West Hartford leaders called for tolerance and civic participation as the council approved new EV charging fees, safeguarded public parking, funded library and historic programs, and updated residents on road projects, flu clinics, and the upcoming Hartford Marathon.

West Hartford Town Hall on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Photo credit: Mia Jaworski

By Mia Jaworski

Mayor Shari Cantor opened Monday’s Town Council meeting with a call for tolerance and respect after a series of sign vandalisms and other acts of suppression locally and nationally.

“Acts of violence or vandalism, especially targeting speech, won’t be tolerated in our community,” Cantor said, urging residents to listen openly, debate respectfully, and allow “the best ideas to win.”

Absentee ballots at West Hartford Town Hall. Pho

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