State Of West Hartford Address Headlines Local Chamber Event

WEST HARTFORD, CT — West Hartford officials will outline priorities for the year ahead during the 2026 State of the Town event on Wednesday, April 15.

It will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, 355 Bloomfield Ave.

The annual program, organized by the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce and presented by TD Bank, will feature a moderated discussion with West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor and West Hartford Town Manager Rick Ledwith.

The two are expected to address the town’s economic outlook, development initiatives, infrastructure investments, public safety, and sustainability efforts.

Chuck Coursey, first vice chairperson of the Chamber, will moderate the discussion, which is billed as a forward-looking conversation focused on collaboration, innovation, and community growth.

The program will take place in the Herbert & Evelyn Gilman Theater, followed by a reception in the Chase Family Gallery.

Attendance at the reception is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Organizers said the event is intended for a broad audience, including residents, business owners, and community leaders, offering insight into current conditions and plans for West Hartford.

Registration is required. Admission is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members for the presentation only, or $55 for members and $65 for non-members for both the presentation and reception.

For more information and to register for the program, click on this link.