Newington Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Preschool applications open for 2027-28 school year

From Newington News

• Fire commission honors member, reviews firehouse costs Newington's Board of Fire Commissioners honored Captain Eddie Patz's new certification and noted the fire marshal's office is short-staffed while Marshal Hoffman is on vacation, as the Chapman Street firehouse renovation moves toward spring bidding.Newington News
• Economic panel eyes three redevelopment sites Newington's Economic Development Commission reviewed three POCD redevelopment areas, including Newington Junction and the former Boston Market site, while staff reported Blade and Bloom is reopening and a new florist is coming downtown.Newington News
• Zoning board backs radio tower, warehouse expansion Newington's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously backed a 180-foot emergency radio tower on East Cedar Street and nine new loading docks at Woodgrain's Alumni Road warehouse, while a proposed auto shop at the former Boston Market site drew pushback.Newington News
• EMS panel reviews ambulance response-time dip A Newington EMS oversight committee reviewed six months of AMR ambulance data and found June compliance fell during a summer surge in call volume, with members questioning an April call's unusually long response time.Newington News
• Library trustees boost promotional budget for outreach Newington's Library Board of Trustees voted to substantially raise its yearly promotional budget after volunteers highlighted strong demand for giveaways at the October Waterfall Festival. Friends of the Library also reported growing membership ahead of a November craft fair.Newington News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Healthy Today, Stronger Tomorrow: Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Healthy Today, Stronger Tomorrow is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St.Town of Newington
• 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Congregate Lunch Program: Thursday at 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Congregate Lunch Program is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• 1:00 p.m.: Senior center hosts prescription savings session The Senior & Disabled Center at 120 Cedar Street hosts "Save on Prescription Medications" on Thursday, October 22, from 1 to 2 p.m.Town of Newington
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: BINGO !!: Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m BINGO !! is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Table Tennis (aka Ping Pong): Thursday at 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Table Tennis (aka Ping Pong) is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Library building committee meets Thursday The Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday, October 22, to review progress on the library's renovation and addition project.Town of Newington

Newington on Wed, Oct 21

• Preschool applications open for 2027-28 school year Newington Public Schools opened preschool applications for the 2027-2028 school year, offering several program options for families.Newington Public Schools
• Pizza chain announces Newington opening date A New Haven-style pizzeria known for coal-fired pizza, Italian dishes and cocktails announced an opening date for its new Newington location, Newington Patch reports.Newington Patch
• September employment data released for Newington The Connecticut Department of Labor released Newington's September employment figures, Newington Patch reports.Newington Patch
• Ross Plaza on Berlin Turnpike getting a makeover Ross Plaza along the Berlin Turnpike is undergoing a makeover that could affect area shoppers, according to Newington Patch's morning briefing.Newington Patch

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23: Library hosts mushroom painting, Friends reception Newington Patch reports the library is hosting a mushroom painting class and a Friends of the Library reception Saturday, plus an online spooky trivia night Friday.Newington Patch
• Sun, Oct 25: Fire cadets host pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday The Newington Volunteer Fire Department's Cadet Division hosts its Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, October 25.Town of Newington
• Sun, Oct 25: Jay Day fall family festival set for Sunday Jay Day, a Fall Family Festival, takes place Sunday, October 25, according to the Newington Patch community calendar.Newington Patch
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Town Pools building committee meets Monday The Town Pools Public Building Committee meets Monday, October 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 200 Garfield Street.Town of Newington
• Mon, Oct 26, 10:00 a.m.: Senior center offers scam-prevention workshop Newington's Senior & Disabled Center hosts "You Have the Power to Outsmart the Scammers" on Monday, October 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Town of Newington
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Town Council meets Tuesday night The Newington Town Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday, October 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 200 Garfield Street.Town of Newington
• Wed, Oct 28: Zoning commission meets Wednesday Newington's Town Plan and Zoning Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday, October 28.Town of Newington
• Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 a.m.: Senior center marks Halloween with Irish history talk The Senior & Disabled Center presents "Irish Routes of Halloween" on Wednesday, October 28, from 10 to 11 a.m.Town of Newington

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