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.
Newington Municipal Building Commission backs architect contract for Chapman Street fire house renovation. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to engage TLB Architects for construction documents and bid administration at $61,650.00.
Newington's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a signage variance for Market 32, the relocated Price Shopper location at 3333 Berlin Turnpike. The board granted applicant Tyler Sterling permission to increase wall signage from 451 to 570 square feet—an additional 119 square feet—citing
Newington Town Council voted unanimously to enter executive session for Town Manager succession planning. All nine council members approved Resolution 2026-108 by a 9-0 vote to discuss recruitment of a permanent Town Manager. The special meeting followed a public input session where residents
The Newington Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee tabled approval of prior minutes and redirected its strategy away from a formal Town Council presentation toward a public outreach campaign. Committee member Kristopher Riley reported he had notified the Town Council of the
Newington Plan and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for a monument sign at Culver Street Apartments. The commission voted 7-0 on Petition TPZ-26-18, approving a free-standing sign in the Planned Development zone at 69 Culver Street, with owner Culver Street Apartments LLC and
Newington Town Council unanimously authorized an emergency radio tower site referral to the planning board. Acting Town Manager Lauren Rhines will submit the Cedar Street right-of-way proposal for regulatory review under Connecticut statute; the council voted 9-0 on motions by Councilor Matthew
The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved $123,613 in final invoices as construction nears completion. Chairman Stephen Woods and four members met via Zoom on September 17 to advance a CSG invoice of $7,082.67 and Newfield Construction's Application for Payment Number 15
Parks board unanimously approved sponsorships for three fall and winter community events. Board members Carol Anest, Beth DelBuono, Trish Feeney, Mia Colopy, and Tim Manke backed $500 sponsorships from Pike Apartments, Regional School Choice Office, and The Flash Lady Photography for Halloween and
The Library Board of Trustees accepted a $1.47 million bequest from Ann Marino's estate and approved updated behavior policies.
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