Newington
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Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two special permit petitions. The board will decide if the proposed businesses meet zoning requirements for their respective locations.
- Special permit for an indoor kids' gym facility at 1581 Southeast Road
- Special permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages at 2551 Berlin Turnpike (Sloppy Waffle LLC)
Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on several permits, including a special permit for an indoor kids' gym at 1581 Southeast Road and alcohol sales at Sloppy Waffle on Berlin Turnpike. New business includes a pre-application for a truck driving school and a referral to demolish and rebuild Firehouse #4. Old business includes scheduling future hearings for a zone change at 180 Carr Avenue and a performing arts theater at 50 Rockwell Road.
- Public hearing on special permit for KidStrong indoor kids' gym at 1581 Southeast Road
- Public hearing on alcohol sales permit for Sloppy Waffle at 2551 Berlin Turnpike
- Pre-application discussion for a truck driving school in Industrial zone
- Referral for demolition of existing Firehouse #4 and construction of new 2-story firehouse at 84 Fifth Street
- Scheduling of future hearings: zone change 180 Carr Ave (R-20 to Industrial) and theater/performing arts at 50 Rockwell Road
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three separate requests for zoning variances. Each petition seeks to reduce required yard setbacks to allow for home additions or new structures.
- 98 Thornton Drive: Variance for second story addition and bay window
- 91 Edmund Street: 20.6' front yard setback reduction for a 28' x 24' attached garage
- 19 Kenlock Street: 3.7' side yard setback reduction for an 11' x 11' sunroom
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three petitions for variance from setback requirements for residential additions. Petitions include a second-story addition at 98 Thornton Drive, an attached garage at 91 Edmund Street, and a sunroom at 19 Kenlock Street. The board will vote to approve or deny each variance.
- 98 Thornton Drive: variance of 3.2 ft for west side yard setback and 0.2 ft for front yard setback for second-story addition and bay window
- 91 Edmund Street: variance of 20.6 ft for front yard setback along Edmund Street for construction of attached garage
- 19 Kenlock Street: variance of 3.7 ft for west side yard setback for construction of sunroom on existing deck
Permanent Municipal Building Commission
The regular meeting of the Permanent Municipal Building Commission scheduled for July 2, 2026 via Zoom has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee
The regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee scheduled for July 2, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
Open Space Committee
The Open Space Committee will discuss an inventory of town-owned open space parcels and analyze their status, including deed restrictions and conservation easements. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public comments.
- Inventory and analysis of town-owned open space parcels with deed restrictions and conservation easements
- Approval of minutes from April 1, 2026 regular meeting
Town Council Rules of Procedure Subcommittee
The Rules of Procedure Subcommittee will meet to review the existing 'Town Council, Rules of Procedure' document adopted in early 2024. The meeting is focused on evaluating current governing guidelines.
- Review of 'Town Council, Rules of Procedure' (adopted Feb/April 2024)
The Rules of Procedure Subcommittee unanimously approved a motion to recommend a redlined version of the Town Council's Rules of Procedure to the full Town Council for review and potential adoption. Changes include removing the consent agenda, updating public participation regarding written correspondence, and adding a new section for items requiring council consideration like grants and donations.
- Approved recommending redline Rules of Procedure to full Town Council (unanimous)
Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee
The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee is meeting to review next steps for the project. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Review next steps for the library renovations/additions project
The committee approved the minutes of the May 21 meeting unanimously. The meeting focused on next steps for a Town Council presentation, including fundraising, a library survey, and outreach flyers. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was procedural and planning-oriented.
- Approved minutes of May 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Noted resignation of Erik Hinkley from committee
Fire Department Facilities PBC
The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved amendments to the zoning regulations. These changes specifically address middle housing requirements per Public Act 25-1 and update parking regulations.
- Petition TPZ-26-10: Zoning Regulation Amendments for Middle Housing
- Updates to parking requirements
- Amendments to multiple zoning sections including 2.1, 3.10, and 6.0
Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The Commission is holding a public hearing and discussion on zoning amendments to comply with state laws regarding middle housing and parking requirements. They will also review a new request to change a residential property to industrial use.
- Petition TPZ-26-10: Zoning amendments for middle housing and parking requirements
- Petition TPZ-26-11: Zoning map amendment for 180 Carr Avenue from Residential (R-20) to Industrial (I)
- Appointment of an alternate representative to the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
The Commission continued a public hearing on zoning regulation amendments to address Special Session Public Act 25-1 (middle housing). Staff presented proposed changes to parking, mixed-use, and lot requirements. No vote was taken; the hearing remains open.
Town Council
The Council is introducing a resolution to borrow $7.8 million for the construction of a new fire station at 84 Fifth Street, subject to a November 2026 referendum. The meeting will also include a demonstration of the new Police Department Crime and Safety Portal and the consideration of an EMS contract with AMR.
- Proposed $7.8 million appropriation for Fire Station #4 at 84 Fifth Street
- Public hearing for fire station bonding scheduled for July 14
- EMS contract with AMR
- Launch of the Newington Crime and Safety Portal
- Proclamations for Lisa Rydecki's retirement and NCTV's 40th anniversary
Town Pools Project Building Committee
The regular meeting of the Town Pools Project Building Committee scheduled for June 22, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancellation notice
John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee
The regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission has approved a permit for the construction of deck stairs within the Upland Review Area. The application was granted with standard conditions.
- Application IW-26-8A: 4'x12' deck stairs at 162 Rock Hole Lane
Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the town's zoning regulations. These changes aim to align local laws with Public Act 25-1 regarding middle housing and parking requirements.
- Petition TPZ-26-10: Zoning Regulation Amendments for middle housing
- Updates to parking requirements
- Amendments to multiple zoning sections including 2.1, 3.10, and 6.0
Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss zoning regulation updates. The main focus is a public hearing on Petition TPZ-26-10, which proposes changes to accommodate middle housing and adjust parking requirements per Connecticut Public Act 25-1. Commissioners will also review current land use applications and approve meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Petition TPZ-26-10: zoning amendments for middle housing and parking
- Proposed updates to zoning sections 2.1, 3.10, 3.11, 3.13, 3.19, 3.20, 3.26, 4.5, 5.5, 6.0, 6.1, 7.4, and 9.2
- Town Planner report on active land use applications
- Approval of prior meeting minutes and agenda
The commission held a special public hearing to review proposed zoning amendments for middle housing and mixed-use developments. Staff presented the draft regulations, explaining changes to parking, setbacks, and review procedures. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Fire Department Facilities PBC
The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for June 17, 2026, has been cancelled.
EMS Committee
The Newington EMS Committee is holding a special hybrid meeting. The main agenda item is a discussion of the AMR contract. No specific details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.
- Discussion of AMR (American Medical Response) contract
The EMS Committee voted unanimously to approve the new contract structure with AMR. The committee will now recommend that the Town Council accept the contract.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved proposed AMR contract structure and recommended it to Town Council (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Newington Parks & Recreation Board will vote on letters of agreement with B&M Tree Service and Year Round Landscape. They will also discuss a CRPA Entertainment Showcase scheduled for February 2027 and receive updates on Candlewyck Park, including a photo shoot and plans for a grand opening.
- Vote on B&M Tree Service letter of agreement
- Vote on Year Round Landscape letter of agreement
- CRPA Entertainment Showcase at Mortensen Community Center on Feb 12, 2027
- Candlewyck Park photo shoot by Landscape Structures on June 24, 2026
- Candlewyck Park future grand opening celebration
The board unanimously approved three public-private partnership agreements: $1,500 from B&M Tree Service to sponsor a clown toss game, $1,500 from Year-Round Landscape to sponsor a chicken fling game for the Life.Be.init.Extravaganza, and approval for CRPA to host an entertainment showcase at the community center in February 2027. Reports highlighted positive trends in softball enrollment, camp registration, and pool preparations.
- Approved $1,500 B&M Tree Service sponsorship for interactive clown toss game (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500 Year-Round Landscape sponsorship for chicken fling game (unanimous)
- Approved CRPA entertainment showcase at Mortensen Community Center on Feb 12, 2027 (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on an application to construct a 4' x 12' deck stairs within the Upland Review Area at 162 Rock Hole Lane. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments on non-agenda items.
- Application IW-26-8: deck stairs at 162 Rock Hole Lane (AA Denorfia Building & Development LLC)
- Approval of minutes from February 17 and April 21, 2026
- Public participation on non-agenda items (2 minutes per speaker)
- Agent and Town Council liaison communications
- Pond life research and education report
Economic Development Commission
The commission approved the May minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included leftover funds, flower bed planting, and a new town center grant. The next meeting will include updates on the grant steering committee.
- Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (10-0)
Town Plan & Zoning Commission
The commission held a public hearing for a special permit for an indoor kids gym facility (Petition TPZ-26-4) but took no vote on it. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports, public comment, and updates on enforcement cases and streetscape projects.
Town Council
The council approved a proclamation recognizing Billy DeBlasio as Volunteer of the Year and the meeting agenda. No substantive decisions were made; presentations and public comments addressed various topics but no ordinances, contracts, or policy changes were voted on.
- Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
- Approved Volunteer of the Year proclamation for Billy DeBlasio (9-0)
Town Council
The Town Council held a public hearing on proposed ordinances regarding school bus violation enforcement systems and citation hearings. One resident spoke in support but raised concerns about resources and next steps. The hearing was closed without any decision on the ordinances.
- Closed public hearing (9-0)