The Barkhamsted Historical Society in cooperation with the Colebrook Historical Society is actively seeking volunteers who are interested in working on an archaeological dig. The Revolutionary War era Richard Smith forge is of significant historical value because of its role during the Revolutionary War. The forge, built in ...

Unfortunately, I was charging the battery for my camera today when a large black bear wondered into the yard. I was able to get this shot before my dog chased him off.   Another shot after I got my dog under control and the bear was wondering off. I reported the sighting using the DEP link above. Richard

The Barkhamsted Historical Society has recently updated it's website. The site includes all of its original content as well as new content and features. http://barkhamstedhistory.org/

I had a black bear wonder through my backyard last week. It was a young bear, maybe two or three years old, but still a sizable animal. The bear didn't have any tags in it's ear. The DEP has a form set up to report sightings here http://www.depdata.ct.gov/wildlife/sighting/bearrpt.htm  There is also a Black Bear Fact Sheet  and a page ...

The Barkhamsted Historical Society has mapped some of the historical sites located in Barkhamsted using Goggle Maps. Richard  

Election Results have been posted on the Secretary of State website. http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/election_results/ElectionResults.htm  According to this PDF file http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/election_results/2007_Nov_Election/topoffice2007.pdf Democrat Don Stein will be Barkhamsted's next First Selectman with 654 ...

The debate was sponsered by the Barkhamsted Womans Club and was held before a packed gymnasium of Barkhamsted residents of all ages. Residents of Barkhamsted should be proud of the performance by all three candidates. In my opinion all of the candidates preformed admirable and all were well versed on the issues facing Barkhamsted. The ...

There will be a debate between the candidates Wed. Oct 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Barkhamsted  Elementary School. This is a three way race for the First Selectman seat. So far I've received literature from Republican Rich Winn, Independent George Washington and Democrat Don Stein. Richard

''The Best Forth of July Parade in America'', Barkhamsted's First selectmen, Michael Fox, proclaimed as he took the microphone following the flag presentation ceremony. Barkhamsted's very own Star Band had just preformed a fabulous rendition of the National Anthem. First Selectman Fox went on to thank all of the volunteers who contribute ...

On May 17th at about 9:00 a.m., I was working on my computer when my dog started barking aggresively and charged out the door. I called him back and ran to the door to see what he was barking at. To my surprise , there was a hugh moose standing in my backyard. I was able to capture about 30 seconds of video as he wondered off.  Any other ...