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After Referendum Defeat, BOE Cuts Another $525,000 By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Guilford Board of Education cut an additional $525,000 from its proposed budget following a June 1 meeting. The cuts were directed by the Board of Finance following the second budget referendum failure last month, which saw Guilford taxpayers reject both revised town and education budgets. The Board of Finance directed that a total of $700,000 in cuts be made across the town and education budgets and mandated that

the largest reductions be made by the Board of Education. The amount reduced at the board’s most recent meeting is the same amount education leaders cut from their budget following the first budget referendum failure. Superintendent Paul Freeman told the Courier that the Board of Education decided to cut an instructional coaching position from the budget, resulting in “three instructional coaches that we have cut from our staffing plan going into next year,” he said.

Other cuts made to reach the $525,000 target came from the district’s medical insurance and professional development accounts. The board also cut “a significant amount of money from site improvements,” Freeman said, referring to funds intended for “preventative maintenance projects.” The superintendent said the cuts indicate a preference by the board to “avoid making any further personnel cuts, with the

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Running for Ethan Runners leave the starting line at the 7th Annual SongStrong 5K at the Guilford Fairgrounds on June 6. The event raised funds for the Ethan Miller Song Foundation, established in memory of Ethan Song, who died at age 15 in 2018, to support causes he cared about most. See more photos at Zip06.com.

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Zach Earls: Building Something That Lasts By Pam Young Correspondent

Before graduating from Guilford High School this month, Zach Earls wanted to leave behind something useful. The result is a free public bicycle pump installed outside Page Hardware, where cyclists can stop to fill their tires any time of day. “I used to ride my bike to school all the time and wanted to make it easier for the kids in town,” Zach says. The project was completed as part of Guilford High School’s Mastery Based Diploma Assessment requirement. After learning about grant opportunities through the Guilford Fund for Education, Zach proposed installing a public bike pump that would be available to anyone in the community. “I requested a grant, got accepted, and then asked Andrew from Page Hardware if I would be able to install the bike pump there,” Zach says. “He told me I could and thought it was a great idea.” The idea was not entirely new to

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of the Week him. Zach says his father has long advocated for expanding bicycle infrastructure in town, and the topic has been part of family conversations for years. “He had me speak at a community meeting when I was younger and it has been something I have been thinking about for a while,” Zach says. “It was feasible for me to accomplish getting the bike pump and I wanted it to have some kind of meaningful impact on the community.” Zach chose Page Hardware as the installation site because he believed placing the pump on private property would be more practical than navigating the approval process required for town-owned land. After researching outdoor-rated bicycle pumps, he selected a stainless steel model and installed it using con-

crete anchors and epoxy. Located next to the store’s bike rack, the handoperated pump is available to the public at all times. “I hope the bike pump does have a positive impact on the kids in the community,” Zach says. The project reflects interests Zach has pursued throughout high school. A Guilford native and graduating senior, Zach has spent the past four years as a member of Guilford High School’s robotics team, Apple PI. The program gives students the opportunity to design, build, test, and compete with robots created from the ground up. “A lot of my time has gone to robotics,” Zach says. “It gives a group of teens the chance to fully design and build a robot.” This year’s team advanced to the world championship in Houston after winning a competition in Hartford. “We had a robot that picked up 70 foam balls and shot them into a target,” Zach says. “We won the event in Hartford and made it to Houston for See Zach Earls page 10

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Inclement weather forced the cancellation of this year’s Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies on the Guilford Green, traditionally conducted by American Legion Post 48 and VFW Post 7666. Persistent rain and dreary cold temperatures reflected the somber nature of the occasion and the significance of this important federal holiday. Although its roots lie in the aftermath of the Civil War and the decoration of the graves of the fallen with flowers and American flags, today the holiday honors all of America’s war dead in every military conflict since. Sadly, the increasing commercialization of Memorial Day through retail sales promotions trivializes the day’s profound meaning and disrespects those who sacrificed their lives to enable us to live in freedom. Two deceased local soldiers are among them. Each made the ultimate sacrifice, and we must always remember them. They are 37-year-old Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton Jr., U.S. Army Reserve, of Guilford. Eaton was a

superb Army counterintelligence officer. He died in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 12, 2003. The other courageous soldier is U.S. Army Special Forces Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel, 28, of Madison. He was killed in action in Afghanistan on March 11, 2013. For years Rick’s photograph hung on a wall at the Guilford Post Office. How many people ever stopped to ask about him? His formal military portrait, along with one of Andrew pictured against the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, now resides in the lobby of the Guilford Town Hall building. What happened to these exceptional and selfless young men? I was determined to find out. Their individual stories, derived from extensive interviews with their Gold Star mothers, are displayed on a table under their photographs. Please look at their pictures, take a copy of their stories and remember Richard and Andrew, not just on Memorial Day but every day. Colleen Roberts Guilford

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On June 16, we are asking you to vote “yes” to approve the 2026-27 budget. Since our first budget workshops in January, we have worked to balance rising costs while maintaining the services you expect. We are quickly approaching the point where deferring necessary investments will force even more expensive choices in the years ahead. After six months of deliberations and cuts, we are proposing a budget that increases the mill rate by 2.73%. This is below the 2.8% Social Security cost-ofliving adjustment and the 3.8% rate of inflation reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in April. In three rounds of reductions, the Board of Finance has cut $2.2 million from the combined budgets, including $1.35 million from the Board of Education budget and $850,000 from the town budget. Before that, the Board of Selectmen had already cut $1.3 million from the budgets submitted by town departments, including a Public Works maintainer, a police officer dedicated to traffic safety and a detective dedicated to investigating fraud.

We have delayed other critical positions that will be deferred until at least January: a permit technician to ease backlogs in the Health and Planning and Zoning departments, which are facing increasing workloads, and the first addition to the Public Works mechanic crew in more than 30 years. In addition, an Emergency Medical Services reorganization that will improve response times and is projected to bring in $300,000 in annual revenue is also on hold. In the last round of cuts, we delayed $58,151 in capital projects, a decision that puts at risk the responsible, forward-thinking investments that help keep borrowing costs low. As your elected representatives, our responsibility is to act as stewards of your tax dollars and maintain necessary services in the face of rising costs for everyone. We urge you to vote “yes.” Matt Hoey, First Selectman Lou Federici, Selectman Susan Renner, Selectwoman Sandra Ruoff, Selectwoman See Letters page 5

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Gerard C. Buhrer Guilford May 31, 2026, Gerard C. "Gerry" Buhrer, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital. Husband of Lynn (Nordenschild) Buhrer. Gerard was born in Queens, N.Y., on Oct. 21, 1946, son of the late William Buhrer and Elsa (Sohl) Buhrer. Loving father of Melissa Justice and her husband, Edward, of Atlanta, Ga., and Steven Buhrer and his wife, Elizabeth, of North Haven. Grandfather of Emily, Katie, Taylor, and Tyler Justice, Aaron and Nathan Buhrer. Predeceased by his sister, Lois Schmidt. Gerry is a 1964 graduate of Aviation

High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1988. Before retirement, he had worked as a Methods Production Engineer for Pratt & Whitney for more than 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and boating, and spending time with his family on the boat. Gerry was a lifetime member of the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department – F.C. Spencer Hook and Ladder Co. #3. Friends were invited to calling hours on June 5 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, 390 Church St., Guilford, CT 06437; www.guilfordfire.com. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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Vote Yes As a parent of a third grader at A.W. Cox and two younger children who will grow up in Guilford Public Schools, I care deeply about the future of our district. I am also a proud product of GPS and decided to return to town to raise my family, in part because of the unique experience I had in the school system. I was inspired to become a teacher myself because of some of the incredible educators here, and I had life-changing experiences through the music program at Guilford High School.

When school budgets are cut, students feel the impact immediately. Opportunities are taken away from individual kids that they won’t get back: another year to learn a foreign language, specialized support from dedicated professionals, and rich music and arts experiences that make being a Guilford student special. Don’t let this happen to the young people in our town. Vote yes on June 16. Dori Galvin Guilford

Every Vote Will Matter Cost of living is high. Gas prices, groceries and medical costs — our wallets are hurting. But if we think the answer is to take more money from our schools, then our anger and frustration are misguided. Last night, the Guilford Board of Education met for nearly three hours to discuss the new round of painful budget reductions. What I saw were members of our town providing mostly respectful pleas to maintain the quality of education at our schools; a superintendent presenting a well-considered package aimed at minimizing staffing reductions; and a volunteer board of townspeople trying to

decide on the best bad option. No one is happy with this budget, but it must be approved. If it fails again, it will not be possible to minimize the impacts on our students. Our schools are not immune to inflation, and there are increases that cannot be avoided. We will lose teachers, classes and educational opportunities. This budget can pass, but every vote will matter. Please make a plan to vote on June 16. Obtain an absentee ballot if needed. Urge your friends and neighbors to do the same. Jessica Bunting Guilford See Letters page 6

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The rising cost of living in Guilford and throughout our country has been tough for many of us, particularly for the elderly, like my wife and me, who live only on our savings. These increased living costs have motivated many to vote twice this spring against our town budget. Despite the above, we should support the third town budget vote on June 16, realizing that budget costs have now been reduced by about $4 million — in school teachers, school administrators,

Make Your Voice Heard You have the opportunity to guide the future of Guilford by sharing your perspective on the Plan of Conservation and Development. The plan and comment portal are available on the town’s website. The comment period is open until June 27, 2026. The plan is divided into five themes. Here is an overview of Theme 1, “Live.” Guilford leadership, boards, commissions and residents are unified in their vision to maintain the community’s livability and protection of natural resources while providing a spectrum of housing choices. The town maintains comprehensive regulations that guide and control housing development. Nevertheless, affordability remains a concern among many residents. Furthermore, the local and regional business communities require housing for their workforces. New tools and incentives are necessary to connect longtime Guilford residents, as well as new residents, with their desired types of housing. In some cases, making those housing types avail-

able may involve development or redevelopment of residential land. In other cases, residential development may be warranted where such land uses are not currently situated. In all cases, town services, local and regional infrastructure, and utilities must be available to support residential needs. Key priorities include promoting strong, diverse and affordable housing for all demographics; ensuring new housing development aligns with future land-use plans while minimizing impacts on conserved and agricultural land; maintaining, upgrading and replacing municipal facilities and services; and encouraging development and redevelopment that create and connect walkable neighborhoods. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. Don’t let others speak for you. Larry Rizzolo Guilford Larry Rizzolo is a member of the Guilford Planning and Zoning Commission See Letters page 8

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Open Space, Community Connection Top POCD Themes By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Board of Selectmen heard about development goals for Guilford’s future as outlined in the draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), which is expected to guide policy and development in town over the next 10 years. Planning consultant David Murphy presented the draft POCD at the board’s June 2 meeting, walking selectmen through the information-gathering process, including public forums and a survey, and how that feedback shaped the draft plan. Murphy said there was a “robust response” to the survey, which revealed a “proud” community that values Guilford’s schools, agricultural history, community events, recreational opportunities, and shoreline location. Respondents identified acquiring and managing open space and providing more housing options as priorities. Traffic and transportation, whether by car, foot, or bicycle, were also areas of focus, particularly improving safety. At the same time, residents expressed concern about Guilford “growing too quickly and losing the

small-town charm,” according to survey results. Murphy said those are “all typical comments that we hear” in similar planning efforts. Survey responses, public workshops, and comments gathered at POCD information tents on the Town Green helped shape the plan’s five themes: Live, Grow, Connect, Conserve, and Sustain. The draft includes 11 goals, 24 strategies, and up to 140 recommended action items designated as short-, mid-, and longterm objectives. One topic that generated particular interest during public forums was the Connect theme, which focuses on strengthening social connections within the community. Murphy suggested that interest is a “reflection of the times we’re in,” as social media can leave some people feeling isolated. “People are feeling disconnected,” he said. “They go out to the Town Center and see people that they know. Or they go to the Guilford Fair and they see people that they know, but they like more of that. We had people that said they wanted to have more opportunities to interact with people

in person and nonperson. Not just their kids, but also older folks.” Another addition to the POCD is a revamped future land use map, which Murphy said is required by state statute. While it resembles a zoning map, he emphasized that it is not one. Instead, it serves as a guide for the Planning and Zoning Commission when considering whether future development proposals are consistent with intended land-use patterns. Murphy noted that the map is largely consistent with existing land-use conditions in town. The POCD is currently in its public comment phase. The draft plan and information on submitting comments are available online. Comments will be accepted through June 28 and may be incorporated into the final document if deemed appropriate. Beginning July 1, the Planning and Zoning Commission may hold a public hearing on the draft. Following additional public comment, the commission may adopt the plan or continue the hearing process. “They can make a decision on the plan with or without action from the Board of Selectmen,” Murphy said.

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After Referendum Defeat, BOE Cuts Another $525,000 Continued from page 1 exception of that instructional coach.” He added that he was “nervous” about the decisions, including cuts to maintenance, “but I agree that we just can’t continue cutting important instructional positions at this time.” Concerns about the cost of the education budget have been voiced by Guilford taxpayers in writing and on social media. Some have expressed concerns that Guilford Public Schools is top-heavy with administrative positions. The Office of the First Selectman provided the Courier with figures from the Connecticut Department of Education showing a student-to-administrator ratio of 143-to-1. Board of Education Chair Katy Balestracci said this ratio “indicates that Guilford Public Schools has a much lower rate of administrators to students than 80% of other districts.” Freeman said of that determination, “There’s just no way that you can look at

that data and say that we have too many administrators in Guilford. Our administrative staffing is lean.” Even with that lean staffing model, Freeman said the student-to-administrator arrangement still yields “a good return on investment” that places Guilford “in the top 10%” of educational performance across the state. First Selectman Matt Hoey told the Board of Finance that concerns about the school district having too many administrators appear to be “alleged abnormalities” regarding a school district that “performs amongst the best in the state at a lower cost than nearly all our peers.” Ensuring continued high performance by Guilford students remains the district’s paramount goal. Freeman said the difficult decisions the Board of Education has made up to this point “all leads to the fact that it’s really important that this budget pass on June 16, so that we don’t have to continue cutting into the programming and the instruction that we offer our kids.”

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The term “budgeting,” as exercised by prudent households, is an acceptance that you can’t always have everything you may want. It involves determining the available finances and attempting to match expenditures as closely as possible to that. Governments, including ours here in Guilford, seem to apply the opposite approach. That is, draw up a wish list, determine the costs and increase our taxes to match. Simple! We have, over the years, become accustomed to this and have normally just paid whatever is being demanded. This acquiescence has been exploited by our leaders, and we have the taxes to prove it. We do not live in an ideal world and

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the world championship.” Next fall, Zach plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he will study mechanical engineering. “I like knowing how things work and I have always liked taking things apart and fixing things,” he says. Outside of school, Zach is also involved with Pilgrim Fellowship at First Congregational Church of Guilford. Each year the group participates in a service trip during April vacation, completing projects for residents in need. This year, Zach traveled to Kentucky with approximately 60 other students and volunteers.

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“My group consisted of 10 kids and two adults who built a small metal roof and repaired flooring in a house,” he says. Whether designing robots, repairing homes, or installing a bike pump for local riders, Zach says he enjoys projects that solve problems and help others. As he prepares to graduate and begin the next chapter of his education, he hopes the bike pump will continue serving the community long after he leaves Guilford High School. “I hope the bike pump does have a positive impact on the kids in the community,” he says.

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Guilford Art Center is continuing its tuition assistance program to help make classes and workshops more accessible to community members of all backgrounds. Applications for summer semester tuition assistance are due Friday, June 12, and are available at guilfordartcenter.org. The program is designed to reduce financial barriers to arts education and support broader participation in creative programs. Guilford Art Center offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels, including ceramics, painting, jewelry making, fiber arts, and more. Guilford Art Center is a nonprofit organization serving the shoreline community and beyond through classes, exhibitions, and events that promote the visual arts. For more information, call 203453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

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I support voting “yes” in Guilford’s budget referendum on June 16. The cuts already made to the education budget are taking people out of our kids’ classrooms and schools. For next year, Guilford Public Schools have reduced staffing by 14 positions, including eight teachers and two instructional coaches. This includes the elimination of two full-time kindergarten positions, placing additional strain on the remaining teachers who support our town’s youngest learners. The cuts are taking valuable resources away from students and eliminating tools that I have seen firsthand benefit my child. One recent cut is the Lexia phonics program, which has helped my daughter develop her reading skills and practice phonics at home and in the classroom. Another example is the shrinking language program in our schools over the years because of budget cuts. Elementary students in Guilford no longer receive Spanish instruction,

Having moved to Guilford in 1972, living abroad after graduating in 1980 and returning in 1999, I’ve noticed not much has changed regarding Guilford’s budget process. After voters rejected the current budget proposal, modest cuts were proposed and the budget was rejected again. It’s time for the powers that be to make real, significant changes. I have three suggestions. First, implement a vehicle compliance initiative. If West Haven can find $850,000 upon ensuring all vehicles of its current homeowners are properly registered in Connecticut, Guilford can do the same. Enough of the Vermont, Maine and Florida license plates on Guilford resident vehicles. Owning a summer home, cabin or camp in these states doesn’t mean skirting motor vehicle regulations is acceptable. Since the pandemic, this issue has only grown. Second, renegotiate the school bus contract. The 8-10 kids on a huge bus

that provides door-to-door service is ridiculous. The lines of cars that are evident when schools let out show just how wasteful paying for these buses really is, not forgetting the maintenance and driver costs as well. Also, the town of Branford is switching to electric buses — another thought. Third, the decades-old rationale of pointing to employee insurance coverage as the main rationale for budget increases deserves another look. States, cities and towns across the world are now looking at insurance coverage for their employees ONLY. If a spouse is also employed, the remaining family members are simply covered under the spouse’s employment coverage. These are simply thoughts on how the powers that be in Guilford can show voters they are serious in the goal of keeping costs down and not some dogand-pony show. D.M. Gray Guilford

Last Chance to Protect Them My daughter is in kindergarten at Calvin Leete. I’m writing because a recent letter (”Education Budget Excesses,” May 28) made factually misleading claims about our schools — claims that are driving real decisions about our children’s education. The letter cites a student-teacher ratio of 10.93-to-1 as evidence of waste. This figure is not a class size. It counts every certificated employee in the district — guidance counselors, school psychologists, social workers, librarians and legally mandated special education teachers. The Board of Education chair stated publicly on May 26 that elementary classrooms average 18 students. That is the number our children actually experience. It is also worth asking why Guilford should measure itself against a national average that includes the lowest-performing districts in the country. We are not West Virginia, Nevada or Hawaii. We are a top-9% district in Connecticut. The relevant comparison is our peers,

and we outperform every one while spending less. According to the Connecticut State Department of Education Accountability Index, Guilford ranks in the 91st percentile statewide while spending at the 55th percentile. Only 17 of 199 Connecticut districts outperform us, and they spend an average of $4,000 more per student. At $23,183 per student, we spend less than Madison and Branford while outperforming both. Our studentto-administrator ratio of 143-to-1 is leaner than 80% of Connecticut districts and unchanged for 13 years. Since January, Guilford has cut 15 full-time positions, including eight teachers, and absorbed $1.5 million in reductions. If June 16 fails, the nonpersonnel budget is exhausted. What remains to cut are programs and people. What makes our community great is the result of decades of investment in our schools. June 16 is the last chance to protect them. Colleen Farrell Guilford

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and there has been discussion of further reducing language offerings at the middle school. These are not decisions based on student learning and growth. Every “no” vote increases the likelihood that people and resources will be taken away from students. If the referendum fails, the school budget will revert to last year’s amount, with no support to cover rising costs and inflation. Our schools will be forced to make further cuts, and it will be teachers, classes, resources and academic programs that are removed. These are people our students depend on, people they see and interact with every day. These are resources such as Lexia that keep students engaged in learning and programs they look forward to participating in. More will be gone. If we do not vote “yes” on the next budget, Guilford Public Schools students will suffer. Stephanie Bonnes Guilford

Proudly Voting Yes Speaking as a concerned citizen and parent of three children in Guilford, I encourage everyone to vote yes for the budget in the next referendum. There have been loud calls from the usual crowd to vote down the budget yet again because of what they describe as “irresponsible” spending, but there is nothing responsible about cutting back on our schools and services to such a dangerous degree. One of Guilford’s great strengths is the high value of the services the town returns to its citizens. A responsible budget isn’t just about putting forward the smallest number, but ensuring those dollars are spent wisely and effectively. In my opinion, this budget does just that. Guilford students rank in the 90th percentile in academic performance in Connecticut, while our costs per student are in the 55th percentile. Put another way, our students perform better than other towns in our peer group for less

money. Our parks have been so popular with out-of-towners in recent years that Parks and Recreation has had to implement a cap on parking stickers for nonresidents. We have also seen a surge in new retailers in recent years, with more on the way. The increase in the budget this year is entirely due to increased health care costs, energy costs and other external market forces affecting families and municipalities across the country. It would be a shame to see the quality of life in our town degrade, and the quality of education for our children suffer, because of additional budget cuts driven by these pressures. I will be proudly voting yes on the budget in the upcoming referendum, and I encourage all Guilford residents to do the same. Rob Federici Guilford Rob Federici is a member of the Board of Finance See Letters page 12

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As a finance professional, I evaluate decisions based on risk, cost-benefit and I would like to take this opportunity also in one or more specialties requiring return on investment. Voting “no” on to thank the Guilford Police Department considerable additional training to meet the third Guilford referendum to force for the opportunity to participate in this the broad array of incidents that may more cuts is a textbook example of being year’s Citizens Police Academy. I require police response. Extensive train- penny-wise and pound-foolish. encourage citizens to take advantage of ing, combined with involvement in variEven if you do not have children in this opportunity when it is offered next ous regional police task forces, enables our schools, protecting the Board of year. the Guilford Police Department to lever- Education budget is simple asset preserThe course lasted 36 hours over 10 age its small force to address the various vation. weeks and provided a highly informademands it may encounter within and The Connecticut shoreline shows how tive view of police operations and their beyond its own capacities. school performance drives real estate role in the broader criminal justice sysGuilford is the 50th-largest town in wealth. Guilford and Madison maintain tem through the eyes of personnel at Connecticut by population, but the 15th- top-tier, A-rated districts. Consequently, various levels of responsibility and spelargest by area. Its location on Intersour towns command a significant propcialty. tate 95 makes it an easy target for erty-value premium over geographically Of particular interest to me was the crime, which is indifferent to town borsimilar neighbors such as Branford and emphasis that the Board of Police Com- ders. To meet these competing demands Clinton. Proximity to New Haven or the missioners and department managewith a small force, and prepare for the beach does not protect our wealth; our ment place on recruitment, acquisition, occasional “really bad day at the office,” school ratings do. training, cross-training and retention of requires highly competent and engaged State data show Guilford achieves personnel in an environment that is management and dedicated staff. We this standing while operating relatively highly competitive for an increasingly are fortunate to have it. leanly. At $23,100 per student, our scarce resource. Each patrol officer Sid Gale Board of Education operates at a lower trains not only in the basic skills Guilford cost than neighboring districts that required for routine police work, but

Let’s Not Take it for Granted

Let Us Also Celebrate Shaumpishuh As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, let us also acknowledge with appreciation and respect the 14,000 years of stewardship of our local lands by the Menunkatuk Indigenous peoples. They were members of the Quinnipiac tribe who established their home here on these local lands. These Native Americans lived, farmed, hunted, fished and grew families for 14,000 years while preserving the pristine nature of these local lands. When the English Puritans arrived in 1639, just 387 years ago, this local tribal land became known as Guilford. On part of this original Native land now stand the Guilford Free Library, the Guilford Town Hall, Lathrop House and other buildings. The Menunkatuk had cleared all this area of forest and were farming, and thus it was attractive to the Puritan settlers. A portion of the cleared land is known today as the Guilford Town Green.

spend more than $25,000 per student. When families search for homes on Zillow, embedded school ratings heavily influence what they will pay — just as they did when my family moved here with a newborn a decade ago. The Board of Education has already weighed cutting seventh-grade Spanish. Deeper reductions could put other electives and activities on the table, including sports, music and advanced high school courses. Wiping just 5% off Guilford’s $5 billion residential market value would mean losing tens of thousands of dollars in individual home equity. Defeating this referendum to save roughly $400 a year on a typical tax bill is a disastrous trade. A premium reputation takes decades to build but only a few short-sighted budget cycles to destroy. Let’s protect our collective net worth and vote yes. Alex Hetherington Guilford

As we celebrate America, let us also celebrate Shaumpishuh, the female Menunkatuk sachem who led this local Quinnipiac tribe. She and her fellow Native Americans welcomed the English settlers in peace long before we became known as the United States of America. Native Americans believed in sharing the land, not selling it. A statue to represent Shaumpishuh is planned for the front of the Lathrop House, as voted unanimously by the Guilford Board of Selectmen. Many local organizations have written letters of support for the statue. Funding for the statue will be totally from private donations and grants. You can learn more about Shaumpishuh, the Menunkatuk and Guilford’s 14,000-year pre-colonial history at the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum, located at Dudley Farm in Guilford. Ellen Creane Guilford

A recent letter warned that “the finances of the Town of Guilford are in peril” (”In Peril,” May 21). Boy, I’ll say. If the budget is defeated in the next referendum, it will revert to its 2025-26 level. Due to inflation, it would not even be possible to maintain current levels of service. Already, the Board of Education has cut eight full-time teaching positions — two at the kindergarten level, three more elementary positions, two at Baldwin and one at the high school. Nonetheless, after the second referendum, the Board of Finance cut another $700,000 from the budget for a 2.73% tax increase, well below the 3.8% official rate of inflation and less than the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security. For seniors with significant financial need, the income limits for our Elderly Tax Relief Program were increased in 2024 to account for inflation. We have a AAA credit rating, national retailers are re-energizing our business

district, Sustainable CT has certified us for our environmental stewardship, our schools rank in the top 10% in the state, and everyone can enjoy not only the upgrades at Jacobs Beach but also the intellectual, fitness and social programs at the community center. Most importantly, we can all count on town services in an emergency. When an elderly friend fell in the middle of the night and could not get up, dedicated firefighters came to the rescue. When another friend stumbled into a financial scam, police arrived within minutes to reverse the damage. That’s the kind of place we live in. It’s not like this everywhere. Of the 16,027 active registered voters in Guilford, only 4,412 voted in the last referendum, which was defeated by 104 votes. We cannot let this happen again. Guilford is a jewel. Let’s not take it for granted. Vote yes on June 16. Roy Ogren Guilford See Letters page 13

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The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, holds the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group every fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff, the group provides conversation, support, and resources for grandparents who—for a variety of reasons—become parents to their grandchildren. Registration is not required. All area towns are welcome. For more information, contact 860-510-5042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Anita M. Marottolo, AKA Anita Swajchuk Marottolo (26-0166) The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 21, 2026, 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: Thomas A. Marottolo c/o NICOLE J BARILLARO, GAMBARDELLA & BARILLARO, P.C., 9 S. COLONY STREET, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Sally Warner O’Such, AKA Sally O’Such (26-0156) The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 29, 2026, 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: Bruce O’Such, c/o ROY H ERVIN, ERVIN & ERVIN LLC, 1300 POST ROAD - STE 205, PO BOX 5, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824

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Decreases Cannot Wait I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Svengalis (”Education Budget Excesses,” May 28) regarding the absurd rate of our taxes, especially those based on the Board of Education’s needs. There is absolutely no proof that the amount per student we pay in the Guilford school system is necessary for top-rate learning and success for our students. On top of what I view as unnecessarily high salary and benefit rates for teachers and staff, there is also overstaffing. I also consider supplying

Chromebooks to each student a ridiculous expense that is totally unnecessary at this time of inflation. I have yet to see a single student in this town without a mobile device. If the Board of Finance would insist that the Board of Education eliminate that $1.5 million cost, then there might be a reason to vote yes on the third round of the Town Budget Referendum. Tax increases can wait for a better day, but decreases cannot wait. Laura Raymond Guilford

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD, CT. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday 17th June, 2026 at 7:00p.m. in the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT to consider the following: 1. Application by Jeremy P. & Alice Y Chen for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a stone wall, and a stone pillar on property located at 22 State Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lot 49, 2.

Application by the Town of Guilford to install a statue on property located at 55 Park Street, Assessor’s Map 40, Lot 03.

Applicant/agent: Janice Plaziak on behalf of owner: Town of Guilford, for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish portions of a building and renovate its exterior, and add parking, all on property located at 32 & 52 Church Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lots 38 & 39.

The above applications and accompanying documents are on file for inspection in the offices of the Town Clerk and the Guilford Historic District Commission, Town Hall, Guilford. At this hearing, written communications will be received and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard relative to the above applications. TERESA BUCHANAN Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a VIRTUAL Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. via the Microsoft Teams meeting platform by using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/240746902776431?p=AqQ9gxI2zS1jXixcYB Meeting ID: 240 746 902 776 431 Passcode: Y2sC9ht2 Dial in by phone: 1 469-208-1374 Phone conference ID: 981 989 797# The following will be heard: 91 Round Hill Road (Map 103 Lot 15, Zone R-8). Applicant/Owner: Martine Mirrione. Application to vary rear setback to 32 ft where 50 ft is required (§3.4.H.7.a). 524 Durham Road (Map 85 Lot 47, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent: Brian Weady for Owners: Whiteman Leigh E. Revoc and Ruchti Jefri J. Revoc Trusts. Application to: vary front setback to 27 ft where 50 ft is required for a generator (§3.4.E.5.b), vary front setback to 35 ft where 50 ft is required for a condenser (§3.4.E.5.b), and vary front setback to 37 ft where 50 ft is required for an addition (§3.4.E.5.b). Copies of this agenda is 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 HallyA@guilfordct.gov. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 11th day of June 2026 - Steve Kops, Chairman

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GUILFORD COURIER • JUNE 11, 2026 • SPORTS

Guilford Courier Valley Courier Thursday, June 11, 2026

Chieffo’s Love of Track Fuels Success for Grizzlies

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Guilford boys track team has featured no shortage of standout athletes in recent seasons, and this year has been no different. Several Grizzlies have broken school records and set personal bests on the track and in the field. Among those athletes is Xavier Chieffo, who has become a consistent contributor in the 200- and 400meter races while also playing a key role on Guilford’s relay teams. During the Southern Connecticut Conference Championship, Chieffo helped lead the 4x400-meter relay team of Ryan Babak, Luke Cashman, Gabriel Grassi and himself to a fifth-place finish in 3:28.23. He later followed that performance at the Class MM State Championship, helping a relay team of Tyler Mezrich, Babak, Grassi and himself place seventh in 3:30.44. Guilford track coach Liam Norton said Chieffo has developed tremendously both as an athlete and as a student of the sport. “I have been lucky enough to see Xavier blossom from a middle schooler who loves to run, into a varsity athlete who has been part of school record relay teams in the 4x100 and 4x400m in his freshman year,” Norton said. “He has grown immensely in his two years at Guilford High School and has become a student of track and field. He researches the sport and tries to adapt his research to Photo courtesy of Xavier Chieffo the track.” Norton said Chieffo’s commitment to improvement has Xavier Chieffo helped lead Guilford's 4x400-meter relay also made him a leader among his teammates. team to a fifth-place finish at the Southern “He pushes himself every day, always trying to better Connecticut Conference championship.

himself,” Norton said. “He also pushes his teammates. Although he was part of two school record relays as a freshman, he has set his goals to break those times again with his current teammates. There is a lot of success in store for Xavier this championship season and in the later half of his high school career.” Track has long been a family affair for Chieffo. His father, mother and brother all competed in the sport, and Chieffo quickly developed the same passion. Aside from cross country, track is the only sport he has ever competed in. While he enjoys the competition, Chieffo said he is equally motivated by setting goals and chasing improvement. Entering the season, he hoped to run close to 51 seconds in the 400 meters and break the 23-second mark in the 200. “I set a lot of goals,” Chieffo said. “My main one is just improving as an athlete and as a person and to be a stronger and better teammate. Time-wise, I set my times quick, and I think I’m going to end up hitting them soon.” Chieffo said the season has been a successful one for both him and the team. He believes the Grizzlies are closer to competing for championships than they have been in recent years. “My dad was a track athlete in high school, and my brother was as well, and so was my mom, so it’s more or less like my whole family did track,” he said. “That’s my main inspiration for doing it. My enjoyment for the sport was instant. Once I started to run, even before I started track, it was something I wanted to do, but the second I touched the track, it was something that I enjoyed and loved.”

Rockies Roll to League-High 311 Points By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Now that the “unofficial” start of summer is here, the Deep River Horseshoe League has traded last week’s weather for sunshine and a strong breeze. The warmer temperatures brought out more players in shorts and T-shirts, although as sunset approached, some competitors were once again reaching for sweaters and fleeces. Scoring remained on par with last week, with only 22 double-digit games recorded. Three teams posted 5-1 victories this week: the Rockies, whose entire lineup recorded season-best series and scored a league-high 311 points in a win over the Red Sox; the Braves, who defeated the Rangers; and the Reds, who topped the Yankees. The Cubs continued their climb up the standings with a 4-1/2 to 1-1/2 vic-

tory over the Dodgers. The Pirates snapped the Mets’ streak of four consecutive split matches with a 4-2 win, while the White Sox maintained their hold on first place with a 3-1/2 to 2-1/2 victory over the Marlins. Bill Beckwith was glad to move from Court 7 to Court 2 this week as his Red Sox squared off against Sue Pollard’s Rockies. Matt Mule subbed for the Red Sox’s Jim Weselcouch. In game one, Rockies player Anthony Malerba was the top scorer in the opening victory, but Beckwith found his rhythm in game two as he and Paul Stevens combined for 65 points in what would be the Red Sox’s lone win of the night. The Rockies captured the next four games, three by double digits. Pollard posted her season-best series, edging

Beckwith 106-104. Warren Bellows led the Rockies with a season-best 109-point series, while Malerba’s season-best 96point series was the top C Division score. He now owns the highest scoring average in the division. Last year, Rangers player Peter Furmonavicius teamed with Braves standout Frank Rausch to form the league’s topscoring duo, averaging 227 points per week. This week, they found themselves on opposite sides of the court. Rausch matched the Rangers’ score in game one, allowing Gary Haney’s points to push the Braves to victory. Rausch edged Furmonavicius 32-31 in game two, but John Durinick’s 29 points gave the Rangers the win. The Braves used nine handicap points to take game three before winning the final three games as well.

The Braves moved into fourth place. Rausch’s 137-point series was the thirdhighest A Division score of the week. This season, Mike Beckwith has teamed with Rausch, and the pair ranks second among league scoring duos at 240 points per week. Dennis Allen’s Yankees entered the week in second place and fresh off an upset victory over Rausch’s Braves before facing Chip Goodrich’s Reds. In game one, Andy Konefal delivered a season-best 18 points and teamed with Goodrich for a double-digit victory. The head-to-head matchup between Reds player Joe Heery and Yankees player Vinny Jonynas proved to be the highlight of the evening. See Rockies Roll page 21

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Rockies Roll to League-High 311 Points Continued from page 20 Jonynas outscored Heery 32-22 in game two. The two players each scored 30 points in game three, but Konefal’s score gave the Reds their second victory. Goodrich’s lone double of the match came in the 10th box of game four and proved enough to seal another Reds win. Heery and Jonynas resumed their battle in the final two games. The Reds earned their fourth win thanks to back-toback doubles by Heery in the final two boxes of game five, where he edged Jonynas 38-33. Heery then won the scoring duel 32-22 in game six. The 5-1 loss dropped the Yankees from second place to eighth. Heery’s 122 points and Jonynas’ 117 points were the top two B Division scores of the week. Heery now owns the division’s top scoring average. Both players recorded only one open box all night. Another anticipated scoring showdown Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery emerged as Kris Toohey’s Cards took on Anthony Malerba of the Rockies is instrumental in the Rockies 5-1 win over the Red Sox Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants. after season best series. Zanelli outscored Toohey 43-39 in game one and followed with a 33-31 edge in game two. Despite that, the Cards over- the league’s highest-scoring duo at 241 the Mets’ Mark Goodale hoped his team’s came a seven-point handicap as Todd points per week. streak of four consecutive splits would Nuhn and Toohey each tossed a four in the The team making the biggest move up finally end in victory, while the Pirates’ final box to secure a one-point victory. the standings continues to be Bob Cifaldi’s Skip Robinson looked to halt his team’s Giants youngsters Adam Fortier and Cubs. roller-coaster ride through the standings. Matt Valentin matched scores of 20 points Facing Jeremy Davis’ Dodgers, Cifaldi The teams split the first two games, and in game three to lead a four-point win. scored 35 and 30 points to lead the Cubs to Robinson won his first two head-to-head Fortier also powered the Giants to victory wins in the first two games. The Dodgers matchups with Goodale. When the Pirates in game four while Toohey edged Zanelli led by two points in game three, but the captured the next two games, the best the 30-27. After four games, Zanelli held a Cubs scored two in the final box while the Mets could hope for was another split. narrow 103-100 advantage in their indi- Dodgers opened, resulting in a tie. Goodale edged Robinson in game five to vidual matchup. Davis outdueled Cifaldi 42-36 in game keep those hopes alive, but Brian Walsh Toohey erupted for a season-best 47 four for a double-digit win. Cifaldi delivered a clean game in the finale, scorpoints in game five. Combined with responded with another 38 points in game ing on 20 of his 24 shoes to lead the Pirates Nuhn’s 30 points, the Cards produced a five for the Cubs’ third victory. In the final to a double-digit victory and end the Mets’ scratch-game high of 77 points and the game, Scott Allen Jr.’s 29 points overcame streak. win. The Giants captured the final game a seven-point handicap and secured the “We were shooting blanks,” Robinson and the overall match. Cubs’ fourth win. said. The victory moved the Giants into secThe Cubs’ 4-1/2 to 1-1/2 victory continBrady Miller’s White Sox strengthened ond place. Toohey’s 147-point series led the ued a remarkable climb. Since Week 1, their hold on first place by winning the A Division, while Zanelli’s 131-point series they have risen from 14th place to third in first two games against John Hutra’s Marwas a season best. Nuhn’s 117 points the standings. Cifaldi’s season-best 139- lins. ranked third in the B Division, and point series ranked second in the A DiviGame one was tied after 12 boxes, but Fortier’s 78-point series was second-best in sion. the White Sox used the handicap for a onethe C Division. Toohey and Nuhn remain In the annual brothers-in-law matchup, point victory. They overcame a six-point

Guilford Art Center Opens Registration for Summer Youth Programs Registration is open for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth and Teen Programs, with weekly sessions running from Monday, June 22, through Friday, Aug. 21. Programs are available for children ages 5 to 12, along with dedicated teen offerings. Families may choose from half-day and full-day sessions featuring hands-on art experiences, including ceramics, jewelry making, painting, comics, mixed media, sewing, stained glass, blacksmithing, and more. The programs are designed to encourage creativity, self-expression, and confidence-building in a supportive environment. For more information or to register, contact 203-453-5947 or lste.marie@guilfordartcenter.org, or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

handicap to win game two by three points. The Marlins earned a tie in game three and nearly stole game four before falling three points short. With 3-1/2 wins already secured, first place appeared safe. The Marlins won game five by 14 points and used the handicap again to capture game six, but the White Sox still earned the overall victory and maintained their lead atop the standings. The night’s only match without a double-digit win featured John Sciacca’s D’backs and Tony Cutone’s Angels. Four of the six games carried a onepoint handicap, while the other two featured a two-point handicap. The D’backs won game one by four points and game two by a single point. The Angels answered by taking the next three games behind strong efforts from Ed Turner and Cutone. Game six came down to the final box. The D’backs outscored the Angels 6-0 to secure a two-point victory and a split. The Angels have now recorded three consecutive split matches. One bright spot for the D’backs was John O’Brien’s season-best 76-point series. Mike Zanelli Jr. hoped his Orioles would continue the momentum from last week’s success, while Sheryl Serviss looked to help the Tigers bounce back from a loss. For the first time this season, Serviss scored more than 30 points in each of the first two games. Her 33 points, combined with Dennis Goodrich’s 24 points, produced a runaway win in game one. Her 31 points in game two helped the Tigers to another victory after the Orioles tied the game in the final box only to see the Tigers prevail on handicap. The Orioles responded. Andy Turshen’s 20 points delivered their first win, and Zanelli Jr. single-handedly outscored the Tigers to even the match. The Tigers regained the lead with an easy win in game five, but Orioles player Ted Dubay saved his best for last. His clean game and 27 points secured the finale and a split. Serviss finished the night with a seasonbest 109-point series.

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Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure By Susan Cornell Special to Living

Day two, in Glacier Bay National Park, early risers viewed Margerie Glacier, a famous 21-mile-long tidewater glacier. We headed to our morning playground, Lamplugh Glacier, where the OPS choices included guided glacier paddling, a ridge hike, a moraine walk, and skiff rides. Tough decision, but we opted to kayak and photograph Lamplugh. The ridge hike was tempting, but hip-deep snow tipped the scale. There was considerable enthusiasm for the noon Polar Plunge. We passed after our expedition leader refused to reveal the water temperature, saying it usually scares people away. Chili was appropriately served for lunch, where it was announced the water temperature was 32 degrees. The afternoon was spent viewing five more glaciers, touring the engine room, and attending a bear presentation. We headed to South Marble Island by evening. En route, we saw three brown bears along the shore, mountain goats, a humpback whale, and hundreds of sea lions and otters. Day three brought us to Pavlof Harbor on Chichagof Island, where we could choose two OPS from five options: bushwhacking, eco-walk, open paddle, skiff tour, and — believe it or not — snorkeling. Another tough decision, but bushwhacking and kayaking won. Chichagof sits within the northern region of Tongass National Forest and is renowned for having one of the highest concentrations of brown bears and one of the world’s largest concentrations of bald eagles. Covering roughly 16.7 million acres, Tongass is the largest national forest in the United States. We were given nearly three hours to paddle, but there were a few safety rules because the area is notorious for bears. These included staying 3.5 kayak lengths from shore and definitely not stepping onto land to pee. Fortunately, we didn’t get the “typical Alaskan weather” predicted in the forecast. Instead, we

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Kayakers paddle near the Safari Endeavour with snow-covered peaks in the background in Glacier Bay National Park.

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A brown bear searches the shoreline for food during an UnCruise Adventures expedition in Southeast Alaska.

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Guests navigate lingering spring snow during a guided wilderness hike in Southeast Alaska.

Sea otters float in calm coastal waters during an UnCruise Adventures expedition in Southeast Alaska.

had sunny skies and calm waters. The highlight was something we heard before we saw it — two spouting humpbacks. Seeing whales while kayaking was something I had dreamed about but never imagined I’d be lucky enough to experience. The afternoon OPS took us bushwhacking deep into bear territory with an expedition guide. We didn’t see bears, but we did see fresh tracks. Our guide, like each of the six guides aboard, was passionate, knowledgeable, and

light rain while hoping for more bears. What surprised me most was how perfectly still the water was — yet this was the Pacific Ocean. From the landscape to the calmness, you would have thought we were paddling on a lake. While we didn’t see bears, we did spot otters, eagles, harlequin ducks, loons, and marbled murrelets. The afternoon bushwhack on Chichagof was an incredible immersive experience. Tough?

entertaining. They were highly competent but also earthycrunchy in the best possible way. We walked away knowing more about everything from lichen to bear digestive habits. We headed south, sailing from dinnertime until 10 p.m. to watch for wildlife, anchored for four hours, then sailed again the next morning to maximize wildlife viewing. On the fourth day, stopping at Corner Bay on Chichagof Island, we did a slow guided paddle in

Yes. Educational? Yes. Dirty? Absolutely. Slow? Definitely. We didn’t travel far in three hours. As the saying goes, you don’t measure bushwhacking in miles per hour, but rather in hours per mile. We didn’t have a bear encounter, but twice we saw extremely fresh bear “evidence.” We pulled anchor at dinner and sailed until 10 p.m., “critter cruising,” as the captain called it. See Postcards page 23

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Support Group for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Facilitated by Karen LaBanca. Features a monthly drop-in support group for caregivers to share information, advice, and encouragement. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Pat’s Picks Movie Club: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Screening of a 2016 musical film starring Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and Rosemarie DeWitt. For info, including the movie title, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Creative Crafts with Jesse: Father’s Day Cards: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Participants will create 3 cards using die cuts, embossing folders, ink blending, and stamps. All materials provided. For ages 18 and older. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Library Teen Advisory Board: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Students in grades 7 to 12 can help shape library programs and services for teens while earning community service hours. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Portrait Drawing of U.S. Revolutionary Heroes: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will create pencil portraits of figures from the American Revolution, including George Washington, Abigail Adams, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Presented by Patty Meglio. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Violin Recital with Ilana Zaks: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lauren Bernofsky, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, and other violinist-composers. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman: 7 p.m. On screen at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, and online. Book: A Parade of Horribles. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Disney’s Descendants the Musical: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection (STAKK). Outdoor performances on the academy lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Cost: $15. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit etix.com/ticket/o/9175/kidzkonnection.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 15 Fifth Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival: Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Downtown Essex. Features a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts by local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the Connecticut River Museum are ticketed events. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203-219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org. See page 24

Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure Continued from page 22 We anchored again until 5 a.m. and resumed critter cruising before dropping anchor at Hanus Bay on Baranof Island, still within Tongass National Forest. With sunset so late in Alaska and sunrise so early, the captain tended to sail during darkness so we wouldn’t miss anything. We headed to Lake Eva on Baranof Island, a remote wilderness destination 27 miles northeast of Sitka known for excellent salmon fishing, the Lake Eva Trail, and frequent brown bear activity. Again, we could choose two OPS. The hiking options ranged from easy to moderate to a hybrid tough hike-bushwhack. There also were guided kayaking trips and Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell skiff tours. A humpback whale dives beneath calm waters in Southeast Alaska. Since the kayak-and-hike combination

had worked so well, we chose paddling and the tougher hike once again. Next week: “Yak and whack,” rainbow skies, and why UnCruise may be Alaska’s best-kept secret. Susan Cornell, owner of Moppet Magic Publishing and Public Relations, is an independently contracted photographer, marketing and public relations consultant, and writer specializing in business, boating, home and garden, and travel. She handles public relations for several art galleries and is the author of the children’s book “Essex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade.” In her free time, she hikes, kayaks, serves on the advisory board for the Connecticut Sea Music Festival, and is a steward for the Essex Land Trust. Susan has two grown children and lives in Essex with her husband and rescue puggle.

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Goodspeed, Ivoryton, Legacy, and Yale Rep Among Local Theaters Nominated for CT Critics Circle Awards By Karen Isaacs Columnist

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Nominations for the CT Critics Circle Awards: This group of Connecticut critics, of which I am a member, announced its nominees for its 34th annual awards ceremony on Monday, June 22, at Hartford Stage. Two Goodspeed musicals, A Chorus Line and All Shook Up, garnered the most nominations — eight each — while the Hartford Stage production of Rope received the most nominations (seven) in the play categories. Ivoryton Playhouse received six nominations, Legacy Theatre two, and Yale Rep received 13 nominations split between Rhinoceros and Hedda Gabler. Rob Ruggiero, artistic director of TheaterWorks, was nominated as outstanding director in both the musical category (A Chorus Line at Goodspeed) and the play category (The Counter at TheaterWorks). The world premiere Circus Fire received eight nominations. Opening the Season: Swingtime Canteen is opening the season at the Sharon (CT) Playhouse. It’s about a Hollywood

star who entertains the troops overseas during World War II with her all-girl musical group. Expect lots of wartime-era songs — “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I Don’t Want to Walk Without You,” “Sentimental Journey,” and others. Plus, some humor and romance. It runs from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, July 5. For tickets, visit SharonPlayhouse.org. Next Fall at the Yale Rep: August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom had its world premiere at the Rep in 1984; next October it will return to the Rep stage, from Oct. 2-24. Then comes the Soho Rep production of Watch Me Walk Nov. 14-Dec. 5. In 2027, the world premiere of Electra America, an adaptation of the Greek tragedy Electra, plays from Jan. 14 to Feb. 6, followed by a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull from March 5-27. The season ends with another world premiere — Quisqueya on the Hudson from April 23 to May 15. YaleRep.org has information on the season and ticket options. Two World Premieres: Westport

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SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Tag, Plant and Bake Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Rain or shine. Features homemade baked goods, household items, kitchenware, linens, home decorations, jewelry, plants, decorative pots, books, and other items. Hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild to benefit mission projects. For info, call 203-245-4145. Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLAapproved boating safety course covering boating laws, navigation, safety equipment, trailering, and emergency procedures. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net.

Country Playhouse’s 2026-27 season features two world premiere productions: Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley from Oct. 20 to Nov. 7, and The Pancake Club, starring Judith Ivey, from April 20 to May 8. The Playhouse will bring back the Christmas show, A Sherlock Carol, from Dec. 12 to 20. It will also produce The Legend of Georgia McBride (July 13-31, 2027), as well as shorter runs for The Goldsmith (May 1922) and Murder for Two (March 4-7). For information on the season and subscriptions, visit WestportPlayhouse.org. Two Concerts: Madison Lyric Stage, which will perform at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison, kicks off its Summer Festival with two concerts: Barry & Bette — which is a tribute to Barry Manilow and Bette Midler — and later Outcasts & Innocents, a celebration of the musical world of Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears. Barry & Bette is on Saturday, June 27, and Outcasts & Innocents is on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12. Tickets are available at MadisonLyricStage.org. NYC Good News: Producers and backers can celebrate several shows that have recouped their costs, including Every Brilliant Thing, the musical Just in Time, Giant, and the touring productions of Suffs and The Outsiders.

St. Mary’s Spring Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features a raffle, bake sale, vendors, food to go, and children’s activities, including bracelet making and face painting. Vendor tables available. For info on vendor tables, call 860-669-8512; for general info, contact Mary Jo Iandoli at 860-388-8110. Saturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: She Didn't See it Coming by Shari Lapena. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

NYC Closings: Several shows, including some surprises, will soon bring down the final curtain. Chess will close June 21, the final performance for Lea Michele. Despite five Tony nominations — though not for best revival — the box office has not been strong. It’s a show with a loyal fan base but did not draw non-fans. Beaches, which received weak reviews, closed on May 24. Many theater people thought the limited Broadway engagement was only to allow the show to advertise its tour as “direct from Broadway.” It was only scheduled to run until early September. Many were surprised that the musical Death Becomes Her will close on June 28. The show opened in 2024. What’s Playing in Connecticut: Sweeney Todd at Hartford Stage (a co-production with TheaterWorks) to July 5; Swingtime Canteen at Sharon (CT) Playhouse to July 5; Crazy for You at Goodspeed from June 19; and 1776 at Ivoryton from June 25. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theatre Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

National Garden Week. Features member-grown perennials, annuals, and other plants. Docent-led museum tours available. Proceeds benefit town beautification projects and educational programs. Rain date June 14. For info, call 203-453-0780. Blackstone Library Summer Reading Kickoff: 1 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features live music, crafts, face painting, lawn games, and free ice cream for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library and Ashley’s Ice Cream. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Bicentennial and Flag Day Commemoration: 11 a.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society and Madison 200 Town Steering Committee. Features patriotic music by the Scranton Strummers, a Presentation of Colors, ceremonial flag raising, readings, remarks by local and state officials, and exhibits of Revolutionary War artifacts and historic flags. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonct.org.

Live Oil Painting Demonstration with David Dunlop: 2 to 3 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a live outdoor oil painting demonstration in the gallery garden by artist David Dunlop. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. RSVP requested. For info or to RSVP, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Plant Sale: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club in celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and

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Shoreline-Inspired Works Featured in Masback Exhibition Press Release from Dennis Masback

Branford artist Dennis Masback will exhibit a collection of recent paintings at the Keyes Gallery in the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library from June 12 through July 6. The exhibition features paintings inspired by close observation of people, places and everyday subjects, with many works depicting scenes along the Connecticut shoreline. Beachgoers, figures at rest and coastal landscapes are recurring themes throughout the collection. Masback earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1991, he received a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has been featured in Artforum and reviewed by The New York Times, Artforum, and ARTnews. He taught painting and drawing at Pratt Institute beginning in 1993 and retired as an adjunct professor of fine arts in 2018.

Masback lives and works in Branford. The Keyes Gallery is located inside the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford.

Studio Wall, 24"x40", Acrylic on Canvas, 2024

Saturday Afternoon, 24"x40", Acrylic on Canvas, 2025

Black Polka Dot Bikini, 24"x30", Acrylic on Canvas, 2025

Continued from page 24 Live Owls: 3 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Presented by A Place Called Hope. Features live owls and information on wildlife rehabilitation and reducing conflicts with wildlife. Program held outdoors on the covered patio, weather permitting. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Chet Blomquist: 2 p.m. Shoreline Greenway Trail, Branford. Hosted by Shoreline Greenway Trail. Participants will walk to Ecology Park carrying flags in recognition of Flag Day and the 100th anniversary of the birth of trail advocate Chet Blomquist. A birthday celebration with cake and lemonade will follow at 3 p.m. at Chet's Pond. Parking available at the Shoreline Greenway Trail lots off Tabor Drive. For info, call Judy Miller at 203-589-8335.

Waiting, 11"x14", Acrylic on Board, 2025

In a Ditch, 16"x20", Acrylic on Board, 2025

Reader, 24"x30", Acrylic on Canvas, 2025

Shoreline Soul Gospel Concert: 3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Performance by participants in the Shoreline Soul spring gospel workshop. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 203619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

heart on how Elizabethan worldviews shaped Shakespeare’s plays. Part two of a four-part series. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Wine, Women, and Song: 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Rd., Branford. Presented by Opera Theater of Connecticut. Features operatic and music theater arias, duets, and ensembles celebrating wine, women, and love, along with a curated wine tasting led by Ian Ford of Nimbility, buffet stations, and desserts. Cost: $75 per person ($25 tax-deductible). For info or tickets, call 860-669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.

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MONDAY, JUNE 15 Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays Through Elizabethan Eyes: 5 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a discussion led by author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Good-

Aphasia Presentation: 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Lifelong Learning Room, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a presentation on aphasia, a language disorder that can affect a person’s ability to speak, read, write, and understand language. Hosted by speech-language pathologist Shari Mayerson and aphasia advocates Laura Malis and Paula Gallagher. Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association Ambassadors. Free. For info, call 203-848-8187.

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Blackstone Book Sale to Move This Fall Press Release from the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Friends of James Blackstone Memorial Library will hold their annual fall book sale at a new location this year because of the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Traditionally held on the Branford Green, the sale will take place Sept. 17-20 in the upper parking lot of the Branford Train Station, 39 Maple St. The sale opens with a Friends membersonly preview from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. It will then open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. that evening. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Shoppers will find more than 50,000 books and media items, including fiction, biography, history, literature, poetry, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. A $10 fill-a-bag promotion will be offered Sunday, with bags provided. The annual sale is the Friends organization’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds support programs, materials and services at James Blackstone Memorial Library, including museum passes, digital subPhoto courtesy of the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library scriptions, book purchases and community programming. Members of the Friends of James Blackstone Memorial Library gather at the Branford Train Station, the new location for the organization's For more information, visit blackstone annual fall book sale. The sale, traditionally held on the Branford Green, will take place Sept. 17-20 at the train station because of the Main library.org/friends. Street Reconstruction Project. Continued from page 25

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Wacky Wildlife: Giraffes: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will learn about giraffes and create a giraffe-themed craft. Recommended for ages 6 to 11. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Hands-on History with Totoket Historical Society: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Learn about North Branford's agricultural roots in the 18th century and make butter. Recommended for grades K and up. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Fife and Drums to Jazz: Celebrate the Hyland House and America’s 250th: TBA. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Features food, drinks, music, raffle prizes, and tours of the historic house and colonial garden in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Hosted by the Hyland House Museum. For info or tickets, visit hylandhouse.org.

Live Long, Live Strong: 6 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Presented by Julia King, PsyD, board certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Features discussion on sleep, movement, nutrition, and other wellness practices. Registration preferred. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Reception and Sale for 5th Annual Art Show: 5 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Features works by local artists, including artwork celebrating Madison’s Bicentennial. For info, call 203-2457365.

Stars, Stripes, and Whiskers Trivia Night: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Stappa Vineyard, 403 Derby Ave., Orange. CeleSummer Stock Auditions: 5 to 8 p.m. Shoreline Theater brates the nation's 250th birthday with an evening of Academy, 61 East Main St., Clinton. Auditions for summer American history trivia hosted by Tommy Mitchell. Feaproductions, including High School Musical Jr., High tures raffle baskets, sweets, and treats. Proceeds benefit School Musical Jr. II, and Twelfth Night. Open to students The Greater New Haven Cat Project. Cost: $30. Advance in grades 5 through adult. For info, contact 860-227-2363 ticket purchase required. For info or tickets, contact 203or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit shore782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org, or visit linetheateracademy.org. gnhcp.org/americana.

Plant Dye Presentation: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bauer Park, 245 Copse Rd., Madison. Master gardener Dee Rapposelli will present a program on creating natural dyes from plants, including information on fiber dyes used during the Colonial and post-Revolutionary eras. Features prepared dye pots, tools, materials, and samples of dyed fiber. Cost: $18. For info, call 203-414-2869 or visit ctmadisonweb.myvscloud.com. Open House and Summer Market: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features local vendors on the museum grounds and admission to the current Madison 200 exhibit. Free. For info, contact 203-245-4567 or office@madisonhistory.org.

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Madison Lions Club Flea Market Returns to Town Green The Madison Lions Club will hold its 52nd annual Flea Market on the Madison Green on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event, one of the shoreline’s longest-running community flea markets, will feature vendors offering a variety of merchandise, collectibles and household items. Food and beverages will also be available throughout the day. Madison Lion Dick Borner said the flea market has become a tradition for many local residents and visitors. “One of the largest events of its kind on the shoreline combines a flea market with many vendors offering some great deals,” Borner said. “Food and beverages are available during the day, and admission is free.” Borner said the event serves as an important fundraiser for the Madison Lions Foundation and helps support the organization’s charitable work throughout the community.

According to the club, proceeds from the flea market benefit local and state charities, with a focus on vision programs, youth initiatives and community projects. Funds raised through the event help the organization continue its mission of service while supporting a variety of nonprofit causes. In addition to raising funds, the club is seeking new members interested in community service opportunities. The Madison Lions Club encourages residents to stop by the Green, browse the vendors and support the organization’s charitable efforts. That’s closer to how I’d handle a thin PR that nevertheless needs to occupy real newspaper space. It preserves most of the usable content while cleaning up the repetition and promotional language. The goal isn’t necessarily brevity; it’s making it read like a newspaper story rather than copied publicity.

Continued from page 26 Beech Tree Art Fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beech Tree Cottages, 1187 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a curated group of artists exhibiting and selling original artwork on the grounds of Beech Tree Cottages. Complimentary beverages and light refreshments. Free admission and parking. For info, contact 203-245-2676 or events@beechtreecottages.com, or visit beechtreecottages.com. Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Shannon White: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: The Invisible Conversations with Your Aging Parents. Features readings and discussion in the library’s Reading Room. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Crafts with Natalie: Hello Summer Wood Stencil Painted Sign: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Participants will create a painted wood sign featuring “Hello Summer.” All supplies included. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 N.E. Industrial Rd., Branford. Features a group dance lesson led by Karen Pfrommer from 7 to 7:30 p.m., dancing, music, and light refreshments. Admission: $20. For info, call 203-710-2805 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 21

The Madison Lions Club will hold its 52nd annual Flea Market on the Madison Green on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo courtesy of the Madison Lions Club

Patrick's Day Parade. For info or to register, visit stpatricksdayparade.org.

Summer Arts Festival: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Essex Town Green, 12 Main St. Presented by Arts Center Killingworth. Features original artwork and fine crafts by painters, photographers, mixedmedia artists, and artisans working in ceramics, pottery, wood, fiber, glass, jewelry, and other media. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

Monday Funday for Teens: Lawn Games: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features lawn games including cornhole, jumbo Jenga, giant checkers, and ring toss. For teens ages 12 to 18. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

S.T.E.A.M. Lab: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. For grades 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Make Music Day Concert with Kala Farnham: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Outdoor performance celebrating Make Music Day on the summer solstice, featuring Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Concert moves indoors THURSDAY, JUNE 25 in case of rain. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitYoung Picassos with Carol: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Henry fieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryCarter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. FeaWhitfieldStateMuseum. tures painting techniques for rising fourth- through seventh-grade students. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

Shamrock Open Golf Tournament: Registration, 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start, 8:30 a.m. The Alling Golf Club, 35 Eastern St., New Haven. Features an 18-hole tournament with awards for men's and women's longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests on two holes. A buffet dinner follows at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Proceeds benefit the Greater New Haven St.

Tween and Teen Pizza Scene: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features patriotic tie-dye activities, pizza, video games, and additional activities. For grades 5 to 12. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. See page 29

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Photo courtesy of Essex Library

Beck and Call by Karen Israel

Photo courtesy of Essex Library

Udder Foolishness by Karen Israel

Karen Israel Exhibit Highlights June at Essex Library Press Release from the Essex Library

The Essex Library will host an exhibit by pastel artist Karen Israel through Tuesday, June 30, along with a series of programs focused on cooking, wellness and movement later this month. Israel, an award-winning artist from West Hartford, is exhibiting a collection of pastel works at the library. Her paintings explore a variety of subjects through an emphasis on color and design. In addition to creating her own artwork, Israel teaches throughout the Northeast and conducts painting demonstrations for arts organizations. The exhibit is on view during regular library hours. Most works are available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the library. The library’s upcoming programs begin Tuesday, June 23, with a virtual author talk featuring Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy, authors of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook. The discussion, scheduled for 2 p.m., will explore recipes and culinary traditions inspired by family spice farms in India and Sri Lanka. On Thursday, June 25, at 4 p.m., certified instructor Sharon Didato will lead an introductory workshop on Tai Chi. The program will focus on movement tech-

Photo courtesy of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Defend Dignity (2017/2019) by Shepard Fairey is among the works featured in Shepard Fairey: Facing the Giant, Three Decades of Dissent, on view through Sept. 6 at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London.

Lyman Allyn Show Explores Three Decades of Shepard Fairey’s Art, Activism Press Release from The Lyman Allyn Art Museum Photo courtesy of Essex Library

A Feast for the Senses by Karen Israel

niques designed to improve posture, balance and mindfulness. The month’s programs conclude Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. with a yoga class led by Hannah Clark. The session will include breathing exercises, stretching and gentle strength work. Registration is required for the virtual author talk and Tai Chi workshop. The yoga class is free and open to the public without registration. For information or to register, visit youressexlibrary.org or call 860-767-1560. The Essex Library is located at 33 West Ave.

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London is presenting a retrospective exhibition of works by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey through Sept. 6. Shepard Fairey: Facing the Giant, Three Decades of Dissent features more than 30 works created between 1989 and 2019, tracing the evolution of the artist’s visual style and social commentary over three decades. Fairey is best known for creating the iconic Hope poster during Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, but his work has long explored themes of political engagement, social justice and environmental issues. The exhibition includes hand-painted multiples, prints on collaged backgrounds and works inspired by punk rock, skate culture and the artist’s longtime Obey Giant campaign.

The exhibition title references the central figure of Fairey’s Obey Giant project, which grew from a sticker campaign he launched while a student at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1989. Fairey’s work is included in the collections of major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In conjunction with the exhibition, the museum is partnering with The Annex in New London on a sticker art installation that will be displayed at several downtown locations through July 12. A free screening of the documentary Obey Giant is scheduled for July 22. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams St., New London. For more information, visit lyman allyn.org.

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MLS Opens Summer Festival With Two Concert Programs Press Release from Madison Lyric Stage

Madison Lyric Stage will launch its 2026 Summer Festival with two concert programs celebrating popular music and classical vocal works at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison. The professional theater company, now entering its 14th season, is returning to one of its original homes as theater-in-residence at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society for a month-long festival of music and theater. The festival opens with Barry & Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow on June 27 and 28. The tribute concert features tenor Marc Deaton, six additional singers and a live band led by pianist Jill Brunelle performing some of the entertainers’ best-known songs, including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Copacabana,” “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “The Rose” and other favorites. The second program, Outcasts and Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, will be presented July 10 and 12. The semi-staged production explores the work of the celebrated

British composer and his longtime artistic collaborator through selections from “Peter Grimes,” “Billy Budd,” “The Turn of the Screw,” “War Requiem” and other works. Deaton will be joined by eight guest vocalists, French horn player Daniel Shapiro and music director Brunelle. The Summer Festival continues July 17-26 with a fully staged production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “This summer, we are delighted to bring audiences three unforgettable events celebrating popular music, theatre and opera,” artistic director Marc Deaton said in a statement. “Created for lovers of beautiful music and exceptional live performance, our Summer Festival is a vibrant celebration of the arts, and we’re proud to share it with our shoreline community.” All performances will take place at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Road, Madison. Tickets are $40 for each concert. Festival passes, which include all three productions, are also available. For information, visit madisonlyricstage.org or call 203-2156329.

Photo courtesy of Madison Lyric Stage

Barry & Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow opens Madison Lyric Stage's 14th season on June 27 and 28.

Continued from page 27 Stony Creek Forum: Alfred Dreyfus, Jewish Identity and Antisemitism: Past and Present: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a lecture by Maurice Samuels of Yale University. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

priate for all ages. Runtime approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. Tickets: $15 general admission. For info or tickets, call 203-453-8047 or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.

activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally SUNDAY, JUNE 28 grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and ConnectiYMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored cut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersby the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit market@guilfordfair.org nhps1914.com.

Guilford Rotary LobsterFest: Gates open 3:30 p.m.; food service and music begin at 4 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Features lobster dinners, live music by Take Three, and activities to benefit local charities. Proceeds support Guilford community organizations. For info or tickets, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com.

Coastal Chic Fashion Show: 4:30 p.m. Pine Orchard Country Club, 2 Club Parkway, Branford. Presented by the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA). Features coastal-inspired fashions and children’s styles. Cost: $75. Proceeds benefit BACA cultural and educational programming. For info or tickets, visit branfordarts.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Annie JR.: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon. Guilford High School Performing Arts Center, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford Youth & Family Services Family Theatre Program. Student production of the musical Annie featuring classic songs and characters. Appro-

ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers' Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s

Stony Creek Farmers’ Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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18 Second Avenue: Robert F Mathis T and Robert F. Mathis to Gena R. Lockery, $625,000 on May 19

135 Foxbridge Village Road Unit 135: Victoria Ahern to Kelly Lentz, $360,000 on May 22

44 Tabor Drive: Peter J Panaroni Jr Real Estate Trust and Peter J. Panaroni to M&M Logistics LLC, $500,000 on May 20

33 Harbour Village Unit D: Alexandra K. Sellon to Joseph G. Magazzi, $290,000 on May 20

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62 River Street: Kck Realty LLC to William M. Reiss, $612,500 on May 21

Main Street: Y & O East Haven LLC to Agree Central LLC, $6,525,069 on May 20 75 Redwood Drive Unit 907: Vona Properties LLC to Charles Obconnor and Dale C. Wright, $230,000 on May 20 Russo Avenue Unit 304: Milo T. Razza and Lora P. Silver to Yaoyso Zhu and Jiuyu Yan, $275,000 on May 19 406 Strong Street: Jason Rdeblock to Nicholas Moore and Emily Rambadt, $271,000 on May 18

140 Thompson Street Unit 27D: 50 Kelseytown Road: Christopher Vincent G. Ginnetti to Milba S. and Dwyer to Marcelo H. Cordova, $630,000 Francisco E. Rodriguez, $250,000 on on May 19 May 19 75 Shore Road: George and Peggy Pascucci to John and Ourania Menoutis, $1,355,000 on May 22

203 Thompson Street Unit E: Jemlcm2ct LLC to Stephanie and Dandre Dupree, $152,000 on May 18

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64 Thompson Street Unit 102b: Trent Realty LLC to Adriana Valencia, $200,000 on May 22

36 Laurel Wood Drive: George & 316 Tyler Street: 139 Summit LLC Susanne East Wisner Real Estate Trust to Milton and Jamila Walker, $375,000 and Jennifer Wisner Kelly to Robert on May 22 Scott Wisner, $450,000 on May 22 102 Vista Drive: Melanie W. 92 Main Street Unit 417: Jason Smolewski and Robert A. Msmullin to Dazey to Carrie Brodzinski, $235,000 Trustee Norton LLC, $240,000 on May on May 19 19

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69 Daniel Avenue: Rhodes Family LLC to Hpm2 LLC, $635,000 on May 18 25 Driveway: Francis C. Poli to John and Victoria Dendas, $615,000 on May 21

115 Harbor Avenue: Eth A. Collins to Michael and Jennifer Davidson, $1,400,000 on May 22 98 Island Avenue: Gillian and Edward Pshybyshefski to Bruce Katz T and Bruce Katz, $3,400,000 on May 19 11 Kachina Way: Simone Barrett T and Simone Barrett to Lisa and Gregory Celli, $1,310,000 on May 20

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18 Fair Street Unit 5: Mildred Haverkampf T and John Haverkampf to Ronald S. and Rowena A. Banay, $962,000 on May 20

120 Doral Farm Road: Anna M. Milano to Marc Abbatello and Olivia Paffumi, $663,000 on May 18

448 Lake Drive: Estate of Cassy D. Pickard and Jon K. Pickard to Ruth Schwab, $1,442,525 on May 20

30 Mountain View Terrace: John A. Fortler and Federal Hm Loan Mtg Corp to Dd Enterprising LLC, $267,000 on May 19

1941 Moose Hill Road: Evan N. Woodford and Isabella Y. Chen to Deirdre B. Jacob, $530,000 on May 18

15 Pomps Lane: Yg Flips LLC to Brian Dolomont, $520,000 on May 20

48 Russet Drive: Barbara A Casey Real Estate Trust and Barbara A. Casey to Susan Clark and Amy Wishingrad, $649,855 on May 19 106 Sconset Lane: Brad and Donna Tafel to Sharon and Peter Webster, $700,000 on May 19 80 Seaview Terrace Unit 3: Mark and Linda Narbey to James P. and Gina Harnett, $475,000 on May 22 82 State Street: Tracy C. and Ronald J. Tomaselli to 82 State Street LLC, $945,000 on May 19

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1525 Boston Post Road Unit 165: Brian J. and Joyce M. Sullivan to Karen A. and Gary J. Turbert, $10,000 on May 21 Note: Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will only be considered in cases involving a documented and credible personal safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shorepublishing.com

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