West Hartford, CT

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Library Board

The West Hartford Public Library Board is holding a special meeting on October 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Noah Webster Story Room. The agenda includes public comment, approval of a consent agenda covering the June 22, 2026 minutes, the June-August administrative report, and budget reports, plus a chair's report and a business item on 2027 meeting dates. The board will also hear a director's report. The attached June 22, 2026 minutes show the board approved a Safe Child Policy and cancelled its July and August meetings.

• Approval of consent agenda: June 22, 2026 minutes, June-August administrative report, and budget reports
• Business item: Library Board 2027 meeting dates (draft calendar lists Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 24 at Faxon, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 28, Aug 23)
• Chair's report on board member involvement topics
• Director's report
• Public comment accepted by email to [email protected] by October 2, 2026, or in person

Finance & Administration Committee

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Prevention Council

The West Hartford Prevention Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Room 400 at West Hartford Town Hall. The agenda covers routine items: roll call, approval of minutes, and standing reports from prevention, social services, the health district, police, WHPS, The Bridge (YSB), and student representatives. Under new business, the council will review feedback for a December 2026 report. The agenda also includes old business and a public comment period.

• New business: review of feedback for the December 2026 Report
• Standing reports scheduled from Prevention, Social Services, Health District, Police, WHPS, The Bridge (YSB), and Student Reps
• Public comment period on the agenda
• Next meeting: November 12th, Room 400

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet on October 8, 2026, to discuss real property tax exempt status for Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. located at 244 Park Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Tax exempt status request for Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. (244 Park Road)
• Approval of September 10, 2026, meeting minutes
• 2027 meeting dates calendar

Town Council

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

The West Hartford Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Room 400 of Town Hall. Members will review old business including trash receptacles on Trout Brook Trail, Park Road restriping, Sedgwick Road reconstruction, and a requested pedestrian signal at North Main Street near the American School for the Deaf. New business includes three crashes in one day on Albany Avenue, a crosswalk request at Fern Street/Hilltop Drive, and a pedestrian pathway request between Brewster Road and Federation Square Apartments. The commission also needs a new chair for January 2027.

• Three crashes in one day on Albany Avenue (new business)
• Neighborhood request for a crosswalk at Fern Street/Hilltop Drive
• Resident request for a pedestrian pathway between Brewster Road and Federation Square Apartments
• Park Road proposed restriping: Town Engineer response to PBC and Bike West Hartford request for plan revisions
• Request for pedestrian-activated traffic signal at North Main Street crosswalk near American School for the Deaf

Mayor's Youth Council

Design Review Advisory Committee

Pension Board

Commission on the Arts

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Community Planning & Economic Development

Zoning Board of Appeals

Civilian Police Review Board

Library Board

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM at 50 South Main Street to present an ordinance amending the Special Flood Hazard Area Standards. The agenda includes the presentation, followed by questions and comments from councilors and the public, then adjournment. The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 5, Frontier TV Channel 6098, YouTube, and www.whctv.org.

• Ordinance amending the Special Flood Hazard Area Standards
• Public comment period for councilors and residents
• Meeting broadcast on Comcast Channel 5, Frontier TV Channel 6098, YouTube, and www.whctv.org
• ADA accommodations available via Suzanne Oslander at [email protected] or (860) 561-7580

Town Council

Finance & Administration Committee

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Human & Community Services Committee

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Town Council

Special Services District

Board of Assessors

Prevention Council

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Pension Board

Commission on the Arts

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

Zoning Board of Appeals

Mayor's Youth Council

Design Review Advisory Committee

Town Council

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Human & Community Services Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

General

Prevention Council

Board of Assessors

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Mayor's Youth Council

Community Planning & Economic Development

Zoning Board of Appeals

Civilian Police Review Board

Design Review Advisory Committee

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Finance & Administration Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Public Safety Committee

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Town Council

Mayor's Youth Council

Prevention Council

Community Planning & Economic Development

Civilian Police Review Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Town Council

Human & Community Services Committee

The West Hartford Human & Community Services Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM as a virtual meeting streamed on the WHCi YouTube Channel. The agenda lists approval of the September 3, 2026 minutes and an update on the Kennedy Park Plan, plus staff reports on the library and on leisure and social services. No votes on contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Update on the Kennedy Park Plan
• Staff report: Library Update
• Staff report: Leisure & Social Services Update
• Future agenda items to be discussed

Mayor's Youth Council

Commission on the Arts

The West Hartford Commission on the Arts meets September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue. The agenda includes approval of May 2026 minutes, public comment, and old business on the West Hartford Cultural District, a Town Hall Display Policy, and the 'WeHa Here' arts and culture calendar of events with an October 1, 2026 launch date. New business is open for commission members to introduce items for discussion at a future meeting. The next meeting is October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the same location.

• Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Old business: West Hartford Cultural District
• Old business: Town Hall Display Policy
• 'WeHa Here' arts, culture, heritage and hospitality calendar of events, 10/1/26 launch date
• Old business: Fairview Chapel – Chamber of Commerce; Human Services & Community Planning Committee meeting 8/6/26

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission meets Sept. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Room 407 of Town Hall. The agenda lists ongoing business on a Highlands Region Designation and a Community Garden recommendation, plus new business on a Street Lighting recommendation and the Oct. 11 Sustainability Fair. No dollar amounts, votes, or specific proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Highlands Region Designation listed as ongoing business
• Community Garden recommendation under ongoing business
• Street Lighting recommendation under new business
• WH Sustainability Fair scheduled Sun Oct 11, 10-1 pm
• PWF&S Committee meeting noted for 10/8

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission approved, by an 8-0 vote, a motion to email a Dark Sky recommendation letter to Town staff and leadership. The letter urges the Town to require 3000 Kelvin or lower color temperature for future municipal streetlight and outdoor lighting replacements and to adopt Dark Sky standards. The Commission also approved prior meeting minutes by unanimous consent and heard updates on food scrap outreach, a Hall High School student survey, and a resident's comments on tree canopy loss. Most other items were reports, discussion, or planning for future events.

• Approved and email Dark Sky recommendation letter to Town staff and leadership (8-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as distributed (unanimous consent)
• Heard resident Chris Feely urge a municipal ordinance requiring permits for tree removal (no action recorded)
• Received report that the Highlands Region Designation is now official
• Discussed drafting a pesticide policy recommendation for the Oct 8 PWF&S Committee meeting (no vote recorded)
• Discussed featuring Dark Sky implementation tips in an upcoming newsletter (no vote recorded)

Library Board

Historic District Commission

The West Hartford Historic District Commission holds a regular meeting and public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall, Room 312. The main item is a public hearing and deliberation on a Certificate of Appropriateness application (COA #09-2026) by Konrad Kuc & Sarah Wilkinson to remove and replace front porch windows, a front door, and a side door at 1576 Boulevard. The commission will also consider whether the demolition of the town's former animal control facility at 34 Brixton Street has historical significance, vote on its 2027 meeting calendar, and approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Public hearing and deliberation on COA #09-2026: replace front porch windows, front door, and side door at 1576 Boulevard (applicants Konrad Kuc & Sarah Wilkinson)
• Demolition permit review for historical significance: 34 Brixton Street, the town's former animal control facility
• Discussion and vote on the 2027 Regular Meetings Calendar
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026, July 27, 2026, and the Special Meeting of September 15, 2026
• No communications, no new determinations on whether a Certificate of Appropriateness is required, and no staff report or information items

Community Planning & Economic Development

The West Hartford Community Planning & Economic Development Committee will consider several ordinance amendments, including one on alternative energy systems, one updating signage standards in certain business districts, and one changing application approval procedures for special exceptions. The committee will also vote on a draft resolution to create a new Permit Technician position in the Department of Community Development. The meeting is virtual and open for live viewing.

• Ordinance concerning alternative energy systems
• Ordinance amending signage standards in certain business districts
• Ordinance amending application approval procedures for special exceptions
• Draft resolution approving new Permit Technician position in Department of Community Development

Town Council

The West Hartford Town Council will consider resolutions authorizing the town manager to apply for a state grant to build a public restroom on the Town Hall campus and setting the town manager's compensation. The council will also make appointments to the Veterans Affairs and Historic District commissions. The agenda includes routine items such as proclamations, public forum, consent calendar, and minutes approval.

• Resolution to participate in State of Connecticut Legislatively Directed Grant Fund Program for public restroom construction on Town Hall campus
• Resolution setting Town Manager's compensation
• Appointment of Seth Allen to Veterans Affairs Commission (term ending Dec 31, 2028)
• Appointment of Amanda Bentz as Alternate Member of Historic District Commission (term ending Dec 31, 2029)
• Public forum for residents on agenda items not subject to public hearing

The Town Council voted 9-0 to add an ordinance amending Special Flood Hazard Area Standards to the agenda and to refer it to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission, setting a public hearing for October 27, 2026. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to participate in a state grant program for a public restroom on the Town Hall campus, and approved a resolution setting the Town Manager's compensation. Appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission and Historic District Commission were placed on the consent calendar and adopted. The council entered executive session to discuss strategy regarding the pending case Vessel Technologies vs. West Hartford Town Planner; no decisions from that session were recorded in the minutes.

• Added ordinance amending Special Flood Hazard Area Standards to agenda (9-0)
• Referred flood hazard ordinance to Town Plan and Zoning Commission, public hearing set for October 27, 2026 (9-0)
• Placed items 5A, 7C and 7D on consent calendar (9-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (9-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Town Manager to participate in state grant program for public restroom on Town Hall campus (9-0)
• Approved resolution setting Town Manager's compensation (9-0)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation Vessel Technologies vs. West Hartford Town Planner (9-0)
• Adjourned (9-0)

Town Council

This is a brief procedural meeting of the West Hartford Town Council. The only substantive item is a community comment period where one resident will address the Council on the Town's use of ALPR (automatic license plate reader) cameras. No decisions or votes are scheduled on this agenda.

• Community comment by Cory Manento, 58 Belknap Road, on the Town's use of ALPR cameras

The Town Council met on September 22, 2026 and heard one public comment from Cory Manento of 58 Belknap Road about the Town's use of ALPR cameras. No ordinance, contract, or policy item was voted on; the only recorded vote was a motion to adjourn, which carried 9-0. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Adjourned the meeting (9 yea, 0 nay)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold two hearings for taxpayers to appeal the assessed value (MSRP) of their motor vehicles on the 2025 Grand List. The hearings take place at Town Hall, 50 S. Main Street, Room #142, on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30–7:30 PM and Saturday, September 19 from 9:00–11:00 AM. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Appeals of motor vehicle MSRP on the 2025 Grand List
• Hearings at Town Hall, 50 S. Main Street, Room #142
• Thursday, September 17, 5:30–7:30 PM
• Saturday, September 19, 9:00–11:00 AM
• ADA accommodations contact: Suzanne Oslander, (860) 561-7580

The Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed six motor vehicle assessment appeals. It approved adjustments for two vehicles, reducing assessments to $500 each, and denied the remaining four appeals with no changes. All decisions were made unanimously or by majority vote as recorded.

• Approved adjusted assessment to $500 for Sandra Elescano's 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (5-0)
• Denied appeal for Aleksey Rozenbaum's 2013 Toyota Prius, no change (5-0)
• Approved adjusted assessment to $28,913 for Andrew Creed's 2023 Tesla Model Y (4-1)
• Denied appeal for Peter Vlhahakis' 2015 Tesla Model S, no change (4-1)
• Denied appeal for Peter Vlhahakis' 2019 Audi Q7 Prestige, no change (4-1)
• Approved adjusted assessment to $500 for Linda R. Rutkauskas' 2001 Saab 9-5 SE (4-1)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding hearings for taxpayers to appeal the MSRP of their motor vehicles on the 2025 Grand List. The hearings take place on September 17 and 19, 2026, at Town Hall. This is a procedural opportunity for individual appeals, not a policy-making session.

• Appeals of motor vehicle MSRP on the 2025 Grand List
• Hearings on Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM
• Hearings on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM
• Location: Assessors' Office Room #142, Town Hall, 50 S. Main Street

The Board of Assessment Appeals met on September 19, 2026, and reviewed six motor vehicle assessment appeals from the 2025 Grand List. It approved adjustments for two vehicles (a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE), reducing their assessments to $500 each. The board denied the remaining four appeals, including a 2023 Tesla Model Y, a 2015 Tesla Model S, a 2019 Audi Q7 Prestige, and a 2013 Toyota Prius, with no changes to their assessments. All decisions were made by unanimous vote or with noted abstentions.

• Approved adjusted assessment to $500 for Sandra Elescano's 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for Aleksey Rozenbaum's 2013 Toyota Prius (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for Andrew Creed's 2023 Tesla Model Y (4-1, Keating abstained)
• Denied appeal for Peter Vlhahakis's 2015 Tesla Model S (4-1, Azia abstained)
• Denied appeal for Peter Vlhahakis's 2019 Audi Q7 Prestige (4-1, Azia abstained)
• Approved adjusted assessment to $500 for Linda R. Rutkauskas's 2001 Saab 9-5 SE (4-1, Azia abstained)

Prevention Council

Civilian Police Review Board

The West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board is holding a regular meeting to review and evaluate two West Hartford Police Department internal matters: Internal Investigation 26-04 and Administrative Inquiry 26-01. The board will also approve minutes from its August 19, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 26-04
• Review of West Hartford Police Department Administrative Inquiry 26-01
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2026 meeting

The document is an agenda, not minutes, for a Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting and public hearing on September 16, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in Town Hall. It lists three new or continued items: an appeal of a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision at 11 Edgebrook Drive by Marianna Khrenova, a petition by Austin Hersh for a 15 ft variance at 3 Pelham Road to build a garage into the rear yard setback, and an appeal at 39 Pheasant Hill Drive by Lisa and Alexander Khan DBA Rolak LLC. It also schedules an executive session on an attorney-client privileged legal memorandum, a vote on each petition, and approval of minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting. No decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in this document.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on three items: an appeal of a zoning enforcement decision at 11 Edgebrook Drive, a variance request for a garage at 3 Pelham Road, and a continued appeal at 39 Pheasant Hill Drive. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a confidential legal memorandum and vote on the petitions and prior meeting minutes.

• Appeal #12-26: 11 Edgebrook Drive – appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer decision by Marianna Khrenova
• Petition #13-26: 3 Pelham Road – 15 ft variance to build 23.5 ft x 24 ft garage into 30 ft rear yard setback (R-6 zone)
• Appeal #09-26: 39 Pheasant Hill Drive – continued appeal by Lisa and Alexander Khan DBA Rolak LLC
• Executive session on attorney-client privileged legal memorandum
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to grant a 15-foot rear yard setback variance at 3 Pelham Road for a 23'6"x24-foot garage. The Board also voted 5-0 to dismiss an appeal by Lisa and Alexander Khan (Rolak LLC) of a zoning enforcement order at 39 Pheasant Hill Drive, finding the current use violates zoning regulations. An appeal by Marianna Khrenova at 11 Edgebrook Drive was opened and continued to October 21, 2026, without testimony. The Board entered executive session for a legal memorandum and approved minutes from July 15, 2026.

• Approved 15ft rear yard setback variance at 3 Pelham Road for a 23'6"x24ft garage (5-0)
• Dismissed appeal of zoning enforcement order at 39 Pheasant Hill Drive (5-0)
• Continued appeal at 11 Edgebrook Drive to October 21, 2026, without testimony (5-0)
• Entered executive session on attorney-client privileged legal memorandum (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The West Hartford Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on senior housing plans and surveys from the Planning & Zoning Division, and receive reports from various town departments and subcommittees. The meeting includes public comment and is largely informational, with no major decisions listed.

• Senior Housing Plan & Survey Updates from Planning & Zoning Division
• Reports from Social Services, Seniors Job Bank, Transportation, and Senior Centers
• Subcommittee updates on Programs, Communications, and Older Adult Housing
• Public comment period

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates regarding Kennedy Park planning and the ongoing planting policy with Public Works. The agenda also includes discussions on fall park restroom operations and upcoming fall/winter programs.

• Kennedy Park Planning Update
• Planting Policy progress with Public Works
• Fall Park Restroom Operations discussion
• AARP Age Friendly Community Workshops
• Sustainability Projects discussion

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board adopted the minutes from their July 27, 2026 special meeting and discussed ongoing updates regarding park projects, fall restroom operations, and upcoming programs. Staff reported on summer camp attendance, capital improvements including the skating rink reopening, and upcoming AARP Age Friendly Community workshops.

• Adopted July 27, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)

Historic District Commission

The West Hartford Historic District Commission will hold a special meeting and public hearing to consider a demolition permit for 86 Lemay Street, based on a building inspector's notice that the structure poses significant public safety risks. The commission will also deliberate on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 1576 Boulevard to replace windows and doors, and will approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes no other substantive items, with only routine administrative matters and a discussion of the 2027 calendar.

• Demolition permit for 86 Lemay Street due to public safety risk
• Certificate of Appropriateness #09-2026 for 1576 Boulevard: replace front porch windows, front door, side door
• Approval of minutes from May 18, June 22, and July 27, 2026 meetings
• Discussion on draft 2027 Annual Calendar

The Historic District Commission received a notice regarding a demolition permit for 86 Lemay Street. A public hearing for 1576 Boulevard was continued to the September 28, 2026 meeting.

• Received notice of demolition permit for 86 Lemay Street (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for 1576 Boulevard to Sept. 28 meeting (3-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Pension Board

The West Hartford Pension Board will review second and third quarter investment performance, discuss real estate and the Investment Policy Statement, and consider a disability retirement application for a fire department member. The board will also vote on routine pension administration items and approve invoices totaling over $100,000 for consulting, custody, and valuation services.

• Disability retirement application for John Bigham, Fire
• Fiducient Advisors consulting invoices: $18,565.75 each for Q1 and Q2 2026
• Pier Capital portfolio valuation invoices: $21,775.19 (Q1) and $24,755.86 (Q2)
• Milliman MARC monthly license fees: $2,627.00 each for April–July 2026
• Principal Custody Solutions invoices: $9,916.51 and $10,277.58

The West Hartford Pension Board approved the disability retirement application of firefighter John Bigham, who was injured on the job in 2024 and can no longer perform firefighter duties. The Board also approved the May 12, 2026 minutes, a pension administration list covering new memberships, withdrawals, retirements and QDROs, and a batch of invoices including four Milliman MARC license fees of $2,627.00 each. Commissioner Perry Salonia recused himself from the vote on the July 2026 MARC license fee. No action was taken on investment policy, service purchase rates, or adding a third real estate fund; those items were for discussion or deferred to October.

• Approved disability retirement application for John Bigham (Fire), injured on the job in 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Regular meeting held May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Pension Administration list: 66 new members, withdrawals, terminations, retirements and QDROs (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for consideration, including four Milliman MARC monthly license fees of $2,627.00 each (unanimous)
• Perry Salonia recused himself from voting on the July 2026 MARC monthly licensing fee
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m. (unanimous)
• No action taken on Investment Policy; it was reaffirmed in May and requires no action at this time
• No action taken on adding a third real estate fund; Board is not planning to add one at this time

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission will review the CCROG Priority Pathways project and its traffic stress classifications. Members will also discuss advocacy for trash receptacles on Trout Brook Trail and prepare for an October meeting regarding neighborhood transportation challenges.

• Advocacy for trash receptacles on Trout Brook Trail
• CCROG Priority Pathways project map review
• Level of Traffic Stress classification discussion
• Engineering/Vision Zero update
• Planning and Zoning update

The commission approved its previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Most of the meeting was discussion rather than decision: members talked about trash receptacles on Trout Brook Trail, inviting community leaders to the October 13 meeting, and various engineering updates including a Park Road road diet design, a new raised speed hump at Tunxis and Cornell, and planned bike lane extensions on Quaker Lane South. Chair Ed Pawlak announced he will resign when his term expires in December 2026. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting's minutes unanimously (7:14 pm)
• No vote recorded on trash receptacles on Trout Brook Trail; support expressed for finding a path forward
• No vote recorded on Park Road road diet design; plans to be shared with Bike West Hartford for input
• No vote recorded on Quaker Lane South bike lane extension; described as planned with upcoming repaving
• No vote recorded on new raised speed humps at Tunxis/Cornell, Fern/Montclair, Quaker Lane and Steele Road
• No vote recorded on inviting community leaders to October 13 meeting; Elmwood Community Center or Faxon Library suggested as venue

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities will meet to hear information regarding integrated voting systems (IVS) ballot marking devices. Elizabeth Rousseau and Beth Kyle from the Registrar of Voters will share details ahead of this year's election events.

• Information sharing on integrated voting systems (IVS) ballot marking devices

The Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities heard presentations from the town's Registrars of Voters on absentee and accessible voting, including the integrated voting systems (IVS) ballot marking device. The commission approved the June 8 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved minutes from June 8 meeting

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

This meeting consists of routine business and staff updates. The committee will review minutes from the August 20, 2026, meeting and receive reports from the Public Works, Facilities, and Sustainability departments.

• Approval of August 20, 2026, minutes
• Public Works staff report
• Facilities staff report
• Sustainability staff report

Prevention Council

The West Hartford Prevention Council will hold a special meeting to discuss council member engagement, review the 2027 calendar, and consider a report for December 2026. The meeting includes standing reports from prevention, social services, health district, police, schools, and youth services.

• Review Calendar for 2027
• Consider Report for December 2026
• Council member attendance for events
• Council member attendance for Prevention Partnership meetings

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee will hold a study session regarding a potential Special Development District application amendment. The applicant is considering redeveloping 1003 Farmington Avenue into a new multi-story mixed-use building.

• Study session for 1003-1013 Farmington Avenue redevelopment
• Potential Special Development District application amendment

Board of Assessors

The West Hartford Board of Assessors will meet to approve the minutes of its July 9, 2026 meeting and consider a request for tax-exempt status for real property owned by Chabad House Inc of Connecticut at 82 Parsons Drive. The board will decide whether to grant the exemption.

• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Tax exemption request for 82 Parsons Drive (Chabad House Inc of Connecticut)

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting and granted tax-exempt status to the property at 82 Parsons Drive owned by Chabad House Inc of Connecticut. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved tax-exempt status for 82 Parsons Drive (Chabad House Inc of Connecticut) (unanimous)

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will review several compliance look-backs for the University of Saint Joseph regarding a parking area, a baseball field, and a playground. The Commission will also consider an amendment to a permit to reroute a watermain near the Fern Street Bridge and hold a public hearing request for a donation trailer.

• Compliance review for gravel parking area at 1678 Asylum Avenue
• Compliance review for baseball field at 1678 Asylum Avenue
• Compliance review for playground expansion at 238 Steele Road
• Inland Wetlands permit amendment to reroute a 42” watermain at Fern Street Bridge
• Special Use Permit application for a 358 sq ft GreenDrop donation trailer at 176 Newington Road

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to schedule public hearings for four items at its October 5, 2026 meeting: three University of Saint Joseph special permit compliance reviews (1678 Asylum Avenue, 238 Steele Road) and an Inland Wetlands permit amendment for the Fern Street Bridge watermain relocation. The commission also continued a GreenDrop special permit application to the same date without testimony. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled public hearing for SUP #1381-LB-26 (gravel parking area) at 1678 Asylum Avenue (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for SUP #1399-LB-26 (turf baseball field) at 1678 Asylum Avenue (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for SUP #1416-LB-26 (playground expansion) at 238 Steele Road (5-0)
• Found Fern Street Bridge watermain relocation potentially significant and set public hearing (5-0)
• Continued GreenDrop donation trailer SUP #1431-R1-26 to Oct. 5, 2026 without testimony (5-0)

Town Council

The West Hartford Town Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the town manager to apply for state grants for the Trout Brook Trail/East Coast Greenway Connector and the Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge replacement. The council will also vote on appropriating funds for America's 250th commemoration, library purchases, and collective bargaining agreements with CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 units.

• Resolution to participate in state grant program for Trout Brook Trail / East Coast Greenway Connector
• Resolution to participate in state grant program for Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge replacement
• Resolution appropriating donation and unexpended funds for America's 250 Commemoration
• Resolution appropriating unexpended donation funds from Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust
• Collective bargaining agreements with CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 Clerical and Professional/Management Units (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028)

The West Hartford Town Council approved several resolutions, including state grant participation for the Trout Brook Trail and the Miracle League Field bridge. The Council also authorized various fund appropriations and ratified two collective bargaining agreements with CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 units.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Authorized grant participation for Trout Brook Trail connector (9-0)
• Authorized grant participation for Miracle League bridge replacement (9-0)
• Appropriated funds for America's 250 Commemoration (9-0)
• Appropriated Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust funds (9-0)
• Appropriated funds for library equipment and services (9-0)
• Approved CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 clerical unit contract (9-0)
• Approved CSEA, SEIU Local 2001 professional/management contract (9-0)

Commission on Veterans' Affairs

The West Hartford Commission on Veterans' Affairs will hold a public meeting to review updates on several ongoing projects, including the Veterans' Memorial Access, Sterling Field, and VFW Memorial Stones. The body will also discuss the Gold Star family property tax exemption and a tax issue regarding 100% disabled veterans. Additionally, the commission will welcome a new commissioner and plan events for 2027.

• Review of Veterans' Memorial Access update
• Review of Sterling Field update
• Review of VFW Memorial Stones update
• Discussion of Gold Star family Property Tax Exemption
• Discussion of 100% Disabled Veteran Tax Issue (Trust)

The Commission on Veterans' Affairs reached an agreement with the Town Manager and Town Engineer to improve access to the Veterans Memorial, including a path from the adjacent parking lot and three handicap parking spaces. Commissioners also discussed scheduling a meeting with the Town Manager and Assessor to add Gold Star parents to the existing veterans property tax exemption. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Agreed with Town Manager and Town Engineer to improve Veterans Memorial access, including path and three handicap parking spaces
• Consensus to schedule meeting with Town Manager and Assessor on Gold Star family property tax exemption
• Discussed planning for VFW Memorial Stones relocation with Public Works and contractor solicitation

Finance & Administration Committee

The West Hartford Finance & Administration Committee will consider several resolutions authorizing the town manager to apply for state grant funds for capital projects, including the Trout Brook Trail / East Coast Greenway Connector, the Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge replacement, and a public restroom on town property. The committee will also vote on appropriating donations and unexpended funds for various programs, including America's 250th commemoration and library equipment purchases.

• Resolution to participate in state grant program for Trout Brook Trail / East Coast Greenway Connector construction
• Resolution to participate in state grant program for Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge replacement
• Resolution to participate in state grant program for construction of a public restroom on town property
• Resolution appropriating donation and unexpended funds for America's 250 Commemoration programs
• Resolution appropriating funds in West Hartford Library Fund for computers, furniture, equipment, and professional services

Human & Community Services Committee

The West Hartford Human & Community Services Committee will meet virtually to approve minutes and discuss the Age-Friendly Communities Survey. The main business is a series of resolutions appropriating unexpended grant funds from various sources for park improvements, youth prevention services, behavioral health, and a fall prevention program. The committee will also consider authorizing the town manager to participate in a state grant program for the Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge replacement project.

• Appropriate unexpended John G Martin Foundation grant funds for park improvements
• Appropriate unexpended State of Connecticut Aging and Disability Services grant funds
• Appropriate unexpended Youth Recovery CT grant funds for youth prevention services
• Appropriate unexpended Amplify, Inc. grant funds for behavioral health services
• Authorize town manager to participate in state grant program for Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge replacement