Communities
Easton
Home to award winning schools, more than twenty working farms, and with over one third of its land forever preserved, Easton Connecticut is an oasis of rural charm in busy Fairfield County. With pristine streams full of trout and four reservoirs lying all or partially within its boundaries, Easton is a proud guardian of the region’s drinking water supply. Whether you call Easton home, visit to cut your own Christmas tree, or attend a program at our highly regarded senior center, you will surely agree that Easton is the jewel of Fairfield County.
Monroe
Founded in 1823, Monroe is an outstanding community of nearly 19,000 residents. Monroe offers award-winning schools, safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and growth in local business and industry. We offer the convenience of several restaurants and retail shopping while maintaining a New England, small-town charm.
Redding
Redding is a unique community, nestled in the heart of Fairfield county. Our residents are united in the preservation of the wonderful quality of life we enjoy. We strongly support our public school system with high expectations for achievement, and the resources to meet them. We treasure our country landscape, 36% of which is permanently preserved as open space. Redding boasts 60+ miles of hiking trails, two State Parks, and the Town’s Topstone Park, offering residents a place to swim and canoe. Even the dogs have a beach at Topstone Park! The Mark Twain Library is the hub of cultural activity in the Town. The Mark Twain Library Annual Book Fair takes place over the labor day weekend and draws treasure hunters from afar. Our Community Center provides a wealth of programming for all residents through the Parks and Recreation Department and the Heritage Senior Center. We are reminded each day that the vision for Redding’s future must include her past, and are actively engaged in the preservation of our historic structures. We recognize that a community’s greatest asset is its residents, and we encourage participation in town activities and governance at all levels.
Trumbull
The town of Trumbull is located in Fairfield County in the southwestern part of the state near the Long Island Sound. Settled in 1639 as part of the town of Stratford, Trumbull was incorporated in 1797 and took as its namesake the Revolutionary War Governor Jonathan Trumbull. Throughout the 1800s, farming and light industry provided the town’s livelihood, but by the 20th century less than half of Trumbull’s land was still used for farming. Today, Trumbull is predominately residential with a thriving retail district and shopping malls.
Westport
Settled by farmers and discovered by famous artists, Westport has always been the backdrop for popular culture and scenic living. The town with the most ocean and river waterfront in Connecticut, Westport has plenty to offer its residents and visitors alike; sandy beaches and scenic walks along the Saugatuck River, art galleries, indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, and plenty of shopping and dining. Westport is a sought after destination for the whole family.
Fairfield
Fairfield, Connecticut, is a charming and thriving town featuring five miles of shoreline on the Long Island Sound. Fairfield has five town beaches, two universities, many parks and ball fields, two public golf courses, and a vibrant array of restaurants and stores. Family-oriented Fairfield also has top-notch, high performing public schools with rich academic programs. Only 50 miles from New York City, Fairfield is easily accessible to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway and has three train stations on the Metro North line that extends from New Haven, Connecticut to New York’s Grand Central Terminal. Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, between the cities of Bridgeport and Stamford, and its 59,000 residents are mostly well educated and fall into a high-income demographic. Consistently ranked in the top 100 in CNN/Money Magazine’s best towns in which to live, Fairfield, in 2006, was ranked as the number one town in the Northeast. Explore the links on the left to learn more about our town, and visit ExperienceFairfieldCT for info on what to explore, what to do, where to stay, which restaurants to visit, and much more, all in Fairfield.
Norwalk
Norwalk is an incredibly diverse city with people from all walks of life among its 90,000 residents. Nestled along the water of Long Island Sound, this southern Connecticut city provides quick and easy access to New York City, which is one reason why several big-name companies have chosen to set up shop or maintain their headquarters here. On top of that, residents have a high quality of life, with access to great schools, distinct neighborhoods and robust health care offerings. Rounded out with beaches, parks, historic sites and the Norwalk River, this city is full of beautiful scenery and lots of outdoor recreation options.
Shelton
Shelton, in Fairfield County, is located in western Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers. Settled in 1639 as part of the town of Stratford, the area was known as Coram, and also Ripton, before being incorporated in 1789 as Huntington. In 1882, it was renamed Shelton, before being incorporated as a city in 1915. The harnessing of abundant waterpower from the Husatonic River dam and a local canal allowed for the production of everything from pins to pianos. Today, Shelton remains a manufacturing center and the headquarters of many international companies. Included among Shelton’s manufactured goods are Wiffle bats—a Connecticut invention.
Weston
Founded in October 1787, Weston is a residential community in Southwestern Connecticut (about 45 miles from New York City) with a population of approximately 10,150 residents. Weston features two acre property zoning, minimal commercial development, an award-winning and high-performing educational system, a vibrant arts community, and an abundance of natural open spaces.
Weston’s unique rural, yet sophisticated, environment boasts an absence of heavily trafficked commercial roads. Weston’s Town Center is the primary commercial destination and meet-up spot. There one can find the local food market, a bank, dry cleaners, real estate office, post office, a spirits shop, restaurant, and gas and service station. Weston's four-school school campus, Town Hall, Library, and municipal offices are also conveniently located nearby. Weston also has a long tradition of community volunteerism.
Wilton
This modern residential town is rich in New England history. Originally, Wilton began as a farming town, and throughout the decades has transformed into a suburban community with 18,000 residents. Its rural atmosphere offers winding back roads, streams, ponds, woods, and rolling hills to enjoy. Weir Farm is the only national historic site in Connecticut, part of the U.S National Park Service. This site spans 60-acres of national parkland in the towns of Wilton and Ridgefield, with a focus on visual arts. Once home to impressionist artist Julian Alden Weir, the historic home and grounds have been maintained for the public to explore. The farm is open daily for tours of the gardens, homes museum. Weir Farm also offers a walking trail to Weir Pond, Junior Ranger programs for kids, and Take Part in Art; grab a set of art supplies and paint alongside professional artists.
