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
What a Treat
Children of all ages had a wonderful afternoon at Parmelee Farm, carving dozens of pumpkins, jumping in leaves, enjoying cider and muffins and glorious fall weather. Many thanks are due:

Country Flower Farms, Middlefield, for 100 mums that made the farm so festive (on top of the many plantings they had already donated to the farm).

Terry Doyle, who built the pumpkin grandstand that lets the jacks-o'-lantern watch the passing scene.

Karen Milano, for the very spiffy flier, created on a moment's notice.

Drew and Carrie Sassi of DaVinci Pizza, who made a very generous contribution toward the pumpkins, and got the word out to the community along with their hot pizzas.

The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce and the Killingworth Lions, who also shared the cost of the pumpkins. And those Lions did a crack job of setting up and breaking down for the event.

The Killingworth Women's Organization for treats left over from their Domestic Violence Awareness kick-off.

Most of all, a huge thank you to Tim Gannon and Peg Scofield, first, for having the brainstorm, and second, for bringing it, truly, to light. They put hours and hours of work into making the event seem completely relaxed and natural. The warm glow lingers on . . .