Population: 27,121
Travel Times: Bradley Airport (BDL): 70 Minutes, Danbury: 20 Minutes, Hartford: 50 Minutes
Hospitals/Healthcare: Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital
Shopping: Danbury Fair Mall, Town Shops, Flea Market
Utilities: Charter Communications Cable, Connecticut Light& Power, Town Water, Yankee Gas
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Incorporated in 1712, New Milford is a delightful town rich in New England charm, pleasant neighborhoods and an active community spirit. Well-situated off routes 202 and 7, easy travel to neighboring areas and major urban centers further enhances the appeal of this lake community. New Milford was once a farming community and modern residents continue to enjoy the open meadows and farmlands of the town's terrain. Residences are set on spacious lots and surrounded by natural beauty. An abundance of architectural styles and sizes include traditional single-family homes, clean-lined contemporaries, historic structures and condominium complexes. Inviting summer cottages dot the shores of Candlewood Lake, and serve both as permanent homes and as summer houses for vacationers.
A traditional Town Green features gracious period homes, now used as unique offices. Shopping is found throughout town, including select boutiques and an impressive number of antique shops, frequented by townspeople and visitors alike. A spirited sense of community is evident in the strength of New Milford's public education, the fine services of various civic and social organizations and the cultural amenities of town. Private education, nursery school and day care are also available. The arts and the fascinating history of town are enjoyed at a variety of theaters, museums and galleries. Village Fair Days, an annual celebration with music, food and traditional crafts, attracts crowds from across the region, and holiday festivities bring the whole town together for a carol sing at the Bandstand on the Green.
Nature lovers will delight in the vast areas of unspoiled land for hiking, picnicking and wildlife study, and the exhibits and preserved lands of Elliot Pratt Nature Center. The parks and recreation department sponsors a wide selection of organized team sports, supervised play, swimming and ice skating. Candlewood Lake offers a beautiful beach and a variety of water sports.
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New Milford Public Schools: 3 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School, 1 High School
Nearby universities:
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) Danbury, Connecticut
The University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut
The University of Connecticut Stamford, Connecticut
Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut
Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut
Concordia College White Plains, New York
Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York
Pace University White Plains & Pleasantville/Briarcliff
Long Island University - Westchester Purchase New York
Suny College at Purchase Purchase, New York
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