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Town of West Hartford Denies Application by Vessel Technologies
2+ hour ago (1230+ words) Vessel Technologies submitted a site plan application on Nov. 4, 2025 for a multi-family development at 29 Highland Street in West Hartford that has been denied by the town planner based. A site plan application submitted by Vessel Technologies to the Town of…...
West Hartford's Olaleye Onikuyide Announces Candidacy for 19th District State House Seat
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (697+ words) Olaleye Onikuyide, a West Hartford attorney and Hall High School graduate, is seeking the Democratic nomination for the 19th District House seat being vacated by state Rep. Tammy Exum. West Hartford resident Olaleye Onikuyide announced Saturday that he plans to seek…...
Another Republican Enters CT’s 2026 Governor Race
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (125+ words) McCaughey joins several other candidates, including state Sen. Ryan Fazio of Greenwich and'former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart in the race for the Republican nomination. By Donald Eng,'CTNewsJunkie.com A new candidate has entered Connecticut's 2026 governor's race. According to…...
Amelia Classical Music Series Presents 'Incanto: An Afternoon at the Opera' in West Hartford
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (307+ words) Amelia Classical Music Series Presents "Incanto: An Afternoon at the Opera" in West Hartford'We-Ha Amelia Classical Music Series Presents "Incanto: An Afternoon at the Opera" in West Hartford The concert will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at the University of…...
West Hartford Elementary School Closed Friday Due to Norovirus
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (317+ words) West Hartford Public Schools announced that Webster Hill Elementary School will be closed on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Webster Hill Elementary School had a high number of students absent on Thursday, reporting symptoms consistent with a stomach bug (norovirus) " and there were…...
Sunday 'Fun Day' for Pair of Bobcats in West Hartford
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (354+ words) Several bobcats were hanging out in a West Hartford yard on Jan. 11, 2026. West Hartford resident Don Kauke spotted two cats in his yard on Sunday " but not your ordinary domestic kitties. "Feline playtime in our yard on Sunday, near Duffy…...
West Kate Farrar Announces Re-Election Campaign For State Representative in 20th DistrictHartford
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (280+ words) West Hartford resident Kate Farrar announced Thursday that she will be running for re-election to the State House. On Thursday, Jan. 15, Kate Farrar declared her candidacy for re-election as State Representative in the 20th District, which encompasses the southern portion of…...
Sen. Blumenthal Meets with Conard Amnesty International Club at 'Write for Rights' Event
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (659+ words) Students from the Amnesty International Club at West Hartford's Conard High School invited U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal to meet with them in conjunction with a "Write for Rights' event. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal spent more than an hour speaking with more than…...
Newington Man Charged After Pepper-Spraying Someone in West Hartford Shopping Plaza
6+ day, 54+ min ago (152+ words) West Hartford Police said a man was arrested as a result of the Sunday night incident. A man has been arrested and faces a number of charges following an incident that took place outside a West Hartford cafe Sunday evening....
West Hartford Public Schools Holding Mentor Workshop
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (127+ words) January is "National Mentoring Month," and West Hartford Public Schools will be holding a workshop for new mentors. Plant the seeds early, grow all year long. Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor but weren"t sure if it…...