South Windsor, CT

Looking for an affordable place to live in Connecticut? South Windsor is #21 on the 2008 Forbes 25 Best Places for Affordable Homes. Having moved to South Windsor when looking for a new home for our family a few years ago, my wife and I must agree with this article. We found a great combination of home price, location, quality of life, and schools in South Windsor. According to the article the median price of a home in South Windsor is $242,000 and taxes of $4079 a year. Both very attractive numbers. Want to see more about how South Windsor stacks up in headings like financial, housing, education, quality of life and more, check out this detailed list.

If you are interested in searching for homes in South Windsor, researching the current value of your home, or learning more about the current mortgage market, give me a call at (860)306-8029.

Kids Clothing & Gear Consignment Sale!!!

When? Saturday, Sept 27th, from 9:00am unitl 2:00pm

Where? South Windsor Fire Department Headquarters which is at 1175 Ellington Road.

No need to worry about rain - It's indoors!!

There will be over 90 sellers!!! So there will be great bargains on kids clothing, baby gear, toys, Halloween costumes, strollers, high chairs, cribs and mattresses, holiday outfits, you name it!!

The consignment sale is sponsored by the MOMS Club of South Windsor - North Chapter. All proceeds benefit South Windsor Food & Fuel Bank. A very worthwhile cause.

Tell your friends, or bring your friends and come shopping

FOR INFORMATION ON THE 2009 LONGEST DINNER TABLE CLICK HERE

Saturday, September 27, 2008, The Promenade Shops at EVERGREEN WALK, 501 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT, will host their 2nd Annual Longest Dinner Table. The hours will be from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

Join 1,000 of your closet friends and neighbors for dinner in support of the South Windsor Public Education Fund. Bring your own dinner and purchase a seat or table to decorate at $25 per person or $200 per table (tables seat 8 persons.) Locomotion, CT’s Rockin Horn Band, will also be back for another great show!

The purpose of this event is to provide funds to support projects and programs for the South Windsor Public Schools, to enhance the learning experience and encourage creativity and innovation both for students and teachers at all levels and grades. The Fund solicits gifts and grants and engages in fundraising to provide resources dedicated to benefit South Windsor public education.

Last year’s Longest Dinner Table event was a huge success for the community. More than 500 people turned out and nearly $25,000 was raised and given back to our town’s educators for grants.

For more information or to reserve your table at this year’s event please call Liza Love (860) 289-8502.

If you are interested in searching for homes in South Windsor, researching the current value of your home, or learning more about the current mortgage market, give me a call at (860) 648-9000.

Saturday October 11th. the MDC will be holding a Hazardous Waste Collection at South Windsor High School, 161 Nevers Rd. The hours will be from 8am until 1pm.

Who can bring hazardous waste for disposal? Residents of South Windsor. Businesses in South Windsor may be able to bring items for collection, please call the HazWaste Hotline (860) 278-3809 for more information and to request a Small Business Package. Residents of other towns may be able to bring items, download the information packet for a complete list of towns.

What items can you bring for disposal? Acids, Adhesives, Aerosols, Alkaline Batteries, Ammonia, Antifreeze, Ant sprays and baits, Artist’s Paints, Brake Fluid, Cleaning Solvents, Disinfectants, Drain Cleaners, Epoxy Products, Flea Repellents, Floor Care Products, Fungicides, Gasoline and Diesel, Glues, Herbicides, Insecticides, Kerosene and Fuel Oil, Lighter Fluid, Lithium Batteries, Mercury, Mercury Switches, Mercury Thermometers, Mercury Thermostats, Moth Balls, Oil or Alkyd Paint, Oven Cleaners, Paint Strippers/Thinners, Photo Chemicals, Polyurethane, Pool Chemicals, Power Steering Fluid, Rechargeable Batteries, Road Flares, Transmission Fluid, Turpentine, Wood and Metal Polishes, Wood Preservatives, and Wood Stain.

Bring the items for disposal in closed containers, the original container if possible. Do not mix products. Place them in your trunk in disposable boxes. Bring something to read, it might take up to 30 minutes, but don't bring your smokes! Many of these waste products are flammable. It is also suggested to leave your kids and pets at home.

Want more information? Download this information packet from the MDC, or call the Metropolitan District’s Household HazWaste Coordinator at (860) 278-3809.

Dispose of a mercury fever thermometer at this collection and you will get a digital thermometer free will supplies last.