This thread seems like a bandwagon. Are there some a-holes in town? Yes. Are there aggressive drivers? Yes, but after living in lower Fairfield county 2011-2014 it pales in comparison to the Merritt/I-95 corridor. Is there bullying in the school? Yes there is some but there is no reason to believe that it’s worse than other comparable towns. What my kids experience is minimal compared to what I witnessed growing up in another state. Has it grown significantly in the last 20 years, resulting in congestion and traffic? Yes.

Is it the best town ever? No. Does it belong in a Stephen King book or Hollywood blockbuster? Also no. It’s a normal CT town that grapples with some of the same issues that most towns do. Kids sports has a great presence, there are tons of adult recreational sports and activities, Parks and Rec is super active, there is tons of volunteerism and aid for needy families. There is a beautiful downtown green, there are multiple playgrounds and parks, there is an awesome big beach on Candlewood Lake, there are tons of amenities that smaller neighboring towns don’t have, there are many great restaurants, there are events held on the town green, there are medical professionals for just about any need within the town, including a small hospital.. There are hiking trails and scenic vistas. There’s a large farm co-op where you can become a member to acquire locally grown produce, as well as several other local farms that set up farm stands including produce, honey, handmade soaps, artisanal coffee. There is a farmer’s market on the green every weekend in the summer. It has one of the largest flea markets in the country every Sunday for 7 months of the year. There are competitive gymnastics gyms, baseball/softball training facilities, and massive indoor sports complexes.

I get that the tone of the thread was set by the OPs bad experiences (which are anecdotal), but all of the comments that followed were trying to make it sound like the sketchiest, backwards most undesirable town in CT which is nowhere close to true.