| Memorial Day program collects care packages for Troops Tariffville residents Beth & Glenn Gerber are kicking off a special campaign on behalf of the Simsbury men & women who currently serve the nation in the armed forces. Inspired by their nephew who is serving in Afghanistan, they are sponsoring a drive that collects care packages for the troops. The collection will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, with collection boxes being placed at the Tariffville Firehouse and Eno Memorial Hall. Residents can drop off their donations immediately after the parades. |
Tariffville Village Festival (10/06/07) The Tariffville Village Association sponsored it's Fifth Annual Tarriffville Village Festival on Saturday, October 6th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Green at 31 Main Street in the Tariffville section of Simsbury. Activities for the children included: (a moon walk and slide, face painting), and Pony Rides. New this year - a children's raffle. An old fashioned cook-out with hamburgers, hot dogs and baked goods were served throughout the day. Crafters and artists as well performing arts and live music under the tent, including Tariffville's own Dana Pomfret. Non-profit and Recreation booths from St. Bernard's Church, Trinity Church, The Farmington River watershed Association, Simsbury Historical Society and local businesses were set-up. A Silent Auction of generously donated items was also be part of the day. And, at noon,The Tariffville Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Terry Salls. Thanks to all for helping us to enjoy a day on the Village Green with music, food, friends and lots of family fun! [more info] [see photos from this event] |
TVA Pot Luck Supper(2/16/08)
Special thanks to all our friends and neighbors, for their continued support of this event, and the TVA organization. |
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Special Meeting (10/29/07)On Monday, October 29, 2007, the Tariffville Village Association (TVA) hosted a meeting of community groups and organizations to discuss the “No Child Left Inside” program, and other environmental issues of interest to Connecticut residents. Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Gina McCarthy was the guest speaker. The meeting was held at the Schoenhardt Architecture and Interior Design offices, which are located in the historic “Mill at Tariffville”. Commissioner McCarthy is the driving force behind the “No Child Left Inside” program, which promotes outdoor recreational activities for families in Connecticut State Parks. Commisssioner McCarthy discussed details of the program, and addressed questions. The TVA couldn’t be more pleased that the Commissioner has agreed to meet with us. The “No Child Left Inside” program closely mirrors many of the goals we have been promoting over the last four years. A major long-term goal of our efforts here in the Village has been to get families and kids out to spend time outdoors. We want people to be aware of the many opportunities that exist in this area - they can hike and bike, canoe, kayak, and fish. There’s a lot to do right here, and we want people to know about these opportunities. We feel that meetings like this will help us bring attention to these opportunities, which will ultimately help us attract funding for important projects, such as:
We have a lot of ideas in our group, and we want to join forces with groups with similar goals and concerns. |
Scenic River Day (6/09/07) The Tariffville Village Association held its 1st annual Scenic River Day, welcoming villagers and visitors to paddle the Farmington River. Attendees also included representatives from Collinsville Canoe & Kayak and the Farminton River Watershed Association. Proceeds from this event were contributed towards the Village Green Gazebo and Improvements project. |
Welcome to Tariffville
A picturesque village within the town of Simsbury, located just 11 miles north and west of the city of Hartford, Tariffville strategically embraces the Farmington River. Rich in history, echoing the progress of the Industrial Revolution, the village holds a past that includes one of the first carpet mills in America (1825), water-powered electricity (1900), and a train wreck (1878) linked to the world's first emergency phone call. Today, Tariffville still provides a glimpse of it's historic character through its architecture, and a river access (Tariffville Gorge) that continues to hold a national interest.
