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Madison: Due to its unique location, (130 miles equidistant between the metropolitan centers of New York and Boston) Madison offers business, cultural and entertainment opportunities, while allowing one to live and enjoy the warmth and stability of a small town. Children being our most valuable resource, Madison has always been committed to excellence in education. The children are served by four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and private schools. An extensive program of extracurricular activities is offered both by the schools and by the Town Parks and Recreation Department. The business district offers numerous shops and boutiques. The main street Cinema hosts a Foreign Film Festival and there are several gourmet deli's and restaurants. An outstanding bookstore makes itself available for workshops and lectures while a comprehensive library hosts rotating exhibits of local artists. Galleries, antique shops and an outdoor cafe add to the charm. |
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Clinton: Now known as the Bluefish Capital of the World, Clinton encompasses 17.2 square miles and numbers 13,500 in population while still maintaining its small town integrity. Respected for its quality education, Clinton has two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Numerous day care centers and nursery schools provide for younger childrens' needs, and the Henry Carter Hull Library hosts many programs for all ages with the staff offering friendly assistance. For the adult, there are nine accredited colleges and universities within commuting distance. For the commuters' convenience, there is a train stop for the trip into New Haven. Historic homes line the downtown area of this coastal community, which also boasts a village green, fine restaurants, and antique and specialty shops. Every year there are numerous craft and art shows, live theater and opera, festivals and parades, plus summer concerts and Christmas carol sings at the gazebo. A family-oriented community, Clinton is a friendly town, welcoming both visitors and new residents. |
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Guilford: Guilford, while endeavoring to preserve its links with the past, is still able to offer its residents the very best in amenities. Specialty boutiques surround today's green and parks while beaches and sports facilities provide recreational enjoyment. The parks include Bittner, Chaffinch Island, Chittenden and Nut Plains where a variety of play areas are offered; Jacobs Beach and Lake Quonnipaug in North Guilford offer swimming and fishing. Guilford total area, over 38 square miles, stretches from Long Island Sound to Durham in the north, and from Branford in the west to Madison in the east. It has grown from a population of 3,500 in 1940 to its present day 20,000. There are now seven schools educating its children; 4 elementary, 2 junior high and 1 high school. The Guilford Green, apart from being the focal point of the town with churches, town hall, banks and stores, is in constant use throughout the summer months for public events that attract visitors from far and wide. |
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Branford: Since the turn of the century, residents and visitors alike have been drawn to Branford's shoreline and 20 miles of beautiful coastline. Rocky points, sandy beaches and open salt marshes provide a safe haven for boaters, swimmers, and birdwatchers alike. While retaining a small town atmosphere, Branford offers many conveniences and services that are usually found in larger metropolitan areas. Branford offers a variety of shopping, restaurants, public parks and a town green which is a site for summer festivals. Branford also offers a wide range of services from a Senior Citizen Center, a medical clinic, two libraries and a state-of-the-art school system that is constantly expanding to keep pace with community growth and development. Branford is only minutes away from New Haven, and Manhattan and Boston are day trips by car or train. Air travel is also convenient from Tweed New Haven Airport as well as Bradley Airport in Hartford. All in all, Branford offers a great place to live, easy commuting, a wide range of entertainment and beaches and parks for relaxation. |
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Killingworth: While one of the larges towns by square miles in the state, Killingworth has a modest population of approximately 5.000. This is due to the thousands of acres within the town that are dedicated state forest land and not available for development. This, coupled with a two acre minimum building lot requirement for al new construction, ensures that the rural, country atmosphere of the town will endure. Sporting enthusiasts and nature lovers can make use of the state land year round for hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and fishing while other residents enjoy the privacy and tranquillity that the woodland areas preserve. Regional School District 17 serves the towns of Killingworth and Haddam. Children stay in their respective town for grades K-6 and combine for junior high and high school. The junior high school has received a national award for excellence in education. Special programs are available for disabled, gifted and adult education. The town recreation department offers a multitude of programs for children and adults. The indoor pool at the high school supports an active swim team and is popular with residents alike. After school day care is provided at the elementary school. A new multimillion dollar library was completed in 1995. The town park is dedicated in honor of its former resident, Jeff Bagwell, recipient of the 1994 Baseball's Most Valuable Player Award. For those looking for sophisticated country living, Killingworth is a town worth exploring. |
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Westbrook: The Town of Westbrook is nestled along the Connecticut coast bordered by beautiful Long Island Sound, where fishing, boating, sailing and sightseeing abound. The quiet, small town hosts fine restaurants offering fare ranging from simple to gourmet. Local attractions include the Westbrook Historical Society, the Military Historians' Museum, the Salt Meadow National Wildlife Refuge, ancient cemeteries and historical houses. Several freshwater lakes offer good fishing and canoeing, or a peaceful place to have a picnic. In Town, you can visit the antique shops and flea markets while on the outskirts you will find abundant shopping nearby at the Factory Stores. Westbrook covers 15.72 square miles in town and shoreline. |
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Old Saybrook: The Town of Old Saybrook was one of the earliest settlements in Connecticut and indeed in the United States. Its first center was the site of Fort Saybrook at Saybrook Point. Over time the center of the town moved toward what is now the Main Street center. Here, the town remembers its irreplaceable heritage with historical homes and buildings in abundance; however, Old Saybrook's center also boasts a thriving commercial community. The town assists its commuting residents with a conveniently located railroad station served by Amtrak. There are frequent connections to New Haven, New York and Boston. For recreation, there are a number of boat marinas and a state-owned boat launching area, as well as two multi-movie theaters, numerous restaurants, a mini-golf course at Saybrook Point, and a wide assortment of retail shops and stores. Old Saybrook also hosts several professional offices (doctors, dentist, attorneys), real estate brokers, antique shops, and art galleries. Old Saybrook's educational system ranks as one of the best in Connecticut. Student enrollment is 1,371 housed in four schools --Goodwin Elementary (K through 3), Middle School (4 through 8), and Senior High (9 through 12). There is one parochial school, St. John's (K through 8) with an enrollment of 233. There are also several fine day-care centers for young children. You are welcome in Old Saybrook, where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. |
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Essex: The town of Essex is comprised of three of the most picturesque villages in New EnglandÑEssex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton. Essex retains its quaint, early 18th century New England riverfront charm, taking full advantage of its location 5 miles upstream from Long Island Sound, on the West bank of the spectacularly unspoiled Connecticut River. Essex boasts many historical and cultural attractions including the Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride, the Hot Steamed Jazz Festival, the Essex Art Association, the Essex Historical Society, and the Ivoryton Playhouse. However one chooses to explore the villages, be it by merely strolling around on foot through the quaint streets, or getting out on bicycle to explore some of the 42 miles of quiet, back-country roads that comprise Essex, it is difficult to not be seduced by the charm of our three distinctly different villages, Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton, and by the surrounding countryside. Essex truly is the best small town in America! |
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Haddam: Haddam is a quaint town nestled in the hills of the Lower Connecticut River valley, one of the hidden treasures of Connecticut. Once graced with a brisk river trade, shipbuilding, granite quarries and pre-industrial revolution water powered mills, Haddam is now poised on the brink of economic growth, development and revitalization. Haddam is a town in a rural picturesque setting that keeps its own pace, yet is only 10 minutes from Middletown and Wesleyan University, 20 minutes from the shoreline and 30 minutes from Hartford and New Haven. Haddam has a population of 7,200 spread out over 46.7 square miles, 27% of which is state forest. Haddam has five villages within the town-- Higganum, Tylerville, Shailerville, Hidden Lake and Haddam Neck: each with its own unique personality. Urban renewal and suburban development being unknown here, Haddam retains much of its historic charm. In fact, we have more authentic colonial-era homes than Williamsburg. |
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