Town News

Is your power out? Are you in need of charging your device? We have seven locations around town that you can access outside charging stations at 7AM-8PM.

Due to the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, the following are canceled for today, August 5:

• Food Pantry
• Backpack gift card pick up
• MDC reservoirs
• Public Safety Committee meeting

More than half of West Hartford is presently without power. Town agencies are working in coordination with utility companies to restore power as soon as possible. Locations that present life-threatening situations or have trees blocking a roadway are a high priority. Due to the extensive tree and power line damage, this may be a multi-day event before we are back to 100% restoration.

The state and federal government have taken a number of steps to help protect homeowners and renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning Monday, August 3, Town buildings such as Town Hall will reopen for in-person transactions by appointment only. These appointments will be for critical needs that can only be accomplished in-person.

Niche ranks West Hartford #1 in Connecticut as the best place to live.

Absentee Ballots will be mailed out starting July 27th to voters who have submitted an application. If you do not receive your ballot by Monday, August 3rd, please call our Election Hot Line at 860-561-7458.

Fernridge and Beachland park pools will open for summer fun. Free, reservations are required for crowd control.

Click to see which of West Hartford's recreation sites are reopening! 

Overnight on-street parking has been extended in the Town of West Hartford until September 30th. There is no need to apply for an omit during this time. 

The Town of West Hartford looks forward to assisting restaurants and retailers reopen in accordance with Executive Order 7MM beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2020. 

As part of the Governor's Executive Order PP, tennis and pickleball courts are now allowed to reopen.

At the meeting, the Council will first review current Town plans for the initial phase of reopening, including the results of recent community engagement efforts with local businesses, after which Mayor Cantor will outline two ‘Special Advisory Committees on Reopening and Recovery.’

Town of West Hartford and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine announce a new collaboration designed to improve COVID-19 testing for West Hartford public safety. 

Census data will determine how $675 billion in federal funding is divided between states and local communities nationwide. 

COVID-19 update on resources for West Hartford Businesses. 

Here's how you can help our essential waste and recycling drivers collect safely. 

West Hartford Food Pantry is in urgent need of food!