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Hartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841. Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief". With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera). HUMAN RESOURCES WEB PAGE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hartfordct? FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Cityofhartfordhumanresources TWITTER: twitter.com/CityofHtfdHR

The oldest town in Connecticut, Windsor is a diverse, amenity-rich community located in north-central Connecticut between Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA.. Windsor’s diversity stems from its variety of housing options, its broad commercial base, its racial and ethnic mix of residents, and its varied character: ranging from historic to modern and rural to urban. Windsor is amenity-rich due to its unparalleled transportation facilities, excellent community facilities, ubiquitous utilities, wide variety of cultural facilities/events, abundant natural / scenic resources and rich heritage. Windsor prides itself on its attention to customer service and uses the slogan, "First in Connecticut. First for its citizens" Our vision: to create an exceptional quality of life that engages citizens, provides commercial and leisure amenities, promotes business and employment opportunities and unsurpassed value to all taxpayers. Our mission: to create an environment where the dreams can come true for individuals, families, and businesses.

Welcome to Simsbury, CT! Located 25 minutes northwest of Hartford in the Farmington Valley, Simsbury is an ideal place for raising a family or growing a business. A suburb with 25,000 residents, we are widely recognized for our excellent public education system, with some of the best schools in the state. Situated along the Farmington River, we take pride in our historic town center, beautiful scenery, and plentiful hiking. We have a mix of quaint town centers, bucolic farmland, and commercial office space that allows our residents to live minutes from where they work. We are one of the fastest growing towns in Connecticut due to our excellent system of education, quality of life, and strong town services. Simsbury is recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists and features miles of trails for leisure or commuting. We have recreational opportunities for all ages including parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, a public golf course, and an internationally recognized ice-skating rink. The Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center is the summer home of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Simsbury has an activity for everyone! Our professional staff and elected government officials are committed to delivering town government that is cost-effective, fair-minded, open and compassionate. Interested in starting a career in beautiful Simsbury? Please visit simsbury-ct.gov/jobs for current job postings and apply through our website.