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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.