It is probable that more towns and cities have been named for Benjamin Franklin than for any other person. Franklin, Connecticut is one of them. I t was originally called West Farms and its early history is part of the history of Norwich. It is probable that more towns and cities have been named for Benjamin Franklin than for any other person. Franklin, Connecticut is one of them. It was originally called West Farms and its early history is part of the history of Norwich. READ MORE
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Griswold is a community dotted with rivers and lakes, The Town of Griswold contains many beautiful hills and small mountains. The two rivers that flow through the town are the Pachaug and the Quinebaug. The Borough of Jewett City is situated at the junction of the two rivers. READ MORE The Griswold Youth, Family and Recreational Services website: http://griswoldyfs.com/
Ledyard is a suburban community within a quiet rural niche of southeastern Connecticut. Abundant single-family residences, separated by numerous red maple swamps and rocky, rugged uplands characterize the settlement of Ledyard. Ledyard is situated halfway between New York and Boston, and is in the midst of many cultural attractions, recreational facilities, golf courses, and beaches. Ledyard offers space for industrial parks, commercial design districts, and horse farms with ample residential areas for families to live and grow. The community emphasizes its historical heritage and traditional New England themes. The community strongly supports planned economic development, and has prime commercial areas along Route 12, Ledyard Center, and along Route 117, all within a few miles of I-95. Local attractions include Colonel Ledyard Park; Connecticut Wine Trail Association; Foxwoods Resort Casino; Highland Lake park; Ledyard Glacial Park; Ledyard Up-Down Sawmill; Mashantucket Museum & Research Center; Maugle Sierra Vineyards & Winery; Nathan Lester House & Farm Tool Museum; Nathan Lester Park; and Sawmill Park.
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Lisbon Town Services: Public Health Sanitarian Animal Control: NECCoG - Domestic - (860) 774-1253 Wildlife Division - (860) 424-3011 Town Wide Recycling: Recycling Zones July 2019 - June 2020 Recycling Calendar Recycling Do's & Don'ts Willimantic Waste Website - Recycling Information Transfer Station - Roode Road, Plainfield Wheelabrator Lisbon, Inc. - Incinerator Southeastern CT Regional Resource Recovery Authority Senior Transportation Spring Cleanup Christmas Tree Drop-Off To learn about the Lisbon Farm Market CLICK HERE
Situated between the cities of Norwich and New London, the Town of Montville, Connecticut boasts an excellent education system and local business and industry with global connections. Montville residents strive to keep up with progress while maintaining a rural quality of life.
Our closest and most prominent neighbor is the Mohegan Tribal Reservation and its renowned resort casino. A strong relationship with the Mohegan Tribe benefits both of our growing communities. Boy Scouts love to visit historic Cochegan Rock and everyone likes to nod at Sparky painted into the rocks at the Montville Fire House, as they exit off the highway and head to Town Hall. For history buffs, there are more than 50 cemeteries located in town.
Located on more than 45 square miles, with a small population, there is room to develop and grow within Montville. You could say Montville has great location. We are close enough to major cities and highways for commuters and visiting tourists; and southeastern Connecticut continues to be a vacation destination for international travelers.
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The Town of Preston is located in New London County in the southeastern region of Connecticut. This semi rural town is 31.3 squares miles in area. Commercial activity is centered on a few small retail centers along the major roads and there is very little industry.
The topography is primarily the result of glacial action during the last ice age. The glacier scoured the bedrock, with an igneous rock known as Preston Gabbro rounding the contours of the hills which are generally less than 350 feet in height. Small streams in Preston drain into the Thames River or its tributaries, the Shetucket and Quinebaug.
While woods cover much of the town, they represent second growth forests which have gradually covered abandoned fields. The dominant species are oak and hickory. White-tailed deer and small game are numerous. Freshwater fish such as trout are found in the steams of Preston, while the waters of the Thames and the lower Shetucket host a variety of species of fish, such as striped bass, shad, alewives, eels, and menhaden. Poquetanuck Cove is rich in shellfish.
The geography and soil of Preston have influenced its historic development. Agricultural use of the land has been conditioned by soils and topography best suited for livestock grazing and corn production. Numerous streams provided waterpower for industrial development. In earlier times, the Thames River provided access to distant markets. Railroads and highways have since displaced waterborne transportation. Preston still retains much of its earlier rural character despite slow residential development. READ MORE!!
The Town of Salem offers many opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation. Hiking, boating, fishing, and camping are just some of the attractions available to visitors. Hiking and Nature Trails Gardner Lake offers recreational boaters and fishermen a newly renovated boat launch with plenty of vehicle and trailer parking. The adjacent beach and fields provide picnic areas overlooking one of the largest lakes in southeastern Connecticut. The smaller Horse Pond along Route 85 also provides a boat launch for fishing. Walden Preserve and the Zemko Wildlife Management Area feature miles of trails through open fields and natural forest for nature lovers who enjoy bird watching and observing other wildlife habitats. Camping: Salem is home to four large campgrounds, including the Witch Meadow Lake Campground, Salem Farms Campground, Sna-z-Spot Campground, and Indian Field Campground. Historical Attractions: The Salem Historical Society is located in the Salem Town House; a historic building built in 1749 and moved to Salem in 1831. The museum is located in Salem’s Historic District along Route 85. It is free and open to the public Memorial Day though October, from 1:00 to 4:00 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month.
Located in the northeast corner of New London County, Voluntown is a rural community consisting of 39.8 square miles with two-thirds of the town made up of state forest. Pachaug State Forest offers many outdoor activities; such as hunting, camping, hiking and horseback riding. The town hall and library are located in the Village Center, along with the PreK-8 school, Constitution Field, the walking track, and gazebo. Voluntown was Incorporated in 1721 and has a rich history of textile mills, historic buildings, the Civilian Conservation Corps. (CCC Camp), folklore and was originally known as “Volunteer Town”. READ MORE
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History: Norwich was founded in 1659 and incorporated in May, 1784. The town and city were consolidated on January 1, 1952. The City of Norwich operates under a charter adopted in 1952 which was most recently revised March 13, 2001. The significant changes passed by voters in that referendum were the reduction of the City Council members from eleven to six elected at large and the City Council president was replaced with a mayor. ~ Doing Business in Norwich The city operates under a council / manager form of government. The City Council consists of six members and one mayor, all elected at large. Elections are held during odd calendar years as provided by state statute. Current Mayor and City Council:
The Town of Bozrah was incorporated in May, 1786 as the 86th Town in the State of Connecticut. Bozrah is governed by a Town Meeting and Board of Selectmen form of government. The Town Meeting is the legislative body of the Town and the Board of Selectmen is responsible for the administration of Town policies. The authority of Town officials is granted by Connecticut General Statutes. Various Boards and Commissions are composed of elected and appointed officials who supervise, manage and organize the diverse functions of local government.
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