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Dear Neighbor,
Recently, I had an honor of presenting a $125,000 check to the owners of C-Town at 442 Main Street. The funds were made possible through the American Rescue Plan Small Business Assistance Program to help support local businesses in their post-COVID recovery.
We had over 126 local businesses apply to receive ARPA money, and C-Town was one of them. The funding will help offset renovations and upgrades to their existing facility and they have already started the work!
C-Town is one of 5 grocery stores available in East Hartford, in addition to two ShopRite stores, Key Food and Aldi. Together, they ensure residents have a great assortment of fresh and affordable groceries in town.
-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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 | East Hartford Blood Drive
Tuesday August 1, 12-5 PM
The Town of East Hartford will be hosting a blood drive through the American Red Cross on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Community Cultural Center Gymnasium (50 Chapman Place, East Hartford). Please consider donating!
Those who donate, will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a three-night New York getaway for two!
This initiative is sponsored by American Red Cross and Warner Bros Discovery.
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: 4610a | |
|  | East Hartford Mosquito Control
The East Hartford Health Department continues to treat town-owned areas for mosquitos. Unfortunately, the current warm temperatures and humid weather created perfect conditions for mosquito breeding sites. Please help us minimize mosquito breeding grounds.
Remove any sources of standing water on your property.
You may purchase ‘mosquito dunks’ containing larvicide from the Health Department for $10 for a pack of 20.
They can be placed in standing water every few weeks to prevent mosquitos from breeding in these areas.
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 | Hartford Healthcare Mobile Mammography Van
Thursday September 14, 8AM - 2PM
The Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute's Mobile Mammography van is coming to the Raymond Library parking lot (840 Main Street, East Hartford) Thursday September 14, 2023 from 8 AM - 2 PM!
Appointments are required for this event. The last day to schedule an appointment is the Friday prior to the event. Patients are required to give their date of birth and phone number upon scheduling. Insurance is not required.
Make an appointment TODAY. Call East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324.
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|  | Selden Brewer House Tour
The Historical Society of East Hartford invites you to take a tour of the Selden Brewer House, 165 Main Street in East Hartford. This historic 1827 home was the residence of Selden Brewer and his descendants who were influential tobacco growers in the Connecticut River Valley. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tours are held on Saturdays from 10 - 1 P.M. and are given by Alan Brewer of Bolton, Connecticut. He is the grandson of Buena Crawford Brewer, last Brewer to live in the residence.
Please check for the Open Flag on the sign in front of the house. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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 | East Hartford Hornets are on a winning streak! Let's keep the momentum!
Mayor Mike Walsh and the East Hartford Hornets Youth Football and Cheerleading (EHHYFBC) are partnering to take the program to the next level, and we need your support!
Last year our youth were amazing and three of our teams made the playoffs, of which one took home the championship trophy! Our goal is to continue building on our success and we hope to achieve more in 2023.
EHHYFBC desires to make the sports experience safe, fun, and beneficial for all children, as we believe that participation in sports and other activities cultivates character and instills life-long values and a proud sense of community. We also provide a structured program, encouraging excellence in sports, academics, and the physical and mental well-being of our youth. Each year, we strive to keep the enrollment costs low and affordable for our participants and so this is where your contribution comes in.
Your tax-deductible donation will help to keep those costs down. It will also help pay for field maintenance, equipment, uniforms, insurance, indoor practice space during winter months, concession items, and other expenses.
By giving, you are providing a constructive outlet for local youth. At the same time, you or your business can receive recognition on our website.
Please make your check payable to East Hartford Hornets Youth Football and Cheer-leading and mail to the address provided below. You’ll be contacted to coordinate the advertisement of your business. Your check is the first step to a better East Hartford! |
|  | East Hartford’s Greater Together Community Fund has released its second open call for project proposals. Amounts from $250 to$2,500 will be awarded in grant funds to selected proposals. All projects must benefit the residents of East Hartford.
The work of the East Hartford Greater Together Community Fund is led by an Advisory Committee which is responsible for developing an inclusive process to identify the needs in the community, and design and implement a grantmaking process aimed to ensure that the Fund can have the greatest impact for the benefit of town residents.
The Greater Together Community Funds also create an opportunity for individuals as well as organizations to make tax-deductible contributions to any of the 29 Greater Together Community Funds. There have been a number of contributions to Greater Together Community Funds and all donations of any amount are still welcome.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding towns. Through partnerships, the Foundation seeks to strengthen communities in Greater Hartford by putting philanthropy inaction to dismantle structural racism and achieve equity in social and economic mobility
Completed applications are due by September 8, 2023. Grant Awards will be announced in October 2023.
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| GoNetspeed Plans to Bring East Hartford 100% Fiber Internet
GoNetspeed announced that the Town of East Hartford will soon have access to GoNetspeed’s 100% fiber Internet, joining West Hartford in having access to high-speed internet.
Through GoNetspeed’s privately funded $2.7 million investment in East Hartford, more than 6,700 locations will have access to future-proof fiber internet as early as winter of 2023 with construction expected to begin this fall. Residents and businesses interested in GoNetspeed services may visit gonetspeed.com to receive construction updates. | |
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 | Did you know that the East Hartford Public Library is fine-free?
As of July 1, 2023, the library is officially fine-free, joining with public libraries across the country in a movement to reduce barriers to library access.
What does this mean for borrowers? Library items will still have due dates. Please bring your books and movies back on time so that other residents may enjoy them.
We will continue to charge replacement fees for lost and damaged items.
A bill for the replacement cost of overdue items will be generated automatically once an item is four weeks overdue. However, as soon as you return the item, the bill will be canceled and no fines will remain on your card.
We will remove old late fees from your account. Have EHPL fines blocking your card? Check in with us, and we'll remove them.
Please note that our fine-free status only applies to East Hartford items. If you check out an item belonging to another library (example: item borrowed through a system hold) at EHPL, you'll be charged fines based on the policy of the loaning library. |
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| The Wickham Memorial Library is fully accessible and open for business!
Please stop by and explore the newly renovated, fully accessible Wickham Memorial Library (656 Burnside Avenue). The library is open Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM and Tuesday/ Thursday from 1 – 8 PM and offers a complete range of library services.
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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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Town Council Meeting August 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) +1929-235-8441; ID: 823067574# |
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Inland Wetlands Commission August 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM Community Cultural Center (50 Chapman Place) |
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Town Council Meeting August 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM Community Cultural Center Auditorium (50 Chapman Place) +1929-235-8441; ID: 189367493# |
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| East Hartford Blood Drive
Tuesday August 1, 12-5 PM
The Town of East Hartford will be hosting a blood drive through the American Red Cross on Tuesday, August 1 2023, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Community Cultural Center Gymnasium (50 Chapman Place, East Hartford). Please consider donating! | |
|  | National Night Out
Tuesday August 1, 5-8 PM
The East Hartford Police Department invites you to the annual National Night Out event at Alumni Park on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 from 5-8 PM. This nationwide initiative aims to strengthen community bonds, enhance neighborhood unity, and promote positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and residents. | |
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 | Summer Reading is for Everyone
There’s still time to register for library summer reading! Sign up on our website, or stop by the library and a librarian will assist you. We’ve got prizes for adults, teens, school-aged children and preschoolers, including free books!
The library’s 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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|  | Summer Stories
Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM until August 4
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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 | Diversity in STEM Camp
Monday, August 7 – Thursday, August 10, 1 – 4 PM
Are you interested in science, technology, engineering, and/or math? Are you entering grades 7 - 12? Join us at Raymond Library for one, two, three, or four afternoons of STEM camp in August, free of charge! Learn about careers, conduct hands-on activities, and get excited about a future in STEM. All are welcome, registration required. Please register for each day you plan to attend. Presented in partnership with the COGA-CT (Council of Ghanaian Associations of Connecticut). | |
|  | Wickham Library Program: Pajama Storytime
Thursday, August 17, 6:30 – 7:15 PM
Join us at the newly-remodeled Wickham Memorial Library for a special evening storytime! You’re invited to wear your pajamas and bring a cozy blanket and stuffed animal friend. We’ll enjoy bedtime stories, songs, and rhymes! Stay for a craft to take home before bedtime. Program is best suited for children ages 7 and under accompanied by caregivers. Older siblings welcome! Please register
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| Hawaiian Luau Dinner Dance
Thursday, August 24, 5:30 PM
The East Hartford Senior Center invites you to a Hawaiian Luau Dinner Dance. Wear your Hawaiian attire. Prize for best outfit!
WHO: Anyone who is 55 or older and reside in the Town of East Hartford & their guests
WHAT: Hawaiian Luau Dinner Dance
WHEN: August 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm
WHERE: 15 Milbrook Drive, East Hartford
You must register at the Senior Center. Cost is$12.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. Seating is limited. | |
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 | Call for Artists
Attention, local artists! We're holding the second annual library art show at the Selden Brewer House on Saturday, September 16 from 1 - 3 PM. Checkout our website for information about the art show and an application to participate.
All submissions must be received by August 25.
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|  | Makerspace Program: DIY Jibbitz in Tinkercad
Thursday, August 31, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Come to the Makerspace and learn how to design 3D prints on Tinkercad, a free website. Bring your own laptop, or work in groups on a Makerspace laptop, to design Jibbitz for your Crocs that we will print and have available for you to pick up. For ages 10 and up. Registration required. | |
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 | Quilt and Fabric Art Exhibit at Raymond Library through August 2023
The Raymond Library is proud to host a quilt and fabric art exhibit created by and from the collection of adult services librarian Rolande Duprey. The exhibit showcases quilts and fabric art from different time periods and created for different circumstances. The exhibit may be viewed during library open hours: Monday and Friday, 9 – 5; Tuesday – Thursday, 9 – 8; Saturday, 10 – 2. |
|  | Scavenger Hunt
We’ve hidden ten 3-D printed items throughout Wickham Library and at the Children’s Department at Raymond. Can you find them all? If you do, you’ll receive a prize and be entered to win one of the 3-D printed items. Visit each month for a new themed hunt! Best suited for children ages 3 years and older. Drop in anytime during library open hours.
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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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 | East Hartford Senior Resident Survey
The East Hartford Commission on Aging has prepared a survey to better understand the needs of our senior population and we welcome your feedback. All East Hartford seniors ages 55 and older are encouraged to take the survey. The survey is anonymous and is available in English and Spanish.
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|  | Renters Rebate
East Hartford Social Services Department is accepting applications for the Renter’s Rebate program. 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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 | Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Program
East Hartford Farmers Market is participating in the Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Program.
The electronic benefit transfer cards are issued to elderly, 60 years and older, at housing facilities, municipal social services, and elderly service nonprofits who have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Agriculture.
Seniors and disabled residents from East Hartford can contact Social Services at (860) 291-7226 or 7295 or visit the office, located at 50 Chapman Place, room 109 to confirm eligibility and pickup the electronic benefit card. Visit the Farmer's market every Tuesday from 3 - 6 PM through October 24, 2023. The market is held on the lawn of the Raymond Library at 840 Main Street in East Hartford. | |
|  | SNAP Benefits Accepted at the East Hartford Farmers’ Market
The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted at our farmers’ market!
SNAP is a government program that provides a sliding scale of income for food to low-wage working families, low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and other individuals with low-incomes.
By becoming a SNAP market retailer, we help families access fresh produce and other eligible foods. At the same time we help support economic opportunities for our farmers.
The East Hartford Farmers’ Market (EHFM) will have a booth where individuals with SNAP benefits will be able to purchase tokens that can be redeemed for produce and other eligible foods sold at our farmers’ market. Under federal law, individuals are allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy almost any type of food intended for human consumption. | |
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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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East Hartford Parks Spotlight Series |
Summer is here, which means sunny days in the parks. 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! |
NICHOLAS “BUD” FORAN PARK |
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September 19, 1974, the man who gave the Town of East Hartford it’s park system officially got one of his own. The Town of East Hartford officially named the 11-acre park on Forest Street Nicholas F. Foran Park. Nicholas Foran is the father of East Hartford Parks and Recreation. Called rightfully a “Visionary”, he guided and developed successfully one of the best Parks and Recreation Programs in the state during post WWII area. Nicholas Foran was an outstanding local high school athlete and went on to play college football. He was hired in 1943 as East Hartford first full time Parks and Recreation Director. For the next thirty years, his vision, hard work, and dedication developed the current park system and Recreation programs. He worked with town officials to purchase land that eventually became the current park system and even a golf course. He built pools, ballfields, tennis courts and passive recreation. His recreation programs included year round adult and youth recreation, summer camp programs for children all around the town, learn to swim program, and special events. He worked with groups under his leadership to start the Art League, Little League, Football Program, and Concert Series.
When he retired in 1973, his programs and parks where known through New England. He navigated the growth of East Hartford in the Post World War Two era and was able to meet the leisure time demands of the town citizens. The great “Visionary” pasted away in 1995 at the age of 77, but his memory will stay with the park system he built, Foran Park.
History: In 1968 the Town of East Hartford purchased the 11 acre Scierra Property for the purpose of a park for the neighborhood. The park was named after recently retired Nicholas Foran in 1974.
Anthony Cirone was commissioned to create a Free-Form standing sculpture in honor of Mr. Foran, who was the founder and instrument in the early development of the East Hartford Art League. The park early years contained; basketball, tennis, handball, play equipment and host to one of Summer Camp Sites. Over the years, the park has been part of two town wide park improvement plans, including at pavilion, parking area, and upgrade the playground equipment.
Amenities: The park designed more of a neighborhood park, but has enough size and parking to host a town wide program. The main entrance is off of Forest Drive. The long drive way leads to a paved parking area. The has a good amount of green space, which allowed for an open feeling about the park.
The front area of the park has a 5– 12 year old playscape, two swing sets, a bench, flag pole, and the Memorial and plaque for Nicholas “Bud” Foran. The middle area of the consist of a small pavilion (650sf) and basketball court. The upper area is the new “Dog Park” and the handball courts.
Dog Park: EastHartford Parks got its first Dog Park late in the Summer of 2022. Under the leadership of Mayor Michael Walsh, the revitalization of the Parks System has helped transform unused areas into busy active and passive recreation, bring new park amenities to the our parks for the community. The new Dog Park replaces an old abandon tennis court and brought the community park to Foran Park. It also have dog owners and their dogs a place in our Parks. |
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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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East Hartford Recycling Annual Report
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| The Department of Public Works is pleased to report the successful results of the East Hartford Recycling Program. This program covered the 1-year period that ended on 6/30/2023. The annual report highlights the core metrics regarding the recycling program.
Waste prevention is East Hartford’s top priority in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
East Hartford residents have begun to shift from more waste to more waste prevention, showing their commitment through increasing the diversion rate and decreasing the contamination rate in blue cars.
East Hartford’s diversion rate is weight-based and calculated by determining the percentage of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) not sent to the landfill. This rate has increased by 5% compared to the previous year (20% to25%), with East Hartford diverting around 4,500 tons of material (Recyclables +Bulky Items). That is 580 more diverted tons when compared to 2022. In addition, the contamination rate in blue carts has dropped 20% from 53% in February 2022 to 33% in June 2023.
This reduction in the contamination raterepresents an increase in acceptable items (67%) and savings of almost 80thousand dollars for the less disposal of recyclables rendered municipal solidwaste (savings represent 39% compared with the previous year). That means thatduring FY 2023, we have recycled more and thrown less. However, the gap isstill huge since the Connecticut diversion goal is 60% by 2024.
Next Steps
Your commitment to recycling and doing your part to reduce the contamination rate in blue carts is something to celebrate! Although we must continue on this path by 2024, we will begin to work with greater emphasis on waste prevention first, followed by reuse. Focusing on the recycling rate is not enough to reach waste reduction goals.
While recycling has many environmental benefits and remains a key part of any waste management strategy, waster education, or not producing waste in the first place, will complement Town recycling efforts.
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: Any outstanding balances due on the first installment of the 2022 grand list is delinquent after August 1st. Lien Sale properties are closing on or before August 31, 2023 Any unpaid motor vehicle bills will be or have been reported to DMV
Scheduling an appointment with DMV to register or re-register? Taxes paid late or remain outstanding? Contact the Tax Department to make certain all obligations have been satisfied and restrictions have been removed prior to scheduling an appointment with DMV For immediate DMV clearances - payments must be made in cash or by credit card in the Tax Office at: tax@easthartfordct.gov
Did you move?
Update your new address with the Tax Department and DMV on all registrations
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.
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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!
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, you have until December 31, 2023 to get the form into us for the current Grand List of2022.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CORNER |
 | National Senior Citizens Day - August 21
The Town of East Hartford celebrates National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, 2023, so that we can raise awareness about issues that affect our senior citizens and their quality of life.
National Senior Citizens Day is about taking the time to recognize seniors who have spent their lives contributing to our society and have influenced everyone’s lives for the better. We owe senior citizens our gratitude and an affectionate tribute for all they have accomplished during their lives and all they continue to do.
The best way for us to show our appreciation and regard for older people is to make sure that they can continue to live lives of independence and dignity in our communities while also participating fully and finding the support, acceptance, help, and services they require.
You can show support for seniors by:
Reaching out to a senior you may know
Donating to your local nursing/retirement home
Encourage seniors to treat themselves and spend time with the others
East Hartford wants to know more about the needs of our senior population. We invite all East Hartford seniors ages 55 and older to take our survey. Our survey is available in English and Spanish and accessible online and physical copies at select locations. Your responses are strictly anonymous. Only statistical results and anonymous write-in comments will be reported. Visit easthartfordct.gov to access the online surveys or find locations of hard copies. | |
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National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers’ markets play in the nation’s food system. It is more important than ever to highlight the importance of farmers’ markets in communities!
National Farmers' Market Week is a week to show how farmers markets and the food nutrition programs available at them help people to spend less money on food. In the same week, new and beginning farmers can be supported as well as established producers.
Visit our Farmers Market on Tuesdays 3-6 at Raymond Library to show your support toward our local farmers and vendors!
Visit easthartfordct.gov to see if you are eligible for the access program vouchers.
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|  | August is National Breastfeeding Month!
Every August, the nation observes National Breastfeeding Month to raise awareness of the value of breastfeeding.
For the first six months of a child's life, breastfeeding gives them nutrients and antibodies that support their growth and strengthen their immune and digestive systems. Breastfeeding is also beneficial for moms since it lowers their chance of developing certain cancers and strengthens the emotional connection between a mother and her child.
Taking care of yourself is important, by getting a mammogram; you can save yourself by detecting breast cancer early. The East Hartford Public Library is hosting the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute's mobile mammography van on Thursday September 14, 2023! Appointments are required and spots are limited. Call 860-291-7324.
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The Town of East Hartford has once again partnered with The Justice Education Center, Inc. to bring the “Inspire” Girls Summer Basketball program to East Hartford. This one-week basketball program will bring girls entering grades 1st through 8th together in sport, fun, and friendship.
“Inspire” is open to East Hartford residents and will run from Monday, August 7 through Friday, August 11, 9 AM to 3 PM at the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University (9 Riverside Drive). Snacks and lunch will be provided to all participants.
The maximum number of participants is 80, registration is first come/first serve and will close Friday, August 4th at 3pm. Registration fee is $25 to ensure participation. | |
|  | Free Summer Meals
CT Summer Meals is a USDA-funded program run by the Connecticut State Department of Education. It provides free nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks to children 18 years of age and younger, no questions asked.
All children age 18-and-under can receive free meals at over 400 sites throughout the State.
Learn more about CT Summer Meals and where you can find meals sites near you this summer!
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| Summer Family Fun Nights
East Hartford Youth Services invites East Hartford families to join us for one or all of our Summer Family Fun events. These are all in-person and outside at our 50 Chapman Place office. To find us, look for the painted fence at the back of the building. These events are meant for the whole family and are not drop-off events for youth. Please plan for at least one adult to attend with the youth (no matter their age).
Family Mindfulness Wednesday, August 2; 5:00 - 6:15 PM |
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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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| Rent a Pool This Summer
You can now rent a pool for a party through the Parks and Recreation Department. The fee is $140for residents and $180 for non-residents. The fee includes exclusive use of the pool with 2 lifeguards for up to 15 children (ages 14 and under). | |
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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! |
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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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| The Handel Family Farm
Address: 1441 Forbes Street, East Hartford, CT | |
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The Handel Family Farm is a long-standing farm located right here in East Hartford at 1441 Forbes Street. The Handel family has had their farm since 1865, going into five generations of farmers. The farm has changed what it produces over the years, from tobacco, raising dairy cows and selling milk, to growing fruits, vegetables and flowers.
In addition to supporting our local farmers’ market, the Handel Family are active partners in several community programs that improve access to fresh, nutritious produce for our residents.
The Handel Family Farm is collaborating with East Hartford Public Schools (EHPS) to develop a garden located at Goodwin Elementary. They’ve also collaborated with East Hartford Youth Services and EHPS on the annual garden bucket sale with donations supporting local food access efforts.
Their locally grown produce is also sold to EHPS for school lunch options and taste testing. This is done to introduce our children to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables which are very important to developing healthy eating habits.
The Handel Family Farm collaborates with local restaurants to supply them with food and flowers, including Rosa's Bakery, Ken's Corner in Glastonbury, and Café on Burnside. The Handel family is currently working on partnerships with East Hartford's Charlie's Pizza and Roma's on Burnside.
In addition to selling their produce at the East Hartford Farmers’ Market, residents can stop by and purchase produce and flowers at The Handel Family Farm stand on Forbes St. near the Homestead Farm Dairy. Visitors are welcome at the farmstead seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Thanksgiving.
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| Congratulations Sgt. Carolina Trochez!
Sgt. Carolina Trochez was recognized by Colombianos Unidos en Connecticut on Colombia's Independence Day for her achievement as the FIRST Latina/Hispanic female supervisor in EHPD history, for her valuable professional work for our Hispanic community in East Hartford and Connecticut.
Keep up the good work Sgt. Trochez!
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 | Message from the Fire Chief
Did you know that sleeping with your bedroom door closed could save your life?
Recent research has identified that fires burn hotter and faster than ever before in history. This is driven by modern furnishing being made of synthetic materials such as plastics and foams. In your grandparent’s home, the furniture was made from wood, leather, and natural fibers. Look around your home now, it is full of furnishing made from plastics we call “solid gasoline”. As these materials are heated by fire, they begin to melt into combustible liquids producing superheated environments and toxic, incapacitating smoke. Sleeping with your bedroom door closed will prevent the fire from overwhelming you while you sleep and slow the spread of toxic smoke.
Fires will travel the path of least resistance.
This means that if you sleep with your bedroom door open and a fire starts, there’s nothing preventing it from rendering you unconscious in seconds. This concept is especially important if you are sleeping on an upper floor as superheated smoke from fires rise quickly. What can you do to keep you and your family safe? Here are some tips:
Have working smoke detectors and change the batteries when you change your clocks.
Have working carbon monoxide detectors.
Sleep with your bedroom doors closed.
DO NOT leave cooking unattended.
Do not attempt to fight a fire in your home, get out immediately and call 911!
Have an escape plan and practice it.
If a fire does break out in your home, let the responding fire personnel know if anyone is still inside the home. This includes pets, they are important to us too!
The Fire Marshal’s Office has smoke detectors and batteries for residents free of charge. Contact860-291-7405 to schedule an installation.
-Chief Kevin Munson |
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On July 29, 2023, East Hartford held our first annual Latin Festival, with over 30 vendors, cultural performances, domino games, great food and so much more. Unfortunately, we had to cut it short due to heavy rains. We will be rescheduling the festival to September, inviting everyone back for another day of festivities. Stay tuned! |
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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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