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Commission backs recycling outreach and tree planning

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Commission backs recycling outreach and tree planning

The commission unanimously approved a request urging continued recycling and food-waste outreach and asking the town to temporarily engage a former coordinator while a revised position awaits approval. It also unanimously approved its annual report for Town Council review. Commission materials state that West Hartford lost 21% of its tree canopy—about 45,000 trees—between 2010 and 2013.

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Commission backs home energy outreach grant

The commission unanimously authorized applying for an Eversource Community Energy Boost Grant of up to $5,000 to promote the Home Energy Solutions program. The application is due by October 31, 2026, and funds must be used by December 31, 2026.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Commission Advances Sustainability Priorities

The commission updated its sustainability checklist and planned to present it to the Public Works Group, including a recommendation to reduce gas-powered landscaping and lawn equipment. Staff also reported that municipal grid energy use fell approximately 30% from 2008 to 2025.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Commission Highlights Sustainability Priorities

West Hartford reported that the Town and West Hartford Public Schools printed a combined 22,024,447 pages in fiscal year 2025. The commission discussed reducing paper use, improving recycling practices, expanding pollinator gardens, and planning sustainability events.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Commission Reviews Sustainability Priorities

West Hartford has not yet reduced residential solid waste disposed per capita by the 10% target required for a sustainability program credit. Commissioners reviewed documentation for watershed education, energy campaigns, open-space preservation, and waste-reduction outreach, and heard a proposal to establish an official Repair Café for a $100 fee.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Commission Seeks Answers on Westmoor Park

The commission plans to revise a proposed letter seeking information about succession planning at Westmoor Park; the letter was not approved at this meeting. Members also found that current food-scrap participation savings are not enough to offset a town-run pickup program.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Commission Reviews Sustainability Priorities

The commission reviewed food-scrap drop-off costs and estimated that diverting 20,000 pounds per month would fall well short of the 167,000 pounds per month needed to cover projected annual costs.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Waste Enforcement Recommendations Accepted

The commission reported that its waste monitoring and enforcement recommendations were accepted, while noting that food-waste drop-off containers fill quickly and need more frequent pickups. A limited-time $0-copay energy-efficiency promotion generated 78 leads.

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