Join us at Raymond Library on Saturday, April 1 at 7 PM for an after-hours performance and reception to celebrate the installation of a month-long exhibition created in collaboration with the East Hartford community. Threads of Assumption is an…

East Hartford, CT— East Hartford Works is partnering with Goodwin University to offer a FREE 5-week Professional Skills Academy to East Hartford residents with a focus on manufacturing. The 5-week academy will be part-time, three days a week…

Mayor Mike Walsh has appointed Alexander Trujillo as the East Hartford Public Works Director, following the retirement of former Public Works Director Marilynn Cruz-Aponte. “I am pleased to welcome Mr. Trujillo to East Hartford,” said…

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for committee members. In 2019, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established an initial $100,000 community fund for each of…

East Hartford, CT— It is almost time to spring forward! Daylight Saving time will begin on March 12, 2023. Please, make sure to change your clock an hour forward. Additionally, the East Hartford Fire Department would like to remind all…

Summer Youth Employment Program is Accepting Applications East Hartford, CT—East Hartford Works invites youth to participate in the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) and gain valuable experience. The application for Summer…

The East Hartford Public Works Department would like to remind residents that all cemetery decorations and adornments, except for potted live plants and artificial plants that are in good condition, must be removed from the cemeteries owned and…

East Hartford, CT—Mayor Mike Walsh is pleased to announce that the Town of East Hartford has acquired the Silver Lane Plaza property. The Certificate of Taking was filed with the Town Clerk's Office at 9 AM on Wednesday, March 1, finalizing…

The Town of East Hartford is once again in the process of adopting its annual budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The town welcomes feedback of our residents and taxpayers. To better understand how the town plans its spending every year and how…

Statement on the Stone Academy Situation Mayor Mike Walsh is very concerned with the Stone Academy situation and feels deeply for all affected students. The Mayor’s Office has reached out to the Office of Higher Education (OHE) to get a…

East Hartford, CT—East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh along with the East Hartford Veterans Commission are excited to announce that the second annual East Hartford’s Memorial Day parade and series of events will take place Monday, May 29,…

East Hartford Parks and Recreation continues to offer opportunities for residents to swim and now we are excited to announce another session of swim lessons beginning in mid-March. Group Swim Lessons The spring session of Group Swim Lessons will…

East Hartford, CT— Hop into spring with the Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department! East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department’s Annual Egg Hunt at McAuliffe Park, 30 Remington Road on Saturday,…

East Hartford Works is partnering with Goodwin University to offer a FREE 5-week Professional Skills Academy to East Hartford residents with a focus on manufacturing. The 5-week academy will be part-time, three days a week at Goodwin University,…

The East Hartford Police Department is an accredited law enforcement police department through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA®). The Department began actively pursuing accreditation through CALEA…

East Hartford, CT—Mayor Mike Walsh announced that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aa3 issuer rating to the Town of East Hartford. Moody’s also confirmed the town’s Aa3 general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) rating.…

East Hartford Tax Exemption Programs East Hartford Assessor’s Office administers several exemption programs that benefit the elderly, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Applications are accepted from February 1 through May 15 at…

East Hartford, CT - Emergency Food and Shelter Assistance Available to Eligible Residents: Assistance Available Through East Hartford Health & Social Services The Town of East Hartford has been allocated funds through the Federal Emergency…

East Hartford's Assistant Corporation Counsel Richard Gentile Elected as Probate Judge Attorney Robert Fitzgerald is Appointed to his Role. East Hartford’s longtime Assistant Corporation Counsel Richard Gentile was elected in November to…

East Hartford, CT - Looking for fun family activities for the upcoming winter break? Look no further! We have a fun lineup planned for all ages, with programs offered in person at the Raymond Library (840 Main St.) as well as virtually, where…

East Hartford, CT— East Hartford Parks and Recreation continues to offer opportunities for residents to swim and now we are excited to announce another session of swim lessons beginning in early January 2023. Group Swim Lessons at the Middle…

East Hartford Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that registration is now available for our Special Olympics Winter sports. The programs are open to special needs ages 8 and up. Returning and new athletes can now register online at…

2022 Town of East Hartford Annual Report is Available Online Mayor Mike and the Town of East Hartford are excited to present to you our 2022 Annual Report, available at HERE. East Hartford Annual Report is a yearly tradition that outlines…

The East Hartford Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball program has opened it’s 2022-23 registration for East Hartford Boys and Girls in Grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Preseason Basketball Clinics will begin the week of November 7th…

East Hartford, CT - To help brighten the holiday season for children in our community, the Town of East Hartford is conducting a community toy drive. Donations will be used to help our Social Services Division and Police Department fulfill toys for…

The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce partnership with East Hartford Tennis Club to offer indoor pickleball to East Hartford senior residents ages 55 and older. The program will be held at the East Hartford Tennis Club at 151 Roberts…

2022 East Hartford Holiday Fest December 2 through December 5 The Town of East Hartford, East Hartford Public Library, the East Hartford Beautification Commission and East Hartford Parks and Recreation invite you to the annual 2022 East Hartford…

East Hartford, CT—After years of wear and tear, the renovation of the East Hartford Town Hall is now necessary to replace essential mechanical systems in the 86-year-old building that have exceeded their useful life expectancy. The goal of the…

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Police Department welcomed a new police officer today at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex. “East Hartford has one of the finest Police Departments in the state…

East Hartford, CT-- East Hartford Social Services is continuing to accept applications from families with minor children for assistance with Christmas Food Baskets & holiday toys for their children between the ages of 1 month - 10 years. This…

Become a Volunteer in East Hartford Give back to Your Community East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is looking to create a volunteer network of community members who would like to give back to the town. The goal is to reach a…

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford Works! invites all individuals who are new homeowners or are about to purchase their first home, to an information session on homeownership! The first-time homeownership info session will be held Wednesday, November…

The East Hartford Health Department is offering residents two additional flu and COVID-19 booster dose clinics during the month of November. A drive-thru flu clinic will be conducted from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 90 Remington Road (the former…

Join the East Hartford Works, Resident Advisory Council, for a Living Room Conversation titled: " Does My Vote Really Matter" What is a Living Room Conversation? Living Room Conversations works to heal society by connecting people across divides…

Sign Up For Town Alerts East Hartford, CT - Due to recent confusion around changes to trash pickup as it relates to holiday closures, the Town acknowledges that its current communication methods, including the Town website, newsletter, social…

East Hartford, CT— Please be advised the statewide general election will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 6 AM to 8 PM at designated polling places. Voters will cast ballots for the following candidates: In order to be able to…

Teen & Adult Social Club East Hartford, CT- East Hartford Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that we have planned our Fall Teen & Adult Social Club meet ups. The Teen & Adult Social Club schedule has a variety of activities…

The East Hartford Public Library is proud to announce the opening of an exhibit by local artist Blanche Serban, now on display at the East Hartford Public Library. Blanche Serban is an impressionist painter. Born in Bucharest, Romania, she studied…

East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford would like to introduce the community to East Hartford Works! – a new, rebranded and improved local initiative that focuses on assisting the community with workforce and economic development.…

Town Of East Hartford Parks & Recreation Department Improves Online Recreation Registration With MyRec.Com East Hartford, CT –As fall programs begin to open for registration, East Hartford Parks and Recreation has moved to a new…

East Hartford Parks and Recreation Fall Swim Lessons and Aqua Zumba Registration is open now! East Hartford, CT – East Hartford Parks and Recreation has resumed their aquatics operations at the East Hartford Middle School Pool, offering…

WHAT: MDC Hazardous Waste Collection Day WHERE: East Hartford Water Pollution Control, 65 Pitkin Street WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2022, 8 am to 1 pm East Hartford, CT - The Metropolitan District Commission will host its fall Hazardous…

East Hartford, CT— Effective October 1, 2022, the East Hartford Transfer Station will introduce a new pay-at-the gate system. New Transfer Station Fees and Payment-At-The-Gate The following changes at the Transfer Station are intended to…

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford will put acceptance of new ARPA Small Business Assistance Program applications on hold, effective at the close of business on Friday, September 30, 2022. Since the inception of the program in May of…

East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford is offering a beautiful event space for lease! East Hartford is looking for a tenant to operate the town-owned historic Veterans Memorial Clubhouse (VMC), located at 148 Sunset Ridge Drive in East…

East Hartford Social Services is Hiring East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford is looking for a dedicated individual to guide and support our evolving Social Services Department. The person selected for the Program Supervisor will have the…

East Hartford, CT— On Sunday, September 25, 2022, 8:30 - 11 AM, more than 500 participants will take to Main Street, East Hartford and Old Main Street, South Windsor for the annual Believe 208 5K Run for the Bravest and Finest. The 2022…

Mayor Mike Walsh invites all dog owners and their dogs to a soft opening of the new dog park at Foran Park at 150 Forest St. The soft opening will take place Friday, September 16 at 11 AM. Animal Control Officer Jillian Cappabianca will be on site…

East Hartford, CT—Mayor Mike Walsh invites all dog owners and their dogs to a soft opening of the new dog park at Foran Park at 150 Forest St. The soft opening will take place Friday, September 16 at 11 AM. Animal Control Officer Jillian…

Sunday hours (1 - 5 PM) will resume at the Raymond Library on September 11. We are proud to offer a full complement of library services seven days a week, including an exciting lineup of programs. Register now for these upcoming Sunday programs:…

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Public Library is hosting an exhibit by Hartford artist Thomas McCabe, on view from now until September 30, 2022 in the atrium area of the library. McCabe has had a lifelong interest in the visual arts,…

The East Hartford Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Officers, Certified Officers and a Public Safety Communications Supervisor. The deadline to apply for police officer positions is October 11, 2022. …

East Hartford, CT— East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department invites all boys and girls who have completed Grades K-8 to participate in our Youth Tennis Program. This program is being held on Wednesdays, starting September 14th –…

East Hartford, CT – September is known as National Senior Center month and the East Hartford Senior Center will be celebrating it with a variety of free and exciting events and programs all month long! To learn more or register for either…

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Police Department would like to remind parents and students to use caution on our roadways. With school starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24th, there will be more students riding busses, and walkers going to…

The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Police Department welcomed two new police officers today held at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex. “East Hartford has one of the finest Police Departments in the state and that’s…

The Town of East Hartford is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Course. Apply Here The training is free, however pre-registration is required as the…

East Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has identified a highly invasive species of insect called the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in the state and has declared a quarantine for any movement of…

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Police Department, in conjunction with Elexio's Barbershop, located at 918 Main Street, invite you to participate in the second annual Haircut with a Cop event. Elementary, Middle and High School students will…

East Hartford, CT - Please be advised that tickets for the 35th Annual Senior Picnic have been sold out! The senior picnic will take place September 13th from noon to 3 PM at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Club (200 Clement Road). The menu will…

East Hartford Health Department Shares Resources to Inform Residents about Preventing the Spread of Monkeypox East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Health Department are advising residents to access…

East Hartford, CT—The East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department has announced closing dates of all outdoor pools: - Goldstar Pool – Closing Sunday, August 14th at 5p.m. Public Swim: Monday - Friday: 1-4pm and 6-7pm, Saturday &…

East Hartford, CT - Chief Scott M. Sansom and the East Hartford Police Department announce the upcoming thirteenth session of the East Hartford Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy is geared towards citizens who reside, work, own a…

East Hartford Social Services Announces Sign-Up for Back-to-School Program East Hartford, CT - Social Services is accepting applications for the Back-to-School Shoes and Coats for Kids Programs. The Back to School Shoe Program provides…

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford Parks and Recreation is once again offering discount tickets to Lake Compounce amusement park, valid for any day in the 2022 operating season. We have a limited number of discount tickets available for Lake…

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford has partnered with The Justice Education Center, Inc. to bring the “Inspire” Girls Summer Basketball program to East Hartford. This one-week basketball program will bring girls entering…

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford has partnered with the Justice Education Center, Inc. to bring the Inspire Girls Summer Basketball program to East Hartford to bring girls entering 1st grade through 8th together in sport, fun and…

Proposed Revisions to East Hartford Charter- Proposed Edits for Review Pursuant to CT Gen Stat 7-191 (2018)- The Town of East Hartford has provided the following proposed changes to the East Hartford Charter for Public Review. To review the…

East Hartford, CT — The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Public Works Department announce changes to waste collection services that will affect all 1-6 family properties and their occupants effective July 1, 2022. The service…

East Hartford, CT— The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce changes to local ordinances and regulations that streamline the application process for food truck owners and provides the opportunity for greater access to food trucks for…

East Hartford Farmers’ Market Returns July 8, 2022 East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce that the annual farmers’ market will begin Friday, July 8th. Area farmers will be offering Connecticut-grown…

East Hartford, CT – The Town of East Hartford’s Department of Public Works will begin issuing renewal and new permits for bulky waste for the new Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 starting on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Residents may pick up forms…

East Hartford, CT – Mayor Michael P. Walsh has appointed Marilynn Cruz-Aponte as the East Hartford Public Works Director, following resignation of former Public Works Director John Lawlor. Ms. Cruz-Aponte is the first Latina female Public…

East Hartford - The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established a $100,000 Greater Together Community Fund for the Town of East Hartford. The purpose of the Greater Together Community Funds is to: support the community in taking…

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Public Library is looking for local artists to participate in the library’s first-ever sponsored summer art show, to be held at the Selden Brewer House on Saturday, July 16 from 1 – 4 PM. Entry…

East Hartford, CT—East Hartford Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that our five outdoor pools are scheduled to open for the 2022 season on Saturday, June 18th from 1 - 5 p.m. We know that our beautiful pools are a popular…

Sign up for Summer Youth Tennis with East Hartford Parks and Recreation East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department invites all boys and girls who have completed Grades K-8 to participate in our Youth Tennis Program. This program is being…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and with the unofficial start of travel season here, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles,…

East Hartford, CT - Summer reading is for everyone! The East Hartford Public Library has summer reading incentive programs with prizes for adults, teens, school-aged children and preschoolers. Registration begins on Thursday, June 9, when…

East Hartford, CT—Mayor Michael P. Walsh and the East Hartford Town Clerk’s Office would like to remind all East Hartford residents that June is considered “dog license month.” By state statute, all dogs in the State of…

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford and the East Harford Veterans Commission invite you to attend the East Hartford Memorial Day event Monday, May 30, 2022 at 10 AM. The Memorial Day ceremony is a three-part event, including a…

The Town of East Hartford has launching a COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program to help eligible East Hartford businesses respond to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will provide financial grants,…

East Hartford Parks and Recreation will be offering our summer camp programs, swim lessons and other outdoor pool programming for the 2022 summer season and planning is now underway! East Hartford Parks and Recreation Summer Camps will open on…