Economic Development Commission plans Passport program
The Newington Economic Development Commission planned a November 20 start for its holiday Passport program. The free initiative for downtown businesses runs through December 6 and recruits participating merchants to donate gift card prizes for customers who visit multiple locations.
Economic Development Commission · Meeting of October 8, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Newington Economic Development Commission planned a November 20 start for its holiday Passport program. The free initiative for downtown businesses runs through December 6 and recruits participating merchants to donate gift card prizes for customers who visit multiple locations. The Commission referred a by-laws update to its next meeting, with staff to draft governance changes distinguishing formal committees from informal working groups.
Attendees heard updates on multiple business development projects including Taco John's opening and new florist locations.
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Source: the Economic Development Commission meeting of October 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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