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Population: 28,543 Located in New Haven County
Served by Routes 91, 8, 84 and the Merritt Parkway, Cheshire enjoys a central location that couldn't be more convenient for the commuter. Its site in the northern portion of New Haven County is picturesque, with rolling hills, woods, and farmland. The town is picture-postcard New England, with a classic town center. The principle industries include agriculture, manufacturing of brass goods, and some heavy machinery. Cheshire maintains a careful balance of commercial and residential growth, with zoning regulations designed to keep expansion in proportion. The housing consists of a nice mix of historic homes with older and newer housing. There are also small subdivisions, clustered housing, and condominiums; as well as housing for the elderly. New commercial firms have recently been introduced; and in-town shopping consists of two plazas as well as the specialty shops and boutiques located along Rte. 10.
The people of Cheshire consist of a mix of long-time residents and newcomers; professionals and executives who commute to New Haven, Waterbury, and eastern Fairfield County, and locals who are engaged in agriculture or in one of the many local businesses. Both long-time residents and newcomers share a common interest in strong education, cultural pursuits, and family recreation. Cheshire's education system includes several public elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.
Aside from a strong academic program, vocational courses and adult education are offered. The private college preparatory school, Cheshire Academy is located in town; serving grades 7-12 and PG. The Greenshire Residential School for Retarded Children is also located in town. Shopping for all daily needs is mostly along Rte. 10, while the large-ticket shopping is in New Haven and Waterbury, with regular bus service to both. Hospitals are located in both cities, as well as nearby Meriden-Wallingford area. There are six Protestant churches, two Roman Catholic, and one synagogue in the town.
Cheshire residents pride themselves in being active in community affairs. This is evident in the numerous clubs and associations that promote social and cultural activities; including, but not limited to, the Leonard Youth Center, Youth Hockey Association (as well as Varsity Ice Hockey at the local high school), YMCA, and the Community Theater group. For outdoor activities, Cheshire community park offers baseball, tennis and picnic facilities, while Mixville Beach Park offers a 10-acre pond for swimming. There is also a Racquet and Swim Club, Cheshire ice skating rink, nearby golf courses, as well as facilities that offer horseback riding to keep everyone in the family active and busy. Schools
The school system provides public education to the town's pupils at a number of elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Continuing education, special education and advanced studies are also provided by the town. Cheshire Academy is a college-preparatory school that is committed to the potential in each individual student, excellent teaching, and global diversity. As a college-preparatory boarding and day school, Cheshire Academy encourages high academic achievement through rigorous curricular demands for each student while facilitating intellectual, social, physical, and moral growth and responsibility in a culturally diverse, family environment.
Recreation
Community and civic awareness are supported by many charitable organizations and dedicated clubs. Leisure and sporting activities are promoted by an active department of recreation. Tennis courts, playgrounds, a skating and swimming pond and a summer camp provide a wealth of individual and team activities for all ages. Local parks include Mixville Recreation Area, Cheshire Park, South Main Street Playing Field and Roaring Brook Falls. In Cheshire, this section of the trail is called the Farmington Canal Linear Park. The old canal runs alongside the trail, although some sections are dried up and other sections have been lost. A stone dust jogging path runs next to the paved trail and rollerblading is very popular. All along the trail are wooden or iron benches and bridges, split rail fences and a lot of bird houses. There are also trail map boxes along the way. Parking spots are located at various locations along the trail as well. The Cheshire and Hamden Parks and Recreation Departments should have maps and information on the trail system.
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