Duties & Responsibilities

Laurie Burstein is Ellington's First Selectman, serving as the town’s Chief Executive Officer; she welcomes you to contact her at Town Hall. As an elected official, the First Selectman represents the town at state, regional and community meetings as well as after-hour events, meetings and gatherings. The First Selectman presides over the Board of Selectmen meetings and is an ex-officio of other boards, commissions and departments. The First Selectman, along with the Board of Selectmen, oversees and works closely with the Town Administrator. 

The First Selectman is responsible for implementation of ordinances, resolutions, policies and other actions voted on by the Board of Selectmen or Town Meeting, as well as the continuous review of current and future needs of the town.  

For information about employment opportunities with the Town of Ellington or employee benefits, please visit the Human Resources page.

To contact our administrative offices, please call 860-870-3100.