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Bethel visiting nurse association, 70 stony hill rd, bethel. Fairfield is a charming, thriving town featuring five miles of shoreline on the long island sound. Jan 26, 2014 from our collections the fairfield hills hospital archive. Newtown police department, 3 main st ste 1, newtown, ct 2020. Fairfield state hospital as it was known from 1929 to 1963 or fairfield hills hospital as it was known after 1963 was a psychiatric hospital in newtown, connecticut, which operated from 1931 until 1995. Connecticuts most haunted places includes newtowns fairfield hills. Fairfield county is a county in the southwestern corner of the u. Campus redevelopment is ongoing and offers opportunities for private and municipal uses. Newtown fairfield hills plan seeks resident input usa patch. The fact that mtv filmed a segment at fairfield hills for a show called. Newtown pushing ahead on fairfield hills projects newstimes.

Fairfield is a town in fairfield county, connecticut, united states. The hospital opened in june 1931, by the late 1960s fairfield hills housed more than 4,000 patients, 20. Newtown town clerk newtown municipal center 3 primrose street newtown, ct 06470 203 2704210. Fairfield recovered slowly from the burning, but soon after the end of the war its houses and public buildings had all been rebuilt. Crabtree principally designed the architecture of the campus like facility.

While a lot of effort has been made by various organizations and individuals to keep newtown a friendly and uptodate community, it is also important to cherish and preserve its history. Newtown fairfield hills plan seeks resident input newtown, ct learn more about proposals for the fairfield hills campus update. Fairfield hills state hospital opened in 1931 and is now the towns municipal center. Tod wassmer, 62, of newtown newtown, ct news local weather forecast for the week ahead newtown, ct news peek inside 5 new homes to hit the local market. The purpose of the center is to enhance the independence of the older citizen by supporting their mental, physical and social well being and encouraging their many endeavors. Free family event featuring pet adoptions, animal education exhibits, dog training and agility. Fairfield hills campus bridgeport hall 3 primrose st, newtown, ct 06470 usa. What do newtown residents want most at fairfield hills campus. Fairfield, connecticut wikipedia republished wiki 2. Inside abandoned fairfield hills state psychiatric. Some pics ive taken of fairfield hills state hospital. Why no one wants the abandoned mental asylum in newtown. Fairfield hills psychiatric state hospital newtown.

Excellent collection of library materials and displays of historical materials relating to newtown. If you want to meet halfway between newtown, ct and new fairfield, ct or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41. Fairfield hills campus, newtown, ct news the fairfield. As of the 2010 census, the countys population was 916,829, estimated to have increased by 3. The entire facility was owned and operated by the state of connecticut department of mental health. Army corps of engineers page 4 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum. The home depot 541 kings hwy cutoff, fairfield, ct sport clips haircuts of fairfield fairfield, ct fairfield university egan school of nursing and health. The fairfield hills campus walking trails remain open, but we cannot stress strongly enough the need to not congregate and keep the social distancing guidelines in mind.

While newtown has not currently identified any known cases or connections, we are closing to ensure social distancing, ongoing assessment of the situation as it impacts newtown, and continued sanitization of our schools and offices. At its peak, the hospital housed over 4,000 patients. You can also post your own news, events and announcements on patch by. The center located at the fairfield hills campus has a sixlane lap. Newtown, ct police are investigating after two vehicles were burglarized while parked at the fairfield hills campus. Be sure to join arf at catherines butterfly party in newtown, ct. Newtown, ct the newtown community center that has been in the. The fairfield hills campus encompasses 185 acres of land owned by the town of newtown which is conveniently located immediately off exit 11 of i84. The discussion was the third in a series dedicated to the campus. Redevelopment of the 185 acre campus is guided by the. Redevelopment of the 185 acre campus is guided by the fairfield hills authority fha. Halfway point between newtown, ct and new fairfield, ct.

We are interested in your comments, questions and suggestions. Why no one wants the abandoned mental asylum in newtown ct boom. Fairfield hills campus, newtown, ct the fairfield hills. Top five haunted places in connecticut the round table. Newtown, ct schools and education news, updates, events and local school sports. We understand the need to get out of our homes and get exercise and fresh air. Fairfield has more than 61,000 residents but maintains a smalltown feelingdiverse neighborhoods with their own character and flair, topnotch neighborhoodbased schools, and many active civic associations. Catherines butterfly party in newtown, ct animal rescue. Newtown the community center under construction behind town hall on the fairfield hills campus is nine months away from opening day, but its not too soon for newtowners to start picturing.

From our collections the fairfield hills hospital archive. Newstimes, the danbury, ct, eugene driscoll the newstimes. Oct 23, 2015 fairfield hills state hospital, newtown. News 12 wants to see all of your photos, including throwbacks. Tod wassmer, 62, of newtown newtown, ct news local weather forecast for the week ahead newtown, ct news peek inside 5. Newtown community center opens with ribbon cutting patch. Fairfield hills state hospital, newtown damned connecticut. In september 2014, money magazine ranked fairfield the 44th best place to live in the united states and the best place to live in. Our board and staff will assist you personally, confidentially and professionally to help your business grow in newtown, ct. Fairfield hills campus, newtown, ct the fairfield hills campus is. Newtown, ct wfsb a serious crash is causing heavy delays on i84 east in newtown.

Zillow has 9 homes for sale in newtown ct matching in fairfield county. It is an imposing facility with many buildings that are. Fairfield hills is a 189 acre property located in, made up of 16 separate buildings, many connected by a series of underground tunnels. All birth, death, marriage and civil union records involving newtown residents as well as those nonresidents occurring. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more. Fairfield hills insane asylum newtown, connecticut.

May 10, 2017 be sure to join arf at catherines butterfly party in newtown, ct free family event featuring pet adoptions, animal education exhibits, dog training and agility demonstrations. Concerts, sports, arts, live music, nightlife, theatre and comedy shows in newtown, connecticut. A brief period of rain did not dishearten the canines and humans attending the 9th annual park and bark strutt your mutt dog walk and fair held on june 2 on the fairfield hills campus. Fairfield hills is consisted of many houses as they call them, or large buildings each with a function in years past. Newtown community center a step closer to opening newstimes.

Newtown is offering several buildings and development pads for commercial leases with the following benefits. Newtown, ct connecticut has an abundance of haunted places. Find a comprehensive view of events in newtown for march and april 2020 updated daily. It was a psychiatric hospital and asylum for those who suffered from mental illness. The location, immediately off exit 11 of i84 between ct routes 25 and 34, provides easy access for businesses and residents alike. Some for educating, some for recovering and most for restraining. We felt, and still do, that this is a most important collection, which will prove indispensable to any future history of the hospital. We also have antique books and genealogy collections. If you are familiar with the huge abandoned buildings in newtown, it doesnt come much as a surprise that they are highly regarded as haunted. State police said the crash happened in the area of exit 10 on. Fairfield hills hospital wikipedia republished wiki 2. Celebrating easter or passover is a little different this year. At the historic fairfield hills campus, newtown ct. Newtown the board of selectmen addressed possible options for the future of the fairfield hills campus during a meeting on tuesday, february 18.

In 1931 fairfield hills state hospital in newtown opened to help with over crowding at other state hospitals and to give a place for the criminally insane to be housed. Newtown the community center under construction behind town hall on the fairfield hills campus is nine months away from opening day, but its. Jan 21, 2010 some pics ive taken of fairfield hills state hospital. While hiking and passive recreation with appropriate distancing is still permitted at the townowned campus, inappropriate close contact socializing at local sports fields, playgounds, and even state parks have forced officials to close the facilities through. This next haunted site was not only recognized by the inhabitants of newtown as haunted, but by the producers of sleepers and mtvs fear as well. The newtown historical society, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, receives no local, state or federal government support.

The event was postponed from its original date of may 19 due to weather related conditions. The hospital opened in june 1931, by the late 1960s fairfield hills housed more than 4,000 patients, 20 doctors, 50 nurses, and 100 assorted. View 10 photos for 45 taunton lake rd, newtown, ct 06470 a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,570 sq. Mar 04, 2020 newtown fairfield hills plan seeks resident input newtown, ct learn more about proposals for the fairfield hills campus update. The fairfield hills campus is owned by the town of newtown, connecticut. Newtown pd investigating car burglaries newtown, ct patch. Bethel visiting nurse association, 70 stony hill rd.

The senior center provides a rich diversity of programs and interesting activities for any newtown resident. The 1931 campus spans 770 acres with 16 buildings that are all connected through underground tunnels. Our department is here to protect and serve our community as always. Nov 11 moon light walk on the trail at fairfield hills newtown. Combat exposure, deployment and chronic stress greatly increases the risk for heart disease at younger ages in veterans and first responders. Fairfield hills insane asylum newtown, connecticut local.

Attractive business incentives utilities in place including, electric, public sewers, public water and fiber optics. After it was closed, it sat empty and abandoned, holding the dark secrets of its troubled residents who were long gone. Newtown, ct a security guard who patrols the fairfield hills campus was arrested after a resident allegedly saw him siphon gasoline into his personal vehicle. Master gardeners are also involved with this 12 acre community garden that shares the bounty at the fairfield hills campus. After it was closed, it sat empty and abandoned, holding the dark. State police said the crash happened in the area of exit 10 on wednesday afternoon where a car went off onto the. Fairfield hills insane asylum, newtown, connecticut. In december, 2012, the society purchased an archive relating to fairfield state hospital, what we know as fairfield hills. For more than 60 years, fairfield hills state hospital in newtown was home to the mentally ill. Fairfield state hospital or fairfield hills hospital was a psychiatric hospital in newtown, connecticut, which operated from 1931 until 1995. A howloween party to benefit park and bark, newtowns offleash dog park, is planned for saturday from 1 to 3. The garden started 8 years ago offers rows which are adopted by girl scout and boy scout troops, ability beyond disability, and other community groups. Newtown, ct patch breaking local news events schools. A new england wedding chapel, 31 main streeet, newtown ct 06470.

Jan 11, 2009 fairfield hills is located in newtown, ct on wasserman way, the connecting road between rt. The newtown community center is a multigenerational hub that enhances our community by promoting. Opportunities for economic development in newtown are diverse. Fairfield hills campus shelton house in newtown was built in 1933 and used to be an. Fairfield hills state hospital, in newtown, connecticut, was opened in 19321933 to ease overcrowding in the states other two mental hospitals. Hyperlocal news, alerts, discussion and events for fairfield, connecticut. Noncertified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates arent available. Newtown community center fairfield hills campus, 8 simpson street, newtown ct all veterans and first responders are invited two timely and relevant discussions. World war i brought fairfield out of its agrarian past by triggering an unprecedented economic boom in bridgeport, which was the center of a large munitions industry at the time.

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