Town Council Adopts School Bus Violation Enforcement Ordinance
Newington Town Council unanimously adopted school bus enforcement authority and approved three additional measures in a June 9 meeting. Chapter 339 established municipal citation of drivers passing stopped school buses at $250 per violation, effective July 1; revenue is projected at approximately
Town Council · Meeting of June 9, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington Town Council unanimously adopted school bus enforcement authority and approved three additional measures in a June 9 meeting. Chapter 339 established municipal citation of drivers passing stopped school buses at $250 per violation, effective July 1; revenue is projected at approximately $5,000 monthly and directed to public safety and system costs. The council also appropriated an additional $928,230 in state Supplemental Education Aid to the Board of Education for fiscal year 2026-2027 and approved 3 percent pay increases for administrative staff effective July 1.
The council further honored Bill DeBlasio as 2025 Volunteer of the Year for two decades of service to town parks and recreation programs.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of June 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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