Commission approves liquor store change of use at Willard Avenue
Newington's planning commission approved three commercial applications unanimously in a single meeting. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted to allow a convenience store at 1125 Willard Avenue to operate as a liquor store, provided the owner commit to parking-lot re-striping, landscaping
Town Plan & Zoning Commission · Meeting of January 14, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington's planning commission approved three commercial applications unanimously in a single meeting. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted to allow a convenience store at 1125 Willard Avenue to operate as a liquor store, provided the owner commit to parking-lot re-striping, landscaping upgrades, and improved site lighting. Prime Burgers restaurant at 217 Kelsey Street received approval for a modified special permit to host live entertainment—a band, DJ, and karaoke—two to four times monthly with extended late-night hours.
Attention to Detail LLC's proposal to enclose two overhangs at its 40 Commerce Court industrial facility, totaling 6,395 square feet, also passed unanimously.
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Source: the Town Plan & Zoning Commission meeting of January 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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