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Roxbury
Jutta Wolf 1998
Facts of Interest About Roxbury, Connecticut
Set among the rolling hills on picturesque Route 67, the name Roxbury is all that it implies. Named for its most rugged terrain, Roxbury is a treasure of scenic delights. Lake Lillinonah lies partially within the town’s borders. Nature preserves, waterfalls, scenic lookout points, and other environmental treats abound.
Roxbury offers many unique events for locals and explorers into the community. Old Roxbury Days is a fun-filled annual event, hosted by the Historical Society, that provides a nostalgic sense of Roxbury’s past. The town’s popular Pickin’ and Fiddlin’ Contest entices musicians from throughout the region as they compete with special techniques to produce the unique sound of traditional “Mountain Music”. Onlookers from near and far come to Roxbury to cheer them on and revel in the festivities.
Local form of government in Roxbury is a Board of Selectmen with Town Meetings. The Board of Finance administers to the fiscal needs of the community.
Local students attend the Booth Free School (K - 5) in Roxbury and the Region 12 Shepaug Valley Middle and High Schools (Grades 6 - 12) in Washington. All are excellent public schools.
Roxbury
Zip Code: 06783
Facts of Interest
Year Town Incorporated: October 1796
Form of Government: Board of Selectmen
Geographic Location; SE Tip of Region
Geographic Area; 27.4 Sq. Miles Current
Current Population: Est. 1,951 (1998)
Median Household Income:$37,604 (‘95)
Number of People in Labor Pool: 994
Total Households: 949 (‘94)
Average Home Price: $378,098 (‘94)
Assessed Value of Community: $267,230,940
(Collectible Grand List 1997)
Public Safety: Resident State Trooper
Health Care: Extensive(See Health Care)
Sales Tax: 6%
Low-Rise Facilities: Zoned Commercial
with small Industrial Area (35ft. height restriction)
Overview of Commercial Area: Roxbury consists of approximately 99.9%
residential zoning which allows for almost no commercial
zoning other than home enterprise. In addition, there are very strict
limitations on what constitutes “home enterprise” - permitting only those
products or services that are completely
made or performed on the premises. In the
center of town, a building containing the
General Store, Post Office, and a few
private offices was established as
commercial prior to the zoning laws of
1932. The only other commercial district
remaining is along Route 67 near the New
Milford town line and consists of five store
fronts which were established some 10-15
years ago. The town has no intention to
expand upon its current commercial
zoning.
Largest employers in community
Booth Free School
Town of Roxbury
Wragg Brothers Well Drilling
Roxbury Town Hall
Town Hall and Departmental Information
29 North Street
Roxbury, CT 06783
Area Code 860 Telephone 354-3328 Fax 354-0560
Office hours vary by department
*Emergency 911
Assessor - 354-2634
Building Inspector - 355-2948
Burning Official - 354-9938
Canine Control - 354-2138
DMV - 800 842-8222
Fire Marshall - 264-3456
Health Director - 355-4113
Historical Society - 354-9938
inland/Wetlands - 354-9612
Library - 350-2181
Parks & Recreation - 354-9938
Planning & Zoning - 354-9612
Post Office - 354-0591
Probate Judge - 354-1184
Public Works - 354-8343
Recycling Center - 355-1854
Regional Planning Agenc - 868-7341
Northwestern CT Council of Governments
Registrar of Voters - D. 354-0209
- R. 354-2613
Resident Trooper - 354-0089
Selectmen - 354-9938
Social Services - 355-4450
State Police Troop A - 800 376-1554
Tax Collector - 354-6484
Town Clerk - 354-3328
Volunteer Fire Department - 354-5921
Cable
Charter Communications - 355-0937
Gas
No Natural Gas Service
Health Care
Danbury Hospital - 203-797-7000
(371 beds, 502 physicians/surgeons)
New Milford Hospital - 860-355-2611
Affiliate of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
(85 beds 75 (physicians,surgeons)
Houses of Worship
Local & Area Newspapers
Litchfield County Times - 860-355-4141
New Milford Times - 860-354-2261
The Greater New Milford Spectrum - 860-354-2273
Voices - 203-263-2116
Telephone
Southern New England (SNET) - 800-453-7638
Trash (Residential & Commercial)
Contact Selectmen to Purchase Permit for Transfer Station (Lower County Road)
Francis Hodges - 860-354-4621
Utilities - Electric
CT Light & Power - 800-286-2000
Water
Private Wells
Permits- certificates - licenses are issued by various departments.
Contact the Town Hall for more information and hours of operation.
11 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Tel. (860) 354-6080 ~ Fax. (860) 354-8526
nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com
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