DOT Update for East Hartford
November 15, 2022The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a lane traffic shift of Route 2 westbound starting just east of the Willow Street Bridge beginning on November 15, 2022.
$46.6 Million to Support Small Business Growth in CT
November 1, 2022The state has announced a five-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across Connecticut, specifically supporting small business owners who may have previously experienced barriers to accessing financial support.This initiative will also support startup businesses, which is great news for our economy.
Reminder: Temporary PSLF Program Waiver Ends October 31
October 26, 2022Thousands of Connecticut residents have dedicated their careers to public service. The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program recognizes this choice with complete student loan cancellation after 10 years of public service work and loan payments. Teachers, nurses, government and nonprofit employees, veterans and others are among those eligible for this program.
2022 Leaf Collection Program to Begin October 31
October 21, 2022The Town of East Hartford will begin the annual curbside leaf collection program on Monday, October 31, 2022. The program will feature a one-time vacuuming of leaves placed in piles on a tree belt. Leaves will be vacuumed Monday through Saturday starting October 31st until all leaves are collected once along each street. The expected completion date is December 10, 2022.
Trunk or Treat Drive Thru Returns to East Hartford
October 12, 2022East Hartford residents are once again invited to join us for a FREE Trunk or Treat Drive Thru, sponsored by the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Pratt and Whitney, in conjunction with the Town of East Hartford. This event will be held rain or shine on Sunday, October 30 from 12 - 3 p.m. on the Pratt and Whitney runway.
Town of East Hartford Offices Closed for Indigenous People's Day
October 7, 2022All town offices, including the East Hartford Transfer Station, will be closed Monday, October 10, 2022 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. All town offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 for regularly scheduled hours of operation. Curbside trash pickup and recycling will not be delayed by one day and will follow its normal scheduled hours.
New Laws Effective October 1
September 29, 2022This weekend, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of my colleagues' hard work during the 2022 session. Below are just some of the laws that will take effect and what they mean for you.
Veterans Memorial Clubhouse Available for Lease
September 27, 2022The Town of East Hartford is offering a beautiful event space for lease!