Set back from the road on a private lot, this home is perfect in just about every way. It has been thoughtfully updated inside and out and is meticulously maintained. An open front porch and foyer welcome you. The first floor has hardwood floors throughout and features a formal living room and dining room. The kitchen is updated with new appliances, granite counters, provides plenty of cabinet space and has an eat-in area. It is
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Since May, work on the Flatbush Avenue bridge has been progressing steadily. It is now clear how the streets are going to connect and it looks like the bulk of the roadway construction is done. Looking from the gas station just north of the site, the view hasn’t changed all that much – it’s a bridge. Walking back to the intersection of Flatbush and New Park Avenue, it looks like the road onto the bridge
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West Hartford finished August 2013 with 84 single-family closings, up from 76 in August of 2012. Overall the town is about 12% ahead of 2012 in terms of transactions. The most active price bands are showing an increase in activity over the past 12 months. Homes priced at the upper end of the market are in line with the previous year. However, at the lower end of the market there has been a 13% decrease
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This bright and sunny Colonial in the South End is located close to the Wethersfield line. Neutral decor, newly refinished hardwood floors and other recent updates make it move-in ready. The first floor has a formal living and dining room, nicely sized kitchen, remodeled half bathroom, and 3-season sunroom. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The home has a new roof, replacement windows, a level yard and a detached 1-car garage. 90
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Amy and I attended a meeting this morning at the Hartford Licenses and Inspections office. The meeting was about a food pantry being run at a church located at 870 Prospect Avenue in Hartford near Elizabeth Park. There was/is concern from some residents within the West End neighborhood that the food pantry shouldn’t be in that particular location. The meeting was moderated by representatives of various City departments, including Health, Licenses & Inspections and Zoning.
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