Fire Board approves January minutes, takes up space needs and new apparatus.
Newington's Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved January meeting minutes and accepted monthly communications and ledger status. Chairman Brian "Bubba" Whalen presided over reports that Engine 2 is now in service and Service 2 is expected operational within one to two months. The Chapman
Board of Fire Commissioners · Meeting of February 12, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington's Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved January meeting minutes and accepted monthly communications and ledger status. Chairman Brian "Bubba" Whalen presided over reports that Engine 2 is now in service and Service 2 is expected operational within one to two months. The Chapman Street building committee met jointly with town council and the Company 4 building committee's preliminary plans are favorable, with the project targeted for the November referendum.
Deputy Chief Giansanti was congratulated on his retirement; the department was praised for its role in Chief Kalasky's funeral services. The board also learned Newington will host a girls firefighter camp this summer, promoted by Chief Shelly Carter of the Hamden Fire Department.
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Source: the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting of February 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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