Springfield, Massachusetts

Michael grew up in Mystic CT. In 2006, he was hired as a consultant to MassMutual Life Insurance Company, one of the region’s largest employers. Tiring of commuting to Springfield, he started looking for houses within 30 minute drive of  work. After looking at 35-40 houses in the surrounding areas, his realtor said that she has heard may good things about the McKnight neighborhood. So, after looking at 5 or 6 Victorian homes of McKnight, only a mile from MassMutual, Michael found one with the required large garage since he is a car enthusiast. He participates in rotating card/social nights hosted by his gay and lesbian neighbors as well as the Lambda Car Club International. Michael likes living in Springfield because of the many cultural venues as well as the proximity to the Berkshires, Boston, New York, Vermont--all within an easy day trip--and the relaxed quaintness of Western Mass. As a gay man, he loves McKnight  because many neighbors are gay and there is a tight cohesiveness and everybody else is very gay friendly. “One can really be yourself here and we are here to stay. And one must mention all of the fantastic historic architecture and grand homes that also make Springfield a beautiful place to live” says Michael.