For anything HVAC brand is less important than a competent installer.

This is an excellent review because you add a true contrast and comparison.

Add more context though.

And vernon/rockville

It's not the worst place I've ever lived.

Before Manchester I lived in waterbury. (No comment.)

Manchester has evolved since I moved in 2007. That town has more life in it.

I currently live in enfield because I bought a house and it's closer to my clients. Most activities shut down around 11 and it has 2/3 the crazy of Manchester.

You could do much worse. (Willimantic, Norwich, bridgeprt, south Norwalk, derby, Naugatuck, etc.)

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Manchester is just dirty to me. Haven't heard much about their gang scene

Verdant view farms in PA. It's a ride but is outstanding. We literally spent a whole day playing with the goats, chickens, cows, and rabbits.

Also Silverman farms has a petting zoo if you don't feel like trekking the 4 hours out to PA.

This gets asked here a lot:

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/zq5r4c/heat_pump_cost/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/yjmdqd/heat_pump_installer_recommendations/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/x383bg/heat_pump_vs_oil_heat_in_ct/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/xs7asc/heat_pump_geothermal_installer_recommendation/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/yic4a8/anyone_have_success_with_ditching_oil_for_heat/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/rxfqst/oil_to_heat_pump_conversion/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/vs13e3/for_those_of_you_with_heat_pumps_how_much_does/

https://reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/tgc19d/heat_pumps_in_ct/

Since you dont say where you are, Home Depot is the all over answer.

Technically it is in fact illegal. The dmv did issue the newer reflective plates and required those to be used. The old ones were to be returned or destroyed at that time.

Do the police care? Luckily not much. The old plate still matches the vehicle and there is a little respect if it is on an older vehicle.

Pretty average to below average. Better than Bridgeport or Waterbury, worse than Plainville/Bristol/Southington. Way worse than the Farmington Valley, Glastonbury, and West Hartford.

It has had some bad press lately due to some high profile incidents involving administrators getting attacked or someone bringing a gun to school. But regardless, it has always been a pretty (slightly below) average town.

I would feel fine raising my family there if I found a good deal on a house. A kid can thrive anywhere with solid parenting and resources.

Edit: it is worth knowing that you are comparing emeralds to rubies compared to school systems outside of New England. Connecticut has fantastic schools and even Manchester has wonderful schools compared to rural Georgia. Don't let comparison be the thief of joy. Because none of us are Westport (:

I love it, no issues for me. I've lived here for about 2 years. School is diverse, my kids are excelling.

Goshen Action Wildlife when it warms up.

I miss the old timey ones, too

There is a waterfowl sanctuary in litchfield

We love Cora Cora (Peruvian) in West Hartford and The North House (American) in Avon.

Seasons, which is in the Avon Old Farms Hotel, is a hidden gem!

If the registration is valid there's no reason why not. the dmv requires you use a state issued liscense plate, so technically they're fair game. My mom has her vintage one in the garage with her prior vanity reg number which she never renewed. I'll be registering my car with her old vanity tag next renewal so i can continue to use her vintage ct plate.

Davis Farmland is amazing. We brought a three year old and he loved it. Even brushed a calf :) They open April 13th for the season.

https://davisfarmland.com/

Story about the prison unit that makes the license plates.

>The new plates are more reflective.

which seems to roughly coincide with the cops switching from using radar to laser for speed enforcement and the requirement of 2 plates instead of 1. Whether that's all related, I don't know.

Angry Tofu

The new plates are more reflective. Some people kept their old blue plates, I’m not sure how because at the time you were supposed to mail the old ones back once you got the new ones. But, as long as the registration is valid don’t think anyone cares now.

All I could catch was prisons.

Wierd, I read it and I certainly don't subscribe.