Our Town News & Announcement


Special Town Meeting - February 27, 2012:  EDC Tax Abatement Program for Country Warehouse, LLC [Kloter Farms]; Demolition of buildings on town-owned property: 82 Maple Street and 59 South Road


Request for Qualifications and Proposals from firms or individuals to prepare a Small Cities grant application(s) - click here.  Proposals must be received by the Ellington First Selectman's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012, in the form specified in the Town's RFQP.  Click here for more information.  


Press Release:  Vacancies on Boards and Commissions


2012 Recycling Brochure

2012 Trash & Recycling Collection Calendar


The Ellington Connection-Winter 2011-2012 Edition


The Ellington Open Burning Program is being suspended, effective immediately.  The program will be reactivated on March 1, 2012, with all of the regulations attendant thereto in full force and effect, except that the permit fee shall be waived for all purposes through April 30, 2012.  On May 1, 2012, the permit fee will again become applicable.  Click here to read the Public Notice.


Ellington residents are reminded that, the Ordinance Concerning Parking on Public Highways within the Town of Ellington prohibits street parking during and after any period of snowfall or icy condition in order that the Department of Public Works will be able to safely and efficiently remove the hazards of snow and ice from the roads.

In addition, the Sidewalk Ordinance regarding snow and ice removal requires the owner, occupant or person having the care, maintenance or rental of the land, building or premises adjoining or fronting upon a sidewalk to remove snow, sleet or ice within 24 hours following the cessation of the fall of snow or sleet.


Click here to view the Conservation Commission Open Space Brochure


Road Work:

  • Five Corners Intersection: The DOT has provided us with a photo rendering of the new intersection design.  Click the link to view the Roundabout Construction Proposal.  You can change between the existing photo and the design rendering by clicking your left and right mouse keys or by using the scroll.

Roundabout: Benefits and Operational Information, including Frequently Asked Questions


Pinney House: Study Plan for Interior Alternations August 2011



Housing Rehabilitation Program: Click the link to view the Housing Rehabilitation Program Application and Program Guidelines