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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 clarabee@westonobserver.org.

Chris's Latest Articles

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Weston commemorates 9/11

Weston residents commemorated the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by planting 3,000 flags on the Town Green.

What’s happening in Weston? Update on the status of major projects

While you were away this summer, the town continued to make progress on several long-range projects. Here's a brief update on a few things around Weston.

Weston Public Schools implementing new cellphone policy

Weston schools adopt new cellphone rules this fall, limiting use to promote focus: younger grades banned, high school restricted.

Team toga: Weston students find success, community in the Classics

While many took a step back from academics during summer vacation, five rising freshmen at Weston High School spent a week in July at the 2025 National Junior Classical League convention.

Weston's full MBTA Communities zoning proposal
Revised MBTA Communities proposal heading to Town Meeting

Weston officials advanced a revised MBTA Communities zoning plan, setting the proposal for a decisive Special Town Meeting October 15.

Neil Levitt’s dedication to Weston remembered: “It was something he lived and breathed”

Neil Levitt's profound commitment to Weston defined him—he “lived and breathed” the community, championing its spirit until his final days.

Residents to consider Weston Depot study funds at Special Town Meeting

The Friends of the Weston Depot are asking residents to approve money at Special Town Meeting to fund a study of the historic structure.