West Hartford Details Christmas, New Year's Impacts

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local officials this week have released detailed information about how the upcoming Christmas and New Year's weekends will impact town/school operations.

Due to the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, there are a few changes in hours of operation.

Trash Collection

Since Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Monday, the collection of trash and recyclable material will be delayed by one day.

Monday's area will be picked up on Tuesday, with each subsequent day delayed by one day. Place barrels at the curb by 6 a.m.

Municipal buildings/sites

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day on Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

The MDC recreational facilities will have limited hours for the holidays as well.

The reservoirs located at 1420 Farmington Ave. and off Route 44/Albany Avenue will close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Those facilities will be closed on Christmas Day and will be open on New Year’s Day.

Public Schools

West Hartford Public Schools will have its holiday break from Monday, Dec. 25, to Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

Students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

Libraries

All three libraries will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Public skating

The Veterans Memorial Skating Rink will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Looking for something fun to do? Check out all the public skating sessions.

Cornerstone Aquatic Center
Dec 24: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec 25: Closed

Dec 31: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan 1: Closed

Rockledge Golf Course

The golf shop is open for holiday gift shopping including gift certificates, gift cards, golf clubs, apparel, and much more.

The shop is open through Friday, Dec. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The golf course is open for recreational use during the winter months.

The trails are available for jogging, walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing daily from dawn to dusk. Click here for a map.

Residents may bring their dogs on the course but must follow the rules that apply to all parks and school yards year-round.

Recycling center

The Yard Waste and Recycling Center will be closed in observance of the holidays on Dec. 25, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024.

The Yard Waste and Recycling Center is closed on Saturdays. Service will resume on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

The Recycling Center's hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For more information, click on this link.