I’d stay off if Winchester and not really cross prospect st. I spent a year in a 1br apartment on a dead street off of highland ave. Believe it was Sheldon terrace. Was quiet and I was able to walk to work.

You are on the far end by prospect street right ?

Go walk around and see how you feel. I live right around the corner off Goodrich St and it’s great. Quiet, diverse neighborhood that feels very safe. Everyone told me to avoid it and move to East Rock, but they were in the middle of a rash of muggings. Plus I was done with grad school and ready to live among grown ups.

I wouldn’t rent on Winchester north of Division street. There’s a lot of violent crime and property crime - shootings and robberies are frequent along with larcenies and burglaries.

Careful. Between I think Division and Hillsdale, there are some ok apartments called the winchester lofts. YMMV. Some friends enjoyed them, others not so much. Other than that long block - hard pass. Ideally you don't want to be west of prospect, off prospect. Other than the lofts, you are at risk.

Opposite AMC on Winchester, you are in the wild west. Hard pass.

Do not rent in the Newhallville area at all !! Very high crime / drug area

Try east rock area if you need to be close to the college

Terrible, that’s Newhallville

Its very nice over there, on one side you have east rock which is overall very quiet. Farther down winchester into Newhallville has some sketchier blocks but its the same as other cities, mind your business and keep your shit locked up

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you! I should have also said let me know where you’ve had a bad experience as well so that I can avoid them 😄

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Thank you so much!

Lalibela is an Ethiopian restaurant downtown that has a pretty big vegetarian section of the menu and don’t quote me on it, but a lot of the veggie stuff may be vegan as well. I haven’t been yet, but only have heard good things.

Three sisters in Guilford is best vegan food my girl friend and I have found in CT. Popular sandwich they have is called the Belismo that I love, well worth there trip.

Also, ION in Middletown is all vegan but I am not big on it. My girl friend enjoys it though.

Your personal safety is the main issue IMO. Keep that in mind when you get a home security system. The bigger danger is when you’re outside the home.

Or they can be delivered to Walgreens

Also have a simplisafe, the basic package is perfect for your typical apartment and I like the camera option!

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I LOVE my cleaner. She works for herself and is excellent. Lmk if you want her number!

Cameras that alert to your phone like ring or arlo are cheap and effective.

Those prices seem pretty affordable! I would definitely be interested in hiring them. Thanks!

Maid Brigade in Milford

Yes!! If I remember it correctly, she charges based on the house/appliances/etc. She came over and checked out our place and gave us estimates there . The deep clean was 297, the subsequent cleanings were 148. Both are the going rate for the area ime.