ZBA Upholds Violation Against Pool Rental Business
Newington's zoning board upheld a pool rental violation. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied Christopher Barsa's appeal to rent his pool through Swimply, finding it violated residential zoning ordinances. Neighbors testified the rentals disrupted the neighborhood with traffic, noise, and
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of August 6, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington's zoning board upheld a pool rental violation. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied Christopher Barsa's appeal to rent his pool through Swimply, finding it violated residential zoning ordinances. Neighbors testified the rentals disrupted the neighborhood with traffic, noise, and drinking concerns; the violation carries a $150 per-day fine.
The board also unanimously approved two setback variances: a combined 3.2-foot and 0.2-foot variance at 98 Thornton Drive for Jeff and Olga Tardiff, and a 9.7-foot rear yard variance at 259 Robbins Avenue for Stefania and Greg Campbell.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of August 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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