Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AAA' rating, and stable outlook, to the town of West Hartford, Conn.'s series 2010A general obligation (GO) refunding bonds and affirmed its 'AAA' rating, with a stable outlook, on the town's existing GO debt. The rating reflects our assessment of the town's: Affluent and stable residential property tax base in the Hartford, Conn. metropolitan area; Very strong household income levels and extremely strong per capita market values; Historically sound financial performance, good reserves, and strong financial management practices; and Moderate-to-low debt burden with manageable additional capital needs. Officials are planning to use bond proceeds to advance refund the town's series 2004A, 2007A, 2008A, and 2009A bonds outstanding. West Hartford, with a 2008 population
