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MattinglyDineen t1_ir6kyk8 wrote

You must be working at Fox 61 as that is the only station left that is actually in Hartford.

That being said, what are you looking for? If you want an area with some life move to West Hartford. If you want an area that is quiet on weekends then live downtown.

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir6o8oh wrote

That is the station I would want to work. I am not hired yet but hopefully something will line up soon!

I had lived in Downtown Nashville for a time and I found it too noisy for me but managed to cope. Though I would prefer downtown Hartford, I am also open to West Hartford as there seems to be plenty to do, especially in the evenings and appears to be cheaper based on what I have seen.

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MattinglyDineen t1_ir6onvr wrote

Nashville and Hartford downtowns are polar opposites. In downtown Hartford the only life is during the day from business people and even that is way down since COVID. On weekends it is basically a ghost town. You can't even find a place to get a quick bite to eat.

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kaw027 t1_ir7it4f wrote

Man where are you looking in west Hartford because from what I’ve seen it’s not cheap at all lol

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jarman1992 t1_ir6z5lm wrote

You definitely would not prefer downtown Hartford to West Hartford. Or anywhere else, really.

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir6ogg0 wrote

So basically a quiet area, work adjacent but also not a food desert so I can get access to goods. Also cheaper but willing to find a studio as I am single.

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MattinglyDineen t1_ir6p4g0 wrote

Hartford is considered a food desert. You have to drive to any grocery store other than smaller bodega-like ones.

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the_slavic_crocheter t1_ir75hjn wrote

This is very true I think New Britain has really great food options though especially if you like pierogis and sausage !

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir7i5iu wrote

I am hoping to find some linguica there (I have Portuguese blood in me) but if I can't find any there, thankfully Fall River isn't too far away.

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the_slavic_crocheter t1_ir7lims wrote

Ohh I had to look that up haha but New England is interestingly diverse and I only know that because I’m in the linguistics industry myself and I worked for a small local language company up in Connecticut. Lots of Balkan, Eastern European, Puerto Rican, and Cuban folk up there. I’m sure you’ll be able to find it in one of the many euro markets up there.

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Crispy_Fritos OP t1_ir7hy4t wrote

I am not seeing grocery stores in downtown, but there are some not too far away like Key Food Supermarkets and Stop and Shop. Sadly I wished the city had more options.

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kaw027 t1_ir7izdi wrote

You might also want to check out the west end neighborhood as a middle ground between downtown and West Hartford proper

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