Ranae Lapierre is an example of a new resident who moved to Harrisville two years ago for the small-town charm. Lapierre grew up in Montana and has lived most recently in Florida and Texas. We looked in Foster and nearby Connecticut, but didn't find the atmosphere we were looking for. Nine single-family homes are currently listed for sale on the Statewide Multiple Listing Service. The least expensive is a six-room colonial with three bedrooms and two baths that was built in 1920.
People are willing to drive an hour to live in a place they want to live in.
They all haven't been born here, but when they get here, they adapt to a country life. The people are friendly. It's just a cute little town.