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Weston
Demographic and Related Information
Middlesex County
Population: 11,711
Area: 17.02 sq. miles
Miles from Boston : 12
2010 tax rate: $11.10 per $1,000
Bond rating: Triple A
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The town of Weston was incorporated in 1713. The Boston Post Road brought taverns of historic importance, and the Golden Ball Tavern and the Josiah Smith Tavern still open their doors to the public. By 1870, substantial country estates were being built in Weston by Bostonians, setting the tone for the town’s prosperous residential character. 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 designed by reknown architects, such as McKim and Richardson. |
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| Today Weston is still known for its quiet tree-lined streets, charming town center, and toney housing stock. Boston professionals seeking a cache address and a quick commute to work on the Massachusetts Turnpike find Weston a desirable town to live in. The Fitchburg/South Acton commuter rail line stops at 3 stations in Weston (Kendal Green, Hastings, and Silver Hill) providing an alternative to commuting by car. Weston is also known for its excellent schools and high testing scores, with nearly all of the town’s high schoolers going on to 4 year colleges or universities.
Weston has retained significant amounts of public open space, including 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, several golf courses and cross-country skiing areas.
Weston is governed by a Board of Selectmen, a Town Manager and Open Town Meetings. Real estate values in Weston are very high, with the average single-family sold price between $1,000,000 - $1,500,000. |
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