Beacon Falls is a small town of about 5,000 in east-central Connecticut. It offers a rural setting in Connecticut's hills, yet is only about a half hour drive from either New Haven or Hartford.  Retirees can take a convenient train to New York from New Haven's Union Station. Photo of Tracy S. Lewis House courtesy of Wikipedia (public domain); photo…...

The city of Foley was incorporated in 1915, and named after its founder John B. Foley of Chicago. Located in southern Alabama, in Baldwin County it has a population of  about 20,000 (2020 census).  It is home to The City of Foley Antique Rose Trail which features over five hundred varieties of fragrant roses. Photo of  Foley Railroad Depot, located along…...

Toms River is the county seat and largest town in Ocean County, New Jersey (also includes Dover, both are part of Toms River Township).  The 2010 population was about 90,000.  Residents of nearby towns like Brick, Manahawkin, and Lakewood tend to come here for shopping or doctor's appointments.  It has a busy downtown thanks to many government buildings, yet it…...

Lincolnshire is an extremely affulent suburb northwest of Chicago. The population is about 7,000, the median HH income is over $130,000, and the average age about 45. The village of Lincolnshire hosts several festivals in City Park, the Village Green, and in one of its nine public parks. The city is home to several large corporations including Hewitt Associates. Photo…...