Local Resources
This is just about the most Complete Local Resources Section that you will find in the Greater Danbury Area. Clients have enjoyed giving me links etc. that they have found useful to them in their Buying/Selling with me...Please enjoy this List (yes, you'll have to scroll down) and Feel Free to make a suggestion to add to my List!
*topics are in Alphabetical Order - scroll down to see the public & private school links as well as individual town links..
Sincerely,
Kim, "Your Neighborhood Expert"
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| Attorney List | |
| . - Melanie O'Brien 12 Cross Hill Rd Bethel, CT 06801 tel: 203-207-0105 fax: 203-207-9848 | |
| Dominick Chieffalo - Attorney Dominick Chieffalo 36 Mill Plain Road Suite 305 Danbury, CT 06811 T: 203-744-1111 F: 203-744-1117 | |
| . - Joe Saffi 68 North Street Danbury, CT 06810 T: 203-790-7747 F: 203-790-9538 | |
| Area Information | |
| Town Profiles - In-Depth - Demographics, Commerce, Diversity, Etc. | |
| Ridgefield's 300th Anniversary - Celebrations all year long! | |
| Downtown Ridgefield - CT's #1 Town | |
| Ridgefield Magazine - Everything to do in and around the great town of Ridgefield: Dining, Arts & Culture, Shopping, Real Estate and more | |
| Newtown Youth Academy - Incredible Indoor Sports Facility | |
| Treadwell Memorial Park - Pool, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Playgrounds | |
| Toll Brothers Bethel Meadows - Bethel Meadows - A Toll Brothers Luxury Townhome Community. Call me today to schedule a showing! | |
| Area Hospitals | |
| Danbury Hospital - | |
| New Milford Hospital - | |
| Norwalk Hospital - | |
| St. Vincents Hospital - Bridgeport - | |
| Broadway Shows | |
| Purchase Tickets to Broadway Shows - The theater is only an hour away! | |
| Beauty | |
| Adam Broderick Salon & Spa - THE place for all your beauty needs...open very early, late nights and weekends...You will look and feel spectacular after your visit! | |
| Building Inspection Companies | |
| HouseMaster - Call 1-800-638-3310 or #203-790-6878 - Maggie Jones Office Manager | |
| Pro Chek - "If we fail to report a condition that is within the scope of our inspection, we will repair it or we'll write you a check" - Pro Chek | |
| Inspect the Best Home Inspections - Contact Malcolm Ford | |
| Candlewood Lake | |
| Candlewood Lake website Area Towns, Resources - Lots of Lake Info | |
| Candlewood Lake - Website of the Lake | |
| Candlewood Knolls - "The Knolls" New Fairfield | |
| Candlewood Shores - Brookfield CT | |
| Candlewood Isle - | |
| Full History of Candlewood Lake - A detailed Paper written in 1976 | |
| Kim Gifford is a Candlewood Lake Realtor - | |
| Cost of Living Calculator | |
| Housing Differential - Calculate the Cost of Living Difference from one State to another | |
| Churches/Places of Worship | |
| Places of Worship in Greater Danbury - Complete List of Religious Resources in the Greater Danbury Area | |
| Country Clubs | |
| Rock Ridge Country Club - Newtown | |
| Newtown Country Club - | |
| Silver Spring Country Club - Ridgefield | |
| Redding Country Club - | |
| Ridgewood Country Club - Danbury CT | |
| CT Private Golf Courses - | |
| CT Public Golf Courses - | |
| Credit Restoration | |
| - Carnell Newsome, VR-Tech Marketing Group Backed by the Better Business Bureau #203-300-0131 | |
| CT Family and Home | |
| This is CT - Connected to Connecticut - Things to do. Web blog. Events | |
| The Bronx Zoo - Just an hour away..there's always something amazing to do and see there year 'round | |
| Blue Jay Orchards - Apple Picking,Pumpkins, Country Market..don't forge the Apple Cider! Hayrides too....a fun place for all! | |
| Family Fun - Not sure what to do today? Here are all the answers you need! | |
| Family Fun in Litchfield County - Things to do in Litchfield County | |
| Kids Events and Summer Camps - All kinds of great Family activities in the Westchester NY and Fairfield CT areas. | |
| Things to do in Connecticut - Still not sure what to do? Well then, click here. | |
| Visit CT - More things to do in CT | |
| CT Vineyards | |
| Hopkins Vineyard - New Preston, CT | |
| CT Wineries - Go on a tour of some of CT's best Vineyards | |
| Daycare Resource | |
| Connecticut Daycare - Find the Perfect Daycare for your children | |
| FICO Score | |
| What is your FICO Score? - What is the importance of a good FICO score. Also, ways to improve your FICO score. | |
| Financial Services | |
| Frank J. Gavel, Jr, MBA - Frank J. Gavel Jr. MBA Financial Advisor/Branch Owner Raymond James Financial Services Inc.Member FINRA/SIPC6 Berkshire Boulevard Unit #305, Bethel, CT 06801 (888)414-5880 (203)775-1434 FAX (203)775-1488 | |
| Gardening in CT | |
| Morning Glory Gardens Blogspot - Get wonderful advice and tips from our Danbury News Times Gardening Columnist Colleen Plimpton | |
| Morning Glory Gardens website - Colleen Plimpton: Writer(local and nationally published), Teacher (NY Botanical Garden), Lecturer, Garden Coach | |
| Bring Hummingbirds into Your Garden - How to attract these lively little beauties into your garden. | |
| CT Botanical Society - A list and photos of Native CT plants. These plants are perennials and will "come back" year after year. | |
| Deer are cute but..... - Living in Connecticut means living with deer. Gardening and sharing the outdoors with deer can be challenging, but here are some ideas to help enhance and protect your garden. | |
| Did you say you like Butterflies? - A very cool site for the whole family | |
| Handyman Services | |
| Land Hoe! - Call Don ~ he will help you with small jobs, snow removal, lawn cutting or help with a home that might need "disaster services"...he does it all! Don Brown #203-994-3310 | |
| . - Bill Bruno Handyman Services cell #203-671-2143..He does Everything: Painting, Woodwork, Repair Work and more. Same Day Call Back! | |
| . - Peter Howe Handyman Services - General Construction Repair and Maintenance, Finish Carpentry,Painting - interior and exterior, Electrical and Plumbing, Fixture Installation and Many other odd jobs. Call #792-6864 | |
| Pro-Tech Remodeling LLC - No Job Too Big or Small: roofing,siding,windows,doors,floors,decks,additions,kitchens,baths,plumbing,electrical,gutter cleaning,power washing,lock changes,winterizing,snow removal,clean-outs,minor repairs, hazardous waste removal, general cleaning AND MORE! #860-799-7505 Peter Hollister John Hollister | |
| Home Improvement | |
| Roofing - Call David Heissenbuttel at # 203-417-5737.. He's available 7 days a week! | |
| Crawford Wood Flooring Company - Expert Installation & Finishing over 23 years Experience ~ Strip-Plank-Borders-Parquet-Herringbone-Medallions-Distressing-Refinishing *Has new Dust Containment Sanding Machines! | |
| Klaffs - Lighting ~ Tile & Stone ~ Kitchens ~ Bath ~ Decorative Hardware | |
| Rings End Lumber - Lumber and so much more | |
| US Granite - US Granite - See all the beautiful granite and marble at their showroom at their convenient Danbury location: 31 Mill Plain Road tel # 203-743-1124 | |
| Home Depot - the "Honey-do" list was born here! | |
| Your Gorgeous Fireplace - Shop the online Horchow catalogue for Exquisite Mantels and Fire Screens. Have Fun being snowed-in this Winter! | |
| Horseback Riding in CT | |
| Boarding Stables in SouthWest CT - Terrific Page with Great Links | |
| Horseback Riding Lessons etc - Horseback Riding - Lessons - Equipment | |
| Whimsy Brook Farm LTD - Redding CT | |
| Equestrian Facilities - Stables,Farms,Pony Rides,Lessons and Birthday parties! | |
| Hot Tubs/Spa/Pool Supplies | |
| Par Pool/Spa Supplies - The best selection of Quality Items to care for your Hot Tub or Pool. Order online and they send everything by Federal Express. | |
| Insurance | |
| Liberty Mutual Group - Don J. Cervone, 499 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 Office #203-775-9115 x52109 | |
| Lawncare | |
| . - Land-Hoe Lawn Care - weekly grass cutting, Fall & Spring Cleanup and Landscaping. Call Don Brown # 791-8418 or 994-3310 | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Museums | |
| CT Museums - Museums throughout the State - separated by County | |
| NY Museums - Museums through NY | |
| Newcomers Club | |
| CT Newcomers Club Directory - This is the easiest way to make friends in your new Hometown! | |
| Bethel Newcomers and Neighbors Club - I was a past Board Member for several years. | |
| Mortgage | |
| Hamilton Ladd Financial - Denise Panza - Denise Panza, Senior Loan Consultant, brings over 15 years of mortgage banking experience with her to the Hamilton Ladd team. Denise's hard work, dedication and exemplary performance have established her a large client base in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Denise's passion and dedication are what make her such a success in her field. She looks forward to being a continued partner in your mortgage needs and future endeavors. Denise is licensed in CT, NY, NJ, RI, MA & FL | |
| Coldwell Banker Mortgage - Kim Mraz NE Moves Mortgage~Sr Loan Officer (203) 556-9775 Direct (781) 663-6733 Private Fax | |
| Luxury Mortgage Corp - Bill Robertson Senior Mortgage Loan Originator Luxury Mortgage Corp 30 Jelliff Lane, Suite 201 Southport, Connecticut 06890 Office: 203.292.4300 | eFax: 203.724.4684 Mobile: 203.767.7434 | Direct: 203.292.4314 NMLS# 209401 | www.luxurymortgage.com Licensed in CT | |
| Pets | |
| Aqua Dog Spa - Wash & pamper your puppy in affordable style! This is going to be your new addiction! Fun Easy and a Fluffy Clean Furry Family Member ~ how can you go wrong! Beth Briggs will make sure you and your doggie have a great stressfree time! | |
| Dog Training - I had the absolute pleasure of working with Toni when she moved from NY to CT. She is a dear friend and works her magic with people and dogs! You'll love her! | |
| The Best Pet Finder Site - Great site...you can search for a specific dog or cat, age etc. | |
| Pizza | |
| Famous Pizza - This Newly Renovated Restaurant is quite stylish and the "place to be" off the Green in PT Barnum Square in downtown Bethel...this Pizzeria has charm, Delicious Pizza, extensive menu, Plus they deliver! *visit their website* | |
| - Capri Pizza Restaurant. Terrific~ All fresh ingredients - The Original Hand Tossed "New York Style" Pizza. Their menu also includes many other pizza variations such as White Cheese Pizza and Veggie Pizza. They're the choice for small & large parties and schools! 182 Old Hawleyville Road Bethel, CT The Hotline : 743-6800 Eat-in or take-out | |
| Puzzle Time | |
| Free On line Games - | |
| Private Schools | |
| St. Mary School - Bethel - K to 8 | |
| Housatonic Valley Waldorf School - Newtown - pre-K to 8 | |
| The Fraser Woods School - Newtown - 18 mos. to 8th grade | |
| St. Rose of Lima - Newtown - pre-K to 8 | |
| Wooster School - Danbury - from Kindergarten to 12th grade | |
| Immanuel Lutheran School - Danbury - pre-K to 8 | |
| Maimonides Academy - Danbury - pre-K to 5 | |
| Immaculate High School - Danbury - | |
| Sacred Heart School - Danbury - K to 8 | |
| St. Gregory School - Danbury - pre-K to 8 | |
| St. Joseph's School - Danbury - pre-K to 8 | |
| Our Lady of Fatima School - Wilton - pre-K to 8 | |
| Ridgefield Academy - Ridgefield - pre-K to 8 | |
| St. Joseph School - Brookfield - pre-K to 8 | |
| St. Mary School - Ridgefield - K to 8 | |
| St. Peter's School - Danbury - pre-K to 8 | |
| The Canterbury School - New Milford - Grades 9-12 | |
| CT Boarding School Review Website - Here's all the info on Boarding Schools in the State of CT. | |
| Recent Property Sales | |
| Recent SOLD Property Statistics - Under the Main Menu, scroll down to "Market Area Survey"...You can see median price points, days on market, listing & sold prices for all the area towns. Very helpful info! | |
| Restaurants | |
| Carol Pecks Good News Cafe - Fresh, Modern Cuisine, in a fun and lively atmosphere...Nationally Acclaimed Restaurant Experience. When you go, you have to order the Martha Salad, and the baked macaroni with lobster...wonderfully scrumptious! | |
| Dining in CT and NY - Restaurants and Coffee Shops in CT and NY | |
| Schools | |
| Bethel Public Schools - | |
| Easton and Redding Public Schools - scroll down to the bottom and click on the link to all the public schools in Redding | |
| Ridgefield Public Schools - | |
| Brookfield Public Schools - | |
| Danbury Public Schools - | |
| Newtown Public Schools - | |
| Wilton Public Schools - | |
| New Fairfield Public Schools - | |
| Henry Abbott Technical School - Danbury - | |
| New Milford Public Schools - Litchfield County - (North of Fairfield County)- more reasonably priced Homes are found here. | |
| Region 15 - Pomperaug High School - Pomperaug High School- Regional H.S. for the towns of Middlebury & Southbury. In New Haven County (which is North East of Fairfield County). Housing prices are lower here than Fairfield County. | |
| Southbury Public Schools - Elementary, Middle and High School (New Haven County) | |
| State of CT Dept of Special Education - | |
| Weblinks to all schools in Fairfield County - Public and Private - search by Town or zip code | |
| Sports and Fitness | |
| Personal Trainer - Shelley Cooper - | |
| CT Golf Courses and Driving Ranges - | |
| Health Clubs - | |
| New England Ski Resorts - | |
| Septic Inspection & Svc | |
| - Eastcoast Septic - Jessie #203-881-1278 | |
| - Frank Falls Septic Tank Svc #203-743-1510 | |
| - Mr. Septic (Pupper Septic) #800-871-1391 | |
| - Michael Lathrop Septic Service 24 Beaver Bog New Fairfield, CT 06812 #203-746-0128 | |
| Staging | |
| Staging & DeCluttering - This woman is an angel and will help you get your home ready for showtime! Call Anita #203-826-9778 Ask her about her "Open House Fluff" !! | |
| Support the Environment | |
| Arbor Day Foundation - | |
| Go Green - | |
| Support Wildlife | |
| Wildlife in Crisis - | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Timber Oaks | |
| Villages at Timber Oaks - 278 Luxury Townhomes and 50 Single Family Duplexes | |
| Transportation | |
| E-Z Pass for NY Tolls - Discount Commuter Plans - Sign up and Save! Thruway Tappan Zee Bridge Plan, Thruway New Rochelle Plan, Thruway Yonkers Plan, Thruway Harriman Plan | |
| La Guardia Airport -LGA - | |
| Westchester County Airport - HPN - Airport in White Plains NY | |
| Stewart International Airport - Conveniently located in Newburgh, NY...40 miles from Danbury, and 60 miles North of Manhattan | |
| John F. Kennedy Airport - JFK - | |
| Amtrak - | |
| HART Bus - Housatonic Area Regional Transit | |
| Metro North Train - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ~ it's just so easy to get to the City! | |
| Utilities - Propane | |
| Propane - New England Greenwich Propane | |
| Utilities-Cable | |
Comcast Cable -
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| Charter Communications - | |
| Utilities-Electricity | |
| CL&P - | |
| Utilities-Telephone | |
| SBC - | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Danbury Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Summit Bethel | |
| Summit Bethel Toll Brothers - Nestled atop one of Bethel's tallest peaks, The Summit at Bethel in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is a spectacular resort-style community with age-restricted and non-age restricted villages, and a host of on-site recreational activities. | |
