Burlington's Ted Scheidel died Sunday after long career of service

Former Burlington First Selectman Theodore Scheidel, who guided his town for decades, died yesterday, according to social media posts by several politicians. He was a good neighbor to Bristol. State Sen. Beth Bye, a West Hartford Democrat, called him a role model and "an amazing public servant."
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Burlington's leader giving up the reins

The news in today's Bristol Press that Burlington's first selectman, Ted Scheidel, is stepping down after this year's general election is a stunner. Scheidel has been at the helm for so long that he is synonymous with the town, which has undergone dramatic growth since he took office in 1981. Over all those years, he's also been the epitome of a New England town government leader, straightforward, open and clear. He's been a good neighbor for Bristol.