Business View Magazine | August 2019

260 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2019 AT A GLANCE NEWMILFORD, CONNECTICUT WHAT: A town of 27,000 WHERE: Litchfield County in the Housatonic River Valley WEBSITE: www.newmilford.org N ew Milford is a picturesque New England town in Litchfield County, Connecticut with a lovely Downtown and a historic Town Green and gazebo. The town is located just 90 miles northeast of Manhattan in the Housatonic River Valley. At nearly 62 square miles, it is also the largest town in Connecticut in terms of land area and is home to Candlewood Lake, Connecticut’s largest lake. New Milford has been and continues to be a destination for recreation and outdoor adventures and has maintained a certain rural character even while growing as a regional hub for business and industry. New Milford is known for its mix of quintessential New England charm and vibrant downtown atmosphere. “We have developed a new strategy for continued growth based on attraction of new businesses and residents coming into the area,” says Karen Pollard, Director of Economic Development. With a current population of 27,000, New Milford is also a tourist-friendly town with several bed-and-breakfasts, shops and boutiques, and restaurants. “New Milford has an amazing quality of life,” adds Pollard. “And people from New York City and New York State, as well as the rest of Connecticut, come to town to enjoy the Candlewood Lake, stay in our bed-and-breakfasts, visit our farmers’ markets, and enjoy the charming amenities you get in this part of the state.” Bank Street and Main Street are excellent shopping streets with a first run movie theater, FOR PEOPLE AND BUSINESS