The Town of West Hartford prides itself on its overall attractiveness, customer service, citizen involvement, public safety and education, all characteristics that make our town a desirable place to live. West Hartford has become a destination for businesses and families because it is a full-service community in every sense, from its quality municipal services to its top-rated schools. West Hartford is bursting with pride and here are some reasons why!

  • Top 10 "Best Cities in the Nation for the Next Decade" (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine)
  • Top 10 “Great Cities for Raising Families” (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine )
  • One of the Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit (TravelandLeisure.com)
  • One of the top 100 Best Places to Live in the Nation (CNNMoney.com)
  • U.S. News & World Report ranked both Conard and Hall High Schools in the top 10 public high schools in Connecticut, and bestowed the gold medal distinction for ranking in the top 500 of schools nationwide
  • Conard and Hall High Schools ranked tops in Newsweek's America's Best High Schools
  • Among the 20 Great Places to Retire in Connecticut (Connecticut Magazine)
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  Recent News
  • DPW holds Open House & Paper Shredding event on May 19
  • Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief Program deadline is May 15
  • Council Briefs
  • Revised Voting Districts reduces polling locations from 20 to 9
  • Town Manager presents the 2012-2013 proposed budget

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  Announcements
  • WHPD holds 2012 Awards Ceremony
  • Rockledge Golf Club voted Best Public Golf Course
  • Conard & Hall High Schools are Top 10 Schools in Connecticut
  • Next Spring Yard Waste collection held week of May 14
  • Kevin R. McAllister named 2012 Fire Fighter of the Year

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