Business owners are encouraged to attend the upcoming stakeholder meeting. Town staff and the project team will be available to answer questions and discuss what to expect as work continues. Your input is valued, and we hope you can join us.

The 9th Annual Kindness Project seeks donations of personal hygiene items that will help the clients of the West Hartford Food Pantry and Fern Street Universalist Church Backpack Program.

Join us for the 30th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the West Hartford town hall auditorium, 50 South Main Street, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Each year, the event pays tribute to Dr. King's ideals and vision and grows more popular and inspiring. The celebration is free and open to people of all ages.

The event airs live on West Hartford Community Interactive: https://youtube.com/live/IySwIUQTUCE

Learn how you can manage your monthly energy bills through energy efficiency programs, financial assistance, and payment plan options.

The annual Christmas tree collection program will begin on Monday, January 5th, and run through Friday, January 16th, 2026.

West Hartford ranked as the most livable community in Connecticut. Vision Zero initiatives and improvements were among the reasons for the top ranking. 

The Town of West Hartford recognized 104 employees who reached milestone anniversaries in 2024. Employees were celebrated for their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 45 years of service. Congratulations to all!

The Department of Public Works reminds residents that the removal of snow and ice from premises with an established sidewalk is required by owners or occupants within 12 hours after a storm ends or within 12 hours after sunrise, whichever is later. 

Rockledge and Buena Vista golf courses open for recreational use during the winter months beginning December 5, 2025. The winter trails will be available for jogging, walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Winter storms can bring extreme cold, snow, ice, and high winds.  Here are some tips to help you prepare.

As winter begins, the Town of West Hartford wants to share important guidance about snow and ice removal on the new sidewalks in the Center. These sidewalks are a significant investment in our community, and their longevity depends on proper care during winter weather. 

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of West Hartford for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Conard and Hall High Schools were once again among the Top 50 public high schools in Connecticut, according to Niche's 2026 rankings of Best High Schools in America, published on September 30, 2025.

The Assessment Office is conducting a town-wide project of taking high-resolution photographs of all 22,481 real estate parcels in town in preparation for the next state-mandated Revaluation in 2026.