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The Place 2 Be ordered by court to vacate West Hartford Blue Back Square location by March Court filings claimed that the restaurant hadn't paid rent in July and violated its lease after a "severe cockroach infestation."

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And of course, we’re not done yet.

We’ve joined with our unionized colleagues in Albany, Austin, Dallas and San Francisco to demand the respect we deserve.

We’ll fight for as long as it takes for Hearst to come to the table and bargain a fair contract!

Six smiling Hearst CT employees wearing beautiful whale t-shirts hold up a mission statement signed by dozens of members

Happy birthday to the Connecticut News Guild!

One year ago today, Hearst CT journalists announced we were forming a union.

Since then, we have withstood the company’s union-busting, won an election with 80% of the vote and become official NewsGuild of NY members.

West Hartford looks to expand food waste collection program after collecting 9,000 pounds in two months West Hartford could more than double the amount of food waste drop off locations.

West Hartford looks to expand food waste collection program after collecting 9,000 pounds in two months www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford's speed cameras not coming until 2026 as other CT towns net hundreds of thousands in fines West Hartford will fine drivers $50 for the first infraction and $75 for the second.

West Hartford has been talking about speed enforcement cameras since 2023. Now, the town said they won't be installed until the middle of 2026. Meanwhile, other CT communities are netting hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford teachers union files grievances against school board, public hearing set The public hearing on the grievances will be held Aug. 5.

West Hartford teachers union files grievances against school board. A public hearing concerning those complaints will be held on Aug. 5. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford's oldest swimming pool finally set to be rebuilt after delays The swimming pool at Eisenhower Park was first built in 1964.

West Hartford's oldest swimming pool finally set to be rebuilt after delays www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

“Our goal is simple: to agree to fair contracts so we can continue working hard to inform the communities we cover.”

Minutes ago, more than 290(!) Hearst journalists from across the country sent this letter to our bosses, demanding they treat us with the respect and dignity we deserve.

In CT that means dropping spurious appeals and respecting our rights as unionized employees.

Crush Wine Bar closing in West Hartford Center less than a year after opening: 'Heartbroken' The West Hartford Center restaurant was a rebranding of Halfway when it opened its doors last October.

Crush Wine Bar closing in West Hartford Center less than a year after opening www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford GOP Town Council candidates include two former Dems, but not current minority leader Mark Zydanowicz, the Republican's current minority leader, was not endorsed for Town Council.

West Hartford Republicans endorsed candidates for Town Council last night:

- Two candidates are described as former Democrats.
- Mark Zydanowicz, the current Republican minority leader, was seeking endorsement but didn't receive it.
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West Hartford Democrat candidates include three newcomers to Town Council, Board of Education Mayor Shari Cantor, who became mayor in 2016, headlines a slate of familiar faces for the Democrats.

West Hartford Democrat candidates include three newcomers to Town Council, Board of Education
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West Hartford will continue to maintain Blue Back Square parking garages under new ordinance There are over 1,000 parking spaces available in Blue Back Square parking garages.

West Hartford will continue to maintain Blue Back Square parking garages under new ordinance www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford has 13 housing developments in the works. Here's where they stand. Over the last couple of years, West Hartford has seen an influx of housing developments proposed to be built in town.

It might be only five new homes, but let's add another one to our West Hartford housing tracker: www.ctinsider.com/projects/wes...

Former West Hartford Center CVS could become two restaurants, with five apartments added above it Mercato and Blu Pointe are the two restaurants that will open in the former pharmacy.

The owners of the former West Hartford Center CVS want to add five apartments on top of two new restaurants. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford meeting to discuss potential locations of 15 speed enforcement cameras West Hartford will eventually fine speeders $50 through the program.

West Hartford meeting will focus on potential locations of 15 speed enforcement cameras www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

When Streaming Won’t Cut It and You Need the DVD

Editing this headline to be:

When Streaming Won’t Cut It and You Need the [Blu-ray or 4K UHD]

But yes! I've been buying discs since I was in high school - so I'm going on 20 years now. I encourage everyone to own their favorite films on whatever format they prefer!
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West Hartford explores expanding dog leash laws after 64 dog bite incidents since 2023 The move comes after animal control officers reported responding to over 100 roaming dog calls since 2023.

There have been 64 reported dog bites by roaming off-the-leash dogs since 2023 in West Hartford. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

Vagabond Trading Post, a mobile vintage shop, is the most recent addition to West Hartford's GastroPark The friends share a love for vintage clothing, a passion that has blossomed into becoming business partners.

Vagabond Trading Post, a mobile vintage shop, is the most recent addition to West Hartford's GastroPark www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford names new town historian: 'We want people to feel empowered' by discovering history' Tracey Wilson, the previous town historian, died in February.

I talked with Mary Donohue, West Hartford's new town historian, about how excited she is to take on the role and become a resource for the community. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

2025 West Hartford pedestrian and cyclist involved car crashes - Google My Maps Red markers = pedestrians. Green markers = cyclists. Data courtesy of the UConn Crash Data Repository. Crash report diagrams are also courtesy of the UConn Crash Data Repository. When available or app...

Also included in this story is an ongoing crash map that includes car crashes with pedestrians and cyclists that I will keep updated throughout the year. www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...

West Hartford installing 12 raised crosswalks as part of Vision Zero road safety initiative Two pedestrians have died in car crashes in West Hartford in 2025.

West Hartford is installing 12 raised crosswalks as part of Vision Zero road safety initiative www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford's food scrap program 'exceeded' expectations, collecting over 4,000 pounds of waste Over 500 residents signed up for the town's food scrap collection program in the first month,

West Hartford's food scrap program 'exceeded' expectations in its first month, collecting over 4,000 pounds of waste www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

Insomnia Cookies plans West Hartford Center location The late-night cookie shop also has locations in Hartford, New Haven, and Storrs.

More cookies in West Hartford: Insomnia Cookies plans West Hartford Center location www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

West Hartford set to begin construction on delayed plans to build new animal control facility The town's new animal control facility will be five times larger than the current one.

West Hartford set to begin construction on delayed plans to build new animal control facility www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

What's next for housing in Connecticut after latest reform proposal was vetoed? Lamont and legislators will discuss a new housing bill without certain controversial provisions.

What comes next for CT housing policy now that Gov. Lamont has vetoed HB 5002?

More negotiations, particularly over three contested provisions.

"I don't think there's a doubt about getting something done. It's a question of, to what degree?"
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West Hartford has 12 housing developments in the works. Here's where they stand. Over the last couple of years, West Hartford has seen an influx of housing developments proposed to be built in town.

As always, you can track all of West Hartford's various ongoing housing developments (there are a lot of them!) right here: www.ctinsider.com/projects/wes...

West Hartford senior living facility gets town approval to be transformed into 108 multifamily homes Developers said the first units could be ready as early as next spring.

More multifamily housing coming to West Hartford: A senior living facility that is set to close later this year will be transformed into 108 units of housing. www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

Toro Mexican Street Food closes in West Hartford, 'exciting' restaurant lined up to replace it The restaurant's contents are set to be auctioned off, including tables, a meat grinder, a fryer, and a freezer.

Toro Mexican Street Food closes in West Hartford, 'exciting' restaurant lined up to replace it www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...

Birdcode hot chicken chain to open its fourth CT location in New Britain on June 27 Birdcode also has restaurants in Vernon and Darien and says it will open nine more locations.

Hot chicken chain Birdcode to open its fourth CT location in New Britain on June 27 www.ctinsider.com/westhartford...