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Commission on Veterans' Affairs

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0 active membersNext meeting Sep 8, 2026Last meeting Jun 9, 20264 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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West Hartford

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Veteran Tax Exemption Expands to Trusts

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Veteran Tax Exemption Expands to Trusts

A 2026 Connecticut law will allow an eligible 100% disabled West Hartford veteran to receive the property-tax exemption even when the veteran’s home is held in a trust; the change takes effect October 1, 2026.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission Plans Veterans Suicide Prevention Program

The Commission asked the Honor Wellness Center to develop a suicide-prevention program for West Hartford veterans and all first responders, with further discussions planned with American Legion Post 96 and the Town Manager.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Commission plans veteran support initiatives

The commission discussed developing a 2026 suicide-prevention workshop for veterans, police, firefighters, and first responders, potentially with the American Legion. It also continued work on accessibility at the Veterans Memorial and property-tax relief for nine resident Gold Star families.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Commission Tracks Veteran Support Initiatives

The town evaluated access to the West Hartford Veterans Memorial for people with mobility constraints, and the commission will continue involvement in efforts to improve access for veterans using walkers or wheelchairs.

1 min readMunicipal coverage