Seymour CT is located in New Haven County. The population of Seymour is 16,748. Seymour’s median income is $76,195.
Water rushed over homes and businesses,pounded foundations and pushed up cellar walls. The worst flood since memory. It swept away everything in its path.
History
Seymour is located in southwestern Connecticut and was settled first by Ebenezer Johnson on land purchased from the Pequot Indians. It was known as Rimmon,then Chusetown,and then Humphreysville,named for General David Humphreys who established the first successful woolen mill in the country here.
During the summer of 1955,the Naugatuck River flooded its banks. The brawny water swept away buildings,bridges and everything else that got in its way. The high school was left with a large portion of its foundation destroyed,and the First Congregational Church was completely destroyed.
Currently,the town of Seymour CT has 5 bank branches with TD Bank being the most popular. There is also a non-profit organization called Seymour Pink which raises money for breast cancer research. It also gives donations to Yale’s Smilow Cancer Institute and Hewitt’s Breast Cancer Center at Griffin Hospital. One day each October is “Seymour Pink Day” and the entire town gets together to wear pink in support of the cause.
Economy
Seymour is a town in western New Haven County,Connecticut. The town was founded in 1850,and named after Thomas Seymour who was the governor of Connecticut. Seymour has a long and rich history. It was once known for its burgeoning industry,producing pins and hoopskirts. The H.P. & E. Day Company,which produced hardened-rubber fountain pens.
The median age in Seymour is 41. This is a bit higher than the national average of 37. The median income in Seymour is $58,750,which is higher than the national average of $63,400. The unemployment rate in Seymour is 4%,which is lower than the national average of 5.1%.
Seymour,a city in Connecticut,offers many incentives for businesses to relocate to the region. The city offers competitive tax rates as well as a simplified permitting process. In addition,the city offers several parks and recreational activities for residents to enjoy.
Education
The town’s education system is overseen by the Seymour School District. The district oversees four public school. The district is ranked 122 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based on combined math and reading proficiency testing.
The district has a high percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. The district also has a high level of teacher retention.
Local nonprofit groups,civic and interest groups,and outreach organizations support educational activities within the town. Examples include the Bungay District,Cedar Ridge District,Garden City,Great Hill,Promise Land and Skokorat.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the business community of Ansonia,Derby,Oxford,Shelton and Seymour. The chamber provides leadership to enhance economic growth,development and prosperity in the region. The chamber sponsors the only 8-hour Safe Driving Course in the region,which meets the state requirement for adult drivers education. The Greater New Haven Regional Chamber of Commerce,and the New England Association of Chambers of Commerce are affiliated with the chamber.
Government
The town of Seymour has a small,well-equipped municipal government. The town clerk is responsible for the management and administration of the various offices and departments in the town. The town clerk can also be contacted for general information.
Humphreysville,a bustling industrial town,was active in the nineteenth-century,manufacturing pins,hoopskirts,and other products. In 1850 residents travelled to Hartford to petition for separation from Derby and to honor Connecticut Governor Thomas Seymour in their new name,which was adopted by a majority vote.
Seymour’s map shows the roads,villages,and towns,as well as rivers,lakes,and ponds. Rimmon Pond can be found at the northern end of town. Bladens Brook and Ice House Lake,as well as reservoirs owned and operated by the Ansonia Water Company,are also shown. A beautiful hand colored bird’s eye view map.