Welcome to Weston

Fairfield County Connecticut

Weston was incorporated in 1787. During the Civil War, Weston was a busy crossroad for agriculture and small-scale manufacturing. With the advent of steam power, the hub of manufacturing gradually shifted to Bridgeport and New York City, leaving Weston once again a rural New England town.  With the completion of Merritt Parkway in 1940 and the improvement of railroad travel (Westport and Wilton), it became easier to commute from Weston. Artists moved there to take advantage of the simpler and more attractive country life now accessible in just an hour’s travel from New York City. Weston adopted two-acre residential zoning in 1953, limiting the commercial development to a small but convenient area known as Weston Center There are no condominiums, apartment houses or corporate offices. Weston is the ideal town for those seeking a quiet New England atmosphere with easy access to major urban centers.