Get Writing: West Hartford Youth Essay Contest Focuses On Local History

The contest is hosted by the library, and it is part of West Hartford's America 250 commemorations.

West Hartford PZC Mulls Plan For YMCA Summer Camp At Church

It has scheduled a public hearing next month on a proposed YMCA summer day camp at the church site.

West Hartford Seeks Input On Senior Housing

The town has set up an online survey about senior housing locally, with folks having until Feb. 10 to respond.

West Hartford PD's Penguin Plunge Postponed: UPDATE

Officers were slated to participate in the WHPD's inaugural Penguin Plunge event for CT Special Olympics.

That's A Lot Of Pumpkins! West Hartford Doubles Its Recycled Pumpkin Project

Sustainable West Hartford, earlier this month, reported that its 2025 pumpkin collection program after Halloween was a huge success.

West Hartford Forum On Snow Removal Postponed Due To ... Snow: UPDATE

The town's sustainability commission was to have West Hartford's DPW chief discuss snow removal policies and procedures.

Help Sought To Paint Special West Hartford Mural

Donations are being collected so the town can put up a mural honoring the local deaf/hard-of-hearing community.

West Hartford Church Hosting Massive Food Drive

The post-holiday food drive is aimed at replenishing stocks at the local food pantry after high demand in recent months.

West Hartford Gets Massive Grant To Redevelop Old UConn Site

West Hartford's award is part of $28.2 million in state grants to support the remediation and assessment of 16 blighted properties.

West Hartford's 'Kindness Project' Seeks Community Help

The campaign, organized by the local library, is seeking toiletry donations to help local social services groups aid those in need.

Is American Democracy Dying? West Hartford Library Event To Take A Look

The town's Noah Webster Library this weekend is hosting a free special documentary film screening and discussion on the topic.

Diaper Donations Sought In West Hartford For Domestic Violence Victims

The Rotary Club is helping a regional shelter for domestic violence victims by collecting diapers for those with young children.

West Hartford Named Top 'Livable' Community In CT: AARP

AARP scores every neighborhood and community in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with West Hartford named among the Top 10 in CT.

West Hartford Collecting Cardboard, E-Waste In Post-Holiday Event

The two-day special collection is free and will take place at the town's yard waste and recycling center.

West Hartford Teen Volunteers Come Through For Community

The Bridge Family Center's West Hartford Teen Leadership Committee worked hard this season to help families served by the nonprofit.

Overwhelmed With Clutter? West Hartford Offering Some Help

West Hartford Social Services has a free program starting next month that helps folks de-clutter their homes to avoid a hoarding situation.

Leaf Pickup's Final Day Moved To Monday In West Hartford

The town was forced to suspend the last day of roadside leaf pickup on Friday.

West Hartford PD Collecting Coins For Special Olympics

The WHPD will be at a major intersection in town on Friday (Dec. 19), collecting spare change to benefit Special Olympics

One Week Left For Roadside Leaf Collection In West Hartford

After Saturday, Dec. 20, folks have to bring their bagged leaves to the yard waste/recycling center themselves.

No Golf On West Hartford's Golf Courses, But Winter Rec Allowed

The town's two golf courses closed for the season Dec. 1, with the sites now open for winter hiking and other rec activities.

Nominations Sought For Prestigious West Hartford Civic Honor

West Hartford’s Martin Luther King Celebration Committee seeks nominations for the Earl Exum Servant Leader Award.

West Hartford Rec Announces Winter Hoops/Tennis/Pickleball Court Policy

With Jack Frost nipping at the noses of local weekend athletes, the town has said when folks can still play.

West Hartford's Webster House Raising Funds For Exciting 2026

Amid its annual appeal, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society reflected on a busy 2025 as it looks to the new year.

CT 'Nickel Per Nip' Program: How Much Did West Hartford Get?

The state's 'Nickel per Nip' program reimburses towns for the cleanup of those tiny bottles, with West Hartford cashing in as well.

MDC's West Hartford Reservoir Sites Have Limited Holiday Hours

The organization overseeing the water supply has announced trail closures and openings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

Those Seeking To Do Good In West Hartford Sought For Committee

The West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund group needs volunteers to decide how funds can be spent to benefit the town.

Key West Hartford Nonprofit Announces New Administrator

A veteran early childhood educator was recently named the organization's family resource center director.

West Hartford School's Thanksgiving 'Turkey Trot' To Promote Fitness, Fun

The 5K road race fundraiser for the Webster Hill Elementary School PTO will take place on Thanksgiving morning.

West Hartford Vigil To Honor Pancreatic Cancer Victims

Thursday is the Ron Foley Foundation's World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, with a special event to honor cancer victims that night.

West Hartford Library Hosting Unique Revolutionary War Program

The event tonight will focus on the role Black men in Connecticut played during the nation's war for independence.

West Hartford: If You See A Broken Streetlight, Tell Someone

With darkness coming earlier, West Hartford's Vision Zero safety initiative is asking folks to notify the town if a streetlight is out.

West Hartford Store Sells Huge CT Lottery Winner

Check out the latest winner of $10,000 or more in a CT Lottery game and find out where the lucky ticket was acquired.

Dump Your Pumpkins With The Town of West Hartford

The town is operating two collection sites where people can donate old pumpkins for use as compost and/or biofuel.

Major Initiative Underway To Expand West Hartford's Tree Canopy

The West Hartford Tree Project has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to plant more trees in town.

State Announces Housing Financing For 13 Towns, Including West Hartford

West Hartford's development is part of 15 developments statewide that will create or preserve a total of 1,105 housing units.

West Hartford Schoolchildren To March To Town Hall With Food Aid

As the food pantry seeks community food aid during these difficult political times, one local elementary school is marching in to help.

West Hartford Food Scraps Program Participants Have Some Work To Do

The town announced some additional measures that have to be taken to regain access to food scrap bins following a recent app update.

Volunteers Needed To Clean Up Park Road In West Hartford

The Park Road Beautification Committee is hosting a walk this weekend that aims to clean up the Park Road neighborhood.

Leaf Collection In West Hartford, Everything You Need To Know

The Town of West Hartford will begin leaf collection services early next week, an annual initiative that will continue through Dec. 19.

Deadline Is Today For West Hartford 'America 250' Funding Push

West Hartford's America 250 Celebration Committee is planning educational and cultural events to celebrate the country's milestone birthday.