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East of the River Links & Resources
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Welcome to East of the River !
This part of the state is incredibly
varied and offers something for
practically everyone. You can still find
quiet, rural country roads, bucolic New
England scenery, classic stonewall-lined
farms, and many hiking and recreational
opportunities. Minutes away from the
quiet, you'll find a dynamic and exciting
world, with an assortment of great
restaurants, cultural activities, shopping
opportunities, entertainment venues, and
New England's "Rising Star"- Hartford,
just a 15 minute hour drive away.
If you're relocating to the East of the
River area, or just want to familiarize
yourself with what this part of the
Connecticut has to offer, the following
links should give you a good idea. For
more information, contact me today !
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Check out the East of
the River region at
Googlemaps.
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Connecticut's Official
Tourism Site
Featured Site:
Jerry Dougherty's
Connecticut- an amazing
collection of photographs of the
towns and landscapes of
Connecticut.
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Communities East of the River
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Town Profiles - The state economic development
commission's collection of town stats and
information. If you want to know about population,
the local economy, employers, demographics, or
crime stats, this compact 2-page report on each CT
town is the place to look.
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Manchester Town site Public Schools
Vernon Town site Public Schools
Rockville Downtown Unofficial SIte
South Windsor Town site Public Schools
East Hartford Town site Public Schools
Glastonbury Town site Public Schools
Bolton Town site Public Schools
Coventry Town site Public Schools
Tolland Town site Public Schools
Ellington Town site Public Schools
East Windsor Town site Public Schools
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Area School Information
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Connecticut Department of Education -
This site indexes all of the statistical information
for every school district in the state. Just click on
the town you're interested in for a report that
outlines SAT scores, teacher/student ratios,
special programs, etc. Look at the bottom of the
page for magnet and charter schools.
Great Schools Website - An ambitious
project providing information on all schools, as
well as a forum for parents, teachers, and
principals to submit comments and reviews.
Two Rivers Magnet Middle School -
Located in East Hartford, the school services
East Hartford, Glastonbury, Manchester,
Hartford, & South Windsor and utilizes
state-of-the-art technology to focus on
environmental science for grades 6-8.
Howell Cheney Tech High School
Located in Manchester, Cheney Tech offers
vocational training & apprenticeships in 10
different technologies.
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Newspapers & Media
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The Reminder - A great community free
newspaper. The full version of the paper is available
online for free. Which edition covers which town is not
always immediately apparent, so choose a few to find
what you're looking for.
Journal Inquirer - Published in Manchester and
serving 17 towns in the North Central region. Most
stories are available online, as well as classifieds.
Hartford Courant - The largest newspaper in the
state. It is also the oldest continuously published
newspaper in the country (started in 1764).
CTNow - Produced by the Courant, this site is the
most comprehensive guide to events & entertainment
across the state.
WTIC NewsTalk 1080- Connecticut's News Leader
and home of the UConn Huskies and Boston Red Sox
baseball.
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Recreation & Entertainment
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Restaurants & Food
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Other Useful Local Links
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