Similar situation. I'm in Middletown and while going to NH is not too bad (bus & train), coming back (only option: taxi) is going to be expensive.
I believe tommccabe would be the person to ask about that - I'm pretty sure there's a Yale group now.
That would be fantastic! My starting date is being pushed back slightly, I'll be there Oct 17/18th, and then more permanently the start of November. I've only actually been in Hartford once, so any suggestions you have for the area would be appreciated :) I still need to figure out where I'm living :/
I'll be coming straight from work, but I might be able to give people rides home to places like Middletown and West Hartford. I'll check in later when I'm sure.
UPDATE: Yes, I can give people rides home. Possibly no later than 9pm, but I may be able to work something later out once I know what's up.
I'd be interested but can't make it. I'm rehearsing that night for a concert on the 30th with New Haven Oratorio.
In fact, I probably can swing by for a short time, will just have to take off at 6:45, and may not get there by 6, but I'll give it a shot.
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