Subject: RE: Moving to Connecticut We moved to CT 8 years ago from the Midwest. Most of the population is concentrated along the I-95 and I-91 corridors. Shelton is a nice little area and living there would provide a couple of more rural routes northwest of there. It is wedged between Naugatuck (old industrial town ) and Milford (high population seaport suburb ). The valley towns get a bad rap (perhaps unwarranted in some cases ). As mentioned, Bethel, Newtown, Oxford, and Southbury are quite rural in comparison and generally more affluent. Knowing what I know now, I'd would have moved to any of those communities.There are many secondary state routes for riding (great motor cycle routes for the same reason ).
Schools in CT are generally quite good regardless of where you settle. Easy access to Rt. 84, 691, Rt 8 and the secondary rt 34 will greatly improve your commute and quality of life. There are exceptions. I don't mean to offend anyone (as I live in Meriden ), I'd stay away from Bridgeport, Naugatuck, and Waterbury for certain. Waterbury in particular has had serious budget problems. If you're house hunting, you'll quickly notice large disparities between home prices even within close geographical areas. Wen my wife and I relocated, was working in West Haven at the time. She didn't have a job, so we bought a house in Meriden so that she could access either the west haven/Bridgeport or Hartford labor markets. She's worked in Hartford ever since so hedging our bets seemed to work out well for us. If you would like to talk more, P/M me and I'll send you my phone number. Glad to help out.
Jeff |