Weston
Massachusetts
Town Of Weston
The Town of Weston is an attractive suburban town on the perimeter of metropolitan Boston. Incorporated in 1713, the town is located on a rugged upland plateau. Early settlers discovered that the amount of useful agricultural land was limited as was the waterpower potential in the town. But colonists moving in from Watertown in the mid-17th century established scattered farms in Weston, and by 1679, a sawmill, several taverns, some doctors, and according to the historians, "probably some lawyers," had settled in Weston. By the 18th century, residents were profiting by the traffic on the Boston Post Road. Taverns of great historic importance were established on the Road. The Golden Ball Tavern, built in 1750, and the Josiah Smith Tavern, built in 1757, still exist in the town. Unfortunately, commercial stagnation followed the loss of business after the opening of the Worcester Turnpike in 1810 drew commercial traffic from the Boston Post Road. Townspeople turned to boot and shoe making, and the manufacturing of cotton and woolen mill machinery. By 1870, substantial country estates were being built in Weston by Bostonians, establishing a prosperous residential character for the town. Farming continued to be a significant support for the local economy, and an organ factory opened in 1888 which employed some residents. The Weston Aqueduct and Reservoir were built in 1903 and the Hultman Aqueduct followed in 1938 to bring Quabbin Reservoir water into Boston. In exchange, Boston residents continued to build homes in Weston, many of them architect designed. Some famous architects such as McKim and Richardson designed luxurious houses in the town, which witnessed a rapid increase in population from 1920 to 1935, and then again after World War II. The Boston oriented suburbanization has continued as a major factor in the town's development. Residents are very proud of the town's school system and the handsome homes in quiet, well-kept neighborhoods, but tend to brush off the town's reputation as one of the most affluent communities in the state. Weston has carefully retained significant amounts of open space and maintains over 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, playgrounds, ball fields, golf courses and cross-country skiing areas.
Recent News
Town Hall Happenings - August 25, 2023
Greetings and welcome to today’s Town Hall Happenings Opening Note As Weston students return to school next week, I want to thank all the teachers, staff, and administrators for everything they do for our children. Wishing you all…
Read More »Town Of Weston News : MassDot Design Public Hearing- Virtual
The proposed project consists of the reconstruction of existing pedestrian curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Access Board (AAB) standards at various locations throughout MassDOT District 6, including the…
Read More »Town Of Weston News - Weston Town Government Volunteer Opportunity
Weston Town Government Volunteer Opportunity The Weston Cultural Council is charged with distributing money in the form of grants allotted to the Town by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency supporting the arts, humanities, and…
Read More »Town Of Weston News 2023 Annual Town Caucus Results
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Read More »Town Of Weston - COA is Pleased to Announce New Director, Joan Ingersoll
On behalf of the Weston Council on Aging Board, I am very pleased to announce that Joan Ingersoll will take the reins as the new Director of the COA on March 20th. Most recently, Joan was the Director of the Council on Aging and Human Services in…
Read More »Town Of Weston News : Weston Town Government Volunteer Opportunity- NewCommittee: Unified Planning Committee
The Unified Planning Committee (UPC) shall be charged with the preparation of the Unified Master Plan of Weston (UMP) which will meet the requirements of MGL Chapter 41 Section 81D. The Plan will include other areas of interest as deemed necessary…
Read More »Town Of Weston COA Community Updates - March 1, 2023
Weston COA Community Updates February Reflections and March Featured Programs February Reflections We were able to pack a lot into the short month, with a full calendar of in-person and Zoom programs. Some of the highlights were: The Weston…
Read More »Town Of Weston News - Weston School Committee Seeks Input on Superintendent Search
The Weston School Committee has begun the search for an interim superintendent. To inform our decision making, we're conducting an online survey of the broader school/Weston community. The survey intended for: - employees of the Weston Public…
Read More »Town Of Weston News : Unified Planning Committee is looking for volunteers
New Committee: Unified Planning Committee needs volunteers!! Charge The Unified Planning Committee (UPC) shall be charged with the preparation of the Unified Master Plan of Weston (UMP) which will meet the requirements of MGL Chapter 41 Section…
Read More »Town Of Weston COA Weekly Update: February 27-March 3, 2023
Weston COA Weekly Weekly Schedule and Special Events Week of February 27-March 3 Special Events This Week Art Appreciation: Portraits Tuesday, February 28, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom A portrait is much more than a picture of what someone looks…
Read More »Applications Open for Children's Business Fair - Weston Wayland
Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland Seeking Applications for Children who want to launch or promote their business Children's Business Fair - Weston Wayland When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - During Celebrate Weston Location:…
Read More »Town Of Weston : Annual Town Caucus
Annual town Caucus Monday March 6, 2023 at 7pm in Town Hall Auditorium
Read More »Town Of Weston COA Weekly Update - February 21-24, 2023
Highlights This Week Warm Up at the COA Monday, Thursday, February 23, 12:00-1:00 Chicken Noodle Soup or Corn Chowder Warm up at the COA with a yummy bowl of soup, followed by dessert. Cost: $8 Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register, as we…
Read More »Town Of Weston News : Attention Residents who used the Mail Drop Box on Colpitts RdRecently
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Read More »Town of Weston Save the Important Dates for 2023
Save the Dates! MARCH 3rd - Deadline for all Warrant Articles MARCH 6th at 7pm - Annual Town Caucus - Town Hall Auditorium MARCH 13th at 7pm- via Zoom- CPC Public Hearing - Check the Town Website for additional information MAY 6th from 8am -…
Read More »Town Of Weston COA Weekly Update - February 6-10, 2023
Public Art: Its History--and Many Current Forms & Expressions Tuesday, February 7, 1:00-2:00 on Zoom Public art has been making the headlines a lot lately: revered monuments have been toppled and replaced with contemporary sculptures,…
Read More »Weston Board Of Health : Pediatric COVID -19 Vaccine Clinic Series
Pediatric COVID- 19 Vaccine Clinic Series The Wayland and Weston Health Departments are partnering with Transformative Healthcare to offer a series of public Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics These public clinics are open to ages 6 months-12…
Read More »Town Of Weston COA Community Updates - January 31, 2023
Kicking off the New Year – January Reflections We kicked off the New Year with a luncheon and toast to a happy & healthy yea for all; Our new Mindful Living class started on Zoom; Julie Nowak (she/they/xe) helped us to better…
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