West Hartford residents can drop off food waste at the Norfeldt Little League field beginning Friday, Aug. 7. By Ronni Newton Spoiled food is just one of the unwelcome results of a sustained power outage, and particularly in the...
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Governor and Lieutenant Governor Visit West Hartford EOC, View Storm Damage
Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz met with West Hartford officials in the Emergency Operations Center Thursday and got a first-hand look at some of the storm damage. By Ronni Newton West Hartford officials had a chance...
How Power Restoration is Prioritized in West Hartford
The West Hartford Fire Department and other emergency personnel notify Eversource of life safety issues, but they do not set the restoration schedule for the power company. Submitted West Hartford’s emergency responders are...
PURA Chair: Eversource ‘Grossly’ Underestimated Power Outages
As of 7 p.m. Wednesday, more than 15,000 West Hartford customers remained without power, a number that remained steady throughout the day. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com It will take days to restore power to more than...
Multi-Day Power Outage Anticipated as West Hartford Recovers from Tropical Storm Isaias
An Eversource spokesperson said early Wednesday afternoon that ‘it will be multiple days before power is restored.’ By Ronni Newton Most West Hartford residents who went to sleep without power on Tuesday night...
Molasses Truck Rollover Creates ‘Sticky Situation’ in West Hartford
A tractor trailer rolled over on I-84 in West Hartford Wednesday morning. By Ronni Newton Emergency officials have been busy throughout the state responding to Tropical Storm Isaias, but in West Hartford they also had a very...
Letter to the Editor: Youth Leaders Support Kate Farrar
We-Ha.com welcomes Letters to the Editor from the public, including endorsements, but letters submitted by political candidates 60 days prior to an election will not be published. Please provide your name and town, as well as...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Kate Farrar
We-Ha.com welcomes Letters to the Editor from the public, including endorsements, but letters submitted by political candidates 60 days prior to an election will not be published. Please provide your name and town, as well as...
Tropical Storm Isaias Leaves Swath of Downed Trees, Power Lines throughout West Hartford
Tropical Storm Isaias arrived in West Hartford Tuesday afternoon, bringing with it wind gusts topping 50 mph. By Ronni Newton The streets were eerily dark Tuesday night in many parts of West Hartford, and driving was treacherous...
Lord & Taylor Closing Westfarms Store
Lord & Taylor, one of the anchors at Westfarms, located on the West Hartford and Farmington town line, has already launched a liquidation sale. By Ronni Newton The Lord & Taylor store at Westfarms is among the 19 stores...
Lifestyle
Multi-Day Power Outage Anticipated as West Hartford Recovers...
An Eversource spokesperson said early Wednesday afternoon that ‘it will be multiple days...
Tropical Storm Isaias Leaves Swath of Downed Trees, Power Lines...
Tropical Storm Isaias arrived in West Hartford Tuesday afternoon, bringing with it wind gusts...
Outdoor Classroom at Westmoor Park Officially Opens, Honors...
The Friends of Brigid Curtin at Westmoor Park raised the money to create an outdoor classroom in...
A Happy Birthday Wish that also Helps West Hartford Residents
Adam Gold’s mitzvah has been bringing smiles to the faces of those celebrating birthdays, and...
Bear Cubs ‘Pole Dancing’ in West Hartford
A mama bear and her cubs visited a West Hartford yard Friday morning, and did some dancing around...
West Hartford Community Conversation will Take Deeper Look at...
‘West Hartford Community Conversation: Policing, Part I’ will take place on Tuesday...
Business
Lord & Taylor Closing Westfarms Store
Lord & Taylor, one of the anchors at Westfarms, located on the West Hartford and Farmington...
West Hartford’s Blue Plate Kitchen to Close in August
Blue Plate Kitchen, which has been serving ‘modern comfort food’ in West Hartford since...
Whole Foods to Keep Bishops Corner Store Open
Whole Foods will continue to have two stores in West Hartford, one in the Center and the other in...
West Hartford Business Buzz: August 3, 2020
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
West Hartford Town Council Grants Tax Abatement for One Park...
During a special meeting held Wednesday night, the West Hartford Town Council granted its first...
Mẹcha Noodle Bar Brings ‘Southeast Asian Comfort...
Mẹcha Noodle Bar opens July 29 at 975 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford Center. By Ronni Newton...
Government
West Hartford Launches Temporary Food Waste Drop-Off Site
West Hartford residents can drop off food waste at the Norfeldt Little League field beginning...
Governor and Lieutenant Governor Visit West Hartford EOC, View...
Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz met with West Hartford officials in the Emergency...
How Power Restoration is Prioritized in West Hartford
The West Hartford Fire Department and other emergency personnel notify Eversource of life safety...
PURA Chair: Eversource ‘Grossly’ Underestimated Power Outages
As of 7 p.m. Wednesday, more than 15,000 West Hartford customers remained without power, a number...
Multi-Day Power Outage Anticipated as West Hartford Recovers...
An Eversource spokesperson said early Wednesday afternoon that ‘it will be multiple days...
Molasses Truck Rollover Creates ‘Sticky Situation’...
A tractor trailer rolled over on I-84 in West Hartford Wednesday morning. By Ronni Newton Emergency...
Schools
Fauci Says Connecticut Is in ‘A Good Place’
Dr. Anthony Fauci joined Gov. Ned Lamont at a press briefing Monday to speak about the safety of...
High School Sports Scheduled for Fall Return, for Now
The CIAC released a plan Friday for the resumption of interscholastic athletics this fall, and West...
West Hartford Public Schools Seeking PSA Submissions for...
West Hartford Public Schools will be using the ‘One Community. One Year” campaign to...
West Hartford Superintendent: Schools to Start Year with Hybrid...
Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore announced Friday that West Hartford Public Schools will begin...
Teachers Call For Greater Safety Measures in Reopening
Hundreds of teachers and paraprofessionals from across the state held a rally in West Hartford...
Lamont: State Won’t Dictate School Reopening Plan
In West Hartford, about three-quarters of parents have said they plan to send their children back...
Sports
High School Sports Scheduled for Fall Return, for Now
The CIAC released a plan Friday for the resumption of interscholastic athletics this fall, and West...
Jim Calhoun Joins USJ Administration for ‘Beam...
The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford held a ‘beam signing’ ceremony Tuesday...
2-4-1 Holding Successful Sports Camps Amid Pandemic
2-4-1 Sports is holding two camp sessions at Kingswood Oxford in West Hartford, and has camps...
‘It’s a Struggle’ BodyRoc Fit Lab Owner Tells...
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has been visiting Black-owned businesses across Connecticut, and was...
Series of Summer Cycling Events Being Offered in West Hartford
Bike West Hartford is partnering with West Hartford Leisure Services to offer a series of rides on...
Play Ball: Baseball is Back in West Hartford
The West Hartford Youth Baseball League returned to action on June 29, with Foodshare CEO Jason...
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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