The Guilford Engineering Department has $667,837 budgeted for paving, milling, and drainage improvements on 13 roads.
A major focus this fall is Long Hill Road, where work is planned near the intersections
Planned improvements include chip sealing, mill-and-overlay work, and crack sealing along the heavily traveled Hubbard Road.
“It’s a major road in town with a lot of traffic,” said Town Engineer Janice Plaziak.
“We’re trying to keep it serviceable.”
The department also has a long-term plan for Long Hill Road between Hubbard Road
way improvements, the plan includes the potential construction of a multi-use trail on the west side of the road to improve pedestrian access, Plaziak said. This would involve narrowing some sections of Long Hill Road and using the remaining right-of-way to install a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail. Traffic
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Staying Focused
While Guilford boys’ soccer earned a tie last week, the girls’ swimming and diving team won two meets...................................10
A fairgoer carries a giant inflatable alien through the midway during the Guilford Fair on Sept. 21. The three-day event, established in 1859, is Connecticut’s second-oldest agricultural fair and features rides, livestock shows, circus acts, and more.
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Tanenhaus Authors “Buckley: The Life and Revolution that Changed America”
By Rita Christopher
Senior Correspondent
Shoreline resident Sam Tanenhaus started work on his biography of William F. Buckley Jr. in 1998. Some 26 years later, he delivered the volume to his publisher, Random House, in June 2024. The book arrived in bookstores in 2025.
Earlier this month, a live interview featuring Sam and his book, “Buckley: The Life and Revolution That Changed America” was a featured program of the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Library of Congress. On Sept. 19, the interview was added to Library of Congress YouTube channel. Search “Sam Tanenhaus on His New Biography of William F. Buckley Jr.” to view.
Some 1,000 pages in all, the read might seem daunting, but Sam notes the story of Buckley’s life is just 860 pages. The rest of the book is acknowledgments, notes, and an index.
“I wince when I hear the word
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tome,” Sam admits.
Reviewers have noted the book’s length but have also emphasized that Sam’s chronicle of Buckley’s life maintains such momentum that it is not a slog to the finish but an exciting voyage of discovery.
Brandy Jensen’s review noted that despite its heft, reading the book does not feel like laboring through a volume of such great length. Louis Menand in The New Yorker said the book “read quickly,” and John Banville in The Times of London described the book as “a magnificent work of history as well as of biography.”
As noted by New York State Writers Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, “...Buckley himself had selected Tanenhaus specifically
for the task, granting him extensive interviews, as well as access to his private papers...more than a biography, the books helps explain the origins of latter-day Conservative politics.”
Sam had taken 10 years to complete an earlier prize-winning biography of author, journalist, and one-time Communist Party member Whittaker Chambers, whose accusations of party affiliation led to the charges and trial of Alger Hiss.
In fact, it was while working on the Chambers biography that Sam first met Buckley.
Sam wrote full time on the Chambers biography, but for the Buckley book, he was working at The New York Times—for a large part of his career at the paper as editor of the Sunday Book Review section. In addition, for some of those years, he was also editor of the News of the Week in Review, which also appeared on Sundays.
“You need great deputies, and I had them,” he says.
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American historian, biographer and shoreline resident
has published his new biography on William F. Buckley
Buckley chose Tanenhaus to tell the story of his life. Tanenhaus conducted extensive interviews and had access to Buckley's most private papers. Tanenhaus began writing the biography in 1998, 10 years before Buckley's death.
The political choices in Guilford have expanded in recent years to include Independent Guilford, a third party whose focus is entirely on Guilford and not driven by national agendas.
As a Guilford native, I have felt our strong community spirit throughout my life and have been called to service. I am proud to represent Independent Guilford on the Planning and Zoning Commission and also on the Police Commission. Political affiliation has never been a factor for me as I consider challenges and opportunities for our terrific town.
Steady, Responsible Leadership
Independent Guilford proudly announced its slate of candidates for the Nov. 4 election at its caucus on Sept. 2. Leading the ticket is incumbent Selectman Charles Havrda — a trusted voice who has devoted decades of service to Guilford, including four terms on the Board of Selectmen.
Charles has built a record of results. He has contributed his expertise to many key commissions — Planning and Zoning, Inland Wetlands, Charter Revision, and the Economic Development Commission, where he served as chairman.
As the longtime owner of a Guilfordbased printing business, Charles knows the challenges and priorities of local families and small businesses. A resi-
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I invite you to join me in supporting Independent candidates this fall, on Row C. They include a distinguished list of experienced and accomplished public servants, including Charles Havrda for the Board of Selectmen; Jeffrey Beatty and Elias Kabeche for the Board of Finance; and Amy Fenollosa, Ralph Brooks, and Jennifer Baldwin for the Board of Education.
Thank you for supporting Row C. Roger Joyce Guilford
dent of over 50 years, and father of two sons educated in Guilford schools, where his spouse, Marlene, taught second grade for over 20 years, he brings not only deep experience, but also a genuine love for our community.
On Nov. 4, I strongly urge voters to support Charles Havrda for Board of Selectmen, along with the rest of the Independent Party candidates for Board of Education and Board of Finance. By re-electing leaders with proven experience, we ensure Guilford remains on solid financial footing and continues to benefit from the steady, responsible leadership our town deserves.
Jay Gustafson Guilford
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Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street, is hosting Tai Chi Easy series on Wednesdays, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, and Oct. 15 at 11:15 a.m. The practice will include standing movements as well as a final guided relaxation while seated on chairs. No previous tai chi or qigong experience is required. The classes are instructed by Jennifer King, a certified Tai Chi Easy practice leader with the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified community instructor of Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance. The program is free and open to all, but spots are limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
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Vote Row C
I have been a proud member of Independent Guilford since its founding in the wake of the 2021 A+C campaign. The party is truly independent of national politics, filled with some of Guilford’s most committed public servants, and entirely focused on what is best for our community.
More than 40 members of the party are serving on boards and commissions in town. Independent Guilford is excited to announce its candidates for the
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November ballot: Charles Havrda for the Board of Selectmen; Jeff Beatty and Elias Kabeche for the Board of Finance; and Jennifer Baldwin, Ralph Brooks, and Amy Fenollosa for the Board of Education.
Now is the time to celebrate independence from national politics — join me in voting Row C!
Valerie Ferrucci Guilford
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Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street offers Learn to Speak Italian: A Two-Level Course series on five Fridays from Oct. 3 through Nov 7 (no class on Oct. 31). The two-part course series is designed for adult learners and includes both beginner and intermediate levels. Both levels are taught by Fabiana Papaleoni, a native Italian speaker and experienced educator. The program is free and open to all, but spots are limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
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Shoreline Soul welcomes singers for an uplifting community choral gospel workshop. Led by professional singer Angela Clemmons, this five-session workshop will run through the fall and culminate in a concert in December. All sessions are upbeat, engaging, and designed for singers of all levels. There is no sheet music—songs are taught by ear, and practice recordings will be provided. While the workshop is geared towards adults, youth who can follow lyric sheets are also invited to join. The five sessions take place from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, and Nov. 17. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., with a preconcert rehearsal at 1:15 p.m. The workshop and concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street, Guilford. The workshop registration fee is $95. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged, but registration is only complete after payment has been received. For more information, contact 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
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Selectmen Approve GHS Fitness Center Overhaul
Staff Writer By Aaron Rubin
At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Guilford Board of Selectmen awarded $34,500 for a full renovation of the fitness center at Guilford High School (GHS) to meet the needs of all athletic teams and for general student use.
The fitness center is located on the first floor of the standalone building at 595 New England Road on the GHS campus. A primary focus of the renovation is acquiring new equipment that can serve all GHS athletic teams and their specific training needs.
“All of the equipment in the fitness center has historically been hand-me-downs and odds and ends,” said Superintendent
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The VFW welcomes vendors for its annual tag sale Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guilford VFW Hall, 57 Mill Road. Tables cost $20 each. For more information or to register for a spot, call 203-689-5068.
Paul Freeman, noting that items were donated to the district over time.
The renovations are part of a larger $353,500 community bond approved by the town last year and will support the design and purchase of new equipment.
Much of the current equipment consists of free weights best suited for football and hockey players, Freeman said, while similar items are stored in a shed and must be retrieved by other teams.
The goal of the renovation is to “purchase the appropriate equipment to make it a thoughtful, more usable space” for all athletes and students, Freeman said. Planned improvements include adding new resistance machines and expanding the cardio area—a need particularly
emphasized by girls’ sports teams at GHS.
“Particularly, what we heard from the community that really was beneficial was a space that benefits all of our athletes and all different types of athletes, and not just the sports or the athletes that benefit from really heavy free weights, which is essentially what we have now,” Freeman said.
To guide the design of what Freeman called a “premier facility,” the school district is looking at examples from other high schools, including North Branford High School. In addition to athletic training, the upgraded fitness center will support the school’s physical education program.
Other improvements include updates to utilities and gym flooring.
To better meet the needs of the Guilford community, Little Sprouts Learning Center is now offering infant care starting at 6 weeks old, along with extended year-round, center-wide hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spots are available in all programs and enrollment is ongoing for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. For more information, call 203-457-4769 or visit Little Sprouts Learning Center at 169 Ledge Hill Road, Guilford.
Bishop's Orchards continues its annual Fall Festival through Sunday, Nov. 2, featuring apple picking, corn maze, activity area, wagon rides, cider, and more. The festival takes place at Bishop’s Orchards in the big red barn, 480 New England Road, Guilford, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit bishopsorchards.com.
Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, is holding art classes and workshops that include diving into acrylic painting starting Saturday, Sept. 27; autumn card-making and paper techniques workshop starting Sunday, Sept. 28; zentangles starting Sunday, Sept. 28; fall botanicals in colored pencil beginning Thursday, Oct. 9; paint a misty mountain in watercolor workshop on Saturday, Oct. 18; a Halloween card-making and paper techniques workshop on Sunday, Oct. 19; and Coptic stitch journal workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25. In addition, Spectrum is holding various children's art classes through the fall. For more information, including class schedules, material lists, and costs, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
The Guilford Art League (GAL) holds its 77th annual juried exhibit and sale at the Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, through Saturday, Sept. 27. The show is juried by Laura Leonard, curator at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford. For more information, call co-chairs Brooke Sheldon at 203-745-7803 or Sheila Kaczmarek at 203-645-8827.
Raven Wellness Cruises offers guided meditation classes in the Thimble Islands on Tuesday evenings, with the time of the cruises based on sunset. Boarding takes place at the Stony Creek dock approximately 40 minutes prior to the scheduled sunset. Each session is approximately 60 minutes long, which includes the meditation session and the cruise to and from the dock. For more information or to register, contact Raven Wellness Cruises at 203-208-0207 or ravenwellnesscruises@yahoo.com, or visit ravenwellnesscruises.com.
Tanenhaus Authors “Buckley: The Life and Revolution that Changed America”
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Sam calls writing biography an exercise in “vicarious experiencing.” He describes himself as a person people don’t remember and says, in addition, that unfulfilled literary ambition makes biography a natural field for him to work in.
“I am really a frustrated novelist, and that gives me the ability to get into lives, to pretend,” he says. “It is really an adventure project to write another person’s life.” Buckley’s life, he points out, was quite an adventure.
“He was not simply a movement leader; he was a sailor, a skier, a socialite, a huge media figure; he wrote two memoirs. His life intersected so many other lives. That’s a really big life,” he says.
According to Sam, Buckley drew people to him—even people who were critical of him. People who claimed to dislike him intensely still watched his weekly interview show, Firing Line. (That show is unrelated to the current PBS program of the same name with Margaret Hoover.)
“He was the conservative liberals loved to hate, but they tuned in to Firing Line. They said they hated to watch it, but nobody made them tune in,” Sam says.
Sam describes Buckley as a good listener, even to people whose points of view he disagreed with vehemently.
“He had on Muhammad Ali, Eldridge Cleaver, James Baldwin. He was a great conversationalist. His attitude was, ‘Let’s talk,’” Sam says.
Still, the segment for which Buckley became best known was the televised debate as part of the coverage of the 1968 Democratic Convention, where Gore Vidal, representing a liberal point of view, got the better of Buckley, speaking as a conservative.
“Vidal called him a crypto-Nazi. That did it,” Sam says, explaining that on Firing Line Buckley was the host and moderator and could direct the conversation.
“Buckley was not used to not being in control,” he says.
As he talks to journalists and audiences about Buckley, Sam finds himself also having to reckon with what the conservative movement has become in its present incarnation.
“We are living in the age of Trump, and so what is the legacy of Buckley? If you read enough reviews, you see people wrestling with the issue: how to define Buckley,” he says.
Sam did the writing of the Buckley biography in the 10 years since he and his wife, Kathy, moved to Essex. The earlier years were for research and interviews. Sam even found Buckley’s 92-year-old piano teacher. In his youth, Buckley had once dreamed of being a concert pianist and never lost his love of the piano. He invited noted pianists to play at his New York apartment in later life.
Sam describes himself as a slow thinker but a fast writer.
“It takes me a long time to figure out what I am writing about,” he says. “But thinking is really what the craft of storytelling is about.”
Sam’s wife, Kathy Bonomi, a musician and art researcher, did the photo research, assembling all the photos for the book. But she did not read it chapter by chapter as it was being written.
She proofread the entire 860 pages when the book was set in type.
“She has an unerring eye and ear,” Sam says, adding something even more critical. “It is a testament to our marriage that we both survived the book.”
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calming measures are also under consideration, including a roundabout at the intersection of Long Hill Road and Flat Meadow Road, and a realignment of the intersection with New England Road.
Plaziak said the project is in the preliminary design phase, and the town is applying for a grant through the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program.
Other roads slated for paving improvements include Huckleberry Court and Russett Drive, though drainage issues will be addressed first, Plaziak said. Additional crack sealing is planned for Alexander Drive, Andrews Road, and parts of Fire Tower Road and Great Hill Road. The $667,837 allocation was approved in this year’s town budget, Plaziak said. Any remaining funds may be used for next year’s paving projects.
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The Branford High School class of 1980 will hold its 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club, 2 Club Parkway, Branford. For more information, members of the class can email their name (including graduating name if different), address, email, and cell phone number to JoMustaro@snet.net.
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TravelThroughGuilford’sHistorywithaPassport
Guilford’s five history museums invite members of the community to visit their sites and all they have to offer. Each museum has its own architecture, time periods, collections, and stories to explore. The participating museums are The Dudley Farm Museum, Henry Whitfield State Museum, Hyland House Museum, Medad Stone Tavern Museum, and Thomas Griswold House Museum. The program is open to adults and children, and the goal is to encourage residents to visit and support the history museums right in their own backyards. To begin, residents can visit any of the museums during regular hours to pick up a passport, then get their passport stamped when they tour each site. The program runs through Sunday, Sept. 28. For more information on the sites, call the museums or visit their websites to check for hours, admission, and other details. Participants who visit all five museums and return their completed passport to any of them by Sunday, Sept. 28, will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize basket of museum swag and donated merchandise from local businesses, valued at over $300. For more information, contact the Henry Whitfield State Museum at 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov.
RefundforQualifiedElderlyorTotallyDisabledRenters
Connecticut General Statutes provides for a partial refund of annual rental and utility expenses to qualified elderly or totally disabled renters under the state of Connecticut’s tax relief for elderly and disabled renters program. To be eligible for a rebate on the 2024 combined rental and utility expenses, an applicant must be 65 years and older or a totally disabled renter in Connecticut in 2024, and the total 2024 income must be less than $45,200 for an individual or $55,100 for couples. The deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30. For more information, Guilford renters may call 203-453-8009.
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Spectrum Gallery is seeking submissions from artists and fine artisans for the Madison Autumn Arts Festival to be held Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12. Artists and fine artisans are invited to submit their work to Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. Festival registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Space is limited, so applicants are encouraged to register early to reserve space and be included in festival promotional materials. For more information, including a prospectus, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or visit the festivals link at spectrumartgallery.org.
Loving Lautrec
Story by Carol Andrecs
Lautrec and his brother, Toulouse, were left alone in the house when their owner passed away. No one knows what happened, but somehow Toulouse must have gotten outside unnoticed, leaving Lautrec by himself for several months. At 12 years old, he finds himself without a home and without both his person, who loved him so much, and his brother, who he was very bonded with. Lautrec is a stunning black and white short-haired tuxedo boy with a super sweet personality and the cutest pink nose. He loves to talk and seek out the affection of anyone willing to pet and cuddle with him. Could you be the one to give Lautrec a loving home for the rest of his life? Visit our shelter any Saturday during the Open House or apply online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:
Forgotten Felines holds an Open House every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.
Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We
are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
TOWN OF GUILFORD CORRECTION TO ASSESSOR PRESS RELEASE PRINTED ON 9/11/25
The press release stated the deadline for Local Blind exemption was September 30, 2025. The corrected deadline is October 1, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2025 - 8:30 A.M.
Notice is hereby given that a Special Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in Town meetings of the Town of Guilford, Connecticut, will be held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 31 Park St., Guilford CT on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. to consider and act on the following: Acceptance of five (5) temporary construction easements for the Falcon Road Project over, under and across portions of the following properties pending recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission under CGS 8-24 and in accordance with Town Charter 7-7.
51 Falcon Road (Smyth); Assessor’s Map 002 Lot 41 (Hassan); 3 Walden Hill Road (Hassan); 50 Falcon Road (Drew); 103 Falcon Road (The Sachems Head Association)
Dated at Guilford this 15th day of September, 2025.
Matthew T. Hoey, III
Charles L. Havrda
Sandy Ruoff
Susan K. Renner
BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF GUILFORD
I hereby certify that on the 15th day of September, 2025, I posted the within warning upon the signpost of the Town of Guilford and on the 25th day of September, 2025 caused the same to be published in the Guilford Courier, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Guilford.
Matthew T Hoey, III
LEGAL NOTICE
All persons liable to pay water main assessment billings in the Town of Guilford are hereby notified that the first installment of water main assessment billing is due October 1, 2025. The last day to pay taxes without penalty is November 1, 2025.
If payment is not made by November 1, 2025 interest will accrue to the original due date of October 1, 2025 at the rate of 1 ½% per month, or 18% per year from the date of the installment.
Payments can be mailed to the Town of Guilford, Tax Collector, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT, 06437. Please make sure to include your coupon with your payment. Payments may be made at the Tax Office at 31 Park St. Monday -Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, checks, money order or cashier’s check. Please bring your bill with you.
For questions regarding your water main assessment billings, please call the Tax Office at 203-453-8014.
Deborah A. Milano Tax Collector, CCMC
LEGAL NOTICE
GUILFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a VIRTUAL Public Hearing Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6 P.M. via the ZOOM platform by using the following link. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6396320192
The following applications will be heard:
Meeting ID: 639 632 0192
480 New England Road (Map 84 Lot 34, Zone R-5). Applicant/Agent: Michael Ott of Summer Hill Engineers on behalf of Owner: Sarah Bishop DellaVentura of BW Bishops & Sons Inc. Special Permit for deposition of 7000 CY of fill per §8.3.
146 State Street (Map 46 Lot 127B, Zone R-1). Applicant/Agent: Todd Anderson of Anderson Surveying on behalf of Owners: Fredrich & Jane Olsen. Special Permit for accessory structure exceeding 750 SF.
Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the town’s website. At this hearing, persons may attend via web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to planning.zoning@guilfordct.gov 24 hours prior to the meeting day. Documents are available at the Planning & Zoning office. Dial 203-453-8039 for assistance.
Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 18th of September 2025 – Sean Cosgrove, Chairman
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS: ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY MUST BE DECLARED TO THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Attention is directed to the assessment date of tangible personal property in the Town of Guilford on October 1, 2025. C.G.S. 12-41 requires all people – residents, including farmers or those who are owners of non-registered or non-Connecticut registered vehicles, owners of horses and non-residents of tangible personal property located in the Town of Guilford, to file with the Assessor, a sworn declaration of all such personal property owned or leased by them on October 1, 2025. Personal Property consists of nonregistered and out of state registered vehicles, furniture, fixtures, computer equipment and all other electronic data equipment, construction equipment, manufacturing machinery and equipment, telecommunications equipment, cables conduits and pipes, farm and mechanics machinery and tools, consumable supplies, and all other tangible property not specifically mentioned, used in conducting business or to earn income.
REAL ESTATE AND REGISTERED CT MOTOR VEHICLES NEED NOT BE DECLARED
Blank copies of the Declarations can be found on the Town of Guilford’s website: www.guilfordct.gov
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All declarations must be returned/received to the Assessor’s office on or before midnight on Monday, November 3, 2025. Failure to file such a declaration by November 3, 2025 will result in an additional 25% assessment penalty and a value determined by the Assessor.
If you have any questions regarding the filing of personal property, please call the Assessor’s Office at 203-4538010 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm or visit our website
Photo by Genevieve Ray
Guilford Courier Thursday, September 25, 2025
Boys’ Soccer Fights to a Tie, Girls’ Swimming Wins Two Meets
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Boys’ Soccer
On Sept. 16, the Guilford boys’ soccer team traveled to Shelton and took a 3-3 tie. Shelton scored in the first 30 seconds of the game, and it went back-to-back goal for goal until the game ended. Two goals were scored by forward Blake Meder, and one was scored by senior captain Vincent Malatesta for Guilford. Senior captain Niko Piironen had two assists. Malatesta is now at five goals and one assist for the season, and Piironen has two goals and three assists total.
“We tried our best, and it is not the result we wanted, but we are excited to play them at home,” said senior goalkeeper Eamon Avelin.
Field Hockey
Lilly Peck, Zoe Tsoukanelis, and Maddie Welch scored for the Grizzlies, and Tsoukanelis had two goals and one assist.
The team then hosted Hamden on Sept. 19 and took a 4-2 loss. Tsoukanelis had one goal and one assist, and Peck also scored.
Girls’ Cross Country
On Sept. 16, the Guilford girls’ cross country team competed in the Guilford Duals on its home course at the East River Preserve vs. Mercy and North Haven. Guilford lost to Mercy by a score of 18-46, while defeating North Haven 46-71.
A new school course record was set by Olivia Jackson, on the now 5K long East
River Preserve layout. She finished fifth overall in a time of 20:44.7. Ciara Davenport was Guilford’s other top seven runner, finishing in 21:15.6.
On a team made up of mostly freshmen, 16 out of the 17 Guilford runners were able to turn in season’s best times at their only home race of the year.
“After a mixed result at the Wilton Invitational, the girls were able to rally at the Guilford Duals with a more consistent effort, despite the loss to favorite Mercy High School,” said Head Coach Jay Criscuolo. “The team is becoming not just a good practice squad, but a group that can turn great practice sessions into even better race results.”
Girls’ Swimming and Diving
On Sept. 12, the Guilford girls’ swimming and diving team hosted Jonathan Law and won 90-86. Guilford’s first place finishers included the 200-meter medley relay (MR) team of Abigail Fernandez, Emma Zhang, Aislin Cohen, and Muiriel
Rader, who finished the race in a time of 1:57.75. Maria Clara Cruz won the 200 freestyle in 2:12.33, and Zhang won the 200 individual medley (IM) in 2:12.16. In the 50 freestyle, Rader place first (27:06), and Molly Goodman won the diving (162.30). Rader competed in the 100 butterfly and claimed first place with a time of 1:07.57, while Ryan Cohen won the 100 freestyle in 58.76. Zhang’s time of 5:24.54 in the 500 freestyle was enough for first place.
On Sept. 15, the team played host to Daniel Hand and won 101-68. In the 200 MR, Sophia Chicarilli, Zhang, Aislin Cohen, and Addison Foley won with a time of 2:00.99. Cohen also won the 200 freestyle in 2:07.04, and in the 200 IM, Ryan Chen won in a time of 2:25.04. Zhang won the 50 freestyle in 25.62 and the 100 butterfly in 1:02.83. Cohen was the winner of the 100 freestyle (56.36), while Clara Cruz won the 500 freestyle (5:59.16). The 200 freestyle relay team of Cohen, Hannah Brown, Zhang, and Foley won in a time of 1:48.39.
The Guilford field hockey team traveled to Amity on Sept. 15 and won 4-1. Juniors
Photo courtesy of ghsboysoccer
Pictured is the Guilford boys' soccer team that recently took a 3-3 tie vs. Shelton on Sept. 16.
The Fall Run Has Started
CAPTAIN MORGAN’S
Fishing report
Although the Sound has not felt its full impact yet, signs are evident that the much anticipated annual event that transcends the Atlantic coast from Maine to the DelMarVa regionthe Fall Run - has begun. It is not a single event but a broad migratory phenomenon originating from a stock of fish found along the entire Atlantic coast. It is primarily comprised of fish that spent the summer and fall feeding in the coastal waters of New England and the mid-Atlantic region before beginning their movement south.
The famous Fall Run of striped bass does not start at one particular point in New England but rather begins in Maine with the first cold fronts and feeding on mackerel and then spreads south along the coast to other states like New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with peak populations often seen there in late September and early October.
As the season progresses into late October and November, the migration continues into New York and New Jersey, where anglers find stripers feeding on peanut bunker and other baitfish, like sand eels and spearing. The bass then proceed to head south to their wintering grounds, passing New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland before reaching their wintering areas in the Chesapeake. On their way, they use coastal habitats including beaches, ledges, and estuaries. While anadromous stripers spawn in various rivers, the vast majority of the coastal stock (80%), which includes those undertake this fall migration, always have originated from the Chesapeake Bay. So, when you hear about fishing the Striper Coast during the Fall Run - now you have an idea of when and where. Enjoy it!
On The Water
approached from the south before passing offshore, which was followed by a cold front from the north that passed through the region. Daytime air temperatures fluctuated mostly from the low of 71 degrees to the high 70s, with one of those days hitting 80 degrees, while after-midnight temperatures dropped to a low of 56 degrees to a high of 63 degrees. Rainfall was scarce, as days were filled with a mix of sun and clouds. Long Island Sound had its fill of easterly winds as they generally shifted to the southwest, north, and northwest, ranging from five to 10 knots, occasionally increasing to 15 with gusts to 20. Seas remained around a foot or less, the exception being around two feet.
High pressure built over New England as a weak low pressure
Calmer conditions enhanced shoreline fishing, including bait-
fish schools that either ventured in close or were steered in that direction by apex predators. Foraging was more concise rather than being spread out - although reef fish maintained their normal feeding patterns. Flip-flop weather, trending downward, lit the spark, signaling the start of the Fall Run of striped bass. Wherever forage can be found, chased, or trapped, striped bass are all over it. Somewhere in upper southern New England, cold fronts made their appearance, and water temperatures dropped enough to effect fish movement. We are beginning to see it here in the Big Pond, where fish are grouping around the fall feeding grounds, including those near the shoreline. Weakfish have been feeding aggressively, harbor blues are
making a fuss (larger snappers, as well), while striped bass are a little less finicky to hook. Although scattered, baitfish schools are forming and peanut bunker are being flushed from the estuaries into the Sound, the intensity is not quite there. Striped bass are, nevertheless, jumping on live eels and whacking chunks of mackerel, diamond jigs, plugs, and trolling gear. There are plenty of short bass to catch, and the over 40s are getting easier when tracked. But, those notorious feeding frenzies have not materialized - thus far. Still on the waiting list are schools of bonito and rip-slashing albies expected to show in the area, but sparse schools of Spanish mackerel have been popping up here and there. Bait soakers are catching oyster toadfish,
skate dogfish, and when hooking into cownose stingrays, they will not soon forget their strong runs or the hard fights they put up.
Hooking and catching black seabass is far from an issue. Shorts are! Odds of hooking into a short vs. a keeper is about 1820:1. Of course, that’s to be expected this time of year when considering how the recruitment is. Three-pounders are still being considered a good fish! Going deeper, though, will reduce those odds, as mature ones are headed into somewhat deeper waters. Scup bangers are finding life on the water more agreeable since their catches are worth the effort put into a day’s catch. In both cases, squid continues to be a solid bait - however, porgies will
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Kara Fiore (10) of Old Saybrook hooked and reeled in this nice fluke while fishing the near-shore waters of Cornfield Point.
Harper House (9) of Guilford coaxed this sweet largemouth bass out of its undercover haunt with an early generation frog that has not seen action in eons, prior to its catch and safe release.
Guilford Little League Softball All-Stars Honored at State Capitol
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
On Aug. 27, the Guilford Little League Softball All-Star team had the incredible honor of being recognized at the Connecticut State Capitol — a well-deserved celebration for a remarkable group of athletes who proudly represented New England at the Little League Softball World Series earlier in the month.
The team had the privilege of meeting Governor Ned Lamont, touring the Capitol, and receiving an official proclamation
in its honor — recognizing not only the athletes’ incredible achievements on the field, but also their character, resilience, and teamwork that inspired so many throughout their historic run.
This unforgettable day was a reflection of everything the players and coaches have accomplished, through talent, heart, and dedication, and it meant so much to see their hard work recognized at the highest level in the state. The entire Guilford community and supporters across New England rallied behind the team and cheered the girls on every step of the way.
Guilford Youth Football and Cheerleading Recognized as Gold Tier League
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Committed to providing a better and safer youth football experience for athletes, parents, and coaches league-wide, Guilford Youth Football and Cheerleading (GYFC) attained official league recognition as a Gold Tier League from USA Football through its League Excellence Program for 2025. USA Football is the sport’s national governing body and is an official member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
As a recognized league within USA Football’s League Excellence Program, Guilford Youth Football adheres to some of the highest standards across all youth sports to deliver a fun, competitive, and player-first environment. Attaining the Gold League designation begins with having all coaches certified through USA Football’s nationally accredited youth coach certification before taking the field this season.
Being a USA Football gold-level league means the program meets or exceeds the highest standards in youth sports today. All of the coaches in the program are USA Football-certified. The kids play and learn the sport through USA Football’s game type progression and nationally endorsed athlete development model. GYFC also employs one of the country’s most thorough volunteer background check
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providers and assesses the players’ skills individually, helping them to excel on the field and have more fun playing the greatest team sport there is.
GYFC’s goal is to continue to develop interest in football and cheerleading among the youth in the community, and to field successful athletes on and off the gridiron.
For more information on GYFC, visit the Guilford Youth Football and Cheerleading website.
Photo courtesy of Guilford Little League
Pictured is the Guilford Little League Softball All-Star team that was honored at the Connecticut State Capitol on Aug. 27 for its representation of New England at the Little League Softball World Series.
Photo Courtesy of Guilford Youth Football & Cheerleading & Cheerleading GYFC was recently recognized as a Gold Tier League by USA Football’s League Excellence Program.
The Fall Run Has Started
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jump at the chance of biting a sea worm in addition to squid and scented bait strips. In spite of fluke minimum lengths being raised to 19.5”, there have been fish in excess of 22” caught. Putting in the time pays off! Bucktails/teasers, squid, and rigs - or a simple twister tail or fluke sandwich - will cause a follower to make a move with a little twitching of the wrist. Check out the white perch for some really aggressive fall fishing.
After taking a breath, blue crabs got more aggressive. Since molting, their shells have filled out which means more meat! Whether hand-lining, scooping or trapping, hit the estuaries for a good meal and/or freezer food. More clam rakes hit the beds during the stretch of milder weather, as clammers are taking advantage of recent stockings and fairly good tides.
Even though water temperatures are dropping and air temperatures have been trending down with a periodic brief hike up, transition into a water column flip is far off. Largemouth bass are being caught in the shallows and nearby bottom structure drop-offs and weed cover - smallies included. Pickerel cannot seem to get enough to chase, northern pike are perking up, catfish are smelling out bait, and large carp are hugging the bottom. Panfish, including black crappie and schools of perch and bluegills, are fattening up. Look to fish with natural/scented baits, soft plastics, and hard lures, including cranks and spinners. Trout stocking is energizing anglers where a series of inline spinners, swimmers, scented baits, and flies are proving good choices. Water flows and levels (even with the recent rainfall) have been quite fishable. Atlantic salmon fishing, as of Sept. 1, is now catch and keep one fish.
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated fall hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.
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Collaborate with marketing representatives to fully understand product and communication needs. Identify, locate, and develop new customers through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls. Maintain existing relationships with customers. Partner with customers to help them reach their goals, owning the entire sales process from start to finish. Create and recommend products and services that meet the customer’s needs, based off a Customer Needs Analysis.
Provide exceptional customer service, maintaining the highest levels of personal and professional behavior in the market and in the workplace. Provides information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of The Days sales and marketing portfolio, including newspaper products, digital marketing services and non-traditional offerings (events, promotions, etc.).
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Lanternfly Alert
State urges residents to help track and contain invasive lanternfly
If you’ve noticed gray smudges on tree trunks, clusters of bugs clinging to a maple, or sticky sap coating your patio furniture, you might have an uninvited guest: the spotted lanternfly.
This striking but destructive insect, first found in Pennsylvania in 2014, has now been confirmed in every Connecticut county. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), “populations are currently widespread in Fairfield and New Haven counties.” A statewide quarantine remains in effect through December 2025 to help slow its spread.
Why it matters
Though only about an inch long, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) can do outsized damage. “Approximately half of Connecticut’s trees are threatened by an invasion of SLF,” according to DEEP. The insect feeds on the sap of over 70 plant species, including fruit crops like apples, grapes, peaches, and hops, as well as hardwoods like maple, walnut, and birch.
Its preferred host is the tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), itself an invasive species that grows in disturbed areas, along highways, and near industrial sites.
But SLF is highly adaptable and spreads quickly.
Even when it doesn’t kill a tree outright, SLF feeding weakens plants, reduces fruit yields, and encourages fungal growth. As it feeds, the insect excretes a sticky subs-
tance known as honeydew, which coats leaves, attracts bees and wasps, and promotes the growth of black sooty mold. For farmers and fruit growers, this can render entire crops unsellable.
In heavily infested areas, residents have reported slippery decks and walkways, swarms of insects, and honeydew-covered cars and patio furniture.
Photo by Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
Photo by Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
Adult spotted lanternfly.
Fourth nymphal stage of immature SLF.
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Photo by Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State University, Bugwood.org
Photo by Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State University, Bugwood.org
Photo by Eric R. Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org
Spotted lanternfly egg mass. Adult spotted lanternflies feeding appear darker in color when not flying and showing their colorful hind wings.
Spotted lanternfly damage on a walnut tree.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
Engineering the World Around Us
: 6 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Third in a threepart series, Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing. Presented by Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue, For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
Drawing a Four-Panel Comic Workshop
: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For high school-aged teens. Part of GAC's drop-in art club. Free. No prior registration or Guilford residency required. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Darling Diva Bingo
: 5:30 p.m. Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Rd. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts 6:30 p.m. Features 10 rounds of Bingo. Cost: $40 Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. For info or to register, call 203-453-8359.
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A hitchhiker in disguise
Spotted lanternflies don’t just fly — they hitch rides. Egg masses are laid in fall and can survive through winter on nearly any surface: vehicles, trailers, firewood, stone, outdoor equipment, or furniture. Each mass contains 30 to 50 eggs and often looks like a gray or tan smear of dried mud. Over time, the coating cracks and darkens.
Nymphs begin to hatch in late spring. Early-stage nymphs are black with white spots and no wings; laterstage nymphs add red coloring. Adults emerge by midsummer and are active into late fall. They’re known for their showy wings—tan with black spots on the outside, and bright red with white and black bands when open.
What residents can do
Currently, Connecticut does not have a public removal program for the spotted lanternfly. Control efforts depend heavily on residents and businesses staying alert, reporting sightings, and taking basic steps to prevent spread.
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) offers this guidance:
q q Report sightings using the online form at ct.gov/caes. Include a photo and address if possible.
Inspect your vehicle—especially if you’ve been in known infestation areas. Check for adults and egg masses.
Guilford Newcomers and Neighbors Annual Season Kick-off Party
: 6 to 8 p.m. Munger Barn at The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Attendees meet new and returning members and learn what the club has planned for the year ahead. New members are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For info, email GNCmembershipinfo@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 AND
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
Christ Church Annual Tag Sale
: Friday, 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. The Friday event is an early sale preview and reception with a $10 entry that includes refreshments and one free raffle ticket. The Saturday event is free admission. Features furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques and more. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call the church office at 203-453-2279.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
Friends of the Guilford Free Library 44th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale
: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features books for children, teens, and adults. Covers fiction, nonfiction, vintage, and contemporary books as well as paper ephemera, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl. The bake sale takes place on Saturday only, while supplies last. On Sunday, items will be offered at half price. Proceeds benefit the library. For info, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
VFW Annual Tag Sale
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford VFW Hall, 57 Mill Rd. For info, call 203-689-5068.
Local Cheese Tasting
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Visitors will sample Connecticut cheeses and examine historical cheesemaking equipment with an artisanal cheesemaker. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
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q q q Destroy egg masses by scraping them into a bag filled with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
Remove tree-of-heaven from your property if feasible. It’s the lanternfly’s favorite host.
Don’t move firewood or yard waste between towns.
“SLF is primarily a significant nuisance pest and has potential to become a serious agricultural pest in CT,” according to CAES. Officials warn that even though established trees often survive an infestation, repeated damage over several seasons—especially during drought or disease stress—can cause long-term decline.
What the quarantine means
To help contain the pest, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has implemented a quarantine order that restricts the movement of materials that could carry SLF, especially in counties with established populations. This includes nursery stock, firewood, mulch, and other plant material. Businesses can obtain certification for interstate movement by agreeing to inspections and compliance protocols.
The order is currently active through December 31, 2025, and may be renewed or updated based on the lanternfly’s spread.
For photos, videos, identification guides, and do-ityourself management tips, visit portal.ct.gov/DEEP or ct.gov/caes.
Photo by Victoria Smith, CAES
Late stage nymph.
Legacy Theatre Unveils 2026 Season
The Legacy Theatre in Branford is dialing up the fun for its 2026 Mainstage Season, with a vibrant mix of comedy, music, and timeless storytelling. The three-show lineup includes , , and Neil Simon’s —a trio that promises to deliver joy, laughter, and a little Broadway sparkle to the Connecticut shoreline.
“A catechism of joy, a journey of magical discovery, and a romp of comedic relationships—this Mainstage season runneth over with fun and beams with bright hope for the world beyond the habit, the rainbow, and the tidy apartment in NYC,” said Keely Baisden Knudsen, Legacy’s executive artistic director and cofounder. “I’m so pleased to present this eclectic variety to entertain our treasured audiences!”
Opening the season is , the zany, wholesome musical that has become a global favorite. Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards and the second-longest-running Off-Broadway show in history, this fast-paced comedy follows a mismatched group of nuns staging a riotous fundraiser. Packed with vaudeville turns, tongue-in-cheek numbers, and plenty of tap-dancing, Nunsense delivers big-hearted fun for the whole family.
Next up, the theatre follows the yellow brick road with a stage adaptation of , complete with the beloved musical score from the MGM film. Audiences of all ages will be swept away by the story of young Dorothy’s journey from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz.
Rounding out the season is the classic Neil Simon comedy . The show begins with a friendly card game in Oscar Madison’s messy
apartment and quickly evolves into a hilarious study in opposites when neat-freak Felix Ungar moves in. With unforgettable characters and razorsharp wit, this timeless comedy is a crowd favorite for good reason.
Legacy’s Managing Director Jeff Zeitlin added, “Subscriptions go on sale Thursday, Sept. 18, with packages starting at $90 for a threeshow subscription. By subscribing, ticket buyers save 20%. And new in 2026, for every subscription purchased, subscribers can buy the same number of tickets to another show of their choice at a 20% discount. Based on the positive feedback we’ve received, we expect brisk sales once subscriptions open.” Subscriptions will be available starting Sept. 18 through the theatre’s website at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org, by
calling the box office at 203-3151901, or in person—Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the theatre, or Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., across from the Branford Green.
The Legacy Theatre is located at 128 Thimble Islands Road in the Stony Creek section of Branford, just four minutes off Exit 56 on I-95. The fully accessible professional theatre and training center serves as a cultural hub for the shoreline community. Since opening its doors in 2021, Legacy has presented a mix of timeless classics and innovative new works, including a 2024 production directed by Julie Andrews. Housed in the former Stony Creek Puppet Theatre, the historic building boasts a legacy that includes performances by Orson Welles.
Nunsense
Wizard of Oz
The Odd Cou-
The Wizard of Oz
The Odd Couple
Press Release from the Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
The 2026 Mainstage Season schedule for The Legacy Theatre in Branford promises musical mischief to classic comedy.
The 2026 Mainstage Season schedule for The Legacy Theatre in Branford promises musical mischief to classic comedy.
The 2026 Mainstage Season schedule for The Legacy Theatre in Branford promises musical mischief to classic comedy.
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
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Try Your Hand at Painting and Drawing Workshop (Session A)
: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. A one-day workshop for adult beginners to learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgment-free setting. Cost: $44.10 for members, $49 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $5 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Discover Silver Metal Clay Workshop
: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Students will learn about silver metal clay—which is pure silver in an organic binder—and the techniques for forming, surface texturing, firing, and finishing the material. Cost: $153 for members, $170 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $105 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Free Movement Community for Grief Support: Walk in Branford
: 10:30 a.m. Start at New England Brewing Company, 5 Indian Neck Ave., Branford. Hosted by E-Motion, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports those moving with grief. For info or to register, email cherylcole529@gmail.com.
Shamanic Drum Circle
: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Yellow Munger Barn at The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Led by Marie Goodine. Bring your drum, though some drums will be available to borrow. Free. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
Concert by the Synergismus Duo
: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register (required), visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
The Planets
Sponsorships levels available. For info or to register, call 203-245-7394 or visit madisonct.com.
Getting Your Estate Plan Right: How to Create the Best Plan for You
: 6 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $20 class fee. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
Travel for the Young at Heart Seniors
: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $20 class fee. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
Author Event: Joan O'Leary in Conversation with Patty Vancil
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
: 2 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Part of the Visions of Van Gogh program that includes an art exhibit and reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA), 1004 Main St. For info, including the movie title, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
: 4 p.m. Tabor Lutheran Church, 45 Tabor Dr., Branford. Features musician Paul Loether and the Animals are Coming Music Group. Free. For info, contact 203-488-2541 or suzremi@yahoo.com.
An Evening with Van Gogh: A Movie Screening Notes on Creation Musical Event Art Exhibit and Opening
: 4 to 6 p.m. Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA), 1004 Main St. Part of the Visions of Van Gogh program that includes a movie screening from 2 to 4 p.m. at the James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, visit branfordarts.org/events.
: 3 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Performed by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. Features music director Perry So, the Elm City Girls’ Choir, and poets Aaron Jafferis, Yexandra Diaz, Shawn Douglas, and Journey Rosa. Tickets start at $15 for general admission, $10 for students. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, call 203-693-1486 or visit newhavensymphony.org.
Shore Line Trolley Museum Celebrates 125 Years: Strengthening the Line that Connects Us
: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. Features a buffet dinner, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, wine and beverages, keynote address reflecting on the rich heritage of American transit, silent auction, and more. Cash bar available. Tickets: $125. Proceeds benefit the preservation efforts of The Shore Line Trolley Museum. For info, contact 203-467-6927 or info@shorelinetrolley.org.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
Artist2Artist Enrichment Program: Successful Marketing for Artists
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
Wednesday Paint Out 2025
: 9 a.m. to noon. Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. For info or to register (required), email cleanup@savethesound.org or visit the Connecticut Cleanup program at savethesound.org/take-action/upcoming-events.
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.
:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Features a marketplace of artists, businesses, and more; live music by Take Two and Call Me in the Morning from noon to 3 p.m.; a chowder challenge from 12 to 3 p.m. at restaurants and retail stores. Tickets: free admission for the marketplace, $15 per person or $35 per family for the chowder challenge. Tickets and chowder voting available at the registration near the artisan marketplace. For info, visit shorelinechamberct.com.
: 10 a.m. to noon. Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA), 1004 Main St. Presented by BACA artist Asami Green. Part of a program of free monthly workshops covering various aspects of professional art practice. For info, visit branfordarts.org/events.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
Stony Creek Granite and the Statue of Liberty
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Bruce Clouette, a specialist in the field of Connecticut history and historic preservation. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Chamber Camp
: 4 to 7 p.m. Camp Laurelwood, 463 Summer Hill Rd., Madison. Features hands-on workshops on business branding and marketing, decision-making strategies, LinkedIn for business, and AI for business. Includes a BBQ dinner with s’mores, an interactive scavenger hunt with prizes, and networking. Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Admission: $45.
: 9 a.m. to noon. Rose Vineyard and Winery, 2 Valley Rd., North Branford. Sponsored by the Madison Art Society (MAS). Open to all MAS members. Nonmembers are welcome to join for one or two paint outs as guests but are requested to become members to continue with other paint-out events. To RSVP for lunch at 12:30 p.m., email info@madisonartsocietyct.org. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org/plein-air.
Librarians in Training
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Second in a four-week program for children in grades 2 to 5 to build useful skills and learn what it takes to be a librarian. The program is held alternatingly with the Atwater Memorial Library. Each session builds on the previous, and attendance in all sessions is recommended. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
Chunky Knit Pumpkin Workshop
: 6 to 8 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $50. All supplies included to make two pumpkins. Colors are on a firstcome, first-grab basis. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-4885693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the fatherdaughter team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier of Pelletier Senior Planning. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States
Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options with Smithsonian Educators A Killer Wedding: A Novel
: 2 p.m. Online event. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.
All Things Killingworth Town Picnic Returns Oct. 4
The All Things Killingworth Town Picnic returns Saturday, Oct. 4, to Deer Lake Outdoor Center with a full day of live music, family fun, and community connection—all in support of two meaningful local causes. Open to the public, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will benefit Deer Lake Summer Day Camp scholarships and the Kelly Allard Leach Foundation, which provides aid to children and families facing spinal injuries.
This year’s picnic features a lively lineup of entertainment and activities. The Sanderson Sisters, inspired by the beloved characters from , will take the stage at 1:45 p.m. with a performance full of magic, laughs, and songs, followed by photo opportunities. Kids who arrive dressed in witch costumes will receive a free raffle ticket. The event also pays homage to Killingworth’s Wild West roots with a Cowboy Valley Tribute, where guests can meet costumed cowboys, snap photos, interact with animals, and shop
Hocus Pocus
themed merchandise at the Cowboy Valley General Store. Barrelhouse, the event’s Diamond Sponsor, will host a beer and wine garden, with all drink proceeds contributing to the picnic’s charitable goals. The competitive spirit continues with a cornhole tournament offering a $250 cash prize for first place and a $100 gift card to La Foresta for the runner-up. A lip sync contest, sponsored by School of Rock Madison, invites performers of all ages to compete for prizes like music lessons and branded merchandise.
Young guests will enjoy the return of the Bubble Truck, a hands-on, bubbly experience that’s become a picnic favorite. For those feeling adventurous, the Barrelhouse-sponsored dunk tank will give attendees the chance to dunk familiar faces from around town. Connecticut Water is supporting the event’s sustainability efforts by bringing their Water Wagon—attendees are encouraged to bring reusable bottles to help make this a Leave No Trace event.
The music lineup kicks off with the
School of Rock Madison House Band at 11 a.m., followed by the Lip Sync Contest at 12:30 p.m. and the Sanderson Sisters show at 1:45 p.m. Local favorite Pitchdrop performs from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and the John Spignesi Band closes out the day from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Food trucks and local eateries will provide a variety of delicious options, including Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck, James Madison House, The Greenery, Sweet Emilia Ice Cream, and Cafe Laurel. Guests can also shop from an array of local vendors such as AKHOMESIGNS, Crunchy Diva Designs, and Sandy Toes & Sunsets. Nonprofit organizations will be on hand to share their missions and connect with the community, including the Killingworth Historical Society, Meigs Point Nature Center, Killingworth Ambulance Association, and many more.
Another major attraction is the Killingworth Women’s Organization raffle, offering nearly $7,000 in prizes. Items include two individual weeks at Deer Lake Day Camp, outdoor gear from GCI Outdoor, gift certificates to local businesses, original
artwork, themed baskets, and more.
All proceeds from the picnic support Deer Lake Day Camp scholarships, providing outdoor summer experiences to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity, as well as the Kelly Allard Leach Foundation, which helps families dealing with spinal injuries.
The All Things Killingworth Town Picnic is made possible by the support of community sponsors and volunteers. Sponsors include Barrelhouse, Cafe Laurel, Blue Fire Stage, GCI Outdoor, School of Rock Madison, CleanStar Restoration, Connecticut Water, Fortunato Farm, and many others committed to giving back.
The picnic will take place rain or shine at Deer Lake Outdoor Center in Killingworth. Parking is $5 cash. For full details, contest sign-ups, and event updates, visit allthingskillingworth.com.
This October celebration is the perfect way to gather with family and neighbors while supporting important causes and celebrating all things Killingworth.
Photo courtesy KWO
Photo courtesy KWO
Press Release from All Things Killingworth
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Make a Hat Pumpkin:
6 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Participants will make a pumpkin from a hat. All material provided. A second session takes place Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants can register for either event but not both. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery
: 1004
Susan Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Summer in New England
Songs of the Seasons
: Runs through Sept. 28. : Runs Oct. 3 through Nov. 1.
Yale University Art Gallery
: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.
Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England
: Runs through Oct. 19.
Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles
: Runs through Jan. 11, 2026.
Music
Blackstone Fiber Art Community:
6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Blackstone Library Tour:
10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Chair Yoga with Martha:
6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
BACA Summer Art Show
Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org. : Runs through Oct. 11.
Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:
104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874. Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.
Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:
7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.
: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.
BACA West Fall Exhibit
: Runs through Dec. 31.
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery City Gallery
: 994 State St., New Haven: For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.
Invisible Shores: Mixed Media and Clay Work by Sheila Kaczmarek
: Runs through Sept. 28.
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library
125th Anniversary of the Women's Club of Madison
: 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, visit womensclubmadisonct.com. : Runs through Oct. 11.
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library
Photographic Art Exhibit and Sale by Frank Bartlett Sr.
: 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, email Frank@thechurchillgallery.com. : Runs through Oct. 10.
Guilford Art Center (GAC)
: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
The Shore Line Trolley Museum:
17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org. First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.
The Wharf:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.
Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Christian Science Testimony Meeting:
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Groups and Activities
A Journey Through America’s Past:
10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.
Acoustics Club:
Farmers Market
Durham Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.
East Haven Farmers Market
Guilford Art League 77th Annual Juried Exhibit and Sale
: Runs through Sept. 27.
James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery
: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Local Artists Exhibit
: Runs through Oct. 31.
Madison Center for History and Culture
: Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison: For info, call MHS at 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
This Side of Paradise
: Runs through March 2026.
Nathanael B. Greene Community Center
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Banned Book Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. East Haven Town Green. For info, call 203-468-3204 or visit easthaven-ct.gov/farmers-market.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
Madison Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
The Dudley Farm Farmers Market
: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org. : Runs through Oct. 1.
Bingo
Guilford Art League Summer Show
New Haven Museum
: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond
: Runs through February 2026.
Pronounced Ah-Beetz
: Runs Oct. 9 through October 2027.
: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.
Bingo:
7 p.m. Tuesdays. St Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven. For info, visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org.
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
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.
The Day Presents
The 2025 College Fair at Great Wolf Lodge
Join us Saturday, September 27 from 10 am. to 2 p.m. for a dynamic, one-day college fair at the brand-new Great Wolf Lodge in Mashantucket. Designed to bring together students, families, and educational institutions from across the Northeast, this event offers a fresh, inspiring approach to the college search process— set in a venue families will love.
Visit theday.com/collegefair to register. Scan the QR code to learn about opportunities for exhibitors.
Attendees will meet with admissions reps, explore academic options, and gather helpful resources—all in one convenient, family-friendly setting. All participants will receive a printed College Fair Guide with important takeaway information. Other highlights include prize giveaways, an engaging atmosphere, and discounted lodging at Great Wolf Lodge.
Whether you’re helping students find their next step or taking that step yourself, this is a college fair you won’t want to miss. Admission is free.
New Exhibit Serves Up New Haven’s Pizza Legacy, “Ah-Beetz” Style
Pronounced Ah-Beetz
From Frank Pepe’s original hat to celebrity-signed pizza boxes (think Gwyneth Paltrow and Yogi Berra), if you love the crust, the crunch, or the char of a New Haven pie—or just have strong feelings about what makes a good apizza—you’ll find plenty to savor in the New Haven Museum’s newest exhibit, . The exhibit opens at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, with free admission. Registration is available via the museum website.
Pronounced Ah-Beetz explores the flavor, folklore, and cultural footprint of apizza in New Haven, tracing its roots from an affordable staple for Italian workers in the fields of southern Italy to its transformation into a defining element of workingclass immigrant communities in the U.S. In New Haven, that legacy began with Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana on Wooster Street, and grew to include two equally iconic rivals: Sally’s Apizza and Modern Apizza. Together, these three institutions form the “Big 3,” the cornerstone of the city’s apizza lore.
The exhibit pays homage not just to these three, but also to the extended family tree of pizzerias that shaped the region’s culinary identity. Visitors will find nods to Ernie’s, Zuppardi’s, BAR, Zeneli’s, Olde World, the Big Green Pizza Truck, and more, in a broader portrait of food, family, and community in the Elm City.
Co-curated by Jason Bischoff-Wurstle, director of photo archives at the New Haven Museum, and the producing team behind the documentary Pizza, A Love Story—filmmaker Gorman Bechard, musician/composer Dean Falcone, and historian Colin M. Caplan—the exhibit weaves together rare artifacts, vintage photos, video, and immersive recreations of New Haven’s most beloved pizza spots.
Bechard, who has directed more than 20 feature films, describes the project as a long time coming. “The seeds for this exhibit took root back in 2009, when Dean and I began work on the documentary,” he says. “Once we brought Colin into the mix, everything came together.” Caplan, the author of Pizza in New Haven and founder of Taste of New Haven, is often referred to as the “brain trust” of apizza history.
Fresh off a Caplan-arranged trip to Washington, D.C., where Representative Rosa DeLauro officially declared New Haven the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.,” the curators bring firsthand stories, oral histories, and never-before-seen memorabilia to the museum’s galleries. The exhibit will include a highly realistic replica brick oven, vintage menus, original uniforms, and even short features on local beverage icons like Foxon Park soda and regional beers.
Pronounced Ah-Beetz
The name reflects the New Haven pronunciation of the Italian word apizza—derived from la pizza—a nod to the city’s deep Italian-American heritage and regional flavor. The exhibit will remain on view through October 2027.
The New Haven Museum, located at 114 Whitney Ave. in downtown New Haven, has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting the region’s history since 1862. As a Blue Star Museum, it offers free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org or call 203-562-4183.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Frank Pepe, founder of New Haven’s first apizza restaurant, is among the icons featured in Pronounced Ah-Beetz, a new exhibit tracing the roots and rise of New Haven pizza culture.
A vintage menu from Sally’s Apizza showcases classic toppings and prices from a bygone era. Historic items like this are featured in Pronounced Ah-Beetz, a tribute to New Haven’s pizza legacy.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
A 1970s-era photo of Modern Apizza, one of New Haven’s “Big 3” legendary pizzerias. The new exhibit at the New Haven Museum explores how these local restaurants shaped a national food obsession.
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
An Exquisite Greek-Revival Style Home
Nestled in the heart of Madison Village, this exquisite Greek Revival-style home offers unparalleled privacy. Tucked behind a grove of trees, this is a rare find in downtown Madison. Just a short stroll to the Green, downtown shops, golf course, and the beaches, this impeccably maintained antique home blends classic charm with modern convenience.
Inside, you’ll find an open kitchen that flows into a gracious, light-filled breakfast nook. As you enter the home, you will find bright, formal sitting rooms with built-ins and ample light, creating a welcoming atmosphere perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.
With four spacious bedrooms, two lovely offices, two and a half bathrooms, and high ceilings throughout, this home offers both comfort and elegance. The property also features a detached two-car garage with a finished space above, ideal for an office, studio, or guest suite. Additionally, an adorable cottage in the back awaits your personal touch, offering endless possibilities for a project when the time is right.
This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $1,300,000. For more information or a showing, contact Meig Walz Newcomb at 203-9967209.
Tucked behind a grove of trees, this is a rare find in downtown Madison.
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: Charlene Moss to Brittany Moore, $175,000 on Sept. 3
:
28 Cortina Road LLC to Raquel D. Rocha and Martonio P. Viana, $402,000 on Sept. 2
: Debrah
Ardito to Richard and Carlene Mordente, $330,000 on Sept. 3
: James Link to Charles and Donna Wright, $267,500 on Sept. 3
: Rose Tryanow to Joshua Palmer and Hailey Dykstra, $390,000 on Sept. 2
River Street 1 Birch Lane Unit D 28 Cortina Road County Walk Lane Unit 8 58 Elm Street 100 Frank Street 232 Mclay
: Justina Mealey to Milton Sibre, $550,000 on Sept. 3
: David & Jo Ann Isleb Ft and Jo A. Isleb to Antonio V. and Antonio C. Sarmento, $460,000 on Sept. 3
: Michael P. Moore to Jake Shaker, $255,000 on Sept. 3
: Vanessa M. Travaglino to Daniel M. Altieri, $350,000 on Sept. 2
Lucy Krauchick to David C. Montefusco and Alison J. Antonelli, $725,000 on Sept. 2
181 Dunk Rock Road
: Estate of Linda J. Rogen and Elena M. Barry to Eric and Tarah Pawloski, $675,000 on Sept. 4
43 Frances
: Peter and Jeri L. Perkins to Dean Russo and Brenda Wippick, $400,000 on Sept. 3
: Peter and Jeri L. Perkins to Dean Russo and Brenda Wippick, $400,000 on Sept. 3 : Cheryl Weisberg Real Estate Trust and Jonathan Weisberg to Ross Williams, $1,500,000 on Sept. 3
: Jorge E. Zuniga and Amparito Benavides to Naadia Ahmed and Alexander Baaklini, $1,210,000 on Sept. 2
: Jennifer
Beckert to Gary Upton and Antonia Aviles, $371,000 on Sept. 5
: Nut Placeains
Hld LLC to William E. and Ava G. Gaunt, $100,000 on Sept. 3
: Maolin Qiu to Tyler Fries, $475,000 on Aug. 29
: David Schulte to Ryan T. and Stacey L. Long, $475,000 on Sept. 5
: Mandel & Stevens LLC to Help For The Cmnty LLC, $118,000 on Sept. 2 : Darlene A. Miconi and Citigroup Mtg Loan T 2021 to Seema Jain, $313,000 on Sept. 5 : Estate of Diane M. Romanik and Susan R. Oliverio to Paige Dostie and John Altieri, $454,000 on Sept. 3 : Mary E. Breitweiser to David C. and Monica A. Rawling, $720,000 on Sept. 2 :
Estate of Barbara L. Garneau and Kerry E. Knobelsdorff to Chloe A. Totman, $191,000 on Sept. 2 : Robert W. Siegman to Justin S. Wilbur, $465,000 on Sept. 3
