Newington public meetings in 2025

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Newington Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a special hybrid meeting on December 31, 2025. After standard procedural items, the commissioners will consider the review and approval of the 2026‑2027 operating budget for the fire department. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of the 2026‑2027 operating budget

The Board voted unanimously to approve the 2026‑2027 Fire Department and Fire Marshal operating budget, removing the proposed full‑time Deputy Fire Marshal position. A second unanimous motion approved sending the revised budget to the Town Manager’s Office for the upcoming budget cycle.

• Approved 2026‑2027 Fire Department & Fire Marshal budget without full‑time Deputy Fire Marshal (unanimous)
• Approved submission of the revised budget to the Town Manager’s Office (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will hold a virtual special meeting on Dec. 29, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, public participation, and comments by members, and a specific item to review an application for payment. No other decisions or contracts are listed.

• Application for payment

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved Application for Payment #6 in the amount of $992,811.36. The motion was moved by Joe Harpie, seconded by Kim Radda, and passed unanimously. No other business was decided.

• Approved Application for Payment #6 ($992,811.36) (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission reviewed application IW-25-20AA for a sunroom addition on an existing deck in the Upland Review Area of the R-12 zone at 135 Meadow Street. The commission approved the project with standard conditions. The approval was recorded by the town engineer and inland wetland agent.

• Approved application IW-25-20AA for a sunroom addition on existing deck at 135 Meadow St., R-12 zone, URA
• Applicant: Carlson Enterprises LLP; Contact: Anthony Carlson; Owner: John Connery
• Approval granted with standard conditions

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Town Pools Project Building Committee scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled.

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee scheduled for December 18, 2025 via Zoom was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The cancellation was announced by Assistant Town Manager Lauren J. Rhines.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will consider updates from the owner’s project manager, architect, and construction manager. It will take action on the minutes from the prior meeting, on submitted invoices, and on any change orders. The meeting also includes public participation periods and other business relevant to the project.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Take action on invoices
• Architect update
• Take action on change orders

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Newington Commission on the Aging & Disabled will meet on Dec. 16, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The agenda includes a budget update, reports on the nutrition program and SNAP program updates, and a review of the security system and door counter. The commission will also discuss upcoming activities, a building update, the Giving Garden Project, and purchase requests. The meeting will end with setting the next meeting date and agenda.

• Budget Update
• Nutrition Program
• SNAP Program Updates & Communication
• Security System
• Giving Garden Project

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission approved two applications with standard conditions. The first permits Rossetti Development LLC to amend the inland wetland map and build a single‑family home at 33 Laurel Circle in the R‑20 zone. The second allows PDSEngineering & Construction, Inc. to add a structure at 40 Commerce Court in the Industrial zone. Both approvals were issued by the commission’s inland wetland agent.

• Application IW-25-14: approve amendment of inland wetland map and single‑family residence at 33 Laurel Circle (R‑20 zone) – applicant Rossetti Development LLC, owner S.J. Fish & Sons, Inc.
• Application IW-25-19: approve addition construction at 40 Commerce Court (Industrial zone) – applicant PDSEngineering & Construction, Inc., owner ATD Realty, LLC

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will elect officers for 2026 and set its 2026 meeting schedule. It will accept and approve minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting. A public hearing will be held on Application IW-25-14 to amend the inland wetland map and permit a single‑family residence at 33 Laurel Gircle in the R‑20 zone. New business includes reviews of Application IW-25-18 for a parking lot extension at 2929 Berlin Turnpike and Application IW-25-19 for an addition at 40 Commerce Court.

• Public hearing on Application IW-25-14: wetland map amendment and single‑family residence at 33 Laurel Gircle (R‑20 zone)
• Application IW-25-18: extend parking lot ~180 ft and add retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike (Planned Development zone)
• Application IW-25-19: construct addition at 40 Commerce Court (Industrial zone)
• Election of officers for 2026
• Setting of regular meeting dates for 2026

The Conservation Commission held its organizational meeting and voted to reappoint Chairman Zelek for 2026. The nomination was made by Commissioner Bachand, seconded by Commissioner Paskewich, and passed unanimously with all commissioners voting aye. No other officer positions were filled at this meeting.

• Reappointed Chairman Zelek as commission chair for 2026 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Newington Parks & Recreation Board's scheduled meeting for December 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 24, 2025, and discuss next steps for the town pools project. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of next steps for the Town Pools Project

The Town Pools Project Building Committee voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. Later, the committee voted 6‑0 to adjourn the December 15, 2025 meeting at 7:47 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Newington Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to review monthly reports, approve prior minutes, and discuss several capital projects and policy updates.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Pension plan proposal for Town Council review
• New Engine 2 / Service 2 update
• Space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Training Center naming

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes, communications, and ledger status reports. They also approved the fire commission letter and graph to be forwarded to the Town Manager and Town Council for the 2026‑2027 budget process. A grant exceeding $80,000 for a town‑wide drone system was approved. The CIP budget was noted as approved at a prior special meeting.

• Approved November 13 and December 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly communications report (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status report (unanimous)
• Approved fire commission letter and graph for legal review and budget information (unanimous)
• Approved grant exceeding $80,000 for town‑wide drone system
• Noted CIP budget approved at special meeting

Environmental Quality Commission

The Environmental Quality Commission will approve the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will then review several old‑business items, including Sustainable CT initiatives, the town’s Facebook “Litter Free” page, litter‑pickup programs, and a discussion on reducing and reusing. The meeting also includes public participation and commissioner comments.

• Approve minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting
• Approve the meeting agenda
• Review Sustainable CT initiatives (old business)
• Discuss the Newington “Litter Free” Facebook page and litter‑pickup program
• Public participation segment

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, Room 103, Town Hall. The hearing will consider petitions, including Petition TPZ-25-22 for a special permit to install a free‑standing sign (Sec. 6.2.5) at 77 (aka 77 & 93) Pane Road in the Planned Development zone. The applicant/contact is Gary Dayharsh, owner SBS Realty, LLC. The meeting will be a hybrid Zoom/webinar, and related materials are available for public inspection at the Town Planner’s office, Room 204, Town Hall, and online via the agenda center.

• Petition TPZ-25-22: Special permit for free‑standing sign at 77 (aka 77 & 93) Pane Road, PD zone
• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, Room 103, Town Hall
• Hybrid Zoom/webinar format for the hearing
• Materials for the petition available at Town Planner’s office, Room 204, Town Hall
• Accommodation requests to be directed to the Town Planner (860‑665‑8578 or [email protected])

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a free-standing sign permit. The body will also conduct a biennial review of quarry operations and discuss the disposition of a right-of-way portion.

• Public hearing for a free-standing sign special permit at 77 (AKA 77 & 93) Pane Road
• Biennial review of Balf Quarry operations and site plan at 301 Hartford Avenue
• Disposition of +/- 2,208 square feet of Griswoldville Avenue right-of-way abutting 125 Waverly Drive
• Scheduling of special permit for live entertainment at 217 Kelsey Street
• Scheduling of special permit for change of use to a liquor store at 1125 Willard Avenue

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a free‑standing sign at 77‑93 Pane Road. The motion passed unanimously with seven votes in favor. The commission also approved the meeting minutes after correcting Commissioner Pascarelli’s name spelling, again unanimously with seven YEA votes.

• Approved special permit for free‑standing sign at 77‑93 Pane Road (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved minutes with corrected spelling of Commissioner Pascarelli’s name (unanimous 7‑0)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will conduct a pledge of allegiance and roll call, then elect officers for the 2026 term. It will set the regular meeting dates for 2026 and review the proposed 2026 TPZ meeting schedule. The commission will also appoint members to the CRCOG Regional Planning Commission before adjourning.

• Election of officers for 2026
• Setting of regular meeting dates for 2026
• Review of 2026 proposed TPZ meeting schedule
• Appointments to CRCOG Regional Planning Commission
• Pledge of allegiance and roll call

The commission elected Stanley Sobieski as Chairman, Stephen Woods as Vice‑Chairman, and Gia Pascarelli as Secretary, each by a unanimous 5‑yea vote. It approved the appointment of a member to the CRCOG Regional Planning Commission, also unanimously. The commission adopted the regular meeting dates for 2026, listing specific Wednesdays and noted exceptions.

• Stanley Sobieski elected Chairman (unanimous 5‑yea)
• Stephen Woods elected Vice Chairman (unanimous 5‑yea)
• Gia Pascarelli elected Secretary (unanimous 5‑yea)
• Appointment to CRCOG Regional Planning Commission approved (unanimous 5‑yea)
• Regular meeting dates for 2026 set

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will review and approve minutes from its November special meeting, examine financial statements and sign checks. The Executive Director will update the board on a generator CNG meter upgrade, a HARP grant to replace vegetable boxes, and a board vacancy. The meeting also includes public comment and items for future consideration.

• Approval of minutes from the November special meeting
• Review of operating statement, bank balances, Liberty CD and performance bonuses
• Signing of checks
• Generator CNG meter upgrade project
• HARP grant to replace vegetable boxes

Town Council

The Town Council will convene a special meeting to discuss the performance evaluation of Town Manager Jonathan Altshul in an executive session. The meeting will be held at Town Hall and presented as a hybrid Zoom webinar.

• Executive session to discuss Town Manager Jonathan Altshul's evaluation
• Public participation via Zoom webinar or phone
• Meeting held at Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street

The special meeting minutes consist solely of a resident email raising questions about the Town Manager's performance and budget assumptions. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were documented. Consequently, there were no substantive decisions made by the Town Council.

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will discuss a proposed amendment to the overnight parking ordinance that would limit the ban to January and February, with a public hearing tonight and possible adoption on Jan. 13, 2026. The amendment would affect on‑street parking from March 1 onward. The council will also consider four resolutions honoring recipients of the 2025 Building a Strong Community Award for their contributions to the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Proposed amendment to §404-5 to shrink overnight parking restrictions to January and February only; public hearing tonight, possible adoption Jan. 13, 2026, effective March 1
• Resolution honoring Brian Bunting (BriCins Festival Foods) – noted $10,000 donation to fireworks and $3,000 sponsorship of a children’s circus performance
• Resolution honoring Alan Bongiovanni (Bongiovanni Group, Inc.) – provided free surveying and mapping services for West Meadow Cemetery
• Resolution honoring Lisa Callahan, Cindy Callahan, and Amber Dodge (Bowl‑O‑Rama) – underwrote Night of Lights Tree Lighting for over 10,000 attendees and sponsored 2025 Craft Beer and Cocktail Tasting for over 300 ticket holders
• Resolution honoring Matthew Lasek (City Roofing and Siding, Inc.) – secured over $10,000 in donated roofing shingles and re‑roofed the Clem Lemire Little League concession stand and six dugouts

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also passed resolutions honoring Brian Bunting, Alan Bongiovanni, the owners of Bowl‑O‑Rama (Lisa Callahan, Cindy Callahan, Amber Dodge), and Matthew Lasek with City Roofing and Siding, Inc. All award motions passed 9‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved Building a Strong Community Award for Brian Bunting (9-0)
• Approved Building a Strong Community Award for Alan Bongiovanni (9-0)
• Approved Building a Strong Community Award for Lisa Callahan, Cindy Callahan, and Amber Dodge (9-0)
• Approved Building a Strong Community Award for Matthew Lasek and City Roofing and Siding, Inc. (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will receive reports from the secretary, treasurer, director and various committees, and will review the budget and annual activities calendar. It will consider old business items such as the recent Hanel Event held on December 5 and open board positions. The board will also discuss plans for a Hanel Event in 2026.

• Budget review
• Hanel Event – December 5 (old business)
• Hanel Event – 2026 (new business)
• Open Board Positions
• Friends of the Library report

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. Maureen O'Connor Lyons moved to approve, Lee Ann Manke seconded, and the motion passed with a unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Youth Adult Council

The Newington Youth‑Adult Council will meet on Dec 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room 201A. The council will discuss a substance‑awareness community event and review a report on a recent sports sale. Additional items include a discussion on LPC, hidden risks, and tough conversations, as well as routine business such as approving minutes and public comment.

• LPC & hidden risks & tough conversations
• Discuss upcoming substance awareness community event
• Report on sports sale

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The scheduled regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee for December 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action was taken.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will consider approving the town’s 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda. The meeting will be held as a hybrid Zoom/webinar session.

• Approval of the 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Program budget

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for the fire department. Commissioner DeMaio moved to approve the budget, Chairman Whalen seconded, and the motion passed 2‑0 with Commissioner Stoddard absent. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Plan budget (2‑0, Stoddard absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will review updates from the owner’s project manager, architect, and construction manager. It will consider and take action on invoices and change orders related to the school building project. The committee will also address any other business pertinent to the project.

• Owner’s Project Manager update
• Review and action on invoices
• Architect update
• Construction manager update
• Review and action on change orders

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved five invoices totaling $40,? (including a $22,209.53 invoice from CSG) and an encumbrance of $2,080 for Connecticut Communications. The committee also approved a change to the 2026 meeting schedule, moving the start time to 5:15 p.m.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Friar Architecture invoice $9,101.88 (unanimous)
• Approved SES invoice $6,200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice $22,209.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Meyer invoice $1,370.00 (unanimous)
• Approved encumbrance of $2,080.00 for Connecticut Communications (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule change to start at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Newington Economic Development Commission will elect officers, approve minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting, and set regular meeting dates for 2026. It will hear a Chamber of Commerce report, review old business items such as a welcome letter, the Passport Program, The Hobby Odyssey, and town branding, and discuss a town planning update as new business.

• Election of officers
• Setting of regular meeting dates for 2026 (2026 proposed EDC meeting schedule)
• Approval of minutes from November 5, 2025
• Town Planning Update
• Town Branding

The Economic Development Commission elected new officers and set 2026 meeting dates. It accepted corrected minutes and approved several development actions, including the swim school on Southeast Road and an addition at 27 Garfield Street. The commission also agreed to move forward with a live‑entertainment request for Prime Restaurant, a liquor‑store conversion at Robbins & Willard, and a laundromat reopening in Twin City Plaza. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Elected Deana Reney as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Lapierre as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Gillen as Secretary (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved swim school location on Southeast Road (reported approved)
• Approved addition at 27 Garfield Street (reported approved)
• Authorized Prime Restaurant to add live entertainment to its liquor permit (moving forward)
• Authorized convenience store at Robbins & Willard to convert to a liquor store (moving forward)

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will meet to review operating statements, bank balances, and performance bonuses. The Executive Director will provide updates on a generator meter upgrade and the HARP Grant for vegetable box replacement.

• Review of operating statements and bank balances
• Discussion of performance bonuses
• Generator meter upgrade by CNG
• HARP Grant for vegetable box replacement
• Board vacancy

Town Council

The Town Council will consider amending the overnight parking ordinance by reducing its enforcement window to January and February and will schedule a public hearing on January 13, 2026. It will authorize depositing $44,980 from the Budney Road Stub sale into the Land Acquisition Fund, accept the final Town Center Master Plan, and approve tax refunds totaling $7,723.09 to listed recipients. The Council will also accept the resignations of Kelly deHaas from the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board and Nancy Cappello from the Board of Ethics.

• Amend overnight parking ordinance to limit restrictions to Jan‑Feb; public hearing set for Jan 13 2026
• Deposit $44,980 net proceeds from Budney Road Stub sale into Land Acquisition Fund (balance $212,166)
• Accept the Town Center Master Plan presented by Colliers Engineering and Design
• Approve property tax refunds totaling $7,723.09 to listed individuals and businesses
• Accept resignations of Kelly deHaas (Library Board) and Nancy Cappello (Board of Ethics)

The council approved the Final Town Center Master Plan presented by Kimberley Baptiste of Colliers Engineering and Design and instructed staff to implement its findings (9‑0). It authorized depositing $44,980 net from the sale of the former Budney Road Stub into the Town’s Land Acquisition Fund (9‑0). The council approved tax refunds totaling $7,723.09 for overpayments (9‑0). The council accepted the resignations of Kelly deHaas from the Library Board, Nancy Cappello from the Board of Ethics, and Marissa Lenzi from the Economic Development Commission (each 9‑0).

• Approved Final Town Center Master Plan (9‑0)
• Authorized $44,980 Budney Road Stub sale proceeds to Land Acquisition Fund (9‑0)
• Approved $7,723.09 tax refunds for overpayments (9‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Kelly deHaas from Library Board (9‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Nancy Cappello from Board of Ethics (9‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Marissa Lenzi from Economic Development Commission (9‑0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (9‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 meeting (9‑0)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special permit petition. The request concerns the use of a property for a place of assembly for recreation.

• Petition TPZ-25-21: Special Permit for an indoor swim facility at 1581 Southeast Road

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on November 24, 2025. It approved, with conditions, a special permit under Section 3.11.1 for a place of assembly—a recreation indoor swim facility—located at 1581 Southeast Road in the B (Business) Zone. The permit applicant is 1599 SE Road LLC, represented by Steve Marszalek.

• Special permit (Sec. 3.11.1) approved for indoor swim facility at 1581 Southeast Road, B Zone – applicant 1599 SE Road LLC (Steve Marszalek).

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special permit for a recreational indoor swim facility. The commission will also review a new petition for a free-standing sign.

• Public hearing for Petition TPZ-25-21: Special Permit for indoor swim facility at 1581 Southeast Road
• Petition TPZ-25-22: Special Permit for free-standing sign at 77 Pane Road

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission met on November 24, 2025 to hear Petition TPZ-25-21, a special permit request to convert 1581 Southeast Road from retail to an A‑3 indoor swim recreational facility in the B (Business) Zone. Staff reported that the site complies with parking, ADA, water and sewer requirements and noted no need for a new site plan. Commissioners asked the applicant questions about the facility’s layout, staffing and operations. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Newington Town Pools Project Building Committee will meet on Nov 24, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The only substantive item is a review and discussion of a draft report with Weston and Sampson.

• Review and discuss draft report with Weston and Sampson
• Public participation segments (two separate times)

The Town Pools Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. The committee then moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m., which also passed 7‑0. No substantive actions on pool renovation options were decided.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (7-0)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee scheduled for November 20, 2025, via Zoom has been cancelled.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the owner's project manager, architect, and construction manager. Members are scheduled to take action on prior meeting minutes, invoices, and change orders.

• Action on invoices
• Action on change orders
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a $3,800 invoice from the commissioning agent. It also unanimously approved encumbering $798 for WCA and a $9,728.68 change order package (PCCO007). No public participation was recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $3,800 invoice from SES (unanimous)
• Approved $798 encumbrance for WCA (unanimous)
• Approved PCCO007 change orders totaling $9,728.68 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission approved two applications with standard conditions. The first authorizes removal of the remaining sections of a beaver dam on School House Brook at 38 Brookdale Avenue and cleanup of debris to aid flood control. The second permits clearing a sandbar from the stream at 115 Taft Avenue, also for flood control. Both projects are within wetlands and the Upland Review Area in the R‑12 zone and are submitted by the Town of Newington Highway Department.

• Approve Application IW-25-16AA: remove beaver dam remnants at 38 Brookdale Ave, restore area, flood control
• Approve Application IW-25-17AA: clear sandbar at 115 Taft Ave, flood control
• Both projects located in wetlands and Upland Review Area, R‑12 zone
• Applicant for both: Town of Newington/Highway Department
• Contacts: Rob Hillman (first project), Jose and Imisa Rivera (second project)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Newington Parks & Recreation Board will discuss several new‑business items, including a winter program guide, the 2026‑2027 board meeting schedule, a chapel sponsorship agreement for the Night of Lights event, the installation of a gate at Churchill Park, and the relocation of a can shed. The board will also receive reports on park playground accessibility, youth basketball registration, holiday decorations, and updates to several park facilities. Public participation and comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Winter Program Guide
• Board Meeting Schedule for 2026‑2027
• Chapel Sponsorship Agreement for Night of Lights
• Installation of gate at Churchill Park
• Relocation of can shed

The Newington Parks & Recreation Board approved several items, all by unanimous vote. It accepted the Winter Program Guide with its fees, set the board meeting schedule for 2026‑2027, and approved a $500 public‑private partnership with The Chapel for the Night of Lights event. The board also authorized a gate at the northeast corner of Churchill Pond roadway and the relocation of the canshed to the Parks Garage parking lot.

• Approved Winter Program Guide and associated fees (unanimous)
• Approved board meeting dates Jan 1 2026‑Jan 31 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 partnership with The Chapel for Night of Lights (unanimous)
• Approved installation of gate at northeast corner of Churchill Pond roadway (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of canshed from Churchill Park back lot to Parks Garage lot (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a residential construction project. The body will also discuss two town-led applications aimed at flood control through dam and sandbar removal.

• Public hearing for Application IW-25-14: Single family residence at 33 Laurel Gircle
• Application IW-25-16: Removal of beaver dam sections on School House Brook across from 38 Brookdale Avenue
• Application IW-25-17: Clearing of a sandbar from stream at 115 Taft Avenue

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting; the motion passed with four ayes and two abstentions. A public hearing was held for application IW‑25‑14 to amend the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses map for a proposed single‑family residence at 33 Laurel Grove. Commissioners noted that the required soil‑scientist report and a separate application packet were missing, and they directed staff to obtain and distribute the complete documents before any map amendment decision can be made.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 2 abstentions)
• Identified missing soil‑scientist report and separate application for IW‑25‑14; staff to provide required documents before proceeding

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition regarding inland wetlands. The commission will review an application to amend the town's wetland map to allow for construction.

• Application IW-25-14: Proposal to construct a single-family residence at 33 Laurel Gircle in the R-20 Zone
• Petition to amend the Town of Newington Inland Wetland and Watercourses map

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Newington Board of Fire Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025. Commissioners will approve prior meeting minutes, vote on chairman and vice‑chairman, review monthly reports, and discuss several old‑business items including space needs, training center naming, pension plan, new engine/service, and apparatus sale. The board will also consider the upcoming Capital Improvement Program budget and the operating budget for the next fiscal year. Public participation will be provided before and after the agenda items.

• Vote on Chairman and Vice Chairman (Organizational Protocol)
• Discussion of space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Consideration of Training Center naming
• Discussion of sale of apparatus
• Consideration of CIP Budget (due December 5, 2025) and Operating Budget (due January 2, 2026)

The Fire Commissioners approved the October 9, 2025 minutes and accepted the ledger status, both unanimously. They confirmed Chairman Whalen will continue as Chair (with one abstention) and elected Commissioner De Maio as Vice Chairman unanimously. The board also added two names to the Chapman Street Building Committee and added Firefighter Donald Brown and Captain Chris Ferri to the same committee, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status (unanimous)
• Motion to keep Chairman Whalen as Chair passed (abstention by Stoddard)
• Appointed Commissioner De Maio as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Added two names to Chapman Street Building Committee (unanimous)
• Added Firefighter Donald Brown and Captain Chris Ferri to Chapman Street Building Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 PM (unanimous)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved, with conditions, petition TPZ-25-20. The approval covers an architectural review and parking determination for a secondary egress enclosure and a change of use of the basement to retail with an accessory classroom at 27 Garfield Street. The site is in the B‑TC (Business‑Town Center) zone and the Town Center Village Overlay District. The applicant is Clifford Stamm, owner Bonair Land Holdings LLC, and the decision was submitted by Town Planner Paul Dicte.

• Approved with conditions petition TPZ-25-20 for 27 Garfield St. (retail + classroom use)
• Site located in B‑TC zone and Town Center Village Overlay District

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will consider Petition TPZ-25-20 for an architectural review and parking determination for a site modification at 27 Garfield Street, changing the basement to retail with an accessory classroom in the B‑TC zone. The commission will also review two pending petitions: a special permit for an indoor swim facility at 1581 Southeast Road and a special exception for a free‑standing sign at 77 Pane Road. Additional agenda items include Zoning Officer reports for September and October 2025 and a discussion of the Town Center Master Plan.

• Petition TPZ-25-20: architectural review & parking determination for 27 Garfield St. (retail with accessory classroom) in B‑TC zone
• Petition TPZ-25-21: special permit for indoor swim facility at 1581 Southeast Road (Business zone) – hearing scheduled 11/24/25
• Petition TPZ-25-22: special exception for free‑standing sign at 77 Pane Road (Planned Development zone)
• Zoning Officer reports for September 2025 and October 2025
• Town Center Master Plan discussion (staff report and executive summary)

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda with no changes and unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. Commissioners discussed a petition (TPZ‑25‑20) concerning a secondary egress and parking at 27 Garfield Street, but no motion was adopted. The session ended without any further decisions.

• Approved agenda (no changes)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (7‑0 unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The commission will approve the previous meeting minutes and review and accept the meeting schedule for the upcoming year. It will plan the agenda for next year's events and schedule, hear member reports, consider other business, and allow public participation.

• Approval of minutes
• Review and accept meeting schedule for upcoming year
• Plan agenda for upcoming year: events & schedule
• Members reports
• Other business

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will vote on appointments to the Town Council Rules and Procedures Subcommittee. The subcommittee will have three council members, with a maximum of two members from any one party, serving terms from November 11, 2025 to November 9, 2027.

• Appointment of three council members to the Town Council Rules and Procedures Subcommittee (terms 11/11/2025‑11/9/2027, party max 2)

The council approved a 9‑0 motion to create a Town Council Rules and Procedures Subcommittee with three members. The mayor appointed a town attorney, a clerk of the council, and designated the deputy mayor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved Town Council Rules and Procedures Subcommittee (3 members) – vote 9‑0
• Appointed Town Attorney – Shipman & Goodwin LLP (mayor's appointment)
• Appointed Clerk of the Council – Susan Gibbon (mayor's appointment)
• Designated Deputy Mayor – Kim Radda (mayor's appointment)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous consent

Library Board of Trustees

The Newington Library Board of Trustees will discuss the upcoming fiscal budget and review the annual activities calendar and committee assignments. Reports from the Treasurer, Library Director, and various committees will be presented. Old business includes the Hanel Event scheduled for December 5 and open board positions. Public participation will be invited before adjournment.

• Budget review
• Review of Annual Activities Calendar & Committee Assignments
• Hanel Event - Jukebox 45 - December 5 (old business)
• Open Board Positions
• Public Participation

The Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting after correcting several errors. No members of the public participated. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm. The next regular meeting is set for December 8, 2025.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Adult Council

The Youth‑Adult Council will first approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will then discuss the LPC and hidden‑risk topics, followed by planning for an upcoming substance‑awareness community event. Additional items include a report on a sports sale, other business, and a public comment period.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of LPC & hidden risks & tough conversations
• Planning for upcoming substance awareness community event
• Report on sports sale
• Public comment

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee will take action on prior meeting minutes and receive updates from the architect, the owner's project manager, the financial officer, and the construction manager. The committee will also consider potential change orders and review related invoices. Additional business pertinent to the committee will be discussed before the meeting adjourns.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Architect's update
• Owner's project manager update
• Financial update
• Potential change orders

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then approved Change Orders 312 and 313 with a total credit of $373,058.03, also unanimously. The committee authorized Payment Application 35 for up to $160,000, pending architect approval, and approved small invoices of $814.25 (KBA) and $4,618.75 (CSG), each unanimously.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 312 & 313 credit $373,058.03 (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Application 35 up to $160,000, pending architect approval (unanimous)
• Approved KBA invoice $814.25 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoices $4,618.75 (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will receive updates from the owner’s project manager, architect, and construction manager. It will consider actions on prior meeting minutes, invoices, and any change orders. The meeting also includes public participation and other business relevant to the project.

• Owner's Project Manager update
• Action on invoices
• Architect update
• Construction manager update
• Action on change orders

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. The committee unanimously approved several invoices totaling $31,151.41 and a change order for $13,151.99. It also approved Application for Payment #5 in the amount of $721,719.23. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from TriState Materials Testing $645.00 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from TriState Materials Testing $1,898.00 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Friar Architecture, Inc. $7,348.88 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from CSG $22,209.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order PCCO006 ($13,151.99) (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #5 $721,719.23 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note that no actions or hearings will occur at this time.

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on Aging & Disabled will consider updates to its budget and several service programs, including nutrition, SNAP, security, and door‑counter operations. It will also discuss new business items such as upcoming activities, a building update, the Giving Garden Project, and purchase requests. Public participation is scheduled, and the meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date and agenda.

• Budget Update
• Nutrition Program
• SNAP Program Updates & Communication
• Security System
• Giving Garden Project

Economic Development Commission

The Newington Economic Development Commission will review several old‑business items, including a welcome business letter, the Passport Program, The Hobby Odyssey, and town branding. The commission will also receive a town planning update as new business. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Welcome Business Letter (PDF)
• Passport Program
• The Hobby Odyssey
• Town Branding
• Town Planning Update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the October 1, 2025 meeting. It decided to send welcome letters immediately and to launch a Business Passport program from November 15 to November 30 with 27 merchants participating. The body agreed to require logic models for the Hobby Odyssey and Town‑Branding initiatives and to reveal the Town Center Master Plan. Commissioners also approved moving future meetings to the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned the session at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Sent welcome letters immediately
• Launched Business Passport program (Nov 15‑30) with 27 merchants
• Required logic model for Hobby Odyssey program
• Required logic model for Town‑Branding and to reveal Town Center Master Plan
• Changed meeting dates to second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m.

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will review its 2026 preliminary budget and financial statements. It will receive updates on completed projects such as cameras and handicap‑pad sidewalk repairs, and on pending items like generator permits. The board will also consider a board vacancy and other old and new business items.

• Approval of minutes from the October meeting
• Review of the 2026 preliminary budget
• Signing of checks
• Executive Director project updates (cameras completed, handicap pads and sidewalk repairs completed, generator permits pulled)
• Discussion of board vacancy

Parks & Recreation Board

The Newington Parks & Recreation Board will discuss several new business items, including a request for an NCTV fee waiver, a proposal to adjust part‑time/seasonal pay scales, and plans to relocate a shed at Newington High School. The board will also decide on installing lights at Mill Pond Park’s basketball court, tennis courts, and parking lot, and will review multiple sponsorship agreements for the upcoming Night of Lights event.

• NCTV Fee Waiver Request
• Part‑Time/Seasonal Pay Scale proposal
• Shed Relocation and Replacement at Newington High School
• Installation of Lights at Mill Pond Park‑Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, and Parking Lot
• Night of Lights Sponsorship Agreements (e.g., Just2Gals Mobile Bartenders, LLC; Newington Electric; Ruth's Chris Steak House; etc.)

The board approved a $90 fee waiver for NCTV, adopted a new part‑time/seasonal pay scale, authorized moving the existing high‑school shed to Emmanuel Christian Academy and installing a new shed at Newington High School, and approved LED lighting at Mill Pond Park basketball court, tennis courts, and parking lot. It also honored longtime member Don Woods with a plaque, accepted numerous sponsorship agreements for the Night of Lights event, and authorized a fireworks fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse for February 2026.

• Approved $90 fee waiver for NCTV (unanimous)
• Approved new part‑time/seasonal pay scale (unanimous)
• Authorized relocation of high‑school shed and installation of new shed (unanimous)
• Approved LED lighting at Mill Pond Park basketball court, tennis courts, and parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved plaque honoring Don Woods near Garfield Street (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Night of Lights sponsorship agreements (unanimous)
• Authorized Outback Steakhouse fireworks fundraiser for Feb 24 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved co‑sponsorship with Human Services for 2026 ADA Celebration Concert (unanimous)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hear a presentation of the final Town Center Master Plan by Kimberley Baptiste of Colliers Engineering and Design. The agenda also includes proclamations honoring Antwanette Serrano as the 2025‑2026 Teacher of the Year and recognizing William Califano’s retirement after 42 years of service. No votes or resolutions are recorded for these items at this meeting.

• Proclamation honoring Antwanette Serrano, 3rd‑grade teacher at Elizabeth Green Elementary, as 2025‑2026 Teacher of the Year
• Proclamation recognizing William Califano’s retirement after 42 years of town service
• Presentation of the final Town Center Master Plan report to the council
• Distribution of a hard‑copy report and posting of an online link by October 24
• Discussion of Town Center recommendations for housing, retail, public spaces, and parking

The Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Antwanette Serrano as Newington's 2025‑2026 Teacher of the Year (9‑0 vote). The council also unanimously approved the meeting agenda (9‑0 vote). No other motions were voted on.

• Approved agenda amendment (9-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Antwanette Serrano as 2025‑2026 Teacher of Year (9-0)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Town Pools Project Building Committee scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled.

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee will meet on October 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room 201A (hybrid). The committee will consider approving the minutes from the prior meeting. They will set the date for the January 2026 meeting and review the 2026 meeting schedule. The main item is reviewing and accepting the architect’s proposal and cost update for the library renovation project.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Set January 2026 meeting and review 2026 meeting schedule
• Review and accept architect’s proposal and cost update

The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee voted unanimously to approve the 2026 meeting schedule. It also unanimously approved the architect’s proposal and cost update, which includes an estimated $21,000 for work through July 2026 and a total project cost estimate of $65 million. The prior meeting minutes were tabled and not approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved architect's proposal and cost update (unanimous)
• Prior meeting minutes tabled (not approved)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

A regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee was scheduled for October 23, 2025. The Town Manager announced that the meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been cancelled.

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission approved an application to demolish an existing structure and build a single‑family residence at 50 Brookdale Avenue in the Upland Review Area (R‑12 zone). The approval was granted with standard conditions. The decision was made by the authorized agent on October 22, 2025.

• Approved Application IW-25-15 to demolish and construct a single‑family residence at 50 Brookdale Avenue (R‑12 zone) with standard conditions

Parks & Recreation Board

The Newington Parks & Recreation Board's scheduled meeting for October 21, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note the cancellation and await any rescheduled meeting notice.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss an application for the construction of a single-family residence. The project is located within a Wetland/Upland Review Area at 33 Laurel Circle.

• Application IW-25-14: Construction of a single-family residence at 33 Laurel Circle (Applicant: Rossetti Development LLC)

The commission reviewed Application IW‑25‑14 for a single‑family residence at 33 Laurel Circle in the R‑20 zone, located within a wetland/URA. Members noted that a town map amendment is required before any site‑plan discussion can proceed and suggested the applicant withdraw and resubmit following the proper process. No vote was taken and no final action was recorded.

Library Board of Trustees

The Newington Library Board of Trustees will receive reports from the secretary, treasurer, library director, assistant director and various committee chairs. The agenda includes a budget review, discussion of the Staff Appreciation Dinner planned for Spring 2026, and consideration of open board positions. The meeting will also cover old and new business items and public participation.

• Secretary's Report – George Bernocco
• Treasurer's Report – LeeAnn Manke
• Budget review
• Staff Appreciation Dinner – Spring 2026 planning
• Open Board Positions

The Library Board approved the minutes from September 8, 2025. It then adopted the LucyRobbinsWeU.esLibrary ProgrammingPolicy, MaterialReviewandReconsiderationPolicy, DisplayPolicy, MaterialsSelectionPolicy, and Statement of Concern About Library Materials, Events, or Displays form, each passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted LucyRobbinsWeU.esLibrary ProgrammingPolicy (unanimous)
• Adopted LucyRobbinsWellesLibrary MaterialReviewandReconsiderationPolicy (unanimous)
• Adopted LucyRobbinsWellesLibrary DisplayPolicy (unanimous)
• Adopted LucyRobbinsWellesLibrary MaterialsSelectionPolicy (unanimous)
• Adopted LucyRobbinsWellesLibrary Statement of Concern About Library Materials, Events, or Displays Form (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Adult Council

The Youth‑Adult Council will discuss the upcoming schedule and events focused on awareness and fundraising. Kayla and Kelly will present on LPC, hidden risks, and tough conversations, and each member is asked to bring another community member to support the council's goals. An update on fundraising activities, including restaurant events, a sports swap, and the Raise Right program, will be provided. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• Discuss upcoming schedule and events for awareness and fundraising
• Presentation by Kayla & Kelly on LPC, hidden risks, and tough conversations
• Update on fundraising: restaurant events, sports swap, Raise Right
• Reports from council members
• Public comment period

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, via Zoom has been cancelled.

EMS Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting agenda has been filed due to a location change.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager, Architect, and Construction Manager. Members will take action on invoices and change orders.

• Action on invoices
• Action on change orders
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved a CSG invoice for $22,209.53 and approved change order PCCO001, each with unanimous votes. No public participation was recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice of $22,209.53 (unanimous)
• Approved change order PCCO001 (unanimous)

EMS Committee

The EMS Committee will meet to review old business regarding CAD integration and a contract update between the Town and NEMS. The meeting includes opportunities for public participation.

• CAD integration
• Contract update between Town and NEMS

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee's regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice was submitted by Town Manager Nathan Altshul, so no items will be decided or discussed at this time.

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a work session and vote on a resolution to discontinue the future street between 36 and 50 Budney Road and sell the 0.27‑acre parcel to the two property owners for $22,365 and $22,615. The council will also consider a resolution for the New Britain Avenue Business District Streetscape Improvement Project, which was funded by a $500,000 state bond received in 2020. Additional items include approval of tax refunds for overpaid taxes and an amendment to the Planning Technician job classification.

• Discontinuance and sale of Budney Road stub – $22,365 to 36 Budney Road owner, $22,615 to 50 Budney Road owner
• Resolution for New Britain Avenue Business District Streetscape Improvement Project (state bond $500,000)
• Approval of October 14, 2025 tax refunds for overpayment of taxes
• Amendment to the Planning Technician job description and Administrative Group Job Classification Plan
• Various appointments and resignations (action may be taken)

The council voted 9‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. A resolution was adopted to recognize James Krupienski as the 2025 Connecticut Town Clerk of the Year. The board received an update on the New Britain Business District Streetscape Improvement project, but no further action was taken.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Passed resolution honoring James Krupienski as Town Clerk of the Year (unanimous)
• No vote taken on New Britain Business District Streetscape Improvement project – project update only

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing on Oct. 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider discontinuing the planned street segment between 36 and 50 Budney Road and selling the roughly 0.27‑acre parcel to adjacent property owners. Residents may submit written comments up to 24 hours before the meeting or speak during the hearing in person, by phone, or via Zoom. The council will use the hearing to gather input before any action on the discontinuance or sale.

• Discontinuance of the future street between 36 and 50 Budney Road
• Sale of the approximately 0.27‑acre property to adjacent owners
• Public comment allowed in person, by telephone, or via Zoom webinar
• Written comments accepted up to 24 hours prior at 200 Garfield Street or email [email protected]
• Hybrid meeting format with Zoom webinar link posted on the town website

The council voted to close the public hearing on the Budney Road discontinuance and property sale. The motion was passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to close public hearing passed unanimously

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider discontinuing and selling the future street between 36 and 50 Budney Road. The meeting will also address the sale of about 0.27 acre of property to the adjacent owners. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 PM on October 14, 2025 in the Town Council Chambers, Room 103, 200 Garfield Street.

• Discontinuance and sale of the future street between 36 & 50 Budney Road
• Sale of approximately 0.27 acre of property to adjacent property owners

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers, Room 103. The hearing will consider discontinuing and selling the future street segment between 36 and 50 Budney Road. It will also consider selling an approximately 0.27‑acre parcel of that land to the adjacent property owners.

• Discontinuance and sale of future street between 36 and 50 Budney Road
• Sale of about 0.27 acre property to adjacent owners

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission met on October 14, 2025. It approved Application IW-25-13 to remove trees within a Wetland/URA at 283 Hillcrest Avenue, located in the R‑12 zone. The approval was granted with standard conditions and the applicant is Erika Gonzales.

• Approval of Application IW-25-13 for tree removal at 283 Hillcrest Ave (R‑12 zone)
• Removal to occur within a Wetland/URA area
• Approval issued with standard conditions
• Applicant/owner: Erika Gonzales
• Decision made by the Conservation Commission (Town Engineer Chris Zibbideo as Inland Wetland Agent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

At its regular meeting on October 9, 2025, the Newington Zoning Board of Appeals granted variance ZBA‑25‑3. The variance reduces the side‑yard setback on the south side of a house at 52 Elton Drive from 10 feet to 7 feet to allow a second‑story addition to an existing garage in the R‑12 zone. The board also issued a legal notice titled “The Rare Reminder” dated October 16, 2025.

• Variance ZBA‑25‑3: 3‑foot reduction of side‑yard setback (10' → 7') per Section 4.5, Table A of the Newington Zoning Regulations
• Location: 52 Elton Drive, R‑12 residential zone
• Applicant/Owner: Rachel D. & Jeffrey Osak; Contact: Jeffrey Osak
• Purpose: Permit a second‑story building addition to an existing garage
• Legal notice issued: “The Rare Reminder,” dated October 16, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance (ZBA-25-3) to reduce the side‑yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet for a second‑story addition to an existing garage at 52 Elton Drive in the R‑12 zone. The board will also approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on September 4, 2025. Public participation and hearings are scheduled before the item is discussed.

• ZBA-25-3: variance to reduce side‑yard setback from 10' to 7' for a second‑story addition at 52 Elton Drive (applicants Rachel D. & Jeffrey Osak)
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on September 4, 2025

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a variance request (ZBA-25-3) to reduce the side‑yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet for a second‑story addition at 52 Elton Drive in the R‑12 zone. Commissioners questioned the applicant and neighbors provided comments. The minutes do not contain a vote or any stated approval, denial, or postponement of the variance.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, Room 103, Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street. The board will consider petition ZBA‑25‑3, a request by Rachel D. and Jeffrey Osak to reduce the side‑yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet for a second‑story addition to an existing garage at 52 Elton Drive in the R‑12 zone. The hearing will be conducted as a hybrid Zoom/webinar meeting.

• ZBA‑25‑3: variance to reduce side‑yard setback from 10 ft to 7 ft at 52 Elton Drive (R‑12 zone)
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 9 2025, 7 pm, Council Chambers, Room 103, 200 Garfield St (hybrid Zoom)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Newington Board of Fire Commissioners will review old business items including space needs for Company 3 and Company 4, the pension plan, acquisition of a new engine, and updates to rules and regulations. In new business, the board will consider the sale of fire apparatus. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public participation.

• Space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Pension Plan
• New Engine 2
• Update to Rules and Regulations
• Sale of Fire Apparatus

The board unanimously approved the minutes from August 14, 2025 and accepted the current ledger status. It added the naming of the training center on Milk Lane to the agenda and awarded a $30,000 contract to an architect for a conceptual design and cost analysis of a new Company 4 firehouse. The commissioners also approved a motion to write a letter to the town to retain the old truck 2 and sell engine 6. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted ledger status (unanimously)
• Added naming of training center on Milk Lane to agenda (unanimously)
• Awarded $30,000 contract to architect for conceptual design of new Company 4 firehouse (unanimously)
• Approved motion to write letter to town to keep old truck 2 and sell engine 6 (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (unanimously)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to adopt its regular meeting schedule for 2026. The body will also discuss commission priorities and future work.

• Adoption of regular meeting dates for 2026
• Discussion of Open Space Commission priorities and future work

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

At its regular meeting on October 8, 2025, the Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission approved, with conditions, Petition TPZ‑25‑16 for a 40‑unit rental apartment development. The project is located at 220, 226, and 244 Kitts Lane and 226 Kitts Lane Rear in the Business‑Berlin Turnpike (B‑BT) Zone, and is filed under the affordable‑housing provision CGS §8‑30g. The applicant is Kitts Lane Apartments, LLC, represented by Timothy Hollister. The agenda also recorded a legal notice dated October 16, 2025.

• Approved conditional site‑plan (Petition TPZ‑25‑16) for 40‑unit rental apartments at 220‑244 Kitts Lane (B‑BT Zone).
• Project submitted under affordable‑housing provision CGS §8‑30g.
• Applicant: Kitts Lane Apartments, LLC; contact: Timothy Hollister.
• Legal notice: The Rare Reminder, October 16, 2025.

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a site plan for a rental apartment development. The commission will review a staff report regarding the application for the Kitts Lane project.

• Petition TPZ-25-16: Site plan for a 40-unit rental apartment home development at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane, and 226 Kitts Lane Rear

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the September 24, 2005 meeting (7‑0). It then approved Application TPZ‑25‑16 for a 40‑unit rental apartment development at 220‑226‑244 Kitts Lane, subject to a list of conditions covering affordability, driveway design, sidewalks, curb work, fencing, grading, utilities and other site‑plan modifications. No vote tally was recorded for the TPZ‑25‑16 approval.

• Approved September 24, 2005 minutes (unanimous 7‑YEA)
• Approved TPZ‑25‑16 application with conditions (no vote tally recorded)

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Newington Commission on Aging & Disabled holds a special meeting to review staff reports, discuss old business items such as the budget update, nutrition program, security system, and door counter, and consider new business items including upcoming activities, a building update, the Giving Garden Project, purchase requests, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Budget Update
• Nutrition Program
• Security System
• Building Update
• Purchase Requests

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will review and approve the September meeting minutes, examine its operating statement, bank balances and a Liberty CD maturing on October 8, and sign checks. It will receive updates from Executive Director Jim on projects such as cameras in the Cedar parking lot, handicap pad and sidewalk repairs, a generator awaiting town approval, and a 10‑day housing waitlist opened today. The board will also address a vacancy and discuss items for future consideration.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Review of operating statement, bank balances, and Liberty CD maturing 10/8
• Signing of checks
• Installation of cameras in the Cedar parking lot
• Waitlist opened today for 10 days only

Town Manager Evaluation Subcommittee

The Town Manager Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process and form of the evaluation and hold an executive session to review the Town Manager's performance.

• Discussion of evaluation process and form
• Executive session for Town Manager review
• Meeting at Town Hall, Conference Room 201A

Councilor Nagel moved to place the Town Manager Evaluation Subcommittee into executive session; the motion was seconded by Councilor Page and passed unanimously. Councilor Page then moved to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Councilor Nagel and also passed unanimously. No members of the public participated.

• Moved to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee will receive updates from the architect, owner’s project manager, financial officer, and construction manager. It will consider potential change orders and review invoices for action. The meeting also includes public participation periods and other business relevant to the committee.

The Building Committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved two invoices: $29,942.00 to Anderson Turf and $814.25 to Kaestle Boos Associates, each with unanimous votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Anderson Turf invoice $29,942.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Kaestle Boos Associates invoice $814.25 (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will consider updates from the owner’s project manager, architect, and construction manager. It will take action on prior meeting minutes, pending invoices, and any change orders. The meeting also includes public participation and other business relevant to the project.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Take action on invoices
• Architect update
• Take action on change orders

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved two invoices from Friar Architects totaling $8,956.88, change orders totaling $20,480.31, and Application for Payment #4 in the amount of $702,135.31. All actions were taken without any public participation.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Friar Architects invoices of $1,650.00 and $7,306.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 16, 18, and 20 totaling $20,480.31 (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #4 for $702,135.31 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will review old business items including a welcome letter, the Passport Program, The Hobby Odyssey, and town branding. It will also receive a town planning update as new business. Public participation will be allowed with speakers limited to two minutes.

• Welcome Letter – review
• Passport Program – discussion
• The Hobby Odyssey – discussion
• Town Branding – discussion
• Town Planning Update – new business

The commission approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting with a unanimous eight‑vote yea. A motion to adjourn was seconded by Commissioner Rosa and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Accepted September 3 minutes (unanimous 8‑yea vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. after motion seconded by Commissioner Rosa

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee will meet to review the architect's proposal and a cost update. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Review of architect's proposal
• Review of cost update

The Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed an updated cost estimate of $65 million and discussed possible phasing of the project, but no further actions were decided. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m.

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for September 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation was submitted by Town Manager Nathan Al.

• Meeting cancellation notice submitted by Town Manager Nathan Al

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 103, Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street. The hearing will consider two special‑permit petitions: one for a personal‑training facility at 2434 Berlin Tumpike in the Business‑Berlin Tumpike zone, and another to modify existing permits to allow live entertainment and alcohol sales at 80 Fenn Road in the Industrial zone. Both petitions were submitted by Revolution Sports Club LLC. and Montana Nights Newington LLC., respectively.

• Petition TPZ‑25‑18: Special Permit for a personal‑training facility at 2434 Berlin Tumpike (Business‑Berlin Tumpike zone)
• Petition TPZ‑25‑19: Modification of permits to allow live entertainment and alcoholic beverage sales at 80 Fenn Road (Industrial zone)
• Public hearing scheduled for September 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m., hybrid Zoom/room meeting

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a personal training facility at 2434 Berlin Turnpike in the Business-Berlin Turnpike zone. It also approved a modification of existing special permits to allow live entertainment with alcohol sales at 80 Fenn Road in the Industrial zone. Both actions were taken at the regular meeting on September 24, 2025.

• Approved Special Permit (Sec 3.15.6) for a personal training facility at 2434 (unit 9) Berlin Turnpike, Business-Berlin Turnpike zone – applicant Revolution Sports Club LLC.
• Approved modification of Special Permits (04-18) and (13-18) to allow live entertainment with alcoholic beverage sales at 80 Fenn Road, Industrial zone – applicant Montana Nights Newington LLC.

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the site plan for a 40‑unit rental apartment development under the affordable housing program at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane and the rear of 226 Kitts Lane in the Business‑Berlin Turnpike zone. The commission will also hear a special permit request for a personal training facility at 2434 (Unit 9) Berlin Turnpike and a modification of special permits to allow live entertainment with alcoholic beverage sales at 80 Fenn Road in the Industrial zone. Minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• TPZ-25-16 – site plan for 40‑unit rental apartments (affordable housing) at Kitts Lane
• TPZ-25-18 – special permit for a personal training facility at 2434 (Unit 9) Berlin Turnpike
• TPZ-25-19 – modification of special permits to allow live entertainment with alcohol at 80 Fenn Road
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting
• TPZ-25-17 – parking lot extension application withdrawn

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting, posted a public‑hearing notice and reviewed several petitions, including a 40‑unit affordable‑housing site plan on Kitts Lane. Commissioners discussed sound‑mitigation walls, fire‑truck access, and other design details, but no motions were adopted and no vote tallies were recorded. Consequently, no approvals, denials, or tablings were documented.

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Town Pools Project Building Committee will meet on September 22, 2025 at the Town Council Chambers, Room 103, Town Hall. The committee will review proposals for a geotechnical analysis and for ground‑penetrating radar related to the town pools project. No old business is listed. The meeting will be conducted as a Zoom webinar/hybrid session.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proposal for geotechnical analysis
• Proposal for ground‑penetrating radar

The Newington Town Pools Project Building Committee approved three motions. It approved the August 25, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It approved awarding the geotechnical analysis to GNCB, subject to state funds and Weston & Sampson recommendation (5‑0). It approved awarding the ground‑penetrating radar work to RSI, also subject to state funds (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (5-0, Donahue and Perrotti absent)
• Awarded geotechnical analysis to GNCB, subject to state funds (5-0, Donahue and Perrotti absent)
• Awarded ground‑penetrating radar work to RSI, subject to state funds (5-0, Donahue and Perrotti absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0, Donahue and Perrotti absent)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee will receive updates from the architect, the owner's project manager, the finance team, and the construction manager. It will consider any potential change orders and will review and take action on submitted invoices. The meeting also includes public participation and other business relevant to the committee.

• Architect's update
• Owner's project manager update
• Financial update
• Construction manager's update
• Review and action on potential change orders and invoices

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved several items unanimously, including Change Orders 310 and 311 totaling $56.50, two invoices ($2,842.50 from CSG and $1,628.25 from KBA), Application for Payment #34 for $3,283.63, and a $5,000 encumbrance for IES commissioning services. The meeting also approved the prior minutes from August 21, 2025. No public participation was recorded.

• Approved prior minutes from August 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 310 and 311 totaling $56.50 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice for $2,842.50 (unanimous)
• Approved KBA invoice for $1,628.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #34 for $3,283.63 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 encumbrance for IES commissioning services (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from the owner's project manager, architect, and construction manager. Members will take action on prior meeting minutes, invoices, and change orders.

• Action on invoices
• Action on change orders
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved several invoices, two sets of change orders, and Application for Payment #3. All motions passed unanimously. The approvals cover amounts ranging from $1,545.00 to $793,552.35.

• Approved invoice from Connecticut Communications for $1,545.00 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Enviromed Services for $43.690 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Enviromed Services for $57,362.50 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Friar Architects for $14,967.92 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from CSG for $22,209.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 010R, 012, 014, 015 totaling $22,178.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 002R, 007R2, 008, 009 totaling $66,553.83 (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #3 for $793,552.35 (unanimous)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee will review pending RFPs and award a contract for design services. It also adopted a resolution to enter executive session to discuss design proposals for Fire Station #4. No new business was scheduled.

• Review of RFPs in executive session per CGS §1-200(6)(D)
• Award of contract for design services (amount not specified)
• Resolution to go into executive session to discuss design proposals for Fire Station #4

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee approved a $30,000 contract for conceptual design of Fire Station #4, contingent on state funds (5-2). The committee also moved into executive session to discuss design proposals (7-0) and approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. (7-0).

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Moved to executive session to discuss Fire Station #4 design proposals (7-0)
• Awarded $30,000 conceptual design contract to Friar Architects, contingent on state funds (5-2)
• Adjourned executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. (7-0)

Human Rights Commission

The Newington Human Rights Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2025. Commissioners will approve the previous meeting’s minutes, review the summer “Be The Change” event, and consider the schedule and agenda for the upcoming year. Additional items include member reports, other business, and public participation.

• Review & Process Summer “Be The Change” Event
• Review and Accept Meeting Schedule for Upcoming Year
• Plan Agenda for Upcoming Year: Events & Schedule
• Members Reports
• Other Business

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission reviewed Application IW-25-11 submitted by BSC Group Inc. The commission denied the request to extend the existing parking lot by about 180 feet and to add a retaining wall on the historic “padsite” at 2929 Berlin Turnpike, located in the Planned Development Zone. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Denied Application IW-25-11 to extend parking lot ~180 ft and add retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike (Planned Development Zone) – applicant BSC Group Inc.

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission will approve minutes from the August 19 meeting, hold a public hearing, and discuss three applications. New business includes a request by Erika Gonzales to remove trees within the Wetland/URA at 283 Hillcrest Ave (R-12 zone). The commission will also receive an application from Rossetti Development LLC to build a single‑family residence in the Wetland/URA at 33 Laurel Circle (R-20 zone), with a full presentation scheduled for the October 21 meeting, and review a parking‑lot extension and retaining wall proposal at 2929 Berlin Turnpike (PD zone).

• Application IW-25-13: Tree removal within Wetland/URA at 283 Hillcrest Ave, R-12 zone (applicant Erika Gonzales).
• Application IW-25-14: Receipt of single‑family residence construction request in Wetland/URA at 33 Laurel Circle, R-20 zone (applicant Rossetti Development LLC).
• Application IW-25-11: Parking lot extension ~180 ft and retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike, PD zone (applicant BSC Group Inc.).

The commission reviewed application IW‑25‑13 to remove two trees and install a fence at 283 Hillcrest Avenue. Commissioners concluded that additional information, such as photographs of the trees and species identification, is needed before any approval can be made. The matter was not voted on and was left pending for the town engineer to obtain the required data.

• Requested photographs of the two trees – pending
• Requested species identification of the trees – pending
• Deferred final decision pending engineer’s review and additional information

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will discuss several new‑business items, including a Letter of Agreement for Raising Cane’s, nominations for the 2025 CRA Awards and Building a Strong Community Awards, and renovations to basketball courts at Seymour Park and Starr Park. The board will also review the 2025 Fall Program Guide and related program reports. Public participation and correspondence items will be addressed as well.

• Letter of Agreement for Raising Cane’s
• 2025 Fall Program Guide review
• 2025 CRA Awards and Building a Strong Community Awards nominations
• Basketball court renovations at Seymour Park and Starr Park
• Night of Lights events with Just2Gals Mobile Bartenders, LLC and WFSB Channel 3

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the June 17, 2025 minutes and added two letters of agreement to the agenda. It accepted public‑private partnership agreements with Raising Cane’s, Jersey Mike’s, and Just 2 Gals Mobile Bartenders for upcoming events. The board also authorized basketball‑court renovations at Seymour and Starr Parks, installed new preschool playground equipment at Mill Pond Park, and approved the 2025 Fall Program Guide. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention on the Fall Program Guide.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Billy DeBlasio abstained)
• Added Jersey Mike’s Letter of Agreement and Preschool Playground Equipment letter to New Business (unanimous)
• Accepted Raising Cane’s public‑private partnership for Life.Beinit Extravaganza (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Fall Program Guide fees (unanimous, Beth Del Buono abstained)
• Authorized basketball‑court renovations at Seymour Park and Starr Park (unanimous)
• Authorized Just 2 Gals Mobile Bartenders to sell drinks at Night of Lights event (unanimous)
• Authorized Jersey Mike’s sponsorship of Youth Basketball Program (unanimous)
• Authorized installation of new preschool playground equipment at Mill Pond Park (unanimous)

Employee Insurance & Pension Benefits Committee

The Employee Insurance & Pension Benefits Committee will meet on September 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chamber, Room 103, Town Hall, Newington, Connecticut, via a Zoom/webinar hybrid format. The committee will vote to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates from Lockton on the 2024 Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan, from UBS on the 2024‑25 pension fund performance, and an OPEB (Other Post‑Employment Benefits) update.

• Approve minutes from May 1, 2025 meeting
• Lockton: 2024 Blue Cross/Blue Shield update
• UBS: 2024‑25 pension fund performance update
• OPEB (Other Post‑Employment Benefits) update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It also voted to adopt the recommended change to the investment policy, shifting the target allocation to 65 % stocks and 35 % bonds. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to adjust investment policy to 65% stocks/35% bonds (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Manager Evaluation Subcommittee

The subcommittee will discuss the process and form for evaluating the Town Manager, conduct a personnel review of the Town Manager under §1-200(6)(A), allow public participation, and then adjourn.

• Discussion of evaluation process and form
• Personnel review of Town Manager (§1-200(6)(A))
• Public participation segment
• Adjournment

The subcommittee nominated Councilor Page to lead the meeting, then moved into executive session to discuss the Town Manager's evaluation, and finally adjourned. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Nominated Councilor Page to lead the meeting (unanimous)
• Moved Town Manager Evaluation Subcommittee into executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a 40-unit rental apartment development. The body will also discuss special permits for live entertainment and various site plan applications.

• Petition TPZ-25-16: Site plan for 40-unit rental apartments at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane and 226 Kitts Lane Rear
• Petition TPZ-25-19: Special permit modification for live entertainment at 80 Fenn Road
• Petition TPZ-25-17: Parking lot extension, drainage, and retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike
• Petition TPZ-25-18: Special permit for a personal training facility at 2434 (Unit 9) Berlin Turnpike
• Pre-application discussion for building improvements at 27 Garfield St.

The commission voted to continue the public hearing for the 40‑unit rental apartment application (TPZ‑25‑16) to the September 24, 2025 regular meeting. Minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting were approved. The live‑entertainment permit application (TPZ‑25‑19) was tabled until after the September 24 hearing. All three motions passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.

• Continued public hearing for TPZ‑25‑16 to Sep 24, 2025 (7 YEA)
• Approved minutes of Aug 27, 2025 meeting (7 YEA)
• Tabled TPZ‑25‑19 live‑entertainment permit until after Sep 24, 2025 hearing (7 YEA)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will vote on a charter bid waiver to award Go Net Speed a leased dark‑fiber loop for town facilities at $2,400 per month ($28,800 per year). The council will also authorize a public hearing on October 14 to discontinue and sell a 0.27‑acre Budney Road stub to the adjacent property owners for the appraised total of $44,980. Additionally, the council will approve property‑tax refunds totaling $12,253.23 and adopt policy agreements with the Board of Education on unexpended education funds and Open Choice reimbursements.

• Bid waiver for Go Net Speed leased dark‑fiber loop – $2,400/month ($28,800/year) without a sealed‑bid process
• Authorization of public hearing (Oct 14, 2025) to discontinue future street and sell 0.27‑acre Budney Road stub for $44,980
• Approval of property‑tax refunds totaling $12,253.23 to listed taxpayers
• Adoption of Policy Agreement with Board of Education for unexpended education funds
• Adoption of Revised Agreement on Open Choice special‑education reimbursements

The council approved a waiver allowing GoNet Speed to receive the leased dark‑fiber loop contract without a sealed‑bid competition. It also authorized a public hearing on October 14 to consider discontinuing and selling a 0.27‑acre portion of Budney Road. Additionally, the council approved $12,253.23 in property‑tax refunds and adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (9‑0)
• Waived sealed‑bid process for broadband fiber contract with GoNet Speed (9‑0)
• Authorized public hearing on Budney Road sale and discontinuance (9‑0)
• Approved $12,253.23 tax refunds for overpayments (9‑0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council agenda includes a resolution to enter an executive session. The session will involve Mayor Jon Trister, council members, Police Chief Christopher Perry, Town Manager Jonathan Altshul, and Assistant Town Manager Lauren Rhines. The discussion will focus on public safety strategy and a potential real‑estate acquisition. The agenda leaves the motion, second, and vote fields blank.

• Executive session to discuss public safety strategy
• Potential acquisition of real estate

The Town Council moved to an Executive Session to discuss a public safety strategy and the potential acquisition of real estate. The motion was made by Deputy Mayor Radda, seconded by Councilor Gonzalez, and passed unanimously (9-0). After the session, the council resumed at 7:21 p.m. and adjourned the special meeting at 7:22 p.m. with a 9-0 vote.

• Approved move to Executive Session on public safety strategy and potential real‑estate acquisition (9-0)
• Approved adjournment of the special meeting (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special annual meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from officers and staff, renew three-year terms for corporation members, and nominate new officers. No substantive decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the annual activities calendar and committee assignments. The board will also receive reports from the treasurer, library director, and various committees.

• Review of Annual Activities Calendar & Committee Assignments
• Hanel Event on October 17 involving Perfido & Humbert
• Discussion of open board positions
• Reports from Budget, Investment, and Facility and Site committees

The Library Board of Trustees approved the June 9, 2025 minutes without dissent. The board adopted a new emeritus board member policy after a unanimous vote. A motion to cancel the Constant Contact subscription was also passed unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted new emeritus board member policy (unanimous)
• Cancelled Constant Contact subscription (unanimous)

Youth Adult Council

The Youth-Adult Council will meet to review an LPC grant and discuss the schedule for upcoming awareness and fundraising events. The body will also receive a report on a sports sale.

• Review of LPC Grant
• Discussion of awareness and fundraising events
• Report on sports sale

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee scheduled for September 4, 2025, via Zoom has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee's regular meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, via Zoom has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet for a 419-square-foot addition at 11 Barn Hill Lane. The meeting will be held as a hybrid Zoom Webinar.

• Public hearing for variance request at 11 Barn Hill Lane
• Review of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Documents available for ZBA-25-2 variance application

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on petition ZBA-25-2, seeking to reduce the rear‑yard setback from 35 feet to 24 feet for a 419‑square‑foot addition at 11 Barn Hill Lane. Commissioners questioned the wetland easement, shared driveway responsibilities, and design details of the proposed addition. The minutes contain no vote tally or formal approval or denial, indicating the request was left pending.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals met on September 4, 2025. The board took action on one petition regarding a property setback variance.

• Granted variance ZBA-25-2 to reduce rear yard setback from 35' to 24' for a 419 square foot building addition at 11 Barn Hill Lane

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider one petition. The board will determine if a variance should be granted for a residential building addition.

• ZBA-25-2: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 35' to 24' for a 419 square foot addition at 11 Barn Hill Lane

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on the Aging & Disabled will meet to approve minutes, hear a staff report, and discuss budget updates, nutrition programs, security systems, and door counters. New business includes upcoming activities, building updates, a giving garden project, and purchase requests.

• Budget update discussion
• Nutrition program review
• Security system and door counter updates
• 40th anniversary activities planning
• Giving garden project proposal

Economic Development Commission

The Newington Economic Development Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, hear a Chamber of Commerce report, and discuss town branding and planning updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting. Members also agreed to send a letter of appreciation to Bob's Furniture Store for its continued presence in Newington. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous eight YEA votes)
• Agreed to send a letter of appreciation to Bob's Furniture Store (no vote recorded)

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss its 5-year plan, financial statements, and operational updates. The board will also address a board vacancy and resident programs, including waitlist openings and holiday events.

• Review and approval of 5-year plan submission by JVaria Stoute
• Approval of minutes from the July 2025 meeting
• Discussion of operating statement, bank balances, and Union Savings CD
• Board vacancy to be addressed
• October waitlist opening announced

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee will hold a regular meeting that includes a closed executive session to discuss design proposals for Fire Station #4 under CGS §1-200(6)(D). No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to review design proposals for Fire Station #4

The committee approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. A motion was passed to hold an executive session to discuss design proposals for Fire Station #4, also by 5‑0. The executive session was later ended by another 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss Fire Station #4 design (5-0)
• Ended executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a 40-unit affordable housing site plan at Kitts Lane. The body will also consider a parking lot extension at Berlin Turnpike and schedule two special permit applications.

• Public hearing for 40-unit affordable housing at Kitts Lane
• Site plan for parking lot extension at 2929 Berlin Turnpike
• Special permit for personal training facility at 2434 Berlin Turnpike
• Special permit for live entertainment at 80 Fenn Road
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission met on August 27, 2025 and approved the meeting agenda without any changes. The commission announced a public hearing for petition TPZ-25-16, a 40‑unit rental apartment development at 220‑244 Kitts Lane. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved (no changes)
• Public hearing scheduled for petition TPZ-25-16 (40‑unit rental apartment development at 220‑244 Kitts Lane)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a site plan for a 40-unit rental apartment development under Connecticut’s affordable housing law. The proposed project is located at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane and 226 Kitts Lane Rear in the B-BT zone. The hearing will be held in Council Chambers, Room 103 at Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street, and is also available as a Zoom webinar.

• Petition TPZ-25-16: Site plan for 40-unit rental apartment home development at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane and 226 Kitts Lane Rear
• Affordable housing application under CGS §8-30g
• Public hearing scheduled for August 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Town Council

The Town Council will review proposals to name a section of Robbins Avenue and the 28 Garfield Street building. The body is also considering a bid waiver for a broadband project and approving tax refunds.

• Proposed dedication of Robbins Avenue (between Rte. 173 and Rte. 176) to Fire Commissioner Francis 'Rip' Callahan
• Proposal to affix the Town Seal to the building at 28 Garfield Street
• Broadband Project bid waiver request for Go Net Speed at $2,400 per month
• Approval of $9,161.13 in property tax refunds
• Proposed sale of Budney Road Stub

The Newington Town Council unanimously approved tax refunds totaling $9,161.13 for overpaid property taxes. A motion to name town facilities—dedicating a portion of Robbins Avenue to Fire Commissioner Francis “Rip” Callahan and affixing the town seal to the 28 Garfidd Street building—passed with a 6‑3 vote. The council also unanimously approved the July 22 meeting minutes and appointed members to the Standing Insurance Committee and the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Approved $9,161.13 tax refunds (9‑0)
• Approved naming of Robbins Avenue segment for Fire Commissioner Francis “Rip” Callahan (6‑3)
• Approved affixing the town seal to the 28 Garfidd Street building (6‑3)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Approved appointments to Standing Insurance Committee (9‑0)
• Approved appointments to Parks and Recreation Board (9‑0)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The committee will meet to receive a funding update from Town Manager Jonathan Altshul. Members will also discuss inspections for the Weston and Sampson pools.

• Funding update from Town Manager Jonathan Altshul
• Discussion regarding Weston & Sampson Pool Inspections

The Town Pools Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting with a 6-0 vote. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, which passed 6-0. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee will meet to receive updates from the architect, owner's project manager, and construction manager. The committee will take action on prior meeting minutes, potential change orders, and invoices.

• Action on potential change orders
• Review and action on invoices
• Architect's update
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Construction Manager's update

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved four change orders totaling $6,810.84 and three vendor invoices totaling $13,066.46. The committee also approved Application for Payment #33 for $257,810.36. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 306‑309, total credit $6,810.84 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Dunning Industries, $9,163.96 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from Innovative Engineering Services, $2,665.00 (unanimous)
• Approved invoice from CSG, $1,237.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #33, $257,810.36 (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will meet to receive updates from the project manager, architect, and construction manager. The committee will take action on prior meeting minutes, invoices, and change orders.

• Action on invoices
• Action on change orders
• Encumbering funds for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved four invoices totaling $91,732.23 and authorized change orders worth $33,619.43. Additionally, the board encumbered $401,032.26 for FF&E from RobertH.LordCompany. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (August 7, 2025) – unanimous
• Approved invoice from Meyer for $1,282.00 – unanimous
• Approved invoice from FriarArchitecture for $10,878.20 – unanimous
• Approved invoice from EnviromedServices for $57,362.50 – unanimous
• Approved invoice from CSG for $22,209.53 – unanimous
• Approved ChangeOrders 002R,007R,008,and009 totaling $33,619.43 – unanimous
• Approved encumbering funds for FF&E to RobertH.LordCompany for $401,032.26 – unanimous

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled.

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee will meet to discuss design work funding and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) during an executive session.

• Funding update on design work
• Executive session to review RFPs per CGS § 1-200(6)(D)

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee approved the July 16, 2025 special‑meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It then moved into an executive session, as allowed by CGS §1‑200(6)(D), to discuss design proposals for Fire Station #4, with a 6‑0 vote. The executive session was concluded later with another unanimous (6‑0) vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss Fire Station #4 design proposals (6-0)
• Ended executive session (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a proposal to extend a parking lot and add a retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike. The body will also review potential regulation amendments and reports on Pond Life Research and Education.

• Application IW-25-11: Extend parking lot approximately 180 feet and add a retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike
• Review of Conservation Commission Regulation Amendments 2025

The Conservation Commission voted to accept the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Bachand abstained while the other members voted aye, and the motion passed. No other actions were decided; the old‑business application was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, 1 abstention)

Facilities Naming Subcommittee

The Town Council Facility Naming Subcommittee is meeting to review the town's naming policy. The session includes opportunities for public participation on agenda items.

• Review of naming policy

The Facilities Naming Subcommittee waived the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the meeting. The subcommittee voted 2‑0‑1 to amend the July 28, 2025 recommendation, renaming the building at 28 Garfield Street to “Town Hall Armex” and postponing any signage decision to a future date.

• Waived the Pledge of Allegiance (motion passed)
• Amended naming recommendation to rename 28 Garfield St. to “Town Hall Armex” and table signage (2‑0‑1 vote)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, hear monthly reports, and discuss old business items such as space needs for fire companies and roof repairs. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes (June 12, 2025; July 8, 2025; July 24, 2025)
• Review of space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Discussion of roof repair (Roof Prop)
• Appointment of Company Captains and Lieutenants for July 1, 2025

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the June 12, July 8 and July 24 meeting minutes and accepted the monthly communications and ledger status, all by unanimous vote. It closed the appeal concerning Sal Garofalo's personnel complaint with no further action. Additional agenda items were approved, including adding Service Truck 2 and updating the training‑facility sign. Bill Pollock submitted retirement papers effective September 1.

• Approved June 12, July 8 and July 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly communications from Commissioner Stoddard (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status report (unanimous)
• Closed Sal Garofalo personnel‑appeal; no further action (unanimous)
• Added Service Truck 2 to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved update on training‑facility sign plan (unanimous)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition for a special permit. The request concerns motor vehicle service use and car sales at a specific location.

• Petition TPZ-25-11: Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Service Use and Car Sales at 115 Pane Road

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for motor vehicle service and car sales. The commission will also review a parking lot extension and a new affordable housing application.

• Public hearing for Petition TPZ-25-11: Special Permit for motor vehicle service and car sales at 115 Pane Road
• Petition TPZ-25-17: Site plan for parking lot extension, drainage, and retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike
• Petition TPZ-25-16: Site plan for a 40-unit rental apartment development at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane, and 226 Kitts Lane Rear

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission met on August 13, 2025 and did not vote on any items. Commissioners discussed the special‑permit application (Petition TPZ‑25‑11) for motor‑vehicle service and car sales at 115 Pane Road, noting uncertainties in the zoning code. The commission also issued a public‑hearing notice for that petition, to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Discussed special‑permit application for 115 Pane Road (no vote recorded)
• Issued public‑hearing notice for Petition TPZ‑25‑11 (meeting Aug 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m.)

Town Council

The regular meeting of the Newington Town Council scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Facilities Naming Subcommittee

The Newington Town Council’s Facility Naming Subcommittee will meet to review the town’s naming policy. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with public participation periods.

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds Building Project Committee scheduled for August 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals Commission meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the owner's project manager, architect, and construction manager. Members are scheduled to take action on prior meeting minutes and invoices.

• Review of Owner's Project Manager update
• Financial update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update
• Action on invoices

The committee unanimously approved Change Orders 4 and 6 with a total credit of $3,199.37. It also approved two payment applications for $367,566.52 and $462,680.16, and approved invoices totaling $22,209.53. All approvals were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved Change Orders 4 and 6 (credit $3,199.37) – unanimous
• Approved Payment Application 1 for $367,566.52 – unanimous
• Approved Payment Application 2 for $462,680.16 – unanimous
• Approved invoices totaling $22,209.53 – unanimous
• Approved prior meeting minutes (July 17, 2025) – unanimous

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review old business regarding The Hobby Odyssey and town branding. The body will also consider a sample welcome letter for businesses and receive a Town Planning update.

• Discussion of The Hobby Odyssey
• Review of town branding
• Review of sample business welcome letter
• Town Planning update

The commission approved the minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting with six yeas and one abstention. It decided the Passport program will run from November 23 to December 14 and set participant contributions at $25 gift card plus $25 cash, or $50 cash. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (6 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Set Passport program dates: start November 23, end December 14
• Established Passport program contribution: $25 gift card + $25 cash or $50 cash
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on the Aging & Disabled will hold a special meeting to review Senior & Disabled Center operations. The body will discuss membership status, future plans, and the 40th anniversary kickoff.

• Presentation on Senior & Disabled Center operations
• Review of membership current status
• Discussion of short- and long-term membership plans
• 40th Anniversary kickoff planning

Facilities Naming Subcommittee

The Facility Naming Subcommittee will review the town's naming policy. The body may provide recommendations to the Town Council regarding specific naming requests.

• Naming request for a portion of town roadway for Francis "Rip" Callahan
• Naming request for the 28 Garfield Street Building
• Review of naming policy

The Facilities Naming Subcommittee approved three naming actions and a moratorium. It recommended naming the portion of Robbins Ave between Route 173 and Route 176 for Fire Commissioner Francis “Rip” Callahan (2‑1 vote). It also approved affixing the Town Seal to the 28 Garfield Street building and naming that building the “Town Hall Annex” (the seal vote was unanimous; the name vote was 2‑1). Finally, the committee established a six‑month moratorium on reviewing future facility‑naming requests, approved unanimously.

• Approved naming Robbins Ave segment after Fire Commissioner Francis "Rip" Callahan (2‑1)
• Approved affixing the Town Seal to 28 Garfield Street building (unanimous)
• Approved naming 28 Garfield Street building "Town Hall Annex" (2‑1)
• Approved a six‑month moratorium on reviewing facility‑naming requests (unanimous)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Town Pools Project Building Committee scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee will meet to review a structural assessment report. The committee will also discuss concept plans for the project.

• Review of structural assessment report
• Discussion of concept plans

The Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions were voted on. The committee discussed structural‑engineering assessments, concept plans, additional town funding, and timelines for a future Town Council presentation, but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 22 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address a personnel issue. The board will discuss written examination procedures regarding Sal Garofalo.

• Discussion of written examination procedures regarding Sal Garofalo

The Board of Fire Commissioners voted to close the appeals process for Firefighter Sal Garofalo's personnel complaint and take no further action on the issue. The motion was made by Chairman Brian Whalen, seconded by Commissioner Frank DeMaio, and passed unanimously. The Board also voted to adjourn the meeting, with a motion by Commissioner Kent Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner DeMaio, passing unanimously.

• Closed appeals process for Firefighter Garofalo's complaint (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will review site plan applications for a parking lot extension and a used car dealership. The body will also schedule a review for a proposed 40-unit affordable housing development.

• Petition TPZ-25-17: Parking lot extension, drainage, and retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike
• Petition TPZ-25-11: Special permit for used motor vehicle sales and service at 115 Pane Road
• Petition TPZ-25-16: Site plan for 40-unit rental apartment development at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane, and 226 Kitts Lane Rear

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions were decided; the parking‑lot extension site‑plan was discussed but no decision was taken.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council is considering resolutions to honor a local youth and rename two town facilities. The body will also review property tax refunds and a board resignation.

• Designate August 9, 2025, as Act of Kindness Day in honor of Regan Martins
• Rename Conference Room 110 to the Marie M. Fox Conference Room
• Rename 28 Garfield Street to the Newington Town Hall Annex
• Approve property tax refunds totaling $1,482.49
• Cancel the regular meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025

The council voted 7‑0 to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. It also approved renaming Town Hall Conference Room 110 to the "Marie M. Fox Conference Room" (7‑0) and adopted a proclamation designating August 9, 2025 as Act of Kindness Day (7‑0). Property‑tax refunds totaling $1,482.49 were approved (7‑0), and the council amended a January 14 appointment to correct the name of Scott Darna (7‑0). The resignation of Patricia Mahoney from the Newington Housing Authority was accepted (7‑0).

• Approved agenda (7‑0, Councilors Manke and Tiniakos absent)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Aug 9, 2025 as Act of Kindness Day (7‑0)
• Renamed Town Hall Conference Room 110 to "Marie M. Fox Conference Room" (7‑0)
• Canceled regular meeting scheduled for Aug 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (7‑0)
• Approved property‑tax refunds totaling $1,482.49 (7‑0)
• Amended Jan 14 appointment to correct name of Scott Darna (7‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Patricia Mahoney from Newington Housing Authority (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, June 24, and July 8 regular meetings (7‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission agent approved an application for a small construction project within the Upland Review Area. The action was approved with standard conditions.

• Application IW-25-12AA: Construction of a 4'x6' concrete slab for a park bench at 123 Garfield St.

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the architect, owner's project manager, and construction manager. Members will take action on prior meeting minutes, potential change orders, and invoices.

• Action on potential change orders
• Review and action on invoices
• Architect's update
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Construction Manager's update

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from May 15, 2025. It also approved Change Order 305 for $0.00, invoices totaling $132,919.80, and Application for Payment #32 for $257,810.36. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 305 for $0.00 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $132,919.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #32 for $257,810.36 (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will meet to receive updates from the project manager, architect, and construction manager. The committee is scheduled to take action on prior meeting minutes and invoices.

• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update
• Action on invoices

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved invoices totaling $42,727.53 and Change Orders 1 and 3 totaling $772.65. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $42,727.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 1 and 3 totaling $772.65 (unanimous)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee will meet to review funding for design work. The committee will also discuss follow-up items regarding 255 and 259 Dix Ave.

• Funding update on design work
• Discussion of 255 and 259 Dix Ave

The Fire Department Facilities Committee approved the minutes of the June 18, 2025 special meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the July 16, 2025 meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned July 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing an application to extend a parking lot and add a retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike. The body is also considering improvements to the bus parking lot at 200 Garfield Street.

• Application IW-25-11: Parking lot extension (approx. 180 feet) and retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike
• Application IW-25-6: Paving, grading, utility, and storm drainage improvements for bus parking at 200 Garfield Street

The Conservation Commission accepted the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Wemett moved to accept the minutes, and Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. The motion passed with all commissioners voting aye except Commissioner Sadil, who abstained.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (passed, 1 abstention)

Parks & Recreation Board

The regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled.

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission met to review an application for site improvements. The commission approved a project involving paving, grading, and drainage for a bus parking lot.

• Approval of Application IW-25-6 for paving, grading, and utility/storm drainage improvements at 200 Garfield Street

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition regarding the use of a property in the Business-Town Center Zone. The commission will review a request to change the use of the site from seasonal to year-round recreation.

• Petition TPZ25-12: Request to change use to year-round indoor pickleball courts at 175 Lowrey Place

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission met to review a special permit request for a recreation facility. The body decided on one petition regarding the use of a property in the Business-Town Center Zone.

• Approval of Petition TPZ25-12 to change use from seasonal to year-round place of recreation (indoor pickleball courts) at 175 Lowrey Place

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit to change a recreation site to year-round use. The body will also discuss a conceptual master plan for the Town Center and review a used car dealership application.

• Public hearing for indoor pickleball courts at 175 Lowrey Place (Petition TPZ 25-12)
• Special permit for used motor vehicle sales and service at 115 Pane Road (Petition TPZ-25-11)
• Site plan for a 40-unit affordable rental apartment development at 220, 226, 244 Kitts Lane, and 226 Kitts Lane Rear (Petition TPZ-25-16)
• Discussion of the Town Center Master Plan conceptual design

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission voted 7‑0 to approve Petition TPZ‑25‑12, granting a special permit to change the use of 175 Lowrey Place to year‑round indoor recreation (pickleball). The commission also approved the June 25, 2025 minutes and unanimously accepted an extension to open the public hearing for Petition TPZ‑25‑11, tabling that application until the July 23 meeting. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Petition TPZ‑25‑12 special permit for year‑round indoor pickleball at 175 Lowrey Place (7 YEA)
• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025 meeting (7 YEA)
• Accepted extension to open public hearing for Petition TPZ‑25‑11 to 8/13/25 and tabled the application until July 23, 2025 (7 YEA)
• Moved to approve the special permit (same as first bullet) – vote unanimous (7 YEA)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct the swearing-in of company officers. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Swearing in of Company Officers

The board swore in the newly appointed officers for fire Companies 1 through 4, as presented by Town Clerk James Krupienski. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner DeMaio, seconded by Commissioner Stoddard, and passed unanimously. No public participation or other business was recorded.

• Swore in Company 1 officers: Kirk Rosemond (Captain), Manny Lungu (1st Lieutenant), Kevin Ziegler (2nd Lieutenant), Alan Chow (2nd Lieutenant), Marc Fox (2nd Lieutenant)
• Swore in Company 2 officers: Tony Palahzi (Captain), Geoff Anderson (1st Lieutenant), Joe Fortuna (2nd Lieutenant)
• Swore in Company 3 officers: Chris Ferri (Captain), Austin Muir (1st Lieutenant), Pedro Machado (2nd Lieutenant), Patrick Cistulli (2nd Lieutenant)
• Swore in Company 4 officers: Edward Patz (Captain), Kyle Roberts (1st Lieutenant)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (motion by DeMaio, seconded by Stoddard)

Town Council

The Town Council is deciding on the acceptance of a state grant for park improvements and a multi-year insurance rate stabilization agreement. The body will also review property tax refunds and a committee appointment.

• Acceptance of $485,611 STEAP Grant for the Candlewyck Playground Inclusion Project
• Three-year rate stabilization agreement for Property, Casualty, Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance with CIRMA
• Approval of $1,133.01 in property tax refunds for EAN Holdings LLC and Toyota Lease Trust
• Appointment of Peter Manke to the Library Renovations/Addition Public Building Committee
• Resolution congratulating the Newington Senior & Disabled Center on its 40th anniversary

The council voted 9-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also passed a proclamation honoring the Senior & Disabled Center's 40th anniversary, also by a 9-0 vote. Both motions were introduced by Councilor Manke and Mayor Trister respectively and seconded by Councilor Plourd and Councilor Nagel.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing 40th anniversary of Senior & Disabled Center (9-0)

Facilities Naming Subcommittee

The Facility Naming Subcommittee is meeting to discuss potential recommendations for the Town Council regarding three naming requests. The body will review requests for a building, a roadway, and a conference room.

• Naming request for 28 Garfield Street/OFI Building
• Naming request for a portion of town roadway for Francis "Rip" Callahan
• Naming request for Registrar of Voters conference room for Marie Fox

The Facilities Naming Subcommittee waived the Pledge of Allegiance and approved two naming recommendations unanimously. It recommended naming the 28 Garfield Street building "Newington Town Hall Annex" and the Town Hall Conference Room 110 "Marie M. Fox Conference Room". The proposal to name a portion of the town roadway after Francis "Rip" Callahan was tabled pending ownership review.

• Waived the Pledge of Allegiance (motion approved)
• Approved naming 28 Garfield Street as "Newington Town Hall Annex" (unanimous)
• Approved naming Town Hall Conference Room 110 as "Marie M. Fox Conference Room" (unanimous)
• Tabled naming portion of town roadway after Francis "Rip" Callahan pending review

Standing Insurance Committee

The Standing Insurance Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The primary purpose is to discuss and take action regarding the placement of coverage.

• Discussion and action on placement of coverage

The Standing Insurance Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council accept a budget stabilization program from CIRMA for fiscal years 2025‑2026 through 2027‑2028. No other business was taken up.

• Recommend Town Council accept CIRMA budget stabilization program (unanimous)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds Building Project Committee scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee scheduled for July 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss a personnel issue regarding officer promotion reviews.

• Executive session for officer promotion review per CGS §1-200(6)(A)

Commissioner Whalen moved, and Commissioner Stoddard seconded, a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. The motion was approved and the executive session ran from 6:35 pm to 7:58 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 pm.

• Motion to go into executive session approved

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for July 02, 2025, has been cancelled.

Tree Warden Public Hearings

The Tree Warden is holding a public hearing to gather views on a proposal to remove trees. The affected area is along Garfield Street adjacent to Mill Pond Park.

• Proposed removal of trees along Garfield Street adjacent to Mill Pond Park

Tree Warden Public Hearings

The Tree Warden held a public hearing to discuss tree removals on Garfield Street. The removals are intended to ensure compliance with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and state connectivity requirements for sidewalks. The Tree Warden has decided to approve the removal of the posted trees.

• Approval of tree removals on Garfield Street for sidewalk accessibility

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission agent took action on one application during this meeting. The agent approved a request to install an above-ground pool within an Upland Review Area.

• Approval of Application IW-25-10 for an above-ground pool at 109 Brookside Road

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee scheduled for June 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The regular meeting of the Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee scheduled for June 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition regarding the use of a property at 175 Lowrey Place. The commission is reviewing a request to change the use from seasonal to year-round for indoor pickleball courts.

• Petition TPZ25-12: Special Permit to change 175 Lowrey Place from seasonal to year-round place of recreation (indoor pickleball courts)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission met to review a site plan modification and a project referral. The body approved one residential construction request and issued a favorable referral for another project.

• Approved Petition TPZ-25-13 for an inground swimming pool at 101 Cedarwood Lane
• Issued favorable referral for TPZ25-14 regarding 8-24 Garfield Street CCGP and Municipal Improvements

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan modification for a residential pool and a community connectivity project. The body will also discuss a special permit for a vehicle sales business and a recreation use change.

• Petition TPZ-25-13: Inground swimming pool construction at 101 Cedarwood Lane
• TPZ 25-14: Garfield Street Community Connectivity Project and municipal improvements
• Petition TPZ-25-11: Special permit for used motor vehicle sales and service at 115 Pane Road
• Petition TPZ-25-12: Change of use from seasonal to year-round recreation at 175 Lowrey Place
• Newington Town Center Master Plan Workshop communications

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor and one abstention. It then unanimously approved the site‑plan modification (TPZ‑24‑13) for a 10 × 20‑foot swimming pool at 101 Cedarwood Lane. The commission also received a referral for the Garfield Street Community Connectivity Grant Project (TPZ‑25‑14).

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6 YEA, 1 abstention)
• Approved pool site‑plan modification TPZ‑24‑13 (7 YEA, unanimous)
• Received referral TPZ‑25‑14 for Garfield Street CCGP project

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Be The Change event scheduled for July 24, 2025. The body will also hear member reports and public participation.

• Review for Be The Change Event on 7-24-25

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a proposed Tax Incentive Policy to attract and retain businesses through temporary tax abatements. The body is also considering a referral for infrastructure and sidewalk improvements on Garfield Street.

• Proposed Tax Incentive Policy offering abatements up to 50% for projects with assessed value increases over $7 million
• §8-24 Referral for Garfield Street Sidewalk and Infrastructure Improvements
• Resolution recognizing July 26, 2025, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
• Proposed eligibility for tax incentives to include businesses providing critical workforce support services, including child care

The council granted a waiver to purchase license‑plate reader technology from Flock Safety for $65,750 in year one and at least $52,500 in subsequent years. The early‑voting plan for the 2025 primary and general elections was also approved. Several financial actions were adopted, including a $373,427 transfer from the CIP Building Fund, a $296,812.84 tax‑suspension‑list transfer, and a $2,104.49 property‑tax refund approval. All motions passed unanimously with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved sole‑source license‑plate reader contract $65,750 (year 1) and $52,500+ thereafter (9‑0)
• Approved early‑voting plan for 2025 primary and general elections (9‑0)
• Adopted Tax Incentive Policy (9‑0)
• Appointed USI Insurance Services as liability agent of record (9‑0)
• Transferred $373,427 from CIP Building Fund to General Fund (9‑0)
• Authorized $296,812.84 transfer to Tax Suspension List (9‑0)
• Approved $2,104.49 property‑tax refunds (9‑0)
• Authorized waiver and submission for Garfield Street sidewalk and infrastructure improvements (9‑0)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Town Pools Project Building Committee scheduled for June 23, 2025, has been cancelled.

Conservation Commission

The Newington Town Conservation Commission acted on one application during this meeting. The agent approved a request to install a generator within an Upland Review Area.

• Approval of Application IW-25-9 for a generator at 105 Forest Drive

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds Building Project Committee scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the owner's project manager, architect, and construction manager. The body is scheduled to take action on prior meeting minutes and invoices.

• Action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update
• Action on invoices

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved three invoices: CSG for $7,276.33.00, Friar Architecture for $7,050, and Newfield Construction payment application #3 for $7,640.00. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice of $7,276.33.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Friar Architecture invoice of $7,050 (unanimous)
• Approved Newfield Construction Payment Application #3 of $7,640.00 (unanimous)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee will meet to provide feedback on tours of Fire Stations #3 and #4. The body will use this feedback to develop recommendations for future actions.

• Feedback on Fire Station #3 and #4 tours
• Development of recommendations for future actions

The council voted to approve the May 21, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the May 29, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote, noting one member abstained. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved May 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0, Miner abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 pm (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission and its agent decided on three applications regarding land use and construction. These actions include flood control measures and residential and commercial expansions.

• Approval of application IW-25-5 to clear a sandbar and restore stream banks between 14 and 30 Greenlawn Avenue
• Approval of application IW-25-7 to enlarge the basement and first floor at 4 Gilbert Road
• Approval of application IW-25-8 to install a second elevator at John H. Stewart Drive with 0.02 acres of disturbance

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several applications for work within wetlands and Upland Review Areas. These include town infrastructure projects and private property modifications.

• Application IW-25-5: Clear sandbar and restore stream banks between 14 and 30 Greenlawn Avenue
• Application IW-25-6: Paving, grading, and drainage improvements for bus parking at 200 Garfield Street
• Application IW-25-7: Basement and first floor enlargement at 4 Gilbert Road
• Application IW-25-8: Installation of a second elevator at 1 John H. Stewart Drive

The Conservation Commission accepted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting without amendment. It then approved Application IW-25-7 to enlarge a basement and first floor at 4 Gilbert Road in the R‑12 zone, authorizing the town’s agent to approve it administratively. Finally, the commission approved Application IW-25-8 to install a second elevator at 1 John H. Stewart Drive in the Public Land zone, also authorizing administrative approval. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Accepted minutes from April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Application IW-25-7 (enlarge basement at 4 Gilbert Road) via administrative/agent approval (unanimous)
• Approved Application IW-25-8 (install second elevator at 1 John H. Stewart Drive) via administrative/agent approval (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to discuss tree removal along Garfield Street at Mill Pond Park. The body will also consider a fee waiver request from the Human Services Department for daily pool admission.

• Discussion of tree removal at Mill Pond Park along Garfield Street
• Human Services Department fee waiver request for daily pool admission fee
• Seymour Park Grand Opening scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025
• Updates on Beechwood Park, Little Brook Park, and Candlewyck Park
• Donations from Alpha Delta Kappa, CT Alpha Chapter and Mr. Bernie Rooney

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to authorize the superintendent to request removal of two white pine trees in Mill Pond Park, with new dwarf trees to be planted. The board also approved a fee waiver for daily pool admission and formally approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized superintendent to request removal of two white pine trees at Mill Pond Park (unanimous)
• Authorized fee waiver for daily pool admission for Human Services Department (unanimous)
• Adjoined the meeting (unanimous)

Tree Warden Public Hearings

The Tree Warden will hold a public hearing to gather views on a proposal to remove three pine trees. The trees are located along Garfield Street, adjacent to Mill Pond Park.

• Proposed removal of three (3) Pine trees along Garfield Street

Tree Warden Public Hearings

The Tree Warden held a public hearing on June 17, 2025, to discuss tree removal. Following the hearing and a review of public comments, the Tree Warden approved the removal of posted trees to allow a sidewalk project to proceed.

• Approval of tree removal for the Garfield Street sidewalk project

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss equipment and staffing, including the acquisition of New Engine 2. The board is also reviewing space needs for Company 3 and Company 4.

• Appointment of company Captains and Lieutenants for July 1, 2025
• Discussion of New Engine 2
• Space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Firehouse inspections and Roof Prop
• Reestablishment of the Rules and Regulations Committee

The board approved the May 8, 2025 minutes and unanimously accepted the ledger status report. They also approved adding a letter to the Town Council record about the Chapman Street building and agreed to reopen the Rules and Regulations Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status report (unanimous)
• Added Chapman Street letter to Town Council record (unanimous)
• Announced intention to reopen Rules and Regulations Committee
• Scheduled firehouse inspections for June 19
• Noted roof proposal remains tentative for June
• Continued appointment process for company captains and lieutenants
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (unanimous)

Environmental Quality Commission

The Environmental Quality Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss ongoing environmental projects and commission vacancies. The agenda includes updates on litter pickup and air quality.

• Sustainable CT
• Facebook Business Page 'Think Newington Litter Free'
• Open positions on the commission
• Litter pickup city group
• Air Quality and hybrid cars

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will consider a special permit for a motor vehicle business and discuss state legislation regarding housing for homeless persons. The body will also schedule hearings for recreation and residential site modifications.

• Petition TPZ-25-11: Special Permit for used motor vehicle sales and service at 115 Pane Road
• Discussion of Public Act 25-49 (HB 5002) concerning housing and the needs of homeless persons
• Petition TPZ-25-12: Special Permit for change from seasonal to year-round recreation at 175 Lowrey Place
• Petition TPZ-25-13: Site plan modification for an inground swimming pool at 101 Cedarwood Lane

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the May 28, 2025 meeting (6‑0). The agenda was moved out of order and the commission proceeded to consider Petition TPZ‑25‑11 for a special permit to operate a used motor‑vehicle sales and service use at 115 Pane Road. No other substantive actions were taken; discussions on pigeon‑coop regulations and a state housing bill continued without a formal decision.

• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (6‑0 unanimous)
• Moved agenda out of order and proceeded to Petition TPZ‑25‑11 (special permit for used motor‑vehicle sales at 115 Pane Road)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will meet June 10 to decide on a tax incentive policy update and hear a presentation on the Garfield Street Connectivity Grant project. The meeting also includes procedural items like approving minutes and tax refunds, as well as public participation.

• Update to Tax Incentive Policy to include child care businesses and prioritize under-invested areas
• Garfield Street Connectivity Grant project presentation on upgrades including bike lanes, sidewalks, EV charging stations, and drainage improvements
• Approval of June 10, 2025 tax refunds for overpayment of taxes
• Consideration of reappointment of AMR for Emergency Medical Services

The Town Council approved the meeting agenda with a 9‑0 vote. A proclamation recognizing July as Recreation and Parks Month was also adopted by a 9‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing July as Recreation and Parks Month (9-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the annual activities calendar and committee assignments. The board will also receive reports from the library directors and various committees.

• Review of Annual Activities Calendar & Committee Assignments
• Recap of Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race
• Update on available grants
• Discussion of open board positions
• Planning for Annual Meeting on September 8

The Library Board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It then accepted three revised library policies presented by Pauline Kruk, and approved the amended emeritus policy after discussion. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted three updated library policies (unanimous)
• Accepted revised emeritus policy (unanimous)

Youth Adult Council

The Youth-Adult Council will review its goals regarding the Charter, Local Prevention Council, and Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board. Members will discuss early planning for a fall awareness and educational event.

• Review of YAC goals for Charter, Local Prevention Council, and Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board
• Planning for a Fall Awareness/Educational Event

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds Building Project Committee scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chamber has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on Aging and Disabled will meet to approve past meeting minutes, hear a staff report on programs and services, and discuss old business including a budget update, nutrition program funding, and a membership fee waiver. New business includes upcoming activities, a building update, and purchase requests.

• Membership fee waiver (action requested)
• Budget update for programs and services
• Nutrition program funding update and future fundraisers
• Purchase requests

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review old business regarding The Hobby Odyssey and town branding. The commission will also receive a report from the Chamber of Commerce and an update from Town Planning.

• Discussion of The Hobby Odyssey
• Review of Town Branding welcome letter
• Chamber of Commerce Report
• Town Planning Update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting (8 YEA votes). The commission approved a sample welcome letter, and the Town Manager agreed to start the program and will send the letter to a target list of businesses. Commissioner Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m., ending the session.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑YEA, unanimous)
• Approved welcome letter sample (no vote count recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m.

Standing Insurance Committee

The Standing Insurance Committee will meet to discuss and take action on recommending a liability broker award to the Town Council. The meeting includes an executive session for RFP response interviews.

• RFP response interviews in executive session
• Recommendation of liability broker award to Town Council

The committee moved to hold an executive session at 6:05 p.m. to interview respondents to the liability‑agent RFP, and the motion passed unanimously. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council award the liability‑agent contract to the current firm, USI Insurance. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

• Approved executive session for liability‑agent RFP interviews (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council award liability‑agent contract to USI Insurance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will meet to review operating statements, bank balances, and a CD renewal. The board will also discuss facility maintenance and upcoming tenant events.

• Liberty CD renewal
• Line striping for three parking lots
• Electrical panel replacement at Keleher
• Quarterly bed bug and annual fire inspections
• June 19 picnic from 11:30-2:30

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Town Pools Project Building Committee will meet to conduct interviews with RFP respondents in executive session. The committee is also scheduled to make a recommendation regarding the pool evaluation contract.

• Executive session interviews with Lothrop Associates and Weston and Sampson
• Recommendation on Pool Evaluation Contract

The committee approved the May 12, 2025 minutes (6‑0). It moved into an executive session (6‑0) and later voted to award the pool‑evaluation contract to Weston and Sampson (5‑1, with one member opposed and one absent). The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted executive session resolution (6-0)
• Awarded pool evaluation contract to Weston & Sampson (5-1, Ms. Francolino opposed, Ms. Anest absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The committee will conduct a special meeting consisting of tours of Fire Station #4 and Fire Station #3. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Fire Station #4 at 84 Fifith Street
• Tour of Fire Station #3 at 255 West Hill Road

The committee toured Fire Station #4 and Fire Station #3, hearing descriptions of possible expansions. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is notifying the public of amendments made to the Permanent Municipal Building Commission ordinance. These changes were approved during a regular meeting held on May 13, 2025.

• Adoption of Ordinance #2325-04 amending Chapter 8, Article XII regarding the Permanent Municipal Building Commission

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two special permit petitions for businesses in the Industrial Zone. The commission will review requests for motor vehicle sales and service uses.

• Petition TPZ-25-8: Special Permit for motor vehicle sales (construction vehicles) at 15 Holmes Road
• Petition TPZ-25-10: Special Permit for motor vehicle service (calibration and customization) at 40 Commerce Court

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for alternative energy structures and special permits for industrial vehicle uses. The body will also discuss new regulations for electric vehicle parking and charging stations.

• Petition TPZ-25-4: Zoning amendment to add Sec. 6.9 Alternative Energy Accessory Structures (AES)
• Petition TPZ-25-8: Special Permit for construction vehicle sales at 15 Holmes Road
• Petition TPZ-25-10: Special Permit for vehicle calibration and customization at 40 Commerce Court
• Petition TPZ-25-5: Zoning amendment for electric vehicle parking requirements and charging station definitions
• Petition TPZ-25-11: Special Permit for used motor vehicle sales and service at 115 Pane Road

The commission approved the meeting agenda with no changes. It announced a public hearing on May 28, 2025 for two special‑permit petitions (TPZ‑25‑8 and TPZ‑26‑10). The zoning‑regulation text amendment petition TPZ‑25‑4 was continued for further review, and the commission will consider fire‑marshal input on battery‑energy‑storage system thresholds.

• Agenda approved (no changes)
• Public hearing scheduled for May 28, 2025 on petitions TPZ‑25‑8 and TPZ‑26‑10
• Petition TPZ‑25‑4 zoning amendment continued for further review
• Commission to review fire‑marshal information on battery‑energy‑storage system thresholds

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved amendments to zoning regulations regarding alternative energy structures and electric vehicle parking. The commission also granted two special permits for motor vehicle uses in the Industrial zone.

• Addition of Sec. 6.9 Alternative Energy Accessory Structures (AES)
• Addition of Sec. 6.1.1 Electric Vehicle Parking Requirements and definition for Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Special permit for motor vehicle sales (construction vehicles) at 15 Holmes Road
• Special permit for motor vehicle service (vehicle calibration and aftermarket customization) at 40 Commerce Court

Town Council

The Town Council is considering an updated Tax Incentive Policy to attract and retain businesses through temporary tax abatements. The meeting also includes proclamations recognizing food bank volunteers and Pride Month.

• Proposed Tax Incentive Policy allowing abatements up to 50% for projects with assessed value increases over $7 million
• Updated eligibility for tax incentives to include businesses providing critical workforce support services, including child care
• Proclamation recognizing Newington Food Bank Volunteers as 2024 Volunteers of the Year
• Proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
• Proposal to fly the Pride Flag outside Newington Town Hall during June 2025

The Newington Town Council approved two resolutions: one honoring the 2024 Food Bank volunteers and another recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Both measures passed with a 9‑0 vote. The council also approved the meeting agenda.

• Approved resolution honoring Newington Food Bank volunteers of 2024 (9-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and ordering the Pride flag to be flown (9-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion passed)

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to receive an update on the structural assessment of the library and discuss concept plans for renovations or additions. The committee will also review a funding transfer request from the Town Council.

• Update on structural assessment of the library
• Review of Town Council funding transfer request
• Discussion of concept plans for renovations/additions

The committee could not approve the previous meeting's minutes and tabled them due to lack of quorum. No other actions were formally decided. The town council's funding request for the library renovation will be voted on at the May 27 council meeting. Concept plans and a structural assessment were discussed but not acted upon.

• Prior meeting minutes tabled (no quorum) – no vote recorded

Human Rights Commission

The Newington Human Rights Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a community event scheduled for July 24, 2025. Members will also review prior meeting minutes and hear reports before opening the floor to public comments.

• Review of Be The Change event scheduled for July 24, 2025

Fire Department Facilities PBC

The Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss priorities and next steps for the project. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with no old or new business beyond the discussion item.

The committee voted 6‑0 to appoint Steve Woods as Chair and Chris Miner as Vice‑Chair. It also agreed to hold regular meetings on the 3rd Wednesday and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was formally adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Appointed Steve Woods as Chair (6‑0)
• Appointed Chris Miner as Vice‑Chair (6‑0)
• Set regular meeting schedule: 3rd Wednesday and 4th Thursday monthly at 6:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board of Parks & Recreation will discuss letters of agreement for Happy Harry's Wine and Liquor Warehouse, Elm Hill Pizza, and Just 2 Gals. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming summer events and park updates.

• Letters of Agreement for Happy Harry's Wine and Liquor Warehouse
• Letters of Agreement for Elm Hill Pizza
• Letters of Agreement for Just 2 Gals
• CRPA Entertainment Showcase at Mortensen Community Center (Feb 13, 2026)
• Updates on Churchill Park Rotary Pavilion, Seymour Park, and Mill Pond Park

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to accept four public‑private partnership agreements. The motions for Happy Harry's events, Elm Hill Pizza at the Seymour Park Grand Opening, Just2 Gals at the ADA Celebration, and the CRPA Entertainment Showcase all passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved public‑private partnership with Happy Harry's for four special events at Mill Pond Park (unanimous)
• Approved public‑private partnership with Elm Hill Pizza for the Seymour Park Grand Opening (unanimous)
• Approved public‑private partnership with Just2 Gals for the ADA Celebration at Mill Pond Park (unanimous)
• Approved CRPA Entertainment Showcase at Mortensen Community Center on Feb 13, 2026 (unanimous)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss the Anna Reynolds School project. Agenda items include updates from the architect, owner's project manager, construction manager, and a financial update. The committee will take action on prior meeting minutes, potential change orders, and invoices. Public participation is offered at two points.

• Take action on potential change orders for the school project
• Review and take action on invoices
• Financial update from the project
• Architect's update on project progress
• Construction manager's update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved Change Order 302 for $3,346.02, an IES invoice for $800.00, and funding of $13,974.00 for a Sonitrol security proposal. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 302 ($3,346.02) (unanimous)
• Approved IES invoice ($800.00) (unanimous)
• Approved encumbrance for Sonitrol security proposal ($13,974.00) (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will hear updates from the owner's project manager, architect, and construction manager, and take action on invoices. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major new decisions or public hearings listed.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's project manager update
• Architect update
• Construction manager update
• Take action on invoices

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $8,352,052.43 for the John Wallace Middle School project. The committee also unanimously approved two invoices—$24,962.28 to Friar Architecture and $7,500.00 to CSG.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GMP of $8,352,052.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Friar Architecture invoice $24,962.28 (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice $7,500.00 (unanimous)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning text amendment to allow alternative energy accessory structures. The meeting also includes decisions on site plan modifications, special permits for industrial uses, and pre-application discussions for Berlin Turnpike properties.

• Vote on TPZ-25-4 zoning text amendment for Alternative Energy Accessory Structures (AES)
• Site plan modification for 6,000 sq ft building at 207 Deming St and 3066 Berlin Turnpike (PD zone)
• Special permit request for motor vehicle sales (construction vehicles) at 15 Holmes Rd (I zone)
• Special permit request for motor vehicle service (vehicle calibration) at 40 Commerce Ct (I zone)
• Pre-application discussion for front yard requirements at 2929 Berlin Turnpike

The commission approved the meeting agenda with no changes. A public hearing continued on Petition TPZ-25-4 to add Section 6.9 for alternative energy accessory structures, with input from the fire marshal. No vote or formal decision on the amendment was recorded.

• Approved agenda (no changes)

EMS Committee

The EMS Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the AMR contract. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of AMR Contract

The committee voted to forward the AMR emergency medical services contract to the Town Council for a one‑year term from July 1 2025 to June 30 2026. The motion was made by Carol Anest, seconded by Diana Serra, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:28 p.m.

• Forward AMR contract to Town Council for one-year term (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026) – approved unanimously
• Accept agenda as presented – approved
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Town Council

The Town Council is considering Ordinance 2123-02 to create a Permanent Municipal Building Commission to oversee major construction, renovation, and demolition projects. The meeting materials also include a detailed presentation on the 2025 town-wide property revaluation process.

• Proposed Ordinance 2123-02 to establish the Permanent Municipal Building Commission
• 2025 Town-wide Revaluation timeline and residential market trend data
• Revaluation Information Night scheduled for May 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM
• Coffee & Conversation with the Deputy Assessor scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM

The council voted 8-0 to approve the agenda for the May 13, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the meeting featured a presentation on the 2025 townwide revaluation and extensive discussion of a draft Permanent Municipal Building Committee ordinance, but no vote on that ordinance was recorded. Public comments were heard, and no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2025, to consider proposed Ordinance #2325-04, which would amend the town code governing the Permanent Municipal Building Commission. The ordinance redefines the commission's membership, powers, and procedures for overseeing major construction, renovation, or demolition projects for town, school, and fire department buildings. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2325-04 amending Chapter 8, Article XII (Permanent Municipal Building Commission)
• Commission would oversee major construction, renovation, and demolition projects for town, Board of Education, and Fire Department buildings
• Membership to include 5 permanent voting members with specific qualifications and 2 additional voting members for specific projects
• Procedures include statement of need, joint meetings, appropriation via referendum, and emergency provisions

On May 13, 2025, the Newington Town Council convened a hybrid public hearing to discuss an amendment to the Permanent Municipal Building Commission ordinance. Diane Stamm, President of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees, presented concerns and recommendations regarding the library’s private ownership and representation on the committee. The hearing was adjourned without any vote or formal decision recorded.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Ordinance #2325-04. This ordinance would establish a Permanent Municipal Building Commission to oversee major construction, renovation, and demolition projects for the town, Board of Education, and Fire Department.

• Proposed Ordinance #2325-04 to establish the Permanent Municipal Building Commission
• Proposed commission structure of up to seven members appointed by the Town Council
• Proposed authority for the Commission Chair to oversee duties for items up to $25,000.00
• Proposed procedures for 'Building Projects,' including the requirement of a 'Statement of Need'
• Proposed oversight of projects involving the Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular hybrid meeting to receive reports from the library director, treasurer, and committees. Agendas include old business such as the upcoming Newington Library 5K Road Race on May 18, 2025, and open board positions. New business covers a Permanent Building Committee public hearing on May 13 and a discussion about Newington Afghans. The meeting is primarily procedural with no major budget or policy votes listed.

• Newington Library 5K Road Race scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025
• Permanent Building Committee public hearing on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30pm
• Discussion of Newington Afghans (community group) as new business
• Reports from Budget, PEP, Investment, House, Facility and Site, Fund Development, Nominations, and Communications committees
• Update from LARC meeting on April 25, 2025

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. Lee Ann Manke moved to approve, Anna Eddy seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Newington Library 5K Challenge Planning Committee

The Newington Library 5K Challenge Planning Committee is meeting to organize subcommittees for the upcoming race, covering refreshments, awards, registration, course management, and promotions. Items such as bottled water, trophies, timing company, police coordination, and T-shirts are on the agenda. No decisions with dollar amounts or binding actions are recorded; this is a planning session.

• Discussing refreshments, including bottled water and cleanup crew
• Reviewing trophies, booster awards, and prize sponsorships
• Selecting a timing company and setting registration rates
• Coordinating police, ambulance, and CERT for the race course
• Planning T-shirts, public relations, and sign distribution

The Newington Library 5K Challenge Planning Committee discussed refreshments, sponsorships, prizes, registration details, and race logistics. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting. The committee concluded without adopting any resolutions.

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Town Pools Project Building Committee is holding a special meeting to review and discuss three responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for evaluation of the town's aquatic facilities. The proposals come from Weston & Sampson ($55,000-$85,000), Lothrop Associates Architects ($79,000), and Kuth Ranieri Architects ($76,430-$146,420). No other business is scheduled.

• Review of RFP responses for aquatic facilities evaluation
• Weston & Sampson: $55,000 for facility evaluation and $65,000-$85,000 for construction plans
• Lothrop Associates Architects: $79,000 proposal
• Kuth Ranieri Architects: $76,430 for facility assessment and $146,420 for conceptual design
• Special meeting on May 12, 2025

The Newington Town Pools Project Building Committee approved the March 24, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. No formal decision was made on any of the pool‑renovation proposals. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will discuss and possibly take action on the old Company 3 Chapman Street Firehouse. Other agenda items include space needs for Companies 3 and 4, firehouse inspections, appointment of company officers, and a review of the fire department pension. A training tower naming designation for James H. Trommer is also on the agenda.

• Discuss and possibly take action on old Company 3 Chapman Street Firehouse
• Space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Naming of Training Tower 'James H. Trommer'
• Appointment of company Captains and Lieutenants for July 1, 2025
• Fire Department Pension Review Update

The Board unanimously approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to accept the ledger status was passed, with Commissioner Stoddard abstaining. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status (Commissioner Stoddard abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on the Aging & Disabled will meet to review staff reports and budget updates. The body will discuss membership fees versus donations, purchase requests, and building updates.

• Budget and nutrition program funding updates
• April 25, 2025 fundraiser wrap-up
• Discussion on membership fees vs. donations
• Building update
• Purchase requests

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review old business regarding The Hobby Odyssey and town branding. The body will also discuss a sample welcome letter for businesses and receive an update from Town Planning.

• Discussion of The Hobby Odyssey
• Review of town branding
• Review of sample welcome business letter
• Town Planning update

The commission voted to accept the minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 7‑YEA vote. A motion to adjourn the May 7 meeting was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous 7‑YEA)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Employee Insurance & Pension Benefits Committee

The Employee Insurance and Pension Benefits Committee will hear presentations on the 2025 BlueCross/BlueShield update from Lockton, the 2024-25 pension fund performance and OPEB update from UBS, and the 2024-25 valuation report from Milliman. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Lockton: 2025 BlueCross/BlueShield Update
• UBS: 2024-25 Pension Fund Performance and OPEB Update
• Milliman: 2024-25 Valuation Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from 3/19/25
• Public participation opportunity

The Employee Insurance & Pension Benefits Committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the May 1, 2025 meeting was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee is holding a regular virtual meeting to receive updates from the architect, owner's project manager, and construction manager. The committee may take action on potential change orders and review invoices for payment. Public participation is allowed at the start and end of the meeting.

• Review and potential action on change orders for the school project
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Updates from architect, owner's project manager, and construction manager

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting, with a unanimous vote. No change orders or invoices were acted on, and the committee received updates on project close‑out activities. Chairperson Woods said he would explore possible funding for basketball hoops.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

This is a regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee. The committee will hear updates from the owner's project manager, architect, and construction manager, and take action on invoices. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific project details or dollar amounts listed.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's project manager update
• Architect update
• Construction manager update
• Take action on invoices

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. The committee also unanimously approved three invoices totaling $18,828.92. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three invoices totaling $18,828.92 (unanimous)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Town Pools Project Building Committee meeting scheduled for April 28, 2025 has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee will meet to review feedback from a recent Town Council presentation, discuss a Structural Engineering Assessment, and consider future funding needs for a request to the Town Council. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Review Structural Engineering Assessment
• Review future funding needs for request to Town Council
• Review Town Council presentation feedback
• Approve prior meeting minutes

The Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee approved the minutes from its February 13 and February 27, 2025 meetings. It also approved a unanimous request to the Town Council for $100,000 to complete plan revisions. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Feb 13 2025 and Feb 27 2025) – unanimous
• Approved request for $100,000 funding from Town Council – unanimous

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission met to review site plans and special permits. The commission approved two petitions regarding commercial and residential developments in the Planned Development Zone.

• Approved with conditions: Site plan and special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road
• Approved: Site plan modification and 3-year extension for The Spark Apartments at 1 Myra Cohen Way

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold continued public hearings on a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road and a zoning text amendment for alternative energy accessory structures. They will also consider a site plan modification and extension for the Spark Apartments at 1 Myra Cohen Way. Additionally, they will receive petitions for a 6,000 sf building at 207 Deming Street/3066 Berlin Turnpike and a special permit for motor vehicle sales at 15 Holmes Road.

• Continued public hearing for drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road (TPZ-25-1)
• Zoning text amendment to add Section 6.9 for alternative energy accessory structures (TPZ-25-4)
• Site plan modification and 3-year extension for Spark Apartments at 1 Myra Cohen Way (TPZ-25-7)
• Site plan modification for 6,000 sf building at 207 Deming Street and 3066 Berlin Turnpike (TPZ-25-6)
• Special permit for motor vehicle sales (construction vehicles) at 15 Holmes Road (TPZ-25-8)

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission approved the site‑plan and special permit for a drive‑through restaurant at 56 Costello Road, adding scaling, line‑striping, and monitoring conditions. The motion passed unanimously with seven members voting YEA. The commission also moved the public hearing on the Alternative Energy Accessory Structures amendment to May 14, 2025, and approved the meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved drive‑through restaurant site plan and special permit (56 Costello Rd) with scaling, line‑striping, and monitoring conditions (7 YEA)
• Moved public hearing for Alternative Energy Accessory Structures amendment to May 14, 2025 (7 YEA)
• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (7 YEA)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission agent approved two applications for work within Upland Review Areas. Both projects involve the removal and replacement of existing decks.

• Application IW-25-3: Removal and replacement of 6 decks, piers, and staircases at 466-504 Churchill Drive
• Application IW-25-4: Removal and replacement of a 15'x12' foot deck at 146 Glenview Dr.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet in a special session. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss a personnel issue involving the Fire Marshal.

• Executive session regarding Fire Marshal personnel issue (CGS §1-200(6)(A))

The Board voted to go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue involving the Fire Marshal; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider introducing a revised ordinance for the Permanent Municipal Building Commission (PMBC), which clarifies membership, ex-officio roles, project procedures, and includes an emergency exemption. The council is also set to vote on collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 671 for supervisory and non-supervisory units, and a Master Municipal Agreement with the state DOT for rights of way. Additionally, a Fair Housing Month Resolution will be discussed, and appointments to the EMS Committee and other boards will be made.

• Proposed PMBC ordinance revisions: membership changes, project procedures, emergency repair exemption
• Collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 671 (non-supervisory and supervisory units)
• Master Municipal Agreement with Connecticut DOT for rights of way
• Fair Housing Month Resolution
• Vacancy on EMS Committee and other appointments

The council adopted the town’s FY 2025‑2026 operating budget, allocating $151,030,802 in general‑fund appropriations. It approved a $1 million reduction to the School Bus Replacement Program, a $650,000 cut to the Board of Education budget, and a $1,500 increase for Kellogg‑Eddy House maintenance, each passing unanimously (9‑0). A proposal to cut the Garfield Street Yard bus‑parking lot by $300,000 was rejected by a 3‑6 vote. The council also adopted a $1.2 million public‑school capital‑improvement reserve fund.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 operating budget ($151,030,802 total appropriations) – adopted
• Approved $1 M reduction to School Bus Replacement Program (Account 11100-8501) – passed 9‑0
• Approved $650,000 reduction to Board of Education budget (Account 14000-8601) – passed 9‑0
• Approved $1,500 increase for Kellogg‑Eddy House maintenance (Account 10833-8408) – passed 9‑0
• Rejected $300,000 reduction to Garfield Street Yard bus‑parking lot (Account 11100-8501) – failed 3‑6
• Adopted $1,200,000 public‑school capital‑improvement reserve fund – adopted

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Building Project Committee scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

EMS Committee

The EMS Committee will meet to review reports from Newington EMS and American Medical Response. The body will discuss the AMR contract and an updated contract between the Town and NEMS.

• Discussion of AMR contract
• Updated contract between Town and NEMS
• CAD integration
• Local Emergency Medical Services Plan

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee will hold a virtual meeting to receive updates from the architect, owner’s project manager, financial officer, and construction manager. The committee will also review and act on potential change orders and invoices.

• Review architect’s update
• Review owner’s project manager update
• Review financial update
• Review construction manager’s update
• Take action on potential change orders and invoices

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved invoices totaling $30,975.00 with a unanimous vote. It also approved additional funding for the softball field restoration: $400 for AquaBackflow, $1,904 for bleachers, and $3,499 for a remote‑controlled mower, with four votes in favor and one abstention. Both motions were adopted during the April 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (March 20, 2025) unanimously
• Approved invoices totaling $30,975.00 unanimously
• Approved $400 for AquaBackflow for softball field (4‑0‑1)
• Approved $1,904 for bleachers for softball field (4‑0‑1)
• Approved $3,499 for remote‑controlled mower for softball field (4‑0‑1)
• No potential change orders presented
• No public participation reported

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider old business. The primary item for consideration is the setting of a tentative budget.

• Consideration of setting the tentative budget

The Newington Town Council voted to add $2.3 million to the town's fund balance. It also approved several reductions to Capital Improvement Program items, including cuts to Candlewyck Park, a bridge inspection, sidewalk maintenance, and garage improvements. A few items received modest increases, such as historic properties and senior‑center funding. All votes and amounts are recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Increase Fund Balance by $2,300,000 (passed 5-2)
• Decrease Candlewyck Park budget by $450,000 (passed 7-0)
• Decrease Local Bridge/Dam Inspection budget by $25,000 (passed 7-0)
• Decrease Sidewalks, pavers, and curb maintenance budget by $25,000 (passed 7-0)
• Decrease Highway Garage Improvements budget by $50,000 (passed 5-2)
• Decrease Parks Garage Improvements budget by $50,000 (passed 5-2)
• Increase Historic Properties funding by $10,000 (passed 7-0)
• Increase Senior Center contractor funding by $13,000 (passed 7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission approved Application IW-25-2 to construct a 40-unit residential project and associated infrastructure within the Upland Review Area (URA) at 220, 226, 226 Rear, and 244 Kitts Lane. The approval was granted with standard conditions. The applicant is Patrick Snow, and the owner is Kitts Lane Apartments, LLC.

• Approved a 40-unit residential development with infrastructure within the URA at multiple Kitts Lane addresses.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Application IW-25-2 for a 40-unit residential project and associated infrastructure within the Upland Review Area at 220, 226, 226 Rear, and 244 Kitts Lane. The item also appears under Old Business for further discussion. The commission will also consider appointing a subcommittee to review and revise its regulations. Minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting are up for approval.

• Public hearing on Application IW-25-2: 40-unit residential project at 220-244 Kitts Lane
• Old Business: continued discussion of Application IW-25-2
• New Business: appointment of subcommittee to review/revise Conservation Commission regulations
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Public participation on non-agenda items (2-minute limit per speaker)

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting without opposition. A public hearing was held on application IW-25-2 for a 40‑unit residential project at 220‑244 Kitts Lane, but no vote or decision was recorded; commissioners discussed environmental concerns and deferred any action.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to discuss new business including a letter of agreement for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers. The meeting includes reviews of the Summer 2025 Program Guide and updates on several town athletic fields.

• Little Brook Park Court Replacement
• Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers Letter of Agreement
• Summer 2025 Program Guide
• Updates on Seymour Park, Anna Reynolds Softball Field, and Martin Kellogg Soccer Field
• City Roofing update

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved several public‑private partnership agreements for upcoming events, including a Tiki Waterslide and Chicken Flinger attraction. It also approved the replacement of the Little Brook Park basketball court with a half‑basketball, half‑pickleball layout. Additional motions waived rental fees for a Human Rights Commission event and a John Wallace Middle School ceremony.

• Approved $1,400 partnership with Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center for Tiki Waterslide (unanimous)
• Approved $500 partnership with Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center for Chicken Flinger attraction (unanimous)
• Approved Summer 2025 Program Guide, including all fees and charges (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Little Brook Park basketball court with half‑basketball/half‑pickleball court (unanimous)
• Waived park rental fees for Human Rights Commission event, charging only portion of overtime costs (unanimous)
• Waived two‑day rental fee for John Wallace Middle School 8th‑grade ceremony, providing setup at no charge (unanimous)
• Approved $900 partnership with Dunning Industries for Clown Toss attraction (unanimous)
• Approved $30 tethered hot‑air balloon rides with RE/MAX, waiving $2,000 fee (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to receive reports from the library director, treasurer, and committees. Key items include an update on stacks remediation, approval of the Newington Library 5K Road Race scheduled for May 18, 2025, and updates to officer signatures on accounts. The board will also address open board positions.

• Update on stacks remediation in the library facility
• Newington Library 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 18, 2025
• Update signatures on accounts to current officers
• Open board positions to fill vacancies
• Committee reports including Budget, PEP, Investment, House, Facility and Site, Fund Development, Nominations, and Communications

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. Lee Ann Manke moved to approve, Maureen O'Connor Lyons seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Youth Adult Council

The Newington Youth-Adult Council is meeting to discuss a continued sports sale and possible donation of remaining items, review a hybrid vape, cannabis, and kratom event, explore fundraising opportunities with Moes and Mooyah restaurants, and plan a fall awareness/educational event. The meeting includes introductions, approval of minutes, reports, other business, and public comment.

• Discuss continued sports sale and possible donation of remaining items
• Discuss hybrid vape, cannabis, and kratom event
• Discuss Moes, Mooyah, and possible future restaurant fundraisers
• Discuss fall awareness/educational event with goal of early planning

Newington Library 5K Challenge Planning Committee

This committee is planning the annual Newington Library 5K Challenge, covering logistics across five subcommittees. Discussions include refreshments, awards, registration, course setup, and promotional materials. No votes or decisions are noted; the meeting is focused on task coordination and timeline review.

• Refreshment committee plans bottled water, tables, and cleanup crew
• Awards committee discusses trophies, booster awards, sponsorships, and prizes
• Registration committee addresses timing company, online registration, rates, and bib numbers
• Course committee considers police, homeowner notification, signs, bathrooms, power, and ambulance/CERT
• Promotions committee reviews T-shirts, public relations, sponsor signs, and outreach to past attendees

The committee reviewed and finalized logistics for the 2025 Library 5K, including race registration fees, a new non-binary/genderqueer category, and race-day details. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed and assigned to volunteers.

• Set race fees: $25 (Jan 1-Mar 31), $30 (Apr 1-closing of online registration), $35 (race pickup/race day)
• Added non-binary/genderqueer registration category; no prizes for 'Prefer Not to Say'
• Scheduled race pickup for Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
• Ordered 350 race number bibs from Platt Systems
• Confirmed timing company (Platt Systems) and ambulance service
• Assigned refreshments, trophies, prizes, and course signs to volunteers
• Confirmed Little Readers race with cookies and goody bags from Chick-fil-A
• Reviewed timeline task list

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss several operational updates and personnel appointments. Key items include a motion regarding the investment fund for the Newington Volunteer Fire Department Defined Benefit's plan and the appointment of candidates for the Company 4 building committee.

• Motion to move fixed investment portion of Newington Volunteer Fire Department Defined Benefit's plan from TD Bank to STIF Investment Fund
• Appointment of candidates for Company 4 building committee
• Appointment of company Captains and Lieutenants for July 1, 2025
• Naming of Training Tower James H. Trommer
• Discussion of space needs for Company 3 and Company 4

The Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved the recommended changes to the Newington Volunteer Fire Department defined‑contribution pension plan, moving the fixed‑investment portion from TDBank to the STIF Investment Fund. They also unanimously appointed firefighters Chris Miner, Kassidy McNamara, and Don Brownt to the Fire Department Building Committee. Earlier motions to approve the March 13 minutes, accept the March communications report, and accept the ledger status were all passed unanimously.

• Approved pension plan changes moving fixed investment to STIF fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Miner, Kassidy McNamara, and Don Brownt to Building Committee (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March communications report (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status report (unanimous)
• Promoted Marc Fox to Fire Prevention Captain

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

At its April 9, 2025 meeting, the Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane, subject to conditions. The applicant is Patrick Chan, owner 172 Kitts LLC. The property is in the B-BT (Business Berlin Turnpike) Zone.

• Approved Special Permit TPZ-25-3 for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane (also 162-192 and 196-206 Kitts Lane) in the B-BT Zone
• Applicant: Patrick Chan, Owner: 172 Kitts LLC
• Approval with conditions (details not specified in agenda)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on four petitions: a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road, a zoning text amendment for alternative energy accessory structures, a special permit for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane, and a text amendment for electric vehicle parking requirements. All items were continued from the March 26 meeting or are new business. The commission will also receive the zoning enforcement officer's report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing continued on site plan and special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road in the Planned Development zone (TPZ-25-1)
• Public hearing continued on zoning text amendment to add Section 6.9 for Alternative Energy Accessory Structures (TPZ-25-4)
• New business: special permit for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane in the Business Berlin Turnpike zone (TPZ-25-3)
• New business: zoning text amendment to add electric vehicle parking requirements and definitions (TPZ-25-5)

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on several petitions, including a drive‑through restaurant at 56 Costello Road. Commissioners discussed traffic and queueing concerns raised by the applicant and traffic engineer. The commission decided to keep the matter open for another meeting and to have the Town Engineer review the traffic analysis before any decision is made. No formal vote or approval was recorded.

• Deferred decision on Petition TPZ‑25‑1 (drive‑through restaurant at 56 Costello Road) pending Town Engineer review
• Scheduled follow‑up meeting to continue discussion of the petition

Town Council

The Newington Town Council is considering a resolution to waive the charter bidding requirement for a $64,095 sole-source floor coating contract at Fire Company 1's bay. The council will also adopt three proclamations honoring educators Terra Tigno and Marco Tirillo, and retiring custodian Todd Breton.

• Resolution to waive bid requirement for DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings to install Penntek floor coating at Company 1 Bay for $64,095
• Proclamation honoring Terra Tigno as 2025 CAS High School Principal of the Year
• Proclamation honoring Marco Tirillo as 2025 CAS Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
• Proclamation honoring Todd Breton upon his retirement after 40 years of town service

The Town Council approved its agenda and passed three separate proclamations. Mayor Trister moved to honor Terra Tigno as 2025 CAS State High School Principal of the Year, Marco Tirillo as 2025 CAS State Assistant Middle School Principal of the Year, and Todd Breton for his retirement after 40 years of service. Each motion was seconded by a councilor and passed with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Proclamation honoring Terra Tigno as 2025 CAS State High School Principal of the Year (9-0)
• Proclamation honoring Marco Tirillo as 2025 CAS State Assistant Middle School Principal of the Year (9-0)
• Proclamation honoring Todd Breton for retirement after 40 years of service (9-0)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council is holding a public hearing on its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The proposed total budget is $153,333,666, with the largest expenditure being the Board of Education at $92,263,371. The hearing allows residents to express views on the budget before final adoption.

• Total tentative budget: $153,333,666
• Board of Education appropriation: $92,263,371
• Public Safety: $11,425,446
• Use of $3,325,000 from General Fund Balance
• Public hearing via Zoom and in-person at Town Hall

The Newington Town Council held a public hearing on the tentative budget for FY 2025-2026 and heard comments from residents. After the comments, Deputy Mayor Radda moved to adjourn the hearing, seconded by Councilor Plourd. The motion passed unanimously with a 9-0 vote. No other decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adjourned public hearing (9-0)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The total General Fund expenditures are $153,333,666 with revenues of $150,008,666, requiring $3,325,000 from the fund balance. The hearing covers both the Town Manager's proposed budget and the Council's tentative adjustments.

• Public hearing on 2025-26 budget: $153,333,666 in expenditures, $150,008,666 in revenues
• Town Council tentative budget includes $92,263,371 for Board of Education
• Proposed use of $3,325,000 from General Fund Balance to close the gap
• Major expenditure categories: Public Safety ($11,425,446), Public Works ($6,286,322), General Government ($6,752,184)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Anna Reynolds Building Project Committee scheduled for April 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals Commission meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the John Wallace Middle School Building Project Committee scheduled for April 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on the Aging & Disabled will hold a regular meeting including staff reports, approval of minutes, and public participation. Old business items include a budget update, nutrition program funding and an April 25 fundraiser update, and selection of Volunteer of the Year. New business covers upcoming activities, a building update, and purchase requests.

• Budget Update
• Nutrition Program Funding Update and April 25, 2025 Fundraiser Update
• Volunteer of the Year Selection
• Interest on SDC Funds
• Purchase Requests

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on the Aging & Disabled will hear a presentation on Senior & Disabled Center operations, followed by member exercises to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and to generate ideas for programs, activities, and services. Public participation on the agenda is allowed. The meeting is for discussion and feedback, with no final decisions anticipated.

• Presentation on Senior & Disabled Center operations
• Exercise 1: Center Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
• Exercise 2: Ideas for Programs, Activities, Services & General Suggestions
• Public participation periods on agenda items
• Feedback accepted by phone, in person, email, or mail for those unable to attend

Economic Development Commission

The Newington Economic Development Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The agenda includes approval of March 5 minutes, a Chamber of Commerce report, and updates on old business items: The Hobby Odyssey and Town Branding. No new business is listed. The meeting also features public participation and a Town Planning update.

• Approval of March 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public participation limited to 2 minutes per speaker
• Chamber of Commerce report
• Update on The Hobby Odyssey (old business)
• Discussion on Town Branding (old business)

The commission approved the minutes of the March 3, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor and one abstention. It also approved creating and sending welcome letters to new businesses and thank‑you letters to departing businesses, tasking the chairman to draft them and the town manager to forward the final letters. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6 YEA, 1 abstention)
• Approved drafting and sending of welcome/thank‑you letters for businesses (Commission and Town Manager approval)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion adopted)

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee scheduled for March 27, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to discuss

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 26, 2025, to consider two petitions. One petition seeks site plan approval and a special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road in the Planned Development zone. The other proposes a zoning text amendment to add Section 6.9 regarding Alternative Energy Accessory Structures.

• Site plan and special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road (TPZ-25-1, applicant Sami Abunasra, owner Zyrm, LLC)
• Zoning text amendment to add Section 6.9 – Alternative Energy Accessory Structures (TPZ-25-4, applicant Newington TPZ)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider new business for a site plan and special permit application (TPZ-25-1) for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road in the Planned Development zone. A second public hearing and new business item (TPZ-25-4) proposes a zoning text amendment adding Section 6.9 for Alternative Energy Accessory Structures. The commission also received two petitions for scheduling: a special permit for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane (TPZ-25-3) and a zoning text amendment adding electric vehicle parking requirements (TPZ-25-5). Routine items include approval of minutes, zoning officer report, and commissioner remarks.

• Public hearing and new business for TPZ-25-1: site plan and special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road (PD zone), applicant Sami Abunasra, owner Zynn, LLC
• Public hearing and new business for TPZ-25-4: zoning text amendment to add Sec. 6.9 Alternative Energy Accessory Structures, applicant Newington TPZ
• Petition TPZ-25-3 received for scheduling: special permit for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane (B-BT zone), applicant Patrick Chan, owner 172 Kitts LLC
• Petition TPZ-25-5 received for scheduling: zoning text amendment to add electric vehicle parking requirements and definitions, applicant Newington TPZ
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025 regular meeting

The Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission held a public hearing to consider petition TPZ‑25‑1 for a site‑plan approval and special permit for a drive‑through restaurant at 56 Costello Road. It also reviewed petition TPZ‑25‑4 to amend zoning regulations to add an Alternative Energy Accessory Structures provision. No votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the establishment of a Permanent Municipal Building Commission to oversee major town construction, renovation, and demolition projects. The body is also considering a sole source contract for the Fire Station #1 bay floor and reviewing the FY 2025-2026 budget.

• Proposed Ordinance #2123-02 to create the Permanent Municipal Building Commission
• Sole source contract for replacement of Fire Station #1 bay floor
• Property tax refunds totaling $1,875.54
• Appointment of Robert Cane to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Emergency Management Performance Grant waiver request

The Town Council authorized the town to submit documents for the FY2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant, passing the motion 9‑0. It also approved $1,875.54 in property‑tax refunds (9‑0) and accepted the resignation of Joanne McCormick from the Zoning Board of Appeals, appointing new members to that board (9‑0). Minutes from the February 25 meeting were approved (9‑0).

• Approved FY2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant waiver (9‑0)
• Approved property‑tax refunds totaling $1,875.54 (9‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Joanne McCormick, Zoning Board of Appeals (9‑0)
• Appointed new Zoning Board of Appeals members (5‑year terms) (9‑0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Town Pools Project Building Committee will consider a draft Request for Proposals for a comprehensive condition evaluation of the Mill Pond Park and Churchill Park pools. The evaluation is expected to cost more than $30,000, requiring a formal RFP process. The committee will also review previous pool-related reports from 2013, 2019, and a 2023 resident satisfaction survey. A recent limited visual inspection suggested both pools may be repairable, but a full evaluation with core drilling is recommended after the pools close in August.

• Draft RFP for evaluation of aquatic facilities at Mill Pond Park and Churchill Park, with proposals due May 1, 2025
• Estimated cost of comprehensive pool condition assessment exceeds $30,000
• Review of 2013 Weston & Sampson evaluations for both pools
• Review of 2019 Owens reports for both pools
• Visual inspection by a pool contractor found pools in relatively good condition but limited by residual water and debris

The Town Pools Project Building Committee approved the February 24, 2025 minutes by a 6‑0 vote. The committee then voted 6‑0 to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for pool repair work. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for pool repairs (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (6-0)

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive updates from the architect, owner's project manager, and construction manager. They will take action on potential change orders and review invoices for payment. Courtyard upgrades are listed under other business.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Architect's update on school project
• Financial update and review of invoices
• Potential change orders to be voted on
• Discussion of courtyard upgrades

The Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved change orders totaling $1,487, encumbered $79,433 for courtyard security upgrades, and encumbered $7,500 for additional commissioning services, each vote unanimous. The financial update noted roughly $264,000 remains in the Owner's contingency.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change orders totaling $1,487.00 (unanimous)
• Approved encumbering funds for courtyard upgrades $79,433.00 (unanimous)
• Approved encumbering funds for additional commissioning services $7,500.00 (unanimous)

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will hear updates from the project manager, architect, and construction manager. They are scheduled to take action on invoices and discuss authorizing the bid process for the school project. Public participation periods are included.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update
• Authorize bid process for the project

The committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved a $19,552.66 invoice to CSG and a $15,280.00 payment to Newfield Construction, each unanimously. The committee authorized the bid process for the John Wallace Middle School project, contingent on state PCR approval, with a 4‑to‑1 vote (Mr. Harpie opposed).

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CSG invoice $19,552.66 (unanimous)
• Approved Application for Payment #2 to Newfield Construction $15,280.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized bid process pending Connecticut PCR approval (4‑1 vote)

Employee Insurance & Pension Benefits Committee

The Employee Insurance and Pension Benefits Committee will conduct interviews with three firms to serve as the Agent of Record. The committee will then consider and act on a recommendation for the selection.

• Interviews with Lockton
• Interviews with Gallagher Benefit Svs
• Interviews with OneDigital
• Action on Agent of Record recommendation

The committee approved the November 25, 2024 minutes with a note about an ordinance change request. It entered Executive Session to interview Lockton, Gallagher Benefit Services, and OneDigital, then returned to open session. After an initial tie, a second motion recommended Lockton as the Agent of Record, which passed 4‑2. The meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m.

• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for Agent of Record interviews (unanimous)
• First motion to recommend Lockton as Agent of Record failed (3‑3)
• Second motion to recommend Lockton as Agent of Record passed (4‑2)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Conservation Commission

The Newington Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition for a residential development. The commission is reviewing the construction of 40 units and associated infrastructure within an Upland Review Area.

• Application IW-25-2: 40-unit residential project at 220, 226, 226 Rear, and 244 Kitts Lane

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider application IW-25-2 for a 40-unit apartment project at 220–244 Kitts Lane, which requires review within the Upland Review Area due to wetlands. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from February 18, 2025, and discuss potential revisions to its regulations on posting public hearing signs. A report on pond life research and education is scheduled as well.

• Public hearing on application IW-25-2: 40-unit residential project at 220, 226, 226 Rear, and 244 Kitts Lane
• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion of revisions to Conservation Commission regulations, including posting of public hearing signs
• Town Council liaison communications and pond life research update

The Newington Conservation Commission held a public hearing on Application IW-25-2 for a 40-unit residential project at 220-244 Kitts Lane, then voted to table the application until the next meeting. The applicant agreed to add conditions including larger plants (3-4 feet), supervision of invasive species removal and mitigation planting by a wetland professional, and a berm in the northeast corner to address snow storage concerns. The commission closed the public hearing and will review revised plans before voting.

• Closed public hearing for Application IW-25-2 (40-unit residential project at Kitts Lane) (unanimous)
• Tabled Application IW-25-2 until next meeting for revised plans (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Board of Parks & Recreation will discuss the Spring 2025 Program Guide and several letters of agreement. The meeting includes reports on park facilities and upcoming community events.

• Letters of Agreement for Choose Kindness, Roba Physical Therapy & Wellness, Bonavita Luxury Lavs, 3 Step Sports, Church of Christ Congregational, Brian Bunting, Spark Social Sports, and Catholic Parish Initiatives
• Martin Kellogg Soccer Field drainage
• Mill Pond Falls
• AARP Community Challenge Grant for Extended Dial-A-Ride Services
• 2025 House Democrat Office Bond Request Form for Candlewyck Park

The Newington Parks & Recreation Board approved several public/private partnership agreements for upcoming events, including the Choose Kindness walk, Roba Physical Therapy, Bonavita Luxury Lavs, 3Step Sports, Church of Christ Congregational, Brian Bunting, Spark Social Sports, and Catholic Parish Initiatives. They also approved the Spring 2025 Program Guide, the Martin Kellogg soccer field drainage renovations, and repairs at Mill Pond Falls. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Spring 2025 Program Guide with fees (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Choose Kindness walk agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $750 Roba Physical Therapy agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Bonavita Luxury Lavs agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 3Step Sports lacrosse field rental (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Church of Christ Congregational agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 Brian Bunting sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Kellogg soccer field drainage renovations (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review department budget items and a proposal to change how motor vehicles are assessed. The proposed change applies a depreciation schedule based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).

• Proposed modified depreciation schedule for motor vehicles based on MSRP
• Department budget reviews including CIP, Equipment Reserve, and Human Services
• Budget reviews for Library, Senior and Disabled Center, and Parks and Recreation/Grounds
• Review of Debt Service, Revenues, and Special Revenue Funds
• Review of Health, Insurance, and Employee Leave Liability

The Newington Town Council voted 9-0 to adopt a modified motor vehicle depreciation schedule based on manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), as authorized by House Bill 7067, for assessment years starting October 1, 2024. The Town Manager is authorized to submit the certification to the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. The change is expected to lower the average car tax bill by about $1 compared to the current year.

• Adopted modified motor vehicle depreciation schedule based on MSRP (9-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to submit certification to CT Office of Policy and Management
• Discussed budget items including Chapman Street improvements, animal control facility funding, and library repairs
• Noted $150,000 allocated for Chapman Street improvement, total project budget $330,000
• Added $500,000 per year for animal control facility upgrades to meet 2029 state standards
• Discussed potential future debt capacity, with $36.5M outstanding and $50M cap
• Heard public comment on future fire apparatus purchases estimated at $4 million

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular hybrid meeting to discuss old and new business items. Key topics include reviewing the budget submission to the town council, space needs for Company 3 and Company 4, and updates on the fire department pension and ISO rating. The board will also consider appointments, naming of a training tower, and sponsorship for fire investigator school.

• Safety Division Promotions
• Space needs for Company 3 and Company 4
• Budget submission to town council from town manager
• Naming of Training Tower James H. Trommer
• Discussion to sponsor Austin Muir for Fire Investigator School

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved creating an intern position for Emma Sweeney in the Fire Marshal's office and sponsored Austin Muir for Fire Investigation School. The board also discussed the Town Manager's budget cut of the paid fire chief position, with commissioners vowing to advocate for its restoration. A letter will be drafted requiring Fire Marshal employees to use marked vehicles for town business.

• Approved intern position for Emma Sweeney in Fire Marshal's office (unanimous)
• Sponsored Austin Muir for Fire Investigation School (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly communications report (unanimous)
• Accepted ledger status report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Newington Human Rights Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a planned event for late spring or summer and to accept the resignation of member Dave Hourigan. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, member reports, and public participation.

• Discuss planned event to be scheduled for late spring or summer
• Resignation of member Dave Hourigan
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Members reports and other business

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Town Council

The Town Council will hear a presentation on police recruiting, consider several old business items including a SHPO grant resolution and reallocation of Fire Department CIP funds, and begin its annual budget review with an overview of budget procedures and departmental presentations. The Council will also consider a local option for motor vehicle assessment. Tax refunds and resignations/appointments are also on the agenda.

• Update on police officer recruiting from Chief Perry
• SHPO Grant Resolution for Historical Resources Inventory
• Reallocation of Fire Department Capital Improvement Plan funds
• Overview of Budget & Budget Procedures covering all town departments
• Motor Vehicle Assessment Local Option

The Newington Town Council held a budget workshop, receiving presentations on the proposed 2025-2026 Board of Education budget and General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, and Community Development budgets. No budget was approved; the review process will continue at future meetings. The council also approved several routine resolutions, including a grant authorization, a job description, a fund reallocation, tax refunds, and appointments.

• Approved SHPO grant resolution for historical resources inventory (8-0)
• Approved Custodian II job description at LT-6 level (8-0)
• Reallocated $62,175 from Fire Company 1 radiant heat to bay floor repair CIP (9-0)
• Approved $541.71 in property tax refunds (9-0)
• Approved $3,892.59 in property tax refunds (9-0)
• Accepted resignation of David Hourigan from Human Rights Commission (9-0)
• Made appointments to Economic Development Commission and Fire Department Facilities Project Building Committee (9-0)

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM to receive public comment on the Town Manager's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The proposed general fund expenditures total $157,779,651, with estimated revenues of $153,333,666. The Council will allow comment via Zoom or in person after the Town Manager's presentation.

• Proposed general fund expenditures: $157,779,651
• Board of Education request: $93,063,371
• Public Safety department: $11,622,994
• Capital Improvements: $9,404,698
• Debt Service: $3,518,500

The Newington Town Council held a public hearing on the Town Manager's proposed $153,333,666 budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, a 6.95% increase over the current budget. The proposal includes a mill rate increase from 39.67 to 42.17, which would raise the average residential tax bill by $479. No decisions were made; the hearing was closed unanimously and the budget process will continue with departmental reviews and adoption scheduled for April 22.

• Closed public hearing on FY2025-26 proposed budget (unanimous)
• No budget decisions made; hearing was informational only

Town Council

The Newington Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The town manager's proposed expenditures total $153,333,666, with $44,972,461 for general government operations and $92,263,371 for the Board of Education. Revenue is estimated at $150,008,666 with $3,325,000 from the general fund balance. Following the hearing, the council will consider adopting the budget.

• Proposed total expenditures: $153,333,666
• Board of Education request: $92,263,371
• General government (all departments): $44,972,461
• Public safety: $11,425,446
• Debt service: $3,108,500

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on the Aging & Disabled will meet to review staff reports and budget updates. The body will discuss the nutrition program, including funding and an upcoming fundraiser on April 25, 2025. Members will also review purchase requests and building updates.

• Budget update
• Nutrition program funding and April 25, 2025 fundraiser
• Interest on SDC funds
• Purchase requests
• Building update

Library Board of Trustees

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees will meet on March 10, 2025, to discuss the library budget, including a presentation to the Town Council on March 15 at 9:00 AM. The board will also receive updates on stacks remediation, review committee reports, and plan for the Newington Library 5K Road Race on May 18. Old business includes a report on the Hanel Event (Celtic Music) held on March 7. The board will vote to update signatures on accounts to current officers.

• Budget presentation to Town Council on Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 AM
• Update on stacks remediation
• Newington Library 5K Road Race scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025
• Hanel Event - Celtic Music on Friday, March 7 (discussion of past event)
• Update signatures on accounts to current officers

The Library Board of Trustees approved a contract with Shark Entertainment for DJ services at the May 18 5K race, not to exceed $400, and unanimously passed a motion to update bank account signatures to reflect Kris Riley as Vice President. The board also received reports on budget, staffing, and facility projects, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved Shark Entertainment DJ for 5K race, not to exceed $400 (unanimous)
• Approved updating bank signatures to remove Maureen O'Connor Lyons, add Kris Riley (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 (motion passed, Bernocco abstained)

Youth Adult Council

The Youth-Adult Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a community event for substance awareness and a possible increase in scholarship awards. The body will also receive a report on a sports sale.

• Report on sports sale
• Discussion of upcoming substance awareness community event
• Discussion of possible increase to scholarship awards

Newington Library 5K Challenge Planning Committee

The Newington Library 5K Challenge Planning Committee is meeting to organize the annual race, covering refreshments, awards, registration, course logistics, and promotions. No decisions or dollar amounts are specified.

• Refreshment Committee plans bottled water, tables, and cleanup
• Awards Committee discusses trophies, sponsorships, and prizes
• Registration Committee addresses timing company, forms, rates, and numbers
• Course Committee covers police, signage, homeowner notification, and ambulance/CERT
• Promotions Committee plans T-shirts, public relations, and lawn signs

The committee discussed logistics for the 2025 Library 5K, including sponsors, refreshments, and registration. A new non-binary/genderqueer registration category was added, with no prizes for 'Prefer Not to Say'. Race fees were set at $25 (Jan 1–Mar 31), $30 (Apr 1–closing of online registration), and $35 (race pickup/day). No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed and assigned.

• Added non-binary/genderqueer registration category
• Set race fees: $25 early, $30 regular, $35 late
• Race pickup day set for Saturday, May 17, 10am-2pm
• Kevin to order race bib numbers and trophies
• Maureen to coordinate prizes
• Ron to handle course and sponsor signs
• Diane to order T-shirts (color dryfit)
• Karen confirmed ambulance and CVS sign are set

Anna Reynolds School Project Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the architect, owner's project manager, and construction manager. Members will take action on prior meeting minutes, potential change orders, and invoices.

• Action on potential change orders
• Review and action on invoices
• Discussion of outdoor lighting proposal

The committee unanimously approved change orders totaling $87,825.82 in credits, an invoice from KBA for $10,500, and encumbering $29,200 for outdoor lighting upgrades. Project close-out continues with HVAC commissioning pending.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change orders totaling $87,825.82 credit (unanimous)
• Approved KBA invoice of $10,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved encumbering $29,200.00 for outdoor lighting upgrades (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider one petition. The board will determine if a variance should be granted for a residential property addition.

• Petition ZBA-25-1: Request to reduce second front yard setback at 51 Gilbert Road from 30' to 15' for an 18' garage addition

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals met to consider a variance request for a residential property. The board decided to grant a specific setback reduction to allow for a garage expansion.

• Petition ZBA-25-1: Variance granted for 51 Gilbert Road to reduce second front yard setback along Lloyd Street from 30' to 15'
• Approval of an 18'x20' addition to an existing garage, totaling a maximum of 270 square feet

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the second front yard setback along Lloyd Street from 30 feet to 15 feet, allowing an 18-foot addition to an existing garage at 51 Gilbert Road. The board will also approve minutes from December 5, 2024, and take up the petition as new business. No other items are on the agenda.

• Petition ZBA-25-1: Variance of Section 4.4.1 (Corner Lots) to reduce setback on Lloyd Street from 30' to 15' for a garage addition at 51 Gilbert Road
• Public hearing scheduled for ZBA-25-1, applicant Frank Vacca and owners Frank and Kristin Vacca
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of December 5, 2024

The Newington Zoning Board of Appeals approved Petition ZBA-25-1, granting a variance to reduce the second front yard setback along Lloyd Street from 30 feet to 15 feet for an 18-foot addition to an existing garage at 51 Gilbert Road. The variance applies only to the addition, not the entire setback. The motion was approved unanimously after a public hearing with no opposition.

• Approved Petition ZBA-25-1: variance to reduce second front yard setback from 30' to 15' for an 18' x 20' garage addition (max 270 sq ft) at 51 Gilbert Road.
• Closed the public hearing for Petition ZBA-25-1 with a unanimous vote.
• Approved the minutes of previous meetings as amended (correcting Commissioner Lucas's name spelling).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee will meet virtually to consider approval of prior meeting minutes, receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager, Architect, and Construction Manager, and take action on invoices. Public participation is scheduled at two points in the meeting.

• Take action on prior meeting minutes
• Owner's Project Manager update
• Architect update
• Construction Manager update
• Take action on invoices

The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee met on March 6, 2025, and approved prior meeting minutes, two invoices, and funds for radio signal testing. The project remains on track to go out to bid in mid-March, pending state approval of door hardware. The committee agreed to consider alternate bids for lock hardware to avoid delays.

• Approved minutes of February 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Friar Architecture invoice of $80,375.00 (unanimous)
• Approved SES invoice of $5,780.00 (unanimous)
• Approved encumbering $1,800.00 for SystemOne BDA system survey (unanimous)

Commission on the Aging & Disabled

The Commission on Aging and Disabled meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM was cancelled because an anticipated lack of quorum based on member response. No business was conducted. A special meeting will be held on a date to be determined.

• Meeting cancelled due to anticipated lack of quorum

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to address old business regarding The Hobby Odyssey and hear a presentation by Hunter Gillen. The commission will also receive an update from Town Planning.

• Discussion of The Hobby Odyssey
• Presentation by Hunter Gillen
• Town Planning update

The Newington Economic Development Commission discussed establishing a Hobby Odyssey program to support local hobby-related businesses and agreed to create a one-page flyer to explain the concept to businesses. The commission also reviewed town branding ideas and suggested the Town Manager review a presentation. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to approve the February 5, 2025 minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 regular meeting (6-0)
• Agreed to develop a one-page flyer for Hobby Odyssey program
• Kept Hobby Odyssey on agenda for monthly review
• Suggested Town Manager review branding presentation on YouTube

Permanent Municipal Building Committee Ordinance Review Subcommittee

This subcommittee of the Newington Town Council will review the ordinance governing the Permanent Municipal Building Committee. Members may vote on a recommendation to the full Town Council for action. The meeting includes public participation periods.

• Review of the 'Permanent Municipal Building Committee' ordinance
• Possible recommendation to the Town Council for action on the ordinance
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Permanent Municipal Building Committee Ordinance Review Subcommittee met and unanimously approved amendments to Ordinance 2123-02, clarifying that the ordinance applies to town-owned buildings (including housing, education, and fire enterprises) and allowing for ex-officio and advisory member designees. The subcommittee also approved prior meeting minutes with an amendment. Two items remain pending attorney review: exempting emergency repairs and allowing town departments to oversee some projects.

• Approved prior meeting minutes of December 19, 2024 with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved partial amendments to Ordinance 2123-02 and recommended Town Council acceptance (unanimous)

Newington Housing Authority

The Newington Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025. They will approve minutes from February, review financial statements including bank balances and a CD, and sign checks. The executive director will report on 1099s, an annual report to DOH, cameras at New Meadow, and Keleher electric/solar issues. New business includes filling Sue's vacancy on the board.

• Review and approval of February meeting minutes
• Financial review: operating statement, bank balances, Liberty CD, 4th quarter financials to CHFA
• Signing of checks
• Executive director report: cameras at New Meadow, Keleher electric/solar issues
• New business: filling Sue's vacancy on the board

Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee

The Newington Library Renovations/Additions Project Building Committee meets to review feedback from a recent Town Council presentation. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and discussion of next steps. No specific budget or construction details are on this agenda.

• Review of Town Council presentation feedback
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment periods

The committee discussed feedback from the Town Council's February 25 meeting, including questions about funding, parking, public outreach, and construction phasing. They considered scaling back the project's overall price tag and decided to ask the Facilities Director for feedback on future use and maintenance. No formal decisions were made; approval of prior meeting minutes was tabled.

• Tabled approval of prior meeting minutes to a future meeting
• Decided to ask Facilities Director for feedback on plans regarding future use and maintenance

Town Council

This legal notice announces that the Newington Town Council, at its February 11, 2025 regular meeting, approved Ordinance #2325-03 establishing the Newington Cultural District Commission (NCDC). The ordinance adds Article XIII to Chapter 8 of the town code. The commission will promote arts, culture, and tourism, with seven members appointed by the council and staggered terms. It will define district boundaries, inventory cultural assets, and report quarterly to the council. The ordinance takes effect March 13, 2025.

• Adoption of Ordinance #2325-03 establishing Newington Cultural District Commission
• Commission membership: 7 regular members with staggered terms through 2027
• Council liaisons from each political party appointed to the commission
• Commission to define district boundaries and inventory cultural assets
• Ordinance effective March 13, 2025

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special permit petition. The request is for a place of recreation at 172 Kitts Lane.

• Petition TPZ-25-2: Special Permit for an indoor pickleball facility at 172 Kitts Lane (AKA 162-192 Kitts Lane)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission met to review a special permit application. The commission approved a petition for a place of recreation at a specific business location.

• Approved with conditions: Special Permit (sec. 3.15.6) for an indoor pickleball facility at 172 Kitts Lane (AKA 162-192 Kitts Lane)

Town Plan & Zoning Commission

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then decide on a special permit for an indoor pickleball facility at 172 Kitts Lane. The Commission will also discuss a proposed text amendment regarding alternative energy accessory structures. Additionally, two new petitions were received for scheduling: a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road and a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane.

• Public hearing and new business for Special Permit TPZ-25-2 for an indoor pickleball facility at 172 Kitts Lane (B-BT zone).
• Old business: proposed text amendment to allow alternative energy accessory structures (Section 6.9, BESS).
• Petition received for scheduling: site plan and special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 56 Costello Road (PD zone).
• Petition received for scheduling: special permit for a restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane (B-BT zone).

The Commission unanimously approved a special permit for an indoor pickleball facility at 172 Kitts Lane, with a condition to reinstall a missing stop sign. The public hearing was closed and the application moved to new business before approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included discussion of a proposed text amendment on alternative energy accessory structures, which remains under review.

• Approved special permit TPZ-25-2 for indoor pickleball facility at 172 Kitts Lane (6-0)
• Condition: applicant to reinstall missing stop sign at northerly entrance drive
• Closed public hearing for TPZ-25-2 and moved to new business (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 regular meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a concept design to expand and modernize the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. The body is also considering renaming three public safety training facilities and implementing a 2% increase in cemetery fees.

• Proposed expansion of Lucy Robbins Welles Library to a total area of 55,200 sq ft
• Renaming of 281 Milk La. facilities to honor Ofc. Alan Tancredi, Ofc. Gerry Lacasse, and Chief James H. Trommer
• Proposed 2% increase for cemetery pricing effective July 1, 2025
• Change in West Meadow Cemetery Section GA ash gravesite sales from groups of four ($2,170) to groups of two ($1,100)
• Library plan to increase parking from 27 to 75 spaces

The council approved authorizing the bid process for the 90%+ construction drawings for the John Wallace Middle School renovation project, contingent on Board of Education and state approval. It also approved naming three public safety training facilities after local officers and a chief, and adopted updated cemetery fees effective July 1, 2025. A presentation on a proposed $43.9 million library renovation was informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved bid process for John Wallace Middle School renovations (9-0)
• Approved naming police training facility 'Ofc. Alan Tancredi Police Training Facility' (9-0)
• Approved naming police shoot house 'Ofc. Gerry Lacasse Shoot House' (9-0)
• Approved naming fire training tower 'Chief James H. Trommer Training Tower' (9-0)
• Approved updated cemetery fees effective July 1, 2025 (9-0)

Town Pools Project Building Committee

The Town Pools Project Building Committee is meeting to review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP seeks a consultant to create a feasibility study and conceptual designs for new or replacement aquatic facilities following a failed 2024 referendum.

• Review of Draft RFP for aquatic facilities feasibility study and conceptual design plans
• RFP deadline for consultant proposals: April 1, 2025
• Requirement for three conceptual design plans with cost estimates
• Goal to provide a basis for a potential voter referendum in November 2026

The Newington Town Pools Project Building Committee met on February 24, 2025, and discussed the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the pool project. Members agreed to expand the scope to include evaluating the current condition and expected lifespans of both existing pools at Mill Pond Park and Churchill Park, and to consider additional locations at both parks. The committee also directed staff to gather past reports and survey data, and to meet with the town's pool contractor for a condition assessment. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the January 30, 2025 minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 30, 2025 (7-0)
• Discussed expanding RFP to include condition assessment of both pools
• Agreed to consider Churchill Park as a potential pool location
• Directed staff to obtain past pool reports and survey data
• Directed staff to meet with pool contractor for condition evaluation