Town Budgets Top Weston-Easton-Redding's News This Week

WESTON, EASTON AND REDDING, Conn. – Town spending was a hot topic this week in the area, with both Weston and Redding residents getting a chance to have their say in their town budgets. Here are some of the top stories from Weston, Easton and Redding this week.

Budget referendums are now set in Weston and Redding after Annual Town Budget meetings in both towns this past week.
Photo Credit: *Ken Liebeskind (File)*

by Greg Canuel

04/28/2013 12:01 a.m.

? Weston and Redding held their Annual Town Meetings this week to talk about town spending. Weston voters began casting ballots on a $65 million budget Wednesday. Redding residents had their say on a $45.7 million budget Thursday. Both are expected to finalize their town’s spending plans in referendums on May 7.

? Weston pole vaulter Emily Savage won a national title this week. The Weston High School senior set a state record and a meet record at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. ? Local high schools had reason to celebrate this week. U.S. News & World Report placed Weston High School at No. 3 on its Top High Schools in Connecticut list. Joel Barlow High School came in at No. 9 in the rankings. ? The area got good economic news this week. Local real estate agents reported a strong first quarter for home sales in Fairfield County. And AAA predicts gas prices to fall across Connecticut this summer.

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