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New Milford River Trail
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Good morning New Milford. Going to the farm market or visiting local stores downtown? Come visit us by the post office to learn about 7 towns being connected by one continuous 55-mile, multipurpose greenway. #newmilfordrivertrail
Sega Meadows southern entrance by Boardman Rd is closed. Use the River Rd parking lot until further notice. #newmilfordrivertrailPark & Rec Update- The Boardman Road entrance to Sega Meadows is closed due to a hanging tree across the trail. DPW has been notified - You can access the park from River Rd -![]()
Please take caution when in the area. please plan accordingly
How nice to see Newtown has a committee exploring the idea of putting a multi-purpose greenway from Fairfield Hills to Sandy Hook. All around New Milford towns are understanding the many benefits of greenways, including economic development, clean air, healthy lifestyles, alternative transportation, increased property values, an asset potential new homeowners are seeking, and so many more!We would like to hear from you!![]()
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The Newtown Bike & Trail Committee is seeking public input on the Newtown Greenway Feasibility Study.![]()
Community members are invited to share your thoughts on the potential for a safe and accessible multi-use trail connecting Fairfield Hills Campus and Sandy Hook Village.![]()
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The study is evaluating opportunities, constraints, and design approaches for a future greenway that could connect neighborhoods, natural resources, historic areas, and community destinations. Public input is an important part of this process and will help ensure the study reflects Newtown’s priorities and values. Stay tuned for a public meeting this summer.![]()
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Congratulations to Litchfield for the wonderful progress they are making on Litchfield Community GreenwayMajor milestones are happening on the Litchfield Community Greenway's Phase 4 "Trail to Bantam" extension. 🚲🌲 ![]()
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Check out the beautiful new pedestrian bridge under construction on the new section of greenway west of North Shore Road. 🌉✨![]()
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Phase 4 will extend the greenway trail from North Shore Road all the way to Stoddard Road in Bantam.![]()
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Phase 5, meanwhile, will finish the short segment connecting the current northeastern terminus at the Whites Woods Road/South Lake St./Russell St./Gallows Lane intersection to the former Shepaug Valley Railroad station near the Route 202 end of Russell St. (The depot is now the HQ for Litchfield Land Trust and other groups.)![]()
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When it's all finished, those who love to bike, run, or hike, will be able to enjoy an off-road scenic route (along the old railroad path) from Litchfield center deep into Bantam, passing through The White Memorial Conservation Center along the way.![]()
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The current work is powered by a $320,000 CT DEEP Recreational Trails grant, bringing the state's total support for Phase 4 to $561,500. Combined with the local community's fundraising efforts, the greenway finish line is in sight.![]()
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A massive shoutout to the entirely volunteer-run Friends of the Litchfield Community Greenway for their tireless dedication to expanding our town's beautiful trail system! 🙌💚![]()
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See the greenway tail map, showing the Phase 4 and Phase 5 extensions, here: litchfieldcommunitygreenway.org/trail-map/![]()
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📸 from late afternoon, June 25, 2026
Happy 4th of July New Milford! Come visit Lisa this morning by the Post Office to learn about the 7 towns that will be connected with a 55-mile, continuous multipurpose greenway. #newmilfordrivertrail
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