David Stavens shares with Patch why he should be elected to the state House of Representatives to represent Ellington and East Windsor.
In a letter to the utility's top executive, the first selectman cited numerous costly failures by Eversource during a huge recent storm.
A report prepared by First Selectman Bud Knorr concerning his handling of town employee raises and bonuses met with more questions Monday.
Democrats from the 57th General Assembly District, representing Ellington and East Windsor, have chosen a candidate to run for the seat.
Residents may vote in person from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, while absentee ballots may be dropped off now through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Two selectmen are upset that First Selectman Bud Knorr authorized bonuses for more than 30 town employees without consent of the full board.
He cited a "lapse in judgment" in awarding a bonus and raise to himself, as well as other bonuses to town employees totaling $32,000.
Concerns over the transparency of some recent bonus and raise approvals led to some testy exchanges at Monday's Board of Finance meeting.
First Selectman Bud Knorr admitted at a recent meeting he decided to authorize $32,000 in bonuses, including $3,000 to himself.
At a special meeting Wednesday, First Selectman Lori Spielman said, "It was not my intention to hurt anyone in Ellington or anywhere."
Rep. Christopher Davis announced Sunday he will not seek a sixth term representing the 57th District in the General Assembly.
A 2-hour rally at Arbor Park Friday drew about 125 supporters, many of whom shared their stories of racism in Ellington.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a special ballot box will soon be installed in the town hall parking lot, between Main and Maple streets.
A settlement agreement between the Ellington school board and its school transportation provider will save taxpayers more than $400,000.
The mill rate of 27.37 remains intact for the third consecutive fiscal year, aided by a growth in the net grand list.
A 4.3 percent total budget increase for the 2020-21 fiscal year means the property tax rate in Ellington will be unchanged.
Complete vote totals for all Ellington and Somers elected officials are provided by the Secretary of the State's office.
Somers residents went to the polls to vote for candidates for first selectman, Board of Selectmen and Board of Education, among others.
Ellington residents went to the polls to vote for candidates for first selectman, Board of Selectmen and Board of Education, among others.
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Here's what you need to know concerning the 2019 Somers local elections, including the candidates, polling places and voting hours.
Here's what you need to know concerning the 2019 Ellington local elections, including the candidates, polling places and voting hours.
Ann Logan shares with Patch why she should be elected as Somers first selectman.
Bud Knorr shares with Patch why he should be re-elected as first selectman of Somers.
A brief look at the candidates for first selectman, Board of Selectmen and Board of Education seats in Somers, plus a sample ballot.
A brief look at the candidates for first selectman, Board of Selectmen and Board of Education seats in Ellington, plus a sample ballot.
Campaign season for local offices is in full swing, which usually generates a considerable amount of letters to the editor.
Just over 29 percent of registered Republicans in Somers turned out to vote in Tuesday's primary.
Republicans in Somers will head to the polls Tuesday to pick their candidate for first selectman.
The Ellington resident brings more than 30 years of banking industry experience to his new position.
The new finance director hired by by the Elllington Board of Selectmen this month has backed out.
The Elllington Board of Selectmen has appointed a new finance officer and treasurer.
Voters at a Tuesday referendum endorsed a budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Budget voting will take on an advanced method in Somers.
The Ellington Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing the temorary sign regulations.
A former Ellington First Selectmanis one of four Democrats seeking a vacant state Senate seat.
The Somers Board of Selectmen voted to take no action on ballot questions from November.
Ellington's First selectman on Monday released a statement regarding last week's arrest of a local resident and ambulance corps member.
A clerical error was the cause of a discrepancy of more than 1,000 votes on a ballot question in Somers.