Killingworth Town News

A 9/11 Anniversary Through the Eyes of Students at KES

By Clark Judge   (September 15, 2026) --- Maybe you missed the 9/11 ceremony outside the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company on September 11, 2026, but second-graders...

KWO Marks International Day of Service September 26th

Submitted by Claire Walsh   (September 11, 2026) --- The Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Committee (DSVAP) of the Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO) is...

St. Lawrence Church Rummage Sale in Killingworth October 10th

Submitted by Michelle Knockwood   (September 9, 2026) --- Saint Lawrence Church at 7 Hemlock Drive in Killingworth will hold a...

Who is Killingworth’s Top Dog? Who Can Tell?

Submitted by Dawn Rees Mooney, Killingworth Town Clerk   (September 5, 2026) --- The Killingworth Town Clerk’s Office has a bit...

Killingworth Road Race 2026: Where a Blueberry Pie is Much More than a Pie

By Clark Judge   (August 31, 2026) --- In case you missed it, there were a couple of notable achievements at...

A History-Making First at the Finish of the Killingworth Road Race

By Clark Judge   (August 30, 2026) --- It’s not often you get to hear this about the annual Killingworth Road...

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...

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...

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...

Find a Fur Baby: Say Hello to Ducky

Submitted by Judith Levin (November 10, 2023) — Poor Ducky was picked up by Haddam Animal Control Officer as a stray. He has been at the pound for a few months and needs a home of his own. He is a Hound Mix, around two to three years old.

Haddam Girl Scouts to Host Food Drive November 19th

Submitted by Robin Thebeau (November 13, 2023) — On November 19, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Haddam Girl Scouts will be at Higganum Village Market collecting food for their annual Thanksgiving Drive. People can drop off food, make monetary donations, which will be used to purchase food at the end of the drive, or purchase items at Higganum Village Market using the list below of food items the Scouts are hoping to collect:

RSD 17 Hosts Community Conversation on Master Plan November 16th

Submitted by Kerry Markey (November 12, 2023) — Regional School District #17 (RSD17) invites the community to an important Community Conversation where several final options for the RSD17 Master Plan will be presented. The Master Plan is a long-range plan to repair, rebuild or replace our school buildings.

Eversource Warns Customers About Heating Season Scammers

Submitted by Tricia Modifica (November 13, 2023) — It’s a call or email threatening to shut off power. It’s a fake website hoping to trick people into believing it’s real. Scammers posing as Eversource representatives are using increasingly sophisticated and intimidating tactics to get money and personal information. In advance of Utilities United Against Scams Day, November 15, 2023, Eversource is urging its customers to be vigilant.

Swing Bridge Update: Week of November 13, 2023

Submitted by Sara Mendillo (November 13, 2023) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises the following construction activities at the Haddam/East Haddam Swing Bridge for the upcoming week of November 13, 2023:

Haddam Killingworth High School First Quarter Honor Roll

Submitted by Amy Giarnella (November 16, 2023) — Haddam Killingworth High School has announced its First Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll. To view details, click on the link below:

Update on Health and Veterans Benefits from State Sen. Needleman

Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman (December 2, 2023) — The following items are taken from a legislative update submitted by the office of State Sen. Norm Needleman (D) 33rd District:

KVFC Official Route for Santa Cruise 2023

BY Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company (December 5, 2023) — The official route for the KVFC Santa Cruise for 2023! When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 Time: Starting at 11:00 a.m.

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...