Council approves tax exemptions for disabled military veterans
The Town Council voted unanimously to expand tax exemptions for disabled military veterans under new state authority, effective October 1, 2026. Assessor Danielle Dippolino will administer the program and plans outreach to the Veterans Administration and an open house for veterans.
Town Council · Meeting of August 11, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Town Council voted unanimously to expand tax exemptions for disabled military veterans under new state authority, effective October 1, 2026. Assessor Danielle Dippolino will administer the program and plans outreach to the Veterans Administration and an open house for veterans. The Council approved renaming the Information and Referral Center at the Senior and Disabled Center as the Karen Halpert Information and Referral Center, honoring a 22-year employee who passed away in June 2025, and naming the double gymnasium at the Mortensen Community Center the William A.
DeMaio Gymnasium for the retiring Parks and Recreation Superintendent. The Council also appointed Lauren Rhines as Acting Town Manager effective September 3, 2026, for up to 90 days, and approved $8,549.93 in tax refunds.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of August 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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