Weston, Connecticut a: 20.8 Miles
Population: 10,271
Taxes: 24.05 mils on 70% of fair market value. Subject to change
Zoning: Commercial and two-acre single-family residential only. Any present non-conformity was in conformance before 1953, and in 1969 the Planning and Zoning Commission adopted a Master Plan wit the objective of retaining residence zoning.
Weston is located just north of Westport and enjoys close ties with the neighbor, but is markedly different. Weston is suburban, with rustic, almost rural environment. The wooded ridges and valleys of the town are preserved much as they were in pre Revolutionary times. The early American natives used the Weston area as a hunting ground for their local villages.
In 1787 settlers from Fairfield inhabited this land near the Saugatuck River. Now 200 years later, residents still prize their wilderness setting and maintain it by organized conservation efforts.
Town Government
Town Meeting, with a Board of Selectmen to implement policies. Voters also elect several other town officials.
Official Town of Weston Web Site
Town Services
Police: Full Service salaried, One Chief, 12 officers (2 part time)
Fire: Voluntary
Ambulance/EMS: Voluntary
Transportation
Train: Daily commuter service to Grand Central Station (NYC); train time 60 minutes
Bus: Westport Transit District, 8 minibuses and a Maxibus that transports commuters to and from the railroad station. Also regular routes to surrounding areas.
Air: LaGuardia Airport and kennedy Airport, with limousine service from the nearby town of Norwalk.
Car: Access to the Merritt Parkway and New England Thru way (i-95). Driving times to Stamford - 20 minutes; to Hartford-60 minutes; to New Haven - 40 minutes.
Health Care
Westport and Weston combine to form the Aspetuck Valley Health District. Operating costs are shared by two towns on a population ratio. A physical service as the full time director.
Proximity to Norwalk Hospital (465 beds) - affiliated with Yale's University Medical Center and the Bridgeport Hospital (650 beds), Dedicated Burn Center and Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
Worship
Most denominations are represented in Weston or in surrounding area.
Education
Weston Schools are located in one large complex amidst rural acreage. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and ability grouping. Many specialized programs, which include remedial and developmental reading.
Public Schools:
- Elementary (K-2):1
- Intermediate (3-5):1
- Middle (6-8): 1
- High School (9-12): 1
Elementary Schools (Grades K-2)
Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grade 9-12)
Library
Weston Public Library (30,000 volumes) adjacent to Town Hall; include records, films, and video departments.
Recreation
Weston's equestrian country offers miles of trails provided by Aspetuck Trail Association, Inc. a non-profit organization with annual fees. Local residents have use of Westport's Town Beach. Weston Recreation Commission operates a comprehensive youth program including summer playground activities, tennis, swimming and judo; soccer and flag football in the fall; basketball and open gym in the winter; and girls softball in the spring.
Major Clubs
Aspetuck Valley Country Club - Golf, Tennis
Weston Field Club
Weston Gun Club
Weston Racquet Club
Community/Civic Groups
Weston has four garden clubs, a grange, historical society, woman's club, Kiwanis and Newcomers Club
Nature and Conservation
Conservation Commission - Established in 1968, is the town's official agency for the development and conservation of natural resources.
The Aspetuck Land Trust - Local, private, non-profit organization whose purpose is promoting the preservation of natural resources of the area, including the preservation of unique historic and scenic sites.
Devil's Den - The Nature Conservancy owns the Lucius Pond Ordway Per serve known as Devil's Den. These 1400 acres have been set up specifically for the scientific and educational research as well as aesthetic appreciation.
Saugatuck Valley Audubon Society - members are drawn from Weston, Westport, Wilton, and Norwalk. The society owns Goose Island, part of the Norwalk Islands, which is used during the summer for the purpose os study and observation of wildlife.
Media
Incorporated in coverage with Westport.
Newspapers:
Weston Forum (Weekly, Thursday)
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