Thompson has more cons than pros.
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4/27/2017
Hello All:
My wife and I lived in this region and had the opportunity to travel much of the US so we have a base to compare the town of Thompson with much of the nation.
The property taxes are rather high. When we first moved here the mil rate( tax per 1000 dollars of property) was at 24. Last tax bill it was raised to 26. This is an unfortunate trend in the area. Property taxes are increasing and putting pressure on older residents to leave.
The area is very quiet but in order to do anything cultural you must travel a little distance. So if you are accustomed to a more urbane lifestyle you may be very bored.
Winters have changed character. It seems that we get most of our snow from Late January to early March. In fact we got several inches last April 1st.
There are few well paying jobs in the town borders. You will have to commute to the metro-Worcester or Metro Boston area for anything of that nature. Most of the jobs in Connecticut seem to be around the capitol and the coastline.
John | Riverton, WY