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Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses.
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By Ronni Newton
I’m so excited about the weather forecast for this week! I know that I was very lucky to have had a respite from winter with a few day in Florida last weekend, but as soon as we returned I was immediately wearing three layers again and then there was horrible icy weather on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
We banished the rest of our winter decor into boxes in the attic over the weekend. I’m hoping the real snowmen will be banished as well.
I went for a run on Sunday morning and even though it was foggy and a bit chilly, the smell of spring was in the air – and then when I got home I noticed that the snow had fully melted and the early-blooming daffodils along my driveway are really sprouting! I’m betting the snowdrops and crocuses at the house across the street will be open early this week.
Daffodils, March 8, 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
March – in addition to bringing springtime and great basketball (minus the UConn men vs. Marquette game on Saturday, but definitely including the UConn women in the Big East tournament and Duke beating Carolina on Saturday) – is also budget season. Last Tuesday I attended the Board of Education meeting where Superintendent Paul Vicinus outlined the proposed 2026-2027 budget (click here for all the details), and this Tuesday I will report on Town Manager Rick Ledwith’s proposed budget for the town, which will incorporate the school budget. There are upcoming public hearings and community conversations (the latter provides an opportunity for questions to be answered), and I hope people won’t just be keyboard warriors on social media but rather share their ideas with the decision makers.
On Friday night we had tickets to “The Mountaintop” at Playhouse on Park (a powerful, moving, and witty production that includes humor as well!) and had dinner with friends at Portobello before the show. Everything was so delicious!
Calamari at Portobello. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Tortellini Zingarella at Portobello. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Pasta Bologneses at Portobello. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Linguini with clams at Portobello. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Ravioli at Portobello. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Ted recently joined West Hartford Rotary and on Saturday we attended Vines of March (We-Ha.com was also a sponsor of the event, which we have done for years). I bid on the live auction sampling of gift cards for West Hartford restaurants – which will be used for my weekly dining write-ups for many weeks to come! Gameday Conor did a great job as auctioneer, and it was a very successful event. Details about the funds raised will be forthcoming, along with more of the serious photos.
Vines of March 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Heads and Tails. Vines of March 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
The NBT Bank table. Vines of March 2026. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
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Here’s this week’s Buzz:
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Angel Land is opening soon at the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
The signs are now up for Frisbie’s Dairy Barn in Blue Back Square. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Signage for Frisbie’s Ice Cream Barn in Blue Back Square was being installed on Friday, March 6. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Signage for Frisbie’s Dairy Barn in Blue Back Square was being installed on Friday, March 6. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
The signs – even in the windows – are now up for Frisbie’s Dairy Barn in Blue Back Square. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Build out is underway for Ji Tea at 5 Sedgwick Road. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Entrance to Westfarms. Photo credit: Ronni Newton (we-ha.com file photo)
Easter Bunny in Bunnyville at Westfarms. Courtesy photo
Easter Bunny in Bunnyville at Westfarms. Courtesy photo
Easter Bunny in Bunnyville at Westfarms. Courtesy photo
Easter Bunny in Bunnyville at Westfarms. Courtesy photo
Easter Bunny in Bunnyville at Westfarms. Courtesy photo
From what I can see from the ground, it looks like there’s more progress on Level99 in the Corbin Collection. Photo credit; Ronni Newton
The signage has been removed from the now vacant Saks Off 5th store in the Corbin Collection. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Construction on the north side of Farmington Avenue, between Dale Street and Walden Street, as part of the West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Construction on the north side of Farmington Avenue, between Dale Street and Walden Street, as part of the West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Construction on the north side of Farmington Avenue, between Dale Street and Walden Street, as part of the West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Construction on the north side of Farmington Avenue, between Dale Street and Walden Street, as part of the West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Construction on the north side of Farmington Avenue, between Dale Street and Walden Street, as part of the West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Francesca’s is offering deep discounts before closing the Farmington Avenue (and all other) brick and mortar stores. Photo credit: Ronni Newton
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