Beacon Falls to Acquire 45-Acre Parcel Along the Naugatuck River.

Recreational Park on the Horizon in Early Spring of 2010

(Beacon, CT — October 8, 2009) The Town of Beacon Falls will receive a 45-acre parcel that includes a 40-acre pond immediately along the Naugatuck River. “The property is absolutely beautiful, a jewel right in the heart of Beacon Falls," First Selectman Susan Cable said of the property referred to as the “OG Pond”. "It's going to be preserved as open space for future generations to enjoy."

The Board of Selectman will formally acquire the site as a gift from OG Industries prior to the official ceremony. The formal ceremony takes place on October 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the park. The name of the park will be revealed during the ceremony. The public is welcome to attend.

Access to the property is at the intersection of Lopus and Pines Bridge Roads; the pump station and overhead railroad bridge serve as landmarks. A new gate will provide control over vehicle usage into the park area, which will offer approximately 50 parking spaces to visitors.

“OG Industries is a prominent brand here in Beacon Falls and throughout Connecticut; Ken Faroni, Director of Planning and Permits is a champion of their brand, evident in the fruition of this acquisition,” continued Cable. “We are grateful for the magnificent property donation from OG. I envision future growth and prosperity to the town as a result of their generosity of the waterfront property. It will serve as a focal point to the town.“

Ken Faroni has managed the site for nearly two decades, working cooperatively with every board and commission in town and at the state and federal level to obtain the necessary permits. “OG recognizes the importance of preserving Open Space for the community,” Faroni declared. “Our donation will permanently protect one of the Town’s most prized natural resources serving a multitude of public benefits and functions including providing a valuable water-based recreational resource, floodplain protection and wildlife management.”

Cable acknowledged, “that key to the economic growth and sustainable future in town is the progress made on the Naugatuck River in Beacon Falls. The recreational park will engage small business owners to invest in the community.” The new streetscape and walking track currently under development will further enhance the overall look and feel for the town.

About Beacon Falls
The town of Beacon Falls, with a population of 5,600 is located in southwest Connecticut and is bisected by the Naugatuck River. Incorporated in 1871 on lands from each of the bordering towns: Bethany, Naugatuck, Oxford, and Seymour the town covers approximately 9.8 square miles. New businesses, the downtown streetscape and walkway serve as reminders of growth and revitalization in town along the river. For more information on Beacon Falls (http://www.beaconfalls-ct.org) please contact Susan Cable, First Selectman at (203) 729-4340 or e-mail SusanACable@townofbeaconfalls.com

About OG Industries
OG Industries is a privately owned company in its third generation of family management, headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut. Since its inception in 1923, the firm has grown to become one of the largest and most diversified construction materials and services companies in the Northeast. Engineering News-Record consistently ranks us among the top builders in the country. Services include Building Construction; Heavy Civil Construction; and Construction Materials. For more information about OG Industries (http://www.ogind.com) please contact Ken Faroni, Director of Planning and Permits at (860) 496-4250 or e-mail kenfaroni@ogind.com

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