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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The Heritage Village Master Association and Heritage Village Foundation are Seeking Nominees for Officer Positions
If you would like to run for an HVMA/HVF Officer position — President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, or Assistant Secretary — click here to see the requirements and election timeline. Click here to read descriptions of the positions.
Remember to Vote in the Southbury Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 2
For complete information about the election, including registering to vote, finding your voting location, and sample ballot click here.
Special Event — Meet the Raptors
On Sunday, November 14, Blue Moon Raptors will bring injured and orphaned birds of prey to Heritage Village and explain how they are rehabilitated. Click on Fun Things To Do for more information.
MATV is Experiencing Technical Difficulties
Channels 14 and 16.2 are temporarily off the air while the problems are being investigated. Stay tuned for updates.
Volunteer Want Ad – Updated October 25, 2021
Heritage Village Master Association and Heritage Village Foundation need volunteers for several positions.
- The Communications Committee needs an experienced proofreader to proof printed and online text. Familiarity with proofreaders’ symbols and style manuals and the ability to develop style sheets are a plus. Join our lively team to promote HV both within and without the Village.
- FOCUS TV needs new talent to work behind the scenes or in front of the camera. Do you have an idea for a show? Contact us. We are in Room J near the Fitness Center. Come visit!
- Winship Barn (Connie Hade) is in need of a volunteer with experience in sign-making graphics and familiar with producing vinyl lettering using an in-house cutter plotter.
- Winship Barn (Connie Hade) is in need of a volunteer to use SketchUp graphics to create and produce 3D visual presentations on the Village's SketchUp Pro software.
- The Activities Committee needs volunteers to assist with specific events, such as collecting tickets, setting up, and cleaning up, etc.
- Condo 4 needs three board members and a Cluster Captain for condos 125–129 and for condos 142–144.
- Condo 10 needs two board members and two Cluster Captains for Cluster 9 (353A-357B) and for Cluster 10 (358A–361B).
- Condo 11 needs a Cluster Captain for 426 to 429 – 11B.
- Condo 15 needs a second Trustee.
- Condo 19 needs condo board members.
Interested? Contact Terry Calnan at volunteer@hvmaster.com or call 772-828-0370.
Review Your Healthcare Plans for 2022 During Medicare Open Enrollment, October 15 – December 7
Meet with Paul Hinckley, a certified CHOICES Medicare Counselor, at the Heritage Village Meeting House. Space is limited, and appointments are required. Click here for more information.
REMINDER: Don’t Forget to Get Your Key Fob or Key Card Before the End of November
All Foundation Buildings have been fitted with a new security access entry system. Beginning December 1, residents MUST have a key fob or key card to enter the buildings. Here is how to get your key fob or card:
Weekdays, walk-ins are being processed at the Activities Building, 11 Heritage Way, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. It’s best to call ahead and confirm that someone will be there to process you.
Key cards are free, key fobs (small disc that attaches to your keychain) are $5. It’s one or the other, not both.
If you need to make arrangements for a weekend or evening pickup, please contact the Activities Desk at 203-264-9644, ext. 221 for assistance.
Foundation Buildings Hours
Fireside Building: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Meeting House: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lodge: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fitness Center: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Activities Building: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ethan Allen Library: Mon. – Sat. 10 to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m., Sun. 2 to 4 pm
Masks are required indoors. Guests are not allowed.
Masks Required in Foundation Buildings and No Guests Allowed
After careful consideration the Administration, Executive Offices and Executive Committee have decided to require masks when indoors in any Foundation building.
Knowing that even vaccinated residents can contract the Delta Strain of COVID-19, and hearing that another strain emanating from South America may even be a more contagious strain, we want to provide this pro-active measure for safety purposes.
Foundation buildings remain open. We caution you to maintain social distancing and we will limit the capacity for indoor large events. Outdoor meetings and gatherings will not require masks. Guests will not be allowed in or at any HV buildings or facilities.
Decisions we make are based on both the science and medical data available to us locally, regionally and statewide and may change with little notice.
One of the Top 55+ Communities in the USA!
Heritage Village ranks high—number 11—in a recent study of the best 55+ communities in the United States. Coventry Direct, the insurance company, analyzed more than 2,600 such communities, numerically ranking them based on both amenities and community details. HV received a perfect score for amenities, 50 out of 50—one of only six communities to do so!
In the amenities section, Coventry investigated access to Exercise and Wellness, Entertainment, and Outdoor Activities. Heritage Village blasted past most competitors, especially in Entertainment and Outdoor Activities.
In the community details section, Coventry reviewed such details as the prices and affordability of homes, age limits, and security. Once again, the Village showed its stuff, powering its way into the top communities of this study.
Out of the top 25 communities for 55+ on this list, Heritage Village is the ONLY one in the northeast and practically the only one not in the Sunbelt. For those who enjoy changing seasons, Heritage Village is number one.
Recycling is now picked up weekly. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: Condo 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
Tuesday: Condo 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 24
Thursday: Condo 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 15
Friday: Condo 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23
The Bears are Still Around
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.
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.
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.
