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THE STORY OF

WESTON

In the early 18th century, Weston's first English settlers
were mostly farmers living to the southeast in the town
of Fairfield Connecticut, the boundaries of which
extended to Weston until the late 18th century. In 1787,
the North Fairfield parish was created in the area now
occupied by the towns of Weston and Easton Connecticut

in 1845, North Fairfield was split into two towns, creating
Westfield.

The town had nine manufacturers by 1850, but two decades
later only the Bradley Edge Tool Company still thrived.
That factory burned down in 1911. Artists, writers, and
actors from NY became attracted to the community in the
30's. Construction of the Merritt Parkway, which arrived to
the south of Weston in 1938, resulted in further population

growth.

Today Weston is a thriving New England Community. The
population was 10,037 at the 2000 Census. Like many
towns in Southwestern Connecticut, Weston is among
the most affluent communities in the United States. Data
collected in 2008 showed that Weston had one of the

highest median household income in Fairfield County,
Connecticut. Aside from a handful of stores that form the
town’s center, Weston has little commercial development.
Residential development is limited by two-acre zoning.

A wholesome town, filled with intellectuals, artisans and
apple-pie like families, Weston sits perched atop Westport,
Connecticut and enjoys some of that towns amenities
including beach and marina rights and a shared YMCA.

A lovely place to raise children, with award wining schools
and sports, heavy cultural activity and a strong community
base. Weston offers easy access to NYC, New Haven and
the greater tri-state area.

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