[BogieOrangeman]

People are trolling on both sides. Calling Eastern Mass a hellhole wasn't exactly helpful and constructive to the conversation.

Also, this forum used to be one of the most helpful and civil forum on City-Data, and this recent Boston/NY discussion has caused so much noise that it's taking away from some of the relevant information that many members are looking for. I just hope some of us can cool down and start treating each other with respect again.

[jad2000]

Originally Posted by bstnguy

I previously posted a thread on how to fix Hartford. I agree with most people's responses. Hartford does have much to offer. My point is that the Hartford area needs to focus on Hartford the city not suburbs like West Hartford and Glastonbury. Some argued that West Hartford and Glastonbury are creating a divide....rich get richer. I must say as someone who has split time in Hartford and Boston, the people living in West Hartford and Glastonbury are not upperclass. I can buy a nice home in either of these communities for $500k. However $500k would by be a shack in a 40 mile radius to Boston.

People in West Hartford and Glastonbury need to realize with out a center city (i.e. Hartford), their property values will grow smaller and smaller. Where are the jobs??

I'm not too sure what you're getting at here.

If you're trying to tell us that Glastonbury and West Hartford are not as expensive as Weston and Brookline, then sure, you're absolutely right. Now classy? That's all relative. Growing up in lower Fairfield County (Stamford area) and having close family in Brookline, I find West Hartford to be much classier than both towns. Classy is relative - what one believes is, others may believe aren't. I find people in WH to be artsy, highly educated, sophisticated "dry martini" types, and yes, rather affluent. Just because a $500k home in Brookline doesn't buy you what it does in West Hartford doesn't mean the residents are classier, or smarter or more affluent. It just means their job landed them in the area and they found a home and community in which they feel comfortable. I know trashy people with money and classy people with almost nothing.

Also, 22 miles outside of MA is Dedham, where you can get a 5 bedroom home with 2800 square feet for $469,000. In Needham, also 22 miles from Boston, you can get a 4 bedroom, 2500 square foot home for $375,000. Even in Waltham, you can get a 3 bedroom 1500 square foot home for $419,000, a mere 13 miles from Boston. Have I proven you wrong yet?

Now for your other comment naming off the wealthiest towns in MA - what are you trying to prove? Is MA weathy? Of course it is, but less so than Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland. The immediate greater Boston area also has nothing on the jazzy suburbs in Westchester County, NY. Again, I'm not sure what you're trying to prove.

Connecticut has among the most affluent suburbs in the nation and we don't even have a large city here as MA does. Our closest town to New York is about 20 miles away, and that's probably the most desirable and affluent suburb on the east coast. If you couldn't guess, I'm talking about Greenwich. Given it's diversity, other towns like New Canaan and Darien have much higher incomes than Greenwich.

It sounds to me like you may possibly be moderator cut -No personal attacks of Connecticut's wealth? Are you jealous that we consistently rank in the top 3 wealthiest, most educated and most expensive states? If you are (and deep down, you know your reasoning behind your posts) then I sincerely moderator cut Wealth is nothing to obsess over - it shows that if you work hard enough, you can have wonderful material possessions. It doesn't make one person superior or inferior to another. What you've proven here is your desire to be superior is driven by an obsession of wealth.

Good luck to you in the future...

[skytrekker]

Lets keep the discussion on this thread civil please.

[Juliangel]

I hardly think that the intent of this board is personal bashing. Everyone has their own opinions and I think that it should be respected. You only diminish your own character and credibilty by acting in such a monner.

[jojofree]

This was a funny post, Thanks for the laugh!
"can't we just all get along" ( rodney king)

[jojofree]

Originally Posted by jad2000

I'm not too sure what you're getting at here.

If you're trying to tell us that Glastonbury and West Hartford are not as expensive as Weston and Brookline, then sure, you're absolutely right. Now classy? That's all relative. Growing up in lower Fairfield County (Stamford area) and having close family in Brookline, I find West Hartford to be much classier than both towns. Classy is relative - what one believes is, others may believe aren't. I find people in WH to be artsy, highly educated, sophisticated "dry martini" types, and yes, rather affluent. Just because a $500k home in Brookline doesn't buy you what it does in West Hartford doesn't mean the residents are classier, or smarter or more affluent. It just means their job landed them in the area and they found a home and community in which they feel comfortable. I know trashy people with money and classy people with almost nothing.

Also, 22 miles outside of MA is Dedham, where you can get a 5 bedroom home with 2800 square feet for $469,000. In Needham, also 22 miles from Boston, you can get a 4 bedroom, 2500 square foot home for $375,000. Even in Waltham, you can get a 3 bedroom 1500 square foot home for $419,000, a mere 13 miles from Boston. Have I proven you wrong yet?

Now for your other comment naming off the wealthiest towns in MA - what are you trying to prove? Is MA weathy? Of course it is, but less so than Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland. The immediate greater Boston area also has nothing on the jazzy suburbs in Westchester County, NY. Again, I'm not sure what you're trying to prove.

Connecticut has among the most affluent suburbs in the nation and we don't even have a large city here as MA does. Our closest town to New York is about 20 miles away, and that's probably the most desirable and affluent suburb on the east coast. If you couldn't guess, I'm talking about Greenwich. Given it's diversity, other towns like New Canaan and Darien have much higher incomes than Greenwich.

It sounds to me like you may possibly be jealous of Connecticut's wealth? Are you jealous that we consistently rank in the top 3 wealthiest, most educated and most expensive states? If you are (and deep down, you know your reasoning behind your posts) then I sincerely feel sorry for you. Wealth is nothing to obsess over - it shows that if you work hard enough, you can have wonderful material possessions. It doesn't make one person superior or inferior to another. What you've proven here is your desire to be superior is driven by an obsession of wealth.

Good luck to you in the future...

Well Said!

[BigHouse9]

Like any place, both West Hartford and Glastonbury have their good places and bad. I lived in Glastonbury for 13 years and to me it is the perfect town. I coached youth hockey (and played too) in West Hartford as well.

I think you can sum both places up as nice towns to live in. It is simple as that.

[Juliangel]

I was the placater in my family-can you tell?

[BogieOrangeman]

I grew up on the South Shore on Massachusetts, and I currently live on Long Island (not by choice), and I believe that the suburbs on Massachusetts cannot compare to the nicest suburbs in Westchester and Fairfield County. Glastonbury and West Hartford are wonderful places with a lot to offer in the Hartford area. Also, I agree with jad2000 in that class is all how you view it. There are very wealthy towns on LI that in my opinion lack class, but who am I to make that assessment.

[KH02]

Of course boston is pricier then glastonbury and west hartford. Boston is huge compared to Hartford.
Not to mention...just because housing costs more up their doesn't mean it's "classier" you can spend 500K up in boston and be living in a dump.