Jordan Conover, the owner of Hartford Fence Company donated 130 books to Charter Oak International Academy.

Jordan Conover of Hartford Fence Company speaks with a Charter Oak student about one of the donated books. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

By Ronni Newton

The week of Nov. 10-16, 2025 was “National Kindness Week,” and in West Hartford that sentiment was clearly evident when some special guests visited Charter Oak International Academy to present a donation of books and spend time reading with the students.

Charter Oak PTO President Megan Allen said she has been trying to forge partnerships with area businesses, including Hartford Fence Company , located at 559 New Park Avenue which is just a few blocks from the school.

“I was trying to reach out to neighboring businesses, and he wa

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