I recently had to go to the DMV to register my "new" car. My car was a lease that I have just paid…read moreoff. I had to first schedule an appointment for said registration on ct.gov/dmv. Making my appointment was very easy. First you could select the location of the DMV you'd prefer to go to, the day and finally the time. The hour range was very convenient, from 8:00 AM to well after work hours. Then I received an obnoxious amount of reminder emails. Amongst the many reminder emails I also received one, reminding me to check in 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time. At this time I was still in the car getting there. Two minutes later I got the notification to proceed to window 8. But I was STILL in the car getting there! Needless to say, I was late. Thankfully, I only had to wait a few minutes to be called to window 5 this time. No one's favorite place is the DMV. It also seems like the people working there really don't like their jobs. The lady at window 5, took my paperwork without saying a word. She charged me $200.00 for new license plates. There's nothing wrong with my old plates, which I had to throw out. You can't go to the DMV without handing them some sort of payment. This process was pretty smooth, fast and well organized. I received my new title in the mail three days later.

I had to come here to get replacement CDL paperwork b/c I was testing two days later. They don't…read moredeal with/CDLs at this location but my boss had spoken to someone at the call center that said I could go to anyone. (They were actually wrong about that but this woman helped me anyway). Let me tell you, this woman, I forget her name, went above and beyond to help me get the paperwork I needed. As well as my new temporary CDL permit! She was on the phone over and over with the Wethersfield location getting information and whatever else was needed. She was polite, friendly, and professional. As well as the other three people I interacted with. I was wowed at their willingness to help me with something that isn't part of their job at that location! Great experience

Unprofessional, incompetent. They can even get it right with a 4 day work week. Tuesday thru Friday…read moreonly. To make appointment it take 3 months. Only the guard is professional he tries his best . Why, do we pay taxes for this, even car taxes for this treatment.

Look, going to the DMV isn't fun and it always takes a while. You have to make an appointment here,…read moreand just know you're probably not getting inside for about 15-25 minutes until after your appointment. You wait outside and they call you in by time slot. Once I was in, I didn't wait long and the guy who helped me, Tim, was awesome. Again, it's the DMV, but this was as painless of a process as I've experienced.

This library is always doing fun things! So many kids ideas from Lego club to sticker printing to…read moreyouth vendor shows! They have lots to choose from, movies and categories of books. They have a computer area, and even a library pet bearded dragon! Adorable. The staff were helpful and nice.

I love this library because of architectural standards plus it has a massive collection of novels…read moreand movies for everyone. It also features the local history reference room. There are lots of interesting book displays all over the place. There's even an ongoing book sale too. Check out a wall of characters from popular children's books in the Children's room. It is very beautiful plus the mural next to the entry of its room as well. The staff are courteous and very nice people in charge of this library. Outside library premises, it also features the Little Free Library. The exterior building is spectacularly awesome. It's worth stopping by if you're in the area and love reading books.

This library was established in 1904, originally at a different location in Forestville. It moved a…read morecouple of times and now, it is located on Frederick N. Manross' former property; he was a resident of Bristol. His home was used as a library then a new building was built in 1975 in place of it. This quaint and quiet library is the second library located in Forestville which is a neighborhood in Bristol. There were plenty of parking. I loved the high ceilings. The children's section had toys, blocks, puzzles, and stuffed animals. I liked the children's section here because of this; it was more suited for kids 4 years old and under. There were plenty of books and other resources. My kids and I enjoyed our time there.

Art books and plants…read more The Manross Memorial Library is the Forestville branch library in the Bristol library system. Not a particular large place but definitely good size for a branch. A modern and impressive building from the outside, the library becomes very warm and cozy once you walk in the doors. Certainly not an historic or stunning interior, it has subtle interest and charm everywhere you look. Lots of cool art and models of lighthouses and ships are on display and cozy little spots and corners to sit and read or just relax. An abundance of live plants gives a very homey feel to the library. An impressive little library that manages to turn a place of study and books into a very interesting, friendly and comfortable place to spend some time.

Some of the front end staff are just smugly alienating. Others lurk, ogle, and creep around…read moreintensly scutinizing patrons. Nice library but come on, I don't need to be treated like a circus sideshow by someone with a bad purple-hair dyed job and guy who glares at you like you stole land from his ancestors.

Bristol library first opened in 1892; it moved to another location in 1896. Then, in 1907, a…read morecolonial revival style building was built for the growing library. Renovations were done throughout the years and even an addition in 2006. The library is architecturally beautiful. There were plenty of parking. It was large, organized, and quiet. We went to the children's section and it was massive. There was a class going on for the kids. I noticed it's more catered to elementary/middle school kids. There was a small preschool section, but there was only a play kitchen with no accessories for it; toy pots and pans, toy food etc. They had a sensory board wall and some play costumes. They had a fish tank and so many fun decorations. The library is a great resource; they offer free and discounted museum passes and more. This is a great asset to Bristol for sure, but wish there were more entertainment for kids 4 and under.

Thomas Cummins was a member of the New Haven Night Watch, a precursor of the New Haven Police…read moreDepartment. On November 23, 1855, he and his partner tried to break up a fight on Morocco Street. Before they made an arrest, both officers were badly beaten and Cummins passed away from his injuries the next day. So Cummins became the first New Haven Police Officer to die in the line of duty. He also became the first of 137 names memorialized on this extremely powerful monument honoring the Connecticut law enforcement officers across the decades of time that have fallen while protecting and defending the citizens of the Nutmeg State. Plans for the monument go back to 1985 when the Connecticut Police Chief's Association appointed a committee to establish a permanent memorial to honor the local, state and federal officers who paid the ultimate price. This striking granite memorial was dedicated in 1989 and stands on the grounds of the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden. It's an open walled gray granite square with 12 perimeter columns and a center black obelisk engraved with "Dedicated to those who have made the supreme sacrifice". There are engraved names, locations, and dates on the obelisk and the perimeter columns. An eternal flame on a black base is engraved with two words in gold - "Never Forget". The memorial site also includes two granite benches and two flagpoles flying the American flag, POW flag, and CT flag.

Berlin library has a history that started in 1829. This particular library opened in 1989. It's…read morelocated in a lovely campus across the street from the town hall. There were plenty of parking and the library was spacious and had an open layout. When you first walk in, the children section is to the right. They had a large children section which was nicely decorated with fake trees and a variety of kids decor. They also had so many toys for the kids; from a toy train table, kitchen sets, cash register, dollhouse, and more. They had a wide array of books too. My family and I spent about an hour in there and loved it. It was pretty busy since it's a weekend and cold out; other families had the same plans as us. Overall, it's definitely a nice library. I didn't talk to the librarians so I can't comment on if they're nice or not.

Books for all ages, video of all formats (and apps for that), kids craft events, video games, a…read moreseed bank, museum passes, puzzles and games, periodicals, study cubbies and study rooms, a genealogical history room, and comfy reading chairs. As of late, this library has everything but the late fees. The children's department has an excellent scavenger hunt to find The staff are knowledgeable and friendly as you'd hope, and there are so many neat finds to grab as you walk by. There is a self-checkout, but when your library card finally curls beyond reading the staff are ready to help. This library always confirms how awesome a community resource can be.

I have to disagree with Jim. They highways itself may be shitty, but tell me how often do you sit…read morein traffic in CT? I personally never do, and I am proud to know enough shortcuts that even when there is a minor jam on 91 southbound I can still make it to New haven on smaller roads. I lived in Cali for two years, I say you write them a nasty letter. I will say our public transportation sucks, well no, it doesn't exists. Come on though, I love being able to wake up at 9 and making it to Hartford for 9:45 no sweat. It could be worse? Right? p.s. Fuck tolls.

I must agree more so with Tron than Jim on this one. I grew up in Northern NJ right outside of…read moreNYC, and the roads are so much better here. The funny thing about toll roads is most of them don't make any more. Now with EZPass they do more so to an extent, but not really because of the unions. If you figure each car is paying a quarter to an operator how many cars must go through to make up their salary and benefits plus all the roads upkeep. Compared to Northern NJ the roads here are great. There aren't as many pot holes and they seem to get plowed better. Additionally CT knows how to do the HOV lanes properly. When NJ tried adding them they failed, and they wound up doing wrong. It was just the left lane and cars kept going in and out of it. Because of how far apart the cars in the HOV lane are compared to the others we have the HOV lanes actually moving, since cars can maintain their speed. Overall I give CT Transit a pretty good score