Firefighter/paramedic Rocco Laudato was honored Tuesday as the American Legion’s Connecticut Firefighter of the Year for 2020. By Ronni Newton Firefighter/parademic Rocco Laudato, who joined the West Hartford Fire...
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West Hartford Town Council Asks Town Manager to Recommend Local Regulations Regarding Cannabis
At the Town Council meeting Tuesday night, West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor suspended the agenda to introduce a resolution asking the town manager to study and make recommendations regarding the sale and use of cannabis in the...
Whole Foods Building in West Hartford Sells for More than $40 Million
The building and adjacent parking area at 50 Raymond Rd. in West Hartford sold this week for just over $40.5 million. By Ronni Newton On the heels of the Blue Back Square shopping center selling for $40 million last month, the...
Lamont Signs Cannabis Legalization Bill Into Law
Retail sales won’t begin right away, but possession of certain quantities of marijuana by people ages 21 and up is permitted as of July 1, and communities with more than 50,000 residents – which includes West Hartford –...
Another Special Session on the Horizon for Connecticut Legislature
During the special session, the legislature will decide how to spend more than $300 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. By Hugh McQuaid, CTNewsJunkie.com The General Assembly plans to convene for another special...
West Hartford to Host Panel Discussion About Vaping
‘Let us talk about Vaping: A West Hartford Panel Discussion’ will be held virtually on June 24. Submitted A panel discussion focused on vaping will take place virtually on Thursday. “Let us talk about Vaping: A...
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ends Day in West Hartford
Police from West Hartford, Farmington, UConn, and other area departments gathered with Special Olympics athletes and fans in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square on Thursday afternoon. By Ronni Newton Local police officers, sweating...
American Legion Honors Military Bound Students from West Hartford
Eight graduates from West Hartford’s Conard and Hall high schools who have committed to military service were recognized June 8 by the American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96. Submitted The American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post...
Blue Back Square Hosting Summer and Pride Events
‘Summer in the Square’ will be held on Wednesday, June 23, and a family-friendly ‘Drag Brunch’ will be held on Sunday, June 27. By Ronni Newton Blue Back Square’s new owners and property managers are...
West Hartford Business Buzz: June 21, 2021
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton Happy Father’s Day to all the dads (and father figures) out there! I hope you had a wonderful day on Sunday! Happy first full...
Lifestyle
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ends Day in West...
Police from West Hartford, Farmington, UConn, and other area departments gathered with Special...
Blue Back Square Hosting Summer and Pride Events
‘Summer in the Square’ will be held on Wednesday, June 23, and a family-friendly...
West Hartford’s Town Green Rededicated as ‘Unity...
As West Hartford’s weekend of Juneteenth celebration concluded Sunday, members of the...
MLK39 Mural Unveiled on Juneteenth in West Hartford Center
A series of speakers, including Mayor Shari Cantor, State Rep. Tammy Exum, and Dr. Roszena Haskins...
Juneteenth Celebrations Begin with Witness Stones Installation...
About 50 community members gathered in West Hartford’s Old Center Cemetery for speeches by excited...
‘It’s a Movement, not a Moment’: Resounding...
West Hartford’s Town Hall hosted this year’s Juneteenth celebration for a day filled...
Business
Whole Foods Building in West Hartford Sells for More than $40...
The building and adjacent parking area at 50 Raymond Rd. in West Hartford sold this week for just...
Blue Back Square Hosting Summer and Pride Events
‘Summer in the Square’ will be held on Wednesday, June 23, and a family-friendly...
West Hartford Business Buzz: June 21, 2021
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Lex-Laz West Hartford Closes on Purchase, One Park Road...
Construction of the new multi-family complex will begin by the end of June following the closing of...
West Hartford Chamber Announces 2021 Award Winners to be Honored...
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Meeting and Spotlight Awards ceremony on...
West Hartford Business Buzz: June 14, 2021
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Government
West Hartford Firefighter Named Connecticut Firefighter of the...
Firefighter/paramedic Rocco Laudato was honored Tuesday as the American Legion’s Connecticut...
West Hartford Town Council Asks Town Manager to Recommend Local...
At the Town Council meeting Tuesday night, West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor suspended the agenda to...
Lamont Signs Cannabis Legalization Bill Into Law
Retail sales won’t begin right away, but possession of certain quantities of marijuana by...
Another Special Session on the Horizon for Connecticut...
During the special session, the legislature will decide how to spend more than $300 million in...
West Hartford to Host Panel Discussion About Vaping
‘Let us talk about Vaping: A West Hartford Panel Discussion’ will be held virtually on...
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ends Day in West...
Police from West Hartford, Farmington, UConn, and other area departments gathered with Special...
Schools
American Legion Honors Military Bound Students from West Hartford
Eight graduates from West Hartford’s Conard and Hall high schools who have committed to...
West Hartford’s Ben Bronz Academy Celebrates Graduation of...
On Friday June 18th, the Ben Bronz Academy held a socially-distant graduation ceremony for families...
Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament Benefits Sports Program
West Hartford’s Northwest Catholic High School hosted its 43rd Annual Golf Tournament...
Hall 2021 Graduates Enjoy In-Person Graduation Ceremony
Hall High School’s commencement included speeches from West Hartford Public Schools Assistant...
‘Conard Pride’ and ‘Beating COVID’:...
West Hartford’s Conard High School held a commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 15 for 362...
West Hartford on List of Towns to Lose Funding Under Budget Bill...
A section has been added to the legislature’s budget implementer bill, under consideration in...
Sports
Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament Benefits Sports Program
West Hartford’s Northwest Catholic High School hosted its 43rd Annual Golf Tournament...
Registration Open for West Hartford Amateur Golf Tournament
The Rockledge Men’s and Women’s Clubs are hosting the 2021 West Hartford Amateur Golf...
Hall’s Lacrosse Season Ends in State Tournament Semifinals
As the higher seed, West Hartford’s Hall High School boys lacrosse team hosted Ridgefield in...
Hall Students Commit to College Sports
Students from West Hartford’s Conard High School who plan to continue their athletic careers at the...
Hall Boys Track & Field Capture 8th Title in Past 5 Years...
West Hartford’s Hall High School boys track and field team won the Class LL State...
Balanced Scoring Attack Leads Hall into Second Round of Class L...
Hall High School boys lacrosse hosted Newington on Wednesday in West Hartford in the first round of...
Real Estate
Lex-Laz West Hartford Closes on Purchase, One Park Road...
Construction of the new multi-family complex will begin by the end of June following the closing of...
West Hartford Featured in New York Times as ‘A Suburb With...
A feature article published Wednesday in the New York Times profiled the Town of West Hartford and...
Connecticut Housing Market Tightens Up for First-time Buyers
Liz Teare, a Realtor with William Raveis in West Hartford, says she has never seen inventory so low...
Construction Ready to Begin on Multi-Family ‘540 New...
Trout Brook Realty Advisors has closed on the financing for 540 New Park, and construction should...
West Hartford Town Council Approves Accessory Dwelling Units for...
The West Hartford Town Council voted 6-3 Tuesday night to amend the zoning ordinance to permit...
Kingswood Oxford Looking to Sell Parcel Currently Occupied by...
The parcel, measuring roughly 3.4 acres and strategically located within walking distance of West...
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