Killingworth Town News

Forecast for Saturday: Gil Simmons Will Run the Killingworth Road Race

By Clark Judge   (August 27, 2026) --- When three runners suffered heat exhaustion at the 2024 Killingworth Road Race, organizers decided something had to be...

The Magic Number at the Killingworth Road Race? 169!

By Clark Judge   (August 26, 2026) --- According to its website, the Run 169 Connecticut Towns Society “is a community of runners dedicated to completing...

2026 Killingworth Road Race Steps Off on August 29th

By Clark Judge   (August 18, 2026) --- Nothing, it seems, changes with the annual Killingworth Road Race except the date....

Information for Killingworth Voters on RSD 17 Budget Referendum August 25th

Submitted by Dawn Rees Mooney, Killingworth Town Clerk   (August 13, 2026) --- The Electors of the Town of Killingworth and...

Congregational Church in Killingworth Presents Fall Learning Series

Submitted by Rachel Schemmerling (August 13, 2026) --- The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC invites the community to gather, learn,...

Unofficial Results (Killingworth): Democratic Party Primary August 11, 2026

Submitted by Killingworth Registrar of Voters (August 11, 2026) --- The following are unofficial results from Killingworth for the Democratic...

Help Keep Killingworth Families Warm This Winter

Submitted by Mercedes Ricciuti, Killingworth Municipal Agent   (August 8, 2026) --- Low-income residents of Killingworth are facing a serious heating...

Registration Now Open for Annual Killingworth Road Race August 29th

Submitted by Rachel Schemmerling (July 30, 2026) --- Lace up your running shoes and join one of Killingworth's favorite summer...

Shared Harvest Garden Teams Up with HKYFS Teens

Submitted by Mary Solera   (June 20, 2026) --- On June 14, 2026 as part of Teen Impact Week, eleven young...

Young Entrepreneurs Invited to All Things Killingworth Town Picnic

Submitted by Killingworth Women's Organization   (July 18, 2026) --- One of the newest additions to this year's All Things Killingworth...

Notice to Killingworth Voters: Democratic Primary to be Held on August 11th

Submitted by Dawn Rees Mooney, Killingworth Town Clerk (July 7, 2026) --- Notice is hereby given that a Primary of...

Synergismus Duo Present Free Concert in Killingworth July 12th

Submitted by Randy Calistri-Yeh (July 6, 2026) --- Killingworth residents Randy and Millie Calistri-Yeh (the Synergismus Duo) are excited to...

Killingworth to End Contract with License Plate Camera Company

Editor's Note: The following article was reported and written by Katherine Revello for the news website "Inside Investigator." https://insideinvestigator.org/...

Killingworth Voter Information on School Budget Referendum July 15th

Submitted by Dawn Rees Mooney, Killingworth Town Clerk   (July 4, 2026) --- The Electors of the Town of Killingworth and...

Killingworth Congregational Church Hosts Community Picnic July 25th

Submitted by Rachel Schemmerling (July 2, 2026) --- The Congregational Church in Killingworth invites the community to a special 250th...

Encore! Killingworth Congregational Church Rummage Sale/Farm Market This Saturday

Submitted by Rachel Schemmerling (June 22, 2026) --- The Congregational Church in Killingworth, United Church of Christ, is pleased to...

Kelly Allard Leach Foundation Partners with Connecticut Children’s

Submitted by Kathleen Amoia (June 19, 2026) --- The Kelly Allard Leach Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership...

A Holiday Gift Idea from UConn Master Gardeners

Submitted by Gail Reynolds (December 5, 2023) — UConn Master Gardeners have assembled a calendar for anyone gardening in Connecticut or anyone who enjoys pictures of gardening in Connecticut. There are tips through every month on how to plan and maintain your garden for fresh blooms and abundant vegetables.

The Dime Has Come (That’s Not a Typo)

Submitted by Haddam Sustainability Committee (December 6, 2023) — When the new year dawns on January 1, 2024, it will be the start of a new dime deposit law on bottles, cans, and other beverage containers. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, these containers are eligible for the new ten-cent deposit:

Killingworth AmbulanceKillingworth Town News On the Road Again; A Day in the Life of Two of Killingworth’s Busiest EMT’s

By Clark Judge (December 6, 2023) — The Killingworth Ambulance Association is so active that each year it answers more calls than the one before. In fact, from October, 2022 through September, 2023, it responded to a record 581 dispatches, a jump of 43 from the year before, and 122 from the year before that.

Connecticut Water Accepting Applications for School Water Stations

Submitted by Daniel Meaney (December 8, 2023) — Applications are now being accepted by Connecticut Water Company for School Water Bottle Filling Stations. The company will fund up to a total of $15,000 in water bottle fill stations, which is enough for approximately 10 units across all schools served by Connecticut Water. The program is entirely funded by the company’s shareholders.

HKMS Announces Inductees into National Junior Honor Society

Submitted by Debra Cumpstone (December 8, 2023) — On December 7, 2023, thirty eighth grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School.

Agriculture Department Accepting Proposals for Farmland Preservation Grants

Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman (December 9, 2023) — The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is accepting grant proposals for the 2024 Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency and Disaster Preparedness Grant, which supports agricultural producers and non-profits directly involved in production.

Killingworth Says Thank You to Sandy Smith

Submitted by Tammy Eustis (January 2, 2024) --- Sandra Smith and her husband, Charlie, moved to Killingworth in 1969, first...

Rockfall Foundation Offers $1000 Scholarship

Submitted by Pete Weiss (January 4, 2024) --- The Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, administered by The Rockfall Foundation...

Middle School Students Invited to Take Part in Civics Bee

Submitted by Haley Stafford (January 9, 2024) --- Chairman Sean Hayes has announced that Middlesex County middle school students will...

Summary of RSD 17 Board of Education Meeting, December 2023

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora (January 11, 2024) -- The following is a summary of the Regional School District 17 Board...

HKTV Holiday Show Raises More Than $15,000 for “Kindness Over Muscular Dystrophy”

Submitted by Kasha Topa-Finberg (January 18, 2024) --- Haddam Killingworth High School Television held its 35th Annual Holiday Telethon on...

HKYFS Events Ahead for January-March 2024

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora (January 18, 2024) --- As we step into the new year, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services...

Eversource Warns Customers About Energy Scammers

Submitted by Jamie Ratliff (January 19, 2024) --- As the colder weather arrives in New England, scammers are heating up...

A River Valley Community “Treasure”: Saybrook Community Church Free Treasures Den

By Meghan Peterson (January 19, 2024) --- Haddam Killingworth News/HK-Now.com recently reached out to Cindy Wallace, Director of the Community...

Killingworth Library Programs and Events February 2024

Submitted by Tammy Eustis (January 19, 2024) --- The following programs and events will take place at Killingworth Library during...