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![Ellington Wall of Honor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622750773/ellingtonctgov/oagruyh8ji2kiekmuvfq/IMG_3774.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622750773/ellingtonctgov/oagruyh8ji2kiekmuvfq/IMG_3774.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622750773/ellingtonctgov/oagruyh8ji2kiekmuvfq/IMG_3774.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622750773/ellingtonctgov/oagruyh8ji2kiekmuvfq/IMG_3774.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622750773/ellingtonctgov/oagruyh8ji2kiekmuvfq/IMG_3774.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622750773/ellingtonctgov/oagruyh8ji2kiekmuvfq/IMG_3774.jpg","width":1632}])
Wall of Honor nominations are currently being accepted through May 1, 2024.
![2024-25 Budget Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707249492/ellingtonctgov/c2suqivxogqtnktxeo9z/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner445in44in.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707249492/ellingtonctgov/c2suqivxogqtnktxeo9z/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner445in44in.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707249492/ellingtonctgov/c2suqivxogqtnktxeo9z/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner445in44in.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707249492/ellingtonctgov/c2suqivxogqtnktxeo9z/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner445in44in.png","width":1200}])
Any questions on the Town's proposed budget can be directed to our Finance Office at 860-870-3115.
More information on the budget can be found on our Finance Page.
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![Matthew Reed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690300783/ellingtonctgov/ejtis1mtdzhbgeu6vxz0/Reed2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690300783/ellingtonctgov/ejtis1mtdzhbgeu6vxz0/Reed2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690300783/ellingtonctgov/ejtis1mtdzhbgeu6vxz0/Reed2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690300783/ellingtonctgov/ejtis1mtdzhbgeu6vxz0/Reed2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690300783/ellingtonctgov/ejtis1mtdzhbgeu6vxz0/Reed2.jpg","width":1291}])
At the July 10th meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Matthew Reed was unanimously appointed as Ellington's first Town Administrator.
![Dr. Lenzy Wallace, Jr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689697931/ellingtonctgov/dmu11ybhna9qy7q60xbr/lenz1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689697931/ellingtonctgov/dmu11ybhna9qy7q60xbr/lenz1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689697931/ellingtonctgov/dmu11ybhna9qy7q60xbr/lenz1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689697931/ellingtonctgov/dmu11ybhna9qy7q60xbr/lenz1.jpg","width":1119}])
At the July 10, 2023 meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Dr. Lenzy Wallace, Jr. (1927-2021) was unanimously selected to be inducted to the Ellington Wall of Honor.
![Tom Modzelewski]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689275814/ellingtonctgov/u6zcxtpkrj8pxbumxruo/HeadShot2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689275814/ellingtonctgov/u6zcxtpkrj8pxbumxruo/HeadShot2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689275814/ellingtonctgov/u6zcxtpkrj8pxbumxruo/HeadShot2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689275814/ellingtonctgov/u6zcxtpkrj8pxbumxruo/HeadShot2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689275814/ellingtonctgov/u6zcxtpkrj8pxbumxruo/HeadShot2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689275814/ellingtonctgov/u6zcxtpkrj8pxbumxruo/HeadShot2023.jpg","width":1842}])
First Selectman Lori Spielman is pleased to announce that the Board of Selectmen has unanimously promoted Tom Modzelewski to the role of Director of Public Works/WPCA Administrator for the Town of Ellington, effective July 10, 2023.
![Referendum May 23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684330458/ellingtonctgov/tjyrvrg8jib3yvznc5lr/NeutralminimalInternationalDayofDemocracyInstagramPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684330458/ellingtonctgov/tjyrvrg8jib3yvznc5lr/NeutralminimalInternationalDayofDemocracyInstagramPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684330458/ellingtonctgov/tjyrvrg8jib3yvznc5lr/NeutralminimalInternationalDayofDemocracyInstagramPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684330458/ellingtonctgov/tjyrvrg8jib3yvznc5lr/NeutralminimalInternationalDayofDemocracyInstagramPost.png","width":1080}])
A referendum was held on Tuesday, May 23 with two questions to be voted on. Here are the results:
Budget - 387 YES, 246 NO (Passed)
Windermere - 418 YES, 219 NO (Passed)
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![Donna Hosey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678977017/ellingtonctgov/b4gnbhzf75hon4mc53kb/IMG_5245-31.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678977017/ellingtonctgov/b4gnbhzf75hon4mc53kb/IMG_5245-31.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678977017/ellingtonctgov/b4gnbhzf75hon4mc53kb/IMG_5245-31.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678977017/ellingtonctgov/b4gnbhzf75hon4mc53kb/IMG_5245-31.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678977017/ellingtonctgov/b4gnbhzf75hon4mc53kb/IMG_5245-31.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678977017/ellingtonctgov/b4gnbhzf75hon4mc53kb/IMG_5245-31.jpg","width":2200}])
First Selectman Lori Spielman is excited to announce that the Board of Selectmen has unanimously promoted Kristen Harp to the role of Youth Services Director for the Town of Ellington, effective March 13, 2023