<$!000608>WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT<$!> S&P Analysts: Jodi Hecht (212) 208-1727, Diane Brosen (212) 208-1811 RATING ASSIGNED $20 mil. BANs dtd. Jan. 18, 1996 due July 18, 1996SP-1+ RATING AFFIRMED $25.4 mil. G.O. bnds.AAA XXXXXX The rating on West Hartford, Conn.'s BANs reflects the city's G.O. pledge. The proceeds will be used to finance several school and town improvements. The long- term rating on West Hartford's bonds reflects: * An affluent residential tax base, * Access to the slightly weakened but diverse Hartford metropolitan area, * A strong financial position attributable to sound management practices, and * A low debt burden despite an increased capital program. West Hartford, located adjacent to Hartford, is an affluent residential area. Income exceeds the national average
