Newington's Town Council reviewed departmental budgets in a Saturday work session with no formal votes taken. The three-hour meeting examined spending proposals across municipal departments, with Finance Director Janet Murphy and Town Manager Jonathan Altshul fielding detailed questions about
Newington's Town Council authorized negotiations for a K-9 facility to house animal control operations. The council voted 9-0 to authorize Town Manager Jonathan Altshul to negotiate the acquisition of the Connecticut K-9 Education Center at 239 Maple Hill Avenue and to submit the proposal to the
Newington Town Council held a public hearing on the Town Manager's proposed $161.3 million budget for fiscal 2026-2027. Town Manager Jonathan Altshul presented the proposal, a $10.3 million, or 6.79 percent, increase over the current year with a proposed mill rate of 31.48, representing an 8.5 mill
Newington Town Council accepted a settlement agreement with former employee William Jameson, authorizing Town Manager Jonathan Altshul to execute necessary documents. The council unanimously approved capital improvements transfers of $323,068 and property tax refunds of $2,706.60. The America 250
Newington Town Council met on February 10, 2026, and heard an informational presentation on the Parks and Recreation Enterprise Fund, which has grown from a 1981 initiative raising $30,000 to over $2 million. The fiscal year 2025-2026 budget is $1,986,249, financed entirely through user fees,
The Newington Town Council approved a $61,078 mid-year transfer from the contingency fund to six town departments, with the largest portions to the Town Clerk ($15,200) and Town Manager ($6,288). The council scheduled public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 budget for March 10 and April 7, with
Newington's Town Pool Project Building Committee reorganized and debated referendum strategy at its January 27 meeting. A.J.
Newington Town Council narrowed its winter parking ban to January and February only. The council voted unanimously to amend the overnight parking ordinance effective March 1, citing balance between safety and resident burden after hearing public objections. The decision preserves police authority
Town Council convened in special session January 13 for a legal update from Town Attorney Matt Ritter. Deputy Mayor Kim Radda called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. with all members present except Timothy Newton. Councilor Matthew Plourd motioned to enter executive session per Connecticut General
The Town Council held a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 2527-01, which would restrict street parking to 30 minutes between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on January and February nights and regulate parking during snowstorms. Three residents spoke, with Bob Tallard and Alan Pinones arguing for including
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