Government · Other Committee 2026-10-15 Part 2
Committee approves $108,505 in project credits
The John Wallace Middle School Building Committee approved $108,505.95 in change-order credits as the renovation nears close-out.
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Government · Planning and Zoning
Newington panel backs radio tower, warehouse plan
Newington's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously backed a decade-in-the-making emergency radio tower and a Woodgrain warehouse expansion at its October 14 meeting.
Government · Town Plan & Zoning Commission
Zoning Commission convenes for October review of pending petitions
The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission convened October 14 to review four pending land-use petitions. The agenda included a fitness facility special permit at 2278 Berlin Turnpike (TPZ-26-20, applicant Parth Patel of Seva Sadan LLC), a warehouse expansion with nine loading docks at 407
Government · Town Council
Council approves $40,000 in state planning grants
Town Council approves $40,000 in planning grants. The Newington Town Council unanimously approved a $20,000 state planning grant for an Animal Control Shelter and $20,000 for library renovation and expansion.
Government · Town Council
Council OKs $40,000 in state planning grants
Newington Town Council weighed pausing expansion of Flock Safety license plate cameras pending a data-access review. Majority Leader Matthew Plourd said members have "real concerns about these systems and the way that they're used and who has access to the data."
Government · Economic Development Commission
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.
Government · Other Committee
Fire Commission Honors Patz, Approves Ledger Report
The Newington Board of Fire Commissioners mourned past commissioner Timmy Kelleher and honored Captain Eddie Patz for earning Fire Officer 3 certification at its October 8 meeting.
Government · Other Committee 2026-10-08 Part 2
Panel Reviews Three Potential Redevelopment Zones
Newington's Economic Development Commission reviewed three POCD-designated redevelopment areas and welcomed new Town Planner Brittany at its October 8 meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Open space panel resists new council subcommittee
Newington's Open Space Committee resisted a Town Council plan to create a separate three-member subcommittee on open space, calling it duplicative.
Government · Other Committee
Panel backs $61,650 design contract for firehouse
Newington's Permanent Municipal Building Commission voted unanimously to recommend a $61,650 design contract for the long-deteriorating Chapman Street firehouse.