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North Haven Bike Trails Dedication & Groundbreaking Ceremony!

NORTH HAVEN BIKE TRAILS 

Kusmit’s life, a committee of community leaders along with
Connor’s family approached First Selectman Michael Freda to see if the Town of
North Haven could find available space to use for biking.   There
are no skate parks or bike parks in town, and in recent years there has been an
influx of children riding their bikes on the streets, in After many months of
hard work The Town of North Haven has won approval for  bike trails and BMX rails to be installed at
the Grover Wyman/Blakeslee Park. There will be a groundbreaking dedication
ceremony in honor of Connor Kusmit, a gifted young man who tragically lost his
life on August 29, 2012 on his bike.

 



This ceremony is open to the public and will be held on
Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 11:00 am at Grover Wyman Park on Blakeslee Avenue,
North Haven. A dedication sign will be presented & Town Officials will be
present.



 

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After the tragic accident that took Connor parking lots,
etc.   First Selectman Mike Freda and his team have
backed the project from the beginning and have worked hard with the Bike Park
Committee to make this bike park possible.



 

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Every year thousands of lives are lost in biking accidents,
and many people are injured while riding their bikes on the roadways. This
endeavor was started in the hope that children will have a safe place to ride
their bikes out of harms way, and after unanimous approval by the Planning and
Zoning Commission the Bike Park has become a reality for our youth. A new
playscape is planned for the younger children and a snack bar/concession stand
will be installed by next Spring, so that everyone can enjoy this great new
location! Engraved bricks will be sold in the very near future, which can be
purchased by individuals or businesses so that a paved path can be installed
there as well.



 



A dedication sign will be posted in honor of Connor Kusmit
at the bike trails and on Sunday September 15th there will be an
Annual Bike Ride to raise money for the Connor Kusmit Scholarship fund. This
event is an 8 mile ride through town, beginning and ending at the North Haven
Fairgrounds. More information regarding this event can be found via email at
connorkusmitfoundation@comcast.net.



 



Please bring your friends and family to support this great
new venture in the North Haven community on Saturday, August 31st at
11:00 or contact Deborah Mahon at 203-671-1368 for more information.

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