Welcome to Connecticut

Connecticut: Southernmost of the New England states, is bordered by Massachusetts in the North, Rhode Island in the East, the Long Island Sound in the South and New York on its Westernmost border.

  • Area: 5,009 sq mi (12,973 sq km).
  • Population: (2000) 3,405,565
  • Capital: Hartford.
  • Largest city: Bridgeport. 
  • Nickname: The Constitution State.
  • Motto: Qui Transtulit Sustinet [He Who Transplanted Still Sustains].
  • State bird: American Robin.
  • State flower: Mountain Laurel.
  • State tree: White Oak.

     

    Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield & Sherman, CT

    Rectangular in shape, Connecticut extends 90 miles from east to west and 55 miles from north to south. The state is divided into 2 sections, the eastern highland and the western highland. These 2 sections are separated by the Connecticut Valley lowland. The Connecticut River flows through the northern half of the lowland. In the south the shoreline is bordered by the Long Island Sound, a popular place for boating enthusiasts.

    Candlewood Lake Park, Danbury, CT

    On the Water - Candlewood Lake

    Though famed for its rural loveliness, Connecticut derives most of its wealth from industry. The state's principal industries today produce jet engines & parts, electronics, computer equipment & helicopters. Much of Connecticut's manufacturing is for the military. Connecticut is also home to the offices of many major insurance companies and banks. The Stamford & Hartford metropolitan areas are fast becoming one of the world's premier hosts for corporate facilities. Financial, real estate & service industries are also of major importance in the area.

    Farmland, Danbury, CT


  • Ball Pond - New Fairfield, CT

    Ball Pond, a natural body of water, is located in the southwestern section of New Fairfield. It has a maximum depth of 51 feet & a mean depth of 24 feet. A state-owned boat launch is located at the southern end of the lake but boats with motors are prohibited. The majority of the shoreline around Ball Pond is populated with residential housing.

    The Old Great Plain Schoolhouse - Danbury, CT

    A Landmark in the residential Great Plain neighborhood, the Old Schoolhouse operated from 1856-1939.

    Richter Golf Course (Public) - Danbury, CT

    An 18-hole municipal championship golf course, Richter Park has been named one of the top 25 public courses in the country according to Golf Digest.

    Ridgewood Golf Course (Private) - Danbury, CT

    An 18-hole course, designed by noted golf course architect Devereaux Emmet. A host of the greatest have played Ridgewood including Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour, Gene Sarazen, and “Danbury Boys” Mark Calcavecia and Kenny Green.

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      BROOKFIELD SCHOOLS

    Public Schools

    Center School 8 Obtuse Hill Rd. Brookfield, CT 06804

    Huckleberry Hill School 100 Candlewood Lake Rd. Brookfield, CT 06804

    Whisconier Middle School 17 West Whisconier Rd. Brookfield, CT 06804

    Brookfield High School 45 Longmeadow Hill Rd. Brookfield, CT 06804

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    Private Schools

    Goddard School 1 Production Dr. Brookfield, CT  06804 (203) 740-8136

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       DANBURY SCHOOLS

       

    Elementary Schools

    Great Plain School 10 Stadley Rough Rd. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4749

    Hayestown Avenue School 42 Tamarack Ave. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4771

    King Street Intermediate School 151 South King St. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4761

    King St. Primary School 151 South King St. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4744

    Mill Ridge Intermediate School 1 School Ridge Rd. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4722

    Mill Ridge Primary School 49 High Ridge Rd. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4781

    Morris Street School 28 Morris St. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4809

    Park Avenue School 82 Park Ave. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4763

    Pembroke Elementary School 34 1/2 Pembroke Rd. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4751

    Roberts Avenue School 11 Seventh Ave. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4740

    Shelter Rock School 2 Crow's Nest Lane Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4778

    South Street School 129 South St. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4789

    Stadley Rough School 25 Karen Rd. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4774

    Middle Schools

    Broadview Middle School 68 Hospital Ave. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4861

    Rogers Park Middle School Memorial Drive Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4881

    High Schools

    Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4800

    Alternative Center for Excellence 26 Locust Ave. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 797-4786

    Henry Abbott Technical School Hayestown Ave. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 797-4446

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    Danbury Public Schools: Information on Contacts, Statistics, Events & Programs

     

    Private Schools

    Immaculate High School 73 Southern Blvd. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 744-1510

    Immanuel Lutheran School 35 Foster St. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 748-7823

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    Maimonides Academy of Western CT 103 Miry Brook Rd. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 748-7129

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    Sacred Heart School 12 Cottage St. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 792-6194

    St. Gregory School 85 Great Plain Rd. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 748-1217

    St. Joseph School 370 Main St. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 748-6615

    St. Peter School 98 Main St. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 748-2895

    Wooster School 91 Miry Brook Rd. Danbury, CT  06811 (203) 830-3900

    Immaculate High School 73 Southern Blvd. Danbury, CT  06810 (203) 744-1510   

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    NEW FAIRFIELD SCHOOLS

    The schools that comprise the New Fairfield Public School District are all located on Gillotti Road in the western part of the community.      
                     
    Pre-K to Grade 2
    12 Gillotti Road
    New Fairfield, CT  06812
    203-312-5940
     
    Grades 3-5
    24 Gillotti Road
    New Fairfield, CT  06812
    203-312-5905
     
    Grades 6-8
    56 Gillotti Road
    New Fairfield, CT  06812
    203-312-5885
     
    Grades 9-12
    54 Gillotti Road
    New Fairfield, CT  06812
    203-312-5800
     

     

     


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