West Hartford, Connecticut

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Sustainable West Hartford Commission

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Community Planning & Economic Development

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Design Review Advisory Committee

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Town Council

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General

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Board of Assessors

Prevention Council

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Mayor's Youth Council

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

Zoning Board of Appeals

Design Review Advisory Committee

Human & Community Services Committee

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

Public Safety Committee

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Town Council

Mayor's Youth Council

Prevention Council

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Library Board

Town Council

Finance & Administration Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Administración de West Hartford aprobará las actas de la reunión, considerará una resolución para apropiar una donación de $1,000 de Peoples Bank para el Back To School Bash Block Party del pueblo, y considerará una resolución para apropiar fondos de subvención otorgados bajo el Community Connectivity Grant Program. El comité también llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para discutir la posible selección de sitios inmobiliarios, arrendamiento, venta o compra. No se enumeran otras decisiones.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión
• Resolución para apropiar una donación de $1,000 de Peoples Bank para el Back To School Bash Block Party
• Resolución para la apropiación de fondos de subvención otorgados bajo el Community Connectivity Grant Program
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir la selección de un sitio o el arrendamiento, venta o compra de bienes raíces

Commission on the Arts

Human & Community Services Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de West Hartford se reunirá el 15 de julio de 2026 en Town Hall para considerar tres asuntos pendientes. Los miembros de la junta debatirán y votarán sobre una solicitud de dispensa de 45 pies para una adición de 13 × 24 ft en 6 Winhall Lane (zona R-20). También considerarán una dispensa de retiro lateral de 1,1 pies para una escalera de acceso en 18 Pine Brook Lane (zona R-10). Además, la junta escuchará una apelación contra una decisión de aplicación de la ordenanza de zonificación relacionada con 39 Pheasant Hill Drive, presentada por Rolak LLC.

• Dispensa de 45 pies para una adición de 13 × 24 ft en 6 Winhall Lane (zona R-20) – solicitud #10-26
• Dispensa de retiro lateral de 1,1 pies para una escalera de acceso en 18 Pine Brook Lane (zona R-10) – solicitud #11-26
• Apelación a decisión de aplicación de la ordenanza de zonificación para 39 Pheasant Hill Drive (Rolak LLC) – solicitud #09-26

Civilian Police Review Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

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

La Comisión de Peatones y Bicicletas discutirá nuevos asuntos, incluyendo el proyecto CCROG Priority Pathways y la defensa de un límite de velocidad uniforme de 20 mph ("20 is Plenty") en todas las calles locales. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre la moderación del tráfico, Vision Zero y Planificación y Zonificación. Se discutirán problemas generales de seguridad para peatones y ciclistas.

• Proyecto CCROG Priority Pathways – Clasificación del Nivel de Estrés del Tráfico y mapa
• Defensa del límite de velocidad uniforme de 20 mph "20 is Plenty" en calles locales
• Presentación sobre moderación del tráfico de Portland, Oregon
• Actualización de Ingeniería/Vision Zero
• Actualización de P&Z sobre asuntos pertinentes

Board of Assessors

La Junta de Evaluadores votará sobre una solicitud de exención de impuestos para dos propiedades propiedad de Chabad House Inc de Connecticut en 2344 Albany Avenue y 82 Parsons Drive. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026.

• Solicitud de exención de impuestos (Propiedad Real) – Chabad House Inc de Connecticut
• Propiedad en 2344 Albany Avenue
• Propiedad en 82 Parsons Drive
• Aprobación de actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026

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)

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Design Review Advisory Committee

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación del Pueblo celebrará una reunión regular con dos audiencias públicas: una enmienda del mapa al Mapa Oficial de Humedales y Cursos de Agua Interior en 39 Cedar Ledge Road, y una solicitud de permiso continuada para el reubicación de un cobertizo y valla sin permiso en 26 Wiltshire Lane, que podría continuarse nuevamente el 3 de agosto. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen una solicitud de reemplazo de terraza en 8 Ridgebrook Drive para la determinación de significancia. La reunión también cubre la aprobación de las actas y una solicitud de comunicación para continuar la solicitud de 26 Wiltshire Lane.

• Audiencia pública sobre la enmienda del mapa de humedales (IWW#1251) en 39 Cedar Ledge Road
• Audiencia pública continuada para el permiso (IWW#1250) en 26 Wiltshire Lane respecto a un cobertizo y valla sin permiso, con solicitud de continuar al 3 de agosto
• Nueva solicitud (IWW#1252) en 8 Ridgebrook Drive para un reemplazo de terraza cerca de humedales
• Consideración de la solicitud para mantener abierta y continuar IWW#1250 en 26 Wiltshire Lane
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 1 de junio de 2026

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)

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos celebrará una reunión especial para realizar asuntos de rutina. El punto principal de la agenda es un informe del Subcomité de Delitos de Odio y Discursos de Odio.

• Informe del Subcomité de Delitos de Odio y Discursos de Odio
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 3 de junio

The Human Rights Commission approved a revised Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Subcommittee (HCHSS) flyer. The approved revisions include removing the HCIU Project section, increasing the size of the Additional Resources section, and adding the WHHRC logo to the top of the document.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 1, 2026
• Approved HCHSS flyer with three revisions: removal of HCIU Project section, enlargement of Additional Resources section, and addition of WHHRC logo at the top

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

La comisión revisará los informes de los grupos de trabajo y finalizará un informe para el Town Council. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una discusión sobre la Community Energy Boost Grant y una presentación sobre los sopladores de hojas impulsados por gas.

• Finalización del Informe al Town Council
• Community Energy Boost Grant
• Presentación sobre sopladores de hojas impulsados por gas

Town Council

El Consejo Municipal de West Hartford considerará adoptar una ordenanza sobre correas para perros y disolver el Distrito de Servicios Especiales de West Hartford. El cuerpo también votará para aprobar un plan modificado de Control Automático de Tráfico y revisar el calendario de tarifas de la Pista de Patinaje Memorial de Veteranos.

• Ordenanza Concerniente a las Correas para Perros
• Ordenanza para Disolver el Distrito de Servicios Especiales de West Hartford
• Plan Modificado de Dispositivo de Seguridad de Control Automático de Tráfico
• Resolución para Revisar las Tarifas de la Pista de Patinaje Memorial de Veteranos
• Designación de Alexander Ginis como Suplente del Consejo en Zonificación

The Town Council authorized the Corporation Counsel to settle the Jane Doe PPA v. Town of West Hartford litigation for $1,500,000. The settlement will be funded by $195,000 from the Risk Management Fund and the remainder through excess liability insurance.

• Authorized $1,500,000 settlement for Jane Doe PPA v. Town of West Hartford (Docket No. HHD-CV24-5083682-S)
• Authorized expenditure of $195,000 from the Risk Management Fund for the settlement

Public Hearing

El Concejo Municipal de West Hartford está celebrando una audiencia pública para discutir una ordenanza y una resolución. La reunión se centra en la disolución del West Hartford Special Services District.

• Ordenanza y resolución para disolver el West Hartford Special Services District

The West Hartford Town Council held a public hearing on June 23, 2026, to consider an ordinance and resolution that would formally dissolve the West Hartford Special Services District. The town manager presented the proposal, noting the district's bonds have been fully retired and its operational functions have been assumed by the town. No public comments were received, and the hearing was adjourned.

• Public hearing held to consider dissolving West Hartford Special Services District
• Town Manager Rick Ledwith presented the proposal to the Council
• No written or oral public comments were received
• Public hearing adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Public Hearing

El Concejo Municipal se reúne para realizar una audiencia pública sobre una ordenanza propuesta relacionada con correas para perros. La sesión incluye una presentación sobre la ordenanza y un período para comentarios públicos.

• Ordenanza relacionada con correas para perros

The Town Council held a public hearing to consider an ordinance requiring dogs to be leashed on all public streets, sidewalks, and town-owned property. The proposal excludes the enclosed dog park at 100 Mayflower. No formal vote was taken during this hearing; the matter will proceed to the Council for a decision.

• Held public hearing on Ordinance Concerning Dog Leashes
• Proposed leash limit of 6 feet for dogs on public property
• Proposed fine structure: $25 first offense, $50 second, $99 third and subsequent

Public Hearing

El Concejo Municipal de West Hartford está llevando a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar una resolución que instruye al administrador municipal a presentar un Plan modificado de Dispositivos de Seguridad para la Aplicación Automatizada de Tránsito al Departamento de Transporte de Connecticut. La reunión incluye comentarios públicos y discusión del concejo.

• Resolución para presentar un Plan modificado de Dispositivos de Seguridad para la Aplicación Automatizada de Tránsito al CT DOT para su aprobación

The Town Council held a public hearing regarding a resolution to amend the Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device Plan. The proposed amendment adds red light cameras to the existing speed camera program as part of the town's Vision Zero strategy. The plan involves an 18-month pilot program at eight locations funded by a Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant.

Historic District Commission

La Comisión celebra una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de Certificado de Adecuación (COA #06-2026) para reemplazar y alterar una ventana en 204 Raymond Road. El orden del día es en su mayoría procedimental, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas del 18 de mayo de 2026.

• Audiencia pública para el Certificado de Adecuación #06-2026 en 204 Raymond Road: solicitud para reemplazar y alterar una ventana del lado norte como parte de una remodelación de cocina.

The Historic District Commission voted 3-0 to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window alteration at 204 Raymond Road, allowing a shorter replacement window to accommodate a kitchen remodel. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items on expanding historic districts and updating the commission handbook had no action taken.

• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness (COA #06-2026) for window alteration at 204 Raymond Road (3-0)

Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hartford se reunirá para votar sobre la Política de Seguridad Infantil, que define las expectativas para los cuidadores y los niños no acompañados. La junta también discutirá el calendario de reuniones de verano.

• Votación sobre la Política de Seguridad Infantil
• Discusión del calendario de reuniones de verano de la Junta
• Revisión del informe administrativo de la Biblioteca de mayo
• Revisión de los informes presupuestarios

The board unanimously approved the Safe Child Policy as presented. It also voted to cancel the July and August board meetings, with a special meeting to be called if needed. The consent agenda, including May minutes, the administrative report, and the budget report, was approved. Chair Greenspan discussed a proposal to assign board members to focus areas such as youth services and building improvements.

• Approved Safe Child Policy (unanimous)
• Canceled July and August board meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: May minutes, admin report, budget (unanimous)
• Discussed assigning board members to focus areas (no vote)

Design Review Advisory Committee

Community Planning & Economic Development

El Comité de Planificación Comunitaria y Desarrollo Económico de West Hartford se reunirá el 17 de junio de 2026. La agenda contiene únicamente elementos procesales estándar, incluyendo la aprobación de actas anteriores y la recepción de un informe del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario. No hay zonificaciones, contratos, cambios de tarifas ni audiencias públicas programadas para esta sesión.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Actualización del personal del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre dos peticiones: una excepción especial para lecciones de música como uso accesorio en 66 Van Buren Avenue, y una variación para permitir una cerca de 6 pies hacia adelante de la línea de edificación en 583 Park Road. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión especial del 22 de abril de 2026.

• Petición #07-26: Karen Rock solicita una excepción especial por un año para lecciones de música como uso accesorio en 66 Van Buren Avenue (Zona R-10)
• Petición #08-26: Darryl Stolz solicita una variación de 10 pies para construir una cerca de 6 pies hacia adelante de la línea de edificación en 583 Park Road (Zona R-10)
• Audiencia pública programada para ambas peticiones
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 22 de abril de 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a one-year special exception for music lessons as an accessory use at 66 Van Buren Avenue, with conditions on hours and parking. A variance for a 6-foot fence at 583 Park Road was also approved. An appeal regarding 39 Pheasant Hill Drive was received but tabled for additional materials.

• Granted special exception for music lessons at 66 Van Buren Ave (5-0)
• Granted 10-foot variance for fence at 583 Park Road (5-0)
• Received appeal for 39 Pheasant Hill Drive, directed applicant to supplement by July 15 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2026 regular meeting (4-0)

Civilian Police Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Policial Civil se reunirá para discutir la membresía de la junta y revisar una investigación específica del departamento de policía. La junta tiene la tarea de evaluar los procedimientos internos del Departamento de Policía de West Hartford.

• Revisión y evaluación de la Investigación Interna 25-15 del Departamento de Policía de West Hartford
• Discusión sobre la Membresía de la Junta

The board approved the May 20, 2026 minutes with a correction noting Robin Kallor's nomination for Vice Chair. It sustained the findings of Internal Investigation 25-15 with a 5-0-1 vote, with one abstention. Matthew Braunshweiger was welcomed as a new appointee to the board.

• Approved May 20, 2026 minutes with correction (5-0-1, one abstention)
• Sustained findings of Internal Investigation 25-15 (5-0-1, one abstention)

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

La West Hartford Senior Citizens Advisory Commission se reunirá el 16 de junio de 2026 para revisar las actas, recibir informes sobre servicios sociales, bolsa de trabajo para personas mayores, transporte y centros para personas mayores, y escuchar actualizaciones de los subcomités sobre programas, comunicaciones y vivienda para adultos mayores. Está programada una presentación sobre las actualizaciones legislativas de Connecticut de 2026 que afectan a las personas mayores. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos y nuevos asuntos.

• Informe sobre Transporte para Personas Mayores
• Informe sobre la Bolsa de Trabajo para Personas Mayores
• Actualización del subcomité de Vivienda para Adultos Mayores
• Presentación sobre las Actualizaciones Legislativas de CT 2026 por el Senador Slap
• Aprobación de las actas del 21 de abril de 2026

Commission on the Arts

La Commission discutirá asuntos pendientes incluyendo la encuesta WH Arts & Culture, nuevos recintos para presentaciones y una reunión del comité en julio. También colaborarán con el subcomité West Hartford America 250 Arts & Culture en un concierto el 1 de julio en Duffy School con la WH Symphony y el WH Women's Choral. Los nuevos asuntos están abiertos para exploración futura.

• Actualización de la encuesta WH Arts & Culture
• Discusión de nuevos recintos para presentaciones
• Reunión del Comité Human Services & Community Planning en julio
• Concierto el 1 de julio de 2026 en Duffy School con WH Symphony y WH Women's Choral
• Colaboración con el subcomité America 250

Prevention Council

Board of Assessors

La Junta de Evaluadores elegirá un presidente, aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y celebrará una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de exención fiscal para la propiedad inmobiliaria en 2344 Albany Avenue presentada por Chabad House Inc of Connecticut.

• Nombramiento y elección del presidente de la Junta de Evaluadores
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026
• Solicitud de estatus exento de impuestos para 2344 Albany Avenue – Chabad House Inc of Connecticut

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Public Hearing

El Concejo Municipal de West Hartford llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una resolución para aprobar los programas elegibles para el Programa de Crédito Fiscal de la Ley de Asistencia Vecinal. La reunión incluye tiempo para preguntas y comentarios de los concejales y el público.

• Resolución que aprueba los programas elegibles para el Programa de Crédito Fiscal de la Ley de Asistencia Vecinal

The West Hartford Town Council convened a public hearing on June 9, 2026, solely to receive a presentation on the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program. No public comments were offered, and the council took no votes or decisions on the resolution. The hearing was adjourned after approximately ten minutes.

• No substantive decisions were made during the public hearing

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una ordenanza para disolver el Distrito de Servicios Especiales de West Hartford y resoluciones que asignan ingresos del impuesto municipal al cannabis para un fondo de becas de servicios de ocio, aceptando legados para centros para personas mayores y financiando la celebración del Juneteenth 2026. La reunión también incluye proclamas, un foro público y un calendario de consentimiento.

• Ordenanza y resolución que disuelven el Distrito de Servicios Especiales de West Hartford
• Resolución que asigna ingresos del impuesto municipal al cannabis para apoyar el Fondo de Becas de Servicios de Ocio
• Resolución que acepta un legado del Fideicomiso Irrevocable Harriet E. Bunis para centros para personas mayores
• Resolución que acepta un legado del Patrimonio de Frances Johnson para centros para personas mayores
• Resolución que asigna donaciones para la Celebración del Juneteenth 2026 de West Hartford

The Town Council adopted several resolutions to appropriate funds from cannabis sales, private bequests, and donations. A public hearing was scheduled for the dissolution of the West Hartford Special Services District. The Council also entered an executive session to discuss a pending legal claim.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Set public hearing for June 23, 2026 to dissolve West Hartford Special Services District (8-0)
• Approved using cannabis tax revenues for Leisure Services Scholarship Fund (8-0)
• Approved bequest from Harriet E. Bunis Irrevocable Trust for Senior Centers (8-0)
• Approved bequest from Estate of Frances Johnson for Senior Centers (8-0)
• Approved donations for 2026 Juneteenth Celebration programs (8-0)
• Approved programs for Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program (8-0)
• Entered executive session regarding Estate of Pierre Louis v. Town of West Hartford (8-0)

Commission on Veterans' Affairs

La Comisión de Asuntos de Veteranos considerará un tema de exención del impuesto a la propiedad para veteranos con discapacidad permanente y total del 100%, un programa mandatado por el estado con vigencia a partir del 1 de octubre de 2024. También revisarán asuntos anteriores, incluyendo la Ceremonia del Día de los Caídos y de Inducción Militar, y el Memorial de Veteranos en Sterling Field. Las actas de marzo de 2026 están pendientes de aprobación, y se establecerán las futuras fechas de reuniones de 2026.

• Discusión sobre la Exención del Impuesto a la Propiedad de Connecticut para veteranos con discapacidad del 100%
• Revisión de la Ceremonia del Día de los Caídos y de Inducción Militar
• Actualización sobre el Memorial de Veteranos en Sterling Field
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de marzo de 2026
• Programar las reuniones restantes de 2026 (8 de septiembre y 8 de diciembre de 2026)

The commission met without a quorum, meaning no official votes or approvals were taken. Members discussed a property tax exemption for disabled veterans and a concept plan for handicap access at the Veteran’s Memorial.

• Minutes of March 9, 2026 not approved due to lack of quorum
• Discussed property tax exemption for veterans with 100% disability rating regarding dwellings held in trusts
• Reviewed Town Engineer's concept plan for handicap parking and walkway at Veteran’s Memorial

Finance & Administration Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Administración votará sobre una ordenanza y una resolución para disolver el Distrito de Servicios Especiales de West Hartford. También considerarán resoluciones para aprobar donaciones para la Celebración Juneteenth de 2026 y una subvención de Preservación de Documentos Históricos. Se programa una discusión sobre la financiación de la Asistencia Municipal Suplementaria y la Subvención de Ayuda Educativa Suplementaria.

• Ordenanza y resolución para disolver el Distrito de Servicios Especiales de West Hartford
• Resolución para aprobar donaciones para la Celebración Juneteenth de 2026
• Resolución para aprobar una subvención de Preservación de Documentos Históricos
• Discusión sobre la Asistencia Municipal Suplementaria y la Subvención de Ayuda Educativa Suplementaria
• Aprobación de las actas del 4 de mayo de 2026

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Esta reunión regular de la Comisión Asesora para Personas con Discapacidades incluye una discusión con Leah Farrell, bibliotecaria de Programas, Publicidad y Divulgación de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hartford. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y recibirá informes del personal municipal y de los grupos de trabajo. No hay nuevos asuntos ni asuntos pendientes en la agenda.

• Discusión con Leah Farrell sobre programas bibliotecarios, publicidad y divulgación para personas con discapacidades
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 3 de marzo
• Informe del personal municipal y actualizaciones de los grupos de trabajo

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting. Members discussed accessibility services and programs at the Noah Webster Library and requested regular meetings with library staff. The Programming Working Group reported on a Fair Housing event and discussed a potential September event for Disability Voting Rights week.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

La Comisión de Peatones y Bicicletas discutirá sobre equidad y transporte activo con Adrienne Billings-Smith y Rick Ledwith, recibirá una actualización de Ingeniería/Visión Cero, y una actualización de Planificación y Zonificación. También revisarán un resumen del Grupo de Trabajo del Programa de Calmado de Tráfico en Calles Vecinales y discutirán asuntos generales de seguridad de peatones y ciclistas en la ciudad. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones; la reunión es principalmente de discusión y actualizaciones.

• Resumen de la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo del Programa de Calmado de Tráfico en Calles Vecinales
• Discusión sobre equidad y transporte activo con Adrienne Billings-Smith y Rick Ledwith
• Actualización de Ingeniería/Visión Cero
• Actualización de Planificación y Zonificación
• Discusión general sobre problemas de acceso/seguridad de peatones y ciclistas

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes but took no substantive votes on policy or projects. Discussions covered traffic-calming program updates, equity outreach for underrepresented areas, school road safety, and ongoing sidewalk negotiations; no actions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting's minutes (unanimous)

Human & Community Services Committee

El Comité revisará resoluciones relacionadas con el Programa de Crédito Fiscal de la Ley de Asistencia Vecinal y dos donaciones para los Centros de Adultos Mayores de West Hartford. También están programados informes del personal sobre Servicios de Ocio y Sociales y la Biblioteca.

• Resolución que aprueba programas elegibles para el Programa de Crédito Fiscal de la Ley de Asistencia Vecinal
• Donación del patrimonio de Frances Johnson para apoyar los Centros de Adultos Mayores de West Hartford
• Donación del Fideicomiso Irrevocable de Harriet E. Bunis para apoyar los Centros de Adultos Mayores de West Hartford
• Actualización de Servicios de Ocio y Sociales
• Actualización de la Biblioteca

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos tratará el tema 'Travestis y Respeto a las Diferencias en las Creencias Religiosas y Morales' como nuevo negocio. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores, comentarios públicos y la fijación de la fecha de la próxima reunión después del receso de verano. Se harán anuncios sobre eventos comunitarios próximos.

• Discusión: Travestis y Respeto a las Diferencias en las Creencias Religiosas y Morales
• Aprobación de las actas del 6 de mayo de 2026
• Período de comentarios públicos
• Anuncio: Celebrate West Hartford – 6 y 7 de junio
• Anuncio: West Hartford Pride Rally & Festival – 27 de junio

The Commission converted the Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Group into a formal subcommittee. This group is tasked with coordinating outreach to town leadership and community organizations and distributing approved educational materials.

• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (Approved with 1 abstention)
• Converted Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Group to a subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Approved outreach plan to meet with police chief, superintendent, and mayor (Unanimous)
• Approved distribution of flyers and brochures to public boards and school administrators, subject to Commission approval at a special meeting (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

El comité revisará el Informe Anual del Consejo de Revisión Civil de la Policía para el ejercicio fiscal 2025-26. También están programados los informes de personal del Departamento de Policía y del Departamento de Bomberos.

• Informe Anual del Consejo de Revisión Civil de la Policía Ejercicio Fiscal 2025-26
• Actualización del Departamento de Policía
• Actualización del Departamento de Bomberos

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

La Comisión llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para varios permisos de Humedales Interiores y cursos de agua y una revisión de uso especial. El organismo también está revisando una solicitud para enmendar el Mapa Oficial de Humedales Interiores y cursos de agua.

• 25 Holbrook Road: Audiencia pública para una piscina enterrada y patio de 22’ x 36’
• 60 Brook Street: Audiencia pública para trabajos adicionales de remediación de suelo cerca de Jacob’s Brook
• 312 North Main Street: Revisión de cumplimiento para una clínica de oftalmología veterinaria ambulatoria
• 39 Cedar Ledge Road: Propuesta de enmienda al Mapa Oficial de Humedales Interiores y cursos de agua
• 26 Wiltshire Lane: Solicitud para reubicar un cobertizo y cerca de 16’ x 20’

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission conditionally approved two inland wetland permits for a residential pool and soil remediation. The commission also determined that a veterinary clinic's special use permit required no additional conditions.

• Conditionally approved inground pool and patio at 25 Holbrook Road (5-0)
• Conditionally approved soil remediation work at 60 Brook Street (5-0)
• Determined Special Use Permit for 312 North Main Street required no additional conditions (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for map amendment at 39 Cedar Ledge Road for July 6, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 26 Wiltshire Lane to July 6, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

El Consejo Juvenil del Alcalde juzgará el Concurso de Ensayos Estudiantiles WeHa the People, recibirá informes escolares y de oficiales, discutirá el trabajo de los subcomités sobre America250, la inseguridad alimentaria y la sostenibilidad, y planificará la celebración de fin de año y el reclutamiento para el período 2026-2027.

• Juicio del Concurso de Ensayos Estudiantiles WeHa the People
• Aprobación de las actas del 22 de abril de 2026
• Informes de los subcomités sobre America250, Inseguridad Alimentaria y Sostenibilidad
• Actualización del reclutamiento para MYC 2026-2027
• Discusión de la Celebración de Fin de Año de MYC y la oportunidad de fotografía de Celebrate West Hartford

The Mayor's Youth Council selected 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for the America250 Student Essay Contest. They approved April 22 meeting minutes after three corrections were made. A quorum was not present for the meeting. Council members also discussed school events and subcommittee updates.

• Selected 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for America250 essay contest
• Approved April 22 minutes after corrections (no veto noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM

Mayor's Youth Council

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará establecer una audiencia pública para una nueva ordenanza sobre correas para perros. El cuerpo también votará sobre varios nombramientos y renuncias a juntas. Se programó una sesión ejecutiva para discutir un reclamo pendiente que involucra a Caroline Nadiushka Pabon Rodriguez.

• Audiencia pública propuesta para el 23 de junio de 2026 para una ordenanza sobre correas para perros
• Nombramiento de William Thompson y Matthew Braunshweiger para la Junta de Revisión Policial Civil
• Nombramiento de Tracy Neumann para la Comisión del Distrito Histórico
• Renuncias de Bjorn Burke, Nick McGee y Jonathan Ferrigno de las comisiones municipales
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre el reclamo Caroline Nadiushka Pabon Rodriguez contra la Ciudad de West Hartford

The Town Council scheduled a public hearing for an ordinance concerning dog leashes. The Council also approved several board appointments and authorized the Corporation Counsel to settle a pending claim.

• Set dog leash ordinance public hearing for June 23, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of William Thompson to Civilian Police Review Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Matthew\u00a0Braunshweiger to Civilian Police Review Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Tracy Neumann to Historic District Commission (7-0)
• Authorized Corporation Counsel to settle a pending claim (7-0)

Design Review Advisory Committee

Civilian Police Review Board

La Junta Civil de Revisión Policial se reunirá para elegir oficiales y aprobar un informe anual preliminar. La junta también revisará y evaluará West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 25-12.

• Revisión de West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 25-12
• Elección de oficiales
• Aprobación del informe anual preliminar

The Civilian Police Review Board unanimously approved the findings of Police Investigation 2025-12 and elected new officers. Will Thompson was elected Chair, Robin Kallor Vice Chair, and Kathleen Hindman Secretary, all effective May 27, 2026. The board also approved the 2025-2026 annual report contingent on changes by the Corporation Counsel's Office.

• Approved minutes from March 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Will Thompson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Kallor as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kathleen Hindman as Secretary (unanimous)
• Sustained findings of Police Investigation 2025-12 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 annual report contingent on Corporation Counsel changes (unanimous)

Community Planning & Economic Development

El Comité de Planificación Comunitaria y Desarrollo Económico discutirá y considerará un proyecto de resolución que aprueba un Plan de Dispositivos de Seguridad de Control Automatizado del Tráfico, junto con una presentación sobre el plan. Otros asuntos incluyen la aprobación de las actas y una actualización del personal del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario.

• Proyecto de Resolución aprobando el Plan propuesto de Dispositivos de Seguridad de Control Automatizado del Tráfico
• Presentación del Plan de Dispositivos de Seguridad de Control Automatizado del Tráfico
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior
• Actualización del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre una petición para una excepción especial de un año para impartir lecciones de música como uso accesorio en 66 Van Buren Avenue. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 22 de abril.

• Petición #07-26 por Karen Rock para una excepción especial que permita lecciones de música en 66 Van Buren Ave bajo la sección 177-49(C) por un año
• Audiencia pública y votación sobre la petición de excepción especial
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 22 de abril de 2026

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

La Sustainable West Hartford Commission finalizará un informe para el Town Council y discutirá la planificación del evento Celebrate! West Hartford. Otros asuntos incluyen actualizaciones de grupos estudiantiles y de trabajo, Recomendaciones de Acción de Sust CT y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior. Una entrada en el calendario señala una discusión de una película el 19 de mayo y el evento Celebrate! West Hartford el 7 y 8 de junio.

• Finalización del informe para el Town Council
• Planificación de Celebrate! West Hartford (7 y 8 de junio)
• Discusión sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción de Sust CT
• Informes de los grupos estudiantiles y de trabajo
• Discusión de la película: 'Old Forest or Young Meadow – the Marvel of Seeds' el 19 de mayo

The Commission approved prior meeting minutes and agreed to maintain monthly meetings through the summer. Members planned outreach for Celebrate! West Hartford focusing on tree canopy loss and updated a sustainability checklist to include reducing gas-powered landscaping equipment.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (9-0)
• Agreed to continue monthly meetings throughout the summer
• Updated sustainability checklist to include reducing gas-powered landscaping and lawn equipment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación se reunirá para discutir una ordenanza propuesta que actualiza las reglas para parques y recreación y un aumento propuesto de tarifas para el Rink de Veteranos. La junta también revisará actualizaciones sobre proyectos de mejora de capital y políticas de sostenibilidad.

• Ordenanza propuesta para actualizar reglas de Parques y Recreación
• Aumento propuesto de tarifas para el Rink de Veteranos
• Encuesta comunitaria de planificación del Parque Kennedy
• Actualización de proyectos de mejora de capital
• Encuesta de la AARP sobre la Comunidad Amigable para la Edad

The board unanimously recommended a package of fee increases for the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, combining elements from two proposals. They also voted to adopt the minutes from the March 30 meeting, with one abstention. A proposed ordinance updating park rules was discussed but no vote was taken; concerns will be relayed to counsel and the mayor's office.

• Adopted March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (Paiuk abstained)
• Unanimously recommended adoption of ice rink fee increases (Proposal 2 first 8 lines + Proposal 1 prime/non-prime ice rental rates)

Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hartford se reunirá el lunes 18 de mayo de 2026 a las 6:30 p.m. para revisar un borrador de la Política de Seguridad Infantil, recibir una actualización sobre la migración del catálogo y discutir futuras ubicaciones para las reuniones de la junta. La junta también considerará puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo la aprobación de actas, el informe administrativo de abril y los informes presupuestarios. Los comentarios del público pueden enviarse por correo electrónico o presentarse en persona.

• Revisión del borrador de la Política de Seguridad Infantil que define a los niños desatendidos y las responsabilidades de los cuidadores
• Actualización de la migración del catálogo con fecha de lanzamiento prevista para el 3 de junio de 2026
• Discusión sobre futuras ubicaciones para las reuniones de la junta
• Agenda de consentimiento: aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de abril, el informe administrativo de abril y los informes presupuestarios

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda (minutes, admin report, budget report). A revision to the Safe Child Policy (formerly Vulnerable Child Policy) was presented; the Board will review it over the next month and vote at the June meeting. Staff reported on the upcoming Polaris system migration, staffing challenges due to open positions and leaves, and upcoming outreach events. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, admin report, budget report) (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

La Comisión del Distrito Histórico llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar un Certificado de Idoneidad para 1563 Boulevard. La comisión decidirá si se pueden agregar pasamanos y barandillas de metal a los escalones del porche delantero.

• Audiencia pública para Certificado de Idoneidad en 1563 Boulevard respecto a pasamanos de metal

The Historic District Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the addition of handrails to front porch steps at 1563 Boulevard. The approval requires using step replacement option A and Handrail and Guardrail design #1. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting.

• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 1563 Boulevard handrails (5-0)
• Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Commission on the Arts

La Comisión está revisando la encuesta West Hartford Arts & Culture Survey y una posible Resolución Municipal. Los miembros también discutirán un calendario de eventos propuesto con Ally Bellucci.

• Discusión sobre la encuesta WH Arts & Culture Survey
• Resolución Municipal potencial sobre artes y cultura
• Discusión de un calendario de eventos West Hartford Arts, Culture, Heritage and Hospitality
• Colaboración en el evento del Desfile del Día de la Memoria
• Colaboración en el evento History of AC Petersen’s at Playhouse on Park

Prevention Council

El Consejo de Prevención de West Hartford llevará a cabo una reunión de rutina para aprobar actas, recibir informes habituales de prevención, servicios sociales, distrito de salud, policía, escuelas y servicios juveniles, y discutir asuntos pendientes y nuevos, incluyendo la programación de la reunión de junio. No hay votaciones sobre ordenanzas, contratos o cambios de políticas en la agenda.

• Informes habituales de Prevención, Servicios Sociales, Distrito de Salud, Policía, WHPS y The Bridge (YSB)
• Informes del representante estudiantil
• Asuntos pendientes y nuevos, incluyendo la planificación de la reunión de junio

Board of Assessors

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Esta es una reunión procedural del Comité de Obras Públicas, Instalaciones y Sostenibilidad de West Hartford. La agenda incluye solo elementos rutinarios: aprobación de actas, actualizaciones del personal de Obras Públicas, Instalaciones y Sostenibilidad, y discusión de futuros elementos de la agenda. No se enumeran decisiones o discusiones específicas.

• Aprobación de actas de la reunión anterior
• Actualización del personal de Obras Públicas
• Actualización del personal de Instalaciones
• Actualización del personal de Sostenibilidad
• Discusión de futuros elementos de la agenda

Pension Board

El Consejo de Pensiones de West Hartford escuchará una presentación de Fiducient Advisors sobre los mercados de capital y un informe de cartera del primer trimestre, y revisará la Política de Inversión. Las acciones formales incluyen aprobar las actas del 16 de marzo de 2026 y los asuntos de administración de pensiones, incluidas las solicitudes de retiro. El consejo también considerará dos facturas de Milliman por las tarifas mensuales de licencia MARC por un total de $5,254 y seguirá el seguimiento de las tasas de recompra.

• Revisión de la Política de Inversión
• Aprobación de solicitudes de retiro
• Facturas: tarifas de licencia MARC de Milliman para febrero y marzo de 2026 ($2,627 cada una)
• Informe de mercados de capital y cartera del primer trimestre de Fiducient Advisors
• Seguimiento de las tasas de recompra

The West Hartford Pension Board unanimously approved changes to the target asset allocation table (motion by Salonia, seconded by Lebow) and voted to stop the $3 million redemption process with Barings, deferring real estate reinvestment discussion to September. The board also unanimously approved the March 2026 meeting minutes, the pension administration report (including new members, withdrawals, and retirements), and two Milliman invoices totaling $5,254.

• Unanimously approved changes to the Target Asset Allocation Table (Appendix p.41)
• Unanimously approved stopping the remaining Barings redemption process
• Unanimously approved minutes of the March 16, 2026 regular meeting
• Unanimously approved pension administration (new members, withdrawals, terminations, retirements)
• Unanimously approved two Milliman MARC license fee invoices ($2,627 each, totaling $5,254)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una resolución de arrendamiento para 707 Oakwood Avenue y enmiendas presupuestarias para los fondos de Community Development Block Grant y Capital Projects. El cuerpo también revisará solicitudes de modificaciones a los Distritos Especiales de Desarrollo en South Main Street y Trout Brook Drive.

• Resolución sobre un arrendamiento en 707 Oakwood Avenue
• Enmiendas presupuestarias para el fondo de Community Development Block Grant y el fondo de Capital Projects
• Apropiación de fondos de subvención de FEMA para un generador del Departamento de Bomberos
• Modificaciones propuestas al SDD #15 en 433 y 445 South Main Street
• Modificaciones propuestas al SDD #158 en 950 Trout Brook Drive

The Town Council approved a 10-year lease extension for employee and patron parking at 707 Oakwood Avenue. Other actions included appropriating funds for a fire department generator and America’s 250 commemoration.

• Extended parking lease at 707 Oakwood Avenue to March 31, 2036 (9-0)
• Appropriated grant funds for a Fire Department generator (9-0)
• Appropriated donation for America’s 250 Commemoration programs (9-0)
• Amended FY 2025-2026 budgets for Community Development Block Grant and Capital Projects funds (9-0)
• Closed completed capital projects in the Capital Projects Fund (9-0)
• Approved Town Council Committee of the Whole minutes from April 14, 2026 (9-0)
• Consented to signage changes at 433 South Main Street (SDD #15)
• Consented to architecture, landscaping, and signage modifications at 950 Trout Brook Drive (SDD #158)

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

La Comisión Asesora para Personas con Discapacidades escuchará una presentación de Leah Farrell, bibliotecaria de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hartford, sobre programas, publicidad y divulgación. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo, informes del personal municipal y actualizaciones de los grupos de trabajo. No hay asuntos pendientes o nuevos en la agenda.

• Presentación de Leah Farrell, Bibliotecaria de Programas, Publicidad y Divulgación, Biblioteca Pública de West Hartford
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 3 de marzo
• Informe del personal municipal y actualizaciones de los grupos de trabajo

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

La Comisión de Peatones y Bicicletas de West Hartford revisará la repavimentación y repintado de carriles en Farmington Avenue y Prospect Avenue, y discutirá una carta de apoyo para un estudio integral de seguridad escolar. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una actualización de Engineering/Vision Zero con el Town Engineer y el Town Manager respondiendo preguntas, y una actualización de Planning and Zoning. La reunión también cubre temas generales de acceso y seguridad para peatones y ciclistas.

• Revisión de repavimentación/repintado de carriles en Farmington Avenue y Prospect Avenue
• Propuesta de carta de apoyo para un estudio integral de problemas de seguridad escolar
• Actualización de Engineering/Vision Zero con Town Engineer y Town Manager
• Actualización de P&Z de Planning and Zoning
• Discusión general sobre acceso/seguridad de peatones y ciclistas en la ciudad

The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes. Town officials provided updates on several road diet projects, the status of a school safety study, and the upcoming implementation of red light and speed cameras.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Brookside Drive north sidewalk (4’)

Human & Community Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Humanos y Comunitarios aprobará actas, enmendará los presupuestos del Año Fiscal 2025-2026 para el Community Development Block Grant y el Capital Projects Fund, y asignará los ingresos fiscales municipales de las ventas de cannabis al Leisure Services Scholarship Fund. El organismo también discutirá una ordenanza que actualiza las reglas para parques y recreación.

• Aprobación de las actas del 25 de marzo de 2026
• Enmienda al presupuesto del Community Development Block Grant Fund del AF 2025-2026
• Enmienda al presupuesto del Capital Projects Fund del AF 2025-2026
• Asignación de ingresos fiscales municipales de las ventas de cannabis al Leisure Services Scholarship Fund
• Ordenanza que actualiza las reglas para parques y recreación

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de West Hartford se reunirá el 6 de mayo de 2026 para elegir un presidente, vicepresidente y secretario que dirigirán la supervisión local de derechos civiles. Los miembros aprobarán las actas de abril y escucharán a Lhadon Thubten, representante del Club de Derechos Humanos de Hall High School. La comisión también revisará materiales sobre delitos de odio y discurso de odio presentados por Eva Jacobson para informar los estándares de inclusión comunitaria. Se programan comentarios públicos antes del cierre.

• Elección del presidente, vicepresidente y secretario de la comisión
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de abril de 2026
• Presentación de Lhadon Thubten del Club de Derechos Humanos de Hall High School
• Discusión sobre delitos de odio y discurso de odio por Eva Jacobson
• Próxima reunión programada para el 3 de junio de 2026 en el Centro Comunitario Elmwood

The West Hartford Human Rights Commission elected new officers for the upcoming term: Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller as Chair, Jessica Serrano as Vice Chair, and Greg Collins as Secretary. The commission tabled discussion on hate crimes and hate speech to the June meeting, approved a summer recess for July and August, and voted to invite Mayor Shari Cantor to address the commission in June. The meeting also included a presentation from the Hall High School Human Rights Club and a discussion about a sexual abuse case at a local daycare.

• Elected Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller as Chair (majority vote)
• Elected Jessica Serrano as Vice Chair (majority vote)
• Elected Greg Collins as Secretary (majority vote)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Hate Crimes & Hate Speech to June 3, 2026 meeting (approved)
• Approved summer recess for July and August 2026 (approved)
• Approved inviting West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor to address the commission at the June meeting (approved)
• Approved including Hate Crime and Hate Speech discussion on June 3, 2026 agenda (approved)

Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública se reunirá para revisar las actualizaciones de los Departamentos de Bomberos y de Policía. La agenda consiste principalmente en elementos procesales e informes del personal.

• Actualización del Departamento de Bomberos
• Actualización del Departamento de Policía

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

La comisión llevará a cabo su elección anual de oficiales y revisará varias solicitudes de licencia para humedales y cursos de agua. La reunión incluye una audiencia pública para una enmienda al mapa en el Rockledge Golf Course y un informe sobre la legislación sobre el crecimiento de la vivienda.

• 25 Holbrook Road: Solicitud de licencia para una piscina y una terraza de 22 pies x 36 pies
• 26 Wiltshire Lane: Solicitud de licencia para reubicar un cobertizo y una valla de 16 pies x 20 pies
• 60 Brook Street: Solicitud de licencia para una remediación adicional de suelo cerca de Jacob’s Brook
• 289 South Main Street (Rockledge Golf Course): Audiencia pública para una enmienda oficial al mapa de humedales
• 312 North Main Street: Revisión de cumplimiento para una clínica de oftalmología veterinaria ambulatoria

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission approved an amendment to the Official Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Map. The board also elected its officers and recommended approval of a lease referral for 707 Oakwood Avenue to the Town Council.

• Approved map amendment to Official Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Map for 289 South Main Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of lease referral at 707 Oakwood Avenue to Town Council (5-0)
• Elected Kevin Ahern as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Gordon Binkhorst as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Elected Todd Dumais as TPZ Secretary (5-0)
• Found pool application at 25 Holbrook Road potentially significant; set public hearing for June 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Found shed/fence application at 26 Wiltshire Lane potentially significant; set public hearing for June 1, 2026 (0-5)
• Found soil remediation application at 60 Brook Street potentially significant; set public hearing for June 1, 2026 (5-0)

Finance & Administration Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Administración revisará resoluciones para apropiar fondos de subvenciones y donaciones. El cuerpo también discutirá el cierre de proyectos de capital completados y revisará la proyección del presupuesto operativo al 30 de marzo de 2026.

• Apropiación de fondos de subvención de FEMA para un generador en la Estación de Bomberos #1 de West Hartford
• Resolución para cerrar proyectos de capital completados en el Fondo de Proyectos de Capital
• Apropiación de una donación para los programas de la Conmemoración del 250 aniversario de Estados Unidos
• Revisión de la Proyección del Presupuesto Operativo del Año en Curso al 30 de marzo de 2026

Fair Rent Commission

La Comisión de Alquiler Justo celebrará una reunión especial para discutir los procedimientos de la reunión y las pautas de audiencias administrativas. El organismo también abordará el Caso #2026-05, Bolton contra Ogbonna.

• Caso #2026-05, Bolton contra Ogbonna
• Explicación de las Pautas de Audiencias Administrativas

The West Hartford Fair Rent Commission held a special meeting with one hearing, case #2026-05 (Bolton v. Ogbonna). After hearing evidence and deliberations, the commission voted 3-2 to dismiss the rent increase complaint, and unanimously dismissed the retaliation complaint. The commission also approved minutes from March 16, 2026 with an amendment (4-0-1).

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes with date amendment (4-0-1)
• Motion that rental charge is excessive failed (2-3)
• Motion to dismiss rent increase complaint passed (3-2)
• Motion to dismiss based on no retaliation passed (3-2)
• Motion to dismiss retaliation complaint passed unanimously

Public Hearing

El Concejo Municipal de West Hartford llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC y Hartford HealthCare para modificar el Distrito Especial de Desarrollo #15. La modificación alteraría el edificio existente de Hartford HealthCare en 445 South Main Street con una nueva fachada, una adición de entrada y nueva señalización. La audiencia incluye comentarios públicos y discusión del concejo. No hay otros puntos sustanciales en la agenda programados.

• Modificación al Distrito Especial de Desarrollo #15 para cambios en fachada, entrada y señalización en 445 South Main Street (Corporate Center West)

The Town Council held a public hearing regarding an application by Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC and Hartford HealthCare to amend Special Development District #15. The proposal includes a new facade, entry addition, and signage for the building at 445 South Main Street. No formal decision was recorded during this hearing.

• Held public hearing for proposed modifications to 445 South Main Street

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará una enmienda al Distrito de Desarrollo Especial #15 para una fachada, adición de entrada y modificación de señalización en el edificio de Hartford HealthCare en 445 South Main Street. También en la agenda hay resoluciones para aceptar una subvención de Youth Recovery CT para servicios de prevención juvenil y para asignar un legado del Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust para el Departamento de Bomberos. Se proponen varios nombramientos y renuncias, incluidos los de la Junta de Pensiones, la Comisión de Alquiler Justo y la Junta de Revisión Policial Civil, para consentimiento.

• Enmienda al SDD #15 para la fachada de Hartford HealthCare, adición de entrada y señalización en 445 South Main Street
• Resolución que acepta una subvención de Youth Recovery CT para apoyar servicios de prevención juvenil
• Resolución que asigna un legado del Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust para apoyar al Departamento de Bomberos
• Nombramiento de Nadia H Khan para la Junta de Pensiones por un período que vence el 31 de diciembre de 2028
• Renuncias de la Comisión de Alquiler Justo, la Junta de Revisión Policial Civil y el Distrito de Salud de West Hartford-Bloomfield

The Town Council approved a zoning amendment for Hartford HealthCare's building at 445 South Main Street, allowing a new facade, entry addition, and signage. The consent calendar was adopted after removing and tabling the April 14 committee minutes. A grant for youth prevention services and a bequest for the Fire Department were also accepted.

• Approved amendment to Special Development District #15 for Hartford HealthCare facade, entry, and signage (9-0)
• Adopted consent calendar containing multiple meeting minutes, appointments, and resignations (9-0)
• Tabled approval of April 14 Committee of the Whole minutes after motions to amend and approve failed (0-9)
• Accepted grant from Youth Recovery CT for youth prevention services (9-0)
• Appropriated bequest from Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust for the Fire Department (9-0)
• Appointed Nadia H Khan to the Pension Board through 2028 (consent)

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

La comisión revisará informes sobre el estado de la copa arbórea y las prioridades de sostenibilidad para el Consejo Municipal. La reunión también incluye la planificación del evento Celebrate! West Hartford.

• Informe sobre el estado de la copa arbórea
• Planificación de Celebrate! West Hartford
• Taller Menos Césped, Más Vida el 5/13/26
• Cine y discusión sobre el filme Bosque Viejo o Pradera Joven el 5/19/26

The Commission reviewed updates on the town's Sustainable CT Certification progress and discussed future priorities. Members also coordinated outreach plans for the upcoming Celebrate! West Hartford event.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (10-0)
• Agreed to focus on Tree Canopy topic for the Celebrate! West Hartford booth
• Planned a list of Sustainable CT actions for the May 20 staff meeting

Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca se reunirá para revisar la actualización del presupuesto del ejercicio fiscal 27 y una propuesta para cerrar la biblioteca el jueves 28 de mayo de 2026 por un día de personal. La reunión también incluirá informes sobre las actividades administrativas y presupuestarias de marzo.

• Actualización del presupuesto del ejercicio fiscal 27
• Cierre propuesto de la biblioteca el jueves 28 de mayo de 2026 por un día de personal
• Informes de la conferencia PLA de los empleados

The Board approved the consent agenda and the closure of the library for Spring Staff Day. The Town approved the FY27 budget as submitted, though no additional Sunday hours were granted.

• Approved Consent Agenda including March 23 minutes, March Administrative Report, and Budget Report (unanimous)
• Approved closing the Library on May 28, 2026 for Spring Staff Day (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

La Historic District Commission llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y considerará certificados de idoneidad para tres propiedades en Boulevard: una ampliación de un solo piso en 1566, un nuevo sendero frontal en 1574 y el reemplazo de un porche en 1563. La comisión también determinará si se requiere un certificado para la reparación de una entrada de asfalto en 20 Buena Vista Road. La aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y los comentarios de los miembros también están en la agenda.

• 1566 Boulevard – Certificado de Idoneidad para una ampliación de un solo piso de 326 pies cuadrados que coincide con la casa existente
• 1574 Boulevard – Certificado de Idoneidad para reemplazar y reconfigurar el sendero frontal con ladrillo o piedra azul (bluestone)
• 1563 Boulevard – Certificado de Idoneidad para el reemplazo de un porche frontal de tipo similar utilizando pino amarillo tratado a presión
• 20 Buena Vista Road – Determinación de si se requiere un Certificado de Idoneidad para la reparación de la entrada de asfalto sin cambios
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 23 de marzo de 2026

The Historic District Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Boulevard: a 326 sq ft addition at 1566, a front walkway replacement at 1574, and a front porch replacement at 1563. Each was granted unanimously (5-0). The commission also determined that a Certificate of Appropriateness is not required for driveway repairs at 20 Buena Vista Road. Minutes from the March 23 meeting were approved.

• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 1566 Boulevard addition (5-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 1574 Boulevard walkway replacement (5-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 1563 Boulevard porch replacement (5-0)
• Determined no Certificate of Appropriateness needed for 20 Buena Vista Road driveway repair (5-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Civilian Police Review Board

La West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board se reunirá para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior y discutir el Informe Anual 2025-2026. La reunión está programada para el 27 de abril de 2026.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de marzo de 2026
• Discusión del Informe Anual 2025-2026

The Civilian Police Review Board held a procedural meeting, approving the minutes from March 18, 2026, by a vote of 5-0-2. The board also discussed the 2025-2026 annual report and noted the resignation of member Steve Adler. No complaints or substantive policy decisions were taken up.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-2, with two abstentions)

Mayor's Youth Council

El Consejo Juvenil del Alcalde escuchará al orador invitado William McCullough sobre el School Lunch Project. El organismo revisará informes de los subcomités de sostenibilidad, inseguridad alimentaria y America250. Los miembros también discutirán los próximos eventos, incluyendo Celebrate West Hartford y West Hartford Pride.

• Presentación del invitado William McCullough sobre el School Lunch Project
• Calendario de calificación del concurso de ensayos de America250
• Donaciones para la inseguridad alimentaria en Conard y Hall
• Limpieza de Elmwood programada para el 5/16
• Planificación para Celebrate West Hartford (6/6) y West Hartford Pride (6/27)

The council approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. Members discussed the timeline for the WeHa the People essay contest and reported on food insecurity and sustainability initiatives. The group also identified goals for the 2025-2026 term, including increased legislative advocacy and school outreach.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Extended WeHa the People essay contest deadline to 4/11
• Scheduled final essay winner selection for 5/27

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de West Hartford llevará a cabo una reunión especial para considerar dos renovaciones de excepciones especiales para negocios basados en el hogar: un consultorio de psiquiatría en 98 Walbridge Road y un servicio de sastrería en 369 Fern Street. La junta también votará sobre la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de marzo de 2026.

• Petición #05-26: Amy Charney solicita una renovación de 3 años (estipulada como 'three (5)-year') de una excepción especial para un consultorio de psiquiatría existente en el hogar en 98 Walbridge Road (Zona R-10).
• Petición #06-26: Maria Tyler solicita una renovación de 3 años (estipulada como 'three (5)-year') de una excepción especial para un servicio de sastrería existente en 369 Fern Street (Zona R-6).

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted five-year special exception renewals for two home-based businesses. The approved uses include a psychiatry home office at 98 Walbridge Road and a tailoring service at 369 Fern Street.

• Approved Special Exception Renewal for psychiatry home office at 98 Walbridge Road (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Renewal for tailoring service at 369 Fern Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

La Comisión escuchará informes sobre servicios sociales, banco de empleo para personas mayores, transporte y centros para personas mayores. Los subcomités de programas, comunicaciones y vivienda para adultos mayores proporcionarán actualizaciones. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen la planificación del Senior Day el 13 de mayo de 2026 y actualizaciones sobre Age-Friendly Community. Se programó una presentación sobre los programas de la Biblioteca de West Hartford para personas mayores.

• Planificación del Senior Day para el 13 de mayo de 2026
• Actualizaciones sobre Age-Friendly Community
• Informe sobre centros para personas mayores
• Informe sobre transporte para personas mayores
• Actualización del subcomité de vivienda para adultos mayores

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. Staff provided updates on energy assistance, property tax relief, the Seniors Job Bank, transportation, senior center programs, and the AARP Age-Friendly Community initiative. No other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 20, 2026 meeting

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará varias ordenanzas sobre las asignaciones municipales y el Programa de Mejora de Capital. La agenda incluye resoluciones para una recaudación de impuestos y transferencias presupuestarias de fin de año.

• Ordenanza sobre asignaciones para el año fiscal que comienza el 1 de julio de 2026
• Ordenanza sobre proyectos del Programa de Mejora de Capital y emisión de bonos
• Ordenanza sobre una asignación al Fondo de Mejora de Capital
• Resolución sobre la recaudación de impuestos sobre la lista del 1 de octubre de 2025
• Resolución que autoriza transferencias presupuestarias de fin de año

The Town Council approved several ordinances regarding upcoming fiscal year appropriations and capital improvement funds. The council also adopted a resolution concerning the October 1, 2025 tax levy and authorized year-end budgetary transfers.

• Adopted ordinance for fiscal year appropriations beginning July 1, 2026 (7-2)
• Adopted ordinance deauthorizing, appropriating, and authorizing bond issuance for capital projects (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance for capital improvement fund appropriations beginning July 1, 2026 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution concerning tax levy on the list of October 1, 2025 (7-2)
• Authorized year-end budgetary transfers (9-0)

Commission on the Arts

La Comisión escuchará comentarios públicos y discutirá actualizaciones sobre la Encuesta de Artes y Cultura de West Hartford. También discutirán un calendario propuesto de eventos de artes, cultura, patrimonio y hospitalidad. Además, revisarán la colaboración con el Subcomité de Artes y Cultura de America 250 para eventos próximos como el concierto de la Serie de Música Clásica Amelia y las actividades del Día de los Caídos.

• Actualización de la Encuesta de Artes y Cultura de WH
• Discusión del calendario de eventos de artes, cultura, patrimonio y hospitalidad de West Hartford
• Colaboración con el Subcomité de Artes y Cultura de America 250 para eventos el 4/25, Día de los Caídos, 5/31 y 7/1
• Introducción de nuevos asuntos para la próxima reunión

Design Review Advisory Committee

Human & Community Services Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Civilian Police Review Board

La West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board llevará a cabo una reunión regular con asuntos de procedimiento de rutina, incluida la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de marzo y actualizaciones de los miembros. El principal tema sustantivo es una discusión del informe anual 2025-2026. No se enumeran votaciones ni audiencias públicas.

• Discusión del informe anual 2025-2026

Community Planning & Economic Development

Esta reunión es principalmente procedimental, cubriendo la aprobación de las actas, una actualización del personal del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y la discusión de elementos futuros del orden del día. No se programan decisiones significativas ni audiencias públicas.

Committee of the Whole

El Committee of the Whole revisará el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027. No hay otros elementos sustantivos en la agenda; la reunión también incluye elementos procesales como comunicaciones e informes del personal.

• Revisión del presupuesto propuesto para el FY 2027

The Committee of the Whole met to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

Prevention Council

El consejo llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria que incluye pase de lista y aprobación de actas. La agenda incluye informes permanentes de varios departamentos y organizaciones.

• Informe de prevención
• Informe de servicios sociales
• Informe del distrito de salud
• Informe de la policía
• Informe de WHPS

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

El West Hartford Public Works, Facilities & Sustainability Committee se reunirá virtualmente el 9 de abril de 2026. La agenda incluye la aprobación de actas, una actualización del presidente de la Sustainable West Hartford Commission, e informes del personal sobre Public Works, Plant and Facilities, y Sustainability. No se enumeran propuestas, contratos u ordenanzas específicos; la reunión es en gran parte procesal e informativa.

• Aprobación de actas de reuniones anteriores
• Actualización del presidente de la Sustainable West Hartford Commission
• Informes del personal sobre Public Works, Plant and Facilities, y Sustainability
• Discusión de temas futuros de la agenda

Board of Assessors

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de West Hartford se reúne en persona el 8 de abril de 2026 para tratar asuntos pendientes, incluyendo actualizaciones sobre los Clubes de Derechos Humanos de Hall High y una discusión sobre delitos de odio y discurso de odio. La agenda también incluye la presentación de nuevos comisionados, comentarios públicos y el establecimiento de la próxima fecha de reunión para el 6 de mayo de 2026.

• Asuntos pendientes: Actualización de los Clubes de Derechos Humanos de Hall High por Pramod Pradhan
• Asuntos pendientes: Discusión sobre Delitos de Odio y Discurso de Odio por Eva Jacobson
• Presentación de nuevos comisionados y capacitación sobre Esenciales de las Reuniones de la Comisión
• Comentarios públicos y vacantes
• Establecimiento de la agenda para la próxima reunión el 6 de mayo de 2026

The Commission approved inviting members of the Hall High School Human Rights Club to speak at the next meeting. Discussion regarding hate crimes and hate speech was tabled until May. The Commission also set the agenda for the May 6 meeting to include the appointment of officers.

• Approved invitation for Hall High School Human Rights Club to speak at May meeting
• Approved tabling discussion on Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Group until May meeting
• Approved adding appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to May 6 agenda

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal discutirá una propuesta de enmienda al Distrito de Desarrollo Especial #15 para permitir una nueva fachada, una adición de entrada y señalización en el edificio de Hartford HealthCare. Otros asuntos incluyen la aceptación de una subvención para servicios de prevención juvenil y la asignación de un legado para el Departamento de Bomberos. La reunión también incluye proclamaciones, un foro público y la aceptación de renuncias de dos juntas municipales.

• Solicitud de Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC y Hartford HealthCare para enmendar el SDD #15 para 445 South Main Street (nueva fachada, entrada, señalización)
• Resolución aceptando una subvención de Youth Recovery CT para apoyar los servicios de prevención juvenil
• Resolución asignando un legado del Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust para el Departamento de Bomberos
• Renuncia de Jacob Keroack de la Fair Rent Commission (efectiva el 26 de febrero de 2026)
• Renuncia de Steven Adler de la Civilian Police Review Board (efectiva el 1 de mayo de 2026)

Public Hearing

El Concejo Municipal de West Hartford está llevando a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud para modificar el Distrito de Desarrollo Especial (SDD) #15. La propuesta implica cambios al edificio de Hartford HealthCare en 445 South Main Street.

• Nueva fachada propuesta, adición de entrada y nueva señalización en 445 South Main Street
• Solicitud de Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC y Hartford HealthCare para modificar el SDD #15

The Town Council held a public hearing regarding a requested amendment to Special Development District #15 for Corporate Center West. The hearing was continued to a later date without testimony.

• Continued public hearing for Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC and Hartford HealthCare application to April 28, 2026 (6-0)

Finance & Administration Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Administración revisará el presupuesto propuesto para el Gobierno General, Tecnología de la Información, Servicios Financieros y Recursos Humanos. Además, el Comité considerará resoluciones para aceptar una subvención de Youth Recovery CT para servicios de prevención juvenil y apropiar una donación del Arthur R. Carling Revocable Trust para el Departamento de Bomberos. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas y otros asuntos rutinarios.

• Revisión del presupuesto propuesto: Town Council, Town Clerk, Town Manager, Corporation Counsel, Assessor's Office (páginas 4-3 a 4-26)
• Revisión del presupuesto propuesto: Information Technology (página 5-1)
• Revisión del presupuesto propuesto: Financial Services Department (página 6-1)
• Revisión del presupuesto propuesto: Human Resources (página 7-1)
• Resolución para aceptar una subvención de Youth Recovery CT para apoyar los servicios de prevención juvenil

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

La Comisión revisará borradores de enmiendas al Neighborhood Street Traffic Calming Program. Los miembros también discuten una carta de apoyo para un estudio sobre seguridad escolar, incluyendo zonas de recogida y rutas seguras a la escuela.

• Borradores de enmiendas al Neighborhood Street Traffic Calming Program
• Carta de apoyo para un estudio holístico de problemas de seguridad escolar
• Discusión sobre el incumplimiento de los conductores en los cruces peatonales
• Actualización de Engineering/Vision Zero
• Actualización de Planning and Zoning

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission unanimously approved a letter of support for a holistic study of school transportation safety, including safe routes and drop-off zones. It also agreed to send a letter to town and school officials about driver noncompliance at the Linbrook/N. Main crosswalk, noting raised crosswalks improve compliance. Additionally, the commission will hold a special meeting to review proposed amendments to the Neighborhood Streets Traffic Calming Program manual.

• Approved previous meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved letter of support for a holistic school safety study (unanimous)
• Agreed to send letter addressing driver noncompliance at Linbrook/N. Main crosswalk
• Agreed to call a special meeting to review traffic calming program amendments

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación del Pueblo celebrará audiencias públicas sobre una solicitud de permiso de humedales interior reenviada para una piscina enterrada en 82 Waterside Lane y un permiso de uso especial para un parque infantil interior en 2523 Albany Avenue. Una remisión al Consejo del Pueblo busca enmendar el Distrito de Desarrollo Especial para el edificio de Hartford HealthCare en 445 South Main Street con una nueva fachada, entrada y señalización. Los asuntos de nuevo negocio incluyen un permiso de humedales para una piscina en 85 Hunter Drive y una enmienda al mapa de humedales en el Rockledge Golf Course (289 South Main Street).

• Audiencia pública sobre la solicitud de permiso de humedales interior reenviada para piscina enterrada en 82 Waterside Lane
• Audiencia pública sobre el permiso de uso especial para el parque infantil interior 'Little Wanderers' en 2523 Albany Avenue
• Enmienda al SDD #15 para Hartford HealthCare en 445 South Main Street (fachada, entrada, señalización)
• Aviso de la intención del planificador del pueblo de aprobar un cobertizo de 6' x 14' en 139 Vanderbilt Avenue (New England Presbyterian Church)
• Nuevo negocio: permiso de humedales interior para piscina enterrada en 85 Hunter Drive (determinación de significancia)

The West Hartford Town Plan and Zoning Commission, acting as the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, conditionally approved two wetland permits for inground pool installations at 85 Hunter Drive and 82 Waterside Lane, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The commission also received a communication about a shed at 139 Vanderbilt Avenue and scheduled a public hearing for May 4, 2026, on a proposed map amendment to the Official Wetlands Map for the Rockledge Golf Course property. The meeting opened with approval of minutes from the February and March regular meetings.

• Approved minutes of February 4 and March 2, 2026 regular meetings (5-0)
• Received communication on the Town Planner's intent to approve a shed at 139 Vanderbilt Avenue (5-0)
• Conditionally approved Inland Wetlands permit IWW #1247 for an inground pool at 85 Hunter Drive after finding it non-significant (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 4, 2026 on a map amendment to Official Wetlands Map at 289 South Main Street (Rockledge Golf Course) (5-0)
• Conditionally approved Inland Wetlands permit IWW #1244 for an inground pool at 82 Waterside Lane after resubmittal (5-0)

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación del Pueblo celebrará una reunión especial para discutir y hacer recomendaciones sobre el Programa de Mejoras de Capital (CIP) para los años fiscales 2027-2038. Asistirán el Administrador del Pueblo Rick Ledwith y un representante de la Junta de Educación. No se programará otro asunto.

• Discusión y recomendación sobre el Programa de Mejoras de Capital Año Fiscal 2027-2038 con el Administrador del Pueblo y un representante de la Junta de Educación

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the Town Council approve the Program for Capital Improvements for Fiscal Years 2027-2038. The recommendation followed a meeting with the Town Manager and a Board of Education representative. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended capital improvements program FY 2027-2038 to Town Council (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review and discuss proposed budgets for the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2038. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Proposed Fire Department budget (p.8-1)
• Proposed Police Department budget (p.9-1)
• Capital Improvement Plan FY2027-2038
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Staff reports and future agenda items

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council will present the proposed 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027‑2038. Residents may address the council in person for up to three minutes each, or submit written comments by April 17, 2026. The meeting includes a public comment period and concludes with adjournment.

• Presentation of the FY 2026‑2027 budget proposed by the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools
• Review of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027‑2038
• Public comment session with three‑minute speaking limits for each resident
• Written comment submission deadline: April 17, 2026 (email to [email protected])
• Auxiliary aid requests: contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at [email protected] or (860) 561‑7580

The Town Council conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. Residents were invited to speak, and several letters concerning the budget were submitted for the record.

• Closed the public hearing (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission will review reports from student and working groups, discuss tree canopy next steps, and finalize a report on 2026 priorities to present to the Town Council.

• Finalize Report to Town Council / 2026 Priorities
• Student & Working Group reports
• Tree Canopy – next steps
• Repair Café
• Co-sponsor spring film with Traprock Ridge

The Commission approved a proposal to co-sponsor a film event with Traprock Ridge. Members also discussed the potential for a municipal Repair Café and reviewed updates regarding tree canopy loss and waste management.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved co-sponsoring 'Old Forest, Young Meadow' film event on 5/19/26 (10-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review budget highlights for FY27 and discuss spring programming. The board will also address sustainability projects and planning for Kennedy Park.

• FY27 Budget Highlights
• Kennedy Park Planning
• Capital Improvement Projects Update
• America 250 Activities related to Parks
• Sustainability Projects

The Board approved the January 12, 2026, meeting minutes with three abstentions. Members agreed to review the status of various sustainability projects, policies, and procedures at the next meeting in May.

• Approved January 12, 2026, minutes (3 abstentions)
• Scheduled review of sustainability projects for May meeting

Human & Community Services Committee

The Human & Community Services Committee will consider approval of minutes from February 19, 2026, and review the proposed budget for Leisure and Social Services, Library Services, and the Capitol Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2038. Staff will present the Library Services Annual Report. No votes are required on the budget at this stage; it is a discussion item.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2026
• Proposed budget for Leisure and Social Services (p. 13-1)
• Proposed budget for Library Services (p. 14-1)
• Capitol Improvement Plan FY 2027-2038
• Library Services Annual Report

Community Planning & Economic Development

The West Hartford Community Planning & Economic Development Committee will consider proposed budgets, including the Community Development budget and the Capitol Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2038. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and staff reports.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 18, 2026
• Proposed Community Development budget (p. 10-1)
• Capitol Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2038

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a resolution concerning a lease at 707 Oakwood Avenue and approve minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes a public forum and an executive session regarding a legal memorandum.

• Resolution Concerning a Lease at 707 Oakwood Avenue
• Approval of Town Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026
• Approval of Public Hearing Minutes March 10, 2026
• Communication from Carolyn Thompson resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Executive Session regarding an Attorney-Client Privileged Legal Memorandum

The Town Council referred a resolution regarding a lease at 707 Oakwood Avenue to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission. The Council also approved the consent calendar and meeting minutes from March 10, 2026.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (9-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes (Consent)
• Approved March 10, 2026 Public Hearing Minutes (Consent)
• Referred lease resolution for 707 Oakwood Avenue to Town Plan and Zoning Commission (9-0)
• Entered into Executive Session to discuss legal memorandum (9-0)

Public Hearing

The Town Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Residents and taxpayers may provide testimony in person or submit written comments by April 17, 2026.

• Presentation of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027-2038

The Town Council held a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The meeting recessed until March 30, 2026.

• Recessed meeting until March 30, 2026 (9-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will approve the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting, discuss a pre‑application for a property at 1566 Boulevard, and consider proposed procedural rules. An executive session will be held to discuss the town’s strategy and negotiations in the pending litigation with Instant Property Solutions, LLC (Docket No. HHD-CV25-6208420-S). No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting
• Pre‑application discussion for 1566 Boulevard
• Discussion of proposed procedural rules
• Executive session on litigation strategy with Instant Property Solutions, LLC (Docket No. HHD-CV25-6208420-S)
• Election of officers (Chair and Vice‑Chair)

Library Board

The West Hartford Library Board will approve minutes and reports, discuss a library catalog system migration, and set a July 24 closure date for BookWyrm Fest. The meeting will also include a legislative update and an executive session to evaluate the Library Director.

• Approval of minutes and administrative reports
• Library catalog system (ILS) migration discussion
• July 24, 2026 closure for BookWyrm Fest
• Legislative update on BorrowIT program
• Executive session for Director performance evaluation

The Board approved the consent agenda and a request to close the library at 3 p.m. on July 24, 2026. Discussions included an upcoming catalog migration and potential state budget cuts to the BorrowIT program.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 24 early closure at 3 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will vote on 40 appeals for which hearings were held March 14, 16, and 18, 2026. Appeals cover residential, commercial, personal property, and motor vehicle assessments. Owners range from individuals to LLCs and institutions such as Renbrook School and Chabad House.

• Residential appeal at 42 St. Augustine Street by John & Julie Karas
• Renbrook School appeals for 2865 and 2865R Albany Avenue (commercial and personal property)
• Two motor vehicle appeals by Peter Vlahakis for a 2015 Tesla S
• Personal property appeal for Center for Latino Progress at 616 New Park Avenue
• Commercial appeal for West Hartford Grocery Center II DST at 176 Newington Road

The Board reviewed several dozen appeals regarding real estate, personal property, motor vehicles, and commercial assessments. Decisions included approving assessment changes based on inspections, denying appeals where information was insufficient, and noting various withdrawals or no-shows.

• Approved assessment change for 42 St Augustine Street (5-0)
• Approved assessment change for 945 Farmington Avenue (4-0)
• Approved assessment change for 169 South Main Street (4-0)
• Approved assessment change for 80 Timberwood Road (3-0)
• Approved assessment change for 120 Robin Road (4-0)
• Approved assessment change for 1170 New Britain Avenue (4-0)
• Approved assessment change for 28 Race Brook Road (2-0)
• Approved assessment-change for 83 Newington Road (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider setting a public hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, which includes the Town Manager's proposal and the Superintendent of Schools' plan. The meeting will be held at 50 South Main Street.

• Motion to set 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget for public hearing
• 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget proposed by Town Manager
• 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget proposed by Superintendent of Schools

The Town Council scheduled a public hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The hearing is set for March 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

• Set 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget public hearing for March 30, 2025 (8-0)

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council will hold a public hearing on March 19, 2026, where the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools will present the proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Residents may address the Council for three minutes each, and written comments are accepted until April 17, 2026. The agenda consists of a presentation and public comment period, with no formal decisions listed.

• Presentation of FY 2026‑2027 budget proposal
• Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027‑2038
• Public comment period with three‑minute speaker limit
• Written comment submission deadline April 17, 2026
• Live broadcast on Comcast Channel 5, Frontier TV Channel 6098, YouTube, and www.whctv.org

The Town Council held a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The meeting recessed until March 24, 2026.

• Recessed meeting until March 24, 2026 (7-0)

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee will review a request to modify the façade and signage of a Hartford HealthCare building at 445 South Main Street. The committee will also consider the election of officers and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of 445 South Main Street façade and signage changes
• Discussion of potential new Special Development District at 1003-1013 Farmington Avenue
• Election of Design Review Advisory Committee officers
• Approval of March 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Future meeting dates set for April 16 and May 21, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on four petitions: three variance requests and one special exception renewal. Items include a 35ft variance for an accessory structure at 4 Cornell Road, side yard setback variances for an addition at 84-86 Elmhurst Street, and a special exception renewal for a law office at 67 Somerset Street. The board will also vote on the petitions and approve minutes from January 21, 2026.

• 4 Cornell Road: 35ft variance request to allow an accessory structure forward of the building line in R-10 zone
• 84-86 Elmhurst Street: variances of 5.4ft (southerly) and 1.8ft (northerly) to side yard setbacks for a 16.5ft x 32.5ft single-story addition in RM-3 zone
• 67 Somerset Street: special exception renewal for an existing law office as an accessory use to the residence for three (5)-years in R-6 zone
• 30 Ledgewood Road: 4.2ft variance to southerly side yard setback for a 5ft x 8ft single-story addition in R-10 zone
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several property variances for accessory structures and home additions. The board also approved a five-year renewal for an existing law office special exception at 67 Somerset Street.

• Approved yard variance for 4 Cornell Road (5-0)
• Approved yard variance for 84-86 Elmhurst Street (5-0)
• Granted Special Exception Renewal for law office at 67 Somerset Street (5-0)
• Approved yard variance for 30 Ledgewood Road (5-0)
• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will meet to approve minutes, receive school and officer reports, and discuss ongoing community service initiatives including a diaper drive and a teen wellness fair.

• Guest speaker A. Tracey Weiss from West Hartford LIFE to discuss America250 Essay Contest
• Teen Wellness Fair scheduled for March 7
• Screenagers event scheduled for March 19
• Diaper Drive for Hartford Deportation Defense planned for March-April
• Immigrant Youth Advocates donation table scheduled for April 18

The council met on March 18, 2026, to review school reports and subcommittee updates. The primary action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes

Civilian Police Review Board

The West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board will approve minutes from its January 21, 2026 meeting. It will then review and evaluate two internal investigations of the West Hartford Police Department, identified as investigations 25-08 and 25-14. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting
• Review of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 25-08
• Review of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 25-14

The Civilian Police Review Board approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. The board also voted unanimously to sustain the findings for Internal Investigations 25-08 and 25-14.

• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Sustained findings of Internal Investigation 25-08 (7-0)
• Sustained findings of Internal Investigation 25-14 (7-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold hearings on two appeals of property assessments from the grand list. One appeal involves a residential property at 28 Stratford Road; the other involves a commercial property at 920 Farmington Avenue.

• Appeal #43: David and Lauren Bergman appealing assessment on 28 Stratford Road (residential)
• Appeal #44: Farmington Avenue Acquisitions LLC appealing assessment on 920 Farmington Avenue (commercial)

The Board of Assessment Appeals met to hear property owner appeals. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will review reports on social services, the job bank, and transportation, and discuss updates on age-friendly community initiatives.

• Review and approve minutes from January 14, 2026
• Review WH Social Services Report
• Review Seniors Job Bank Report
• Review Transportation for Seniors Report
• Review West Hartford Age-Friendly Community Update

Fair Rent Commission

The West Hartford Fair Rent Commission will convene to discuss meeting procedures and hear administrative hearings regarding specific rent disputes. The agenda includes a review of case #2025-08 and cases #2026-02 and #2026-04.

• Discussion of meeting procedure
• Review of Case #2025-08, Ebert v. Geckler
• Review of Case #2026-02, Ambrose v. Larsen
• Review of Case #2026-04, Garcia v. Doung
• Explanation of Administrative Hearing Guidelines

The commission approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to reduce rent held in escrow. The commission voted 6‑0‑1 (one abstention) to dismiss the Garcia v. R. Duong Properties retaliation complaint. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reduce rent in escrow (unanimous)
• Dismissed Garcia v. R. Duong Properties case (6-0-1 abstention)

Commission on the Arts

The Commission on the Arts will discuss a West Hartford arts, culture, and heritage calendar and collaborate with the West Hartford America 250 Arts & Culture Subcommittee on projects including a cookbook, murals, and a cultural festival.

• West Hartford Arts, Culture, Heritage and Hospitality Calendar of Events
• Cook Book project with America 250 committee
• Murals project with America 250 committee
• Cultural Festival project with America 250 committee
• Amelia Classical Music Series Concert on 4/25/26

Board of Assessment Appeals

The West Hartford Board of Assessment Appeals will conduct hearings on March 16, 2026, for taxpayers who have filed applications to contest their property assessments. Each case will be heard at the scheduled time listed in the agenda, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Town Hall. The board will consider appeals from entities such as A WALK‑IN MEDICAL CENTER LLC, RENBROOK SCHOOL, and B+ M TREE SERVICES LLC.

• A WALK‑IN MEDICAL CENTER LLC – 1170 NEW BRITAIN AVENUE (hearing 5:00 PM)
• CENTER FOR LATINO PROGRESS – 616 NEW PARK AVENUE (hearing 5:00 PM)
• RENBROOK SCHOOL – 2865 ALBANY AVENUE (hearing 5:20 PM)
• B+ M TREE SERVICES LLC – 34 CUSTER STREET (hearing 7:00 PM)
• ASCOT US SERVICES COMPANY LLC – 29 SOUTH MAIN STREET (hearing 7:00 PM)

The Board of Assessment Appeals held its March 16, 2026 meeting and voted on a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM. No other substantive appeals or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:45 PM

Pension Board

The West Hartford Pension Board holds a regular meeting to receive updates on capital markets and the pension plan's performance through February. They will take formal actions including approving minutes, administering pension memberships and withdrawals, reviewing invoices, and discussing buyback service rates.

• Approval of minutes from the February 2, 2026 special meeting
• Action on pension administration: new members (9 employees), withdrawals/terminations (8 non-vested, 1 vested), and retirement applications
• Invoices for consideration: Milliman ($2,575.50, $2,627, $26,000), Principal Custody ($10,116.84), Pier Capital ($22,493.94)
• Discussion of buyback service rates for pension credit
• Review of proposed 2026 meeting calendar

The West Hartford Pension Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 special meeting, approved the pension administration updates, and approved four invoices for Milliman, Principal Custody Solutions, and Pier Capital. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the February 2, 2026 special meeting (unanimously)
• Approved pension administration updates (unanimously)
• Approved Milliman invoice for Dec 2025 MARC license fee $2,575.50 (unanimously)
• Approved Milliman invoice for Jan 2026 MARC license fee $2,627.00 (unanimously)
• Approved Principal Custody Solutions invoice $10,116.84 (unanimously)
• Approved Pier Capital invoice $22,493.94 (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 a.m. (unanimously)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals regarding property assessments for 26 taxpayers on March 14, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM at 50 South Main Street.

• Hear appeal for 2015 Tesla S (Peter Vlahakis)
• Hear appeal for 42 St. Augustine Street (John + Julie Karas)
• Hear appeal for 169 South Main Street (Lucky's Home Improvement LLC)
• Hear appeal for 120 Robin Road (Kelly Ryan)
• Hear appeal for 264 Griswold Drive (James Okeefe)

The Board of Assessment Appeals met on March 14, 2026, heard appeals from property owners, and adjourned at 11:00 AM. No substantive appeals were approved, denied, or otherwise acted upon during this session.

Prevention Council

The West Hartford Prevention Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive standing reports from various town departments, and discuss old and new business, including the announcement of a new co-chair.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Standing reports from Prevention, Social Services, Health District, Police, WHPS, and Student Reps
• Old Business: Co-Chair announcement
• Next meeting scheduled for April 9, 2026

Board of Assessors

The March 12, 2026 Board of Assessors meeting in West Hartford lists no specific agenda items. The agenda consists solely of a notice offering auxiliary aid for effective communication. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Board elected Paul Knopf as the new Chairperson. It approved the minutes from the February 12 meeting. It granted tax‑exempt status to all listed Continuum Supportive Housing properties. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Paul Knopf as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for Continuum Supportive Housing properties (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

The West Hartford Public Works, Facilities & Sustainability Committee will meet on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The committee will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and consider the proposed budget for facilities, public works, and the Capitol Improvement Plan for FY 2027‑2038. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Discussion of proposed budget for facilities
• Discussion of proposed budget for public works
• Discussion of proposed budget for the Capitol Improvement Plan FY 2027‑2038

Town Council

The West Hartford Town Council will consider adopting the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and an ordinance concerning site plan approval for affordable housing developments. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes, the introduction of a new town appointee, and a request to approve minor signage revisions for a Special Development District.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget
• Ordinance Concerning Site Plan Approval of Affordable Housing Developments
• Introduction of Anthony Landino to the Commission on the Arts
• Approval of revisions to SDD #120 signage at 1038 Farmington Avenue
• Approval of Town Council and Public Hearing Minutes

The Town Council approved the consent calendar and adopted the affordable‑housing site‑plan ordinance unanimously. It received the 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget, set it for public hearings on March 19 and March 24, and referred the Capital Improvement Plan to the Town Plan & Zoning Commission. Several appointments were confirmed by consent, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.

• Approved consent calendar items 5A, 5B, 7B, 7C, 10A (9 YEA, 0 NAY)
• Adopted affordable‑housing site‑plan ordinance (9 YEA, 0 NAY)
• Set FY 2026‑27 budget for public hearing and referred Capital Improvement Plan (9 YEA, 0 NAY)
• Appointed Anthony Landino to Commission on the Arts (consent)
• Reappointed Chris Lindgren and Jeffrey Azia to Board of Assessment Appeals (consent)
• Approved SDD #120 signage revision notice (consent)
• Adjourned meeting (9 YEA, 0 NAY)

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance concerning site plan approval for affordable housing developments. The council will hear a presentation and then take public comments before potentially taking action at a future meeting.

• Ordinance Concerning Site Plan Approval of Affordable Housing Developments
• Public hearing with presentation and public comments
• Meeting held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Commission on Veterans' Affairs

The Commission on Veterans' Affairs will review minutes from December 2025 and discuss suicide prevention resources for Fall 2026. The body will also plan events for the West Hartford America 250th anniversary, including a Memorial Day parade and a concert at Duffy School.

• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2025
• Suicide Prevention Program fact gathering and event planning
• West Hartford America 250th and Veterans' Day events
• Military Appreciation Recognition at Celebrate West Hartford
• Flag Showcase Event and Memorial Day Parade

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled. Commissioners discussed a suicide‑prevention program, memorial access improvements, and upcoming military appreciation events, but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of Dec 9, 2025 (motion made, seconded, approved)

Special Services District

Public Safety Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the West Hartford Public Safety Committee. Members will consider approving prior meeting minutes and receive updates from the Fire and Police Departments. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Fire Department update
• Police Department update

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

This is a routine meeting of the Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities with no presentations, ongoing business, or new business listed. The commission will approve minutes from the January 12 meeting and receive staff and working group reports.

• Approval of January 12 meeting minutes
• Town staff report and working group updates
• Next meeting scheduled for May 11 at 7:00 pm

The March 9, 2026 meeting of the West Hartford Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities was procedural and did not result in any decisions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items. Members received updates on social‑media discontinuation, upcoming disability‑inclusion events, and program reports. The next meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

The West Hartford Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission will discuss several items, including a culture of consensus, comments on the Vision Zero 2025 Annual Report, and a draft amendment to the Neighborhood Street Traffic Calming Program to align with Vision Zero principles. Additional updates on engineering, Vision Zero, and planning & zoning will be provided. The meeting will also include a general discussion of pedestrian and bicyclist access and safety issues in town.

• PBC culture of consensus and collaboration
• Questions and comments on Vision Zero 2025 Annual Report
• Draft recommended amendments to the Neighborhood Street Traffic Calming Program
• Engineering and Vision Zero update
• Planning & Zoning (P&Z) update

The West Hartford Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other formal actions were taken at this session. Commissioners discussed Vision Zero updates, draft traffic‑calming amendments, and several road projects, but deferred any votes on those items to future meetings. Public concerns about a bike lane removal and a community‑center internal road were noted, with plans for public meetings to address them.

• Approved previous meeting’s minutes (unanimous)

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee will consider an application to amend Special Development District #15. The proposal involves modifications to the Hartford HealthCare building, including a new façade, entry addition, and signage.

• Application for 445 South Main Street by Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC and Hartford HealthCare
• Proposed new façade, entry addition, and signage at 445 South Main Street
• Approval of January 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Human Rights Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will approve minutes from February 4, 2026, and receive updates on the FY26 snow budget and the timeline for the FY27 Town and Board of Education budget season.

• Approval of February 4, 2026 minutes
• FY26 Snow Budget update
• FY27 Town and Board of Education budget timeline

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on an Inland Wetlands permit for a 20' x 24' addition and inground pool at 82 Waterside Lane. New business includes receipt of a special use permit application for an indoor children's playground at 2523 Albany Avenue. A Town Council referral seeks an amendment to Special Development District #15 for Hartford HealthCare's building at 445 South Main Street. No actions are expected on the new business or referral tonight.

• Continued public hearing on Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Permit (IWW #1244) for pool and addition at 82 Waterside Lane
• Special Use Permit (SUP #1489) for Little Wanderers indoor children's playground at 2523 Albany Avenue - scheduled for future hearing
• Amendment to SDD #15 for Hartford HealthCare building at 445 South Main Street - proposed new façade, entry addition, and signage

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the withdrawal of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Permit application (IWW #1244) for 82 Waterside Lane. It also voted 5‑0 to schedule a public hearing on the special‑use permit application (SUP #1489) for an indoor children’s playground at 2523 Albany Avenue for Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken on the amendment request for 445 South Main Street, which is pending referral.

• Approved withdrawal of IWW #1244 for 82 Waterside Lane (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for SUP #1489 at 2523 Albany Avenue, April 6, 2026 (5-0)
• No action on amendment to Special Development District #15 for 445 South Main Street (awaiting referral)

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The commission will meet to elect 2026 officers and introduce new members. The agenda includes a presentation on the town's Tree Canopy Assessment and a discussion on 2026 priorities for the Town Council report.

• Presentation by Bill Gleason of WH Tree Action Group on the town's Tree Canopy Assessment
• Election of 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of 2026 priorities for the report to Town Council
• Updates for the Public Works, Facilities, & Sustainability Standing Committee (PWF&S)

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously (9‑0). Commissioners also voted unanimously (9‑0) to approve a Climate Change lecture by Dr. Charles Button at Town Hall on March 25. The commission decided to postpone the presentation of its report to Town Council until the April Public Works, Facilities & Sustainability Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Climate Change lecture by Dr. Charles Button (9-0)
• Deferred report presentation to Town Council, to be presented at April PWF&S meeting

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee will hold an informal study session on an application from Corporate Center West Associates III, LLC and Hartford HealthCare to amend Special Development District #15 at 445 South Main Street. The proposal seeks to modify the existing Hartford HealthCare building with a new facade, entry addition, and signage. The committee will also approve minutes from its January 15, 2026 meeting and note that the March 19, 2026 regular meeting is cancelled.

• Public hearing on amendment to SDD #15 for 445 South Main Street – new facade, entry addition, and signage
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2026 regular meeting
• Cancellation of the March 19, 2026 regular meeting
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026

Fair Rent Commission

The West Hartford Fair Rent Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss procedures, hear two new rent cases (Ambrose v. Larsen and Bolton v. Ogbonna), and receive a status update on Case #2025-08 (Ebert v. Geckler). The meeting is open to the public and includes approval of prior minutes.

• New business includes Case #2026-02, Ambrose v. Larsen
• New business includes Case #2026-03, Bolton v. Ogbonna
• Status update on Case #2025-08, Ebert v. Geckler
• Discussion of administrative hearing guidelines and procedures

The Fair Rent Commission approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It granted a continuance for the Ambrose v. Larsen case and dismissed the Bolton v. Ogbonna retaliation complaint unanimously. The commission ordered the rent in case 2025‑08 to be placed in escrow until repairs are completed and directed the parties to report back in May with a status update, with a health‑district representative present.

• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for Ambrose v. Larsen case (administratively granted)
• Dismissed Bolton v. Ogbonna retaliation complaint (unanimous)
• Ordered rent in case 2025‑08 placed in escrow pending repairs
• Directed parties to report back in May with status update
• Requested West Hartford‑Bloomfield Health District representative be present

Town Council

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss an ordinance concerning the site plan approval of affordable housing developments. The meeting will be held at 50 South Main Street.

• Public hearing on affordable housing site plan approval ordinance
• Ordinance concerning site plan approval of affordable housing developments

Deputy Mayor Polun announced a staff request for more review time on the affordable housing site‑plan ordinance. Councilor Polun moved to continue the public hearing, and the motion carried unanimously. The hearing will be resumed on March 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM.

• Continue public hearing on affordable housing site‑plan ordinance (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The West Hartford Historic District Commission will adopt minutes from January 26, 2026, and hold elections for officers. The body will also set its schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Adoption of January 26, 2026, minutes
• Election of WHHDC Officers
• Setting of 2026 meeting schedule

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission will introduce new commissioners and elect its 2026 officers. It will hear a speaker, Bill Gleason of the WH Tree Action Group, discuss the town’s Tree Canopy Assessment, and receive reports from student and working groups. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming public events and a plan to finalize a report to the Town Council at the next meeting.

• Introduce new commissioners
• Elect 2026 officers – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary
• Speaker presentation on Tree Canopy Assessment by Bill Gleason
• Student and Working Group reports
• Calendar updates for author talks, lectures, and workshops

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the ILS catalog migration and a planned 3 p.m. closure on July 24, 2026. The meeting includes a legislative update on the BorrowIT program and an executive session for the Director's performance evaluation.

• ILS (catalog) migration discussion
• Proposed closure at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026
• Legislative update on BorrowIT program
• Executive session for Library Director performance evaluation

Design Review Advisory Committee

Human & Community Services Committee

The Human & Community Services Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its January 15, 2026 meeting. Staff will provide updates on leisure and social services and on the town library. The committee will also discuss items for future agendas.

• Approval of Minutes – January 15, 2026
• Leisure & Social Services staff update
• Library staff update
• Discussion of future agenda items

Civilian Police Review Board

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will convene to approve minutes, receive reports from Conant, Hall, and Kingswood Oxford schools, and review updates from subcommittees on America250, food insecurity, and sustainability.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• School reports from Conant, Hall, and Kingswood Oxford
• Subcommittee reports on America250, food insecurity, and sustainability
• Discussion of 'Hearts & Smarts' Trivia and 'Kindness Project' events
• Announcements and adjournment to March 18, 2026

The Mayor’s Youth Council approved the January 14, 2026 minutes after a motion by Anaya and a second by Sebastian. The council then moved to adjourn, with a motion by Anaya and a second by Lyla; the adjournment vote was anonymous and the meeting ended at 6:40 PM.

• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (motion by Anaya, seconded by Sebastian)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Anaya, seconded by Lyla; vote anonymous)

Community Planning & Economic Development

The West Hartford Community Planning & Economic Development Committee will review the 2025 Vision Zero Annual Report as the main agenda item. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting and receive a Community Development Department update. The meeting is virtual and open for public viewing via YouTube.

• Review of the 2025 Vision Zero Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2026
• Community Development Department update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss and vote on two petitions for zoning variances. These requests involve building an accessory structure and a single-story addition.

• 4 Cornell Road: Request for a 35ft variance for a 10ft x 16ft accessory structure
• 84-86 Elmhurst Street: Request for a 5.4ft southerly and 1.8ft northerly side yard setback variance for a 16.5ft x 32.5ft addition

Prevention Council

The council meeting is scheduled for Feb 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Room 400, 50 S Main St. The agenda contains only procedural information, including a notice for auxiliary aid contacts. No specific items are slated for decision or discussion.

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 2025 meeting. Council members also designated a co‑chair to lead the April meeting and handle agenda and minute distribution. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved minutes from January 2025 (unanimous)
• Designated co‑chair to lead April meeting (no vote recorded)

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

The West Hartford Public Works, Facilities & Sustainability Committee will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive staff reports on public works, facilities, and sustainability initiatives. The meeting will be held virtually on February 12, 2026.

• Approval of January 8, 2026 minutes
• Public Works Update
• Facilities Update
• Sustainability Update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving minutes from January 8, 2026, and discuss a real property item concerning Chabad House Inc of CT at 82 Parsons Drive. They will also receive the 2025 Grand List Report and a status update on the 2026 town-wide revaluation.

• Approval of Jan 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Chabad House Inc of CT real property at 82 Parsons Drive
• 2025 Grand List Report
• Status report on 2026 Revaluation

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. It voted unanimously to deny tax‑exemption status for Chabad House Inc. of CT’s real‑property located at 82 Parsons Drive. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied tax‑exemption status for Chabad House Inc. at 82 Parsons Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will approve the minutes from the January 27 meeting and consider several new actions. Items include an amendment to Special Development District #15 for the Corporate Center West site, a resolution to add a full‑time Social Services position for Community Development Block Grant programs, and a resolution to revise fees for the Cornerstone Aquatics Center. The Council will also reappoint and appoint zoning alternates and members of the Human Rights Commission, and receive communications about a parking and landscaping change at West Farms Mall and a historic commission resignation.

• Amendment to Special Development District #15 (Corporate Center West) – façade, entry addition, and new signage at 445 South Main Street
• Resolution approving an additional full‑time position in the Department of Social Services for Community Development Block Grant programs
• Resolution revising the schedule of fees for Cornerstone Aquatics Center
• Reappointment of Deepak Khatiwada as Town Council Zoning Alternate (term expires Dec 31 2028)
• Communication to receive request for parking and landscaping revisions at West Farms Mall (1502 New Britain Ave) for a new Big Y Family Market

The Town Council adopted the consent calendar and approved the minutes from the January 27 meeting. It approved a rezoning application to change 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road to a multifamily residential district for a 54‑unit affordable housing development. The council also received an amendment to Special Development District #15 for Corporate Center West, adopted a resolution adding a full‑time social services position, and revised the fee schedule for the Cornerstone Aquatics Center.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (items 5A‑5C, 7E‑7M, 10A‑10B) – Motion carried 8‑0
• Approved Town Council minutes from Jan 27, 2026 – Consent
• Approved rezoning of 230 Newington Rd for 54‑unit affordable housing – Consent
• Received and referred amendment to SDD #15 (Corporate Center West) and set public hearing for Apr 7, 2026 – Motion carried 8‑0
• Adopted resolution adding a full‑time position in Department of Social Services – Motion carried 8‑0
• Adopted resolution revising fee schedule for Cornerstone Aquatics Center – Motion carried 8‑0
• Approved multiple appointments to Human Rights Commission and zoning alternates – Consent
• Received communications on SDD #12 revision for West Farms Mall and resignation of Historic District Commission member – Consent

Special Services District

The West Hartford Center Special Services District will hold roll call, approve minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting, and receive petitions. The board will consider a consent calendar and discuss any unfinished business. New business includes elections for a member and alternate member to represent owners of taxable commercial land use property and a member and alternate member to represent owners of taxable residential land use property. The meeting will also include staff reports, an executive session, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting
• Receipt of petitions
• Consideration of consent calendar
• Elections to the Board of Commissioners (commercial and residential land owner representatives)
• Executive session

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

The commission will discuss safety challenges on Brookside Boulevard and a resident request for relief. It will receive updates on the town’s Engineering/Vision Zero program and the Planning & Zoning department. The meeting will also cover general pedestrian and bicyclist access and safety issues in West Hartford.

• Brookside Boulevard: vulnerable user road safety challenges and resident relief request
• Engineering/Vision Zero program update
• Planning & Zoning (P&Z) department update
• Invitation to Adrian Billings‑Smith to discuss transportation equity
• Letter to Mayor Cantor and Town Council about chronic understaffing in Engineering Division

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a motion to send a letter to the town supporting residents’ concerns about the dangerous conditions on Brookside Boulevard. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send a letter to town about Brookside Boulevard safety (unanimous)

Commission on the Arts

The West Hartford Commission on the Arts will review a draft report of the WH Arts & Culture Survey, receive updates on mural projects and the Juneteenth Committee, and plan several America 250 events including a cultural festival, map project, and concerts. New commissioners Jim Chapdelaine and Patrick O'Sullivan will be introduced. The meeting includes public comment and discussion of upcoming collaborations.

• Review draft report of West Hartford Arts & Culture Survey
• Update on RiseUP/Murals from Jan 15 meeting with Town Council Human Services Committee
• America 250 collaboration: Map Project (formerly Commemorative Poster) with Jeff Murray, Finn Ashworth, Christy Corey
• Cultural Festival collaboration with Celebrate! West Hartford on June 7–8 with 4 performance areas
• Amelia Classical Music Series concert on April 25 highlighting underrepresented voices

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The West Hartford Town Plan and Zoning Commission will consider a request to continue the public hearing on the 82 Waterside Lane application to the March 2, 2026 meeting. It will also review a special use permit application for the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 2080 Boulevard to add a child day‑care center and summer camp. Additionally, the commission will discuss a town‑council‑referred ordinance that would amend Section 177‑42 B to clarify site‑plan approval for affordable‑housing projects.

• Continuation request for public hearing on 82 Waterside Lane (IWW #1244) to March 2, 2026
• Special use permit application for 2080 Boulevard to expand church use with a child day‑care center
• Ordinance to amend Section 177‑42 B clarifying site‑plan approval for affordable‑housing developments
• Approval of minutes from the January 5, 2026 regular meeting

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the Jan. 5 meeting (5‑0). It received a request to extend the public hearing for 82 Waterside Lane and voted to continue that hearing to March 2, 2026 (both 5‑0). The commission approved a Special Use Permit for 2080 Boulevard to add a summer day camp, with several conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. It also recommended approval of an ordinance to clarify site‑plan approval for affordable‑housing projects (5‑0).

• Approved Jan. 5 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Received 30‑day extension request for 82 Waterside Lane (5‑0)
• Continued 82 Waterside Lane hearing to March 2, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 2080 Boulevard church daycare (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of affordable‑housing site‑plan ordinance (5‑0)

Library Board

The West Hartford Public Library Board will meet to elect officers and review the FY27 budget. The board will also discuss security measures for library programs and review the Vulnerable Child Policy.

• Election of Board officers
• Discussion of FY27 Budget
• Review of security measures for library programs and events
• Policy review of the Vulnerable Child Policy

The Library Board approved the consent agenda without dissent. It also unanimously approved the proposed slate of officers, appointing EJ Greenspan as chair, Gail Crockett as vice‑chair, and Eileen Daly as secretary. The board discussed library security and agreed that a policy allowing the director or staff to consult police when warranted is appropriate, with further work to follow. No final decisions were made on FY 27 budget requests.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate: EJ Greenspan chair, Gail Crockett vice‑chair, Eileen Daly secretary (unanimous)
• Decided to develop a security policy permitting staff to consult police when warranted

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will consider a resolution to revise fee schedules for the Cornerstone Aquatics Center. They will also review the 2025 Grand List Report and the current-year operating budget projection as of December 31, 2025. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding a pending tax assessment appeal for the McAuley Center at 253 Steele Road.

• Resolution revising the Schedule of Fees for Cornerstone Aquatics Center
• Resolution approving a full-time position for Community Development Block Grant programs
• 2025 Grand List Report
• Current Year Operating Budget Projection as of December 31, 2025
• Executive session for tax assessment appeal: McAuley Center, Incorporated v. Town of West Hartford (253 Steele Road)

Human Rights Commission

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review updates from the Fire and Police Departments. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from January 6, 2026.

• Fire Department Update
• Police Department Update
• Approval of January 6, 2026 minutes

Pension Board

The Pension Board will hear two presentations: an actuarial valuation of the pension plan from Milliman, and an asset allocation analysis from Fiducient Advisors. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and review of the plan's financial health and investment strategy.

• Milliman to present Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation
• Fiducient Advisors to present Asset Allocation Analysis and discussion
• Proposed target allocation shifts: fixed income from 35% to 40%, domestic equity from 40% to 36.5%
• Historical performance data for current and proposed mix scenarios provided

The Pension Board voted to adopt Milliman's actuarial assumption changes, including the Pub-2016 mortality table and a 25‑basis‑point salary scale adjustment for three years. The board also accepted Fiducient's proposed Potential Target Allocation #2 for the pension fund. Both motions passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted Fiducient's Potential Target Allocation #2 (motion passed, all in favor)
• Approved Milliman's actuarial assumption changes: Pub-2016 mortality table and extra 25 bps to salary scale for 3 years (motion passed, all in favor)
• Accepted additional changes proposed by Fiducient (motion passed, all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:05 a.m. (motion passed, all in favor)

Town Council

The West Hartford Town Council will consider a rezoning request for a 54-unit affordable housing development on Newington Road and an ordinance regulating short-term rentals. The body will also approve appointments to the Arts Commission and the Greater Hartford Transit District.

• Rezoning 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road for 54-unit affordable housing
• Ordinance regulating short-term rentals
• Appointment of Adam Raider to Greater Hartford Transit District
• Appointments to the Commission on the Arts
• Lease at 13 South Main Street

The Town Council approved a rezoning application for 230 Newington Road to create a 54‑unit affordable housing development, subject to conditions. A proposal to allow recreational vehicles as accessory uses in single‑family districts was denied. Several appointments and a lease resolution were adopted by consent.

• Approved Consent Calendar (9 YEA, 0 NAY)
• Approved rezoning of 230 Newington Road for affordable housing, subject to conditions (9 YEA, 0 NAY)
• Denied ordinance permitting recreational vehicles as accessory use in single‑family districts (7 YEA, 2 NAY)
• Adopted resolution concerning lease at 13 South Main Street (9 YEA, 0 NAY)
• Appointed Adam Raider to Greater Hartford Transit District (consent)
• Appointed Patrick Donohue O'Sullivan to Commission on the Arts (consent)
• Appointed James Chapdelaine to Commission on the Arts (consent)
• Reappointed Burke Doar as Town Council Zoning Alternate (consent)

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application submitted by Honeycomb Real Estate Partners, LLC. The application seeks to change about 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road from single‑family, general industrial, and exclusive industrial zones to a multifamily residence district with a special development district overlay. The proposed development would include six two‑story buildings containing 54 for‑sale affordable housing units, plus parking, drainage and landscaping. Councilors and the public will have an opportunity to comment before any decision is made.

• Rezoning request for ~2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road from R‑6, IG, IE zones to RM‑1 multifamily district with SDD overlay
• Proposed 54‑unit, 100% for‑sale affordable housing development in six two‑story buildings
• Inclusion of associated parking areas, storm drainage infrastructure and landscaping
• Application submitted by Honeycomb Real Estate Partners, LLC

The West Hartford Town Council convened a public hearing to consider Honeycomb Real Estate Partners, LLC's application to rezone approximately 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road from single‑family and industrial zones to a multifamily residential district with a Special Development District overlay. The proposal seeks to build 54 affordable, for‑sale homes in six two‑story buildings. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Special Services District

Public Hearing

The West Hartford Town Council will hear a presentation on an ordinance that would permit recreational vehicles as accessory uses in existing single‑family residence districts, per Sections 177‑2 and 177‑6C of the town zoning code. Councilors and the public may ask questions and comment on the proposal. The meeting includes standard opening, roll call, and adjournment procedures.

• Ordinance proposal to allow recreational vehicles as accessory uses in single‑family districts
• Public hearing for comments on the RV accessory‑use ordinance

The Town Council held a public hearing on an application to amend the zoning code to permit recreational vehicles as an accessory use in existing single‑family residence districts. The applicant, Michael Cervone, presented the proposal and answered council questions. No public comment was received and the council took no vote or formal action on the ordinance.

Library Board

The West Hartford Public Library Board will discuss the FY27 budget, review a proposed security policy for library programs, and examine the Vulnerable Child Policy. The board will also receive reports on the CEN Community Wifi Grant and confirm Sunday hour funding. Officers will be elected and the meeting will conclude with the director's report.

• Discussion of FY27 budget
• Consideration of a Library Security Policy for programs and events
• Review of the Vulnerable Child Policy
• Report on $75,000 CEN Community Wifi Grant
• Election of board officers

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2026, and receive a speaker from the WH Tree Action Group. They will also discuss a letter regarding Westmoor Park, working group reports, and finalize a report to the Town Council on 2026 priorities.

• Election of 2026 officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary
• Presentation by Bill Gleason from WH Tree Action Group
• Discussion of letter re: Westmoor Park (NBS Group)
• Report to Town Council and 2026 priorities
• Tour of All America Waste's Materials Recovery Facility on 2/3/26

Historic District Commission

The West Hartford Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for waivers of delay of demolition. Properties involved are 101 Fennbrook Road (detached garage), 100 Mayflower Street (old Saint Bridgett School), and 705 Oakwood Avenue (partial demolition). After the hearings, the commission will deliberate and may vote on the applications.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for waiver of demolition delay at 101 Fennbrook Road (garage)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for waiver of demolition delay at 100 Mayflower Street (old Saint Bridgett School)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition at 705 Oakwood Avenue

The commission unanimously approved waivers of delay of demolition for properties at 101 Fennbrook Road, 100 Mayflower Street, and 705 Oakwood Avenue. The minutes of the Jan. 5 special meeting were also approved unanimously. Alternate Matt Schreck was appointed to fill the seat of former Chair Mitchell Lewis, and Vice‑Chair Kevin Flood announced his resignation.

• Approved waiver of delay of demolition for 101 Fennbrook Road (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of delay of demolition for 100 Mayflower Street (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of delay of demolition for 705 Oakwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 5, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Alternate Matt Schreck to former Chair Mitchell Lewis’s seat (unanimous)
• Vice‑Chair Kevin Flood resigned from the commission (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals will continue public hearings on three variance requests and approve minutes from previous meetings. The board will also consider an appeal regarding a commercial vehicle removal order.

• Hearing on variance for 18"x24" sign at 12 South Main Street
• Hearing on variance for 26'x32' garage at 47 Four Mile Road
• Appeal of order to remove commercial vehicle at 168 Mohawk Drive
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025 and December 18, 2025 meetings

General

The Department of Public Works is holding a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, guidelines, and public comments. No specific topics, ordinances, or projects are mentioned in the agenda.

• No specific items listed on agenda

The Tree Warden approved the removal of 37 trees along Farmington Avenue as part of the West Hartford Center Infrastructure Improvement Project. The decision follows a public hearing held on January 21, 2026 and cites project necessity, long‑term sustainability, and public safety. A replanting program will replace the removed trees with a more diverse canopy. Appeals must be filed within ten days of the decision.

• Approved removal of 37 trees along Farmington Ave

Community Planning & Economic Development

The Community Planning & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance regulating short-term rentals and the MDC Vegetation Management Program. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation involving Instant Property Solutions, LLC.

• Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Rentals
• MDC Vegetation Management Program
• Executive session: Instant Property Solutions, LLC v. Town of West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals (Docket No. HHD-CV-246184621)

Civilian Police Review Board

The West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board will review and evaluate two internal investigations conducted by the West Hartford Police Department: Internal Investigation 25-07 and Internal Investigation 25-11. The board will also approve minutes from its December 17, 2025 meeting.

• Review of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 25-07
• Review of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 25-11
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2025 meeting

The Civilian Police Review Board approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑0 to sustain the findings of Internal Investigation 25‑07 and 5‑0 to sustain the findings of Internal Investigation 25‑11. No other actions were taken.

• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Sustained findings of Internal Investigation 25-07 (5-0)
• Sustained findings of Internal Investigation 25-11 (5-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet to review minutes, receive reports on Social Services, Seniors Job Bank, transportation, and senior centers, and discuss subcommittee updates on the SCAC code, older adult housing, communications, and programs. A special presentation on energy from Eversource is scheduled from 11:00 AM to Noon.

• Presentation by Eversource on energy from 11:00 AM to Noon
• Transportation for Seniors report
• Older Adults Housing subcommittee update
• Seniors Job Bank report
• Senior Centers report

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission reappointed Mary Silverberg for a three‑year term ending 12/31/2028 and appointed Joe Viola to fill the vacancy left by Eileen Rau through 12/31/2027. The subcommittee that revised the SCAC Code was formally closed after the ordinance’s passage.

• Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (as written)
• Reappointed Mary Silverberg for a three‑year term through 12/31/2028
• Appointed Joe Viola to fill vacancy left by Eileen Rau through 12/31/2027
• Closed SCAC Code revision subcommittee after ordinance passage

Pension Board

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, and approve the pension administration actions. It will also approve four vendor invoices—including two Milliman license fees of $2,575.50 each, a Fiducient Advisors invoice of $18,565.75, and a Shipman services invoice of $7,029.00. A notification of a Milliman fee increase to $2,627.00 effective February 2026 will be discussed.

• Approve minutes for the November 17, 2025 meeting
• Approve pension administration (memberships, withdrawals, applications)
• Approve vendor invoices: Milliman $2,575.50 (Oct 2025), Milliman $2,575.50 (Nov 2025), Fiducient Advisors $18,565.75, Shipman $7,029.00
• Discuss Milliman fee adjustment to $2,627.00 effective Feb 2026
• Adopt proposed 2026 meeting calendar (dates listed in memo)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. They set a special meeting for February 2, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. to receive Milliman’s actuary report. The pension administration updates were approved unanimously. The board also approved invoices for Milliman ($2,575.50 each for Oct and Nov 2025), Fiducient Advisors ($18,565.75) and Shipman ($7,029.00) unanimously.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set special meeting for Feb 2, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved pension administration updates (unanimous)
• Approved Milliman invoice $2,575.50 for Oct 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Milliman invoice $2,575.50 for Nov 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Fiducient Advisors invoice $18,565.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Shipman invoice $7,029.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:10 a.m. (unanimous)

Human & Community Services Committee

The Human & Community Services Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss a partnership with The RiseUP Group. Staff will provide updates on the Library and Leisure and Social Services departments.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• West Hartford Arts Commission partnership with The RiseUP Group
• Library Department Update
• Leisure and Social Services Department Update

Design Review Advisory Committee

The Design Review Advisory Committee will hold a study session to prepare a Special Development District amendment for 455 South Main Street, proposing a new entry, façade, signage, and site improvements to the adjacent building at 445 South Main Street. The committee will also approve the minutes from the December 18, 2025 special meeting. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Study session for Special Development District amendment at 455 South Main St (new entry, façade, signage, site improvements to 445 South Main St)
• Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2025 special meeting

The committee took no action on the December 18, 2025 special meeting minutes. The motion to approve those minutes passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:30 p.m. after a motion and second.

• Approved December 18, 2025 special meeting minutes (no action) – vote 6-0
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. – motion passed 6-0

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will hear school and officer reports, discuss subcommittee updates including the America250 essay contest and food insecurity snack drive, and address old business on attendance rules and the Kindness Project. Announcements include upcoming events like the Teen English Café and a Sustainable West Hartford Commission meeting.

• America250 essay contest: website submission form and publicity flyers; AP Research/Seminar Program on Monday, March 2
• Food insecurity: Foodshare visit and snack drive
• Sustainability subcommittee: meeting with Sustainable West Hartford Commission on 1/26 and Environmental Club visit
• Old business: review of MYC rules and expectations on attendance and group chats; Kindness Project at WHPL

The council approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Allison and a second by Sebastian. The meeting was then adjourned following an anonymous vote after a motion by Allison and a second by Sebastian. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved Dec 17 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Allison, seconded by Sebastian)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Allison, seconded by Sebastian)

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss subcommittee roles and responsibilities, review the 2026 meeting schedule, and plan potential topics and presenters for upcoming meetings. Public comment will be accepted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

• Discussion of Roles & Duties of Program & Communication Subcommittees
• Review of 2026 SCAC Meeting Dates
• Discussion of Possible Topics & Presenters for 2026 SCAC Meetings & Assignments

Special Services District

Mayor's Youth Council

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss an ordinance regarding site plan approval for affordable housing developments. The body is also voting on budget amendments and funding requests for environmental remediation.

• Ordinance concerning site plan approval of affordable housing developments
• Funding request for environmental remediation at 579 New Park Avenue
• Resolution amending the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Resolution amending the salary range of non-union director positions
• Federal grant appropriation for a road safety program

The council approved a series of unanimous resolutions, including authorizing the town manager to request additional brownfield grant funding, to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, and to revise council meeting dates for 2026‑2027. It also adopted a federal grant for a road safety program and amended the General Fund budget and the salary range for non‑union director positions. An ordinance to refer affordable‑housing site‑plan approvals to the TPZ and CRCOG was received and set for a public hearing on February 24. All motions passed with a 9‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Ordinance to refer affordable‑housing site‑plan approvals to TPZ and CRCOG, set for Feb 24 hearing (9‑0)
• Resolution authorizing request for additional Brownfield Municipal Grant funding (9‑0)
• Resolution authorizing town manager to join Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (9‑0)
• Resolution revising Town Council meeting dates for 2026‑2027 term (9‑0)
• Resolution appropriating federal grant for road safety program (9‑0)
• Resolution amending General Fund Budget for FY 2024‑2025 (9‑0)
• Resolution amending salary range for non‑union director positions (9‑0)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

The West Hartford Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission will meet to discuss updates on Vision Zero and Planning and Zoning, and to debate when to advocate for safety improvements on residential streets.

• Engineering/Vision Zero update
• P&Z update
• Discussion: Advocating for road safety on residential streets
• General pedestrian and bicyclist access/safety issues
• Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2026

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

This special meeting replaces the cancelled January 26 meeting. The board will discuss capital improvement projects, review 2025 accomplishments and set 2026 goals, and consider 2026 recreation fees. Spring/summer program registration will also be covered. Public comment is invited.

• Capital Improvement Projects Update (old business)
• 2025 Accomplishments/2026 Goals discussion
• 2026 Recreation Fees review
• Spring/Summer Program Registration
• Friends of West Hartford Parks Report

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities held its regular meeting on Jan. 12, 2026 at the Elmwood Community Center Auditorium. The commission approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting. No presentations, ongoing business, or new business were scheduled.

• Approval of November 17 meeting minutes

Prevention Council

The West Hartford Prevention Council will conduct roll call and approve the minutes from its previous meeting. Council members will receive standing reports from Prevention, Social Services, the Health District, Police, WHPS, The Bridge (YSB), and student representatives. The council will address old business, including nominations, and will consider any new business items that may arise.

• Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes
• Standing Reports – Prevention, Social Services, Health District, Police, WHPS, The Bridge (YSB), Student Reps
• Old Business – Nominations
• New Business – agenda placeholder

General

The West Hartford Board of Assessors will consider six applications for tax‑exempt status. The requests cover real and personal property owned by Community Supportive Housing of Wethersfield, Community Residences Inc., Hartford Hospital, Connecticut Uveitis Foundation, and Chabad House Inc. of CT. The board will decide whether to grant exemption for the listed addresses.

• Community Supportive Housing of Wethersfield – real property at 84 Brace Road, 1198 Farmington Avenue, 100 Beverly Road, 4 Brighton Street and 10 Brattle Street
• Community Residences Inc. – personal property at 540 New Park Avenue
• Hartford Hospital – personal property at 334 North Main Street, 445 South Main Street and 65 Memorial Road
• Connecticut Uveitis Foundation – office location at 1043 Farmington Avenue (no property owned)
• Chabad House Inc. of CT – real property at 82 Parsons Drive and 2344 Albany Avenue

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

The Facilities & Sustainability Committee will approve the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates from staff on facilities, sustainability initiatives, and public works projects. No specific decisions or actions beyond routine approvals are listed.

• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Facilities staff update
• Sustainability staff update
• Public Works staff update

Human Rights Commission

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates from the Police and Fire Departments and approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. No substantive votes or policy changes are on the agenda; the session is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2025
• Police Department update
• Fire Department update
• Discussion of future agenda items

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) behind the garage at 90 Mountain Road. The commission will also approve minutes from its December 1, 2025 special meeting and deliberate on the hearing item.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness: new ADU at 90 Mountain Road (owner Bryan Cafferelli)
• Approval of special meeting minutes from December 1, 2025

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will hold executive sessions to discuss litigation strategy regarding a short-term rental ordinance and an attorney-client privileged communication on site plan approval for affordable housing developments. The committee will also consider resolutions to appropriate a federal grant for a vulnerable user safety program, amend the general fund budget, seek additional brownfield grant funding for remediation at 579 New Park Avenue, and adjust salary ranges for non-union director positions. Minutes from December 8, 2025, will also be approved.

• Executive session on pending litigation: Instant Property Solutions, LLC v. Town of West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals concerning short-term rentals ordinance
• Executive session on attorney-client privileged memo regarding site plan approval for affordable housing developments
• Resolution appropriating a federal grant for a Vulnerable User Safety Program
• Resolution amending the General Fund Budget for FY 2024-2025
• Resolution authorizing additional Brownfield Municipal Grant funding for environmental remediation at 579 New Park Avenue

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission will discuss its ongoing work, including reports from working groups and the Cool West Hartford program. New business includes a report to the Town Council, a working session to set 2026 goals, and a letter concerning Westmoor Park from NBS Group. The meeting also updates the community calendar with upcoming presentations and tours.

• Report to Town Council
• Working Session: 2026 Goal Setting
• Letter Re: Westmoor Park (NBS Group)
• Booth for Celebrate West Hartford (June 6‑7)
• Eversource Let’s Talk Energy Presentation – Jan 20, 11 AM‑12 PM, Bishops Corner Senior Center

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 230 Newington Road to allow a 54-unit for-sale affordable housing development under state statute 8-30g. Other items include a special use permit for a church-run YMCA summer day camp at 2080 Boulevard, wetland permits for a new home and for the same affordable housing project, and a proposed ordinance to permit recreational vehicles in single-family districts. A request to continue a public hearing on a pool and addition at 82 Waterside Lane to February 4, 2026, is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road from R-6/IG/IE to RM-1 with SDD overlay for 54-unit affordable housing (item 7)
• Wetland permit for 54-unit development at 230 Newington Road & 60 Brook Street, including storm drainage near Jacobs Brook (item 6)
• Special use permit for Westminster Presbyterian Church at 2080 Boulevard to operate a YMCA summer day camp for ages 3-15 (item 4)
• Ordinance amendment to allow recreational vehicles as accessory use in single-family residence districts (item 8)
• Wetland permit for new single-family home with retaining wall and drainage at 335 South Main Street (item 3)