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River town building jobs, homes and visions
Across the Connecticut River from Hartford, the town of East Hartford is growing and expanding with new logistical centers creating more jobs, housing projects and moving forward with plans for a pedestrian-only street. “East Hartford is going through a renaissance,” says Connor Martin, East Hartford’s Mayor since November 2023, and the town’s youngest mayor. “We’re a pass-through town right now, but there is significant change going on.” Recently the town built two logistical centers for Lowe’s and Wayfair, creating 2,000 local jobs. East Hartford also uses its past as a diverse area to help residents gain a world-view. “We’re the second-most diverse town in Connecticut,” says Martin. “It’s important because people get a world-view. It makes a person well-rounded.”
Homes and apartments being built with large range of pricing
“We have several housing projects happening right now,” says Martin. “We’re just trying to build, build, build.” Programs like Habitat for Humanity help with the programs that occur, such as building 10 single-family homes with the first preference being for East Hartford residents. With additional plans to convert buildings into apartments, East Hartford continues to grow. Due to the size of the town, housing styles range, as well as prices. Prices for homes start around $105,000 for a home in need of interior renovations and reach up to $740,000 for a 16-acre property with a Colonial Revival home on it. There are also some manufactured homes to the southwest, beginning around $26,000 and reaching $110,000. Homes generally have space for both a front and backyard, although some homes closer to the center of town will have smaller properties.
Smaller ranches are commonplace in East Hartford.
Homes in East Hartford include Colonial Revivals with garages.
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East Hartford Public Schools with solid ratings
There are seven elementary schools within East Hartford, but one option for children from kindergarten to fifth grade is Governor William Pitkin Elementary, which earns a B from Niche. They can then move to East Hartford Middle for sixth through eighth grade. The middle school receives a C from Niche. At East Hartford High, students can take Advanced Placement and Career and Technical Education courses. The Connecticut IB Academy (CIBA) is next door, connecting to East Hartford High through a bridge that allows students to participate in all the same clubs, sports and activities as the other high school students. East Hartford High receives a B, while CIBA receives an A from Niche.
The Connecticut IB Academy is a popular choice for high school students in East Hartford.
East Hartford High School serves students in grades 9-12.
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Several bus lines and divided by the interstate
With the sprawl of East Hartford, but the feel of a small town, public transportation comes from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Servicing the area of Hartford, East Hartford and beyond, there are three buses on the main streets within town. Interstate 84 also goes right through the middle of the town.
CT Transit buses run throughout East Hartford & bring residents to adjacent towns.
East Hartford lies along the Connecticut River with easy access to I-84 & I-91.
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World-wide cuisine scattered throughout
To the south in the Putnam Bridge Plaza Shopping Center, residents can shop at brand-name stores like TJ Maxx and Shop Rite, or eat local at 99 Restaurants and Nardelli’s Grinder Shoppe. Silver Lane parallels Interstate 84 through the center of town and while chain restaurants line the road, so do local ones like Anna’s Restaurant and Pizza, Hatillo and Carl’s Barbeque and Jerk. “I have to mention Maggie’s. It’s this little old lady with a hotdog food truck by Connecticut Boulevard,” says Martin. “It’s probably been there as long as she’s been alive.”
Locals know that Carl's Barbecue & Jerk is the spot for Jamaican cuisine in East Hartford.
People line up at lunch time at Maggie's Hot Dog Truck which is a East Hartford institution.
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River-side park with fishing and boating
Aptly named the Great River Park due to its location on the Connecticut River, residents stroll almost 2 miles on the paved riverwalk. Picnic at the tables or the grass, catch a meal in the water or enjoy the amphitheater. McAuliffe Park’s pavilions can be rented out from May 1st through September for events ranging from birthday parties, graduation celebrations and family reunions. East Hartford has 17 parks in total for residents to explore.
Fishermen in East Hartford take advantage of easy access to the Connecticut River.
Launch your boat onto the Connecticut River in East Hartford.
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Family-friendly events year-round
“We utilize our parks for our 9 major town-sponsored events,” says Martin. “They’re family-friendly with local food vendors, bounce houses, face-painting, a little bit of everything.” Events range from specific events celebrating Juneteenth and a Memorial Day Parade to celebrations of culture with a Latin Festival and a Fall Fest that takes place right after school starts. “It’s probably our most popular event,” says Martin. “The weather is always perfect.”
Softball is a popular game among kids in East Hartford.
Dwyer Park is one of the many parks in East Hartford that offers a basketball court.
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Important to Know
The headquarters for Pratt & Whitney, a leading supplier of jet engines within the aerospace industry, is located in East Hartford. The Pratt & Whitney Stadium and Rentschler Field, the home field for the University of Connecticut and built in the area of an old airfield, is named after the company.
Raytheon Technologies' Pratt & Whitney has a large campus in East Hartford.
Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford is the home of the UConn Huskies.
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