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Newington Connecticut (CT) 06111
Welcome to Newington Connecticut in Hartford County
  
Located 6 miles southwest of Hartford, Newington is tucked between the Farmington River valley and the broad fertile valley of the Connecticut River. The town offers a unique blend of having a close proximity to major employment centers and shopping areas while still maintaining a peaceful, country atmosphere for family life. Over the years, the town has kept "pace with the economical growth of the Capitol Region" and transformed itself "from a farming community to a significant, strategically located suburb of Hartford."
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Newington was part of the Town of Wethersfield until 1871. Early names for the area were "Pipestave Swamp," then "Cow Plain," and later, "West Farms." These reflected its use first as a source of staves for making "pipes" (large sized barrels) used in colonial trade, then a pasture for cattle, and eventually, the new farms taken up by descendants of early Wethersfield settlers who had been given grants on the western frontier of their riverside town. By 1721 there were enough new farmers on these grants to request that the General Assembly of the Colony of Connnecticut give them the name "Newington." This name means new town in the meadow.
Because most inhabitants were related to Wethersfield families, Newington accepted government by Wethersfield Town Meeting until 1871. But the railroad had come through Newington in the 1830's and frequent, inexpensive transportation attracted growth. Some years later, Wethersfield Town Meeting refused to approve expenses for highway improvements for better access to the railroad. Newington was ready to take government into its own hands. It applied to the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut for incorporation, which was approved in 1871.
The trolley car and the automobile brought more growth early in the 20th century. Newington's geographical location in the center of the state, plus great improvement in highways, attracted many new residents and businesses. The trolley was replaced by regular bus service along the same route. Commuting to Hartford and New Britain was convenient. By 1966 population increase had outgrown government by the town meeting and the Council-Manager form of government was adopted.
Newington Public Schools
The Mission of the Newington Public Schools System, an educational partnership of school, family and community, is to ensure every student acquires the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to continue to learn, live a productive life, and contribute to a diverse, rapidly changing society. This is accomplished within a caring environment through a planned program of quality learning experiences that challenge and encourage each individual to reach full potential.
Recreation
Newington is a family-friendly community, with activities for young and old, and everyone in between. The Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating its 50 th anniversary and is the host of the annual Mill Pond Park Extravaganza in July. The towns beautiful park facilities provide a focus for family fun for our nearly 30,000 residents. Public amenities, including three town swimming pools and tennis courts, are up-to-date and well maintained.
Points of Interest
Newington Center has a select group of shops including bicycle, jewelry, health food and framing specialties. The center also features restaurants to satisfy a hungry appetite whether it's a breakfast bagel or a dinner The Berlin Turnpike is a shopper's paradise with a number of name brand stores anchoring plazas to satisfy every need. Known in the 1950's as Gasoline Alley, the Berlin Turnpike today could be called restaurant alley. Once home to 32 gas stations, the Turnpike is now the location of over 30 food establishments ranging from fine dining to fast food.
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