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Referendum for HKHS: September 24

The Regional School District 17 Board of Education has scheduled a referendum for September 24, 2026, seeking voter approval for a comprehensive “Renovate-as-New” building project for Haddam-Killingworth High School (HKHS). The plan addresses aging infrastructure, improves safety and accessibility, and modernizes learning spaces at HKHS.

The question is:

Shall Regional School District No. 17, comprised of the Towns of Haddam and Killingworth, appropriate $151,900,000 for renovations and improvements to Haddam-Killingworth High School and authorize the issuance of bonds or notes of the District in an amount not to exceed $77,200,000 to finance the appropriation, or so much as may be necessary after deducting grants to be received for the project?”

Unlike annual school budget referendums, there is only one chance to pass this plan in order to take advantage of prioritized state funding and a space waiver, which allows HKHS to keep its recently renovated pool, field house, auditorium and tech ed facilities. (Learn more about the space waiver on this FAQ page)

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How to Vote in the Democratic Primary for Governor

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.

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Third school budget referendum July 15

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

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School Budget Referendum June 10

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
activism

KDTC statement on DHS funding

The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee supports efforts by our U.S. senators and representatives to end the gross human rights abuses by our federal government. We are proud of the leadership our congressional delegation has shown in standing up for civil rights, human rights, and the rule of law. We urge them to continue to stand strong for the values that have made our country great.

At a minimum, to receive funding, agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security must wear identification, have court-ordered search warrants, and give arrestees due process. Agents must not wear masks, must not use racial profiling, and must not use lethal force. Detainees must receive adequate medical care and accommodations.

There is no justification for the current conduct of ICE and Customs and Border Control, for the racial profiling being applied, or for the incarceration under atrocious conditions of thousands of detainees. We call on Congress to put an end to these shameful practices and restore America’s honor.

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Support Cinzia Lettieri for State Rep

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.

https://daycampaign.com/Donation/Index/638

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Killingworth Friendly Fund

Friends—

We’d like to ask you to make a special donation to the Killingworth Friendly Fund this year. 

Here’s why: each year, forty to fifty low-income households in Killingworth rely on fuel assistance from the state to get through the winter. This year, because of cutbacks in federal funding, households are receiving only one-third to one-half of what they have received in the past. And there’s a long, cold winter ahead. Let’s make sure that our neighbors can stay warm this season.

The decades-old Friendly Fund consists of (tax-deductible) donations and is managed by the town. It provides small amounts of emergency assistance for residents in need. Normally, a few thousand dollars is enough to respond to the needs that arise in a year, but, as we all know, the times are not “normal.” 

Please be as generous as you always are! Donations can be dropped off at Town Hall or mailed to Killingworth Friendly Fund, Killingworth Town Hall, 323 Route 81.

Thank you for all you do.

Cathy Iino
Chair, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee

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KDTC Caucus January 8

To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the Town of Killingworth, CT: 

Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee will hold a caucus on January 8, 2026 at 7 pm at the Killingworth Library to endorse candidates for the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee and to transact other business as may be proper to come before said Caucus.

If you are interested in serving on the town committee, please come! We welcome new members.