Newington Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Open space panel pushes back on new subcommittee

From Newington News

• Open space panel pushes back on new subcommittee Newington's Open Space Committee resisted a Town Council plan to create a separate subcommittee on open space, calling it duplicative, while staff flagged a zoning map problem affecting about 120 parcels.Newington News
• Economic panel eyes three redevelopment zones Newington's Economic Development Commission reviewed three POCD redevelopment areas, welcomed new Town Planner Brittany, and heard that a pre-application for the long-vacant former Boston Market site is headed to the zoning commission.Newington News
• Panel reviews radio tower and warehouse expansion plans Newington's Planning and Zoning Commission considered a decade-in-the-making emergency radio tower and a Woodgrain warehouse expansion that officials said could bring new local jobs.Newington News
• Library board boosts promotional spending plans Newington's Library Board of Trustees discussed boosting promotional spending as Friends of the Library reported switching banks and signed up vendors ahead of the November 8 Adult Craft Fair.Newington News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Congregate Lunch Program: Friday at 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Congregate Lunch Program is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Walk With Me: Friday at 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m Walk With Me is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Friday Movie in TV Lounge: Friday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m Friday Movie in TV Lounge is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Drop-in Diamond Painting: Friday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m Drop-in Diamond Painting is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Library plans mushroom painting and Friends reception The library hosts a mushroom painting class and the Friends of the Library host a reception Saturday, Oct. 24, with an online spooky trivia night Friday, Oct. 23, Newington Patch reports.Newington Patch

Newington on Thu, Oct 22

• CCSU's $3.6 million purchase raises questions for Newington Newington Patch reported on what Central Connecticut State University's $3.6 million purchase of a Newington property could mean for the town.Newington Patch
• Pizza chain announces opening date for Newington site A New Haven-style pizza chain offering coal-fired pizza, Italian dishes and cocktails announced an opening date for its new Newington location, according to Newington Patch.Newington Patch
• September employment data released for Newington Newington Patch reported that September employment data for Newington, released by the Connecticut Department of Labor, is now available.Newington Patch

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24: Ten Newington homes hold open houses this weekend Ten Newington homes hold open houses Oct. 24 and 25, ranging from $229,900 to $589,900, including one offered by its original owners, Newington Patch reports.Newington Patch
• Sun, Oct 25: Fire cadets host pancake breakfast Sunday The Newington Volunteer Fire Department Cadet Division hosts its Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 25.Town of Newington
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Town Pools building panel meets Monday The Town Pools Permanent Building Committee meets Monday, Oct. 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 hosts scam prevention talk The Senior & Disabled Center hosts a program on outsmarting scammers Monday, Oct. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Town Council holds regular meeting Tuesday The Newington Town Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at 200 Garfield Street.Town of Newington
• Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 a.m.: Senior center explores Irish Halloween traditions The Senior & Disabled Center presents a program on the Irish roots of Halloween traditions Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Fire facilities building panel meets Thursday The Fire Department Facilities Permanent Building Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at 200 Garfield Street.Town of Newington
• Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 a.m.: AARP offers smart driver course Thursday The Senior & Disabled Center hosts an AARP Smart Driver Course Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington

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