A Brief History

Originally settled as part of Fairfield, Weston started out as a farming community. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1787 and grew as an industrial center where toys, furniture and other products were manufactured. It was a bustling town where canneries, iron foundries and many other industries flourished. Following the Civil War, the town's industries began a gradual decline, and its character once again became more rural.

Today, Weston's population of about 8,600 lives within its 20.8 square miles of bucolic woods, hills and fields.

Schools and Education

The Weston Public Schools of Weston Connecticut are situated on a 117-acre wooded campus adjacent to Town Municipal offices and include the Hurlbutt Elementary School, Weston Intermediate School, Weston Middle School and Weston High School. They are considered by many to rank among the finest in the nation. The town's Board of Education, school administrators and staff work diligently to achieve an unparalleled level of educational excellence.

Arts and Leisure

With its many old, traditional New England homes, the town offers a country setting where a small shopping center provides the necessities and the Historical Society, Nature Conservancy, Recreation Commission and private clubs provide cultural and recreational activities. Additional shopping, dining and leisure resources are just a short drive away.