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THE STORY OF


   WESTON









            In theearly 18th century, Weston'sfirst English settlers

            weremostly 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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