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Starting Aug. 12, 2022: Permits are now required along River Rd and the northern lot for Sega Meadows on River Rd

August 9, 2022 by Lisa Arasim

Due to safety concerns and a problem with garbage dumping along River Rd, the Town, as of 8/12/2022, will require no-cost permits to park in the northern lot of Sega …

Read moreStarting Aug. 12, 2022: Permits are now required along River Rd and the northern lot for Sega Meadows on River Rd

Path Less Traveled

April 13, 2020 by NMRTA

During this stressful time, we want the options of getting out and breathing fresh air and getting exercise.  In order to reduce overcrowding at our town parks (which might potentially …

Read morePath Less Traveled

Why does New Milford need another trail?

March 15, 2020 by NMRTA

I am always taken aback when I hear someone say or write that New Milford doesn’t need the New Milford River Trail.  Then I realize, our organization must continually educate …

Read moreWhy does New Milford need another trail?

Tips for Cycling in Inclement Weather

March 30, 2018 by NMRTA

Riding in bad weather? Here is advice from the experts! Many thanks to Eric Minghella for sharing this information! Cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to get from …

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Exploring the New Milford Barn Quilt Trail by bicycle

October 4, 2017 by NMRTA

Visit the New Milford Barn Quilt Trail by bicycle New Milford is the first town in the State of Connecticut to have a Barn Quilt Trail.  There are currently eight …

Read moreExploring the New Milford Barn Quilt Trail by bicycle

Planning & educational seminars

March 21, 2017 by NMRTA

The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in cooperation with the Northwest Hills Council of Governments, the Western Connecticut Council of Governments, and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments present “Rails …

Read morePlanning & educational seminars

Help Restore Funding to CT Recreational Trails by Feb. 8

February 3, 2017 by NMRTA

Form letter (click on below) to contact your local representatives by February 8, 2017. William Buckbee, State Representative: buckbee67th@gmail.com Craig Miner, State Senator: anthony.bellagamba@cga.ct.gov   Restore CT Recreation Trails Funding …

Read moreHelp Restore Funding to CT Recreational Trails by Feb. 8

Progress at Young’s Field Park- Nov. 18, 2016

November 19, 2016 by NMRTA

The riverfront reclamation project is well on its way. Invasives have been cleared.  Damaged trees have been removed.  Soon a guard rail will be installed and a one-quarter mile trail …

Read moreProgress at Young’s Field Park- Nov. 18, 2016
Tasty Waves - Young's Field Riverwalk & Greenway Project

The Young’s Field Riverwalk & Greenway Project

August 25, 2016 by NMRTA

Dear Supporter, We need your help!  We don’t have much time to make a big difference. This fall the Town of New Milford will break ground on the Young’s Field …

Read moreThe Young’s Field Riverwalk & Greenway Project

WNEG15 Bike Tour

July 25, 2015 by NMRTA

This was the scene on Sunday morning as we prepared to depart from Norwalk and head north along the route of the proposed Western New England Greenway. Jake O’Brien gets …

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River Road Bike Trail Video

August 31, 2014 by NMRTA

(With Tom and Jake O’Brien) Thank you to the New Milford Youth Agency’s video team, Apprentice FX, for expertly documenting just how it feels to ride the New Milford River …

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WNEG14 Bike Tour

July 18, 2014 by NMRTA

Sunday, July 20, 2014 – NMRT President Tom O’Brien and his son Jake will begin a week-long ride from Burlington, VT to Norwalk, CT following the route of the proposed …

Read moreWNEG14 Bike Tour

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