Government · Other Committee
Pools Committee Votes To Send Funding Letter To Council
Newington's pools committee voted to send the Town Council a letter seeking funding direction for Churchill and Mill Pond pools.
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Government · Town Pools Project Building Committee
Pools committee requests Town Council direction on aging facilities
Newington pools committee requested Town Council direction on aging facilities. The Town Pools Project Building Committee voted to send a letter to the Council seeking guidance on the future of the town's two pools, Churchill Pool built in 1964 and Mill Pond Pool built in 1958, which generated
Library Renovations Committee tables fall town council update
Library Renovations Committee tabled a fall presentation to Town Council, opting instead for public outreach. Members Kelly deHaas, LeeAnn Manke, Peter Manke, Kristopher Riley, and Aj Tiniakos unanimously approved prior minutes and directed the committee to focus on public education and grant
Government · Planning and Zoning
Commission votes 6-1 to deny Carr Avenue rezoning
Newington Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 to deny a zone change for 180 Carr Avenue, keeping the five-acre parcel residential. Commissioner Woods cast the lone dissent after the panel first voted 5-2 to close the public hearing.
Government · Town Plan & Zoning Commission
Commission denies zone change at 180 Carr Avenue
Newington's Town Plan and Zoning Commission rejected a rezoning bid for 180 Carr Avenue, voting 6-1 to deny a change from residential to industrial. Commissioner Gia Pascarelli moved for denial, citing inconsistency with the town's Plan of Conservation and Development; only Commissioner Stephen
Government · Parks and Recreation
Parks Board To Review Outdated Rental Rules
The Newington Parks and Recreation Board asked staff to review outdated park rental rules after a social media dispute.
Government · Town Council
Council approves 4-year public safety agreement
Newington Town Council unanimously approved a four-year public safety contract covering police officers and dispatchers through June 30, 2030.
Government · Parks & Recreation Board
Parks Board approves Fall Program Guide and Chapel partnership for Halloween
Newington Parks Board approved the Fall Program Guide and partnered with The Chapel for Halloween. The board unanimously accepted a public-private partnership with The Chapel for the October 10 Halloween Party at Mortensen Community Center, with The Chapel providing 200 mini pumpkins and
Government · Town Council Boards & Commission Review Subcommittee
Subcommittee Recommends Disbanding Three Committees
Newington subcommittee unanimously votes to recommend disbanding three town committees. The Boards and Commissions Review Subcommittee approved a motion by Councilor Kelly deHaas and Deputy Mayor Kim Radda to dissolve the Affordable Age-Restricted Housing Study Committee, Newington Housing Needs
Government · Other Committee
Newington Appoints John Hoffman Fire Marshal
Newington's fire commissioners appointed John Hoffman as the town's new fire marshal and immediately posted for his old assistant post.