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Newington council renames conference room, approves routine measures and tables annex naming
Summary
Council unanimously renamed a Town Hall conference room for Marie M. Fox, approved tax refunds and other routine resolutions, accepted a housing authority resignation, and sent further discussion of naming the new 28 Garfield building back to the facilities committee for more public input.
The Newington Town Council on a unanimous vote approved a package of routine resolutions and a facilities naming change while tabling a larger decision about naming the new 28 Garfield building.
The council approved a resolution renaming Town Hall conference room 110 to the "Marie M. Fox conference room." A deputy mayor read the resolution, and the motion carried 7–0 with two members absent.
Councilors then approved a resolution cancelling the council’s regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 12, and they voted to authorize property tax refunds certified by the revenue collector totaling $148,249. The council also approved minutes from prior meetings, amended January 14 minutes to correct a misspelled appointee name (Scott Darna), and accepted the resignation of Patricia Mahoney from the Newington Housing Authority; all votes were unanimous.
On the broader question of naming the building formerly known as the OFI property at 28 Garfield, council members expressed concerns about placing a permanent personal name on a building that is not yet finished. Several councilors supported an interim, descriptive label (for example, "Town Hall Annex" or using the property's address) or alternative ways to honor residents, such as a kiosk or wall of honor. The council agreed to send the remaining naming proposals back to the facilities naming subcommittee for more public input and a review of the town’s naming policy.
The meeting package also included a town‑manager update about a low responsible bidder for the EOCC project, with staff indicating a notice to proceed will be issued and construction could begin as soon as next month.
