The Town Council unanimously approved a $1.5 million settlement in pending litigation, including $195,000 from the Risk Management Fund and the remainder from excess liability insurance.

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Jun 9, 2026

Cannabis tax revenue directed to scholarships

The Town Council voted 8-0 to appropriate municipal tax revenue from cannabis sales to the Leisure Services Scholarship Fund. It also voted 8-0 to schedule a June 23 public hearing on dissolving the West Hartford Special Services District.

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May 26, 2026

Council Authorizes Pending Claim Settlement

The Town Council voted 7-0 to authorize the corporation counsel to settle a pending claim after a 19-minute executive session. The council also scheduled a June 23, 2026, public hearing on a proposed dog-leash ordinance.

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May 12, 2026

Council Extends Public Works Parking Lease

The Town Council unanimously authorized extending the Town’s lease for employee and patron parking at 707 Oakwood Avenue for 10 years, through March 31, 2036. The lease carries no payment to the property owner but requires the leased area to remain tax-exempt.

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Apr 28, 2026

Council Approves Corporate Center West Changes

The Town Council unanimously approved changes to the Corporate Center West development, including a new façade, entry addition, and signage for the existing building at 445 South Main Street. The council also unanimously accepted a youth prevention services grant and appropriated a bequest to support the Fire Department.

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Apr 20, 2026

Council Approves Fiscal 2026 Budget Measures

The Town Council adopted the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 appropriations ordinance and tax levy resolution, each by a 7-2 vote. It also unanimously approved capital improvement funding and year-end budget transfers.

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Mar 24, 2026

Parking Lease Extension Referred for Review

The Town Council voted 9-0 to refer a proposed lease extension for about 36-by-120 feet of parking at 707 Oakwood Avenue to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission. The proposed extension would continue the Town’s employee and patron parking arrangement through March 31, 2036, without a lease payment but with tax-exempt status for the leased area.

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Mar 19, 2026

Budget Set for Public Hearing

The Town Council voted 8-0 to set the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget for a public hearing, listed in the minutes as March 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

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Mar 10, 2026

Affordable Housing Site Plan Ordinance Adopted

The Town Council adopted an ordinance concerning site plan approval for affordable housing developments by a 9-0 vote. It also received the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and scheduled public hearings for March 19 and March 24.

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Feb 10, 2026

Council Adds Social Services Position

The Town Council unanimously approved an additional full-time Department of Social Services position to support Community Development Block Grant programs. It also unanimously approved a revised fee schedule for the Cornerstone Aquatics Center and scheduled an April 7 public hearing on proposed changes to the Hartford HealthCare building at 445 South Main Street.

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Jan 27, 2026

Council approves 54-unit affordable housing

The Town Council unanimously approved, subject to conditions, rezoning approximately 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road for a 54-unit, 100 percent for-sale affordable housing community. The Council also denied a proposal to allow recreational vehicles as an accessory use in single-family residence districts by a 7-2 vote.

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Jan 13, 2026

Council Advances Affordable Housing Rules

The Town Council unanimously advanced an ordinance on site-plan approval for affordable housing developments to review by the Town Plan and Zoning Commission and the Capitol Region Council of Governments, with a public hearing set for February 24, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. It also unanimously approved resolutions covering brownfield remediation funding, a federal road-safety grant, a fiscal-year 2024-2025 budget amendment, and other administrative matters.

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Dec 17, 2025

Council Advances 54-Unit Affordable Housing Plan

The Council voted 9-0 to refer a proposal for 54 units of 100% for-sale affordable housing at 230 Newington Road for required reviews and a January 27, 2026 public hearing at 6:45 p.m.

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Nov 18, 2025

Council Organizes for 2025-2027 Term

The Town Council certified the November 4, 2025 election, swore in nine councilors, and unanimously elected Shari Cantor as Council President/Mayor and Deb Polun as Vice President/Deputy Mayor. Members also unanimously adopted standing rules and meeting dates for the 2025-2027 term.

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Nov 12, 2025

Council Adopts Senior Advisory Ordinance

The Town Council adopted an ordinance concerning the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission by a 9-0 vote and approved a resolution to seek a school construction grant for Braeburn Elementary School. The Council also scheduled a December 17, 2025 public hearing on a proposed automated traffic enforcement safety device plan.

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Oct 28, 2025

Council Advances Albany Avenue Development Reviews

The Town Council unanimously referred two Albany Avenue development amendments for technical review and scheduled a public hearing for December 17, 2025. It also approved opioid settlement funding for prevention programs, a park-improvement grant, and funding for a building-inspection consultant.

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Oct 14, 2025

Council Approves $45,000 Litigation Settlement

The Town Council unanimously authorized a $45,000 settlement in pending litigation involving the Town of West Hartford. It also approved environmental initiative funding from miniature alcohol container surcharge revenues and grant funding to support early voting.

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Sep 29, 2025

Council adopts parking and EV charging ordinances

The Town Council adopted ordinances setting fees for electric vehicle charging in town-operated parking facilities and addressing parking in the Isham and Memorial garages, with both votes passing 9-0.

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Sep 9, 2025

Council Approves Brownfield Redevelopment Authorization

The Town Council authorized the town manager to participate in the Brownfield Municipal Grant Program for environmental remediation and redevelopment at 1800 Asylum Avenue, passing 8-1. The Council also approved several grant and capital fund appropriations, including funding for a speed management pilot, mobility hubs, fire and police equipment, and conservation efforts.

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Aug 12, 2025

Council approves traffic and staffing measures

The Town Council unanimously approved funds for off-site traffic improvements tied to the Center Park Place development and for an additional building inspector position. It also accepted a grant supporting behavioral health services and scheduled a public hearing on amusement-device licensing for September 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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