There has been lots of construction at this brick building on Albany Avenue in West Hartford over the past month. The project will convert a former convalescent home that was vacated in 2011 into an apartment community with 64 units ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms. The proposal adds a third level to the structure, and an addition, and works with the existing architectural elements. West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved the proposal
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This cheerful Cape is conveniently located and offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms over 1,287 square feet. The kitchen is nicely remodeled and is open to the dining room. A formal living room with fireplace, bedroom and full bathroom complete the first floor. A full dormer on the back of the house allows for two larger bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. The master bedroom has a sizable closet. The lower level has a
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Each spring the Town goes through the exercise of budgeting for the coming fiscal year, which begins on July 1st. Here’s the super summarized version of how it works. The Town Manager proposes a budget, there are public comment sessions, and finally the Town Council makes changes before adopting a final version. The mill rate is set, and from there the tax bills are generated. It is the property owners, ultimately, that fund the Town’s
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This charming farmhouse-style home has been thoughtfully updated for today’s living, while retaining yesteryear’s character. It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with 1,442 square feet. Up the front walkway, you’ll enter through the enclosed front porch. Inside you’ll see beautiful hardwood floors and detail moldings. There is a formal living room with a fireplace and a formal dining room. The kitchen is fully remodeled with newer cabinets, countertops, and appliances. It features eat-in
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The City of Hartford’s budget is complicated – much more complicated than the budget of a typical municipality. Most Hartford residents, and many commentators, have only a vague sense of how money flows into and out of the City’s accounts. It is very difficult to have an effective conversation about spending when everyone has different perceptions about the numbers. The proposed baseball stadium is a perfect example. The rational way to approach this decision is
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