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Chris Larabee

Prior to joining the Weston Observer, Chris Larabee was a reporter for the Greenfield Recorder, with his work featured in The Recorder, the Daily Hampshire Gazette and Athol Daily News. He won a New England Newspaper & Press Association award for investigative reporting.

He can be reached at [email protected].

Chris's Latest Articles

Photos: Weston voters head to the polls on Election Day
Schools, long-term debt focus of financial summit

A tight year for the education budget and long-term town debt were the focus at Weston’s annual financial summit as town officials kicked off budget-building season.

Route 30 recommendation to come in December

After receiving 116 resident letters about the Route 30 reconstruction project, the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee will issue its recommendations on the controversial proposal in December.

Voters to decide statewide races; Weston representatives unchallenged

Weston residents will join the rest of the country voting in the midterm elections on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Initial filings made for 133 Boston Post Road development

Less than a year after residents approved its MBTA Communities Act zoning districts, Boston Properties, officially known as BXP, is beginning the early stages of its 133 Boston Post Road redevelopment project.

‘Grave cost:’ Route 30 letters overwhelmingly oppose project

Dozens of resident wrote letters opposing the Route 30 reconstruction project, citing concerns about the environment and safety.

Town Government 101: What’s in a feasibility study?

You hear about feasibility studies for a variety of projects around the community – fire and police stations, the school building project, to name a few – but perhaps you may not know what the document actually represents.

Keeping Weston beautiful, one cleanup at a time

What started as an individual effort from one family in 2024 to clean up conservation land near their home, has now turned into a growing effort to Keep Weston Beautiful.

New Regis president emphasizes liberal arts

In the age of artificial intelligence, Regis College’s new president is doubling down on humanity.

MCAS scores stay steady in 2026

MCAS results released by the state on Sept. 22 show Weston Public Schools students continue to earn high marks.