New Trees Coming To West Hartford Center This Fall

The Town of West Hartford's ongoing town center beautification project will include new trees to be planted along the roads there.

Bear Visits West Hartford Counseling Center

The nonprofit organization Monday had a bear walking around its parking lot, driveway, and amid the office's landscaping.

Help Students' Mental Health At Special West Hartford Event

West Hartford Community of Concern is hosting a special open house on Thursday, July 31, at West Hartford Town Hall.

Prominent West Hartford Foundation Names New Leader

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford​ has appointed its new president and chief executive officer.

New Board Members Announced For West Hartford Mental Health Agency

The Bridge Family Center recently announced new additions to the agency's board of directors.

West Hartford's America 250 Fund Campaign Among Best In State

The town's America 250 task force raised several thousand dollars this month as part of a fundraising campaign for 2025-26 celebrations.

Big Funding Boost For Four West Hartford Nonprofits: Lawmakers

The quartet of West Hartford community organizations received significant dollars from the state legislature this past session.

West Hartford Organization Benefits From Bank Donation

A longtime local nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of children and families was the recipient of the bank organization's grant.

Donations Sought For West Hartford's America 250 Events

West Hartford is hoping to raise $10,000 by Friday, July 11, to meet its goal as it plans local events for the country's 250th birthday.

Teens Can Train Like A Firefighter At Unique West Hartford Camp

The program is designed for teens aged 13-17, and it gives them an inside look at becoming a firefighter.

Holocaust Survivors Honored By Prominent West Hartford Synagogue

The local rabbi and his wife recently celebrated milestone birthdays, with the congregation honoring them in a big way last month.

Celebrate America's 250th At Special Event In West Hartford Thursday

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society​ is hosting a special forum July 10 featuring a local college history professor.

Mow Your Lawn! West Hartford Urges Ordinance Compliance

The Town of West Hartford this week issued a call for folks to abide by local ordinances mandating yards be maintained.

Major Grant Funding Announced For West Hartford Development Projects

The state is releasing $18.8 million for the assessment and remediation of 227 acres of contaminated land across Connecticut.

West Hartford Food Waste Program A Wild Success, Officials Say

After one month of operation, West Hartford said it is expanding the number of times four food waste bins are being emptied.

'Book It' Over To West Hartford Library's Annual Children's Fun Run

The annual event will take place on Saturday, June 28, with three separate races planned that morning.

Team Effort Gives West Hartford Military Vet's Home A Makeover

A statewide nonprofit and a local defense contractor visited a West Hartford veteran's home to give it a much-needed makeover.

Paper Shredding Event Slated In West Hartford

West Hartford residents only are invited to have their documents shredded at a special event on Saturday, June 21.

West Hartford Tax Bills Going Out Soon, Motor Vehicle Changes Announced

The assessor's office will mail out property tax bills on Friday, June 20, with a July 1 due date.

Elderly/Disabled Housing Provider In West Hartford Celebrates First Phase Of Renovation Project

The organization hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration Thursday at the Starkel Road site.

Webster House A Happening Place In West Hartford This Summer

A summer full of activities at the prominent historical site kicks off Saturday, June 14, with free admission all day.

Student Getting Off School Bus Encounters 2 Bears In West Hartford: Report

West Hartford is experiencing a plethora of bear sightings this year, with local officials this week issuing an alert about the situation.

Regional Home Hazardous Waste Collection Is Saturday In West Hartford

Residents of Hartford, West Hartford, Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, East Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor are eligible.

West Hartford's Public Access Broadcaster Raising Funds Via Raffle

West Hartford's nonprofit public access broadcaster/streamer is hosting an online, 50/50 raffle to raise money to help it cover town events.

West Hartford Takes 'Pride Month' Seriously

On Monday, West Hartford community leaders raised a Pride Flag in town, with several 'Pride' events slated for the rest of June.

Rather Unusual Rescue Reported In West Hartford Friday Morning

A team of West Hartford police officers and the animal control officer had an interesting Friday morning as they started their day.

Volunteers Sought To Collect Flags At West Hartford Cemetery

The collection operation is Saturday morning at Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford, and it is rain or shine.

West Hartford Nip Bottle Sales Approach 500,000 Over Past 6 Months

See what the latest municipal payout is through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.

Bear Surprises West Hartford Resident In Back Yard: Report

The incident over Memorial Day weekend was captured on a home security camera.

Major Muslim Celebration In West Hartford Postponed: UPDATE

The event will take place on June 14 at Blue Back Square on Isham Road from 5 to 9 p.m. and feature food, music, and cultural programs.

Lace Up Your Running Shoes For Two West Hartford Road Races

Registration is open for two 'FUNd Runs' associated with the 'Celebrate West Hartford' festival on June 7-8.

West Hartford Eyes Pro-Senior Designation, Special Meeting Is Today

The public is invited to a special forum at a local senior center today (Tuesday, May 20) at 10:30 a.m.

Volunteers Needed To Place Flags On Veterans' Graves In West Hartford

Volunteers are asked to assist the American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96 in placing flags at Fairview Cemetery on Saturday, May 17.

West Hartford Hosting 2 Forums On Town's ADA Compliance

The Town of West Hartford is in the process of determining the level of compliance it has relative to federal laws mandating equal access.

West Hartford DPW Open House Aims To Fill Truck Full Of Food

The annual open house will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the West Hartford DPW's Brixton Street complex.

Fundraising Push To Help West Hartford Juneteenth Celebration

The large event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at West Hartford Town Hall, with donations still being sought.

West Hartford Official Earns Major Designation

The well-known official was among 300 others throughout the country earning the same designation.

Female Revolutionary War Hero Honored In West Hartford

The Sarah Whitman Hooker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated a new grave marker at a local cemetery in her honor.

West Hartford DPW Open Saturdays For Dump Permit Distribution

Starting this Saturday through June, residents can get their permits on Saturdays for the town's yard waste and recycling center.

Good Financial News For West Hartford Senior Housing Provider

The nonprofit organization that provides disabled/senior housing units in West Hartford recently received significant state tax credits.