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Settled as a small sheep farming and milling
center in 1708, Newtown is a quiet rustic community with plenty of
scenic lands for pleasant living and recreational fun.
The selection of architectural designs, sizes and price ranges in
town satisfy the most demanding needs of every family. The
traditional New England Town Green once provided grazing for the
town's flock, and today is still surrounded by a lovely collection
of pre-Revolutionary War homes - attractive reminders of Newtown's
early days. Main Street is also home to the town's distinctive
towering flagpole.
Easy travel to employment and commercial centers makes Newtown
particularly appealing to commuters.
The importance of the education and welfare of the town's children
is reflected in the public school system and the many outstanding
youth services. In addition to traditional academic coursework,
special programs are provided for intellectually and artistically
gifted students and disabled pupils, as well as a state-of-the-art
computer science program and after-school childcare. The Children's
Adventure Center, an innovative daycare facility, several preschools
and a parochial school offer private instruction.
Aquatic and land sports abound at the town recreation facilities and
pristine state parks. Activities include tennis, horseback riding
and organized team sports. The Housatonic River, Lake Lillioniah,
Lake Zoar and Paugausett State Forest offer breathtaking settings
for the nature enthusiast. Teen and senior centers host a variety of
programs and social events, and two private country clubs feature
challenging courses for golfers.
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