Politics & Government
Top Weston Patch Town Government Stories for 2011
Here's a look at some top town government stories for 2011, presented in no particular order.
1. , Nov. 15
All articles, including that to , passed Special Town Meeting in mid-November.
2. , Sept. 8
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The Weston300 Committee forms to get a jump start on the anniversary celebration and is looking for town input with not only the celebration itself, but also a logo design contest.
3. , March 18
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Six towns northwest of Boston, including Weston, joined forces to preserve affordable housing in their region this year, under a new agreement brokered by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) that aims to increase efficiency in administering housing services.
4. , Sept. 28
Weston selectmen spoke out against some of the more vocal opponents of pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) trash, saying they had been surprised and shocked at the reaction of people who had come to a . The board decided to postpone the issue indefinitely, at least for the current iteration of the board.
5. , Aug. 24
Susan Brennan, director of the Weston Public Library, proposes storing town records in the basement, with proper climate controls and a fire-fighting system in place.
6. , Dec. 14
Following a measure added to the state’s Open Meeting Law guidelines in early November, the Weston Board of Selectmen voted to allow members of town boards and committees to participate in meetings even when they’re unable to attend, in what one member deemed “mainly a courtesy” to promote meeting participation.
