Haddam Community

Haddam Ridge is located in the Higganum section of historic Haddam.

With its easy access to the Connecticut River, Haddam was founded in 1662 as a ship building town, and during that time was also well known for its granite quarries. In the 1800’s Higganum was the center of most of the town’s economic activity. Today, Higganum serves as the town’s traditional village center, with its village green and gazebo, and local shops, banking and restaurants nearby. Haddam maintains its connection to the river with two active marinas.

Population: 7,600 (approx.)

Area: 46.7 square miles

Government: Selectman-Town Meeting

Services: 

• Town Hall 860-345-8531
• Recreation 860-345-8334
• CT Light & Power 1-800-286-2000
• Comcast Cablevision 1-800-COMCAST

Schools: 

• Region 17 School District 860-345-4534
• Burr District Elementary, PK-4 860-345-4584
• Haddam-Killingworth MS, 5-8 860-663-1241
• Haddam-Killingworth HS, 9-12 860-345-8541

Distance to Major Cities:

• Hartford: 21 miles
• New Haven: 40 miles
• Middletown: 10 miles
• New London: 32 miles

Recreation: 

• Chatfield Hollow State Park – fishing, picnicking, hiking & swimming 
• Cockaponset State Park – swimming, hiking trails, horse trails
• Gillette Castle State Park – 144 acres, museum, hiking & picnicking 
• Haddam Meadows State Park – 14 acres along the Connecticut River

Notables:

• Goodspeed Opera House – http://www.goodspeed.org/
• Chester Hadlyme Ferry – http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1380&Q=259724&dotPNavCtr
• Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative – http://www.ctriverartisans.com/
• Chamard Vineyards – http://www.chamard.com/
• Thankful Arnold House – http://www.haddamhistory.org/
• Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Stores – http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=12
• Westbrook Outlet Stores – http://www.tangeroutlet.com/westbrook
• Main Street, Middletown – http://www.middletowndowntown.com/
• Wesleyan University – http://www.wesleyan.edu/
• KidCity Children’s Museum – http://www.kidcitymuseum.com/
• Dinosaur State Park – http://www.dinosaurstatepark.org/