West Hartford Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore provided an update on the reopening of schools, and the COVID Dashboard that went live last week. By Ronni Newton West Hartford Public Schools administrators were notified Friday...
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Westmoor Park to Host ‘Picnic on the Farm’
The annual fundraiser for West Hartford’s Westmoor Park has a different format this year, but will still feature farm fresh produce prepared by Doro Restaurant Group. By Ronni Newton Supporters of Westmoor Park will still...
Parade Canceled for 2020, but #ParkRoadLove Initiative Includes Contest, Discounts
The community is invited to show their love for Park Road with a 2020 t-shirt and get rewarded, with funds going to support next year’s parade. Submitted COVID-19 may be the reason the 2020 Park Road Parade is canceled, but...
Hall High School Announces National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Five students from West Hartford’s Hall High School Class of 2021 have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, and were celebrated during a virtual meeting with Principal Dan Zittoun. Submitted by Amy Shaffer, Career...
‘Corona’ of a Different Kind
Thanks to West Hartford resident Edward Roemke, Jr. for this photo, which he emailed with the following details: “I took this picture yesterday of a broad-winged hawk, and was surprised when I looked at the picture, that...
West Hartford Library Opens Re-Children’s Room for Browsing
The West Hartford Public Libraries are continuing to expand services, with the children’s collections now open for browsing, by appointment. Submitted The Children’s rooms at Noah Webster and Bishops Corner libraries are...
Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Would Bring in $1B over 5 Years
Legalization could also add thousands of jobs, the study shows. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com Before COVID-19, one of the big pushes at the state Capitol was the legalization and sale of cannabis, and a new study by the...
Energy Co-Chairs Hit Pause on Eversource Request to Borrow $700M
Eversource is looking to recover the cost of Tropical Storm Isaias and other expenses. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com The co-chairs of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee said there’s no chance at this moment...
West Hartford Fire Department Receives Donation of Light-Equipped Drone
The West Hartford Fire Department is one of 13 public safety organizations to receive a donated drone. By Ronni Newton The West Hartford Fire Department’s new Autel Robotics drone had its inaugural flight Thursday...
COVID Test Rate Reaches 1.6%; Lamont to Offer Guidance on Halloween
West Hartford’s Halloween Stroll, sponsored by the Moms and More Club, has been canceled for 2020, but town leaders have not made any announcements regarding Halloween. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com Connecticut’s...
Lifestyle
Westmoor Park to Host ‘Picnic on the Farm’
The annual fundraiser for West Hartford’s Westmoor Park has a different format this year, but...
Parade Canceled for 2020, but #ParkRoadLove Initiative Includes...
The community is invited to show their love for Park Road with a 2020 t-shirt and get rewarded...
‘Corona’ of a Different Kind
Thanks to West Hartford resident Edward Roemke, Jr. for this photo, which he emailed with the...
West Hartford Library Opens Re-Children’s Room for Browsing
The West Hartford Public Libraries are continuing to expand services, with the children’s...
COVID Test Rate Reaches 1.6%; Lamont to Offer Guidance on...
West Hartford’s Halloween Stroll, sponsored by the Moms and More Club, has been canceled for...
Discover West Hartford’s Charm by Foot or Bike
West Hartford resident Jeff Shaw created this ‘outdoor challenge’ after spending...
Business
West Hartford Continuing Due Diligence Process as Former UConn...
The Town of West Hartford has the first right of refusal if there are any offers to purchase the...
Insurance Regulators Reduce Proposed Health Insurance Rates
A total of $96 million will be saved for those purchasing plans in the individual and small group...
West Hartford Business Buzz: September 14, 2020
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton I...
DORO Marketplace Brings European-Style Market and Cafe to West...
Both the design and product offerings at DORO Marketplace bring a European flair to West Hartford...
Internet Capacity Fine, but Access, Cost Remain Challenges
In West Hartford, internet providers include Comcast and Frontier, as well as GoNetspeed, a recent...
Despite Pandemic, Some Dentists Are Thriving
Dr. Tamara Stein, who is partners with her father in the office of Goodman & Stein on...
Government
West Hartford Library Opens Re-Children’s Room for Browsing
The West Hartford Public Libraries are continuing to expand services, with the children’s...
Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Would Bring in $1B over 5 Years
Legalization could also add thousands of jobs, the study shows. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie...
Energy Co-Chairs Hit Pause on Eversource Request to Borrow $700M
Eversource is looking to recover the cost of Tropical Storm Isaias and other expenses. By Christine...
West Hartford Fire Department Receives Donation of Light...
The West Hartford Fire Department is one of 13 public safety organizations to receive a donated...
DEEP: Bears Increase Food Intake in Fall, Stay ‘Bear...
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has reported an unprecedented number...
Teachers’ Unions Call for More Guidance on School Closing Due To...
West Hartford Public Schools does not yet have any positive COVID-19 cases, although some students...
Schools
West Hartford Public Schools’ First COVID-19 Case Will Not...
West Hartford Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore provided an update on the reopening of schools...
Hall High School Announces National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Five students from West Hartford’s Hall High School Class of 2021 have been named National Merit...
West Hartford Student Wins ‘WALKS’ Constitutional...
Kingswood Oxford senior Braden Flowers is the winner of the WALKS Constitutional Essay Contest...
CIAC: Full Contact Fall Football Season Canceled
West Hartford’s athletic director said he is taking things ‘day by day,’ and will...
Teachers’ Unions Call for More Guidance on School Closing Due To...
West Hartford Public Schools does not yet have any positive COVID-19 cases, although some students...
Connecticut Colleges Plan for Spring Semester
Connecticut’s colleges and universities are considering a variety of plans for spring 2021...
Sports
CIAC: Full Contact Fall Football Season Canceled
West Hartford’s athletic director said he is taking things ‘day by day,’ and will...
‘Let Us Play’: Football Players, Coaches, Parents...
Football players from around Connecticut protested Sunday in West Hartford regarding the...
As Fall High School Football Season Scuttled, West Hartford...
The CIAC announced Friday that a ‘full contact season’ will not take place for football...
Op-Ed: Mental Health Taking the Hit as Football Canceled in...
Jack Cote, a senior at West Hartford’s Hall High School, speaks with mental health experts...
West Hartford Preparing for Students to Return to School
West Hartford Public Schools teachers and staff returned to buildings on Aug. 31, and school begins...
Op-Ed: My Suburban West Hartford Experience
This Op-Ed was submitted and intended to be in contrast to ‘Welcome to the Souls of Black...
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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‘Corona’ of a Different Kind
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