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Public Hearing on Guilford Village West April 2

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

At 1940 Boston Post Road, across from Guilford Commons, sits an empty lot which has been on the town’s development radar for the past 15 years. On March 12, the Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) heard from an applicant named after the property’s address to finally bring life to the

empty lot with designs to construct both residential and shopping developments at the site.

A public hearing and site plan review on the project will be held at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s (PZC) next meeting on Wednesday, April 2.

The site was originally approved by the town for residential development in 2010 and

consisted of four apartment buildings. Since then, the property has seen various earthwork and wetlands development efforts and has changed hands of ownership following the expiration of a state permit for final reconstruction plans.

“The property lay dormant until February

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Taking the Plunge

Cold water plungers, including Guilford Youth Lacrosse Association players and coaches, participate in the Chill Lax Plunge fundraiser at Jacob's Beach on March 23. Participants, including many dressed in costumes, raised funds to benefit the organization's lacrosse program.

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Top-Tier Talent

The Guilford baseball team has a stacked and talented roster this spring in hopes of making a deep postseason push................................................14

Laughs in Spanish

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Hartford Stage's newest production is not as lighthearted as expected.....................................25

Megan Granato

Megan Granato: Engaging and Educating on Climate Action

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

It has become commonplace to read troubling news stories about the threat of climate change and its potential impacts on communities from large cities to small towns like Guilford. As part of Megan Granato’s work, raising awareness is critical for the health and safety of communities, and she knows that their populations are fully capable of taking small, but ultimately impactful steps.

Megan grew up in Guilford and currently lives in Madison. In her professional life, Megan is the manager of sustainability and resiliency for the Town of Groton. She recently appeared on an episode of , a show on the town’s public access television station.

Clean Water Ways

The episode, which can be viewed at www.youtube.com/c/ GrotonMunicipalTelevision, features Megan speaking about the challenges currently facing the

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Connecticut shoreline’s water systems, in addition to the ways town governments and individuals can help mitigate these challenges.

Clean Water Ways

As exemplified in her appearance on , Megan says that a “really important part of my job is connecting with the community” on the issue of climate change and its effects on coastal towns like Groton and Guilford. This involves garnering public opinion on the courses of action which towns should take to mitigate the threat it brings, while educating the public on its threat to water systems. However, climate change does not just bring about issues for water systems. Megan says that she and her colleagues in Groton

are also doing “a lot of work on extreme-heat preparations.”

“Extreme heat is becoming more and more of an issue,” Megan says. “I think it’s one that people don’t think about as much in Connecticut. They kind of think, ‘Oh, we’re a northern state. We’re a little safe from that.’ But it’s becoming more and more impactful, and so we want to help people prepare more for that.”

From municipalities to a homeowner’s backyard, various methods can be used to combat the current climatic challenges. On a large scale, there are the benefits from installing green infrastructure in cities and towns, but there are also specific methods for towns like Guilford which are home to marshlands.

“Connecticut is doing a good amount of work on things like living shorelines [and] marsh restoration,” says Megan. Megan says that the latter involves “trying to help marshes

See Megan Granato page 8

Photo courtesy of Megan Granato Megan Granato helps community members understand that they're capable of taking small steps to lessen climate change and its potential impacts on their community's health and safety.

In Response

I write in response to ”Groundhog Day All Over Again” (Dave Holman, March 12). I, too, was at the special town meeting at the Guilford High School on Feb. 26. I did feel sorry for the person who had been standing for perhaps half an hour to comment when comments were closed but, unlike Hol-

Don’t Be Misled

Listen up, voters! There’s a false narrative running in the ’s letters section, that the town’s leaders are fiscally irresponsible. That our budget is “insane.” Repetition of these misstatements does not make them true. These charges against town leaders, largely from a few disaffected voters, remind me of the hysterics in The Crucible who proclaimed they saw the townswomen of Salem, Massachusetts, (founded only a few years before Guilford) with the devil. It later emerged that in many cases these accusers held grudges that motivated those allegations. That appears to be the case here.

man, I did hear the motion made and seconded to end commentary. Perhaps Holman would have heard those calls from the attendees if he had not been continuing to speak well beyond the two minutes allotted to each speaker.

Carol Hwang Guilford

Courier whose focus is the well-being of this town. They have earned our respect and trust. The town’s budget is based on they know it costs takes to keep Guilford flourishing. I believe our police officers, teachers, firefighters, engineers, town clerks – all benefit from pay raises, and, like many of you, they deserve them. Our library is a gift that keeps on giving more every year. It’s important to preserve this heritage and those who contribute to it.

Guilford is blessed with long-serving bipartisan citizens at all levels of government, including the superintendent of schools, Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and commissions

What is the Biggest Tragedy?

So, what is the biggest tragedy resulting from Guilford Mooring restaurant town meeting fiasco? Is it the fact that taxpayers are now on the hook for not only the $3 million purchase price, but also for the costs to demolish the building, cart the wreckage away, any engineering and environmental costs, and any reconstruction costs, with absolutely no guarantees as to what, if anything, the town can do with the property? Is it the fact that our one-party Democratic town leadership once again

GUILFORD TOWN MEETINGS

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-453-8001 or visit the Guilford town website at www.guilfordct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings:

Facts may not change the minds of those who are burrowed into their false narratives, but those who read, and listen to facts, can overwhelm them with their votes. Don’t be misled. Vote in support the town budget. It benefits us all.

Joanna Baymiller Guilford

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disrespected the citizens of Guilford by cutting off comments and dispensed with a paper vote in favor of a voice vote regarding the purchase of this property at the twice rescheduled special town meeting on Feb. 26? Is it the fact that First Selectman Matt Hoey and the rest of the Board of Selectmen violated the code of ethics by only posting letters in support of this purchase on the Guilford

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Dr. Anthony "Tony" Calabrese, 87, a longtime Guilford resident, passed at Artis Memory Care Branford on Dec. 14, 2024, after a long illness. Born Feb. 25, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the husband of Tasmara “Tas;" and father of Tonya Peters Castillejo and Anthony Calabrese; grandfather of Tiffani Mitrani and Dominique Roney, and great-grandfather of Jayde and Carter. He was predeceased by his first wife, Velma (Amato) Calabrese. Tony had a distinguished career as a marine scientist at NOAA's Milford Laboratory and served as the laboratory director for 20 years. He began his career in 1963, conducting studies on the effects of contaminants on marine organisms. He has authored more than 70 reports and publications and, in 1986, founded the Flatfish Biology Conference. That same year, Tony became the third director of the Milford Laboratory. He retired in 2004 with 41 years of federal service. Under Tony’s leadership, the Milford Laboratory became a global leader in aquaculture and research activities, including studies of shellfish and finfish genetics, nutrition, recruitment, and immunology. He led research on diseases of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans and the physiological, biochemical, and mutagenic effects of

pollutants on a variety of marine animals. These included studies of reproductive success and habitat evaluation. He was also instrumental in securing a new research vessel, the R/V Victor Loosanoff, to continue the lab's field studies in Long Island Sound, following the decommissioning of the R/V Shang Wheeler in 2001. In addition to his laboratory directorship, Tony was the chief of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Aquaculture and Enhancement Division, and internationally, he was for many years the chair of the ICES Mariculture Committee and unofficial ambassador to researchers in Europe and Asia.

In his free time, Tony loved reading, gardening, walking, traveling, the Red Sox, and UConn basketball, and he enjoyed visiting remote places to catch northern pike and smallmouth bass. Tony will be remembered for his many accomplishments and especially for his dedication to Milford Laboratory's staff and mission.

Friends were invited to calling hours on Dec. 17 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Dec. 18 at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial followed in Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston Street, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, donations to CT Alzheimer's would be appreciated. For service details or to share a memory or leave condolences, please visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE

All persons liable to pay the 2024 water main assessment billing in the Town of Guilford are hereby notified that the first installment is due April 1, 2025. The last day to pay assessments without penalty is due May 1, 2025.

If payment is not made by May 1, 2025 interest will accrue to the original due date of April 1, 2025 at the rate of 1 ½% per month, or 18% per year from the date of the installment.

Payments can be mailed to the Town of Guilford, Tax Collector, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437. Please make sure to include your coupon when mailing your payment. Payments may be made at the Tax Office at 31 Park St., Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, checks, money order or cashiers check. Please bring your tax bill with you.

For questions regarding your water main assessment billings, please call the Tax Office at 203-453-8014.

Deborah A. Milano Tax Collector, CCMC

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Linda Rogen Guilford

Linda Joy Rogen died peacefully on Oct. 7, 2024, in the presence of her two siblings and two living children. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Rogen; and their son Peter Aaron Rogen. Linda was born in 1951, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Sam and Brena Friedman and was raised in a middle-class Jewish family. Linda reported later in life that she thought her best qualities were her compassion and her willingness to listen. Linda graduated from the University of Michigan in 1973, where she studied special education and later earned a master's degree in public health from Southern Connecticut State University. After one year in Portland, Maine, she made her way to California where she fell in love with the beautiful mountains, coastline, and liberal culture. She met Paul and they were married in Berkeley in 1977. Linda and Paul started a family in El Sobrante and established deep and enduring friendships with people from all walks of life. Linda helped establish a childcare co-op that allowed people in the neighborhood to pool resources and share child rearing responsibilities.

gathered. Their neighbors affectionately referred to the Rogens as "The Mayors" of Dunk Rock Road. Linda and Paul were generous, often making their home available to students, travelers, and neighborhood gatherings. As new friends were made, old friends were not forgotten. Linda and Paul remained close to family and friends through long phone calls and letters. Family traditions were highly valued. The Rogen’s spent summer vacations at a family camp in northern Minnesota where Linda could be found in the early mornings drinking coffee on the shores of Leech Lake. The Friedman/Lin family joined the Rogens most Christmas holidays in Guilford, as well as adventured together in Taiwan and China.

Linda co-founded VISTA Life Innovations in 1989, a full-service organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Her values of openness and understanding contributed to the success of the organization where she remains a beloved figurehead.

cognition in 2016. She was a keen observer of her own experience and reported forgetfulness that was more than age-related. It took five years, but in 2021, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The diagnosis came from Linda’s involvement with clinical trials for Alzheimer's treatments, to which she was very dedicated.

daughter Elena Barry and husband Chris Barry; sister Susan Paikin and husband Alan Paikin; brother Ray Friedman and wife Jen-Jen Lin; and grandchildren, Rain, Autumn, and Summer.

"We are all just walking each other home." - Ram Dass

If you wish to make a donation in Linda’s memory, there are two options:1. Go to the website for Vista (the school she helped create) at vistalifeinnovations.org and click on make a donation in the drop down menu. Then click on make a donation. The Linda Rogen Memorial Fund is at the very end of the list. 2. Send a check written to: Yale Alzheimers Disease Research Center. Mail the check to: Yale Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, PO Box 208001, New Haven CT 06519. Obituary

Paul and Linda spent cherished time hiking, camping, boating and exploring California before moving to Guilford, in 1987. The family established a new home on Dunk Rock Road, a dead-end street surrounded by woods, fields, and a pond. The house on Dunk Rock Road became the center of the neighborhood and a place where friends and family

Linda made a solo trip to Africa in the late 1990s ,traveling with her improvisational and trusting spirit. Her multicultural values have been instructive to both her children and grandchildren. Her travels took her to Africa, Asia, Central America, Iceland, and Europe. Being connected emotionally fed Linda’s heart and mind, and her body was fed by movement. She cherished the family dogs and spent time nearly every day walking them through the woods with whichever friend would join them. Linda and her last dog companion, Luna Belle, had a deep and precious bond.

Linda began to report changes in her

After the death of her husband Paul in 2023, Linda invited a group of women to live on Dunk Rock Road with her. They established a new household of great kindness and curiosity. She and her housemates thrived in a cooperative environment and the group was like a family to Linda. However, a severe back injury in early 2024 started a decline for Linda where she could no longer walk or care for herself as she wanted to. Being in pain greatly impacted her cognition and her Alzheimer's deepened. Since learning of her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Linda had expressed a clear wish for a dignified death of her own choosing. With her body and mind in rapid decline, her wishes were enacted with the help of the organization Dignitas. Linda traveled to Zurich, Switzerland with her two children and two siblings where they shared the final intimate days of her blessed life.

Linda is survived by her son Jacob Rogen and partner Emilia Olson;

Here are two short videos of Linda and Paul talking about Alzheimer’s and end of life.

Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc58ON1wvM&t=39s

Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayHsi_yUK-8

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town website, and in fact refused to post letters not in favor of the purchase?

No, the biggest tragedy is that our town leadership has apparently succeeded in discouraging any dissent or public participation in town meetings by anyone who disagrees with them in the future. To illustrate, I received the following email from a resident who participated in every town budget meeting the past few years, every citizen meeting regarding the methadone clinic last year, and who signed all six citizen peti-

tions last year. “After the attempts in stopping the methadone clinic, last year’s budget debacle and the Guilford Mooring purchase, we don’t plan on going to any more town meetings.” Sadly, this is not an isolated comment. Please vote on Tuesday, April 8, at the Guilford budget referendum. Please vote on April 8th at the Guilford Budget Referendum.

Dave Holman Guilford

LEGAL NOTICE

GUILFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a VIRTUAL Public Hearing Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6 P.M. via the ZOOM platform by using the following link. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6396320192

Meeting ID: 639 632 0192

The following applications will be heard:

59 Water Street (Map 32 Lot 40, Zone R-3). Applicant/Agents: Paul Kenefick & Susan Newson on behalf of Owners: James P. Kenefick & Susan J. Newson. Special Permit to allow conversion of single family residence to two-family.

1940 Boston Post Road (Map 79 Lot 41 and Map 78 Lot 39, Zone BMU and SC). Agent: Attorney Marjorie Shansky for Applicant/Owner: Robert Sachs (Principal) of 1940 Boston Post Road LLC. Special Permit to allow building height in excess of 40’ per §4.5.D table notes 4.

1940 Boston Post Road (Map 79 Lot 41and Map 78 Lot 1, Zone SC). Agent: Attorney Marjorie Shansky for Applicant/Owner: Robert Sachs (Principal) of 1940 Boston Post Road LLC. Special Permit to allow two drive-throughs in the SC zone per §4.11.C.2.c.

Text amendment: Sections 4.8.B.4.g and 4.9.B.4.f . Applicant/Owner: Jim Sullivan on behalf of Sullivan Farm North LLC; Agent: Attorney Christopher M. McKeon of Bershtein, Volpe & McKeon P.C. Text amendment to amend Sections 4.8.B.4.g and 4.9.B.4.f as applicable to the PRB-2 and PRB-3 zones.

Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the town’s website. At this hearing, persons may attend via web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to planning.zoning@guilfordct.gov 24 hours prior to the meeting day. Documents are available at the Planning & Zoning office. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance.

Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 20th of March 2025 – Sean Cosgrove, Chairman

Megan Granato: Engaging and Educating on Climate Action

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keep up with the rate of climate change by doing what’s called thin layer placement.” This involves depositing “small amounts of sediment across marsh to help keep up” with rising sea levels.

Property owners can look into how to construct sustainable microecosystems in their own backyard by installing bioretention facilities, or “rain gardens,” says Megan. These gardens can collect water runoff from roofs, driveways, and patios to be soaked into the soil. The benefit of this method comes down to preventing excess water from going into a drainage system and potentially contributing to further flooding.

Megan adds that “overfertilization is a problem” occurring on people’s lawns, while a reduction in such an action can be cost-effective and help maintain good water quality.

“When you have nutrients that come out of lawns into streams and rivers, all of those nutrients mess with the water quality,” says Megan.

Megan says that even car washing can be practiced in a more-sustainable way by individuals, most effectively at a commercial facility, where all of the soap and the wastewater is contained to that facility. When it comes to climate change awareness, a particular passion for Megan is

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ESTATE OF Linda Anne Rayner (24-0266)

bringing engagement and education to young students, who are in an important age range to impress upon an understanding of climate change.

“That’s the long game of climate change,” she says. “If you can help younger generations gain that connection to the outdoors, the natural world, and the environment—people fight for what they care about, and they’re going to be making a lot of decisions in upcoming years that are going to impact where we go on climate change. Making sure that they have that basis to grow from I think is really important.”

In February, Megan attended the youth-led Southeastern CT Youth Climate Summit, where 150 kids from eight different schools learned about several themes which are connected to climate change, as well as how to connect with community organizations on those themes.

Megan is currently doing even more work with students.

“I’m working with the Groton school system and a couple other partners about developing a nature connection plan for Groton youth, which is a really exciting one,” she says. “[We’re] making sure that all kids in our community have the opportunity to develop that relationship with nature and spend time outside because of all the benefits it creates—academically, physically, socially.”

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated March 12, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Priscilla H. Geer, Clerk

The fiduciary is: Stacia S Rusakowicz, c/o Alexander Tiva Taubes, Esq., 470 James Stret, Suite 007, New Haven, CT 06513

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ESTATE OF Cassy Deane Pickard, AKA Cassy Pickard (25-0071)

Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Jon K. Pickard

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Obituary John C. Belliveau Guilford

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John C. Belliveau of Guilford at the age of 80 on Dec. 10, 2024. A beloved life partner, grandparent, uncle, and friend, John lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, and love. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him, but his spirit and legacy will live on forever.

Born on Feb. 14, 1944, in Leominster, Massachusetts, to the late Wilfred Joseph Belliveau and Helen Thompson, John was the embodiment of warmth and generosity. Whether sharing stories, inventing innovative products, or lending a helping hand, he touched the lives of everyone he met. His presence was a gift to the world, and his absence will be profoundly felt.

John honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in 1965. A 1962 graduate of Leominster High School and Saxton Trade High School, as well as Fitchburg State College, John dedicated his career to helping others through his work as an electrical engineer. His innovative thinking and problem-solving skills earned him high praise throughout his career, particularly for his ability to think "outside the box."

Later in life, John became a biofield researcher, using his engineering background to develop products that enhanced and balanced the energy fields of both humans and nature. His passion for discovery and his desire to bring healing to the world guided him on this next chapter of his journey, where he was known for his deep wisdom and spiritual insight.

John had a wide range of passions. He was an artist, a photographer, and an inventor. His love of nature, music, and healing were central to his life. John also had a lifelong enthusiasm for ham radios, where he explored the world through communication and technology, always fascinated by the connections he made across distances. He found joy in his garden, in the goldfish pond he so carefully tended, and in the simple, calming moments spent in nature. He was a "Hawaiian at heart," always connected to the beauty of the world around him. Whether playing guitar, watching the ocean, or tinkering with his latest invention, John's love for life and its endless wonders was apparent in everything he did.

John is survived by his loving partner of 17 years, Annabella Annetta; his stepchildren, Lisa Taylor and Laura Kaplan, and their husbands Josh Taylor and Christian Kaplan; his cherished grandchildren, Zoe, Sofia, and Laith, who lovingly called him "John-John;” his nieces Lori Belliveau, Julie Grace, and Kriss Carlin; and countless friends who became like family. John was predeceased by his beloved younger brother, Thomas Belliveau.

Though John has left this earthly world, his legacy of love, wisdom, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A celebration of John's life will be planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strongfund. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, CT. To share a memory or leave condolences, please visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com

I was truly overwhelmed with the outpouring of cards, calls and everyone who knew Orlando and I, and how much we truly loved each other. In our last years together for 15 years. We did it all. While we were able! I thank God for all he gave to me, and all our wonderful friends! I miss him so much…

Thanks, with all my heart for caring.

Love, Linda Benzi

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Thank you to our community benefactor GSB and our partner benefactor Grey Ledge Advisors for hosting an incredible Net 90 on March 11! It was a fantastic evening filled with great conversations, valuable networking, and meaningful connections within our community, all accompanied by delicious food from our newest member Star Gourmet. Events like these remind us of the power of coming together to support and grow our local businesses. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the night such a success!

Welcome Mike Perez from Poo Squad of New Haven to the Shoreline Chamber. Poo Squad is the elite pooper scooper service in your area. They are excited to serve you and keep your yards clean! They are fully licensed and insured and prioritize your convenience and satisfaction. You can rely on them for pristine and properly sanitized yards with reliability, high visibility, and follow-up.

Welcome to the Branford community Aman Karki, owner of Yeti and Yak Supermarket! They are now serving the shoreline with Nepali, Indian, and Asian groceries and fresh produce! They are located at 220 East Main Street in Branford.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW SHORELINE CHAMBER MEMBERS

Sweet Creations, LLC – Branford

Sweet Creations, LLC, est. 1999, is a gourmet candy and confection shop located on the shoreline. Specialties include Mrs. Palmer’s Popcorn, gourmet apples, sweet baskets, and much more! Located at 184 Maple Street in Branford, Currently, there are no regular walk-in hours as they are a custom preorder business, but they do post occasional walk-in hours on their social media sites. Follow Sweet Creations on Facebook and Instagram!

Get Ready for a Funfilled Chili Challenge for a Cause!

The Shoreline Chamber invites the community to a day of delicious chili, friendly competition, and community spirit at this year’s Chili Challenge, presented by the Town of Branford Economic Development! Attendees will have the opportunity to taste a variety of chili recipes from local chefs and businesses while casting their votes to determine the Best Chili winner.

Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance by Wednesday, April 2 and $15 on the day of the event. To secure tickets early, visit www.shorelinechamberct.com.

On the day of the event, you can purchase tickets at Houlihan Lawrence (978 Main Street) or Allusions Salon (1206 Main Street). These locations will also serve as official drop-off points for ballots, where attendees can cast their vote for the best chili of the competition.

This annual event promises to be a flavorful and festive occasion, bringing together local businesses, residents, and food lovers for a fun and delicious experience. Do not miss this chance to support the community, enjoy great food, and take part in the excitement!

For more details and ticket information, visit www.shorelinechamberct.com.

Yeti & Yak Supermarket – Branford

A new supermarket in Branford with authentic Nepali, Indian, and Asian groceries and unique Nepali boutique finds! Located at 220 East Main Street in Branford. Stop in for your fresh produce and specialty items!

The Shoreline Chamber welcomed Pi Circle Restaurant Consulting to our business community! It was fitting that the ribbon cutting occurred at 1:59pm on Pi Day! (Pi is 3.14159). Robert Marcarelli and Jared Schulefand from Pi Consulting help restaurants (and other businesses) grow their brand and profits. It is always exciting to see new businesses thrive in our community!

The Shoreline Chamber is proud to welcome Marisa Espinosa, owner of Nurtured Learners! Nurtured Learners specialize in individualized and meaningful instruction, meeting each student at their level in order to foster consistent growth and confidence in learning. Their mission is to create happy, successful learners by tailoring their approach to each student’s unique needs. They are located at 2257 Boston Post Road in Guilford.

Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante – Guilford

Chef Andrea Dante is a seasoned chef and shoreline native. She has over 20 years of experience in fine foods and catering. Classically trained at the French Culinary Institute in NYC, Andrea combines her culinary expertise with a passion for nutrition, as she is dedicated to creating menus which cater to all dietary needs. The team at Star Fish Market is thrilled to announce the new venture and partnership with Star Gourmet, as they expand further into the culinary world. Located at 33 Water Street in Guilford. Visit their market for your grab-and-go meals!

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2020 and August 2020, when the applicant acquired the residential [and] commercial properties, respectively,” said Mark Lancor, principal engineer with DyMar Inc. and an associate with the applicant to the IWC.

Earthwork and rock-removal work continued in 2021 within the bounds on the originally approved site, leading up to nowrenewed plans brought before the IWC which include a revamped commercial use zone.

In its proposed form, the project is designed to sit on approximately 23.4 acres of wetlands with a total of .004 acres of wetland filling estimated to occur. In total, the property will accommodate 91.8 acres of land.

Sitting on Boston Post Road directly across from Guilford Commons, the 9.4 acres of commercial half of the property is proposed to have a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a third mixed-use building with tenants to be determined. A wastewater treatment plant which has received state approval will also sit in the commercial zone and facilitate public water use by the property.

The commercial portion connects to the residential portion by a road which snakes through greenery, which when followed, reveals four residential apartment buildings with a total of 162 units across all structures. The residential zone will sit on 82.4 acres of land, according to the proposal.

Lancor said the current plan for apartment buildings has been redesigned with a more “consolidated footprint” within the residential zoning, relative to the originally approved plan 15 years ago.

According to the applicants, the project’s residential components subscribe to Guliford’s inclusionary zoning laws, setting aside 20 of its 162 units to be categorially affordable. The various retail users the apartments are marketed toward, including the affordable units, are a positive element of the project for First Selectman Matt Hoey, who supports what he sees as an “exciting” concept of development.

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Hoey told the that the affordability component of the apartment units are “consistent with the focus” of Guilford’s Affordable Housing Commission “as they move to try to assist and attract developers” to build in Guilford “either pure affordable housing or affordable housing that is part of a set aside on a

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CAPTAIN MORGAN’S BAIT & TACKLE

Luscious Luca!

Story by Carol Andrecs

Luca, a flame point Siamese with piercing blue eyes, was rescued as a stray when he started hanging around someone’s property looking for food. When the homeowner believed that Luca had been hit by a car and couldn’t find anyone to help, Forgotten Felines immediately sprang into action and trapped him.

Although very playful, Luca is extremely shy as a result of having little interaction with humans before arriving at the shelter. There is no doubt that he will blossom in a quiet home, preferably with another cat as a playmate. Stop by our open house to meet Luca or apply to adopt him online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

2025 Forgotten Felines Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Forgotten Felines will hold its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All plants must be preordered. To place an order, please fill out the form found on www.forgottenfelinesct.org and return with a check to Forgotten Felines, PO Box 734, Clinton, CT 06413 by Monday, April 21. Plants must be picked up on May 10 at 153 Horse Hill Road in Westbrook. For

more information, please leave a message on the fundraising line at 860-669-1347.

Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road in Westbrook. No appointment is necessary. Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

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market rate and affordable housing mixed development.”

Hoey described the concept for 1940 Boston Post Road as “one of the most significant, if not the most significant development proposal I’ve seen in my 30-plus years in civic activity” and was particularly thrilled about the housing options it offers for young adults looking to move to Guilford, as well as seniors wishing to remain in town.

The multiple shopping options offered to would-be tenants of the project are another positive point for Hoey, from the amenities in the project’s commercial zone to the growing Guilford Commons plaza, thus allowing them to “walk and shop

Various amenities would be constructed in the residential zone of the project, including several recreational facilities, office spaces, and a dog park.

Interconnected stormwater networks were presented by the applicants as ultimately feeding into a collector which connects with bioremediation basins at both

ends of the residential component.

Lancor said stormwater plans are in compliance with state and local standards, including the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Additionally, Lancor said that thirdparty “consultants reviewing the application on behalf of the town will be assessing our drainage report and plans in the context of satisfying these standards.”

Now succeeding through the IWC, the public hearing and site plan review on the project will be held at the PZC’s next meeting on April 2 at 6 p.m.

The public hearing portion of the meeting will focus on the applicant seeking a special exception permit to construct its residential buildings approximately 55feet high, which is above the town’s legal building height which is capped at 40 feet.

According to the applicant, the exception would allow for pedestal parking, which is essentially garages beneath the buildings, and reduce ground parking by 149 spaces.

The PZC’s meeting will be held virtually over Zoom.

Photo courtesy of Tracye Mueller

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF GUILFORD

WARNING OF ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 AND REFERENDUM VOTE, TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025

The electors and those persons eligible to vote in town meetings of the Town of Guilford, Connecticut, are hereby warned and notified that the Annual Town Budget Meeting will be held at Guilford High School, 605 New England Road, Guilford, Connecticut, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. for the following purposes:

ITEM 1. To consider and act upon a resolution adopting the following procedures for the orderly and efficient conduct of the April 1, 2025 Annual Town Budget Meeting: (i) any motion to call the question, or to otherwise terminate debate, regarding a motion to reduce the amended 2025-2026 fiscal year budget shall not be entertained until at least sixty (60) minutes of debate has occurred on the underlying motion to reduce the amended 20252026 fiscal year budget and/or everyone in line at the one hour mark has had an opportunity to speak on the motion; and (ii) individuals wishing to speak at the April 1, 2025 Annual Town Budget Meeting shall be limited to three (3) minutes each.

ITEM 2. To consider and act upon the Town Budget recommended by the Board of Finance for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, as to be published in the Shoreline Times on March 28, 2025. ITEM 3. To discuss a Resolution:

(a) To appropriate $1,923,916 for improvements and upgrades to various school facilities, including stream clearing and retainage improvements at Adams Middle School, improvements to the pond and retaining wall at Baldwin Middle School, the replacement of chillers at Calvin Leete Elementary School, the replacement of windows and doors at Guilford Lakes Elementary School, fitness center equipment upgrades and future project design costs for various Town schools; and

(b) To finance said appropriation by issuing bonds, notes, temporary notes or other obligations in an amount not to exceed $1,923,916;

(c) To authorize the Board of Selectmen to determine the terms, conditions, and other details of the bonds, notes, temporary notes or other obligations or by resolution to delegate its power to determine such terms or conditions to the First Selectman and the Finance Director;

(d) To declare the Town’s intent to finance the projects so that project costs may be temporarily advanced; to authorize the First Selectman and Finance Director to enter into agreements to bind the Town in connection with financing the projects; and to determine that, if necessary, financing of the projects on a taxable basis is in the public interest; and

(e) To authorize the First Selectman and, if applicable, the Board of Education, to apply for and accept or reject grants-in-aid for the projects, and to authorize the First Selectman to execute agreements and other documents on behalf of the Town for the projects and the financing of the projects.

A copy of the full text of the Resolution is on file and available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk.

ITEM 4. To discuss a Resolution:

(a) To appropriate $2,353,318 for the replacement of Town vehicles and improvements to Town roads and facilities, including the replacement of an ambulance, the purchase of Marine 10 replacement motors for the Fire Department, HVAC replacement at the Town library, the installation of new windows at the Greene Community Center, the paving of the parking lot at Bittner Park, various road improvements and the purchase of mobile columns for vehicle lifts;

(b) To finance said appropriation by issuing bonds, notes, temporary notes or other obligations in an amount not to exceed $2,353,318;

A copy of the full text of the Resolution is on file and available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk.

The Moderator shall adjourn the Annual Town Budget Meeting at its conclusion and the above items shall be submitted to a referendum vote on the voting tabulators or paper ballots by Town electors and qualified voters for approval or disapproval on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Items 1, 2 and 3 above shall be placed upon the voting tabulators or paper ballots under the following headings:

QUESTION 1.

“SHALL THE TOWN OF GUILFORD APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF FINANCE TO THE ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING OR AS REDUCED THEREBY?”

YES NO

Voters approving said question will vote “Yes” and those opposing said question will vote “No”.

QUESTION 2.

“SHALL THE TOWN OF GUILFORD APPROPRIATE $1,923,916 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES TO VARIOUS SCHOOL FACILITIES AND FUTURE PROJECT DESIGN COSTS FOR VARIOUS TOWN SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, NOTES, TEMPORARY NOTES OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,923,916 TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?”

YES NO

Voters approving said Resolution will vote “Yes” and those opposing said Resolution will vote “No”. QUESTION 3.

“SHALL THE TOWN OF GUILFORD APPROPRIATE $2,353,318 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TOWN VEHICLES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO TOWN ROADS AND FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, NOTES, TEMPORARY NOTES OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,353,318 TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?”

YES NO

Voters approving said Resolution will vote “Yes” and those opposing said Resolution will vote “No”.

Voting on the questions will be at the following polling places:

District 1: Calvin Leete Elementary School, 280 South Union Street in Guilford

District 2: Abraham Baldwin Middle School, 68 Bullard Drive in Guilford

District 3: Guilford Fire Headquarters, 390 Church Street in Guilford

District 4: Melissa Jones Elementary School, 181 Ledge Hill Road in Guilford

District 5: A.W. Cox Elementary School, 143 Three Mile Course in Guilford

Absentee ballots will be available from the Town Clerk’s Office.

Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 17th day of March, 2025.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Matthew T. Hoey III, First Selectman

Susan Renner, Selectman

Louis Federici, Selectman

Sandra Ruoff, Selectman

Guilford Baseball Utilizing Top-Tier Talent in Hopeful Playoff Push

By Jenn McCulloch

As Nick Merullo heads into his fifth season at the helm of the Guilford High School baseball team, he is looking to continue the team’s ongoing improvement. When he came to the program in 2021, the Grizzlies finished with a 2-16 record, turning it around for a winning season in 2022 to finish 12-11 after making appearances in both the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Tournament quarterfinals and the second round of the Class L State Tournament.

The 2023 season was the Grizzlies’ most successful in Merullo’s tenure, as they went 24-4 to finish as regular-season SCC champions, SCC Tournament champions, and Class L finalists. Last year, Guilford went 16-8, again winning the SCC regular-season championship before falling in the quarterfinals of both the SCC and Class L tournaments. As Guilford hits the diamond for the 2025 campaign, Merullo hopes to see his squad continue to build on the momentum from the last couple of years.

“We entered the season [last year] with some higher expectations than past years after a very strong 2023 season and handled them well, remaining in the top 10 polls for most of the season,” said Merullo.

“Our biggest goal throughout the season is to come together as a team, continue to improve each day, and be playing our best baseball by the end of May.•Hopefully that means we are in a position to compete in the SCC Tournament and make a run in the CIAC Class L Tournament.”

In order to achieve that postseason success, Guilford will be looking to fill some big shoes, as last year’s team boasted five seniors who each had a strong impact on the team’s success. This year, Merullo is looking to cover the holes left by the graduation of left fielder Joe Tafro, pitcher Brandon Rosa, third baseman Colin Pompano (All-SCC 2024), Mike Buccaro (AllSCC 2024), and Bryce Meder (All-SCC & All-State 2023-2024). Buccaro and Meder were both four-year starters.

Merullo will be looking to senior captains Lucas Ametrano and Adam Copeland to lead the team this season. Ametrano, a center fielder, earned 2023

and 2024 All-SCC and 2024 All-State honors and will continue his baseball career at Holy Cross College. Copeland will be one of the team’s key starting pitchers and also plays in the outfield. He will play baseball at Skidmore College after graduating.

“Both players are returning starters for us who will provide valuable experience and leadership for our team,” said Merullo. “Lucas is an All-State center fielder who provides a combination of speed, power, and strong outfield defense. Adam is a versatile player who will play a key role in our pitching staff as well as our lineup as an outfielder and first baseman. He is a good athlete that will hit at the top of our lineup.”

Including his captains, Merullo returns half of his starting lineup from last year’s roster. He is not only excited about the team’s ability to compete, but about seeing younger players step into open roles, as well. Seniors Lucas Deshefy (shortstop and pitcher) and Matt DiNardo (shortstop) return to the diamond with wisdom and experience. Deshefy was the 2023 Player of the Year for both the SCC

and New Haven Register to go along with 2023 All-State and 2023 and 2024 AllSCC honors.

“Lucas had a great sophomore season as our shortstop and closer and took home multiple Player of the Year awards, and while his junior year was limited by a shoulder injury, he was still an All-SCC performer,• and we are looking forward to him having a healthy senior season,” said Merullo. “Matt started every game at shortstop last season and will return as an experienced infielder.• He is a reliable defender and will also make an impact with his bat for us this spring.”

When looking toward the junior class, Merullo is counting on a trio that all contributes on the mound in Alex Tafro, Finn Matlosz, and Tanner Smith. In addition to their pitching duties, Tafro is the team’s starting catcher, Matlosz is in the outfield, and Smith is an option on the infield corners, as well as in the outfield.

“Alex is a strong defensive catcher with a good arm and has the talent to be one of

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Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Senior captain Lucas Ametrano earned 2023 and 2024 All-SCC and 2024 All-State honors for the Guilford baseball team, and he is expected to be a strong leader on and off the field this spring.

Shortstop and pitcher Lucas Deshefy was the 2023 Player of the Year for both the SCC and New Haven Register to go along with 2023 All-State and 2023 and 2024 All-SCC honors for Guilford baseball.

Special to The Courier

It’s Official - We’ve Turned the Corner

Spring is here! The equinox took place on March 20, and it matters because changes in our internal clocks had to adjust to our digitals and actual daylightnot too many windups any longer. If one fishes (and is determined to be productive), an angler still needs to be in-sync with feeding cycles. That means paying as much attention to sunrise and sunset is as important as it was prior to transitioning to Daylight Saving time.

Simply put, on the second Saturday in April, when Catch and Keep season for most trout waters begins, sunrise arrives at 6:15 a.m., and sunset is 7:28 p.m. Out on the Sound, low tide is around 5:20 a.m. at 0.4 feet, depending on location. By that time, our body systems will have fully recovered from the time change. Setting aside water temperature, forage, and the like, focus will then be solely on the sun and moon phases when it comes to the time of day.

Most trout caught during this period will still be caught around actual sunrise and sunset in keeping with feeding habits. Lake and pond species of all fish react in a similar manner when anglers fish during those optimum times. The Sound and tidal rivers will be lagging a little behind primarily due to water temperatures. When the switch is flipped, it will not be only one or two fish caught in either environment.

The first of the three marine fish to gain attention (striped bass, blackfish, and winter flounder) are schooling species. While striped bass will be foraging for herring and primarily coaxed by artificials, blackfish and winter flounder will be on the hunt for natural bottom baits and can be effectively drawn in by chumming. The limit on blackfish (tautog) for the month of April is two fish at 16,” and winter flounder season extends from April 1 through Dec. 31 with a limit of two fish at 12.”

On The Water

High pressure remained in control before it shifted east ahead of the next cold front. A coastal low developed along that front and impacted the area with unsettled weather conditions. High pressure then briefly built prior to a weak area of low pressure that moved through the region before another high pressure system returned. Gusty winds, at times to 35 knots, notched the compass, accompanied by rough seas to three to five/six feet before settling down to much calmer one to twofooters. Long Island Sound water temperatures remained in the low 40s while daytime temperatures reached from the high 40s to the low 50s after early mornings wrestled with the 30s and 40s. Sun mixed

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with clouds and more rain worked its way in, while some early morning foggy conditions prevailed.

Those overcast and foggy mornings offered inland anglers opportunities for some serious lake, pond, and river fishing. Conditions also improved along the shoreline and in a few tidal rivers. Testing the waters for a holdover striped bass or two might not be out of the question, since we are on the cusp of seeing the beginning of a river herring run. But for now, the sweet water is seeing most all of the action and producing good results to back it up.

Trout stocking is continuing in earnest, as more rainbows, browns, brookies, and tigers are being stocked throughout the state. Heavy rains will deter or temporarily postpone the normal stocking of rivers and streams that experience high levels and fast flows in hopes of avoiding fish being washed downstream. However, those interruptions will be limited to locations where dams and natural barriers have limited control over hydrological effects.

During the warm season, there is an opposite effect whereby a shortage of water will cause trout and other river fish to seek cooler oxygenated water. Here, anglers will find fish congregated in small stressful pools that keep trout, for example, pinned. With extremely limited options, here they stack up to the point where management decisions force closures, like in the Farmington River, until conditions improve. At least then, angler pressure is reduced, leaving a fish’s fate up to Mother Nature and predation.

Of course, fishing has not been limited just to rivers and streams. The largemouth bass contingent has already been out testing the waters and catching fish. The same holds true for the smallie chasers, crappie crowd, toothy challengers, catfish baiters, and a slew of other fish, turning lakes, ponds, and some rivers into a much livelier habitat. Let’s not forget about the Atlantic salmon - even during these fluctuating water levels and flows.

ing to hook into a serious rod-bender that might be finding its way down a major tidal river. So far, we are still at a slot of 28-31”.

Getting back to the marine environment for a moment, the spring blackfish (tautog) season is rapidly approaching. It opens on Tuesday, April 1. Fishers are beginning to work the shoreline to see what’s up. Those include anxious striped bass enthusiasts who are looking to hook up with action from smaller fish, as well as the few look-

What will be the first recreational marine fish species you catch on Tuesday, April 1? Will it be a blackfish (tautog) or a winter flounder when both spring seasons open in 2025? Or will it be a holdover striped bass that jumps on a river herring imitation in a tidal river when conditions are right? Although many fishers have

their sights set on hooking into an early striped bass and fewer are looking to bite into freshly caught winter flounder fillets, togs have gotten the current nod for popularity.

This popular bottom fish can be counted on for a jarring bite to the uninitiated and good tussle, notwithstanding an excellent meal afterwards. These temperaturedriven bulldogs can be caught from shore,

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Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan

Jonathan Dacunto of North Branford has been hooking up and releasing a variety of trout all pre-season on light gear, power bait, and artificial lures.

Ward Wound Up Leaping Far and High for Guilford Girls’ Track

By John Lecardo

Courier Sports Writer

It was an instance in time that changed the trajectory of Cassie Ward’s entire athletic career. But it was a moment that proved pivotal and productive and enabled her to leap to an even grander level of success on the track.

Cassie grew up playing lacrosse and became a three-season athlete once she came to Guilford High School with field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse. Yet one day during her sophomore spring, she decided the latter sport was no longer for her, and she shifted immediately over to outdoor track. After developing a love for the high jump–winning the class MM state crown with a personal-best five-foot showing–she joined the indoor team this past winter.

The senior captain additionally developed an affinity for the long jump and had quite a debut campaign in making the State Open Championship for the event after placing third at the Class M State Championship with a leap of 16 feet and seven inches.

“I am very grateful for my friends that encouraged me to try track. There is something for everyone with track. Every meet is a chance to improve. There is so much intricate technique with each event, and when you get it down, the feeling is so satisfying,” says Cassie. “I decided my junior year that I wanted to focus on the high jump, and I am beyond grateful to my coaches for putting in their time with me. I did not do long jump before this year, but I had practiced it in preparation for

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the pentathlon. I saw progress with it, so I wanted to add it this year. I started out with about 14 feet this year and then went to over 16 feet at states. I did better than I expected at the Open with being in the high 15s, but it was fun to see others fly through the air.”

Cassie expresses some remorse that she didn’t immerse herself in the indoor experience sooner. But she explains that the intimate setting of the squad enabled her to truly connect with some of the younger and emerging athletes on the team.

“It was bittersweet that it was both my first and last indoor season; I wish I joined sooner,” says Cassie. “It was a small group of kids, but they really wanted to put the work in. I got to know so many girls since it was a small team. It was great to hear from them that the advice I gave them worked, and to also see them succeed. It was so great to be in that leadership role.”

Numbers can drive production, but it can also produce a cerebral hindrance when they are not there. Cassie was prone to this for a moment in time, but she has persisted past it and has discovered that you are not defined by numbers on a digital watch or from measurement tape in the dirt.

“I had to work on how I approached things mentally. Track is tough because it is so individually-focused. Your performance is your own,” says Cassie. “It can be hard to not let the numbers determine your own self-worth as a track athlete. You have to be able to understand that they are not a reflection of who you are. I got better with that by the end of this season. You can start to question yourself if you do not see results, but you have to understand that there are other factors to your performance. You must realize that the harder you work, the more progress you will see.”

In her brief but productive stint with the Grizzlies’ track family, Cassie maintains great gratitude for her mentors that truly invested in her. She adds that her experience is not unique–as the coaching staff takes a specialized approach to each student-athlete to help them thrive.

“I am beyond grateful for my time here with Guilford track,” says Cassie. “My coaches have really set me up for success. They will help you work on anything. They make sure each athlete is getting the coaching and training they need. They are all great coaches that do not just give generalized coaching to all; it is athlete to athlete.”

Guilford indoor track Assistant Coach Matt Diglio notes that Cassie was a tried and true warrior of the winter–never letting the elements get in the way of her precise preparation. Her impact was felt well beyond the result and time sheets with her being a

“With less than ideal training and practice conditions over the winter in the cold and snow, Cassie still managed to have a tremendous winter season,” says Diglio. “However, Cassie’s impact on the team was not just on the track and in the field events but as a leader on the team. She was a tremendous leader through her hard work every day at practice and also encouraging the younger members of the team who benefitted from her knowledge and experience.”

While she has one more slate with Guilford to look ahead to,

threat jumper after her tremendous winter campaign. She is looking ahead to the next stage of her education, though she is eager to go out in style for her high school tenure.

“I hope to keep making progress in track, and I am excited to see how I can grow,” Cassie says. “I am excited to also be moving onto college later this year, but I am happy to continue balancing my academics and athletics this spring. I am also looking forward to the spring and now having two events I love that I can put the time into.”

Photo courtesy of Cassie Ward

Senior Cassie Ward had an impressive debut season with the long jump for Guilford girls' indoor track, qualifying for the State Open after finishing third at the Class MM State Championship.

Guilford Baseball Utilizing Top-Tier Talent in Hopeful Playoff Push

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the top catchers in the SCC,” said Merullo. “Finn is a talented player who we are hoping will make an impact for us as a strong left-handed hitter and athletic outfielder, as he steps into a bigger role for the team. Tanner pitched in eight games last season out of the bullpen and will now step into a larger role within our pitching staff. He will help us both on the mound and in the lineup as an option in the outfield and at first base.”

Cade Rinehart and Gennaro Pellegrino are sophomores who will contribute to the bullpen, as well. As a freshman, Rinehart had two starts with 25 innings pitched across 10 games with 15 strikeouts and a 2.80 ERA. Pellegrino, who also could see time in the infield, is expected to be a key contributor.

“Cade emerged as a top pitcher for us last season as a freshman and will be looked upon for valuable innings — he has great composure as well as command of his pitches,” said Merullo. “Gennaro has a very live arm and has shown good command of his secondary pitches and will have a chance to make a strong impact on the pitching staff.”

As Guilford baseball prepares for its season, Merullo knows the Grizzlies will face many of the top teams in the SCC. Looking ahead, all of the in-conference games will make an impact, including matchups against Daniel Hand, Fairfield Prep, Amity, Notre Dame-West Haven, Hamden, and Xavier. The non-conference contest against East Lyme will also be a key indicator for the team’s success this season.

“We have a strong non-conference schedule, which is always a great test,” said Merullo. “As with any baseball season, we need to stay consistent through the ups and downs of a season and find ways to play for each other as a team.”

Grizzlies Baseball Historical Stats

Lucas Deshefy: Senior

2023 stats: .443/.581/.684, 35 H, 11 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 26 RBI & pitching 12 G, 4-0 record, 22.2 IP, 29 K, 0.93 ERA, 5 Saves as our closer 2024 stats: .338/.429/.405, 25 H, 5 2B, 14 RBI

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in and among the shoreline’s rock jetties and boulder fields, as well as in the nearby offshore reefs. From soft baits (like clams and worms that are ideal for this time of year) to crabs, they are best served using a simple hook rig or one of the custom tog jigs available at Captain Morgan’s in a variety of effective colors and sizes.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop (203-245-8665), with abbreviated winter hours, located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison. Until next time from your

Madison Hoop Dreams

April Vacation Basketball Camp

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD) is pleased to announce that it will hold an April vacation basketball camp from Tuesday, April 15 to Friday, April 18 at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School (451 Route 81 in Killingworth). If your son or daughter, in grades 3 to 8, loves basketball, this is a great opportunity for them to improve their skills and use them in daily competition. There are three leagues to create grade-appropriate competition, and the teams are balanced to keep the players excited. Last year, there were 69 campers that attended, and the capacity is 80. People are advised to register early to ensure they have a spot.

Camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day,

and the cost is $60 per day. However, the cost is $200 for the four-day week. If five or more players attend from one team, the cost is $175 each for the four days. If finances are too tight, please call or text Coach Bill Barker to request financial aid. Payment plans are also available. Please go to www.madisonhoop dreams.com for more information and to register. While on the site, check out the School of Basketball clinics offered in March, April, and May on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In addition, check out the six weeks of summer camp as well, and register for one or more weeks. If you have any questions, please call or text Barker at 203-494-6905, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com.

Lucas Ametrano: Senior Adam Copeland: Senior

2023 stats: .312/.472/.550, 25 H, 4 2B, 3 3B, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 31 R 2024 stats: .373/.464/.639, 31 H, 8 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 23 R

2024 stats: .279/.429/..395, 12 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 8 RBI & pitching 13 G, 6 starts, 4-1 record, 34.2 IP, 23 K, 3.03 ERA, 1 save

Matt DiNardo: Senior

2024 Stats: .254/.291/.310, 18 H, 1 2B, 1 HR, 15 RBI

Cade Rinehart: Sophomore

2024 Stats: 10 G, 2 starts, 4-1 record, 25.0 IP, 15 K, 2.80 ERA

Alex Tafro: Junior

2024 Stats: 23 of 24 starts at catcher, 12 hits, 3 doubles

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Not as Lighthearted as Expected Laughs in Spanish

at Hartford Stage

By Karen Isaacs

Laughs in Spanish

, now at Hartford Stage through Sunday, March 30, should be lighthearted, perhaps even a romantic comedy.

However, the play by Alexis Sheer seems to aim for something very different. Although the program explains the author’s point, unfortunately, the play does not make it clear what that is.

The result is a 90-minute play that had me checking my watch after 30 minutes, wondering why it seemed to be dragging.

It just seems the play can’t decide if it wants to be realistic, a frantic farce, or a fantasy.

The play is set in an art gallery in Miami during the Basel Art Festival, a major cultural event. Mariana runs a small gallery and discovers that the paintings from the current exhibition have been stolen; later that day, she is hosting a reception with many affluent collectors attending.

She immediately blames her intern for failing to lock up the night before. The intern, Carolina

(played by Maria Victoria Martinez), emphatically denies it, but there is no sign of forced entry. Carolina’s boyfriend, Miami

there, supposedly investigating the case. After this setup, you might

scenes, many of which are totally improbable.

Sheer says the play is about code-switching, or how people adjust their behavior and language to fit into a particular group. We see this early in the play when Mariana, who is having an emotional, loud conversation in Spanish, suddenly switches to a very calm, polite English to answer the phone.

As the day goes on, we have a series of incongruous interchanges as we learn more about the characters: Juan and Carolina, Mariana and her actress mother, and Mariana and Jenny, her mother’s personal assistant and a former college friend. Estella, Mariana’s mother, a movie actress, suddenly appears, although they are estranged.

suppose that we will learn more about the theft and how Mariana salvages the evening. Instead, we have a series of

The play seems more about people’s innate self-centeredness and opportunism than codeswitching. Estella only shows up because she needs Mariana to be a character witness for her; Juan

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Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Maggie Bofill stars as Mariana in Laughs in Spanish

Maria Victoria Martinez portrays Carolina and Luis Vega stars as Juan in Hartford Stage's production of Laughs in Spanish

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Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Maria Victoria Martinez portrays Carolina and Luis Vega stars as Juan in Hartford Stage's production of Laughs in Spanish

Olivia Hebert portrays Jenny in Laughs in Spanish

Maggie Bofill stars as Mariana in Laughs in Spanish

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THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Earth on Fire: Wildfires Across Our Planet

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Riley Wahedra from the Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Afternoon Fusing Pick Your Project

: Noon to 2:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. No prior experience required. Cost: $64. Service fees apply. For info or to register, call 860864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Into the Future

: 5:30 p.m. The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Attendees will learn how to plan for post-secondary options including four-year universities, two-year colleges, trade schools, and military. Includes informational tables, a panel discussion, and breakout sessions. For info, contact 860-664-6544 or ngrasso@clintonpublic.net

Night Under the Stars

: 6 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Hosted by Madison A Better Chance (ABC). Cocktail hour 6 to 7 p.m. Features dinner, live and silent auction, raffle, live entertainment, and more. Tickets: $100, includes dinner and wine. Cash bar. Sponsorship levels available. For info or tickets, visit madisonabc.org/events.

: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Decorate a file box with paper plates for wheels and bring it to the library for a “drivein” movie. Participants can sit in the “car” (or on the floor) in the children’s room for the film showing. Popcorn served. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features performances, discussions, instruction, and more. Led by local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

A European Vacation: Cheese Tasting and Pairings

6:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by local cheese connoisseur Deana Simmons and sommelier Kathleen Smith. Participants will learn how cheese is made, how flavors and textures differ depending on geographical regions, and how to complement pairing flavors. Free and open to the public. To register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org.

Author Event: Georgia Hunter in Conversation with Beatriz Williams

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . Cost: $5, includes admission for one and a $5 coupon toward purchase of a copy of the book at the event. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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Author Event: Frank Santoro

Concert by Altan

Bluey One Good Thing: A Novel : 7 p.m. Deep River Historical Society, 245 Main St. Book: . Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. For info, visit deepriverhistoricalsociety.org.

Advanced Sea Glass Jewelry and Ocean Accessories

6:30 to 8 p.m. North Branford Intermediate School, 654 Foxon Rd. Cost: $35 plus a $10 materials fee. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 THROUGH

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28

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: Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. North Branford Auditorium, 654 Foxon Rd. Presented by the North Branford High School Drama Club. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and seniors. For info or tickets, visit nbhsdramaclub.ludus.com. : 11 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Erin Stockwell, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine; Philip Ratnasamy, a fourth-year medical student at Yale School of Medicine and MBA candidate at Yale School of Management; and Gwyneth Maloy, a medical student at Yale School of Medicine. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

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Laughs in Spanish at Hartford Stage Not as Lighthearted as Expected

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has acted out of a desire to promote Carolina’s career. Only Mariana does not appear to act on these impulses; she desires to succeed at her job at the gallery. It is always a problem when the audience needs to read the program notes – in this case, conversations with the author and the director – to get the intent of the play. It means they haven’t made it clear. Two years ago, Hartford Stage used super captions above the stage for their production of , which was Espejos: Clean

half in English and half in Spanish. This play could have used that as well. In the opening dialogue, Marianna is yelling at Carolina about the missing paintings; we certainly get the emotion, but not what she is saying. The cast tries to create three-dimensional characters; Stephanie Machado as Mariana and Maggie Bofill as Estella are the most successful, primarily because these are the most developed characters. Machado shows the conflicts within the character and the ways she resolves them. Bofill’s character also seems to change

during the play, though less than Mariana’s. Jenny (Olivia Hebert) is good in an underwritten role. It is harder to understand either Carolina or Juan, particularly the latter. His actions – even if motivated by love – seem so outrageous as to be unbelievable.

Bofill’s extended monologue in the second half of the play is a tour de force; unfortunately, I didn’t get parts because of her accent.

The scenic design for most of the play (by Brian Sidney Bembridge) is a bare white gallery wall with picture hooks

where the missing art should be and a desk that could easily tip over. Later, he creates a vividly colored mural and tiki bar.

Daniela Hart/Uptown Works created both the sound design and the original music — the Latin music blasts, as it should, during the final scene. I wanted to love , but I came away puzzled and disappointed. Tickets are available at Hartford Stage.org. Laughs in Spanish

“Drive-in” Movie Night:

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Too Many Tantrums Reduce the Impact of Yale Rep’s The Inspector

By Karen Isaacs

Special to Living

Too much of something isn’t always a good thing.

The Inspector

The current production of at Yale Rep through Saturday, March 29, proves that.

The Inspector General

The play is a new adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s classic satire, , by Yura Kordonsky, who also directs. Gogol wrote the play in 1836.

In the play, Gogol satirizes the corruption and lack of qualifications of the leaders of a small village in Russia and their reaction when an inspector from St. Petersburg is expected. He portrays them as stupid and lacking in any morals or common sense. In reality, it could apply to any country.

This production begins with actors wearing a variety of animal and inanimate object masks (a lampshade) frantically running around the stage, which is designed by Silin Chen to show two decaying buildings and rubble. Each of the creatures will become a character in the play. We then learn of the town’s corruption – the mayor uses the funds to build government buildings to finance his life; the health director and the doctor don’t treat the patients but let them live or die on their own; and the judge accepts bribes. Then the postmaster (a fine Annelise Lawson)

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reads to them a letter she has opened: an inspector from St. Petersburg is expected; he will be incognito. It sends the various officials – mayor, judge, school superintendent, health director, and others into a tizzy. Their ineptitude and corruption will be discovered.

Soon, the officials learn of a young man from St. Petersburg who is a government employee and is staying at a local inn – and not paying his bill – Ivan Khiestakov. They jump to the conclusion that he is this mysterious inspector – in reality, he is a clerk – and rush to appease him.

Khiestakov is the wayward son of a minor aristocrat who has cut off his funds. Like any spoiled two-year-old, he responds to his difficulties with temper tantrums – screaming, crying, and pounding the floor. It is funny the first time but less so each time it is repeated.

The mayor pays his bill at the inn and invites him to move to the mayor’s house. Soon the others are flattering him and giving him money. Ivan is not going to turn this down; he is out of

funds due to gambling and other frivolous expenditures and has definite delusions of grandeur. He sets up a production line to collect the “loans” that each is eager to hand over.

Soon, he is regaling them with stories of the famous people he knows and his accomplishments. Each boast is more ludicrous than the one before, culminating with his story of knowing the Tsar. The officials believe all of them.

Late in the second act, Khiestakov woos the mayor’s daughter in a tender scene, but in the next moment, he is wooing the mayor’s wife.

The play ends with the news that the real inspector will soon arrive.

The inspector lends itself to physical humor. In fact, Hollywood made a musical loosely based on the original play starring Danny Kaye, who was known for his physical comedy.

Yet, it can be too much. Director Kordonsky lets each bit go on too long without creating any type of climax. How many times do we need to have Khiestakov roll around and pound the floor in a tantrum? How long does each episode need to go on?

Rather than the laughs building, after the first or second tantrum, the laughs petered out. The audience was “over it.”

This production has little real emotion in it. Each character is more of a caricature, though the actors do a fine job. Whitney Andrews, as the director of public health, brings the right degree of officiousness to the role, but Annelise Lawson, as the postmaster, steals the show. The judge (Darius Sakul), the school superintendent (John Evans Reese), and the doctor (Grayson Richmond) are one-note characters.

Brandon E. Burton plays the mayor as a typical small-town official, full of bombast and pretense.

While Nomè SiDone adds a touch of rectitude as Osip, Khiestakov’s servant, you keep waiting

for him to be involved in some way. Mainly, he just stands there silently.

To drive home the point of the play, Kordonsky borrows a Brechtian moment and has the actors tell us that we are laughing at ourselves.

One of the highlights of the production is the sound design by Minjae Kim and the original music by Arseny Gusev.

The primary difficulty with this production is because each “bit” is drawn out to its utmost, the play runs over two and a half hours. A tighter production would have had more effect.

Tickets are available at YaleRep.org.

Photo by Joan Marcus

Samuel Douglas and Nome SiDone.

Samuel Douglas, Brandon E. Burton, Malik James, and Grayson Richmond.

Photo by Joan Marcus

John Evans Reese, Annelise Lawson, Samuel Douglas, Brandon E. Burton, and Grayson Richmond.

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: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features a performance on the church’s 1929 Möller pipe organ by Joshua Ehlebracht, director of music at St. Paul’s on the Green in Norwalk. Sponsored in part by the New London County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Attendees listen in the sanctuary or on the Town Green as the music is broadcast through the church speakers. Second of five Fridays through April 18. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or visit fccmadison.org.

: 5 to 7 p.m. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Menu includes fried cod, baked cod, clam chowder, shrimp salad, dessert, soda, water, and coffee. BYOB. Cost: $23 to $24. Side items available. Reservations not needed. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. For info, call 203-453-2801 or visit facebook.com/kofc3928.

Twist: A Novel

: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . Cost: $28, includes admission for one and a copy of the book; $5, includes admission for one and a $5 coupon toward purchase of a copy of the book at the event. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Training for Suicide Prevention

: 6 p.m. United Church of Chester, 29 W. Main St. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration and the Connecticut Children's Hospital. For info, contact 860-526-2697 or TeachQPR@connecticutchildrens.org.

Trivia Night: Spring into March Madness

: 6 to 8 p.m.

The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a game of trivia, a raffle, silent auction, food, drinks and more. Tickets: $25. Proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore tutoring program. For tickets, visit lvvs.org or facebook.com/LVVS2. For info, call 860-399-0280.

Friday Night Pottery Workshop (Session A)

: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will hand-build and glaze a unique piece. Students come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. Finished pieces will be available for pickup two to three weeks later. Tuition: $49.50 for members, $55 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Concert by River of Dreams: A Billy Joel Tribute Band

7 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Doors open 6 p.m. Cost: $35 suggested donation, general admission; $45 for limited VIP seats. Payment by Venmo, cash, check. For info or tickets, call Mary Ellen Ierardi at 860-395-8394.

Teen Open Mic:

7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.

Hand's Got Talent

: 7 p.m. Daniel Hand High School, 286 Green Hill Rd., Madison. Presented by Daniel Hand High School Habitat for Humanity Club. Cost: $10 adults, $5 students. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit Raise the Roof. For info, email contactus@raisetheroofct.org.

Comedy at the Edge

: 7:30 p.m. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Performed by a trio of comedians from Comedy Craft Beer. Also features Liz Glazer and Friends. For attendees 21 and older. Tickets: $25 per person. Cash bar available. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events.

Opening Night for

Masters Walk

: 10 a.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Hosted by the Shoreline Greenway Trail. Led by Maria Trumpler, president of the Dudley Foundation. Features an exhibit of the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum and a self-guided tour of the rest of the grounds. Donations welcome. Rain date: Sunday, March 30. For info, call or text 203-815-0947 or visit dudleyfarm.com/visit-sponsor.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Agatha Christie. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

: 7:30 p.m. Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. The play runs through Sunday, April 6. Other showtimes available. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.

Concert by 1 Wild Night (Tribute to Bon Jovi)

: 8 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Live Music at Seaview Bistro: JC/DC Duo

: 9 p.m.

Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Urinetown

: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Guilford High School Auditorium, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford High School Theatre Arts (GHSTA). For info or tickets, visit ghstaps.org.

The Pirates of Penzance: A Musical Comedy

: 7 p.m. John Winthrop Middle School (JWMS), 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Presented by JWMS Drama. Tickets: $10. For info or tickets, call 860-526-9546.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Boating with Confidence: Handling Your Boat Under Way

: 9 to 11 a.m. Indian Neck Yacht Club, 87 Harding Ave., Branford. Hosted by New Haven Sail & Power Squadron (NHSPS). Cost: $10 per person. To register and pay online, visit zeffy.com/ticketing/boating-with-confidence. For info, contact Squadron Education Officer Peter DePascale at 203-671-2420 or bathworksinc@gmail.com. For info about New Haven Sail & Power Squadron, visit nhsps.org.

Summer Camp Open House Annapurna

: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme St., Old Lyme. The weekly summer camps are nature-focused and run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, Aug. 15. Families interested in the summer camps are invited to the open house. For info or to register for the summer camp or the open house, ctaudubon.org/rtp-summer-camp.

Taking Care: Empowerment for Women Navigating Health Care

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), 96 Fair St., Guilford. Presented by Maya Bartel, a family nurse practitioner. For women ages 18 and up. Services at the W&FLC are available at no charge to participants in Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. For info or to register, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org, or visit womenandfamilylife.org.

Author Event: Bob Shea

Murder on the Orient Express Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend

: 10:30 a.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Cupcake Decorating Workshop

: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Recreation Center, 308 Main St. For grades 1 to 6. Led by The British Baker. Participants will leave with six cupcakes in a cupcake carrier. Supplies included. Cost: $50 for residents, $75 for nonresidents. For info or to register (required) visit the programs link at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

Frames in Film:

Dawn of impressionism: Paris 1874

: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 90 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Live Funk Drumming Performance

: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by Gary Ribchinsky. Free and open to the public. To register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org.

Spring Style Fundraiser

: 2 p.m. The RiverLane, 7 Main St., Essex. Features a STAUD trunk show and styling event with Clinton Kelly, a host on the TV show What Not to Wear and moderator on The Chew. Two ticket holders will be selected for a chance to be styled by Kelly. Tickets: $55. Proceeds benefit Dog Days Events, Inc. For info or tickets, visit theriverlane.com/blogs/events.

Five Fridays Lenten Concert Series

2025 Fish Fry Friday

Author Event: Colum McCann

Keyes Gallery Hosts The Missing Pictures

The Missing Pictures

The Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library hosts , photographs by Sean Kernan, from April 11 through May 26. The photos feature Kernan’s family home.

The large house sits unoccupied at the edge of a snowy field in far upstate New York. It has been in the family for 150 years, and it has housed full lives, languid summer visits, and a party has been held there on the 4th of July every year since 1875 except for one (COVID). While no one has lived in it for the past 20 years, it is preserved, furnished, and cared for meticulously. Sean Kernan spent three years visiting the old house and filming and photographing in all seasons, and although he finished the project over a year ago, he still makes short visits to see if he missed something.

“I want viewers to feel as though they have come across this graceful and somewhat melancholy house, found the door open, and just wandered through the rooms, gathering a sense of all the life lived there… and perhaps hearing a door slam in a distant room,” Kernan said.

Kernan began his working life at the

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: 2 to 3:30 p.m.

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. Participants will use die cuts, embossing folders, stamps, and ink-blending to make three spring/Easter cards. No experience required. All materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

: 2 to 4:45 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. Limited seating. Registration is suggested. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

: 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Children will design and build their own DIY tabletop foosball game. The program combines crafting and play to allow participants to create a unique game they can take home and enjoy. Free and open to children ages 5 to 12. To register (required), call the library at 860767-1560. For info, visit youressexlibrary.org.

5 p.m. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Performed by Don Jovi. Tickets: $90, includes cocktail hour at 5 p.m., dinner show at 6 p.m., taxes, and gratuities. For info or tickets, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events.

: 4:30 p.m. Tabor Lutheran Church, 45 Tabor Dr., Branford. Pickup from 4:30 to 6 p.m. or limited dine-in seating from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes Swedish meatballs, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pickled beets, limpa bread, and dessert. Packs of meatballs are $10 for a pint (about 15 meatballs) or $20 for a quart (about 30 meatballs). Limited quantities at the door. Preorders encouraged. For info or to place an order, contact the church office at 203-488-2541 or taborlutheranchurch@gmail.com.

: 7 to 9 p.m.

Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.

: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by the Astronomical Society of New Haven, the Shoreline Astronomical Society, and the Thames Amateur Astronomical Society. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of Hammonasset. For info, visit meigspointnaturecenter.org.

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

: 9 p.m.

Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events.

Long Wharf Theater, then morphed into a widely exhibited photographer, writer, and filmmaker. His photography has been exhibited and published in museums and galleries across the U.S. and in France, Mexico, Egypt, Greece, China, Italy, Switzerland, Iran, and Korea. He has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries: The Kampala Boxing Club, about boxing in Africa; Crow Stories, about the Crow Tribe of Montana; and A Mind of Winter, about cold. His film on the old house, The Visitor, will be screened at the Keyes Gallery at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Island Road, Stony Creek, on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m.

Kernan’s photographs of the home will be on display from Friday, April 11, through Saturday, May 26. An opening reception is on Sunday, April 13, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.wwml.org/gallery.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Animal Tracking Hike

: 1 p.m. Jefferson Park Trail, Madison. Meet at the cul-de-sac on Jefferson Park Road. Led by local naturalist and teacher Erik Becker. Open to all ages. Hikers will look for signs of white-tailed deer, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, red foxes, owls, bobcats, and more. Wear waterproof footwear. No dogs. For info, visit madisonlandtrust.org.

Young People’s Concert:

Peter and the Wolf

: 1 p.m.

Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven. Performed by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. Features Perry So, music director. For info or tickets, call 203693-1486 or visit newhavensymphony.org.

Sunday Broadway Concert Series with John McDaniel and Norbert Leo Butz

: 2 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Ticket subscriptions are available. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Concert by the Coast Guard Band Chamber Players

: 2 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. The event is free but tickets are required. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

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Photo by Sean Kernan

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Spring Cards

Saturday Cinema

Kids Create: Tabletop Foosball

A Tribute to Bon Jovi:

Annual Swedish Meatball Dinner

Sweet Saturday Nights: Paddywhack Family Astronomy Night

Concert by Roomful of Blues

Live Music at Seaview Bistro: Nick Fradiani, Sr.

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Faure's Requiem in Lenten Vespers Service

: 4 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features singers from the choirs of Saint Ann’s, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, St. John’s, Niantic, and The Anglican Singers. Conducted by Saint Ann Music Director Hector Migliacci with Simon Holt on organ. For info, call 860-434-1621 or visit saintannsoldlyme.org.

Diseases and Insects Affecting New England Trees

4 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Presented by Alex Amendola, forester at the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Co-hosted by the Chester Conservation Commission and Chester Land Trust. For info, email info@chesterlandtrust.org or visit chesterlandtrust.org.

Shakespeare’s Fools

: 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Features a one-women performance by Rebecca Salomonsson as William Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway. Presented by GreenStage Guilford Live Arts. Cost: $10 general admission, free for children under 12. Tickets available online or at the door as space allows. For tickets, visit greenstageguilford.org For info, contact GreenStage at 203-654-9482 or office@greenstageguilford.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

The Timeless Beauty of Stained Glass: How It's Done

10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by stained glass artist Valerie Gilson. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Sweet Spring Soirée Tea

: Noon to 2 p.m. Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, 976 Boston Post Rd. Tea service features finger sandwiches, cookies, a warm scone with jam and crème fraîche, and more. Open to the public. Cost: $49.95 plus tax and gratuity. For info or to make a reservation (required), contact 860-399-4777 or info@westbrookinn.com, or visit westbrookinn.com/afternoon-tea.

Mary’s Culinary Class: Meatball “Cupcakes” and Sunny-Side-Up “Eggs” Cupcakes

: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Cost: $45 for residents, $55 for nonresidents. Hosted by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For children ages 5 to 12. For info or to register (required), contact 203-464-8447 or marysculinaryclassesllc@gmail.com, or visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

Conversations with Historical Objects

: 6 to 7 p.m. Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum at The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Part of a series of discussions on objects from the Dudley Farm museum collections. Topic of discussion: a camera from 1900, among the first to be marketed to women. Free admission. For info or to register (required), visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

The Lincoln Assassination

: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation by historian Mallory Howard. Part of the Shoreline Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting. Free and open to the public. For info, contact the group’s facilitator at 860-395-1124 or olivia.jean@sbcglobal.net, or visit facebook.com/shorelinecivilwarroundtable.

Poetry Discussion: Flights of Imagination

Concert by Special EFX All Stars

The ABCs of a Business Plan and SWOT Analysis

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features an exploration of poems by great poets, including W. H. Auden, William Carlos Williams, and Muriel Rukeyser. Led by Guilford Poet Laureate Mark McGuire-Schwartz. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. : Noon to 1:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Tanisha Baptiste, economic development specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Connecticut District Office. Covers the importance of a business plan and a SWOT analysis. Free. Sponsored by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter and Guilford Savings Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct.

Afternoon Fusing Pick Your Project

: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Animal Behavior

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. : 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Will Rogers from the Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Music Together Demo Class

: Two sessions: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For babies, toddlers, and big kids, along with their caregivers. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Opening Day for

Hank Williams: Lost Highway

: 2 p.m.

Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through Sunday, April 27. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.

Rethinking the Amistad Story

RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. No prior experience required. Cost: $64. Service fees apply. For info or to register, call 860864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Lenten Soup Supper

: 6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main St., Centerbrook. Features a light supper and fellowship, followed by a Lenten message. Takes place Wednesdays through April 9. All are welcome. For info, call 860-767-0228 or visit tlccenterbrook.org.

Wednesday Write-in and Open Mic

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Led by Old Saybrook Poet Laureate Sandra Yannone. Open to all regardless of writing experience. Bring a notebook or laptop or use the library supplies. Light snacks provided. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

How Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition

6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Presented by storyteller and podcaster Mike Allen. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 By Any Other Name: A Novel

: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Made possible by a grant from the Christine E. Moser Foundation. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.

: 5:30 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Marcus Rediker, a professor of Atlantic history at the University of Pittsburgh. A reception takes place at 5:30 p.m., the program begins 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Small Business Sales Techniques

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Online event. Participants will learn how to listen to the needs of their customers, establish trust, make their pitch, and more. Presented by SCORE mentor Eric Munro. Free. Hosted by SCORE Eastern Connecticut. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct.

Ravioli Cooking Class

: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Presented by Matt Yanarella from My Production CT. All ingredients and supplies provided. Bring an apron. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Wills vs. Trusts: Estate Planning Workshop

: 6 p.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Erin O. Duques, a partner at the law firm of Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri. Hosted by Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), 96 Fair St., Guilford. For info, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org, or visit womenandfamilylife.org.

Open Mic Night

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Sign-ups begin 5:45 p.m. The first 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

History and Nature Walk at McKinney Natl. Wildlife Refuge

Ranger Shaun Roche leads an hourlong nature walk at the Salt Meadow Unit of the McKinney National Wildlife Refuge in Westbrook on Saturday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. The walk is free, and participants will learn about both history and wildlife. Highlights include three unique historic buildings on the property, discuss why Eleanor Roosevelt and her close friends so enjoyed it here, and look for early spring wildlife along the trails - such as plants, marsh birds and mammals. This is a fairly easy walk, but the trails do include hills and uneven surfaces.

The hike leaves from 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook.

For more information, email shaun_roche@fws.gov or call 860-3992513.

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What Matters to You: A Community Conversation

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features an interactive discussion on challenging topics. Led by Branford resident and attorney Rachel Mirsky. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Fungi Frenzy: A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Connecticut’s Sweet Tooth: New London, the Sugar Trade, and Slavery in the West Indies

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Matt Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. Co-sponsored by Witness to History: Slavery in Guilford. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

: 7 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and first-time guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

FRIDAY,

APRIL 4

• : 11 a.m. Rollwood Park, Stonehouse Lane, Guilford (opposite from the Henry Whitfield Stone House). Officiated by News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons. Includes local and state dignitaries and veteran organizations. The Blue Star Marker honors the all members of the U.S. armed forces. A reception will follow at the site. Hosted by the Guilford Garden Club. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For info, call Shelley Gullette at 203-314-1832.

Five Fridays Lenten Concert Series

: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features a performance on the church’s 1929 Möller pipe organ by Walden Moore, former director of music at Trinity Church in New Haven. Sponsored in part by the New London County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Attendees listen in the sanctuary or on the Town Green as the music is broadcast through the church speakers. Third of five Fridays through April 18. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or visit fccmadison.org.

Popcorn Palooza: Family Movie

: 1 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. No registration needed. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

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Daffodils in front of historic stone house at McKinney Natl. Wildlife Refuge, Westbrook.

Photo courtesy of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting

Concert by Donna the Bull

Dedication of Blue Star Marker

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East Haven Fire Service 125th Anniversary Gala

: 6 to 10 p.m. Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. Feature retired EHFD Deputy Chief and current Connecticut Fire Academy Director of Training P.J. Norwood. Includes a sit-down dinner, open bar, and raffles. Tickets: $75 per person. For info or to purchase tickets, donate a raffle prize, or purchase an ad in the program book, email ehfdvolco1@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ehfdvolco1.

Third Annual Art Gala and Auction: Art from the Heart

: 6 to 10 p.m. Nuzzo’s Farm, 736 E. Main St., Branford. Features art from local artists, live and silent auctions, and more. Emcees: John "Cadillac" Saville. Hosted by the Community Dining Room. Tickets: $55. Proceeds benefit the Community Dining Room and its mission to provide meals and resources to those in need. For info or tickets, visit cdri.betterworld.org/events/art.

Military Whist Card Party

: 6:30 p.m. Totoket Valley Elementary School, 1388 Middletown Ave., Northford. Doors open 5:45 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Admission: $12 per person, advance purchase or at the door. Hosted by the NorthfordNorth Branford Women’s Club. Refreshments will be served. Advance payment via Venmo to NorthfordWomens-Club. Proceeds benefit charitable organizations in the local area. For info or tickets, email Elisa Orio at elissa.08@comcast.net.

Where is Everybody?

: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

THROUGH

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Urinetown

: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Guilford High School Auditorium, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford High School Theatre Arts (GHSTA). For info or tickets, visit ghstaps.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Goodwin Gallop 5K

: 9 a.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a 5K at 9 a.m. and a kids' run at 8:30 a.m. Arrive

Celebrating 42 Years of Visual Artists

Shoreline Arts Alliance is proud to present Future Choices 2025, its 42nd annual celebration of high school visual artists. This juried exhibition showcases the work of talented emerging artists from Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 24-town region—don’t miss the opportunity to see the work of some of Connecticut’s most promising artists.

This year’s show will be at the Flat Rock Gallery at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook. It will also include an exhibit that fea-

early to check in and get a bib. Cost: $30 for the 5K, free for the kids run. Discount for early signup. Service fees apply. The race starts and ends at Goodwin Elementary School and features a fast and flat course through the Old Saybrook shoreline. Hosted by the Kathleen E. Goodwin School Parent Teacher Association. Presented by Whelen Engineering. For info or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/goodwingallop5k.

Branford Early Childhood Family Fun Day

: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. Features a free pancake breakfast at

tures the work of art educators in SAA’s region. The gallery will be open Friday, March 28, through Thursday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 27. The hours are Wednesday to Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. An awards reception will be held for artists and their families and teachers on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information, visit www.shorelinearts.org or contact office@shorelinearts.org or 203-421-6739.

9 a.m., music by Michele Urban and Robert Messore at 10 a.m., children's activities, free eye screening, photo booth, and more. Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation, Branford School Readiness Council, Branford Early Learning Center, the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and the Branford Community Dining Room. For info, contact 203-980-4385 or branfordschoolreadiness@gmail.com.

: 10 a.m. to noon. Timberland Preserve, Guilford. Meet at the parking area entrance on Route 80 near Maple Hill Road. Leashed dogs allowed. Hosted by the Shoreline GreenGuilford First Saturday Walk

way Trail. Bring water. Wear good hiking shoes. For info, call or text 203-804-9257 or visit shorelinegreenwaytrail.org/events.

The Colorful Hat Circus and Variety Show See page 33

: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Part of the Legacy Theatre 2025 Family Series. Tickets: $25. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher

Isabelle Weissberg from Coginchaug Regional High School at Future Choices 2024

Press Release from Shoreline Arts Alliance

On Occasion

The North Madison Congregational Church (NMCC), the ”Church at the Circle” hosts its Occasional Coffee House on Friday, April 11.

The Occasional Coffee House is “The Coffee House we hold whenever we feel like it.” Singer-songwriter Sam Robbins performs on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m.Robbins is a New England-based singer-songwriter known for his ”old soul” style, blending classic influences like James Taylor and Jackson Browne with a modern, upbeat touch. Heather Arcovitch and NMCC friend Milton Brasher-Cunningham cohost an evening of live music, local coffee, tea, homemade cookies, and community. Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.northmadisoncc.org/ occasional-coffeehouse. North Madison Congregational Church is located at 1271 Durham Road, Madison.

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Visible Mending

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Tuition: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $30 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Documentary Screening:

War Dog

: 1 to

4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Local Poets Fair

: 1 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Rotunda, 758 Main St., Branford. Features poetry readings, book signings, music, and refreshments. In celebration of National Poetry Month. Registration not required. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

We've Only Just Begun: A Celebration of The Carpenters

: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by the Madison Lyric Stage. Tickets: $45. Services fees apply. For info or tickets, call 203-2156329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

SATURDAY,

APRIL 5 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Books by the Sea

: Saturday, check-in

11 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in at R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Second venue is the First Congregational Church (FCC) of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Features the following highlights: an author event with Fiona Davis ( ) on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the FCC; pastries and prose on Sunday at 10 a.m. at R.J. Cafe and Bistro; an author event with Marcy Dermansky ( ) on Sunday at 11 a.m. at R.J. Julia Booksellers; and a sendoff party at 1 p.m. Cost: $160, includes admission, a copy of the books at the event, pastries, and a tote bag. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

The Stolen Queen: A Novel

Branford Elementary School Art Show

Walsh Middle School Art Show

Branford High School Art Show

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Fine Art Gallery

: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203-4334071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events. : Runs through April 30.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

: 1004 Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

BACA West Winter 2025 Gallery Exhibition Dear Mother

: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

: Runs May 2 through June 1.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

: 411 Church St.: For info, email galleryonect@gmail.com or visit galleryonect.com.

Artistic License by Gallery One Artists

: Runs through April 6.

Guilford Free Library

: 67 Park St.: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.

: Runs through March 30.

Susan Powell Fine Art

: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com. : Runs through April 26.

Guilford Art League Member Show 2025 Spring into Art

Village Herbery

8x8 Paintings by the River Valley Artists

: 14 Union St., Deep River: For info, visit rivervalleyartists.com. : Runs through May 11.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

: 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford: For info, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

The Missing Pictures: Photographs by Sean Kernan

Hot Air: A Novel : Runs April 23 through April 28. : Runs May 1 through May 10. : Runs May 12 through May 27.

Yale University Art Gallery

David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive:

: Runs April 11 through May 26. : 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-4320600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions. Runs through June 22

Music Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874.

Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

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Photo courtesy of the North Madison Congregational Church

Sam Robbins performs at the Occasional Coffee House on April 11.

Book Club:

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17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum: The Wharf:

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.

Acoustics Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Resumes April 3. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Banned Book Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.

Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Chair Yoga with Martha:

6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

7 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Coastal Camera Club Meeting:

7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.

Color and Conversation:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Craft of the Month:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Creative Craft Night

F3 Shoreline Men’s Bootcamp Workout:

5:30 a.m. Fridays. Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Dr. Free and open to all men. Held outdoors rain or shine. For info, email F3shoreline@gmail.com.

Family Support Group:

6 p.m. First Monday. Via Zoom. Offered by BHcare. A group for family members and caregivers who assist people through their journey of mental wellness. For info, call 203-800-7177 or visit BHcare.org.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Drop-ins welcome. Bring your own project. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Fiber Arts Club: Forever Young: A Young Adult Book Club:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Wednesday bimonthly. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Friday Movie Matinee:

2 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

7 to 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Via Zoom. Includes guest speaker. All job seekers are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 203-457-0121 or email RussAllen2@aol.com.

Guilford Job Network Meeting: Guitar Club:

12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Harrison House Museum Tours:

1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Harrison House Museum, Barn, and Gardens, 124 Main St., Branford. Open to the public. Free admission but donations are welcome. Runs through September or by appointment. For info, contact 203-488-4828 or info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org.

: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.

Bingo Bingo:

7 p.m. Tuesdays. St Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven. For info, visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org.

Blackstone Fiber Art Community:

6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Blackstone Library Tour:

10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Second Thursday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Duplicate Bridge:

12:30 p.m. Fridays. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For info, call 203-915-5987 or email tillerjock@gmail.com.

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:

3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

iPhone Photography Collaborative:

6:30 p.m. First Monday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All levels are welcome. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

La Leche Virtual Meetings:

7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Via Facebook. Sponsored by La Leche League of Connecticut. For info, visit facebook.com/ groups/LLLofCTDiscussionForum.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First and third Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Madison Movie Chat: Maker Meet-up:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. All ages welcome. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

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Woven Journeys on Display

Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Woven Journeys: Handweavers Guild of Connecticut 2025 Biennial Exhibit. The biennial show, last hosted by the Lyman Allyn in 2015, provides an opportunity for the Handweaver’s Guild of Connecticut to exhibit its collective creativity, sharing with the public the depth and expanse of this artistry. The exhibition is on view through April 20. The Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut was founded in 1948 to encourage handweavers, spinners, and other fiber artists from all levels of experience to exchange ideas and share knowledge, to inspire and educate, to stimulate creativity, and to challenge their abilities in fiber

art techniques. The entries in this juried show span the range of woven items, including innovative clothing, scarves, linens, rugs, wall hangings and home accessories.

Related programming includes a Handweaving Demonstration Day on Saturday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. Guild members will showcase various handweaving techniques, looms, yarns, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to try handweaving with different looms. This event is free and open to all ages. More information is available on lymanallyn.org. For more information, visit www.lymanallyn.org

Photo courtesy of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

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Noon. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All specimens must be in sealed containers. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Some previous knowledge or experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome. Bring your own mah-jongg set. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

1 to 3:30 p.m. Third Thursday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For info, including the movie title, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

: 7 p.m. Last Wednesday. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.

1:30 p.m. Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. A needlepoint group led by Cynthia Barker. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-5627.

10 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Noon to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurcguilford.org.

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

: 1 to

3 p.m. First Saturday. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Includes guest speakers and care partner sharing sessions. For info, email allysonk11@yahoo.com.

1 p.m. Second Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library community room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Free. For info, including movie titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

11 a.m. to noon. First and third Saturdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Free. To register (required), visit blackstonelibrary.org. For info, email programs@blackstonelibrary.org.

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. For info, contact the church at 203-488-0549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com, or visit umcbranford.org.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Quilters Club:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Saturday Story Time:

10:30 to 11 a.m. Second Saturday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features children’s librarian Miss Mary with stories, music, and movement. All ages. Registration not required. For info, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Scrabble Club:

2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Scranton Writers’ Club:

6:30 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365, ext. 1019 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Shoreline Chess Club:

9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. All levels welcome. For info, call 203-675-7717.

Stamp and Coin Show:

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fourth Sunday. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

Tech Help Tuesday:

11 a.m. to noon. Second and fourth Tuesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Tech help in 15-minute sessions. First come, first served. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

: 10 a.m. Third Thursday. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register (required), call 203488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Time Out for Poetry:

12:30 to 2 p.m. Third Friday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud. Open to all. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

TOPS Club CT 76 Guilford Meet:

6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Support and encouragement for those who want to lose weight. For info, call 203-640-0787.

Tots and Tunes Story Time:

10:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For ages 18 months and up. Registration not required. For info, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Trivia Night:

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Third Tuesday (or Third Wednesday from January through March). Comomango Madison Mexican Kitchen and Cantina, 52 Wall St. In partnership with the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203245-7365, ext. 1019 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

11 a.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Guitar players also welcome. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Ukulele Club: Valley Shore Toastmasters:

7 p.m. First and third Mondays. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd., or via Zoom. For info, email Debbie Petrelle at dpetrelle2@gmail.com or visit valleyshore.toastmastersclubs.org.

Virtual: Chair Yoga:

11 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT, 1204 Main St., #128 Branford. Cost: free for Shoreline Village members, $10 per month suggested donation for nonmembers. For info, call Maryann Bracken at mabfilkings@gmail.com.

10:15 a.m. Fridays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Virtual: Gentle Yoga Class for Adults: Wednesday Wind-Down Story Time:

5 p.m. Wednesdays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 5 and below and their caregivers. Free. Registration is recommended. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560.

Writers Group:

6:30 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Yoga with Martha:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365, ext. 1019 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Theater

Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., New Haven. Runs through March 29. For info, call 203432-1234 or visit yalerep.org.

The Inspector: Urinetown

: Guilford High School Auditorium, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford High School Theatre Arts (GHSTA). Runs March 28 through April 6. For info or tickets, visit ghstaps.org.

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Real estate

All You Want in a Home And More

Welcome to this magnificent lakeside retreat in Westbrook, convenient to everything.

This expanded cape has everything you could possibly want in a home, including two large primary suites on the main level.

Originally the builder’s home, this property showcases the attention to detail and high-end finishes given to every room. The property features large, open living areas; an indoor pool; and ample lightfilled rooms overlooking Lake Louise. The gourmet kitchen and spacious living areas are perfect for entertaining. The two master bedrooms provide ultimate comfort and privacy. Ten spacious rooms—including five bedrooms and six baths—provide enough space for everyone. There’s also the quiet, secluded deck overlooking the lake which serves as the perfect Zen retreat. This luxurious home in an exclusive subdivision offers a stunning indoor lap pool with views of Lake Louise.

With a two-car attached garage and over 3,800 square feet of living space, this expanded cape-style home is perfect for those seeking a high-end lifestyle in a great location.

This home is being offered for sale by William Raveis Real Estate for $1,400,000. For more information or a showing, contact Rick Allen at 860-5754200.

GUILFORD

: K Two LLC to Vincent Realty Hldg LLC, $700,000 on March 5

: Mark Donovan Irt and Michael Donovan to Mazen G. Bahri, $243,000 on March 3

Jeffrey A. Holway and Katherine Tsatsanis to Audra Etes and Michael R. Conrad, $460,000 on March 5

: Linda M. Kurlyo to Sharon N. Kawam, $335,000 on March 4

: Kia Cheleen to Kendra E. Richards, $435,000 on March 4

: Vallerie A. and Gary Redman to Julie Gaughran and Stephen Etes, $450,000 on March 3

: George Henderson to Lauren E. Hill and James P. Heeren, $530,000 on March 4

Marcy Goode to Amato and Noelia Bernardo, $340,000 on March 7

265 East Main Street

: Mordo LLC to 265 East Main LLC, $1,100,000 on March 3

115 Florence Road Unit 1A

: Estate of Walter A. Powell III and Brynn M. Powell to Gayle Van Dyke, $230,000 on March 5

30 Harbour Village Unit D

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Stephen E. Spence to Kathleen M. Collins, $392,500 on March 3 : Luciana Bonifacio to Daniel and Marisa M. Pomposello, $440,000 on March 5 :

112 Island View Terrace Unit 112

Brittany Lizotte to Paul Crisci, $310,000 on March 5

45 Jefferson Road Unit 2-16

: Jason

P. Magnotti to Benjamin E. Paris, $217,500 on March 5

81 Main St Unit 17B

: Dominick P. Musso to Latasha Wright, $300,000 on March 5

: Silver

Linings Dev LLC to 45 South Main St Assoc LLC, $1,365,000 on March 3

: Estate of June Brunelle and Denise Amendola to James and Elayna S. Kotsaftis, $180,000 on March 5

: Denise Amendola to James and Elayna S. Kotsaftis, $180,000 on March 5

: Douglas M. Hoon and Carole P. Ravoire to Samantha L. Radocchia, $1,300,000 on March 3 :

of Ralph L. Abato and Ralph L. Abato to Pam Engingro, $550,000 on March 7

: Jean Myers to Donald P. and Maria E. Schilder, $407,000 on March 3

: Kelly A. Martens to Destiny Garcia, $485,000 on March 5

: Steven

Michael W. and Kathleen M. Pratt to Daniel B. Tucker, $651,700 on March 4

Anthony P. and Robin Gangemi to Narinesammy Ramsammy, $10,000 on March 5

Beresner to Cecilia N. Boucher, $335,000 on March 5

: Leonard A. and Karen S. Kolstad to Tom R. Tyler and Doris A. Lambertz, $50,000 on March 3

: Kathy Fairbanks to Amy E. Wilson, $420,000 on March 4 : Estate of Kimberly A. Crumb and 100

: Suzanne Risley to Daniel A. and Erin Nadelman, $750,000 on March 4

55-B Garnet Park Road

: Jim A. Nicoletti and Claudine L. Mauri to Vincent J. Kalish and Shannon Brasky, 191 Concord Drive

$1,125,000 on March 3 :

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32 Legend Hill Road Unit 32

Francis X. Oneill to Diane M. Hart, $545,000 on March 3

739 Opening Hill Road

: Craig D. and Valerie E. Zajac to Daniel M. Taylor, $380,000 on March 4 : Elizabeth L Hackbarth Ft and William C. Hackbarth to Douglas O. and Cynthia W. Bredbury, $715,000 on March 3 : Estate of Alwyn Thorpe and Frederick P. Leaf to Earl W. Tucker, $501,750 on March 5

28 Pine Drive

NORTH BRANFORD

EAST HAVEN

36 Wellsweep Drive 106 Burr Street

: Justin Gargiulo to Manuel A. Turpo-Espinoza, $225,000 on March 4

130 Coe Avenue Unit 82

: Estate of Frank W. Eastwood and Clifford D. Eastwood to Eron Investments LLC, $60,000 on March 4

39 Iver Avenue

: Instant Prop Soln LLC to Jose L. and Brenda S. Enriquez, $265,000 on March 5

364 Main Street Unit 17

: Judith A. Riccitelli to Play Action Prop LLC, $86,000 on March 5

3 Roma Street Unit B

: Christopher Conklin to Lorraine Lindberg, $105,000 on March 3

465 Silver Sands Road

: Enrico

Silvestri to Dominick P. Musso, $410,000 on March 3

140 Thompson Street Unit 5F

Christine Lesczczynski to Haydee Cartagena, $315,000 on March 5

140 Thompson Street Unit 1C

Haydee Cartagena RET and Haydee Cartagena to Tsering Dhundup, $235,000 on March 4 :

140 Thompson Street Unit 4H

Jean A. Knotts and Janet A. Stadolnik to Rhonda J. Prunier, $230,000 on March 4

: David J. and Patricia A. Miller to Empower Real Estate LLC, $319,856 on March 6 : Patrick and Kristen Kelly to Sara L. Dunlap, $700,000 on March 7 : Dominique Tineo to Lucas Guliuzza, $265,000 on March 3

: Iain M. Lemaster to Linnea and Donald Hagstrom, $315,000 on March 6 : Estate of

Barbara J. Madelung and Michael Madelung to Erik Golinowski, $445,000 on March 7

: Estate of Patricia Mann and Ethel F. Mann to Joseph M. and Michele Mone, $401,000 on March 3

: Bcw Morgan LLC to 199 Riverside Road LLC, $365,000 on March 3

NORTH HAVEN

: Thomas E. and Mary B. Doyle to Megan Doyle, $280,000 on March 6

: Estate of John J. Sr Acampora and Vincenzo Gallo to Pacific Blue LLC, $458,000 on March 7

: Frank W. Siciliano and Deborah J. Berner-Sicilian to Jorge L. Jaramillo, $505,900 on March 3

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