Madison, Connecticut

Madison is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut, and is occupies a central location in the Connecticut Shoreline area. Throughout the 18th century, Madison was known as East Guilford until it was incorporated as a town in the mid-19th century. Since then Madison and Guilford have shared many cultural and economic similarities despite an unofficial high school rivalry. The town is known for its desirable, yet expensive beachfront property, and the town's population increases drastically as summer residents move in following Memorial Day. The boutique-style downtown is also well known, and is home to the nationally lauded RJ Julia Booksellers, as well as the now defunct Marie's Sweetshop. Local property values have been rising at a considerable rate since the mid-90's on account of the town's excellent public school system, which frequently outscores similar towns on the state's standardized tests. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 17,858.

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New Haven County, Connecticut - Connecticut Shoreline - 18th century - Guilford - 19th century - High school - Memorial Day - Boutique - Downtown - RJ Julia Booksellers - 90's - Standardized test - 2000

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