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1. 'West Hartford Hauntings' Returns For 22nd Year With America 250 Theme (patch.com) — West Hartford Hauntings returns to Old North Cemetery later this month with lantern-lit tours that blend spooky storytelling and local Revolutionary War history. Hosted by the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, the America 250–themed walks highlight figures like Sarah Whitman Hooker and Bristow while raising funds for the museum. Organizers urge residents to buy tickets early, as the popular event often sells out.
2. Fishing Business Among 94 New West Hartford Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — West Hartford saw 94 new businesses register with the state in September, ranging from a finfish fishing company called Tuna Tim II LLC on Wetten Road to a new mobile ice cream venture, The Wee Creamery, on Carlyle Road. Several ventures, including Misfit Mahjong, Jyoti Dance Studio, Shawarma House, and Optimo Car Wash No. 18, highlight the town's growing mix of recreation, food, and service offerings.
3. Fuel Costs: The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In West Hartford (patch.com) — Drivers in West Hartford are paying about $4.46 per gallon for regular gas, slightly above state, regional, and national averages. The article compares local prices with broader trends and lists the most recent reported prices at individual West Hartford stations so you can decide where to fill up.
4. West Hartford Airbnb dispute heads to court as neighbors push back (nbcconnecticut.com) — A short-term rental on Pheasant Hill Drive in West Hartford is at the center of a court fight after the town ordered it to stop hosting stays under 30 days in a single-family zone. Neighbors describe late-night confusion, crowded driveways, and frequent parties, while the town defends its zoning rules and 159 active local Airbnbs face fresh scrutiny.
5. Hartford approves speed cameras near six schools, other municipalities to follow (wtnh.com) — West Hartford officials expect new speed cameras to be operating before year's end, issuing municipal citations—more like parking tickets—that won't affect your license or insurance. Town Manager Rick Ledwith says the goal is to slow drivers, especially near schools, as Hartford, Stamford, and Middletown roll out similar enforcement technology.
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