Town Manager
It is my great pleasure to serve the Newington community as your Town Manager. The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council to implement its policy directives and oversee the Town’s day-to-day operations. In this role, I am also a sounding board for the concerns of the community. While many problems in local government do not always lend themselves to simple solutions, it’s critical that residents and business owners are heard. Newington is your town after all, and my job—as well as the job of all Town staff—is to make sure that it continues to be one of the best communities in Connecticut in which to live, work, learn and play.
My office is always open, and I encourage you to reach out. Together we can make a real and positive impact on Newington!
Warmly,
Jonathan Altshul
Town Manager
Responsibilities of the Town Manager
Pursuant to C-502 of the Town Charter, the Town Manager serves as the Chief Executive of the Town and is directly responsible to the Town Council for the supervision and administration of all commissions, boards, departments, office and agencies of the Town except those elected by the people, appointed by the Council, appointed by the Mayor, or appointed by regional, state or federal authority, unless such responsibility is delegated by the appointing authority.
The Town Manager sees that all laws and ordinance governing the Town are executed faithfully, makes periodic reports to the Town Council, attends all meetings of the Town Council, recommends to the Council such measures deemed necessary or expedient, and keeps the Council fully advised on the financial condition of the Town.
The Town Manager is responsible for the printing of an annual report at the close of the fiscal year and for preparing and submitting to the Council an annual budget. The Town Manager also serves as the Town’s Local Traffic Authority, Local Emergency Planning Coordinator and Director of Public Safety. The Office of the Town Manager is also responsible for Purchasing, Risk Management and Personnel.
The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council and serves for an indefinite period of time at the pleasure of the Council.