Opening Note:
This past Tuesday Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi, and I hosted another Weston Veterans recognition program - this time for those who served during Vietnam. It was a beautiful ceremony and I’m grateful that we were able to properly honor these heroes although long overdue. Thank you State Senator Will Haskell, State Senator Tony Hwang, and State Representative Anne Hughes for being part of this program. Most importantly, to all the Veterans who attended, thank you for sharing your stories and know that we are deeply grateful for your service to our country and to our community.

Questions for Constituent Corner may be emailed to [email protected] and I will either answer you myself or forward you on to the right people!  

Road repaving:
Work on Farrell Road and Tannery Road South is done.  Milling on Trails End begins Monday morning. The Town plans to mill and pave the following roads over the next few months:
- Trails End Rd from the intersection of Georgetown Rd to the intersection of Langer Lane. Driveway aprons to be repaired are at house numbers 81, 71, 37, 22, 29, and 17.
- Davis Hill Rd from the intersection of Steep Hill Rd to the intersection of Valley Forge Rd. Driveway aprons to be repaired are associated with house numbers 66, 89, 95 and 111. This Road also includes the entrance apron to Martin Rd.
- Merry Lane from the intersection of Georgetown Rd to the complete circle of Merry Lane back to Georgetown Rd. Driveway aprons to be repaired are at house numbers 12, 45, 42, and 30.
- Lords Highway from the intersection of Newtown Turnpike to the intersection of Birch Hill Rd.  Driveway aprons to be repaired area at house numbers 42 and 58.

 Cavalry Road Bridge Project Update

The new bridge is open to traffic!  Thank you neighbors for your patience and understanding.

 Newtown Turnpike Road Work

Newtown Turnpike is fully open to traffic.  Erosion remediation work has been completed.   

Valley Forge Road Work

Valley Forge Road is fully open to traffic.  Erosion remediation work has been completed.     

Crosswalk News
The State of Connecticut continues an exciting pedestrian safety project on Weston Road.  The State hired the NyConn Corporation to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons - one near the Weston Shopping Center signage and the other directly across the road from that signage.  The underground construction portion of the work was completed last week. The installation of the beacons themselves should be completed by NyConn in July.

Spending Plan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
The next step in the process is a machine ballot vote on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from Noon to 8 pm in the Weston Town Hall Meeting Room for purposes of voting yes or no to the following question:  “Shall the American Rescue Plan Act spending plan, as determined by both the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance, be approved?” Tabulators will be used.  Absentee Ballots will not be accepted.  To see the ARPA spending Plan that people will vote on, visit the Town Clerk’s office or https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/finance

The June 18th vote is the final step in the process of determining how Weston will use its ARPA funds. The spending plan that is up for voter approval has been approved of by both the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance.   The boards voted on the plan following a public hearing where members of the public expressed their likes, dislikes, suggestions, and asked questions. Board members also received emails from the public on the subject of ARPA.

Board of Selectmen Meetings
Please feel free to Zoom into the virtual BOS 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    

Covid 19
Covid-19 updates and information are posted regularly on the town website. Please see here https://www.westonct.gov/government/municipal-departments/emergency-management/covid-19 for more information.

Support for Ukraine
Big Dreams Children Foundation Inc. is raising funds to support Ukrainian civilians during the war. Consider supporting its mission to address specific needs of Ukrainian people at the right time during this humanitarian catastrophe. Email Weston resident Iryna Akolzina for more information: [email protected]
Big Dreams website: http://www.bigdreamscf.org/ukraine-humanitarian-aid  Link to donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=82BBTYF39YEK4
Please visit the Town of Weston Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/westonct.gov) to see the results of the efforts to date.

Get Rid of Your Hazardous Waste
Weston residents have multiple opportunities in 2022 to get rid of household hazardous waste: Below is a schedule of regional collection events that Westonites can participate in:
- September 10th from 9 am to 1 pm in Weston at Hurlbutt Elementary School
- October 8th from 9 am to 3 pm in New Milford at John Pettibone School
- November 12th from 9 am to 2 pm in Brookfield at Brookfield High School
- April 2023 (exact date to be determined) from 9 am to 2 pm in Danbury at the Public Works Facility
- May 2023 (exact date to be determined) from 9 am to 2 pm in Newtown at a Public Works Facility

No need to bring money. Each town gets billed for the waste that their own residents drop off.  For details about what to bring and location addresses, please visit the website of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority here: https://hrra.org/household-hazardous-waste/

Volunteers Needed for Town Boards
The following appointed boards have positions available: Assessment Appeals, Beautification, Conservation Commission, DEI Advisory Committee, Historic District Commission, Insurance Advisory Committee, Marketing & Communications Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation, Sustainable Weston and the Veterans Affairs Committee.

Social Services
2022 Child Tax Rebate: You may be eligible for a child tax rebate of up to a maximum of $750 ($250 per child up to three children). To be eligible for this rebate you must meet all of the following requirements: 1) You must be a resident of Connecticut; 2) You must have claimed at least one child as a dependent on your 2021 federal income tax return who was 18 years of age or younger; and 3) You must meet certain income thresholds. For more information visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Credit-Programs/Child-Tax-Rebate/Overview#:~:text=The%20child%20tax%20rebate%2C%20which,child%20up%20to%20three%20childrenYou must apply between June 1 and July 31, 2022

Bayberry Lane Bridge Replacement Project
The Town of Westport has begun replacing the Bayberry Lane Bridge over the Aspetuck River. The roadway will remain closed through November 30th, 2022.  Local traffic has been directed through the designated detour route - Easton Road to Coleytown Road to North Avenue to Lyons Plain Road to White Birch Road, or the reverse, as necessary. Residents adjacent to the bridge have been notified of the road closure and detour. Motorists are advised to drive with additional caution, allow extra travel time, and obey all detour and safety signals.  Please direct questions about the project to Westport Town Engineer Keith Wilberg at 203-341-1128.

Parks & Recreation
Weston’s 4th of July Celebration is back. Please link here for more details: https://www.westonct.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8054/637889187830170000

Juneteenth Celebration
The Weston DEI Committee invites you to join us to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19th from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Weston Town Green.  Enjoy speakers, music, food, drinks and local vendors. DEI's mission is to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure all community members are accepted, respected, and empowered to participate in the shaping of Weston. As part of our efforts, we will host an event to honor what is now considered America’s second Independence Day.  A Federal Holiday as of 2021, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the rebel Confederate states on June 19th, 1865.

A Message from Weston Public Schools
Weston/Westport Y aftercare: Let them have some fun and grow in a program that puts your child’s health & wellness first. For Weston Public School children in grades K-5, our School Age Child Care program offers engaging activities to round out their day. Snack, homework help, arts & crafts, STEM activities, themed projects, outdoor & physical activities and more, ensure they get the support they need and have a great time in a safe environment.  Click here for flyer:  Westport Weston YMCA 2022-2023 Aftercare Flyer
SCHEDULE: We follow the Westport Public Schools calendar and run on normal school days and scheduled early dismissals.
TRANSPORTATION: Students will be picked up at Hurlbutt and WIS utilizing YMCA and district buses.
Contact Kathy Giglio at the Y. She is the Childcare & Youth Services Director, call with any questions. 203.571.6040 or [email protected]

Weston Senior Center

-Curbside Summer Lunch Series: Wednesday, June 15th, 11:30am Norfield Church (Outside). Catered by Village Market, Entertainment by Bob Cooper. Sign up is required by Monday at noon (203) 222-2608
-Two new exercise classes starting this week: 1) Outdoor Qigong with Bill. Wednesday, June 15th, 10am.  ($5 drop in class fee). Sign-up is required, call for details.  2) Heart Centered Yoga with Melania (In-House). New class starts Wednesday, June 15th, 10am. Sign-up is required, call for details.  

The Weston Flea
Saturday, September 10th (Rain date September 11th). Reserve your spot by calling (203) 222-2608 or email Wendy: [email protected]

Weston Public Library
Adult Summer Reading: Summer Reading is not just for kids! In our adult program you'll complete activities to earn badges and get entered into weekly prize drawings. Earn all 10 badges to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Kindle Fire tablet on August 12! Pick up an information sheet at the desk or sign up to participate online on our Summer Reading page https://bit.ly/3mrUU00

Probate Q&A With Judge Lisa Wexler: Tuesday, June 14, 12:30 PM

Judge Lisa Wexler will join the Library in the Community Room to review the laws of probate. Judge Wexler will also take questions from participants. This program will be hybrid. Participants may join in person in the Community Room or via Zoom. A Zoom link will be distributed the day before the program to all registrants. Please register at www.westonpubliclibrary.org.   A member of the Connecticut and New York Bar Associations, Ms. Wexler has served as Probate Judge since 2013. She has won numerous broadcasting awards, including the prestigious Gracie Award for best news/talk local broadcast, the Connecticut Press Award, the Best of Gold Coast award several years running, and the Best of Westchester award.

Sip & Paint: Flower and Botanical Watercolor Workshop - A Weston Reads Event on June 16, 7PM. Come explore the magical world of painting flowers and botanicals using watercolor and a variety of techniques. Class leader Karen Siegel is an art instructor at Silvermine Art School who teaches painting, drawing and various workshops and is a painter who exhibits her work throughout Connecticut, the Berkshires and New York. A $20.00 fee covers all supplies and refreshments. Register at www.westonpubliclibrary.org. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Weston Public Library.

Family Playgroup: Fridays, June 17 & 24, July 8, 15 & 22 and August 5 @ 10:00 AM-12:30 PM. Ages birth-6. Registration required per family separately for each session. We have brought back our playgroup and extended the hours during summer! Parents/Caregivers and children are invited to join us for open play in the community room. Meet new neighbors and friends and try out some of our early learning toys. Register at www.westonpubliclibrary.org.