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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 July 1, 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)
![earthdaysponsors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682002565/ellingtonctgov/wxitjlczr68goapzqotf/2023EarthDaySponsors.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682002565/ellingtonctgov/wxitjlczr68goapzqotf/2023EarthDaySponsors.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682002565/ellingtonctgov/wxitjlczr68goapzqotf/2023EarthDaySponsors.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682002565/ellingtonctgov/wxitjlczr68goapzqotf/2023EarthDaySponsors.jpg","width":940}])
![2022-23 Town Budget Info]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680718209/ellingtonctgov/nvoyvpahfdw7kklghdel/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680718209/ellingtonctgov/nvoyvpahfdw7kklghdel/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680718209/ellingtonctgov/nvoyvpahfdw7kklghdel/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680718209/ellingtonctgov/nvoyvpahfdw7kklghdel/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner_3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680718209/ellingtonctgov/nvoyvpahfdw7kklghdel/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner_3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680718209/ellingtonctgov/nvoyvpahfdw7kklghdel/BeigeMinimalistFundManagementTipsPromotionBanner_3.png","width":1920}])
![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
![Donna Hosey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674580059/ellingtonctgov/gcglwmnds6rdbc2popb4/DHosey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674580059/ellingtonctgov/gcglwmnds6rdbc2popb4/DHosey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674580059/ellingtonctgov/gcglwmnds6rdbc2popb4/DHosey.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674580059/ellingtonctgov/gcglwmnds6rdbc2popb4/DHosey.jpg","width":1038}])
First Selectman Lori Spielman is excited to announce that the Board of Selectmen has unanimously promoted Donna G. Hosey to the role of Town Clerk for the Town of Ellington, effective January 9, 2023.
![Town Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1672245751/ellingtonctgov/cruj7jpqke11ojo3clou/TownHallMeetingInstagramPost1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1672245751/ellingtonctgov/cruj7jpqke11ojo3clou/TownHallMeetingInstagramPost1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1672245751/ellingtonctgov/cruj7jpqke11ojo3clou/TownHallMeetingInstagramPost1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1672245751/ellingtonctgov/cruj7jpqke11ojo3clou/TownHallMeetingInstagramPost1.png","width":1080}])
![Winterfest Parade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597345562/ellingtonctgov/vczlly8u7oz3wpfg9eda/winterfest6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597345562/ellingtonctgov/vczlly8u7oz3wpfg9eda/winterfest6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597345562/ellingtonctgov/vczlly8u7oz3wpfg9eda/winterfest6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597345562/ellingtonctgov/vczlly8u7oz3wpfg9eda/winterfest6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597345562/ellingtonctgov/vczlly8u7oz3wpfg9eda/winterfest6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1597345562/ellingtonctgov/vczlly8u7oz3wpfg9eda/winterfest6.jpg","width":2200}])
This year's Winterfest event is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd, with a special concert kicking it off on Friday, December 2nd.
![Wreaths Across America]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666901168/ellingtonctgov/oc6apmebbwupzq76nzcw/waa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666901168/ellingtonctgov/oc6apmebbwupzq76nzcw/waa.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666901168/ellingtonctgov/oc6apmebbwupzq76nzcw/waa.jpg","width":700}])
The WAA Ceremony will take place at 12:00 pm on December 17th.