Town Renovates Historic Building, Addresses Space Challenges
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
Renovations at the historic Major Jedediah Lathrop House at 55 Park St. have been completed by the Town of Guilford as part of a project meant to address space challenges faced by multiple town agencies and boost overall government efficiency.
The departments that have relocated to
the Lathrop House include the Engineering Department and the office of Economic Development and Tourism. Space is also being provided for the Parks and Recreation Department, Social Services, and for the local nonprofit Chloe’s Closet. The building was formerly the location of the central administrative offices of Guilford Public Schools, which have relocated to a building on the campus of Guilford High School.
The project was overseen by the town’s Facilities Maintenance Department, including its head team Stephen Neydorff and Todd Rake. Rake was the manager of the Lathrop House renovation, overseeing several structural and aesthetic needs for the 203-year-old building’s interior.
“When we looked at it, we knew that it See Town Renovates page 7
Home Again in Guilford
Kyle Bejnerowicz, left, Jop van Gennip, standing, and Galen Dole sing to guest Linda Fogarty as part of their act during a concert by The Diamond Baritones on Nov. 1 at the First Congregational Church UCC in Guilford. The quartet, presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance, specializes in blending classical and popular music. Members include Guilford native Bejnerowicz, a 2013 Shoreline Arts Alliance Vocal Scholarship winner, Jop van Gennip, Galen Dole and Conrad Nuyts on piano. It was a homecoming for Kyle, a founder of the group based in Holland that was on the TV show "Holland's Got Talent."
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In Transit: Kimberly Steinmetz Always on the Go
By Christian Maldonado
Staff Writer
People find their dream job in all kinds of ways. For them, it could be through years of school or even following in the steps of a family member. Kimberly Steinmetz found the job that she loves out of necessity.
When Kim had kids, she wanted to find a career that would allow her to be able to look after her children while she worked, so she became a school bus driver in 1989.
After many years of driving a bus in Connecticut, Kim then joined River Valley Transit in 2023, where she now takes passengers from all along the valley and shoreline areas to where they need to go. River Valley transit covers 16 municipalities in Essex County, as well as parts of New London County, providing buses, taxis, and trolleys.
The job spoke to Kim because of her outgoing personality. She enjoys talking to her passengers and hearing stories about the
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people she drives around. It’s a job she enjoys and gets excited about.
“This is easily my favorite job that I have ever had,” Kim says.
“I love helping people; I am just so grateful to have the opportunity to do what I do and get to help all of the different kinds of people that I do.”
Kim especially enjoys being able to help people who are struggling with a disability through a program called Vista Life Innovations, based in Madison. The program helps adults with disabilities in the shoreline area.
In collaboration with River Valley Transit, Vista Life is able to help people become more independent and get more tasks and responsibilities done. She enjoys getting to help them in part
because she has a daughter who has struggled with a disability herself, and she sympathizes with those who may struggle to get around and take care of their own needs.
“A lot of these people struggle to do things on their own, and I feel like I am helping them to become more independent,” she says. “It’s nice to be able to help them, you never know what someone is going through … it gives them a little bit of respect and joy.”
Some people learn to do things they thought impossible for them.
“I had a guy once who was in a wheelchair, who thought he couldn’t go out and do anything for himself,” she said. “He could not believe that public transport would allow him to take the bus in his wheelchair. He was able to go to the grocery store and go to his different appointments … that story was very special to me.”
Kim likes being able to drive through historic districts and
See In Transit page 4
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I was delighted to read in the Oct. 23 edition of the Guilford Courier that the Pay-As-you-Throw system has been a success. As a single summer resident who previously lived full time in Guilford for 37 years, I have found the new system meets my needs far better than the old one. I no longer use a private trash collector, but visit the transfer station every week at a significantly reduced cost.
I did find the article somewhat confusing, however, since it seemed to
suggest that food waste should be deposited in blue bags. In fact, the blue bags are for non-food waste, and green bags, which can be purchased at the same locations for a small cost, can be used to dump food waste. It is also permissible to dump the food scraps without a bag.
I hope PAYT continues to meet the needs of Guilford residents and will be available when I return next summer.
Nancy Gertner Guilford
In Transit: Kimberly Steinmetz a Driver Always on the Go
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towns like Deep River, Essex, Madison, and Old Saybrook, among others. She mentions the history, as well as the downtown atmosphere as some of her favorite parts about driving in these areas.
“They really are such peaceful and lovely communities,” Kim says. “There’s all different kinds of people in this area, and so many different stories that they tell...I have really learned a lot about life by listening to my passengers.”
Kim says that she has so many positive and life changing experiences from her
short time as a bus driver for River Valley Transit, and wants to continue to do what she loves.
“I really want to do this until I can’t anymore,” she says. “There are so many different experiences that I have had driving a bus for all these years, I am just so grateful that I have this opportunity.”
While her job description may just be a bus or transit driver, the connections she has made and continues to make, as well as the passion to help the people who she drives and keep them safe, makes it anything but a run of the mill bus drive for her and her passengers.
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Shoreline Soul announces it is holding its concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., with a preconcert rehearsal at 1:15 p.m. The concert takes place at the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street, Guilford. The event, which is the culmination of a fivesession community choral gospel workshop, is free and open to the public. Space is limited. For more information, contact 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
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Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, invites artists to submit work for its holiday show, The Art of Dreaming. The gallery welcomes representational and abstract art in all mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—that explore the many dimensions of dreaming. Artists may submit works that capture fantasy, invention, romanticism, or surrealism, with unexpected juxtapositions and mysterious images. The show runs Friday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Jan. 10, with artwork receiving from Sunday, Nov. 9, to Thursday, Nov. 13. Spectrum’s artisans store also seeks fine crafts in wood, ceramic, pottery, glass, paper, fabric, jewelry, and more. In addition, the gallery invites submissions of handmade ornaments for its six-foot holiday tree and seasonal items in all mediums. For more information, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
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Obituary
Eliza Boisbrun Lex Guilford
Eliza Boisbrun Lex, a longtime resident of Hill House Senior Residence in Riverside, Connecticut passed away peacefully at Fairfield County House in Stamford Oct. 23, 2025. Born Dec. 30, 1928, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mathilde and Edward J. Boisbrun.
Eliza, who was also known as Betty in her younger years, was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art. A talented, prolific artist who expressed her creativity through a variety of artistic mediums throughout her life, she never abandoned her passion for painting, and continued to produce beautiful works well into her nineties.
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Phyllis Quinn
Guilford
Phyllis Bernhardina Johnson Quinn PT of Guilford passed away on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. She was the mother of Phyllis Quinn (Chris Ventre) of Branford. She was the grandmother of Miriah Ventre (Brandon Anderson) of Branford, and Elliot Ventre of Branford. She is also survived by her greatgranddaughter Ellie Anderson. She was predeceased by her brother Elmer Larson.
Phyllis was born at home in Naugatuck on March 21, 1925, a daughter of Gustave Evald Johnson and Ellen Sundvall Johnson. She was a tumbler (gymnast) from the age of four. She attended Boston University and graduated as a Physical Therapist in 1947. She had an amazing career which spanned 42 years. Phyllis was selected to participate in the research trial for
Eliza is survived by her loving children, Robert Mark Lex (Cindy Gerstl) of Guilford and Leslie L. VanDermeer (Marc) of Cos Cob; beloved grandchildren, Allison and Jenna Lex, and Sarah and Miles VanDermeer; and sister, Sydney Boisbrun of Sandpoint, Idaho. In keeping with Eliza’s wishes, there will be no public memorial service. Eliza’s longstanding wish was to donate her body to the Yale School of Medicine and that has been honored. Her family is grateful to her “angels” from Visiting Angels, the staff at Hill House and the staff at Fairfield County House for their warm and compassionate care.
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the Salk Polio Vaccine in 1953. Another accomplishment was petitioning the State of CT for PTs to be individually licensed instead of working under the MD’s license. In 1974, she bravely was the first female Physical Therapist to have a private practice. She was also the first female EMT in the town of Guilford.
Her many interests included cooking, drawing, knitting, and sunbathing.
Phyllis developed lifelong friends while vacationing at Sea Tern in Wells, Maine. She loved Moody Beach, and had the ability to “shop until you drop” even at the age of 99. Often asked about her longevity she would respond, “Pinot Noir.” Phyllis was also known to speak her mind and express her philosophies. Phyllis was a mentor to many and will hold a place in many people’s heart. Friends were asked to call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Burial was private. Please see her online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.
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New Executive VP at Ascend Bank
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Guilford-based Ascend Bank has announced that Susan Andros has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and a member of the bank’s Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the CEO, Andros will oversee credit risk, operational risk, compliance, and strategic risk.
“Susan brings the right blend of rigor, pragmatism, and partnership,” said Ascend Bank President and CEO Kyle Eagleson. “Her excellent track record building resilient control environments while enabling innovation will help us keep clients safe, meet evolving regulatory standards, and power our growth.”
A veteran strategic risk and control leader within financial services, Andros has a proven ability and significant experience guiding large, regulated financial institutions such as Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Citi through transformation and heightened supervisory expectations.
Workforce Alliance offers training, certificates, and job search assistance to youth and young adults living in south central Connecticut who are not currently enrolled in high school or college. Workforce Alliance also provides tuition assistance, academic help, internships, GED completion, and guidance toward higher education. For more information, visit www.workforcealliance.biz.
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New Haven Sail & Power Squadron (NHSPS), part of America’s Boating Club, offers a two-hour seminar for boaters who need information about marine batteries. The seminar will cover how to choose and maintain marine batteries, optimize battery performance, work safely with batteries, and more. The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Indian Neck Yacht Club, 87 Harding Avenue, Branford. All students must sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 12. The class costs $10 per person. To register and pay online, visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/introduction-to-marinebatteries. For more information, contact Squadron Education Officer Peter DePascale at 203-671-2420 or bathworksinc@gmail.com. For more information about New Haven Sail & Power Squadron, visit nhsps.org.
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Town Renovates Historic Building, Addresses Space Challenges
needed painting and some carpet cleaning,” said Rake.
Both of these objectives were completed, along with upgrades to its flooring and electrical system, added Rake.
The building had seen several upgrades in past years since the town took ownership of the building 55 years ago, “but there hadn’t been much done in quite some time,” said First Selectman Matt Hoey. Upgrading the electrical system of the building became a “big portion of the project,” said Rake, to finally bring the building up to electrical code.
Given its age, Hoey said it was “not unusual” that the building was not up to code in electricity and other areas, including handicap-access standards that have also been addressed through the installation of a ramp in the back of the building.
The new electricity service installed at the building is a 400 Amp 3 Phase, a kind of service that “prepares us for the future,” said Rake. This installation amounts to a cost-effective method that provides greater flexibility on what can be done given the power demands on the building.
The renovation project was likely costeffective on a whole, as it made fiscal sense for the town to retain the property and eventually convert its interior into new office space. This is compared to previous suggestions that the Lathrop House be sold and the town search for a new property that could accommodate known space needs.
“It made sense for us to retain that as an asset, because if we’re forced to go out and buy property to make accommodations for a growing community and growing workforce, that would be another burden on the taxpayers,” said Hoey.
The exact costs of the renovations are currently undetermined, but Rake estimated it may range from $75,000 to $100,000. All monies used to finance the renovation came out of one of the town’s reverse funds intended for building projects.
The first floor of the renovated building is the location of the Engineering Department’s new offices, which are more spacious than their previous ones at Town Hall South. Hoey said the limited space at Town Hall South was “not conducive to the effective operations of all the departments that were there,” and had been identified in a facilities study done several years ago which determined needed relief of overcrowding at the building.
The renovation of Lathrop House to build new Engineering Department offices ultimately determines a “better use of space,” said Hoey and relief of overcrowding at Town Hall South.
It was determined that the Engineering Department was the “most appropriate organization,” said Hoey, to relocate its administration to the Lathrop House, “because they have probably the least amount of touches on the regulatory process.” The implementation this year of the town’s new online permitting system was another factor that enabled the move “because there’s less reliance on paper flow,” added Hoey.
With the Engineering Department in a new location, its former offices will be occupied by town employees at Town Hall South who previously had to share space in the back of the building.
The Economic Development office has been relocated from the second floor of Town Hall to Lathrop, as has equipment
See Town Renovates page
Obituary
Charles Armand Beirnard Guilford
Charles Armand Beirnard, the muchloved husband of Antonia Moras and father of Erin and Michael, died at home, surrounded by his family, Oct. 20, 2025, in Guilford.
Charles "Chuck" was born in Appleton, WI, April 21, 1944, the son of Cesar Beirnard and Evelyn Wilde Beirnard.
He moved to Connecticut in 2009, to be closer to family after retiring from the faculty of the University of Alaska Anchorage. He held degrees from the University of Wisconsin and the Ohio State University and had also taught at Ohio State and Heidelberg University in Ohio, as well as in Tehran, Iran.
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Chuck loved his family, his pets, his work, his books, and his gardening and landscaping. He traveled widely across this country and others, with a special affinity for the Mediterranean. He lived with kindness and laughter and gave himself quietly to many positions of service.
He is survived by his wife and children; and many friends and students.
A memorial service was held in Guilford, Saturday, Nov. 1. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford.
See Obituaries page 11
Shoreline Chess Club welcomes new members. The club meets from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays at the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street. All levels are welcome. For more information, call 203-675-7717.
Obituaries Continued from page 8
Obituary
Helen Castaldi
Guilford
Helen Marie (Niland) Castaldi sadly passed away on Oct. 20, 2025, after a 5year journey at the Hamden Health and Rehabilitation Center. Up until the end, Helen maintained her strong faith in God, love of family and friends, as well as her kindness, warmth and compassion.
Helen was born in Ridley Park, PA on Feb. 19, 1929. She was raised in South Philadelphia by her mother, Margaret Niland. She was the youngest of three children with two older sisters, Marie and Peggy. The early years were challenging for the family and, Helen, the third child tipped the scales necessitating care for her at the Catholic Bureau before she was placed in foster care. Once Margaret was able to bring Helen back home, she attended elementary school, West Philadelphia Catholic Girls’ High School and was a parishioner of St. Gabriel’s.
tary at General Motors. Once she had children, she devoted herself to raising them at home. In 1976, Helen accepted a job at Yale New Haven Hospital in admitting. She took great pride and excelled in her position while being honored with several promotions.
Joe and Helen shifted career paths in the mid-1980s and opened a religious goods store in Guilford – Genesis II. Joe was one of the first ordained Deacons at St. George’s Parish in 1979. Their son Ray, followed in his footsteps and was ordained in Rhode Island in 2013.
Helen met her husband Joe (Joseph Raphael Castaldi) at a high school dance and was smitten from the get-go. The two were married in 1952 at St. Cyril’s Church in East Landsdowne, PA – Helen captioned this as “the happiest day of my life!” Helen and Joe celebrated 44 years of marriage. They created quite a legacy after having their four children: Raphael “Ray” Joseph Castaldi (Sandy Poelman Castaldi), David “Dave” Bernard Castaldi (Gina Slinko Castaldi), Joanne Marie Castaldi Dixson (Arti Dixson), and Mary Beth Castaldi Bowerman. Sadly, Joe, Ray and Dave predeceased Helen. Collectively, the children went on to welcome their own families, adding ten grandchildren to love: (Ray and Sandy) Stephanie, Joseph and Elizabeth; (Dave and Gina) Jessica, Nicholas and Gregory; (Joanne and Arti) Joelle and Alayna; Mary Beth (Max and Zoe). The grandchildren are continuing the family legacy; thus far there are six great-grandchildren. A beautiful testament to a marital commitment based on unconditional love via heart and soul. Yes, we were blessed!
Helen was an extraordinary woman using her beauty, strength, love and faith to create her own identity and to ensure a better life for her children. Out of high school, she worked as a secre-
Helen and Joe loved attending Sunday Mass followed by a drive with their children and, on special occasions, an all-you-can-eat brunch. There were many activities that the children were involved in with terrific parental support. Helen loved a good party, fashion shows, and she took pride in welcoming new neighbors, enjoyed antiquing, tag sales, thrifting, Hummel collecting, a nice glass of “white” wine and/or a simple dinner with lots of conversation around the kitchen table. As a family, we moved a lot before landing in Guilford in 1970. Soon thereafter, Helen met her best friend, Kay Fagan, who also grew up in South Philly. These two forged a forever friendship and eternal bond.
After Joe’s passing in 1997, Helen moved to Hamden Hills to be near her children and grandchildren. The family rallied around her and enveloped her with inclusion in family trips, events, gatherings and, most importantly, love and support. She gave of herself unconditionally and taught her children to do the same with her unwavering faith, “You’re not lucky; you’re blessed.”
In honor of Helen, may God bless all.
Family and Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Helen’s care, donations may be made to Compassus Living Foundation, 3193 Boardwalk Dr., P.O. Box 5197, Saginaw MI 48603-2363; https://compassuslivingfoundation.org/give/. Burial will follow in St. George Cemetery, Hubbard Road, Guilford. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.
Legal Notice
Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission
The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer took the following action:
APPROVED: Starlet Jacobs, located at 127 Chaffinch Island Road, Guilford, Connecticut, Map 22, Lot 39, Regulated Activity, 168 square foot shed within Guilford Inland Wetlands Commission 100-foot upland jurisdiction review area of a wetland and or watercourse.
Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 15th day of October, 2025.
Jeff Parker, Chairman
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Andrew Victor Christian,
Jr. (25-0325)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated October 22, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is:
THOMAS DEGNAN MCLAUGHLIN, CLOUTIER & CASSELLA, LLC, 29 ELM STREET, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF David E. Schancupp (25-0308)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated October 23, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Priscilla H. Geer, Clerk
The fiduciary is
Jason Kahn
c/o BERNADETTE MARY KEYES, KEYES AND LOONEY LLC, 420 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 15, BLDG. 3, BRANFORD, CT 06405
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Ronald DeMartino (25-0297)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated October 2, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is: Marianne DeMartino
c/o RACHAEL MORGAN ENGELMAN, LAW OFFICES OF PAUL K. SULLIVAN, JR, LLC, 705 BOSTON POST ROAD, GUILFORD, CT 06437
LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION TOWN OF GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals made a decision on the following applications:
APPROVED: 34 South Fair Street (Map 32 Lot 54, Zone R-1). Applicant/Owner: Jane and Clifford Bechtold. Application to vary side setback to 4 ft where 8 ft is required (§3.4.A.6.a) for an accessory structure.
Copies of the above decision are on file in the Planning and Zoning Office, 50 Boston Street, Guilford Connecticut.
Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 6th day of November 2025 – Steve Kops, Chairman
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utilized by the parks department and Social Services. The equipment includes freezers used to store food for major holiday drives. New conference rooms have been established at the building as well, a “valuable” addition, said Hoey, to provide more space for municipal and community meetings.
Overall, both Hoey and Rake agreed that the renovation and relocation of several departments and functions to the Lathrop House will improve government efficiency and delivery of services.
OceanofLightTaiChi
The Ocean of Light program is a holistic approach to well-being centered around a simple form of tai chi which incorporates movement, meditation, and discussion. Taught by Dennis McCann, former head of the Spiritual Care Department for Middlesex Health and certified teacher of Tai Chi Chih, the program will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays from Dec. 4 through Jan 8, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day, at the Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Road. The cost is $40 for residents or $50 for nonresidents. For more information or to register, call 203-245-5623 or visit taichichih.org.
Griefshare:Surviving theHolidays
The seminar for Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays takes place Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Christ Church café, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. The seminar offers practical, actionable strategies as well as encouragement, support, and valuable tools to help participants navigate the challenges of the season. Participants will view a video featuring advice from Christian counselors and people in grief who have faced the holidays after their loss. The participant guide costs $12 and can be purchase at the seminar. To register, visit GriefShare.org. For more information, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654.
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Action Taken to Protect Atlantic Menhaden
CAPTAIN MORGAN’S
Fishing report
Revered as the most important fish in the sea, deemed highly vital to fishing, fisheries, and the industry, Brevoortia tyrannus was the highly contested and allconsuming topic at the Atlantic Menhaden Management Board meeting of the 25th annual meeting of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). It did not take very long for the roughly 300 in attendance, representing recreational, commercial, and industry sectors, to become polarized.
The main crux of the meeting was to how best correct a significant error made in calculating the mortality rate that led to overfishing - especially since, technically, Atlantic menhaden is not overfished, and overfishing is not occurring. Detailed presentations were given by the highly skilled, educated, and experienced Technical Committee (TC) and Stock Assessment Subcommittee (SAS).They covered fishery dependent/independent data, life history and model structure, population estimates, stock status, and research recommendations.
For roughly four hours, points were made how deep reductions in the Total Annual Catch (TAC) would jeopardize commercial watermen and put many businesses reliant on them at risk, causing major losses of jobs and businesses across the employment spectrum. Other voices iterated that, without appropriate harvest reductions, fisheries dependent on menhaden (like striped bass) would suffer, causing threats to their survival. Still, others were deeply concerned about the lack of attention given to overall ecosystem effects since Atlantic menhaden had been established as an Ecological Reference Point (ERP) in its management.
After several motions, amend-
ments, discussions, and caucuses, the original motion, “To set the TAC for 2026 to 2028 at 108,450 mt to maintain a 50% probability of not exceeding the ERP F Target,” the following substitute motion was finally passed: “To set the TAC for 2026 at 186,840 mt (20% reduction from the status quo), and revisit the 2027 TAC and 2028 TAC at the 2026 Annual Meeting.” The motion passed 16-2. This affords the opportunity to adjust the TAC in 2027 and 2028 accordingly, yet take action on the initial error
made on calculating the mortality rate of Atlantic menhaden.
The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board voted 13-3 on the significant elements of Draft Addendum III to approve the status quo for 2026, which means no new catch reductions or closures for the 2026 fishing year.
On The Water
High pressure stayed within southeast Canada with multiple areas of low pressure well south of the region. A strengthening low
approached and moved across the waters and continued to deepen as it lifted up to eastern Canada. High pressure nosed in before another coastal low impacted. Air temperatures fluctuated throughout the 50-degree range, topping off at only 61 degrees while sun mixed with clouds and a dash of rain fell. Pre-dawn temperatures did dip into the low-to-mid 30s, adding quite a wake up chill. Meanwhile, Long Island Sound nearshore water temperatures held at around 58 degrees, as winds topped 30 knots with seas
cresting at nine feet under small craft advisories, but generally sloshed around three to five feet. There are some extended striped bass and bluefish blitzes that erupted in the Guilford nearshore waters, however, few anglers were around to take advantage of them. Even then, most were unable to put together the right combination of lures, bait, and technique to garner any repeated hookups. The time for bluefish to exit the Sound is See Action Taken page 22
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Peter Fitton and son Farley (11) of Guilford, along with shutterbug Wall Pringle, fished Long Island Sound, hooking up with several keeper blackfish on tog jigs and crabs soaked in Madison waters.
State Champion Guilford Boys’ Lax Honored in Banner Ceremony
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
During the Guilford High School Homecoming football game on Oct. 24, the faculty, staff, students, and families honored the 2025 Guilford boys’ lacrosse team for its Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Class M CT State Championship. Guilford Principal Julia Chaffe presented the team with the championship banner and patches during halftime. This is the first ever state championship for the squad.
The Grizzlies’ postseason included defeating Watertown 21-1, East Lyme 123, Joel Barlow 8-7, and finally Hand High School 12-11 in the championship game. Championship rings were presented earlier this week to the boys, designed by the team captains, Ryan Gribbon, Jonah Labbadia-Colon, and Michael Lawton.
Over the summer, the 2025 boys’ lacrosse team was honored as “Team of the Year” by the 2025 Connecticut High School Coaches Association, Head Coach Brian White was named as “National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (NILCA) Coach of the Year,” Coach Darryl Delia was named “Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Assistant Coach of the Year,” Jonah Labbadia-Colon and Aidan Connelly were named to the CT All-State First Team, along with teammates Ryan Gribbon, Michael Lawton, and Robert Scott who were all named to the Second Team. Gribbon, Labbadia-Colon, and Connelly were also named to the Southern CT AllConference Team.
Schedules
Boys’ Soccer
Tuesday,Nov.11,Wednesday,Nov.12,orThursday, Nov. 13: Class L State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class L State Tournament Finals
Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Saturday, Nov. 8: Class M State Championship Swimming Trials at Cornerstone at 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Class M State Swimming Championships at Cornerstone at 6 p.m.
Guilford Girls’ Swimming and Diving Claims Third Place at SCC Championship
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Volleyball
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15: Class M State Tournament Finals at Wethersfield
Field Hockey Girls’ Soccer
Friday, Nov. 7 or Saturday, Nov. 8: Class L State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday,Nov.11,Wednesday,Nov.12,orThursday, Nov. 13: Class L State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class L State Tournament Finals
Friday, Nov. 7: Class L State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Class L State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, Nov. 14 or Saturday, Nov. 15: Class L State Tournament Finals
Football
Friday, Nov. 7: at Amity at 7 p.m.
At the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Swimming Championship on Oct. 29, the Guilford girls’ swimming and diving team placed third overall with 823 points. The Grizzlies finished the regular season with a 6-2 record. 11 of 14 swimmers achieved state qualifying times, and every Guilford swimmer raced to their best times in the SCC meet. The 200 Medley Relay (MR) team of Abby Fernandez, Emma Zhang, Ryan Cohen, and Muiriel Rader placed first in a time of 1:54.63. Aislin Cohen placed second in the 200-meter freestyle (1:56.94), and Emma Zhang won the 200 Individual Medley (IM). She beat
her own school record from earlier this season in 2:07.81. Zhang also placed first in the 500 freestyle (5:12.67). In the 200 freestyle relay, Aislin Cohen, Rader, Hannah Brown, and Addison Foley earned second place and All-SCC honors (1:44.09). Ryan Cohen won the 100 backstroke in 58.58, and the 400 freestyle relay team, comprised of Zhang, Ryan Cohen, Foley, and Aislin Cohen placed second and finished with a team record time of 3:41.03. Earning All-SCC for the Grizzlies included Fernandez, Zhang (four events), Ryan Cohen (three events) , Rader (two events), Aislin Cohen (two events), Brown, Foley, and Nora Clune.
Photo courtesy of GHS Netminders Booster Club
Pictured are the All-State athletes from the 2025 Guilford boys' lacrosse team.
Several Guilford Athletes Named to All-Conference Teams
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Several Guilford athletes were named to the All-Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Teams for their efforts on the field this fall. For boys’ cross country, Lewis Thoreen and Jordan Espinosa were named to the All-Conference Second Team. For girls’ cross country, Olivia Jackson earned a spot on the First Team. For boys’ soccer, Vincent Malatesta, Blake Meder, and Nickolas Piironen earned spots on the First Team. Representing girls’ soccer, Paige Ponzio and Emelia Votto were named to the First Team. Maya Kos-Graham earned a spot on the Second Team.
The Guilford field hockey team had several All-Conference representatives. Colby Atwater and Zoe Tsoukanelis earned spots on the All-Conference First Team, and Emma Clifford and Abby Dellaventura were Second Team honorees. For their efforts on the volleyball court, Nora Stew-
art and Maya Thompson were named AllConference First Team.
For girls’ swimming and diving, the top 3 individual finishers in each event at the SCC Championship, as well as two team relay teams, earn All-Conference status.
The 200-yard medley relay team of Abigail Fernandez, Emma Zhang, Ryan Cohen, and Muirel Rader qualified with a time of 1:53.80. In the 200 freestyle, Aislin Cohen made All-Conference in a time of 1:56.94. Zhang was named All-Conference for the 200 Individual Medley (IM) with a time of 2:07.81, while Ryan Cohen (59.67) made it for the 100 butterfly. Zhang added to her resume in the 500 freestyle (5:12.67), and in the 200 freestyle relay, Aislin Cohen, Radar, Hannah Brown, and Addison Foley qualified for All-SCC with a time of 1:44.09. In the 100 backstroke, Ryan Cohen recorded a time of 58:84, good for All-Conference status. In the 400 freestyle relay, Zhang, Ryan Cohen, Nora Clune, and Aislin Cohen made All-Conference in 3:41.03.
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rapidly approaching, and when they decide to migrate south, it will seem as though they disappeared in a flash.
Yet, striped bass may not be as predictable. Although 70 to 80% of the stock emanates from the Chesapeake and around 25% from the Hudson, we are seeing Connecticut’s holdover population increase. Although not scientifically verified that spawning in a key tidal river, like the Connecticut River, is occurring, over the past several years, we have observed young examples just inches long.
Current data indicates that both the Chesapeake and Hudson stocks have faced significant challenges in recent years. Some stripers may just stay in CT rather than migrating. As a result of this, as well as increased water temperatures in the mid-Atlantic, it is probable that the Sound could see an extended fall striped bass season due to them lingering prior to leaving or heading upriver. Shy of any serious weather occurrences, do not be surprised if striped bass fishing continues past normal expectations.
Blackfish appear to be less finicky. Their desire for more calories has been obvious once the bite turned on and multiple taps were felt. For the past couple of weeks, the zone has been in depths under 12 feet which makes the small boaters or shore fishers within reach of a keeper catch. Almost any form of crab - whole, cracked, halved, or quartered - served up was taken. At those depths, clams were another favorite fished - especially when mixed with mussels and lowered as chum. Be forewarned, as in previous weeks, short fish have been problematic.
Douglas O’Connor of Media, PA (formerly of North Branford) up visiting family, had a productive day fishing Long Island Sound, catching blackfish and striped bass. It was fun for all and a good meal to boot!
gized. Increased fish means increased catches, noting that the majority of those plying inland waters are avid anglers. Spin and fly fishers are connecting with average to breeder size trout - some stocked, some native. Rainfall has helped water levels, and, in most cases, flows. Since conditions have been improving, a few more Atlantic salmon anglers have hit the Shetucket and Naugy rivers. So far, catches have been mediocre since this catch and release season extends until Monday, Dec. 15. Check other waters, as rules do differ. Lake and pond fishing has highlighted largemouth bass, chain pickerel, catfish, and panfish as popular species groups to catch.
GUILFORD
Weakfish have been having an active season with catches being rather consistent. Traditionally, they have always been a true fall competitor and generally can be caught along with bass and blues while trolling the rips. Recently, they have been caught using bucktails and will fall for squid. Although weather has been erratic and taking fall head on, weakies will usually stick around the Sound until the first good nor’easter hits. Slab porgies should be targeted now along deeper bottom structure, while keeper black sea bass are gradually favoring depths of 45 to 50 feet or better and, again, liking squid, clams, and some scented baits. Round off the bottom fishery with some dogfish, skate, and rays, but with warming water temperatures, browns and sand tigers might hang around a little longer.
Another round of trout stocking took place, keeping the trout anglers’ base ener-
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. Tight Lines, Captain Morgan captainmorganusa@hotmail.com captainmorgan-fish.blogspot.com X (formerly twitter) @captmorgan_usa
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier
Nora Stewart was named to the All-SCC First Team for her efforts with Guilford volleyball this season.
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Enough: A Story About Gratitude
By Liz Egan
Special to Living
Last week, I took a train with my friend Terry to New York City to see a new Broadway musical. What started as a funny camp musical turned into a personal reflection about values and the way I have chosen to live my life now and in the future.
The play, based on a true story, addressed a big question: “What is Enough?”
Like the main character, I grew up in a small town of humble beginnings. Her character, different than I, had “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” As part of large family, I took as normal the hand-me-downs we wore and the portions we received. Of course I wanted more, like maybe another piece of chicken or seconds on the mashed potatoes, but other than identify “happiness” as a target, I never set objects as my goal.
In the play, the title character marries an incredibly wealthy man, referred to as “The Time Share King.” He allows her any extravagance, and she begins to have built the largest single-family home, 90,000 square feet, based on the Palace of Versailles.
Achieving this single-minded goal, she believes it would make all her dreams come true and set her legacy. In the process, she initiates a documentary about her life and this project and loses the focus on her eight children.
Though there are many opportunities for her character to have a personal transformation, she never does change. Ultimately, rather than be the envy of the world, she is alone in her own world of “never enough.”
While I was disturbed because this play was in development for the past several years and has an unfortunate reflection to current events, it made me wonder who we set as positive role models for our children and our lives. As a child, my heroes were champions of civil rights—Martin Luther King, Jr., my teachers, my parents. They were people who wanted me to be the best version of myself, to strive to use my talents and gifts for a greater good. I never connected wealth to those
goals. When I looked at famous painters who were my heroes, I did not see wealth, but I did see integrity and idealism. That is what a legacy means to me. I did get to attend art school and have had many good and some not-so-pleasant life experiences since then. When I met my husband in 1999, my life was forever altered. I knew true unconditional love and shared values and interests. While we were by no means “wealthy,” we were blessed with enough to be able to live a happy, wonderful life surrounded by the love we had for each other, family, and our willingness to give back to our community.
When he passed away in 2023, my life once again changed forever. The years that followed have been brutal and emotionally
turbulent. I worked hard with the help of caring family and friends to navigate this loss. Now, two and half years later, I feel better. I am at least able to think about moving forward. As I approach a new crossroads, I am willing to accept changes in my life. Like Ralph Kramden, I had big ideas. I planned a huge remodel. It kept getting bigger and bigger. I had drawings and had the dimensions taped out on the floor of my garage. After some journaling and deep reflection, I was able to ask myself, “What will this huge project accomplish? Will I feel better because of these physical changes? What will I do without the important and steadying routines that have helped me overcome this mountain of sadness?” Fortunately, I reflected
inwards and realized that these outward changes would not make me more satisfied or more grateful for the time I have spent with my late husband Paul. The transformation I have had in my life came not from objects; it came from uncompromising and enduring love, acceptance of who I was, and the dreams of the artist I hoped I could be. That is what Paul wanted for me, what he encouraged in me and what I continue to do.
I ended my reflective journal entries with a few questions: What can I do? What can I change that will embrace this feeling I have of willingness to move forward?
So, I pulled the plug on the sixfigure remodel and went to my local paint store and bought some paint. In addition to painting paintings, I love to paint interiors. I have painted many rooms in my home as well as gifted painting rooms for others, not to mention the many sets I have painted. I guess a paint brush is a paint brush. I repainted the dining room and was OK with the temporary disruption to my morning puzzle and coffee routine. It came out beautiful. In the process, I let go of belongings and
furniture I no longer needed, another nod to this gift of enough with which my life is now full of. While I continue to move forward using baby steps to simplify my life and be a good steward of my home, I am incredibly grateful for all that I have and have had. I have grown up so much during my years with Paul, and he will always be with me. I am blessed with so much: my family, friends, my most wonderful neighbors and community, and the riches that come from deep appreciation of what is present in my life and what will always remain—love.
As I look forward to this season of Thanksgiving, I am hopeful that all of us will survey our lives in this present moment and be grateful for all that we are and the belonging our communities have to share with us.
Liz Egan will have an exhibit of her artwork at Essex Public Library, 33 West Avenue, through Dec. 29. She will give a free demonstration of her printmaking process on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For more information visit www.youressexlibrary.org.
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Liz Egan at a Broadway musical in New York City
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Liz Egan and her printmaking process
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THURSDAY, NOV. 6
Great Decisions
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: The Future of NATO and European Security. Second of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
: 12:30 p.m. Stanley T Williams Community Center, Board of Education Media Room, 1332 Middletown Ave., Northford. Covers the different parts of Medicare A, B, C, and D; changes in costs and penalties that could affect recipients; prescription costs and changes; and more. Hosted by the North Branford Office of Social Service and Agency on Aging. For info, email lbreen@northbranfordct.gov.
: 1:30 to 7 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Children will use acrylic paint to stamp their handprint onto one of the snow plows that will be active this winter season. Children are advised to dress appropriately for the painting event. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
: 6 p.m. Lost Lake, Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the end of Three Corners Road off Sam Hill Road. Features a one-hour hike to see the full moon over Lost Lake. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT Directors Jamie Bruce and Jodie Lang. Rain or heavy clouds cancels. For info or weather-related updates, call 203-747-5356.
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a talk by John Proto, executive director of The Shore Line Trolley Museum, on the history and impact of the Branford Electric Railway. Copresented by the Branford Historical Society and The Shore Line Trolley Museum. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Open Mic Night
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Poets, singers, musicians, and comedians welcome. Sign-ups begin 5:45 p.m. First 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Pelli Clarke & Partners: Stony Creek Granite in Four Buildings
Flesh and
Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite
: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Fred W. Clarke, founder and partner emeritus of Pelli Clarke & Partners. Free. Part of a series of events marking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, . For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting
: 11:30 a.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Features a presentation by PBS photographer Mark S Lender on wildlife photography. All gentlemen from Essex to East Haven over the age of 60 are invited. Cost: $20, includes lunch of chicken masala, roasted vegetables, and pumpkin pie. For info or reservations, call Hank Petroskey at 203-484-9002 or email Craig Pastore at ct.smos.cp@gmail.com.
Opening Reception for the
Annual Holiday Show
: 5 to
8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The show runs through Jan. 17, 2026. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Friday Night Pottery Workshop (Session B)
: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will hand-build and glaze a unique piece. Students come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. Finished pieces will be available for pickup two to three weeks later. Tuition: $49.50 for members, $55 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Epicurean Dinner Experience
: 7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Co-hosted by Mystic Aquarium and Round Pond Estate. Features a curated multicourse dinner prepared by a culinary team led by executive chef Christophe Santos with sommeliers Erin Parker and Tanya Raisz. Wine and beverage pairings included with each course. Attire: Jackets. Cost: $200. Eventbrite fees apply. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
Calendar for the Week of November 6, 2025
FRIDAY, NOV. 7 AND
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Annual Christmas Bazaar
: Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Therese Church Hall, 555 Middletown Ave., North Haven. Features vendors, crafters, a country store booth, bake sale, Christmas items for gift giving, religious items, Christmas decorations, ornaments, gently used jewelry, and more. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish Women's Club. For info, call 203-2395378 or visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org/christmas-bazaar.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
Saturday Sleuths Book Club
How To Solve Your Own Murder
: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Kristen Perrin. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Potholder Weaving: Mastering the Basketweave
: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Building on the basic tabby weave, students will explore the design possibilities of longer “floats” which result in double-sided patterns reminiscent of traditional quilting motifs. Cost: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $32 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Watercolor Work: Wet for Dramatic Results
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. The workshop will include short demos, painting, and experiments. Cost: $63 for members, $70 for nonmembers. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
How to Become a Published Author
: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features a workshop for beginning and unpublished writers whose goal is to be a published author, but writers of all levels and goals are welcome. Presented by author Stephen Spignesi. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
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Full Beaver Moon Hike The Branford Electric Railway: 125 Years of History
Coastal Camera Club Holds
First Show of the Season
The Coastal Camera Club is holding its first show of the season at the Guilford Free Library at 67 Park Street. It features images by club members submitted in the following seven categories: Architecture, Landscape/Seascape/Cityscape, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, People, Creative, and General.
The show is free to the public and runs through Saturday, Nov. 29.
The club meets on the first and third Wednesday of
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the month at 7 p.m. from mid-September through early June in the café at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road. The mission of the club is to develop and improve the photography skills of its membership.
This year, the club is sponsoring a number of educational and instructional lectures and workshops, informal photo shoots, and other fun activities designed to teach and improve photography skills. New members are welcome to join any meeting.
For more information, visit www.coastalcamera club.org.
or to register (required), call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
: 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a staged reading of the play by Scott Organ. An audience talk-back follows the performance. Presented by Moses Gunn Play Company in partnership with Greenheart Productions. Free admission. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Guilford Free Library. For info, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
eral brief stops at locations on or within easy walking distance of the Town Green and conclude with light refreshments. Dress according to the weather. Space is limited. Rain or shine. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for MHS members, and $10 for students. For info or to purchase tickets, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
Public Stargazing Night
Second Annual Fall Festival
: 2 to 4 p.m. Camp Laurelwood, 463 Summer Hill Rd., Madison. Features games, a bounce house, live entertainment, campfire and s'mores, campus tours, and more. Free admission but registration is required. To register, visit the tours and events link at camplaurelwood.org/prospective-families. For info, email info@camplaurelwood.org.
: 3 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by state archeologist Nicholas Bellantoni. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Looking Back: The Greatest Hits of the State Archaeologist Holiday Lantern Tour
: 5 to 9 p.m. Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Historical Society. Features stories from Madison’s past and small-group tours led by local guides. Starting at Lee’s Academy, the hour-long walking tours make sev17 Minutes
: 7 p.m. Young’s Park, 60 Blackstone Ave., Branford. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Open to all. For info, directions, or cancellation notices due to clouds or weather, call 866-808-ASNH or visit asnh.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 9
Lava Lamp Making Workshop
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by STEAM Dreamers LLC. Participants will learn about the science of solubility and density and take home a lava lamp. Open to all. For info
Concert by the GMChorale: Love, Waltzes and Luminous Skies
: 4 p.m. Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center, Middletown High School, 200 La Rosa Ln. Cost: $49 general admission, $44 for seniors 65 and up, $25 for students. For info or tickets, visit gmchorale.org/events.
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Photo by Mary Janke
Photo by Sue Frechette
Newfoundland
Karlštejn Castle n the Czech Republic
Press Release from Coastal Camera Club
Photo by Allson Maltese
A buckeye butterfly
Celebrate Asian Heritage Day at the New Haven Museum
Join the New Haven Museum for a special Asian Heritage Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The free event highlights some of the joyous celebrations brought to the Elm City from across Asia and offers programing for all ages featuring art, music, literature, and dance.
“As our world becomes more globalized, it is important for its citizens to appreciate cultural differences while celebrating our similarities,” says Lely Evans of the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative, one of the event’s organizers.
Evans notes that autumn brings out a lot of universal similarities—family, nostalgia, and love—shared by cultures that are far apart, adding, “We hope that this program will widen visitors’ views of the world.”
3 p.m.: Members of the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative will present “Celebrating the Harvest Moon” with traditional Chinese music, poetry, and dance performances.
4 p.m.: Members of Yale Rangeela, Yale University’s first undergraduate Bollywood fusion dance team, will share South Asian culture with a variety of fused dance styles.
4:45 p.m.: Jennifer Heikkila Diaz, co-chair of the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut, will hold a screening of , followed by a Q&A session on what it means to be Asian in America.
Off the Menu: Asian America
About the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative
Established in 2023, the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is a nonprofit Chinese music ensemble dedicated to fostering cultural awareness in communities across Connecticut. Led by Dr. Chia-Yu Joy Lu, ethnomusicologist and director of Wesleyan’s Chinese Music Ensemble, the group comprises members from diverse backgrounds and ages, all sharing a passion
for expressing their voices, expertise, and stories through the performance of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese music.
About the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut
The Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connece Sticut is a nonprofit organization that engages in advocacy, education, outreach, and interagency and community collaboration to improve the well-being of the AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander community in Connecticut.
The New Haven Museum has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and heritage of Greater New Haven since its inception as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862. Located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue, the museum brings more than 375 years of New Haven history to life through its collections, exhibitions, programs and outreach. For more information, call 203-562-4183 or visit www.newhavenmuseum.org or Facebook.com/New Haven Museum.
Asian Heritage Day Events
Photo courtesy of Yale Rangeela
Photo courtesy of Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut
Press Release from New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative
Shop Handcrafted Gifts by Local Artists at GAC Holiday Expo
aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.
The Guilford Art Center (GAC) is again hosting its annual Holiday Expo Nov. 14 through Jan. 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of independent artists and makers.
For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.
New this year is a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild (LAG), known for its exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors can purchase beautiful, locally made creations from the guild alongside those made by other Holiday Expo artists. The guild’s mission closely
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TUESDAY, NOV. 11
Preparing Your Student’s Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families
: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Dr. James Geisler, a higher education professional specializing in student mental health. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Ron DeMartino Patriotic Dinner
: 5 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Menu: choice of meat or vegetable lasagna, roll, salad, and dessert. Take-out option available Cost: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, free for veterans. Hosted by the Guilford Interfaith Volunteers. For info, call 203-453-8359.
“The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, GAC executive director. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”
LAG President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”
New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.
Opening Reception for the Guilford Art Center Annual Holiday Expo
: 5 to 7 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. The expo runs through Sunday, Jan. 11, in partnership with the Lyme Artisans Guild. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families
: 6 to 7:30 a.m.
Special events include the following: Nov. 14, opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m.; Nov. 15, Egyptian coil chaining demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson; Nov. 22, gel printing on paper demo with Barbara Eaglesham; and Dec. 13, color and pattern matching in fabric design demo with Carol Stanland.
Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs. For more information, call 203-453-5947 or visit www.guilfordart center.org or facebook.com/guilfordartcenter.
Nov. 14 through Jan. 11, 2026 Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street HolidayExpoDetails:
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.
Paint a Plow
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford.. Children will use acrylic paint to stamp their handprint onto one of the snow plows that will be active this winter season. Children are advised to dress appropriately for the painting event. Free. For info or to register, call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students
James Blackstone Memorial Library auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by James Geisler, a higher-education professional specializing in student mental health and author of . For info or to register, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
All is not Well in Our Rainforests
: 10 a.m. Via Zoom. Presented by photographer and author Mark Hopkins. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong
A November Cornucopia of Ideas
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St.
George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Hosted by the Guilford Garden Club. Presented by club member Tannus Schlam. Free and open to the public. For info, email guilfordgardenclub06437@gmail.com or visit guilfordgardenclub.org/events.
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Photo courtesy of Claudine Burns Smith
Photo courtesy of Woolbuddy
Photo courtesy of Adrienne Neszmelyi-Romano Ceramic Plate by Claudine Burns Smith Felted wool holiday ornaments by Woolbuddy
Necklace by Adrienne Neszmelyi-Romano
Press Release from Guilford Art Center
Annual Holiday Show Opens
Nov. 7 at Susan Powell Fine Art
Celebrate the season at Susan Powell Fine Art’s annual holiday show, opening on Friday, Nov. 7. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. to meet the artists at the gallery, 679 Boston Post Road, Madison. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. The exhibition continues through Jan. 17, 2026.
The annual holiday show is an exceptional collection of award-winning artists and exciting new talent, offering innovative visions and striking one-of-a-kind paintings. From bold statements to subtle details, each painting brings something unique—just waiting to become a cherished gift or the new standout in your collection.
The show features a vibrant range of subjects, from serene landscapes and luminous seascapes to captivating still lifes, florals, birds, animals, figurative works, and scenes from
Europe and New York City. The works range in style from traditional realism and impressionism to contemporary realism.
This year’s exhibition includes works by Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Nancy Bass, Paul Beebe, Julie Beck, Peter Bergeron, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, David Dunlop, John Falato, Vincent Giarrano, Tom Hughes, Jim Laurino, Laura Grace Mastrangelo, Anne McGrory, Jonathan McPhillips, Jim McVicker, Leonard Mizerek, Stan Moeller, Mo Myra, Cora Ogden, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.
Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and any day by appointment. For more information, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Photo by Larry Preston
"Tangerines" in oil, 11 x 14 inches
Photo by Del-Bourree Bach
Photo by Marc Hanson
"Season Finale" in acrylic, 8 x 8 inches
"Sea Force" in oil, 12 x 12 inches
Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art
Photo by Laura Westlake
"Just One More Drop" in oil, 8 x 6 inches
Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration
: Noon to 2 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Tim Macklin, cofounder of Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration (CORR), an environmental nonprofit organization supporting both statewide shell recycling and shellfish projects in Long Island Sound. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club. To register, email kayclaiborn@comcast.net. For info, call 203-453-0780.
Author Event and Book Reading: Sara Levine
Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones
: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Book: . The book reading will be followed by exploration of real animal bones and dinosaurthemed crafts. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
History Comes Alive: The History of Board Games
: 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Open to children ages 7 to 12. For info or to register, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
World Kindness Day: Card Angels Popup Meeting
: 5 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by the Card Angels, a group of volunteers who make homemade cards with happy messages to send to those in a rehabilitation facility or cancer treatment center. Participants will make holiday cards for the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. All materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-2457365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Cozy Club: A New "Romantasy" Book Club
Security. Third of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
50 and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibility
: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. Hosted by The Guilford Foundation in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Features food, performance, and storytelling. Tickets: $150. For info, call 203-640-4049 or visit guilfordfoundation.org.
Kindness Rocks
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K through grade 5. In celebration of World Kindness Day. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
The Geologic History of Stony Creek Granite and the Connecticut Shoreline
:
7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Jay Ague, the Henry Barnard Davis Memorial professor of earth and planetary sciences at Yale University and curator-in-charge of minerology and meteoritics at Yale Peabody Museum. Free. Part of a series of events marking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, . For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
Madison Land Conservation Trust
Hosts Talk on Bird Migration
The Cottage Around the Corner
: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Book: by D. L. Soria. Copies of the book will be available to borrow. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
Guilford Job Network Meet
: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Includes guest speakers. All job seekers welcome. For info or to register and receive the Zoom link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aolcom.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
Great Decisions
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: AI and American National
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite
The Berry Pickers: A Novel
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranford libraries.
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 Madison Land Conservation Trust (MLCT) holds its annual meeting Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. with a presentation by Chris Wood on “Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in the Amazing Natural Phenomenon.” The meeting takes place at North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Road.
With a state list of over 420 birds, many of which are migrants through the state, Connecticut birders have the opportunity to see well over one quarter of all the bird species found in the United States. Sustaining necessary habitats for breeding birds and migrants in this highly developed state is an important goal for land conservation efforts. Wood will present an overview of bird migration, with particular consideration of where Connecticut fits into the big picture of bird conservation and the enjoyment of the hobby of birding.
Wood has been a birder and photographer for over 50 years. He has a master’s degree in biology and studied under famed ornithologist Noble Proctor. Wood is retired after a career as a state government executive, land conservation and management planner with The Nature Conservancy, municipal planner, and private land use consultant. He is a past president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association, a founding member of the Western Connecticut Bird Club, and served as chair of the first Connecticut Breeding Bird Atlas steering committee. Wood now spends much of his time photographing birds and nature, traveling to the neotropics and southwest U.S. to see and photograph as many different hummingbirds as possible, and helping maintain his yard and gardens in Woodbury, Connecticut. For more information, visit madison landtrust.org/events.
Photo by Chris Wood
A male ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
Press Release from the Madison Land Trust
Real Estate Transactions
BRANFORD
DEEP RIVER
124 Kelsey Hill Rd:
KILLINGWORTH
Thomas C. Muzio of North Haven to Kurt T. Muzio, $275,000 on 10/03/2025
11 Harbour Vlg Unit B:
Justin Carfora of Branford to Rachel and Christopher Barlow, $420,000 on 10/10/2025
24 College St Unit 5:
Pedro L. and Luz M. Irizarry of Clinton to Syed M. Hussaini, $199,000 on 10/15/2025
53 High St: P&z
Realty LLC of Clinton to Lz Realty LLC, $380,531 on 10/14/2025
Kelsey Rd: J
anet F. Farago of Clinton to Philip M. Hayes, $269,350 on 10/10/2025
135 Liberty St Unit 135:
Lucille M. Cromer of Clinton to Jeffrey P. Colvin and Cheryll Irwin, $312,500 on 10/14/2025
Lori D. Baldwin of Deep River to Hannah C. Campano and Raffy M. Bumanglag, $560,000 on 10/15/2025
EAST HAVEN
2 Kirkham Ave:
Francis Pena of East Haven to Loretta L. Barr and Dale N. Thomas, $520,000 on 10/15/2025
226 Laurel St Unit 11:
Keith Delano and Webster Bank Na of East Haven to Harlen D. Dos Santos, $135,000 on 10/15/2025
34 Second Ave:
Lend House Inc of East Haven to Northrop Ft and Randall D. Northrop, $371,900 on 10/10/2025
54 Sorrento Ave:
Rowena White of East Haven to Frank and Selina Asabre, $355,000 on 10/14/2025
GUILFORD
2320 Long Hill Rd:
Megan S. and Cormac Roberts of Guilford to Emily K. Behling and Ronald B. Brodie, $535,000 on 10/14/2025
18 Village Cir Unit 18:
State Street
Dev LLC of Guilford to Cynthia Hanrahan, $817,597 on 10/14/2025
193 Emanuel Church Rd:
Kaitlyn
Lavorgna of Killingworth to Tyler J. Aresco and Bladen N. Lucas, $420,000 on 10/16/2025
MADISON
Private Rd:
Conor and Tara M. Long of Madison to Daniel Massucci, $1,200,000 on 10/10/2025
Peter Zenakis of North Haven to Kathleen A. Bucaccio, $580,000 on 09/25/2025
Christine A. Fonda of North Haven to Nicholas J. Mel and Caroline Henry, $420,000 on 10/02/2025
Vito Associates LLC of North Haven to Caroline Esposito, $575,000 on 10/03/2025
Thomas and
Lisa I. Flannery of North Haven to James and Rose Nolan, $465,000 on 09/15/2025
NORTH BRANFORD
7 Glen Cir:
Karen K Vonallmen RET and Karen K. Vonallmen of North Branford to 7 Glen Circle LLC, $315,000 on 10/10/2025
154 Old Post Rd:
Suzanne E
Teixeira RET and Lauren Barry of North Branford to Madyson and Nicholas Deleonardo, $530,000 on 10/15/2025
NORTH HAVEN
100 Broadway:
100 Broadway N Haven LLC of North Haven to 100 Broadway LLC, $1,100,000 on 10/02/2025
Joseph P Petruzelo RET and Peter L. Petruzelo of Old Saybrook to Ryan Backman and Keith M. Janson, $1,300,000 on 10/16/2025
David R. Prickett and Bronwyn M. Monahan of Old Saybrook to John and Nora Toscano, $799,900 on 10/15/2025
Tracy A. Mackinstry of Westbrook to Candace Amendola, $490,000 on 10/14/2025
Matthew D. Kraus of Westbrook to Stephen and Katheryn Deane, $1,450,000 on 10/10/2025
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Resort-like gated estate perched high above Sachem Head Road overlooking a saltwater tidal marsh nestled on 2.3 professionally landscaped acres, a short bike ride to the Town center. Grab your morning cup of coffee or favorite evening beverage and step outside to your private resort complete with infinity pool, dual spas, pizza oven and outdoor bar surrounded by gates adorned with grape vines. Spectacular outdoor environment complimented by views of the meadow below and the various forms of wildlife that enjoy it.
15 Griffing Pond Road, Branford Offered at $1,952,900
Sprawling 4 bedroom Contemporary fully renovated and nestled within the Pine Orchard Association; set back on a large corner lot. Extremely flexible floor plan includes two first floor bedrooms which share a tastefully renovated full bath all of which could be reconfigured as a second luxurious primary bedroom suite.The lower level is completely finished, with a kitchenette and can be utilized as an apartment with full bath or possible home theater. Truly a unique offering within the Pine Orchard Association.
1455 Chapel Street,
New
Haven Offered at $2,995,000
Situated in the heart of the Yale Medical Community, and directly across from Saint Raphael’s, this offering includes two parcels totaling .51 acres, both in an RO zone. Perfect opportunity for parking as both parcels currently boast a total of 52 parking spaces. Other uses might include a “walk-thru restaurant catering to the thousands of Yale Medical employees and millions of in and out patients seen by Saint Raphael’s and Yale. Maybe a food truck park satisfy the impressive level of traffic looking to eat as well as park? Possibilities are endless given the foot and car traffic.
