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New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Hartford. According to 2010 Census, the population of the city is 73,206.
Among the southernmost of the communities encompassed within the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, New Britain is home to Central Connecticut State University and Charter Oak State College.
The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker. Because of its large Polish population, the city is often playfully referred to as "New Britski."

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It's a nice, friendly community

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I was born and raised in New Britain and I love my community, altough I have relocated.

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Taxes are high

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I lived in this town for 13 years and I have over 20 years of experience working with the elderly

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It's very quiet calm & peaceful in my community. Very elderly friendly, they also built a brand new 10 million dollar park that surrounds the neighborhood. It has a soccer field waterpark walkway throughout the park which includes excersising materials.

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