A public meeting regarding the project will be held on Sept. 10 at the Elmwood Community Center.

Submitted

The Town of West Hartford and the City of Hartford will conduct a public information meeting regarding the Kane & Kennedy Brook Flood Study (Project).

Study Area

The study area generally includes drainage systems tributary to Kennedy Brook and Kane Brook within portions of West Hartford and Hartford, including areas along Prospect Avenue, Kane Street, and surrounding neighborhoods. Additional study information and mapping will be available at the meeting.

Meeting Information

• Location: Elmwood Community Center Auditorium (1106 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110)
• Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
• Time: 4:30-7 p.m.
• Open House: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Presentation /Q&A: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to:

• Present the study scope, approach, and current findings
• Share existing conditions and known flooding concerns
• Present preliminary alternatives under evaluation
• Obtain input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders
• Identify community concerns and priorities to inform recommendations

Public input will be considered as part of the ongoing study and development of alternatives.

Parking access is available via Burgoyne Street. The facility is fully ADA accessible.

The public can also view the meeting on the public access channel. Learn more here: https://whci.online/

Members of the public may provide comments at the meeting or submit them in writing by September 24, 2026, to [email protected].

Accessibility and Language Assistance

Language assistance (including Spanish) and/or auxiliary aids (including sign language interpretation) will be provided at the meeting. People with special needs or who require additional accommodation may request assistance by contacting at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting by contacting: Town of West Hartford at 860-561-7500 or via email at [email protected]. You can also email [email protected].

Every effort will be made to accommodate requests received after this date.

Additional Information

Study information will be available at the meeting and may also be accessed through the Town and City websites. Click here for West Hartford’s https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/engineering/storm-water-management/kane-kennedy-flood-study

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