Weston Observer

06/07/2026

With a March listening session completed and 176 survey responses in hand, the vision for an adaptive reuse of the Weston Depot seems clear: folks want a trailside amenity serving food and other refreshments.

The vision for an adaptive reuse of the Weston Depot seems clear: folks want a trailside amenity serving food.

06/07/2026

Our indigo buntings arrived back in Weston over the last few weeks after a 2,000-mile journey, and Backyard Naturalist Michael Pappone is highlighting them this week.

Read more at westonobserver.org.

Video by Nicole Yankelovich.

06/06/2026

Bill Barclay is a composer, playwright and director who blends classical music with staged stories. His work has been performed around the world.

It all started in Weston.

Bill Barclay is a composer, playwright and director who blends classical music with staged stories. It all started in Weston.

06/06/2026

Weston High School’s 167 graduates came together Friday afternoon one final time, as the class of 2026 celebrated both their accomplishments and the forever bonds they forged over the last four years.

Story and photos below:

Weston High School's Class of 2026 celebrated graduation on the Town Green, honoring community, leadership and lasting bonds.

06/05/2026

Weston High School Principal Sue Bairstow and Superintendent Karen Zaleski presented the class of 2026 at the end of Friday afternoon's commencement ceremony on the Town Green.

Congratulations to the graduates!

Check out westonobserver.org and next week's print edition for more graduation coverage.

06/05/2026

The Select Board sent an ultimatum to the Friends of the Josiah Smith Tavern on Thursday, demanding in-depth documents and financial information surrounding the project. If those demands are not met by July 6, the Select Board states it will terminate the lease.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

The Select Board sent an ultimatum to the Friends of the Josiah Smith Tavern on Thursday.

06/05/2026

When the class of 2026 receives their diplomas in a few hours, they will join the ranks of 158 years of students who have called Weston High School their academic home.

When the class of 2026 receives their diplomas on Friday, they will join the ranks of 158 years of students who have called Weston High School their academic home.

06/05/2026

As the class of 2026 prepares to gather on the Town Green for graduation, the Observer sat down with some of the class officers to talk about memories, their futures and what makes the Weston High School experience special.

Read more about their memories ahead of tonight's commencement ceremony:

As the class of 2026 prepares to gather on the Town Green for graduation, class officers talk reflect on their four years.

06/02/2026

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Karen Gallagher (with Bill, not pictured) enjoying the Weston Observer and the views off the coast of Malaga, Spain, aboard the vessel Silver Ray. (Courtesy photo/Karen Gallagher)

On land, on sea, we want your photos! Show us you enjoying your Weston Observer and we’ll run it in print, online and on our social media. Send to [email protected].

06/01/2026

The class of 2026’s big day is coming up this Friday!

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Pictured: Weston High School senior Leah Berger