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Mayor frames neighborhood revival as small-business boom, regional cooperation and new arts and AI initiatives
Summary
The mayor said Hartford is seeing weekly small-business openings, announced a historic agreement with the Metropolitan District Commission on MS4 clean-water requirements, a partnership with East Hartford and creation of an Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment and an AI institute to boost workforce readiness.
Hartford Mayor (name not provided) used the March 24 Committee of the Whole address to outline neighborhood revitalization and new regional partnerships designed to spur economic development and improve infrastructure.
The mayor highlighted new small businesses opening across the city and thanked long-time North Hartford business owner Yvonne Alexander, quoting her as saying "this is the first time in 30 years someone has invested in my neighborhood." He said the administration is investing in commercial…
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