Simsbury Firefighters Honored Via Renamed Road

SIMSBURY, CT — Motorists traveling through town will notice a new roadside marking where they are going, with local firefighters being feted as well.

State and local dignitaries were in Simsbury last week to officially dedicate a section of Route 185 as the "Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Memorial Highway."

The honor, finalized July 24 during a special ceremony, is in commemoration of the SVFC's 80th anniversary, which is this year.

On hand were state Rep. Melissa Osborne, D-Simsbury, and state Sen. Lisa Seminara, R-Avon, along with fire department members.

"The lawmakers presented the fire company and its volunteers with an official State of Connecticut citation, recognizing 80 years of outstanding public service and community spirit," wrote state officials in an announcement.

The ceremony was at the Simsbury firehouse on Hopmeadow Street

Specifically, the signs are visible along Route 185 between the Bloomfield town line and Hopmeadow Street.

To view photos of the ceremony, click on this link.