Local Leaders Announce Creation of Blue Ribbon Commission Published on July 10, 2024 Today, Mayor Arulampalam announced the creation of Hartford’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Education to address challenges faced by Hartford public schools and identify opportunities for progress. In partnership with the Hartford school district, the State Department of Education and additional local and state partners, the Commission will regularly convene over the next six months. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Hartford Response to Early Learning Center Investigation Published on July 05, 2024 As part of regular audits and agency reviews of City-funded programs, the City of Hartford recently became aware of financial improprieties associated with the Kids Creative Learning Center, an early learning facility that the City has contracted with since 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements
HARTFORD ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF KENNY HOWELL TO SERVE AS ACTING POLICE Published on July 03, 2024 Today, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam appointed Assistant Chief Kenny Howell as Acting Chief of Police. Howell succeeds Chief Jason Thody, who in March announced his intention to step down. Howell will now serve as Acting Chief while the City continues its search for a permanent replacement. Tagged as: , Announcements
HARTFORD TAKES STEPS TO CURB MOSQUITO POPULATION Published on July 02, 2024 Today, the City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that this week, it applied mosquito control services in high breeding sites in the City of Hartford in an effort to reduce mosquito activity. The City has placed treatment in catch basins to control adult mosquito populations in storm drains throughout Hartford and throughout Keney Park over the last few weeks. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Hartford to Open Cooling Centers in Advance of Heat Wave Published on June 17, 2024 Today, the City of Hartford announced it will be opening cooling centers for residents Tuesday through Friday this week due to a forecasted heat wave. The Hartford Fire Department is also handing out water to residents throughout the city. Tagged as: , Announcements
STATEMENTON CT BOE VOTE TO SUPPORT HPS Published on June 05, 2024 "Hartford is grateful for the support of Commissioner Russell-Tucker and the Connecticut State Department of Education," said Mayor Arulampalam. "Since taking office, my administration has worked closely with our City Council, the Hartford Board of Education, our state delegation and the school district to address the root causes of these current challenges. Tagged as: , Announcements
Hartford Mayor Celebrates Inaugural ‘Love Your Block’ Party on Park St Published on May 26, 2024 Today, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam joined neighborhood residents, businesses, and community sponsors to celebrate the first Love Your Block party on Park Street. Formerly known as DominGo, Love Your Block parties are built with the same mission in mind; stimulating, activating, and cultivating safe spaces and culture in our local communities. Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayor Arulampalam Makes New Appointments to Hartford Board of Ed. Published on May 08, 2024 Today, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced five new appointments to Hartford’s Board of Education. In making the appointments, the Mayor praised outgoing board members for their work and dedication to the city, and reiterated his goal of fostering fresh energy, expertise, and strategies in support of Hartford’s public education system and the students it serves. Tagged as: , Announcements
Hartford Announces Plan for Additional Funding for Schools Published on May 02, 2024 Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam Announces Plan for Additional Funding for Hartford Public Schools Mayor calls additional $10.5 million in funding “an important step,” but says more needs to be done to address underlying challenges Tagged as: , Announcements
MAYOR APPOINTS FORMER STATE TREASURER WOODEN TO PENSION COMMISSION Published on March 25, 2024 Today, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced the appointment of former State Treasurer and Hartford City Council President Shawn Wooden to the City of Hartford’s Pension Commission which oversees the Municipal Employees’ Retirement Fund (MERF). Tagged as: , Announcements