July 30, 2010
Weston Local News
Weston News Alert: One-car rollover on White Birch Road
Written by Patricia Gay
Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:01
Weston Police report there was a one-car rollover on White Birch Road this morning around 9:30.
According to Officer Rob Curcio, a driver was headed northbound on White Birch Road in a Ford van when the vehicle ran into a patch of road that was slick from recent rain.
The van then swerved off the road, crashed into a rock, and rolled over onto its side.
No injuries were reported from the accident.
Drivers are advised to use caution, as roads in Weston are slicker than usual from this morning's rain showers.
Weston applies for STEAP grant for Revson Field repairs
Written by Patricia Gay
Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:59
The town has applied for an $86,000 STEAP grant (Small Town Economic Assistance Program) to make improvements to Revson Field on School Road.
The grants are issued by the state of Connecticut to help small towns fund various projects including economic development, recreation, social services, housing and historic redevelopment.
Weston students donate college prep books
Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:55
Wheat Osinski, registrar, college and AP coordinator at Weston High School, attended a fund-raiser for FSW Inc. (formerly Family Services Woodfield) in Bridgeport last month. At the event, she heard Sixto Cancel speak. Mr. Cancel is a participant in FSW’s Youth Services programs who has helped to develop a program for youth in foster care who want to go on to college. Teachers from the Bridge Academy and mentors from the community have agreed to coach students on SAT preparation, assist them with the college selection process, and help them with their applications.
BREAKING NEWS: Steven Kottage and Genaro Hathaway are indicted for mortgage fraud
Written by Patricia Gay
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:44
The United States Attorney’s office for the District of Connecticut announced today that a federal grand jury sitting in New Haven has returned an 11-count indictment charging Steven J. Kottage, 44, and Genaro R. Hathaway, 46, both of Weston, and Mary Ellen Durso, 53, of Milford, with conspiracy and other offenses stemming from the defendants' alleged involvement in mortgage fraud.
Mr. Kottage is currently in prison, after being sentenced in May for dragging a Weston police officer with his car across a school parking lot and for larceny and criminal impersonation. Mr. Kottage is married to Mr. Hathaway.
Weston school board gives Superintendent Belair 7.5% pay increase, two others 4% increase
Written by Patricia Gay
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 11:34
The Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday to increase the annual salary for the school superintendent by 7.5%, and the salaries for the assistant superintendent and director of finance and operations by 4.0%.
This move will bring Superintendent Jerome Belair to a salary of $232,458, for the 2010-11 fiscal year; Assistant Superintendent Thomas Scarice will get $168,667; and Jo-Ann Keating, director of finance and operations, will get $169,705.
In addition, all three employees were signed to three-year contracts. However, the salary increases are only for the 2010-11 fiscal year. These employees are also eligible for future increases.
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