Governor’s residence open to public for holiday tours

HARTFORD, Conn. – The public is invited to visit the Governor’s Residence in Hartford for several days during the holiday season.

Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his wife, Cathy, announced Friday that the home located at 990 Prospect Avenue will be decorated and open for tours next month.

Open houses are planned for Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

No admittance fee or tickets are required, but donations will be accepted for Operation ELF, the annual holiday drive that assists military families.

Live entertainment is planned over the three days.

This marks the 28th year that holiday decorations, include wreaths, Christmas trees and seasonal plants, have been donated by the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association.