A video message from West Hartford Town Manager Matt Hart, Police Chief Vernon Riddick, Superintendent of Schools Tom Moore, Fire Chief Greg Priest, and Mayor Shari Cantor. Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
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West Hartford Town Council Votes to Officially Recognize Juneteenth Independence Day
The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night declaring that June 19 will be celebrated each year as Juneteenth Independence Day. By Ronni Newton The Town of West Hartford held its first...
Teens Don’t Let COVID Stop Them from Making a Difference this Thanksgiving
JTConnect typically holds a pie-baking event in West Hartford on the Sunday before Thanksgiving – but this year the event took place on Zoom, with the pies dropped off for delivery once they were ready. Submitted Thanksgiving is...
COVID Testing Priorities Get Tested
There is no statewide guidance on how quickly hospital patients, particularly those who are high-risk, healthcare workers, and first responders should get their results back. By Lisa Backus, CTNewsJunkie.com Jeffrey Kobylarz lost...
Six Members of West Hartford Police Department Promoted
The West Hartford Police Department honored six members who have been promoted effective Monday during a ceremony that was split into two waves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Ronni Newton The promotion of six members of the...
Lamont Sets $10K Fine for Businesses that Violate COVID Rules
The state reported a positivity rate of 4.09% Tuesday, with 540 additional cases of COVID-19, including 11 new cases in West Hartford. By Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com Gov. Ned Lamont is increasing the amount businesses can...
West Hartford Public Library Collecting Donations as Part of Kindness Project
Donations can be dropped off at curbside tables outside all three West Hartford Public Library branches. Submitted West Hartford Public Library will collect donations for those in need at the curbside tables at all three...
Trash Delayed, Thanksgiving Closings for Town of West Hartford
Thursday and Friday collections will be impacted, and other town services in West Hartford will be impacted by the Thanksgiving holiday. Submitted Due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, the collection of...
Ballet Theatre Company’s Fall Digital Season Continues
West Hartford-based Ballet Theatre Company continues to safely bring the performing arts to the community through its fall digital season. Submitted Part two of Ballet Theatre Company’s fall digital season, “Up Close:...
Lamont Asks Residents to ‘Step Up’
According to data released Monday, West Hartford has had 1,556 residents test positive for COVID-19. By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com West Hartford-specific information provided by Ronni Newton, We-Ha.com In his last press...
Lifestyle
Happy Thanksgiving from West Hartford’s Town Leaders
A video message from West Hartford Town Manager Matt Hart, Police Chief Vernon Riddick...
West Hartford Town Council Votes to Officially Recognize...
The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night declaring that June...
Teens Don’t Let COVID Stop Them from Making a Difference this...
JTConnect typically holds a pie-baking event in West Hartford on the Sunday before Thanksgiving –...
West Hartford Public Library Collecting Donations as Part of...
Donations can be dropped off at curbside tables outside all three West Hartford Public Library...
Ballet Theatre Company’s Fall Digital Season Continues
West Hartford-based Ballet Theatre Company continues to safely bring the performing arts to the...
MDC Announces Holiday Closings, Revised Hours for Recreational...
The Metropolitan District Commission’s recreation facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving...
Business
Lamont Sets $10K Fine for Businesses that Violate COVID Rules
The state reported a positivity rate of 4.09% Tuesday, with 540 additional cases of COVID-19...
West Hartford Business Buzz: November 23, 2020
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
600 Connecticut Restaurants are COVID Casualties
In West Hartford, while some restaurants have closed permanently, in some cases new establishments...
Virtual ‘Shop the Halls’ Will Benefit SafeGrad 2021
The Safe Grad 2021 committee of West Hartford’s Hall High School is hosting a virtual...
Westfarms Launches #Community First Campaign, Focuses on Safe...
Santa Claus will be arriving at Westfarms on Nov 27, and will follow COVID-19 protocols as he poses...
Museums Continue to Struggle with Impact of Pandemic
The Mark Twain House has closed at least for the rest of November, and the Noah Webster House &...
Government
Happy Thanksgiving from West Hartford’s Town Leaders
A video message from West Hartford Town Manager Matt Hart, Police Chief Vernon Riddick...
West Hartford Town Council Votes to Officially Recognize...
The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night declaring that June...
COVID Testing Priorities Get Tested
There is no statewide guidance on how quickly hospital patients, particularly those who are high...
Six Members of West Hartford Police Department Promoted
The West Hartford Police Department honored six members who have been promoted effective Monday...
Lamont Sets $10K Fine for Businesses that Violate COVID Rules
The state reported a positivity rate of 4.09% Tuesday, with 540 additional cases of COVID-19...
Trash Delayed, Thanksgiving Closings for Town of West Hartford
Thursday and Friday collections will be impacted, and other town services in West Hartford will be...
Schools
Conard Volleyball Coach Proud of Team’s Play During...
The girls volleyball season was anything but typical, and head coach Kerry Roller said she is so...
Aiken Parent, with Support of West Hartford Business, Gives...
The 70 teachers and staff members at West Hartford’s Aiken Elementary School received a...
Virtual ‘Shop the Halls’ Will Benefit SafeGrad 2021
The Safe Grad 2021 committee of West Hartford’s Hall High School is hosting a virtual...
West Hartford Board of Education Votes on Snow Day Policy for...
The Board of Education compromised, with a unanimous vote to allow some snow days to be be treated...
Dennis House to Teach Digital Media at West Hartford’s...
Multi-Media veteran Dennis House will join West Hartford’s University of Saint Joseph as a...
CIAC Delays Winter Sports Start Date to Jan. 19, 2021
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced Tuesday that all of its winter sports...
Sports
Conard Volleyball Coach Proud of Team’s Play During...
The girls volleyball season was anything but typical, and head coach Kerry Roller said she is so...
96% of Connecticut Population in Red Alert Area
West Hartford climbed into the red alert zone last week, and the town’s case rate per 100,000...
CIAC Delays Winter Sports Start Date to Jan. 19, 2021
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced Tuesday that all of its winter sports...
Hall Students Sign National Letters of Intent for College...
Four students from West Hartford’s Hall High School signed National Letters of Intent on...
Hall Volleyball Advances in CCC Regional Match
The girls volleyball team at West Hartford’s Hall High School won Monday, upsetting Simsbury...
The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast with University of Hartford...
West Hartford resident Jared Kotler has an all-new episode of his podcast, featuring University of...
Real Estate
Department of Housing, CFHA Surveying Landlords Regarding Impact...
Landlords of residential properties are being asked to respond to a survey regarding the impact of...
Lamont to Extend Eviction Moratorium Again
Landlords are worried that the extension is just ‘kicking the can down the road.’ By...
Tours of Historic Mansion to Benefit the Noah Webster House
On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society will host tours...
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...
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