You may have noticed what looked like a busted water line on Sweetgum Street behind the fire station this afternoon. Fortunately, that was not the case. The water tower was overflowing, and the overflow outlet for the tank is located in that area. The extreme cold caused a problem with the water level sensor, which led to an overfill. The issue has been corrected, and everything is back to normal. We appreciate the residents who reached out and notified us. Your eyes and quic
At the council meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026, town officials began discussions on organizing a community-wide clean up effort. The goal is to work together with residents to improve the appearance and safety of Newington. Topics discussed included maintenance of town right of ways, litter removal, unkept yards, overgrown lots, nonfunctioning vehicles, and abandoned structures. Officials emphasized that this initiative is meant to support residents, not criticize them,
