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Customer Service. Collaboration. Communication |
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Dear Neighbor, At the beginning of my term as Mayor, I have created the Control Tower-a comprehensive document of 25 projects to move East Hartford forward. In a little less than a year, we have made significant strides in completing a lot of the projects on the list. I would like to provide you with a brief update on some of those projects: Church Corners Inn - At the September 20th Town Council meeting, the Council approved the purchase of 860 Main Street. This initiative will bring stability to Main Street. We continue to pursue gaining control of Silver Lane Plaza to revitalize the neighborhood The Rentschler Field Logistics Center project is fully approved and construction will begin closer to the end of the year Related to the Logistics Center, the Town and the developer have agreed on a $4 million impact payment to be received by the town. Three million will go toward building a sports complex for local children. Another one million will go toward closing the East Coast Greenway gap. SiFi is making their way into your neighborhood, bringing super-speed Internet to every home and business in East Hartford. The Concourse Park project at the former Showcase Cinemas site is fully approved and construction will begin in 2023.
There is still a lot of work to be done, but we have a vision and a clear path forward. Stay tuned for updates! -Mayor Michael P. Walsh |
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 | Malta House of Care Clinic Malta House of Care is offering a FREE flu clinic for East Hartford residents. The clinic will be held Monday, October 3 from 10 AM to 2 PM at St. Rose Church (33 Church Street, East Hartford). Please call Malta House of Care at 860-725-0171 and select option 3 to schedule an appointment. For more flu clinic announcements monitor the East Hartford Health Department webpage or call 860-291-7324. | |
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 | October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBreast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity for thrivers and loved ones to celebrate friendship and family. It’s a month for promoting breast cancer awareness and the importance of research, early detection, and prevention. But for far too many people, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also a painful reminder of the more than 42,000 U.S. women and men we will lose—almost entirely to metastatic disease—each year.
Many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional screening, but some symptoms can be caught early just by being proactive about your breast health. Adult women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a month. While mammograms can help you to detect cancer before you can feel a lump, breast self-exams help you to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you can alert your healthcare professional if there are any changes. For more information about breast cancer and early detection, contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324. |
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 | East Hartford Transfer Station
New Fees. New System.Effective October 1, 2022, the East Hartford Transfer Station will introduce a new pay-at-the-gate system that will make the process much easier. The new fees range from $10 to $100 based on a vehicle type. Residents are also no longer required to purchase a bulky waste permit, and are eligible for free curbside pickups. | |
|  | East Hartford Parks and Rec’s
New Registration SoftwareEast Hartford Parks and Rec has partnered with MyRec.com to implement its recreation management software solution. This new platform allows residents a greater access to recreational activities, classes, facility rentals and other services offered by the department. Residents must create a new household account at www.ehparks.org. | |
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 | East Hartford Has a Dog Park!East Hartford has a brand-new dog park! Located at Foran Park, at 150 Forest Street, the dog park welcomes all—big and small— dogs and their pawrents to play and have fun. The dog park will be open year-round, and additional amenities will be added as the park continues to be developed. We hope you will come to love the park as much as this puppy does! |
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All town offices, including the East Hartford Transfer Station, will be closed Monday, October 10, 2022 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. All town offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 for regularly scheduled hours of operation. Curbside trash and recycling pickup will run on schedule with no delays. |
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| Ask the Mayor!Ask Mayor Mike questions about East Hartford that you have been meaning to ask for a while! The questions are accepted weekly, Monday through Friday and answered in a video message on Wednesdays. The Mayor’s previous responses are available here. | |
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 | Financial Literacy WorksTuesdays, October 11,18,25; 5:30-6:30 PM East Hartford Works invites you to participate in their Financial Literacy Workshop series. The workshops will be held virtually and participants who complete all three will receive a $75 gift card. | |
|  | Drug Take Back Saturday, October 29; 10 AM to 2 PM The National Drug Take Back event is a great opportunity for individuals to safely and anonymously dispose of their unwanted and/or expired medications. Individuals can bring them to the Public Safety Complex for disposal at the drop box. | |
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East Hartford Works! |
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East Hartford CONNects - the local initiative that has been assisting residents with career development and educational resources, has entered a new chapter. It is now a part of East Hartford’s administration known as East Hartford Works! The initiative has been rebranded to better reflect their renewed mission and goals to broadly reflect the Mayor’s vision. Main Focus of East Hartford Works!: We are now located on the first floor of the East Hartford Public Library at 840 Main Street. Call us at 860-290-4345 or email easthartfordworks@easthartfordct.gov. |
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Planning and Zoning | October 12, 2022 at 7 PM, Town Council Chambers, 740 Main Street. |
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Inland Wetlands Commission | October 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM, Town Council Chambers, 740 Main Street. |
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Economic Development Commission | October 27, 2022 at 5:45 PM, Welling Conference Room, Town Hall at 740 Main Street. |
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 | Coffee with a Cop
Wednesday, October 5; 8-10 AM
The the East Hartford Police Department invites all for a "Coffee with a Cop" event. The event will be held on October 5 from 8 AM to 10 AM at Dunkin at 639 Main Street. This is a great opportunity for residents to meet their police officers, ask questions and voice concerns in an informal atmosphere. No registration is required. | |
|  | Advancing to Digital Equity Wednesday, October 5, 9:30 - 12:30 PM
CT Libraries & Partners for Digital Equity will mark Digital Inclusion Week with a statewide event titled “Advancing to Digital Equity.” The event will feature East Hartford’s community stakeholders. The event will take place at the Hartford Public Library’s main branch. The event is free and open to the public. | |
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 | Family Program: LEGO Fest
Friday, October 7, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Come, have fun creating, coding, and constructing with the library’s LEGOs. Try out our LEGO WeDo kits, complete fun challenges, and play games! Best suited for ages 3 years and older. | |
|  | Virtual Program: Fall Colors Mosaic Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 – 7:30 PM Join us on Zoom to design a colorful work of art using natural colors, textures, and shapes! For tweens, teens, and adults. Please register for a kit. | |
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 | Center Cemetery Tours
Saturday, October 15, 10:00 AM
Come explore the rich history of East Hartford and Connecticut through a tour of historic Center Cemetery in East Hartford! During the tour, you’ll learn about the native Podunk tribe, the fabulous Pitkin family, and more! Noted local historian Ruth Shapleigh-Brown will be on hand to answer questions about genealogy and history. Park at the library parking lot. We will gather on the front steps of the library before walking over to the entrance of Center Cemetery to begin our tour. Wear comfortable shoes for the event: there will be some brief steep inclines on uneven ground. Rain date is Saturday, October 29. | |
|  | Eastern Medicine Singers Sunday, October 16, 3:00 PM Bring a chair and join us on the lawn for an afternoon performance from the Eastern Medicine Singers! An Algonquin Drum Group from Woonsocket/Providence RI, the Eastern Medicine Singers are dedicated to keeping the Eastern Woodlands American-Indian culture alive. The drum is made up of RI, NY, NJ, and Southeastern Massachusetts tribes. They are proud to sing and drum in the language of Massachuset and Wampanoag dialects. The event is for all ages & families in honor of Indigenous People’s Day celebrated on October 10, 2022 this year. | |
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| Living History Program: Tammy Denease as Elizabeth Keckly Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM
Join us for a living history performance by accomplished performing artist/storyteller/historian Tammy Denease. She brings to life the “hidden history” of an important but little-known figure, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly. Keckly, formerly enslaved, became a successful author, civil activist, and seamstress in Washington, D.C. She was best known as the personal modiste and confidante of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. | |
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JOIN A BOARD & COMMISSIONAre you interested in volunteering for the town? East Hartford has a variety of boards and commissions that are in need of volunteers. To learn more, view available vacancies and apply to be considered here. |
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 | Operation FuelThis program provides emergency energy and water utility assistance to lower and moderate-income working families, elderly residents, and individuals with disabilities who may be struggling to pay their bills. It ensures equitable access to energy for all by providing year-round energy assistance to households who fall outside the government assistance programs’ eligibility guidelines; or have exhausted their government assistance. | |
|  | Welcome Center Open HourAre you new to East Hartford? Visit the East Hartford Public Library on October 18 for Welcome Center Open Hours! Learn more about East Hartford and what it has to offer. This is also a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn about what’s happening in town. Established residents are also encouraged to attend. | |
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 | MDC’s Hazardous Waste Collection The Metropolitan District Commission will host its fall Hazardous Waste Collection Day in East Hartford. The event will be held at the MDC East Hartford Water Pollution Control Authority, located at 65 Pitkin Street. The collection will be on Saturday, October 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity for residents to dispose of hazardous wastes that cannot be put in trash receptacles. For a complete list of all items please click here or call MDC at 860-278-3809. | |
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| Help us fight the blight. Report any issues of concern through “My East Hartford” – the town’s customer relationship management platform for a prompt and timely resolution. | |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Requests are NOT monitored 24/7 and are addressed during business hours only. If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1. |
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HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE TAX CORNER |
Now is a good time to clear up your delinquencies to avoid having your bills turned over to outside collections. Any unpaid motor vehicle bills have been reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, this will prevent people from registering their vehicles. Did you move?
Update your new address with the Tax Department and DMV on all registrations.
Payments for all taxes can be made in person at the Tax Office, by mail, drop-box outside of town hall or online at: www.easthartfordct.gov/tax-collector. |
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HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE ASSESSOR’s CORNER |
Personal Property Declarations can now be filed online! If you have received a letter from the Assessor’s Office with an access code, you are eligible for filing your declarations online. Visit this page for details. Exemptions that will be due by November 1, 2022, are as follows: M-55 Distressed Municipality New Tax-Exempt Organizations M-3 Farm Buildings and Farm Machinery Forms M-28 and m-28 MHP Manufacturer Exemption MM&E Solar Exemptions Commercial Truck Exemptions M-65 MV
All forms are available on the Assessor’s webpage. Reminder that all 2020 Grand List Vehicles have until December 31, 2022 to get any adjustments done. After that date, we can no longer adjust the bills. Reminder for all Active Duty Military needing to file an exemption for a vehicle. The exemption form must be in no later than December 31, 2022 or the exemption will be waived for the 2021 Grand List.
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 | Zantangle Tuesdays, October 4-December 20; 6 PM This is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patters. Appropriate for almost all ages and families. Younger folks will require help from an adult. | |
|  | Boy's Council Group Wednesdays, October 5- Dec. 14; 6:30 PM
Boys Council is a group approach to helping boys, ages 12-15 explore and learn about themselves, others, and the world. It is a safe and fun environment for boys to talk about a variety of things and learn new skills. | |
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 | Saturday, October 8; 11 AM to 3 PM Join us for a fun day of games, attractions, pumpkin-decorating, face-painting and so much more at the annual Fall Festival! The admission is free, but a $5 wrist-band provides an unlimited access to attractions and activities! | |
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| | The Town of East Hartford is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. |
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ARE YOU A BUSINESS IN EAST HARTFORD? Become a member of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce! |
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BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH |
| Augie and Ray’s Drive In314 Main Street, East Hartford, CT Hours:
Monday- Saturday: 5:45 AM - 3 PM
Sunday - CLOSED TEL: (860) 568-3770 WEBSITE: www.augieandrays.com |
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Way back in 1946, two East Hartford cops named Ray Hutt and Augie Bria took a chance and opened Augie & Ray's Drive-in restaurant— a hot dog stand and dairy bar. What did two cops know about the restaurant business? Not a lot at the time. But, they knew enough about this working class neighborhood outside the gates of Pratt & Whitney and what they needed – good grub, a hot cup of joe and a place to hang their hat. The rest, as they say, is history. For over 70 years the Hutt family has nurtured Augie and Ray's dream. Sons Butch and Ernie Hutt built "The Stand" into what it is today - an institution, famous for it's footlong dogs and their secret recipe chili, aka "The Sauce." Oh, and don't bother asking for the recipe. Today, the torch has been passed as Ray's great-grandsons, Mike and Chris take the helm. They have some ideas of their own but remain committed to serving up the same, great food that has served this community so well for over 70 years. This is where you find your favorite hotdogs and hamburgers, topped with some great milkshakes! MENU |
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BUSINESS RESOURCES |
 | SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS PAUSED
The Town of East Hartford has paused the acceptance of new ARPA Small Business Assistance Program applications. This is due to an overwhelming number of applications received thus far. No applications will be accepted after September 30, 2022.
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 | East Hartford is looking for a tenant to operate the town-owned historic Veterans Memorial Clubhouse (VMC). The VMC is located at 148 Sunset Ridge Drive in East Hartford. The Town prefers the lessee maintain VMC as a banquet hall and community event facility. However, it may approve additional/alternate usage, if allowed within the Town’s current zoning regulations.
This unique space is surrounded by beautiful greenery and overlooks a breathtaking view of the Hartford skyline. It would be the perfect venue for the right candidate who would like to expand their roots in East Hartford or become a part of our tight-knit community. | |
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| Be a Vendor at the Fall Fest!East Hartford Parks and Recreation is seeking food and craft vendors for the 2022 Annual Fall Festival. | |
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| Sign up for town notifications!Would you like to receive emergency and non-emergency timely notifications from the Town of East Hartford? Sign up for East Hartford Alert system. | |
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 | National Pedestrian Safety Month At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide. All motorists are encouraged to be cautious and alert of pedestrians around them to avoid any incidences and tragedies. All pedestrians are encouraged to use caution when walking around vehicles. | |
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 | Message from the Fire Chief Did you know that the East Hartford Fire Department repairs our own fire apparatus? One of the challenges of operating a fleet of large vehicles such as fire apparatus, is the wear and tear that occurs during the course of operations. The EHFD employs two specially trained mechanics that handle all of the repairs to our vehicles. The Apparatus Repair Division (also known as the Machine Shop) is co-located with Station 5 on Brewer Street.The modern facility allows our fire apparatus to be repaired locally. This is both fiscally responsible and more efficient than sending them to a repair garage. On average, vehicle repairs are made within 24 hours, returning them to service much faster than a private vendor. Also, our mechanics provide all of the preventative maintenance, which allows us to keep the vehicles in service longer than otherwise would be possible. As the cost of repairs and materials continue to rise, the EHFD can keep costs lower by providing these vital repairs. It also keeps the community safer. Our mechanics are on call 24 hours a day and have a mobile repair vehicle capable of providing simple repairs in the stations to prevent apparatus from traveling to Brewer Street. As always, residents are encouraged to reach out to the fire department with any questions they may have. -Chief Kevin Munson |
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Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15 |
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East Hartford Dads’ Heroes Event took place at Alumni Park on June 10th, bringing all fathers, their children and families together for a day of fun and community spirit. Photos by My People Community Services. |
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Thank you for your interest in the Town’s newsletter. The newsletter will be issued monthly, on the first day of each month. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at 860-291-7100 or by email at ehmayorsoffice@easthartfordct.gov. My door is always open and my staff is equipped and ready to assist you. -Mayor Michael P. Walsh |
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