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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

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.

Superintendent contract in review

With the School Committee considering Superintendent Karen Zaleski’s future with the district, she made a pitch for her job on Sept. 28.

Didn’t receive a mail-in ballot? Plan ahead for November

With several reports of voters not receiving their mail-in ballots ahead of the state primary, residents are encouraged to make backup plans for November’s general election.

Route 20, Boston Post Road, Highland Street up next for safety changes

As residents await construction at one crash-prone Route 20 intersection, MassDOT is reviewing proposals for the troublesome Route 20, Boston Post Road and Highland Street intersection.

Manor on North nearing construction

With the historic Drabbington Lodge’s interior gutted, the developer behind the renovation is awaiting one final approval before retrofitting the building into senior housing.

School building feasibility study to cost $2.75M

Residents will be asked to commit $2.75 million to the Middle School and High School building project’s feasibility study at the November Special Town Meeting.

Superintendent Zaleski’s contract up for renewal

The School Committee in the coming weeks will negotiate contract terms with Superintendent Karen Zaleski, whose contract expires at the end of the fiscal year.

29th annual Rotary Club car show set for Sept. 26

For Richard DeVito Jr., a member of the Weston & Wayland Rotary Club, relating life experiences to the cars people drive is the essence of the organization’s biggest community event: the annual Antique and Classic Car Show.

Steps for Sotos to raise money for first-of-its-kind MGH clinic

A local family is hosting Steps for Sotos, a walk-a-thon to raise money for MGH's Sotos Syndrome Clinic.

WPS turns to leasing to address bus shortage

Long-running Weston Public Schools transportation concerns boiled over on the first day of school as three buses broke down, leading the School Committee to take action to reinforce the fleet.