| | |  | |  | Customer Service. Collaboration. Communication | |  | Dear Neighbor,
East Hartford has entered a new era in the town’s history and I want YOU, the community, to play an active role in it. There are several upcoming opportunities for residents to get involved in.
First, join me Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 PM in the Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) for my first annual Community Town Hall. I am excited to share with you my vision for the town and some ambitious initiatives I have planned for our community. Do not miss it!
Additionally, the budget season is right around the corner and you, the taxpayers, have an important role in the process. Keep an eye out on our website for a detailed schedule of public budget workshops and a public hearing to make your voices heard!
2024 is East Hartford’s Year so be sure to be a part of our success!
-Mayor Connor S. Martin | | | | |  | All Town Hall departments are temporarily located at the Community Cultural Center at 50 Chapman Place. They will remain there for the duration of the Town Hall construction. The Town Clerk’s Office is located in the business trailer in front of Town Hall, to enable continued access to the vault.
Public parking for the Community Cultural Center can be found in the lot behind the Town Green/Alumni Park.
The East Hartford Town Hall at 740 Main Street is expected to reopen in the Spring of 2024. | |
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| |  | Mayor Martin Invites You to the Annual Town Hall Meeting Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM Location: Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place, East Hartford)
Come hear Mayor Martin's vision for the community and an update on all the exciting initiatives that are in the works. The presentation will include an extensive list of projects and objectives covering several areas of operation that are designed to move East Hartford forward.
In addition to the Mayor, the community will have an opportunity to meet Town of East Hartford directors, get to know their local government and ask questions.
This is an in-person meeting but it will be made available on Facebook Live through the Town of East Hartford, CT - Government Facebook page and Local access Television Channel 5. | |
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| | | Meet Marissa Baum
East Hartford’s Head of Communications
Marissa Baum joined the Mayor’s Office Team in January of 2024 as the town’s new Head of Communications.
Baum moved to Connecticut in September 2020 to establish the Marketing and Communications Department at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Most recently, she led the organization through a major rebrand, the first in the organization's nearly 200-year-old history. Prior to the Connecticut Museum, she served as the Director of Development and Communications, as well as the Interim Director of Operations, for the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City, MO.
In Kansas City, Marissa served on the Board of Directors of Young Latino Professionals and is a 2019 graduate of the Centurions Leadership Program of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Marissa currently serves on the board of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, is a member of the Marketing and Audience Development Committee, and as the Chair of Forte!, the next generation of Symphony supporters.
Marissa received her B.A. in Art History from Syracuse University and an M.A. in Museum Studies from The George Washington University. |
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| |  | |  | East Hartford’s POCD Survey Closing
The Town of East Hartford Development Department in conjunction with the Town's Planning and Zoning Commission is leading the adoption of the Town’s next Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).
The online Survey 'Ideas Wall' is closing soon!
Share your feedback about the objectives of the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development by participating in the 'Ideas Wall', an online tool to gather input from the community that will help shape the POCD and the future of East Hartford. Share your ideas and see what others have said about East Hartford and where you see potential for improvements!
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|  | 16th Foreign Film Series - “Living”
The East Hartford Commission on Culture & Fine Arts presents their sixteenth series of foreign films on the third Saturdays of the following months; February 17 (Living), March 16 (The Quiet Girl) and April 20 (The Lost King), films will be shown at the Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place). Admission is free. The East Hartford Summer Youth Festival will be selling concessions, including popcorn.
The post-World War II London drama features Williams, the head of the Public Works Department, who receives a terminal health diagnosis. And after a period of shock, begins taking stock in his life and while essentially trying to be the best person he can before he goes. 2023 Nominee Oscar best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Bill Nighy. This film is rated PG-13 and runs 1 hour, 42 minutes. | |
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| | | All town offices, including the East Hartford transfer station, will be closed on Monday, February 12, 2024 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. All town offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 for regularly scheduled hours of operation.
Additionally, all town offices, including the East Hartford transfer station, will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of George Washington’s Birthday. All town offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for regularly scheduled hours of operation.
There will be no delay in curbside waste pickup. Please put your carts out as usual. | | | | Town Council Meeting February 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) +1929-235-8441; ID:483280719# | | Planning and Zoning Meeting February 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) | | Town Council Meeting February 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) +1929-235-8441; ID:620665150# | | Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting February 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) | | | |  | Wickham Program: Black History Month Film Series
February Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate Black culture and stories through these powerful movies and documentaries. Register for a reminder.
Feb 1: Till (2022) In this emotional true story, Mamie Till-Mobley relentlessly pursues justice for her 14-year-old son who, in 1955, was lynched while in Mississippi.
Feb 8: Free Renty (2021) Who owns the rights to the violence of the past - the victim or the perpetrator? CT Resident Tamara Lanier battles against Harvard University for daguerreotypes of her enslaved ancestor, Renty, taken by force without his consent.
Feb 15: Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)[2021] Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Feb 22: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022) The unexpected story of Rosa Parks and her life beyond the historic bus boycott reveals the intent behind her activism, her radical politics and her courage.
February 29: snow date | |
|  | Take Your Child to the Library Day: February 3
East Hartford is joining the international celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
The Raymond Library will be open from 10 AM - 2 PM. Stop by to check out books, movies, and more! Stick around for activities: complete the scavenger hunt in our children's room, or play with our train table, explore our educational games computers, or color a picture. From 11 AM - noon, the Bright and Beautiful therapy dogs will be in the children's program room for their monthly program, Read to the Dogs. Registration is required for a 15-minute time slot (best suited for children ages 5 and up who are reading independently).
The Wickham Library branch will be open for special Saturday hours from 12 PM - 4 PM. At 2 PM, librarian and puppeteer Rolande Duprey will present "Spinning Straw into Gold, "a classic hand puppet show that will entertain and enliven audiences from ages 4 to 14. "Spinning Straw into Gold" has been performed throughout the Northeast since 1985. This will be the show's final performance. Register for a reminder, or just drop in.
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| |  | How YOU Can Make an Impact in East Hartford
Join the community and civic engagement team of the East Hartford Black Caucus to learn how you can make an impact in your community.
Meet the new Mayor and learn how to take steps towards self-advocacy and community engagement. Bring your own laptop, or borrow one of ours. All are welcome.
Please register on the library's online events calendar.
For more information about the East Hartford Black Caucus, e-mail easthartfordblackcaucus@gmail.com
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| |  | Family Storytime Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Join us on Friday mornings in the Children’s Program Room at Raymond Library for Family Storytime! We’ll read, sing, dance and create together to promote and develop early literacy skills and imagination! Program is best suited for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
No registration required. | |
|  | Pokémon, Beyblades, and More! Tuesday, February 20, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Do you wish you were Ash Ketchum? Do you battle with Beyblades? Come play at Raymond Library with friends that do too! Bring Pokémon cards, your Switch-if you have one, Beyblades, and arenas to test your skills and have fun. There will be crafts and other activities, too! Best suited for ages 5 and older.
No registration required. | |
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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. | | | | | | | |
Sign Up For Town Alerts
Register today to receive non-emergent, timely notifications from the Town of East Hartford via a text message, email or phone call! To receive non-emergency messages, please select "Town Services" during registration in the drop down menu. All subscribers will receive emergent life safety notifications as well. | |
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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. | |  |
East Hartford Recycling Annual Report
| | Dear Residents,
Contamination Tracking: What neighborhoods place the most unacceptable and/or contaminated materials into blue carts?
Based on the recycling monthly reports, from January to December 2023, East Hartford’s neighborhoods placed 244 tons of unacceptable or contaminated materials into their blue carts.
We are focusing our educational efforts on the north area of the Town (above the red line in the graph) on neighborhoods whose collection days are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. That is neighborhoods off of Burnside Ave, Tolland St, Main St with Silver Ln, Governor St, Central Ave, Elm St, King St, Ellington Rd, Goodwin St, Park Ave, Woodlawn Cir, Great Hill, and Cannon Rd.
The neighborhoods off of Forbes St with Silver Ln, Forest St, Hills St, Oak St, Brewer St, and Maple St, deserve special recognition because they have been doing a great job. However, we know that they can do it even better.
Remember, East Hartford Recycles Clean! |
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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: All bills are delinquent as of February 1st and notices will be sent
Lien Sale Properties to be identified which begins the process
Inquiries for your IRS Taxes can found on our website: www.easthartfordct.gov and click online bill pay
Any unpaid motor vehicle bills are reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles; this will prevent people from registering their vehicles
Scheduling an appointment with DMV to register or re-register? Taxes or Parking Tickets 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 - payments must be made by Certified Check or Money Order – please email with questions: tax@easthartfordct.gov
Did you move? While the Tax Collector’s Office remains closed to the public for in person transactions during the continued Town Hall renovations, the following is a list of ways to pay your taxes: | | 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. Please see the Assessor’s Office webpage at www.easthartfordct.gov/assessor for details!
Exemption Programs: Starting February 1, 2024 we will be opening our applications for exemptions.
Elderly Homeowner applicants have between February 1, 2024 through May 15, 2024 to file their applications. We will be at the Senior Center every Wednesday starting February 1, 2024 please call our office at 860-291-7260 to set up an appointment.
Blind, Disabled and Veteran Exemptions applied for between February 1, 2024 and October 31, 2024 will be for the 2024 Grand List.
Vehicle Adjustments: Any bills for the 2021 Grand List for motor vehicles can no longer be adjusted. If it was gone prior to October 1, 2021, we can still remove these bills.
Any bills for the 2022 Grand List have until December 31, 2024 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: | | IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CORNER |  | Winter Weather Preparedness
Being Winter Ready means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare. Here are some tips on how you and loved ones can prepare for the winter season.
Prepare your home for cold weather: Ensure your home is well insulated. Have 3 days’ worth for food and water Have firewood for wood burning stoves and fireplaces Keep blankets, sleeping bags, and winter coats on hand if power goes out Make an emergency family communication plan ahead of time- how will you communicate or where will you meet in the event of an emergency? Pay attention to local weather forecasts and warnings before traveling. Postpone travel plans if severe winter weather is predicted. Call 2-1-1 for information on local shelters and warming centers.
Prepare your car for the winter with the following: | |
|  | February is Children’s Dental Health Month
Dental hygiene is one of the most important things we can teach our children. Good oral hygiene and regular dental examinations are essential to your child’s oral health. Getting kids into the habit of visiting a dentist at an early age ingrains healthy habits that last a lifetime. Having your child see a dental health professional by their first birthday can help prevent tooth decay and other oral health issues, and begin the child’s experience in a dental office in a positive environment.
There are five effective ways you can help your child practice good habits. Making Good Nutrition Choices Staying Hydrated Brushing Your Teeth with a Good Technique Brush and Flossing Your Teeth Often (Twice Daily) Keeping up with Your Dental Visits (Every 6 Months)
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| |  | American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. As we celebrate the American Heart Awareness Month, we take this time to also recognize heart diseases. Coronary Artery Disease or (CAD) can affect the blood flow to your heart which can lead to a heart attack. Some symptoms of heart disease include: Heart Attacks – chest, back, or neck pain/ discomfort, indigestion, heartburn, nausea/vomiting, extreme fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Arrhythmia – fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations). Heart Failure – Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling in feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, neck, or veins.
Heart Disease is preventable, lowering your blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, regular exercise, and focusing on your diabetes are ways you can prevent heart disease. |
|  | Random Acts Of Kindness Day February 17, 2024
We celebrate Random Acts of Kindness on February 17th, recognizing of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can be a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support that we need. It is important for us to be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can.
A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way. Here are some ways that you can show random acts of kindness: Checking in on others Hold the door for someone Asking someone about their day Teach others about the importance of kindness Be polite to those you may encounter
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| |  | | | | American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course Saturday, March 2, 9 AM - 4 PM
East Hartford Parks & Recreation is offering an American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course. Youth ages 11 to 15 and current/future babysitters will learn how to safely care for children.
Open to both residents and non-residents. Registration is required at ehparks.org and is open now!
For more information on our classes and events please call the office at 860-291-7160. | |
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| | | Volunteer With Us!Join the town’s volunteer network of dedicated individuals to assist with a variety of volunteer tasks. | |
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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! | | | Dottie’s Sea Moss Wellness Bar
Address: 1177 Main Street, East Hartford, CT
Hours:
Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday: CLOSED
Phone: (860) 881-5474 |
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| | Dottie’s Sea Moss Wellness Bar is a locally owned natural mineral, herb and supplement health food store that was established in the town of East Hartford by Business Owner Dorothelia Barnett in March of 2023.
Dorothelia, who is an E. Hartford resident of over 30 years, and a recent retired East Hartford Early Childhood Educator/ Childcare Provider of 24 years, wanted to begin a new business venture in the holistic field after experiencing miraculous health benefits from taking a natural mineral supplement called Sea Moss. Dorothelia, affectionately known to all as Dottie, proudly speaks about how Sea Moss medically changed her life after taking it! Once she posted a video about how she rescheduled and eventually canceled her 2021 knee replacement entirely after being introduced to Sea Moss, on social media, an overwhelming amount of people wanted to learn more about this sea vegetable too!
Shortly after her video grew the attention of others who wanted to try it for themselves, she decided to make small batches of Sea Moss for her family and close friends to try. They loved the results and so did she!
After conducting years of studies and research about Sea Moss, Dottie who is also a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, learned that this powerful red-like algae, which grows along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, contains 92 out of 102 natural minerals that the body needs, is loaded with vitamins from A-K, and is said to offer an array of health benefits which includes decreasing and eliminating inflammation and joint pain. Due to her life changing experience as a result of consuming Sea Moss daily, Dottie decided to retire as an Early Childhood Educator in 2023 and open up the very first “Sea Moss Wellness Bar” in New England. Her passion is to help others by offering them natural alternatives as it relates to health and wellness.
Dottie’s says she very excited about conducting business in the same town that she’s lived in for over an decade, and she looks forward to using her business, skills and knowledge to give back to her community.
Dottie’s Sea Moss Wellness offers a variety of delicious, nutritious and naturally flavored Sea Moss gels, smoothies, supplements, tea’s, salads, Sea Moss infused parfaits and more!
Since she’s opened, this unique health food store has been become popular and admired by locals, and even customers traveling from others states, for its tranquility, beautiful under the sea ambiance, indoor/ outdoor seating, one on one consultations and for the informative and friendly customer service Dottie provides to each of her customers.
Dottie goes on to say, while taking natural minerals is very good for the the body and overall health she highly recommends consulting with your Health Care Professional or a Naturopathic Physician before consuming natural mineral to see if Sea Moss is right for you.
To Learn more about the health benefits of this sea vegetable visit Dottie’s Sea Moss Wellness Bar @ 1177 Main Street, Downtown E. Hartford, CT/ 860 881 5474 | | | | | | | BUSINESS RESOURCES |  | | | |  |  |  | Message from the Fire Chief
This New Year, Resolve to be Ready! Make a resolution to be prepared. You can always start with an emergency plan; choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes, and establish an out-of-town contact. Make sure you communicate this plan to your family or other important people in your life. Set up group text lists so you can communicate with friends and family during emergencies.
Make it picture perfect. Take a current photo of you and your pet together in case you get separated during a disaster. Snap pictures of your property for insurance purposes. Snap photos of important documents and save them in a secure place or online.
Work on yourself. Take a class in CPR and first aid. Save for a rainy day! Start and grow your emergency fund. Have back-up power sources available to charge devices in case of a power outage. Keep and update emergency supplies; remember to include cash. Check your insurance for coverage on disasters like floods, hurricanes, and blizzards.
The Office of Emergency Management is always available to offer advice relative to preparedness for emergencies and can be reached at860-291-7400.
-Chief Kevin Munson |
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| | | | Thursday, January 25th, East Hartford Lady Hornets played Enfield. Coach Myette and is team have been tremendous with giving back to the Parks and Recreation Girls Basketball Program.
This past November, The Ladies Hornets 5 seniors volunteered their time to help with our Girls Youth Basketball Program Pre-season clinics. This past Thursday and Monday, February 12th, they have invited the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Girls Teams in our Junior, Intermediate and Senior Leagues to attend the games and sit directly behind the bench. All the players and their coaches get in FREE. The Lady Hornets are great mentors to our players. Photo by Jenilee Tedesco. | | | 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 Connor S. Martin | |
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