New Milford observatory 'charting new territory' as 20th anniversary approaches Deborah Rose FacebookTwitterEmail 1of8 The McCarthy Observatory on the New Milford High School campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Volunteers from left are, Monty Robson, Bob Lambert, Elaine Green and Bill Cloutier.Deborah Rose / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of8 The McCarthy Observatory’s main telescope was supported by the Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation.Deborah Rose /Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of8 4of8 An article about Monty Robson's interest in building an observatory in town sparked widespread interest in the community. The article hangs in the observatory as a reminder to how dreams can come true.Deborah Rose /Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less