Weston High School Ranks Among Top Public Schools In Massachusetts
WESTON — Weston High School placed among the state's top public high schools in a new ranking highlighted this week by Weston Patch. Closer to home, the Weston Public Library rolled out a new slate of virtual author talks and expanded its free museum pass program to nearly 30 area institutions.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Weston Public Library added three virtual author talks to its fall lineup. Biologist Beronda Montgomery will discuss how the history of trees in America intertwines with the history of Black Americans. Mystery writer Lucy Foley will talk about her new Miss Marple novel, "Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel," and historian David O. Stewart will discuss his new book, "The Democracy We Must Keep," examining what the nation's founders said about democracy.
Younger patrons have new options too: a nine-hole, book-themed LED mini-golf course from One Up Games set up inside the library, and a sing-along with musician Jeannie Mack featuring old favorites, seasonal songs and fingerplays. The library also expanded its museum pass program, which now covers nearly 30 local institutions and is free to reserve for anyone with a Minuteman Library Network card in good standing.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"These Are The Best Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27: U.S. News." Weston High School placed among the state's highest-ranked public high schools, according to Weston Patch, which cited a U.S. News evaluation built on six separate performance measures (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/these-are-best-public-high-schools-massachusetts-2026-27-u-s-news).
"William D. Tailby Jr. Obituary (2026) - John Everett & Sons Funeral Home at Natick Common." A memorial gathering for longtime Weston resident William D. Tailby Jr. is planned for Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Josiah Smith Tavern Barn, according to a notice on Legacy.com (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-tailby-obituary?id=62206576).
COMING UP
The library's Read to Birdy the Therapy Dog program returns Monday, Aug. 24, from 3 to 3:30 p.m., giving young patrons, including those wary of dogs, a chance to meet the therapy dog in a low-key setting.
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