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The settlement of the town of New Milford began in 1706 when John Noble, Sr., of Westfield, Massachusetts, purchased a "Right" from Richard Bryan of Milford, Connecticut. As the town continued to expand, ‘The North Purchase’ was made in 1722. This land in the Park Land and northern vicinity was annexed to the town in May 1741. Now spread over 64.4 miles, New Milford is the largest town in Connecticut.
In 1794 New Milford was hit by a devastating tornado – but the Town’s worst disaster struck in 1902 when the main business section centered on Bank Street was almost completely leveled by the ‘Great Fire’.
The twentieth century has seen New Milford continue to grow while remaining a typical New England community. It still treasures its Town Green, marked by a bandstand and encircled by churches. There are also many fine colonial homes throughout the vicinity. The town combines all the benefits of small-city and small-town living. Its residents, new and old, are determined to keep it that way.
Residents enjoy water sports at the two big lakes in town, Candlewood and Lilinonah, as well as the Housatonic River, which runs through New Milford.
For New Milford’s official town information and demographics, please click here.
For New Milford’s school profile, please click here.
For New Milford’s Official town website, please click here.
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