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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Dear Neighbor,


This is my final newsletter message to you before the election on November 7. I want to encourage everyone to get out to the polls and do your civic duty.  


East Hartford, I have been Mayor since November of 2021. We have done some really cool things from establishing a dog park and filling it with agility equipment made by local students, to creating a Cricket Field. We started some magnificent development at Rentschler Field, we acquired Silver Lane Plaza and the Church Corners Inn property, and so much more.


It has been my honor and privilege to  serve the residents of the Town of East Hartford, doing innumerable good things with your support and the support of my directors and staff.


I have no doubt that the next Mayor will continue to run the playbook and East Hartford will proceed with the slight uptick trajectory that we started on in the last two years.


With that, I will see you around town!


-Mayor Michael P. Walsh        

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IMPORTANT TOWN MEETINGS

Town Council Meeting

November 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place)

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Public Hearing for (CAPER) Report

November 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Community Cultural Center Room 105 (50 Chapman Place)

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Planning and Zoning Meeting

November 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place)

Organizational Meeting

November 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Microsoft Teams Meeting

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Town Council Meeting

November 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place)

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Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting

October 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place)

COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Are 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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East Hartford Parks Spotlight Series

Did you know East Hartford has over 20 beautiful parks and active/passive recreational areas? In this series, each month we will be highlighting one of the many East Hartford’s Parks!

HOCKANUM PARK

Hockanum Park was one of the original parks developed by the Town of East Hartford first Full Time Parks and Recreation Director Nicholas F. Foran during post World War II.  Since 1921, the Town of East Hartford has only one Park – Burnside Park (now known as Martin Park).  During the early 40’s, East Hartford was growing fast and was in much needed park space. Hockanum Park was one of the new parks.  


The park is part of the south side of the town’s park system.  The northern section of the park is the former Hockanum School, now a school for pre-school aged children, the Early Childhood Learning Center at Hockanum School. The park, itself is divided into two section by the Pewterpot Brook.  The bigger section runs along High Street and consist of the most amenities; Terry Pool, a basketball court, six pickleball courts, a pavilion, swing sets, open athletic field, and a public parking lot.  The small section of the park is located on main street and consist of two basketball courts.  The main entrance to the school is on Main Street. 


Acres –Hockanum Park is 16 acres with access from two major roads, High Street to the west and Main Street to the east.  Most of the amenities are located off of High Street with open space in the middle.  Main Street has two very popular basketball courts and also the entrance to the Early Childhood Learning Center at Hockanum School is located on Main Street.  There is an open grassy area in front of the school to Main Street that in the past has been used as soccer fields.


Picnic Pavilion& Swings - The pavilion is one of the smaller pavilions in town, 500 sf and because there are no public bathrooms when the pool is open, it is not rented out very often.  Located in the southwest corner of the park off of High Street, it is next to the parking lot and pool.  The area is home to the Teen Summer Camp from late June to Mid- August. There is one grill and two sets of swings; one set has 4 toddler swings and the second set has 7 swings and 1 infant swing.


Terry Pool– Opened in 1979 it was the town’s last of five outdoor pools to be built, the pool is one of the top summer attractions in town and the area, hosting regional swim meets during the summer. The pool is also very unique in a couple circumstances.  The pool is a 50M pool with 8 lanes and features a 12 meter diving board.  The pool is home to a variety of the groups throughout the summer.  The Parks and Recreation Teen Camp use the pool Monday through Friday from late June to mid-August.  Five different swim clubs rent space for practices and meets; East Hartford YMCA LEHY Swim Team, Charter Oak Aquatic Club, Glastonbury Swim Team, and Shoreline Aquatics Club. 


Basketball Courts– The park has three basketball courts; one court is on the west side of the park next to the tennis court.  This court has lights.  The other two are off of Main Street.  The Main Street Courts have been rehabbed in recent years and get plenty of usage.


Pickleball Courts– The park has six pickleball courts built in 2021 along High Street.  The courts have become extremely popular.  The lights at the courts no longer work and most likely have not worked in a long time.


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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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE TAX CORNER

The Tax Office has moved to the Community Cultural Center at 50 Chapman Place.


IN-PERSON SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ALL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE REMOTELY.

Tidbits from the Tax Collector’s Corner:

  • Any unpaid motor vehicle bills have been reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, this will prevent people from registering their vehicles


  • Avoid Alias Tax Warrants - clear up your delinquencies with the Tax Department this month

Scheduling an appointment with DMV to register or re-register?

Taxes paid late or remain outstanding?

  • Contact the Tax Department to make certain all obligations have been satisfied and restrictions have been removed prior to scheduling an appointment with DMV

  • For immediate DMV clearances – Please drop off or mail a money order or pay online and email tax@easthartfordct.gov a confirmation that funds have cleared your account

Did you move?

  • Update your new address with the Tax Department and DMV on all registrations


Payments for all taxes can be made by: USPO mail, dropping in the drop-box outside of the Community Cultural Center at 50 Chapman Pl or online at: www.easthartfordct.gov/tax-collector/pay.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE ASSESSOR’S CORNER

The Assessor’s Office has moved to the Community Cultural Center.


IN-PERSON SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ALL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE REMOTELY.

  • Call us at: 860-291-7260

Please see the Assessor’s Office webpage at www.easthartfordct.gov/assessor for details!


Personal Property Declarations:

  • Anyone with an extension on Personal Property Declaration filing may still submit their declarations without penalty by the date agreed to with the Assessor Department.


  • If you have not filed and do not have an extension, we will still process your declaration but it will include a 25% penalty for late filing.

Vehicle Adjustments:

  • Any bills for the 2020 Grand List for motor vehicles can no longer be adjusted.  If it was gone prior to October 1, 2020, we can still remove these bills.  


  •  Any bills for the 2021 Grand List have until the end of the year for adjustments.  Please look at what you owe the Town and if you have one of these bills, please call us to find out how to get them adjusted while we still have the ability to do so.

Military Exemptions for Vehicles:

  • Please contact our office for more information on a vehicle exemption for Active-Duty Military Personnel, you have until December 31, 2023 to get the form into us for the current Grand List of 2022.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CORNER

FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
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BUSINESS CORNER

ARE YOU A BUSINESS IN EAST HARTFORD?

Become a member of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce!

Networking for our East Hartford Community!
Join us the second Thursday of the month from 9:00 am to 10:15am. All are welcome! This networking group will be facilitated by Mike Keiser of E Circle Marketing.

Goodwin College Community Room
1 Riverside Drive
East Hartford

**Parking is available in front of the Main Entrance
**Enter the lobby, and the Community Room is the first door on the right.

FREE, registration required

Learn more: CLICK HERE

To register for the Thursday networking group or any other networking events please visit the CT River Valley Chamber events calendar: Chamber Calendar of Events

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

“We’re not only a group of hard-working entrepreneurs – we’re beer enthusiasts.


Much like you, we love craft beer– we love drinking it, discovering it, learning about it. We consider the craft beer community as our friends and family. We spend our weekends traveling to different breweries, immersing ourselves in their own unique atmosphere and brews. Sadly, as the craft beer world expands we’ve had to say goodbye to some of our favorite brews to make room for new favorites and experiences. However, we’ll always look back fondly of those first craft beers that got us into this wonderful world in the first place. In fact, we decided to do more than simply reminisce about the beers of our past – we’ve revived them. After years of research and dedication we bring you East Hartford Brewing.


East Hartford Brewing was built on the solid foundation and the history of Olde Burnside Brewery, but we’re looking to create a new and exciting brewery experience in the eastern corner of the state. While the past couple of years have taught us all that the world is unpredictable, one thing has remained the same – craft breweries are here to stay, and we invite you to find comfort in that, and in the quality of our brews as a constant in a time of change.


Our new seasonal beer garden is open! We invite you to stop in, see the updates, and enjoy delicious beers that never disappoint.”

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On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Town of East Hartford and East Hartford Parks and Recreation held their first Trick or Treat Trail event for local children and families! The Community Cultural Center was filled with fun Halloween spirit, spooky costumes and decorations and lots of candy for all!  

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 860-291-7200 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