| | |  | |  | Customer Service. Collaboration. Communication | |  | Dear Neighbor,
What does "aggressive economic development" look like in East Hartford? Economic development is a long game, and as we work to build new opportunities, we recognize the need for financial security along the way. Right now in East Hartford, it comes in the form of a mill rate increase, which we know is not sustainable long-term.
However, with new development coming to fruition, comes a growth in the grand list. New businesses mean new tax revenue and a shift in the tax burden from the residents to businesses.
Take a look at this presentation for a peek into all of the amazing economic development projects going on this year and in the coming years! | | | | | | |  | The Town Clerk’s Office moved back to the Town Hall facility at 740 Main Street on March 1, 2024.
Timing and logistics for phases two (2) and three (3) of the move will be announced soon.
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| |  | | | | Presidential Preference Primary Election Tuesday, April 2, 6 AM - 8 PM
Presidential Preference Primary will be held on April 2, 2024, from 6 AM to 8 PM at designated polling places. Registered voters, affiliated with either the Democratic or the Republican parties are able to vote in a primary election. Visit this link to look up your polling place | |
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| |  | Getting Your First Mortgage 101 Workshop Wednesday, April 3, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Raymond Library Meeting Room 1 (840 Main Street, East Hartford)
East Hartford Works! invites all those who are prepared to take the first step toward home ownership, to the Getting Your First Mortgage Workshop! Attendees will hear from expert loan officers about learning all the fundamentals of home buying including: Determining your credit needs Getting your financial profile in order Learning about available down payments assistance programs How your mortgage payment is calculated and the next steps to take
Registration is Required. | |
|  | 16th Foreign Film Series - “The Lost King”
The East Hartford Commission on Culture & Fine Arts presents their sixteenth series of foreign films on Saturday, April 20 (The Lost King) 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.
Amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain's most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. This film is rated PG-13 and runs 1 Hour, 48 Minutes.
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| | | | Town Council Meeting April 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) +1929-235-8441; ID:573123767# | | Planning and Zoning Meeting April 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) | | Town Council Meeting April 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) +1929-235-8441; ID:5668954# | | Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting April 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) | | |  | Wickham Program: Streamline Your Streaming Tuesday, April 2, 3 - 4 PM
Overwhelmed by streaming options? Looking to consolidate your subscriptions, save money, and still enjoy the shows and movies you love? Let us help! We'll provide an overview of current streaming options, highlight the library's free digital resources, and answer questions. Please register. | |
|  | Great American Solar Eclipse: Community Viewing Event Monday, April 8, 2 - 5 PM
We have good visibility from the lawns of both library branches, so join us at which ever branch is most convenient for you! The eclipse will take place between 2:13 and 4:37 PM; we'll watch it together at the Raymond Library (840 Main St.) and the Wickham Memorial Library (656 Burnside Avenue). Register for a reminder on the library's online calendar of events. In the event of inclement weather, we will hold an indoor eclipse celebration at the Raymond Library. | |
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| | | Spring Vacation Programs at East Hartford Public Library
We have an exciting lineup of programs scheduled for spring vacation! Job Prep for Teens April 8 - 12, 9 AM - 12 PM
Read to Dogs Tuesday, April 9, 11 AM - 12 PM
Wickham Program: Acrobat Li Liu with Elegant Equilibristics and Other Cool Stuff Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 PM
Makerspace Program: Paint By Number Thursday, April 11, 6 - 7 PM
Blackout Poetry Friday, April 12, 2 - 4 PM
LEGO Play Day Saturday, April 13, 11 AM - 1 PM
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| |  | Tiny Art Show at Wickham Library April 16
Create tiny art in our programs and then show it off! We will be making tiny art in our tween art afternoon and family art night programs, and in Makerspace open hours (check our online calendar of events for dates). We'll put it on display at our Wickham library branch for four weeks. No registration required.
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|  | Virtual Program: Poets Reading Poetry Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the library! Join featured poets Marilyn Johnston, Jane Schneeloch, John L. Stanizzi, and Elizabeth Thomas on Zoom for "Poets Reading Poetry". Poets are invited to submit poems, raps, or spoken word pieces on the theme of "Garden." An open mic will follow the presentations of the featured poets. For more information, contact Adult Services librarian Rolande Duprey: rduprey@easthartfordct.gov. Audience members should register. Best suited for adults and teens. | |
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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. | |  |
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| | Dear Residents,
Let’s Celebrate Earth Day 2024 by Cleaning Up Your Property
The Town of East Hartford would like to encourage you to practice spring cleaning in recognition of Earth Day 2024, celebrated worldwide on April 22. It is a good opportunity to show how sustainable and responsible you are and it will not look like you are just bragging about it.
5 Steps for cleaning up your property: Sit down and make a plan. Make a list of the rooms or outside yard areas, you need to clean. Determine which days and times you will dedicate to spring cleaning. Find a cleaning buddy. Check what options the Town has for the disposal of waste collected.
Property maintenance shows neighbors the importance of a clean community. It starts with you!
KEEP: BULKY DISPOSAL: Schedule a FREE curbside bulky pickup for all the items you want to discard. Contact All American Waste at (860) 289-7850 Discard them on your own. The Transfer Station will be open every Saturday in May to encourage spring cleanup efforts. Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Find the entire 2024 schedule on the MDC website with a checklist of all the acceptable hazardous waste you can deliver.
DONATE OR GIVE AWAY: STORAGE: Celebrate this Earth Day by helping protect our environment and conserve our natural resources.
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: Intent to Lien Notices have been sent out on all delinquent real estate
Lien Sale preparation is under way – Notices will be in the mail soon
UCC Liens will be placed soon on all unpaid personal property bills
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? 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!
Income and Expense Reports: Income and Expense Reports are due no later than June 1, 2024. Forms were mailed out March 25, 2024 if you should be filling them out, and have not received anything yet the forms are available on the website on the Assessor page as well.
Exemption Programs: Elderly Homeowner applicants have between February 1, 2024through May 15, 2024 to file their applications. We will be at theSenior Center every Wednesday starting February 1, 2024 please call our officeat 860-291-7260 to set up an appointment.
Blind, Disabled and veteran Exemptions applied for betweenFebruary 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 nolonger be adjusted. If it was gone prior to October 1, 2021, we can stillremove 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 youhave one of these bills, please call us to find out how to get them adjustedwhile we still have the ability to do so.
Military Exemptions for Vehicles: | | IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CORNER |  | National Public Health Week Monday, April 1 - Sunday, April 7
There is more to public health than just healthcare. It's the actions we take to ensure that pollution doesn't enter our communities or the surrounding environment. It is ensuring the safety of our food and water for consumption. It also refers to the connections we make inside our communities. We are all united together. The objectives of public health may be met by all of us individually, as well as by families, communities, and the public health sector, when we band together in favor of it. |
|  | Narcan Community Training Monday, April 8, 7 - 8 PM
Join us at our Community Naloxone (Narcan) Training on Monday, April 8th from 7-8 PM at the Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place)
Learn about opioids, how to identify an opioid overdose, and how to save someone’s life by administering Naloxone (Narcan). This training is FREE and all attendees will receive a FREE Naloxone kit. Register by calling the East Hartford Health Department (860-291-7324).
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| |  | Vaping Prevention PSA Workshop April 20 & 27, 10:15 AM - 1:15 PM Location: Raymond Library (840 Main St., East Hartford)
The Local Prevention Council in collaboration with the Youth and Social Services is running a Vaping Prevention PSA Workshop. This workshop is designed for youth 12 to 18 years of age.
The workshop will run on Saturdays (April 20 & 27, May 4, 11 &18) from 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM in the Makerspace of Raymond Library. Participants will need to attend all five of the sessions.
This workshop seeks to equip teach teenagers to produce compelling public service announcements (PSAs) that highlight the dangers of vaping, empowering them to take action against this issue and connect with their peers through creative storytelling. | |
|  | World Immunizations Week Wednesday, April 24 -Tuesday, April 30
World Immunizations Week is dedicated to educating the community about the importance of getting timely vaccinations against vaccine preventable diseases.
The goal of World Immunization Week is for more children, adults and their communities to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases, allowing them to live happier, healthier lives.
The East Hartford Health Department encourages all East Hartford residents to receive any vaccines they may need to stay healthy. Click “Learn More” to visit the Health department page to see more info on vaccines and what vaccines we offer.
To speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324. | |
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| |  | East Hartford Local Prevention Council Thursday, April 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place, East Hartford)
Youth & Social Services is recruiting residents to serve as members on the Local Prevention Council (LPC). With the goal to plan and implement substance use and misuse prevention programs for East Hartford youth.
Community participation is essential to prevent substance misuse in youth populations. We are seeking a variety of participants such as parents, children, teachers, youth-serving organizations, substance misuse organizations, media, businesses, local government, law enforcement, healthcare, faith-based organizations, civic and volunteer groups, and anyone with personal experience. | |
|  | St. Rose Mobile Mammography Clinic Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 AM - 1:15 PM Location: St. Rose Church (33 Church St., East Hartford)
The East Hartford Health Department has partnered with Hartford Healthcare to offer a FREE Mobile Mammogram Clinic to East Hartford residents. Celebrate Mother’s Day by prioritizing self-care! It only takes 10-20 minutes!
This service is aimed at women over 35 years of age. Patients between 35 and 39 years old only have one mammogram performed during this age period.
For additional questions regarding eligibility or to schedule an appointment at the Raymond Library, please contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324. | |
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| | | Spring Special Olympics
East Hartford Parks & Rec is excited to announce that registration is now open for our Special Olympics Spring sports programs. These programs are open to special needs athletes aged 8 and up.
The Special Olympics Swimming program will take place on Saturday mornings at the E.H. Middle School Pool, from April 6th to May 25th, 8:45 – 9:45 AM.
The Special Olympics Track and Field program will also take place on Saturday mornings at the E.H. Middle School Track & Field, from April 6th to May 25th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. | |
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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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| |  | | |  | Applications for Camp Counselors in the Summer 2024 Season are Available
East Hartford Parks and Rec is now accepting applications for Summer 2024 employment opportunities for Camp Counselors.
Camp Counselors must be at least 16 years or older and are responsible for planning and leading group activities for children, overseeing their safety and development. They must have leadership skills and be available to work the entire summer season, Monday through Friday, from mid-June to mid-August, have prior experience. Prior experience working with children and CPR and/or First Aid certification is recommended, but not required.
Those interested in applying for seasonal positions are encouraged to do so as early as possible and Employment applications are available on our website. | |
|  | Applications for Lifeguards in the Summer 2024 Season are Available
East Hartford Parks & Rec is now accepting applications for Summer 2024 employment opportunities at our five outdoor aquatic facilities. We are looking for new, motivated staff to join our fantastic and fun-loving team!
Lifeguards must be 15 years old, have current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, or complete a course before summer. They work in town pools, work nights and weekends. Parks and Recreation Department will be offering American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification courses this spring.
Those interested in applying for seasonal positions are encouraged to do so as early as possible and employment applications are available on our website.
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| | | ARE YOU A BUSINESS IN EAST HARTFORD? Become a member of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce! | | | SAVVI’S Pizza Restaurant Address: 1555 Main Street, East Hartford, CT
Hours:
Monday - CLOSED Tuesday-Friday: 11 AM - 9 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM - 9 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM - 2 PM
Phone: (860)-289-3353
Website: savvispizza.com
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| | Established in 2000, Savvis Pizza Restaurant is located at 1555 Main Street. Over the years, this family-owned restaurant has become a staple of the East Hartford community, offering some of the best pizza, grinders, salads and so much more.
Their commitment to providing value and quality is shown through exceptional customer service and delicious meals. Savvi’s full service menu and award winning pizza are what keeps bringing customers back.
In fact, the East Hartford Mayor’s Office is a regular customer of Savvi’s, with the go-to lunch choices being the restaurant’s signature steak & cheese grinder and a Caesar salad.
Follow Savvi’s Facebook page for weekly specials and visit them at their restaurant on Main Street for some of the best grinders you will ever have! | |  | | | | BUSINESS RESOURCES |  | | |  |  |  | Message from the Fire Chief
Spring has sprung…kind of!
In Connecticut, Spring includes a variety of weather. March, April and May can see 80° days, a blizzard that dumps a foot of snow, a hurricane the creates significant damage, or thunderstorms with enough rain to cause severe flooding.
Because Connecticut weather is so unpredictable, the best time to prepare is before a weather-related disaster strikes.
Stay Aware
Get Ready
Make a plan to connect during severe weather by text, e-mail, social media &cell. Learn how to create a plan at https://www.ready.gov/plan A fillable form is available for you to fill in and download.
Make a Kit
Just as you do with your family’s emergency supply kit, have a basics for survival kit for your pet that includes a collar with ID tag, a harness or leash, food, water, medicine, grooming supplies, first aid kit, sanitation needs, traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet, and other familiar items.
As temperatures begin to rise, have a preparedness plan for you and your family.
If you need assistance or would like advice on what more you can do to be prepared, do not hesitate to contact our Office of Emergency Management at 860-297-7400.
-Chief Kevin Munson |
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| | | |  | The weekend of March 23 was a busy one for the Park and Recreation Department as staff held three fun events for our residents.
With Easter around the corner, East Hartford held its annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 22, allowing East Hartford families to enjoy a night of swimming and diving for eggs.
On Saturday, March 23, East Hartford athletes participated in the Special Olympics basketball in Waterbury, taking home gold and silver Medals.
On Sunday, March 24, we continued with fun Easter activities and held our Annual Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt at McAuliffe Park. East Hartford youth hunted for egg, met the Easter Bunny, and enjoyed some fun arts and crafts.
| | | 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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