DEEP Fishing Guide Update
The 2024 DEEP Freshwater Fishing Regulations are now available at this link: 2024 DEEP Fishing Guide
There are no regulation changes for freshwater fishing from 2023 to 2024.
However, starting this year the Freshwater and Saltwater Regulations will no longer be combined in one booklet. Marine regulations are set through a process involving many stakeholders and are not usually completed until late February. As many of you are hitting the inland waters well before March, the Fisheries Division has opted to split the two and publish the inland regulations at the start of the calendar year. Hard copies will be distributed to many town clerks and bait and tackle shops in the coming weeks.
Marine regulations will be printed in a brochure and updated on the DEEP webpage as soon as they are finalized (anticipating late March 2024).
New Medicare Cards in the Mail
If you receive a letter indicating you are being sent a new Medicare Card and you actually receive a new card, it is a precautionary measure taken by the Center for Medicare & Medical Services (CMS) because of a data breach – IT IS NOT A SCAM.
When in doubt, Medicare Recipients should call MEDICARE or engage the Senior Medicare Patrol if they have questions or concerns.
New Killingworth Charter in Effect
At the November 7 election, Killingworth’s electors approved a new Killingworth Charter which took effect on December 8, 2023. This newly approved charter is available at the link below:
New Eversource Electric Discount
As of December, 2023, a new electric discount is available to Eversource residential electric customers with existing financial hardship status on their electric accounts. The discount is based on gross annual income or the receipt of public assistance such as fuel assistance, SNAP or disability SSI. To learn more, log into Eversource.com or click on Social Services under the Town Services heading at the top of this page. Paper applications are also available at the Town Hall.
November 7, 2023 Election Results
First Selectman, 11/21/2023-11/18/2025, Eric Couture (D)
Selectmen, 11/21/2023-11/18/2025, Joel D’Angelo (D) and Eric Nunes (R)
Town Treasurer, 11/21/2023-11/18/2025, Donna Dupuis (D)
Tax Collector, 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, Michele B. Nuhn (D)
Board of Finance, 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, William Kosturko (D), Marcel T. Couture (D) and Andrew J. O’Neill (R)
Board of Assessment Appeals, 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, Carolyn Anderson (D)
Planning & Zoning Commission 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, Thomas W. Hogarty (D), Paul D. McGuinness (D) and Michael Drew (R)
Planning & Zoning Cmsn. Alt., 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, Alec Martin (D) and Julie A. Phelps (R)
Zoning Board of Appeals, 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, Mark McCormick (D), Benjamin Charney (D) and Cheryl Fine (R)
Zoning Board of Appeals Alt., 11/21/2023-11/16/2027, William Joyce (D)
Fire Commissioners, 11/21/2023-11/18/2025, Michael Reimers (D) and Don Offner (R)
Regional Board of Ed., 12/01/2023-12/01/2027, Suzanne C. Sack (D), Jennifer Voegtli (D) and Nelson Rivera (D)
Registrars of Voters Optical Scanner Testing and Sealing
The Killingworth Registrars of Voters will be setting up the Optical Scanners and sealing them for the November 7, 2023, municipal election on October 26, 2023, at 3 pm in the Town Hall Conference Room. This is open to the public.
Lauren K. Blaha
Certified Registrar of Voters
Killingworth, CT 06419
860-663-1765 ext. 216
Food Scraps Collection Program Launched
Beginning November 1, Killingworth residents can bring their food scraps to the Transfer Station as part of a new recycling program. Read more about the program on the Transfer Station page in the Town Services drop-down menu at the top of this page.
Sample Ballot for November 7, 2023, Municipal Election
The November 7, 2023, Municipal Election ballot will be 2-sided with a Yes/No question regarding approval of the proposed Charter of the Town of Killingworth at the top of the first page. To view the ballot please click on the links below. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-663-1765 x502 with any questions.
Registrar Optical Scanner Testing and Sealing
Rescheduled for Friday, September 1, 2023, at 9 a.m.
The Registrar will be testing and sealing the optical scanner on Tuesday August 29, 2023 at 3 pm. at Town Hall for the September 12 Republican Primary.
Lauren K. Blaha
Certified Registrar of Voters”
Killingworth, the Wait is Finally Over… Meet Your New SUPERHEROES!
Have no fear Killingworth, Super Gibson is here! Gibson, a gentle and well-mannered black Lab mix, is Killingworth’s new top dog and SUPERHERO! This thirteen-year-old gentleman was adopted from the CT Humane Society in 2011 and has happily protected and comforted his loved ones ever since. Gibson’s superpower is clearly his “man’s best friend” attitude, dedicating his days to the spread of good will and cheer with every step he takes. A wonderful companion, Gibson enjoys hiking with his mom and his best doggie friend Becca. And he even goes so far as to jump into the shower with his mom to comfort and protect HER (wink, wink) from the thunder and lightning that HE so fears! Gibson, the residents of Killingworth will sleep better knowing you are our SUPERHERO!
Harriet, a spunky 11-month-old mini Australian Shepherd, bounded into Town Hall to claim her #2 prize with the energy and enthusiasm of true puppy. Harriet, whose teeny tiny tail never stopped wagging, took control of the town clerk’s office and never looked back! It was easy to see that her SUPERPOWER is her ability to charm anyone and everyone she meets. And that’s exactly what landed her with her family in Killingworth… her dad took one look at her in a pet store and it was love at first sight! So it’s fitting that Harriet is now a Killingworth SUPERHERO!
And rounding out the top 3 is Penne, an adorable 11-year-old Dachshund, apparently named after, yes, the pasta she most resembles! Penne arrived in the town clerk’s office in her dad’s arms looking like the royalty that she is. Penne, you are truly our SUPERHERO! Although she suffers from epilepsy, she shakes off each seizure with a quick drink of water, then picks up right where she left off playing with her favorite toys. Penne’s SUPERPOWER is the speed and accuracy with which she can remove the squeaker from only certain toys, but never her favorites!
The Town Clerk’s Office would like to thank the wonderful dog owners of Killingworth who license in June and happily share their best friends with our office. We just love getting to know you and your SUPERHEROES!
Gibson
Harriet
Penne
