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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.