Historian Jeff Murray takes a look into West Hartford’s past to uncover some surprising information, stir up some memories, or reflect on how much life has changed – or hasn’t changed at all. Enjoy this week’s ‘From West...
Featured
‘Pride Is Power’: West Hartford Raises Pride Flag to Commence Pride Month
West Hartford locals, leaders, and community supporters gathered on the Unity Green Thursday evening to celebrate the beginning of Pride month with the raising of the Pride flag. By Bridget Bronsdon The month of June, also...
West Hartford Track and Field Teams Win State Titles
Records were broken along the way at Wednesday CIAC outdoor track and field meet as the Conard girls won their first state title since 1979 and the Hall boys won their fifth state championship in a row. By Howie Lam Competing...
West Hartford Dog Owners: Time to Renew Your Dog License
Dog licenses are required to be renewed by June 30. By Ronni Newton Dog license renewal forms are being sent to dog owners throughout the state, including to the 3,000-plus residents whose canines are currently licensed in West...
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition to Host ‘Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior’
A free event for dogs and their owners will be held on Saturday, June 3 at the West Hartford Dog Park. Submitted The West Hartford Dog Park Coalition will he holding a free event, “Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior,”...
Household Hazardous Waste and Paper Shredding Events Offered in West Hartford
Separate hazardous waste and paper shredding events are scheduled for this month in West Hartford. By Ronni Newton Sunday, June 4 is a day to get rid of materials that are no longer needed around the house. The Metropolitan...
Budget Vote Expected Early Next Week
Gov. Ned Lamont said the budget will be ‘honestly balanced,’ will stay within the established fiscal guardrails, and will include the biggest middle class tax cut in the history of the state as well as historic...
Caribbean Americans in West Hartford Will Honor their Journeys
West Hartford will celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with a series of events, beginning with a rally on Saturday, June 3. Submitted While many local families have traveled to one or many Caribbean Islands, Caribbean...
‘Welcome Home’: West Hartford Celebrates the Class of 2023 Military Inductees
Nineteen West Hartford families proudly gathered in the Town Hall auditorium on Tuesday evening to celebrate the ninth annual Military Inductee Ceremony. By Bridget Bronsdon As the graduation season is in full swing and...
DOH Commissioner: 540 New Park Development in West Hartford ‘Really Checked All the Boxes’
Officials from West Hartford, the state, and those involved in the financing of a mixed-use, mixed-income development in West Hartford celebrated a grand opening on Tuesday. By Ronni Newton Officials celebrating the completion...
Lifestyle
From the West Hartford Archives: M.J. Burnham’s Grocery...
Historian Jeff Murray takes a look into West Hartford’s past to uncover some surprising...
‘Pride Is Power’: West Hartford Raises Pride Flag to...
West Hartford locals, leaders, and community supporters gathered on the Unity Green Thursday...
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition to Host ‘Understanding...
A free event for dogs and their owners will be held on Saturday, June 3 at the West Hartford Dog...
Caribbean Americans in West Hartford Will Honor their Journeys
West Hartford will celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with a series of events, beginning...
Pride Month in West Hartford Will Begin June 1 with a Month of...
The fourth annual Pride Month in West Hartford will begin with a flag raising on Unity Green and...
‘All Gave Some. Some Gave All’: West Hartford...
West Hartford’s Memorial Day Ceremony respectfully and honorably recognized those who have fallen...
Business
DOH Commissioner: 540 New Park Development in West Hartford...
Officials from West Hartford, the state, and those involved in the financing of a mixed-use, mixed...
West Hartford Business Buzz: May 31, 2023
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is...
Things Are Smokin’ at West Hartford’s GastroPark
GastroPark, located at 637 New Park Avenue, is now open seven days a week, with some new resident...
West Hartford Business Buzz: May 22, 2023
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is...
West Hartford Chamber Announces 2023 Award Winners to Be Honored...
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 award winners, who will be honored at...
West Hartford Business Buzz: May 15, 2023
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is...
Government
West Hartford Dog Owners: Time to Renew Your Dog License
Dog licenses are required to be renewed by June 30. By Ronni Newton Dog license renewal forms are...
West Hartford Dog Park Coalition to Host ‘Understanding...
A free event for dogs and their owners will be held on Saturday, June 3 at the West Hartford Dog...
Household Hazardous Waste and Paper Shredding Events Offered in...
Separate hazardous waste and paper shredding events are scheduled for this month in West Hartford...
Budget Vote Expected Early Next Week
Gov. Ned Lamont said the budget will be ‘honestly balanced,’ will stay within the...
‘Welcome Home’: West Hartford Celebrates the Class of 2023...
Nineteen West Hartford families proudly gathered in the Town Hall auditorium on Tuesday evening to...
DOH Commissioner: 540 New Park Development in West Hartford...
Officials from West Hartford, the state, and those involved in the financing of a mixed-use, mixed...
Schools
West Hartford Track and Field Teams Win State Titles
Records were broken along the way at Wednesday CIAC outdoor track and field meet as the Conard...
‘Welcome Home’: West Hartford Celebrates the Class of 2023...
Nineteen West Hartford families proudly gathered in the Town Hall auditorium on Tuesday evening to...
Kingswood Oxford Senior Prom: Photo Gallery
West Hartford’s Kingswood Oxford School held its Senior Prom on May 20, which kicks off...
Kingswood Oxford Celebrates 111th Commencement
West Hartford’s Kingswood Oxford School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26...
Northwest Catholic to Open New Athletic Complex in West Hartford
The Breen Multi Sport Athletic Complex is nearing completion at Northwest Catholic High School in...
Conard High School Senior Prom: Photo Gallery
Thanks to Heather Bushnell, Monica Rivas, Liz Santoro, Laura Nichols, Tatiana Rodriguez, Kristin...
Sports
West Hartford Track and Field Teams Win State Titles
Records were broken along the way at Wednesday CIAC outdoor track and field meet as the Conard...
Northwest Catholic to Open New Athletic Complex in West Hartford
The Breen Multi Sport Athletic Complex is nearing completion at Northwest Catholic High School in...
Conard Boys Lacrosse Season Ends in Qualifying Round
The Conard boys lacrosse team lost to Stamford High School 9-8 on Saturday in West Hartford. By...
Conard Girls Lacrosse Moves on in State Tournament
No. 13 seed Conard hosted Hamden on Saturday in West Hartford. By Paul Palmer Nicole Gorman and...
Hall Boys Lacrosse Advances in State Lacrosse Tournament
As the No. 15 seed in Class L, Hall hosted No. 18 seed Westhill of Stamford Friday in the...
Simsbury Eliminates Conard in Semifinals of CCC Volleyball...
No. 3 seed Simsbusry defeated No. 2 seed Conard in West Hartford on Thursday. By Paul Palmer In a...
Real Estate
DOH Commissioner: 540 New Park Development in West Hartford...
Officials from West Hartford, the state, and those involved in the financing of a mixed-use, mixed...
West Hartford Town Council Approves Additional Building for...
The West Hartford Town Council voted unanimously in favor of permitting an eighth building to be...
Continental Properties Completes Purchase of Trout Brook Drive...
Colliers has announced the closing of the sale of 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford. By Ronni...
Many Questions Remain as West Hartford Design Review Advisory...
The neighborhood village the developer is envisioning for the former UConn campus in West Hartford...
Phase 1 of West Hartford Fellowship Housing Will Create 43 New...
The Town Council on Tuesday unanimously approved execution of a new lease with West Hartford...
Camelot Developer Shares Plans for Affordable Housing Project at...
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor, state Sen. Derek Slap, and other...