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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

District report: MCAS scores strong, but work is needed

School officials shared their MCAS report Monday, showing strong scores, but emphasizing room for improvement.

Antisemitic incident reported at Weston Middle School

Weston Middle School reported an antisemitic incident this week.

Town Meeting approves MBTA plan

Residents approved the town's MBTA Communities Act plan Wednesday evening.

School feasibility study presentations set for Oct. 23, 30

Residents will have two opportunities to attend public information sessions on the school feasibility study.

Jim McLaughlin named swim coach of the year

The MIAA named Weston High School Swim Coach Jim McLaughlin the boys swim coach of the year.

Governor signs Select Board expansion act, election set for Jan. 13

Gov. Maura Healey signed Weston's home rule petition to expand the Select Board and a special election has been set for Jan. 13

$5M irrigation project planned for ‘Worst golf course in America’

The state is planning a $5 million irrigation project for the Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course.

MCAS scores remain strong in Weston

Weston's MCAS scores remained well above the state average in 2025, but still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.

Weston's full MBTA Communities zoning proposal
Special Town Meeting to consider 3A plan

Residents at Special Town Meeting will consider Weston's MBTA Communities Act proposal, as well as several other items on Oct. 15.

Police arrest fraud suspect

A Miami man is facing several charges for running an alleged fraud scheme.