Patch Candidate Profile: Eliott Hughes For 3rd Senate

The Republican challenger discusses energy costs, school funding and state spending in his bid for Connecticut’s 3rd Senate District.

Ellington Moves Data Center Moratorium Hearing To November

Commissioners want to review how proposed data center and battery storage restrictions would affect ordinary home and business batteries.

Ellington Welcomes Police Supervisor, Adds School Board Member

Sgt. Timothy Merrill takes the police assignment, while former Selectman Dave Stavens fills a school board term through November 2027.

Patch Candidate Profile: Jaime Foster For 57th House

The Democrat discusses energy costs, affordability and her priorities for the 57th House District, which includes Ellington.

Patch Candidate Profile: Saud Anwar For 3rd Senate

Anwar shares his priorities and experience in Patch’s questionnaire for candidates seeking office Nov. 3.

Ellington–Somers 2026 Voter Guide: Candidates, Ballots And Polls

Check the candidates, voting districts, polling places and early-voting hours for Ellington and Somers before the Nov. 3 election.

Patch Candidate Profile: John Kissel For 7th Senate

State Sen. John Kissel is seeking reelection in the 7th Senate District.

Patch Candidate Profile: David Kiner For 7th Senate

David Kiner is seeking the 7th Senate District seat.

Why Ellington May Pause Data Center Development

The proposed pause would give officials time to study farmland concerns, resource use and permanent zoning rules.

State Approves Major Solar Farm In Ellington

The nearly 5-megawatt project along the Stafford town line was approved.

Ellington Selectmen Split Over Midterm Committee Shake-Up

Three board members questioned whether the town charter allows assignments to be reorganized between municipal elections.

Revised Filing Shows Farmland At Proposed Ellington Solar Site

The updated map was submitted after town officials said the developer’s original filing omitted a state farmland designation.

Somers Pursues 20 More Affordable Rentals At Woodcrest

State housing officials invited the project to continue through the application process. A land agreement and preliminary drawings are next.

Former Ellington First Selectman Returns To Town Board

Lori Spielman was appointed after David Stavens left the Board of Selectmen to fill a vacancy on the school board.

Former Somers Shop Approved For Conversion Into 4 Apartments

The building already has two apartments. Plans call for turning the former first-floor retail space into two more.

Somers Recycling Center Will Be Closed Mondays Starting Aug. 17

Permit holders will still be able to use the center Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Ellington Honors Residents For Decades Of Town Service

Eight elected and appointed officials were recognized for 10, 20 and 30 years of service to the town.

Somers Budget Vote Results Are In

After four failed referendums, Somers voted again on the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday.

Somers Budget Cuts Deepen As 5th Vote Looms

Town officials said more reductions are being proposed after four failed budget referendums.

Somers Budget Fails Again; More Cuts Expected

Somers voters weighed in again Tuesday on the town’s latest fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.

Emergency Call Stations Installed Around Ellington

The stations connect users directly with 911 dispatchers when the “HELP” button is pressed, town officials said.

Ellington Voters Decide Budget On Third Try

The plan carried an estimated mill rate of 25.42 after more than $522,000 in additional reductions.

Ellington Votes On Budget For Third Time

Polls opened on Tuesday at the Ellington Senior Center.

Somers Budget Rejected Again; Results Released

Voters have weighed in again on the Somers budget, with the next referendum already set.

Ellington Budget Cut Again Before 3rd Vote

The Board of Finance identified more than $522,000 in spending reductions after voters rejected the revised budget by 48 votes.

Ellington Officials To Revisit Budget After Narrow Rejection

The Board of Finance is scheduled to meet Thursday after voters rejected the revised budget by 48 votes.

Ellington Lists New Appointments, Upcoming Vacancies

Several vacancies and expiring terms are expected to be considered by the Board of Selectmen in July.

Ellington Voters To Decide Revised Budget Tuesday

The Board of Finance made revenue and spending changes after the first budget proposal failed.

Ellington School Board Member Resigning In July

The term for the Board of Education seat runs through November 2027, according to officials.

Ellington Promotes Mary Bartley To Recreation Director

The employee has worked for the town of Ellington since 1992, officials said.

Ellington Officials Make Budget Changes Before New Vote

The Board of Finance identified spending reductions and revenue increases after the first proposal failed.

Ellington Budget Vote Results Are In

The Board of Finance is scheduled to meet Thursday before another referendum next month.

Ellington Public Works Leader Receives New England Award

An Ellington public works official was honored during a regional luncheon tied to National Public Works Week

Somers Budget Vote Loses By 26 Votes

Somers residents voted on the proposed budget Tuesday after officials warned about rising costs.

Governor Releasing $22.5 Million In State Aid To 'Provide Relief' to Connecticut Dairy Farmers

The aid is from Connecticut’s recently created Federal Cuts Response Fund.

Somers Town Hall To Host Free DAV Veterans Benefits Seminar

The Disabled American Veterans says national service officers will offer free claims and appeals support in Somers later this month.

Governor Announces Supplemental Aid For School, Town Budgets ... See What Somers Will Get

The increased support is designed to "close critical funding gaps in school budgets and town finances," according to the governor.

Governor Announces Supplemental Aid For School, Town Budgets ... See Ellington's Share

The increased support is designed to "close critical funding gaps in school budgets and town finances," according to the governor.

Ellington Leaders Back Referendum, Weigh Finance Shakeup

A part-time transition plan for the finance office was also discussed as the town looks at possible shared services.

Erin Stewart To Visit Somers Ahead Of Governor Run

Republicans from Somers, Enfield and Windsor Locks are helping host the public event later this month in Somers.