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Open Space Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Newington

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Open Space Priorities and Trail Access Discussed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Committee Plans Town Open Space Inventory

The committee will inventory Newington’s open-space parcels and analyze deed restrictions, conservation easements, preservation opportunities, and possible connections to adjoining open spaces. Staff also presented an ArcGIS StoryMap with photos, descriptions, aerial imagery, and a public survey for visitor-accessible parks and trails.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Open Space Priorities and Trail Access Discussed

The committee discussed preserving open space, including Cedar Mountain and portions of Hartford Hospital property, while improving access to trails, parks, and other community spaces. Staff also reviewed the vacant land inventory connected to the future state-mandated housing growth plan and noted that more information is expected in June.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Committee Plans Open Space Parcel Review

The committee approved a 2026 meeting schedule and agreed to examine open-space classification criteria, potential parcels for acquisition or grant funding, and priority areas including the old Hartford Healthcare parcel and Cedar Mountain.

1 min readMunicipal coverage