Greetings and Welcome to Today’s Town Hall Happenings
   First Selectwoman’s Opening Note
   As we enter the budget season , I would like to express my gratitude to the entire municipal team , public safety officials , and Weston Public School organization for their tireless efforts in preparing the budgets . The dedication and meticulousness demonstrated throughout this process are truly commendable .  In addition , I would like to inform you that we will be conducting a presentation to the Board of Selectman regarding the Grand List on 2/15 at 6pm at the Town Hall Meeting Room . The presentation of the First Selectwoman’s budget follows at 7pm and it is an opportunity for us to showcase the hard work and achievements we have accomplished together .
   I kindly request that if you have any acquaintances working for the town or the school , please take a moment to personally thank them . Their unwavering commitment to service is what truly sets Weston apart as a truly exceptional place to live .
   Thank you once again , Team Weston , for your continuous efforts .
    
   Road Paving Plan Underway
   At the past two BOS meetings , DPW Director , Larry Roberts has been meeting with the members to discuss the state of deterioration and rehabilitation planning for our roads , in collaboration with the engineering firm , Beta Group . We are in the early stages of planning and anticipate more robust conversations with the BOF and the greater community . To see the most recent presentation click here:  
   https://www . westonct . gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11698
    
   Solar Array Moves Forward
   A plan for a new solar farm at the Transfer Station has moved to the P&Z for a positive 8 - 24 referral .  Greenskies will be building and maintaining the array at no cost to the Town , but will be paying an annual fee based on a lease agreement that will eventually need to be approved by the Town at a Special Town Meeting . Please see this link 
   https://www . westonct . gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11696/638423864730197304
    for more information on the proposed project .
    
   Pickleball Update
   The Parks & Rec Commission and Parks & Recreation Department has completed a comprehensive plan for Pickleball Courts at Bisceglie Park . This designated area , spanning approximately 0 . 20 acres , is situated conveniently near the walking path leading to the pond and adjacent to the parking lot , enclosed by a charming split rail fence . During the 1/18 BOS meeting ,  
   the team presented their well - thought - out proposal to the Board of Selectmen
    , who have subsequently referred the project to the Planning & Zoning Commission for positive 8 - 24 report . On 2/5 the P&Z Commission issued a positive 8 - 24 report . The next step is the Conservation Commission! The expectation is that we will have three fully operational courts by the upcoming summer season . This project is being funded through the ARPA grant , as well as the Parks & Recreation Enterprise Fund at no cost to Weston taxpayers .
    
   A Message from the School Superintendent
   The Weston Public School proposed operating and capital budgets , along with supplemental documentation can be found on the district website under 
   Board of Education/Budget
    .   Below is a list of WPS budget meetings that have already taken place with links to the meetings . The meetings can also be found on the WPS website under 
   Board of Education/Previously Recorded Meetings
    .
   01/04/2024 -  
   Budget Presentation
   01/05/2024 -  
   BOE Budget Workshop
   01/10/2024 -  
   BOE Public Forum #1 with Administration on FY 2024 Budget Request
   01/11/2024 -  
   BOE Budget Workshop
   01/18/2024 -  
   BOE Public Forum #2 with Administration on FY 2024 Budget Request
   01/22/2024 -  
   BOE Budget Workshop
   01/23/2024 -  
   BOE Special Meeting: Approval and Adoption of Recommended Operating & Capital Budgets
   Links to meeting details can be found on the 
   WPS district calendar
    .  In addition , Board of Education meeting details can also be found on the 
   Town of Weston Community Events Calendar
    .
    
   It’s Budget Season!
   The public is highly encouraged to participate in this year’s budget process .  Below is the tentative meeting schedule . The Town budget will be posted for review before February 12
   th
    .
   Wednesday , February 14 , 2024 , 6:00 pm
   – Board of Selectmen reviews Board of Education’s budget request .
   Thursday , February 15 , 2024 , 7:00 pm
   – Board of Selectmen reviews First Selectwoman’s budget request .
   Monday , February 26 , 2024 , 6:00 pm
   – Board of Selectmen votes on and transmits First Selectman’s and Board of Education budgets to Board of Finance . Board also nominates moderator for ATBM .
   Wednesday , March 6 , 2024 , 6 pm
   – Board of Finance reviews Board of Education’s budget request .
   Tuesday , March 12 , 2024 , 6 pm
   – Board of Finance reviews Board of Selectmen’s budget request
   Thursday , March 14 , 2024 , 6 pm 
   – Board of Finance reviews Board of Education’s budget request and Board of Selectmen’s Budget ( if necessary ) .
   Tuesday , April 2 , 2024 , 6 pm 
   – Board of Finance holds public hearing on budget request
   Thursday , April 4 , 2024 , 6 pm 
   – Board of Finance budget deliberation meeting .
   Monday , April 8 , 2024 , 6 pm 
   – Board of Finance budget deliberation meeting ( if necessary ) .
   Wednesday , April 24 , 2024 , 8 pm 
   – Annual Town Budget meeting at the  High School Auditorium .
   Saturday , May 4 , 2024 , 12pm to 8 pm
   –Annual Town Budget Referendum at the Town Hall .
   Monday , May 6 , 2024 , 6 pm 
   – Board of Finance meets to set mill rate .
    
   Human Services/Senior Center Department Reorganization
   We are happy to announce that the Weston Senior Center is now under the auspices of the Weston Human Services Department .  This transition aims to streamline administrative tasks and provide additional support to the senior residents of the Town , with no alterations to senior center programming or staffing .  Under the umbrella of Human Services , the Senior Center now has access to added resources , promoting a unified and collaborative environment for both seniors and all residents . We welcome you to reach out to the Human Services Director , Allison Lisbon , MSW , LCSW ,  with any questions , comments , or concerns .  Her email is 
   alisbon@westonct . gov
    and her phone number is 203 - 222 - 2663 .
    
   Weston Food Scrap Recycling Program – New!
   Program Kick - off at the Transfer Station - March 2
   Weston Department of Public Works , Sustainable Weston and Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority ( HRRA ) are delighted to announce the launch of Weston’s Food Scraps Recycling Program , following in many of our neighboring town’s footsteps . Food Scraps diversion from the waste stream is a very important step in managing Connecticut’s waste crisis .   We have identified a hauler to collect residential food scraps from the transfer station .   We have allocated a designated spot for the collection bins next to the redeemables and glass containers at the Transfer Station . Residents will be able to tip their food scraps and organic material in these bins during regular transfer station hours ( Tuesday to Saturday 8:00AM to 2:30PM ) . The bins will be emptied weekly ( bi - weekly in the Summer ) and hauled to 
   New Milford Farms
    . New Milford Farms operates a commercial composting facility that is an indoor turned windrow with forced aeration . The food scraps are turned into high - quality compost certified by US Composting Council ' s Seal of Testing Assurance Program ( USCC STA ) .   
   Click here for more information
   February 28 – Community Meeting: 
   On Wednesday , February 28 at Lachat Town Farm at 7:00PM , HRRA , Public Works and Sustainable Weston are hosting a community meeting to explain the program , review the guidelines and answer any questions .  
   Click here to register for the community meeting on Lachat’s website
   March 2 - Program Kick - Off 
   at the Transfer Station: Saturday , March 2 will be the opening day , kicking off the first Food Scraps drop - offs at the transfer station! Snow date: Saturday March 16th .
   Sign - up: 
   We are aiming to get at least 250 households to sign up between now and the end of February , in advance of the program’s opening day . Please consider signing up as a new year resolution!  The first 250 who sign up for the program will be entered into a raffle , with prizes awarded at the Green on Green day this spring .   
   Click here to sign up
   Starter Kits: 
   The first 100 households who sign up for the program will get a free starter kit and can pick it up at the community meeting . After the first 100 , if you opt to purchase a kit , you can do so at the event on February 28th or , alternatively , at the Transfer station starting on February 29th . The cost is $20 payable by credit card .   The starter kit consists of a 1 . 5 - gallon counter collection bin , BPI certified BioBag liners ( 1 roll with 25 liners ) and a 6 - gallon carry container with lock lid . Purchasing a kit is optional and not mandatory to participate in the program . You can also use your own containers and bucket
    
   Household Hazardous Waste Dates
   Residents have six opportunities to participate in Household Hazardous Waste events in our HRRA region . The first will be on April 6 at Danbury Public Works .   Please visit
   www . HRRA . orgfor more details .
    
   Message from HRRA
   Along with your usual glass , metal and plastic food and beverage containers did you know you could also recycle yogurt containers , whipped cream canisters and shelf - stable cartons like chicken stock?  There are many paper , plastic , metal , and glass items you CAN recycle .   Be sure to make sure you rinse your items before placing them in your recycling bin .   Glass should be recycled separately at a local drop - off . Be aware that there are some commonly placed items in recycling that don’t belong and go in the trash .   Items like paper takeout containers , black plastics , shredded paper , and small items are a few examples that cannot be recycled .
   For a full list of 
   “What’s In? What’s Out?”
    in our mixed recycling and to learn why we can’t recycle certain items head to
   https://hrra . org/recycling/
    
   Weston Parks and Recreation
   Our Spring programs are here - they won ' t begin until after April break but we ' re holding our registration on February 13th , this Tuesday at 10:01 PM here -   
   WebTrac Splash
   Our flyer is
   attached
    , it has Parks & Recreation/WOW ' s after school programs - check them out , spread the word . Many of you are already aware , but I want to promote it further . We ' re hosting a family ski trip to Mt . Snow on Monday 2/26 , the kids are off from school . Save yourself the ride and jump on the bus with us . Flyer is attached , we have a hard deadline of 2/20 for this trip .  
   Further off reminder: Summer Camp Registration for Parks & Rec/WOW will be 3/4 . Flyers are on the website: 
   Parks & Recreation | Weston , CT
    
   Weston Parks & Recreation - WOW! Programs
   We ' re very excited to offer our fabulous WOW! after school programs for children in Grades K - 5 this spring! From art and science to legos , baking , theatre , and so much more , there ' s something for everyone! Programs are scheduled to begin when we return to school after April recess on April 22nd! 
   Registration is scheduled to begin on 
   Tuesday , February 13th at 10:01 p . m .  
   Click here
    to preview our program offering catalogs for WOW! HES , WIS , and WMS .  
   If you already have a RecTrac account with Weston Parks & Recreation , you do 
   not
    need to set up a new account , but 
   please
    be sure that your child’s grade is current for this academic year . ( Kindergarten = . 5 , Grades 1 - 8 = 1 , 2 , 3 , etc . ) You can add family members to your account before you begin registration . Be sure to include an emergency contact .  
   If you do not have a RecTrac account , you can set up an account 
   here
    ,  including family members , before registration begins . ( Kindergarten = . 5 , Grades 1 - 8 = 1 , 2 , 3 , etc . ) and please be sure to have an emergency contact on your account .  
   When you log into your account , please click on the orange 
   WOW box
    on the bottom right hand side of the home page to begin registration 
   here
     .  
   Program selection will begin with all HES programs followed by WIS and then WMS .
   Programs fill quickly so please register early!
   We ' re also offering our last Sitter Safety session for the school year ,  which begins on Wednesday , March 6th . Registration is currently underway for this program!
    
   Human Services
   Weston Human & Social Services is currently taking applications for the 2023 - 2024 CT Energy Assistance Program ( CEAP )
   If you think you may qualify or are having difficulty paying your heating bills please call 203 - 222 - 2556 or 203 - 222 - 2585 to schedule an appointment .  
    
   Would you like to be added to the Reassurance Program?
   The Reassurance Program is a list of Weston residents who would like to be called by an employee of the Weston Social Services Dept in times of Town emergencies or inclement weather .  We encourage those who live alone , don ' t drive , or have medical needs to register as this list is also shared with Emergency Responders in times of Town emergencies .  Please email Rashida Miller , MSW at 
   rmiller@westonct . gov
    for more information .  
    
   Youth and Family Services
   Please register for the Social Services monthly newsletter!  Our goal is to provide our families and youth with resources that help promote physical and mental well - being through programming , events , referrals , and advocacy .  Be sure to sign up at the bottom of the page to receive our newsletter each month!  
   Click here for our latest newsletter
    
   Caregivers Support Group With Allison Lisbon , LCSW , MSW , Director of Human Services
   Monthly meetings are held every third Tuesday , 1 - 2pm at the Weston Senior Center . For questions or to be added to the Caregiver Support Group email list , contact Allison Lisbon at 
   alisbon@westonct . gov
     
    
   Board of Selectmen Meetings
   Please feel free to attend BOS meetings where you can watch in person at the Town Hall Meeting Room or you can stream into the 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
    
   Volunteers Needed for Town Boards
   The following appointed boards have positions available:  Commission for the Arts , Board of Assessment Appeals Alternate , Beautification Committee , Building Board of Appeals , Conservation Commission , Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Advisory Committee , Board of Ethics , Historic District Commission Alternate , Marketing and Communications Committee , Parks and Recreation Commission , Sustainable Weston Committee , Veterans Affairs Committee .  The following elected board has a position available:  Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate .   
   Please click here for more information and/or to submit your information for consideration for a position .
    
   Weston Senior Center
   Click this link to view the Senior Center Newsletter:  
   https://westonseniorcenter . info/newsletters . php
   Call or email the Senior Center to register: 203 - 222 - 2608/
   lgilmore@westonct . gov
    
   Weston Public Library
   2024 All CT Reads – Kids
   Finally Seen
    by Kelly Yang
   2024 All CT Reads – Teen
   Promise Boys
    by Nick Brooks
   2024 All CT Reads – Adult
   Don’t Cry For Me
    by Daniel Black
   Register here: 
   https://cslib . libcal . com/event/11497161
   Click this link to see what’s happening at the Library:  
   https://www . westonpubliclibrary . org/
    
   With gratitude ,
   Sam
   PS: Check out my previous THH by visiting the following link! 
   https://www . westonct . gov/about - us/advanced - components/list - detail - pages/news - list
    
    
   Seventh - grade Weston students met students from Siversk , Ukraine this week on a live video call arranged by Ukraine Aid International , the relief organization that facilitated the Sister City Partnership between Weston and Siversk .
   

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