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We Own Silver Lane Plaza. What's Next?

The Silver Lane Plaza is a three-building strip mall including a two story office building to the west, a large main anchor building at the rear of... Read more »

Mayor Mike Responds to the Hartford Courant Article from February 17, 2023

On Friday, February 17th, the Hartford Courant published a story, reporting food preparation health violations at 19 local restaurants. All... Read more »

Mayor Marcia Leclerc Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Throughout the month of May, Americans nationwide participate in raising awareness around the subject of mental health to help break the stigma as... Read more »

East Hartford's Budget Preserves Jobs and Provides Funding for the Broad Scope of Services

On March 9, the East Hartford Town Council approved the fiscal year 2021-2022, $201.1 million budget.

Mayor Marcia Leclerc Encourages to Be Stronger Advocates for our Diversity Community

Each year, on the third Monday of January, we come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and we will do so again on... Read more »

Mayor Leclerc's Holiday Message

This year our holidays will look different against the backdrop of a year that has challenged us emotionally, physically and collectively, and yet... Read more »

Mayor Leclerc Wishes You a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving traditions have always brought families together.  This year, with the guidance of our Health Department, our Governor, Commissioner of... Read more »

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- Time to Raise Awareness and Show Care

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an annual designation observed throughout the month of October.For many, home is a place of warmth,... Read more »

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness of breast cancer and encouraging its early detection.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Worldwide, October is annually recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the goal to increase awareness of breast cancer and encourage early... Read more »

September is National Suicide Awareness Month

The month of September is annually recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day being on September 10th.

Mayor Leclerc Provides Update on Town Operations Amid the Pandemic

It’s been six months since our communities have been struck by a global pandemic, which continues to affect our personal and professional lives on a... Read more »

Mayor Marcia Leclerc Encourages Residents to Get Vaccinated

As we are approaching the flu season, I find it necessary to stress that getting a flu shot this fall is more important than ever. The Centers for... Read more »

August 31-International Overdose Awareness Day

Annually, August 31 is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day, to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related... Read more »

Mayor Leclerc's COVID-19 Update on Town Operations

Over the last few months, we have all been faced with many challenges in both our personal and professional lives, forced to make the necessary... Read more »

Congratulations Class of 2020!

Each year, as spring turns to summer, East Hartford students of all ages graduate from high schools and colleges, starting new adventures. 

Positive Community Involvement is a Cornerstone of the East Hartford Police Department

We have all been outraged and emotionally impacted by the untimely death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, and recent events that... Read more »

Mayor Leclerc Calls for Change

(June 2, 2020) - On May 8, 2020 I wrote to our congressional delegation regarding my concerns with the inequities that I see within my community and... Read more »

Mayor Leclerc's Update on East Hartford Recovery Team

East Hartford continues to operate during this challenging time. We can assure the public that our employees are working tirelessly to ensure... Read more »

Mayor Leclerc's COVID-19 Update #6

Every day I choose to ensure the best outcomes for our residents, our community and our employees.  As a steward of resources I know that the best of... Read more »

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