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About Enfield
Enfield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The
population was 45,212 at the 2000 census. It sits on the border with Longmeadow,
Massachusetts to the north, Somers to the east, East Windsor and Windsor Locks
to the south and the Connecticut River to the west.
Enfield is home to the U.S. headquarters of Danish plastic building toy
manufacturer LEGO, which is also the town's largest employer. In June 2006, the
company announced that they would be laying off over 290 employees and begin
outsourcing jobs to Mexico. Hallmark Cards is the second-largest employer. In
the past, Enfield manufactured carpet and gunpowder.
Enfield Historical District- Listed in the National Register of Historical
Districts, the Enfield Historical District runs along Enfield Street (U.S. Route
5). Many old homes dating back to the mid-1700s were built from 1106-1492
Enfield Street. Varying styles of architecture are noted including Late
Victorian, Georgian and 19th Century Revival. The Enfield Town Hall museum as
well as one of the oldest Congregational Churches in America can be found here.
Hazardville - Named after General Hazard, this neighborhood encompasses a few
smaller burbs, including Powder Hollow, and more recently, the center of Enfield
has began to encroach on this historical area. The center of Hazardville is
located between the streets of Park Street and North Street on Hazard Avenue.
When walking around, you'll be surprised by the eclectic group of shops, from
Smoke n' Leather, to pizza shops, to parks, a good area to live in, with a
pretty low crime rate, and reputable schools nearby.
North Thompsonville - Mostly residential and partially commercial area of
Enfield with many parks and schools.
Scitico - Scitico is on the eastern end of town. Green Manor is considered part
of Scitico. This is a suburb in the purest sense, with winding roads, sidewalks,
parks, and cul-de-sacs.
Shaker Pines - Neighborhood mostly consists of tall pine trees towering above
the quaint lakeside houses. Low crime rate and lower property values relative to
most of the rest of town.
Southwood Acres - A village contained within the town of Enfield. This
neighborhood is almost entirely residential.
Thompsonville - Named after Orrin Thompson, Thompsonville is the town center of
Enfield with a more urban environment. In the past few years, there has been an
attempt to revitalize the downtown area. On the southbound portion of Pearl
Street there are many old Victorians. There are also many boat launches onto the
bordering Connecticut River. Planning has started for renovating an old building
into a commuter rail station on the not yet built New Haven-Hartford-Springfield
Line.