S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AAA' long-term rating to West Hartford, Conn.'s series 2019C and 2020B general obligation (GO) refunding bonds. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AAA' rating on the town's GO debt outstanding. The outlook is stable. West Hartford's full faith and credit pledge, payable from the levy of an unlimited ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the town, secures the bonds and GO debt outstanding. Proceeds from the series 2019C bonds will refund the town's series 2015 bonds outstanding for interest savings. The series 2020B bonds will refund the town's series 2010A bonds outstanding. The rating reflects West Hartford's overall strong budget monitoring and planning framework, which has yielded consistent and positive
