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Dear Neighbor,
Spring has officially sprung, and more people are partaking in their spring-cleaning efforts. With that, we also see blight popping up faster than spring lilies.
Please remember, we have the resources you need to help us fight the blight. I realize that many may not be comfortable using the “My East Hartford” platform to report any issues of concern online or via the app. That’s why we have established a new Quality of Life (QOL) phone line.
Please call 860-291-7765 to report concerns related to potholes, blight, property maintenance and other issues.
Help us help you. Help us fight the blight. Report issues of concern today.
-Mayor Michael P. Walsh |
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 | All Town Hall departments are now 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. | |
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 | Wickham Library, open for business in May!
The Wickham Memorial Library (656 Burnside Avenue) will reopen in May following a renovation to make it fully ADA-accessible. Stop by and check it out!
Hours of Operation (beginning May 8) Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, Thursday: 1 PM - 8 PM
Programs and Services New and popular books and DVDs for circulation with your library card Tables for reading and studying Public computers(laptops) for use inside the building WiFi Printing and copying Digital navigation appointments Library programs for all ages Meeting room for community use Reference and reader's advisory service
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 | Brewer Street Closure Effective May 1
Effective Monday, May 1, a portion of Brewer Street in East Hartford will be closed through November 2023. The closure in necessary to replace the bridge over Pewterpot Brook. The road will reopen prior to Thanksgiving.
The closure is limited to the section of Brewer Street between Mill Road and Glenn Road/Contractors Road.
The primary detour for through-traffic will be Maple Street, using Forbes Street and Main Street/High Street. Local traffic can access properties to the east of the closure (east of Glenn Road/Contractors Road) and west of the closure (west of Mill Road).
All motorists are encouraged to avoid the construction area and seek alternate routes to their intended destinations. This is expected to be completed by November 2024.
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|  | EHPD Vehicle Theft Deterrence Program Due to a marked increase in the thefts of Kia and Hyundai brand motor vehicles recently, the East Hartford Police Department is providing a “club” steering wheel lock. The locks will be given to Town residents who own a Kia or Hyundai vehicle between model years 2011 and 2022 in an effort to deter these incidents.
Residents are asked to visit the Public Safety Complex to receive their free Club car theft device. Please provide proof of ownership of your vehicle and a valid ID. The East Hartford Police Department will be distributing the club devices on a first-come, first-served basis for owners of Kia’s and Hyundai’s between 2011 and 2021 until supplies run out.
For more information about the free club car anti- theft device giveaway, please contact The East Hartford Police Department at 860-528-4401. | |
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The Town of East Hartford is pleased to announce a reduction in the fire marshal permit fees effective April 19, 2023.
In keeping with Mayor Walsh’s efforts to promote that the Town of East Hartford is open for businesses and also consistent with 2023 focus – “Contractors, Cranes, and Construction”, this reduction will help launch our development projects that are both underway and on the drawing board. The East Hartford Town Council approved the new fee schedule at their public meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
The cost of a Fire Marshal review for the first $1,000 of construction is now half of the previous $40 fee. There will be an additional savings of between $5 to $7 per $1,000 of estimated construction costs thereafter.
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|  | East Hartford Announces Town Roads Scheduled for Repair
The Town of East Hartford has identified over 60 local roads to be addressed during this season’s Road Improvement Program (RIP). As part of the Road Improvement Program (RIP), the town began rehabilitation and/or resurfacing of approximately 12.8 miles of roadway.
These roads were selected based on their overall condition and the need for repairs.
The town established its Road Improvement Program in 2003 to address the overall condition of the Town’s roadway network. East Hartford owns approximately 150 miles of roads. These town roads are maintained by the Department of Public Works. To date, the program has been funded by bond referendums approved by the voters in 8 referendum votes over the past 20 years.
For the complete list of roads visit this page. | |
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East Hartford is one of six communities across the state participating in a project with the CT State Library and Libraries Without Borders to build trust and grow habits that ultimately help connect new users to permanent resources available through their local public library. Through their work, Libraries Without Borders assists people experiencing challenges caused by the digital divide, communities living in book deserts, and those who, for various reasons, do not feel comfortable accessing their local libraries.
To develop a plan for East Hartford, the first phase of the project is a community assessment, including a survey. The survey is offered in English and Spanish. | |
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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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Personnel And Pensions Subcommittee | May 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Room 111 (50 Chapman Pl) Remote access: +1929-235-8441; ID: 437520631# |
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | May 10, 2023 at 7 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Pl)
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Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting | May 23, 2023 at 7 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Pl)
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 | Mother’s Day Photo Cube Craft Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Raymond Library
Design a magic folding photo cube for someone special! Bring6 photos or use our colorful papers to complete the cube design. Registration required. For teens and adults. | |
|  | Makerspace Program: Travel Wee
Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Raymond Library
Do you love to travel or just enjoy dreaming of exotic locales? Create this pocket-sized friend, a Travel Wee, who is said to bring good luck to travelers and is happy to join you wherever you venture – near or far. In fact, Travel Wees are always ready for adventure in their own packable little home! For tweens, teens, and adults. Registration required. | |
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 | For Children: Jedi Training Saturday, May 20, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Calling all younglings between the ages of 6 – 10 years old! Learn the basics of using the Force and handling a lightsaber from Jedi Masters of the Saber Guild Kessel Temple. Three identical Padawan training sessions (10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 AM) will be offered. Costumes encouraged!
Registration required on the library’s online events calendar (choose the one session that best fits your schedule). | |
|  | Family Star Wars Program: 501st Legion, Connecticut Garrison
Saturday, May 20, 11:00 AM – 1:00PM
Join us on the Dark Side for a meet-and-greet with your favorite galactic heroes and villains – costumed members of the 501st Connecticut Garrison.
Costumes encouraged and remember your camera! Best suited for ages 3 and up.
Register for a reminder or just drop in. | |
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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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| Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) staff will be on site at Raymond Library (840 Main St., East Hartford) providing information about GHLA services on Fridays for Open Hours from 9 AM – 1 PM beginning May 5. No appointment necessary, drop-ins welcome. | |
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 | Social Services Accepting Applications for 2023 Renters Rebate!
The program runs through October 1st. It provides eligible elderly and disabled renters with a refund check, based on the amount of rent and utilities they paid in 2022. | |
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 | Hazardous Waste Collection EventThe Metropolitan District Commission will host its fall Hazardous Waste Collection Day in East Hartford at the MDC East Hartford Water Pollution Control Authority, located at 65 Pitkin Street on Saturday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity for residents to dispose of hazardous waste that cannot be put in trash receptacles.
Items accepted include but are not limited to: acids, adhesives, antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, cleaning solvents, epoxy products, items containing mercury, paint, petroleum products (gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil), and pesticides, fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Some of the items that won’t be accepted are ammunition (including gunpowder), biohazards, car batteries, or tires. For a complete list of all items
please click here or call MDC at 860-278-3809. |
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 | FREE Shred Day Sponsored by EnviroShred The Town of East Hartford has partnered with EnviroShred to host a paper-shredding event on Saturday, May 20 from 8 AM to noon at 22 Prestige Park Circle. EnviroShred is a social enterprise of EasterSeals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut. This resource gives residents an opportunity to bring any documentation to be shredded for free, including but not limited to medical and financial records, credit card statements, canceled checks, tax returns and all other personal documents. Limit of three boxes/bags per person. EnviroShred will also accept toner and ink cartridges for recycling.
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East Hartford Parks Spotlight Series |
Spring is on the way, which means sunny days in the parks are ahead. 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! |
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Bicentennial Square is located the middle of East Hartford between Burnside Avenue and I84. The Square main feature is the War Memorial which host an event for all that fought for our country and did not come home on Memorial Day Weekend. Location: Bicentennial Square is located in the heart of East Hartford with frontage on three Roads, Scotland Rd., Forbes Street, and Hudson Street where the war memorial is located. From I84 – Exit 58 (Roberts Street): From I84W take a right onto Roberts Street and I84E take a left onto Roberts Street. Take a left onto the Forbes Street, that will quickly turn into Scotland Rd. Take a left onto Hudson Street, park will be on your left. From Burnside Avenue: Turn onto Scotland Rd. Takea Right onto Hudson Street, park will be on your left. From Sliver Lane: Turn North onto Forbes and travel over I84. Forbes Street, that will quickly turn into Scotland Rd. Take a left onto Hudson Street, park will be on your left.
Address: The park has a couple of addresses. The Memorial is located at 35Hudson Street and for GIS information, please use the address 172 Forbes Street
Acres: 2.31
History: Bicentennial Square was built in 1983 in honor of the Town of East Hartford 200 birthday. Originally there was debate on what to do with the new park, including six 18th and 19th century structures. Eventually the Bicentennial Committee rejected that proposal and decided on a public green “a family oasis where families can go for a picnic or to relax” with flowers, shrubs, and a memorial for the 18 to 19 East Hartford residents that died in the Vietnam War. The memorial would be a Sugar Maple Tree planted foreach service man that died in the Vietnam War, a plaque on a boulder, a parkbench, and a flag pole. Also buried in the Square, a Time Capsule, a 4’ x 6’concrete vault scheduled to be open on October 9, 2083, marking the towns 300thbirthday.
Memorial: The War Memorial is located in the Northwest Corner of the park on Hudson Street. The war Memorial has four memorials; Operation Iraq Freedom, Korean Veterans Memorial two plaques honoring the East Hartford Residents that served from 1950– 1953 and the residents that gave their live during the Korean War, the Wallof Gratitude for the East Hartford residents that served in Desert Storm and Shield and helped heal the wounds of the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans and their families, and the last memorial is the Bicentennial Square dedication plaque honoring the eighteen East Hartford Vietnam War soldiers who gave their lives during the war. A Sugar Maple Tree was planted for each of the Vietnam Soldiers who gave their lives in Vietnam. Shortly after the park opened, the committee was notified by a family that there was a 19th resident that died in Vietnam during the war, he was added to the plaque. In the center of the Memorial is a flagpole that is lite at night as well as two benches.
There are two trees planted in the Square. The first is a Korean Pine dedicated to Thomas J. Dagon who was killed in action in 1952 in the Korean War and a EHHS graduate of the class of 1950. The pine is planted next to the Memorial. The second tree planted along the southern board (Forbes Street) is a White Oak planted in 2019 celebrating the 100th year of Connecticut Arborist Law.
Every Memorial Day, a ceremony honoring our veterans that died serving our country is held to honor and remember them. |
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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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Are you recycling or “wish-cycling” |
Are you recycling or “wish-cycling”?
“Wish-cycling” is a term coined by the recycling sector. It means putting something in your recycling blue cart and hoping it will be recycled, even if there is little evidence to confirm this assumption. In other words, it is the belief that these objects will become new products rather than being buried in a landfill, burned, or dumped.
These objects are not recyclables in the waste single stream. Further, there cycling sector emphasizes that wish-cycling can be harmful. Unacceptable materials that are not recyclables make the sorting process more costly because it requires extra labor, damages sorting systems and equipment, and depresses an already fragile trading market.
As a Solid Waste Official, I have been conducting curbside recycling blue cart inspections to boost local recycling efforts. I have found a variety of objects or unacceptable materials considered wish-cycling. These items cannot be processed in the waste stream at the recycling facilities (see-attached flyers). Please consider donating them or reusing them if in good condition. If it cannot be donated or reused, put these objects in your trash.
Please be thoughtful about what you place in the blue cart: when in doubt, throw it out in your green trash cart. In other words, only place material that truly can be recycled in your blue cart.
WHAT’S IN Plastic Plastic bottles (with or without caps attached) Plastic containers, tubs & lids Plastic one-use caps (no lids, no straws)
Paper Metal Glass Beverage bottles & jars Food bottles & jars
WHAT’S OUT Plastic Loose bottle caps Plastic bags & wrap Plastic plates, bowls & utensils Prescription bottles Single-use coffee containers Styrofoam cups, containers & packing peanuts Water filters
Paper Gift wraps & gift bags Ice cream containers Paper cups (hot & cold) Shredded paper Take-out food containers Tissue paper
Metal Aerosol containers (deodorizers, cleaners, pesticides, etc.) Foil tops from yogurt containers Paint cans Pots & pans Small pieces of scrap metal
Glass Ceramic mugs and plates Drinking glasses
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: Liens will be placed in May on all unpaid real estate Lien Sale preparation is under way – Notices are in the mail UCC Liens will be placed in May 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 paid late or remain outstanding? Did you move? Update your new address with the Tax Department and DMV on all registrations. Payments for all taxes can be made by, mailing, using the drop-box outside of the Community Cultural Center at 50 Chapman Pl or online at: www.easthartfordct.gov/tax-collector.
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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 Tax Credit Programs Elderly Program May 15, 2023, is the last day for the program, pleasecontact our office as soon as possible for more information 860-291-7260.
Vehicle Adjustments Military Exemptions for Vehicles Please contact our office for more information on a vehicle exemption for Active-Duty Military Personnel Exemption form due December 31, 2023
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CORNER |
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Hepatitis Awareness Month
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. Although Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis, a virus often causes hepatitis. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
Many people with hepatitis do not have symptoms and may not know they are infected which is why knowing your status and getting vaccinated are important. Symptoms occur with an acute infection, and then can appear anytime from 2 weeks to 6months after exposure. Symptoms of acute hepatitis can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc. Symptoms of chronic viral hepatitis can take decades to develop. You can protect yourself from getting an infection by knowing your status. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting tested and vaccinated. |
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National Mental Health Month
By celebrating National Mental Health Month, we are able to raise awareness and put in efforts to support mental health issues around the world. Mental Health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental health problems are common but help is available. People withmental health problems can get better and recover completely.
Visit easthartfordct.gov to get more information or contact Intercommunity Health Care at (860) 569-5900 to schedule an appointment with a provider. |
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| National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. You can improve your physical and mental health by: Talking to your doctor
Regular check-ups are important talk to your doctor about screenings and exams, anything that seems concerning, and if you are pregnant or gave birth within the last year.
Staying active Eating a healthy and balanced diet Nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Some healthier eating habits include a healthy eating plan, Taking folic acid for healthy new cells in the body. In addition, avoid drinking too much alcohol.
Prioritizing your mental health Practicing healthy behaviors
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| Family Storytime Fridays, 10:00 – 10:45 AM May 5, 12, 19
Join us on Friday mornings May 5, 12, 19 in the Children’s Program room 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. Please register individually for the sessions you’d like to attend on the library’s online events calendar. | |
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East Hartford Parks and Recreation is Accepting Registrations for Special Olympics Spring sports.
The programs are open to special needs ages 8 and up. Returning and new athletes can now register online at www.ehparks.org. Special Olympics Swimming will be taking place on Saturday mornings. Practices will be held at E.H Middle School Pool, on Saturdays, April 22 - June 3 from 8:45 – 9:45am. The fee is $50 for residents or $60 for non-residents. Summer Games swim meet will be the first weekend in June. Special Olympics Track and Field will take place on Saturday mornings. Practices will be held at E.H Middle School Track & Field, on Saturdays April 22 - June 11, from 10:30am – 12:00pm. The fee is $55 for residents or $65 non – residents. Summer Games track meet will be the weekend of June 10 -11. |
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| Volunteer With Us!April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! Celebrate by joining our 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! |
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Brand new 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 |
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| AMPED UP ELECTRIC
Address: 25 Cree Road, East Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-569-0822
Email:
info@ampedupelectricct.com
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Amped Up Electric is a locally owned and operated, full-service electrical company and was established in 2012 by Stephen Roczynski. Stephen is a long-time East Hartford resident of over 35 years and is actively involved in the community. Amped Up Electric provides statewide residential, commercial and industrial electrical services with a personal touch for all customers.
In 2022, Amped Up Electric expanded operations by acquiring Kurker Electric which was another long time East Hartford based company. As Amped Up Electric continued to grow, they remained committed to staying an East Hartford-based company. They prefer to employ East Hartford residents and incentivize community involvement for all staff members. Amped Up Electric is owner-operated with more than half of their staff being East Hartford residents. And they are looking to expand. With statewide operations, Amped Up Electric remains committed to their local East Hartford community by continuing advocating for the Town and giving priority to working and growing locally by performing many projects for East Hartford residents as well as East Hartford’s Businesses and Institutions. |
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 | National Small Business Week SBA Awards & Resources Expo Join the Connecticut District SBA and CBIA May 4 as we wrap up National Small Business Week and honor the state’s small business person of the year and recognize nine other outstanding small business leaders. | |
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2023 Veteran’s Business Expo Sponsorship Opportunities
Please join the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, May 24th for our inaugural Veteran’s Business Expo. This event will be held at Goodwin University from 12 pm to 4pm! This afternoon will feature resource booths, guest speakers and more for the East Hartford Veteran Community and supporters. We will also be getting an update on the Memorial Day parade! If you are interested or have questions about sponsorships, please contact Jessica Olander, Chamber President, at jessica@crvchamber.org. We are happy to customize to fit your budget and needs.
Presenting Sponsor $2,000 · Exclusive Presenting rights– “Veteran’s Business Expo Presented by (your company)” · Marketing of the event including: · Social Media promotions · Inclusion in event program · Chamber communications and calendar posts · Clickable Logo on Veterans Business Expo event page on Chamber website · Company banner displayed at Registration (provided by Chamber) · Company booth on-site · On site mentions and promotion · Opportunity to place company material at Registration
Gold Sponsor $1000 · Clickable Logo on Veterans Business Expo event page on Chamber website · Company booth on-site · Sign indicating sponsorship (provided by Chamber) · Social Media promotions · On site mentions and promotion · Opportunity to place company material at Registration · Inclusion in event program
Silver Sponsor $500 · Clickable Logo on Veterans Business Expo event page on Chamber website · Sign indicating sponsorship (provided by Chamber) · Social Media promotions · On site mentions and promotion · Inclusion in event program
Supporter $250 · Sign indicating sponsorship (provided by Chamber)
Donate an item for our raffle Contact Jessica Olander (jessica@crvchamber.org) to donate an item towards this event |
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East Hartford, we want you to meet someone special.
Pictured here is a second-grader Jeanette, who just turned 8 years old last month. Jeanette is participating in the 2023 Miss Puerto Rico of Greater Hartford! She said she decided to participate in this cultural pageant because she thinks it would be fun. Mayor Mike met Janette and reassured her that East Hartford has her back! Here is what she said about her decision to participate in this cultural event: "What inspired me was my mom, she said I would learn about Puerto Rico and even said the town I represent has history where my great grandma participated in which was working for over 15 years in the largest Tuna Cannery in the World. (Starkist Caribe in Mayaguez PR). I think that’s pretty cool."
This cultural pageant is the longest running in Hartford and has been around for over 50 years. Jeanette will be dancing a traditional dance from Puerto Rican Dance (La Bomba) and demonstrate a traditional dress, representing her. The competition will be held on May 27.
Jeanette shared that she is full of emotions! She is very excited but getting very nervous! Recently, she did a presentation on her town and was voted as top of her category!
Join us in wishing Jeanette the best of luck and reassuring her that she does have the support of her community! #EHPride
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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 860-291-7200 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 |
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