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
Newington Town Council unanimously approved a four-year public safety contract covering police officers and dispatchers through June 30, 2030.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Newington Town Council voted 8-0 to ban non-official flags from town property, imposing an immediate moratorium on all flags except the US and Connecticut flags. The Council established a Town Council Flag Policy Subcommittee to draft formal policy and appointed members Kathy Gonzalez, Hilda
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