Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4–10, 2026, and this year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”

If you would like to purchase a new barrel or seek a replacement,  contact All American Waste by phone at 860-289-7850 or through their customer service portal. As of

Conard and Hall High Schools were once again among the Top 20 public high schools in Connecticut, according to Niche's 2027 rankings of Best High Schools in America, published on September 30, 2026.

We are excited to share that the Town of West Hartford was named one of 2026’s Top Workplaces in the large-employer category and scored exceptionally high for “Culture Excellence,” meaning the organization is viewed as a people-first workplace culture. West Hartford is the only municipality and the only government entity to receive the award in 2026. 

The West Hartford Dog Park will remain temporarily closed while crews demolish the former school at 100 Mayflower Street. The dog park and the walkway from Beachland Park will stay closed until October 20, 2026.

As of October 1, 2026, a new law takes effect requiring a minimum 48-hour waiting period between completing a marriage license application and receiving the marriage license, per Public Act 26-141. Couples should plan ahead.

West Hartford Social Services is offering a six-week support group to help seniors combat loneliness and build connections. The group will meet at Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, on Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., from October 5 through November 23.

Absentee Ballots are available from the Town Clerk's Office. To obtain a ballot, you must submit an application.

The Town of West Hartford is seeking residents to apply for current vacancies on its Boards and Commissions. Express your interest using our easy-to-use application form.

Effective October 1^st, 2026, residents who need to dispose of bulky or oversized waste items will arrange collection directly with All American Waste, the Town’s residential waste and recycling service provider, at 860-289-7850.

The Town of West Hartford is pleased to announce the launch of its new online real property information platform, hosted through DataScout, effective Friday, September 25, 2026. This enhanced system replaces the former Vision Government Solutions website and provides residents, property owners, and professionals with expanded access to real estate and assessment data.

The Department of Public Works has begun replacing traditional outdoor trash cans at Town parks, trailheads, and facilities, including Town Hall, with subterranean trash containers, an innovative waste storage system that benefits staff and the public.

The Town of West Hartford will be conducting a streetlight inventory starting the week of September 21. The audit is expected to take six weeks.

West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District invites everyone age 4+ to get a seasonal flu vaccine at an upcoming public clinic. The Health District offers high-dose, regular, and pediatric flu vaccines.

Due to the impending storm on September 26 and 27, the MDC has postponed its Household Hazardous Waste Collection to Saturday, October 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Hartford Public Works Garage, 17 Brixton Street. The event is free and open to MDC member communities.

Over 93 Tons of Food Scraps Diverted. Let's Keep Going! West Hartford now has three new food scrap drop-off bins! See all 11 sites here.

West Hartford receives GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget document.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings, evaluating thousands of public high schools nationwide on measures including college readiness, graduation rates, and student achievement. Hall High School placed #8 in Connecticut (#368 in the nation), and Conard High School ranked #13 (#669 in the nation).

The Town continues to advance Vision Zero initiatives, with approximately 96 roadway safety projects completed thus far in 2026 and another 114 currently under construction or planned for completion this year.

The Leisure Services Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Program Guide is now available on our website. There are hundreds of programs and events for all ages!  

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society has announced that the public can now access the museum’s collections through an online database.

A special mural unveiling that celebrates the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community was held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Blue Back Square. Check out our 4-minute documentary.

The West Hartford Mayor's Youth Council proudly announced the winners of the "Weha the People" Student Essay Contest at Celebrate! West Hartford on June 6, 2026.

The Department of Public Works is excited to announce a new neighborhood clean-up initiative called NEAT NEIGHBORS.  This program will facilitate volunteer litter clean-ups in your neighborhood. Click here to download the flyer.

West Hartford’s “AAA” bond rating was reaffirmed by S&P, a rating the Town has held since 1974. On May 28, 2026, the Town sold $25 million in general obligation bonds to fund various capital improvement projects for the Town and School District and received 19 bids, an excellent indication of the Town's strong financial position and AAA status.

West Hartford has been ranked #1 for the second year in a row as the Best Place to Live in Connecticut and the Northeast, and #49 in the nation. 

Where can you find a governor, U.S. Senator, Nobel Prize winner, aviation pioneers, artists, politicians, and show business stars in West Hartford? All these and more are found in the new self-guided tour of notables and memorials in Fairview Cemetery.

The Metropolitan District (MDC) announced that it began its state-mandated annual watershed sanitary survey and inspection program. Property inspections will take place in several towns, including West Hartford, along Reservoir Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 6.

Eversource has provided the Town with this year's notice of planned and scheduled vegetation maintenance work on the electric transmission right-of-way (ROW) located in West Hartford.