Newington, town, Hartford County, central Connecticut; incorporated 1871. It is a suburb of Hartford with some industry. Points of interest include the headquarters for the American Radio Relay League and the Church of Christ, built in 1797. The community was settled in 1670 as part of Wethersfield and was organized as a distinct entity in 1721. It is named for either Newington or Stoke Newington, England. Population 28,841 (1980); 29,208 (1990); 29,208 (1996 estimate).
