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
Thank you to Amber Stamm and the HK Moms Club, who saw a need and found a way to fill it. They recognized that there are hungry children in our community who rely on subsidized meals in school during the week but often went without on weekends. A nationwide initiative had been developed to provide these students with a backpack full of food and personal hygiene products each Friday. HK Moms has extended this program to Killingworth Elementary School and HK Middle School. Currently, the program provides backpacks to about 10 students and their families.

The backpack program always needs nonperishable milk, canned meats, cereal, and canned fruits and vegetables. There's a food collection basket at Town Hall, so if you are coming here anyway, it is easy to add to it.

--Cathy Iino