2025 Patch Profile: Tiffani McGinnis, West Hartford Town Council

West Hartford resident Tiffani McGinnis tells Patch why she should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.

2025 Patch Profile: Ben Wenograd, West Hartford Town Council

West Hartford resident Ben Wenograd tells Patch why he should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.

2025 Patch Profile: Gayle Harris, West Hartford Town Council

West Hartford resident Gayle Harris tells Patch why she should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.

2025 Patch Profile: Ben Lewis, West Hartford Town Council

West Hartford resident Ben Lewis tells Patch why he should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.

2025 Patch Profile: Barry Walters, West Hartford Town Council

West Hartford resident Barry Walters tells Patch why he should be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.

Early Voting In West Hartford, What You Need To Know

Early voting starts statewide on Monday, Oct. 20, in all Connecticut cities and municipalities.

West Hartford Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding West Hartford municipal elections, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

West Hartford Officials OK Fiscal Boost For Library

The West Hartford Town Council approved funding for the library system to improve furniture, technology, and programs.

West Hartford Finance Office Honored For Numbers Adding Up

The West Hartford finance office was honored by a national organization for its budget documentation, accuracy, and transparency.

West Hartford Needs Volunteers For Town Boards/Commissions

The Town of West Hartford recently put out a call for volunteers to serve on about a dozen boards/commissions with vacancies.

West Hartford Needs Volunteers To Fill Out Multiple Boards/Commissions

The Town of West Hartford recently put out a call for folks to volunteer for their community on various town boards/commissions.

West Hartford Lawmaker Announces Congressional Run

The four-term incumbent state rep is seeking the Democratic seat for the 1st Congressional District, joining a crowded field for 2026.

Booming West Hartford To Expand Building Inspector Office

The West Hartford Town Council voted last week to hire another building inspector to staff its office in response to 'unprecedented' demand.

West Hartford Democrats Endorse 2025 Election Slate

Several incumbents were endorsed for West Hartford Town Council, including West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor.

Major Pay Increase For West Hartford's Town Manager

In bipartisan fashion, the West Hartford Town Council at its last meeting approved a cumulative 8 percent pay hike for the town manager.

West Hartford Legislators To Host Post-Session Forum Tuesday, July 8

Six lawmakers will be at West Hartford Town Hall to talk about legislative developments since the recently completed session.

Prominent West Hartford School's Enhancement Plans Approved

The world-renowned educational institution in West Hartford is amid a multi-year plan to enhance its campus.

State Budget Is Kind To West Hartford: Legislators

According to West Hartford's legislative delegation in Hartford, the recently approved state budget means millions more for West Hartford.

West Hartford Democrats Name New Leaders

The West Hartford Democratic Town Committee recently named a new chairman, vice chairman, and secretary.

Pool Tables, Juke Boxes Now Legal In All West Hartford Businesses

The West Hartford Town Council voted to eliminate all restrictions regarding the use of pool tables and juke boxes at local businesses.

West Hartford Taxes Going Up, Here's How Much

The West Hartford Town Council adopted a town/school budget for 2025-26 last month, ensuring steep tax hikes this summer.

Controversial West Hartford Housing Project On Hold Indefinitely

The developer for the 112-unit project officially withdrew an application Tuesday that sought a zone change from the town.

Long-Deceased West Hartford Benefactor Still Supporting Community

The WeHa Town Council recently accepted a $500,000 gift from a prominent community member who died in 2003. It will fund a new fire truck.

West Hartford Lawmaker Serving Pizza With Policy Talk

The state representative serving West Hartford/Newington will be at a pizzeria Tuesday evening for a 'Pizza & Policy' constituent forum.

As Taxes Grow, West Hartford To host Budget Forums, Hearing Next Week

The town is having two budget forums on Monday, March 31, with a formal public hearing on the budgets set for Tuesday, April 1.

West Hartford Faces Skyrocketing Taxes This Budget Year

The West Hartford Town Council Tuesday formally received a combined town/school budget for 2025-26 that could cost taxpayers significantly.

West Hartford DPW Service Hours Change For 3 Days This Week

The DPW service window will only be open mornings from Wednesday, March 12, to Friday, March 14.

Forum On Spending, Taxes For 2025-26 Slated In West Hartford

West Hartford town and school officials are hosting a community conversation on the 2025-26 budgets on Wednesday afternoon.

West Hartford On Lookout For Summer Interns

The Town of West Hartford said recently it has multiple opportunities for college students to earn summer internship work.

West Hartford Seeks Funds To Help Apartment Developer

The town council has approved seeking a state grant to help clean up a New Park Avenue site for a proposed mixed-use/apartment project.

Massive West Hartford Development Clears Major Hurdle

The West Hartford Town Council said 'yes' Tuesday to a rezone application allowing for development at the old UConn site on Asylum Avenue.

West Hartford Mayor's 'State Of The Town' Address Is Monday

West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor's presentation is a West Hartford Chamber of Commerce event that will also be broadcast/streamed live.

Concerns Raised About West Hartford Apartment Project

After four hours, the town council Tuesday extended a hearing on a zone change for an old nursing home site to be turned into apartments.

West Hartford's New Grand List Grows Slightly: Town

The slow growth percentage means additional tax revenue this year from new assessments will be minimal.

West Hartford Council Extends Rezone Hearing For Large Development

The proposal would rezone 33.5 acres of land off Asylum Avenue for a massive, mixed-use development at the old UConn campus site.

West Hartford Hearing On Large Housing Complex Pushed Back

The West Hartford Town Council is mulling a zone change to allow a developer to build 112 housing units at a former nursing home site.

Pay Hikes Approved For West Hartford Election Officials

The West Hartford Town Council has approved 58 percent raises for registrars and 29 percent pay hikes for deputy registrars.

Developer's Land Donation Eases West Hartford Ballfield Worries

The West Hartford Town Council has authorized the town manager to accept a land donation by the developer of the old UConn site in town.

Rezone Hearing For Massive West Hartford Development Pushed Back

The West Hartford Town Council hearing regarding the old University of Connecticut site, set for Dec. 19, will now take place Feb. 11, 2025.

West Hartford Moves To Preserve Town's Revolutionary History

The West Hartford Town Council this week voted to seek funding to study and preserve a little-known Revolutionary War campsite in town.