We got this!

The new digital menus at Plasko's Farm and Creamery use real photos of their menu items, no AI slop earthworm cupcakes or weird million hole/overly smooth textures.

A lot of CT small businesses have unfortunately switched to really disturbing and gross AI generated menus, so seeing a cafe I frequently go to stay true to quality is great. 👍

For me my answer is Y

1. I actually like having 4 seasons and neither winter or summer are extremes like other parts of the country. I am not worried about wild fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, hail or flooding like other areas.

2. I actually like how CT is more "compact" yes traffic sucks but that is everywhere these days folks, just less mileage here...oh yea our airport main airport is way less busy than other states, Tweed is pretty easy to deal with also.

3. I actually like the food and we have a good mix here. I remember visiting my grandma house as a kid down south and you couldn't even get good Chinese food or pizza, God forbid any other decent options. Probably better these days I hope...

4. We have a lot of great gym options and health conscious people around an I like that, pre covid I actually had 3 different gym memberships. WoW, LA Fitness, Fitness Edge all within reasonable range. Might sound silly but they all came in handy especially if I was in different areas.

5. I prefer to be in a Blue state, yea we have higher taxes but this post is about being rich, how much more comfort do I really need if I have all I need and the other options are high also? I actually like being between NYC and Boston plus the south isn't cheap these days either you get hit in different ways.

6. Pretty safe, I have NEVER had a package stolen in my life in this state or my unlocked car (by accident most times) tampered with. Of course it happens here but not like other areas.

7. I can only talk about my personal anecdotal experience but I have never dealt with racism here in CT. From Darien to Putnam...does it exist? Of course but like other states just like safety we are on the better end.

Bonus:

You can be a NY sports fan or BOS sports fan, or both depending on the sport

Connecticut gamblers lost about $660 million on online casino games from October 2025 through September 2026, based on state tax data. That’s about $235 for every person 21 and older.

Online casinos paid Connecticut about $120 million over those 12 months. The state’s share was 18%, which means the casinos took in roughly $660 million after paying out winnings and making allowed deductions. That gives a rough estimate of losses. The actual figure is likely higher, because the deductions include promotional credits, and losses on those credits aren’t counted.

This is a lot of money. It doesn’t generate economic growth, and it harms people. It isn’t an election issue. It’s barely a policy issue. But Connecticut isleading us into the unknown.

Only seven states, including ours, have online casino gambling: Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia. Maine has approved it but hasn’t launched it.

Source: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/gaming-division/gaming/gaming-revenue-and-statistics?archived=true&language=en_US

The biggest nickel-and-dime question in Connecticut politics today offers voters another sharp contrast between Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio.

Lamont supports keeping the current 10-cent redeemable deposit for cans and bottles, while Fazio favors going back to a 5-cent refundable deposit.

Fazio voted for a failed Republican amendment to the 2026 bill that proposed to return the redemption fee to 5 cents. It was defeated on a 25-11 vote along party lines. 

Fazio also voted in the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee this year to lower the refund value of beverage containers from 10 cents to 5 cents if redemptions exceed the number of redeemable bottles and cans sold in Connecticut.  The bipartisan committee vote was 38-15. The measure was intended to combat redemption fraud.

A settlement will benefit eversource.

We want 3 things instead.

1. Full retroactive refund (with interest).

2. Ending guaranteed profit margins. So we can invest in infrastructure instead.

3. No increased distribution rates.

Just found these berries growing in my yard and am wondering what they are and if they’re edible. Thanks!

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Hello!

Planning for the winter. We have a heat pump but last year used mainly oil because the pump is constantly running which head to high electricity cost. With the increase in oil prices I bet oil and electricity will come out to about the same, however if my heat pump was constantly running does that mean our heat pump is older? Or the heat pumps just do that when the weather hits too low?

Hello! I'm moving for the first time out of my childhood home with my fiancé. We have a lot of stuff to bring, but mostly need a couch, a new gaming/computer desk for her, and some shelves/stotage options. Odd side note, especially a small candle storage piece for large and mini yankee jars.

We are planning to hit Ikea in New Haven, At Home and Bobs in Manchester, and maybe "restore" in vernon near spare time. Any suggestions or thoughts?

Edit: Also rugs and an art desk, and we will probably hit HomeGoods too. Place is just over 800 sq ft.

Blueberries(Vaccinium corymbosum, heather family Ericaceae) are in my opinion the best red color to grace the whole of New England. Those vile burning bushes(Euonymus alatus, bittersweet family Celastraceae) has nothing on their level.

For varied color, the ubiquitous and often reviled native poison ivy(Toxicodendron radicans, cashew family Anacardiaceae) has a display rivaled by no other.

I had fun digging these up over the summer but now I'm decluttering for winter and I'd like them to go to a good home. If you collect bottles and can meet up in eastern/ central CT, hit me up.

Pictures here - https://www.reddit.com/r/BottleDigging/s/7Vqo02pWxi

Hi everybody! I obtained my bachelors (Political Science) last year and am currently studying to take my LSAT next month. I am wanting to get into the legal field to get my foot in the door but I am having no luck AT ALL. I have years of administrative experience alongside my degree, and have been applying to legal assistant/receptionist positions (for months) all across the state and haven’t received a single call back. I also did an internship at the Federal Public Defenders office years ago, but it doesn’t seem to help. I know the job market is insane right now, but if anyone has any advice on how to get started in the industry, I would really appreciate it. Am I not going to be able to get any job in the field until AFTER I’ve obtained my JD? Obviously being a lawyer is a different story, but even administrative positions feel out of reach.

Hey there! I'm currently a math teacher in southern CT and am looking for new clients 5th to 12th grade. That covers topics lilke: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calc, Calc, Geometry, and Stats. I can do remote or in-person for the Fairfield County area.

If you or anyone you know is interested send me a PM!

Im the driver of the Prius! Thank you for letting me know I had a flat tire! It seems its a slow leak and I filled it up and drove slowly back home.

Sincerely thank you, you saved me a lot of grief and I appreciate you for helping me know I wasn't safe! I hope your weekend goes great!

I’ve been really into soccer since the World Cup but none of my friends are. Been following Barcelona this season a lot and wanted to go out to watch the psg game or el Clasico next Sunday. Don’t even know what bars would be showing it at all or if there would be people there. Lmk if anyone has any suggestions or would wanna link up if ur in the same boat. I’m in the new Britain area.