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39-481: The Gilbert School is a privately endowed secondary school that serves as the public high school for the towns of Winchester and Hartland, Connecticut and the public middle school for Winchester. The Gilbert School serves grades 7-12. The school was founded in 1895 as the result of the bequest of William L. Gilbert who, in his will, made provision for the “establishment and maintenance of an institution of learning to be known as The Gilbert School.” The Gilbert School

78-478: A household in the CDP was $ 45,597, and the median income for a family was $ 58,962. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 41,842 versus $ 45,208 for females. About 20.1% of families and 23.5% of the population were living below the poverty line , including 31.8% of people under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over. The closest major airport is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 24 miles (39 km) to

117-518: A large decrease in enrollment, the school dropped from serving around 200 students, to just 90. When in operation, it was the oldest school continually operated by the archdiocese. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is also located in Winsted. Beardsley Library and the Memorial Library is the local public library. Mrs. Eliot Beardsley donated $ 10,000 to establish the library. The buying of

156-460: A large decrease in enrollment, the school dropped from serving around 200 students, to just 90. When in operation, it was the oldest school continually operated by the archdiocese. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is in Winsted. Winsted, Connecticut Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut , United States. It

195-615: A median income of $ 41,076 versus $ 28,058 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 22,589. About 4.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. The town is served by buses of the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District . The city of Winsted is located at the junction of Connecticut Route 8 and U.S. Route 44#ConneU.S. Route 44 . Route 263 connects Winchester Center and Winsted. Winchester Public Schools

234-404: A student body of approximately 540 students. Gilbert continues to maintain a tradition of strong interscholastic athletics, as well as student extracurricular activities including music, drama, yearbook and newspaper. The program is geared to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to be successful in postsecondary study and/or entry into the world as productive citizens. Gilbert

273-763: A total of nine named hills. There are five stone churches in a crescent from east to west. In their exact center is the Castle Tower Civil War monument, a stone tower of over 40 feet erected in 1890. The city is crossed by U.S. Route 44 , Connecticut Route 8 , Connecticut Route 183 and Connecticut Route 263 . US 44 leads southeast 25 miles (40 km) to Hartford , the state capital, and northwest 17 miles (27 km) to North Canaan . Route 8 leads south 9 miles (14 km) to Torrington and 28 miles (45 km) to Waterbury , and north 26 miles (42 km) to U.S. Route 20 in West Becket, Massachusetts . As of

312-465: A tributary of the Farmington River , flows from south to north through the eastern side of the town. At the 2000 census there were 10,664 people, 4,371 households, and 2,849 families living in the town. The population density was 330.4 inhabitants per square mile (127.6/km ). There were 4,922 housing units at an average density of 152.5 per square mile (58.9/km ). The racial makeup of the town

351-682: Is fully accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges . The school has boarding facilities for international students. Gilbert supports a number of sports, and has won a large number of Berkshire League Championships. The Gilbert mascot is the Yellowjacket, and its colors are royal blue and gold. It is a member of the Berkshire League . The school has

390-473: Is home to a growing number of arts and cultural organizations, including the arts and education center the American Mural Project , which holds the record for the largest indoor, collaborative mural in the world. Known in the 1800s as Winsted Hosiery, the largest hosiery manufacturer in the state, Whiting Mills is now home to 56 artisans, small businesses, and retail shops. Since its renovation in 2004,

429-530: Is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region . Winchester was incorporated on May 21, 1771, and named after Winchester in England. The town is in northeastern Litchfield County and is bordered to the south by the city of Torrington . It is 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Hartford , the state capital, and 27 miles (43 km) north of Waterbury . Winsted, with a population of 7,321 by far

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468-579: Is part of the town of Winchester . The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census , a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census . It comprises the majority of the town of Winchester's 10,224 population. Winsted is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region . Settled in 1750, the city of Winsted was formed at the junction of the Mad River and Still River and was one of the first mill towns in Connecticut. Manufactured products started with scythes at

507-595: Is the public school district for grades K-6, while The Gilbert School serves as the public school for grades 7-12. Prior to 2011, middle school students went to schools operated by the Winchester district. Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 maintains Northwestern Regional High School , which is partly in Winsted. However, the school does not act as the public school for Winsted. Students who live in Winchester can attend Northwestern Regional High School through their Agricultural Education Program. Also located in

546-546: The Gilbert School serves as the public school for grades 7-12. Prior to 2011, middle school students went to schools operated by the Winchester district. Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 maintains Northwestern Regional High School , which is partly in Winsted. However, the school does not act as the public school for Winsted. Students who live in Winchester can attend Northwestern Regional High School through their Agricultural Education Program. Also located in

585-576: The Treasury Department . The Gilbert School , originally endowed with more than $ 600,000 by William L. Gilbert, is a private secondary school that serves as the public high school for the town of Winchester. In 1955, Hurricane Connie and Hurricane Diane passed over Connecticut within one week, flooding the Mad River and Still River through downtown. The Mad River, which parallels Main Street, caused flooding up to 10 feet (3.0 m) deep through

624-497: The New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Northwestern Community College Foundation was incorporated in 1981 to support the mission of Northwestern Connecticut Community College. NCCF generates private funds for the purpose of benefiting the students attending NCCC and the community of Winsted. In 2013, Henry Centrella, the former city finance director, was served a complaint which stated that over $ 2.2 million

663-453: The W. L. Gilbert Trust Corporation and the W. L. Gilbert School Corporation. The School Corporation increased to three the public representatives on its board from Winchester and added one representative from Hartland. This change brought the school into a new era of school governance, whereby the State of Connecticut was able to provide direct funding for building and educational projects. In 2010,

702-587: The Winsted Manufacturing Company in 1792. The city is within the town of Winchester, and its name derives from the fact that it is the business center for the towns of Winchester and Barkhamsted . Winsted, along with New Haven, Connecticut , was a center for the production of mechanical clocks in the 1900s. The Gilbert Clock Company , located along the Still River north of town, was founded in 1871 by William L. Gilbert (1806–1890) and became one of

741-466: The census of 2010, there were 7,712 people, 3,346 households, and 1,920 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,668 inhabitants per square mile (644/km ). There were 3,828 housing units, of which 482, or 12.6%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.6% White , 2.2% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 2.7% some other race , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.5% of

780-542: The center of town. This damaged the buildings between Main Street and the river such that all buildings on that side of Main Street through the center of town were subsequently removed and Main Street widened to four lanes. The buildings on the north side of Main Street for the most part survived and were repaired. Further downstream, the Still River flowed between the buildings of the Gilbert Clock Company. The flooding caused extensive damage to their buildings, and this

819-456: The east in Windsor Locks, Connecticut . Amtrak stations within a 30-mile radius include Windsor (WND ), Hartford (HFD ), Berlin (BER ), and Springfield, Massachusetts (SPG ). Greyhound Lines also has a bus station. Public transportation service is provided by the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District , which operates a weekday bus service and a dial-a-ride service. Winsted

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858-611: The eastern part of the town of Winchester at the confluence of the Still and Mad Rivers . This Mad River is one of seven rivers with the same name in New England, one other of which is also in Connecticut. The Still River continues north as a tributary of the Farmington River and is part of the Connecticut River watershed. The city is laid out in a horseshoe-shaped valley ringed by seven hills; two other hills stand amid this, comprising

897-429: The following sports: Fall: Winter: Spring: Fall: Winter: Spring: Other Connecticut private academies acting as public high schools: Other private academies acting as public high schools: Winchester, Connecticut Winchester is a town in Litchfield County , Connecticut , United States . The population was 10,224 at the 2020 census . The city of Winsted is located in Winchester. The town

936-648: The largest clock companies in the world around the start of the 20th century. The Winsted post office contains an oil on canvas mural , Lincoln's Arbiter Settles the Winsted Post Office Controversy , painted by muralist Amy Jones in 1938. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture , later called the Section of Fine Arts, of

975-482: The largest community in Winchester, is in the eastern part of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 33.8 square miles (87.6 km ), of which 32.5 square miles (84.2 km ) are land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km ), or 3.87%, are water. Highland Lake, Crystal Lake, and Winchester Lake are three of the larger water bodies in the town. The Still River,

1014-544: The mill received recognition from New England's Yankee Magazine as the "2016 Best Artists' Community in Connecticut,”"establishing the former factory building as a vibrant platform for the area's most creative artisans. Also here are the Ralph Nader 's nonprofit American Museum of Tort Law , and the Winchester Historical Society. Winchester Public Schools is the public school district for grades K-6, while

1053-406: The population. Of the 3,346 households in the community, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were headed by married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1092-470: The school. Seven trustees were chosen to govern the school, forming The Gilbert School Committee. This committee was to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the new institution. Gilbert died in June 1890, leaving over half a million dollars for the school. The school was opened on September 10, 1895, with Dr. John E. Clark as its principal, a faculty of seven teachers, and a student body of 143 pupils. It

1131-403: The state of Connecticut — Norwich Free Academy and Woodstock Academy — and several others in northern New England. For 52 years, from 1895 to 1947, the school operated tuition-free for the residents of the town of Winchester. However, since 1947 it has been necessary to charge tuition to each town that sends students to Gilbert. In 1991, Gilbert was restructured into two separate corporations:

1170-492: The town is Explorations Charter School. Created to serve a diverse body of students, the school was designed to accommodate the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of its students. Prior to closing in 2020, the town also had a parochial Catholic school called St. Anthony School, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford . The school opened in 1865, and maintained a class of around 200 students. Experiencing

1209-466: The town of Winchester reached an agreement with the school to send its 7th- and 8th-graders to Gilbert beginning in September 2011. Today, The Gilbert School is a six-year comprehensive middle and secondary school offering a variety of challenging academic programs designed to meet the needs of all its students. The head of school/superintendent is Greg Shugrue. There is a faculty and support staff of 70 and

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1248-430: The town, is Explorations Charter School. Created to serve a diverse body of students, the school was designed to accommodate the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of its students. Prior to closing in 2020, the town also had a parochial Catholic school called St. Anthony School, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford . The school opened in 1865, and maintained a class of around 200 students. Experiencing

1287-429: Was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.95. 21.5% of the CDP population were under the age of 18, 8.7% were from 18 to 24, 24.6% were from 25 to 44, 30.1% were from 45 to 64, and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. For the period 2013–2017, the estimated median annual income for

1326-419: Was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97. The age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median household income was $ 46,671 and the median family income was $ 57,866. Males had

1365-530: Was 94.44% White, 1.24% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.17%. Of the 4,371 households 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.0% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

1404-448: Was founded in 1895 as the result of the bequest of William L. Gilbert who, in his will, made provision for the “establishment and maintenance of an institution of learning to be known as The Gilbert School.” He directed that the school should give instruction “for the improvement of mankind by affording such assistance and means of educating the young as will help them to become good citizens.” Gilbert named 16 trustees who were to establish

1443-520: Was located on Park Place East, the current site of Northwestern Connecticut Community College. In September 1959, a new school was built on Williams Avenue on the site of the former W. L. Gilbert Home with funds from the Gilbert Trust at no cost to the town. Gilbert is known as an endowed New England town academy—a private school that accepts public school students, with the town paying an annual tuition for each pupil. There are two similar schools left in

1482-480: Was misappropriated during his 30-year tenure. Ralph Nader opened the American Museum of Tort Law in 2015, inside the former Winsted Savings Bank building at 654 Main Street. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km ), of which 4.6 square miles (12.0 km ) are land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km ), or 3.73%, are water. Winsted sits in

1521-486: Was the final blow to a company which was already in poor financial condition. Northwestern Connecticut Community College was founded in 1965 by Winsted residents, including Ralph Nader 's older brother, Shafeek . It occupies the original Gilbert School building. NCCC was one of the first four community colleges in Connecticut, and is accredited by both the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education and by

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