Town Council authorizes pursuit of K-9 facility for animal control
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
Town Council · Meeting of March 10, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — 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 Town Plan and Zoning Commission. The council also unanimously approved a plan for early voting in the 2026 election, with voting October 19 through November 1 at Town Hall and same-day registration available.
Tax refunds totaling $10,131.09 were approved unanimously. Superintendent Maureen Brummett presented the Newington Public Schools budget proposal, which included $1.6 million for para educator health benefits and requested seven new buses for fleet replacement.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of March 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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