Continued support from library users, plus increasing use of the facility and all its resources, point to the library's role in the community. The Recreation Commission is proud to serve the community and bring to it the finest programs and trips to encompass everyone. Each year we offer craft making, educational courses, sports, and trips for the community. We are always in search of new ideas and projects and we are always accepting new volunteers. The Recreation Committee is also responsible for all activities at the Town Beach, which includes hiring Lifeguards, maintaining the beach area, arranging for telephone hook-up, and trash pickup.
Volunteers make a difference.
The primary focus of the Long Meadow Lake Committee is maintaining the quality of the lake water by arranging for weed control and water quality testing. The lake was tested by Torrington Area Health District and was reported to be safe for swimming. Most of the land in Bethlehem contains wetlands or watercourses and therefore its use is regulated by the regulations of the Inland Wetlands Agency. While streams and ponds are obvious targets for protection, the regulations also define wetland soils, setback areas, and buffer zones. Elected members of the Agency discuss existing local and State regulations and their application to the use of land in Bethlehem.