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The Town of Salisbury

boat in water

taken by Joseph Meehan

THE TOWN OF SALISBURY, incorporated in October of 1741, is located in the very Northwest corner of the State of Connecticut. It includes the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville, and the hamlets of Amesville, Lime Rock and Taconic.

The Housatonic River flows from North to South and crosses Town lines along its way. Within Salisbury are several ponds and six lakes: Wononscopomuc, Washinee, Washining, Wononpakook, Riga Lake and South Pond. As well as the lakes, the Salisbury land is comprised of low mountains, including access to the Appalachian Trail, and open fields. Residents take advantage of the beautiful hiking and walking trails, all of which are listed in the Parks and Recreation section of this site. The lakes and beaches are busy with swimmers, boaters and fishermen during all seasons.

Salisbury residents, in conjunction with the Parks & Forest Commission and the Conservation Commission are careful to continue to preserve our lakes, wetlands and open land. Salisbury is a diverse community. It is home to families with children grades K-8 who attend the Central School, and grades 9-12 who are students at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School. There are, as well, many second homeowners and numerous retirees within the community. Small business is welcomed and thriving.

The Town is proud to have in its community churches of all denominations including Congregational, (Salisbury Congregational Church), two Episcopal, (St.John's Episcopal Church) and (Trinity Church, Lime Rock), Methodist, Orthodox Christian and Catholic (St. Mary's Catholic Church). A Jewish Temple is located just over the line in New York.

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