Renter’s Rebate Program
Applications are being accepted for Renter’s Rebate, a State program for income-qualified residents over 65 or disabled. Gross income must be under $40,300 for singles, or $49,100 for couples. This rebate cannot be combined with Homeowner’s Tax Relief. Rebate amount is based on a summary from the previous year of payments for rent, heat, electric and water. A list of required documents with phone numbers is available at the Town Hall or by leaving a message with your name and address.
Contact Mercedes Ricciuti, Killingworth Municipal Agent, 860 663 1765 x217
RSD#17 School Budget Referendum Results
In the May 7, 2024, RSD#17 School Budget Referendum, the proposed school budget passed in both Haddam and Killingworth.
Killingworth results:
YES – 307
NO – 209
Memorial Day Parade Signup
Monday, May 27, 2024
All marchers, floats, military and antique vehicles are invited to participate. Click on registration form below:
CT Inland Sport Fishing Regulation Update
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Fisheries Division is currently in the process of amending some CT inland sport fishing regulations. A new (as of 6/29/2023) provision of Section 26-113 of the General Statutes of Connecticut require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to provide to each municipality for possible posting on its website a copy of a notice published in several newspapers throughout the state concerning the public hearing for these regulations. Here’s the relevant text from the statute:
“The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, or the commissioner’s designee, shall provide a copy of such notice to each municipality where such waters are located for publication of such notice on the Internet web site of each such municipality”.
Attached is the notice published in the newspapers as well as the full Notice of Intent document as it includes more information concerning the proposed changes to the regulations, including a summary of the proposed changes.
DEEP Notice Of Intent – sport fishing in the inland district
Presidential Preference Primary Results for Killingworth
The Democratic and Republican Presidential Preference Primary was held statewide on April 2. Killingworth had a 14.4% turnout (397 voters), as follows:
DEMOCRATIC: Marianne Williamson – 0, Dean Phillips – 1, Cenk Uygur – 1, Joe Biden – 192, uncommitted – 10
REPUBLICAN: Ron DeSantis – 12, Nikki Haley – 23, Donald J. Trump – 156, Ryan Binkley – 0, uncommitted – 12
Special Town Meeting To Be Held On Monday, March 25
The Electors of the Town of Killingworth and all those qualified to vote in meetings of said Town are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held in the All Purpose Room of the Killingworth Elementary School, 340 Route 81, Killingworth, CT on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the following items of business:
1. To authorize the additional expenditure of $19,892 for on-line permitting software to be funded by the assigned fund balance of the capital reserves,
2. To authorize the use of the remaining unassigned ARPA funds amounting to approximately $230,000 to be allocated to the Park and Recreation Commission for the following two (2) purposes:
A. $75,000 for the construction of Pickleball Courts, and
B. $155,000 and any remaining ARPA balance above this amount to be designated for the purpose of the construction of the Baseball/Multi-Purpose Field at Eric Auer Park, supplementing the existing DEEP grant
as unanimously approved at the October 23, 2023 Board of Selectmen and the November 14, 2023 Board of Finance meetings
3. To enact an ordinance that would enable the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to CGS 12:127a, to offer full or partial tax abatement on taxes on structures of historical or architectural merit upon recommendation of the Historic Review Committee. The full text of the proposed ordinance is on file with the town clerk.
Dated at Killingworth, Connecticut this 26th day of February, 2024
Eric Donavon Couture Joel A. D’Angelo Eric J. Nunes
First Selectman Selectman Selectman
CGS 12-127a Abatement of taxes on structures of historical or architectural merit
Testing and Sealing of Optical Scanners
The Registrars of Voters will be testing and sealing the Optical Scanners for the April 2, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 1 PM. This will take place in the Town Hall Conference room.
Lauren K. Blaha, Certified Registrar of Voters
Killingworth, CT 06419
860-663-1765 ext 216
Early Voting
4 Days of Early Voting for the April 2, 2024, Democratic and Republican Presidential Preference Primary will take place at KILLINGWORTH TOWN HALL as follows:
Early Voting Hours – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
You may find the following Frequently Asked Questions to be helpful. If you have additional questions or to get more information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-663-1765 x502.
Renter’s Rebate Program
The Renter’s Rebate Program begins April 1. The Rebate is for income-qualified residents over 65 or disabled. It is based on rent, utility charges and maximum gross income. A checklist of necessary documents can be obtained at the Killingworth Town Hall or by contacting the Municipal Agent, Mercedes Ricciuti, at 860 663 1765 x217.
April 2, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Sample Ballots
Please click on the links below to view Democratic and Republican sample ballots for the April 2, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary (PPP). Please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-663-1765 x502 with any questions.
