Wonderful staff! So wonderful to get a little insight of the history of this wonderful theater…read more Staff is very eager to share & and they've had lots of opportunities to meet all kinds of people. They really enjoy this! I don't think there was a bad seat in the house. I could see the stage very well, and my seat was very comfortable. The restrooms were centrally located. No waiting. Very tidy. I enjoyed the snack bar and merchandise tables so much. How wonderful we were able to enjoy lovely teaching a meditation from Gen-la Dekyong. She is a no deed none in the Kadampa Modern Buddhism Tradition. She is like the pope of this Buddhist tradition and she's a woman. She's a gentle woman, and she really shares her vast knowledge as one of Geshle's original students in the UNITED kingdom 40 + years of practicing education, tourism . Fun and enlightening!! Such a wonderful evening. This teaching was called "a life without fear " & she gave such profound wisdom with us all. It was nice to see a souvenir on the wall. Pictures in frames of starts that recorders and performed here. Gorgeous!!! I would love to return again.

I've been to Town Hall twice, both experiences were good/decent. The staff is incredible, everyone…read moreis really friendly from the bouncers outside to the bartenders inside. It's a straightforward theater so it's pretty easy to recognize where you need to go, but of course there is staff to help you to your seat anyway. The seats. The seats completely derail me everytime in these theaters. I'm sure there is not much that can be done as they want to keep their historical presence, but it's worse than an airplane seat. If you struggle to get comfortable in an airplane you'll surely struggle here. For a tall person, it's worse than an airplane seat, your knees WILL be in the person in front of you's neck, at least in the balcony. I am 5'8" and my legs were at an uncomfortable 45 degree angle with knees against the top of the seat in front of me. We are just built bigger than people were back then, and it makes those theaters really hard to get comfortable in. I was lucky enough to sit in the front row on my first visit, and that was much better when it comes to leg room. I didn't like the cocktail I got which was disappointing because it was $24!!!! It comes with a cute cup but it definitely wasn't worth it, I only had 3 sips. I think the bartender was heavy handed with the alcohol, which is a plus for some I guess. To be on the safe side and not waste your money, you might want to go with something that you know the taste of, like a beer or wine, but you'll still have to buy the cup (and you'll get $6 off the next pour). Overall it's a good experience, I've had a front row view and I've had a balcony view and both were great in terms of visibility.

This was my first year attending the West Hartford Pride Festival, and I absolutely loved it! The…read moreatmosphere was welcoming, positive, and full of positive energy from start to finish. I think it's wonderful that they hosts an event like this for the community. There was something for everyone, from local vendors and food trucks to activities, entertainment, and community organizations. Every vendor I stopped by was friendly, approachable, and happy to chat. One of the biggest highlights was seeing Alyssa Edwards perform. She's such a great entertainer, and it brought my sister so much joy to see her in person. It was exciting to have such a well known performer as part of a local community event. I also appreciated all of the free giveaways, including stickers, flags, and helpful community resources etc. Overall, the event was well organized, inclusive, and community focused. My sister and I had such a great time that we were already talking about coming back next year before the festival was even over.

Celebrate West Hartford 2026 It was a pretty neat…read moreexperience, a lot of activities and vendors of all kind. Music, Food and games for the little ones. Very well organized. We arrived a little early but still there was a lot of people gathered. Impressive

What a fantastic experience getting our marriage license! My fiancé and I showed up at 11:40am on a…read moreFriday. Ann Riebold the Assistant Town Clerk assisted us and was fabulous!!! She was extremely pleasant and a joy to speak with. She helped make the experience smooth and went above and beyond in my opinion offering her # in case anything happened (like spilling coffee on our license) the day of the wedding and we needed her assistance. That is truly the reason for this review, it is because of Ann. Neither my fiancé or I have ever been married before so we have nothing to compare this particular kind of experience to, but we both felt we got top notch service in this location. If getting married in Haddam, no doubt this part will be an excellent experience for you.

No matter what department you stop in, the staff is friendly and very helpful.read more

Town Hall in Essex, CT. The individuals helping me with were very pleasant, and made it easy for…read moreme to complete my work.

There isn't too much to say about town hall. I went their for my marriage certificate and was…read moretreated with respect from the moment I walked in. The security/public safety are friendly. The office that handles the marriage certificates are also friendly and helpful. The parking can be a little bit of a pain but is manageable. Overall great office.

In the event you find yourself with a so called ordinance violation, make sure you as the code…read moreenforcer the origin of the ordinance. In over 90% of the cases he/she will not know the answer. Many ordinance are on the books and are outlived and or outdated. The town makes no effort to keep them current or remove them. interesting experience with this Town, I never experienced any other county that places a violation, and if not attended to in the short window provided you go to court. That's where the Town's money making comes into play, the county attorney job is to get $$$, they will pressure you to settle and pay a min. of $500 for the slightest of violation. If you have a violation and it was not cleared up by the time of court ( and even if you did remedied the alleged violation, the Town still expects $$$ from you. This is where lies one of many problems.. your a taxpayer, comply with the violation and still have to pay a fine? This is very fishy. In another situation, say you didn't comply, you provided up to 9 months if you pay the fine plus an administrative fee within 30 days.

Town of Wallingford is located in New Haven county with approximately 44,000 residents. The town…read morewas created in 1667; so much history! It was the site of the last witch trial in 1697. They also have their own electricity provider which is pretty uncommon in Connecticut. Most of Connecticut is provided with electricity by the company Eversource. There are many industries located within the town, providing diverse employment options. When I went exploring the town, I found it very historic and charming. It's hilly and had quite a bit going on; restaurants, bars, vineyards, breweries, etc. I really enjoyed walking through the historic Center Street Cemetery. The library is one of the nicest libraries I've been to. Walking around downtown was enjoyable; plenty of sidewalks and it's pedestrian friendly. Overall, a fun town to explore and can't wait to go back.

Thanks to my Yelp Friend Jim C. I'm on an adventure to Wallingford Connecticut then on to visit my…read moreUncle. The closest train from Grand Central is New Haven. It was a beautiful ride. The countryside is filled with small towns like Wallingford. Most of my Wallingford Tour was by truck. Jim has a comfortable truck complete with electric to charge my phone while I view the area in and around Wallingford. I saw new buildings that are beautiful design like the library. My favorite buildings are the historic buildings most of which now have been repurposed. I especially like the old train station. I saw barns, horses, cows, chickens and tractors! Old Factory Buildings are beautiful to see too. The homes look so inviting some with porches out front with rocking chairs on them. I felt like singing 'Little Pink Houses'! I did take a walk in the neighborhood. I took some photos. The drive didn't allow photos since it was drive by without the shooting (photo shooting that is!) A motorcycle tour makes my stay complete. A peaceful quiet retreat from hectic city life was certainly welcome. If you see my activity you'll see the seafood is fresh and delicious in this part of the country. Wallingford and the surrounding area have a lot to offer. Just remember you better have money for gas because you'll drive a lot! Everywhere you go in fact! I like the country for a vacation to rest. I think I feel more independent in the city. Sitting in a motor vehicle is too confining. I would definitely return to Wallingford and surrounding towns for relaxation, beautiful atmosphere, friendly people, and delicious food! Thanks Jim C. for sharing the town you love so much with me! I'm honored!

On the Town Green across from North Haven's Memorial Town Hall you'll find this marker with an…read moreinteresting narrative of the town's settlement and history. It's Indian origins, settlement by three pioneering families, early patriarchs and benefactors, and development of agriculture and manufacturing are all described nicely. This is a two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission, with the familiar white lettering on a blue background. It has the same inscription on both sides.. The marker dates to 1978 and is in pretty good shape except for some chipping, and peeling on the blue paint at the top of the sign. I took these photos on a snowy day. The shot of the sign against the background of Town Hall and all that snow came out very nicely. The full inscription reads: A part of Indian land bought in 1638 for New Haven, North Haven was incorporated in 1786. The center area was settled in 1670 by the Humiston, Thorpe, and Blakeslee families. A separate parish or church society was formed in 1716. The Reverend James Pierpont gave the Green for a meetinghouse, burial ground, and drill field. In the old cemetery lie veterans of the Revolutionary War, including Sergeant Jacob Thorpe, killed at East Haven in 1779. The Reverend Benjamin Trumbull, patriot and historian, lived here from 1760 to 1820. Here were born Ezra Stiles, President of Yale 1778 - 1795, and Hobart B. Bigelow, Governor of Connecticut 1881 - 1883. Theophilus Eaton, a founder of New Haven, opened a brickyard here in 1640. Bog iron also was mined near Pool Road after 1656.Where first was a humble farming village, small manufacturing enterprises soon sprang up, heralding present-day North Haven as a thriving industrial and residential town. Erected by the Town of North Haven and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1978