Town Council Bans Non-Official Flags From Property
Newington Town Council voted 8-0 to ban non-official flags from town property, imposing an immediate moratorium on all flags except the US and Connecticut flags. The Council established a Town Council Flag Policy Subcommittee to draft formal policy and appointed members Kathy Gonzalez, Hilda
Town Council · Meeting of July 28, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington Town Council voted 8-0 to ban non-official flags from town property, imposing an immediate moratorium on all flags except the US and Connecticut flags. The Council established a Town Council Flag Policy Subcommittee to draft formal policy and appointed members Kathy Gonzalez, Hilda Nieves, and Nancy Cappello to the panel. The Council also approved revisions to its Rules of Procedure by 8-0 vote, passed property tax refunds totaling $167.58, and heard Town Manager Jonathan Altshul announce his resignation effective September 2 to take a position in Pennsylvania.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of July 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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