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Do dangerous drivers annoy you as they do me?
Speeding, running stop signs, passing when the car in front is only doing the speed limit, not signaling when they turn or change lanes, and some of them even pass on the right. That does not even take into account the annoyance of illegal ATVs, dirt bike, and pocket motorcycles that take over the streets all too frequently.
That type of behavior is reckless, dangerous, and it just should not happen in our community.
It is maddening! However, it is the reality we live with and change must come from all of us.
To help foster that change, the East Hartford Police are reintroducing another Safe Street Traffic Initiative. This one is called SSTI 2023 for short, and it is being reintroduced because we had a successful SSTI 2022 initiative.
The goal of any SSTI initiative is to reduce the number of serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents, while enforcing traffic laws in a fair and equitable manner.
In 2022 over the five months the SSTI initiative was active, 3,634 motor vehicle stops were made by the EHPD resulting in a 25% reduction in the number of accidents when compared to the prior year.
You know I am a numbers person who makes community decisions based on available data. Here are some statistics to ponder. In 2020,the EHPD issued tickets, infractions, and warnings for 4,000 moving violations. In 2021 - 5,000. And in 2022 - 7,000. That’s a 75% increase in moving violations compared to two years ago and the driving madness continues.
Perhaps, the most frequent complaint I get is “can the police start ticketing people who roll through stop signs?” The answer is- we do, but by the numbers, the Town of East Hartford has 1,119 stop signs and eight patrol officers on shift at any one time. The math is against us.
I also frequently am asked, “why don’t the EHPD chase down more traffic offenders?” When I get this question, I reply with this question: “Is risking a bad thing happening (and the corresponding litigation and settlement) as a result of a chase worth it for a property crime?”
When you take a step back from the emotion of the issue, the no-chase policy for property crimes seems a little more rational.
Here is another factoid that is handy to know: when an EHPD officer issues a ticket for a moving violation, the fine associated with that ticket is paid to the State of Connecticut and not the Town of East Hartford.
These eight officers respond to about 90 calls for service a day. Each officer handles 4 to 8 calls per day including response, call intake, investigation, report writing, and body camera storage. While the residents who live in close proximity to any of those 1,119 stop signs are regularly upset as they look out their window and see the drivers failing to stop, by law, only a police officer can issue a moving violation after witnessing such driving behavior. The bottom line is, eight patrol officers who are working other calls cannot possibly be everywhere.
So the rollout of the 2023 SSTI is underway, but we still need YOUR help!
If you see stop sign violations, speeding, illegal ATV or dirt bike use, use My East Hartford on the town website at www.easthartfordct.gov to report an issue, or call us at860-291-7QOL so the EHPD and Town can begin to better focus on the areas seeing the most obnoxious behaviors.
Finally, Public Works will be rolling out an individual traffic calming measure on three streets in 2023. Those streets are Pratt, McKee, and Chester. The Town will use those three streets to study the effectiveness of each individual measure in order to make some long-term policy changes in the future.
The more I study the issue, the more I am convinced there is no easy solution, at least in the form of traffic calming measures, that can be implemented to correct human behavior. Faster, quieter cars, and human behavior, which allow us to get comfortable at higher speeds, can not be changed with traffic calming measures. That change must come from within. Therefore, I will not be rolling out more than those three streets as we continue to study the issue.
This is YOUR town. Reporting these issues onsocial media is not reporting it to the Town for action. Help us help you! Please use the app, the website, or call us!
-Mayor Michael P. Walsh | | | | |  | 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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| |  | |  | License Your Dog This June! June is considered a “DOG LICENSE MONTH.” All dogs in the State of Connecticut six (6) months or older must be licensed each year in the Town where they reside in the month of June by State Statute.
The license is in effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The fee for the license is $8 for a dog that is neutered or spayed. The fee for a dog which is not neutered or spayed is $19.
A current rabies certificate is required for all dogs and a neutered/spayed certificate is required for dogs that will be licensed for the first time or if recently neutered or spayed.
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|  | Low-Cost/No Cost Rabies Clinic The East Hartford Town Clerk’s Office will be offering its annual Low Cost / No Cost Rabies Clinic. The clinic is on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) in the rear of Firehouse Number 1, located next to Town Hall at 726 Main Street, East Hartford.
Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. There are no residency requirements.
The fee is $20, cash only.
Pet owners who are on public assistance are permitted to have one pet vaccinated at no charge by showing their State Public Assistance Identification Card to the Clinic Coordinator. Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-291-7230 for details. | |
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| | | | East Hartford Police Department Welcomed Three New Officers & Promoted Two The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Police Department welcomed three new police officers on May 15 at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex. In addition, they promoted two existing officers to the rank of Sergeant. | | | 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 and answered in a video message on Wednesdays every other week. The Mayor’s previous responses are available here. | |
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| | | This month, East Hartford had to say a final goodbye to two of its own and dearly-loved leaders and community members. |  | Richard Brazalovich April 8, 1943 - May 17, 2023
Richard Brazalovich, 80, of East Hartford, loving husband of 33 years of Kathleen McNamara, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 after a courageous long illness.
Known also as “Rich”, “Braz”, and “Chief”, he was born in Hartford on April 8, 1943 a son of the late Harold and Mary (Pulaski) Brazalovich and was a resident of East Hartford for over 40 years.
He was a graduate of A.I. Price Technical High School in Hartford, class of 1961 and earned his Associates Degree in Law from Manchester Community College in 1972.
He was a proud veteran of U.S. Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. Upon his return from the Navy in 1964, Rich started his career in law enforcement as a police officer for the city of Hartford. Two years later in 1966 he joined the East Hartford Police Department. Over the next 25 years, he was a devoted police officer who earned many accolades from town residents and town officials. Rich finally retired in 1991 as Chief of Police for the Town of East Hartford. | |
|  | Regina “Reggie” Barall March 3, 1933 - May 21, 2023
Born in Hartford on March 3, 1933, she had been a resident of East Hartford for over 65 years. Reggie was a graduate of Weaver High School in Hartford, class of 1951.
After raising her two sons in East Hartford, she and her late husband Herb in 2002 formed the Circle of Life: Arts for All, at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center. At “COLAFA” they used their talent and love of dance as a primary focus as a form of outreach. Middle and high school students from the towns of East Hartford, New Britain, Simsbury, and Glastonbury learned discipline, commitment, respect, and teamwork through formal ballroom dance study by Reggie and Herb.
They also started a senior’s Ballroom Dance for senior citizens on Fridays at the Cultural Center. She and Herb also loved doing Summer Youth Dance Programs for the youth of East Hartford. Reggie was a member of the East Hartford Fine Arts Commission and the East Hartford Women’s Club. Reggie received many awards from the community for her commitment to the youth and seniors.
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| | | | | | | Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | June 14, 2023 at 7 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Pl)
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| | | | Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting | June 27, 2023 at 7 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Pl)
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| | | |  | | | Guided/Self-Guided Hike Sunday, June 4; 10 -11:30 AM
Join East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department for a guided/self-guided hike in Nature Park. The “Nature Park” is located at 340 Long Hill Street in East Hartford adjacent to the East Hartford Golf Course. | |
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| |  | Summer Stories
Fridays, June 9 - August 4, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Raymond Library Lawn
Join us on Friday mornings under the tree on the front lawn of Raymond Library for stories, songs, and crafts! All ages are welcome, but the program is best suited for children ages 3 – 8 accompanied by caregivers. If you’d like, bring a blanket to sit on. Summer Stories will be held rain or shine: in the event of inclement weather, we’ll move the program indoors. Choose the dates you wish to attend and register for a reminder on the library’s online events calendar.
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|  | Book Buddies
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Raymond Library
Calling all readers and listeners, grades K -12! Visit Raymond Library this summer to read together. We’ll provide the books and space for time to share books, laughs, and friendships. Readers are everyone entering grades 6 – 12. Listeners are everyone entering grades K – 5.Everyone should check in at the desk when you arrive to be paired up. Readers will be able to earn community service hours and are encouraged to stay from 6– 7:30 PM. Listeners may stay as long as they’d like. Drop-ins welcome, but registration appreciated: choose the dates you wish to attend and register on the library’s online events calendar.
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| | FEATURED SERVICES | |  | Access Health CT Enrollment Assistance
Monday-Fridays, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Raymond Library
Did you know that the Raymond Library is an Access Health CT Open Enrollment location? Access Health CT staff will be onsite at Raymond Library (840 Main St.) from Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 4:30. Stop by the second floor of the library to get one-on-one help completing your enrollment application. Ask questions and understand next steps from an enrollment specialist. Certified Brokers may also be available to assist in plan selection. No appointments necessary. Please note that this is a change of location from prior years, when staff were located in the lower level. To reach the second floor, enter through the main doors on the Central Avenue side of the building and take the stairs up to the second floor or the elevator to 2R.
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Get Online: Digital Navigator Program
The library’s digital navigation program helps connect families to the digital world. We can help you with a home internet connection, digital skills, and access to a computer. Digital navigators are available at both branches for appointments at your convenience.
To reach a digital navigator to learn more, call or text 860-471-1484, or e-mail digitalnavigators@easthartfordct.gov
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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. | | | | | | | | | 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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| |  | | 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! | NATURE PARK |  |
The “Nature Park” is located in the Northeastern corner of East Hartford. The approximately 85.1 acres are made up of 3 owners; Town of East Harford 46.4 acres, Manchester Land Conservation Trust 38.2 acres, and CL&P 0.42 acres.
It all began in 1965, the Town Council requested to give the Land Acquisition Committee (LAC) the green light negotiating to set aside 43 acres of land for park sites. One of the site was 32.6 of land on Long Hill Drive adjacent to the East Hartford Golf Course.
The Town received notification from Housing and Home Finance Agency (HHFA) approval to purchase the 32.6 acres from Judson Williams (14.8 acres) and Ira Judson(17.8 acres) under the open space program.
Later in 1965, Mayor John D. Brennan announced that East Hartford was getting grants totally $111,497 through Capital Region Planning Agency (CRPA) to purchase a total of 4 tracts adding to62 acres. One tract was the current Nature Park.
In 1967, Parks and Recreation Director Nicholas Foran proposed a 40-acre Nature Center at the current Nature Park.
The Nature Center would consist of wooden areas, meadows, marshes, streams, ponds, rustic bridges, benches, camp area for the boys and girl’s scouts, paved entrance, and abuilding for crafts, hobbies, meetings, storage, and utilities.
The plan for the Nature and Science center was finally voted down in 1975 due to risk of the current trend of vandalism in the park system. For a short time around 1970,the park was a snow mobile park for the local residents.
North Boundary Line: Then other n section of the property is Town owned section. Burnham Street residential property lines the norther boundary as well as the South Windsor town line. CP&P owns a small section in the Northeast Corner property for the power lines. Burnham Brooks enters the property along the northern boundary.
Town of East Hartford “NATURE TRAIL” - the area known as the Nature Trail has a total of five sections that make up the Northern section of the property. It was designed over 40 years ago as a Cross Country Ski, walking, and Jogging Trail. Burnham Brooks runs through the mid-section North to South. There is a small section of orange blazed trail and a newer blazed red trail.
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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. | |  | World Environment Day: Recycling Rules WHAT’S IN / WHAT’S OUT | World Environment Day is held annually on 5 June since 1973. It is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions worldwide.
Why take part? Time is running out, and nature is in emergency mode. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), without action, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 percent within the decade, and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040.
We need urgent action to address these pressing issues. Let’s celebrate World Environment Day and show how thoughtful we are about WHAT’S IN and WHAT’S OUT of our recycling blue cart.
Plasticbags, plastic wrap, and plastic film are the WORST contaminant for anyrecycling facility, especially single-stream recycling. The other barrier to good recycling is “Wish-cycling”. It means putting something in your recycling blue cart and hoping it will be recycled. Please, follow the blue cart recycling rules. Remember; when in doubt throw it out in your trash bin.
East Hartford Recycles Clean! | |  | 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: Lien Sale RFP has been released Liens have been filed for all real estate with outstanding balances due UCC 1 Liens have been filed for all businesses with outstanding balances due Tax Bills are scheduled to be sent mid-June; Due July 1, Delinquent after August 1
Address changes: Payments for all taxes can be made by mail, using the drop-box outside of the Community Cultural Center at 50 Chapman Pl or online at: www.easthartfordct.gov/tax-collector.
| | 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!
Tax Credit Programs
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
| | IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CORNER |  | Men’s Health Month
Throughout June, Men’s Health Month aims to encourage boys and men to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions.
Heart Disease:
Heart disease is the leading cause deaths for men in America. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease.
You can reduce your risk of heart disease by having a controlled blood pressure, checking your cholesterol levels, eating healthy foods, staying active, limiting alcohol intake, quit smoking, and lowering your stress levels.
Screening & Testing:
Screening tests can find diseases early when they are easier to treat. In addition, getting regular check-ups can catch small problems before they become big problems. Men specifically should be tested for: Prostate health
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Cancer
Diabetes
Depression
STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Talk to your doctor about which test apply to you and how often you should be tested.
Vaccination:
Vaccines help your body create protective antibodies that help it fight off infections. By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself and avoid spreading preventable diseases to other people in your community. Vaccination provides protection not only against diseases but also against serious illnesses. Visit easthartfordct.gov for more information on Men’s health or contact First Choice Health Centers at (860) 528-1359 to schedule an appointment with a provider. |
|  | National HIV Testing Day
HIV testing is an act of self-care. Encouraging people to get tested and know their HIV status can help them stay healthy. There are more HIV testing options than ever before. Choose a testing option that works best for you.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. However, with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.
HIV may come with symptoms. Most people have flu-like symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks after infection. Symptoms may last for a few days or several weeks. Having these symptoms alone doesn’t mean you have HIV. Other illnesses can cause similar symptoms. Some people have no symptoms at all. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Knowing your HIV status helps you make healthy decisions to prevent getting or transmitting HIV. For more information or referral to treatment, please contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324.Or visit HIV | CDC for more information on HIV and CDC HIV Prevention Services to find HIV testing near you. |
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| | | |  | Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Raymond Library Lawn
Summer reading is for everyone! The East Hartford Public Library has summer reading incentive programs with prizes for adults, teens, school-aged children and preschoolers. Registration begins on Wednesday, June 7,when participants can start logging their reading into our mobile-friendly online system, ReadSquared. Join us on the Raymond Library lawn from 5:30 – 7:30 on the last day of school to sign up, meet community partners, and be entertained! For all ages. Register for a reminder. In the event of rain, we’ll move the program indoors. Can’t make it to the kickoff? Sign up on our website, or stop by the library and a librarian will assist you. The library summer reading program also counts towards the Governor’s Summer Reading challenge, a project of the Connecticut State Library and the CT Department of Education. | |
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| |  | Garden Bucket Planting Event Wednesday, June 7; 2:30 - 5:30 PM
There will be a planting event and we need community volunteers (service learning hours available!). Volunteers will to help us get all our plants ready to sell!
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|  | Garden Bucket Sale & Community Garden Wednesday, June 14; 4-6:30 PM
On June 14 we will hold our 3rd annual Garden Bucket Sale and Community Event!
During this time you can pick up a garden bucket, visit some health and nutrition community resource vendors, and even sign up to help support the community gardens at Goodwin Elementary, Hockanum Elementary, and the ECLC.
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| |  | 2023 Run the Town BBall Clinic Series
During the month of June, the Lady Hornets will visit different outdoor parks. They will work with the East Hartford Parks and Recreation to provide a series of free youth basketball clinics.
All East Hartford residents are welcome and encouraged to attend as many clinics as possible. We ask that you please bring your own basketball and water bottle if you are able to. Most importantly bring a positive attitude and be ready to RUN IT with the Lady Hornets!
If you have any questions about the program, contact Coach Myette 860-622-5323.
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East Hartford Parks and Recreation will be offering swim lessons and other outdoor pool programming for the 2023 summer season and planning is now underway!
All outdoor pools are expected to reopen mid June! We will be offering private, semi-private and group lessons to individuals of all ages!
Swim Lesson Registration for residents is now open and will begin for non-residents June 6th at 9am. Registration for swim lessons is accepted online at www.ehparks.org. | |
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| | | Discount Lake Compounce Tickets
East Hartford Parks and Recreation is again offering discounted tickets to Lake Compounce amusement park. These can be used for any day in the 2023 operating season.
There is a limited number of tickets available for Lake Compounce, you may purchase tickets for $32.50 each. These are any day tickets and go for $49.99 (youth) and $59.99 (adult) at Lake Compounce.
Tickets can only be bought at the Parks and Recreation office at 50 Chapman Place. The hours of 8am-4:30pm are Monday to Friday. Lake Compounce is now cashless.
For more information, please call East Hartford Parks and Recreation at 860-291-7160.
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| |  | |  | Family Program: Cooking with Lindsey
Tuesday, June 20, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Wickham Library
What’s cooking? Gather at the Wickham Library with Lindsey from ShopRite to make something together. Learn about healthy foods and cooking tips & tricks. At this program, we’ll make healthy and refreshing summer recipes. Best suited for families with children ages 6 – 12 years old. Registration required. | |
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| |  | Strong Start Groups
The East Hartford Youth Services Division continues to offer virtual and in-person services and programming.
Our professional staff and interns offer confidential counseling to youth and their families in a wide variety of areas: individual and family counseling, youth counseling, relationship counseling, crisis intervention, parenting skills, substance abuse, grief/loss, anger/behavior management, stress management and coping skills, social-emotional skill-building, self-confidence/self-esteem/resilience building, and goal-setting/achievement. By appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment: 860-291-7179 or do an online referral form HERE.
Summer Groups: Strong Start - Social Emotional Learning Group To Register for either of the groups please call Jen at 860-291-7183
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|  | Birthday Party Pool Rentals are available for residents at Goldstar and Lord pools on Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 24th. The fee is $140 and includes exclusive use of the pool with 2 lifeguards for up to 15 children (ages 14 and under). We will begin accepting registration for birthday parties on Wednesday, May 31st at 9am. Registration for birthday party rentals is accepted online at www.ehparks.org.
| | | 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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| | | ARE YOU A BUSINESS IN EAST HARTFORD? Become a member of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce! | | 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 | | | | Gramma Lil’s
Address: 99 Sunset Ridge Drive, East Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-471-4441
Email: grammalilswafflesandmore@gmail.com
“Serving Happiness & Joy” |
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| | Gramma Lil’s is East Hartford’s newest food truck business whose goal is to bring “happiness and joy” to people by serving them warm waffles and ice cream with yummy toppings. Gramma Lil’s was established by life-long East Hartford resident Meaghan Clark, a former educator who currently works as a Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway.
We can be found at the East Hartford Boat Launch, county fairs, farmers markets, food truck festivals or even at your own private event.
Follow us on Instagram(gramma_lils) or Facebook (Grammalils) to find out where we’ll be next. Just remember to bring your appetite and we’ll provide the “Happiness and Joy”. | |  | | | BUSINESS RESOURCES |  | | | |  |  | |  | Message from the Fire Chief
With Memorial Day in our rearview mirror, Summer has “un”-officially begun! The fire department would like to take a moment to remind residents of some safety-related items. First and foremost is to stay hydrated. When you lack hydration, your heart has to work harder to pump oxygenated blood through your body. Experts recommend that you should take your weight and cut it in half to determine how many ounces of water you should consume a day. Staying cool and hydrated is one of the keys to having a healthy summer.
Secondly, please do not leave anyone that cannot swim unattended near any body of water. When around pools, lakes, or rivers, stay clear of the edge and if you venture near the edge, wear a coast guard approved personal flotation device.
When visiting any one of our town pools, lifeguards are on hand to make certain you and your loved ones are safe however, this is not the case near private pools or rivers. Children should never be left unattended near any water even with a life jacket on.
We hope you and your family have a great summer and we are always available to answer any safety-related questions you have. The fire department can be reached at860-291-7400. Please leave a message if one of our talented Executive Assistants is unavailable to answer and we will return your call promptly.
And don’t forget, our Fire Marshal’s office is alwaysavailable for free smoke alarm installation. The FMO can be reached at 860-291-7405.
-Chief Kevin Munson |
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THE RISING SUN East Hartford, please meet Georges Annan-Kingsley!
You may know him as the library's outreach specialist. Now he has taken time off from his duties to pursue his full-time passion of being an artist with over 30 years of experience. At this time, he is pursuing his new art project in his home country of Ivory Coast.
Georges said, during COVID, he wanted to hone his “rusty skills” in stained glass, which inspired him to find a stained glass studio that would be a good fit.
He shopped around and discovered Autumn Light Studio in New Hartford, run by stained glass Artist Christopher Hayes (Artist Degree in Building Preservation, Dorothy L Maddy Scholar from the Stained glass Association in Siena - Italy) and has over 30 years of stained glass experience.
They shared a mutual passion for stained glass, and became instant friends. Finding that they worked well together, Georges proposed an idea to try creating a stained glass project in Cote d’ Ivoire (west Africa). He traveled many times to Cote D’ Ivoire and other countries to access markets.
To his great surprise, he discovered there were no stained glass artists, suppliers, and studios in West Africa, but the desire for stain glass was huge!
He decided to take the risk and go on adventure of starting a stained glass business in Cote D’Ivoire “ ATELIER DE VITRAUX D’ARTS AFRIQUE,” where he rented a head office in Grand-Bassam, over 3.300 sq ft of space located in the proximity of the American University of Grand-Bassam, CI. Then, they embarked on finding people we could train in the art fabrication of stained glass. To date, they have a team of 7 artists who have embraced all aspects of stained glass in a very short period of time.
Currently, Georges has four major projects in progress: Chapelle Golgota of Issia Paroisse Saint Antoine de Padoue of Moossou
Cathedral Saint Esprit in Grand-Bassam (a stained glass projectthat will take over 3 years)
Cathedral Saint Esprit in Grand-Bassam (a 50 ft sculptural cross crowning the cathedral we are also working on)
And many other projects in the works! East Hartford is full of talents and we are so proud of all of them!
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