East Hartford
Connecticut
Town Of East Hartford
The first petition by residents to establish a separate Town was rejected by the General Assembly in 1726. Several more petitions were submitted between that year and 1783, when the Assembly at last gave its approval to the incorporation of East Hartford. The Town then received its Charter from the State of Connecticut on land area taken from the City of Hartford.
Today, the Town of East Hartford is governed by a strong Mayor form of government. The Charter empowers the Mayor to govern the Town in cooperation with an elected nine-member Town Council and Town Treasurer. The Chairman of the Town Council is also the Deputy Mayor and his powers include the power to approve and adopt the Annual Budget, the power to enact ordinances, the power to fix penalties and fines, and the powers of subpoena and investigation.
Recent News
Town Of East Hartford - Threads of Assumption Art Exhibition
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford Works Partners With Goodwin University To Offer Aprofessional Skills Academy
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh Appoints Alexander Trujillo As New Public Works Director
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford : Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee Seeks Volunteers
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford News : Daylight Saving Begins March 12, 2023
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford News - Summer Youth Employment Program is Accepting Applications
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford Cemetery Clean Up To Begins March 3, 2023
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford Acquires The Silver Lane Plaza Property
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford - Invites Residents to Participate in the FY 2024 Budget Process
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford News - Statement on the Stone Academy Situation
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…
Read More »Town Of 2023 East Hartford Memorial Day Events
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,…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford And Recreation Offers Spring Swim Lessons
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford : Parks and Recreation Spring Events
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,…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford Works Partners With Goodwin University To Offer A Professional Skills Academy
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,…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford : Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford : Moody’s Confirms the Town of EastHartford’s Aa3 GO Rating Assigns Aa3 Issuer Rating
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.…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford News - East Hartford Tax Exemption Programs
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…
Read More »Town Of East Hartford - Emergency Food And Shelter Assistance
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…
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