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Election Day Is Today in Newington
Newington holds its State Election today, Nov. 3, with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at seven district locations; same-day registration is available at the Mortensen Community Center.
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Government
Newington surveys residents on town manager qualities
The Newington Town Council is asking residents for anonymous input on the qualities, experience and leadership skills they want in the next town manager, with the survey closing Oct. 30.
Government · Town Council
Council approves $61,650 for Chapman Street bids
Newington Town Council approved $61,650 for Chapman Street firehouse bid documents and disbanded its Social Media Policy Subcommittee.
Government · Other Committee
Panel maps pool-liner fallback without referendum
A Newington committee discussed a liner-based fallback for the town's aging Mill Pond and Churchill pools if a January funding request fails.
Government · Parks and Recreation
Parks board OKs pay scale, ice sculpture sponsorship
Newington's Parks and Recreation Board approved a revised seasonal pay scale and a $600 sponsorship deal for its holiday light event. Superintendent Scott Kieras said the pay scale, approved unanimously, aligns with Connecticut's minimum wage rising to $17.48 an hour effective January 1, 2027.
Government · Town Council
Panel recommends disbanding social media committee
A Newington Town Council subcommittee voted to recommend disbanding its dormant Social Media Policy Subcommittee while tabling action on an LGBTQI+ Plus Committee. Deputy Mayor Kim Radda, Councilor Kelly deHaas and Councilor A.J.
Government · Town Council
Flag Subcommittee Elects Chair, Delays Policy Vote
Newington's flag policy subcommittee elected leaders and put off any decision on a permanent flag policy. Members Hilda Nieves and Nancy Cappello were chosen chair and vice chair by unanimous voice vote, with Kathy Gonzalez the panel's third member.
Government · Other Committee
Committee backs $1,200 for Karen Halpert plaque
A Newington committee approved spending $1,200 to complete a $3,200 memorial plaque honoring Karen Halpert, founder of the senior center's Information and Referral Center. The town's Acting Town Manager, identified only as Lauren, had already agreed to cover $2,000 from a contingency fund.
Government · Library Board
Library Board Raises Promotional Budget to $10,000
Newington's Library Board of Trustees voted to raise its yearly promotional budget from $2,000 to $10,000 and add $4,000 more for near-term printing costs.
Wallace Middle School Project Committee Approves Invoices
John Wallace Middle School project committee approved three invoices and payments unanimously. The Building Committee voted to approve a $7,082.67 CSG invoice, $100,505.95 in project change order credits from PCOs 94, 95, and 96, and $68,864.45 for Application for Payment 16.
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