West Hartford, CT

Finance & Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will discuss a draft resolution to adjust workforce parking rates. The body will also review the Veterans’ Gold Star Property Exemption and receive a budget projection update.

• Resolution to Adjust Workforce Parking Rate (Draft)
• Review of CGS 12-81ii-Veterans’ Gold Star Property Exemption
• Finance Department operating budget projection as of September 30, 2026

Human Rights Commission

Human & Community Services Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Town Council

Special Services District

Public Safety Committee

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Board of Assessors

Prevention Council

Commission on the Arts

Pension Board

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Civilian Police Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Community Planning & Economic Development

Mayor's Youth Council

Design Review Advisory Committee

Town Council

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Library Board

Public Safety Committee

Human Rights Commission

Human & Community Services Committee

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

Finance & Administration Committee

Public Hearing

General

Public Hearing

Public Hearing

Board of Assessors

Prevention Council

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

Civilian Police Review Board

Mayor's Youth Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Community Planning & Economic Development

Design Review Advisory 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

Community Planning & Economic Development

Civilian Police Review Board

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Library Board

Town Council

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate, including introductions and staff reports.

Community Planning & Economic Development

The Community Planning & Economic Development Committee will consider an ordinance regarding the prohibition of short-term rentals in residential zoning districts. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal strategy for two pending lawsuits involving the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals in residential zoning districts
• Temporary licensure requirements for unauthorized short-term rentals during litigation
• Executive session regarding Instant Property Solutions, LLC v. Town of West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals
• Executive session regarding Rolak, LLC, et al. v. Town of West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals

Public Hearing

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

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

Town Council

The West Hartford Town Council will discuss an ordinance regarding Special Flood Hazard Area Standards. The body is also considering a resolution to appropriate Community Energy Boost Grant funds.

• Ordinance amending Special Flood Hazard Area Standards
• Resolution appropriating Community Energy Boost Grant funds
• Setting the Town Council meeting date for December 2026

Library Board

The West Hartford Public Library Board will discuss the 2027 holiday schedule and Sunday hours for the Noah Webster Library. The board is also considering rescinding the Tablet Borrowing Agreement.

• 2027 Holiday Schedule
• 2027 Sunday Hours at Noah Webster Library
• Rescind Tablet Borrowing Agreement

The Board approved the 2027 holiday and Sunday operating schedules and rescinded the Tablet Borrowing Agreement. Members also discussed resident concerns regarding a guest author's political views for the West Hartford Reads! program.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Oct 5 minutes, Sept Administrative Report, and Budget Report (unanimous)
• Approved corrected 2027 Holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Sunday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding the Tablet Borrowing Agreement (unanimous)

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

The commission will review recommendations for a community garden and lighting. Members will also discuss rodenticides, pesticide use, and the 2027 meeting schedule and officers.

• Community Garden Recommendation
• Lighting Recommendation
• Discussion on rodenticides
• Discussion on pesticide use
• 2027 Meeting Schedule and Officers

The Sustainable West Hartford Commission approved its 2027 meeting schedule and the minutes from its previous meeting. Members discussed developing policy recommendations for the Town regarding safer pest management alternatives to rodenticides. Additionally, the Commission reviewed updates on ongoing sustainability initiatives, including energy contracting, tree canopy preservation, and community engagement events.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved 2027 meeting schedule (11-0)
• Agreed to submit rodenticide policy recommendations to Town departments

Civilian Police Review Board

The West Hartford Civilian Police Review Board will meet to review and evaluate a specific internal investigation conducted by the West Hartford Police Department.

• Review of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 26-02

The Board approved the minutes from their September 16, 2026, meeting. Members also reviewed and voted to sustain the findings of West Hartford Police Department Internal Investigation 2026-02.

• Approved September 16, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Sustained findings of Internal Investigation 2026-02 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The commission will receive reports on social services, the seniors job bank, transportation, and senior centers. Members will also receive updates from subcommittees regarding programs, communications, and older adult housing.

• Presentation by Town Manager Rick Ledwith
• Older Adult Housing subcommittee update
• Seniors Job Bank report
• Transportation for Seniors report

Pension Board

The Pension Board will review advisory fees for Fiscal Year 2026 and the third quarter flash report. The board will also discuss the pension plan's exposure to AI and a legal response regarding an ethics inquiry related to the Empower acquisition of MARC.

• Review of Annual History of Advisory Fees for Fiscal Year 2026
• Discussion on pension plan's exposure to AI
• Response from Dallas Dodge regarding conflict of interest/ethics inquiry: Empower acquisition of MARC
• Invoice for MARC monthly license fee for August 2026: $2,627.00
• Invoice for Fiducient Advisors consulting cost (7/1/2026 to 9/30/2026): $19,122.72

The Pension Board unanimously approved updated service rates for pension buybacks based on 2024 Milliman calculations. The board also approved several retirement applications, new memberships, and administrative invoices.

• Adopted updated buyback purchase rates effective 1/1/2027 with five-year review cycle (Unanimous)
• Approved September 14, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Pension Administration including 14 new members and various retirement/survivorship applications (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,627.00 Milliman invoice for August 2026 MARC license fee (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,122.72 Fiducient Advisors invoice for consulting costs (Unanimous)

Commission on the Arts

Design Review Advisory Committee

Mayor's Youth Council

Town Council

The West Hartford Town Council will discuss several new ordinances and resolutions. These include updates to zoning special exceptions, business district signage, and alternative energy systems.

• Ordinance concerning criteria and review procedures for zoning special exceptions
• Ordinance amending signage standards in certain business districts
• Resolution to replace the bridge at Old Brook Road over Mountain Farms Brook
• Resolution to suspend taxes owed on the 2022 Grand List for motor vehicles and personal property
• Resolution approving a new Permit Technician position in the Department of Community Development

The Town Council adopted several resolutions to participate in state grant programs for mobility hubs, bridge replacement, and early voting. The Council also approved a new permit technician position and the suspense of certain 2022 taxes. Three zoning-related ordinances were scheduled for public hearings on December 8, 2026.

• Approved participation in State of Connecticut Mobility Hubs grant program (7-0)
• Approved participation in Local Bridge Program for Old Brook Road bridge replacement (7-0)
• Approved participation in Secretary of State Early Voting Grant Program (7-0)
• Approved suspense of 2022 Grand List taxes for motor vehicles and personal property (7-0)
• Approved new Permit Technician position in Department of Community Development (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Special Exceptions ordinance for Dec 8 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Business District signage standards ordinance for Dec 8 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Alternative Energy Systems ordinance for Dec 8 (7-0)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission

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

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

The West Hartford Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission unanimously approved previous meeting minutes and endorsed the proposed bike facility selection worksheet for Park Road. Commissioners also discussed trail trash cans, upcoming school safety grant studies, and various traffic and infrastructure concerns.

• Approved previous meeting’s minutes unanimously
• Endorsed proposed bike facility selection worksheet for Park Road unanimously
• Approved coordination to promote improved facilities on State roads

Public Works , Facilities and Sustainability Committee

The Public Works, Facilities and Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss a resolution regarding Community Energy Boost Grant funds. The meeting also includes updates from the Public Works, Facilities, and Sustainability departments.

• Resolution Appropriating Community Energy Boost Grant Funds

Board of Assessors

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

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

The Board approved a request for tax exempt status for the Playhouse Theatre, Inc property. The Board also approved the 2027 meeting calendar and the September 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved tax exempt status for Playhouse Theatre, Inc at 244 Park Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 meeting dates and November date update (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Prevention Council

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

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

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to review subcommittee updates on hate crimes and commission priorities. The body will also discuss the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration and reports regarding the anti-Semitism of mail carriers.

• Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Subcommittee update
• 2026–2027 Commission Priorities Subcommittee update
• Discussion on anti-Semitism of mail carriers
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration planning
• Update on Deliberative Dialogue Initiative

Public Safety Committee

The West Hartford Public Safety Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM as a virtual meeting streamed on the WHCi YouTube Channel. The agenda lists two discussion items: an update on the Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader Program and an overview of Connecticut's new E-Bike Regulations. The committee will also consider approval of its September 1, 2026 minutes and receive Fire and Police department staff reports. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda.

• Update on the Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader Program
• Overview of Connecticut's New E-Bike Regulations
• Approval of Minutes - September 1, 2026
• Fire Dept. Update and Police Dept. Update staff reports

Town Plan and Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall to receive several Inland Wetlands and Watercourses applications and hold public hearings. New business includes a town-wide MDC sewer right-of-way clearing permit, a wetlands map amendment at 100 Mayflower Street and 847 South Quaker Lane, and residential permit requests at 38 Pheasant Chase and 163 Balfour Drive. Public hearings are scheduled on a GreenDrop donation trailer at 176 Newington Road, three University of Saint Joseph look-back reviews at 1678 Asylum Avenue and 238 Steele Road, and a Fern Street Bridge watermain relocation. The Commission will also review a Town Council referral of an ordinance amending Special Flood Hazard Area standards.

• Town-wide MDC sewer right-of-way selective tree and brush clearing permit (IWW #1256), with a fee waiver request
• Wetlands map amendment for 100 Mayflower Street & 847 South Quaker Lane (IWW #1254); public hearing suggested for November 9, 2026
• Public hearing on GreenDrop donation trailer SUP #1431-R1-26 at 176 Newington Road, a +/-358 square foot mobile trailer
• Public hearings on University of Saint Joseph look-back reviews: SUP #1381-LB-26 (gravel parking), SUP #1399-LB-26 (turf baseball field), SUP #1416-LB-26 (playground expansion)
• Fern Street Bridge IWW #1127-R1-26 amendment to re-route a 42-inch watermain beneath the west branch of Trout Brook

The Commission conditionally approved three inland wetland permits for residential and infrastructure projects and granted a special use permit for a donation trailer. It also recommended approval of an ordinance amending Special Flood Hazard Area Standards.

• Approved Inland Wetlands permit for driveway work at 38 Pheasant Chase (5-0)
• Approved Inland Wetlands permit for backyard improvements at 163 Balfour Drive (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for GreenDrop donation trailer at 176 Newington Road (5-0)
• Approved Inland Wetlands permit for watermain re-routing at Fern Street Bridge (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Flood Hazard Area Standards ordinance (5-0)
• Denied fee waiver request from Metropolitan District Commission (5-0)
• Determined no additional conditions needed for SUPs at 1678 Asylum Ave and 238 Steele Rd (5-0)
• Tabled vote on 1678 Asylum Ave gravel parking compliance review

Finance & Administration Committee

The West Hartford Finance & Administration Committee meets on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM to review several resolutions and reports. The committee will consider authorizing the Town Manager to join a state early voting grant program, a state grant fund for mobility hub construction, and a state local bridge program to replace the bridge at Old Brook Road over Mountain Farms Brook. It will also consider suspending taxes owed on the 2022 Grand List for motor vehicles and personal property, and review the state statute on the Veterans' Gold Star property exemption. The agenda also includes approval of September 4, 2026 minutes, communications, staff reports, and future agenda items.

• Resolution to join the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of State Early Voting Grant Program
• Resolution to join the State of Connecticut Legislatively Directed Grant Fund Program for mobility hub construction
• Resolution to join the State of Connecticut Local Bridge Program to replace the bridge at Old Brook Road over Mountain Farms Brook
• Resolution to suspend taxes owed on the 2022 Grand List for motor vehicles and personal property
• Review of CGS 12-81ii — Veterans' Gold Star Property Exemption

Library Board

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

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

The Library Board approved the consent agenda and the 2027 meeting schedule, including a date change for the August meeting to accommodate the school schedule.

• Approved Consent Agenda including June 22 minutes, March Administrative Report, and Budget Reports (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 meeting calendar with August 23 meeting moved to August 30 (unanimous)

Human & Community Services Committee

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

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

Historic District Commission

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

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

The West Hartford Historic District Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for window and door replacements at 1576 Boulevard. The commission also determined that the former animal control facility at 34 Brixton Street lacks historical significance, waiving the standard 90-day demolition wait period. Additionally, the body adopted the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Granted COA #07-2026 for 1576 Boulevard porch windows and doors (5-0)
• Waived 90-day demolition wait for 34 Brixton Street former animal control facility (5-0)
• Adopted 2027 Regular Meetings Calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2026 regular meeting (2-0)

Mayor's Youth Council

Sustainable West Hartford Commission

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

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

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

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

Commission on the Arts

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

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

Library Board

Community Planning & Economic Development

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

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