying the …
1. Morning Meeting. The Case Campus Master Plan Committee and the Planning Board are scheduled to meet this morning. Check out the agendas, by clicking on the links above. 2. Solar Voltaic Update. The Weston Solar Photovoltaic Panels Exploratory Committee will host the first of three site walks tomorrow, Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the old Weston landfill. The info sessions are designed to help voters understand Article 39 of the Warrant. Meet at the Weston Transfer Station (195 Church St.). 3. Theater Escape. It's the spring theater season and Weston's thespians are involved in a number of …
1. "It's Elementary." "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" premieres tonight at the Vokes Theater in Wayland. The play runs for a couple of weeks, with evening performances at 8 p.m. and weekend matinees at 2 p.m. Details. 2. Morning Meeting. The School Committee has published two agendas for Thursday morning. The first, a meeting with the School Advisory Council. The second, a presentation of the 2013-14 School Improvement Plan. 3. Other Meetings. The Agricultural Commission and the Board of Appeals are also scheduled to meet today. The Agricultural Commission had not published an online …
1. Meetings Galore. There are at least seven groups and boards scheduled to meet today, beginning with the Tree Advisory Group at 2:30 p.m. Other meetings today include the Conservation Commission at 7:30 p.m. and the Historical Commission also at 7:30. For a full list of meetings and agendas, check out the Town of Weston calendar. 2. Deer Friends Talk. The Weston Deer Friends are hosting the talk tonight, "Living With Deer and Without Lyme Disease," at the Weston Public Library. A wide variety of speakers will be present to offer their thoughts and answer questions. 3. Early Release Program …
1. Special State Primary Day. Today's the day voters will set the ballot for the special Senate election on June 25. Before you head to the polls, check out "Your Guide to Tuesday's Special State Primary in Weston." 2. Chateau Restaurant Fundraiser. The Chateau Restaurant will donate 20 percent of sales today to One Fund Boston. If you're planning to eat out, perhaps Chateau is the way to go. The closest location to Weston is located on School Street in Waltham. 3. Site Walk. The Weston Planning Board is scheduled to conduct a site walk at 8 a.m. today at 29 Radcliffe Road. The applicant …
1. Meeting Monday. There are a number of boards and committee scheduled to meet today, including the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Solar Photovoltaic Exploratory Committee. For details and agendas, check out the Town of Weston calendar. 2. Hydrant Flushing Reminder. The Department of Public Works water division is scheduled to begin hydrant flushing today. It could lead to some discolored water when they're in your neighborhood. Here are details. 3. eReading at Weston Library. There are plenty of eReader titles available through the Minuteman Library Network. If you're wanting to …
1. Early Day Meetings. The Field Study Committee will meet this morning at 7 a.m. and plans to discuss signage for dogs on town fields as well as a citizen's petition to reduce the Community Preservation Act contribution from 3 percent to 1 percent. The Weston Emergency Response Corps is also meeting -- this group at 12:30 p.m. 2. Arbor Day Ceremony. The Tree Advisory Group will hold an Arbor Day ceremony at Soldier's Field today at 10 a.m. 3. Instrument Drive. The Rivers School is continuing to accept musical instruments as part of its Musical Instrument Drive. Drop off instruments at the …
1. Colloquium Series at Weston Observatory. The series continues tonight with "Sleuthing In Central Park: Geoarchaeology And Geophysics At Seneca Village." These discussions are free and open to the public, but reservations are REQUIRED. Call (617) 552-8300 to see whether seats remain for tonight's session. 2. Instrument Drive Continues. The Rivers School will continue collecting musical instruments through the end of the week. Your donated instrument will go to help a child who cannot afford an instrument. 3.  Police Station Project Update. Members of the Board of Selectmen and the Police …
1. Deer Forum. The Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing tonight to discuss the town's Deer Management program. The forum is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Weston Community Center. 2. Canceled Meeting and More. The Board of Assessors has canceled its scheduled meeting for tonight. The Planning Board, however, is still on the schedule. Click the link for an agenda. 3. Musical Instrument Drive. The Rivers School in Weston, in sooperation with Berklee College of Music, is collecting unused musical instrument during a drive that runs throughout this week. Drop off your …
1. Meetings Today. The Board of Selectmen will talk upcoming town meeting procedures and anticipate a vote to declare the old library surplus. The Solar Photovoltaic Panels Exploratory Committee is scheduled to meet as well. 2. School's Back. Children will be at bus stops and on the sidewalks again today as the head back to class following April break. In preparation for that return, Weston administrators addressed how the schools will handle questions about the past week's events. 3. Earthquake Talk. The Weston Public Library is hosting Dr. Allan Kafka today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a talk …
1. Meetings Today. The Agricultural Commission will vote on the deer program during its 8:30 a.m. meeting, and the Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. 2. Artist Reception at Weston Library. The Weston Public Library will hold an artists' reception tonight from 5-8 for Maureen O'Connor and David Harrison, both of which are currently displaying works in the library. 3. Orange Leaf Donation day. You can help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and have your dessert, too. From 5 p.m.-10 p.m. today, April 18, Orange Leaf will donate 100 percent of yogurt …
1. Marathon Vigils. First Parish Wayland and Trinitarian Congregational Church are holding vigils or services today for the community. Check out details for these events as well as other events in the area. 2. Where to Donate. The City of Boston has established One Fund as the place to collect donations for Boston Marathon bombing vicitms and their families. Details here. 3. Blog Posts. Several Patch bloggers have shared their thoughts and reactions to Monday's Boston Marathon bombings. Check out the Local Voices section to read those accounts. 4. Patch is Following Developments. We're …
1. The Day After. As you come to terms with what happened at yesterday's Boston Marathon, Weston Patch would appreciate the chance to hear your story. If you're willing to share your experiences, please reach out to 508-344-7464 or weston@patch.com. 2. Morning Site Walk. The Weston Planning Board will be conducting a site walk today at 8 a.m. at 10 Cutters Bluff. 3. More Planning Board News. The Planning Board will then hold a meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. The agenda was not available on the Town of Weston website as of Monday night. 4. Deadline Approaching. The last day to register to vote in…

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