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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.