Daily brief · Weston, MA
Mosquito precautions urged after 7th Mass. WNV case
September 21, 2026
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Town urges mosquito precautions after seventh Massachusetts case
State health officials have announced the seventh human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts this season. The town of Weston is reminding residents to use EPA-registered repellents, wear long sleeves and pants, remove standing water, and repair screens. Take extra care from dusk through dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Town of Weston
Free beginner English class starts at Weston library
A free beginner English class is held today, September 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Weston Public Library, continuing weekly through November 30.
Weston Media Center
Weston COA offers iPhone video workshop today
A workshop on taking and organizing iPhone videos is held today, September 21, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Weston Council on Aging.
Weston Media Center
New James Yu exhibit opens at First Parish
The Mary Jo Rines Gallery at First Parish Church opened “Eclectic: A Young Artist’s Journey Through Art” on September 20. The exhibit, featuring works by James Yu, is open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and runs through October 21.
Weston Media Center
Rotary conservation team meets tonight on Zoom
The Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland holds its Conservation Team planning session tonight, September 21, at 6 p.m. on Zoom.
Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland
Weston warns inactive voters ahead of state election
The Town Clerk’s Office reminded inactive voters on September 18 that they must show proof of residence and complete a form to vote by mail, early, or on Election Day, November 3.
Town of Weston
Wellesley Street sidewalk project advances to public hearing
The Planning Board has scheduled a site inspection and public hearing for October 2 on the Wellesley Street sidewalks project.
Town of Weston
Weston Cultural Council opens FY27 grant opportunity
Grant applications for Weston/Mass Cultural Council funding are open through October 15. Applicants must include a confirmed local venue and a detailed budget.
Town of Weston
Fire Dept. Requests Variance Extension for Highland St. Tower
In a legal notice published on September 12, 2026, the Town of Weston Fire Department requests a variance extension from the Board of Appeals for a communications tower at 150 Highland Street ahead of a September 22 hearing.
Weston Observer
Traffic and Sidewalk Committee
Event date: September 23, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: Weston, MA 02493Description:See posted agenda for public participation instructions
Town of Weston
Merriam Fund trustees schedule Sept. 23 meeting
The Trustees of the Merriam Fund are scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 23, at 3:00 p.m. at the Weston Public Library.
Town of Weston
Tree swallows signal fall migration in Weston nature column
The Backyard Naturalist column describes tree swallows gathering in large flocks before migrating south, with a photograph from Weston’s community gardens.
Weston Observer
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