Politics & Government
(UPDATE) Referendum Today on Senior Center Project Appropriation
Voters are being asked today, Tuesday, April 2, whether an additional $400,000 should be added to the $2.5 million already approved for the new construction.
Update, April 2 at 9 p.m.
The referendum question has passed. Ellington voters approved the additional appropriation of $400,000 for the senior center project by a vote of 418 yes to 304 no.
Original Post:
The discussions have been held and now it's time for residents to decide whether to allocate another $400,000 to cover costs associated with the construction of the new senior center on Maple Street.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 2, at the Ellington High School on Maple Street.
The ballot question reads:
"Shall the Town of Ellington increase by $400,000 the $2,500,000 appropriation and borrowing authorization for costs related to the design, construction, equipping and furnishing of a senior center to be located on property owned by the town at 40 Maple Street (formerly known as 22 Maple St.) in Ellington?"
In February 2012, voters overwhelmingly approved the $2.5 million project. However, when the bids started coming in, they were significantly higher than anticipated.
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