Politics & Government
New Ellington Officials Sworn In, Town Says
Local officials were sworn in on Monday in Ellington, officials say.
ELLINGTON, CT — Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz visited Ellington on Monday to swear in First Selectman Burstein and several newly elected board members, town officials said.
Those sworn in included members of the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
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The town said it also paused to recognize veterans and the family members of new volunteers who attended the ceremony.
For Board of Selectmen members who could not attend the afternoon session, Town Clerk Donna Hosey completed their swearing-in earlier in the day for the 2025–2027 term.
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