[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by jensen beach gal

Thank you for your reply! Let's see I'm originally from Poughkeepsie (have you heard of it?). How far is Hartford from the shoreline?
I currently work in retail but its a pretty good position and I could probably transfer. I'd like to be near a local college, I plan to take some courses. I don't need to be in a large city, but I don't want to live in a very rural area either. Hmm not sure about what i'd be willing to pay in rent,as low as possible but in a decent area $500-$800?? My rent here in NC is extremely low, and im in a nice town-BUT-the schools are awful. I can't stay here and sacrifice my son's education. Being close to the shoreline would be nice-but of course I know it's more expensive. My place in Fl was $1350, but I could never have afforded that on my own, although I was 4 min from the beach
Thanks again! I can't imagine Connecticut would be as expensive as South Fla-definetly don't want to have to get a roommate.

I agree totally, with you, south Florida is very expensive- for everything!
I am also familiar with Poughkeepsie- located on the Hudson- prices in greater Hartford will be about the same for rents. Hartford is located about 40 miles from Long Island sound. Frankly, I would consider Manchester, and the town I live in Vernon- where there is lots of retail, and rentals you might consider.

These towns are nice because there is access to Hartford and lots of jobs, rentals and good school systems.

[uconn99]

Certain areas of CT are as expensive or more expensive than so. FL. Hartford is about a 35-45 minute drive to the shore depending on which area you want. Plenty of retail in the Hartford area.

[Thruway]

Originally Posted by skytrekker

Lukedaddy

well eastern CT remains the only secluded region of the eastern megalopolis between DC and Boston. Known as the 'Quiet Corner'
yet incredibly close to so much.

What kind of employment are you seeking? Northeastern CT is indeed a 'secret' that many are discovering- we welcome all, but hope to preserve the region for us and all. Do PM me for more information

1) Not true, parts of NJ and MD, and MA between BOS and DC are rural.

2) Any reason why NE CT has NOT been developed since it is within, portios, 60 miles or closer to Boston?
I know in CT people commute 65 miles to NYC so why not 50 from NE CT to Boston too?

[Thruway]

I got a question about the 'quiet corner' is it affiliated with New York, Boston, or a mix, 2/3 Boston 1/3 New York?

Can I get YES, MSG, and FSNY or am I stuck with NESN only?

Are there a lot of New York people and fans like Fairfield County or am I with a bunch of Boston fans?

[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by tberg224

1) Not true, parts of NJ and MD, and MA between BOS and DC are rural.

2) Any reason why NE CT has NOT been developed since it is within, portios, 60 miles or closer to Boston?
I know in CT people commute 65 miles to NYC so why not 50 from NE CT to Boston too?

If one flies north from Washington DC to Boston- Connecticut's eastern quadrant as seen by air in fact is the least developed along that narrow strip. Southern New Jersey's 'Pine lands' and perhaps the area near the Delaware Water gap are also sparsely populated, but still have larger towns and a denser population then eastern CT- Western Mass in the Berkshires also has larger towns like Pittsfield, and geographically lies further west on the edge of the megalopolis.

The Quiet Corner is known for being underpopulated and isolated in contrast with the rest of Connecticut, with many of its towns having populations below 5,000. It received its name from its status as an area largely comprised of rural and semi-rural towns containing large areas of farmland, rivers and lakes, and state forests. It forms one of the least-urbanized districts along the Boston-Washington, D.C. Corridor, and has a crime rate that is generally much lower than that of the rest of Connecticut.

[skytrekker]

Great piece on the Quest corner from the New York Times

Touring the Quiet Corner


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By JILL KNIGHT WEINBERGER
Published: June 2, 2002

A COUNTRY girl at heart who carries the deep imprint of a rural Connecticut childhood, I nearly swoon at the sight of peacefully grazing cows and the scent of newly mowed hay -- wherever in the world I happen to be. My husband, G. J., a transplanted South American by way of New York, generally looks askance at such nostalgic piffle. But this past July a string of gloriously golden days inspired even in G. J. a longing to explore country roads and country pleasures just beyond our city limits.

[Gregory P]

I'm not living there now...heading back as soon as our house in NC sells (might be getting an offer this week!!)

But two years ago I had NESN and YES, which was great - especially after 2004. I could finally see the suffering in a Yankee locker room when every year before it was the sox cryin' in their locker rooms.

I think your ratio is correct since it borders MA (99.7% Sox) and RI, which actually has quite a few Yankee fans (some in my own family).

Originally Posted by tberg224

I got a question about the 'quiet corner' is it affiliated with New York, Boston, or a mix, 2/3 Boston 1/3 New York?

Can I get YES, MSG, and FSNY or am I stuck with NESN only?

Are there a lot of New York people and fans like Fairfield County or am I with a bunch of Boston fans?

[Rich Lee]

Originally Posted by tberg224

1) Not true, parts of NJ and MD, and MA between BOS and DC are rural.

2) Any reason why NE CT has NOT been developed since it is within, portios, 60 miles or closer to Boston?
I know in CT people commute 65 miles to NYC so why not 50 from NE CT to Boston too?

One theory is size: Boston has a population of 580,000; New York is over 8,000,000.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Rich Lee

One theory is size: Boston has a population of 580,000; New York is over 8,000,000.

I agree. The sprawl of Boston has not reached out that far yet. Only 20 years ago Bostoners hadn't even discovered the proximity of Providence to their city. Now as development and jobs are moving further and further out from Boston and Hartford, it is only a mtter of time when this area is discovered too. JMHO Jay

[Thruway]

Again, what TV stations do you get, YES, MSG, FSNY, Giants or Patriots or both?
Which team is covered locally and has fans, New York, Boston, or both and what is the ratio?
Thanks.