West Hartford Senior/Community Center Project Topic Of Fall Forums

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Starting Thursday, folks will have plenty of opportunities to weigh in on what they want to see in a new community center/senior center/library in town.

Last year, West Hartford purchased the old St. Brigid School site, which encompasses 8.5 acres in the Elmwood section of town at 100 Mayflower St., for $3 million, with the state reimbursing most of that figure.

Now, the town is in the information-gathering phase of the project, with several events slated for this fall, starting Thursday, to do just that with members of the public.

The project would, eventually, replace the community center and library in the Elmwood section of town, as those buildings are seen as being antiquated.

"We have several upcoming events and we hope you can join us," wrote the town via social media. "All members of our community have the ability to co-create the vision for our town and help shape decisions – we invite you to be a part of the process."

September and October will be chock full of programs designed to discuss the new Elmwood library/community center/senior center project.

Upcoming events regarding the proposal are:

• Thursday, Sept. 8, "Coffee Chat" at the Elmwood Senior Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., from 2 to 3 p.m. in room 29/211.

• Wednesday, Sept. 14, "Initial Concepts Workshop" at Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., from 5 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium.

• Thursday, Oct. 6, for a virtual presentation/Q&A on Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. The link to join will be posted on the project website when its available. The project website is accessible at this link.

• Wednesday, Oct. 26, "Refining the Design" at the Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave., from 5 to 8 p.m., in the auditorium.

Those with questions about the project, but can’t attend can send an email to NewECC@westhartfordct.gov.