West Hartford Affordable Housing Project Gets Nearly $1M Grant

The state Monday announce the funding, which will transform a hotel site into a place for affordable living.

West Hartford Council To Tackle Large Development/Amusement Centers

The West Hartford Town Council has two public hearing slated for Tuesday, Dec. 13.

West Hartford Senior/Disabled Housing Complex Plans Big Expansion

The West Hartford Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on a new lease agreement to help move that project along for Jan. 10.

West Hartford: Town Offices Closed For Ceremony

Town offices will be closed for a couple hours Wednesday, Dec. 7.

West Hartford To Unveil New Online Permit System

For those who prefer to visit West Hartford Town Hall, computers will be set up for the public to use with staff available to assist.

West Hartford Gets Cash To Aid With Absentee Ballots

West Hartford has grant dollars to help the West Hartford Town Clerk's office make sure ballots are processed and counted properly.

New West Hartford Council Member Has Bipartisan Appeal

West Hartford's newest councilperson will sit at her first, full meeting on Nov. 30.

West Hartford Fiscal Office Honored For Budget Documents

The Government Finance Officers Association said the Town of West Hartford has received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

West Hartford Building Office Closed For New Tech Training

The Town of West Hartford hopes to unveil the new online permitting system early next month.

West Hartford Election Results 2022: Vote Totals For All Races

Thousands of West Hartford voters have cast their votes in the 2022 state and federal elections in a number of key races.

West Hartford 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

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

Unopposed Slap To Earn New Term In 5th Senate

The 5th Senate District covers West Hartford, Burlington and parts of Farmington and Bloomfield.

Exum Guaranteed First Full Term In 19th House Race

The 19th House District serves parts of West Hartford, Farmington and Avon.

West Hartford Dems Choose School Official For Council Spot

The full council is expected to formalize new member's service Nov. 9.

Election 2022: West Hartford Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about absentee ballots and Election Day voting in West Hartford for the election Nov. 8.

West Hartford Council Supports Massive Luxury Apartment Project

The 172-unit complex would be built at the former site of The Children's Museum in West Hartford.

Candidate Profile: Kate Farrar, 20th House District

State Rep. Kate Farrar, D-West Hartford, shares with Patch why she should be re-elected to represent parts of West Hartford and Newington.

Candidate Profile: Anastasia Yopp, 20th House District

Newington Republican Anastasia Yopp shares with Patch why she should be elected to the House to represent West Hartford and Newington.

Letter: Republican Yopp Is the Way To Go In The 20th House

Writer: Anastasia will fight for parental rights and school curriculum transparency.

Old Museum Site Development To Go Before West Hartford Council

Developers are seeking a zone change within West Hartford's residential zoning regulations in a 'special development district.'

Absentee Ballots In West Hartford, What You Need To Know

Anyone voting by absentee ballot must follow the law.

Sign Project, Police Vehicle Funds OK'd In West Hartford

The cash is from federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to aid towns in the pandemic.

West Hartford Clerk's Office To Close For Training

The office will have limited hours on Friday.

Golf Course Restoration Approved By West Hartford

The Wampanoag Country Club is planning a multi-year overhaul of its 163-acre facility.

West Hartford Seeks Funds To Clean Up Proposed Affordable Housing

The town council's vote allows the town manager to seek brownfield remediation funding to support the development.

West Hartford Project Gets State Boost

West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and other officials made the announcement Tuesday.

West Hartford Offices Closed For Three Hours Friday

The closure is so town hall employees can undertake a training exercise.

Major Bridge Project Gets West Hartford Council OK

Easements have been approved by town council to allow for the Fern Street Bridge replacement to commence next year.

Cemetery To Grow in West Hartford

The town's zoning board has approved expansion of Fairview Cemetery.

Tennis Courts May Cost West Hartford Taxpayers More

The high school tennis court project is $495,000 more than expected, with the town council looking to spend that much extra to get it done.

West Hartford Children's Museum's Future Slowly Evolves

West Hartford's PZC has approved a temporary location, while town mulls plans for massive apartment building at current museum site.

State Debate Series Kicks Off In West Hartford

The University of Hartford in West Hartford will host the secretary of the state's debate in September.

West Hartford Ophthalmologist Operated On Wrong Eye: Report

The ophthalmologist was recently fined by the state Medical Examining Board.

Technicality Means West Hartford Road To Remain As Is

The town attorney has ruled a June PZC vote to rename Sycamore Lane as Peleg Nott Lane after a heroic, former slave was invalid.

West Hartford Reminds Taxpayers Of Aug. 1 Deadline

Taxes must be paid or postmarked by Monday, Aug. 1, to avoid any late penalties.

West Hartford Council Gets Fed Cash For Projects

Recently approved grants will fund town sidewalk/street resurfacing, renovations for elderly/disabled housing and more Covid test kits.

West Hartford: Taser Incident Settlement Was For $250K

The deal between the town and the parents of a deaf child tased by police will be paid for mostly through the town's insurance carrier.

West Hartford Settles Suit Over Deaf Child Who Was Tased

The West Hartford Town Council voted unanimously to settle with the parents of a deaf child tased in 2013 by local police.

West Hartford Council Clears Way For Land Purchase

The council unanimously said 'yes' to formally look into buying nearly 2 acres of property to improve public works, emergency services.

West Hartford Eyes Land For Refuse Modernization Project

The town is also looking at the sites on Oakwood Avenue and Brixton Street to relocate firefighter training operations and animal control.