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{{Short description|Town in Connecticut, United States}}
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'''Weston''' is a ] in ], ], ]. The population was 10,037 at the ]. The town is serviced by ] and ], both of which run through the town center. About 19% of the town's workforce commutes to ], about 45 miles (70 km) to the south west.<ref></ref> 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 the highest median household income in ], $185,377.<ref>{{cite web '''Weston''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|w|ɛ|s|t|ə|n}} {{respell|WES|tən}}) is a ] in ], United States. The population was 10,354 at the ] and had the highest median income in the state of Connecticut.<ref name=census2010/> The town is part of the ]. The town is served by ] and ], both of which run through the ]. Approximately 19% of the town's workforce commutes to New York City, about {{convert|45|mi}} to the southwest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://products.cerc.com/pdf/tp/weston.pdf|title=Wayback Machine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030615023126/http://products.cerc.com/pdf/tp/weston.pdf |accessdate=July 28, 2023|archive-date=June 15, 2003 }}</ref>

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In 2017, SafeWise ranked Weston the safest town in Connecticut and the sixth safest town in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2017 |title=Weston, Connecticut named the 6th safest town in America |url=https://thewestonway.com/weston-connecticut-named-6th-safest-town-america/ |access-date=May 2, 2022 |website=Weston Connecticut |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Weston is the closest Connecticut town to ] without a train station. Aside from a handful of stores that form the town's center, Weston has little commercial development and residential development is limited by two-acre ].<ref>{{cite web | title = Two acre residential and farming district | work = Zoning regulations | pages = 9–14 | publisher = Town of Weston | date = June 12, 2008 | url = http://www.westonct.gov/media/file/ZoningegulationsamendmentsJune122008.pdf | access-date =November 15, 2008}}</ref> Most of ], a {{convert|1746|acre|ha|adj=on}} nature reserve, which gets 40,000 visits a year, is located in the town.
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| accessdate = 2008-11-13}}</ref> Weston's ZIP code (06883) was identified in 2005 as the sixth most affluent one in the U.S.<ref>{{cite journal
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| title = Population migrates south and west, but big bucks are staying put up north
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</ref> Weston has no commercial development except for a handful of stores that form the town’s center - the business of Weston is ]. Residential development is limited by two-acre ].<ref> {{cite web
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</ref> Most of ], a {{convert|1746|acre|km2|sing=on}} nature reserve, which gets 40,000 visits a year, is located in the town.<br><br>


==History== ==History==
Weston's first English settlers in the early 1700s were mostly farmers living to the southeast in the Town of ], the boundaries of which extended to Weston until the late eighteenth century. In 1787, the North Fairfield parish was created in the area now occupied by the towns of Weston and ]. In 1845, Northfairfield was split into the two towns and Weston was created.<ref name=nyt7785>Elder, Janet, , article, '']'' Real Estate section, July 7, 1985, ("Perhaps it is Weston's discreet anonymity that has attracted such entertainment figures as Robert Redford, Bette Davis, Rodney Dangerfield and Brent Mussberger, as well as Erica Jong") accessed March 30, 2008</ref>


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Despite the rocky soil, farmers in town grew apples, onions and potatoes and grist, cider, lumber and fulling mills were built. 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.<ref name=nyt31592/>
In the 17th century, Weston's first English settlers were mostly farmers living in the town of ], the boundaries of which extended to Weston until the late 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 31, 2011 |title=Weston - Connecticut History {{!}} a CTHumanities Project |url=https://connecticuthistory.org/towns-page/weston/ |access-date=May 2, 2022 |website=Connecticut History {{!}} a CTHumanities Project - Stories about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up Connecticut's rich history. |language=en}}</ref> The Norfield Parish was created in the area now occupied by the towns of Weston and ]. In 1787, the area was formally incorporated as the Town of Weston. It is believed to be named after Weston-super-Mare, which was a small fishing village surrounded by countryside farmland, which many of the early British farming settlers originated from.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Connecticut Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qoEyAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA335|year=1903|publisher=Connecticut Magazine Company|page=335}}</ref> In 1845, the Town of Easton was split off from Weston.


A ] exploded above the town on December 14, 1807.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Weston Meteorite|url=http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2008/pdf/2163.pdf|website=lpi.usra.edu}}</ref> Six pieces, totaling {{convert|28|lb}}, were recovered and examined by scientists, who issued a report. This experience provided information that expanded the contemporary thinking about meteors for many.<ref>{{Cite news | first=Edward M. | last=Lerner | title=Rock! Bye-Bye, Baby | work=Analog | publisher=Dell Magazines | location=New York, NY | page= 43 | date=November 2009 }}</ref><ref>. Peabody.yale.edu. Retrieved on August 16, 2013.</ref>
Unlike other nearby towns, Weston never had a railroad built through it, which hurt nonagricultural businesses, so between the Civil War and the Great Depression, the town's population dropped from about 1,000 to a low of 670 by 1930. Artists, writers and actors from New York then became attracted to the community and began settling in it. Construction of the Merritt Parkway, which arrived just to the south of Weston in 1938, resulted in population growth. <ref name=nyt31592/>

Despite rocky soil, farmers in town grew apples, onions, and potatoes. Grist, cider, lumber, and fulling mills were built. 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.<ref name=nyt31592/>

Unlike other nearby towns, Weston never had a railroad built through it, which stifled the development of non-agricultural businesses. Between the ] and the ], the town's population dropped from approximately 1,000 to a low of 670, by 1930. Artists, writers, and actors from New York became attracted to the community in the 1930s and began settling in it. Construction of the ], which arrived to the south of Weston in 1938, resulted in further population growth.<ref name=nyt31592/>


==Geography== ==Geography==
According to the ], the town has a total area of 20.7&nbsp;square miles (53.6&nbsp;km²), of which, 19.8&nbsp;square miles (51.3&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.9&nbsp;square miles (2.4&nbsp;km²) of it (4.39%) is water. According to the ], the town has a total area of {{convert|20.7|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|19.8|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.9|sqmi}}, or 4.39%, is water.


The Saugatuck River begins to the north in Redding. It flows through the town, and ends in Long Island Sound by neighboring Westport. The ] begins to the north in ]. It flows through the town and ends in ] in neighboring ].


Weston is bordered by Westport to the south, Wilton to the west, Redding to the north, Easton to the east, and Fairfield to the southeast. Weston is bordered by ] to the south, ] to the west, ] to the north, ] to the east, and ] to the southeast.

===Principal communities===
*] (part)
*Lyons Plains
*] (])
*]

Other minor communities and geographic areas are Devil's Den, Norfield, Upper Parish, and Valley Forge.


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{stack begin}}{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 10,037 people, 3,312 households, and 2,811 families residing in the town. The ] was 507.0 people per square mile (195.7/km²). There were 3,532 housing units at an average density of 178.4/sq&nbsp;mi (68.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.75% ], 0.88% ], 0.11% ], 1.94% ], 0.10% ], 0.25% from ], and 0.98% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.05% of the population.
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|1900= 840
|1910= 831
|1920= 703
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|1940= 1053
|1950= 1988
|1960= 4039
|1970= 7417
|1980= 8284
|1990= 8648
|2000= 10037
|2010= 10179
|2020= 10354
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{{See also|List of Connecticut locations by per capita income}}
As of the 2010 census,<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |title=Community Facts — — Population — 2010 Census |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=January 31, 2008 |website=] }}</ref> there were 10,025 people, 3,289 households, and 2,811 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|506.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,629 housing units at an average density of {{convert|178.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 95.75% ], 0.88% ], 0.11% ], 1.94% ], 0.10% ], 0.25% from ], and 0.98% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 3,289 households, out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.


There were 3,312 households out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were ] living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28. In the town, the population was spread out, with 31% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 49, 23% from 50 to 64, and 11% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.


{{As of |2017}}, the median income for a household in the town was ]219,868. Males had a median income of $168,472 versus $103,345 for females. The per capita income for the town was $95,534. About 2.6% of the population were below the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |title=Community Facts — — Income — 2017 American Community Survey — Selected Economic Characteristics |website=] |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=June 6, 2019 }}</ref>
In the town the population was spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.


In 2019, The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Weston the 4th safest town in the state of Connecticut. The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked the safest towns and cities in Connecticut based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics and population sizes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Safest Cities in Connecticut, 2019 |url=https://www.alarms.org/safest-cities-in-connecticut/ |website=Alarms.org |publisher=National Council for Home Safety and Security |access-date=June 6, 2019}}</ref>
The 2007 CERC Town Profile reports the median income for a household in the town was $170,758, <ref></ref> ) and the median income for a family was $162,032. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $55,956 for females. The ] for the town was $74,817. About 1.3% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the ], including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.


==Government== ==Government==
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Like many other New England towns, the government of Weston consists of the ], and elective and appointive boards. First among the elective boards is the ]. Samantha Nestor is the First Selectwoman. By charter, the First Selectman is the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the town. The town's legislative powers are divided between the Board of Selectmen and the Town Meeting. Among other elective boards are the Board of Education, the Board of Finance, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Police Commissioners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.westonct.gov/media/file/westontowncharter.pdf|title=Town Charter, Town of Weston, Connecticut|accessdate=July 28, 2023}}</ref>
The Town of Weston is governed by a Board of Selectmen. Woody Bliss is the First Selectman. There is a Board of Finance and Board of Education among other boards.


On August 19, 2021, Martin Mohabeer became the first African-American to become a member of the Board of Selectmen when the Board voted to appoint him to fill a vacant seat. His subsequent election to a new two year term in November 2021 marked the first time an African-American was elected in Weston.
All board positions are held by political appointees. Not a single election has been contested for years (until a small number of offices in the 2007 elections).


In the ], Weston residents voted for Democrat ] with 62.21%. Republican ] received 37.33%.<ref> uconn.edu</ref> In ], Democrat ] carried Weston over Republican ].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/results/connecticut | title=Connecticut Election Results 2016 | newspaper=The New York Times | date=August 2017 }}</ref>
==Budget and taxes==
For the fiscal year of 2008-2009, the Town of Weston’s net budget was $60,107,781. That year, about 73 percent of the town’s net budget was spent on the Weston Public Schools. Weston raised taxes on the basis of property value. With real estate assessed at 70 percent of market value, the ] for the five fiscal years following the valuation of 2003 was:


===Budget and taxes===
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For the fiscal year of 2023-2024, the Town of Weston’s net budget is about $80-million. About 73% of the town’s budget is spent on the Weston Public Schools.<ref>
{{cite web |url=https://www.westonct.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10019/638174402733000000 |title=Annual Town Budget Meeting, Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |publisher=Town of Weston |access-date=July 2, 2023}}
</ref> Weston raises taxes on the basis of property value. With real estate assessed at 70% of market value, the ] evolved as follows:

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| 2004-2005
| 20.25 | 24.07*
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| 2005–2006
| 2005-2006
| 22.05 | 26.21*
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| 2005–2007
| 2005-2007
| 22.75 | 27.04*
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| 2007–2008
| 2007-2008
| 23.39 | 27.81*
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| 2008–2009
| 2008-2009
| 24.05 | 28.58*
|-
| 2009–2010
| 28.90*
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| 2010–2011
| 29.21*
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| 2011–2012
| 29.31*
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! Fiscal year
! Mill rate
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| 2012–2013
| 29.41*
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| 2013–2014
| 29.25*
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| 2014–2015
| 30.02*
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| 2015–2016
| 30.48*
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| 2016–2017
| 30.36*
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| 2017-2018
| 30.73*
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| 2018-2019
| 31.24*
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| 2019-2020
| 32.37<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lwvweston.org/budget.html |title=What happened in the process of developing FY'20's budgets? |access-date=June 30, 2019 |quote=Board of Finance sets FY'20 mill rate: 32.37 }}</ref>
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! Fiscal year
! Mill rate
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| 2020–2021
| 32.37<ref>{{cite web |url=https://westontoday.news/articles/200609-finance |title=No Mill Rate Increase, Budgets Approved |date=June 9, 2020 |quote=In a 4–3 vote on Thursday evening, Weston's Board of Finance left the mill rate unchanged and approved the Town and Board of Education operating budget requests as presented. |publisher=Weston Today |access-date=June 16, 2020}}
</ref>
|-
| 2021–2022
| 32.92<ref>{{ cite web |url=https://www.westonct.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/5272/637558083773500000 |title=Town of Weston, Budget History |date=May 6, 2021 |publisher=Town of Weston |access-date=July 2, 2021}}
</ref>
|-
| 2022–2023
| 32.97<ref>{{ cite web |url=https://westontoday.news/articles/220510-update |title=Update: Mill Rate |date=May 10, 2022 |publisher=Weston Today |access-date=July 3, 2022}}
</ref>
|-
| 2023–2024
| 33.06<ref>{{ cite web |url=https://westontoday.news/articles/230506-mill-rate |title=Finance Board Sets Mill Rate |date=May 6, 2023 |publisher=Weston Today |access-date=July 2, 2023}}
</ref>
|} |}


To make the mill rates comparable, the asterisked numbers are adjusted to account for the real estate revaluation of 2018-2019. The revaluation decreased the grand list by 6.3 percent.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.weston-today.com/articles/190131-grandlist |title=Grand List Falls |access-date=February 10, 2019 |quote=After a 2018 town-wide revaluation, Weston’s Grand List — the total taxable value of properties in town — has fallen 6.3 percent, according to figures presented to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance at a joint meeting on January 28th.}} The unadjusted mill rates are: 28.24 (2014-2015), 28.67 (2015-2016), 28.56 (2016-2017), 28.91 (2017-2018), and 29.39 (2018-2019).</ref> The numbers for 2013-2014 and prior years are also adjusted for revaluations in 2014 and 2009, respectively.<ref>The 2014 revaluation caused a 12.43 percent decrease in the grand list. Source: The Weston Forum, 2014-01-30, ''2013 grand list shrinks by 12.43%.'' The unadjusted mill rates are: 23.61 (2009-2010), 23.86 (2010-2011), 23.94 (2011-2012), 24.02 (2012-2013), and 23.89 (2013-2014).</ref><ref>"Because of revaluation, the grand list (the total assessed value of taxable property in town) will change by 3.67%. However, the 'normalized' grand list – what the change would have been if the town had not done a revaluation this year – is just a 0.75% increase." Source: The Weston Forum, 2009-02-05, ''Officials expect the mill rate to dip.'' The 2.92 percent adjustment is the difference between 3.67 percent and 0.75 percent. The unadjusted mill rates are: 20.25 (2004-2005), 22.05 (2005-2006), 22.75 (2006-2007), 23.39 (2007-2008), and 24.05 (2008-2009).</ref>

== Town Center ==
Commercial development in Weston is limited to the Town Center area located at the intersection of Weston Road and Norfield Road. The Town Center contains a grocery store, community bank, liquor store, casual restaurant, dry cleaner, realtor, gas station, pharmacy and a post office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Weston, CT - About Weston|url=http://www.westonct.gov/about|website=www.westonct.gov|access-date=May 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Weston Shopping Center|url=https://www.westonshoppingcenter.com/|website=www.westonshoppingcenter.com|access-date=May 3, 2020}}</ref>


==On the National Register of Historic Places== ==On the National Register of Historic Places==
* Bradley Edge Tool Company Historic District &mdash; Roughly, Lyons Plains Road, north and south of the junction with White Birch Road (added December 22, 1995) * ] Roughly, Lyons Plains Road, north and south of the junction with White Birch Road (added December 22, 1995)
* Kettle Creek Historic District &mdash; Roughly, Weston and Old Weston Roads, north of Broad Street (added December 22, 1995) * ] Roughly, Weston and Old Weston Roads, north of Broad Street (added December 22, 1995)
* Norfield Historic District &mdash; Roughly, at the junction of Weston and Norfield Rds. northeast to Hedgerow Common (added August 31, 1991) * ] Roughly, at the junction of Weston and Norfield Rds. northeast to Hedgerow Common (added August 31, 1991)


== Education == == Education ==
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There are four public schools in the Weston Public Schools district, all located on School Road:
*] &mdash; Grades 9-12, with about 800 students. Weston High School (WHS) seniors in the class of 2006 had the highest average SAT scores in the state, and many WHS students go on to attend selective colleges and universities. The Class of 2008 had the highest CAPT scores in the state in 2006.<ref> at the high school Web site, accessed August 7, 2007</ref> Recently the high school underwent a significant building expansion, which included construction of a new science department and new playing fields. The high school auditorium is currently under reconstruction.
*Weston Middle School (WMS) &mdash; Grades 6-8, with about 600 students.
*Weston Intermediate School (WIS) &mdash; Grades 3-5, with 571 students. The school opened in September 2005 as the town’s newest school.
*Hurlbutt Elementary School (HES) &mdash; Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 2, with about 600 students


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Several pre-schools in town are run by various churches.
There are four public schools in the Weston Public Schools district,<ref> website. Retrieved August 6, 2011.</ref> all located on School Road:
*] (WHS) – grades 9–12, with about 800 students. Most Weston High School (WHS) seniors go on to attend selective colleges and universities. Recently the high school underwent a significant building expansion, which included construction of a new science department and playing fields. The high school auditorium was also updated in 2008.
*Weston Middle School (WMS) – grades 6–8, with about 600 students.
*Weston Intermediate School (WIS) – grades 3–5, with about 600 students. The school opened in September 2005 as the town's newest school.
*Hurlbutt Elementary School (HES) – pre-kindergarten-grade 2, with about 600 students

In June 2012, 24/7 Wall St. ranked Weston as the second wealthiest school district in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=Weston Is Second Wealthiest U.S. School District|url=http://weston.dailyvoice.com/schools/weston-second-wealthiest-us-school-district|last=Liebeskind|first=Ken|publisher=The Weston Daily Voice|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610004411/http://weston.dailyvoice.com/schools/weston-second-wealthiest-us-school-district|archive-date=June 10, 2012|access-date=July 26, 2012}}</ref>

In 2013 and 2014, ] ranked Weston High School as the third best high school in Connecticut and the 240th best high school in the United States.<ref>{{cite web | title=Weston High School in Weston, CT | website=US News Best High Schools| url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut/districts/weston-school-district/weston-high-school-4569?int=c0b4c1 | access-date=July 28, 2023}}</ref>

Weston High School was awarded the gold medal for its high level of student performance. The methodology of ranking this honor is based on student performance on standardized tests as well as participation in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. AP programs are offered across a variety of subject matters, with sixty percent of WHS students participating.

In August 2015, ] ranked Weston High School number 47 for America's Top High Schools in the country, public and private.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/weston-ranks-top-50-nations-best-high-schools | title=Weston Ranks in Top 50 of the Nation's Best High Schools | date=August 19, 2015 }}</ref>

In August 2015, Weston High School was ranked the best in the state and 47th best in the country according to a survey conducted by Newsweek magazine. Each year, the magazine ranks the top 500 high schools in the country based on which institutions do the best job of preparing students for college. According to the study, Weston High School has a 97.2% college enrollment rate, a 100% graduation rate, an AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Composite of 73, a weighted SAT/ACT score composite of 69.4, a student retention rate of 91.7% and a counselor-to-student ratio of 1:156. In addition, the average SAT score at Weston High School is 1784, the average ACT score is 26.6, and the average AP test score is 3.87. [<ref>{{cite web|title=America's Top High Schools|url=http://www.newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-high-schools-2015#.Vd1fbkmOZ9E.facebook|website=Newsweek|date=August 19, 2015 }}</ref>

In April 2019, ''U.S. News & World Report'' ranked Weston High School second best high school in the state and 169th best high school in the country out of 17,245 high schools ranked. In addition, Weston High School was also ranked 65th in STEM High Schools with a town graduation rate of 100%. U.S. News gave Weston a scorecard of 99.02% out of a possible 100. The Best High Schools rankings identify the country's top-performing public high schools. The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well public schools serve all of their students—from the highest to lowest achieving—in preparing them to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well as readiness for college-level work.<ref>{{cite web|title=2019 US Best High Schools|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut/districts/weston-school-district/weston-high-school-4569}}</ref>

The Connecticut State Department of Education has ranked the Weston schools in ] A (formerly the Educational Reference Group A), the nine most affluent and low-need-for-extra-assistance districts among the 162 school districts in Connecticut.<ref> Connecticut Voices for Children, June 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2011.</ref>

Several pre-schools in town are run by various churches, including Emmanuel Nursery School and Norfield Nursery School.


==Parks== ==Parks==
The landscape of Weston is characterized by open spaces, almost one quarter of the town is permanently devoted to open space use<ref>{{cite web The landscape of Weston is characterized by open spaces. Almost one quarter of the town is permanently devoted to open space use,<ref>{{cite web | title = Forever Green | work = About Weston | publisher = Town of Weston | url = http://www.westonct.gov/about | access-date =November 15, 2008}}</ref> including:
*Devil's Den Preserve, with a wide variety of flora and fauna, and with a {{convert|20|mi|km|adj=on}} trail system that connects with the extended {{convert|70|mi|km|adj=on}} Saugatuck Valley Trails System;
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*Bisceglie Park, with baseball fields, a swimming hole, a two-mile (3&nbsp;km) jogging trail and fitness stations, along the west branch of the Saugatuck River;<ref>{{cite web | title = Map of Bisceglie Park | publisher = Town of Weston | url =http://www.westonct.gov/media/file/weston-mapofbiscegliepark.pdf | access-date =November 15, 2008}}</ref>
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*Morehouse Farm Park, with eight, partially overlapping ball fields;<ref>{{cite web | title = Map of Morehouse Farm Park | publisher = Town of Weston | url =http://www.westonct.gov/media/file/weston-mapofmorehousefarmpark.pdf | access-date =November 15, 2008}}</ref>
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*Sixteen preserves of the ], for a total of {{convert|645|acre|km2}}, scattered all around town;<ref>{{cite web|title=Weston Maps|url=http://www.aspetucklandtrust.org/html/weston.html|publisher=Aspetuck Land Trust|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060521173330/http://www.aspetucklandtrust.org/html/weston.html|archive-date=May 21, 2006|access-date=November 15, 2008}}</ref>
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*Katherine Ordway Preserve, with {{convert|62|acre|m2}} of woodland, three miles (5&nbsp;km) of trails and an arboretum;<ref name=NYT>{{Cite news | last = Radomsky | first = Rosalie | title = If You're Thinking of Living in: Weston | newspaper = The New York Times | date = March 15, 1992 | url = https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE0DF1F39F936A25750C0A964958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=2 | access-date =November 15, 2008}}</ref>
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==Politics==
==Notable residents==
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right;" {| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin:1em; font-size:95%;"
|+ Weston town vote<br /> by party in presidential elections<ref>{{cite web | url=https://authoring.ct.gov//SOTS/Election-Services/Statement-Of-Vote-PDFs/General-Elections-Statement-of-Vote-1922 | title=General Elections Statement of Vote 1922 }}</ref>
| align="center" colspan="2" | '''Historical<br> population<br> of Weston'''<ref></ref>
|- style="background:lightgrey;"
! Year
! ]
! ]
! ]
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1790 || 2,469
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''72.57%''' ''4,733''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|25.76% ''1,680''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|1.03% ''234''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1800 || 2,680
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''66.65%''' ''3,807''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|28.59% ''1,633''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|4.76% ''272''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1810 || 2,618
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.27%''' ''2,947''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|45.84% ''2,536''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.89% ''49''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1820 || 2,767
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''62.21%''' ''3,571''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|37.33% ''2,143''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.46% ''26''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1830 || 2,997
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.90%''' ''3,136''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.96% ''2,410''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|1.14% ''64''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1840 || 2,561
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''52.07%''' ''2,767''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.88% ''2,332''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|4.05% ''215''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1850 || 1,056
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''46.69%''' ''2,252''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|45.97% ''2,217''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|7.34% ''354''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1860 || 1,117
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.56% ''2,306''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''42.65%''' ''2,366''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|15.79% ''876''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1870 || 1,054
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.89% ''1,901''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.43%''' ''3,082''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.68% ''34''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1880 || 918
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.68% ''1,639''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''66.92%''' ''3,356''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.40% ''20''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1890 || 772
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|23.73% ''1,117''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.91%''' ''2,820''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|16.36% ''770''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1900 || 840
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.55% ''1,608''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.06%''' ''2,774''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.39% ''17''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1910 || 831
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.73% ''1,500''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''62.24%''' ''2,542''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|1.03% ''42''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1920 || 703
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.14% ''1,246''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''59.35%''' ''1,939''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|2.51% ''82''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|]
|1930 || 670
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.36%''' ''1,473''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.64% ''1,095''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.00% ''0''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1940 || 1,053
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.51% ''655''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.49%''' ''1,492''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.00% ''0''
|- |-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|]
|1950 || 1,988
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.41% ''455''
|-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''73.59%''' ''1,268''
|1960 || 4,039
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|0.00% ''0''
|}

{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter registration and party enrollment as of October 26, 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SOTS/ElectionServices/Registration_and_Enrollment_Stats/October-26-2021-Registration-and-Party-Enrollment-Statistics.pdf|title=Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 26, 2021|publisher=Connecticut Secretary of State|access-date=November 3, 2021}}</ref>
|- |-
! colspan = 2 | Party
|1970 || 7,417
! Active voters
! Inactive voters
! Total voters
! Percentage
|- |-
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
|1980 || 8,284
| ]
| align = center | 2,902
| align = center | 273
| align = center | 3,175
| align = center | 39.51%
|- |-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
|1990 || 8,648
| ]
| align = center | 1,455
| align = center | 158
| align = center | 1,613
| align = center | 20.07%
|- |-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
|2000 || 10,037
| ]
| align = center | 2,873
| align = center | 303
| align = center | 3,130
| align = center | 38.95%
|- |-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
|2002 || 10,229<br> (est.)
| Minor parties
| align = center | 104
| align = center | 14
| align = center | 118
| align = center | 1.47%
|- |-
! colspan = 2 | Total
|2005 || 10,278<br> (CERC est.)
! align = center | 7,288
! align = center | 748
! align = center | 8,036
! align = center | 100%
|} |}


==Notable people==
*] (1904&ndash;1983), choreographer and influential figure in ballet, had a home in town<ref name=nyt31592/>

*] (1904&ndash;1999), painter, lived in town<ref>Dannatt, Adrian, "Obituary: Paul Cadmus" '']'' of London, February 4, 2000 ("Paul Cadmus, artist: born New York 17 December 1904; died Weston, Connecticut 19 December 1999")</ref>
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*] (born 1938), actor<ref name=nyt31592/>
* ] (born 1951), actress, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
*] (1921-2004), comedian, lived in town<ref name=nyt7785/>
*] (1908-1989), actress, lived in town<ref name=nyt7785/> * ] (1904–1983), choreographer and influential figure in ballet<ref name=nyt31592/>
* ] (1904–1999), painter<ref>Dannatt, Adrian, "Obituary: Paul Cadmus" '']'' of London, February 4, 2000 ("Paul Cadmus, artist: born New York December 17, 1904; died Weston, Connecticut December 19, 1999")</ref>
*] (born 1945), singer and songwriter<ref>, Town of Weston Web site("World-renowned guitarist, composer, singer, and long-time Weston resident, Jose Feliciano, will perform a benefit concert Sunday"), accessed September 25, 2007</ref>
* ] (born 1970), television anchor
*] (1899&ndash;1971), late U.S. Supreme Court justice, buried in town
* ] (born 1938), actor<ref name=nyt31592/>
*] (born 1940), actress, native of Weston<ref>Kelly, Kevin, "Mariette Hartley takes a turn at Center Stage", article in '']'', January 23, 1994 ("Hartley was born in Weston, Conn., on June 20, 1940")</ref>
* ] (1953–2013), financial journalist<ref name=westport>{{cite news|title=John J. Curran, 59 |url=http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/comments/44288/ |work=] |date=July 8, 2013|access-date=July 31, 2013}}</ref>
*] (1926&ndash;2005), author who wrote under the pen name "Ed McBain"<ref>, feature in '']'', July 10, 2005 ("EVAN HUNTER, 78: Also writing under the name Ed McBain, died Wednesday at his home in Weston, Conn."), accessed September 24, 2007</ref>
* ] (1921–2004), comedian<ref name=nyt7785>Elder, Janet, , article, '']'' Real Estate section, July 7, 1985, ("Perhaps it is Weston's discreet anonymity that has attracted such entertainment figures as Robert Redford, Bette Davis, Rodney Dangerfield and Brent Musburger, as well as Erica Jong") accessed March 30, 2008</ref>
*] (born 1942), author<ref name=nyt7785/>
* ] (1908–1989), actress<ref name=nyt7785/>
*] (1927-2008), entertainer, moved to town in 2002<ref>Chamoff, Lisa, , '']'' of Stamford, Connecticut, December 26, 2008, retrieved same day ("Eartha Kitt, who moved to Weston in 2002"); Thomas, Jack, , article, '']'', August 11, 2005 ("WESTON, Conn. -- Waiting for Eartha Kitt in her living room "), accessed September 24, 2007</ref>
* ] (born 1971), comedian and actor
* ] (1899-1991), actress <ref name=nyt31592>Radomsky, Rosalie R., ], 1992, accessed October 27, 2007</ref>
* ] (born 1945), singer and songwriter<ref>, Town of Weston website("World-renowned guitarist, composer, singer, and long-time Weston resident, Jose Feliciano, will perform a benefit concert Sunday"), accessed September 25, 2007</ref>
*] (1890&ndash;1962), playwright, author, and producer. Lived on what is now called Langner Lane.<ref> for Sagolla, Lisa Jo, ''The Girl Who Fell Down: A Biography of Joan McCracken'', published 2003, UPNE, ISBN 1555535739 page 160 (" Lawrence Langner and his wife, Armina Marshall. Residing in the nearby town of Weston, Connecticut, Langner and Marshall purchased "), accessed September 25, 2007</ref>
* ] actor, Chariots of Fire
*] (born 1939), sportscaster, lived in town<ref name=nyt7785/>
* ] (born 1960), actor, Pres. Walker, House of Cards, Mr. Robot (Golden Globe/ensemble), writer, producer
*] (born 1945), actor<ref>Klein, Alvin, , article, '']'', June 14, 1998 ("Mr. Naughton, who has been living in Weston for 22 years"), accessed September 25, 2007</ref>
* ] (born 1976), author, screenwriter, film and television producer and director, grew up in town
*Katherine Ordway (1899&ndash;1979), ] heiress, philanthropist, supporter of land conservation, funded the purchase of part of Devil's Den, lived in town<ref>{{cite web
* ] (born 1956), model, actress and wife of ]
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* ] (1899–1971), ] of the ], summered in Weston, buried in Weston's Emmanuel churchyard<ref>Yarbrough, Tinsley E., "John Marshall Harlan, Great Dissenter of the Warren Court" Oxford University Press, 1992</ref>
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* ] (born 1993),contestant on Survivor season 45
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* ] (born 1959), Emmy-winning actor (ensemble, "24"), writer, producer (Hidden Meadow)
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* ] (born 1940), actress, native of Weston<ref>Kelly, Kevin, "Mariette Hartley takes a turn at Center Stage", article in '']'', January 23, 1994 ("Hartley was born in Weston, Conn., on June 20, 1940")</ref>
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* ] (born 1993), historic preservationist and artist featured on HGTV
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* ] (1927-2016), singer and songwriter, founding member of ]. Hellerman died on September 1, 2016, at his home in Weston<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/03/arts/music/fred-hellerman-last-of-the-weavers-folk-group-dies-at-89.html?_r=0 |title=Fred Hellerman, Last of the Weavers Folk Group, Dies at 89 |first=William |last=Grimes |author-link=William Grimes (journalist) |newspaper=] |page=A17 |date=September 2, 2016}}</ref>
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* ] (1926–2005), author who wrote under the pen name "Ed McBain"<ref>, feature in '']'', July 10, 2005 ("EVAN HUNTER, 78: Also writing under the name Ed McBain, died Wednesday at his home in Weston, Conn."), accessed September 24, 2007</ref>
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* ] (born 1942), author<ref name=nyt7785/>
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* ] actor, thirtysomething and Sisters
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* ] (1927–2008), entertainer, moved to town in 2002<ref>Chamoff, Lisa, , '']'' of Stamford, Connecticut, December 26, 2008, retrieved same day ("Eartha Kitt, who moved to Weston in 2002"); Thomas, Jack, , article, '']'', August 11, 2005 ("WESTON, Conn. – Waiting for Eartha Kitt in her living room "), accessed September 24, 2007</ref>
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* ] (1890–1962), playwright, author, and producer. Lived on what is now called Langner Lane<ref> for Sagolla, Lisa Jo, ''The Girl Who Fell Down: A Biography of Joan McCracken'', published 2003, UPNE, {{ISBN|1-55553-573-9}} page 160 ("Lawrence Langner and his wife, ]. Residing in the nearby town of Weston, Connecticut, Langner and Marshall purchased "), accessed September 25, 2007</ref>
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*] (born 1929), actor<ref>Klein, Alvin, , article in '']'', November 11, 1984 ("The actor Christopher Plummer, a former Darien resident who now lives in Weston"), accessed September 24, 2007</ref> * ] (1899–1991), actress<ref name=nyt31592>Radomsky, Rosalie R., , Real Estate section, ''The New York Times'', March 15, 1992, accessed October 27, 2007</ref>
* ] (born 1968), songwriter, record producer<ref name="Mann">{{cite web |title=Hit Writer/Producer Billy Mann Discusses His Hits With Pink, Jessica Simpson And Other Artists |author=Jayne Moore |date=2005 |url=http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/mann.htm |work=] |access-date=June 6, 2019}}<br />{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/billy-mann-named-president-creative-69166 |title=Billy Mann Named President of Creative at BMG North America |author=Shirley Halperin |date=January 6, 2011 |work=] |access-date=June 6, 2019}}</ref>
*] (born 1936), actor, had a home in town<ref>{{cite web
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* ] (born 1969), "Triple H", wrestler, World Wrestling Entertainment
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* ], Guinness World Record holders in racket sports
* ] (born 1955), former NBC News weekend anchor.<ref>"People & Places" column, Business section, '']'' of ], July 22, 2008, p A7 (both Stamford and Norwalk editions; '']'' newspaper publishes the same business section: "John Seigenthaler of Weston has joined Seigenthaler Public Relations Inc. "</ref>
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Town in Connecticut, United States

Town in Connecticut, United States
Weston, Connecticut
Town
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Coordinates: 41°13′32″N 73°22′14″W / 41.22556°N 73.37056°W / 41.22556; -73.37056
CountryUnited States
U.S. stateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RegionWestern CT
Incorporated1787
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanSamantha Nestor (D)
 • SelectmanAmy Jenner (R)
 • SelectmanMartin Mohabeer (D)
 • Town administratorJonathan Luiz
Area
 • Total20.7 sq mi (53.6 km)
 • Land19.8 sq mi (51.3 km)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2.4 km)
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population
 • Total10,354
 • Density491.7/sq mi (189.8/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes06883, 06829
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-83430
GNIS feature ID213531
Websitewww.westonct.gov

Weston (/ˈwɛstən/ WES-tən) is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,354 at the 2020 census and had the highest median income in the state of Connecticut. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. The town is served by Route 57 and Route 53, both of which run through the town center. Approximately 19% of the town's workforce commutes to New York City, about 45 miles (72 km) to the southwest.

In 2017, SafeWise ranked Weston the safest town in Connecticut and the sixth safest town in the country.

Weston is the closest Connecticut town to New York City without a train station. Aside from a handful of stores that form the town's center, Weston has little commercial development and residential development is limited by two-acre zoning. Most of Devil's Den Preserve, a 1,746-acre (707 ha) nature reserve, which gets 40,000 visits a year, is located in the town.

History

Town sign for Weston (front)

In the 17th century, Weston's first English settlers were mostly farmers living in the town of Fairfield, Connecticut, the boundaries of which extended to Weston until the late 18th century. The Norfield Parish was created in the area now occupied by the towns of Weston and Easton. In 1787, the area was formally incorporated as the Town of Weston. It is believed to be named after Weston-super-Mare, which was a small fishing village surrounded by countryside farmland, which many of the early British farming settlers originated from. In 1845, the Town of Easton was split off from Weston.

A meteor exploded above the town on December 14, 1807. Six pieces, totaling 28 pounds (13 kg), were recovered and examined by scientists, who issued a report. This experience provided information that expanded the contemporary thinking about meteors for many.

Despite rocky soil, farmers in town grew apples, onions, and potatoes. Grist, cider, lumber, and fulling mills were built. 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.

Unlike other nearby towns, Weston never had a railroad built through it, which stifled the development of non-agricultural businesses. Between the Civil War and the Great Depression, the town's population dropped from approximately 1,000 to a low of 670, by 1930. Artists, writers, and actors from New York became attracted to the community in the 1930s and began settling in it. Construction of the Merritt Parkway, which arrived to the south of Weston in 1938, resulted in further population growth.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.7 square miles (54 km), of which 19.8 square miles (51 km) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km), or 4.39%, is water.

The Saugatuck River begins to the north in Redding. It flows through the town and ends in Long Island Sound in neighboring Westport.

Weston is bordered by Westport to the south, Wilton to the west, Redding to the north, Easton to the east, and Fairfield to the southeast.

Principal communities

Other minor communities and geographic areas are Devil's Den, Norfield, Upper Parish, and Valley Forge.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
17902,469
18002,6808.5%
18102,618−2.3%
18202,7675.7%
18302,9978.3%
18402,561−14.5%
18501,056−58.8%
18601,1175.8%
18701,054−5.6%
1880918−12.9%
1890772−15.9%
19008408.8%
1910831−1.1%
1920703−15.4%
1930670−4.7%
19401,05357.2%
19501,98888.8%
19604,039103.2%
19707,41783.6%
19808,28411.7%
19908,6484.4%
200010,03716.1%
201010,1791.4%
202010,3541.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
See also: List of Connecticut locations by per capita income

As of the 2010 census, there were 10,025 people, 3,289 households, and 2,811 families residing in the town. The population density was 506.0 inhabitants per square mile (195.4/km). There were 3,629 housing units at an average density of 178.4 per square mile (68.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 95.75% White, 0.88% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.94% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 3,289 households, out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.1% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 49, 23% from 50 to 64, and 11% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

As of 2017, the median income for a household in the town was $219,868. Males had a median income of $168,472 versus $103,345 for females. The per capita income for the town was $95,534. About 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

In 2019, The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Weston the 4th safest town in the state of Connecticut. The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked the safest towns and cities in Connecticut based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics and population sizes.

Government

Entrance to Town Hall

Like many other New England towns, the government of Weston consists of the Town Meeting, and elective and appointive boards. First among the elective boards is the Board of Selectmen. Samantha Nestor is the First Selectwoman. By charter, the First Selectman is the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the town. The town's legislative powers are divided between the Board of Selectmen and the Town Meeting. Among other elective boards are the Board of Education, the Board of Finance, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Police Commissioners.

On August 19, 2021, Martin Mohabeer became the first African-American to become a member of the Board of Selectmen when the Board voted to appoint him to fill a vacant seat. His subsequent election to a new two year term in November 2021 marked the first time an African-American was elected in Weston.

In the 2008 presidential election, Weston residents voted for Democrat Barack Obama with 62.21%. Republican John McCain received 37.33%. In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton carried Weston over Republican Donald Trump.

Budget and taxes

For the fiscal year of 2023-2024, the Town of Weston’s net budget is about $80-million. About 73% of the town’s budget is spent on the Weston Public Schools. Weston raises taxes on the basis of property value. With real estate assessed at 70% of market value, the mill rate evolved as follows:

Fiscal year Mill rate
2004–2005 24.07*
2005–2006 26.21*
2005–2007 27.04*
2007–2008 27.81*
2008–2009 28.58*
2009–2010 28.90*
2010–2011 29.21*
2011–2012 29.31*
Fiscal year Mill rate
2012–2013 29.41*
2013–2014 29.25*
2014–2015 30.02*
2015–2016 30.48*
2016–2017 30.36*
2017-2018 30.73*
2018-2019 31.24*
2019-2020 32.37
Fiscal year Mill rate
2020–2021 32.37
2021–2022 32.92
2022–2023 32.97
2023–2024 33.06

To make the mill rates comparable, the asterisked numbers are adjusted to account for the real estate revaluation of 2018-2019. The revaluation decreased the grand list by 6.3 percent. The numbers for 2013-2014 and prior years are also adjusted for revaluations in 2014 and 2009, respectively.

Town Center

Commercial development in Weston is limited to the Town Center area located at the intersection of Weston Road and Norfield Road. The Town Center contains a grocery store, community bank, liquor store, casual restaurant, dry cleaner, realtor, gas station, pharmacy and a post office.

On the National Register of Historic Places

Education

Weston Intermediate School entrance

There are four public schools in the Weston Public Schools district, all located on School Road:

  • Weston High School (WHS) – grades 9–12, with about 800 students. Most Weston High School (WHS) seniors go on to attend selective colleges and universities. Recently the high school underwent a significant building expansion, which included construction of a new science department and playing fields. The high school auditorium was also updated in 2008.
  • Weston Middle School (WMS) – grades 6–8, with about 600 students.
  • Weston Intermediate School (WIS) – grades 3–5, with about 600 students. The school opened in September 2005 as the town's newest school.
  • Hurlbutt Elementary School (HES) – pre-kindergarten-grade 2, with about 600 students

In June 2012, 24/7 Wall St. ranked Weston as the second wealthiest school district in the United States.

In 2013 and 2014, U.S. News & World Report ranked Weston High School as the third best high school in Connecticut and the 240th best high school in the United States.

Weston High School was awarded the gold medal for its high level of student performance. The methodology of ranking this honor is based on student performance on standardized tests as well as participation in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. AP programs are offered across a variety of subject matters, with sixty percent of WHS students participating.

In August 2015, Newsweek ranked Weston High School number 47 for America's Top High Schools in the country, public and private.

In August 2015, Weston High School was ranked the best in the state and 47th best in the country according to a survey conducted by Newsweek magazine. Each year, the magazine ranks the top 500 high schools in the country based on which institutions do the best job of preparing students for college. According to the study, Weston High School has a 97.2% college enrollment rate, a 100% graduation rate, an AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Composite of 73, a weighted SAT/ACT score composite of 69.4, a student retention rate of 91.7% and a counselor-to-student ratio of 1:156. In addition, the average SAT score at Weston High School is 1784, the average ACT score is 26.6, and the average AP test score is 3.87. [

In April 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked Weston High School second best high school in the state and 169th best high school in the country out of 17,245 high schools ranked. In addition, Weston High School was also ranked 65th in STEM High Schools with a town graduation rate of 100%. U.S. News gave Weston a scorecard of 99.02% out of a possible 100. The Best High Schools rankings identify the country's top-performing public high schools. The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well public schools serve all of their students—from the highest to lowest achieving—in preparing them to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well as readiness for college-level work.

The Connecticut State Department of Education has ranked the Weston schools in District Reference Group A (formerly the Educational Reference Group A), the nine most affluent and low-need-for-extra-assistance districts among the 162 school districts in Connecticut.

Several pre-schools in town are run by various churches, including Emmanuel Nursery School and Norfield Nursery School.

Parks

The landscape of Weston is characterized by open spaces. Almost one quarter of the town is permanently devoted to open space use, including:

  • Devil's Den Preserve, with a wide variety of flora and fauna, and with a 20-mile (32 km) trail system that connects with the extended 70-mile (110 km) Saugatuck Valley Trails System;
  • Bisceglie Park, with baseball fields, a swimming hole, a two-mile (3 km) jogging trail and fitness stations, along the west branch of the Saugatuck River;
  • Morehouse Farm Park, with eight, partially overlapping ball fields;
  • Sixteen preserves of the Aspetuck Land Trust, for a total of 645 acres (2.61 km), scattered all around town;
  • Katherine Ordway Preserve, with 62 acres (250,000 m) of woodland, three miles (5 km) of trails and an arboretum;
  • Keene Park, with 6 acres (24,000 m), with a small playground and park is along the each branch of the Saugatuck River;
  • Lachat Town Farm
  • Open land around the Saugatuck Reservoir, with trails and opportunities for fishing.

Politics

Weston town vote
by party in presidential elections
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2020 72.57% 4,733 25.76% 1,680 1.03% 234
2016 66.65% 3,807 28.59% 1,633 4.76% 272
2012 53.27% 2,947 45.84% 2,536 0.89% 49
2008 62.21% 3,571 37.33% 2,143 0.46% 26
2004 55.90% 3,136 42.96% 2,410 1.14% 64
2000 52.07% 2,767 43.88% 2,332 4.05% 215
1996 46.69% 2,252 45.97% 2,217 7.34% 354
1992 41.56% 2,306 42.65% 2,366 15.79% 876
1988 37.89% 1,901 61.43% 3,082 0.68% 34
1984 32.68% 1,639 66.92% 3,356 0.40% 20
1980 23.73% 1,117 59.91% 2,820 16.36% 770
1976 36.55% 1,608 63.06% 2,774 0.39% 17
1972 36.73% 1,500 62.24% 2,542 1.03% 42
1968 38.14% 1,246 59.35% 1,939 2.51% 82
1964 57.36% 1,473 42.64% 1,095 0.00% 0
1960 30.51% 655 69.49% 1,492 0.00% 0
1956 26.41% 455 73.59% 1,268 0.00% 0
Voter registration and party enrollment as of October 26, 2021
Party Active voters Inactive voters Total voters Percentage
Democratic 2,902 273 3,175 39.51%
Republican 1,455 158 1,613 20.07%
Unaffiliated 2,873 303 3,130 38.95%
Minor parties 104 14 118 1.47%
Total 7,288 748 8,036 100%

Notable people

Notes

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  26. The 2014 revaluation caused a 12.43 percent decrease in the grand list. Source: The Weston Forum, 2014-01-30, 2013 grand list shrinks by 12.43%. The unadjusted mill rates are: 23.61 (2009-2010), 23.86 (2010-2011), 23.94 (2011-2012), 24.02 (2012-2013), and 23.89 (2013-2014).
  27. "Because of revaluation, the grand list (the total assessed value of taxable property in town) will change by 3.67%. However, the 'normalized' grand list – what the change would have been if the town had not done a revaluation this year – is just a 0.75% increase." Source: The Weston Forum, 2009-02-05, Officials expect the mill rate to dip. The 2.92 percent adjustment is the difference between 3.67 percent and 0.75 percent. The unadjusted mill rates are: 20.25 (2004-2005), 22.05 (2005-2006), 22.75 (2006-2007), 23.39 (2007-2008), and 24.05 (2008-2009).
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