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Support for the school budget, July 8 referendum

Below is a letter to the editor that appeared in HKNews and The Source.

June 26, 2025

I am writing to express my strong support for the RSD17 School Budget. The Board of Education has approved a responsible budget with unanimous consensus.

Until now, the Board has been able to make cuts that have avoided direct impacts on student learning. However, we are now at a critical point where further reductions could adversely affect our children. We have seen other districts lose essential programs such as middle school sports, art, and music programming. It is my belief that we should protect these valuable offerings in our schools.

It’s worth noting that each budget referendum costs our towns approximately $5,000 to $7,000 and the July 8 th referendum will be our third this cycle. Investing in our children’s education is both a financial decision and a profound commitment to the future of our Killingworth community as a whole.

By voting Yes to pass this budget, we continue our commitment to invest in the promise and potential of all our young learners.

The referendum on the school budget will be held Tuesday, July 8th at KES. Voting hours are 6 AM through 8 PM. Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall during office hours. (Due to the shortened time, Absentee Ballots will not be mailed out but must be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office.)

Vote yes for Killingworth’s future. This school budget does not increase our mill rate, but it does uphold our educational standards.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Amoia
Killingworth, Ct. 06419

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School budget referendum June 6

As you probably know, a second referendum on the school budget is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, June 6, 2025. 

There are arguments about specific expense lines, and you can read the Board of Ed’s responses and explanations to many of them here. Thank you to the Board of Ed for putting out this information.

It’s hard to compare statistics across districts—budget categories are different; staff functions are divided up in various ways; student populations have different needs. The bottom line is that our school board members spend many, many hours trying to provide as good an education as possible for as reasonable cost as possible. Since our schools are highly successful and our per pupil costs are well within the range of other Connecticut districts, I trust that the board made careful choices in constructing the budget. They have continued to refine it, and they will monitor it throughout the year. 

Please join me in voting yes for a strong education for the next generation. 

Every vote counts!

Cathy Iino
Chair, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee

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State Rep Debate Oct. 7

On Monday, October 7, 7:00pm (Morgan High School Auditorium), the Clinton Chamber of Commerce will host a debate between the candidates for State Representative of the 35th District. The event will be moderated by Marty Hausberger.

Please come to show your support for Cinzia Lettieri, the Democratic candidate, in the debate against the current State Rep.

Hear for yourself how she will be a voice for the hard-working families of the district and address the issues that matter to our communities!

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Early Voting Dates & Times

DID YOU KNOW?

Registered Connecticut voters can now vote early in elections!

The 14 early voting dates and times for the November 2024 general election are:

October 21, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 22, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 23, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 24, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 25, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 26, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 27, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 28, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 29: 8:00am – 8:00pm
October 30, 10:00am – 6:00pm
October 31: 8:00am – 8:00pm
November 1, 10:00am – 6:00pm
November 2, 10:00am – 6:00pm
November 3, 10:00am – 6:00pm

Kilingworth’s Early Voting Location is Killingworth Town Hall, Meeting Room, 323 Route 81. 

Learn more:

https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/early-voting/early-voting

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Budget hearing & referendum

The Killingworth Board of Finance will present the proposed FY 2024/25 municipal operating budget and capital budget in a hearing on Monday, May 6, 7:00pm in the HK Middle School cafeteria. A Q&A will be held after the presentation.

The RSD-17 school budget referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 7. Polls will be open at KES from 6:00am – 8:00pm.

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2024 Presidential Primary | Ways to Vote

The 2024 Presidential primary season is upon us and soon Connecticut Democrats will have their chance to cast ballots.

Key Dates:

March 12, 2024: Absentee Ballots available
Absentee ballots for the Democratic primary are now available from the Killingworth Town Clerk’s Office. Registered Democrats can simply fill out an online application to receive an absentee ballot.
Learn more about the process on the Secretary of the State’s website.


March 26, 27, 28, 30, 2024: Early Voting Period
Registered voters can now vote early!

Registered Democrats can vote early in the Presidential Primary on March 26, 27, 28, and 30, during the hours of 10:00am to 6:00pm, Killingworth Town Hall (323 Route 81).

Questions? Contact the Killingworth Town Clerk’s Office

April 2, 2024: Presidential Primary Day
Get out to vote—and bring a fellow Dem! Polls will be open 6:00am – 8:00pm at Killingworth Elementary School (our standard polling location).

For more information, visit the Secretary of the State’s Election Calendar page.

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Clinton Democrat exploring run for State Rep seat in 35th

Cinzia Lettieri is planning a run for State Representative from the 35th District representing Killingworth, Westbrook and Clinton. 

A Clinton native, Lettieri serves as a member of the Clinton DTC, the Clinton Water Pollution Control Authority, and the Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission.

She has spent the past 15 years working in education, advocacy and policy. Currently, she works as a third grade teacher in Hamden. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA and a master’s degree in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Washington. 

Lettieri will be participating in the public campaign financing program.

Interested in showing your support for her candidacy?
Make a donation online

OR

mail a check to Lettieri for State Rep, 107 Harbor Parkway, Clinton, CT 06413 (be sure to send this completed form with your donation if sending a check)