The 'AAA' rating on West Hartford, Conn.'s GO bonds series 2002C reflects: An affluent and stable residential tax base located within the Hartford metropolitan area, Well-above-average wealth levels and historically low unemployment, Historically sound financial performance and conservative long-range planning, and A low debt burden with manageable future capital needs. The Town of West Hartford's series 2002C GO bonds are secured by the towns' full faith and credit GO pledge. Bond proceeds will be used to partially refund prior to maturity West Hartford's GO bonds series 1996, 1997, and 1999 at an estimated net present value saving of $568,339, or 2.91% of refunded principal. A significant portion of the savings will be taken in 2003 with the remainder being spread
