'Civility' In Society Topic Of Forum In West Hartford, Sign Up Now

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Municipal officials, educators, nonprofit representatives, and community leaders from across Greater Hartford will gather in West Hartford next week for a summit focused on strengthening civil discourse and civic engagement.

The Greater Hartford Civility Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium.

The event, organized by the CRCOG Foundation, will feature discussions and practical strategies aimed at encouraging respectful dialogue in local communities.

Topics scheduled for the summit include:

• Core principles of civility and public service
• Restoring civility in the community
• Intergenerational conversation and understanding
• Navigating misinformation in the digital age

Organizers said the event is intended for elected officials, municipal leaders, educators, nonprofit organizations, and other community members interested in improving civic dialogue.

The summit is being presented in partnership with Leadership Greater Hartford, the Town of West Hartford's Office of Community Engagement and the University of Hartford's Rell Center.

Registration is required, and organizers said seating is limited. A light breakfast will be served.

For more information, contact CRCOG Economic Development Director Kim Bishop at kbishop@crcogct.gov or 860-724-4294.

To register for the event, click on this link.