Due to the forecasted winter storm, the City of Hartford offices are CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff will report for their regular shifts as scheduled. Trash and Recycling pick-up will proceed on a delayed schedule this week.
The City of Hartford shared cold weather protocol information in effect starting noon Friday and continuing into next Wednesday at noon, encouraging residents to seek warmth and shelter. Warming centers will be open starting on Friday, January 23 until noon on Wednesday, January 28. The City is also supporting overnight warming centers, which residents can utilize throughout the week.
Mayor Arulampalam will lift the parking ban today at 1PM -- Residents are encouraged to get their vehicles off city and blue light lots prior to 6PM to avoid enforcement. At 6PM, enforcement will begin!
Fifteen years from now in 2035, our city will turn 400. What kind of Hartford do we want on that great birthday? And how do we make it happen?
Our plan will be divided into five parts, each encompassing different but overlapping aspects of city life. Overall, ideas in the plan will work to break down barriers, create connections, attract people, improve opportunity, and make our city fun.