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Striking Up a Conversation on Conservation

by Laraine Weschler, Staff Writer 
Citizens News, serving Beacon Falls, Naugatuck and Prospect

BEACON FALLS — Conservation is about more than picking up litter and buying organic produce at the grocery store. It is a philosophy that affects the quality of life for a whole community. It takes planning and consensus, an effort the Conservation Commission hopes the whole community will join.

On October 13 and 14, the Conservation Commission is hosting a slew of community events to get people thinking about the environment and how they interact with the land around them. This is the second year the commission is sponsoring a Community Forum, but the first year the group will hold a Discovery Day for middle school students in conjunction with the event.


“I really wanted to present a program that would get our younger stakeholders involved,” said Anita Georig, the commission’s vice-chair.

“I hope that the community and our younger stakeholders take away the value of what our natural resources have to offer. I don’t want them to forget. I want them to be amazed at what we have in our community,” Georig added.

At the Community Forum, which will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 13 at Woodland Regional High School, keynote speaker Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, head of the science programs at Post University, will lead off a conversation about conservation in Beacon Falls.

“She’s going to speak directly to the students and she’s going to talk about the soil, which is the very fabric of the earth,” Georig said.

Following Johnson, Phil Goff, senior planner with Alta Planning, will make a presentation on greenways. His firm led the routing study for the greenway from Thomaston to Derby, which includes a section currently under construction in Beacon Falls.

“It really will be something to be seen once it’s developed,” Georig said. “I just want the community well aware of what’s the next step.”  Georig, a proponent of the greenway, said it will bring businesses into town as a bridge between communities.  “So many communities have reaped benefits by having a greenway as a central focus in their town,” she said.

Landscape ecologist Dr. Charlotte Pyle from the USDA will be on hand to talk about invasive plants in the area.  “It’s just something that we all need to be aware of and try to eradicate the invasive species from our natural resources,” Georig said.

Before the forum starts, a staff scientist from the Connecticut Science Center will host three interactive science exhibits for children in first through eighth grade in the Woodland cafeteria from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pizza and soda will be on sale and forum sponsors and vendors will have a trade show in the hallway outside the auditorium starting at 4 p.m. The forum itself starts at 6 p.m.

Georig said the forum will not be a stuffy business meeting.  “It’s very informal. These are all naturalists,” she said.  Audience members will have a chance to ask questions of the speakers and start a community conversation on conservation, Georig said.

That conversation will continue Oct. 14 with Discovery Day in Mathies Park. Students from Woodland Regional High School will team up with sixth grade students from Long River Middle School for a hands-on approach to conservation and environmental education.

“It will be a great collaborative effort, I think,” said LRMS Assistant Principal Kristin Reichelt-Bernier. “I think any time we have an opportunity to work together, it’s a wonderful thing.”

Students will learn about the environment in six science stations, and then use their knowledge to complete a scavenger hunt, Georig said. Students will apply the scientific method they’ve learned in class to explore a soil pit, read a compass, and identify vegetation, among other activities.

“I think it’s really a nice opportunity that we don’t have to travel very far to take advantage of some of these things our communities offer,” Reichelt-Bernier said.  Georig said she hopes the day will get the students outside and get them disconnected from their cell phones or iPads.
“That to me is so important that they enjoy both sides of what the 21^st century has to offer them,” Georig said.

Reichelt-Bernier said her students are really looking forward to the event and she hopes it will reinforce concepts learned in the classroom.  “I hope that they come away with a greater appreciation of environmental science,” she said.

Georig wanted to thank the event’s sponsors for making it possible. “It really wouldn’t have gone off without sponsors,” Georig said
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As the event rapidly approaches, Georig is hoping for good turnout.

“This is really, really geared to the whole community. I’ve invited every commission within the surrounding towns,” she said. “The presentations are going to be really powerful. The presenters are extremely educated. You’re not going to be talked down to. I think it’s going to be a fun event.”

With the Naugatuck River, Naugatuck Forest, and other parks nearby, the Beacon Falls community is a wealth of natural resources, Georig said.  “Having the event at Mathies Park is just going to be amazing. It’s a treasure trove of our natural resource opportunities,” she said.

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Blockbuster Group of Talent Comes Together to Develop an Exciting Event for Region 16 Students

Discovery Day on October 14th Bridges Educational Component and Science in a Fun Event

The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission had the vision; Educational leaders from every level are making it a reality.  The Discovery Day event on Friday October 14 (rain date October 21) for Region 16 students will be held at Mattheis Park in Beacon Falls.   Science and nature stations will be set up featuring the following interesting topics:
 
· Two Soil Pit's
· Vegetation Identification Station
· Compass Reading Station
· Soil Assessment Station
· Scientific Methodology Station
· Science Craft Station

The grand finale will be a Scavenger Hunt where students will hunt for items using the knowledge they learned from each science station, including compass reading. 

Leading the event are:

• Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Academic Science Program Manager at Post University, 
• Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department, Woodland Regional High School,
• Lisa Croce, AP Science, Woodland Regional High School,
• Diana Shiboski, Science teacher, Long River Middle School,
• Sandra Pantaleo, Language Arts, Long River Middle School,
• Lori Brandt, Educatonal Director, CT Parks & Forest Association.

Along with the professional educator's listed above, nine teachers from sixth grade Middle School will chaperone the Discovery Day event.  A/P science students from Woodland Regional High School and science students from Post University will be on hand for additional support.  The Discovery Day event aligns perfectly with the No Child Left Inside program from CT DEEP.  

 

Partners in Conservation and the Community Generously Sponsor 2011 Program

Two-Day Event Becomes a Reality

 

The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is pleased to announce the sponsors for the second annual Community Forum and Discover Day event the news was announced today by Anita Goerig, Chair of Community Outreach. 

“The generous support from our sponsors allows us to extend this program into a two-day event with a Discovery Day for Region 16 students,” stated Goerig.  The 2011 program sponsors include: ARC Printing, Barker Specialty, Beacon Falls Lionesses, CT Community Foundation, CT Science Center, Grani-Werks, Lebon Press, O&G Industries, Post University, R-Media, The Natural Princess and Zip/Bar Mailing.

“Connecticut Community Foundation offers special funding opportunities to environmental organizations with an educational component; this program certainly fits and exceeds our criteria,” declared Wayne P. McCormack, Board of Trustees, Connecticut Community Foundation. “We are delighted to support this program, partnering in conservation initiatives within our community.”

“Post University is pleased to support and participate in this exciting program,” remarked Provost, Dr. Don Mroz, Post University. “As part of Discovery Day, the head of our Environmental Science programs, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson along with some of her students will lead an inter-active science component that concludes with a Scavenger Hunt.”

The second annual Community Forum on October 13^th will bring the entire community together starting at 4:00PM featuring:

·       Three inter-active science exhibits from CT Science Center managed by a staff scientist from 4:30–5:30PM,

·       Presentations  (Keynote Speaker, Dr. Johnson, Post University,)

·       Award certificates from CT DEEP for Boy Scout Troop #104,

·       Raffle prizes,

·       Tabletop exhibits from local vendors and a student exhibit,

·       Light dinner fare will be available for purchase from 4:00–5:45PM.

On October 14^th an exciting Discovery Day for Region 16 students will take place at Mathesis Park. Leading the event are Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Director of Science Program at Post University and Woodland Regional High School educators Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department and Lisa Croce, AP Science Teacher and Long River Middle School educators Diana Shiboski, Sixth Grade Science Teacher and Sandra Pantaleo, Language Arts Teacher.  In addition, Lori Brandt, Educational Director from CT Parks and Forest Association will assist the teachers with the science station.

For more information please contact Anita Goerig at 203-525-1734 or e-mail the commission at conservation@townofbeaconfalls.com.  Visit us on line at www.beaconfalls-ct.org/conservation

Beacon Falls Library 'Reserves' Space for Community Forum & Discovery Day Events

Library Director 'Reserves' Space for Conservation Initiatives

The program display set up now through October 15th is sure to inspire the entire community.

Community Forum ~ October 13th

· 3 inter-active science exhibits managed by a staff scientist from CT Science Center 4:30-5:30PM

· Presentations ~ Keynote Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Post University

· Raffles prizes

· Vendor tables

· Student exhibits

· Award Certificates from CT DEEP for Boy Scout Troop #104 & Pat O'Dell

Discovery Day ~ October 14th

Led by Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Jill Blasi and Lisa Croce the Discovery Day event for Region 16 students at Mathesis Park will feature six science stations and conclude with a Scavenger Hunt.

Partners in Conservation and the Community Generously Sponsor 2011 Program

Two-Day Event Becomes a Reality

(Beacon Falls, CT — August 23, 2011) The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is pleased to announce the sponsors for the second annual Community Forum and Discover Day event the news was announced today by Anita Goerig, Chair of Community Outreach. 

“The generous support from our sponsors allows us to extend this program into a two-day event with a Discovery Day for Region 16 students,” stated Goerig.  The 2011 program sponsors include: ARC Printing, Barker Specialty, Beacon Falls Lionesses, CT Community Foundation, CT Science Center, Grani-Werks, Lebon Press, O&G Industries, Post University, R-Media, The Natural Princess and Zip/Bar Mailing.

“Sponsoring events like the Community Forum and Discover Day allows us to provide special funding for organizations in our region that invite the public to celebrate and learn more about our environment,” said Ingrid Manning, CEO of the Connecticut Community Foundation. “We are delighted to support this program, partnering in conservation initiatives within our community.”

“Post University is pleased to support and participate in this exciting program,” remarked William McDonald, Ph.D., Post University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs. “As part of Discovery Day, the head of our Environmental Science programs, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson along with some of her students will lead an inter-active science component that concludes with a Scavenger Hunt.”

The second annual Community Forum on October 13^th will bring the entire community together starting at 4:00PM featuring:

·       Three inter-active science exhibits from CT Science Center managed by a staff scientist from 4:30–5:30PM,

·       Presentations  (Keynote Speaker, Dr. Johnson, Post University,)

·       Award certificates from CT DEEP for Boy Scout Troop #104,

·       Raffle prizes,

·       Tabletop exhibits from local vendors and a student exhibit,

·       Light dinner fare will be available for purchase from 4:00–5:45PM.

On October 14^th an exciting Discovery Day for Region 16 students will take place at Mathesis Park. Leading the event are Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Director of Science Program at Post University and Woodland Regional High School educators Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department and Lisa Croce, AP Science Teacher. 

For more information please contact Anita Goerig at 203-525-1734 or e-mail the commission at conservation@townofbeaconfalls.com.  Visit us on line at www.beaconfalls-ct.org/conservation 

Connecticut Science Center Sponsors Our Two-Day Event

We are pleased to announce that the Community Forum and Discovery Day event has picked up a new sponsor.  The CT Science Center has sponsored our event with 16 tickets to raffle off during the Forum and Discovery Day events.

In addition to sponsoring the event, we (Conservation Commission) has hired the CT Science Center for three (3) inter-active science exhibits during the Forum, from 4:30 - 5:30.  The science exhibits have been generously sponsored by the CT Community Foundation.

Our appreciation to the CT Science Center and the CT Community Foundation.

Two-Day Event Scheduled this Fall

Community Forum and Discovery Day Events Stress Lifestyle Benefits

(Beacon Falls, CT — August 8, 2011) The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is pleased to announce a two-day event scheduled this fall, the news was announced today by Anita Goerig, Chair of Community Outreach.

 

Supported by a host of generous sponsors the conservation commission’s Second Annual Community Forum event has grown to encompass the entire community. A new addition to the program, a Discovery Day for Region 16 students rounds out the two-day event. “We’ve created a well-balanced program—there is something for everyone, we look forward to inspiring the entire community,” stated Goerig.

 

The Community Forum event on Thursday October 13^th will bring the entire community together with a stellar line-up of professionals, including Keynote Speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson from Post University.  Presentations by Phil Goff, from Alta Planing + Design on greenways and Elaine Sych, from Kings Mark on our environmental landscape will wrap up the annual Forum. In addition, award certificates from CT DEEP will be presented to Patrick O’Dell and Boy Scout Troop #104.

  

The Discovery Day event on Friday October 14^th (rain date October 21^st) for Region 16 students will be held at Mathesis Park.  Leading the event are Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Post University and Woodland Regional High School educators Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department and Lisa Croce, AP Science Teacher. Students from Post University will attend both events.  The Discovery Day event is generously sponsored by Post University.

  

The objectives set for the forum includes informing the community of natural resource opportunities in Beacon Falls, inspiring young stakeholders to get involved and get outdoors and inviting residents to advance the Greenway Routing Study completed in 2010 by Alta Planning + Design. The commission’ vision on natural resources is for residents and families to be outdoors together, in every season, it is essential for the community’ health and quality of life.

The Community Forum and Discovery Day events have been generously sponsored by the following: Connecticut Community Foundation, O&G Industries, Post University, Barker Specialty Products, Beacon Falls Lionesses, and ARC Graphics. Media and service sponsors include Lebon Press, R-Media, The Natural Princess and Zip-Bar Mailing Services.

 

Three inter-active displays managed by a staff scientist from the CT Science Center will delight young science enthusiast in 1st through 8th grades from 4:30 – 5:30PM.  This one-hour program is generously sponsored by the CT Community Foundation.
 
Food and beverages available from 4:00 – 5:30PM. 

Tabletop displays from local retailers, conservation associations and students will be exhibited outside the auditorium. Associations include Post University, Connecticut Community Foundation, The Natural Princess, CT Outdoors Kayak and Canoe, Gabriella’s Bicycle Shop, Boy Scout Troop #104, Region 16 Students, COGCNV, CACIWC and CTLCV.

conservation commission

The primary objective of the Conservation Commission is to make more open space areas available to all residents while maintaining a policy of sound and prudent management to protect our natural resources. In addition, the commission keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information on the proper use of such area’s. The conservation commission meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room at Town Hall. We welcome and encourage participation and comments from all Beacon Falls citizens.

For more information please contact Anita Goerig at 203-525-1734 or e-mail the commission at: conservation@townofbeaconfalls.com.  

Visit us on-line at http://www.beaconfalls-ct.org/conservation, Twitter, Facebook or our Blog.

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Beacon Falls Conservation Commission (BFCC): Town Web Site Launched

Beacon Falls Conservation Commission (BFCC): Town Web Site Launched: "The Conservation Commission has posted all of the activities, events, projects and general information in one place, including a monthly cal..."

Town Web Site Launched

The Conservation Commission has posted all of the activities, events, projects and general information in one place, including a monthly calendar.  Visit us on line at: Conservation Commission




Our social media links are also listed, so you can stay in touch 24/7.

Sponsors Support the Community Forum and Discovery Day Events

The two-day Community Forum and Discovery Day events are well supported by sponsors, including generous sponsor the Connecticut Community Foundation.  The BIG check was presented to the Conservation Commission on July 11, 2011, click here to view the presentation.


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Protecting Our Waterways, One Storm Drain At A Time

Storm Drain Marker Program Tackled by Boy Scout Troop #104

(Beacon Falls, CT — July 12, 2011) The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is pleased to announce the completion of the Storm Drain Marker Program the news was announced today by Diane Betkoski Chair, Conservation Commission. 

The program designed to help protect our waterways, was spearheaded by the Storm Water Management chair, Joseph Mylen who has since retired. He led a team of dedicated volunteers who answered the call from the Conservation Commission directed by DEP that all towns put into place a Storm Water Management Program.

  

The scope of this project included marking approximately 874 storm water drains. To meet this challenge Joe divided up the neighborhoods and actively solicited volunteers. Anne O’Dell, Boy Scout Troup #104 Committee Member enlisted troop members (pictured above) who installed over 90% of the markers! Patrick O'Dell earned his Eagle Scout badge in the process.  The commission also recognizes and thanks the volunteers who participated early on including Tanya Guttierro and Laurie Mylen. 

With the Storm Drain Marker program now complete Troop #104 is determined to maintain the Storm Drain Marker program, searching drains with missing markers and reapplying when necessary. The Conservation Commission is proud to be associated with Boy Scout Troop #104.

    

conservation commission

The primary objective of the Conservation Commission is to make more open space areas readily available to all residents while maintaining a policy of sound and prudent development of the land. In addition, the commission keeps an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information on the proper use of such area’s.

The conservation commission meets the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in town hall. We welcome and encourage participation and comments from all Beacon Falls citizens.  For more information please contact Anita Goerig at 203-525-1734 or visit us on line at http://www.beaconfalls-ct.org.  Also find us on TWITTER,FACEBOOK and BLOG.
 

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Malloy Should Veto Haddam Land-Swap, Says Elections Official Spallone In Unusual Letter Written As Private Citizen; No Word Yet From Governor's Office On Withheld E-Mails - Capitol Watch

Malloy Should Veto Haddam Land-Swap, Says Elections Official Spallone In Unusual Letter Written As Private Citizen; No Word Yet From Governor's Office On Withheld E-Mails - Capitol Watch

Greenway Routing Study ~ Beacon Falls

Download routing study for Greenway through Beacon Falls



















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CONSERV newsletter

The 2011 newsletter will be printed and sent to homes soon, look for it in your mail box.  In the mean time, a PDF has been posted for sneak peak...

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7QIZGwB2uzuM2E2MzQyM2QtZWJjMy00OGI2LWI2NzctYzIxMTAwOTU2YWIz&hl=en_US

Lantern Ridge Open Space — Activity

With information in hand, the conservation commission is now tasked with determining usage of the open space parcel.  Once usage is determined the commission will advise the Board of Selectman and Land Use Committee for final approval.

 Lantern Ridge Open Space map

Preparing for Environmental Review with team of professionals from Kings Mark

Beacon Falls Conservation Commission marks open space boundaries with Land Use chair and Inland//Wetlands chair

Environmental Review Team (ERT) final report

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Stay Connected with the Beacon Falls Conservation Commission

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Find the latest news here

Find us on Twitter at: bfcc_ct

Beacon Falls town web site

2011 Community Forum and Discovery Day event

Community Forum and Discovery Day Event

  

The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is hosting a 2-day event featuring a Community Forum, Dedicated to our Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation and Greenway Opportunities and a Discovery Day for Region 16 students this fall.

Community Forum

Date:  Thursday, October 13, 2011

Time: 4:30 - 9:00  PM

Where: Woodland Regional High School ~ Auditorium

  

Presenters / Speakers

Keynote speaker:  Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Academic Program Manager, Environmental Science with Post University http://www.post.edu/online/faculty/Elizabeth_Johnson.shtml

Presenter: Phil Goff from Alta Planning + Design http://www.altaplanning.com/phil+goff.aspx

Presenter: Elaine Sych, CT ERT team from Kings Mark http://www.ctert.org/ERTWebsite/ERTInformation/TeamMembers.html 

Support:

· Jill Blasi, Chair Science Department at Woodland Regional High

· Lisa Croce, AP Science Teacher at Woodland Regional High

· Post University Environmental Science students

  

Discovery Day

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011
Rain date: October 21, 2011

Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Matthies Park

Thank you to our sponsors:
ARC Printing · Barker Specialty · O&G Industries · Post University ·
R-Media · The Natural Princess · The Connecticut Community Foundation


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Study Finds Lantern Ridge Open Space Teaming with Resources

  Environmental Review Study Chock Full of Information

(Beacon Falls, CT — March 7, 2011)  – The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission is proud to announce the completion of an environmental review study of Lantern Ridge open space parcel, the news was announced today by Diane Betkoski, chair of the commission.

In June 2010 a group of environmental professionals from King's Mark - Connecticut Environmental Review Team (CT ERT) came together to form a team of multi-disciplinary environmental professionals to assist the Beacon Falls Conservation Commission in its review of the Lantern Ridge open space, a parcel of just over 100 acres.

The final result now available is a comprehensive natural resource inventory report for open space planning purposes. The CT ERT team was comprised of specialists - from a variety of federal, state, regional and local agencies. The expertise included a Wildlife Biologist from DEP, a Geologist, an Ecologist, a Forester from DEP, a Fishery Biologist, an Archaeologist, a USDA Soil Conversationalist, a Hydro-geologist from DEP and a senior planner from the CT Council of Governments.

“The commission is pleased to release the report to the public for review,” Betkoski stated. Residents of Beacon Falls are fortunate to have an abundance of open space parcels that compliment the community so well. With this report now complete the commission will be recommending activity use level (active vs. passive) to the town and seeking public input for the specific activities conducive for this property. The commission encourages everyone to get out side and enjoy the natural resources available in Beacon Falls.

Mission Statement and Purpose

The conservation commissions mission and purpose is to protect the natural environment of Beacon Falls by monitoring the development, conservation, supervision and regulations of natural resources, including water resources within its territorial limits. The commission keeps an index of all open space areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands.  Working in conjunction with the Land Use Committee, the conservation commission advocates for the proper use of these valuable resources. For more information regarding the Beacon Falls Conservation Commission:  http://home.comcast.net/~bfcc-ct/site/

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O&G Industries newsletter article ~ Toby's Pond

Beacon Falls to Acquire 45-Acre Parcel Along the Naugatuck River

Beacon Falls to Acquire 45-Acre Parcel Along the Naugatuck River.

Recreational Park on the Horizon in Early Spring of 2010

(Beacon, CT — October 8, 2009) The Town of Beacon Falls will receive a 45-acre parcel that includes a 40-acre pond immediately along the Naugatuck River. “The property is absolutely beautiful, a jewel right in the heart of Beacon Falls," First Selectman Susan Cable said of the property referred to as the “OG Pond”. "It's going to be preserved as open space for future generations to enjoy."

The Board of Selectman will formally acquire the site as a gift from OG Industries prior to the official ceremony. The formal ceremony takes place on October 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the park. The name of the park will be revealed during the ceremony. The public is welcome to attend.

Access to the property is at the intersection of Lopus and Pines Bridge Roads; the pump station and overhead railroad bridge serve as landmarks. A new gate will provide control over vehicle usage into the park area, which will offer approximately 50 parking spaces to visitors.

“OG Industries is a prominent brand here in Beacon Falls and throughout Connecticut; Ken Faroni, Director of Planning and Permits is a champion of their brand, evident in the fruition of this acquisition,” continued Cable. “We are grateful for the magnificent property donation from OG. I envision future growth and prosperity to the town as a result of their generosity of the waterfront property. It will serve as a focal point to the town.“

Ken Faroni has managed the site for nearly two decades, working cooperatively with every board and commission in town and at the state and federal level to obtain the necessary permits. “OG recognizes the importance of preserving Open Space for the community,” Faroni declared. “Our donation will permanently protect one of the Town’s most prized natural resources serving a multitude of public benefits and functions including providing a valuable water-based recreational resource, floodplain protection and wildlife management.”

Cable acknowledged, “that key to the economic growth and sustainable future in town is the progress made on the Naugatuck River in Beacon Falls. The recreational park will engage small business owners to invest in the community.” The new streetscape and walking track currently under development will further enhance the overall look and feel for the town.

About Beacon Falls
The town of Beacon Falls, with a population of 5,600 is located in southwest Connecticut and is bisected by the Naugatuck River. Incorporated in 1871 on lands from each of the bordering towns: Bethany, Naugatuck, Oxford, and Seymour the town covers approximately 9.8 square miles. New businesses, the downtown streetscape and walkway serve as reminders of growth and revitalization in town along the river. For more information on Beacon Falls (http://www.beaconfalls-ct.org) please contact Susan Cable, First Selectman at (203) 729-4340 or e-mail SusanACable@townofbeaconfalls.com

About OG Industries
OG Industries is a privately owned company in its third generation of family management, headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut. Since its inception in 1923, the firm has grown to become one of the largest and most diversified construction materials and services companies in the Northeast. Engineering News-Record consistently ranks us among the top builders in the country. Services include Building Construction; Heavy Civil Construction; and Construction Materials. For more information about OG Industries (http://www.ogind.com) please contact Ken Faroni, Director of Planning and Permits at (860) 496-4250 or e-mail kenfaroni@ogind.com

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