Politics & Government
Ellington's Clements Remembered as a Man with 'A Big Heart'
He had been the finance board chairman for more than a decade-and-a-half.
ELLINGTON, CT — Ellington First Selectman Lori Spielman on Tuesday remembered longtime Board of Finance Chairman Robert Clements as a man who was dedicated to his town.
"Bob had a big heart for the Town of Ellington, always with a focus on keeping taxes down for the residents. His absence will be felt by a great many people," she said in a statement on Twitter.
Clements, 75, died at his home on Sunday.
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He moved to Ellington in 1980 and had served on the town's Board of Finance since 1992. He was chairman for more than 15 years.
Clements was a member of the Exchange Club of Rockville and the Ellington Republican Town Committee.
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See his full obituary here.
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