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Study Identifies $92.7M in School Needs By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Town of Guilford is looking at an estimated $92.7 million in improvements to its public school buildings over the next 10 years, according to a feasibility study presented at a Sept. 9 joint special meeting of several town boards and committees. The Guilford Board of Education, Board of

Selectmen, Board of Finance, and Standing Building Committee convened at Guilford High School to hear about improvements to public school facilities recommended in a feasibility study presented by Friar Architecture Inc. The design firm estimated $92.7 million for various capital improvements to interior and exterior systems and infrastructure at all seven public schools. The recommended

improvements include HVAC systems, roof replacements, security upgrades, and school kitchen equipment. According to Superintendent Paul Freeman, the estimated costs are for “planning purposes” and there is “not a commitment to spend that money” by the various boards. See Study Identifies page 9

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Luca Scafidi is finding his path with the Shoreline Greenway Trail..........2

Fast Start Guilford fall teams open the season with victories across the field.......11

Amy Demers, right in green, leads a group through the grounds of Dudley Farm while showing examples of forageable plants during a “Foraging and Cooking With Wild Foods” class Sept. 12. Demers, founder of the CT Foraging Club, and forager and chef Vinny Crotta taught participants how to identify and use edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms found in the fall.

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Luca Scafidi: Finding His Path on the Trail By Pam Young Correspondent

When Luca Scafidi reached out to the Shoreline Greenway Trail as a Guilford High School student, he was looking for an opportunity to get involved. He ended up helping create one for hundreds of other students — and, in the process, found a direction for his own future. “Going into my senior year of high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do after I graduated,” Luca says. “The Shoreline Greenway Trail helped me engage with a real environmental issue within the Guilford community.” Today, Luca attends Williams College in Massachusetts, where he is double majoring in chemistry and environmental studies with a minor in public health. He is interested in environmental health sciences and has completed an environmental architecture internship in New York City, where he explored sustainable architecture, planning, and logistics. “Now, I want to do something more

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of the Week with mapping, environmental and geosciences for a career,” he says. Luca was born in New Haven and has lived in Guilford since 2016 or 2017. The youngest of three children, he attended Guilford High School, where he participated in cross country and track for his first three years. He was also a member of the French Honor Society and National Honor Society, worked as a tutor, and helped run the school’s first and second multicultural festivals. During his junior and senior years, he also became involved with the Shoreline Greenway Trail. “I never thought about improvements or who is responsible for management and building of the trails for people to use,” Luca says. “It sent me on a trajectory of being environmen-

tally obsessed. I don’t know if I would have majored in this field in college otherwise.” The Shoreline Greenway Trail is a nonprofit organization working toward a continuous 30-mile pathway from New Haven to Madison for bicyclists, children, families, and other users. The organization has operating boards in its shoreline communities, although Luca says Guilford remains the only town along the route without a completed trail section. “New Haven and Madison have big upcoming additions to the trail, and we are really hoping to make progress in Guilford in the coming years,” he says. Luca initially approached the organization hoping to become an intern, only to learn that its internships were intended for college students. Instead of walking away, he contacted the organization’s chair and asked about volunteering. That conversation helped spark the idea of bringing high school students See Luca Scafidi page 7

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Guilford native Luca Scafidi helped create a Shoreline Greenway Trail student engagement program that has built a network of more than 200 student volunteers while helping shape his own interest in environmental studies.

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I feel incredibly lucky to live in Guilford. It’s easy to take for granted just how special this town is, but we shouldn’t. Guilford is one of the rare places where you can live day-to-day without getting in your car or with one drive into downtown. From historic homes and tree-lined streets to the Green, the library, local cafés, the beach, and even groceries and Target, so much of what we need is within walking distance. In the summer, the Green fills with events and families, and the whole town feels connected in a way that is increasingly hard to find. Places like this are not easy to create anymore. Under today’s zoning and land use policy, a walkable, historic New

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England town like Guilford would be nearly impossible to replicate. That makes what we already have not just charming, but irreplaceable. We should be investing in it. That means prioritizing walkability and maintaining the infrastructure that supports it. It also means recognizing and strengthening community assets like Adams Middle School, where students can experience a level of independence that feels increasingly rare: walking to the library, the Green, or a café as part of everyday life. People are drawn to Guilford for a reason. Let’s make thoughtful investments to preserve and enhance it for the next generation. Blaize Levitan Guilford

The Guilford Board of Selectmen has received the first application under the town’s Business Development Incentive Program, concerning a 100-unit housing development at 90 and 100 Hubbard Road known as Memorial Estates. The development calls for 100 one-bedroom apartments in two 50-unit buildings, along with a community center with multiple amenities. The project was approved by the Guilford Planning and Zoning Commission in 2022 as an 8-30g housing project that would add affordable units in Guilford. Given its affordability component under the 8-30g statute, 30 of the apartments will be “deeded affordable” housing, said Town Planner Anne Hartjen. The applicant for the development is Hubbard Road LLC, which is registered to Guilford residents James McMahon and Amy Blume. The Guilford Planning and Zoning Department confirmed to the Guilford Courier that ground has been broken on the project, with one of the two apartment buildings currently under construction. Although the deferral program was established in 2021, Memorial Estates is the first application the town has received that would qualify under its provisions. When asked why this was the case, First Selectman Matt Hoey told the Guilford

Courier that the applicant is simply the “first person who understood that that program was available to them and decided to apply for.” The stated purpose of the program and its incentives is to “encourage the attraction and/or expansion of specific types of business and projects, resulting in economic growth consistent with the Town of Guilford’s adopted plans, codes and regulations, and with its values and priorities.” Affordable housing projects, such as the one approved for 90 and 100 Hubbard Road, are listed in the program as eligible for tax incentives. Such projects support the program’s goals to “generate additional revenue through real estate taxes” and “increase the stock of sustainable and affordable housing.” Currently, little more than 2% of Guilford’s housing stock is deemed affordable. The affordable units at Memorial Estates will be restricted based on income eligibility requirements under the state’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. The Board of Selectmen considers the development at 90 and 100 Hubbard Road eligible for the deferral given its affordable housing component, “which was one of the criteria in the original policy document,” Hoey said. As a result, it will receive a “deferral of taxation on the full value of the See Guilford Receives page 10

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Florence Marrone Killingworth Florence Hollis Marrone passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, at Bethany Home in Providence, R.I. She would have been 100 years old on Oct. 28, 2026. She was born in Newington to Jacob and Mary Hollis, and graduated from Newington High School, where she was valedictorian. She received her teaching degree from Teachers College of Connecticut (now CCSU), where she met her husband of 57 years, Ralph. She taught school with Ralph in Durham before raising five children in Killingworth, where she lived until the age of 95. Florence was a master gardener who freely shared her plants and her knowledge of them, and she also created beautiful naturalistic gardens on a portion of their 20-acre property. Florence was a member of the Killingworth Garden Club, the Connecticut Botanical Society, and the Connecticut Horticultural Society. She was an avid reader and lifelong learner. She cared deeply for education, and with a group of other residents, spearheaded the formation of the Killingworth Library in 1964. In 1978, she was elected judge of probate in Killingworth,

where she served for 14 years. After her husband’s retirement, they traveled the entire 50 states and many countries around the world. Florence continued to travel after Ralph’s death in 2006, visiting 95 countries in total. She was a Killingworth resident for 73 years. Florence leaves her three daughters, Michelle Paton of Cumberland, R.I., Allison Maltese of Guilford (Philip), Pamela Marrone of Davis, Calif. (Michael Rogers); and her two sons, Ralph of West Newbury, Mass. (Catherine) and David of Collierville, Tenn. She also leaves three grandchildren, Brigette Spina (Matt), Gina Armon (Peter), and Maggie Marrone; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister, Mildred Hollis Lerner, of Hamden. She was predeceased by her four sisters, Frances, Adeline, Cecelia, and Stella; and four brothers, Julian, Fred, Stanley, and Edwin. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 17, at St. Lawrence Church in Killingworth. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be private at St. Agnes Cemetery, Route 1 in Branford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Killingworth Library, the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust, or the Killingworth Garden Club. See Obituaries page 10

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Expanding Expert NHU-Y DAO, MD Eye Care in Guilford & Expanding Expert Middletown 7 COMMUNITY NEWS • GUILFORD COURIER • SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Eye Care in Guilford Middletown Luca Scafidi: Finding His Path on the Trail Continued from page 2 into the organization, giving them opportunities to earn community service hours, pursue Capstone projects, and gain experience working on the trail. “I am grateful for the support GHS gave me during my time there,” Luca says. “The administration supported me in promoting this program and allowing me to bring the trail to the high school in different ways.” With help from one of the trail’s cofounders, who was a science teacher in New Haven, Luca helped launch the student engagement program. “The goal of the program was to get students to volunteer for the trail for valuable experience before college and to get comm service hours,” he says. The program has since produced more than 10 student program managers who assist with trail censuses, social media, event programming, and other projects. Luca has directed the program for the past two years. Students have participated in events including National Night Out on the Guilford Green, Earth Day festivals, the Guilford police bike rodeo, and educational trail walks. “It is a great program,” Luca says. “Outreach has really grown, and I have been directing the program for the past 2 years. It has been super rewarding and a great experience.” Luca also turned his attention to trail maintenance. Before the student engagement initiative, he says there had not been a dedicated trail maintenance program. His work has helped build a network of more than 200 students who volunteer for events and projects. The organization also held a gear drive in Madison to encourage greater participation in trail maintenance. “I wanted to bring more physical tangible programs that people could volunteer

for,” Luca says. “These students were needing community service hours for graduation and can complete the commitments, which I help mentor them in.” While the student program has grown, Luca says establishing a physical section of the trail in Guilford remains a challenge. Board members previously explored a route that would connect Guilford with Madison and the existing trail section extending from Hammonasset, but Luca says that option proved unworkable. The board continues working with Guilford officials to explore possible routes and determine how the gap can eventually be filled. “We really want the trail project in Guilford to get moving, but we need the official sign off from the municipal government and town officials,” Luca says. “We also need a plan for trail and a study of routes for it.” Because the Shoreline Greenway Trail has no dedicated staff, volunteers remain central to both maintaining existing sections and moving future projects forward. Luca believes bringing students into that work has done more than simply increase the number of available volunteers. “The energy the high school students bring to the program sparks more dialogue between generations,” he says. “It also encourages the trail to be a more family and community issue overall. It has become a multi-generational issue.” For Luca, the experience has provided leadership, team management, and eventprogramming skills while helping shape what he wants to study and eventually pursue professionally. “From a professional and academic standpoint, it really was a boost to me because it has been so useful learning so See Luca Scafidi page 10

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Legal Notice Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission At its regular meeting on September 9, 2026 the Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: Michele Beauvais, 4 Echo Point Road, Guilford, Connecticut, Assessors Map 59, Lot 1, Regulated Activity, Dormers and two porches with stairs within Guilford Inland Wetlands 100-foot upland jurisdiction of a wetland and/or watercourse. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: Town of Guilford (Engineering Department), 40 Maupas Road (Guilford Lakes Elementary School), Guilford, Connecticut, Assessors Map 92, Lot 3, Regulated Activity, Replace existing asphalt footpath and 30” drainage culvert in-kind within Guilford Inland Wetlands 100-foot upland jurisdiction of a wetland and/or watercourse. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: Yale New Haven Hospital, Inc., 125 Goose Lane, Guilford, Connecticut, Assessors Map 75, Lot 13, Regulated Activity, Construction of new on-site wastewater treatment plant, utilities, drainage, paving, site improvements and vegetative restoration within Guilford Inland Wetlands 100-foot upland jurisdiction of a wetland and/or watercourse. Jeff Parker, Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD NOTICE OF INTENT TO DEMOLISH Notice is hereby given that an application for a building permit has been filed with the Town of Guilford Building Official and is currently pending public inspection. Pursuant to the Town of Guilford Demolition-Delay Ordinance , the following information is provided regarding the pending application: • DATE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION: September 4, 2026 • LOCATION OF STRUCTURE: 76 Fair Street, Guilford, CT 06437 • APPROXIMATE AGE OF STRUCTURE: Built circa 1766 • NAME & ADDRESS OF OWNER: Lori Lombardo & Chris Buchholz, Guilford, CT 06437 • ARCHITECT: Campaigne Kestner Architects PLLC • DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE: Remove unheated 1 story shed addition constructed in 1960, and renovation of interior space. As provided by town ordinance, a mandatory waiting period is in effect from the date of filing. Any person wishing to object to this demolition on the grounds of historical, architectural, or cultural significance must file a written objection with the Guilford Building Official within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice. If written opposition is received, the demolition delay period may be extended up to ninety (90) days to explore alternatives to demolition. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut, this 8th day of September 2026.

Christ Church Holds Annual Tag Sale Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford, will hold its annual tag sale Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will feature furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Admission is free, and proceeds benefit Christ Church. An early sale preview and reception will be held Friday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes wine and cheese and three raffle tickets. The church is also accepting donations of gently used items through Sept. 22. For more information, call the church office at 203-453-2279.

Connecticut Renter’s Rebate Program Available for Seniors, Disabled Residents The Connecticut Renter’s Rebate Program offers a one-time payment for eligible seniors and disabled residents who paid rent and utilities in Connecticut during 2025 and currently live in the state. Eligible applicants may qualify for a rebate ranging from $50 to $900. To qualify, applicants must have been age 65 or older in 2025 or be a totally disabled Connecticut renter age 18 or older. Income limits are less than $46,300 for a single person or less than $56,500 for a married couple. Applications are available through Guilford Social Services. For more information or to schedule an appointment to apply, contact Guilford Social Services at 203-453-8009 or griederd@guilfordct.gov.

Neighbor Helping Neighbor Guilford Interfaith Volunteers offers several programs designed to support individuals and families in the community. Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to Guilford residents. Charlie’s Closet and Chloe’s Closet provide adult and pediatric medical equipment to families in need throughout Connecticut, regardless of where they live. Friendly Visiting provides companionship and social connection to help reduce isolation for Guilford residents in need. The organization’s mission is “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.” For more information about these services, call Guilford Interfaith at 203-453-8359.

Volunteers Needed to Tutor Adult English Learners Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 tutor training workshop. Volunteers will learn how to teach English to adult residents from around the world. No teaching experience is required. The free 12-hour workshop meets over eight sessions beginning Thursday, Sept. 24. Morning sessions are held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Evening sessions are offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in a hybrid format. An online self-paced training option is also available. A $40 donation for training materials is requested. For more information or to apply, contact 860-399-0280 or info@lvvs.org, or visit www.lvvs.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a VIRTUAL Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239340430910414?p=2sthNWX6DHcWq34pxw Meeting ID: 239 340 430 910 414 Passcode: tq9Ue6JZ Dial in by phone +1 469-208-1374 Phone conference ID: 648 729 436# The following will be heard: 811 Leetes Island Road (Map 18 Lot 14, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent: James Pretti Jr. PE, LS with Criscuolo Engineering LLC for Owner: Annette Melvin. Application to vary side setback to 2 ft where 20 ft is required for a detached garage with second floor studio space (§3.4.E.6.a). 688 Mulberry Point Road (Map 10 Lot 13, Zone R-2). Applicant/Agent: James Pretti Jr. PE, LS with Criscuolo Engineering LLC for Owner: Erin Courcey. Application to vary side setback to 1.5 ft where 8 ft is required (§3.4.B.6.a), vary rear setback to 13 ft where 15 ft is required (§3.4.B.7.a), vary lot coverage to 29.9% where 15% is required (§3.4.B.9) and vary floor area to 42 % where 30% is required (§3.4.B.10) for a second floor on existing house and garage. Copies of this Agenda and application materials are available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning Office and on the Town’s website. At this hearing, persons may attend via web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to bridgesj@guilfordct.gov. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance.

The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer took the following action: APPROVED: Yitzchok Kaufman, located at 2 Greenwood Lane, Guilford, Connecticut, Map 70, Lot 17-02, Regulated Activity, Septic tank replacement within Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission 100-foot upland jurisdiction review area of a wetland and or watercourse. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 3rd day of September, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION GUILFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Planning & Zoning Commission held a virtual meeting on September 2, 2026, and at this meeting the following actions were taken: Approved with conditions: Text Amendment: Animal Rescue. Applicant: Anne Hartjen, Town Planner, on behalf of the Town of Guilford. Text amendment to add a definition and standards for animal rescue facilities. 32 and 52 Church Street (Map 39 Lots 38 and 39, Zone R-1). Applicant/Agent: Janice Plaziak, Town Engineer, on behalf of the Town of Guilford. Site Plan Review for changes at Community Center and adjacent historic building. 605 New England Road (Map 84 Lot 1, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent: Michael Ciacciarella, Assistant Town Engineer, on behalf of the Town of Guilford. Site Plan Review for parking and circulation changes at Guilford High School. Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 17th of September, 2026 – Roger Joyce, Chairman

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Study Identifies $92.7M in School Needs Continued from page 1 “Those numbers are based on engineering, architectural, mechanical reviews,” Freeman said. “They do not take into consideration other town projects, other fiscal constraints or other political considerations.” Examples of other “political considerations” may include the acquisition of grants or adoption of bonding resolutions, Freeman confirmed, or other financial methods that could reduce project costs or avoid direct payment for some services. The bulk of the estimated improvement costs would be at Elizabeth C. Adams Middle School, where Friar recommends approximately $50 million in upgrades to the nearly century-old building. Recommended work includes complete replacement of its HVAC and plumbing systems, roof replacement, and a new sprinkler system for fire suppression. “I also wasn’t surprised that we might need to consider whether we need to make a bigger decision about Adams as we did with the high school 12 years ago,” Freeman said. That “bigger decision” reflects the construction of Guilford High School and, in

the case of Adams Middle School, would mean deciding whether to renovate or reconstruct the school. Figures presented by Friar estimated between $87 million and $99 million for new construction and renovation, respectively, with the possibility of state reimbursement for those projects. But well before the town decides whether to take such a proposal to referendum sometime in the future, there are “big commitments and big conversations” that need to be considered if it is a viable option, Freeman said. With the projected costs understood, Freeman said it will now be up to the school district to consider its priorities based on Friar’s report, “the timetables that they’ve suggested,” and how to balance recommended projects against other town commitments. In a comment to the Guilford Courier, First Selectman Matt Hoey said Friar’s assessment was “well constructed and will be a valuable tool in developing a comprehensive planning process” in the future. Freeman said he was not surprised by the nature of the report the town received, including its substantial cost. “When you are responsible for seven

schools in the community, you know, maintenance and upkeep of big public buildings is a significant investment,” he said. The superintendent expressed his appreciation to Cliff Gurnham, the director of operations at Guilford Public Schools, the Board of Education, and taxpayers “for all the work that we’ve done maintaining these buildings over the past 20 years.” Otherwise, “that number could have been larger” without significant community investment in education, Freeman added. The district’s immediate next step is to determine whether it will respond to Friar’s recommendations in its upcoming budget cycle. Determining the demographics of Guilford schools in the near future will also be a crucial factor in deciding which improvements are viable, something the district is already pursuing. As of Sept. 10, Freeman had reached out to the “demographer who put together enrollment projections for us fairly recently” and asked that person to revisit the study “to give us really accurate enrollment projections moving forward.”

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John Ryan Guilford John Louis Ryan of Philadelphia, Pa., and Guilford, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 31, 2026, surrounded by family, at the age of 83. He was the devoted husband of Karen McDonnell and loving father of Brent D. (Lorena Bello), Elizabeth H., Philip G. (Jill), Diana H. (Luis Soto), Julia H. (Rahul Jaswa), and John P. “Jack.” He was the proud grandfather to Ryan Wozniak, Wiley Ryan, Silas Ryan, Isla Soto; cherished brother of Philip William “Bill” (Jill); and uncle to seven beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dear brother Gerald P. (who is survived by his wife Janet). John touched many hearts and accomplished much in his 83 well-lived years. He was born on April 6, 1943, in Bristol, where he quickly proved to be an unusually bright child. He spoke in crisp, full sentences well before age two, skipped a grade in entering primary school, and preferred to read World Book encyclopedias over children’s books. A graduate of Thomaston High School, John attended Yale University, B.S., ’64, where he received a Ph.D. in biophysics in 1969. He was always an

adventurer, spending college summers in Utah and Arizona prospecting for mineral deposits with a Yale geology professor, leading to a deep love of the Southwest region and the people he met there. He concluded his education as a member of the inaugural class at the University of California, San Diego Medical School, graduating with honors without ever having bought a textbook. John’s career spanned five decades across academia, research, and the pharmaceutical industry. As a post-doc, he broke ground in researching endotoxins at the NIH, leading to a publication in "Nature" in 1977. He then joined the faculty at Yale University, where he led a laboratory at the West Haven VA Hospital conducting cutting-edge research on bacterial endotoxins, sepsis, and immunology. In addition to his lab work, he was a dedicated attending physician in medicine and infectious diseases at Yale and the VA Hospital, where he was beloved by his colleagues for his quick wit, tireless good humor, and extraordinary diagnostic capabilities. John loved being a professor and delighted in sparking in his students the same intellectual curiosity that animated his own life. After more than a decade in academia, John transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry, joining Merck Research Laboratories in Philadelphia, where he and his team were instrumen-

Guilford Receives First Application Continued from page 4 assessment of the property…as yet to be determined” at the discretion of the selectmen, he said. The total property is assessed at $616,000, making it eligible for a deferral period of five years based on the increase in assessed value, which will meet the program’s established criteria, Hoey said. While Memorial Estates was approved four years ago by the Planning and Zoning Commission, construction on the project has only recently begun. Hubbard Road LLC could not be reached for comment on the reason for the delay or other factors related to the project’s timeline. Hartjen said the amount of time

between approval and construction is “not usual, and it’s not unusual.” “Some people hit the ground running and start construction right away. Others run into financing problems,” Hartjen said. Hoey said a spike in interest rates over the last several years “might have impacted their plans” for construction. Otherwise, the timing of construction is “at the discretion of the developer when they line up their financing and when they line up their contractors.” Because the development was approved as an 8-30g project, “there [is] not a sunset” provision for it would terminate its ability to be constructed, Hoey said.

tal in the development of the first chickenpox vaccine. He later joined Genetics Institute in Cambridge, Mass., where he played a leading role developing treatments for hemophilia and cancer. He went on to hold leadership positions at Wyeth, mentoring many in advancing their careers. He was particularly proud of those who followed his advice to use company educational benefits and obtain Ph.D.s (often remarking it was his proudest degree). After Wyeth, John turned his attention to helping smaller biotech companies develop mature clinical programs, including Aveo and Cerulean. He finally retired in 2022, after serving as chief medical officer of Kadmon in New York City for more than 10 years, taking the Company through an IPO and successful product approvals. John was a devoted father, brother, and husband who remained close to his Connecticut roots his entire life. He and his brothers were avid sports fans, attending nearly every Super Bowl from Super Bowl X to Super Bowl LIV, and countless Yale football, Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox games. He loved being a father and was deeply proud of the diverse lives of his six children. He eagerly invited family and friends to join him on his wideranging travels to homelands of Ireland and Italy, to Oktoberfest in Germany, to more than a dozen New Orleans Jazz

Fests, and to follow a curiosity such as experiencing white truffle season in the Piemonte countryside or traveling to St. Petersburg by train “leaving Finland station.” When at home, he delighted his family by waking them with coffee delivered bedside, stacks of chocolate chip pancakes and crispy bacon, and took great pride in preparing his family’s legendary homemade lasagne. He loved cultivating a tan on the deck of his Ocean City, N.J., home, and hosting family dinners at the Ocean City Yacht Club. He was a collector of Native American pottery and American coins, proudly showing off the pennies he began collecting in the early 1950s. An avid reader and a lifelong lover of learning, he possessed a remarkable breadth of knowledge and an insatiable intellectual curiosity. Throughout his adult life in coastal Connecticut, Lexington, Mass., and Philadelphia, John remained deeply connected to the family, friends, and colleagues who enriched each chapter of his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends were invited to calling hours on Sept. 4 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Sept. 5 in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

Luca Scafidi: Finding His Path on the Trail Continued from page 7 many skills like leadership, team management, and event programming,” he says. “It has helped me develop skills that are useful to me now.” And the opportunity Luca once went looking for is now one he hopes more students will discover for themselves.

“We need more volunteers to support the trail,” he says. “So much can be gained from this experience, and we have many different opportunities available.” More information about the Shoreline Greenway Trail and volunteer opportunities is available at shorelinegreenway trail.org.

Indoor Holiday Craft Fair Seeks Vendors An Indoor Holiday Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2311 Boston Post Road, Guilford. Admission is free. Vendor spaces are still available for $30 for the entire weekend. Space is limited, and vendors will be accepted through Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information about becoming a vendor, email bijouxab50@yahoo.com.

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Guilford Fall Sports Get Off to a Fast Start By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The fall sports season officially kicked off last week, and just about every program at Guilford has started the year with a victory. The Guilford Grizzlies have returned several talented players and, behind the leadership of their coaching staffs, have produced quick results. The Guilford football team entered the season with high hopes after reaching the postseason for the first time since 1993. Now aiming to get back to the postseason, Guilford opened the season with an impressive 21-7 victory over Amity. The season-opening victory was largely thanks to a high-scoring second quarter and a stout defensive performance. After finishing the first quarter scoreless, the Grizzlies settled in and scored all three of their touchdowns before halftime. Junior running back Shane Connelly

put the first points on the board for Guilford as he ran for a 13-yard touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Lynch and junior Benjamin Mennone then connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass. Guilford scored its final touchdown of the day when captain Chase Hall scooped up a fumble and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown. Guilford’s second-quarter scoring proved to be too much for Amity, as the Spartans were unable to put together a scoring drive until the fourth quarter. The Guilford football team will advance to Week 2 with a 1-0 record, when it will face nonleague opponent Rockville on the road. The Rockville Rams are also entering the matchup 1-0 after a 21-0 shutout against the Stafford-East Windsor-Somers co-op. Outside of the football team, Guilford field hockey, boys soccer and girls soccer

also claimed victories in the first week of the season. The field hockey team, which finished last season with a run to the semifinals, defeated East Lyme 5-1. The road contest was the first of a three-game road stretch to begin the season. Guilford will also face Newtown and Daniel Hand before returning for its home opener Wednesday, Sept. 23, against Amity. The boys soccer team reeled off two victories in the first week of the season against North Haven and East Haven. Guilford defeated North Haven 2-1 in its first game and then quickly turned things around with a 5-2 road victory over East Haven. The boys soccer team will now turn its attention to even tougher opponents in Cheshire and Daniel Hand. Both games will be played at Guilford, giving the boys soccer team a chance to build on its strong start with three of its first four games at home.

The Guilford girls soccer team matched the boys with two victories to kick off the season. The girls defeated Hamden and Notre Dame-West Haven in convincing fashion. The first game against Hamden was a 6-1 victory at home, while Guilford defeated Notre Dame-West Haven 3-0 on the road. The Guilford girls will now return home for a two-game stretch against Mercy and Branford. The only team to get off to a slow start for Guilford was the volleyball team. The Grizzlies lost a tough five-set match to open the season at Hamden and then also fell to North Haven and Foran in four sets. The 0-3 record has made for a tough start to the year, and with matches against Shelton and Cheshire next, the schedule won’t get any easier for the Grizzlies.

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Deep River Horseshoe League: White Sox Win Tournament Championship By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

With the regular season in the books and the postseason tournament left to play, the top eight teams in the Deep River Horseshoe League competed in a singleelimination playoff to decide the league’s tournament champion. The White Sox took the regular-season crown and were aiming to cement their impressive season in the playoffs. Despite valiant efforts from all eight teams, none were a match for the White Sox. The White Sox were crowned tournament champions after going undefeated throughout the postseason. Round one of the playoffs was the quarterfinal round, a best-of-five series that took place Aug. 24. The No. 1 White Sox, composed of Brady Miller, Bob Beckwith, and Kyle Wilson, took on the No. 8 D’backs of John Sciacce, Butch Carotenuto, and John O’Brien. In game one, Miller tossed 10 ringers in the last eight boxes for the win. In game two, Beckwith and Miller combined for 48 points to win by eight. Although Beckwith was the top scorer in the third game, the D’backs used their handicap for a 1-point win. The D’backs outscored the Sox 5-1 in the last box of game four to gain a tie. Miller and Beckwith each had 10 ringers in the fifth game to win by 14 points. Miller’s 38 ringers were his best this season. With the 3 1/2-1 1/2 victory, the Sox moved to round two. The No. 2 Giants team of Mike Zanelli Sr., Matt Valentin, and Adam Fortier faced the No. 7 Rockies of Sue Pollard, Warren Bellows, and Anthony Malerba. When the teams played each other in Week 4, the match ended in a split, all games were decided by fewer than 5 points, and the Giants won total points 274-273. In game one, a slow start by the Giants, with 15 points in the first seven boxes, coupled with clean games by Pollard and Malerba led to a 23-point Rockies win. Game two was tied after seven boxes, but the Giants were outscored 31-20, and the Rockies won by double digits. The Giants’ scoring woes continued into the third game, and the Rockies scored another double-digit win for the sweep and a spot in round two. The No. 3 Pirates of Skip Robinson, Brian Walsh, and Gary Stevens faced the No. 6 Marlins of John Hutra, Mike Shashok, and Leif Selander. The Pirates

29-16 to even the match. In the deciding game, Walsh’s back-to-back doubles in the seventh and eighth boxes and Robinson’s double in the last box sealed the victory. The Pirates moved to the second round. The No. 4 Cubs of Bob Cifaldi, Scott Allen Jr., and Peter Lessard took on the No. 5 Orioles of Mike Zanelli Jr., Ted Dubay, and Andy Turshen in round one. The Orioles held the lead for the first half of game one but scored only nine points the rest of the game, and Cifaldi’s 35 points gave the Cubs the win. Cifaldi and Zanelli each scored 36 points in game two, and the Orioles held the lead through the seventh box, but Allen Jr. outscored Dubay 24-17 to put the Cubs up 2-0. The Orioles’ playoff hopes ended in game three. The Cubs took the lead in the first box, and the Orioles could only close within 5 points. With the sweep, the Cubs moved to round two. The second round took place Aug. 27 and was another best-of-five series. The White Sox faced the Cubs. Miller’s 39 points, 11 ringers, and four doubles equaled the Cubs’ score in game one, and Wilson’s points gave the White Sox a 20-point win. Game two was a scratch contest. The Sox had a 1-point lead after one box, and that was the closest the Cubs would get the rest of the game. Beckwith and Cifaldi both had clean games, but the Cubs managed only five ringers to the Sox’s 13, and the Sox won by 22 points. The teams went back and forth for the lead in game three. Tied going into the last box, the Cubs scored four and the Sox three, and with the two handicap points, the Cubs won by 3 points. Game four was a repeat of game three. The lead went back and forth and was tied twice, including going into the last box. Again, the Cubs scored four and the Sox three, plus the four points of handicap, and the Sox won by 3 points. With the 3-1 win, the Sox moved to the championship match. The Pirates faced the Rockies on the other side of the bracket. Game one was a Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery scratch contest. Pollard edged Robinson Members of the White Sox celebrate after winning the Deep River Horseshoe League 33-28, but Stevens outdueled Malerba 25tournament championship. The White Sox became the first team in eight years to win both 18. The Pirates won by 2 points. Walsh the regular-season and tournament titles. took control of game two with 38 points, 11 ringers, and two doubles, while the Rockwon game one by double digits behind second win. The Marlins’ 5 handicap ies were only able to score 33 points. In the Robinson’s 44 points, 13 ringers, and three points kept the next game close before third game, Walsh and Stevens had a 14doubles. Robinson’s 31 points came within they took the lead in the 10th box and held point lead after six boxes on their way to a a point of matching the Marlins, but on to win. The Marlins tied game four in See Deep River page 13 Walsh’s 24 points gave the Pirates their the seventh box and outscored the Pirates

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Deep River Horseshoe League: White Sox Win Tournament Championship Continued from page 12 3-0 win and a spot in the championship match. The championship match between the No. 1 White Sox and No. 3 Pirates took place Aug. 29 and was a best-of-seven match. In game one, Robinson and Stevens both had clean games and combined for 63 points, while the only bright spot for the Sox was Wilson’s back-to-back doubles in the middle of the game to close with 11 points. Miller started with 14 ringers in the first 11 boxes on his way to a 45-point game and a double-digit win.

Game three was a scratch contest. The Sox took the lead in the ninth box and outscored the Pirates 16-10 for their second win. The Sox took the lead in game four in the first box, but the Pirates slowly clawed their way back to tie the game in the 10th box. Miller tossed a double and was topped by Robinson’s double, but Stevens’ 1 point gave the Pirates the lead. Both teams had six in the last box. The Sox used their handicap for a 5-point win. Like game four, the Pirates took the lead in the first box and had a 4-point lead going into the final box. Robinson tossed a double and Miller topped him with a double. After Walsh scored 1 point, it came

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Jesse J. Sanchez’s Zapata: A Folklorico Superhero Musical at the 2025 Live & In Color in Salem.

Salem Theater Retreat Showcases a Play and a Musical in Development By Kristina Dorsey Special to Living

The Live & In Color theater retreat in Salem is helping two Connecticut-connected writers develop their work this fall — and also had some Connecticut College students help evaluate musical-theater submissions earlier this year. Live & In Color, created 12 years ago by director/choreographer Devanand Janki, is a creative incubator that strives to advance diversity and inclusivity in American theater. Each year, it develops a new play and a new musical and gives each public stage readings at the Bingham Camp in Salem. Janki says this year’s retreat “feels like a wonderful celebration of the incredible artists coming out of Connecticut.” Shyama Iyer’s The Sound of an Anklet, for which she wrote the music, lyrics, and book, was selected as this autumn’s musical. Iyer earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in New Haven and is working toward her Ph.D. Sitara Effat Ahangari was cho-

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Vaibu Mohan’s play Bound to You was developed and given a staged reading at Live & In Color in 2025.

sen for the June Bingham New Playwright Commission, which provides resources and support toward the creation and development of a new play by earlycareer women/femme and/or nonbinary storytellers. Ahangari, a 2026 graduate of Conn College, is developing the play Dar Tarjameh [In Translation]. Ahangari is probably the youngest playwright Live & In

Color has had, Janki says. She rose to the top of the applications, which were all evaluated by professionals, not Conn College students. (Those writers pitch themselves and a concept for a brandnew play, rather than submitting a completed script.) Janki says one of the most striking things about Ahangari is her voice, how she “tells stories and has such a unique perspec-

tive on the world and straddles many different worlds culturally.” In addition, her work is very poetic, he says. Dar Tarjameh [In Translation] is about language and communication. Ahangari is of Iranian descent, and the play focuses on Tarjeh, who is stuck in translation between Farsi and English. As a first-generation American, Tarjeh can speak only in broken

Farsi, and the character of The Translator struggles to translate Tarjeh’s words into English. Ahangari says: “By gentle grace and consistent belief from organizations like L&IC, I am privileged to speak my notebooks into plays and worlds on the stage. Art isn’t only planting seeds and tending to their growth — it’s seedbeds, garden guides, and friends you invite over to taste your tomatoes. My inclusion in the June Bingham New Playwright Commission attaches me to a long-standing legacy of giving new gardeners their seedbeds. Live & In Color is determined to help me put food on my table, and to bring me water and nourishment to grow Dar Tarjameh into a new rosebush.” Janki says Live & In Color had some amazing contenders this year and that Ahangari and Iyer are both “brilliant, brilliant people.” Iyer comes from a traditional Indian family but was born in the U.S. and grew up in Kentucky, Janki says. See Salem page 21

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Calendar for the Week of September 17, 2026

Constitution Day Celebration: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Students from Clinton, Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Assessing the Best Care Options: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Killingworth, and Madison will read the U.S. Constitution Library Community Room, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Julie in full. State Senator Christine Cohen will be a special Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses evaluating care choices based guest. Light refreshments and a free pocket-sized copy of on individual needs, preferences and circumstances, and the Constitution will be provided. Free and open to the developing a personalized plan that promotes safety, public. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 independence and quality of life. Registration is required. Paint-a-Plow: 11 a.m. to noon. Atwater Memorial For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranNew England Pirates: 6:30 p.m. Chester Meeting House, Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children can fordlibraries.org. 4 Liberty St., Chester. Presentation on pirates and pirate stamp their handprints on a town snowplow that will be hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy, active during the winter. Registration not required. Virtual Author Talk with Yasmine Cheyenne: 2 p.m. including why people became pirates, life aboard pirate Acrylic paint will be used; dress accordingly. For info, visit Online. Features a conversation with wellness expert Yas- ships, weapons and tactics, politics, and the decline of northbranford.librarycalendar.com. mine Cheyenne about her book, The Comeback Era: From piracy. All ages welcome. Registration required. For info Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Registration or to register, call 860-526-0018 or email Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit Library@ChesterCT.org. Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton res- hchlibrary.org. idents in grades 5 to 12. Features pizza, games, crafts and God of Carnage: A Staged Reading: 7 p.m. Willoughby activities during a Clinton Public Schools half-day. Pizza Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony and video games are offered in the Community Room, Cheyenne: 2 p.m. Virtual. Yasmine Cheyenne discusses Creek. Presented by the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall with arts and crafts in The Hidek Hub. Students younger her book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to LivPlay Co. For info or to register (required), call 203-488than 12 must be picked up by 2 p.m. Bus service is availing Without Limits. Registration is required. For info or to 8702 or visit wwml.org/events. able from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan register, contact 860-767-1560 or visit youressexliSee page 23 brary.org.

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Salem Theater Retreat Showcases a Play and a Musical in Development and evaluated submissions alongside the theater retreat’s own team. These students were part of a new credited course in “She has a great love of musical theater and also a literary management for theater diversity. The class was great love of traditional Indian culture, so she’s trying to created by Ginny Anderson, who teaches at Conn and bring them together in her work in general and in this who joined the Live & In Color board last year. piece in particular. ... It’s a really special, special voice,” This year, Live & In Color drew about 50 musical-theJanki says. ater submissions. It used to receive 120 or 130, but after The Sound of an Anklet is a contemporary story set in the pandemic, it began restricting the size of the casts. New York City that mirrors the ancient Tamil epic Silap- That move was in response to theater leaders who conpatik•ram. As a legal assistant (who used to be an Indian tacted Janki looking for shows that required only two, dancer) named Kanika Rajan translates Silappatik•ram, three, or four actors. she imagines herself as the story’s heroine. Kanika sees Janki says Live & In Color is a “small but mighty comherself in love with the fantasy character Kovalan while pany, but it’s always like, How do we get all the jobs her real husband is becoming drawn to a singer. Eventu- done?” ally, her now-ex-husband is charged with a crime and Going through every submission requires a great deal faces deportation. of time. For a number of years, Live & In Color has “It’s a really intimate piece about love and faith,” Janki brought in different colleagues and professionals to evalsays. uate those submissions, but even just coordinating that is Iyer says: “It is an honor to tell this story. A story of a difficult. woman battling expectations, and rising above, by Anderson has long brought her students to a Live & In dreaming, learning, and living an ancient Tamil Epic. I Color dress rehearsal, and Janki has always been struck am eternally grateful to Dev and the Live & in Color by how smart they are and how insightful their feedback team, who are making my own dreams a reality.” is. The pilot program for the class took place this past academic year, and the students did the first reads and b evaluations of the musical-theater submissions. Every Another Conn College Connection script had to be read by at least three students. The top 10 Some Conn College students became part of Live & In were then evaluated by the Live & In Color team and its Color’s literary process this year as they read, discussed, peers. Continued from page 20

Janki stopped in occasionally to talk to the students and guide them through the process. “It was such a great experience,” he says. “They were actually in many ways tougher on pieces than professionals were. For young students, it was a great thing for them to be: ‘Oh, this is real. It’s not just a hypothetical exercise. We are actually making decisions on things that will become something or for an artist that actually exists and sort of deciding their future.’ So I think they took it very seriously and took it to heart. It was very, very cool.” b

A Transformative Experience Looking back on the dozen years of Live & In Color, Janki says he is proud of the canon of work and the range of the pieces that have been developed at this theater retreat. He says: “Many of our shows and artists have gone on to great success, which is thrilling. It hasn’t gotten easier, I will say, mainly because of funding — every one of the arts is in the same boat — so that’s constantly daunting, but we do have really staunch supporters. I’m so grateful for the people who support us. ... I think it’s important, what we do. With (our audiences), I think they do love theater, and when they show up, they have a transformative experience.” For more information, visit liveandincolor.org

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Page Turners Find Me by Holly Craig Honestly, I was so happy to finish this book so that my blood pressure could go down and my anxiety could dissipate. Hallie and Gertie come together to search for their brother. He is somewhere on a mountain known for a hidden commune tucked away from society. People go missing from the commune. Who or what is behind the abductions? — Judi, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Life of M by Rachel Cusk Reading at times like a movie script, this brief novel follows a somewhat anonymous former child star and current film star, M, who encounters the unnamed writer/narrator, who has chosen to create a “project” in the form of a novel loosely based on M’s life. What proceeds is a somewhat taciturn and existential romp through a celebrity’s dayto-day, with the introspection and nihilism perfectly balanced. — Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

very other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.

The Secret Dinner by Raphael Montes If you have a weak stomach, you should stay away from this one. But if you enjoy the macabre or liked Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, you’ll want to devour this in one sitting. While reading this book, I battled a mix of revulsion and sympathy ... you’ll have to find out which won out. — Heather, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Regime Change by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Well-researched and accessibly written, this book offers a critical review of Trump’s second administration so far. The authors’ stance is mainly implied; the book simply presents the facts, detailing major events and policies. I liked the attention paid to Trump’s relationships and his Cabinet, which humanizes the spectacle of his presidency. A great read to stay informed! — Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty Big Little Lies fans, rejoice! This is the sequel, set 10 years later, and it’s just as delicious as the first. The kids are teens, the moms are older, and there are all-new issues to deal with. It’s a quick, juicy read. — Karen F., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Continued from page 21 Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Scranton Library Friends Used Book Sale: Thursday, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Patron Preview; Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The Patron Preview is open to Friends members; new members can register at the door for $25. On Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., all adult books are $1. Features adult, children’s, and young adult books. For info, email scrantonlibraryfriends9@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Friends of Branford’s Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale: Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. for Friends members only; 7 to 9 p.m. open to the public; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Branford Train Station, 35 Maple St. Features more than 50,000 used books,

Farm Shark by Bill Canterbury, illustrated by Maddie Frost Relentlessly optimistic farm animals try to welcome the new addition to the farm. Absolutely hilarious! Great read-aloud—which animal do you identify with? — Jamie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

children’s books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. Sunday, $10 fill-a-bag; bags provided. Proceeds support library programs, materials and services. For info, contact 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or friends@blackstonelibrary.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Michael Langlois. Explores how the musicals 1776 and Hamilton interpret the story of America's founding. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. POW/MIA Day: 10 a.m. Congregational Church green, Route 80, Foxon Rd., North Branford. Hosted by the North Branford Veterans Service Commission to remember those who did not return. For info, call 203-836-1027. Art for Life Art Exhibition Opening Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. Connecticut Cancer Foundation Gallery, 15 N. Main St., Old Saybrook. Features artwork by Cat Francucci, Patrick Ganino and Melissa Imossi. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. For info, call 860-388-0788. Focus on Fall Opening Reception: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Opening reception for the gallery’s annual fall exhibition featuring painting, mixed media, photography and sculpture

inspired by the colors, textures and atmosphere of autumn. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Military Whist Card Party: 7 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for light refreshments and raffles. Tickets: $15, must be purchased before the event. For info or tickets, call Jan Cattaruzza at 203-671-8223.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Guilford Fair: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock, entertainment, food vendors, midway rides and live music. Admission required. For info or tickets, contact 203-453-3543 or info@guilfordfair.org, or visit guilfordfair.org.

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Fireworks Over the Brooklyn Bridge by Bill Keane is among the works featured in Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES 2026 exhibition at Connecticut Hospice.

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Under Watchful Legs by Matt Patterson is among the photographs selected for the IMAGES 2026 exhibition at Connecticut Hospice.

IMAGES 2026 Travels to CT Hospice Press Release from Shoreline Arts Alliance

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Squared by Linda Lancz is featured in IMAGES 2026, Shoreline Arts Alliance’s annual statewide juried photography exhibition, now on display at Connecticut Hospice.

Selected works from Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 45th annual IMAGES photography competition and exhibition are now on display at Connecticut Hospice for an exhibition that runs through Jan. 8, 2027. IMAGES, the oldest annual statewide juried photography competition and exhibition in Connecticut, celebrates photography in its many aspects, formats, and technologies. Shoreline Arts Alliance has partnered with Connecticut Hospice on the exhibition for more than 20 years. The photographs on display for patients, their families and friends, and those who work at Connecticut Hospice include work by Connecticut artists Carol Bailey of Guilford, Paul Berger of Newtown, Alan Berkson of Fairfield, Roberto Boria of Madison, Harmony Chamberlain Harrington of Southington, Isabel Chenoweth of Hamden, Lisa Colberg of Monroe, Gary Connoly of Branford, Penrhyn Cook of Bridgeport, Robert Coolidge of Branford, Juliana Doggart of Guilford, Michael Fanelli of Clinton, Lynn Fisher of Meriden, Kathryn Frederick of Killingworth, Mary Griffen of Cromwell, Bill Keane of East Haven, Linda Lancz of Branford, Kristin Long of West Simsbury, Allison Maltese of Guilford, Matt Patterson of Glastonbury, Scott Sewitch of Cheshire, Tom Tabaczynski of Hamden, Robert Thomas of Branford, Paul Vanderwoude of Woodbridge, Robert S. White of Guilford, and John Zyrlis of East Haven. Since 1980, Shoreline Arts Alliance has evolved from an arts-presenting organization to one focused on professional arts development, creating supportive communities for artists through recognition, mentorship, networking, and education. The nonprofit is a Connecticut Office of the Arts-designated regional service organization for the Shoreline. For more information, visit shorelinearts.org, email office@shorelinearts.org, or call 203-421-6739.

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Stand by Scott Sewitch is featured in Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES 2026 exhibition at Connecticut Hospice.

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Legacy Theater Adds Performances, Theater for a Young Audience Is Saved, Two Holiday Shows Announced Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist

Another Loss: At times, it seems like bad news comes in waves. While we are still processing the deaths of Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem, on Aug. 26, stage and screen star Tim Curry died at the age of 80. Curry is perhaps best known for originating the role of Frank-N-Furter in the stage and film productions of The Rocky Horror Show. But his stage career included Tony-nominated performances in Amadeus, My Favorite Year, and as King Arthur in Spamalot. He appeared in multiple films, and following a stroke in 2012, did voice work for numerous animated series and films. I will always remember his performance in Spamalot. Performances Added: Legacy Theatre has added four more performances for its production of The Odd Couple due to the demand for tickets. The added performances include Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org. One-Man Show: Playhouse on Park in West Hartford is opening its 18th season with a one-man show, The Happiest Man

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on Earth, based on the book of the same title by Eddie Jaku. The title may seem incongruous since the book is about Jaku’s experiences during the Holocaust, including surviving Auschwitz and his life afterward. He has dedicated himself to sharing the stories of those lost and “teaching others how to find the light in the darkness.” The play, adapted by Mark St. Germain, runs from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available at PlayhouseOnPark.org. Broadway Concert Series: Next up in Legacy Theatre’s Broadway concert series is actor/playwright Sam Gravitte. Gravitte’s credits include Fiyero in Wicked, as well as the off-Broadway musical White Rose, and regional productions of Frozen, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sweeney Todd, Beautiful, and others. The show is Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org. The show also streams live. Children’s Theater Continues: When Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret

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Theatre closed in June, the status of its well-known children’s theater was in jeopardy. Luckily, Fairfield’s Black Rock Theater stepped up and signed an agreement to keep the Theatre for Young Audiences going for at least five years. The first show will be The Christmas Express from Nov. 28 to Dec. 29. Details have not yet been announced, but you can check out info at BlackRockTheater.org. Briefs: The national tour of the musical The Great Gatsby rolls into Hartford’s Bushnell Theatre from Tuesday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets are now on sale at the Bushnell for the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, which runs Feb. 16 to 21. Goodspeed has officially announced that Emily Skinner will play Miss Hannigan, and Jenn Thompson will direct the upcoming production of Annie. I learned this in July. Yale Rep’s production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom will offer an audiodescribed performance with a “touch tour” prior to the Saturday, Oct. 17, matinee; an ASL-interpreted performance Saturday, Oct. 17, in the evening; a Spanish-language open-captioned performance Friday, Oct. 23; and an open-captioned, relaxed performance Saturday, Oct. 24, at the matinee. Holiday Shows: Two theaters have announced their holiday shows. Playhouse on Park in West Hartford is bringing back its award-winning production of All Is

Guilford Fair Parade: 10 a.m. Downtown Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair Parade, presented by the Guilford Fair Parade Committee, features the theme "Celebrating SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 250 Years of America." Open to individuals, clubs, busiBoat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to nesses, schools and community groups from Guilford, 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Branford, North Branford, Madison and Clinton. Rain or Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLA- shine. For info or to register, visit guilfordfairparade.com. approved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, STEAM Saturdays: Magnus Effect Cup Gliders: 10 a.m. space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net. Explore the science of aerodynamics by using everyday Deep River Cares Fund Mums Fundraiser: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deep River Town Hall, 174 Main St. Mums available in three sizes while supplies last. Prices: 8-inch pots, $10 each or three for $25; 12-inch pots, $25 each or two for $45; large patio pots, $45. Preorders are suggested. For info or to preorder, visit bit.ly/drcf-mums.

Calm – The Christmas Truce of 1914. Legacy Theatre is presenting a show created by two former Radio City Rockettes. ’Tis the Season will run from Dec. 9 to 20. NYC Notes: Producers of the Dolly Parton musical announced the show will open as planned in January. It is scheduled to open officially on Parton’s 81st birthday. The musical Six will close on Jan. 3 after more than 2,100 performances. The revival of Dreamgirls, which was scheduled to open this fall, has been postponed. No future dates have been announced. What’s Playing in Connecticut: The Snow Goose at Goodspeed Musicals to Oct. 18. The Odd Couple at Legacy Theatre to Oct. 11. Oh, Mary! at the Bushnell from Sept. 19 to 23. Come From Away at Sharon Playhouse through Sept. 27. The Ford/Hill Project (Long Wharf) from Sept. 19 to 27. The Great Gatsby at the Bushnell, Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. The Mystery of Edwin Drood at CenterStage Shelton, Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park from Sept. 23 to Oct. 18. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theater Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

1876 Star-Spangled Banner Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Madison’s rare 38-star U.S. flag. Costumed docents will share the story behind the flag. Free. For info, visit deaconjohngrave.org.

Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features artists and creative vendors on the museum’s back lawn, followed by an opportunity to view A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years. Free. objects to create a glider that is part game, part toy and Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. For info, call part physics experiment. Registration is required. For info 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Oysters, Steel, and Stories: Noon to 4 p.m. Clinton Historical Society, 103 E. Main St. Features oyster farmers, Block Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connecticut River shellfish and environmental organizations, traditional Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features live music, food and maritime crafts, blacksmithing, live maritime music, oysbeverage vendors, lawn games, and history- and nature- ter stew and grilled oysters. Visitors can also tour the Old themed activities for all ages. Includes the museum's Brick and Buell Tool Museum. Admission: $18; children annual meeting. For info, contact 860-767-8269 or under 12 free. Admission includes four oysters, raw on crm@ctrivermuseum.org, or visit ctrivermuseum.org. the half shell or hot grilled. For info, visit clintoncthistory.org. See page 26

26 Continued from page 25 Coffee and Cats: An Afternoon with Big Cats: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Presented by Gail Cameron, DEEP master wildlife conservationist and member of the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo curatorial team. The program explores physical and behavioral traits among domestic cats and their wild relatives. Admission: $25. For info or tickets, visit gnhcp.org/coffeeandcats. The Morgan School Class of 1976 50th Reunion: 5 p.m. Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Rd. Features a reunion dinner for members of The Morgan School Class of 1976. Cost: $110 per person, includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Cash bar, DJ, dancing, and raffle prizes. RSVP by Aug. 19. Payment due by Sept. 1. For info or reservations, contact Nancy Carr De Genaro at ndegenaro@comcast.net or Jackie Little Miller at jac9958@aol.com. Delivering Hope: Meals on Wheels Fundraiser: 5 to 9 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features dinner, drinks, dancing, a silent auction, and other activities to benefit Meals on Wheels. Proceeds support meal preparation and delivery services for seniors. For info or tickets, call 860-388-1611 or visit yourestuary.org. Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Karen Pfrommer teaches a group lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Cost: $20. For info, contact 203-208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com. Art of the Guitar: Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser: 8 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features Billy Novick on clarinet and Guy Van Duser on fingerstyle guitar performing classic American jazz. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of show. For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Autumn Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features handmade goods from local artisans, including knitwear, seasonal décor, jewelry, candles and gifts. For info, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. New England Landscape and Bon Appétit Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Opening reception for the association’s concurrent New England Landscape and Bon Appétit exhibitions. Free. For info, call 860-434-7802, email info@lymeartassociation.org, or visit lymeartassociation.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays through Elizabethan Eyes (Part III): 5 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Goodheart discusses Shakespeare’s worldview and its influence on his plays. Presented by Elm Shakes-

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 • GUILFORD COURIER • LIVING peare. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Music Across Borders: 6:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Rotary District 7980 and its Opus for Peace initiative in recognition of the International Day of Peace. Features a concert and conversation with cellist and Rotary Peace Fellow Diego Carneiro. For info, visit osrotary.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 What's in Your Cup? A Global History of Caffeinated Drinks: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Rebekah Pite, Ph.D. Explores the history of coffee, tea, chocolate, and yerba mate. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Pajama Storytime: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children may wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket while Mrs. Fig shares stories with sound effects, movement, and puppets. Family members of all ages welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000. Fire on the Hill: The Battle for New Haven, 1779: 6 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Ann McGuire, president of the Friends of Fort Wooster. Features the story of the 36-hour British and Hessian invasion of New Haven in July 1779, including the defense of Black Rock Fort and the battle at the site now known as Fort Wooster Park. Hosted by the Branford Historical Society. For info, visit branfordhistoricalsociety.org. LEGO STEM Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Participants use STEM principles to solve a problem, create a design, and test a project. This month’s project is an air-powered vehicle. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Trip: Connecticut Audubon Center: 8:45 a.m. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a guided walk exploring migrating birds and wildlife at the Connecticut Audubon Center in Old Lyme. Cost: $21. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. The Atlantic Discussion Group: 10:30 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Monthly discussion of The Atlantic. Monthly issues are available to participants in digital and print formats while supplies last. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. International Peace Day 2026: 10:30 a.m. Peace Pole at Gardiner’s Landing, 150 College St., Old Saybrook. The Old Saybrook Rotary Club will commemorate International Peace Day with a brief gathering focused on peace, understanding, and goodwill. The public is invited. For info, visit osrotary.org.

Imagination Station: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 4. Open-ended crafting with Miss Lauren. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Family Paint Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants will create art and take part in conversation with YA librarian Brian Story. Families are welcome. Paint supplies and light refreshments provided. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. 250th Anniversary of American Beer: 6 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter presents an illustrated program on the role of beer and brewing in American history. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. The 93rd Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps: The History of Camp Roosevelt at Chatfield Hollow: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Author and retired teacher Marty Podskoch discusses Camp Roosevelt and the Civilian Conservation Corps projects at Chatfield Hollow and Hammonasset Beach. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000. Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Access Health CT: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Trained enrollment specialists will answer questions about health and dental insurance options and assist with enrollment. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Understanding Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver Program: 1 to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver Program, including eligibility requirements, available services and resources for family members caring for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. Teen Crafternoon: Journal Stickers: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will design and make stickers for journals or planners. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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LIVING • GUILFORD COURIER • SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features performances, discussions and instruction exploring the connections between classical music and guitar. Led by local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Trusts: Everything You Wanted to Know but Didn’t Know to Ask: 6:30 p.m. Virtual. Estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques discusses trusts and whether a trust may be suitable as part of an estate plan. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Stony Creek Forum: Author Event: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Award-winning author Gish Jen discusses Bad Bad Girl. In person. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Photo courtesy of Guilford Art League

Short Beach, a watercolor by Vladimir Shpitalnik, received second place in the Guilford Art League’s Annual Juried Show, now on view at the Guilford Art Center through Sept. 26.

Guilford Art League Show Honors Top Artists Press Release from Guilford Art League

The Guilford Art League’s Annual Juried Show is now on view at the Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St., Guilford. The exhibition brings together Connecticut artists and features work in a range of styles, media, and subject matter. Top honors in this year’s show went to Lori Neumann, who received first place for At Tiffany Farm, plein air; Vladimir ShpiContinued from page 26 Diamond Art: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children in grades 3 and up can create an animal-themed diamond art project using styluses and gems. Registration required; supplies are limited and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

talnik, second place for Short Beach; and Marisa Taddei, third place for Noon Over Blue Mountain. Ashley Cotton received the sculpture award for Lifted by Joy. The annual exhibition includes traditional and representational work as well as contemporary approaches. The show will remain open through Saturday, Sept. 26. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Opening Reception for the Elected Members Exhibition: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition of works by more than 30 artists. The exhibit runs through Nov. 12. Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Christ Episcopal Church Tag Sale Preview: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Early sale preview and reception for the church’s annual tag sale. Admission: $10, including wine and cheese and three raffle tickets. Sale features furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203453-2279.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Friends of the Guilford Free Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features used books, puzzles, paper ephemera, CDs, DVDs and vinyl. Bake sale Saturday while supplies last. Live entertainment includes The Ukuladies Friday at 1 p.m., Mimi Dudley Saturday at 10 a.m. and The Skunk Misery Ramblers Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday, everything is half price. Proceeds support the library. For info, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Christ Episcopal Church Annual Tag Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203-453-2279.

Priscilla Otte Preserve Bioblitz: 9 a.m. Priscilla Otte Preserve, Guilford. iNaturalist Ambassador Abby Sesselberg and Guilford Land Conservation Trust Director Steve Mayo lead an approximately twohour search for plants and animals. Suitable for families. Participants are encouraged to create an iNaturalist account and download the app beforehand. Meet at the parking area at 479-499 History Happy Hour: 6 p.m. Allis-Bushnell Saw Mill Hill Rd. For info, text 203-7729842. House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Charlie Shafer disWalk to End Alzheimer’s: 9 a.m. event cussing the Mary Stannard and Collier opens; 10 a.m. ceremony; 10:30 a.m. twomurder cases from the 1800s. The promile walk. Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune gram previews stories that will be feaAve., New London. Features a walk to tured during guided Madison Land Trust raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s hikes in October. Suggested donation: disease care, support, and research. Partic$15 general admission, $10 for Madison Historical Society members. Advance reg- ipants can join the Old Saybrook Rotary istration requested. For info or to register, Club team, captained by Martha Rothchild. For info or to join the Old Saycall 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhisbrook Rotary Club team, visit osrotary.org tory.org. or act.alz.org. Bounding Beyond Boundaries: Building Community at Any Age: 6 p.m. The Con- Artisan & Antique Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House gregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Emma Dufresne of Women & Fam- Lane, Madison. The festival features artiily Life Center presents a program explor- san and antique vendors, live music, ing ways to build meaningful connections hayrides, and a pumpkin patch with decoand community at every stage of life. Free. rating supplies. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Madison Chamber For info, call 860-663-1789, email of Commerce. For info, visit office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit madisonct.com. killingworthchurch.org. See page 28

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Ron Imbriglio Marks a Lifetime in Art Press Release from Ron Imbriglio

Killingworth’s Ron Imbriglio, 81, will have his first solo show, featuring works from his more than 70 years as an artist, at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road, beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. The exhibition runs through Friday, Nov. 13. Admission is free, and the exhibition is open to the public during regular center hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Imbriglio’s oils, pastels, and watercolors explore nature and creation both locally and from his travels across the country. He began painting while in elementary school and later refined his skills at the Paier School of Art in Hamden and Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme. A member of the Clinton Art Society, Imbriglio’s art has been displayed in many local shows, but this is the first exhibition to feature his work exclusively. Imbriglio “paints what he sees,” and his paintings reflect the Shoreline Connecticut landscape, with many pieces depicting Hammonasset, Chatfield Hollow, and other local natural areas. The show also includes examples of his commissioned oil and pastel works of people and pets. Originals and prints of Imbriglio’s work are available for purchase through Fine Art America or at ronimbriglio.com, where he can also be reached for information about commissions. The exhibition runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 13 at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

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Hammonasset in Brown by Killingworth artist Ron Imbriglio, whose first solo exhibition opens Oct. 1 at the Madison Senior Center.

Continued from page 27 Shredding Event: 9 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook High School parking lot, 1111 Boston Post Rd. Features on-site shredding of sensitive documents. Cost: $10 per box, based on banker’s box or copy paper box size. No appointment necessary. Held rain or shine. Proceeds support Rotary Club community service activities in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Old Lyme. For info, call John Aforismo at 860-794-5009.

Essex focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and rethinking. For ages 8 and older. Registration encouraged but not required. For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com.

Chess Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features instruction from a ranked chess coach on tactics and strategies, with time for gameplay. Open to children, teens, and adults with basic knowledge of chess. Space is limited. Registration required; each participant must register separately. For Become a Green Super Hero!: 9:30 a.m. Ivoryton Library, info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverli106 Main St., Ivoryton. Hands-on workshop with environ- brary.libcal.com. mental educator Karen Evans of Sustainable Essex focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and rethinking. For Pokémon Club: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Bosages 4 to 8. Registration encouraged but not required. ton Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For ages 6 to 11. Participants For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com. can learn the card game, take part in a Pokémon activity and discuss Pokémon with other enthusiasts. Cards will Become a Green Super Hero!: 10:30 a.m. Ivoryton be available for use. Children can bring their own cards Library, 106 Main St., Ivoryton. Hands-on workshop with to play and trade; parents or caregivers must remain in environmental educator Karen Evans of Sustainable the library during the program. Free. Registration

suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. LEGO Fest: 2 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Griswold Room, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features an opportunity to share LEGO creations or build a creation using LEGOs provided at the event. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all ages. For info, visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Viewing the Moment Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. Features an opening reception for Viewing the Moment, an exhibition by the artists of Gallery One exploring everyday experiences and memories through painting, photography, and collage. Free and open to the public. For info, email galleryonect@gmail.com or visit galleryonect.com. See page 29

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Designers Circus Pop-Up Returns to GAC Press Release from Guilford Art Center

Designers Circus, a pop-up shopping event featuring women’s clothing and accessories, returns to Guilford Art Center Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is free and open to the public. For three days, the Guilford Art Center gallery will feature apparel and accessories from more than 70 local, national, and international designers. Designers Circus offers casual wear, professional attire, special-occasion pieces, and accessories for women of a range of ages and sizes. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The Shop at Guilford Art Center will also be open, offering handcrafted jewelry, accessories, home décor, and other items. A portion of event proceeds will support Guilford Art Center’s educational programs. Admission is free. All sales are final, with no returns, refunds, credits, or exchanges. Guilford Art Center is a nonprofit school, shop, and gallery that supports the arts through classes for adults and children, exhibitions, a year-round shop feaPhoto courtesy of Guilford Art Center Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center turing handmade American crafts, and Colorful sweaters from Alembika are among the women’s clothing featured at the An Alembika dress is among the fashions special events. For more information, visit Designers Circus pop-up shopping event, returning to Guilford Art Center Oct. 1 through 3. featured at Designers Circus, a three-day pop-up shopping event at Guilford Art guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947. Center.

Continued from page 28 Music on the Lawn: 4 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features singer/songwriter George Potts and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb performing contemporary folk music and Americana. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Attendees may bring a picnic. For info, visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Essex Village Walking Tour: 5 p.m. Foot of Main Street, in front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Features a guided walking tour led by EHS guide Brien Riedell exploring the maritime history of 18th-century Potapaug, Essex's working waterfront, shipbuilding prominence, and development as a visitor destination. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Free for active Essex Historical Society members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods,

baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com. Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com. Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Connecticut-made products from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook.

Stony Creek Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org. Theater The Snow Goose: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Oct. 18. For info, call 860-8738668 or visit goodspeed.org. Annie: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs Oct. 30 through Dec. 27. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. The Odd Couple: The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Runs through Oct. 11. For info, call 203315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org. To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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