Barkhamsted
Connecticut
Town Of Barkhamsted
Barkhamsted is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut and contains two villages, Pleasant Valley and Riverton. The town has a total area of 38.8 square miles (100.6 km²), of which 36.2 square miles (93.8 km²) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.8 km²) of it (6.72%) is water. A high percentage of the land in the town is owned by the State of Connecticut as state forest (People's State Forest and American Legion State Forest) and by the Metropolitan District Commission as watershed land. Major bodies of water include the Barkhamsted Reservoir, Lake McDonough, and the Farmington River.
Recent News
Children Entering Kindergarten in September 2024
Children Entering Kindergarten in September 2024 If you have a child or know of someone with a child living in Barkhamsted who is eligible for the 2024/2025 school year, please call the school at (860)379-2729. Children must be 5 years old by…
Read More »Sign Up For Fun Programs With The Barkhamsted Recreation Department
Sign Up For Fun Programs With The Barkhamsted Recreation Department - Before Thanksgiving Holiday Hike With Hot Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate And Cookies! (fun for the whole family) - saturday, nov, 18, 1:00pm - Fall/Winter Pickleball Session…
Read More »Sign Up For Fun Programs With The Barkhamsted Recreation Department
There are some great programs coming up. For details of any of the programs, please click this link. Halloween Sock Hop! The Recreation Department’s Annual Sock Hop will be held on Friday, October 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Before…
Read More »Barkhamsted Women's Club Fall Open House and Book Swap
Join Us! FALL OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SWAP Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Community Room, (Town Garage – Route 44) Appetizers & Desserts LOTS of Books! Raffles! Upcoming Club Events: Decorating Christmas Trees for the Grange…
Read More »Registration is Open for Barkhamsted Youth Basketball
BARKHAMSTED YOUTH BASKETBALL 2023! We are now in year three of Barkhamsted Basketball and we have continue to grow and learn! We look forward to another season with everyone. We will officially begin the last week of November (older groups may…
Read More »Sign Up For Fun Programs With The Barkhamsted Recreation Department
SIGN UP FOR FUN PROGRAMS WITH THE BARKHAMSTED RECREATION DEPARTMENT Fall Karate! Thursdays, September 28, October 5, 12, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30th (No program on October 19 or November 23) in the Barkhamsted…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted News - Barkhamsted Bridge Club is Offering "Bridge Basics" Classes
Barkhamsted Bridge Club is offering “Bridge Basics” classes The Barkhamsted Bridge Club is offering “Bridge Basics” classes again this Fall. This 4 week course is designed for new players and those who want to freshen up…
Read More »Barkhamsted Senior Center News- June 22, 2023
Correction - Fire Department and EMS Exercise is on the 25th, not the 26th This is a reminder that there will be a fire department and emergency medical service exercise on West River Road on Sunday, June 25. During this exercise West River Road…
Read More »Barkhamsted Senior Center News- June 2023
Barkhamsted Senior Center News The Barkhamsted Senior Center (109 West River Road) re-opens this month with lunch every Tuesday at 12 noon ($5), breakfast every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:00 AM (donations accepted), and potluck luncheon the last…
Read More »Dog License Time
Dog License Time Good day! I hope everyone is enjoying the fabulous late spring weather this week. This notice is to remind all dog owners that per CT State Statute 22-338, all dogs aged 6 months and older must be licensed annually during the…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted : Summer Recreation Programs
Recreation Programs, Local Events and Box of Hope Please see the attached information regarding Summer Recreation Programs and Events in our area. 2023 Register for Fun Summer Programs with the Barkhamsted Recreation Departmen1-2 (003).pdf BOX…
Read More »Register for Fun Summer Programs with the Barkhamsted Recreation Department
Register for Fun Summer Programs with the Barkhamsted Recreation Department Please click below to look at the recreation programs available this summer. They include Paddle the Farmington River, Family Fun Day, and Summer Camp. There are also…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted Recreation Spring 2023 Flyer
Click Here To View The Town Of Barkhamsted Recreation Spring 2023…
Read More »Scholarship Opportunity - Barkhamsted Women's Club
It's scholarship time for graduating seniors! The Barkhamsted Women's Club will award a $750.00 scholarship to one Barkhamsted graduating senior from Northwestern Region 7, Oliver Wolcott Technical School, or a homeschooler, planning to further…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted - Learn to Play Bridge
There are folks in town interested in starting a bridge club. The first step is “Bridge Basics”. This 4 week course is designed for NEW players. The goal is to give you a fast and fun overview of today's bridge concepts.…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted : Spring 2023 Recreation Programs
SIGN UP FOR FUN SPRING 2023 PROGRAMS WITH THE BARKHAMSTED RECREATION DEPARTMENT - Spring Karate -Family/Teen and Adult Karate -Pickleball -Easter Egg Hunt -Recreation Camp -Summer Help Wanted Click below for the full flyer Read…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted: River Steward Employment Opportunity - Attachment
https://www.barkhamsted.us/articles/river-steward-summer-employment-opportunity We apologize that the attachment was not sent in the original email. Our web designer was making some changes that interfered with the email. Please click the link…
Read More »Town Of Barkhamsted : Revaluation Update - January 29, 2023
All home owners should now have received a request for data titled, “Revaluation – Residential Data Verification Report”. If you have not yet received this request, please contact the Assessor’s Office. You may be…
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