Batterson Park Reopens: Nature Awaits This Summer

By John McNamara - nbpoliticus.com FARMINGTON - Batterson Park, closed and unused for more than a decade, will be open to all visitors this summer as a place for picnicking, short hikes, birding, bald eagle watching, kayaking, fishing, splash padding or just communing with nature on the New Britain-Farmington line. Officials from Farmington, Hartford and … Continue reading Batterson Park Reopens: Nature Awaits This Summer

Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood

A Fourth Hearing Will Be Held on June 3 By John McNamara NBpoliticus.com FARMINGTON - The Inland Wetlands and Environment Commission heard residents from Farmington and New Britain on May 20th strongly oppose an application to build a Travel Center and a gas/diesel fueling station on the town line near Interstate 84 off ramps. In … Continue reading Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood

Matt Ritter’s Batterson Park Redux

State Park Status Proposed To Bring Abandoned Recreation Area On Farmington-New Britain Line Back To Life By John McNamara Will Batterson Park, the abandoned recreation area and pond shared by New Britain and Farmington and owned by the City of Hartford, become Connecticut's 91st state park? Last week State House Speaker Matt Ritter of Hartford … Continue reading Matt Ritter’s Batterson Park Redux