Upcoming Public Information Meeting – Kane & Kennedy Brook Flood Study – September 10, 2026

WHCi Livestream – Thursday, September 10, 2026:

The Town of West Hartford and the City of Hartford will conduct a public information meeting regarding the Kane & Kennedy Brook Flood Study (Project).

Meeting Information
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Open House: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

• Presentation /Q&A: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 

Location:
Elmwood Community Center (Auditorium)
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06110

Parking access is available via Burgoyne Street. The facility is fully ADA accessible.
The public can also view the meeting on the public access channel. Learn more here: https://whci.online/

 

Study Area
The study area generally includes drainage systems tributary to Kennedy Brook and Kane Brook within portions of West Hartford and Hartford, including areas along Prospect Avenue, Kane Street, and surrounding neighborhoods. Additional study information and mapping will be available at the meeting.

 

Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to:

• Present the study scope, approach, and current findings

• Share existing conditions and known flooding concerns

• Present preliminary alternatives under evaluation

• Obtain input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders

• Identify community concerns and priorities to inform recommendations

Public input will be considered as part of the ongoing study and development of alternatives.

Members of the public may provide comments at the meeting or submit them in writing by September 24, 2026, to kanekennedy@westhartfordct.gov.

 

Accessibility and Language Assistance
Language assistance (including Spanish) and/or auxiliary aids (including sign language interpretation) will be provided at the meeting. People with special needs or who require additional accommodation may request assistance by contacting at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting by contacting:

Town of West Hartford
Phone: 860-561-7500
Email: kanekennedy@westhartfordct.gov

Contact Us: info@westhartfordct.gov

Every effort will be made to accommodate requests received after this date.

 

Additional Information
Study information will be available at the meeting and may also be accessed through the Town and City websites. Click here for West Hartford’s https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/engineering/storm-water-management/kane-kennedy-flood-study