IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE
IMPORTANT UPDATE: State of Connecticut P.A. 26-141, effective October 1, 2026, requires a 48-hour waiting period before couples can be married after applying for a marriage license. Please plan your appointment time accordingly!
Click on TOWN CLERK in the TOWN DEPARTMENTS drop-down menu above, then click on the VITAL RECORDS/MARRIAGE LICENSE button for details. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office with any questions.
Testing of Ballot Tabulators for Fourth RSD#17 Budget Referendum
The Registrars of Voters have re-scheduled tabulator testing for the upcoming RSD#17 Budget Referendum to 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. This testing will be held in Town Hall’s rear conference room and will be open to the public. The Referendum will take place on Tuesday, August 25, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Killingworth Elementary School.
Testing of Ballot Tabulators for August 11, 2026, Democratic Primary
The Registrars of Voters have scheduled tabulator testing for the upcoming Democratic Primary for Governor for 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. This testing will be held in Town Hall’s rear conference room and will be open to the public. The Primary will take place on Tuesday, August 11 at Killingworth Elementary School, and you MUST be a registered Democrat to vote in this Primary.
Testing of Ballot Tabulators for Third RDS#17 Budget Referendum
The Registrars of Voters have scheduled tabulator testing for the upcoming RSD#17 Budget Referendum for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10. This testing will be held in Town Hall’s rear conference room and will be open to the public. The Referendum will take place on Wednesday, July 15 at Killingworth Elementary School.
Changes to Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Schedules
NOTICE: The ZBA regular meeting & public hearings scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 have been cancelled. A Special meeting & public hearings will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 at town office building.
NOTICE: The P&Z regular meeting & public hearings scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 have been cancelled. A Special meeting & public hearings will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00 at town office building.
Testing of Ballot Tabulators for Second RSD#17 Budget Referendum
The Registrars of Voters have rescheduled tabulator testing for the upcoming RSD#17 Budget Referendum to 2 pm on Saturday, June 6. This testing will be held in town hall’s rear conference room and will be open to the public (use town hall’s rear entrance). The Referendum will take place on Wednesday, June 10 at Killingworth Elementary School.
2026-2027 BOARD OF FINANCE RECOMMENDED BUDGET
At a Public Hearing held at KES on April 27, 2026, the Board of Finance delivered the attached budget presentation and took questions from those in attendance. Immediately following this presentation, the board held a Special Meeting to make their final adjustments in order to submit their recommended budget, also attached, to the town for approval. Copies of both documents are available in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Board of Finance Budget Presentation FY2026-2027
Testing of Ballot Tabulators for May RSD#17 Budget Referrendum
The Killingworth Registrars of Voters will test the ballot tabulators on Monday, April 20, 2026, for the upcoming RSD#17 Budget Referendum. This testing will be held at 11:30 am in town hall’s rear conference room and will be open to the public. This Referendum will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Killingworth Elementary School.
BENEFIT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO INCOME-QUALIFIED RESIDENTS OVER 65 OR DISABLED
Contact: Merecedes Ricciuti, Municipal Agent, 860-663-1765, ext. 217
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Every Spring there are two benefit programs available for income-qualified residents over 65 or disabled. Maximum gross income is $46,300 for single residents and $56,600 for two. Qualifying residents can choose between Homeowner’s Tax Relief or Renter’s Rebate, but not both.
Homeowner’s Tax Relief is administered by the Assessor, ext. 506, with proof of income.
Renter’s Rebate starts April 1 and is administered by the Municipal Agent. A one-time payment, it is based on income, rent, and electric, fuel and water expenses. A flyer listing the required documents is available at Town Hall or by contacting the Municipal Agent.
Killingworth Election Results
The unofficial results of the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election are available at this link: Connecticut Secretary of the State . Simply click on the “unofficial results” box and select Killingworth (or any other town) for results.