Weston High School musical pokes fun at stereotypes

Written by Rachel Mitchell, Weston High School Junior
Saturday, 20 March 2010 00:00

The cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying — secretaries and executives — has been working hard to make this production a success.

“We put in so much effort, and we really are proud of what we’ve done,” said Jacob Aviner, who plays the ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch in the play, set to hit the stage next weekend.

Wine tasting tonight helps Weston causes

Written by Joyce Greene, Kiwanis Club of Weston
Saturday, 20 March 2010 00:00

Westonites will have an opportunity this weekend to have an elegant evening of wine tasting, with gourmet food and artisan cheeses, while helping keep their neighbors warm and contributing to a number of other deserving local causes.

The annual Kiwanis Club of Weston wine tasting fund-raiser is set for Saturday, March 20, at Norfield Congregational Church Parish Hall from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. All are welcome and may purchase tickets at the door for $75 per person.

Westonites asked to report storm damage immediately

Written by Kimberly Donnelly
Friday, 19 March 2010 12:39

In order to seek possible federal reimbursement of expenses and losses associated with last weekend’s severe storms, Gov. M. Jodi Rell is urging residents and businesses to quickly report storm-related damage to their local town hall.

First Selectman Gayle Weinstein has posted a Preliminary Damage Assessment form on the town Web site, www.westonct.gov. She is urging all property owners who suffered more than $1,000 worth of damage during the nor'easter to fill out the online form and submit it no later than Monday, March 22, at 9 a.m.

For more information, call the selectmen's office at 203-222-2656 today, Friday, before 4 p.m. Those with questions after that time may contact Sgt. Mike Ferullo at 203-222-2633 by Sunday at noon.

State has toll-free hotline to help residents impacted by storm damage

Friday, 19 March 2010 13:08

Connecticut residents impacted by this weekend’s rain and wind storm may call the state Insurance Department’s toll-free hotline at 800-203-3447 with questions about claims.

“The destruction that Fairfield County experienced from this storm was like nothing I have ever seen,” Gov. M. Jodi  Rell said. “Thousands of towering trees were blown over while countless houses and vehicles were damaged by debris. It is only natural to wonder whether your insurance policy is going to pay to fix the damage. We want residents in Fairfield County and across Connecticut to know that by calling this hotline, they can get questions answered about homeowners policies, flood insurance and catastrophe claims.”

CROP Walk returns to Weston area

Friday, 19 March 2010 00:00

High school students from various churches, synagogues, clubs and organizations in Westport and Weston are uniting to reintroduce the CROP Walk to the area.

CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) has been helping to fight hunger and poverty on a local and international level for more than 60 years. More than 2,000 communities across the U.S. participate in CROP Walks each year.

Weston School Board Briefs

Written by Brian Gioiele
Friday, 19 March 2010 00:00

The Weston school board met Monday, March 15, for its regular monthly meeting. The following were among the agenda items discussed at the meeting.

Weston Board of Selectmen Briefs

Written by Patricia Gay
Friday, 19 March 2010 00:00

The following items were discussed at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, March 15. Present were First Selectman Gayle Weinstein and Selectman Dave Muller, and Selectman Dan Gilbert participated on speakerphone.

In this week's Weston Forum

Written by Kimberly Donnelly
Thursday, 18 March 2010 11:23

Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Weston Forum, out today.

• Soggy, windy weather brings road and power problems.
• Speaking of floods, will new FEMA maps affect how much you pay for homeowner’s insurance?
• Bisceglie-Scribner ballfields will get repairs.
• Kids in Crisis goes; schools may get social worker instead.
• Gilbert and Bennett project in Georgetown has new investors and owners.
• Drink wine, raise money.
• Spring sports set their schedules.
• Bullying has changed; so has the schools’ bullying policy.
• Basketball fans get their due.

More than 100 people have signed up for The Weston Forum news flashes via Twitter. You can, too, by stopping by http://twitter.com/westonforum.

Georgetown Green plans to buy the G&B mill site

Written by Susan Wolf
Thursday, 18 March 2010 00:00

The Georgetown redevelopment project is slated to have a new owner.

Georgetown Green, LLC has entered into an agreement with Georgetown Land Development Company (GLDC) to purchase the former Gilbert & Bennett wire mill site off Route 107. The agreement anticipates a June 2010 closing.

Georgetown Land Development Company has been the redeveloper of the former Gilbert & Bennett wire mill site in the Redding section of Georgetown since prchasing the property in 2002. Its project has been stalled most recently by the economy.

The Georgetown Green team

Written by Susan Wolf
Thursday, 18 March 2010 00:00

Georgetown Green, LLC has an agreement to purchase the assets of Georgetown Land Development Company with a closing anticipated this June. (See related story.)

The company has offices in New York City and will move its operations to Georgetown once the sales transaction is completed. The team brings extensive experience in real estate development, municipal finance, distressed asset acquisition and project management.