Good morning, Hartford.

West Hartford Public Library announced that bestselling author Caro Claire Burke will offer a free talk & book signing at Sedgwick Middle School on Thursday, Nov.

5, with ticket distribution starting Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Noah Webster Library.

The annual Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade kicked off Sunday afternoon despite rain — uniting locals to celebrate Puerto Rican culture along downtown streets.

Organizers said the event continues with planned performances later in the day.

Hartford's Puerto Rican Day Parade was pushed back an hour due to morning rain and will start at noon on Park Street today, ending at Bushnell Park where the Festival del Coquí kicks off at 1 p.m.; organizers expect heavy crowds and urge drivers to watch for pedestrians.

Forecasters say families in Hartford will pay more to heat their homes this winter (despite a mild forecast) as costs climb faster than overall inflation.

Beginning Monday, Oct.

5, the Connecticut Department of Transportation will add four new weekday trains to Shore Line East service to reduce schedule gaps and enable a Metro-North Super Express connection at New Haven Union Station — these changes come following customer feedback.