The WESTON EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FUND COMMITTEE discussed plans for its October 16 HalloWEEFC fall fundraiser. Taylor McIntire, WEEFC Chair, provided background, while Katie Daunis, Event Chair, and Jackie Whitten, Sponsorship and Auction Chair, reported on sponsorships and auction concepts.
The Weston Permanent Building Committee unanimously approved two Proposed Change Orders for the Brook School Apartments project. Chair James N. Polando and members Daniel Colli and David Fixler voted to approve PCO #1r for $11,638 and PCO #2r for $11,010.26, each with overhead and profit reduced to
Weston School Building Committee votes 5-0 to seek $2.75 million for a high school feasibility study. The panel, chaired by a member identified only as Ken, trimmed the figure from an earlier $3 million ask after member Dan warned against "shortchang[ing] designers" with too low a number.
The Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee unanimously approved a $3,000 grant for percussion expansion supporting the district's 6-12 music program.
Elderly Housing Committee advances building renovations and housing developments. Chair Thomas Timko and members Karin Ott, Carol Ott, John Hennessey, and James F. Chace approved prior minutes and heard that Brook School Apartments has two vacancies.
Weston Select Board approves Concord Road paving and engineering study. The board voted 4-0, with Rebecca Mercuri abstaining, to authorize interim paving of the deteriorating road for $125,000 in late September and a $220,000 to $230,000 engineering study.
Weston assessors begin review of fiscal 2027 valuations based on 2025 sales data. The Board of Assessors, with four members present, approved minutes from May with a three-to-zero vote and one abstention. Principal Assessor Eric Josephson presented sales analysis based on calendar year 2025
Weston marked the 250th anniversary of its 1776 Declaration of Independence reading with a benefit drawing 100 to 120 attendees. The Weston Historical Society, led by board members Molly Varno and Pam Riffin, co-hosted the event with First Parish Church, whose current minister, the Rev.
Weston Select Board splits 4-0-1 on funding a Concord Road engineering study after years of delay.
Weston recorded 20 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, with 10 sales listing a price ranging from $812,500 to $5,893,000 and a median of $2,245,000. The period's top sale was 56 Cart Path Rd, which sold for $5,893,000 on Aug. 12 to buyer Phoebe Mei. Half of all recorded transfers, 10