West Hartford Recycling Permit Fees Skyrocket

The West Hartford Town Council this month approved doubling the fees for annual recycling/disposal permits at the town's recycling center.

West Hartford Election Results 2024: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how West Hartford voted on the ballot including the presidential, congressional, and local state races.

West Hartford 2024 Election Results: Winners Announced In Key Races

The polls have closed in West Hartford for the 2024 elections, with three state representatives winning new terms after running unopposed.

West Hartford 2024 Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in West Hartford, including the candidates and polling places.

Absentee Ballot Deadline In West Hartford, What You Need To Know

West Hartford officials this week warned voters about the Monday, Nov. 4, deadline regarding absentee ballot processing.

Volunteers Sought To Serve On West Hartford Boards/Commissions

The Town of West Hartford Tuesday issued a call for folks to sign up on several town boards, including the zoning and recreation boards.

Patch Candidate Profile: Tammy Exum For 19th State House District

Tammy Exum shares why she should be re-elected. The 19th State House District covers parts of West Hartford and Avon.

West Hartford 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything you need to know on state and federal elections in West Hartford, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours.

West Hartford PZC OK's Country Club's New Clubhouse Plans

The unanimous vote Monday night comes after the prior clubhouse burned down during a massive inferno in April.

Patch Candidate Profile: Jillian Gilchrest For 18th State House

Jillian Gilchrest shares why she should be re-elected. The 18th State House District covers part of West Hartford.

Patch Candidate Profile: Kate Farrar For 20th State House District

Kate Farrar shares why she should be elected. The 20th State House District covers parts of West Hartford and Newington.

West Hartford Couple Settles Lawsuit With Town After 2019 Fall

The plaintiff suffered a shoulder injury after a fall on a town sidewalk in 2019, with the town settling the suit last month.

Energy Efficiency Push Pays Off For West Hartford

The town council this week signed off on a large appropriation courtesy of rebates paid to the town for greener facility operations.

West Hartford Council OK's Library Funding Package

The town council voted 8-0 for about $80,000 to help the West Hartford Public Library System purchase new computers, among other uses.

West Hartford Honored For How It Displays Budgets

The Government Finance Officers Association this month feted West Hartford for the way it presents how tax dollars are spent.

Don't Like Your Car Tax? Appeal It In West Hartford

The West Hartford Board of Assessment Appeals is having two special sessions this month where taxpayers can appeal their car taxes.

Large West Hartford Development Clears Another Land-Use Hurdle

West Hartford's zoning/wetlands board approved a wetlands permit this month for a massive project to redevelop the old UConn site in town.

Gibson Cruises To 15th House Nomination In Dem Primary

State Rep. Bobby Gibson won a primary for the 15th House District, which includes most of Bloomfield and part of West Hartford.

West Hartford Police, Dispatchers Ink New Labor Deals

The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved both pacts, which call for steady pay increases in the 3 percent range.

West Hartford's Aug. 13 Primary Vote: What You Need To Know

Tuesday, Aug. 13, is Connecticut's primary day, with the entire state looking to finalize a GOP senate hopeful, among other races.

Minimal Fee Hikes For West Hartford's Swim Center, Ice Rink

The West Hartford Town Council recently approved new fees for the town's aquatics center and ice rink, which become effective Sept. 1.

West Hartford DPW Office Closed For Training For Part Of The Week

The office will shut down for parts of the day on Wednesday, July 10, through Friday, July 12.

Massive West Hartford Development Project On PZC Docket Wednesday

The second component of a proposal to develop the old University of Connecticut site on Asylum Avenue is now before the town.

West Hartford Woman Gets Town Payout After Fall

The woman fell on a sidewalk in 2020 and sued West Hartford in 2022, with a settlement agreement approved by the town council Tuesday.

Flood Fears Focus Of West Hartford Grant Funds

The West Hartford Town Council recently approved the receipt of state funding to study local watershed areas prone to flooding.

Permanent Pot Store Rules OK'd In West Hartford

The West Hartford Town Council voted 6-3 Tuesday on a set of rules regulating where and how many cannabis retail establishments are allowed.

West Hartford OK's Cash For Elmwood Community Center Architect

The town council voted to spend $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay the architect for the Elwood Community Center project.

West Hartford OKs Budget, Raises Taxes (But Not As Much)

The West Hartford Town Council approved town/school spending plans for 2024-25, with a tax hike that isn't as high as previously expected.

West Hartford Council Buys More Time For Major Park Overhaul

The town council is seeking an extension of a $750,000 state grant deal funding a massive renovation at Wolcott Park.

Council OKs Rezone For Massive West Hartford Apartment Project

The 8-1 vote Monday allows for a developer to build 322 units in four, multi-story buildings at the old UConn site on Asylum Avenue.

West Hartford Touts High Bond Rating

The recent reaffirmation by Standard & Poors means West Hartford can easily borrow cash to complete various town and school projects.

Town Driving Range Overhaul Approved By West Hartford PZC

The unanimous zoning board approval this week comes after weeks of delays and continuance on the application.

Here's How West Hartford Residents Voted In 2024 Presidential Primary

Besides Donald Trump and Joe Biden there were several names on the ballots for West Hartford residents to choose from.

Permanent Pot Sales Rules Eyed In West Hartford

West Hartford is mulling a final cannabis retail ordinance limiting the number of stores in town and the distance between them.

Cantor: West Hartford Seeks Excellence Like UConn Hoops

West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor's 2024 'State of the Town' address can be viewed on West Hartford Community Interactive via YouTube.

Tax Hike Expected In West Hartford, Budget Hearings Start Tuesday

With taxes set to increase this year, the town council Tuesday will have the first of two hearings to get resident input on spending.

WeHa Taking Pictures Of Local Properties For 2026 Revaluation

The Town of West Hartford will have two town employees out and about taking pictures of the town's parcels through 2026.

WeHa Council Commits Cash To Prevent Drug Use In Town

The West Hartford Town Council approved funds out of WeHa's share of the national opioid settlement last year for such an initiative.

Two West Hartford Residents Nominated To Be CT Superior Court Judges

The duo was among 22 nominated for posts by Gov. Ned Lamont on March 1.

WeHa PZC To Decide High-Tech Driving Range Plan

The West Hartford Plan & Zoning Commission Monday could decide a town application for a driving range overhaul at the town's golf course.