Weston brief: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Archived edition, published Saturday, October 31, 2026. See today's Weston page.

Weston voters head to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 state election.

From Weston News

• Planning Board closes senior housing hearing. Weston's Planning Board closed its hearing on a proposed senior housing development at 300 Wellesley Street after the Select Board left it off the fall Town Meeting warrant, as members weighed how to carry pending bylaw work forward.Weston News
• Finance Committee weighs playground, housing funding requests. Weston's Finance Committee took up Community Preservation Act funding requests for a Burchard Park playground and HVAC and window work at Brooks School Apartments, after members pressed organizers to justify ballooning cost estimates for both projects.Weston News
• School Committee hears 90-day METCO report. Weston School Committee met with Boston-area METCO families in Dorchester to hear a 90-day report from new METCO Director Arturo Forrest and an update on a new middle school bias-response pilot, before approving only its routine consent agenda.Weston News

Today in Weston

• Weston Gets Spooky With Poe, Pumpkins And Halloween Fun. Weston Patch rounded up the town's Halloween offerings, from literary-themed Poe readings to neighborhood trick-or-treating, for residents of all ages.Weston Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 11:45 a.m.: First Parish hosts 'This World' book talk. First Parish Church in Weston hosts authors Gail Thomas and Deb Lohmeyer for a talk on their book, 'This World,' Sunday at 11:45 a.m.First Parish Church in Weston
• Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 p.m.: Library hosts Boston Duo concert Sunday. The Weston Public Library hosts a free concert by the Boston Duo Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room.Weston Public Library
• Sun, Nov 1: Acme Theater presents Noises Off. Acme Theater opens its production of the farce 'Noises Off' Sunday, as listed on the Weston Patch events calendar.Weston Patch
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Regional transit authority board meets Monday. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority board meets Monday at 10 a.m. in Weston.Town of Weston
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Monday evening. Weston's School Committee holds its next regular meeting Monday at 6 p.m.Town of Weston
• Mon, Nov 2, 9:00 a.m.: Library trustees meet Monday morning. The Weston Public Library's Board of Trustees meets Monday from 9 a.m. to noon in Study Room 4.Weston Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: PTO parent talk tackles kids' boredom. Weston's PTO Parent Education series presents 'The Art of Boredom for Kids' Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room.Weston Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3: Weston holds 2026 state election Tuesday. Weston holds its 2026 state election Tuesday, with polling at Town Hall and other precinct locations.Town of Weston
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:15 p.m.: Library group discusses South Pole explorer. The Weston Public Library's Local Global Discussion Group meets Tuesday from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. to discuss a record-breaking South Pole explorer.Weston Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Library hosts virtual talk with Asha Frost. The Weston Public Library hosts a virtual author talk with Asha Frost Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom.Weston Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Community Center hosts 'Cheers to Your Health'. The Weston Community Center hosts 'Cheers to Your Health,' a wellness-themed community event, Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 20 Alphabet Lane.Town of Weston
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday night. Weston's Planning Board holds its next regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Town House Road, after closing its senior housing hearing last month.Town of Weston
• Thu, Nov 5, 8:30 a.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets Thursday. The Weston Affordable Housing Trust board meets Thursday at 8:30 a.m.Town of Weston
• Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 a.m.: Golden Ball Tavern offers Thursday tours. The Golden Ball Tavern Museum offers guided tours Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Boston Post Road.Town of Weston
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Library crafts workshop makes fall candles. The Weston Public Library's Crafter's Studio makes fall candle votives Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room.Weston Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 p.m.: First Parish hosts wine challenge fundraiser. First Parish Church in Weston hosts a 'Wallet-Friendly Wine Challenge' fundraiser Friday at 7 p.m.First Parish Church in Weston
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Village Church holds rummage sale Saturday. Village Church in Weston holds its rummage sale Saturday at 9 a.m., following several days of donation drop-offs.Village Church in Weston
• Thu, Nov 12: Fundraiser features Frank Sinatra impersonator. A 'Revive' fundraiser for women's empowerment featuring a Frank Sinatra impersonator is set for Nov. 12, per the Weston Patch events calendar.Weston Patch

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