The Newington Town Council convened in special session July 14 to enter executive session on pending litigation regarding a zoning issue. Mayor Jon Trister presided over the brief meeting, which included all nine councilors, with Councilor Hilda Nieves participating via Zoom. Town Manager Jonathan
The Newington Town Council convened a public hearing on a proposed $7.8 million appropriation for Fire Station 4 at 84 Fifth Street. Resident Donald Brown of 67 Stafford Avenue testified that the current facility, built in the 1950s, lacks space for modern equipment and serves an area accessible
Newington zoning commission approved two special permits and issued a favorable referral for firehouse reconstruction. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an indoor children's gymnastics facility (Kid's Strong) at 1581 Southeast Road with 28 excess parking spaces in the
Newington zoning board approved two home variances at its July hearing. The board unanimously approved a 21.2-foot front-yard setback variance for the Rosa family at 91 Edmund Street, allowing a 28-by-24-foot attached garage with a 13.8-foot setback instead of the required 35 feet; Commissioner
Newington's Open Space Committee reviewed a new ArcGIS StoryMap tool and discussed a comprehensive town parcel inventory. Planning Technician Charlie Nevers, who will now assist the committee, presented the interactive map designed by Monique Michaud of the Newington IT Department, featuring drone
Town Council Rules of Procedure Subcommittee endorsed a revised procedural rules document. The three-member subcommittee, with Councilors Gail Budrejko, Hilda Nieves, and A.J. Tiniakos present, voted unanimously to recommend the redlined rules to the full Town Council for review and adoption. The
The Newington Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and discussed next steps in building public support for the renovation initiative. Kristopher Riley reported that fundraising and grant applications are underway, with a survey and
Newington approved zoning amendments implementing state middle housing requirements. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to adopt regulations establishing standards for middle housing parking, landscaping, and open space on multiple code sections, with an effective date of July 1,
Newington Town Council introduced a $7.8 million resolution for a new Fire Station #4 at 84 Fifth Street, with a public hearing on July 14 and referendum scheduled for November 3, 2026; the motion passed 8-0 with Councilor Kelly deHaas absent. The Council also approved year-end appropriation
Newington advanced state-mandated middle housing zoning amendments, voting unanimously to continue hearing to June 24. Town Planner Paul Dickson presented Petition TPZ-26-10, which would permit transit community middle housing and mixed-use residential developments containing two to nine units in
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