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mlassoff t1_j9bl3hs wrote
Reply to comment by DeskFan203 in New to the Area by PositiveTension5152
Wilbur Cross is on it's third (or fourth) principal this year. I don't know what you're arguing here--
Amity regional is consistently rated among the best systems in the state and even enters the national conversation sometimes. New Haven is an under resourced urban school system with the typical problems that come along with that.
Do New Haven kids deserve everything that Amity kids get? Absolutely. But, if I am asked where someone with choices should send their kid, there are few compelling reasons to choose NHPS over Amity, Guilford.
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Reply to comment by PurplepleaserSD in New to the Area by PositiveTension5152
Absolutely true. For reasons beyond my understanding, paying for proximity to NYC is a thing-- even though no one commutes any more.
Absolutely true. For reasons beyond my understanding, paying for proximity to NYC is a thing-- even though no one commutes anymore.
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Reply to comment by roadpupp in New to the Area by PositiveTension5152
Just a note so newcomers are not confused— Cheshire is not on the shoreline.
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Reply to comment by flytweed in New to the Area by PositiveTension5152
All things being equal I would want my kids to go where graduation rates are higher, support services are better, extra curricular activities are more vast and the faculty is more stable.
Amity Regional hasn’t had three principals this year. Fairfield hasn’t had three superintendents in the last five.
Lots of kids are successful coming from NHPS— great. Doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for a kid new to the area.
mlassoff t1_j9aq7e7 wrote
Reply to New to the Area by PositiveTension5152
Best public school districts within commuting distance to Yale are Amity (Towns of Orange, Bethany, and Woodbridge), and Guilford public schools.
If you want to drive a bit further Madison and Fairfield have truly excellent school systems.
I’d avoid New Haven Public Schools. They do struggle with issues common in urban schools that serve a high diverse, poorer population.
This are isn’t cheap, and, even a $500k house doesn’t guarantee you a good school system.
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Reply to comment by MattFantastic in New Haven board game store temporarily closed after fire by gyokuro
Hey Matt! Glad to hear the damage was minimal. Once you guys are going again I’ll stop in to say Hello!
mlassoff t1_j7axvxf wrote
Strick Woods in Bridgeport is excellent…
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Reply to comment by UmbreHonest in Who here has moved out of state, regretted it and came back? by [deleted]
If you think Trumbull is violent, you’ll love Texas. /s
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Reply to Places open on Christmas? by Brilliant-Theory-680
You can use your Uber Eats app to find spots that are open. That’s how I found out the Elm Diner in West Haven is open.
mlassoff t1_j1bcio0 wrote
Reply to Thoughts on private schools in CT? by [deleted]
Instead of spending 40K per year in private schools, why not just move to Trumbull or Fairfield…
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Reply to It's obvious that I need to go to Alcoholics Anonymous, does anyone have advice on how to get started? by [deleted]
All methods of recovery have a 10-15% long term recovery rate. AA is a faith based option that works as often as anything else.
What AA does do is provides a round the clock support system that’s invaluable to many addicts.
It’s also free.
Not sure what your anti-AA crusade is about, but someone recovering from addiction often tries and uses multiple recovery programs and methods.
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Reply to Best lunch in Westport CT? by makerof-themountains
Lots of good lunch spots. Match Burger in Saugatuck is great and consistently has the best burger in town. Hudson Malone and Spotted Horse are great if you’re in the downtown area!
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Reply to comment by SusanMShwartz in Best lunch in Westport CT? by makerof-themountains
Rye Ridge? I’m surprised. Our office is walking distance and we don’t go because it’s slow and low quality…
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Reply to comment by Raynosaurus in 'We cannot remain complacent.' ADL reports antisemitic incidents in Connecticut doubled in 2022 by jaydecay123
Harassment is not discrimination. Intimidation is not discrimination. Don’t conflate them in an effort to excuse antisemitism.