West Hartford To Break Out The Puzzles At Inaugural Puzzling Event

Folks are invited tonight (Thursday, Feb. 13) to the first-ever 'Community Puzzle Cozy,' with jigsaw puzzle challenges on the docket.

Spanish Speakers Sought For WeHa Emergency Volunteer Classes

West Hartford's Community Emergency Response Team is teaching training classes in Spanish for local Spanish speakers to volunteer.

Black History Month Breakfast Postponed In West Hartford: UPDATE

The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce's 'Minority Business Network' postponed Thursday's planned event due to the weather.

West Hartford Forum To Discuss Film On Blacks In Prison

The town's equity department is hosting a documentary screening of the Netflix film '13th' on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Spring/Summer Rec Brochures Now Available In West Hartford

The calendar may still say 'winter,' but spring and summer are coming with West Hartford rec officials urging folks to prepare to sign up.

Former Church Makes Final Massive Donation To West Hartford Community

The Town of West Hartford and the local school system recently received $420,000 from the former Elmwood Community Church as a legacy gift.

West Hartford Has A Beloved Groundhog, But It Doesn't Have A Name

'The Children's Museum' in West Hartford is asking folks to fill out an online ballot to name the museum's new Groundhog Day critter.

West Hartford Classes To Help Folks With Computer Literacy

The West Hartford Public Library Jan. 29-30 is hosting two sessions of classes to help folks better use their computers to communicate.

Fill Out Brackets For West Hartford Library's Book Tournament

32 books from eight different genres are taking part in the West Hartford Public Library's Winter Madness Book Tournament, which is ongoing.

Senior Housing Advocates Celebrated In West Hartford

Two veteran board members of West Hartford Fellowship Housing off Starkel Road were honored for a combined 50 years of service.

Once Controversial Housing Project Breaks Ground In West Hartford

In 2023, many residents were concerned about the prospects of affordable housing at a former West Hartford synagogue site.

West Hartford Group Helping Cambodian Holocaust Victims Earns Grant

The West Hartford organization received a share of a $1.44M fund package distributed by a Hartford-based healthcare foundation.

Home Overrun With Clutter? West Hartford Program Can Help You

The town is offering a free, 16-week support group for West Hartford residents to help them combat clutter and/or hoarding.

West Hartford Church Hosting Massive Winter Food Drive

The West Hartford Community Methodist Church is collecting food/toiletries for the town's food bank through March.

West Hartford Resident Hits It Big Playing Lotto Game

The winning ticket was purchased at a Newington supermarket.

Part of West Hartford DPW Closed On Tuesday, Dec. 31

All other town offices will remain open as normal on New Year's Eve.

West Hartford Marks Several Employee Milestones

The Town of West Hartford recently celebrated the anniversaries of nearly 100 town workers who hit major milestones in 2024.

West Hartford Offering Place To Dump E-Waste, Cardboard After Holiday

The town is hosting special collection events for those items on Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30, at the local recycling center.

Tree-Climbing Bear Makes Presence Known In West Hartford

West Hartford's animal control department Thursday issued a bear alert about one young creature seen up in the trees in town.

West Hartford's Roadside Leaf Collection Ends Friday, Dec. 20

Residents can dump their bagged leaves at the yard waste and recycling center after that date.

2 West Hartford Fire Officials Earn Major Promotions

West Hartford's firefighters' union announced the recent naming of two new deputy chiefs within the WHFD's ranks.

West Hartford Teens Have Friendly Face At Library

The West Hartford Public Library system recently announced the arrival of a new librarian to work with teenagers.

West Hartford Resident Wins Large Lotto Win

The winning ticket was purchased at a West Hartford store on Monday.

West Hartford Golf Courses Open For Winter Passive Rec Only

The town announced last week that West Hartford's two town-owned golf courses are now only open for passive recreation uses only.

Outdoor Basketball Hoops A Concern In West Hartford

The Town of West Hartford reminds residents that outdoor basketball hoops must be removed from the road, citing snow removal issues.

West Hartford Housing Authority Project Benefits From State Grant

Gov. Ned Lamont this week announced Hartford's share of $20 million for the remediation and redevelopment of blighted properties.

West Hartford's 'Mitten Run' To Celebrate Holidays/Help The Needy

Town officials said the 'Blue Back Mitten Run' on Sunday, Dec. 8, will impact traffic in town.

Nominees Sought For New West Hartford Civic Award

The West Hartford MLK Committee is seeking nominees for the first-ever Earl Exum Servant Leader Award.

West Hartford's Webster House Seeks Help From Community

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society recently announced details regarding its annual appeal, which lasts until Dec. 31.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In West Hartford

An area resident recently purchased a winning lottery ticket in West Hartford, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

West Hartford: Help Available To Cope With High Heating Costs

The Town of West Hartford and Eversource are reminding folks of the options available to help people struggling to pay their heating bills.

West Hartford Marks Native American Heritage Month

The town is recognizing the month with multiple events, along with book recommendations for youths.

Public Invited To Hate Crime Forum In West Hartford

The program will take place on Thursday, Nov. 21, at West Hartford Town Hall.

Large LGBTQ+ Rally Slated In West Hartford Sunday

The event is aimed at encouraging solidarity in the LGBTQ+ community following last week's election of Donald Trump as president.

West Hartford Seniors Can Learn About Health-Care Services

West Hartford Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meets on Tuesday, Nov. 19, with two guests expected to offer presentations.

Volunteers Sought To Collect Flags At West Hartford Cemetery

The local American Legion is hosting a collection effort on Saturday, Nov. 16, to pick up and store 1,200 flags following Veterans Day.

West Hartford's 'Kindness Project' Collecting Aid For Those In Need

The West Hartford Public Library system is collecting various hygiene products and cleaning supplies as part of the 2024 'Kindness Project.'

West Hartford To Honor All Veterans At Ceremony Monday

The 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony is Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., at the Connecticut Veterans Memorial West Hartford.

Army Of West Hartford School Children March To Deliver Goodwill

Morley Elementary School's annual Morley Red Wagon Food Delivery event Thursday helped fill the shelves of the West Hartford Food Pantry.

West Hartford Schoolchildren To March Food Donations To Town

The annual Morley Elementary School tradition of bringing food donations via a large wagon convoy is slated for Thursday, Nov. 7.