Mark your calendar for the fourth (and hopefully final!) RSD-17 School Budget Referendum on Tuesday, August 25.
Polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm at Killingworth Elementary School. Absentee ballots will also be available at Town Hall.
Category: elections
As a reminder, the Democratic primary for governor is coming up on August 11. Josh Elliot, currently a state representative from Hamden, is challenging Incumbent Governor Ned Lamont.
Early voting begins Monday, August 3, at Town Hall.
Polls will be open:
- August 03, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- August 04, 2026 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- August 05, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- August 06, 2026 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- August 07, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- August 08, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- August 09, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
You may also vote with a no-excuse absentee ballot through August 11, including on August 10, at Town Hall. Full absentee voting rules may be found on the Office of the Secretary of the State website.
On Tuesday, August 11, the polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm at Killingworth Elementary School.
Hi, friends—
Killingworth is a great town, and—ask any realtor—our schools are one of the things that make it great. Let’s keep them that way.
Please vote YES on the third School Budget Referendum Wednesday, July 15. Polls will be open at KES from 6 am to 8 pm. Or vote early via no-excuse absentee ballot! Fill out an absentee ballot at Town Hall now. If you have five minutes on Friday morning (8 am – noon), or Monday/Tuesday (8 am – 4 pm), you can vote at your convenience.
Don’t let the naysayers make our schools into a political football.
Keep Killingworth strong! Vote Yes for our kids, our community, and our future.
Cathy Iino, chair
KDTC
Please make a plan to vote in the RSD-17 School Budget Referendum on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Polls will be open from 6:00am – 8:00pm at KES.
Despite significant reductions, the proposed budget retains valued programming, including:
- middle school sports
- music, art and other applied academics
- teachers, clubs and enrichment
We’re excited to announce that Cinzia Lettieri is officially running again for State Representative in the 35th District—serving Clinton, Killingworth, and Westbrook!
Cinzia’s campaign is now accepting donations of $5–$340 to qualify for Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program (CEP)—a public financing system that helps candidates run strong, people-powered campaigns without relying on large special-interest donors. To qualify, Cinzia must raise $6,700 and receive at least 150 in-district contributions from the 35th.
Since the last election, Cinzia has continued fighting for our community—serving on Clinton’s Planning & Zoning Commission, helping shape the town’s 10-year Plan of Conservation and Development, working on the Water Pollution Control Commission, and representing our district at the state level after being appointed by Governor Lamont to the Council on Environmental Quality, where she also serves on the Annual Report subcommittee. She’s been up in Hartford advocating for us on Medicaid, teacher salaries, and the importance of civics education, among many other issues.
You can support Cinzia’s campaign—by clicking the link below to donate.
On Sunday, October 26th, several of our candidates attended a gathering at the Beechwood Community Clubhouse. Residents’ concerns were discussed with candidates running for positions for the first time or seeking re-election. First Selectman Eric Couture went through the traffic issues being addressed, re-evaluation considerations for mobile homes, and the very pressing issues surrounding affordable housing. Both Eric and Annie Stirna, running for reelection to the Board of Finance, explained the workings of the mill rate.
Perhaps revisiting plans for the future of the Haddam Killingworth High School building received the most questions. Lisa Connelly, running for re-election to the Board of Education, explained the need for changes and the state requirements for reimbursement. She also stressed the importance of transparency as the process moves along. Lisa is a passionate advocate for HKHS’ excellent faculty and staff and the programming offered. Tara Amatrudo, a magnet school principal and running for the first time for the Board of Ed, concurred with Lisa and added her perspective as a member of the Board of Finance the last 4 years.
Bill Joyce, a candidate for Zoning Board of Appeals, addressed the issue of out of state corporations owning mobile and manufactured home parks and constantly jacking up the land rents well over the CPI. He discussed the progress being made by Fair Rent Commissions in the state. Cinny MacGonagle was introduced as a candidate for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate. This is an area in which she had decades of experience while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Donuts, cider, and beautifully decorated pumpkin cookies enhanced the afternoon’s ambience.
Lawn signs have arrived! We have signs for the Board of Selectmen, Board of Ed, Board of Finance, and P&Z.
Request your (free!) signs using this form and a friendly KDTC volunteer will deliver them to your property.
Early voting dates for the Fall 2025 municipal elections include:
- October 20-27 (10am – 6pm)
- October 28 (8am – 8pm)
- October 29 (10am – 6pm)
- October 30 (8am – 8pm)
- October 31-November 2 (10am – 6pm)
Killingworth’s Early Voting location is Town Hall.
The leaves are turning, which means election season is upon us!
Meet the local Killingworth candidates who are running for office this fall.
Join the Killingworth Democrats for a campaign kickoff on Thursday, August 14, 6:00-8:00pm, The Barrelhouse (176 Route 81, Killingworth).
You’ll have a chance to talk with the excellent candidates who are running this fall.
Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $20
RSVP to KillingworthDTC@gmail.com
Killingworth Democratic Town Committee 