Greetings and welcome to today’s Town Hall Happenings:
   Opening Note:
   This past Tuesday Lt . Governor Susan Bysiewicz , Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi , and I hosted another Weston Veterans recognition program - this time for those who served during Vietnam . It was a beautiful ceremony and I’m grateful that we were able to properly honor these heroes although long overdue . Thank you State Senator Will Haskell , State Senator Tony Hwang , and State Representative Anne Hughes for being part of this program . Most importantly , to all the Veterans who attended , thank you for sharing your stories and know that we are deeply grateful for your service to our country and to our community .
    
   Questions for Constituent Corner may be emailed to 
   snestor@westonct . gov
    and I will either answer you myself or forward you on to the right people!  
   Road repaving:
   Work on Farrell Road and Tannery Road South is done .   Milling on Trails End begins Monday morning . The Town plans to mill and pave the following roads over the next few months:
    - Trails End Rd from the intersection of Georgetown Rd to the intersection of Langer Lane . Driveway aprons to be repaired are at house numbers 81 , 71 , 37 , 22 , 29 , and 17 .
    - Davis Hill Rd from the intersection of Steep Hill Rd to the intersection of Valley Forge Rd . Driveway aprons to be repaired are associated with house numbers 66 , 89 , 95 and 111 . This Road also includes the entrance apron to Martin Rd .
    - Merry Lane from the intersection of Georgetown Rd to the complete circle of Merry Lane back to Georgetown Rd . Driveway aprons to be repaired are at house numbers 12 , 45 , 42 , and 30 .
    - Lords Highway from the intersection of Newtown Turnpike to the intersection of Birch Hill Rd .   Driveway aprons to be repaired area at house numbers 42 and 58 .
    
   Cavalry Road Bridge Project Update
    The new bridge is open to traffic!  Thank you neighbors for your patience and understanding .
    
   Newtown Turnpike Road Work
    Newtown Turnpike is fully open to traffic .   Erosion remediation work has been completed .    
    
   Valley Forge Road Work
   Valley Forge Road is fully open to traffic .   Erosion remediation work has been completed .      
    
   Crosswalk News
   The State of Connecticut continues an exciting pedestrian safety project on Weston Road .   The State hired the NyConn Corporation to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons - one near the Weston Shopping Center signage and the other directly across the road from that signage .   The underground construction portion of the work was completed last week . The installation of the beacons themselves should be completed by NyConn in July .
   Spending Plan for American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA ) Funds
   The next step in the process is a machine ballot vote on Saturday , June 18 , 2022 from Noon to 8 pm in the Weston Town Hall Meeting Room for purposes of voting yes or no to the following question:  “Shall the American Rescue Plan Act spending plan , as determined by both the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance , be approved?” Tabulators will be used .   Absentee Ballots will not be accepted .   To see the ARPA spending Plan that people will vote on , visit the Town Clerk’s office or 
   https://www . westonct . gov/government/municipal - departments/finance
    The June 18th vote is the final step in the process of determining how Weston will use its ARPA funds . The spending plan that is up for voter approval has been approved of by both the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance .    The boards voted on the plan following a public hearing where members of the public expressed their likes , dislikes , suggestions , and asked questions . Board members also received emails from the public on the subject of ARPA .
   Board of Selectmen Meetings
   Please feel free to Zoom into the virtual BOS 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
       
    
   Covid 19
   Covid - 19 updates and information are posted regularly on the town website . Please see here 
   https://www . westonct . gov/government/municipal - departments/emergency - management/covid - 19
    for more information .
   
   Support for Ukraine
   Big Dreams Children Foundation Inc . is raising funds to support Ukrainian civilians during the war . Consider supporting its mission to address specific needs of Ukrainian people at the right time during this humanitarian catastrophe . Email Weston resident Iryna Akolzina for more information: 
   mewithukraine@gmail . com
   Big Dreams website: 
   http://www . bigdreamscf . org/ukraine - humanitarian - aid
     Link to donate: 
   https://www . paypal . com/donate/?hosted_button_id=82BBTYF39YEK4
   Please visit the Town of Weston Facebook page (
   https://www . facebook . com/westonct . gov
    ) to see the results of the efforts to date .
   
   Get Rid of Your Hazardous Waste
   Weston residents have multiple opportunities in 2022 to get rid of household hazardous waste: Below is a schedule of regional collection events that Westonites can participate in:
    - September 10th from 9 am to 1 pm in Weston at Hurlbutt Elementary School
    - October 8th from 9 am to 3 pm in New Milford at John Pettibone School
    - November 12th from 9 am to 2 pm in Brookfield at Brookfield High School
    - April 2023 ( exact date to be determined ) from 9 am to 2 pm in Danbury at the Public Works Facility
    - May 2023 ( exact date to be determined ) from 9 am to 2 pm in Newtown at a Public Works Facility
   No need to bring money . Each town gets billed for the waste that their own residents drop off .   For details about what to bring and location addresses , please visit the website of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority here: 
   https://hrra . org/household - hazardous - waste/
   Volunteers Needed for Town Boards
   The following appointed boards have positions available: Assessment Appeals , Beautification , Conservation Commission , DEI Advisory Committee , Historic District Commission , Insurance Advisory Committee , Marketing & Communications Advisory Committee , Parks and Recreation , Sustainable Weston and the Veterans Affairs Committee .
   Social Services
   2022 Child Tax Rebate: You may be eligible for a child tax rebate of up to a maximum of $750 ( $250 per child up to three children ) . To be eligible for this rebate you must meet all of the following requirements: 1 ) You must be a resident of Connecticut; 2 )  You must have claimed at least one child as a dependent on your 2021 federal income tax return who was 18 years of age or younger; and 3 )  You must meet certain income thresholds .  For more information visit: 
   https://portal . ct . gov/DRS/Credit - Programs/Child - Tax - Rebate/Overview#:~:text=The%20child%20tax%20rebate%2C%20which , child%20up%20to%20three%20childrenYou
    must apply between June 1 and July 31 , 2022
   Bayberry Lane Bridge Replacement Project
   The Town of Westport has begun replacing the Bayberry Lane Bridge over the Aspetuck River . The roadway will remain closed through November 30th 2022 .   Local traffic has been directed through the designated detour route - Easton Road to Coleytown Road to North Avenue to Lyons Plain Road to White Birch Road , or the reverse , as necessary . Residents adjacent to the bridge have been notified of the road closure and detour . Motorists are advised to drive with additional caution , allow extra travel time , and obey all detour and safety signals .   Please direct questions about the project to Westport Town Engineer Keith Wilberg at 203 - 341 - 1128 .
   Parks & Recreation
   Weston’s 4th of July Celebration is back . Please link here for more details: 
   https://www . westonct . gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8054/637889187830170000
   Juneteenth Celebration
   The Weston DEI Committee invites you to join us to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19th from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Weston Town Green .   Enjoy speakers , music , food , drinks and local vendors . DEI ' s mission is to foster a culture of diversity , equity , and inclusion to ensure all community members are accepted , respected , and empowered to participate in the shaping of Weston . As part of our efforts , we will host an event to honor what is now considered America’s second Independence Day .   A Federal Holiday as of 2021 , Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the rebel Confederate states on June 19th , 1865 .
   A Message from Weston Public Schools
   Weston/Westport Y aftercare: Let them have some fun and grow in a program that puts your child’s health & wellness first . For Weston Public School children in grades K - 5 , our School Age Child Care program offers engaging activities to round out their day . Snack , homework help , arts & crafts , STEM activities , themed projects , outdoor & physical activities and more , ensure they get the support they need and have a great time in a safe environment .   Click here for flyer: 
   Westport Weston YMCA 2022 - 2023 Aftercare Flyer
   SCHEDULE: We follow the Westport Public Schools calendar and run on normal school days and scheduled early dismissals .
   TRANSPORTATION: Students will be picked up at Hurlbutt and WIS utilizing YMCA and district buses .
   Contact Kathy Giglio at the Y . She is the Childcare & Youth Services Director , call with any questions . 203 . 571 . 6040 or
   kgiglio@westporty . org
   Weston Senior Center
    - Curbside Summer Lunch Series: Wednesday , June 15th , 11:30am Norfield Church ( Outside ) .  Catered by Village Market , Entertainment by Bob Cooper .  Sign up is required by Monday at noon ( 203 ) 222 - 2608
    - Two new exercise classes starting this week: 1 ) Outdoor Qigong with Bill .  Wednesday , June 15th , 10am .   ( $5 drop in class fee ) .  Sign - up is required , call for details .   2 )  Heart Centered Yoga with Melania ( In - House ) .  New class starts Wednesday , June 15th , 10am .  Sign - up is required , call for details .  
   The Weston Flea
   Saturday , September 10th ( Rain date September 11th ) .  Reserve your spots by calling ( 203 ) 222 - 2608 or email Wendy: 
   wpetty@westonct . gov
   Weston Public Library
   Adult Summer Reading: Summer Reading is not just for kids! In our adult program you ' ll complete activities to earn badges and get entered into weekly prize drawings .  Earn all 10 badges to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Kindle Fire tablet on August 12! Pick up an information sheet at the desk or sign up to participate online on our Summer Reading page 
   https://bit . ly/3mrUU00
    Probate Q&A With Judge Lisa Wexler: Tuesday , June 14 , 12:30 PM
   Judge Lisa Wexler will join the Library in the Community Room to review the laws of probate . Judge Wexler will also take questions from participants . This program will be hybrid . Participants may join in person in the Community Room or via Zoom . A Zoom link will be distributed the day before the program to all registrants . Please register at 
   www . westonpubliclibrary . org
    .    A member of the Connecticut and New York Bar Associations , Ms . Wexler has served as Probate Judge since 2013 . She has won numerous broadcasting awards , including the prestigious Gracie Award for best news/talk local broadcast , the Connecticut Press Award , the Best of Gold Coast award several years running , and the Best of Westchester award .
   Sip & Paint: Flower and Botanical Watercolor Workshop - A Weston Reads Event on June 16 , 7PM .  Come explore the magical world of painting flowers and botanicals using watercolor and a variety of techniques .  Class leader Karen Siegel is an art instructor at Silvermine Art School who teaches painting , drawing and various workshops and is a painter who exhibits her work throughout Connecticut , the Berkshires and New York .  A $20 . 00 fee covers all supplies and refreshments . Register at 
   www . westonpubliclibrary . org
    .  This program is made possible by the Friends of the Weston Public Library .
   Family Playgroup: Fridays , June 17 & 24 , July 8 , 15 & 22 and August 5 @ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM . Ages birth - 6 . Registration required per family separately for each session .  We have brought back our playgroup and extended the hours during summer! Parents/Caregivers and children are invited to join us for open play in the community room . Meet new neighbors and friends and try out some of our early learning toys . Register at 
   www . westonpubliclibrary . org
    .
   With gratitude ,
   Sam
   PS: Check out my previous THH by visiting the following link! 
   Town of Weston News
    
    
    
   
   

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