Support Portland’s Purchase of Riverfront Property
The Town of Portland has an opportunity to acquire over 5 acres of riverfront property adjacent to the Riverfront Park and across the street from the Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park. (See more information, remediation plan, and maps here.) There is a public hearing on this matter at the Library on Wed. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Even more important is for residents to attend the Town Meeting at the Library on Wed. Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. when the vote will take place. The Jonah Center Board of Directors fully supports this acquisition, which will remove contaminated soils from a former petroleum depot and provide access (including deep water docking) to the Connecticut River.
Speak Out For Trails & Bike Routes –Sign The Petition
Join the many residents of Portland, Middletown, and beyond who have signed up to support the exciting multi-use trail and bike route projects that the Jonah Center and our partners are promoting. View the project maps and add your name to the list of supporters here.
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Upcoming Hikes
Easy to moderately difficult group hikes will take place on Saturday March 10 at Long Hill Estate, and Sunday, April 8 in Maromas, both led by Beth Lapin. Hikes start at 10 a.m. Visit Healing Nature for more information and directions.
Also, the Land Heritage Coalition of Glastonbury offers hikes, frequently with a historical twist. The next one is on Sunday, March 25, at Blackledge Falls and Dam. The dam is being removed to allow fish migration. Bobcat tracking/collaring activity is in progress in the area. Jim Cole, hiking enthusiast, is the leader. Contact Charley Smith regarding bad weather cancellation 860-508-1844.
