Commission hears pre-application review for Carr Avenue zone change
The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission heard a pre-application review for a proposed industrial zone change at 180 Carr Avenue. Applicant Kevin Sisti, with attorney Matt Cholewa, outlined plans for small service-bay buildings, citing steep topography and Eversource transmission lines as
Town Plan & Zoning Commission · Meeting of April 8, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission heard a pre-application review for a proposed industrial zone change at 180 Carr Avenue. Applicant Kevin Sisti, with attorney Matt Cholewa, outlined plans for small service-bay buildings, citing steep topography and Eversource transmission lines as reasons residential use is unsuitable. Chairman Stanley Sobieski and commissioners raised concerns about site access and Eversource requirements and advised consultation with New Britain before formal application.
The commission also received a liquor sales permit petition for Kingdom Buffet and advanced its timeline for implementing state housing-growth regulations.
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Source: the Town Plan & Zoning Commission meeting of April 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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