I came across and purchased these two cool glasses with matching styles that have the Old State House and Mark Twain’s House etched into them. I’m curious, does anyone know if these glasses were like a set of Hartford or Connecticut historical sites? Would love to collect them entirely if they’re a series, or at least the Hartford ones as a resident and fan of the area.

I believe the glasses are quite old as the scenery behind the Old State House has what appear to be old now replaced structures. Also don’t worry they’re purely decorative for me, way too cool to risk breaking from using, never mind the fact that if they’re old they might contain lead.

Are you allowed to bring phones and/or portable monitors into traffic court (in Connecticut so plz dont delete again @mods) when meeting with the prosecutor? I have video I would like to be able to show showing the intersection where I was ticketed doesn't have long enough of a yellow light to clear the intersection before it turns red, and would like to potentially show that to the prosecutor. I'm going to try calling the CIB tomorrow to ask but hoping someone here can provide some insight too.

Realizing living in Milford area that we’ve tried a lot of places in all neighboring/nearby towns except Shelton.

Where we have been is Addeo’s (great pizza), Baingan (tried a few times, not a fan—much prefer Coromandel for local Indian), and Red Lotus (solid sushi). And a few casual eats places, but looking more for sit down options, or a place with good drinks.

I’m driving through town this evening and the displays that I’m seeing are just unbelievable - so proud to be from Connecticut!!

See previous post.

I informed the landlord and they are now freaking out saying they don’t want to accept the liability. They are implying they would rather us leave as our health is important. I understand the health part but we’re not having any emergent symptoms. There hasn’t even been an inspection or quote to fix from a professional yet since it’s Sunday. They offered to give us our security deposit back in order to move but that doesn’t really count…we would have gotten that back anyways.

I’m taking this as a big red flag and don’t know what to do or say. My lease clearly states that I need to report any issues with the apartment and that they need to maintain the dwelling. I tried asking them to waive the rent for this month but they avoided answering and focused on how we should leave and that the money does not matter.

Should I avoid speaking to them and contact a lawyer first or the health department first thing Monday morning? Or remind them of the lease? Don’t want this to turn hostile.

Idk this whole thing feels off like they want to re-rent it out to someone else who won’t complain.

Housing insecurity has doubled in the past decade

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/data-haven-survey-housing-food-security-19943596.php

Happy Sunday Connecticut.

I have created a Facebook group for CT residents looking to connect and play Table Top Role Playing Games. Games like Dungeons and Dragons, but also many others that have been around for almost as long.

Games like:

Pathfinder 2nd edition Twilight 2000 DC20 GURPS

Just to name a few.

If you have an interest in playing any, or already do and are looking for more like minded individuals, come on by and check it out.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562045554683600/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Is anyone familiar with a cheap, no frills cut-your-own Christmas Tree farm? I'll travel to anywhere within the state. I used to pay $25 to cut my own tree in Salem but that place and those prices seem long gone. I'm not interested in the fancy places that cut it, carry it, and wrap it in twine for you.

Can anyone suggest where I can park all day Saturday for the Bridgeport train station? It seems all the parking garages are closed for the weekend now. Where do people park if they are taking a metro north to Manhattan on a Saturday/Sunday?

Do you know of any hair stylists that do shag woman/fem cuts? I'll even take alternate hair stylists, cause they probably are semi familiar.

From their Facebook page. They announced it at yesterday's game too. Anyways this is for today's game at 3 pm. I know that's a few hours from now. You have to show your ugly holiday sweater at the box office.

Total Mortgage Arena is walking distance from the Bridgeport train station. If you need to park somewhere first Fairfield, or Fairfield-Black-Rock have good parking for those coming up. For those coming down try West Haven. The Metro North's New Haven line is best. Plenty of trains close together.

This specific area of Bridgeport is safe as well.

If you take the Metro North's Waterbury line please be aware the train back up is at 5:48 pm. You should be able to see the whole game, but then head to the train station quickly. If you miss it it's hours until the next one. You're cutting it close if you are about take it down soon. It's good to keep in mind for future games though.

Hey, so my birthday is coming up in February, and I wanna try hotpot for the first time, does anyone know of any good authentic hotpot places in CT? (Preferably in New Haven County but anywhere’s fine)

Weekly post for questions about moving to CT.

I have a beautiful basenji rescue mix. My family and I are traveling to California during the Christmas holidays to see family and for my engagement party. I so badly wish I could take my 50 pound dog with me but I don’t want to put him under the stress of the cargo travel for such a short trip. I’ve looked into pooch hotels and camp bow wow. This will be his first time ever staying there and also not sleeping on a bed. I’m scared to use Rover because like many basenjis he’s kind of an escape artist. Our home in CT has fences and so it’s very secure. But I would hate to think he’s just escaped someone else’s house and is wandering the streets of CT. I would love to know your experiences and how your dog did for first time boarding? Are there any alternatives to this at all?

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/new-haven-ocean-management-tenant-rent-lowered-19931833.php?utm_content=hed&sid=657f439c82176d3df3031d9b&ss=A&st_rid=0b716a0f-4776-4f90-928f-af7007b8bcad&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT_NHR_MorningBriefing

NEW HAVEN — Members of the Fair Rent Commission said it will take more than $1,300 to make one of the largest property owners in the city pay attention, but it's important to start somewhere.

The commission, which has the power to enforce decisions about rent for up to a year, voted unanimously Tuesday to reduce the monthly rent tenant Altheda Bastien pays to Ocean Management from $1,295 to $259, retroactively applied to July, until the landlord corrects outstanding violations first discovered by the city in March.

The difference in the full rent she paid during that time and the $259 will be taken out of future payments, the commission said.

Commissioners expressed irritation that some of the issues raised about the Blake Street property were first discovered in March but had not yet been remedied. These include garbage and large bits of glass in front of the property, rotting front and rear porches, gaps in doors and a garden hose allowing vermin entrance into the property and water damage from a deficient roof.

"It says in the (Livable City Initiative) complaint they may be subject to a $100-per-day fine per violation, and the warrant was done so many months ago but says it needs to be resolved in 21 days," questioned commissioner Elena Grewal. "Are they being fined?” 

No LCI representatives were present at the recent meeting.

Commissioner Javier Cabrera said he finds it "annoying" that Ocean Management properties come before the FRC with the frequency they do.

"I think we speak loudest when we’re hitting their pockets,” said Chairwoman Lizz McCrea.

Cabrera worried that one tenant's monthly payment of roughly $1,300 may not matter to Ocean Management.

"They need to hear us loud and clear, continually if that’s what we need to do,” said McCrea. “One unit is not going to hurt them, but at least they will not benefit from this.”

Ocean Management did not respond to a request for comment.

Bastien told the commission that in her four years of living in the property she has had consistent issues.

"It's always a halfway job," she said.

Recently, she said management made interior repairs to her bedroom ceiling to obscure water damage, but it has not addressed the water pocket or that her bedroom remains vulnerable to leaks during rain.

"If you're living in a place you're expecting a certain quality of life and a certain quality of service,” she said. “I basically don’t feel I should be paying full rent every month when I'm getting halfway service.”

Olivia Trivers, a representative for Ocean Management, said at the meeting that the company recently parted with its third-party maintenance vendor.

"We’re trying to clean up a mess that was made and make things right,” she said. 

Commissioner Dondre Roberts said that, as a landlord, if one of his properties failed an LCI inspection he'd make it a top priority. He said Ocean Management's approach appears to be "lackadaisical."

"It just sits on the table and when they get to it they get to it,” he said.

FRC Executive Director Wildaliz Bermudez recounted for the commission that the landlord did not send a representative to a second informal hearing on Oct. 9 for the Blake Street case, and the commission had not heard from the landlord since then.

Seeking a uniform approach in their enforcement, commissioner Wendy Gamba suggested the commission reduce Bastien's rent by 50% due to the conditions and 25% due to the landlord's lack of compliance with the commission. The commission then rounded up to an 80% rent reduction retroactive to July, when Bastien first made a complaint, and ruled that the 80% rent reduction would remain in place until the property passes an LCI inspection.

"It's long overdue," Bastien said after the meeting of the commission's decision.

Bastien said her biggest regret is that she had not known of the FRC earlier, and only stumbled upon it by chance while browsing the city's website.

"I'm so grateful they're holding the landlord accountable,” she said. "It's such a huge burden taken off my shoulder and at least some kind of reprieve. At least we put their feet to the fire and the next move is on them.”

In recent months, city officials have sought to expand legislative remedies available to city renters to ensure safe, clean and functional housing.

Last month, the Board of Alders passed an ordinance amendment that will grant greater enforcement power to LCI to fine scofflaw landlords. The city is currently pursuing legislation that will expand tenant union organizing and shield tenants from retaliation for filing complaints.

Does any bakery make them? There used to be a shop in Plainville, has anyone seen any? This is a request from an elderly relative.

Does anyone know of any nonprofits or organizations that do Angel Tree or similar gift donations programs, that are NOT Salvation Army? I’ve been wanting to do my part and donate gifts this holiday season but the only program I’ve been seeing around is the Salvation Army Angel Tree. If it’s truly my only option I will do it, but if there are other programs I would like to prioritize them. Preferably in the Central CT (Wethersfield, Newington, Rocky Hill, Berlin) area.

(P.S. please do not try to debate me on preferring to not deal with the Salvation Army, I’m just looking to see if there are other options.)

Anyone plant it?

There is a lot of bamboo along the railroad tracks in our neighborhood. I don’t know what variation it is but if I’m being honest, it swaying in the wind is like watching waves at the beach.

DOT came and cleared out all the trees between our backyard and the railroad tracks (about 30 yards). It is now looking a bit bare. Seems like clumping bamboo is not illegal to plant and easier to remove if need be.

Anyone have recommendations? Thanks!

Post your local Ct rock paintings

Hi guys. I live in Norwich and am looking for a new wax person. I used to drive all the way to Glastonbury but that got old so now I go to a small business in uncasville but it isn’t the cleanest place so I am hoping someone will be able to help me. TYIA