Bethany, Connecticut
Population: 5,040
Located in New Haven County
While still retaining its rural atmosphere, Bethany today has become an affluent residential community of professionals and skilled workers who commute to work in Hartford, Milford, Fairfield and New Haven, as well as the nearby towns. Bethany's children attend an in-town elementary school. Part of Regional School District 5, the junior and senior high schools are shared with the neighboring town of Woodbridge; the junior high is in Bethany while the high school is in Woodbridge. The educational preparation provided by the district includes academic basics as well as special education and a college prep program that offers courses in foreign language, computer programming, and the arts. Bethany's location makes it convenient for shopping in nearby towns and cities, with buses connecting with Waterbury and New Haven. Health care is easily accessible at any of the surrounding city hospitals, supported by the excellent ambulance service. The residents of Bethany enjoy the many leisure activities that the town abundantly provides. Peck Pond provides for swimming in the summer under the watchful eye of a lifeguard, and lessons for children are available. In wintertime, Peck Pond is turned into a festive skating rink for all to enjoy. The Athletic Association leases a town-owned field and sponsors a summer carnival as well as dinners. The two historic churches in town (one built in 1809 and another in 1831) sponsor popular church fairs. For the golf enthusiast, there are two private clubs and a challenging public golf course.
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