Ellington Welcomes Police Supervisor, Adds School Board Member

ELLINGTON, CT — A veteran state trooper has taken the role of Ellington’s resident state police supervisor, while a former selectman is serving on the Board of Education, according to separate town and school district announcements.

Sgt. Timothy Merrill brings a law enforcement career that began in 1998, according to the town’s announcement introducing its police supervisor.

Merrill started with the West Virginia State Police before working as a federal special agent and an Enfield police officer, the town said.

He has spent the past 16 years with Connecticut State Police. His assignments have included sergeant at Troops C and H, resident sergeant in Mansfield and lieutenant at Troop H, according to the announcement.

In Ellington, Merrill will work with town officials, residents, businesses and community organizations while strengthening coordination between state troopers and Ellington police officers, the town said.

“The Town of Ellington welcomes Sgt. Merrill to his new assignment and looks forward to his continued service to the community,” the announcement states.

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Former Selectman Dave Stavens was appointed to the Board of Education over the summer following longtime member Michael Young’s retirement, according to the district’s fall Communications Corner newsletter, released Oct. 20.

Stavens will serve the remainder of the school board term through November 2027, the newsletter states.

“We look forward to working with Dave this year, he brings a wealth of experience to the table!” the newsletter states.

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