WHy West Hartford

12/22/2023

WHy West Hartford?
The shopping of course!
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Based on Placer.ai data extrapolated from mobile phones, a pair of Interstate 84 malls...

12/05/2023

Congratulations to West Hartford's Coracora on being name both Hartford County Restaurant of the Year and CT Restaurant of the Year by Connecticut Restaurant Association at the 5th Annual CRAzies last night.
Shout out also to Café Louise on being named Caterer of the Year.
A great night for West Hartford businesses!

The Connecticut Restaurant Association held its 2023 awards ceremony on Dec. 4, 2023 at Foxwoods, with West Hartford well-represented among the CRAzies winners. By Ronni Newton A West Hartford restaurant took home the top honors as the exceptional talents of the state’s hospitality community were ...

11/10/2023

Honoring our heroes this Veterans Day! Today, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have selflessly served and sacrificed for our freedom. Your courage and dedication inspire us all. Let's take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Whether in active duty or retired, your service is immeasurable.

09/15/2023

Wishing our community a Sweet & Happy New Year!

05/29/2023

Memorial Day is a chance for us to reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen heroes, who selflessly put their lives on the line to protect the values we hold dear.

Today, we pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment of those who fought and fell defending our nation.

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day!
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04/09/2023

Happy Easter!

04/06/2023

Want to help brighten up our community?
Here’s an opportunity! 🎨

Together with the town of West Hartford, we’re looking for artists for the 2023 ARTBarrier Mural project. Entries due by May 1 Details can be found on our website under Call to Artists.

04/06/2023

LASALLE RD REVERTS TO TWO-WAY TRAFFIC & TRADITIONAL ANGLED PARKING
Town officials announced today, that the travel pattern and parking configuration on LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center will be modified beginning Monday, April 10th.

LaSalle Road will be returned to two-way traffic between Ellsworth Road and Farmington Avenue. The on-street parking will revert to head-in angled.

The Town decided to return LaSalle Road to two-way traffic flow with traditional angled parking after receiving recommendations from the Town’s Center Master Plan consultant, public input, and feedback from adjacent restaurant and business owners. The two-way traffic flow will reduce neighborhood traffic impacts, especially for Woodrow Street.

The parking orientation change will reduce parking confusion and complaints. While the back-in angled parking was well intended, it generated a lot of complaints and will have less compliance with the two-way traffic flow.

Crews, led by the Department of Public Works, will begin eradicating and re-striping the on-street parking spaces over a three-day period beginning on Monday, April 10.

A section of angled parking along the south side of Farmington Avenue will also be converted back to parallel parking to accommodate a westbound left turn lane at the intersection of LaSalle Road. The traffic signal at this intersection will also be modified to restore a westbound left turn arrow. Traffic signage on LaSalle Road will also be modified accordingly.

The change to a two-way traffic flow on LaSalle Road will not impact the expanded outdoor dining, which is scheduled to return in May.

(Photo Credit: Ronni Newton)

04/05/2023

Chag Pesach Sameach! (Hebrew)
Best wishes for a joyous Passover!

02/01/2023

INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN BACKGROUND
Public Open House: Thursday, February 2nd 6p-8p West Hartford Town Hall
The Town of West Hartford is developing a comprehensive Infrastructure Master Plan for West Hartford Center. Given the continued growth and expansion of the Center over the past 30 years, an evaluation of the existing street infrastructure, such as traffic lanes, sidewalk widths, bus stop accommodations, and landscaping in the area is necessary to ensure that the area remains a great place for residents, visitors, and businesses. Many of the lessons learned from this process will be applicable to other parts of town as well.

Plan elements will include sidewalks and public space, signage, public art, parking, and transportation, with the goal of identifying opportunities to further enhance the Center for all users. An emphasis will be placed on continuing to provide good connections for people walking, fostering a friendly and safe environment for residents, visitors, business owners, and employees alike. The Plan will draw on previous principles developed with residents and stakeholders for the Town Center, including:

Preserving the existing open feeling and presence of natural light;
Managing traffic and parking to reduce impacts on the surrounding neighborhoods;
Enhancing safety, mobility and convenience for businesses, residents and visitors;
Embracing Complete Streets improvements in the Center and surrounding neighborhoods;
Exploring opportunities to better connect the Center to Blue Back Square;
Ensuring the Center is safe and comfortable to attract and serve all age groups; and
Encouraging the development of additional functional open space.
As part of this Plan process, the project team will advance concept designs and construction plans for LaSalle Road from the intersections of Ellsworth Road to Farmington Avenue as well as Farmington Avenue from the intersections of Walden Street to North/South Main Street.

The Plan and design process will be informed by discussions with community stakeholders including area business owners, property owners, and associations. This process will build on the participatory visioning for development conducted in the Center in 2017 as well as street reconfigurations that the Town has recently implemented.
https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/planning-zoning/west-hartford-center-infrastructure-master-plan

01/26/2023

Congratulations to Chef Macarena Ludena on her James Beard Foundation Award nomination...second year in a row!
Cora Cora Restaurant

Two Connecticut chefs and a top Peruvian restaurant have been nominated for James Beard...