It's on the NY Times list of 52 places to visit in the world in 2023, so someone thinks highly enough of it to get recommended. I'd say it's trending in the right direction.

Property taxes just went up, my mortgage jumped $170 a month and for what? So I can hear the drag racing on Rt 80 again? That went on for years, finally the city and police chief made a statement regarding the interruption of the businesses on the street, nothing of the people that live there and have to hear that still going on at 2am. The drivers here and the state in general are horrendous. Had a roommate rip me off a few years ago, cop said they really couldn't do anything, only to find out yes he could have only he was too lazy to do an actual investigation. I won't even talk about what happened in the back of the prisoner transport van recently. Yale owns practically all of downtown, so there goes tax revenue. If it wasn't for Yale, New Haven would be another Bridgeport, and Yale knows it so they get a pass from the city. If I could afford to move I would, this city sucks.

After reading this post, I decided to pay a visit myself. Tickets are free, but you give them a driver's license on your way in, so they get your address, even if you give a fake one when you register for tickets. It's hard to argue with the published mission, it's lots of motherhood and apple pie. We met with an educator who talked about the architecture and the buildings (officially called "volumes"), but when we asked about the ownership, she basically repeated boilerplate language about it being a 503(c) non-profit with global reach, so no specific names are mentioned.

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On a side note, the trail around the grounds is really muddy now and not well marked in some places (we thought we followed the map, but the trail just sort of disappeared into another property). It's not huge, but it's a nice diversion for a couple of hours. I guess you could plop yourself in the library or commons and use their wifi if you wanted to linger over a cup of (free) tea. There was a piano concert last night, so the main amphitheater was closed for setup, but it's really beautiful, from what we could see from outside.

My wife and I lived in New Haven for over 3 years (1 downtown and 2 East Rock) and loved it. The city is fantastic, super walkable, with lots going on. We moved there not knowing anyone and joined an adult kickball league (WAKA) and meet basically all our current adult friends there.

Other then a single nighttime parking garage car break in (which can happen anywhere) we had zero issues with crime or feeling unsafe. It’s the perfect small city with museums, concerts, epic food, and fantastic train access. I’d highly recommend New Haven.

With cousin Larry?

These fuckers just hit me with a bill from 2019. Was able to pay it online on the myconnect site no problem tho

Grace farms is weird though. I interviewed for a job there and I was like yeah I’ll see myself out.

I agree, I was just kidding. I have only nice things to say about New Canaan.

Lol no honestly most of the people here are super nice and caring. Then there are the you know what’s.

Doesn’t that apply to the whole town? 😆

Hi-I live in New Canaan

It’s a rich, highly educated progressive cult.

Super cheap taxes, people don’t realize that Windsor locks isn’t really in the landing “path”. enfield is, and it’s super Loud and you have to stop talking until the plane goes over.

You hear planes taking off, and the train.

I’ve played Portland GC every weekend this month.

Yes the inventory of homes is low- not much has been built in the state over the last 15 years.

Nonetheless home prices are a bargain compared to areas of the country threatened by climate change.

I have doubt the state is realizing more people will move here because of climate change- forcing prices higher in years to come. Connecticut is a climate haven. State government here has lagged in realizing this concept.

Lightbulbs are not doubling an electric bill. It’s most likely heat and large appliances coupled with unregulated utilities. Dealing with these in an apartment is especially difficult when you can’t change out a dishwasher or lower the temp of a water heater.

“buy more blankets” would be better advice

Switching is good but know that it isn’t instant. It can take two full billing cycles to change suppliers.

Now it’s a party!

One person, same SF, oil heat / hot water and my new bill is $90ish (240ish kwh). Up from $65ish last month with similar usage. Sucks, but my bill hasn't tripled.

Having an extra person shouldn't, in itself, triple your usage compared to mine. Do you have large draws like: gaming computers, a hot tub, electric heaters, etc? If not, I'd spend some time to figure out where your draws are before spending thousands of dollars on solar.

My guess is it's 4 people. Names probably start with V, E, O, H. Depending on who is working together on the tag, that's the variation they use. So V, E, and O go out and do a tag, they use VEO (if O does the spray, maybe adds the dot in the middle). Idk, just my $0.02

2600 square feet.

My bill was $130.

Stop leaving your lights on

Try fast-casual Freskos Greek restaurant in Hamden. Best Greek food in CT.

https://www.whippoorwillfarmct.com/ in Salisbury - locally raised meats. etc.

https://www.avocadocafe.net/menu 200' over the NY line in Millerton

https://nodines-smokehouse.myshopify.com/ in Goshen

https://beckleyfurnace.org/ in Canaan, restored remnant of the NW iron making age

https://limerock.com/ 1.5 mi. track where the likes of Newman and McQueen raced

http://www.ctwaterfalls.com/falls/main.php?Great1 Great Falls/ Falls Village/hydro plant

https://legamin.com/sharon classic French cuisine

I saw a woodpecker show itself and fly around that tree.

I’m not sure if you guys are talking about the same river as me but maybe 1 or 2 people drown on average in a year. I’ve lived on the river my entire life and for such a narrow river it’s quite popular, lots of boat traffic (many very inexperienced operators) tons of great anchorages, many sandbars filled all summer long with people swimming (most people 3 sheets)… so yeah not seeing the danger here people! Do it at slack tide out of the way of boat traffic and with a buddy. I’ve heard more people drowning at bantam and candle wood lake tbh.

This like new super safe society is like really depressing. I’m truly sorry for all the poor kids who had helicopter parents growing up and are now afraid of everything. I think back to things my friends and I got into as a kid and it seems like a totally different world!

Thanks!