The Town of West Hartford announced the first known death of a resident from COVID-19 on Wednesday. By Ronni Newton The Town of West Hartford issued a press release Wednesday afternoon notifying the community that sadly the town...
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West Hartford Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Westfarms
A fire broke out at P.F. Chang’s at Westfarms Wednesday afternoon. By Ronni Newton West Hartford firefighters successfully extinguished a blaze that broke out at Westfarms on Wednesday afternoon, with minimal damage to the...
West Hartford Closes Tennis and Pickleball Courts, Golf Courses Remain Closed
Town leaders say the measures are necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. By Ronni Newton In an effort to ensure the community is abiding by physical distancing guidelines and other...
Is this We-Ha, or is it We-Ha-Ha?
Check the calendar – and for a few minutes check your need to read serious news about West Hartford. April Fools! Thank you to ace reporters Whitman “Whit” Hooker and K. Mickey Channels for their excellent reporting of the April...
West Hartford Public Schools to Have April Break, Graduation Date Unchanged
West Hartford Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore provided an update to the community Tuesday afternoon, indicating that April break will take place, and confirming the last day of school and graduation. By Ronni Newton West...
The Metaphors, Metrics and Modeling of COVID-19
The metaphors of the COVID-19 pandemic are evolving. So are the metrics and statistical models guiding the government’s response. By Mark Pazniokas, CTMirror.org Public health experts speak calmly of an approaching storm, one...
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply Statewide and in West Hartford, and Death Toll Spikes
Connecticut’s reported death toll nearly doubles in one day and hospitals near capacity while no supplies are coming from the federal stockpile. Gov. Ned Lamont warns state: ‘We’re on our own,’ during Tuesday’s press...
West Hartford Getting Budget Process Back on Track
[This story has been updated.] The Town of West Hartford has announced changes to the upcoming public meeting and hearing format, but will be conducting meetings virtually and is taking another hard look at the budget. By Ronni...
West Hartford Libraries Holding ‘Tanka’ Poetry Contest
West Hartford’s library buildings are closed to the public, but submissions are being accepted for a ‘tanka’ poetry contest based on the theme of someone you love. Submitted Write a poem about someone you love...
West Hartford Leisure Services Cancels Spring Programs
Youth league events, as well as other programs, have been officially canceled through the middle of June amid the COVID-19 pandemic. By Ronni Newton Spring youth sports and other programs organized by West Hartford Leisure...
Lifestyle
Is this We-Ha, or is it We-Ha-Ha?
Check the calendar – and for a few minutes check your need to read serious news about West Hartford...
West Hartford Libraries Holding ‘Tanka’ Poetry...
West Hartford’s library buildings are closed to the public, but submissions are...
Images of West Hartford: A [Temporary] New Reality
West Hartford, CT, Sunday, March 29, 2020. Photos by John Lyons The rainy weather didn’t...
Op-Ed: Be Careful with Your Choices Right Now
This is a period of extreme stress, but West Hartford resident Amanda Aronson, secretary of the...
Silver Lining: West Hartford’s Children’s Museum...
‘Silver Lining’ will highlight the positive stories in the West Hartford community as...
Celebrate! West Hartford Canceled for 2020
Town Manager Matt Hart announced Thursday that Celebrate! West Hartford will not take place this...
Business
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply Statewide and in West...
Connecticut’s reported death toll nearly doubles in one day and hospitals near capacity while no...
West Hartford Business Buzz: March 30, 2020
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Seniors Job Bank Holds Virtual Election for New Leadership Team
West Hartford resident Bernie Weiss is the new president of the Senior Job Bank, with the day-to...
West Hartford Dance Studio Owner Uses Dress-Making Skills to...
The owner of West Hartford’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio has already created 40 masks for...
Lamont’s First Try at COVID-19 Relief: 0% Loans for Small...
Applications for the CT Recovery Bridge program opened Thursday, and the West Hartford Chamber of...
West Hartford Restaurants Open for Take-Out and Delivery...
Last updated March 25, 2020. Originally published March 19, 2020. In the wake of the COVID-19...
Government
West Hartford Has First COVID-19 Death
The Town of West Hartford announced the first known death of a resident from COVID-19 on Wednesday...
West Hartford Closes Tennis and Pickleball Courts, Golf Courses...
Town leaders say the measures are necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the...
West Hartford Public Schools to Have April Break, Graduation...
West Hartford Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore provided an update to the community Tuesday...
The Metaphors, Metrics and Modeling of COVID-19
The metaphors of the COVID-19 pandemic are evolving. So are the metrics and statistical models...
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply Statewide and in West...
Connecticut’s reported death toll nearly doubles in one day and hospitals near capacity while no...
West Hartford Getting Budget Process Back on Track
[This story has been updated.] The Town of West Hartford has announced changes to the upcoming...
Schools
West Hartford Public Schools to Have April Break, Graduation...
West Hartford Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore provided an update to the community Tuesday...
West Hartford Leisure Services Cancels Spring Programs
Youth league events, as well as other programs, have been officially canceled through the middle of...
Town of West Hartford Temporarily Closes Playscapes and...
The Town of West Hartford has closed public access to playgrounds and basketball courts at schools...
Medical and Testing Supplies Grow Short as COVID-19 Cases Jump...
Connecticut reports its 19th death and 875 confirmed cases as of Wednesday afternoon. By Greg B...
Connecticut Virus Cases Jump by More than 200 Tuesday, West...
Gov. Ned Lamont provided a briefing Tuesday regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the...
Superintendent: West Hartford Public Schools to Resume Monday...
West Hartford Public Schools buildings are closed at least through March 31, by order of the...
Sports
West Hartford Closes Tennis and Pickleball Courts, Golf Courses...
Town leaders say the measures are necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the...
West Hartford Leisure Services Cancels Spring Programs
Youth league events, as well as other programs, have been officially canceled through the middle of...
West Hartford Students Named National Football Foundation...
A total of five students from West Hartford, representing both Conard and Hall High Schools, were...
The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast with CIAC Executive Director...
For more CTScoreBoard podcasts, check out Jared Kotler’s soundcloud channel at Twitter:...
Hall-Southington Steamrolls Staples for First Round Win in the...
The No. 3 seed Warrior-Knights hosted the first round of the CIAC Division III boys hockey...
Coronavirus Impacts West Hartford Public School Events, CIAC...
[Updated] West Hartford Public Schools will indefinitely postpone all events involving more than...
Real Estate
Four-Bedroom Colonial on Winterset Sells for $550,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period December 16 – December 20, 2019. Compiled by...
Five-Bedroom Colonial on Westmont Sells for $707,500
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period December 9 – December 13, 2019. Compiled by...
Four-Bedroom Colonial on Westmont Sells for $620,550
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period December 2 – December 6, 2019. Compiled by Ronni...
Four-Bedroom Colonial on Vardon Sells for $450,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period November 25 – November 29, 2019. Compiled by...
Four-Bedroom Colonial on Fox Chase Sells for $500,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period November 18 – November 22, 2019. Compiled by...
Six-Bedroom Colonial on Pilgrim Sells for $857,300
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period November 11 – November 15, 2019. Compiled by...
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