West Hartford Grand List Barely Grew In 2023: Town

As a result, the town's taxpayers will not see much of a boost in tax revenue due to changing values in WeHa's list of taxable properties.

WeHa Council OKs Additions To Police Fleet

The West Hartford Town Council this week approved funds to buy three new police cruisers for the West Hartford Police Department.

WeHa: Don't Like Tax Assessment? Appeal It

The deadline to submit appeals to the West Hartford Board of Assessment Appeals is Feb. 20.

WeHa's Lawmakers To Host Town Hall Forum Wednesday

West Hartford's legislative delegation will meet with residents at West Hartford Town Hall to discuss the legislative session.

WeHa's Farrar Announces House Re-Election Bid

The Democrat serves parts of West Hartford and Newington.

West Hartford Complies With State Childcare Mandate

The West Hartford Town Council voted 9-0 for an ordinance making it easier to open childcare operations in a residential area.

WeHa Schools Receive Computer Cash From Council

The West Hartford Town Council this week voted to send an appropriation the school system's way for new computer/furniture purchases.

WeHa Wetlands Board OKs Part Of Massive Development At UConn Site

The West Hartford zoning/wetlands board approved a wetlands permit Wednesday for the development of four large apartment buildings.

WeHa Wetlands Board Pushes Back UConn Site Decision

The West Hartford Plan and Zoning Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency voted Wednesday to have a special meeting Jan. 17.

WeHa's Town Clerk Sworn In To Term Of His Own

The lieutenant governor was on hand Tuesday to swear in West Hartford Town Clerk Leon Davidoff.

WeHa's Mayor Elected To Key Regional Post

She was elected this week to the number two position on the Capital Regional Council of Governments' board.

West Hartford's Manager, Town Clerk Awarded Pay Hikes

The West Hartford Town Council approved pay increases for both officials at Tuesday night's regular meeting.

West Hartford Tax Office Sends Unwelcome Gifts Monday

The deadline for supplemental tax payment is Jan. 1, 2024.

West Hartford Finance Department Lauded For Its Reports: Group

The Government Finance Officers Association this week honored West Hartford's finance office for the quality of its annual reports.

Hearing On Old UConn Site Resumes Tonight In West Hartford: UPDATE

After nearly four hours, the zoning/wetlands board Wednesday continued a hearing on the massive development project to Dec. 11.

West Hartford Election Results 2023: Dems Continue Their Hold

The Democrats easily kept control on the West Hartford Town Council

West Hartford Election Results 2023: Polls Close, Votes Being Counted

Thousands of West Hartford residents have cast their votes in the 2023 municipal election in a number of key races.

Old UConn Site Action By WeHa's PZC/IWWA On Youtube: UPDATE

The West Hartford Plan and Zoning Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will decide wetlands permits for the project Nov. 29.

New Housing At WeHa Synagogue Approved By Council Amid Public Outcry

Many residents opposed the type of people who would live at the complex, others said it allows more families to live in West Hartford.

West Hartford 2023 Election Guide: Polls Open At 6 a.m. Tuesday

Here's everything you need to know concerning the West Hartford local elections, including the candidates, polling places, and voting hours.

UConn Site Project To Be Delayed Again By WeHa PZC: UPDATE

The West Hartford Plan zoning board, acting as the wetlands board, was to address the project on Monday, but it will be continued again.

WeHa Reminds Voters About Absentee Ballot Procedures

Starting Oct. 6, absentee ballots will be available for those voting in the 2023 municipal elections.

WeHa FD Gets Cash For Rope Rescue Training

The West Hartford Town Council has approved an appropriation to help local firefighters conduct emergency rope rescue training.

Old West Hartford Synagogue Site May Become Apartment Complex

The West Hartford Town Council has accepted an application to transform a vacant synagogue into an apartment complex on North Main Street.

WeHa Wetlands Board OK's New Pool Project At Park

Plans to replace the aging pool facility at West Hartford's Eisenhower Park, however, remain in limbo due to fiscal issues.

Lamont, Rell To Host Forum On Political Civility At UHart

The current Democratic governor and the last Republican to hold the office will headline the event Wednesday night.

West Hartford Labor Day Impacts Announced

In addition to building closures, town trash services are also affected by the holiday.

New Swim Center Fees Approved In West Hartford

The West Hartford Town Council last week voted to increase fees at the Cornerstone Aquatics Center for the first time since January 2021.

Golf Course Overhaul Of Irrigation System Finalized By WeHa Council

The West Hartford Town Council voted last week to utilize state grant dollars to fund an irrigation project at a town golf course.

West Hartford Church's New Site Approved

The town's planning and zoning commission earlier this month approved a special permit for a new church location.

West Hartford Reschedules UConn Site Development Hearings

The West Hartford PZC/Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency will host hearings and act on plans for the old UConn campus Sept. 6.

West Hartford Dems, GOP Pick 2023 Candidate Slates

The West Hartford Democratic and Republican town committees have endorsed full slates of town council, school board and town clerk hopefuls.

West Hartford Town Hall To Close For A Bit

The building will be closed to the public for two hours on Wednesday to honor all municipal employees during a luncheon.

Tax Breaks For Affordable Housing Providers Approved By West Hartford

One resolution to help the developer of the West Hartford Inn site was angrily opposed by one GOP council member.

West Hartford Lawmakers Hosting 2023 Legislative Wrapup Forum

The six representatives/senator serving West Hartford in the capitol will be at West Hartford Town Hall Thursday, June 29.

WeHa Council Expands Biz Tax Credit Program For Nonprofit Benefactors

Eight new West Hartford-based nonprofits are now eligible to accept business donations that would give them business tax breaks.

UHart Gun Safety Summit Draws Who's Who Of Activists

From Connecticut's congressional delegation to prominent national figures, the 2023 National Safer Communities Summit drew some big names.

Biden To Gun Safety Activists At UHart Event: 'You Cannot Give Up'

The president was the keynote speaker Friday at the 2023 National Safer Communities Summit on the University of Hartford campus.

West Hartford To Get $700K To Plan For Climate Change Impacts: State

West Hartford was part of an initial group of Connecticut municipalities getting cash from DEEP's Climate Resilience Fund.

New West Hartford Environmental Commission Eyed By Council

The West Hartford Town Council could form the new commission June 13 and disband two existing boards in town.