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The Mill River Park was formerly home to a grove of cherry trees, which were presented to the city on April 27, 1957, by Junzo Nojima, a native of Japan who had settled in the city in 1926, and in 1932 became the first Japanese man to own a restaurant in the state (K&J Three Decker Restaurant on Atlantic Street).
The park is named for the Hurd family, who came to the region from Massachusetts in 1710. The state purchased the park's first 150 acres in 1914. [5] Shortly after its acquisition, the park became the focus of legal action to determine the ownership of mining privileges when Jesse S. Miller claimed rights to the feldspar on the property; the state ultimately prevailed in the Connecticut State ...
The longest river in New England, the Connecticut River is the Knowledge Corridor's most prominent natural asset. For centuries it has been a source of regional identity and pride; however, currently most residents are cut off from it by Interstate 91 - a 1960s-era elevated highway, which has become a major inhibitor to Springfield's economic ...
Dart Island State Park is a public recreation area comprising an undeveloped 19-acre (7.7 ha) sandbar island in the Connecticut River that is only accessible by boat. [2] The island is within the corporate boundaries of the city of Middletown , Connecticut , its nearest neighbors being the Middletown Generating Station and Pratt and Whitney ...
Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area is a public recreation area occupying one acre (0.40 ha) of land beside the Farmington River in the town of New Hartford, Connecticut. The site is located on the north side of the Route 44 bridge over the Farmington River. It is used as a put-in for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing excursions on the river. [2]
G-Monkey, a well-known vegan food truck, is moving to a brick-and-mortar location in West Hartford, at 625 New Park Ave., named G-Monkey Plant-Fueled Fast Food. It will open after Memorial Day.
Haddam Island State Park is an undeveloped 14-acre (5.7 ha) island in the lower Connecticut River in the town of Haddam, Connecticut, in the United States. The park is only accessible by boat. Recommended activities are boating, fishing, and birdwatching. [2]
Work in the river isn’t allowed during fish migration season, particularly for salmon. Gayaldo said the contractor identified to fix the deck has a temporary solution that costs $750,000.