West Hartford, CT

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

The Public Works, Facilities & Sustainability Committee is holding a virtual meeting with a routine agenda. The only listed business item is approval of minutes, followed by staff reports on public works, facilities, and sustainability. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Public Works update
• Facilities update
• Sustainability update

Library Board

Historic District Commission

Fair Rent Commission

Community Planning & Economic Development

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

Commission on Veterans' Affairs

Town Council

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Board of Assessors

Design Review Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Pension Board

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Community Planning & Economic Development

Mayor's Youth Council

Civilian Police Review Board

Prevention Council

Human & Community Services Committee

Town Council

Library Board

Commission on the Arts

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Historic District Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Prevention Council

Board of Assessors

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Town Council

Mayor's Youth Council

Design Review Advisory Committee

Human & Community Services Committee

Commission on the Arts

Pension Board

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Town Council

Finance & Administration Committee

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Town Council

Special Services District

Prevention Council

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Board of Assessors

Commission on the Arts

Pension Board

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

Mayor's Youth Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Human & Community Services Committee

Design Review Advisory Committee

Town Council

Library Board

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

General

Board of Assessors

Prevention Council

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Mayor's Youth Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Community Planning & Economic Development

Civilian Police Review Board

Design Review Advisory Committee

Human & Community Services 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

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Town Council

General

Civilian Police Review Board

The West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board will meet to review and evaluate Police Department Internal Investigation 25-10. The board will also approve minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting.

• Review of Police Internal Investigation 25-10

Board of Assessors

The West Hartford Board of Assessors will vote on a request for tax-exempt status for a property at 82 Parsons Drive owned by Chabad House Inc of Connecticut. The board will also approve minutes from its July 9, 2026 meeting.

• Request for tax-exempt status for 82 Parsons Drive by Chabad House Inc of Connecticut
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting

Design Review Advisory Committee

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with the West Hartford firefighters union for 2025-2029, accept several grants for behavioral health, nicotine prevention, and food pantry services, and appropriate cannabis sales tax revenue to support Interval House. Other items include replacing the Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge and setting a salary range for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

• Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement with West Hartford Local 1241 International Association of Firefighters for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029
• Resolution appropriating municipal tax revenues from cannabis sales to support Interval House
• Resolution accepting a grant from North Central Area Agency on Aging to support behavioral health services
• Resolution appropriating funds to replace the Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge
• Resolution establishing an annual salary range for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator position

The West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved a consent calendar and multiple resolutions, including a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, a salary range for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, and acceptance of several grants. All votes were 9-0 except the firefighter contract, which passed 8-0 with one recusal. No public forum or proclamations were held.

• Adopted consent calendar including minutes and appointment (9-0)
• Approved salary range for Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (9-0)
• Accepted grant from North Central Area Agency on Aging for behavioral health (9-0)
• Accepted grant from Amplify, Inc. for nicotine prevention (9-0)
• Accepted grant from United Way for food pantry (9-0)
• Appropriated donation for Back to School Bash Block Party (9-0)
• Appropriated Community Connectivity Grant funds (9-0)
• Approved firefighter collective bargaining agreement (8-0, 1 recused)

Fair Rent Commission

The West Hartford Fair Rent Commission is holding a special meeting to hear two new cases: Carter v. Coccomo II, LLC and Smith v. Benachat, LLC. The commission will also discuss meeting procedures and administrative hearing guidelines.

• Case #2026-08, Carter v. Coccomo II, LLC
• Case #2026-10, Smith v. Benachat, LLC
• Discussion of procedure for meeting
• Explanation of administrative hearing guidelines

Human & Community Services Committee

The committee will vote on resolutions accepting grants for behavioral health services, underage nicotine prevention, and a food pantry. They will also discuss appropriating funds to replace a pedestrian bridge at Miracle League Field and review the West Hartford Arts & Culture Survey.

• Resolution accepting a grant from North Central Area Agency on Aging for behavioral health services
• Resolution accepting a grant from Amplify, Inc. to support underage nicotine prevention
• Resolution accepting a grant from United Way of Connecticut to support the Food Pantry
• Resolution appropriating funds to replace the Miracle League Field pedestrian bridge

Human Rights Commission

Public Safety Committee

The West Hartford Public Safety Committee will meet virtually on August 4, 2026, at 8:00 AM to discuss municipal tax revenues from cannabis sales, receive a police license plate reader program overview, and hear updates from the Fire and Police Departments.

• Resolution appropriating municipal tax revenues from cannabis sales to support The Interval House
• Overview of the Police Department's License Plate Reader Program
• Fire Department Update
• Police Department Update

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the salary range for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the Town Manager's employment and performance.

• Resolution establishing an annual salary range for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator position
• Executive session regarding the employment, performance, and evaluation of the Town Manager

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The West Hartford Town Plan and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two land-use applications. One seeks approval for a mobile donation trailer at 176 Newington Road, while the other involves a wetland permit for work at 26 Wiltshire Lane. No minutes, communications, or town council referrals are scheduled for action.

• 176 Newington Road: Special Use Permit for +/–358 sq ft mobile donation trailer (SUP #1431-R1-26)
• 26 Wiltshire Lane: Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Permit for shed and fence relocation (IWW #1250)

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency conditionally approved a permit for Daniel Hoagland to relocate a shed and fence to a zoning-compliant location at 26 Wiltshire Lane. The approval includes conditions such as erosion control compliance, obtaining building permits, removing the shed from the wetlands within 60 days, and annual inspections by a wetland scientist for three years. The commission also set a public hearing for September 9, 2026, on a special use permit request for a GreenDrop donation trailer at 176 Newington Road.

• Conditionally approved inland wetlands permit IWW #1250 for 26 Wiltshire Lane (5-0)
• Set public hearing for September 9, 2026 on GreenDrop donation trailer special use permit at 176 Newington Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2026 regular meeting as amended (5-0)
• Received Woodridge Lake Association annual drawdown notice (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two Certificates of Appropriateness for a property at 20 West Hill Drive. The body will also discuss future projects for that address and a window replacement at 1576 Boulevard.

• 20 West Hill Drive: Request to replace gutters with a seamless gutter guard system (COA #07-2026)
• 20 West Hill Drive: Request to repair a gable end wooden beam and damaged stucco (COA #08-2026)
• 20 West Hill Drive: Discussion regarding a potential mini-split AC condenser unit
• 1576 Boulevard: Preapplication discussion for replacing front porch windows

The Historic District Commission granted two Certificates of Appropriateness for work at 20 West Hill Drive. The approved projects include gutter replacement and facade repairs. No action was taken on previous meeting minutes.

• Approved seamless gutter guard system installation at 20 West Hill Drive (4-0)
• Approved gable end wooden beam and stucco repairs at 20 West Hill Drive (4-0)

Library Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from Weston & Sampson regarding Kennedy Park planning. The board will also take public comment on the planning for the park.

• Kennedy Park Planning Presentation by Weston & Sampson
• Public comment regarding Kennedy Park Planning

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission will finalize its report to the Town Council and discuss working group updates. New business includes an update on the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator position, planning for the WH Tree Summit, and recommendations for the Council. The meeting also covers community visibility and upcoming events like the WH Electric Showcase.

• Finalize Report to Town Council
• Update on Environmental Sustainability Coordinator position and recycling/food waste outreach
• WH Tree Summit planning – agenda, participants, dates
• Recommendations for Council – next PWF&S Committee meeting Aug 20
• Calendar updates: WH Electric Showcase Sept 12 – Oct 12, Westmoor Park Fall Education Series TBD

The Commission unanimously approved its annual report for submission to the Town Council. Members also voted to request that the town hire Katherine Bruns on a temporary basis to maintain recycling and food waste outreach during a hiring delay for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved annual report to Town Council (9-0)
• Approved motion to request temporary engagement of Katherine Bruns for recycling outreach (9-0)
• Adopted new format for tracking 2026–2027 strategic priorities

Finance & Administration Committee

The West Hartford Finance & Administration Committee will approve the meeting minutes, consider a resolution to appropriate a $1,000 donation from Peoples Bank for the town's Back To School Bash Block Party, and consider a resolution to appropriate grant funds awarded under the Community Connectivity Grant Program. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss potential real‑estate site selection, lease, sale, or purchase. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Resolution to appropriate $1,000 donation from Peoples Bank for Back To School Bash Block Party
• Resolution appropriating grant funds awarded under the Community Connectivity Grant Program
• Executive session to discuss selection of a site or lease, sale, or purchase of real estate

Commission on the Arts

Human & Community Services Committee

Community Planning & Economic Development

Zoning Board of Appeals

The West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 15, 2026 at Town Hall to consider three pending matters. Board members will discuss and vote on a 45‑foot variance request for a 13 × 24 ft addition at 6 Winhall Lane (R‑20 zone). They will also consider a 1.1‑foot side‑yard setback variance for an access stairway at 18 Pine Brook Lane (R‑10 zone). In addition, the board will hear an appeal of a zoning enforcement decision involving 39 Pheasant Hill Drive filed by Rolak LLC.

• 45‑ft variance for a 13 × 24 ft addition at 6 Winhall Lane (R‑20 zone) – petition #10‑26
• 1.1‑ft side‑yard setback variance for an access stairway at 18 Pine Brook Lane (R‑10 zone) – petition #11‑26
• Appeal of zoning enforcement officer decision for 39 Pheasant Hill Drive (Rolak LLC) – petition #09‑26

Civilian Police Review Board

Town Council

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel to settle the case of Pierre Louis, Chantal T, et. al v. Town of West Hartford, et. al. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and negotiations regarding this matter.

• Resolution to settle Pierre Louis, Chantal T, individually, et. al v. Town of West Hartford, et. al., Docket No. HHD-CV-23-6167518-S

The Town Council approved a resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel to settle the case of Pierre Louis, Chantal T, et. al v. Town of West Hartford, et. al., Docket No. HHD-CV-23-6167518-S. The meeting included an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Authorized Corporation Counsel to settle Pierre Louis, Chantal T, et. al v. Town of West Hartford, et. al. (9-0)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission will discuss new business including the CCROG Priority Pathways project and advocacy for a uniform 20 mph speed limit ("20 is Plenty") on all local streets. They will also receive updates on traffic calming, Vision Zero, and Planning & Zoning. General pedestrian and bicyclist safety issues will be discussed.

• CCROG Priority Pathways project – Level of Traffic Stress classification and map
• Advocacy for "20 is Plenty" uniform 20 mph speed limit on local streets
• Traffic calming presentation from Portland, Oregon
• Engineering/Vision Zero update
• P&Z update on relevant matters

Design Review Advisory Committee

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will vote on a request for tax-exempt status for two properties owned by Chabad House Inc of Connecticut at 2344 Albany Avenue and 82 Parsons Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.

• Request for tax-exempt status (Real Property) – Chabad House Inc of Connecticut
• Property at 2344 Albany Avenue
• Property at 82 Parsons Drive
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2026 meeting

The Board approved tax exempt status for Chabad House Inc of Connecticut at 2344 Albany Avenue and 184 Brewster Road. The request for 82 Parsons Drive was tabled pending further information.

• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax exempt status for Chabad House Inc of Connecticut at 2344 Albany Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled tax exempt status request for 82 Parsons Drive
• Approved tax exempt status for 184 Brewster Road effective June 4, 2026 (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

Public Safety Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings: a map amendment to the official Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Map at 39 Cedar Ledge Road, and a continued permit application for unpermitted shed and fence relocation at 26 Wiltshire Lane, which may be continued again to August 3. New business includes a deck replacement application at 8 Ridgebrook Drive for significance determination. The meeting also covers approval of minutes and a communication request to continue the Wiltshire Lane application.

• Public hearing on wetland map amendment (IWW#1251) at 39 Cedar Ledge Road
• Continued public hearing for permit (IWW#1250) at 26 Wiltshire Lane regarding unpermitted shed and fence, with request to continue to August 3
• New application (IWW#1252) at 8 Ridgebrook Drive for a deck replacement near wetlands
• Consideration of request to keep open and continue IWW#1250 at 26 Wiltshire Lane
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 regular meeting

The Commission approved a map amendment for 39 Cedar Ledge Road and a conditional permit for a deck at 8 Ridgebrook Drive. A request to continue the application for 26 Wiltshire Lane until August 3, 2026, was also granted.

• Approved June 1st meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received communication regarding 26 Wiltshire Lane (5-0)
• Conditionally approved deck replacement at 8 Ridgebrook Drive (5-0)
• Approved map amendment for 39 Cedar Ledge Road (5-0)
• Continued 26 Wiltshire Lane application to August 3, 2026 (5-0)