Parking Ban for East Hartford

January 28, 2022

Due to the impending snow, an on-street parking ban has been established in the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut. This parking ban will take effect on: Friday, January 28 at 6 PM until Sunday, January 30 at 6 PM.
 

If there are any questions, please call the East Hartford Police Department at (860) 528-4401.

Residents are urged to make adequate preparations for the snow, cold temperatures and potetially dangerous roads:
BEFORE THE STORM:

  • Get supplies you might need for the weekend
  • Gas up generators
  • Fill prescriptions
  •  Get house ready
  • Have a plan
  • Check smoke and CO detectors
  • Charge electronics

DURING THE STORM:

  • Stay inside and warm
  • Don’t travel unless it is an emergency
  • Stay informed

POST STORM:

  • Be Careful
  • Dress in layers
  • Clear cars completely before driving
  • Take breaks when shoveling
  • Use Caution When Traveling: Budget extra time for your travel, go slow and watch out for other motorists and pedestrians
  • Give Way to Emergency Vehicles: Please use caution and make way for emergency vehicles and snow plows.
  • Clear Your Sidewalks, Driveways, & Crosswalks: Be aware of the ordinances for shoveling sidewalks, which are covered in Section 18-38, stating that all property owners are responsible for maintaining and clearing snow and ice from the sidewalk that abuts their property and have 8 hours after a storm to clear their sidewalks. If a storm ends overnight, the property owner then has the next 8 hours of daylight to clear their sidewalk, before they are issued a warning and then subsequently fined.

Other important winter tips to consider include: Waiting until your street is plowed to clear your driveway so you can avoid having to clear it twice. Please don’t pile the snow back into the street. Using common sense while shoveling, in terms of physical exertion, and being safety-conscious while operating a snow blower; Being mindful of parking bans in effect, which helps with the town’s snow removal operations and the passage of emergency vehicles; Dressing in layers and using many thin, warm layers rather than a few thick layers, allowing your body to insulate better. Additionally, if using a generator, be mindful to place it at least 20 feet away from your home, windows, doors and vents to avoid deadly Carbon Monoxide fumes.

For further information regarding winter weather clean up expectations and more winter tips, click here. 

East Hartford Public Library Showcases Piece by Local Artist 

The East Hartford Public Library is proud to host “Resilience 2,” a new exhibit by local artist Georges Annan-Kingsley. This exhibit of paintings, coinciding with Black History Month, includes works that draw on Annan-Kingsley’s roots.
 
Additionally, Annan-Kingsley will be available for conversation and discussion about his works on Thursday, February 17, from 6 pm – 7:30 pm in the Atrium area. To register for the artist talk, visit the library’s online events calendar or call the library at 860.290.4330.
 
Georges S. Annan-Kingsley is an American artist originally from Cote d’Ivoire (West Africa). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in painting from the Applied School of Arts – Bingerville, Cote d’Ivoire as well as a Master of Arts in sculpture from the distinguished École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts of Paris, France.  Additionally, he holds a certificate in Art Administration from the Louvre and another certificate in Social Services from Capital Community College, Hartford, Connecticut.
 
He lives in Hartford, Connecticut where he has presented two different murals and many exhibitions and is the recipient of numerous awards. One of his paintings now resides in President Barack Obama’s collection at the White House. His works and creations are in private and public collections in museums and sites around the world.
 
The exhibit runs through March 3, 2022. The exhibit may be viewed in the atrium area during the library’s open hours:
 

  • Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
  • Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm  
  • Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm

There is no charge to view the exhibit.

Living Room Conversations on Race & Ethnicity

 Did you know that East Hartford has the second highest diversity index in Connecticut? The diversity index tells us the chance that two people chosen at random will be from different racial and ethnic groups. Learn from your diverse neighbors and share your own story through participation in a Living Room Conversation on Race & Ethnicity at the library.
 
Living Room Conversations offer a simple, sociable and structured way to practice communicating across differences while building understanding and relationships. Each session will gather 4 - 7 people for about 90 minutes to listen to and be heard by others. Rather than debating or convincing others, we take turns talking to share and learn, and be curious. The conversation guide we're using for these programs was developed by Living Room Conversations and adapted by Thought Partner Solutions.
No preparation is required. Identical sessions will be held daily from Sunday, February 6 to Thursday, February 10, as well as a special session for teens (13 – 18) held on Tuesday, February 22. Sessions will be offered in person or via Zoom (see individual program listings).
 
Click on the dates below to register. Sessions are identical: register for the session that is most convenient for your schedule. 
 
In person

Virtual

 
Propel East Hartford is a stream of programs and services for people who want to make a difference in East Hartford. To join the Propel mailing list, e-mail Sarah Kline Morgan, library director: smorgan@easthartfordct.gov
To learn more about the East Hartford Black Caucus, e-mail easthartfordblackcaucus@gmail.com.