Back in June 2019, I became intrigued with the idea of exploring every town in Connecticut. My family and I had met Martin Podskoch at DiGrazia Vineyards as he introduced his book, “Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport & Guide to Exploring Connecticut.”
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Update from Brookfield First Selectman Steve Dunn – 02/26/21 THOSE 55 AND OLDER CAN MAKE APPOINTMENTS STARTING MONDAY, MARCH 1 Make an appointment by phone: The phone number to call for an appointment is: 877-918-2224. The phones are open from 8AM to 8PM seven days a week. More information on this is available on the town…
Read MoreLooking for a change of scenery today, I ended up in Sherman at the Mallory Preserve which is a property protected by the Northwest CT Land Conservancy. I chose this location for three reasons: 1) I had never been before, 2) I knew there would be ample parking behind the Town Center buildings near the IGA parking lot on route 39, and 3) It is a short trail.
Read MoreA few of my thoughts as we head into 2021… We are fortunate to live in an area where we are surrounded by state parks, nature preserves, state forests, and all sorts of trails to discover. I have spent the past several years exploring many of these places as a hiking guide for the Senior…
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