| Bolton, Connecticut | | Coordinates: 41°45′51″N 72°26′15″W / 41.76417, -72.4375 | | NECTA | Hartford | | Region | Capitol Region | | Incorporated | 1720 | | Government | | - Type | Selectman-town meeting | | - First selectman | Bruno S. Simonetti | | Area | | - City | 38.1 km² (14.7 sq mi) | | Population (2005)[1] | | - City | 5,170 | | - Density | 139/km² (359/sq mi) | | Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) | | - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) | | ZIP code | 06043 | | Website: http://bolton.govoffice.com/ | Bolton is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 5,017 at the 2000 census and encompasses 14.7 square miles. Bolton was incorporated in October 1720 and is governed by town meeting. A New England City and Town Area or NECTA is a geographic entity in the New England region of the United States. ...
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Tolland County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of Connecticut. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area Ranked 48th - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²) - Width 70 miles (113 km) - Length 110 miles (177 km) - % water 12. ...
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The towns school system is extremely well-reputed within the state despite its relatively small enrollment (<400 high school students). The high school is affiliated with the NCCC athletic conference, and in its first year of participation, won the conference tennis championship and were runner up Class S state champions in Cross Country. The Bolton Public Schools have a long standing rivalry with the schools of Coventry.[citation needed]Route 6, one of the most dangerous roads in the nation, splits the town in half. Despite attempts to re-route the highway for decades, no consensus has been passed. U.S. Route 6 is a main route of the U.S. Highway system, running North East from Bishop, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts. ...
Bolton, CT is home to NHL star Ron Hainsey, the 1st Round Pick of the Montreal Canadiens and the current defensemen for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Montreal Canadiens (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ...
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History
In 1723, Jonathan Edwards was installed as Bolton's first pastor. For other persons named Jonathan Edwards, see Jonathan Edwards (disambiguation). ...
In 1781, George Washington stayed at a home in Bolton. Later that year, the French army passed through the town. On Rose's Farm, Rochambeau stayed the night with his troops. Archaelological evidence proves that they were in those field and also located across the street, but because of the houses there it was not proven. Archaeologists believe that the officers of the troops stayed there, since they usually stayed away from the troops because they considered themselves higher in status. The artifacts that would have been found if the grounds had been correctly excevated would have been very useful for the history of Bolton.[citation needed] George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ...
Notable people, past and present Ralph Earl (May 11, 1751 - August 16, 1801) was a famous American painter. ...
Ron Hainsey (born March 24, 1981 in Bolton, Connecticut) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays defense with the Columbus Blue Jackets. ...
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Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.0 km² (14.7 mi²). 37.3 km² (14.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.91%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,017 people, 1,906 households, and 1,442 families residing in the town. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...
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The population density was 134.4/km² (348.2/mi²). There were 1,969 housing units at an average density of 52.8/km² (136.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.73% White, 0.66% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.48% Asian The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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| Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage | | | Republican | 1,014 | 26 | 1,040 | 28.77% | | | Democratic | 950 | 24 | 974 | 26.94% | | | Unaffiliated | 1,543 | 56 | 1,599 | 44.23% | | | Minor Parties | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.06% | | Total | 3,509 | 106 | 3,615 | 100% | The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ...
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Tolland County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of Connecticut. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area Ranked 48th - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²) - Width 70 miles (113 km) - Length 110 miles (177 km) - % water 12. ...
The primary political subdivisions of the state of Connecticut are its towns. ...
Andover is a town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ...
Coventry is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Incorporated 1786 Government - Type Selectman-town meeting - First Selectman Michael P. Stupinski Area - City 89. ...
Hebron is a town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ...
Mansfield is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Somers is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, USA. The population was 10,417 at the 2000 census. ...
Location in Tolland County, Connecticut Coordinates: County Tolland County Settled 1719 First Selectman Allen Bacchiochi (R) Area - City 152. ...
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Motto: The Crossroads for Opportunity Government Country State County United States Connecticut Tolland Incorporated 1808 Mayor Dr. Ellen Marmer (D) Geographical characteristics Area - City 46. ...
Willington is a town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ...
| | Communities | Bolton Notch | Crystal Lake | Eagleville | Mansfield Depot | Mansfield Four Corners | North Somers | Rockville | Stafford Springs | Storrs | West Stafford | West Willington The primary political subdivisions of the state of Connecticut are its towns. ...
Bolton is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Crystal Lake is a census-designated place and part of the town of Ellington, Connecticut located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ...
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Mansfield is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Mansfield is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Somers is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, USA. The population was 10,417 at the 2000 census. ...
Rockville is a census-designated place and part of the town of Vernon, Connecticut located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ...
Stafford Springs is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ...
Storrs, Connecticut - Near the Hawley Armory Gymnasium Storrs is a census-designated place and part of the town of Mansfield, Connecticut located in eastern Tolland County. ...
Location in Tolland County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1719 Government - Type Selectman-town meeting - First Selectman Allen Bacchiochi (R) Area - City 152. ...
Willington is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. ...
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Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area Ranked 48th - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²) - Width 70 miles (113 km) - Length 110 miles (177 km) - % water 12. ...
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The History of Connecticut begins as a number of unrelated colonial villages. ...
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The Gold Coast is a region of the state of Connecticut, United States, roughly contiguous with the boundaries of Fairfield County; it derives its regional nickname from Fairfield County being ranked as one of the wealthiest counties in the United States and being the headquarters to most of the hedge...
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The Litchfield Hills is a region of the state of Connecticut located in the northwestern corner of the state; it is a term that is semi-contiguous with the boundaries of Litchfield County, for which it is named. ...
The Lower Connecticut River Valley is a region of the state of Connecticut focused around Middlesex County, eastern sections of New London County, and the juncture where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. ...
The Naugatuck River Valley is a region of the state of Connecticut located in the central-southwest of the state, and is focused around the southern reaches of the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers. ...
The Quiet Corner is a region of the state of Connecticut, located in the northeastern corner of the state. ...
The Southeastern Connecticut region comprises, as the name suggests, the southeastern corner of the state of Connecticut. ...
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| | Counties | Fairfield | Hartford | Litchfield | Middlesex | New Haven | New London | Tolland | Windham List of Connecticut counties: Connecticut counties Fairfield County: one of four original counties created in Connecticut in 1666. ...
Fairfield County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ...
Hartford County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ...
Litchfield County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ...
Middlesex County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ...
New Haven County is located in the south central part of the state of Connecticut. ...
New London County is located in the southeastern corner of the state of Connecticut. ...
Tolland County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of Connecticut. ...
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Ansonia is a city and town located in New Haven County, Connecticut, on the Naugatuck River, immediately north of Derby and about 12 miles northwest of New Haven. ...
Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region Greater Bridgeport Incorporated (town) 1821 Incorporated (city) 1836 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor John M. Fabrizi Area - City 19. ...
Nickname: Mum City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Central Connecticut Incorporated (town) 1785 Incorporated (city) 1911 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor William T. Stortz Area - City 69. ...
Nickname: Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1702 Incorporated (city) 1889 Consolidated 1965 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Mark D. Boughton (R) Area - City 114. ...
Derby is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ...
Groton is a city located in New London County, Connecticut. ...
Nickname: Location in Hartford County, Connecticut Coordinates: , Country State NECTA Hartford Region Capitol Region Named 1637 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1896 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Eddie Perez Area - City 18. ...
Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area - City 42. ...
Nickname: A Small City with a Big Heart Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Central Region Named 1640 Incorporated (city) 1959 Government type Mayor-council - Mayor James L. Richetelli, Jr. ...
Nickname: Location within the state of Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1850 Incorporated (city) 1870 Consolidated 1905 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Timothy T. Stewart Area - City 34. ...
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Nickname: Motto: MARE LIBERUM Coordinates: , NECTA Norwich-New London Region Southeastern Connecticut Settled 1646 (Pequot Plantation) Named 1658 (New London) Incorporated (city) 1784 Government - Type Council-manager - City council Margaret Mary Curtin, Mayor Kevin J. Cavanagh, Dep. ...
Motto: The Right Place, The Right Time Location in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1651 Consolidated 1913 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Dick Moccia Area - City 36. ...
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Shelton is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government - Type Mayor-Board of representatives - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area - City 134. ...
Nickname: Location within the state of Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Torrington Region Litchfield Hills Incorporated (town) 1740 Incorporated (city) 1923 Government - Type Mayor-council - Mayor Ryan J. Bingham Area - City 104. ...
Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government - Type Mayor-board of aldermen - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area - City 28. ...
West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ...
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