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MDC Proposes Higher Water and Sewer Rates

MDC Proposes Higher Water and Sewer Rates

The Metropolitan District Commission's proposed 2027 budget would raise water and sewer charges for customers in its eight member towns.

Live Poll

Do you support the proposed water and sewer rate increases for 2027?

In Hartford, news means government, crime, economics, business and infrastructure. Reporting follows the decisions and events shaping the daily life of the city and its surrounding areas.


Sports

Hockey

Hartford Wolf Pack Beats Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2

Hartford scored three power play goals in a Sunday afternoon win at the MassMutual Center over Springfield.

Hartford Wolf Pack Beats Springfield Thunderbirds 4-2

Weather and Disaster

Emergency Response

Minnehaha County Authorities Respond to Hartford Incident

Law enforcement secured an east side Hartford neighborhood following a medical emergency on Sunday morning.

Minnehaha County Authorities Respond to Hartford Incident

Politics

Live Poll

Should local elected officials be required to live in the districts they represent?

City Hall

Hartford Councilman Amilcar Hernandez Resigns Seat

Hernandez's resignation takes effect December 31, 2026, as a state residency complaint against him remains pending before the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

Hartford Councilman Amilcar Hernandez Resigns Seat

Health

Live Poll

Do you believe your local government is effectively addressing environmental health concerns in your area?

Asthma

Hartford Ranks Among Top U.S. Asthma Capitals

The city places eighth in a national ranking of asthma prevalence among 100 U.S. cities analyzed.

Hartford Ranks Among Top U.S. Asthma Capitals

Crime

Property Crime

Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary in Hartford

State Police arrested John L. Carter, 33, of Middletown Springs, VT, on a class D felony attempted Burglary 2nd charge.

Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary in Hartford

Reporting here centers on municipal governance, criminal justice proceedings, economic developments, business activity and community infrastructure. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local public policy and seasonal weather patterns frequently influence the most pressing developments. Evolving zoning policies and the ongoing needs of the municipal budget are the factors that most consistently drive the cycle of news.


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