Ellington public works leader earns top New England professional honor
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Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ellington Public Works Leader Receives New England Award (patch.com) — Ellington residents are celebrating public works leader Tom Modzelewski, who has been honored as the APWA New England Chapter’s John Kiley Member of the Year. Town officials say his leadership, mentoring, and dedication to public service exemplify the values of Ellington’s public works team and strengthen infrastructure efforts across the region.
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