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Old 04-01-2008, 12:36 PM
 
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They did note that services in the elementary schools for a child that has learning difficulties were lacking and they were very concerned about the middle and high school levels. I hope this helps, Jay
This is exactly what my brother said regarding the schools. My nephew has a learning disability and EH schools were simply unprepared to give him the services that are required to help. That in addition to possible gang activity at the high school level.

The neighborhood where they live is beautiful and convenient. They don't have much to worry about regarding crime in their neighborhood. They are currently looking into other towns in the area that offer better schools, and I believe Bolton is at the top of their list, Harwinton is second.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:36 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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I would have to agree with this post. I have family in the EH area and they send their kids to private school. They constantly say that crime is becoming worse in town (break-ins, vandalism, even some isolated gang-activity). That is enough to make me prefer a neighboring community over EH. I'm not even going to say "No offense" because this stuff is fact - not opinion. People shouldn't be offended. It's not a crime-ridden city like Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven - but it does have it's issues and unfortunately it seems the issues are becoming more common.
Ah yes, the so and so said this and that.....actually overall crime was down in EH in 07. A look at the trended data shows that crime was higher in 04 than it has been in subsequent years....so how is it a fact that crime is actually increasing in EH?? That is fact as it is posted in the crime statistics by the PD. Thanks very much for your facts, which are wrong.

It was already stated that no one in moving to EH for the superb school district, I'm not sure why this is a focus on this thread since the OP didn't mention that they were in need of a good district. Many parents in town already send their kids to private school. The OP was asking specific questions about a specific neighborhood.

And I only get offended when people post gibberish that is not representative and is based on biased opinion and sterotypes.

Mels, Skytrekker and myself have most accurately painted a picture of what EH is actually like.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:40 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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I've known East Hartford since the 50's. Very well; in fact it's very likely I visited the Veteran's clubhouse, and Martin and Wickham parks, walked along Burnside and Silver Lane, shopped on Main Street, all before you were born. I know people who still live there. And work there. And elsewhere in the area.

If You like living there, fine. But maybe someone who's never seen the place might appreciate some varied opinions.
Except you're not offering anything useful except telling people to look elsewhere. I've lived in EH for 18 years on and off and know people who have lived in town since the 40's. Not sure why your anecdotal experience would qualify you as an expert. A valid opinion on these forums should offer the pluses and minuses and focus on the OP's original question, it shouldn't just focus on the negative.

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Old 04-01-2008, 12:42 PM
 
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Ah yes, the so and so said this and that.....actually overall crime was down in EH in 07. A look at the trended data shows that crime was higher in 04 than it has been in subsequent years....so how is it a fact that crime is actually increasing in EH?? That is fact as it is posted in the crime statistics by the PD. Thanks very much for your facts, which are wrong.

It was already stated that no one in moving to EH for the superb school district, I'm not sure why this is a focus on this thread since the OP didn't mention that they were in need of a good district. Many parents in town already send their kids to private school. The OP was asking specific questions about a specific neighborhood.

And I only get offended when people post gibberish that is not representative and is based on biased opinion and sterotypes.

Mels, Skytrekker and myself have most accurately painted a picture of what EH is actually like.
Srib-

I work very closely with the UCR (Uniform Crime Report) and can honestly tell you that no crime rate is accurate - it's impossible. In cities like EH, crimes often go unreported for a variety of reasons. I'm not saying that EH is a pit of crime at all, but cities with similar demographics to EH (Manchester, Hamden, etc) have the highest rate of unreported crimes. Higher than cities like Hartford, and higher than towns like Glastonbury.

What I have posted is not gibberish. I'm sorry you were so easily offended.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:43 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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East Hartford does have pluses and negatives-- actually any town does. As I alluded to in my answer to the OP pointed out. I know many people that have lived there since the 40s and 50s- and they still feel the town has much to offer.

One thing we need to do here is objectively give information that gives the good and bad- without 'coloring' that data with our own opinions. Let the reader make an evaluation- that is not our role.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:46 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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This is exactly what my brother said regarding the schools. My nephew has a learning disability and EH schools were simply unprepared to give him the services that are required to help. That in addition to possible gang activity at the high school level.

The neighborhood where they live is beautiful and convenient. They don't have much to worry about regarding crime in their neighborhood. They are currently looking into other towns in the area that offer better schools, and I believe Bolton is at the top of their list, Harwinton is second.
Again, OP didn't ask about schools, however, school districts are required to offer the services neccessary to meet the students needs. If the district isn't meeting the needs, your brother needs to contact an advocate that can make sure that EH finds an outside source to provide what is needed if it is not available in house.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:49 PM
 
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Again, OP didn't ask about schools, however, school districts are required to offer the services neccessary to meet the students needs. If the district isn't meeting the needs, your brother needs to contact an advocate that can make sure that EH finds an outside source to provide what is needed if it is not available in house.
Quality of schools means a lot even if someone doesn't have children. Taxes, home appreciation, resale, etc. etc.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:51 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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Srib-

I work very closely with the UCR (Uniform Crime Report) and can honestly tell you that no crime rate is accurate - it's impossible. In cities like EH, crimes often go unreported for a variety of reasons. I'm not saying that EH is a pit of crime at all, but cities with similar demographics to EH (Manchester, Hamden, etc) have the highest rate of unreported crimes. Higher than cities like Hartford, and higher than towns like Glastonbury.

What I have posted is not gibberish. I'm sorry you were so easily offended.
well then if no crime rate is accurate how do you know crime is up? Based on what your family said? Its funny that in my tenure in town i have never experienced anything. I must be the anomaly.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:56 PM
 
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well then if no crime rate is accurate how do you know crime is up? Based on what your family said? Its funny that in my tenure in town i have never experienced anything. I must be the anomaly.
I simply said my family from EH said crime is rising in town - I never said that according to my calculations, crime is on the rise. I also said it's a fact that people who live there are noticing the deterioration of certain neighborhoods.

My brother and his wife are honest and not whiners. Him being a police officer, I trust his opinion very much.
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Old 04-01-2008, 01:00 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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East Hartford has seen a decline in the past 25 years-typical of many towns nationally and in New England that have seen their manufacturing employment base shattered.

The town, despite these issues I am sure is making strides to turn these negatives around- change takes time. We all know that problems in the town exist- I pointed that out in my first follow up to the OP- lets try and move beyond this.
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