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About the Town of Wolcott
Connecticut (CT)
06505 & 06716

Wolcott is a town in the northern extemity of New Haven County, Connecticut, United States.

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About Wolcott, CT:

The township is hilly and mountainous, and is situated in the vicinity of the commencement of the granitic district, which extends through the western section of the State. The soil is a hard, coarse, gravelly loam, and rather sterile; the lands however afford tolerable grazing, but are rough and stony. The dairy business, or making of butter and cheese, is the leading agricultural interest.

The town is watered by Mad river, a branch of the Naugatuck, which is a small but rapid stream. The Middletown and Waterbury turnpike road leads through the south part of the town. The manufactures and mechanical employments of the town, in addition to those of a domestic character, are 2 Distilleries for cider spirits, 2 Grain Mills, 1 Fulling Mill, 1 Carding Machine, and 3 Tanneries. There are 2 Mercantile Stores and 2 Taverns.

The town contains 1 located Congregational Society and l Episcopal Society; both of which have houses for public worship. It comprises 7 School Districts & Schools, and it has 1 Social Library, 1 Clergyman and 2 Physicians. Its population, in 1810, was 952; and there are 150 Electors, 1 Company of Militia, and 150 Dwelling houses. The amount of taxable property, including polls, is $18,504. Wolcott was incorporated in 1796 and was originally named Farmingbury. It is primarily residential.

Wolcott Public Schools:

Alcott Elementary School - Mascot is "All Star"
Frisbie Elementary School - Mascot is "Bee"
Wakelee Elementary School - Mascot is "Wildcat"
Tyrrell Middle School (TMS) - Mascot is "Tornado"
Wolcott High School (WHS) - Mascot is "Eagle"

All of the elementary schools offer a latchkey program, though the latchkey program is traditionally run at Wakelee Elementary School.

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