The Town of West Hartford’s website was a finalist for a Digital Government Achievement Award.

Screenshot of Town of West Hartford website

Submitted by the Town of West Hartford

The Center for Digital Government announced that the Town of West Hartford’s web site was a finalist in the “city portal” category. The annual Best of the Web are the most coveted state and local government awards that recognize city, county and state governments for outstanding portals and websites based on innovation, functionality, productivity and performance.

“These winners are recognized for responsive and mobile-first design, open government, open data, improved transparency and integration with social media,” said Todd Sander, executive director of the Center for Digital Government. “Congratulations to the awardees for their impressive work to make government more accessible and responsive to citizens.”

In March, the Town launched a new website that has a responsive design and is powered by an easy to use content management system. Key features of this revamped portal include: cross browser compatibility, a custom Google search, bulk waste permit form with payment integration, and an events calendar placed prominently on the homepage to encourage community engagement. Integrated with the new calendar is automated dual posting to Social Media, which also is set up for press release postings.

In addition, the new site includes a MyWH portal, where residents can create an account and customize the website to their liking, including receiving automated Email alerts when content changes on specific webpages.

Launching later this year will be a new online overnight parking omit system where residents can request overnight parking omits online.