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Not just Stamford and Norwalk, but even places or areas of places like Danbury, Stratford and Greenwich could have some appeal.
I get what your saying it’s just I’d probably prefer Stamford and Norwalk, Stratford seems nice too. But I really really like Everett Malden Cambridge and Framingham.
I get what your saying it’s just I’d probably prefer Stamford and Norwalk, Stratford seems nice too. But I really really like Everett Malden Cambridge and Framingham.
Yeah, Danbury and Framingham seem to be similar. Something that you may find interesting is that Danbury’s black median household income is the highest out those cities(was $64,448 according to 2010-2014 info., $54,800 according to 2012-2016 info.).
Yeah, Danbury and Framingham seem to be similar. Something that you may find interesting is that Danbury’s black median household income is the highest out those cities(was $64,448 according to 2010-2014 info., $54,800 according to 2012-2016 info.).
Very very similar. Framingham is a tad bit more educated, and higher income but itching major. Framingham's more Brazilian and Danbury has more Central Americans. Aside from that they’re nearly identical.
Overall, cities and towns in Connecticut appear to be neater and more orderly than cities and towns in Massachusetts. Relative to Massachusetts, parks, roads, trails and other public spaces in Connecticut are in noticeably better condition and usually have more directional and historical signage. Ever since the late 1980's or early 1990's, Connecticut has taken public beautification more seriously than Massachusetts, mostly through aggressive anti-litter campaigns and frequent road construction and resurfacing projects. Needless to say, Connecticut has been more successful in preserving historic homes and villages than Massachusetts, on a statewide level. For example, the Fairfield County towns of New Canaan and Ridgefield are, honest to God, straight out of a storybook. Massachusetts has many "storybook towns" as well; however, those towns tend to be in remote, non-metropolitan areas of state (e.g., Chatham, Lenox, Nantucket, Williamstown, etc.), instead of within commutable distance to major centers of economic activity.
Separately, Fairfield County is also on the fault line of the humid continental (Dfa) and humid subtropical (Cfa) climate zones, which translates to a shorter, milder winter and a longer, warmer summer than Middlesex County. For gardeners, the slightly warmer climate of southwestern Connecticut translates to a longer growing season and the ability to grow a wider variety of plants and trees. As you drive north through Massachusetts, you observe more "New Hampshire trees," which is how I referred to coniferous trees in childhood. In my opinion, the tall coniferous trees of northern Massachusetts are less attractive than the broad-leaf deciduous trees you observe in coastal southern New England as well as the coastal pines of the Outer Lands.
Also, it is important to note that, in addition to being located in close proximity to New York City, Fairfield County is more centrally located within the Northeast. As a result, Fairfield County provides greater accessibility to other parts of the country and, accordingly, is less of a "logistics nightmare." That is the reason why Fairfield County has the most national chains and franchises of any sub-region of New England on a per-capita basis.
Finally, the fully rhotic American English accent that is indigenous to western Connecticut is much more euphonious than the fully non-rhotic accent of the Greater Boston area. The Eastern New England accents not only unpleasant-sounding, they are also relatively difficult for the average American to understand.
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Overall, cities and towns in Connecticut appear to be neater and more orderly than cities and towns in Massachusetts. Relative to Massachusetts, parks, roads, trails and other public spaces in Connecticut are in noticeably better condition and usually have more directional and historical signage. Ever since the late 1980's or early 1990's, Connecticut has taken public beautification more seriously through aggressive anti-litter campaigns and frequent road construction and resurfacing projects. Needless to say, Connecticut has been more successful in preserving historic homes and villages than Massachusetts, on a statewide level. For example, the Fairfield County towns of New Canaan and Ridgefield are, honest to God, straight out of a storybook. Massachusetts has many "storybook towns" as well; however, those towns tend to be in remote, non-metropolitan areas of state (e.g., Chatham, Lenox, Nantucket, Williamstown, etc.), instead of within commutable distance to major population centers. Fairfield County is also on the fault line of the humid continental (Dfa) and humid subtropical (Cfa) climate zones, which translates to a shorter, milder winter and a longer, warmer summer than Middlesex County.
I would agree with most of this except CT cities do a poorer job with beautification than MA cities. But their towns do a better job than MA towns. Luckily, Fairfield County only has one poor city.
For example, the Fairfield County towns of New Canaan and Ridgefield are, honest to God, straight out of a storybook.
What storybooks are you reading? New Canaan and Ridgefield are certainly nice but for one thing, they aren’t representative of the rest of the state. For another, I don’t think they’re head and shoulders above pretty small towns in MA like Concord.
I will say that my experience with CT is more eastern than western-based, but from what I’ve seen I really don’t think that CT does a better job with upkeep than MA on a statewide level.
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Finally, the fully rhotic American English accent that is indigenous to western Connecticut is much more euphonious than the fully non-rhotic accent of the Greater Boston area. The Eastern New England accents not only unpleasant-sounding, they are also relatively difficult for the average American to understand.
I also have yet to meet someone from Connecticut with anything except a generic American.
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What storybooks are you reading? New Canaan and Ridgefield are certainly nice but for one thing, they aren’t representative of the rest of the state. For another, I don’t think they’re head and shoulders above pretty small towns in MA like Concord.
I will say that my experience with CT is more eastern than western-based, but from what I’ve seen I really don’t think that CT does a better job with upkeep than MA on a statewide level.
I also have yet to meet someone from Connecticut with anything except a generic American.
West of the Connecticut River upkeep in towns is better than most of MA, that’s for sure.
Some areas along the southeast coast are nice, so I’ve heard.
They are Madison, Gulford, Mystic, Old Saybrook so on are some nice shoreline towns
Stonington is also lovely.
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West of the Connecticut River upkeep in towns is better than most of MA, that’s for sure.
Most of MA? I can’t really think of a single small town near me (Newburyport area) that isn’t generally very well-kept. Salisbury maybe? Those western CT towns must be something.
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