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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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I am honestly not sure what you mean by "age friendly"

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There's busways going through all the elder communities are. The town has renovated old school buildings to accommodate for living space for the elderly.

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It's a school zone so it's pretty safe but cars rush up and down street which is not age friendly

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Every body is really kind and beautiful. Its easy to get along with friendly neighbors.

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We have a few hospitals clinics , home care agencies , elderly homes etc and they are all age friendly. We have age friendly transportation, parking spots etc

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