Pool season is relatively short in New England, so this is prime time for the area’s municipal pools. Here are a few in West Hartford, Hartford and Glastonbury that are beckoning as we sweat through a hot and humid summer. (Note: Each town has their own rules about pool access and hours, so be sure to check for the details.) West Hartford: Beechland, Eisenhower, Fernridge, Kennedy Hartford: Colt, Goodwin, Keney, Pope Glastonbury: Addison, Grange, Eastbury
Located on a sought after street within the West End, and just one block to Elizabeth Park, this Colonial offers architectural charm and a convenient location. The traditional front porch welcomes your guests. A double door entry opens to a large foyer with a gracious turned staircase. A family room and formal living room with fireplace flank the foyer. A formal dining room leads to the kitchen which has eat-in space, a powder room with
This classic West End Colonial is in move-in condition and just a few short blocks to Elizabeth Park. A double door entry vestibule opens to a gracious foyer and sitting area with parquet floor. Adjacent to the foyer is the formal living room, formal dining room and an updated powder room. A remodeled kitchen offers plenty of work and storage space, as well as an eat-in area. Upstairs there are four large bedrooms, each with
We had a very successful tomato growing season last year on our little plot of land in the West End of Hartford. Not being one who likes to take steps backwards, I geared up for another year of productive tomato plants. Kyle even made a new garden bed just for this vegetable. Our hopes were high. Three weeks ago we attended the seedling sale at Urban Oaks Organic Farm in New Britain. They have a
There is a vacant lot at 510 Farmington Avenue in Hartford’s West End that I go by all the time. It used to be a gas station once upon a time, and back in the mid 2000s there was talk of putting up a building with residential over retail. I unfortunately can’t find any links related to the proposal that are still active. Here is the site as of yesterday. This picture is taken from