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Balsac_is_Daddy t1_iwvetkk wrote

Are you wanting to move close to where one of you works or in between? Lee to Adams is a 45 minute drive, depending on traffic.

Dalton is in the middle and a very cute town, with schools going k-12, and a Catholic k-8. Its right next to Pittsfield, the county's biggest city. You could also go a bit more rural and look at Windsor , but Im majorly biased, as I grew up in Windsor and fkn LOVE it.

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Sufficient-Voice-210 OP t1_iwvh9vp wrote

I’ve looked at Dalton and my wife knows someone who grew up in Windsor actually. My wife grew up in a super small town so she’d prefer a more rural area

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Balsac_is_Daddy t1_iwvn2pt wrote

Oh wow awesome! Windsor is really a lovely town and there is a small, but thriving community of friends and neighbors. There are frequently walking groups, potlucks, clothing swaps and library and church events, plus there's a bunch of committees like the Historical society (they take care of the wonderful museum right in the center of town) and the monthly town newsletter. There are 2 stores in town , the original General Store at the top of the mountain (with a gorgeous view of the valley) and down the road is the gas/diesel station Friendly Fred's.There's also a town park with a baseball diamond, public-use pavilion and a BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND! During the summer, they have family movie nights up there.

But its certainly not an EASY place to live. Winters can be cold and long, as the town is on a mountain. I've literally seen the entire town of Windsor encased in ice and snow and then driven a few miles down the mountain into neighboring Dalton, only to see melted puddles and hints of green grass. But if you are a snow enthusiast, you will be in luck as Windsor has some of the best snowmobiling and x-country skiing in the state! Plus loads of trails and fields to muck about in. Windsor Jambs and the state park are favorites places of mine to explore and pretend Im a wood elf haha.

I could go on and on about my lovely little hometown, but to be honest its making me quite emotional and I have chores to get done. but i will leave you with this incredible video that was made a few years ago.

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