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Ellington board hears budget cuts totaling roughly $250,000 and sets April public hearing

Ellington School District Board of Education · March 26, 2026
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Board members said the finance committee identified about $250,000 in potential reductions and that the district's projected year-end balance could fall to roughly $20,000, prompting possible spending controls and scheduled public deliberations in April.

The Ellington School District Board of Education on March 24 heard a finance update that described deep potential reductions across town services and school operations and set a schedule for public review and deliberations.

Finance committee representatives told the board the panel identified roughly $250,000 in possible cuts, citing examples such as eliminating lifeguards at Crystal Lake and removing porta-potties at parks. "From that…

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