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1. How are my taxes determined?

To understand how your taxes are determined, please view the Town of Weston Financial Primer (PDF).

2. How do I dispose of my trash, recyclables and yard waste?

For more information, please visit the Solid Waste & Recycling Division page.

3. How does the Town communicate with residents?

We want residents to be informed with what is happening with Town Government, so many communication avenues are available. Residents can sign up to receive email and text notification of town news, public safety news, posted committee meetings and agendas, as well as a monthly electronic newsletter containing brief summaries of notable government news. The Town is also on Facebook at facebook.com/westonmass and Twitter at twitter.com/Town_of_Weston.

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4. How do I get involved with Town Government?

To get involved, please view the How to Get Involved in Town Governance (PDF).

5. How do Community Preservation Act funds (CPA) work in Weston?

To access information about the function of CPA funds, please visit the Community Preservation Act Funds page.

6. How do I receive emergency notifications?

To receive WestonAlerts, the emergency notification system powered by Smart911 please visit the Emergency Notification page

7. What is Town Meeting and how does it work?

For more information, please visit the Town Meeting Procedure page.

8. How do I get a permit to put up a sandwich board?

To obtain a permit to put up a sandwich board, please complete the Sandwich Board Permit Request form.

9. How do I get in touch with Weston's Veterans' Services Director?

For all questions and inquiries, please visit the Veteran's Services page.

10. Who do I contact regarding affordable housing in Weston?

The Town of Weston is one of 6 communities involved in the Regional Housing Services Office.

The Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) was established by the towns of Bedford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Sudbury, and Weston with Sudbury as the Host Community. This collaboration was formed through an Inter-Municipal Agreement signed in February 2011. With a goal to provide municipalities with technical support for the administration of affordable housing, the RHSO has been established as a creative approach to maintaining the 3,200 units of affordable housing in this regional service area.

Please contact:
Elizabeth Rust
Regional Housing Services Office
141 Keyes Road
Concord, MA 01742
978-287-1090
info@rhsohousing.org
www.rhsohousing.org

11. How do I find information about Green Power Farm?

The Green Power Farm project continues to be a vital part of the Town’s activities. This project is administered and paid for by the Conservation Commission and managed for the Commission by Land’s Sake. Many resident children and teenagers participate in this program. These young people receive a practical introduction to organic farming and gardening. They are also involved in the distribution of produce to those who needed it. Land's Sake website

12. Who do I talk to about a parking ticket that I received?

For more information, please contact the Town Parking Clerk.

13. How do I find information about Community Farming?

Weston Community Gardens is on Municipal Purposes land and managed by the Weston Conservation Commission. This program offers community garden plots for growing organic produce and/or flowers. For further information, please visit the Community Gardens page.

14. How do I license my dog?

State law requires that all dogs more than 6 months old must be licensed annually. The license period is January 1st - December 31st. For more information, please visit the Online Dog License Renewal page.

15. How do I properly dispose of my household sharps?

For more information, please visit the Sharps Disposal page.

16. How do I run for election for a Town office?

For more information on running for a Town office, please visit the Town Election page.

17. How do I obtain an Absentee Ballot Application?

To obtain an Absentee Ballot Application, please visit the

SEC website.

18. How do I petition the Select Board to put an article on a town meeting warrant?

For more information, please visit the

Request an Article by Petition page.

19. How do I get a One-Day Liquor License?

To obtain a liquor license, one-day license, or to view BYOB regulations, please visit the Liquor License and BYOB Regulations page.

20. Who do I contact with Consumer Complaints or Mediation Services?

If you need help with a consumer problem you can call the Consumer Assistance Office - MetroWest Inc. at 508-651-8812.

The Consumer Assistance Office is a non-profit organization which operates under a grant from the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General. The agency works in cooperation with the AGO to help people resolve their consumer issues. Services are free and mediation is informal, non-legal advice performed by trained volunteers. Consumer Assistance Office website.

21. How do I obtain a list of Licensed Commercial Dog Walkers?

For more information, please view our Walking Your Dog in Weston Brochure (PDF).

22. What is the distance around the Town Green?

For information about walking distances, please visit the Walking in Weston page.

23. Where can I get a map of the trails in Weston?

For more information, please visit the Conservation Lands and Trails page.

24. How do I reach the local cable television studio?

Call the Executive Director Nathan Suher, Weston Media Center at 781-786-5191 or through email or by mail at: Weston Media Center, Inc. Attention: Nathan Suher, Executive Director 356 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493

Check under News and Events on the homepage for the current programming schedule. Weston Media Center can be seen on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon channel 45. For All Government Programming, see Verizon channel 41.

25. How do I register my car or get a driver's license in Massachusetts?

For more information, please visit the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles website.

26. What utilities serve homes in Weston?

Electricity: Eversource 1-800-592-2000
Natural Gas: National Grid 1-800-233-5325
Cable/Internet: Comcast 1-800-934-6489 and Verizon 1-800-837-4966

27. Does public transportation serve Weston?

The Fitchburg / South Acton commuter rail line runs through Weston, stopping at the Kendal Green, Hastings, and Silver Hill stations. For schedule information, please visit the MTA website.