Tucked away in the Naugatuck Valley, Thomaston, Connecticut offers a delightful blend of affordability, history, and small-town warmth that has retirees doing double-takes at their bank statements.

For those seeking natural beauty, Lake Keomah State Park lies just a short drive from town. The 84-acre lake offers fishing opportunities for anglers hoping to land bass, bluegill, or catfish, while ...