01/19/2020
01/19/2020
Local News for West Hartford, Connecticut
01/19/2020
01/19/2020
Boys hockey notes: Northwest Catholic counts its blessings, hopes for health
The Lions were missing eight players on Saturday. Just as they thought they were turning the corner, another key player suffered an injury. Read the rest of the article on westhartfordnews.com READ MORE.
01/18/2020
Hall Athletics: Junior Drew Currier got …
Junior Drew Currier got his 100th win today, placing 1st at the Colter Abely Mid-Season Classic in Middletown. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/18/2020
West Hartford Fifth Grader Inaugurated as 2020 Kid Governor
Myra Stanfield of West Hartford was elected in November 2019, and following a ceremony Friday she officially began her duties as 2020 Connecticut Kid Governor. By Ronni Newton Two months after learning she had been elected Connecticut’s 2020 Kid Governor, West Hartford’s Myra Stanfield was officially sworn in by Secretary of State Denise Merrill. Myra, READ MORE.
01/18/2020
Feds: CT fentanyl dealer gets 10 years in prison
HARTFORD – A state man who was convicted of trafficking fentanyl and other drugs was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison, according to federal authorities. Read the rest of the article on westhartfordnews.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Kate Farrar Officially Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Kate Farrar of West Hartford officially announced Friday that she will run for the 20th District State House seat. By Ronni Newton Just days after expressing an interest in the 20th District House, Kate Farrar of West Hartford, a longtime champion and advocate for issues involving women and girls, announced her official candidacy for the READ MORE.
01/17/2020
With Significant Snow in Forecast, West Hartford Parking Ban to Begin Saturday Afternoon
The Town of West Hartford’s Public Works Department issued a parking ban effective Saturday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. By Ronni Newton Director of Public Works John Phillips announced Friday that a parking ban will go into effect at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and will remain in effect until further notice. The National READ MORE.
01/17/2020
CT man gets life in prison in 2009 kidnapping, murder case
A second Bloomfield man was sentenced to life in prison for a 2009 kidnapping, robbery and murder of a West Hartford man. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Town of West Hrtfd: A Parking Ban begins …
A Parking Ban begins at 3PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020, until further notice. Click on the link to learn more: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
West Hartford Police: West Hartford Public Works …
West Hartford Public Works has issued a parking ban which will take effect at 3pm on Saturday 1/18/2020 until further notice. Vehicles left on the street will be ticketed and towed. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Conard HS: 4 students have been …
4 students have been accepted into the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards! Congratulations to: Patricia B. – Yahtzee, Gold Key Award, Ian N. – Foreshortening Self Portrait, Honorable Mention Award, Ryan Smith – Sushi, Silver Key Award and Amanda H. – Left Behind, Silver Key Award Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
State: Six new flu deaths in CT and a spike in overall cases
Not only were there six new flu-related deaths in the state for the week ending Jan. 11, but the number of people in Connecticut testing positive for the flu roughly doubled. Read the rest of the article on westhartfordnews.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
William H. Hall H.S.: Please join us Monday …
Please join us Monday at the Town Hall at 10 am as we celebrate the life of Dr. MLK Jr. This year’s keynote speaker is Wanjiku “Wawa” N. Gatheru, the first Rhodes Scholar ever elected from UCONN. Our own Isabella Galm will be one of the featured speakers. #MLKDay @wawagatheru Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Rebound Margin Plagues Hall Against Bristol Eastern
Hall drops the first matchup of a three-game homestand to CCC foe Bristol Eastern. By Marlon Pitter Despite a game plan aimed at limiting offensive rebounds for Bristol Eastern, the Lancers dominated the glass to defeat the Hall girls basketball team 52-45 Thursday night in West Hartford. “We told them they are great [at] offensive READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Community Forum in West Hartford Will Address Modernizing State’s Holiday Policies
State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-19th) will host a forum at the Mandell JCC in West Hartford for the community to discuss ‘modernizing’ holiday policies for the state’s diverse population. Submitted People of all faiths deserve equitable time off to observe their religious holidays. State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest was approached by a constituent of Jewish faith READ MORE.
01/17/2020
Hall Athletics: Boys BB defeats Plainville: …
Boys BB defeats Plainville: Varsity 65-44; JV 53-37 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/16/2020
State Sen. Slap, CT Legislators Give Bipartisan Support to Bill to Protect Older Job Applicants
State Sen. Derek Slap of West Hartford is supporting reintroduction of a bill that would protect older job applicants from age discrimination by having to provide their age or other information that would indicate their age. Submitted State Sen. Derek Slap (D-West Hartford) and a bipartisan group of legislators and advocates announced their support at READ MORE.
01/16/2020
West Hartford: Are You Ready to Go Gray?
February’s Lunch & Learn at First Church West Hartford will welcome Ronnie Citron-Fink, author of ‘True Roots: What Quitting Hair Dye Taught Me About Health and Beauty.’ By Joy B. Taylor Ronnie Citron-Fink, editorial director for the Environmental Defense Fund’s Moms Clean Air Force and journalist, wondered if the unpronounceable chemical names on her box READ MORE.
01/16/2020
One Mom’s View …
Thoughts and ruminations about being a working mom, raising two daughters, and being Italian … while trying to maintain my sanity and organized closets. (My husband’s laugh, red wine, and ironing make me happy.) By Adria Giordano Queen of Hearts Here’s the thing about being a mom … You hear even before your child is READ MORE.
01/16/2020