Weston Answer Book – Public Services

Is there a library and when is it open?

The Weston Public Library is at 56 Norfield Road. The phone number is 222-BOOK. The library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 to 5; Wednesday from 9 to 8; Saturday from 10 to 4; and Sunday from noon to 4. The library is closed on Sundays from mid-June to mid-September. The director is Jane Atkinson.

The Web site is www.biblio.org/weston. The library’s e-mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

What does the library offer, besides books and magazines?

Although small in size, the library offers videos, audio books, and DVDs, as well as other items most libraries have for research or circulation. For those with laptop computers, the library offers free WiFi wireless Internet access during library hours.

Through the library’s Web site (www.biblio.org/weston) you can access eAudioBooks (electronic book titles that can be downloaded to your computer or MP3 player), purchase museum passes and discount cards, access interlibrary loan services, and ask a librarian just about any question you can think of using infoAnytime.

Can I access the card catalog from home?

You may search the general library catalog as well as the children’s catalog from your home computer. 

Through iCONN, you may search thousands of general and scholarly articles published from 1980 to the present. The database also includes Spanish-language articles, newspapers, business information, health and wellness information, and more. You will need your library card number for access.

The library’s Web site (www.biblio.org/weston) also offers a link to Facts on File News Services. You will also need your library card number for this service.

Are there any library activity groups?

During the school year, the library has Story Hours for children 2-4 years old. Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Story Hours run 45 minutes to an hour and include stories, songs, games, and films. Contact Joy Beckwith at 222-2651 for schedules and more information.

Book discussion group meets once a month during the evening. Anyone welcome to join. Call the library.

Occasional concerts, author talks, and art exhibits also take place at the library. Town groups use the community room for special programs.

What is the Friends of the Weston Public Library?

This is a volunteer group of members of the community that provides extra services and programs not covered by the town budget by paying for many educational, cultural, and literary programs. The Friends of Weston Public Library welcomes new members; applications are available in the library. The group also encourages citizens of Weston to financially support the library.

Does the library accept books for book sales?

There is an ongoing sale in the library, but there isn’t room for large donations of books. 

Is there a town social worker?

The Department of Social Services (222-2663) is on the lower level of Town Hall. It is best to call in advance for an appointment.

The town social worker is Charlene Chiang-Hillman, MSW, LCSW. Her office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9 to 3. Assistant Social Worker Suzanne Friedman, RN, MS, is in the office on Tuesday from 1:30 to 4:30, and Wednesday and Thursday from 10 to 2.

The office offers a number of confidential services to Weston residents including: crisis intervention; short-term counseling, diagnosis, and referral; case management, child and elderly protective services referrals. The office also screens people for services such as the food pantry and energy assistance applications, and also assists with applications for agencies such as ConnPace, Medicare, and Medicaid. Meals on Wheels and Dial-a-Ride are also coordinated through this office.

Does the town have a food bank?

Yes. It is located in the parking lot behind the Police Station and near the Norfield Firehouse. The Weston Food Pantry is open 24 hours a day to all Westonites who need to supplement their groceries. Call the Department of Social Services (222-2663) for details on using it or making a donation.

What is the Weston Warm-Up Fund?

The Weston Warm-Up Fund provides financial help to low-income Weston families and individuals. Assistance is available for the purchase of oil, gas, or electricity for heat; repairs to or replacement of heating equipment; and home improvements to increase energy efficiency.

For information on applying for assistance, call Barbara Solomon at 222-0517 or Dawn Egan at 221-9114.

To make a donation to the fund, send a check to P.O. Box 1254, Weston, CT 06883. The tax-exempt number is 061087836.

What do I do with my trash?

There is no municipal trash collection and most residents contract with a private hauler.

For do-it-yourselfers, the Weston Transfer Station (222-2668) is at 237 Godfrey Road East and is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 3:45 and Saturday from 8 to 2:45. Stickers are required for vehicles entering the transfer station. They are issued free to Weston residents with their motor vehicle tax bills each June, and are valid for one year. For an extra sticker, or if you are a new resident, visit or call the Selectman’s Office (222-2656) at Weston Town Hall. You will need a copy of your car registration and proof of residency.

You may drop off solid waste, which is regular garbage, including food waste, paper or plastic bags, paper towels, etc. Stickers are required on each bag, which can weigh up to 30 pounds. Stickers are $1 each and are available at Weston Town Hall (in the Selectmen’s Office) or at Weston Hardware in Weston Shopping Center.

You may also drop off what is called bulky waste — scrap material, construction debris, old furniture, etc. — for 15 cents per pound. Payment is by check on site.

To dispose of tires will cost $3 per car tire and $5 per truck tire, without rims.

No leaves, grass, or brush will be accepted.

Is there a recycling center?

There is a recycling center at the Weston Transfer Station (see above). Standard recyclables may be disposed of for free. For information, call the station at 222-2668 or the Selectman’s Office at 222-2656.

Each spring and fall the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) offers a Residential Electronics Recycling Collection program where you may get rid of old computers, monitors, cell phones, TVs, VCRs, copiers, fax machines, printers, radios, and stereos for free. For dates, check the Web site www.crra.org or keep an eye on The Weston Forum.

How do I get rid of my hazardous waste?

There are a number of hazardous waste collection days — listed on the town Web site — to which Westonites may bring their hazardous waste. The one at the Weston Department of Public Works garage is usually held in conjunction with Green-up Day, the last Saturday in April. There is a list of what can and cannot be disposed of. For information, call the Selectman’s Office at 222-2656.

Where can I get help with my income taxes?

Tax Counseling for the Elderly (Tax-Aide) is a free program that provides federal and state income tax preparation service for middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. The service is offered at Westport Senior Center, 21 Imperial Avenue through April 17. Appointments are required. Call 341-5099.

Is there a community calendar of events?

Each week The Weston Forum publishes What’s Happening, a round-up of community events. It is available online at www.theWestonForum.com. There is also a calendar of town events online at www.westonct.gov.

Is there a town lost and found?

The closest thing to a lost and found is the police station. Any item may be turned into the dispatch office, which is next to the fire department. To inquire about a lost item, call 222-2600.

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