West Hartford resident Omar Khalil is a Syrian refugee, and after graduating from Hall High School in June he is now attending UConn. By Ronni Newton There have been so many firsts in Omar Khalil’s life that it would be...
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Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund Available for West Hartford Projects
Sustainable CT will provide matching funds of up to $25,000 for community projects in West Hartford. Submitted In 2018, West Hartford earned bronze-level certification from Sustainable CT, a voluntary certification program to...
Department of Consumer Protection: Beware of Unregistered Contractor Working in West Hartford Area
The Department of Consumer Protection issued an alert Thursday, warning people to be aware that they have received complaints about Roman Szewczak, who is working in the West Hartford area but is not registered as a contractor...
Juveniles Charged after Crashing Stolen Vehicle in West Hartford, Weapon Found [Updated]
West Hartford Police apprehended four juveniles and seized a firearm following the crash of a stolen vehicle on Park Road early Thursday morning. [Updated] By Ronni Newton Four juveniles, including the driver, in a 2016 Jeep...
Lamont Administration Limits Tax Hike on Prepared Meals
The revised guidelines from the Department of Revenue Services indicate that the new tax rate should only apply to items that were already subject to the tax rate. By Keith M. Phaneuf and Mark Pazniokas, CTMirror.org Gov. Ned...
Hall High School Announces National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Five students from West Hartford’s Hall High School Class of 2020 have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Submitted by Amy Shaffer, Career Center/Student Activities Coordinator, Hall High School Five members of the...
West Hartford Land Trust Strives to Preserve and Maintain Open Space
The West Hartford Land Trust currently owns approximately 17 acres, and is looking for volunteers as well as funds to expand its mission. By Dorian Olivera, West Hartford Land Trust Board Member What exactly is a land trust and...
University of Saint Joseph Unveils Campus-Wide Accessibility Improvements
The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford recently showcased the accessibility improvement made with a grant received from the state. Submitted The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) community came together recently to...
Town Council Considering Redevelopment of West Hartford Fellowship Housing
The West Hartford Town Council held a public hearing last week, and plans to vote on a proposal later in September to reconstruct all but one of the buildings at a Bishops Corner housing development where affordable housing is...
Explore Sound in ‘Sonic Sensation’ Exhibit at Children’s Museum in West Hartford
A brand new traveling exhibit exploring sound is opening Sept. 21 at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford. Submitted Explore the science of sound and hearing at The Children’s Museum’s new traveling exhibition, Sonic Sensation...
Lifestyle
Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund Available for West...
Sustainable CT will provide matching funds of up to $25,000 for community projects in West Hartford...
West Hartford Land Trust Strives to Preserve and Maintain Open...
The West Hartford Land Trust currently owns approximately 17 acres, and is looking for volunteers...
Explore Sound in ‘Sonic Sensation’ Exhibit at...
A brand new traveling exhibit exploring sound is opening Sept. 21 at the Children’s Museum in West...
West Hartford Library Hosting ‘Trees in Art’ Program
The Noah Webster Library in West Hartford will host a lecture on ‘Trees in the Wadsworth...
Park Road Neighborhood to Hold Walking Tour and Annual Clean-Up
A walking tour and lunch at Effie’s Place will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, and the...
Public Invited to Opioid Addiction Roundtable Discussion and...
A session planned at the Mandell JCC in West Hartford on Oct. 7 will include a discussion, with...
Business
Department of Consumer Protection: Beware of Unregistered...
The Department of Consumer Protection issued an alert Thursday, warning people to be aware that...
Home Design District to Host ‘Business, Beer, and...
‘Business, Beer, and Banter’ will be held at New Park Brewing in West Hartford on Sept...
West Hartford Business Buzz: September 16, 2019
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton...
Park Road Neighborhood to Hold Walking Tour and Annual Clean-Up
A walking tour and lunch at Effie’s Place will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, and the...
The Experience We-Ha Podcast: We’re On a Bus! The WeHa...
Subscribe to the Experience We-Ha Podcast on iTunes and Google Play If you’ve seen a purple...
West Hartford Business Buzz: September 9, 2019
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton We...
Government
Sustainable CT’s Community Match Fund Available for West...
Sustainable CT will provide matching funds of up to $25,000 for community projects in West Hartford...
Department of Consumer Protection: Beware of Unregistered...
The Department of Consumer Protection issued an alert Thursday, warning people to be aware that...
Juveniles Charged after Crashing Stolen Vehicle in West...
West Hartford Police apprehended four juveniles and seized a firearm following the crash of a...
Lamont Administration Limits Tax Hike on Prepared Meals
The revised guidelines from the Department of Revenue Services indicate that the new tax rate...
West Hartford Land Trust Strives to Preserve and Maintain Open...
The West Hartford Land Trust currently owns approximately 17 acres, and is looking for volunteers...
Town Council Considering Redevelopment of West Hartford...
The West Hartford Town Council held a public hearing last week, and plans to vote on a proposal...
Schools
A Warrior Becomes a Husky
West Hartford resident Omar Khalil is a Syrian refugee, and after graduating from Hall High School...
Hall High School Announces National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Five students from West Hartford’s Hall High School Class of 2020 have been named National Merit...
University of Saint Joseph Unveils Campus-Wide Accessibility...
The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford recently showcased the accessibility improvement...
Poulin Scores Twice, Warriors Roll Past E.O. Smith
The Warriors put on an offensive barrage in the second half to earn their first victory of the...
University of Saint Joseph Adding Men’s Tennis Program
With the addition of a men’s tennis program for the 2020-21 academic year, the University of...
Lollipop Tree Students Help Fill the Food Pantry
The West Hartford Nursery School held its 11th annual food drive this month. Submitted by Jon...
Sports
Poulin Scores Twice, Warriors Roll Past E.O. Smith
The Warriors put on an offensive barrage in the second half to earn their first victory of the...
University of Saint Joseph Adding Men’s Tennis Program
With the addition of a men’s tennis program for the 2020-21 academic year, the University of...
Northwest Catholic Football Team Opens with Win over Rocky Hill
Northwest Catholic started the 2019 season off strong with a decisive win over Rocky Hill at home...
Conard Quarterbacks Tested in Loss to Southington
Conard quarterbacks Arsen Shtefan, Jack Kennedy, and Israel Lopez each scored a touchdown in a...
Hall Football Team Loses Opener in OT
In a Friday night game under the lights in West Hartford, Hall’s kicker set a state field...
West Hartford High School Football Preview
Northwest Catholic expects to continue improving. By David Heuschkel, West Hartford Press Sports...
Real Estate
Penthouse Condominium Sells for $1,625,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period August 5 – August 9, 2019. Compiled by Ronni...
Seven-Bedroom Colonial on Colony Sells for $820,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period July 29 – August 2, 2019. Compiled by Ronni...
The Experience We-Ha Podcast: The State of Real Estate in We-Ha...
Subscribe to the Experience We-Ha Podcast on iTunes and Google Play Thank you to our podcast...
Colonial on Bassette Lane Sells for $975,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period July 22 – July 26, 2019. Compiled by Ronni...
Five-Bedroom Colonial on Steele Sells for $930,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period July 15 – July 19, 2019. Compiled by Ronni...
Four-Bedroom Cape on Walker Lane Sells for $612,000
West Hartford real estate transfers for the period July 8 – July 12, 2019. Compiled by Ronni Newton...
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