Mayor Arulampalam Announces Key Changes to Hartford Policing Practices Published on July 26, 2024 Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and interim Police Chief Kenny Howell today announced a series of changes to Hartford Police Department practices aimed at increasing the visibility, effectiveness, and transparency of Hartford’s police. Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayor Arunan Arulampalam on President Biden’s Announcement Published on July 21, 2024 Statement from Mayor Arunan Arulampalam on President Biden’s Announcement Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayor Arulampalam Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Published on July 17, 2024 Mayor Arulampalam is among the 39 mayors from 27 U.S. cities and 12 international cities across 11 countries and five continents who will receive executive education and management training to strengthen their city hall and deliver results for communities Tagged as: , Announcements
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