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Bridgewater
Jutta Wolf 1998
Facts of Interest About Bridgewater, Connecticut
Nestled in the hills just to the south of New Milford, Bridgewater covers the smallest area of land of the eight towns comprising the Greater New Milford region and stands as the idyllic farming community - ideal for true country living. Traditional homes and rolling hills punctuate the peaceful surroundings of this town.
Set in the Litchfield Hills, which is prominently recognized as “one of the premier destinations in New England”, the rural charm of Bridgewater has long been a lure to visitors. A treasured and tranquil location, this tiny hamlet also shares the banks of Lake Lillinonah with New Milford and Brookfield, it offers recreationers easy access to the major cities throughout Connecticut. Only minutes from Interstate 84 and Route 7, Bridgewater is the perfect balance between privacy and convenient accessibility to both its resident commuters and seasonal visitors.
The annual Bridgewater Country Fair held in late August and sponsored by the Bridgewater Fire Department attracts thousands of residents as well as visitors from across the U.S., many of whom plan their vacations to coincide with this festive event.
With a current population of just about 1,740 residents, Bridgewater is governed by a Board of Selectmen. The Board of Finance controls fiscal affairs.
Education is under the guise of Region 12. This includes the public schools of Burnham School (K-5) in Bridgewater, Shepaug Valley Middle School and Shepaug Valley High School in Washington.
Bridgewater
Zip Code:06752
Facts of Interest
Year Town Incorporated: May 1856
Form of Government: Board of Selectmen/Town Meeting
Geographic Location: SE Corner of the Region
Geographic Area: 16.3 Sq. Miles
Number of People in Labor Pool: 928
Current Population: Est. 1,849 (2003)
Median Household Income: $40,243 ('95)
Total Households: 851 (2003)
Average Home Price: $234,519 (‘94)
Assessed Value of Community: $313,073,413
(Net Grand List 2003)
Public Safety: Resident State Trooper
Health Care: Extensive (See Health Care)
Current Sales Tax: 6%
Low-Rise Facilities: Zoned Commercial
with small Industrial Area (35 ft. height restriction)
Largest employers in community
TLG Service
Parker Medical Inc.
Burnham School
Overview of Commercial Area:
Bridgewater’ s commercial zoning allows for
a mix of residential with commercial. There
are two commercial zones in the town; the
Town Green and a section of approx. one-
and-a-half miles along both aides of Route
67. The Town Green shopping area is
comprised of buildings which blend in
architecturally with surrounding residences.
In the Route 67 commercial area, there are a
couple more contemporary buildings but, in
general, the town of Bridgewater has very
limited commercial space. With few
exceptions, commercial space is privately
owned and not leased.
Bridgewater Town Hall
Town Hall and Departmental Information
44 Main Street South
Bridgewater, CT 06752
Area Code 860 Telephone 354-2731
Office hours: Selectman's Office: Mon-Fri: 9:30AM-12:00 Noon
Town Clerk, Assessor, Tax Collector: Mon,Wed,Fri: 8:00AM-12:00 Noon
Tues. 8AM-5PM : CLOSED THURSDAY
*Emergency 911
Animal Welfare - 354-1350
Assessor - 355-9379
Building Inspector - 355-4467
Building Office - 355-4467
Canine Control - 354-2138
Community Planning &
Economic Development - 354-2832
DMV - 800 842-8222
Fire Department - 354-5967
Health Officer - 355-4467
Historical Society - 354-6507
Library - 354-6937
Land Use Coor. - 354-2832
Parks & Recreation - 355-9133
Resident Trooper - 355-9375
Post Office - 354-3383
Public Works - 354-2441
Recycling Center - 354-2441
Selectmen - 354-5250
State Police Troop A - 203-267-2200
Social Services - 355-6079
Tax Collector - 355-9220
Town Clerk - 354-5102
Volunteer Fire Department - 354-5967
Welfare - 355-6109
Cable
Charter Communications - 355-0937
Gas
No Natural Gas Service
Health Care
Danbury Hospital - 203 797-7000
(371 beds 502 physicians/surgeons)
New Milford Hospital - 860 355-2611
(affiliate of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center)
(85 beds, 75 physicians/surgeons)
Houses of Worship
Local & Area Newspapers
Litchfield County Times - 860-355-4141
New Milford Times - 860-354-2261
The Greater New Milford Spectrum - 860-354-2273
Telephone
Southern New England (SNET) - 800-453-7638
Trash (Residential & Commercial)
ASTI Waste Systems - 860-354-2211
Thomas Refine Service, Inc. - 203-775-2402
Public Works - 860-354-2441
Utilities
CT Light & Power - 800-286-2000
Water
Private Wells
Permits- certificates-licenses are issued by various departments.
Contact the Town Hall for more information and hours of operation.
11 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Tel. (860) 354-6080 ~ Fax. (860) 354-8526
nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com
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