Mayor Cantor and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz took a walking tour of West Hartford Center on Thursday, getting feedback from several restaurant owners about the challenges they’re facing. By Dexter McCann. Photos by Ronni Newton...
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Congregation Beth Israel to Celebrate Pride Month with Virtual Flag Raising and Shabbat
Congregation Beth Israel will raise the pride flag in front of its synagogue on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford on Sunday, May 31. Submitted Congregation Beth Israel is celebrating Pride Month with a flag raising on Sunday...
West Hartford Artist Donates Proceeds to Social Service Agencies
West Hartford artist Amy Genser has donated a portion of her sales during the COVID-19 pandemic to social service organizations that are helping people in need. Submitted Artist Amy Genser has donated a portion of her sales to...
West Hartford Chamber and Town to Host Small Business Forum with Mayor Shari Cantor
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and Town of West Hartford invites the public to attend a virtual small business forum with Mayor Shari Cantor on June 2. Submitted The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and the Town of West...
Old Guard Meets Virtually, Hosts Foodshare CEO
The Old Guard has been meeting in person in West Hartford for 54 years, but in May began a series of virtual meetings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted After 54 years of weekly meetings in auditoriums, the Old Guard met...
Conard High School Hosting Virtual Art Show
The art department at West Hartford’s Conard High School will be hosting its first virtual art show, with the exhibit going live on June 4. Submitted Conard High School is holding its first Virtual Art Show! The site will...
West Hartford Retailers Reopen for Business
Many West Hartford retailers had been completely closed since the middle of March, but began welcoming customers inside as of May 20. By Ronni Newton. List of retailers compiled by Dexter McCann Essential businesses in West...
Town of West Hartford Thanks Healthcare Heroes and Essential Workers
This thank you video was created by West Hartford Community Interactive, thanking West Hartford’s healthcare heroes and the essential workers who have gone above and beyond, bravely doing their jobs during the COVID-19...
COVID Testing in the Cities? The Messenger is as Important as the Message.
Polling shows African-Americans take COVID-19 seriously. But marketing widespread testing in the cities has been a challenge. By Mark Pazniokas, CTMirror.org West Hartford-specific information provided by Ronni Newton, We-Ha.com ...
West Hartford Fire Department PSA: Smoke Alarms Have a Life Span
The West Hartford Fire Department is committed to fire prevention and community safety. Reaching out to the people we serve is important because the information we offer may result in a fire being prevented. Submitted by the Fire...
Lifestyle
Congregation Beth Israel to Celebrate Pride Month with Virtual...
Congregation Beth Israel will raise the pride flag in front of its synagogue on Farmington Avenue...
West Hartford Artist Donates Proceeds to Social Service Agencies
West Hartford artist Amy Genser has donated a portion of her sales during the COVID-19 pandemic to...
Old Guard Meets Virtually, Hosts Foodshare CEO
The Old Guard has been meeting in person in West Hartford for 54 years, but in May began a series...
Town of West Hartford Thanks Healthcare Heroes and Essential...
This thank you video was created by West Hartford Community Interactive, thanking West...
Being a Scout in West Hartford During COVID-19
A member of Troop 163 says that scouting has helped him find new ways to interact during COVID-19...
West Hartford Resident Finds Her Calling During Pandemic
Pamela Pearson has been spearheading the preparation and delivery of meals to Favarh group homes...
Business
Mayor Cantor and Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Address Concerns of West...
Mayor Cantor and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz took a walking tour of West Hartford Center on Thursday...
West Hartford Chamber and Town to Host Small Business Forum with...
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and Town of West Hartford invites the public to attend a...
West Hartford Retailers Reopen for Business
Many West Hartford retailers had been completely closed since the middle of March, but began...
West Hartford Chamber’s Virtual Business Showcase Will...
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce will hold its second Virtual Business Showcase on Thursday...
West Hartford Women in Networking Will Host ‘Thriving...
A free, half-day summit, ‘Thriving After COVID-19,’ will be hosted by the West Hartford...
West Hartford Business Buzz: May 25, 2020
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Government
Mayor Cantor and Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Address Concerns of West...
Mayor Cantor and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz took a walking tour of West Hartford Center on Thursday...
West Hartford Chamber and Town to Host Small Business Forum with...
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and Town of West Hartford invites the public to attend a...
COVID Testing in the Cities? The Messenger is as Important as...
Polling shows African-Americans take COVID-19 seriously. But marketing widespread testing in the...
West Hartford Fire Department PSA: Smoke Alarms Have a Life Span
The West Hartford Fire Department is committed to fire prevention and community safety. Reaching...
Lamont Challenged after Seventh Inmate Dies from Coronavirus
An additional 34 people died from the disease Wednesday, while hospitalizations continued their...
Town Council to Discuss Resolution Asking State to Expand Voting...
The West Hartford Town Council met Tuesday night, and voted 6-3 along party lines to forward a...
Schools
Conard High School Hosting Virtual Art Show
The art department at West Hartford’s Conard High School will be hosting its first virtual...
Conard/Hall Unified Theater to Debut Annual Show – Virtually...
Unified Theater has been unable to meet in person because schools are closed due to the COVID-19...
American School for the Deaf Students Enjoy Car Parade
Students who remain on ASD’s West Hartford campus were surprised by a car parade of teachers...
Eighth Graders Embark on ‘Passion Projects’ at...
Eighth-grade students at West Hartford’s Solomon Schechter Day School continue to work on...
Hall High School Band Collaborates for Tribute to America
West Hartford’s Hall High School Concert Band participated in a virtual ‘Tribute to...
Kingswood Oxford Celebrates Class of 2020 with New and Old...
At West Hartford’s Kingswood Oxford School, the Class of 2020 is being celebrated with...
Sports
Op-Ed: To the Hall High School Class of 2020
Rebecca Lewis first met members of the Hall High School Class of 2020 when she began teaching at...
West Hartford to Reopen Tennis and Pickleball Courts Friday
Playscapes will remain closed as will pools, tracks, and basketball courts, but summer camp options...
Celebrate! West Hartford to Hold Inaugural ‘FUNd RUN’
The Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUN will take place during the weekend that the town’s...
The GMW Interview: Wilton Resident Dion Cocoros, Producer of...
This article originally appeared on ‘Good Morning Wilton,’ and is being republished...
West Hartford to Reopen Golf Courses Sunday
The Town of West Hartford has announced that both Rockledge Golf Club and Buena Vista Golf Course...
West Hartford Students Highlighted at CIAC Scholar-Athlete...
The 2019-2020 CIAC Scholar-Athletes are being honored this year in a virtual awards ceremony. By...
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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