Town Council convenes for brief executive session on zoning
The Newington Town Council convened in special session July 14 to enter executive session on pending litigation regarding a zoning issue. Mayor Jon Trister presided over the brief meeting, which included all nine councilors, with Councilor Hilda Nieves participating via Zoom. Town Manager Jonathan
Town Council · Meeting of July 14, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Newington Town Council convened in special session July 14 to enter executive session on pending litigation regarding a zoning issue. Mayor Jon Trister presided over the brief meeting, which included all nine councilors, with Councilor Hilda Nieves participating via Zoom. Town Manager Jonathan Altshul, Assistant Town Manager Lauren Rhines, Zoning Enforcement Official Erik Hinckley, and Attorney Chelsea McCallum joined the executive session, which lasted approximately 27 minutes.
The Council returned to open session and adjourned at 6:33 p.m. No additional public business was conducted.
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