WEST HARTFORD, CT — The West Hartford Town Council takes up an ordinance on short-term rentals and new workforce parking rates Tuesday; the town holds its Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, and families can join Safe Routes to School meetings.
Here are five things to know about life around West Hartford this week:
1. Council Takes Up Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Parking Rates
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Legislative Chambers, Room 314, Town Hall, 50 South Main St.
What to know: The Town Council will consider an ordinance affirming the existing ban on short-term rentals in residential zoning districts and requiring temporary licensing of unauthorized short-term rentals while litigation is pending, according to the agenda. The council will also take up a resolution revising rates for the Workforce Parking Program and appointments to the Commission on Veterans Affairs and the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District. A community comment period starts at 7:15 p.m. The meeting airs on West Hartford Community Interactive.
More information here.
2. Veterans Day Ceremony In Town Hall Auditorium
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Where: West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main St.
What to know: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick Nelligan, U.S. Army Reserve (retired), gives the keynote at the town's Veterans Day ceremony with American Legion Post 96, according to the town. Mayor Shari Cantor and state Sen. Derek Slap will speak, Post 96 Commander James Caley is emcee, and Conard High School students will sing the national anthem and play taps. Municipal offices, libraries, the community center, and senior centers are closed Wednesday; public schools and education offices stay open, and trash and recycling pickup won't be delayed.
More information here.
3. Safe Routes To School Meetings For Elementary Families
When: Monday, Nov. 9, and Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Online; the program is run by the town and West Hartford Public Schools, Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.
What to know: The town and West Hartford Public Schools are holding virtual community meetings on a districtwide Safe Routes to School program covering all 16 schools, according to the town. Monday's meeting is for families at Conard feeder elementary schools (Charter Oak, Duffy, Smith STEM, Webster Hill and Wolcott); Thursday's is for Hall feeders (Aiken, Braeburn, Bugbee, Morley, Norfeldt and Whiting Lane). Each meeting includes early takeaways and a moderated Q&A. Middle and high school families meet Nov. 16 and 18. Registration is on the town's virtual meetings sign-up page.
More information here.
4. Pedestrian And Bicycle Commission Questions Town Engineer On Vision Zero
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 400, Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.
What to know: The town engineer and town manager are expected to attend to answer the Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission's questions on an Engineering and Vision Zero update, according to the agenda. The commission will also get a planning and zoning update, elect a new chair, and discuss general pedestrian and bicyclist access and safety issues.
More information here.
5. Disabilities Commission Hears About Yellow Envelope Program
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Elmwood Community Center Auditorium, 1106 New Britain Ave.
What to know: Officer Eden is scheduled to present the Yellow Envelope Program to the Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities, according to the agenda. The commission will also hear town staff and working group updates and set its 2027 meeting dates.
More information here.
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