The 'AAA' rating on the town of West Hartford, Conn.'s series 2007A GO bonds reflects the town's: Affluent residential property tax base within the Hartford MSA; Above-average wealth and income levels; Historically sound financial performance and conservative long-term planning; and Moderate debt burden with manageable future capital needs. The 'AAA' rating on the town's $142 million GO debt outstanding has been affirmed. Bond proceeds will be used to fund various capital improvements of the town. West Hartford (population: 61,045), borders Hartford, Conn., the state's capital. The town is an affluent, primarily residential community with employment access throughout all of the Hartford MSA. West Hartford's tax base is largely composed of higher end residences comprising approximately 70% of the 2005 grand
