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Rowayton
hugs the coast of Connecticut and is situated on the charming Five
Mile River dotted with hundreds of pleasure boats. Unique and
attractive this small, 1.5 square mile area, with its heritage as a
small New England seaport, today remains a small coastal town.
This setting is only a 55 minute commute from Rowayton's own train
station to Grand Central Station in New York City.
Education - The schools in Rowayton fall
under the auspices of the Norwalk Public School
system and reflect the diversity and high expectations of the
community they serve. The district's priority is to offer quality
instructional programs responsive to each student's interests and
abilities. Rowayton School is the
elementary school serving Rowayton children. Roton Middle School,
grades 6-8, is also located in Rowayton. Brien McMahon, serving high
school students, is just north of the Rowayton border on Highland
Avenue in Norwalk. The three nursery schools in Rowayton are: The Community
Cooperative Nursery School, Five Mile River Nursery School, and the
United Church Nursery School.
2006-2007 CT School Profiles
Elementary Schools:
Rowayton School
Roton Avenue
Rowayton, Connecticut 06853
(203) 899-2830
Middle School:
Roton Middle School
Highland Avenue
Rowayton, Connecticut 06853
(203) 899-2910
High School:
Brien McMahon High School
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut
(203) 852-9488
Recreation -
Bayley Beach, part of
Neville Bayley Park, is owned and maintained by the District for the
exclusive use of its residents. Along with three private clubs, Roton Point Sailing
Association,
Wee Burn Country Club and
The Rowayton Yacht Club at
Hickory Bluff on Wilson Cove, areas of Rowayton known as Bell Island,
Pine Point and the Beach Association also have beaches for the use of
their residents. All residents are eligible to join the Rowayton
Tennis Association at an annual fee. Five courts, maintained by the
Association and leased from the district, located at Neville Bayley
Park, are for the use of members. Membership in the Rowayton Paddle
Tennis Association is open to all residents at an annual fee. Four
courts, maintained by the Association, are on District land between Rowayton School and the Community Center. Tournaments and interclub
matches are arranged, lessons are available.
Transportation - Rowayton is
approximately 42 miles from New York City on the main line of Metro-North. Commuting time is less than an hour. Permits to park in
the Rowayton Station parking lot are available for a fee on an annual
basis. Daily parking is also available at a small charge.
Government -
Rowayton is the Sixth Taxing District of Norwalk. The
district was created in 1921 by a special act of the Connecticut
Legislature to permit residents to provide for them-selves certain
services which they were unable to obtain from the
City of Norwalk.
Over the years, the services and facilities for which Rowayton taxes
itself have changed and grown, as have the number of property owners
and residents. Taxes are collected by the City, but the Rowayton
portion is remitted to and disbursed by the district's three elected
commissioners. In the period 1860-90, Rowayton was an oystering
center.
Rowayton Library - The present building and
surrounding six acres at 33 Highland Avenue were purchased in 1966
by the Sixth Taxing District to become the Rowayton Library and
Community Center. Originally this Tudor-style building, constructed
in 1912, was a part of the extensive estate of James A. Farrell. It
was later purchased by the Sperry Rand Corporation which developed
the first commercial computer on this site.
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