>MPD is bloated and largely incompetent

One of their former cops is in prison for manufacturing child porn.

As well as all the OTHER documented cases of their abuse/corruption... including cases where MPD falsely claims it's illegal to film the outside of the police station from Main Street/Dingwall Drive.

I lived in the west lake area at Northwoods East, and had a buddy who lived in Town Ridge, another in Northwoods West, and another in Middletown ridge. None of us ever had any issues

Pizzeria Sassano in Glastonbury. It’s excellent

Sugar bakery in East Haven

Little Mazen in Simsbury sells a giant mozz or pepperoni slice (if you're not in the mood for a whole pie) and it's delicious. Hidden gem.

Little Mazen in Simsbury sells a giant mozz or pepperoni slice (if you're not in the mood for a whole pie) and it's delicious. Hidden gem.

Even if you were an attorney it’s still never a good idea to represent yourself.

I'm an attorney the judge will treat you fair but understand your damages are limited to $5k in small claims.

Yale isn’t going anywhere, so tax them!

Statistically CT in general is pretty safe, obviously use common sense, remember to lock doors/windows, and learn self-defense. These are things you should do in general, regardless of where you live IMO, so don't take it too nervously. When you compare Middletown to Hartford it isn't even close, so I wouldn't be particularly worried. Also plenty of nearby suburbs are fine. Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Portland, East Hampton, Glastonbury, Wethersfield, etc.

Love that place!!!

One would need more information to give a helpful answer. Is this a civil suit against someone who has committed an assault? The practical problem is that it is generally difficult to collect a judgment should you prevail in court. Hence unless you can afford a hefty retainer it will be difficult to find an attorney to represent you.

It’s been my experience that judges in Connecticut are fair, not hostile, and understand the law.

Zephyr’s in West Hartford, place will be a zoo once the word gets out

Maybe I will give them another try sometime- but it really burned me, so I have to overcome that sting. Lots of good choices in CT- hard to go with a disappointment.

I’ve lived in the westlake area for about 5 years and have always felt safe!

Get a lawyer

I’ve had 3 female friends live off of West Lake Dr (condo heaven) as well as my brother. One of my female friends and my brother lived in town ridge, which was probably the nicest one. Big complex. My other friend lived both in Northwoods (which was also nice) and, she and the third friend (who didn’t live together) lived on Burgundy Hill Ln (the Peppermill Condos, the first ones on the left when you enter West Lake Dr. While the inside of the condos were nice, I heard some sketchy stories from both of them about the condo complex itself. One of my friends was sitting in her condo and heard screaming. I guess a girl was sitting her in car with the windows down, and a man came up to her car and literally tried to pull her out of the window. The other friend who lived there was certain her neighbors were running a hard drug operation. All in all, other than the place I mentioned, I’ve heard most complexes there are really nice and its a good place to live, especially for a young single person. A lot to do. I’ve heard good things about Carriage Crossing as well (I think that’s what its called). Just be vigilant always :)

I used to live in Middletown as a single woman years ago and enjoyed it. I liked the apartments off George Street. OSA (on Main Street) is still my favorite restaurant years later.

I grew up in Mystic in the 90s and I don’t think a single one of us ever used a housekey there. Lol

The argument over whether Yale’s not paying taxes outweighs the way it helps keep downtown New Haven vibrant ignores a huge issue in Connecticut: home rule cities. This debate wouldn’t be an issue if New Haven’s tax base included all the surrounding towns that benefit from New Haven without contributing, just like in Hartford. Right now, Yale is simultaneously a drain on the tax base and a source of employment, the arts, and spur to entertainment and nightlife that is great for the city. If city tax bases included suburbs that already benefit from our cities the whole debate goes away.

We loved East Berlin (borders Cromwell on the other side) when we first got married. Super quiet and only a hop skip and a jump from just about anything you need.

Domenic and Vinnies in Watertown used to be my excuse to drive nearly across the state to get my oil changes done.

Neither happens much in Middletown if you lock your doors. More likely to have your catalytic converter stolen than the whole car... but that's happening everywhere in CT.

Nope, no place is safe for a woman to live alone

Thank you! That's a very kind offer.