Helpful Highways & Bridges

Thanks to the Shelton Highways and Bridges Department for constructing new drainage and crushed stone at the new Trails Barn and parking lot at the Dog Park on Nells Rock Road.

 

The City crew added drainage pipes and crushed stone to dry out some chronically wet areas between the existing barn and the new barn.  Water coming off the hillside was running on top of the ledge and breaking out on the surface near the parking lot.  People going to the Dog Park during wet weather would park in the muddy spots during peak times and churn the area up into a muddy mess.  The new crushed stone mat and pipes should improve that considerably.

The Barn Yard's contractor's had finish graded the area around the barn the week before.  The City H&B crew then came in and connected the existing lot with the Barn area.

 

It looks good.

The Shade Garden looks really good next to the Barn.  I didn't fully appreciate that end of the gardens until I started walking around the temporary fence at the Barn site.  It's a great feature to explore if you're walking up the Dog Paw Path.

So, once again, Thank You Shelton Highways and Bridges for a nice job.  We on the Shelton Trails Committee appreciate it.

Paint the Barn Red

The Red Barn Before ....

This Saturday, we're repainting the Red Barn at Shelton Lakes. The Barn is located on the corner of Nells Rock Road and Rt. 108. We keep a few odd items; such as rusty shovels, fence rails, and pipes in the Barn for easy access during work parties. We fixed up the Barn last year, but now that the Dog Park will be moving in next door we thought the place needed a little sprucing up.

Chuck the Power Washer from Hydro Works Inc. in Shelton volunteered to help clean off some of the peeling paint. Their firm specializes in power washing, printing and restoration. Chuck was awesome and his efforts saved us a lot of preparation time. It's always great when a local business helps out with Trails and Open Space projects. If you need something powerwashed please call Chuck at (203) 929-3121 and he'll help make your project a success.

After Chuck got done with it .....

And here's all Chuck's gear.

So on Saturday morning, if you have a little time, put on your painting clothes and bring your brush. We're going to spiff up The Barn. We may need a little help because this doesn't involve moving rocks or cutting briars. You too can join the Trails Committee in action at our Paint Party....