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The Town of West Hartford announced it will resume work on the Garage Restoration Project beginning April 6, 2026, on the 5th-floor roof level of the Isham Road Garage. This marks the continuation of a multi-year infrastructure improvement initiative.

The project is part of ongoing municipal facility upgrades aimed at maintaining and improving the town's parking infrastructure. Work will focus specifically on the roof level of the facility located at Isham Road.

The town has been conducting various infrastructure projects throughout 2026, including elevator and escalator modernization projects at public parking facilities. These improvements are designed to enhance safety, accessibility, reliability, and energy efficiency across the municipal system.

The West Hartford Police Department responded to an anonymous threat targeting an employee at Westfarms Mall on Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, according to officials.

Police received a telephone call at approximately 5:07 p.m. in which the caller claimed they were going to the mall to target an alleged employee. Officers were immediately dispatched to the shopping center to investigate the threat.

After conducting a thorough investigation, police reported that "no victims or evidence of a disturbance were located" at the scene. Captain Aaron Vafiades, the department's public information officer, released a statement confirming the incident remains under investigation and no arrests have been reported.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203 or submit anonymous tips via the WHPD tip line at 860-570-8969.

Municipal facilities throughout West Hartford will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday, town officials announced. The closures affect Town Hall, all public libraries, the community center, and senior centers.

Despite the holiday closures, residents should note that trash collection will remain on its regular schedule with no delays anticipated. This scheduling decision helps maintain consistency for residents during the holiday period.

The announcement comes as part of the town's standard holiday notification process, ensuring residents are aware of service changes during religious and federal holidays. Regular municipal operations will resume following the Easter weekend.

Additionally, the town announced that curbside collection of yard waste will begin the week of April 13 for A week streets and the week of April 20 for B week streets, coinciding with the start of spring cleanup season.

The Town of West Hartford announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program, with a firm deadline of April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The Neighborhood Assistance Act Program provides tax credits to businesses and individuals who make donations to approved community development programs. The NAA-01 form is currently available for download from the town's website.

All completed application forms must be submitted in hard copy format by the April 24 deadline. The program represents an important funding mechanism for local community development and social service initiatives throughout West Hartford.

Town officials encourage eligible applicants to review program guidelines carefully and submit applications well before the deadline to ensure proper processing. The program has been a valuable resource for supporting local non-profit organizations and community development projects.

Several Easter-themed events are scheduled throughout West Hartford and the greater Connecticut area this weekend, providing family-friendly activities for the holiday.

The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society will host its 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, offering a traditional community celebration for local families. The event is part of the historical society's ongoing community programming.

Additional Easter activities are planned throughout the region, including various egg hunts and Easter Bunny appearances at local venues. West Hartford Center will also host their annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 10-11 a.m.

These community events represent the town's commitment to providing family-oriented programming during holiday periods. Many of the events are free and open to the public, continuing West Hartford's tradition of accessible community celebrations.

Derek Ezovski, president of West Hartford's Outsourced Risk Management Solutions, has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Connecticut Small Business Administration for 2026, marking the third consecutive year a West Hartford business has received this prestigious recognition.

The SBA Connecticut District Office announced its Small Business Week 2026 Awardees last week, with Ezovski's company being honored for its innovation and determination in pursuing business excellence. "This year's award winners embody the determination, and innovation it takes to succeed in pursuing the American Dream," said Catherine Marx, Connecticut District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

West Hartford Economic Development Manager Kristen Gorski praised the recognition, stating "For the third year in a row, the Connecticut SBA has selected a West Hartford-based business to be honored with a Small Business Week award! This is a tremendous honor and recognition of our impressive business community."

The SBA Connecticut Small Business Week event will be held on May 6 at the Bristol Events Center, celebrating entrepreneurs who contribute to Connecticut's economic growth.

West Hartford is experiencing unseasonably warm weather this week, with temperatures expected to approach record highs for early April. Wednesday's forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching approximately 74°F, approaching the record high of 78°F set in 1967.

The National Weather Service reports that April weather patterns are showing warmer than normal conditions, with forecasters predicting that April and May will end up warmer and drier than usual for the region. Current conditions include partly cloudy skies with periods of rain expected.

Daytime temperatures for April typically reach around 59°F (15°C) in the Hartford area, falling to approximately 39°F (3°C) at night. This week's temperatures represent a significant departure from seasonal norms.

Looking ahead, summer conditions are also expected to be hotter and drier than normal according to extended forecasts. The warm weather pattern reflects broader regional climate trends affecting much of southern New England.