The real thing is better, of course — we have miles of country roads, even more miles of old stone walls, hundreds of acres of woods and streams, starry skies. We also have a great community, which includes the renowned rehabilitation center for birds of prey, the first net-zero home in Connecticut, dozens of sports teams for children of all ages, community gardens, historic places, and a score of active civic groups.

Virtual Killingworth, however, will answer many of your questions, save you trips and phone calls, and help you understand the town government. It will give you access to many services the town offers and allow you to keep up with what’s going on in the various committees and commissions that govern Killingworth. You can also communicate with Town Hall easily and quickly by clicking here (in an emergency, however, please call 911).

Whether you live in the real Killingworth or are just visiting, please let us know what we can do to serve you better.

First Selectwoman Catherine Iino
Citizen of the Year
Eric Auer was genuinely surprised to find himself named Citizen of the Year at the annual Lions Club Senior Dinner on Saturday, February 22. Eric was cited for his many contributions to the town:

Whereas Eric Auer, a true son of Killingworth, has selflessly dedicated his time, effort, and knowledge to the betterment of the town where he was born; and

Whereas Eric has served the town across three decades, on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission; and

Whereas Eric was a founding member of the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce and served as its first president; and

Whereas Eric has taken the initiative on countless occasions to improve the town, for instance, conceiving the Bethke Field project, marshaling contributors, and donating his own equipment and labor to get it built; and

Whereas Eric has spent hundreds of hours helping to oversee the construction and maintenance of Killingworth's recreational facilities; and

Whereas Eric contributed the environmentally sensitive apron at the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust's Platt Nature Center; and

Whereas Eric was instrumental in the creation of Killingworth Community Gardens; and

Whereas Eric serves on the board of the Killingworth Foundation, where he heads the Scholarship Committee, and he established the Auer Family Fund within the foundation's endowment, to support projects benefitting our community's young people; and

Whereas Eric is a tireless advocate for children of all ages;

Now therefore, in gratitude for all that he has done for our townspeople, the Killingworth Board of Selectmen do hereby proclaim the 22th day of February of the year 2014 Eric W. Auer Day.