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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.
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