Weston Selectmen To Talk About Assault Weapons, Newtown

Among other noteable items on its agenda, the Weston Board of Selectmen is scheduled to talk about assault weapon ordinances and a resolution regarding the tragedy in Newtown at its regular meeting Thursday night, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at town hall. 

Other agenda items include the following:

• Whether the town should appropriate $10,000 to upgrade its website
• A decision regarding the use of Hurlbutt's North House
• The appointments and reappointments of 11 individuals to serve in various positions on town boards and commissions

Moment of silence

Weston will be participating in a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, as per the request of Gov. Dannel Malloy, according to a press release sent out by Judy Devito. 

"We invite all residents to join with town officials and our local religious leaders at St. Francis of Assisi at 9:15 a.m. for a brief ceremony, followed by the ringing of bells 26 times during that moment in honor of each life that was taken at Sandy Hook Elementary School," the release says.