Library Renovations Committee Elects Riley as Chair
The Newington Library Renovations and Additions Project Building Committee unanimously elected Kristopher Riley as Chair at its January 22 meeting. Five members attended, including Erik Hinckley, LeeAnn Manke, Peter Manke, and Kim Radda; Library Director Lisa Masten was also present. The committee
Library Renovations_Additions Project Building Committee · Meeting of January 22, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Newington Library Renovations and Additions Project Building Committee unanimously elected Kristopher Riley as Chair at its January 22 meeting. Five members attended, including Erik Hinckley, LeeAnn Manke, Peter Manke, and Kim Radda; Library Director Lisa Masten was also present. The committee approved prior minutes from September and October by unanimous vote.
Riley and Manke briefed the panel on architect conversations and community input since October, and the committee agreed that updated plans with options and potential phasing will be presented at a future meeting. The Vice Chair and Secretary positions were tabled.
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Source: the Library Renovations_Additions Project Building Committee meeting of January 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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