Why visit East Village
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stevenson Dam Bridge, Bagburn Hill, Monroe Center Historic District and Daniel Basset House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in East Village
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Village
East Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Monroe, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It occupies the northeastern end of the town of Monroe, extending northeast to the Housatonic River (the town border with Oxford) and southwest to Walnut Street. It is bordered to the southeast by the city of Shelton and to the northwest by the town of Newtown.
From the Wikipedia article East Village, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Stevenson Dam Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Monroe Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Monroe, Connecticut
Daniel Basset House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Nathan B. Lattin Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Osbornedale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Westville Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Stevenson Dam Hydroelectric Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Webb Mountain Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Connecticut, United States of America, United States of America
Town Open Space (Pine Tree Hill Rd.) 2 Parcels
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Bagburn Estates Tract
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
East Village Park
Hiking and trails · 2.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Elm Street Green
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Halfway River Acquistion
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Marina's Pizza & Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
230 Roosevelt Drive, Monroe
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Map of East Village
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ansonia 1 Ne (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waterbury-Oxford Airport (OXC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Sandy Hook 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Shelton 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Stepney 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Derby 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Ansonia 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Daniels Farm 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Long Hill 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Tashua 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Newtown 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Trumbull Center 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MonroeCT CenterHD2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westville4, Emporostheoros, Public domain
- MonroeCT DanielBassetHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Derby Osbornedale house, Polaron, CC BY 3.0
- Paugussett Trail footbridge over Round Hill Brook in Webb Mountain Park Monroe CT IMG 5015, Morrowlong, CC BY-SA 4.0
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