Do you still live in CT? I grew up in Middletown and East Hampton and worked in Ledyard before moving to FL in 69. :)
I'm in Norwich, almost Taftville section. Used to be (till last dec) on the West Side.
Don't really dig CT, planning on going to Maine when my ticket gets punched. no alligators and we absolutely LOVE snow.
The Foxwoods casino has really dominated the area, and there really isn't much else except the seaport and the aquarium (they've done a lot with the aquarium!)
but my heart resides with the seaport.