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MassDOT weighs signal or roundabout at Highland St

September 26, 2026

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MassDOT weighs signal or roundabout at Highland Street

MassDOT is reviewing proposals for a traffic signal or roundabout at the crash-prone Route 20, Boston Post Road and Highland Street intersection. Since 2022, 57 crashes have been reported at the site, which frequently ranks in the top 5% of high-crash locations in eastern Massachusetts. Town officials are eyeing safety remediation as vehicle volumes approach 25,000 cars per day.

Weston Observer

Weston to seek $2.75M for school feasibility study

The town will ask voters for $2.75 million at the Nov. 23 Special Town Meeting to study repairs and renovations for the Middle and High School campus.

Weston Observer

Reserve Weston plan heads toward November Town Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed HYM's revised senior-housing proposal for 300 Wellesley St.: 215 units, lower building heights, and more open space; a traffic study is planned for fall.

Weston Observer

Missing mail-in ballots prompt November backup plans

Town Clerk Janet Murphy advises voters who do not receive mail-in ballots to report it early and prepare to vote early or in person on Election Day.

Weston Observer

Open tennis doubles continue at Weston High today

Adult doubles sessions run today 9–11 a.m. at Weston High School courts; the pilot program continues through Oct. 3.

Weston Observer

CSW Fall Fest brings food trucks and games today

Fall Fest continues today at the Cambridge School of Weston with food trucks, athletic games, and community connection.

Cambridge School of Weston

Lovelane Hoedown brings fundraiser to Wayland farm today

Today 4–7 p.m. at Duck Puddle Farm in Wayland: live music, food, dancing, and fundraising for therapeutic riding.

Weston Media Center

Harvest appliqué class at Weston AIC today

Today 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., the Weston Art & Innovation Center hosts the first session of a two-part fiber-art class on raw-edge appliqué with fall-harvest imagery.

Weston Art & Innovation Center

Unified Plan Committee meets Monday

The committee will hold an Issues and Opportunities Review meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. at 11 Town House Road.

Town of Weston

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