Planning for a walking trail along Margerie Reservoir in Danbury and New Fairfield is underway.  Earlier this year, the State Bond Commission approved $1.8 million for New Fairfield to be used for the construction of a multi-use trail at the Margerie Reservoir.  Each municipality has signed off on establishing a joint Advisory Committee. 

There will be two members from New Fairfield and three from Danbury.  The City representatives are City Council President Vinny DiGilio, Public Utilities Superintendent David Day, and Public Works Director Antonio Iadarola, who also serves as New Fairfield's part time Town Engineer.  The group will provide updates on progress toward hiring a consultant and determining the location and design of the trail, among other items. 

New Fairfield First Selectman Pat Del Monaco says this trail will promote a healthy lifestyle and be a win for both communities.  The state Department of Transportation's Community Connectivity Program seeks to improve accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians in urban, suburban and rural community centers. 

Initial proposals call for the trail to meander along the reservoir side of Route 37 from Bear Mountain in Danbury to Saw Mill in New Fairfield.