Posted on May 17, 2019 by admin
Connecticut is the proud host of the largest National Trails Day grassroots celebration in the nation! On the first weekend in June, the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) brings together about 250 volunteers to lead events like hiking, biking, paddling, letterboxing, trail work parties, equestrian rides, and trail experiences of all kinds to get Connecticut residents outside and away from household chores, television, and the internet for a day.
I encourage you and your family to get outside and celebrate Connecticut Trails Weekend with CFPA! Enjoy a sense of community, tradition and stewardship for the environment.
200+ events will be taking place in more than 100 towns in Connecticut on the first weekend of June, but here is a list of some local events to participate in:
BETHEL
What: Nature Walk
Where: The Franc Preserve
(Entrance is on the south side of Plumtrees Road, not far from the
intersection of Plumtrees and Old Hawleyville Road)
Date: Sunday, June 2nd
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is not required. Click here for more information.
Posted on May 10, 2019 by admin
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) will be performing nighttime bridge deck and asphaltic plug joint repair work on I-84, eastbound and westbound, between Exits 1 and 8 in Danbury.
Construction will begin on Monday, May 20th and is anticipated to be completed by Friday, May 31st. No work will be performed over Memorial Day Weekend.
Lane closures can be expected. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. Please drive safely…
Posted on May 10, 2019 by admin
BROOKFIELD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) congratulates Brookfield High School as one of just 41 schools in Connecticut to receive a “2019 College Success Award.”
This award, which will be presented by GreatSchools, recognizes Brookfield High School’s successful track record of graduating students who later enroll in two or four-year colleges, are ready for college-level coursework, and/or proceed on to their second year of college.
“As a Brookfield High School graduate myself,…
