Economic Development Commission approves prior minutes, hears center updates
The Newington Economic Development Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and heard updates on retail, infrastructure, and town center development. Chair Deanna Reney presided as the commission learned that the town's Economic Development budget will remain at $3,500, with $195,000 in
Economic Development Commission · Meeting of April 9, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Newington Economic Development Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and heard updates on retail, infrastructure, and town center development. Chair Deanna Reney presided as the commission learned that the town's Economic Development budget will remain at $3,500, with $195,000 in capital improvements earmarked for signage, traffic studies, and infill projects. The Newington Center Business Collective is filing for non-profit status and launching an April 22 Earth Day event; the Chamber of Commerce is organizing a June 18 car show and August 3 golf tournament.
Town Planner Paul Dickson reported that new transit-oriented middle-housing zoning allowing two to nine unit residential dwellings in commercial zones takes effect July 1, 2026, while key parcels including Hartford Hospital land and the Keney Building remain in redevelopment limbo pending rezoning or financing decisions.
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Source: the Economic Development Commission meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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