Ellington's New Mill Rate Puts Proposed Property Taxes In Focus

ELLINGTON, CT — Ellington residents will have an opportunity tonight to weigh in on the town’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget as the Board of Finance holds a public hearing at Town Hall.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the Nicholas J. DiCorleto Jr. Meeting Hall at Ellington Town Hall, 55 Main St. The session will include a public comment period followed by a review of the proposed budget for the Board of Selectmen and various boards and commissions.

Town officials said the proposed budget would carry a mill rate of 26.4. Residents can estimate the impact on their annual property taxes by multiplying their newly assessed property value by 0.0264.

The town is encouraging residents to attend the hearing and participate in the discussion as the budget review process continues.

Residents may also attend the meeting remotely using Zoom or by dialing into the meeting using the access information provided on the posted agenda.