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Hi guys,
We´ll be moving to Ct in mid february and surely are in need of some good advices !
My husband will be working either in Old Saybrook or in Branford ( company is in the prozess of signing the contracts ) so we have some choices of towns to live in. We have been to Ct twice for a few days and love it.
We would like to live in a small older village, with a nice neighborhood, a little centre with a few shops, a library... but not to big. I need nature around.
My daughter will be in the middle of fourth grade, she is fluent in english and able to read and write in english as well. I am looking for a great school for her. She is very smart and needs to be challenged. I can find school ratings in the net, but that are only numbers. I need more information. I also would like to find a school where she doesn´t have to change school again after end of fourth grade.
As you see, I need you help, advice, experiences it´s very difficult from so far away !
The shoreline between Old Saybrook and Branford is beautiful and has some of the nicest towns in Connecticut. I would consider Branford, Guilford or Madison. These towns are charming, have good schools and are great places to raise a family. I am not sure of your price range or if you are buying or renting.
Madison is an affluent, upscale town with excellent schools but it can be expensive. There is a nice small downtown with most of the everyday shopping you will need. Madison also has a beautful waterfront park for town residents and a very nice state beach.
Branford is very nice with a wide range of housing options. If you are renting of looking for a condo, it will likely have the most places to consider. There is a great downtown area and some nice beaches and parks.
Guilford is a very charming town with good schools and a lot to offer. IT has a nice town green with some nice shops and there are a lot of nice family neighborhoods.
The link below give you information on schools here in Connecticut. I recommend that you look for a town with schools that perform at or above the state averages on the Connecticut Mastery and Connecticut Academic Performance Tests and offers class sizes of less than 23 students per class. I hope this helps. Jay
I think Essex fits your bill, esp. if his job is in Old Saybrook (closer). Beautiful small downtown. On the Connecticut river. Good schools. Surrounded by nature. Essex, Connecticut - The best small town in America
I think Essex fits your bill, esp. if his job is in Old Saybrook (closer). Beautiful small downtown. On the Connecticut river. Good schools. Surrounded by nature. Essex, Connecticut - The best small town in America
Before I read any responses, I was thinking that Essex would be perfect for them.
It really is an amazing little town. Check it out.
Yes, I'd put Essex in the same league as Madison and Guilford. Nice little town. I guess some of the choice is whether you want to be close to the water or not.
Yes, I'd put Essex in the same league as Madison and Guilford. Nice little town. I guess some of the choice is whether you want to be close to the water or not.
Fortunately, Essex Villiage is right on the river (has the feel of the sound) with coves, marinas and yacht clubs, as well as waterfront restaurants.
Consider Niantic East Lyme. Lots of nature, but a bit farther away than the aforementioned towns. Not as much there, either, in terms of culture. The other shoreline towns are nearer to New Haven, if the need to go there ever arose. Wonderful beach, and the state park Rocky Neck is wonderful. They have a better beach than the town beach. Plenty of woods in which to roam. Schools are good, safe town.
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