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.
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Government · Economic Development Commission
Economic Development Commission approves July minutes; reviews growth opportunity areas
The Newington Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to approve July 9 minutes with eight commissioners present. Chair Deanna Reney's board received updates on Chamber of Commerce activities, including an October 5 rescheduled golf tournament and Waterfall Festival participation set for
Government · Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Commission Appoints John Hoffmann as Fire Marshal
Newington Fire Commissioners appointed John Hoffmann as Fire Marshal in a unanimous vote after eight applications and an oral board process with subsequent interviews. Hoffmann, who previously served as Assistant Fire Marshal in Newington and with the South Windsor Fire Department, was sworn in by
Government · Town Council
Newington Council Adopts New Veterans Tax Breaks
The Newington Town Council voted 8-0 to adopt five new property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their survivors, with Mayor Jon Trister absent.
Government · Town Council
Council approves tax exemptions for disabled military veterans
The Town Council voted unanimously to expand tax exemptions for disabled military veterans under new state authority, effective October 1, 2026. Assessor Danielle Dippolino will administer the program and plans outreach to the Veterans Administration and an open house for veterans.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA Upholds Violation Against Pool Rental Business
Newington's zoning board upheld a pool rental violation. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied Christopher Barsa's appeal to rent his pool through Swimply, finding it violated residential zoning ordinances. Neighbors testified the rentals disrupted the neighborhood with traffic, noise, and
Government · Town Council
Panel recommends disbanding three dormant boards
Newington's Town Council review subcommittee moved to disband three dormant boards and flagged missing records on a $20 million school bond. Councilors A.J.
Government · Planning and Zoning
Zoning Board Denies Pool-Rental Violation Appeal
Newington's Zoning Board of Appeals denied a homeowner's appeal of a pool-rental violation. The board upheld a notice Zoning Enforcement Officer Eric Hinckley issued July 14 against Christopher Barissa of 82 Pfister Drive, who rented his backyard pool through Swimply.com.
Government · Town Council Boards & Commission Review Subcommittee
Boards Review Subcommittee discusses committee consolidations
Newington's Boards and Commissions Review Subcommittee discussed possible consolidation and dissolution of committees created by resolution. Chairperson A.J. Tiniakos, Councilor Kelly deHaas, and Deputy Mayor Kim Radda met with Town Clerk James E. Krupienski, who presented a memorandum with
Government · Town Council
Town Manager Altshul Resigns Effective Sept. 2
Newington's Town Manager Jonathan Altshul announced he will resign effective September 2, hours after the Town Council voted 8-0 to enter executive session on succession planning for his own position.