[pixieshmoo]

As far as the towns that have been listed (thanks by the way!) I'm assuming that these are what you consider to be pretty safe towns with good schools and with close enough distance to job opportunities. What about activities...whether it be recreation for kids, bars/restaurants, movies, etc. What kind of night and weekend life are in these towns? And where can I find the safety, neighborhood and schools statistics on such towns?

Also feel free to mention anymore too! Thanks again.

[ajmarq]

Hello! I just had to add my 2 cents here on the suggestion to go to Glastonbury. I spent 10 years of my life there, and it's a 10 year stretch I'll never get back, but sure feel I'm owed! It was horrible growing up there, (specifically- going to school) and from what I see, it's only gotten worse. IF you have lots of money, then by all means, move to Glastonbury. If you don't- avoid it like the plague. This is the snobbiest of snobby cities, and for no good reason other than to pat itself on the back for all the money it has. The school system gives little personal attention to students, and the peer groups are harsh to anyone who isn't ALSO wealthy. I'd love to say I was a special case, but EVERY person I know (who's integrity I value) who has been through Glastonbury says they went "through the ringer" there. Socially, the place is a disaster. I left Glastonbury the moment I was legally able to & have never looked back since.

Funnily enough, I never hear the same complaints about West Hartford, though from what I've seen, they have more reason to be obnoxious about their wealth. Glastonbury is overpriced, overpuffed, and over-lauded. I would NEVER put my own kids in that town, or recommend anyone else do the same.

Just had to toss that in. Best of luck to you!

[pixieshmoo]

Originally Posted by ajmarq

Hello! I just had to add my 2 cents here on the suggestion to go to Glastonbury. I spent 10 years of my life there, and it's a 10 year stretch I'll never get back, but sure feel I'm owed! It was horrible growing up there, (specifically- going to school) and from what I see, it's only gotten worse. IF you have lots of money, then by all means, move to Glastonbury. If you don't- avoid it like the plague. This is the snobbiest of snobby cities, and for no good reason other than to pat itself on the back for all the money it has. The school system gives little personal attention to students, and the peer groups are harsh to anyone who isn't ALSO wealthy. I'd love to say I was a special case, but EVERY person I know (who's integrity I value) who has been through Glastonbury says they went "through the ringer" there. Socially, the place is a disaster. I left Glastonbury the moment I was legally able to & have never looked back since.

Funnily enough, I never hear the same complaints about West Hartford, though from what I've seen, they have more reason to be obnoxious about their wealth. Glastonbury is overpriced, overpuffed, and over-lauded. I would NEVER put my own kids in that town, or recommend anyone else do the same.

Just had to toss that in. Best of luck to you!

Thanks, I appreciate it, because I can't stand snobby people. The town we live in is kind of like that. It's not that bad though, but although I have a lot of reasons to like it here, the mild snobbiness p*sses me off. My husband and I are soo not like that.

[Dragondog]

Everyone brags about Glastonbury- on this site as well.
It is a very pleasant town, nice Main street, unique shopping etc with some very upscale neighborhoods- but I have found some of its residents snotty-

Try the old Mill town of Vernon- a better and more diverse mixture without the attitude- or South Windsor- a bit more upscale, but not snobby.

[igione]

You might consider Simsbury. The schools are excellant, and even though there are a few snobby people, the rest of the town is quite diverse in it's housing and income profile. I live in a neighborhood of ranches, split levels and colonials. Everyone is very friendly and we all look out for each other.

[parasol]

Originally Posted by Dragondog

Try the old Mill town of Vernon- a better and more diverse mixture without the attitude- or South Windsor- a bit more upscale, but not snobby.

Would Vernon be a nice city for a single 27 year old?

[JViello]

Originally Posted by parasol

Would Vernon be a nice city for a single 27 year old?

It can be, but I would recommend looking into Manchester. It's not as much of a bedroom community. Not that there is anything wrong with Vernon, it borders Manchester and all it's stuff with the same access to the same areas - But it just seems more family 2.5 kids and a minivan oriented than a singles life IMO.

Here are some links to apartments in town to give you an idea.

url]http://www.loftsatthemills.com/lc_photo-gallery.asp[/url]

http://www.rent.com/rentals/connecti...1&searchrank=2

http://www.rent.com/rentals/connecti...1&searchrank=8

[westguy22]

Originally Posted by ajmarq

Hello! I just had to add my 2 cents here on the suggestion to go to Glastonbury. I spent 10 years of my life there, and it's a 10 year stretch I'll never get back, but sure feel I'm owed! It was horrible growing up there, (specifically- going to school) and from what I see, it's only gotten worse. IF you have lots of money, then by all means, move to Glastonbury. If you don't- avoid it like the plague. This is the snobbiest of snobby cities, and for no good reason other than to pat itself on the back for all the money it has. The school system gives little personal attention to students, and the peer groups are harsh to anyone who isn't ALSO wealthy. I'd love to say I was a special case, but EVERY person I know (who's integrity I value) who has been through Glastonbury says they went "through the ringer" there. Socially, the place is a disaster. I left Glastonbury the moment I was legally able to & have never looked back since.

Funnily enough, I never hear the same complaints about West Hartford, though from what I've seen, they have more reason to be obnoxious about their wealth. Glastonbury is overpriced, overpuffed, and over-lauded. I would NEVER put my own kids in that town, or recommend anyone else do the same.

Just had to toss that in. Best of luck to you!

Glastonbury is a nice town, but I'd say most of the residents here aren't wealthy. People have money, and are upper-middle class, but I'd stop short of calling them 'wealthy'. Home prices in Glastonbury mirror most upper-middle class communities across Connecticut.

Wealthy is New Canaan, Greenwich, Weston, Darien, etc.

[parasol]

Originally Posted by JViello

It can be, but I would recommend looking into Manchester. It's not as much of a bedroom community. Not that there is anything wrong with Vernon, it borders Manchester and all it's stuff with the same access to the same areas - But it just seems more family 2.5 kids and a minivan oriented than a singles life IMO.

Here are some links to apartments in town to give you an idea.

url]http://www.loftsatthemills.com/lc_photo-gallery.asp[/url]

http://www.rent.com/rentals/connecti...1&searchrank=2

http://www.rent.com/rentals/connecti...1&searchrank=8

Thank you! I definitely don't want 'family/2.5 kids' because that's what I have now where I live. I might have more questions for you later about Manchester.

[JViello]

Originally Posted by parasol

Thank you! I definitely don't want 'family/2.5 kids' because that's what I have now where I live. I might have more questions for you later about Manchester.

NP anytime...I live in Manchester and can help you out with any questions you might have.

Good luck!