Parmelee Steering Committee
MEMBERS
RESOURCES
2012 MEETING MINUTES
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RESOURCE DOCUMENTS FOR FARMHOUSE RFP
1. A House Condition Report/Feasibility Study was prepared by Noyes Vogt Architects and Edward Stanley Engineers in November 2009. This includes plans (basement, first and second floors, and attic), elevations of the house, and a framing plan. (click to download 52MB )

2. An Historic Fabric Assessment Survey was prepared by Thomas Paske in January of 2011.
(click to download 800KB )

3. An Historic Landscape Master Plan by Elmore Design Collaborative in January 2011. 4. Civil survey. (click to download 30KB )

5. Killingworth Historical Society memo on proposed uses of the house. (click to download 66KB )

6. Limited descriptive information and photographs of the demolished dependency. (click to download zip file 4MB )

7. Architect Insurance Requirements

8. STEAP Proposal

9. STEAP Application
Parmelee Farm Steering Committee Charge
  • Develop a best case scenario for use of the Parmelee Farm For the benefit of agricultural, educational, art and youth programs.
  • Develop and plan a long-term landscape design for the public portions of the property.
  • Develop managerial use of the site.
  • Coordinate use of the site.
  • Develop a plan that deals with the security of the site.
  • Develop a plan of operation that includes: hours of operation, scheduling of user groups, reservations, registrations or hold-harmless agreements, rules and regulations as to use of property.
  • Investigate and coordinate the designation of the site and/or specific structures as historic.
Killingworth Community Gardens
The Killingworth Community Gardens' mission is to provide residents with an opportunity to come together for the purpose of food production, environmental education and to encourage multi-generational gatherings. Individuals and groups at all levels of gardening expertise are welcome.

The gardens are located at Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, just north of the HK Middle School. The 132-acre town-owned property is open to the public for passive recreation. The 19th century farmhouse as well as most the out buildings are not open at this time. The small shed adjacent to the front garden is available for storage. Parking is available in front of the farmhouse as well as in front of the gardens.

Town of Killingworth
323 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419
860.663.1765
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