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I really want to make a joke and say “well it probably won’t be DAILY” but don’t want to play up your fears.

You will probably raise more eyebrows than most other parts of the state but the most conservative parts of CT are more tolerant than the most liberal areas in many other parts of the country. And if there’s one thing New Englanders are good at, it’s keeping their mouths shut when they disapprove of something.

You’re not likely to encounter overt racism, but maybe the subtle “I’m not sure we should take him for a play date over there” type from time to time.

I do wish I could confidently tell you racism is dead.

You'll be fine. I was a minority living in Wolcott which votes even more heavily, and it was always fine. By the way, Dr Bartfeld there is a wonderful pediatrician if you need one.

I live in Oakville. I was in Watertown/Oakville schools from 6th grade to 12th grade.

Is Watertown/Oakville primarily white? Yes. Do the majority of people in town vote Republican? Yes.

I would argue, however, that there are few if any overt or covert racists in town. In my experience it is a very “live and let live” as well as “hardworking” town.

If you and your family are considerate, hardworking, and law abiding: you have nothing to worry about at all.

The only negativity I have seen are towards ANYONE who are “slackers”, rude to their neighbors, or law breakers.

As someone else noted: you will be more worried about crime flowing in from Waterbury, traffic, and the fact that the town tends to “shut down” around 9 PM.

I also have children that were in the schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade. There is no reason to send your kids to private school.

The schools are great, but like any district, sometimes you need to voice your concerns and stand your ground at times.

It is my experience that those students who attend private schools are actually treated differently as it is viewed they are “too good” for public schools.

You will witness more prejudice (for the lack of a better word) concerning “wealth” than “race”.

So everyone who votes republican is racist? Is that the logic here?

I live in another valley town south of Watertown. First, this part of the state is more diverse then given credit. Although it skews most Hispanic, I don't feel like we live in a white-washed town. I have not seen overt racism as I did in a very liberal part of NY. People also tend to be quieter about their politics, except for the weirdos who love Trump.

We played a little league game against Watertown, and the team was mixed along racial lines. The families were very friendly.

You’ll be fine. Watertown isn’t bad at all, honestly I haven’t seen much in the way of racism in years in CT. Just lock your shit up and if you have a Honda or a Prius, get ahead of the 8-ball and swap your cats to aftermarket

It's definitely a weird voting pattern I only just noticed recently on the state election results. It was pretty surprising as the area around Waterbury has become much more diverse than 30 years ago. The best theory I can come up with is the area is more Hispanic than other cities in the state, and the total failure of Waterbury to improve may be a factor. Hispanics vote Republican more often than people think, i.e. Texas and Florida. Could be a factor?

I'm sure you'll be fine though. Hopefully the state can figure out how to revitalize Waterbury, and the whole law and order voting impetus will not be a thing.

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Watertown is great, with easy access to route 8 for commuting, a diverse restaurant selection, good schools, and people who definitely have a live and let live vibe.

Some diversity in watertown; its a mix of lower middle class/blue collar and farms and wealthy executives in large homes with some land. Plenty of two car garage homes on one+ acre. You'll be glad not to live in waterbury, that's for sure, but you'll still be close enough to get your catalytic converter stolen if you park outside. Demographics are overwhelmingly white and so is the school district.

Ponder this; the local police came to all the local businesses to warm them about the BLM protests, how they'll have plenty of undercover police and are ready w tactical gear. Not only did they not do the same for the following weeks anti blm protest the pd were there in mass supporting and helping protestors cross streets etc(which they didn't for for BLM). There is a quickly growing conservative movement there and it surely isn't just the boomers. Are there decent people in town? Sure. Would I move there, no.

25yrs in the surrounding area, no, Watertown is NOT conservative, all of the towns surrounding it on the other hand are a different story. Watertown is slowly becoming Waterbury 2.0, where Waterbury 1.0 is considered the hell hole of the state, so fair warning. Being interracial in that area will 100% be a non factor. Please don't get me wrong, Watertown is not bad, it's miles better than everything on the other side of it, just understand Watertown IS the border town essentially

If you do end up moving to Watertown, go private school for your son.

Did you guys call me?