Category: Weston Observer
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In an old-school barbershop, time slows down and stories unwind
The Village Barber is equal parts barbershop and time capsule. The door jingles as another customer steps inside, and old-fashioned hair dryers hum along the back wall. The sweet scent of aftershave hangs in the warm air. Retro toys, vintage…
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Seeking community, making connections; Weston’s volunteers keep town running
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Weston’s town government. (Chris Larabee/Weston Observer) On any given week in Weston, residents gather around meeting tables and Zoom screens to weigh in on everything from wetlands protection to programming for older adults. They are…
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Citizens help refine Weston’s Open Space and Recreation plan
The town is finalizing its Open Space and Recreation Plan, which builds on the 2017 edition. Joel Angiolillo has spent more than 28 years hiking the trails of Weston, and he knows change in town often comes at a walking…
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Weston’s Knox: The K-9 whose game of fetch keeps community safer
On a dark night in Belmont, police officers were convinced a man had tossed a handgun near a playground where two people had been shot. Officer Mike Rizzitello of the Weston police department unclipped Knox, his German shepherd K-9, and…
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Antique and Classic Car Show about ‘engaging with people’
Weston’s Town Green filled with conversation and camera phones, Saturday, Sept. 27, as the 28th Weston & Wayland Rotary Club Antique and Classic Car Show brought out rows of polished vehicles and a steady stream of families and car enthusiasts.…