Mow Your Lawn! West Hartford Urges Ordinance Compliance

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The town is asking residents to refrain from being a pain in the grass and to simply mow their lawns.

Local officials released a plea this week for folks to avoid allowing their yards to become overgrown.

Overgrown yards are not only an eyesore but are public health and safety issues too," wrote the Town of West Hartford.

"Properties with tall grass and unkempt vegetation erode community value and create a breeding ground for rodents and other vermin."

The Town of West Hartford has an ordinance that requires properties to be maintained, and when they are not, the owner could face a penalty of $79 per day for the violation.

"Enforcement of these ordinances is not intended to burden property owners, but instead to raise awareness of the responsibilities of maintaining your property so West Hartford is a safe and enjoyable community," wrote the town.

The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District enforces this ordinance, and it can be reached at 860-561-7900.