There's No Place Like Heritage Village
A unique, 55+ active adult community, Heritage Village is located in Connecticut's beautiful town of Southbury, surrounded by natural ponds, rivers, and trails. Residents enjoy a wide variety of clubs, activities, tennis courts, and beautiful private swimming pools. An 18-hole golf course that winds its way through Heritage Village is available for membership. A 9-hole course and par 3 course are adjacent to the village. Heritage Village is a hub of activity conveniently situated between the excitement of Manhattan and all the best of Boston. We are home to a diverse group of active, friendly residents who will tell you “Heritage Village is a great place to visit and an even better place to call home."
Heritage Village Master Association/Heritage Village Foundation Non-Discrimination Policy - Click here to download policy
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Roadworks Alert!
The Town of Southbury will begin repaving the roads (using chip seal) in the Village beginning Monday, May 17, weather permitting.
Keep your eyes open and be prepared for possible detours. It is suggested that we slow down to 15 mph while the chip-sealed pavement is curing to protect our vehicles from damage that could be caused by sprayed asphalt and loose gravel.
Update on February 4 Vaccine Clinic at Heritage Village
There have been news articles about Heritage Village’s February 4 Vaccine Clinic, which was delayed until certain issues with the nonprofit running the clinic were resolved. Seth Poston, our head of Public Safety & Emergency Services, responds to the stories below:
- The most important point: if you were vaccinated at this clinic, your vaccination is fine. Do not worry.
With the help of Waterbury Hospital, which sent out staff that morning, all problems mentioned in the articles were resolved BEFORE the Vaccine Clinic was given the go-ahead to open by the state’s Department of Public Health, which had inspectors on-site.
No resident’s safety was compromised, and all residents received their second dose, thanks to Waterbury Hospital and its willingness to partner with Heritage Village.
- At no time did Heritage Village solicit Vaccine Clinic services from High Watch. Jason Perillo, their VP of Communications, reached out via email and phone to offer Vaccine Clinics to the Village.
- Heritage Village provided all staff and support services that we committed to, including a standby ambulance and crew from Heritage Village Ambulance Association.
- Heritage Village had no role or responsibility in the acquisition of the licensing and permissions needed from the state of CT’s Department of Public Health. That was solely the responsibility of High Watch.
Thank you to Seth Poston for all the work he and his staff have done in bringing Vaccine Clinics to Heritage Village. A special call-out to Waterbury Hospital and its staff, who dropped everything to help
Key Card/Fob Sign Up
The sign-up date for key cards and fobs has been postponed. When the date is determined, the information will be posted here on the website, on Channel 14, on Facebook, and will appear in the June bulletin. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Library to be Closed for Floor Work
The Library will be closed from Thursday, May 20 through Sunday, May 23. The Library will reopen on Monday, May 24.
Volunteer Want Ad – Updated May 1, 2021
Heritage Village Management Association and Heritage Village Foundation need volunteers for several positions.
- Buildings and Infrastructure Committee (BIC) seeks members with exp. in roads, driveways, parking areas, walkways, lighting, plumbing, structural, elec. or mech. engineering, HVAC, MATV cable systems, project mgmt., cost est., town/city planning or CAD.
- Lights! Camera! Action! – FOCUS Productions is always on the lookout for Villagers interested in TV production. How about you? No experience necessary but helpful. Will train.
- Condo 4 needs 3 Board Members, and a Cluster Captain for condos 125–129 & for condos 142–144.
- Condo 5 needs a Vice President.
- Condo 10 needs three Board Member Owners including a First Trustee and Secretary. Also, needs a Cluster Captain #8; and a Cluster Captain #10.
- Condo 11 needs a Cluster Captain for units 426–438 in Condo 11B.
Interested? Contact Terry Calnan at volunteer@hvmaster.com or call 772 828-0370.
Tennis and Pickleball Courts Opened April 1
Heritage Village Facilities Re-opening Timeline
May 6: Brush & Pencil Club in Stable Studios
May 20: Radio Club in Winship Barn
May 28: Pool One, protocols to be announced
COVID-19 safety guidelines must be followed, and individual clubs/activities have their own guidelines. Masks must be worn when entering any building and social distancing of 6 feet must be adhered to.
The Bears are Back
There have been several sightings of black bears here in the Village. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has posted recommendations to help keep bears away and what to do should you come upon one. For more information click here to visit the DEEP website.
Learn More About the Proposed Connecticut Water Rate Increase
Connecticut Water has provided us with a recording of the water company's February 8 Zoom presentation to HVMA, information about the rate application, and follow up to questions that were asked before and during the meeting. Click here to view.
2020 Grounds Report
Do you Need Help Paying Your Connecticut Water Bill?
COVID-19 extended payment plans are available for any customer with past due balances, without requiring a determination of financial need. The "H2O – Help 2 Our Customers" program provides financial assistance and/or payment plans to support customers who may be experiencing financial challenges. Click here to learn more.
Heritage Village has been named number 11 in the top 25 retirement destinations in the US in a recent Consumer Affairs article.
The Town of Southbury has Experienced an Uptick in Confirmed Rabid Wildlife
Animal Control asks owners to make certain that all pets, indoor and outdoor, are up to date with their rabies vaccinations, and reminds owners to supervise their pets and be cautious about leaving them unattended outdoors. While walking outside or hiking, it is recommended you have a second person accompany you and to carry an air horn.
Some common symptoms of rabies can be unprovoked aggression, difficulty walking, and excess salivation. If you or your pet have had contact with wildlife, call Southbury Animal Control and follow up with a healthcare provider and/or veterinarian.
For further questions, or to report wildlife contact with a human or pet, please call Southbury Animal Control at 203-262-0613.
Living with Pets
We want to remind you to keep your pets indoors, unless you have them on a leash. Along with the beautiful wooded landscape that Heritage Village has to offer, there is also the risk of pets getting lost and the risk from natural wildlife. We also want to make sure that any resident who is not an animal lover is not bothered by any of our pets. One last reminder: Please remember to pick up after your pets and throw the bags away appropriately. Please do your part to keep your dearly loved pets safe and our beautiful village clean.
