Incorporated in 1713, Weston was town with a mainly agricultural economy, but also had some doctors, a sawmill and several taverns. The Golden Ball Tavern was built in 1750 and still exists today as a museum. Boston Post Road, which runs through the heart of Weston, was created as part of a mail delivery route, bringing many travelers through Weston. This kept the economy in an upswing. However, the creation of the Worcester Turnpike, presently known as Route 9, caused many businesses in Weston to perish as the traffic was rerouted. Townspeople resorted to manufacturing cotton and wool machinery and making shoes and boots.

The late 19th century made Weston home to many country estates built by Bostonians. Farming continued to be the biggest economic force and the construction of The Weston Aqueduct and Reservoir (1903) and Hultman Aqueduct (1938) connected water from the Quabbin Reservoir to Boston resulting in a population boom as Boston residents continued to build homes in Weston.

Today, Weston is a wonderful place to live. It is one of the most attractive towns in Massachusetts, maintaining its natural and historic feel with miles of trails and acres of golf courses and recreational areas. Gorgeous homes and estates make up Weston’s quiet, manicured neighborhoods with a top-tier public school system educating its children. It is also home to Regis College and the private Rivers and Gifford Schools.

Commuting to Boston and other metropolises remains simple as Weston has two commuter rail stops, bus service to 4 Boston locations, is seconds by car from Route 128/I-95 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, and only a short ride to Logan International Airport.