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Town Hall: , Easton CT 06612
Main Phone: (203)
Online: http://www.eastonct.org/
Geography & History
Easton CT is located in the heart of Fairfield County and has retained much of the rural character that has attracted residents for decades.
North Fairfield, a part of the town of Fairfield, land was purchased from the Aspetuck Indians in 1670 for thirty pounds and an amount of trucking cloth. In 1762 the Connecticut General Assembly established the parish of North Fairfield. The Legislature in 1787 combined the parishes of North Fairfield and Norfield into the town of Weston. In 1845, the former parish of North Fairfield was divided from Weston and became Easton. It is still governed by the town meeting.
Samuel Staples died in 1787 leaving his entire estate to establish the Staples Free Academy. A fund descended from this beginning still provides a scholarship for college students from Easton. By 1867, there were thirteen school districts in town. The town hall was built in 1937, the gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer and Judge John F. McLane. Until 1910, Easton was primarily a farming community with many small businesses and industries. Forty percent of the town area is devoted to reservoirs an watershed in keeping with the rural and residential character of this community. The water from these reservoirs is a critical element in serving the growing residential population in surrounding towns.
Population & Demographics
Easton, Connecticut is home to nearly 7,500 residents. In 2004, there were 2,531 households in Easton with a median age of 41 and a median household income of nearly $132,000. The median home sale price (2003) was $600,000.
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Economic & Business Climate
Easton has a healthy climate of economic development with a range of commercial developments.
Top Taxpayers - Fairfield CT
The following are the top taxpayers on the Fairfield, CT Grand List
• Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
• United Illuminating Co.
• Southern Connecticut Gas Co.
• CT Gold Club Inc.
• Gilberties Herb Gardens Inc.
Top Employers - Fairfield CT
The following are the top employers within Fairfield, CT
• Town Hall of Easton
• Local and Regional Schools
• Bridgeport Hydraulic
• Gilbertie's Farm
• Connecticut Golf Club, Inc.
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