Picture of the Day....4.28.09

Taken April 19th, Hartford Police Department bicycle patrol officers pose for a pre-parade
photo while crew members of the BID's clean team put final touches on the bus banners.
Photo credit: Rodney Crockett for the Hartford BID

BID Commissioner Awarded Rising Star Award

Photo credit: Jim Foye, MetroHartford Alliance

On Monday, Jerry Hayes, a Hartford BID Commissioner representing Phoenix, received a Rising Star Award from the MetroHartford Alliance recognizing his many years of service to the city. Hayes was specifically lauded for his work on the committee that led to the establishment of the Hartford BID and his dedication to the city's Sheldon / Charter Oak neighborhood. Congratulations, Jerry.

HBID Annual Meeting One Week Away

Annual Meeting of the Property Owners
May 4, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
City Arts on Pearl / Theaterworks
233 Pearl Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103

Please join the Board of Commissioners of the Hartford Business Improvement District for the Annual Meeting of the Property Owners. The meeting provides taxable property owners in the District with an opportunity to review the proposed 2009/2010 BID budget and comment on the organization’s activities and priorities. There will be a short presentation by the Board and ample opportunity for comments and questions. A reception will follow the formal business meeting.

Please call Michael Zaleski, Executive Director of the Hartford BID at 860-728-2274 with questions or email mzaleski@hartfordbid.com.

Picture of the Day......4.21.09

The UCONN Women's Basketball team makes its way onto the parade route on Sunday.
Photo credit: Jordan Polon for the Hartford BID

Picture of the Day......4.8.09

The Bushnell Park Carousel is scheduled to open later this month.
Photo credit: Michael Zaleski for the Hartford BID

Moving to Hartford?

Thinking about moving to Hartford and renting or buying a place? A new web site, www.LiveHartford.org, provides visitors with a significant amount of information about living in the city. The site, which was recently launched by the MetroHartford Alliance, allows visitors the opportunity to see Hartford real estate listings and has links to the web sites of many city apartment buildings.

Picture of the Day....4.6.09

55 Farmington Avenue
Photo credit: Amy Lord for the Hartford BID

Picture of the Day....4.3.09

Taken today, crews from the Metropolitan District work to fix a water main
break on Market Street that closed the street to traffic earlier in the day.

Photo credit: Michael Zaleski for the Hartford BID

Graffiti Removal Program Aims for Eradication Within 24 hours

Recognizing that its often what you don't see that makes a difference, the BID has set a goal of removing graffiti tags within 24 hours of their appearance in the District. The BID's Cleaning Ambassador team has a trailer mounted power washing unit that is capable of removing even the most stubborn graffiti tags.

To report graffiti, please call the BID's Operations Manager Rodney Crockett at 860-331-4646 or the main office at 860-728-2274.

Picture of the Day....4.2.09

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Bushnell Park
Photo credit: Awilda Maldonado for the Hartford BID

Picture of the Day.....4.1.09

Karl the flower guy in the State House Square courtyard
Photo credit: Jordan Polon for the Hartford BID

New Security Vehicle Hits the Street

The BID recently replaced our security van with a brand new, bright blue Ford Escape. The new security vehicle provides a strong security presence and is easier to maneuver around the District.

In addition to providing regular security patrols, the BID’s security vehicle provides light service roadside assistance for motorists including lockouts, jumpstarts, emergency refueling and tire re-inflation. Call 462-0127 for complimentary emergency roadside assistance within the District during our patrol hours.

Security Ambassador Supervisor Gladys Hoyle assists a motorist who
had locked their keys in their vehicle on Atheneum Square North.