Want To Serve West Hartford? It's Easy. Here's How.

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local officials have a system to simplify the process allowing folks to serve on boards and commissions in town and they want those interested to utilize that.

Like most communities, West Hartford is seeking residents interested in being appointed to one of its boards and commissions, volunteer organizations that can shape how citizens in town live their lives and prosper.

That's why the town has an online, easy-to-use application form developed solely to give community members a quick-and-easy means to let the town know they want to serve.

"Volunteer boards and commissions provide advice and feedback to elected officials and leaders of town departments on matters that affect the welfare and quality of life in West Hartford," wrote the town in an announcement Monday.

While applications are accepted at any time for all boards and commissions, the town is encouraging residents to apply where there are current vacancies.

Those vacancies are, currently, on the: board of assessment appeals; civilian police review board; fair rent; housing authority; human rights; library board; pedestrian & bicycle; parks & recreation; pension; senior citizen advisory; town planning & zoning; veterans affairs; West Hartford Prevention Council; and zoning board of appeals.

Information on all of West Hartford’s boards and commissions are found on the Town website at: https://www.westhartfordct.gov/government-services/boards-commisions.

There, residents can find the agendas, minutes and meeting calendars of over 30 of the town's boards and commissions.

Frequency of meetings vary and some meet “as needed” such as civilian police review board and fair rent.

Residents are welcome to attend any of the board and commission meetings to learn more.

“We are fortunate that in West Hartford, we have so many residents willing to share their expertise and knowledge on our Boards and Commissions," West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor said.

"These boards provide a valuable link from our community members to elected officials as important decisions are made within our town – it is what makes West Hartford one of the best places to live.”

Interested West Hartford residents must be registered voters.

The ‘Expression of Interest’ form may be submitted electronically or by mail to: West Hartford Town Clerk’s Office, 50 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107.