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.
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 - 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 »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 »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 »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 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 »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 »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 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 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 »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 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…
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Read More »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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
Read More »The town of Barkhamsted has awarded Vision Government Solutions the contract to provide services for the Revaluation of all real property located in town for the October 1, 2023 Grand List. The data collection phase of this revaluation is…
Read More »Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four (4) free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order: - Limit of one order per residential address -…
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Read More »Don't forget to visit Riverton this weekend for fun activities, shopping and food. Enjoy a wine walk, listen to strolling carolers, visit the glass blowing shop, Christmas shop with vendors, decorate some cookies, have lunch or dinner, visit Santa…
Read More »Click here to View te Information ABout Town Of Barkhamsted : Please join FALPS for an interesting discussion on December…
Read More »Time is running out….poinsettia orders need to be placed by Monday, November 28! Click Here To View The Town Of Barkhamsted - Time Is Running Out….Poinsettia Orders Need To Be Placed By Monday, November…
Read More »In the coming weeks, Frontier Communications will be installing fiber optic cable throughout Barkhamsted with the objective of providing high-speed internet to homes and businesses in town. Fiber optic cables are more reliable than the coaxial…
Read More »Please click on the attached file for information about upcoming recreation programs including Christmas in Riverton! Recreation Programs Fall and…
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Read More »Dear Parents, The Barkhamsted School is already planning for the upcoming school year. In order to plan appropriately, we need your assistance. If you have a child who will be kindergarten age next year, please contact the school to pre-register…
Read More »Youth Basketball K-6 Registration Closes Monday! Barkhamsted Youth Basketball registration closes next Monday the 14th. Please click the link to register today!…
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Read More »Youth Basketball Registration is Open Youth Basketball is back! Please visit www.barkhamstedbasketball.com to register your child in K-6th grade. Registration closes November 14th or when capacity is…
Read More »Please click on the attached file to view all of our Fun, Fall Recreation Programs. Many require registration so please note the deadlines! Happy Fall! Fall Programs 2022…
Read More »BARKHAMTED WOMEN'S CLUB - FALL OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SWAP Join Us! FALL OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SWAP Wednesday, October 12 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Community Room (Town Garage – Route 44) Appetizers & Desserts LOTS of Books! Raffles!…
Read More »PUBLIC NOTICE All residents and non-residents, owning tangible personal property and subject to property tax in the town of Barkhamsted on October 1, 2022, must file their list of personal property with the Barkhamsted Assessor on or before…
Read More »Come join Master Wildlife Conservationists Peggy Lareau and Ginny Apple to learn about animal tracks. This event is on August 28th at 2:00PM at the People's Forest Nature Museum. Click here to View the More Information About Town Of Barkhamsted -…
Read More »Barkhamsted Recreation has announced their Fall 2022 Programs. Please download the attached file for more information.…
Read More »Barkhamsted's One Room School House will be open July 31st from 1:00 - 4:00. FREE of charge.
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Read More »Important News from CT There are two programs that may be of interest to residents. The first is the "2022 Child Tax Rebate", which has a deadline for submittal of July 31, which is this Sunday. The child tax rebate, which was recently…
Read More »Hello everyone. On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, there will be a State Primary held for both the Republican and Democrat party for candidates wishing to run for Secretary of the State, Treasurer and United States Senator on the November election…
Read More »Build a Fairy House: Saturday, July 16th, 10 a.m. Join Erik and Helen Ann Landgraf for a family opportunity to learn about fairy houses, construct one, and go on a short walk in Ullman Grove to collect “dry supplies,” walk back to the…
Read More »Family Fun Day with Barkhamsted Recreation and The 2022 FRCC River Steward Team (New) (For Adults, children and families!) FREE Register today for The Barkhamsted Recreation Department's and the FRCC River Steward Team's Family Fun Day that will…
Read More »Farmington Valley Health District (FVHD) is now booking COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for ages 18 and up. Schedule online or by phone at 860 352 2333. For more information please see the attached flyer.…
Read More »Tax bills for the upcoming fiscal year will be mailed by our vendor on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 and also should be available online on that date. Please contact the tax office if you do not receive them by Wednesday, July 6th and they do not appear…
Read More »Line-up at 10:00 AM between Barkhamsted Senior Center and former bus barn on West River Road Parade steps off at 10:30 AM from West River Road former bus barn 11:00 AM Brief Ceremony at Barkhamsted Elementary School Entrance with STAR Band…
Read More »Upcoming Recreation Activities Please click on the attached flyers for upcoming Fun Activities offered by the Barkhamsted Recreation Department. Paddle Event Flyer 2022.pdf 2022 Family Fun Day Flyer-Barkhamsted Recreation and FRCC River…
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