In the picturesque Hills of Northwest Connecticut, Torrington has a vibrant central business district sprinkled with some striking buildings for a town of just over 35,000. The countryside around Torrington, …
In the lower Naugatuck Valley, Shelton is an amiable riverside town that has been reborn since the 1980s. From the 1860s until recently Shelton relied on heavy industry, the remnants …
A manufacturing town once known for its cutlery and silverware, Wallingford has moved into high-tech industries in the last 25 years. For you and me Wallingford’s appeal comes from its …
Resting on the west bank of the Connecticut River and dating back to 1650, Middletown is a mid-sized college city with a manufacturing and shipping past. Middletown’s life is mostly …
Dating right back to 1639, Stratford is a town on Long Island Sound bounded to the east by the final reach of the Housatonic River. At the Housatonic’s mouth, and …
The city of West Haven is a lovable shore community where New Haven Harbor meets Long Island Sound. Now a summer beach destination, this place was previously known for shipping …
A working town between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden was an important manufacturing center in the 19th and early 20th century. The city was most famous for its silver and …
This maritime town on the east bank of the Thames River is home to the United States Navy’s primary East Coast submarine base. A big chunk of Groton’s population is …
Even to the uninitiated, Hamden is a name that may already ring a bell. This northern suburb of New Haven often ranks highly on lists of America’s most liveable towns. …
By Long Island Sound, along the lower reaches of the Saugatuck River lies one of the richest towns of its size in the United States. Westport has an artistic pedigree …