What type of government does the Town of Newington have?
Newington received its Charter from the State of Connecticut in 1871 and is currently governed under the council-manager form of government with a 9-member Town Council.

The Mayor, elected separately, is a member and presiding official of the Council with the power to vote. Recognized as the official head of the Town for ceremonial and military purposes, the Mayor has the authority to appoint the Town Attorney, Director of Health and Clerk of the Council.

View a list of current Town Council members.

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