October Meeting Minutes
Call to order
A meeting of The Park Rd Association was held at Playhouse on Park on October 16, 2025.
Co-Presidents Welcome
Town Reports:
Economic Development – Kristen Gorski / Lauren Siegel
Virtual panel discussion October 30 - financial resources for small businesses. Registration link available on town website and in Econ Dev newsletter.
Burger Squad still building out at 165 Park Road.
Ganesh Liquor Store and Little Ceasar’s Pizza both now open at Boulevard Shops.
Park Road Walk Through in July punch list of 32 items identified, issues ranging from Zoning/Code to Public Works. 262-268 Park Road - large pieces of facade hanging from building, now being addressed. Several restaurant properties with trash issues have been resolved with Health Dept. 254 Park Road - overgrown weeds corrected.
Various issues to be addressed during the upcoming Park Road rehabilitation project including loose bricks, holes in sidewalks, etc.
Concerns raised about 2 hour parking and lack of transparency around parking too close to crosswalk.
Full punch list available: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SSb3VoNzQ0juXSr4lVuwAFMaYpI91bq/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=105618990558818192590&rtpof=true&sd=true
Town Manager - Rick Ledwith
Kristen promoted to Manager of Economic Development - Congratulations!!!
Town daylighting cross streets on east portion of Park Road to make it easier to see oncoming traffic without pulling out into Park.
Early voting in Town Hall from 10am-6pm two weeks prior to Election Day.
Pedestrian safety project - Town Hall handing out reflective vests in Town Clerk’s office. Available in 5 sizes.
Police Department
Citizen’s Academy has launched.
Attending various community events such as Halloween Stroll to improve outreach.
Working with elementary schools on pedestrian safety.
Continuing high visibility traffic enforcement.
Chamber of Commerce – Chris Conway
Denise Whitford from SBDC hosted funding presentation at PM Connections. Presentation will be posted soon and linked in the Chamber newsletter.
Noah Webster House ribbon cutting for expansion project today, and Halloween Party there this evening.
Nov 6 PM Connections - panel discussion on site-selection secrets - finding a commercial space.
Playhouse on Park
Million Dollar Quartet extended through November 2nd
Park Road Committees
Beautification committee: Troy Street is kicking off community involvement effort. Picking up trash is the top priority. Kicking off with a clean up walk after Halloween, Nov 1. Start at 10am on the Playhouse patio, and wrap by noon and meet at Salt + Lime.
Considering a holiday decorating contest with businesses.
Special Presentation by the Town on the Kane & Kennedy Brook Flood Study
Duane Martin -Director Community Development, Greg Sommer - Town Engineer, and Julie Viera - Assistant Town Engineer, presented along with a panel from CDM Smith, contractors.
Full presentation available: https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/engineering/storm-water-management/kane-kennedy-flood-study
Meeting adjourned at 10:20am
Next Meeting: November 20th
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