On April 9, the Hartford Courant ran an article quoting the former board chair of the Wadsworth Atheneum, who essentially shredded one of the city’s most prized arts institutions, calling it old, unengaging and lacking “robust enthusiasm.”
Another board member criticized the museum’s “medieval castle”-like look, arguing it’s not inviting to the local community.
Less than a week later (on April 14), the New York Times published a gushing article about the town of West Hartford calling it a “A Suburb With an Urban Aesthetic.”
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Greg Bordonaro, Editor
The story published several anecdotes of in- and out-of-state residents bidding thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars over asking price to try to purchase a home in the town. The author lauded West Hartford for its good and diverse schools, urban vibe and top-notch restaurant scene.