New England Ballet Theatre Makes USJ Its New Home For 2026-27

It will stage four productions in West Hartford starting this weekend.

West Hartford Police To Hold Free Child Car Seat Safety Clinic Friday

West Hartford police and CTDOT will offer free child car seat checkups Sept. 25 at 141 North Main St. in West Hartford.

🌱 Patch AM: West Hartford Volunteer Emergency Group Marks 5 Years Serving Town

Make time for 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Back East Brewing Co. on the West Hartford Patch calendar

West Hartford 'Burger Bash' To Determine Best Local Burger, Help The Hungry

Blue Back Square's Burger Bash returns this week with sliders, entertainment, and voting, with proceeds benefiting CT Foodshare.

West Hartford Volunteer Emergency Group Marks 5 Years Serving Town

West Hartford CERT has trained 387 residents and logged more than 14,000 volunteer hours since the program was reestablished in 2021.

Roll Up Your Sleeves At West Hartford's Park Road Community Cleanup Event

The Park Road Association is seeking volunteers for its annual fall cleanup on Sunday ahead of the Fall for Park Road festival.

Flu Season In West Hartford, How To Get Vaccinated

The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will host several flu clinics this fall, with vaccines available for ages 4 and older.

🌱 Patch AM: Man Struck By Vehicle In West Hartford; Intersection Closed: Police

Spotted on the West Hartford calendar: 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Back East Brewing Co.

Man Struck By Vehicle In West Hartford; Intersection Closed: Police

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning at a busy West Hartford intersection, police said.

Flu Shots, Touch-A-Truck Highligh West Hartford Community Preparedness Day

West Hartford's Community Preparedness Day returns Sept. 26 with flu shots, safety information, Touch-A-Truck, and free giveaways.

Unique Physical/Emotioal Fitness Program For Girls In West Hartford To Begin

Girls on the Run will offer eight-week fall programs at Morley and Bugbee elementary schools, ending with a celebratory 5K.

Westmoor Park's 'Feast On The Farm' Returns To West Hartford, Tickets On Sale

Westmoor Park will host its annual 'Feast on the Farm' this week, featuring a four-course dinner to benefit environmental education.

🌱 Patch AM: Hall High Students Survey West Hartford Residents About Food Waste

And on the West Hartford Patch calendar - 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Back East Brewing Co.

West Hartford Seeks Resident Input On Age-Friendly Survey Results

West Hartford will hold three community workshops to discuss its Age-Friendly survey results and hear what residents need to thrive.

Hall High Students Survey West Hartford Residents About Food Waste

Hall High School students are surveying West Hartford residents about food scraps, recycling habits, and barriers to reducing food waste.

University In West Hartford To Open Poignant Art Exhibit This Week

The University of Saint Joseph will exhibit a special showing of art linked to the 1994 Rwanda genocide from Sept. 24 through Dec. 12.

Learn To Get Involved At West Hartford Library Forum Tonight

A free West Hartford forum will bring residents and local leaders together to discuss civic engagement beyond voting.

Berlin, West Hartford Among 5 CT Towns Added To Federal Conservation Program

Berlin, West Hartford, and three other Connecticut towns are now eligible for federal funding to protect open space, habitat, and water.

🌱 Patch AM: How Conard nearly upset a top-ranked Greenwich field hockey powerhouse

Also check out Guitar Monsters Benefit Show feat. Johnny A., Jon Butcher & Dave Amato on the West Hartford Patch calendar

West Hartford Chamber Revives 1930 Town History Book

The West Hartford Chamber is republishing William H. Hall's 1930 town history, with a Sept. 23 launch planned.

🌱 Patch AM: West Hartford’s Peyton Miller delivers late heroics for the Revolution

Spotted on the West Hartford calendar: Guitar Monsters Benefit Show feat. Johnny A., Jon Butcher & Dave Amato

🌱 Patch AM: West Hartford To Take Inventory Of Streetlights

Be sure to catch 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event on the West Hartford Patch calendar

West Hartford To Take Inventory Of Streetlights

West Hartford will begin a six-week streetlight inventory Sept. 21, with contractors surveying and photographing lights across town.

West Hartford Park's Courts Closed For Maintenance Until Next Month

Tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts are temporarily closed for maintenance, while splash pads close for the season on Sept. 21.

New Amuseument Center/Restaurant Seeks 100 Workers Ahead Of West Hartford Opening

It will host four weeks of job fairs as it prepares to open a 43,000-square-foot gaming and dining venue in West Hartford.

🌱 Patch AM: West Hartford Stop & Shop Visit Equals Massive Lotto Win For Hartford Resident

Happening soon: 2-Day Hartford Estate Sale on the West Hartford Patch calendar

West Hartford Stop & Shop Visit Equals Massive Lotto Win For Hartford Resident

The individual won the maximum payout for a scratch-off game purchased at the supermarket.

Phone Service Restored At West Hartford Offices, Schools: UPDATE

A phone carrier outage disrupted inbound calls to West Hartford schools, town hall, libraries, and fire facilities.

Diabetes Workshops Offered In West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District

Free seven-week diabetes self-management workshops will begin Sept. 22, with virtual and in-person options available.

Once A Beloved Museum Site, West Hartford Property Now Features Luxury Living

One West Hartford, a 172-unit luxury apartment community built on the former Children's Museum site, will officially open next week.

Motor Vehicle Assessments Up For Appeal In West Hartford This Week

West Hartford vehicle owners can challenge assessments from the Grand List during appeal sessions on Sept. 17 and 19.

Students From West Hartford Named Semifinalists For Major Academic Honor

The designation, announced Sept. 8, is one more step toward winning a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.

Local Journalism: Where Do We Go from Here?

How can local reporting survive…and thrive in a digital age?

West Hartford Council OKs Cash For Library Computers, Furniture And Programs

West Hartford approved funding for library computers, furniture, equipment and professional services in the 2026-27 budget.

West Hartford FD Will Visit Homes For Free Elderly Safety Inspections

West Hartford residents can schedule free home safety visits for personalized fall-prevention and fire-safety recommendations.

West Hartford Police Officer Honored By Prominent Local Nonprofit

She was honored by the Bridge Family Center for building trust and strengthening community relationships locally.

West Hartford Dog Park To Close As Crews Knock Down Old School

West Hartford's dog park will close for two weeks as crews demolish the former St. Brigid School on Mayflower Street.

Third Round Of Paving Starts Next Week In West Hartford

West Hartford's next round of road resurfacing starts next week with work planned on South Quaker Lane and six other roads.

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

A special summit in West Hartford next week will focus on civil discourse, misinformation, and strengthening community engagement.

West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes In West Hartford

West Hartford health officials say mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus and are urging residents to take precautions.