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
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees unanimously reelected Diane Stamm as President, with Kristopher Riley becoming Vice President, LeeAnn Manke continuing as Treasurer, and George Bernocco as Secretary. The board honored donors and volunteers including the Triumph Group Charitable
The Economic Development Commission approved August minutes unanimously and reviewed vacant properties, development prospects, and recent business activity in town. Chairman Deanna Reney presided with eight voting members present. The Commission heard updates from the Chamber of Commerce on a golf
The Board of Fire Commissioners approved prior minutes and heard project updates on multiple facility and equipment initiatives. Fire Chief Jeffrey Trommer reported new exhaust systems have been fully installed at all five firehouses with completion expected by September 14 or 15, and Service 2 is
Newington's Town Plan and Zoning Commission approved an interior lot special permit at 227 Maple Hill Avenue, unanimously supporting owner Joseph Brescia's plan to build a single-family home on the 4.27-acre split-zoned parcel. Applicant's representative Alan Bongiovanni, a licensed land surveyor,
The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee unanimously approved over $133,000 in invoices and change orders as the construction project neared completion. Chairman Stephen Woods convened an informal meeting without a quorum on September 3, with four members present. Owner's Project
Newington Open Space Committee unanimously recommended three parcels for potential acquisition using an Open Space and Watershed Alliance Grant. Chair Gia Pascarelli and members Gail Budrejko, Juelin Chen, Kathy Gonzalez, and Beth DelBuono backed the recommendations: 180 Mountain Road and 70
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 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