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First Selectman Laurie Burstein and Town Administrator Matthew Reed are pleased to announce that Mary Bartley has been promoted to Director of Recreation for the Town of Ellington.

At the May 11, 2026 meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Jim Gage was unanimously selected to be inducted to the Ellington Wall of Honor.

First Selectman Laurie Burstein and Town Administrator Matthew Reed are pleased to introduce Lori Caron, who has joined the Ellington team as our new Human Resources Director.

March may be over, but we're not quite done with our Women's History spotlights! Up next is our Ellington Youth Services Director Kristen Harp, who began working for the Town in the summer of 2003. She has had the opportunity to grow across multiple departments and roles over the years. She began her career in education and later moved into youth services to better support the Ellington community by building on positive programming, emphasizing social-emotional learning, and promoting mental health and prevention in a space where young people, and their families, feel supported and can thrive.

We continue our Women's History Month celebration with a spotlight on Carolina Feliz, Tax & Revenue Collector, who joined the Ellington team in December 2024.

Next up in our Women's History Month Spotlight Series is our Town Clerk, Donna Hosey. She began as a part-time Administrative Clerk in March of 2014, transitioning to full-time Assistant Town Clerk in the fall of 2016. She passed her Connecticut Certified Town Clerk exam in June of 2017 and has been our Town Clerk since January 2023. Rarely without a smile on her face, she is a delight to work with!

Women's History Month continues with a highlight on Sheila Grady, our incredible Ellington Senior Center Director. Sheila joined the Ellington team in April 2021 and has been the heart and soul of our Senior Center ever since!

As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the compassionate and dedicated professionals who make Ellington a better place for everyone.

Celebrating Women’s History Month!

The Town of Ellington is proud to recognize Lisa Houlihan. Lisa joined the Town in 2005 as a Zoning and Wetlands Enforcement Officer, bringing with her prior municipal land use experience and a passion for community development. In 2013, she was promoted to Town Planner, a reflection of her dedication, expertise, and continued commitment to the Ellington community.