Call to order at 8:35am
A meeting of The Park Rd Association was held at Playhouse on Park on February 19, 2026.
Co-Presidents Welcome
Update on grease theft – perpetrators arrested within a few hours of the incident. Kudos to the Police Dept for quick and efficient action.
Town Reports:
Police Department – Officer Eden
The Flock System that is integrated with cameras in various towns. A camera in Cromwell found the van, and perpetrators were caught in the act of stealing grease from another restaurant.
Penguin Plunge Special Olympics fundraiser rescheduled for March.
College Academy summer program applications are open.
Hired three new officers, one transfer from another department and two headed to the Academy.
Snow removal has been a significant challenge. Residents may call in issues with sidewalks and driveways not yet cleared and PD will step in to address.
Economic Development – Kristen Gorski
River Bend Bookshop is moving from 161 Park to 224 Park in March. Specifics will be announced as permits and work are completed.
Park & South Main St former Dogology location to become GT Café.
Iron Horse permitting underway to build out second floor space.
Former Plan B space has a new lease – Nick & Paige Chamberlain opening Spitz Mediterranean Street Food franchise. Will be seeking a liquor permit for the site.
Oxford Realty purchased former Oakwood Package Store (near connector on Kane Street). Renovate into office space.
Shark Bite space has a prospective renter, still working on details of renovation and lease.
Saturday, Feb 28 1-4pm Town Hall Auditorium 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. In partnership with WHAASCO. Featuring 25 businesses located in West Hartford.
Supporting Women’s Small Business Breakfast on March 19th, 9-11:30am Town Hall Auditorium in honor of Women’s History Month. Moderated by Adrienne Billings-Smith.
Vessel Technologies housing developer 29 Highland has been under contract for two years. In January the Town denied application to demolish and build 5-story, 120 unit building. Vessel has submitted a new plan.
Town Council – Barry Walters
Resident requested an ordinance on RV and Boat parking on private property. West Hartford has never permitted. Council declined the request, but it may be resubmitted with refinement.
West Hartford Pride on June 27 at Town Hall. Vendor applications are now open. Check Facebook page for link.
Tracy’s Pride Ride – in honor of Dr. Wilson - to be held on June 11.
Chamber of Commerce – Chris Conway
Great Economic Development Forum this year! Available on the Chamber YouTube channel.
PM Connections featuring heart health in the workplace was well attended, also available to stream.
Be sure to register for events as soon as you see them, most do sell out.
4th Annual Black History Month Breakfast. Featuring conversation called A Century of Black History Celebrations. Thursday 8-9:30 at Noah Webster Library.
Next PM Connections with CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas – 3/5 5:30-7 at Bishops Corner Senior Center.
State of the Town address to be held on April 15, 5:30-7:30 at the Mandell JCC in the Theater. Chuck Coursey will be moderating a conversation between Mayor Cantor and Town Manager Rick Ledwith.
Playhouse on Park
The Mountaintop opens March 3. Show takes place the evening before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, after his Mountaintop speech.
Encore to be held on June 13. Seeking silent auction items.
Park Road Committees
Street Clean Up typically scheduled near Earth Day.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20am
Next Meeting: March 19
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