Amy's Blog

If you are thinking about buying a house any time soon, please keep "speed" in mind.  No, I am not talking about drugs.  By "speed" I mean your ability to react quickly if you happen to come across the house of your dreams.  Here are two perfect scenarios where you will almost always lose out:1. ...

There is currently an ongoing drama in a town that I cover.  A woman owns 22 Shih Tzus and the town has forced a legal battle to have her get rid of all but 3 of them.  You see, there is a local zoning ordinance that only allows ownership of up to 2 dogs without a permit.  Clearly 22 dogs is a ta...

Now that the West Hartford budget has been amended and the mill rate has been set at 38.63, many are wondering how they will calculate their property taxes.  One thing to keep in mind is that they will be based on a 5 year phase-in if your assessment from 2005 to 2006 increased by more than 25%. ...

June is finally here, which means that it's the start of berry picking season.  Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries.  We kick off the summer with strawberries and then work our way through the rest.If you're like me and don't mind getting some straw stuck in your knees and burnin...

"DISCOVER THE AVENUE" is on Saturday, June 9th, 12-5pm, rain or shine, on Farmington Avenue in Hartford.  This street festival is sponsored by the Farmington Avenue Alliance and celebrates the arts, culture, architecture, and history of our Farmington Avenue neighborhood.  There will be trolley r...

Every year West Hartford has a weekend-long community celebration.  This year's event will take place next weekend on June 2 and 3.  You can enjoy a multitude of vendors selling arts and crafts, games and rides for kids, a 5K race, and some great food.  The celebration takes place in West Hartfor...

I live in the West End of Hartford and really love my neighborhood.  The houses are charming, unique, and have great history behind them.  We can walk to excellent restaurants and downtown Hartford is just a short bike or bus ride away.  The roses at Elizabeth Park are about to bloom and free eve...

If you love the historic architecture in Hartford, there is a great event for you to attend this weekend in the Asylum Hill district.  The Hartford Preservation Alliance is hosting a guided walking tour through the Ashley Street historic neighborhood on Saturday May 19, starting at 12:00pm.  On S...

If you have any interest in gardening, you might want to check out the Hartford Regional Market at 101 Reserve Road for fantastic deals on annuals, perennials, ornamental shrubs, and warm weather vegetable seedlings.  The Spring season draws farmers and growers from the greater Hartford region ea...