On the Road in Litchfield County Special
On the Road in Litchfield County Overview
Litchfield County, CT is the state’s largest county by land mass at about 920 square miles, however it has the lowest population density. Litchfield County is often thought of as an affluent region of the state, but as we discovered, it also has its challenges with jobs, education and urban revitalization. Producer Dave Fraser traveled some of the back roads that make up this picturesque corner of Northwestern Connecticut and shares this look at Litchfield County.
On the Road in Litchfield County: Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
From rolling hills, to small towns, to a medium sized city, Litchfield County has a diverse economy that has a mix of manufacturing, the arts, and tourism. Carolee McGrath sat down with JoAnn Ryan, the president and CEO of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce to find out what drives the economy in this part of the region.
On the Road in Litchfield County: Five Points Gallery
Located in a historic downtown building, Five Points Gallery in Torrington, CT is a non-profit contemporary art gallery showcasing professional regional, national, and international visual artists. Producer Dave Fraser visited the Gallery recently and talked with Founding Executive Director Judith McElhone to learn how this gallery is shining a light on the arts and helping to bring a New England mill town back to life.
On the Road in Litchfield County: Goshen, CT
Goshen is a small town in Litchfield County that was incorporated before the Revolutionary War. Goshen has attracted newcomers over the years because, as locals say, it’s a nice place to raise a family and it’s also a destination on the Connecticut Wine Trail. Carolee McGrath sat down with First Selectman Bob Valentine and former first selectman Jim O’Leary to learn more about Goshen and its important place in Litchfield County.
On the Road in Litchfield County: Sunset Meadows Vineyard
When you think of wine country, California comes to mind; but just to the southwest in Litchfield County, wineries are thriving all along what is known as the Connecticut Wine Trail. One such winery is Sunset Meadow Vineyards, where Carolee McGrath sat down with Chris Chichester, the vinyard’s tasting room manager, to get a taste of the local wine industry.
