The Ellington Veterans Coffeehouse welcomed Military Author Marc Youngquist at its May 19th event at Hall Memorial Library. Youngquist is a retired Master Sergeant with the CT National Guard's 143rd Military Police Company. He spoke about his book, his experiences, and the soldiers he served with while recruiting, training, and preparing an Iraqi Police Force is 2003-2004.
Our Veterans' Coffee House meetings meet the third Thursday of the month at Hall Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, Ellington.
The program's intention is to bring all veterans together in a comfortable setting to meet, socialize, seek and share information on their military experiences, learn about local and State Veteran's benefits and services and to enjoy a cup of coffee. For more information, please call 860-870-3131 or 860-870-3182. We look forward to seeing you there.
Homes for the Brave is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with a mission of providing housing and services to individuals experiencing homelessness, especially Veterans.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC honors those who died in the Vietnam War. Their relatives and friends leave letters, poems, and photographs at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and on this web site. Please visit the virtual wall and remember the sacrifices of those who served.
Download the CT Veterans Mobile App for access to services and much more. Click here for an informational flyer, or follow this link to connect to the app.
The PenFed Foundation maintains a list of financial resources that active duty service members and veterans are eligible for. These resources may be especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CHR is the most comprehensive, non-profit behavioral healthcare provider in Connecticut,
offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Our largest outpatient offices are in Manchester and Enfield, with smaller offices throughout central and
A special visit to Connecticut: Keith E. Harman, Commander-in-Chief visited CT on January 13, 2018.
Keith E. Harman was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on July 26, 2017, at the 118th VFW National Convention in New Orleans, LA. Keith served in the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He served in Vietnam as a crew chief and door gunner on UH-1 Huey helicopters. His decorations include the Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citations, and the Aircraft Crewmember Badge.
Walter Lee
Emergency & Risk Management Director, Veterans Service Representative
Rebecca Stack
Human Services Director
Upcoming Roadwork
The Town has upcoming roadwork beginning June 6th: Joel Drive, Cindy Road, Randy Road, Bridge Street, Gloria Lane, Franlee Drive and Punkin Drive will have chipseal applied. Traffic Control will be in place during the application process, between 6:30 am to 3:30 pm (potentially later if there are any weather impacts); no parking on these roadways beginning Monday, June 5th.
Please call DPW at 860-870-3140 with any questions.
