Weston Answer Book – Business

Is there a business district?

Weston Center at 190 Weston Road is the closest thing Weston has to a business district. It is a small shopping center with Peter’s Weston Market, The Lunch Box, Lang’s Pharmacy, Peter’s Spirit Shop, Weston Hardware & Houseware, Weston Westport Insurance Agency, Camelott Realty, and Fairfield County Bank. Weston Service Center and the post office are also in Weston Center.

Is there a Chamber of Commerce?

Weston merchants may belong to the Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce (227-9234 or www.westportchamber.com) with offices at 60 Church Lane in Westport. The chamber serves the business community through a number of events and services, and also contributes to the community in general.

Regular events include networking breakfasts and evening events. There are also special business and social events.

Who protects consumers?

The local Better Business Bureau is in Wallingford. For information, call 203-269-2700 or visit www.bbb.org.

The Better Business Bureau provides reports on businesses, charity groups, and organizations. It can help resolve consumer disputes with businesses and promotes ethical business standards. You may file a complaint online at www.connecticut.bbb.org or call for information.

You may also file a complaint about a business through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection hotline at 800-842-2649 or visit www.ct.gov/dcp.

The department will investigate cases where consumers feel they were cheated or defrauded. It will also accept written complaints, which can be mailed to 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.

Where is the post office?

The Weston Post Office is in Weston Center, 190 Weston Road. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5, Saturday from 9 to 1. For information, call 800-ASK-USPS. The postal service Web site is www.usps.com.

Where can I ship something via UPS?

There is nowhere in town, but there are several UPS Stores and self-serve drop boxes just over the town line in Wilton and Westport. Check www.usps.com for the most convenient location.

What banks are in town?

Fairfield County Bank has a branch office and 24-hour ATM machine in Weston Center at 190 Weston Road. The Web site is www.fairfieldcountybank.com or call 319-7820.

The bank is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 .m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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