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THE STORY OF WESTPORT


               Population                     26,391
               Size                                  33.28 Square Miles
              Mill rate                           17.94
              Train Stations                2
              Public Schools              5 Elementary, 2 Middle, 1 High School

              Private Schools            2 Elementary, 3 Middle, 3 High Schools


        Westport, CT provides its 26,000+ residents with a storied and coveted town-
        related brand name that invariably evokes admiration and envy. Located on
        the Saugatuck River and Long Island Sound, and only 45 miles from New York
        City, Westport is considered by many to be the cradle of cultured Connecticut
        living. It is a community where collective commitment to both the arts and the
        manifestations of human achievement reigns supreme.



        Westport's unified dedication to excellence in education, the arts, the
        preservation of its awe-inspiring ecology, incomparable parks and recreational
        resources – and a community where all people and faiths are respected – makes
        it abundantly clear that the Westport lifestyle is one that has been meticulously
        managed by the community at large for decades. Below are some of the many
        wonders that the town of Westport has to offer…



         Westport's natural beauty and dazzling array of outdoor recreational amenities
         begin with three stunningly beautiful beaches – Compo Beach, Old Mill, and
          Burying Hill Beach – each offering distinct seashore experiences.


           Compo Beach is the recreational epicenter of Westport's venerated shoreline.
            Its nearly 30 acres of combined grounds and shoreline supports a myriad
             of recreational pursuits – be it beach volleyball, picnicking, athletic fields,
               concession stand and children's playground, all of which make this town a
                favorite summer hot spot.



                     Westport’s Longshore Club Park, directly overlooking Long Island
                        Sound, includes an 18-hole golf course, sailing school, multiple
                           tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, a large playscape, picnic area,
                               concession stand, marina, the Inn at Longshore and gourmet
                                   restaurant.


                                               The Hunt Club section is a pronounced pastoral area
                                                       where its centerpiece, the Fairfield County Hunt
                                                                Club, enjoys equestrian splendor and
                                                                           other sports amenities.
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