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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.
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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 · Town Council
Council approves $40,000 in state planning grants
Town Council approves $40,000 in planning grants. The Newington Town Council unanimously approved a $20,000 state planning grant for an Animal Control Shelter and $20,000 for library renovation and expansion.
Government · Town Council
Council OKs $40,000 in state planning grants
Newington Town Council weighed pausing expansion of Flock Safety license plate cameras pending a data-access review. Majority Leader Matthew Plourd said members have "real concerns about these systems and the way that they're used and who has access to the data."
Government · Town Council
Town Council Formally Begins Manager Recruitment Process
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
Government · Town Council
Council votes to refer radio tower site to zoning
Newington Town Council voted 9-0 to refer a Cedar Street emergency radio tower site to the Planning and Zoning Commission for required state review.
Government · Town Council
Town Council approves emergency radio tower referral
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
Government · Town Council
Newington Council Won't Pursue Mill Street Housing
Newington's Town Council signaled it won't pursue a senior housing project on open space at 40 Mill Street Extension after sustained resident pushback.
Government · Town Council
Council approves 4-year public safety agreement
Newington Town Council unanimously approved a four-year public safety contract covering police officers and dispatchers through June 30, 2030.
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