The 'AAA' rating on West Hartford, Conn.'s GO refunding bonds series 2003A 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 bonds are secured by the town's 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 savings of $631,000, or 3.25% of refunded principal. Approximately one-third of the savings will be taken in fiscal 2003, with an average saving of $42,000 a year throughout the remaining
