Goshen, Connecticut
Population: 2,697
Located in Litchfield County
Goshen is a picturesque, vital community in the heart of Litchfield County. Its country charm and agricultural appearance are enhanced by beautiful lakes, gentle hills offering wide vistas and dense forests. Although within easy reach of major commercial and industrial centers, Goshen's own recently updated Plan of Development continues to reflect the desire of its residents to retain the rural character of the town and to build upon the high level of community involvement by its citizens. Goshen offers many opportunities to be a part of a town that cares, a town strengthened by strong traditions of fellowship and service to friends and neighbors through civic, church and non-secretarian organizations. Goshen is governed by a Board of Selectmen and Town Meetings supported by many elected and appointed town officials, boards, commissions and committees. Zoning was adopted in 1988 and much of the town is covered by 2 and 5 acre residential zones. Agriculture, forest and qualifying open space lands registered under provisions of state statutes benefit from reduced tax assessments. Protection of the watersheds within the town is also a prime objective for Goshen's land use regulations. A small business zone near the town center and many permitted businesses in other areas of town provide for supply of basic needs and for many services. Major shopping facilities are only minutes away in Torrington and Litchfield. Electric and telephone service is available and all areas of town are wired for cable television access. There are no municipal gas or water systems. A limited area has sewers. Regional School District #6 provides public education for children in grades K through 6 at Goshen Center School and for children in higher grades, Wamogo Regional High School in nearby Litchfield. School bus service is provided to all students. Special programs for the learning disabled and vocational and agricultural programs are also offered. Many fine private schools are located in nearby communities. Church of Christ Congregational and St. Thomas of Villanova Roman Catholic Church are long established active Goshen congregations. Both support many civic, social and charitable groups, offer educational opportunities, and both make their facilities available to those groups and for special events, such as monthly Sunday breakfasts, annual blueberry festivals, harvest dinners chicken barbecues and corned beef dinners. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Goshen serves congregants from many other communities of the county. Community organizations include: Goshen Hospice, Goshen Volunteer Fire Company, Goshen Business and Professional Association, and Goshen Garden Club, Goshen Lions Club, Goshen Agricultural Society, and Goshen Running Club. Recreational programs include: Camp Cochipinee, a Town Park on Dog Pond; The Goshen Fair; Ice Fishing Derby on Tyler Lake; the Goshen Running Club's annual Turkey Trot; and the Goshen Player's annual revivals of Broadway musicals featuring the best of local talent in spirited performances.
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