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Bristow Students Lay a Field of Flags in Honor of Veterans
About 130 students and staff at Bristow Middle School in West Hartford marked Veterans Day by placing 350 donated flags beside the school’s visitor parking lot. The display is intended to honor veterans and encourage…
Prominent Rock Band Poster Artist To Open West Hartford Studio To Public For A Day
West Hartford printmaker AJ Masthay will open his studio to the public on Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 252 Park Road. Visitors can view new work and examples of his gig posters and printmaking, meet the artist…
Property Values Spike Following West Hartford Revaluation
West Hartford’s latest property revaluation found average residential values rose 58.6%, with increases also recorded for condominiums, apartments, industrial properties and commercial buildings. The town will mail…
West Hartford considering limits on short-term rentals in residential areas
West Hartford is considering restrictions on short-term rentals in residential areas. The proposal would affect how homes in the town can be rented to visitors, as officials weigh limits on the use of residential…
West Hartford Is Recycling Pumpkins Again
West Hartford is collecting pumpkins for recycling at three locations through Dec. 1. Residents can drop them at the Public Works facility, Westmoor Park, or Town Hall, as well as at the town’s food-scrap bins. Quantum…
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Bloomfield man accused of taking more than $40,000 from homeowners in construction scams
Richard Kiely, a 35-year-old resident of Bloomfield, was arrested Thursday following an investigation into construction scams. According to the West Hartford Police Department, Kiely allegedly defrauded homeowners of…
West Hartford Schools Report Enrollment Below Projections
West Hartford Public Schools had 8,982 students as of October 1, including 8,548 in kindergarten through grade 12—108 fewer than projected, a 1.2% shortfall. Kindergarten enrollment was 61 below forecasts, while…
West Hartford Police: Contractor Charged Residents More Than $40K for Uncompleted Jobs
West Hartford police say Richard Kiely, 35, of Bloomfield, was arrested Nov. 5 in connection with two home-improvement jobs that were never completed. Investigators allege his business, Imperial Construction and…
Consumer Diary: Bananas, Travel Deception, Debt Fraud
Consumer columnist Harlan Levy discusses ways to keep bananas fresh, then warns travelers about Hopper’s booking practices. The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the travel app company on Nov. 2, alleging…
West Hartford Gets Its Own Monopoly Board Game To Benefit Local Schools
West Hartford is getting a Monopoly-style board game featuring local landmarks, parks, schools, restaurants and businesses. Called West Hartford-Opoly, the game also includes town-themed Rose Garden and Reservoir cards…
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West Hartford seeks feedback on safer routes to school
West Hartford is seeking feedback from parents and students for a districtwide Safe Routes to School program. A review of all 16 schools found concerns including speeding, drivers failing to stop, worn crosswalk…
Home Improvement Scam Cost Homeowners Over $40K; Man Arrested: West Hartford Police
West Hartford police say Richard Kiely, 35, of Bloomfield, was arrested Nov. 5 and charged in connection with two home-improvement scams. Investigators allege homeowners paid his company, Imperial Construction and…
Webster Hill Turkey Trot to Return Thanksgiving Morning
The Webster Hill PTO will hold its sixth annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, 2026, in West Hartford. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. from Webster Hill Elementary School, with participants invited to run or walk…
Registration Is Open for the West Hartford Prevention Partnership Youth Leadership Academy
Registration is now open for the third annual Youth Leadership Academy in West Hartford, scheduled for November 13, 2026. The day-long event at Town Hall aims to train high school students in mental health awareness…
West Hartford Honored For Food Waste Collection Program
West Hartford has been honored with a 2026 Municipal Excellence Award from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities for its successful Food Waste Collection Program. The initiative, recognized for its innovation and…
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West Hartford Veterans Day Ceremony To Feature Retired Army Reserve Leader
West Hartford will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at the Town Hall Auditorium. The event will feature a keynote address by retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick Nelligan, a…
West Hartford Business Buzz: November 9, 2026
The West Hartford business community prepares for new openings, including Smoke & Stone on Park Road. Local news highlights the upcoming Veterans Day ceremony and ongoing high school sports tournaments. The community…
5 Things To Know In West Hartford: Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Veterans Day Ceremony And More
The West Hartford Town Council is set to address several key issues this week, including a proposed ordinance on short-term rentals and adjustments to workforce parking rates. Additionally, the town will host its annual…
Maya Reilly's Late Goal Moves Hall to 2nd Round of States
The Hall High School girls soccer team advanced to the second round of the CIAC Class LL tournament after a narrow 1-0 victory over Enfield. Junior Maya Reilly scored the decisive goal with under seven minutes remaining…
Connecticut Man Receives Sentence of More Than 8 Years for Armed Robbery of Westfarms Store
A 59-year-old Connecticut man, Willie White, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for the armed robbery of a Sunglass Hut at Westfarms in July 2024. White, who was apprehended shortly after the incident by…
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4th Annual Hot Wings Challenge to Raise Funds for the Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
The 4th Annual Hot Wings Challenge returns to Luna Pizza in West Hartford on November 10 to raise funds for the Ron Foley Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. The event, recorded as a live podcast, features local personalities…
Prison Time For Man Who Robbed Major CT Mall In Farmington/West Hartford: Feds
Willie White, 59, was sentenced to eight and a half years in federal prison for an armed robbery at the Westfarms Mall in July 2024. White brandished a handgun to steal nearly $3,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a…
West Hartford To Celebrate Veterans Day 2026
West Hartford will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at the Town Hall Auditorium. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick Nelligan is scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The…
Santa is back! Westfarms Mall in West Hartford now offering photos with Old Saint Nick
Westfarms Mall in West Hartford has officially announced the return of Santa Claus for the holiday season. Families are now invited to visit the mall to take photos with Old Saint Nick, marking the start of traditional…
West Hartford Plans 4 Public Meetings School Transportation Safety
West Hartford officials have announced four virtual public meetings to gather community feedback on a new districtwide Safe Routes to School program. The initiative aims to improve safety for students walking, biking…
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Morley School Students Deliver Wagonloads to Stock West Hartford Food Pantry
Students at Morley Elementary School in West Hartford completed their 32nd annual Red Wagon Food Drive on Thursday. Approximately 150 students from Kindergarten through grade 2 pulled 66 wagons filled with over 3,200…
Hundreds of West Hartford students take part in 32nd annual Red Wagon Food Drive
Hundreds of students in West Hartford participated in the 32nd annual Red Wagon Food Drive. The community event, a long-standing tradition in the area, aims to collect food donations to support local families in need…
West Hartford’s long-awaited Level99 opening is set for Nov. 20
The long-awaited Level99 entertainment venue in West Hartford has officially announced its opening date for November 20. The facility, which has been highly anticipated by local residents, promises a new destination for…
Enjoy Free Tour Of West Hartford's Trout Brook Trail
Friends of West Hartford Parks will host a free, 3-mile guided walk along the Trout Brook Trail this Saturday, November 7. The event, running from 10 a.m. to noon, invites residents of all ages to explore the linear…