We used to, when I was young. But it lessened, year by year. Nowadays we usually get 1-2 4-8” storms in late winter and only spattered inches beyond that.

> We go most of the winter bare. It’s sad.

Really, for some reason I thought CT gets a ton of snow like Boston?

I am coming from a cold Midwest city where it doesn't snow much but temps are frigid through April.

We are like 48th in crime, natural disasters are rare, public services largely work, access to most things/stores are a short drive etc.

Yet people complain viciously. I have been to towns that are literally dying on the vine, without even a strip mall who complain less. Literally people are prouder of living in flat dusty towns in tornado ally.

> Happy teachers = happy students

Word!!

I feel at ease now knowing that overall it is a good area and not like I have to find a decent place while avoiding a ton of areas!! My wife and I are looking forward to our new England adventure.

The highways in general aren’t too bad, with the exception specifically for 84 & 91 in and around Hartford. That interchange is some foul blasphemy against the dreams of Man.

The roads get cleared at a good pace unless it’s a REAL storm, and those are rare. Honestly, the snow in general is quite anemic these days. We go most of the winter bare. It’s sad.

I am picking up this theme here that it is better to avoid highways. Do other roads get cleared fast enough in winters?

> Only knock is taxes

As high as west Hartford?

> because you have the sun at your back, and the sun at your back in the way home as well.

That is an excellent point. I guess it maybe an unfair question to ask if west side is better than east so maybe I should ask if either I see is worse than the other? Easier to pick between good and bad options vs two good options haha

Got it. Yes it is good to have perspective. My current commute is 10mins but most of my coworkers drive 30mins to come to work.

> where very few things go wrong

Like natural events or something else?

> if you're fond of newer, pricier cars that bill will sting as well.

Good thing I am an old, boring and drive a 20yo Camry!!

Is there ANY area you would want me to not consider no matter how good of a deal I am getting on the house?

I see some homes listed in Glastonbury that have a flood risk rating of 9/10. Is that normal?

I think if you stick to those towns, you’ll come look at houses and get a feel for the neighborhood and find one you like. It’s not like there are beautiful neighborhoods in those areas with secretly bad schools.

For what it’s worth, I’m a teacher (though not in either of those towns) and teachers here are well compensated. I would gladly work in either of those school districts. Happy teachers = happy students who feel cared for and are more ready to learn.

> there will be 20-30 people lined up for the first open house

I can imagine this happening during historic low rates but are you saying even now this happens?

Don't know the area but looking at the map, are you saying that commuting from a place like Farmington to EH would be worse than say Rocky Hill to EH even though both commutes require crossing the river?

Thanks. Will do.

> They elementary schools have a real community feel.

Can you elaborate?

> You really can’t go wrong

That is great to hear. Ending up in a "wrong" area is what I am/was concerned about.

Is it a reasonable expectation to find a home in Glastonbury with public water, sewer and gas?

Yes, I'll be working at Pratt.

Good point. Renting is also on the table. And yes, I'll be working at Pratt.

Yeah the market is wonky here in Midwest as well Amy

Thanks. I will past this info to her.

Wethersfield has fiber internet now too

Yea, northeast but even as far west as towns like South Windsor, which is on the river.

Glastonbury to Hartford is easier IMO. You can take route 3 and head north into Hartford. But coming from WH to EH will mean heavy traffic on 84 during rush hour.

I grew up in Wethersfield and loved it. Went to 2 different elementary schools and they were both great. Only knock is taxes, not super racially diverse. Super quaint, safe.