Town Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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About this meeting

Government Body: Town Council
Meeting Type: Town Council
Location: Newington, CT
Meeting Date: February 24, 2026

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

12 items on the agenda.

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PRESENTATIONS•Item 4A

America 250 Planning Committee & Proclamation - Mary Wood, Jaime Trevethan & Lisa Masten

PRESENTATIONS•Item 4B

NCTV Overview – John Donahue

John Donahue will provide a presentation at your meeting tonight about NCTV.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – IN GENERAL (Via Zoom Application or Phone) (4 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER ON ITEMS IN GENERAL)•Item 6A

Public Comments

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – IN GENERAL (Via Zoom Application or Phone) (4 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER ON ITEMS IN GENERAL)•Item 6B

Email Correspondence

CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken)•Item 8A

CIP Transfers

As per Town Charter Section 808, appropriation transfers can only be made in the last six months of the fiscal year. While reviewing the CIP balances, I noted the following accounts that have funds to be transferred to other projects: [Details of accounts and transfers provided in the memorandum].

TAX REFUNDS (Action Requested)•Item 9A

Approval of February 24, 2026 Refunds for Overpayment of Taxes

That property tax refunds in the amount of $2,706.60 are hereby approved in the individual amounts and for those named on the "Requests for Refund of an Overpayment of Taxes," certified by the Revenue Collector, a list of which is attached to this resolution.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS•Item 10A

January 13, 2026 Public Hearing

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS•Item 10B

January 13, 2026 Special Meeting

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS•Item 10C

January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting

CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken by Waiving the Rules)•Item 12A

2026 Early Voting Plan

Plan for Early Voting in Newington under the guidance of the Secretary of State by the Registrars of Newington. Early voting scheduled for 10/9 through 11/1. Notification to the public will include newsflash on the Town website, signage, press releases, and more. Designated location: Town Hall, Council Chambers and Conference Room. Same Day Registration will also be provided.

CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken by Waiving the Rules)•Item 12B

Recommendation from Permanent Municipal Building Committee

The Permanent Municipal Building Committee recommends that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations with the owner of the CT-K9 facility to secure it for use as the Town’s canine facility. Background and benefits of purchasing CT-K9 are provided in the memorandum.

CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken by Waiving the Rules)•Item 12C

Settlement for William Jameson – Rules Waiver Requested

That the Newington Town Council hereby moves to accept the proposed settlement agreement with William Jameson and authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town of Newington, to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the settlement.