Ellington, Connecticut: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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Around town this week

Fresh from local news covering Ellington and the surrounding area.

Active Threat Training is set for Ellington High School, and Ellington Financial Inc. declared a $0.4375 dividend. The Tri-County 19u baseball team faces Ellington on Wednesday, and the Lacrosse On Demand Games are also underway.

Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

Active Threat Training Set For Ellington High School - PatchEllington Connecticut News · Jun 22 Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Ellington Financial, Redwood Trust and TPG Mortgage Investment Trust - Yahoo FinanceEllington News · Jun 22 Tri-County 19u baseball looks to avoid first three game skid on Wendeday against Ellington - thechronicle.comEllington News · Jun 22 Lacrosse On Demand Games - Ellington High School - Ellington, CT - NFHS NetworkEllington News · Jun 21 Ellington Financial Inc. PFD SER D declares $0.4375 dividend - MSNEllington News · Jun 20 Canton @ Ellington Volleyball Match Info - MaxPrepsEllington News · Jun 19

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What is there to do in Ellington?

Ellington has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Ellington?

Most of Ellington is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Ellington?

Ellington sits in Ellington, Connecticut, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Ellington?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Ellington, and can connect you with a local agent.

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