New Task Force Aims to Expand Food Waste Diversion
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
The Guilford Board of Selectmen (BOS) has appointed seven members to a newly created Co-Collection Task Force, a group charged with helping develop a more efficient and sustainable food waste diversion program that could serve as a regional model. The task force is part of the Solid Waste,
Recycling, and Food Waste Diversion Initiative led by the Southern Connecticut Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG). Through a grant from SCRCOG, Guilford is working with consultants from WasteZero to explore a new co-collection model, according to Town Engineer Janice Plaziak.
Plaziak told the BOS at its July 21 meet-
ing that Guilford was selected as one of several pilot towns in the region. The new initiative follows Guilford’s previous Food to Clean Energy Pilot Program, which introduced waste separation but ultimately ended due to logistical issues with haulers and the absence of a permanent sorting facility.
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Boy Scouts from Troop 444 and their parents scrape and paint the fence at Olmstead Lookout on Saturday, Aug. 2. The fence was originally built through two Eagle Scout projects in 1996 and 1997. The lookout, owned by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust and overlooking the West River, reopened this past spring after closing in 2024 for a seawall restoration project.
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Santagata Returns to the Shoreline with 'Sweeney Todd' at Legacy Theatre
By Pam Johnson
Courier Senior Staff Writer
He long ago left his shoreline home for Broadway, London’s West End and many points in between, but Eric Santagata says he’s just as excited to take the stage at a place which resonates with local history and his own family history, The Legacy Theatre in Stony Creek, Branford, where he grew up.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The talented vocalist, actor, director, and choreographer will play the Judge in The Legacy Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s . Performances of the famed, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical will run Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 24 at The Legacy Theatre, now celebrating its fifth year in Stony Creek at 128 Thimble Island Road.
Eric grew up in Stony Creek, just a few doors away from The Legacy Theatre building when it was still a shoreline staple known as the Stony Creek Puppet House.
“My parents are still in the same house that I grew up in, which is right up the street from The Legacy Theatre,” Eric says. “And that little tiny building on the corner by the theatre is my grandfather’s former barber shop.”
Eric’s dad grew up in a house that used to stand behind the barber shop. Eric’s grandfather also ran a tavern just a few doors away, in a building that now includes an antique shop. In another twist, Eric is returning to the site of his family roots to play one of the characters in a darkly thrilling musical that centers around a demon barber, Sweeney Todd,
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Photo courtesy of The Legacy Theatre Eric Santagata returns to his shoreline home with the cast of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, running Aug. 7 through Aug. 24 at The Legacy Theatre in Stony Creek, Branford, which is celebrating its fifth year.
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“There’s still an interest from residents who don’t necessarily use the [Guilford] Transfer Station in order to dispose of their food scraps who would still like the option to be able to do food scraps separation,” Plaziak said.
Seven residents who expressed interest in the program were appointed to the task force: Donna Grajauskas, Dana Regett, Lisa Takoudes, Elisa Puzone, Jeff Laun, Catherine Maltese, and Pam Roach.
With members now in place, the task force will begin meeting this fall to define its mission and structure a plan. One of the preliminary decisions is to limit participation to Guilford residents, in contrast to the prior program, which included Madison. Participation will remain optional, allowing residents to continue using private haulers if preferred.
The program will resemble the earlier version in which participants separated food scraps, recyclables, and compostable waste into designated bags. However, the destination of those bags will change. Previously, materials were taken to the Guilford Transfer Station and then hauled to a biopower facility in Southington.
Under the new model, the town hopes to route waste to a $3.3 million composting and food scrap facility planned for the New Haven Transfer Station. The facility would receive, sort, and process co-collected waste into compost and biogas. Residents who opt into the program could use an alternate hauler to transport waste directly to New Haven.
Plaziak told the BOS the existence of a regional facility with greater capacity could make the updated program more viable.
“We have an opportunity where this could be a successful program, where the last one wasn’t as successful, because New Haven has a plan with grant monies to expand their facilities to be able to receive co-collected food scraps and trash,” she said.
She added that a permanent regional facility would be “much more efficient” and could serve not only as a local success story, but as a model for other SCRCOG towns and for the state. The initiative aligns with broader goals to divert waste from overcrowded out-of-state landfills and reduce methane emissions.
Selectman Charles Havrda said Guilford should not be alone in what he views as a necessary regional effort.
“I think it would be good to encourage other towns to join into one program,” Havrda said. “That might be one of the reasons why the last program struggled—that there just wasn’t enough [interest].”
The task force is expected to explore outreach to commercial waste generators such as grocery stores, potentially expanding the focus beyond residential participation. The BOS will revisit the program at a future meeting, at which time it will consider accepting a $200,000 state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection grant to support implementation.
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Connecticut General Statutes provides for a partial refund of annual rental and utility expenses to qualified elderly or totally disabled renters under the state of Connecticut’s tax relief for elderly and disabled renters program. To be eligible for a rebate on the 2024 combined rental and utility expenses, an applicant must be 65 years and older or a totally disabled renter in Connecticut in 2024, and the total 2024 income must be less than $45,200 for an individual or $55,100 for couples. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30. For more information, Guilford renters may call 203453-8009.
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NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-453-8001 or visit the Guilford town website at www.guilfordct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings:
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Gary Joseph Orlowski, son of the late John and Lena Orlowski and brother of the late John Paul Orlowski, was born Oct. 21, 1950, in Derby, and died at YNHH on July 27, 2025, with family present offering comfort. He attended Ansonia High School and John F. Kennedy College (Nebraska), amassing notable statistics for his baseball pitching talent. He retired after 34 years of service at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Favorite activities traditionally centered around family, but a good round of
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On July 27, 2025, James “Jim” Seward, a longtime resident of Branford, recently passed away at CT Hospice, Branford, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Cynthia (Barretta) Seward. Jim was born in New Haven on June 25, 1957, son of the late James Seward Sr. and Patricia (Williams) Barbour. He was the loving father of Anthony Seward of Branford, Willie Seward (Jessica Seward) of Guilford, Brittany Fiasconaro (Wolfgang Fiasconaro) of Meriden, and Michael Seward (Michelle Seward) of Clinton. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Michael James Seward Jr. and Madelyn Rose Seward. He was the brother of Patricia Seward Ames, Harold Seward, and Raymond Seward
golf, playing guitar, and most especially performing magic tricks and telling jokes to his grandsons brought smiles to his face.
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A private family funeral is planned for the near future. Heartfelt thanks are sent to the caring staff of YNHH, where he received excellent care. Donations in his memory may be made to the Guilford Free Library.
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(Rosie Seward). He is predeceased by a grandchild, Jenna Michelle Seward. James honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. For the last 20 years, he was a CNC machinist. The last seven years of his career were spent at Total Concept Tools.
He enjoyed watching football (specifically the Patriots), baseball (Yankees), hockey (Chicago Blackhawks), and was a car enthusiast. Jim also loved the summertime and grilling with friends and family.
Family and friends were invited to calling hours on July 31 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. A burial service was held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter at 749 E Main St., Branford, CT 06405. (www.branfordct.gov/173/Donation). To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.
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Page Hardware & Appliance Co., 9 Boston Street, Guilford, allows residents and businesses to bring old, unwanted paint for recycling during regular business hours through the PaintCare program. For more information, visit www.paintcare.org.
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SummerCampforFutureArtists
The Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) invites children ages 8 to 12 to enroll in its morning summer art camp where they will learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting and work on creative, age-appropriate projects. The camp will be held at the BACA Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Branford, and will run 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. from Monday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 16. The camp will be followed by a students’ art show on Aug. 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the BACA Gallery. The camp costs $25 per child. The reduced rate is made possible by grants from the Branford Community Foundation and donors to the Great Give 2025. All art supplies will be provided. To register, contact Sharon Hart at 203-671-8957 or shart0316@gmail.com. For more information, visit branfordarts.org.
The North Guilford Cemetery Association is seeking members to assist in the operation and management of Guilford’s oldest cemetery. The North Guilford (“Old North”) Cemetery on the west side of Meeting House Hill dates back to the building of the first church in North Guilford in 1723, with the first burial reportedly occurring in 1727. As the oldest cemetery in Guilford, it was intended to serve the members of the North Guilford Congregational Church and later St. John’s Episcopal Church (1747).
The Meeting House Hill Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes this cemetery and the surrounding 19th-century buildings. Maintenance and administration of this ancient burying place would be of interest to those curious about the early history of North Guilford. For more information or to volunteer, call Buster Scranton at 203-457-1304.
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The Branford High School class of 1980 will hold its 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club, 2 Club Parkway, Branford. For more information, members of the class can email their name (including graduating name if different), address, email, and cell phone number to JoMustaro@snet.net.
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Lover boy Gatsby is a handsome young male with white fur and unique tan markings. He is gentle, quiet and laid back, and loves attention from volunteers and visitors. Gatsby’s life would truly be great in a home of his own with someone who wants to reciprocate all the affection he has to give. For an appointment to meet this lovebug, apply online at www.forgotten felinesct.org.
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Forgotten Felines holds an Open House every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary. Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
TeenSummerReadingDigitalScavengerHunt
The Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street, is hosting its teen summer reading digital scavenger hunt. Participants entering grades 6 to 12 will be emailed a map with locations around town. They are invited to solve the clues online, attend library programs, and read to earn raffle tickets toward prizes at the summer reading finale party on Friday, Aug. 22. For more information or to register (required), drop by the library or call 203-453-8282.
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ESTATE OF Thomas G. Black (25-0227)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated July 22, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Sarah Black Lingenheld
c/o PAUL A HUDON, CAPALBO HOURIHAN, 1290 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY, SUITE 3F, WETHERSFIELD, CT 06109
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Virtual Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom to hear the following application:
34 South Fair Street (Map 32 Lot 54, Zone R-1). Applicant/Owner: Jane and Clifford Bechtold. Application to vary side setback to 4 ft where 8 ft is required (§3.4.A.6.a).
A copy of this application is available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the town’s website www.guilfordct.gov. At this hearing, persons may attend by either phone or 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 7th day of August 2025 - Steve Kops, Chairman
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John F. North Guilford
John Frederick “JF” North of Guilford passed away July 23, 2025, at Hospice, graced with the love of his family and devoted friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
John, born Aug. 11, 1961, grew up in Guilford and lived there for most of his life, with the exception of some grand adventures. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and later graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. As a young man, he hitchhiked from San Diego to Alaska, where he worked in a fishing cannery. He worked a variety of trades, including chimney sweep, mosquito control, and utilities surveyor. John taught at St. Thomas’s Day School in New Haven for 26 years. He was the technology teacher/coordinator (a oneman educator and IT department), Extended Day teacher, and a trip leader and chaperone for the annual Sixth Grade trip to Washington, D.C. He was beloved by the children and faculty alike.
John enjoyed vacationing in Europe with friends and was famous for his haikus. He loved spending time in Vermont. Thanksgiving was always a special day for him with family. John was a deeply kind soul with a dry wit, and he will be dearly missed.
John and his family are grateful to the doctors and nurses at Smilow Hospital for their care during his illness, and for the extraordinary love and support provided by his family of friends.
He is survived by his father, Richard; his brother Douglass (Shelby), and their children, Allie, Kiarra, and Tyler. Also surviving are cousins, Susan (Ned) and David (Wendy); as well as a large host of people he can call cousins, brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles. He was predeceased by his mother, Barbara, and brother Alden.
There will be a celebration of John’s life at noon Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at the VFW Post, 104 Mill Road in Guilford, by the pond, followed by a reception and music. This will be an informal celebration of stories and remembrances. If you wish, please bring a haiku or a story to share. Please bring a folding chair or blanket if you wish to be able to sit outside.
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The Guilford Interfaith Volunteers (GIV) seeks to promote the well-being of Guilford residents who are homebound, elderly, or have special needs by providing them with food, friendship, or functional medical equipment. GIV’s primary goals are to provide residents with nutritious food, reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness in its clients, and provide services that enable clients to remain in their homes, thereby postponing the necessity of moving to personal care facilities. Its motto is “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.” For more information about medical equipment, friendly visits, or food from Meals on Wheels, call the GIV offices at 203-453-8359.
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
NOTICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARING AND MEETING DATE
All taxpayers of motor vehicles in the Town of Guilford are hereby warned by the posting of this notice upon the signpost in front of the Town Hall, the Town Clerk’s Office, Town of Guilford website and the Guilford Courier that the Board of Assessment Appeals will hold appeal hearings for the October 1, 2024 Motor Vehicle Grand List, on a first come first served basis on the following date:
Wednesday September 3, 2025 5:30pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Town Hall, Selectmen’s Conference Room 2nd Floor, 31 Park Street September 2025 hearings are for Oct 1, 2024 Motor Vehicles only.
Appeal applications and Affidavit for Agent forms are available in the Assessor’s Office or on the Town of Guilford’s website under Boards and Commissions ~ Board of Assessment Appeals.
Paula Lenihan, Clerk Board of Assessment Appeals
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Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES will hold its 45th annual exhibition. IMAGES 2025, a jury-curated photography exhibition, from Saturday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. For more information, visit shorelinearts.org.
GUILFORD SHELLFISH COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is Hereby given, that the Guilford Shellfish Commission will hold a Public Hearing at its September 10, 2025 regular meeting, to hear the following application for commercial shellfish grounds : Lot #60
Licensee: Michael Julian Park City Seafood, LLC 3333 Main Street, Suite 203 Stratford, CT 06614 203-362-8272
Duration of Agreement: August 1,2025 to December 31, 2029
Location: 4.0 acres west of Chaffinch Island, adjacent to Lot #59
Clockwise from northeast: 41*260195’ N; 72*67481’ W. 41*25950’ N; 72*67536’ W. 41*260365’ N; 72*677208’ W. 411*261051’ N; 72*676649’ W
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written communications will be received for entry into the record prior to the Public Hearing. Chair Robert Burger
A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Guilford for election as members of First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals and Judge of Probate is on file in my office at 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution. The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
A Primary will be held September 9, 2025, if, for a particular office, the number of candidates filing primary petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of August 6, 2025. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from Gloria Nemczuk, Republican Registrar of Voters, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437.
Anna J. Dwyer, CCTC
Guilford Town Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Guilford for election as members of First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeals and Judge of Probate is on file in my office at 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.
The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
A Primary will be held September 9, 2025, if, for a particular office, the number of candidates filing primary petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 p.m. of August 6, 2025. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from Lisa Kops, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437.
Anna J. Dwyer, CCTC
Guilford Town Clerk
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and the nefarious deeds conducted in his barber shop, assisted by the maniacal, piemaking Mrs. Lovett. The Legacy Theatre cast features Karl Gasteyer as Sweeney Todd and Stephanie Stiefel Williams as Mrs. Lovett. The production is directed by Legacy Associate Artistic Director Colin Sheehan.
Eric previously performed at The Legacy Theatre during two of its Broadway concert series and is excited to be involved in his first production at the theatre.
“To be a part of the concert series was really fun, but to be part of a production at the theatre was something that was especially alluring to me,” he says.
Eric’s not only familiar with The Legacy Theatre — he’s also a colleague of two production members, Stiefel Williams and Sheehan.
“It feels like old times,” says Eric. “When I was doing theatre in junior high school and into high school, Stephanie and I were
working in Amarante’s dinner theatre [in New Haven]. And one of the reasons this production of caught my eye was because Colin called me, and the show that I met Colin on when I was a junior in high school was . It was a summer program in East Haven. He was a fan of the show, and lo and behold, here we are, all these years later.”
The opportunity to join the cast of in a production mounted in Stony Creek in a classic theatre was too good to miss, he adds.
“It’s actually one of my favorite shows with one of my all-time favorite scores; and there was something so appealing about being in a musical about a barber and a barbershop on the property where my grandfather’s former barbershop was located,” says Eric. “I also was in one of the last groups of people that performed at the Puppet House before it closed.”
Listed as a Connecticut Historical Landmark, the theater, originally built in 1903, once offered summer stock productions and even hosted Orson Welles as a
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Guilford Inland Wetlands
Commission The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer took the following action:
APPROVED: Patricia S. Cappetta & Peter A. Cappetta, III, located at 20 Hoyt Lane, Guilford, Connecticut, Map 77, Lot 5B-03, Regulated Activity, 10’ 16’ shed on crushed stone pad within Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission 100-foot upland jurisdiction review area of a wetland and or watercourse.
Dated at Guilford Connecticut this 8th day of July, 2025. Jeff Parker, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION TOWN OF GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals made a decision on the following applications:
APPROVED: 39 Church Street (Map 39 Lot 44, Zone R-1). Applicant/Owner: David Spalding. Application to vary side setback to 4.1 ft where 8 ft is required (§3.4.A.6.a), to vary rear setback to 4.1 ft where 15 ft is required (§3.4.A.7.a) and to vary building coverage to 17.8% where 15% is required (§3.4.A.9).
APPROVED: 32 Waterside Drive (Map 8 Lot 47, Zone R-2). Applicant/Agent: Duo Dickinson Architect for Owners: Chris and Anne Duhaime. Application to vary front setback to 6.75 ft where 15 ft is required (§3.4.B.7.a).
APPROVED (Zoning Permit Rescinded): Appeal of Enforcement Decision (Zoning Permit Sign-Off) for 43 Bay Street (Map 9 Lot 67, Zone R-2) (Single-Family Residential Construction).
Appeal 1 by Genevieve Corbiere of 131 Spencer Avenue.
Appeal 2 by Daniel Chapple of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP on behalf of Albert and Megan Lana of 26 Reeves Avenue.
Copies of the above decision are on file in the Planning and Zoning Office, 50 Boston Street, Guilford Connecticut.
Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 7th day of August 2025 – Mark Wasserman, Vice Chairman
director in 1938. It became the Stony Creek Puppet House in 1960. After the Puppet House closed in 2009, it stood empty for many years, until it was fully renovated and reopened as The Legacy Theatre in 2021.
Eric also appreciates having the chance to play the Judge, the character whose adulterous actions help to fuel Sweeney Todd’s madness.
“The villainy in this role is a fun kind of archetype to play,” he says. “This is also a slightly lower vocal role for me, which is kind of exciting. It’s all about vibrations, and so I’m vibrating in a different way, a lower register which is cool to feel, and in some ways stays with you throughout the day.”
The 2004 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s (CCM) nationally recognized BFA Musical Theatre program began working as a member of the Actors Equity Union while still in college.
“When I finished college, I had already been working as a professional actor since my freshman year. That’s really where my school excelled. They primed you to get business-ready,” says Eric.
says. “I did a national tour with Julie Andrews, and then I went back to Broadway for a bit. I had met Susan Stroman, who was a mentor of mine, and I was splitting my time between performing and also working as an associate director and associate director/choreographer. I got a wealth of experience on both sides of the table and mounted a lot of Broadway shows in the process, and working over in West End in London and up in Canada and other places.”
Coincidentally, Dame Julie Andrews was the director of The Legacy Theatre’s production of , in July, 2024.
Eric’s also been part of star-studded performances such as the Kennedy Center Honors for Mel Brooks (2009), which brought out performers including Mathew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Harry Connick Jr., Jack Black, and many others.
t Happened One Christmas, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rent.
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Through the years, he’s appeared in productions including I and His Broadway credits include (associate director), (assistant director/choreographer), and
The Scottsboro Boys Prince of Broadway, Bullets Over Broadway, Chaplin, The Apple Tree
The Beast in the Jungle
. Other New York City credits include (associate director/choreographer), (assistant director), (associate director), and
A New Brain Dot Happiness, Stairway to Paradise, Face the Music
. Additionally, he’s worked in London’s West End and at The Young Vic, as well as in regional theaters across America.
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“I made my Broadway debut in with Kristin Chenoweth, which was really fun,” Eric shares.
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Asking Eric to drop a few names is also really fun.
“After my debut, I bounced around,” he
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“I’ve been lucky to run in the world that I’ve been living in. It’s brought me some really cool experiences,” says Eric. In 2020, Eric returned to the world of academia as University of CincinnatiCCM associate professor and Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre. He chaired the program through 2023.
Now back in Connecticut, Eric is currently working on writing and developing his own creative material. He’s been enjoying his frequent trips to Stony Creek, and in helping to play a part in furthering the mission of The Legacy Theatre to bring live theatre arts and arts education to the shoreline.
“Whenever I’m back in Stony Creek, it’s such a fulfilling experience,” Eric says. “And it’s very exciting to see what’s happening at Legacy. I hope people keep coming and supporting and taking an interest in the amazing work they’re doing. They’re building something super special there, and I feel lucky to be a part of it.”
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Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The Great American Mousical tion of are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org or by calling the box office at 203-315-1901.
The Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford, is hosting an eight-session bereavement support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 8. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact 203-458-6699 or programs@womenandfamilylife.org.
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Guilford Little League 12U All-Stars Win First District Title Since 2020
By Jenn McCulloch
Special to The Courier
While Guilford Little League’s 12U Majors softball team is competing in the World Series, it is not the only hometown team making history. The 12U All-Star baseball team won Districts for the first time since 2020, making it just the third time the 12U AllStars have won districts in Guilford Little League history.
“It felt great to win the District Championship — the 12U tournament is the biggest one, and, even though it wasn’t the same exact team, coming off so much success the previous two years, I think there was some pressure felt to win it again,” said Head Coach Chris Frey. “These kids love playing together, representing Guilford, and it means so much to them to hang another banner in what was their last year playing Little League for eight of them.”
Frey has been coaching the group for the past four years, assisted for the past three by Klaas Armster. Chad Eaton and Bill Bodin, who was an unofficial assistant as Little League International only allows for two onfield assistants during games, have both assisted with the team for the past two years.
The majority of this year’s team was part of past success, as the group won Districts and played through the Sectional finals as a 10U team in 2023 and then winning Districts and Sectionals to play through the state finals as an 11U team in 2024. Coming off of past success, the coaching team knew the squad returned with talent, but they chose to focus on short-term goals, taking the season one game at a time.
“The core was the same, but this was a new team, so we didn’t dwell on past success,” said Coach Frey. “I felt that this team had the talent to win the District, and we did just that. We fell short in the Sectional Championship, but this team played up to its potential, and I’m proud of each
and every player for that.”
This year’s roster included Oscar Armster, Zac Bodin, Caeson Borelli, Will DeMarseilles, Theo Drake, Liam Dunn, Jack Eaton, Cole Frey, Kyle Frey, Elijah Jonathan, John Rubinstein, and Connor Scharf. While eight of the players were 12, there were also two 11-year-olds in Jonathan and Borelli, and two 10-year-olds in Cole Frey and Bodin, with Frey noting “the future is bright for Guilford Little League.”
Throughout the run in Districts, Drake batted .500, and Cole Frey batted .467 to lead the team in hitting. Pitching stats for Districts include DeMarseilles with zero earned runs allowed in 12 innings pitched with 19 strikeouts and only one walk. Rubinstein threw 16.2 innings, had a 1.44 earned run average (ERA) with 20 strikeouts and eight walks. Borelli caught every single inning and “made it look easy, which is really impressive for an 11 year-old,” said Coach Frey.
Guilford’s tournament season began on June 24 with a 6-3 win over Coginchaug. Cole Frey had two hits and scored two runs. DeMarseilles threw two innings
out two.
“We were a little rusty, as most of the team hadn’t played a game in over a week, but we took what was given to us, had some clutch hits, including a big RBI double by Zac Bodin, and scratched out a win,” said Coach Frey. “[In game two on June 25], we again didn’t play up to our potential, especially defensively, but we had some big hits in big situations, and Will battled on the mound despite some poor defense, and we came out on top.”
DeMarseilles threw 5.2 innings, allowing no earned runs, striking out five, and walking one in Guilford’s 5-3 win over Haddam-Killingworth on June 25. Drake had two doubles, a run scored, and two Runs Batted In (RBI). Scharf got on base twice with two “perfectly executed bunt attempts,” noted Coach Frey.
Guilford took a 2-0 loss at the hands of Madison on June 27. Jonathan had the team’s only hit. Rubinstein threw five scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out six and walking three.
“Our bats really struggled against some good pitching,” said
defense, and the game was scoreless through five innings, but Madison was able to push a couple runs across in the sixth to give us our only loss in Districts.”
Guilford came back strong on June 30, taking a 13-1 victory over Old Saybrook. Drake, DeMarseilles, and Rubinstein each had two hits, and Borelli had two RBI. DeMarseilles threw three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out four and walking none.
“We held our fate in our own hands,” said Coach Frey. “With a win, we’d advance out of pool play into the championship round. If we lost, we would need to get in via a tiebreaker, but our bats finally came alive, as we scored six runs in both the first and third innings to get the win via mercy rule after only four innings to advance.”
On July 2, Guilford topped Portland 10-1 in the first game of the championship series. The team scored four runs in the first inning on the way to the win. Armster led the team with two hits and two runs scored, while seven other players each had one hit. Rubinstein pitched five inn-
ings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out four and walking one, with Coach Frey noting “John was incredible on the mound by throwing only 49 pitches in five innings.”
Guilford faced Old Saybrook again on July 5, coming out with five runs in the first inning and cruising to a 10-0 win. Cole Frey had three hits, including a double and triple along with two RBI. Drake was on base three times with two hits and a walk, scoring two runs and adding an RBI. Coach Frey said DeMarseilles was “dominant” on the mound, allowing only one hit in 4.1 innings pitched while striking out eight with no walks.
On July 7, Guilford knew it could claim the District title with a win, while Portland had to win twice. Each team scored a run in the first inning, and the game was tied until Portland scored a run in the top of the fifth to go up 2-1. Guilford came right back in the bottom of the fifth. Coach Frey said Kyle Frey had a “huge” bases loaded two-run double that gave Guilford the lead, and Eaton followed with a “big RBI single to give us the ever important insurance run.” Rubinstein got Portland 1-2-3 in the bottom of the sixth aided by “some great infield defense” to secure the District 9 championship.
In the championship game, eight players contributed one hit each, including Dunn with a double and Kyle Frey with a double and two RBI. Rubinstein pitched a complete game, allowing two runs while striking out six and walking one.
“It was an intense, hot, and very busy month of baseball, and the commitment of this group cannot be matched,” said Coach Frey. “We were fortunate to host both Districts and Sectionals thanks to the incredibly hard work of our Board President, Tami Armster, along with all the parents contributing to the effort. It’s really special to be able to play these games at home, and I’m forever grateful for that.”
Photo courtesy of Tami Armster
Pictured is the Guilford Little League 12U All-Star baseball team that recently won Districts for the first time since 2020.
Cards Claim First Place in Week 14 of the Deep River Horseshoe League
Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian
The meteorologist says this is normally the hottest week of the summer, but with the cooling breeze, it turned out to be the best night of the season for Week 14 of the Deep River Horseshoe League. The “B” division was the only one to take advantage of the ideal scoring conditions, as they averaged an 88-point series, up six points from last week.
Kris Toohey’s Cards took over first place in an upset of the Braves. The Pirates held onto third place with a 5-1 win over the Angels. The Yankees toppled the Dodgers 5-1, and the Tigers’ 4-2 win over the Reds stopped the Reds’ five-match win streak. The Orioles continued their winning streak on even numbered weeks in defeating the Marlins. You could not have scripted it any better: with both teams tied for first place, Cards’ Kris Toohey is the league’s No. 1 scorer, Braves’ Frank Rausch is the No. 2 scorer, and Peter Furmonavicius is the top “B” scorer, and they lead the league in scoring, averaging 292 points per game. Handicaps would be a factor in the match. In two games, the handicap favored the Braves, while the other four favored the Cards. The key to winning the first five games was Toohey and his teammates Gary Stevens and Tanner Steeves. They all scored at or above their averages, while for the Braves, only Joe Machado matched his average. The Cards benefited from the handicap in two of those wins. In the last game, the Cards were down one point (with handicap) going into the last box, but Cards’ Steeves’s ringer and Stevens’s single point outscored the Braves 4-3 to give the teams a tie. This was the second week in a row the Cards have won 5.5-2.5. They are now in first place. Toohey’s 142-point series was the night’s top score. The Braves only managed to score 267 points. Furmonavicius’s 99point series tied for the third highest “B” score. The scores for the A and B players were Cards 213 points to Braves 212 points. The difference in the match was Steeves outscoring Machado 6655. Both teams were trying to for-
get last week – the Pirates got swept, and a tie prevented the Angels from getting swept. Skip Robinson felt relieved when the scoresheet showed the max handicap in any one game the Pirates would have to overcome was four points. In the first game, the teams traded the lead, but the Angels prevailed. In the next five games, the Pirates took the lead in every game by the third box and then went on to win, but the Angels’ 40 open boxes were the major contributor to the victories. Pirates’ Anthony Conkling finally topped the century mark with a season best 102-point series and was the top “C” scorer. Once again, the Pirates came within five points of all players topping the century mark. With 298 points, they tied with the Braves for total points for the season at 4100. The Pirates won 5-1 and are alone in third place.
Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers were looking to dampen the playoff hopes of the Yankees as they did the Pirates last week. However, Andy Turshen’s double in the 10th box of game one kept the Dodgers within one, but both teams matched scores, and the Yankees won by one. The Yankees eked out another three-point win in game two. Yankees’ Paul Stevens and Matt Valentin matched scores in game three for their third win. Stevens’ 31 points in game four led to another win. With the score tied going into the last box of game five, the Yankees outscored the Dodgers 4-3 for another one-point win. Ed Turner’s 29 points in the last game led to the Dodgers’ lone win. The Yankees won 5-1 and are alone in fourth place. Stevens’s 95-point series was the second highest “C” score.
Frank Durinick substituted for Cubs’ Cody Layton. The Cubs picked up where they left off last week in their match against Mark Goodale’s Mets. They won the first four games, one by handicap. Warren Bellows and Paul Chrystal continued their hot scoring. Bellows missed his third century mark series with a 98-point series, and Chrystal’s 90-point series was the third highest “C” score. The Cubs’ easiest win came in game four, when the Mets had 17 of 24 boxes with a “one” or an
open. The Mets finally got on the scoreboard in game five, thanks to Goodale’s 40-point game, and they also went on to win the last game. The Cubs won 4-2 and are in fifth place. Mets’ Mike Shashok’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score. This was one of the closest scoring matches of the night. The Cubs finished with 281 points, 57 ringers, and three doubles, and the Mets scored 287 points, 55 ringers, and five doubles.
John Durinick’s Orioles have not lost a match when they play on an even numbered week. Mike Didomizio substituted for Marlins’ John Hutra, and Dennis Allen returned from his two-week vacation. This was the first match where every game had a 10-point handicap, and it favored the Orioles. Marlins’ Mike Beckwith’s single point in the last box gave the team a tie in game one. The Orioles went on to win game two. Allen’s first of two 38-point games gave them a win in game three. The Orioles made use of their handicap to win game four by four points and game five by one point. Allen’s second 38-point game led to the Marlins’ win in the last game. Allen’s season best 137 points, 37 ringers, and nine doubles was the top “B” score, and Didomizio’s 119-point series was the third highest “A” score. The Marlins had a season best team score of 338 points. The Orioles won 3.5-2.5, and the Marlins are in a tie for seventh place.
Tigers’ Sheryl Serviss got off to a slow start in game one against Chip Goodrich’s Reds, but she tossed eight ringers in the last six boxes to seal the win. In game two, Serviss and Harvey Strausser combined for 10 ringers in the first four boxes, as they cruised to their second win. The Reds rebounded to win the next two games with a one-point win using their handicap, and John O’Brien’s season best 29-point game for the other. The Tigers won the match 4-2, ending the Reds’ five-match win streak. Strausser’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score.
Brady Miller’s White Sox and Joe Heery’s Rangers played one of the lowest games featuring the “A” and “C” players – the final score was 26–24 Rangers. The
combined team scored of 441 points also ranks as one of the lowest of the season. Paul Noel substituted for White Sox’s Brian Walsh, and his 80-point series was the highest for the White Sox. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith’s ringer in the last box of game two gave them their first of two onepoint wins, with the other coming in game four thanks to Andy Konefal’s ringer in the last box and the handicap. The White Sox used their handicap for their two wins. The Rangers won 4-2 and are in sixth place.
When the No. 3 and No. 5 scorers face each other, you would be looking for one or both players to be listed in the night’s top scorers. That was not the case for Giants’ Mike Zanelli Sr. and Red Sox’s Bill Beckwith. Zanelli had his first game of less than 20 points, and it took a double in the last box of his last game to hit the century mark – that may also be a first. As the league’s oldest member, Gerry Hines (84) continues to be a bright spot for the Red
Sox, as he continues to score at or above the “C” division average of 60 points. The teams split their match, and the Red Sox are in a tie for seventh place.
The playoffs do not appear to be in the sites of either Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Diamondbacks or Damin Roberts’s Rockies. So, now they look to play the role of a spoiler, if possible, to work on their game and to just have fun. Kyle Sunderland substituted for Rockies’ Deb Scully. The Diamondbacks won the first two games: the first one on Zanelli Jr.’s 44-point game, and in the second one, it was Zanelli Jr. and Ted Dubay out-distancing Roberts and Vinny Jonynas. The teams ended up splitting the last four games. Zanelli Jr.‘s 136-point series was the second highest “A” division score, and Jonynas’ 113point series was the second highest “B” division score.
For more information regarding the Deep River Horseshoe League, visit www.deepriver horseshoes.com/contacts.
Photo courtesy of Joe Heery
Pictured are the first-place Cards of the Deep River Horseshoe League in Gary Stevens, Kris Toohey, and Tanner Steeves.
Guilford Rising Freshman To Play in Premier Lacrosse League Youth Championships
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Canaan Labbadia-Colón, a rising Guilford High School freshman and former Guilford Youth Lacrosse midfield lacrosse player, has been drafted to play as a Junior Boston Cannon in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Youth Championships fueled by Gatorade in Boston, Massachusetts from Wednesday, Aug. 6 to Saturday, Aug. 9 in Boston, MA.
Last January, the professional lacrosse league known as Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) hosted over 700 U12 and U14 players for tryouts across four cities. The 184 selected 14 and under players were announced during the 2025 PLL Jr. Championships Draft presented by Whirlpool last May, where LabbadiaColón was drafted to play for the Boston Cannon team led by Head Coach Colin Kurst, the current PLL Boston Cannon
goalie. Only four Connecticut players were drafted, with Labbadia-Colón to play on one of the 14U Youth PLL teams.
The Jr. Cannons will be taking on the Maryland Whipsnakes, New York Atlas, and Philadelphia Waterdogs in the East Division on Thursday, Aug. 7. The champion of the East Division will take on the West Division champion in the Finals Championship to be streamed live on ESPN+ on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 9:45 a.m.
Labbadia-Colón just completed his final year of Guilford Youth Lacrosse as a midfield player in June. He is looking forward to playing for Head Coach Brian White on his newly crowned CT State Championship Guilford High School team this upcoming school year, as well as for the Eclipse Black Club Team, currently ranked No. 7 in the country by U.S. Club Lacrosse.
Excellent Fishing is Overshadowed by Regulations
Explosion of the near and offshore bullet bluefin bite, outrageous striped bass action, and associated season-strong showing of sharks and other popular table fish, it is no wonder that locals have had their eyes on Block Island and related hot spots. Fishing has been that good! That is not to say that Long Island Sound does not have more than enough to keep anglers busy - it does. But a short hop to those other fish havens has garnered attention and has the proof to back it up.
So what is causing such great fishing? We have had our share of stormy weather and rough sea conditions that does stall things out - to a point. However, warmer water temperatures and the movement of baitfish - like herring, mackerel, and squid - offer the necessary forage to support fish diets. That is enough to create competition in the fishery and support the aggressive feeding that we are currently experiencing in coastal fish species. Interestingly enough, we are also witnessing pelagic species tightening up on coast-wide feeding.
Cause and effect of bait movement is evident when fishers have to move about accordingly in order to hook up. Trolling covers more ground in the shortest amount of time and is reason enough to do just that. Since Long Island Sound is relatively small compared to other bodies of water, and many parts of it are easily accessible, one can cover enough ground in a short amount of time. As a result, jigging,
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drifting, and, in many cases even setting anchor, can successfully produce fish. Finding baitfish schools or a way to attract predators, like striped bass, bluefish, and sharks, is the challenge.
In the heat of the moment, it is difficult for an angler to reflect on the health of a stock and why regulations are so restrictive on, for example, striped bass (one at 28-31”) or bluefish (three including snappers). Blitzes have a way of getting the adrenalin flowing, leaving little room in the thought process but for hooking up.
“Why can only one striper be kept when there are so many around?,” one fisher said. Well, in that moment, there may be many, but in another region, the numbers can be quite low. It is the overall stock biomass that counts. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Atlantic striped bass are considered overfished, meaning the population size is below the level that can support a sustainable fishery. Yet, while the bluefish stock is still under a re-building plan, recent assessments indicate it is no longer overfished, which suggests that current regulations may be relaxed in the future. With greater real-time advancements in how fish stocks
are assessed and the management thereof, improvements are slowly being made - as in black sea bass. And so it goes. Meanwhile, let’s enjoy this very good, diverse fishing season.
On The Water
High pressure built into the area before moving offshore. A cold front then approached with a frontal wave developing along it before it moved offshore as well. High pressure developed in the Great Lakes and returned with more heat and humidity. Air temperatures topped 92 degrees, dipping into the low 80s and bottoming out at 75 degrees before climbing the rungs through the 80s. Typical rain, some morning fog, clouds, afternoon thunderstorms, wind, and fair skies resumed their regular patterns. Out on Long Island Sound, water temperatures fluctuated in the low to mid-70s, variable winds blew around five to 10 knots (gusting to 20 kts), while seas vacillated between calm and a rocky two feet.
Compared to other waters north of Long Island Sound, it could be said that fishing in Long Island Sound has taken a breath. Knowing that the Sound is one big unique nursery with all the makings of an allencompassing habitat, it can be argued that fishing opportunities are quite unique with its ice-age reefs and rich estuaries for spawning. So basically, there is a diversity of fish and plenty of them. To some
anglers, finding them as they move around is the test.
During the heat of the day, striped bass have gravitated to the deep reefs and channels of the Sound where diamond jigging, drifting bucktails, trolling, and soaking chunks have produced quality fish. Live eels and top waters have been productive during low light hours between sunset and sunrise. Jig heads, soft plastics, and small lures are good change-ups for the tidal rivers - including sub-surface flies. Check out The Race, Gut, and the few eastern reefs on your way to the moving water. Harbor blues have been feeding along the shoreline on bottom chunks and spoons along several of the nearshore reefs - including Hammonasset. Look for snappers on incoming tides and weakfish that can be found anywhere from mid-Sound to the channels and lower tidal rivers.
As water temperatures rose and we turned the page to August, small brown sharks are becoming more active and being caught by fishers working the bottom. Dogfish, skate, cownose rays, and more short fluke are also being caught from shore as anglers rig up with squid and Gulp teasers. A little work can net keeper-plus ones when making deep water drifts, but shorts still dominate catches. Fishers are noticing an uptick of sea robins and a few more northern kingfish. Scup fever (including spot) continues to
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Photo courtesy of Eileen Ludington
Pictured is Canaan Labbadia-Colon, who was drafted to play as a Junior Boston Cannon in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Youth Championships, during a Guilford Youth Lacrosse win over North Haven Youth Lacrosse.
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spread up and down the shoreline found on practically any local reef, hump, or rock pile. Aggressively attacking natural and scented artificial baits, these saltwater panfish make delicious meals, effective bait, and are fun to catch on light gear. Keeper black sea bass remain a challenge due to the number of shorts rushing to the bait and three-to-four-pounders seemingly shy in numbers. Nevertheless, some decent black beauties are being caught. The interest in summer tautog fishing is holding especially from and nearshore. Using soft natural baits, flipping rocks for crabs and togging with scented artificial baits can net a togger with fish near or at double-digits, which is not bad for this species in the summer!
Talk to a few blue crabbers and clammers, and you too will most likely grab your crab net, hand line, trap, or your clam rake and head out at the next good tide. It is peak season for both! There are the makings for an excellent summer seafood get-together.
Are there large and smallmouth bass being caught inland? You bet! Along with other lake and pond species, there are river trout, too. There is such a variety to fish for - anglers are connecting with bottom feeders, aggressive predators, and plenty of fish suspended in cover. Sunrise and sunset hours continue to be ideal for topwater action. Frogs and buzzbaits are hooking up by the pads and scented worms near the weeds. Try a spinnerbait by a drop-off. An assortment of dries, nymphs, and streamers have been effective in cool running water, undercuts, and submerged cover.
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A Sole Mission
For Madison native Kendall Flynn, designing shoes is about more than fashion—it’s about confidence
By Wesley Bunnell
Chief of Photography
While many 29-year-olds are still figuring out their future, Kendall Flynn has already turned a lifelong passion into a startup built on the belief that beautiful, classic shoes never go out of style—and that the right pair can make a woman feel powerful.
This spring, the Madison native launched Kendall Louise, her own shoe company, online at kendalllouise.com. Her debut collection blends timeless design with modern comfort and reflects a mission to boost women’s confidence, one step at a time.
Flynn’s love of footwear started early. Her parents still tease her about a childhood collection of ruby slippers.
“Forever, I’ve been obsessed with shoes, like, since I was really little,” Flynn recalls. “My parents are like, you had a thousand pairs of ruby slippers, and you were just obsessed.”
But it wasn’t until college in Boston, about seven years ago, that she began to think more seriously about designing shoes herself.
“I started kind of just designing, like, literally drawing pictures of shoes—but I don’t draw. Like, I’m not artistic in any way,” she says, laughing. The pandemic gave her time to revisit those sketches, and by 2021, she was ready to start building a business plan.
What sets Kendall Louise apart, Flynn says, is her commitment to classic styles reimagined for today’s woman.
“I definitely am not trying to be, like, a trendsetter by any means,” she explains. “I think my designs are meant to stand the test of time.”
She draws inspiration from vintage films, interior design, and age-old patterns that have graced women’s shoes for generations.
“I like the classics, and I think classics are overlooked sometimes,” she says.
While working with a consultant, she noticed how uninspired many department store shoe sections looked.
“It literally was like someone just took a bunch of stuff and threw it on a desk,” she says. “It didn’t look like there was any meaning or any thought behind any of the shoes.”
Beyond aesthetics, Flynn’s message is deeply personal.
“The whole message behind Kendall Louise is about confidence and women being confident,” she explains. “High heels make me feel confident—they always have. And especially the ones I design—they’re very happy, and they’re fun, and they make me feel good and put me in a good mood. I want other people to feel that way.”
That desire to empower women drives her forward. To Flynn, a well-designed, beautiful shoe isn’t just a fashion choice—it’s a catalyst for discovering one’s strength.
“I kind of add that into my designs, and that’s how I want to live every day,” she says. “I hope other people feel good about what they’re doing.”
Balancing that vision with everyday reality means Flynn still works a full-time marketing job. Shoe design fills her mornings, nights, and weekends.
“If I could do this every second of the day, I would,” she says. “But, you know—gotta pay the bills.”
Still, she dreams of seeing her shoes on women across the country—and maybe one day, even on her fashion idol, Sarah Jessica Parker. For now, though, she’s happy to be hands-on with every part of the business, from designing to shipping, knowing each pair carries her message of timeless style and female empowerment.
“If anyone else is considering doing something that makes them happy, they just have to go for it,” she says. “You’ll be much happier for doing it.”
Photo by Wesley Bunnell
Kendall Flynn, founder of the Madison-based shoe brand Kendall Louise, shows off a pair from her spring 2025 launch collection. Flynn designs shoes with classic lines and a mission to empower women.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell
Shoes from the debut Kendall Louise collection surround the brand’s signature packaging, paired with lifestyle photos that reflect founder Kendall Flynn’s vision of timeless style and confidence.
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THURSDAY, AUG. 7
Cook and Books Book Club: Breakfast for Dessert
: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will spend the first hour cooking something related to the theme and the last half hour eating and talking about books. The theme is desserts with breakfast cereal. Free and open to students entering grades 6 to 12. For info or to register (required), call the 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Series at Jacobs Beach
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jacobs Beach, Seaside Ave., Guilford. Music by Take Two and Call Me in the Morning. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203-453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.
of Healing Workshop: Summer: The Secrets to Sweet Life
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. Presented by Asami Green, Reiki practitioner and artist-in residence at ARISE, and Sharon Hart, a watercolor artist. Cost: $65. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
: 6:30 p.m. Branford Town Green. Music by Marlowe Rosado. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks and Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.
The Demon
: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library Patio, 67 Park St. Music by the Shoreline Jazz Quintet. Seats are available but may be limited. Bring your own chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the meeting room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Jeff Pitchell. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and bever-
ages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
FRIDAY, AUG. 8
Friday Movie Matinee
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
All About Opossums
: 6 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Jim and Pam Lefferts of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. Free admission. No registration needed. For info, visit MeigsPointNatureCenter.org.
SATURDAY, AUG. 9
Try Your Hand at Painting and Drawing Workshop (Session B)
: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. A one-day workshop for adult beginners to learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgment-free setting. Cost: $44.10 for members, $49 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $5 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Stony Creek Annual Peach and Chowder Festival plus Silent Auction
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd. Food available for purchase include homemade peach shortcake with whipped cream, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hotdogs, chowder, and beverages. Includes a silent auction of goods and services. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the church. For info, contact the church at 488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.
Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Victoria Molta
: 1 to
Lost Before I Could See
3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features readings and discussions with a local author in front of the fireplace in the reading room. Book: . For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Something in the Air: Connecticut Outdoor Air Quality
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a discussion on the predominant health-threatening types of air pollution that tend to overlap during the Connecticut summer: nitrogen oxides, sulfide oxides, ozone, smog, and variations of particulate matter. Presented by the Sierra Club of Connecticut. For info, visit connecticut.sierraclub.org/outings
Calendar for the Week of August 7, 2025
SUNDAY, AUG. 10
19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival
: Noon to 5 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Features various styles of Jewish music, traditional and Israeli fair food (kosher), vendors and crafters, inflatables for children, an obstacle course, and arts and crafts projects. Free admission. For info, visit ShorelineJewishFestival.com or facebook.com/ShorelineJewishFestival.
Reviving the Quinnipiac: A Community Effort to Clean and Restore Our River
: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Courtney McGinnis, professor of biological sciences and medical sciences at Quinnipiac University. Free admission. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Opening Reception for 2025 Summer Concert Series
Into the Deep: A World Within
: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Aug. 31. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by Morgan Skelly and the Old Crows. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.
MONDAY, AUG. 11
Geology Course
: 7 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the New Haven Mineral Club. Part of a weekly geology course through August. Features a presentation developed by John Renton, a professor from the University of West Virginia, and the Great Courses DVD series. Covers earth’s formation, plate tectonics, and more. No registration needed. For info, call 203-530-4554 or 203-484-0873.
TUESDAY, AUG. 12
Beads, Bracelets and Keychains
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For grades 3 to 6. Participants made a friendship bracelet or keychain. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Ice Cream Social: Make Your Own Sundae
: 6 to 8 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Cost: $4. For info, contact 203-710-7005 or nanmonde@comcast.net.
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Concert
Visions
Branford Jazz on the Green 2025
Opening Night for
Outdoor Summer Concert Series
2025 Grassy Strip Music Series Sweeney Todd:
Barber of Fleet Street
Broadway Classics, Theater Shakeups, and a Chorus Line Turns 50
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
A Red-Haired Orphan
: I had a delightful time at the polished production of , now at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, Connecticut, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Artistic Director Carl Andress has assembled a terrific cast of seasoned Broadway performers and others. This show doesn’t skimp on casting or musicians (10 off-stage players). The performers in all the principal roles were excellent. For tickets, contact SharonPlayhouse.org.
Annie Singin’ in the Rain
Great Tap Dancing
Aisle ON THE
two-piano arrangement of the score. I look forward to seeing it and sharing my views with you soon. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.
Schedule Change
At the Bushnell
The Notebook
: Tickets for , the first show in the Bushnell’s Broadway series, are now on sale. The musical is based on the novel and later the film. The show played on Broadway in 2024, earning several Tony Award nominations. It runs from Tuesday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 5. Tickets are at Bushnell.org.
Anniversary
A Chorus Line
: I may not have loved everything about the production of at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, but I did love the fabulous tap dancing, as well as the performances of Daniel Plimpton, Robert Mintz, and Lindsay Gloriana Bohon. This is a scaled-down version of the classic movie, but it includes all the wonderful songs. It runs through Sunday, Aug. 19. Tickets are available at PlayhouseOnPark.org. :
White Christmas Mrs. Santa Claus
Henry Higgins & Eliza Doolittle
My Fair Lady
The current production of at Ivoryton Playhouse, running through Sunday, Sept. 7, is being described as bringing a renewed focus to the relationship between Eliza and Henry. It will use a
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Author Event: Lucy Burdette
: The holiday show at Goodspeed this year has changed to . Originally, a new show, , was scheduled; it was based on the TV show of the same name that featured music by Jerry Herman. The press release stated that the change was due to “scheduling conflicts,” which can have various meanings. I won’t guess what the glitch was; there was no indication that the show might be scheduled in the future. will run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 28. It features all the glorious Irving Berlin songs. Goodspeed will most certainly do a fantastic production. Tickets are on sale at Goodspeed.org. If you already have tickets, they will be honored for the same date and time.
White Christmas
: Last week, July 25, marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of , which ran through 1990 and has since been revived on Broadway. Goodspeed will open its production of the iconic show about Broadway chorus dancers on Sept. 5, running through Oct. 26. I can’t wait to see what director Rob Ruggiero does with the show. Tickets are at Goodspeed.org. It’s bound to be very popular.
Nearly
Sold Out
: Legacy Theatre’s Sunday afternoon Broadway series is presenting Donna McKechnie, the original Cassie in , on Sunday, Sept. 7. Some tickets are available, but you can also purchase the livestream. Visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.
Another Casting Controversy
A Chorus Line Maybe Happy Ending
: Darren Criss, who won the Tony Award for his performance in , leaves the cast on Aug. 31. As soon as his
Guilford Job Network Meet
The Mango
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery
. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Music Under the Stars Concert Series
: 7 p.m. North Haven Town Green. Music by Fleetwood Heart (Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Heart). Sponsored by the North Haven Department of Recreation in partnership with the North Haven business community. Free admission. For weather updates, call the Recreation Center at 203-6720541 after 5 p.m. For info, visit northhavenct.gov/government/town_departments and click on the Recreation link and Music Under the Stars.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13
Author Event: Lauren Grodstein in Conversation with Jeanna Lucci-Canapari
A Dog in Georgia: A Novel
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Self Defense Class
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Frank Shekosky, a self-defense and martial arts instructor. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Includes guest speakers. All job seekers welcome. For info or to register and receive the Zoom link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aolcom.
16th Annual Madison Beachcomber Night
: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Boston Post Road and Wall Street, Madison. Features food trucks; beer, wine, and spirits tastings from local breweries and distributors; live music; entertainment; and more. Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or tickets, contact the Madison Chamber of Commerce at 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.
Concert Series at Jacobs Beach
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jacobs Beach, Seaside Ave., Guilford. Music by Foxtrotter. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.
Opening Reception for the
THURSDAY, AUG. 14 BACA Summer Art Show
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Oct. 11. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
replacement was announced, controversy arose. Andrew Barth Feldman is taking over the role of Oliver; he starred in . The controversy is because Feldman is not of Asian descent. The show is set in South Korea and is about two helper bots. Criss’s mother was born in the Philippines and is of Chinese, Filipino, and Spanish descent. His father is of Scottish, English, and Irish descent. Feldman is the boyfriend of Helen J. Shen, who plays Claire, the other helper bot in the show. After the casting announcement, multiple Asian American actors expressed disappointment. The most well-known casting controversy over Asian American actors was with the casting of British actor Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer in the original 1991 Broadway production of . Pryce had originated the role in London.
Dear Evan Hansen Miss Saigon
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, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
Author Event: Jessica Francis Kane in Conversation with Janice Nimura
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Branford Jazz on the Green 2025
: 6:30 p.m. Branford Town Green. Music by Bradford Hayes. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks and Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.
Opening Night for
Fonseca: A Novel A Midsummer Night’s Dream
: 7:30 p.m. Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff St., New Haven. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 31. Other showtimes available. For info, visit elmshakespeare.org.
2025 Grassy Strip Music Series
: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Lee-Ann Lovelace Band. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
A Killer Milestone for Local Mystery Author
Press Release from Lucy Burdette
The Mango Murders
The Mango Murders
Beloved mystery author Lucy Burdette, the pen name of Madison writer Roberta Isleib, is celebrating a major milestone this summer: the release of her 25th novel, . The newest installment in Burdette’s long-running Key West Food Critic Mystery Series (Crooked Lane Books), serves up a flavorful mix of tropical setting, culinary detail, and classic whodunit plotting—just in time for summer reading.
In this latest adventure, food critic Hayley Snow juggles a lavish cocktail party on a chartered yacht with preparations for her best friend’s 85th birthday celebration. But when an explosion disrupts the party, Hayley finds herself pulled into a dangerous mystery. Early reviews are already praising the novel’s charm and intrigue. International bestselling author Ann Cleeves called it “full of food and sunshine and friendship.”
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FRIDAY, AUG. 15
AARP Smart Driver Course
A longtime resident of both Connecticut and Key West, Burdette draws inspiration from her love of the island’s culture and culinary scene—as well as her background as a clinical psychologist—to bring her smart, spirited protagonist to life. The series launched in 2012 with An Appetite for Murder and has since earned a loyal national following.
“It’s hard to believe this is my 25th novel—and my 15th set in Key West,” Burdette said. “I’m so grateful to the readers, librarians, and booksellers who’ve supported Hayley’s adventures through the years. Writing these books lets me share the colorful, sometimes wacky world of the island—and the food!—with people everywhere. I’m most grateful to our local bookstore, RJ Julia, which has hosted a book launch for all 25 novels.”
RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison will again host Burdette’s launch party on Monday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will include door prizes and the tradi-
: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by check made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info or to register, call 203-239-5432.
Family Astronomy Night
: 8:30 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by the Astronomical Society of New Haven, Shoreline Astronomical Society, and Thames Amateur Astronomical Society. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of Hammonasset. Bring binoculars if preferred. Cover flashlights with red cellophane or red plastic to preserve everyone’s night vision. For info, call 203-245-8743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.
SATURDAY, AUG. 16
Saturday Sleuths Book Club
The Lost Apothecary
: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Sarah Penner. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
tional cake. RJ Julia has hosted launches for every one of her books, beginning with her debut novel, Six Strokes Under, in 2002. For more information or to register for the event, call RJ Julia at 203-245-3959 or visit www.lucyburdette.com.
bestselling author Lucy Burdette (Roberta Isleib) is the author of 25 novels, including the Key West Food Critic Mysteries, the Advice Column Mysteries, two standalones, and the Golf Lovers Mysteries. Her books have received three Florida Book
USA Today Awards and been shortlisted for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She is a former president of National Sisters in Crime and the Friends of the Key West Library. She splits her time between Madison and Key West, Florida.
: 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features food items for sale such as the church’s signature peach shortcake, hot dogs, home baked goods, pies, cookies, and more. Also includes activities for children, raffles, games, and tag sale. For info, call 203-4570581 or visit northguilforducc.org.
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Features handcrafted jewelry, soap, art by local artisans, and more. Visitors are free to explore the first floor of the museum and the maritime exhibit in the annex. Free admission. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
: 2 to 3 p.m.
James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a hands-on seminar led by local angler Dylan Napoleone. For beginners and all experience levels. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Kids’ Summer Arts Camp Art Exhibit and Reception
:
3 to 4 p.m. Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. Features the artwork created by BACA’s summer art campers. Free. For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
End of Summer at Scranton Block Party
: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features music, yard games, a petting zoo, video games, bingo, food, ice cream, a photo booth, and more. Free and open to the public. No registration needed. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
SUNDAY, AUG. 17
Nature Stewards Field Day
: Noon to 4 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Visitors can see live animals and learn how they can be better nature stewards. Free admission. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.
The Geology of Grave Markers of the Grove Street Cemetery
: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Daniel Coburn, adjunct professor of geology at Southern Connecticut State University. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.
2025 Summer Concert Series
: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by Backstage Pass. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.
Photo courtesy of Lucy Burdette
Local mystery author Lucy Burdette is celebrating the release of her 25th novel, "The Mango Murders."
Photo courtesy of Lucy Burdette
63rd Annual North Guilford Country Fair
Open House and Summer Market
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Step Back in Time at Pardee-Morris House Family Day
Huzzah! Families are invited to experience colonial life at the 2025 Family Day celebration at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The free event features Revolutionary War reenactments, fife-and-drum music, colonial games, crafts, and more as part of the NH250 programming series.
Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic lunches and chairs and enjoy the grounds of the historic home at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven. For weather updates, visit the New Haven Museum website or follow @NewHavenMuseum on Facebook or Instagram.
A highlight of the day will be performances by the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard, founded in New Haven in 1775. The company keeps the tradition of 18th-century field music alive with its rope-tension snare drums and shrill fifes. In the past, these instruments helped regulate daily military life; today, they bring history to life at parades, educational events, and reenactments.
Historical reenactors from the 6th Connecticut Regiment will demonstrate life as a Revolutionary War soldier, including musket drills and live demonstrations of musket cleaning and firing. A lieutenant will unpack the contents of a Continental soldier’s knapsack, and children will have the chance to take part in a mock drill using wooden muskets.
Steve Salisbury, portraying an 18th-
cup-and-ball, as well as crafts, including lavender sachet bags and tri-corner paper hats.
Guests are also invited to tour the Pardee-Morris House Colonial Herb Garden. UConn-certified Master Gardener Giulia Gambale will guide visitors in smelling and touching herb clippings, share how the garden was researched and planted, and offer tips for growing herbs at home. Select cuttings of lemon balm, oregano, and thyme will be available to take home. Gambale maintains three community gardens throughout New Haven and teaches gardening workshops at the New Haven Free Public Library and Stratford Library.
The New Haven Museum thanks the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut for supporting the 2025 Family Day program, and WSHU 91.1 FM and the Howard Gilman Foundation for their support of the summer season.
This event is part of NH250, a series developed by the New Haven Museum to complement the national America 250 initiative. The series highlights inclusive, local, and lesser-known stories leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
An
century sutler, will set up the Big Bear Trading Company, a colonial-era retail shop offering reproduction tools, utensils, trinkets, and curiosities once sold to soldiers and travelers.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy colonial games, such as hoop-rolling, graces, and
Located at 325 Lighthouse Road, the Pardee-Morris House dates to around 1780 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Originally built by Amos Morris around 1750, the house was burned by British troops during their 1779 raid on New
Haven and later rebuilt by the Morris family. In 1918, William S. Pardee, a Morris descendant, left the property to the New Haven Colony Historical Society—now the New Haven Museum. To learn more or view the full summer schedule of events, visit newhaven museum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house. Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave. in downtown New Haven. The museum preserves and interprets more than 375 years of Elm City history through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org, follow @NewHavenMuseum on Facebook, or call 203-562-4183.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Members of the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard perform with fifes and drums in New Haven. The historic unit will appear at Family Day, continuing a musical tradition dating back to 1775.
Reenactors from the 6th Connecticut Regiment fire muskets during a Revolutionary War demonstration. The regiment will appear at Family Day to showcase soldier life and drill techniques from the colonial era.
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
18th-century-style sutler tent offers tools, wares, and curiosities for sale during Family Day at the Pardee-Morris House. Visitors can explore what a colonial shop might have looked like during the Revolutionary War era.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Steve Salisbury, proprietor of the Big Bear Trading Company, portrays a colonial sutler offering goods typical of the 1700s, from tools and trinkets to period-appropriate accessories.
Her Style
Celebrate Nature Stewards at the Whitfield Museum
Owls and turtles and bees, oh my! Visitors can meet all three—and more—during the third annual Nature Stewards Field Day at the Henry Whitfield State Museum on Sunday, Aug. 17, from noon to 4 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event brings together local organizations and conservationists who are making a difference and invites the public to explore how they, too, can become better stewards of the natural world.
Attendees can meet rescued and rehabilitating turtles from Turtle Haven and learn about caring for displaced or orphaned wildlife with Little Rascals Rescue at Raccoon Crossing. WellComb Home will offer a peek inside an observation beehive and sell local honey and beeswax products. The Menunkatuck Audubon Society will showcase its conservation work and offer native plants for sale from its UrbanScapes nursery.
Live animal presentations will take place throughout the afternoon. At 1 p.m., Rose Crisci of Blue Moon Raptors will introduce visitors to an American kestrel, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk, and barred owl. At 2 p.m.,
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ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery
: 1004
Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
BACA Summer Art Show
: Runs Aug. 14 through Oct. 11.
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery
: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner
: Runs through Aug. 31.
Connecticut Artists Show
: Runs Sept. 11 through Dec. 31.
James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery
: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Robert Jawitz: Animal Portraiture
: Runs through Aug. 30.
Kehler Liddell Gallery
: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org.
IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition
: Runs through Aug. 24.
Nathanael B. Greene Community Center
: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.
Guilford Art League Summer Show
: Runs through Oct. 1.
New Haven Museum
: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
: Runs through February 2026.
City Gallery
: 994 State St., New Haven: For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.
Served: Wrongful Convictions and the Death Penalty
: Runs through Aug. 24.
Guilford Art Center (GAC)
: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Into the Deep: A World Within
: Runs Aug. 8 through Aug. 31.
Angelina Carnevale of Turtle Haven will share stories about her turtle ambassadors and explain how to help both wild and pet turtles thrive.
At 3 p.m., museum visitors can tour the museum’s native pollinator garden with Heather Bradley, who will offer tips for planting pollinator-friendly spaces at home.
Children and families are invited to get creative at a craft station featuring supplies and instructions for making nature shadow drawings. Visitors can explore the museum’s grounds to find inspiration—whether a branch from a red oak tree, a blooming swamp rose-mallow, or anything else that sparks the imagination.
Admission is free, including access to the Whitfield House and exhibit galleries. The event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, call 203453-2457, email whitfield museum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct. gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldState Museum.
Yale University Art Gallery
: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.
Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England
: Runs through Sept. 14
Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles
: Runs Sept. 12 through Jan. 11, 2026
Music
Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:
104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874. Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.
The Shore Line Trolley Museum:
Susan Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond Summer in New England
: Runs through Sept. 28.
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery
:
146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.
17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.
First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.
The Wharf:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.
: Runs Sept. 8 through Sept. 27
Guilford Art League 77th Annual Juried Exhibit and Sale
The Annual Stony Creek Summer Art Show
: Runs through Aug. 24
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An American kestrel is among the raptors visitors can meet during a live birds-of-prey presentation by Blue Moon Raptors at Nature Stewards Field Day at the Whitfield Museum.
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Heather Bradley leads a tour of the native pollinator garden at the Henry Whitfield State Museum, one of several interactive events during Nature Stewards Field Day.
‘Psych’ Star and Friends Bring Farce to Branford
The Legacy Theatre will present , the fast-paced farce that once called “as side-splitting a farce as I have seen,” from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5 at its Branford venue. The production is part of Legacy’s 5th Anniversary Season and features a cast packed with familiar faces from television and film.
“This is one of the funniest shows we have ever produced,” said Legacy Executive Artistic Director Keely Baisden Knudsen. “We are thrilled that this stellar cast and crew will get the opportunity to present this production in such an intimate setting as Legacy. The audience will feel like they are a part of the show!”
The ensemble includes star James Roday Rodriguez, Kurt Fuller, Allison Miller, Michael Trotter, and Jamie Gray Hyder.
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Rodriguez starred for eight seasons on USA Network’s and went on to lead the ensemble of ABC’s for five seasons. Fuller, a frequent collaborator of Rodriguez’s, appeared alongside him on and most recently was a series regular on CBS’s . His film credits include , , and more.
Kurt Fuller, whose credits include “Psych,” “Evil,” and “Wayne’s World,” joins the ensemble of “Noises Off” at The Legacy Theatre.
Jamie Gray Hyder, known for her work in “Law & Order: SVU” and the “Call of Duty” video game series, joins the cast of “Noises Off.”
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Miller, who also starred in , returns to Legacy after appearing last season in . Trotter, known for roles in and , joins the cast alongside his wife, Hyder, who has appeared in and voiced characters for the video game series.
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Nothing’s On
follows a group of actors rehearsing a play-within-a-play called . Slamming doors, backstage chaos, and theatrical mayhem abound in this beloved comedy.
Rounding out the cast are Emily Gardt, Jimmy Johansmeyer, Melanie Martyn, and Mariah Sage. Understudies include Dan Frye, Thomas Mulaney, and Indiana Weaver.
Baisden Knudsen will direct the production. Martha Becker will serve as cos-
tume designer, Rich Burkham as master carpenter, and Jamie Burnett as lighting designer. Colleen Callahan is prop designer, T. Rick Jones serves as both production stage manager and sound designer, and Kim Zhou is set designer.
Tickets are available at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org or by calling the box office at 203-315-1901.
Located just four minutes off Exit 56 on I-95, the Legacy Theatre is housed at 128 Thimble Islands Road in Branford’s Stony Creek Village, steps from the Long Island Sound. Fully renovated prior to its 2021 reopening, the historic building—formerly the Stony Creek Puppet Theatre—has hosted a century of theatrical luminaries, including Orson Welles and, in 2024, a musical directed by Julie Andrews.
The Legacy Theatre is a fully accessible professional company and training center dedicated to presenting both classic and contemporary works, nurturing emerging talent, and fostering a lifelong love for the arts.
Actor Michael Trotter, seen in “Law & Order: Organized Crime” and “The Right Stuff,” makes his Legacy Theatre debut in “Noises Off.”
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James Roday Rodriguez, best known for his roles in “Psych” and “A Million Little Things,” leads the cast of “Noises Off” at The Legacy Theatre in Branford.
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre Allison Miller, returning to The Legacy Theatre following last season’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” co-stars in “Noises Off.”
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Explore the Butterflies of Salt Meadow
Nature lovers are invited to join volunteer naturalist Tom Kelly for a free butterfly walk at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook.
The guided walk will take participants along refuge trails in search of local butterfly species, including the silver-spotted skipper, summer azure, and red-spotted
purple. Along the way, Kelly will share insights into these striking pollinators and their habitats.
The program is presented in partnership with the Connecticut Butterfly Association. In case of rain, the walk may be postponed to the following morning.
Registration is encouraged. To sign up, email Shaun Roche at shaun_roche@ fws.gov.
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Groups and Activities A Journey Through America’s Past:
10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.
Acoustics Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):
10 a.m. to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Art Critique Series (Special-Themed Session):
10 a.m. to noon. Third Thursday. Via Zoom. Runs November through April. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Banned Book Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Bingo
: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.
Farmers Market
Durham Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summerfarmers-market-update.
East Haven Farmers Market
: 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. East Haven Town Green. For info, call 203-4683204 or visit easthaven-ct.gov/farmersmarket.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
Madison Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
The Dudley Farm Farmers Market
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
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Incomparable Country Living
This private compound, situated on over 70 beautifully serene acres in the Killingworth and Haddam hills, offers an easy commute to Boston, New York, and the shoreline. Come home to this lovingly re-crafted antique Cape Cod.
This home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a private primary suite—wide pine floors run throughout, complemented by four fireplaces and a wraparound deck. The open-concept layout brings a sophisticated farmhouse feel, and the chef’s kitchen features handcrafted cabinetry, granite countertops, and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. A main-floor laundry room adds convenience, and a bright sunroom opens to the deck with remarkable views of the surrounding land.
This property offers acres of fenced pasture ready for riding, including a full turnout, round pen, paddock, tack room, kitchen, bath, storage, and a gazebo. There’s space to restore the riding ring or to add a tennis court, pool, or gardens. Guests will love the inviting cottage, which features cathedral ceilings, a charming open floor plan, built-ins, walnut floors, and a private deck. A versatile two-story workshop features cherry floors, stained glass accents, and attached storage. A stunning meditative pond house with a dock invites peaceful moments by the water, often visited by local blue herons. Additional structures include a two-bay detached garage and other meticulously maintained outbuildings.
The farm adjoins 41.91 acres of Haddam land, allowing you to trail ride without ever leaving your property. Rolling woodlands, trails, and bridges provide endless opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature—a healthy, active lifestyle right in your backyard.
As a bonus, there’s gorgeous, partially cleared acreage above the pond, plus an additional 10 wooded acres teeming with wildlife across Jackson Road. This is incomparable country living in the quiet heart of Connecticut.
This home is being offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties for $2,200,000. For more information or a showing, contact Sheila Tinn-Murphy at 203-915-7530.
This home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a private primary suite—wide pine floors run throughout, complemented by four fireplaces and a wraparound deck.
This property offers acres of fenced pasture ready for riding, including a full turnout, round pen, paddock, tack room, kitchen, bath, storage, and a gazebo.
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This private compound, situated on over 70 beautifully serene acres in the Killingworth and Haddam hills, offers an easy commute to Boston, New York, and the shoreline. Come home to this lovingly re-crafted antique Cape Cod.
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Real Estate Transactions
Melillo to Louis Ortiz, $259,900 on July 16 :
1302 Redwood Drive Unit 1302
416 Tanner Marsh Road
: Robert A.
and Christine S. Croce to 416 Tanner Marsh LLC, $350,000 on July 15
Jason S. and Kristin Brown, $815,000 on July 14
: Andrew
Aschettino to Lindsay K. Wasserman and Kara A. Lesandrine, $700,000 on July 16
: Eric Taylor and Orchard Heights Condo Association to Black Dimond Group LLC, $189,000 on July 14
:
Priyantha S. and Cindy A. Jayanetti to Lana A. Thi-Nguyen, $381,000 on July 16
: Elise and Joseph Lee to John M. Monahan, $380,000 on July 16
: Waterside Bldg & Dev Ii L to Andrew P. Copley and Robbin L. Cabelus, $1,490,000 on July 15
:
Equity Based Advisors LLC to Jill M. Polverari, $214,900 on July 18 : Tracey Hawkes to Rachel Cutler, $410,000 on July 18 : Louis Esposito to Houseone LLC, $440,000 on July 15
: Estate of Kenneth Wall and Mary C. Wall to Caroline M. Kordell and Michael E. Annatone, $400,000 on July 14 : Bonita Grubbs to Mochi Enterprises LLC, $302,000 on July 17
: Estate of Frederick J. Nigretti and Vincenzo Gallo to Justin Anamasi, $200,000 on July 15 : Karen Annunziato to Thomas Rafferty, $379,000 on July 14 : 3 Catherine St LLC to Carlos Cruz and Ashley L. Baez, $560,000 on July 17 : Paul M. and Susan A. Eligio to Mark and Christina Eligio, $190,000 on July 18 : William and Jennifer Ruth to Jeremy Tulley, $307,000 on July 17 : Matthew
Alexia Gagliardi to Venetia Ndabian, $215,000 on July 16 : Michael
65 Russo Avenue Unit C3
82 Whitethorn Drive
: Andrew Locke and Kenneth Chamberlin to Jovanny and Rumi Rodriguez, $579,000 on July 16
: Julie L. Lei to Gary T. and Diane C. Debrizzi, $552,000 on July 15
P. Burress to Carmen Alleyne and Helen Estrada, $240,000 on July 16 :
661 Silver Sands Road Unit A3
MADISON
183 Thompson Street Unit B
Leynisha Rosario to John Barbetti, $357,000 on July 14 :
Maribel Florentino to Mario Cardillo, $235,000 on July 17 :
55 Thompson Street Unit 10A
Estate of Anne Malone and Annie L. Podoloff to Michael P. and Sharon Burress, $245,000 on July 14 : Estate of Linda
16 Vista Drive
Quilliam and Melissa G. Haberfeld to Edgar Patino, $117,875 on July 16
42 Waldo Street
: South & South
Properties Court LLC to Shawn M. Kezik and Emily B. Hayes, $411,000 on July 16
GUILFORD
254 Boston Street
: Judith Zurkus to
Felicia A. Smith and Travis Gulick, $530,000 on July 17
: Kenneth and
Kimberly Bartlett to Pamela M Wertheim T and Pamela M. Wertheim, $1,300,000 on July 17
: Marilyn A. Mason to Jason S. and Sarah E. Sidle, $415,000 on July 14
: James and Gina A. Vicino to Samuel J. and Mallory J. Angles, $715,000 on July 14
: Andrew R. and Emma M. Long to
: Estate of William Desenti and Bernadette M. Keyes to Anniemac Private Equity C, $369,000 on July 17
: John Savo to Hannah and John Petr, $450,000 on July 18
: Jean M. Roberts to Meghan Powell, $455,000 on July 18
: Pulcini
Dominic 3rd Est and Thomas Pulcini to Jacob Pulcini, $200,000 on July 16
: Michele Talbot to Richard J. Lof, $95,000 on July 14 97 Mungertown Road
1635 Durham Road 9 Farmview Lane
: Ehrlich
Consulting LLC to Maxwell Ehrlich, $250,000 on July 18
: Joseph and Catherine K. Marganski to James Doran and Taryn Kelly-Doran, $732,500 on July 17
69 Huckleberry Court
: John C.
Motzer to Brandon Williams and Sophie Katz, $619,000 on July 17
179 Little Meadow Road
: Robert A.
Croce to Sarah and Bronson Iannacone, $525,500 on July 16
16 North Street
: Brian D. and Antoinette M. Corcoran to William N. and Lisa R. Obrien, $869,000 on July 16
5 Pheasant Run 521 State Street
: Ava Hill-Gaunt to Thomas Marchetti, $860,000 on July 16
: Kenneth F. and Melissa A. Scheve to Michael and Megan Pepe, $1,755,000 on July 18
410 Tanner Marsh Road
: 410
Tanner Marsh LLC to Robert and Christine Croce, $2,098,696 on July 15
