Our Vision
Creating a walkable
“Town Center” that raises
the quality of life and
gives our residents more
opportunity to gather
as a community
Maintaining a level of
open space to provide
more recreational
opportunities
Continuing to reduce
inherited debt & maintain financial stability to allow for greater investment
in our town
What our Team has Accomplished
Public Safety
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Implemented new Police Pension Plan to enhance recruitment & retention
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Ongoing Police & Fire Fleet modernization
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Funding allocated for Police Dept. Renovations
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Increased the number of sworn Police Officers
Education
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Properly funded education
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Funded & began ongoing HVAC upgrades at all three elementary schools
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Enhanced security measures such as armed security guards, cameras & security vestibules
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Funded repairs to playing fields, basketball & tennis courts
Economic Development
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104 new businesses
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42 business expansions
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$115M in private business investments
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1394 jobs created
Financial Stability
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Reduced inherited debt from $108M to $72M
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Zero to minimal tax increases during tough economic times
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Lowest tax mill rate of 25 Greater Hartford Area Communities*
*Per May 29, 2023, including the Senior Center Hartford Business Journal
Capital
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$35.6M appropriated for Capital expenditures in the past five years
Infrastructure
Continued implementation of our 20-year road improvement plan including:
Farmington Ave.
Porters Pass
Christain Lane
Deming Road
Repairs to bridges, sidewalks & dams
Repairs to town facilities, including the Senior Center
