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America 250-Connecticut History taken from: History.com/articles
The area now known as Connecticut saw its first inhabitants arrive more than 10,000 years ago. By the 16th century, various NativeAmerican tribes lived there, including the Mohegan, Pequot, Schaghticokes, Nipmuc and Niantic. These tribes resided in settled villages, cultivated crops and engaged in trade.
European settlers, including Dutch and English traders, arrived in the early 17th century. They established trading posts, transforming present-day Connecticut (“beside the long tidal river” in Algonquian) into a British colony.
Conflicts over trade control in the Connecticut River Valley between the Pequots and their Dutch allies and the English led to the Pequot War (1636-1637).
The English joined forces with the Narragansett, Mohegan and River Indian tribes, and after heavy casualties on both sides, the Pequots were defeated, leaving approximately 200 of 3,000 Pequots surviving the war. The resulting Treaty of Hartford in 1638, the first Indian treaty, banned the Pequot name and required survivors to disperse to the Mohegan and Narragansett tribes.
King Philip's War (1675-1676), known as the First Indian War, marked an effort to end English settlement and authority in the region. An alliance of Narragansett, Wampanoag and other tribes fought the English, who had allied with the Mohegan and Mohawk tribes. Thousands of Native Americans died, and many others were sold into slavery, decimating the tribes.
Connecticut's Colonial History
In the early 1630s, settlers from Massachusetts established the towns of Windsor, Wethersfield and Hartford. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut of 1638 and 1639 are considered the first written constitution in America, giving the state its nickname, “The Constitution State.” The colony received a royal charter in 1662.
During the American Revolution (1765-1783), Connecticut was a key supplier of provisions, munitions and shipbuilding to the Continental Army and Connecticut Militia, thanks to its strategic location and robust manufacturing and farming capabilities. The state supplied tens of thousands of troops, including war heroes such as soldier-spy Nathan Hale and Gen. Israel Putnam.
In 1786, Connecticut ceded its land to the American government and became part of the Northwest Territory the following year. On Jan. 9, 1788,
Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the fifth state of the original 13 states to join the union.
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin. Samuel Colt invented the Colt, and Charles Goodyear revolutionized tires.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Town of Woodruff Agenda
Meeting Description: Board Meeting__________________________________________________
Date: February 17, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Town Hall________ Items to Be Discussed 1 4th of July entertainment 2 Playground bids 3 Maintenance worker supervisor 4 Updating walls in Town Hall 5 Siding options for new door 6 Pass new ordinance for Cooperative Wildfire System 7 Follow up from previous meetings 8 Easter egg hunt donation 9 Approval of minutes from January meeting 10 Approval of February bills 11 Review and initial bank statement/credit card statement/monthly reports 12 Other board concerns 13 14 Assignments 1 2 3
Notice of Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the town clerk at 435-793-4201.
Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:
NA
Other information:
Location:
195 South Main, Woodruff, 84086
Contact information:
Allie Deru , clerk@woodruff.utah.gov,
Rich County Schools
| Thu Feb 12 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | ||
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | ||
| Fri Feb 13 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | ||
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | ||
| Sat Feb 14 | All Day | |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | ||
| Mon Feb 16 | All Day | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | ||
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | ||
| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM |
Bear Lake Valley Chamber
Chamber members;
We are going to push our monthly member meeting from this Thursday to next Thursday the 12th at noon at our regular meeting place. I will be down on Capitol Hill at meetings representing our Chamber at the Northern Utah Chamber Coalition and The Rural Utah Chamber Coalition.
Detailed meeting schedule will be provided later this week but here are some items to be on the agenda:
Topics that are going to be discussed are:
1. Summary of Winterfest
2. Introduction of a 4 months project which will form a "downtown alliance structure" including it's governance, and goals for the future. We have hired with grant monies from the State of Utah a consultant to assist us in this process. This is the next step that has emerged from the Envision Garden City project completed by USU and our community last year.
3. Introduce our new board members
4. An open discussion on "how do we market our non summer month seasons".
Hope to see you all there. Lunch will be served as usual.
Thanks
Mark Smoot
Executive Director
GARDEN CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
GARDEN CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
The Garden City
Town Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 12th,
2026, at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Garden City Office, located
at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of
minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting January 8th, 2026.
3. Public Comments – 2-minute limit
4.
Business License Discussion/Approval
a.
Garden City Repair, 1705 S Bear Lake Blvd. Daren
Wallentine
5.
Financial Report for fiscal year ending June
30, 2025. Discussion/Approval
a.
Jones-Simkins Firm. Andy Hernandez.
6.
Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.
Ordinance #26-01 An Ordinance Updating Commercial Zones
Permitted and Conditional Uses
b.
Ordinance #26-02, An Ordinance Adding Service Center
Definitions
7.
Council Member Reports
8.
Miscellaneous Discussion/Approval
9. Payment Vouchers
10. Adjournment
NOTE: In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during
this meeting should notify the Garden City Town Office at 435-946-2901 during
the office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 69 N Paradise Parkway, Bldg. B,
Garden City, UT 84028 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals
with speech and/or hearing impairments may call Relay Utah by dialing 711.
Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162.
Teleconference attendees use
1-866-347-5097. Mute phone unless addressed by the council.
The order of this agenda may be altered
by those present if necessary. The Town Council may vote to go into executive
session pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-205.
Posted on the 5th day
of February 2026
Town of Woodruff Bid
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WOODRUFF TOWN, 195 S Main Street, Woodruff, Utah 84086
Woodruff Town (Owner) is requesting Bids for the excavation, haul off, grading and concrete curbing of the playground area at the park in Woodruff.
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Woodruff Town Office located at 195 South Main Street, Woodruff, Utah, 84086 or by email at clerk@woodruff.utah.gov until February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
All work shall be done in accordance with applicable building codes, laws, American Concrete Institute (ACI) recommendations, and industry standards.
Contractor shall protect the building, landscaping, utilities, etc. and shall repair any damage at no additional cost to Owner.
The Project is expected to be completed by May 31, 2026. Project, if awarded, will be for a single contract to the lowest responsible bidder. All bidders should include project names and references for at least 5 previous similar projects that the contractor has completed over the course of the last 5 years.
Questions related to the project may be directed to:
Monika Schulthess at (435) 881-9098
Pre-bid Conference: A pre-bid conference will not be held. The contractor is encouraged, but not required, to visit the site to view the project prior to bidding.
The Owner may reject any or all bids submitted, if doing so is in the best interest of the town.
Issued by:
Owner: Town of Woodruff
By: Monika Schulthess
Title: Mayor
Date: February 3, 2026
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