Guilford Courier 11-27-25 by dayshorepublishing

Guilford

Vol. XXVIII Iss. 48

Town Receives Grant for New Food Scraps Program

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

Local and state leaders this month announced that the Town of Guilford has received a $297,000 grant from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to support the development of a new food scraps separation program that is hoped to

build upon the success of the pay-as-youthrow (PAYT) program at the GuilfordMadison Transfer Station.

The results of the PAYT program have been promising, as estimates from the Engineering Department measured an increased food scraps capture rate of food scraps of 45% during this past summer. But these waste reduction results are only found at the town

dump. Most residents of Guilford and Madison do not use the transfer station and instead rely upon private haulers who collect a mix of waste placed in single containers.

“While they still can go to the transfer station for food scrap collection, some people [find it] a challenge, with their busy lives,”

See Town Receives Grant page 8

Cosima Grillo, front left, Luciano Grillo, front center, and their mother Victoria Grillo, front right, look at colorful turkeys at Gozzi's Turkey Farm in Guilford on Nov. 20 along with Ellie Jones, rear left, and her grandmother Missy Leigh. The colorful turkeys are a popular Thanksgiving tradition for visitors to see before the holiday.

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Darren Kramer

Darren Kramer Retires from Career in Broadcast Journalism

Staff Writer By Aaron Rubin

For more than 25 years, Madison resident Darren Kramer has appeared on the television screens of many Connecticut residents delivering the news from the studios of WTNH News 8 in New Haven. But earlier this month, the anchor of the late-afternoon news announced his retirement after a nearly fourdecade career in broadcast journalism.

For Darren, it’s a career that has been a childhood dream come true.

“I feel like the luckiest guy in town, I really do,” he says. “All I ever wanted to do from the time I was 4 years old is the job I wound up doing. To get to do the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do for almost 40 years, I feel so blessed.”

Darren remembers the first story he covered on air as an intern at WAOW 9 News in Wausau, Wisconsin, where he

was first working behind the scenes. He covered the Hodag Festival Parade in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, which he says is still somewhere in a vault.

“That was a kid in a bad jacket with a bad haircut who weighed about 90 pounds soaking wet. But it was a big day.”

Darren was fascinated by television news at a young age, recalling it as something akin to “magic … the fact that you could see anything happening in the world, important or otherwise,” through the boxy television sets of an earlier technology. He was especially intrigued by the impactful nexus of television and

See Darren page 11

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Step back in time at our 1845 farmhouse, decorated for a Victorian Christmas, and enjoy cookies, carols, and merriment. Dudley Farm, corner of Rtes 77 and 80, Guilford

Photo Courtesy of Darren Kramer

Newly retired Darren Kramer delivered the news as an anchor at WTNH News 8 for over 25 years.

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Two Arrested in Guilford Gas Station Robbery

On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 1:19 a.m., the Guilford Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Phillips 66 Gas Station, located at 1046 Boston Post Road. The store clerk reported that a male suspect entered the business, brandished a long knife, and demanded money, saying “Give me the money or I will kill you.” The clerk complied, handing over cash and a pack of cigarettes.

Security camera footage captured the robbery and showed that approximately 20 minutes earlier, an accomplice briefly entered the store and left without making a purchase. Later that morning, the same suspect attempted a robbery in North Haven, CT. Through extensive investigation and collaboration with the East Haven Police Department and North Haven Police Departments, investigators identified Joseph Quinn (Age: 52 of East Haven) as the primary suspect and Justin Marco (Age: 31 of East Haven) as his accomplice. Search warrants were executed at an apartment in East Haven where Quinn and Marco were staying and clothing was recovered that matched what was worn during the robberies. Arrest warrants were subsequently secured for both suspects.

Justin Marco was taken into custody on Nov. 8, 2025, and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the First Degree with a $150,000 court set bond. Marco was transported to New Haven Superior Court on Nov. 10 for arraignment.

Joseph Quinn was served with his arrest warrant on November 13, 2025. Quinn was charged with Robbery in the First Degree in violation of C.G.S 53a-134, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the First Degree, Threatening in the Second Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree with a $200,000 court set bond. Quinn was already incarcerated on unrelated charges; therefore, he was released back to the Judicial Marshals.

The Guilford Police Department would like to thank the East Haven Police Department, North Haven Police Department, New Haven Police Department, and the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance with this investigation.

This case, like many others, was aided

significantly by technology, including security camera footage. The Guilford Police Department encourages residents and local businesses to consider installing quality security camera systems to help deter crimes as well as investigate crimes after they occur. Together, we can use technology to strengthen our community’s public safety capabilities.

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Obituaries

Obituary

Thomas Czaplicki

Guilford

Thomas “Tom” Czaplicki, longtime resident of Guilford and most recently of Clinton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Born in New Britain on Aug. 6, 1943, Tom was the son of the late Marion and Mary Czaplicki. He was the devoted husband of Virginia Czaplicki and the proud father of Amy Clemons (Dan) of Litchfield; Sara Pierson (Brian) of Madison; and Carrie Jordan (Carl) of Killingworth. Affectionately known as “Papa,” Tom is also survived by his six cherished grandchildren: Hayden and Grayson Clemons, Carlye and Ian Pierson, and Liam and Garrett Jordan. Tom was the beloved brother of Irene Martin; and was predeceased by his brother, Marion Czaplicki.

Before retirement, Tom had a 32-year career working for the State of Connecticut. He served 11 years in the Con-

Obituary

Germaine Gundersen

Guilford

Germaine Gundersen, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Germaine was born in Saint-Nazaire, France on Feb. 26, 1946, daughter of the late E. William Benoit and Germaine Benoit. She is survived by her devoted husband Glenn R. Gundersen; sister-inlaw Gail; brother Willi-Jean; sister-in-law Toni; son Jasen; daughter-in-law Elizabeth; daughters, Martine and Lisanne; and grandsons, Edward and James.

necticut Air Force Reserve and dedicated 21 years as a volunteer fireman for the Town of Guilford with the Washington Engine Company.

After retirement, Tom enjoyed many years in Englewood, Fla., making lasting memories with friends and family. He was an avid bowler, participating in leagues in both Florida and Connecticut, and a talented woodworker who took great joy in building furniture and special pieces for loved ones.

Known for his generous spirit, Tom was always willing to lend a hand to a neighbor, friend, or family member — especially when it involved a home project.

A Celebration of Life took place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Guilford VFW, located at 104 Mill Road. A private burial was held at St. George Cemetery in Guilford. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project in Tom’s memory; Wounded Warrior, Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516; https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

Arrangements were in care of Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

alike to call her “Aunt.”

She found great joy in welcoming others into her home to enjoy her cooking and French farmhouse décor.

Germaine and Glenn met on the beach, and she loved beaches and travel her entire life. It brought her great happiness to spend time with friends and family everywhere from Cape Cod, to Disney World, Mallorca and France.

Friends were invited to calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial followed in Westside Cemetery, 71 Jannas Lane, Madison.

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Germaine lived to make others feel loved. She worked as a dental hygienist on the shoreline area for decades and cared deeply about her patients. Her unfailing grace, warm personality, and giving spirit led friends and neighbors

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit Germaine’s tribute page: (https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/jasengundersen/in-honor-of-germaine-gundersen). To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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Lap Cat Quincy

Story by Carol Andrecs

Young Quincy was found as a stray wandering the streets looking for food when he was rescued. He is a stunning short-haired black cat with a distinct white patch on his chest. Quincy is extremely friendly, purrs a lot, loves to be petted, and enjoys napping on a lap. Are you looking for a cuddly lap cat? Handsome Quincy is your boy. For an appointment to meet this handsome guy, apply online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Holiday Wreath Sale

Forgotten Felines will be holding the annual holiday wreath sale fundraiser at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, on Saturday, Nov. 29, (one date only) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a selection of wreaths, swags, and more. For more information, contact 860-669-1347 or fundraising@forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 am to 2 p.m. at

153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Gilles G. Garre (25-0326)

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated November 13, 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: Debra A. Garre c/o ARTHUR CHARLES WEINSHANK, CRAMER & ANDERSON LLP, 51 MAIN STREET, NEW MILFORD, CT 06776

Notice is hereby given that the Guilford Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday 3rd December, 2025 at 7:00p.m. in the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT to consider the following:

1. Applicant/agent Randall W. McCartney – St. George Men’s Group for Owner: St. George Church, for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a shed on property located at 33 Whitfield Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lot 97.

2. Application by Brendan Choisnet for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a deck on property located at 173 Whitfield Street, Assessor’s Map 33, Lot 94.

3. Applicant/Agent Trinity Solar LLC, for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install solar panels on a dwelling located at 186 River Street, Assessor’s Map 39, Lot 09.

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

ANN C. STREET Chairman

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Town Receives Grant for New Food Scraps Program

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said Town Engineer Janice Plaziak. “The idea is to provide a co-collection option to those people who want to or and/or need to use a hauler to dispose of their trash and recycling.”

The specifics of how the new haulerbased program will work are to be fleshed out, said Plaziak. She said the town may release a request-for-proposal “to either bring on board one or maybe more haulers who are then contracted with the town and committed to doing co-collection.” Recommendations for the function of the program will be provided by members of its Co-Collection Task Force and representatives of the waste management consultancy group WasteZero.

For now, the grant monies awarded by DEEP will be utilized to purchase containers for the program’s first users and cover the costs of the bags measured for unitbased pricing as a way to “ease people into the program,” said Plaziak.

While the new grant-supported program will expand food scraps separation, it may ultimately be more environmentally sustainable and taxpayer-friendly, according to State Senator Christine Cohen, who along with State Representative Moira Rader helped to facilitate the awarding of the DEEP grant.

“Municipalities struggle to deal with the high cost of waste management, and this state and local partnership not only helps reduce costs for local taxpayers but also helps implement sustainable options,” said Sen. Cohen. “A curbside composting program is better for the environment and significantly decreases the weight of what needs to be hauled out of town, saving the town money.”

One of the ultimate money-saving goals of the new program is to regionalize waste disposal within New Haven County rather than see trash transported to disposal

plants in other Connecticut counties or even landfills in other states. Currently, food scraps at the transfer station are brought to an aerobic digester in Southington. This has made waste disposal in general “increasingly more costly” in recent years, according to Laura Francis, the executive director of the South Central Regional Council of Governments. This is due to “the closure of plants, with the aging of other plants, and the collapse of the recycling market.”

“It has necessitated the conversation that perhaps there are efficiencies and savings possible with a regional approach,” said Francis.

The City of New Haven is determined to realize a more economical regionalized approach with the construction of a food scraps diversion facility at its transfer station, which is determined to be completed in 2027.

Plaziak said having “less hauling distance is a huge benefit to any waste disposal” effort, and that the project in New Haven is critical to “make it more feasible for this program to roll out here in Guilford.”

Francis understands that “it is going to take participation of the taxpayers” for the new curbside program to thrive. But successful roll-out of the program would once again see Guilford demonstrate model efforts in more sustainable practices of waste disposal and promotion of new habits. Both Plazaik and Rep. Rader recognized that opportunity for Guilford in the future, starting with the boost given by the DEEP grant.

“With this support, Guilford can continue leading by example — reducing waste, diverting food scraps, and lowering costs through a cleaner, more efficient system. It’s a community-wide effort that strengthens our local economy and continues Guilford’s proud legacy of environmental stewardship,” said Rader.

GriefShareMeetingsContinueThroughDecember

GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. Sponsored by Christ Chapel of Madison, this support group meets on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. The regular GriefShare cycle began in early September and runs through early December. Each lesson can stand alone, so participants can attend any week. The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. The workbook will be available to purchase at the meetings for a one-time fee of $20. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, CT” at griefshare.org/findagroup.

Obituaries

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Obituary

Edward Truex IV

Brownsville, VT

Edward Hamilton "Ted" Truex IV, 80, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor, Vt. Ted was born Feb. 16, 1945, in Butler, Penn., a son of Edward and Ruth (Olmstead) Truex. He grew up in Wethersfield, where he graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1963. He went on to further his education at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., graduating in 1967. Ted then attended the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth to complete his engineering degree.

On June 17, 1967, Ted married his high school sweetheart in Wethersfield. The couple lived in Hanover while he completed his studies. After graduate school, they moved to Maryland, where he worked for General Electric helping to build their time-sharing computer system. In 1976, they returned to Connecticut, where Ted founded his own software company, which he operated until his retirement in the early 2000s.

In the early 1990s, Ted and Barbara purchased land in Brownsville. Together, the two spent countless hours building their home on the property. What started as a one-room unheated cabin eventually became the beautiful home they have enjoyed for many years.

Bucky, as he was known to the family, loved to use his engineering background, and his tractor, to complete various construction and landscaping improvements to the property. He spent years constructing outbuildings, culling

trees and mowing acres of grass.

When the kids were younger, Ted enjoyed skiing, teaching his sons, Tad and Rick, to ski when they were quite young. The family spent many February vacation weeks skiing wherever the snow seemed best.

Ted also loved the water. His family had spent his youth summering at the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River. He developed a deep love of boating and being on the water. The tradition continued when he had his own family, teaching the boys to drive the boats and water ski.

Ted is preceded in death by sister Joan Barton. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Truex of Brownsville; son Edward H. "Tad" Truex and wife Samantha, of Newbury, N.H.; son Richard Lyall Truex and wife Adrienne of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Edward H. "Teddy" Truex VI and Abigail Hope Truex; brother Richard Truex; and sister Betsy Steele of Connecticut.

Together, We Can Warm the Children

The Rotary Clubs of Madison and Guilford are committed to making sure no child faces winter without proper clothing. Through Warm The Children, 100% of your donation buys brand-new winter wear for kids in our community.

The Rotary Clubs of Madison and Guilford are committed to making sure no child faces winter clothing. Through Warm The Children, 100% of your donation buys brand-new winter wear community.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Sheddsville Cemetery in West Windsor, with a reception to follow at the Ascutney Outdoor Center. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ted's name to Ascutney Outdoors (https://www.ascutneyoutdoors.org/donate/) Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook at https://www.knightfuneralhomes.com/obituary/edward-truex-iv.

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SpectrumHolidayShow:TheArtofDreaming

Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, hosts its holiday show, The Art of Dreaming through Saturday, Jan. 10. The gallery showcases representational and abstract art in all mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—that explore the many dimensions of dreaming. Spectrum’s artisans store also offers fine crafts in wood, ceramic, pottery, glass, paper, fabric, jewelry, and more. In addition, the gallery has handmade ornaments in its six-foot holiday tree and seasonal items in all mediums. For more information, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

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, December 3, 2025 at 6 P.M. via the ZOOM platform by using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6396320192 Meeting ID: 639 632 0192

The following applications will be heard:

236 Church Street (Map 461 Lot 1, Zone R-1). Applicant/Agent/Owner: Nicholas Esposito (Principal) of Nima Associates LLC. Special Permit to modify ADU provisions including a detached ADU for a dual-family dwelling and an increase in interior finished floor area per §3.9.A.1.e.

1509 Little Meadow Road (Map 97 Lot 34, Zone R-8). Applicant/Agent: Chuck Mandel of Stevens & Associates on behalf of Owner: Jennifer Amasino. Zoning Map Amendment for change from R-8 to R-5 per §9.6.

1509 Little Meadow Road (Map 97 Lot 34, Zone R-8). Applicant/Agent: Chuck Mandel of Stevens & Associates on behalf of Owner: Jennifer Amasino. Resubdivision of parcel into two lots per subdivision regulations.

1405 Whitfield Street (Map 28 Lot 5, Zone I and R-3). Applicant/Agent: Russell Campaigne of Campaigne Kestner Architects on behalf of Owner: Kurt Wittek of Eagleview Homes LLC. Modification of existing Special Permit to allow for 2 (modified) condominium buildings with 14 total units per §9.4.G.6.

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 bridgesj@guilfordct.gov 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 20rd of November 2025 – Sean Cosgrove, Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GUILFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85681438588?pwd=jbp92l1dJqTHJl8MTnYgNrumjp076F.1 Meeting ID: 856 8143 8588

NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Guilford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Virtual Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom to hear the following applications:

Boston Post Road (Map 83 Lot 57A, Unique ID S2300002, Zone BMU). Applicant/Agent: Attorney Marjorie Shansky for Owner: 819 East Main St LLC. Application to vary side setback to 0 ft where 20 ft is required (§4.5.D).

Appeal of Enforcement Decision (Zoning Permit Sign-Off) for 43 Bay Street (Map 9 Lot 67, Zone R-2) (Single-Family Residential Construction).

Appeal 1 by Genevieve Corbiere of 131 Spencer Avenue

Appeal 2 by Daniel Chapple of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP on behalf of Albert and Megan Lana of 26 Reeves Avenue

A copy of these applications is available for inspection in the Planning & Zoning office and on the town’s website https://www.guilfordct.gov/boards_and_commissions/zoning_board_of_appeals.php. At this hearing, persons may attend by either phone or web connection and shall be heard. All written correspondence shall be submitted to hallya@guilfordct.gov.

Dated at Guilford, Connecticut this 27th day of November 2025 - Steve Kops, Chairman

Obituaries

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Obituary

Constance Sylvester Guilford

Constance LeMoyne “Lee" Sylvester (nee Dodge), longtime resident of Guilford, previously of Wallingford, passed away at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

She was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin F. Sylvester Jr. Mrs. Sylvester was born in Douglas, Neb., just outside Omaha, on April 26, 1934, daughter of the late Nathan F. Phillips and Constance LeMoyne (Wentworth) Dodge.

She was the loving mother of Benjamin Sylvester of Fairfield and Nina Healy (Timothy) of Rockfall; and devoted grandmother to six grandchildren: Ben Sylvester IV, Tyler Sylvester, Toby Sylvester, Norah Healy, Finn Healy, and Aidan Healy. She is also survived by her brother, Nathan Phillips “Sandy" Dodge III (Kathleen); and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Sylvester was a 1952 graduate of Concord Academy, New Hampshire and Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Mass., in 1956, where she earned a degree in history. Lee taught at The Kent School, Denver, Colo., before she wed Ben in August of 1961. She joined him in Wallingford as he began a legendary career at the Choate School, later Choate Rosemary Hall.

During the Kennedy Presidency,

increased interest in the school necessitated documentation of its history, thus beginning Lee’s nearly 40-year career as the school archivist. She collected official documents, correspondence, publications, artifacts, articles, photos, scrapbooks, oral histories, maps, fine art, and furnishings, organizing them into a searchable system, which earned her the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2018.

Additionally, she is cited for her contributions in obtaining eligibility for Rosemary Hall’s inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places with the National Park Service. She also served on the Wallingford Historical Society.

After retirement, she enjoyed gardening, volunteering for Guilford’s A Better Chance, spending time with her grandchildren at the lake, reading and painting with watercolors.

A private graveside service will take place in North Guilford Cemetery. There will be a memorial service for Ben and Lee this spring, details to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Choate Rosemary Hall in honor of Lee Sylvester, 333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 or www.choate.edu/giving. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

ChoralScholarshipProgramforHighSchoolStudents

High school students are invited to audition for a place in The Anglican Singers, artists-in-residence at St. James Episcopal Church in New London. The choir is dedicated to preserving the English choral tradition of choral evensong. Selected singers will rehearse weekly from September through May in New London, receive instruction from Music Director Simon Holt, and sing alongside experienced vocalists. The group performs up to eight services and concerts during the season at St. James Episcopal Church, 76 Federal Street, New London, and at venues from Mystic to New Haven. Students accepted into the program must pass an audition with Holt and will receive a $500 stipend toward voice lessons or relevant training. Positions are open in the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections. For more information or to audition, email Simon Holt at smo.artisticdirector@yahoo.com.

Darren Kramer Retires From Career in Broadcast Journalism

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journalism, recalling the feeling of having a “front row seat” to the images of the Vietnam War.

Years later, Darren has given viewers a front row seat to many stories in his journalism career, from tragedies like the Sandy Hook shooting to fun events like the St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Christmas Tree Lighting on the New Haven Town Green. Sometimes, “you never know what you’re going to see in the newsroom,” whether it be animals, dancers, jugglers, or other kinds of entertainment.

Darren studied broadcast journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point under the tutelage of Jim Haney. Darren worked in multiple news markets, among them including Wisconsin, Chicago, and Springfield, Mass., the city where he met his wife, Jill. They eventually found their way to Madison as the perfect place to raise their family.

As Darren leaves WTNH, he observes an evolution in the approach to news reporting. In the current age, ordinary people more than ever can receive their news in a variety of delivery formats, from television to social media. But among all platforms in the rapidly evolving information landscape, Darren’s view for how to deliver the messages remains steady.

“The basic tenets of what we do and what I have always tried to do as a journalist is to earn trust,” he says. “In the changing landscape of what is the medium that people get the message, I think there will always be a role for a trusted local storyteller. How you get the story is evolvingstreaming apps, phone apps, all of that. And television is evolving, and is not done evolving yet. But the basic tenets of what I have done for almost 40 years remain the same: get it right.”

There’s no need to manufacture a persona, adds Darren. What’s important for television anchors to be effective communicators is to simply be their genuine selves. Think of the art of journalism as if “you were telling your mom at your kitchen table,” he says. Effectively, keep it simple and as human as possible.

“Everything that we do that you see on the television screen, it’s the art of making an unnatural act — standing in a room with three cameras pointing at you and lights and whatnot — seem as natural as it can be. The key to that is being natural. I think people respond to that, and it’s a good rule of thumb for anybody starting out too. Don’t make up ‘yourself’ and be yourself.”

Now retired, Darren is looking forward to spending more time with family, including his two children who have recently moved back to the Connecticut shoreline with their spouses. Next to family time, a “whole freedom of travel that I’ve never had” has opened up for Darren.

“I’m hoping to get a little taste of that now that I don’t I’m not tethered to a desk every day,” he said. “I’m a little afraid of this next chapter, but I have very high hopes it’s gonna be great.”

But Darren also knows that “there’s a lot I’m going to miss” at WTNH, including the “great people” and friends he has worked with at the station during his time there. He is not sure if someone will be named as his replacement or of any other kind of “shuffling among the people who are there now.” But he is confident that WTNH will carry on as the best local news team in the state of Connecticut.

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For anyone who is interested in a career like Darren’s, his advice is to embrace the inevitable evolution of the television medium and “be good at everything” to ensure a successful career.

“Work on every skill, have every trick in the bag and embrace change, because the only thing I can guarantee you, both in that business and outside of the business, is things will change, and things are changing quickly. Find the opportunity in change and grab it.”

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Obituary Alfred Girardi Guilford

On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, Alfred J. Girardi, 86, longtime resident of Guilford and most recently of Killingworth, passed away at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown.

He was the husband of the late Joy (Harrigan) Girardi.

vice that the area is still known for today.

Alfred enjoyed helping and hiring local people in the community; in fact, he loved to give high schoolers their first part-time paid job and teach them the finer points of polite customer service with a smile.

Al was born in New Haven on June 22, 1939, son of the late Alfred and Antoinette (DeMatteo) Girardi. He is survived by two sons, Al Girardi and his wife Sue of Madison, and Anthony Girardi and wife Stacy of Moodus. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Michael Girardi, Marissa Girardi, Melanie Garguilo, Lauren Walsh and Jackie Alberino; and four great-grandchildren: Anthony and Joseph Garguilo, and Olivia Evans and Lena Walsh.

He was predeceased by his loving sisters, Carol Costa of Buffalo N.Y,, and Ticia Lombardi of Spring Hill, Fla.

After attending East Haven High School, Alfred served his country honorably in the United States Coast Guard Reserves.

Before retiring in 2001, he was the second-generation owner of Unique Cleaners “on the green” in Guilford, founded by his late father Alfred Sr. in 1963. He was well known and respected as a leader in the business community on the green and along with Franks Package Store, Page Hardware, Douden Drug Store and The Guilford Food Center, as with all the other small businesses around the green helped to preserve the “small town” charm and ser-

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Alfred along with his wife Joy of 44 years, a Madison School teacher, were well known in the world of the AKC, raising, breeding and showing National Champion Akitas.

In their later years, Alfred built their retirement home, a small farm in Killingworth where together with their two Pugs, they raised, bred and boarded horses. Alfred took particular pride in his gardening skills and gave mountains of vegetables to all who stopped by the stand on Green Hill Road with a sign that simply said “Honor system, take what you need and leave the rest for others.”

In keeping with Alfred's wishes, a small private family service will be held graveside at Evergreen Cemetery in Killingworth where he will be laid to rest by his wife Joy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 https://www.cancer.org or Middlesex Health Hospice, 28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT 06457; https://middlesexhealth.org/donate/hospice-donationform. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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 203-2455623 or visit taichichih.org.

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 five-session 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.

The final tour for the 2025 Worth Tasting Event takes place Saturday, Dec. 13. The event wraps up the series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The final tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Participants depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.

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The Rotary Club of Madison and the Rotary Club of Guilford announce their program, Warm the Children, a joint initiative that seeks to provide new winter coats, hats, gloves, clothing, and footwear to local children who need them most. Now in its 22nd year, the program has been making a direct impact by working with local social service agencies to identify children in need, ensuring that help goes to the families who will benefit the most. Every dollar donated goes directly toward purchasing clothing. Volunteer shoppers from the clubs meet with families at a local store and personally help them select the warm clothing and footwear they need. To help support this charitable effort, donors can make contributions by check made payable to the Madison Rotary Foundation Warm The Children and send to P.O. Box 335, Madison CT 06443. Online donations are also welcome. For more information or to make an online donation, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com or madisonctrotary.com/page/warm-thechildren.

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A Thanksgiving Memory

Fishing report

CAPTAIN MORGAN’S

The old salt could still feel it — that Thanksgiving morning years ago, the kind that lived on in a man’s bones long after the tide had turned.

He sat by the helm of his weathered 20-foot center console, the wind raw off the Sound, the kind that peeled at your face and stung your eyes until they watered under thin, wire-framed glasses. His beard was stiff with salt, his skipper’s cap pulled low, and his green fingerless gloves — worn thin from years of hard fishing — clutched the cork grip of a vintage rod that quivered with life.

The seas were rough that day, gray and rolling, with cold, white spray bursting over the bow and sweeping across the deck. Each gust carried the sharp taste of November salt and the echo of distant gulls. Out beyond the whitecaps, the old stone lighthouse stood resolute on its weather-beaten rock foundation — a sentinel in the mist, its faint horn calling through the chop like a memory that refused to fade.

He leaned into the fight, the rod bent hard over the gunwale, line slicing into the water where a powerful fish thrashed unseen. His breath came steady, his boots braced against the deck, every pull of the striped bass below matching the rhythm of his heart. He remembered thinking then that there was no place on earth he’d rather be — not at any crowded table or warm hearth — but right here, with the sea beneath him and the Sound alive around him.

A Thanksgiving Day memory relived as an old salt still feels it in his bones, senses wind-driven spray rarely quitting on his face, and makes catches of striped bass on this fishing day even better.

When the fish finally came to hand, broad and silver with that proud black stripe flashing in the gray light, he eased it into the beat-up fish box beneath the canvas cover. The tail — thick,

strong, glistening — still jutted out, refusing to be contained, like the spirit of the day itself. And as he turned back toward the lighthouse, spray whipping across his face, he smiled beneath the salt and wind. Thanksgiving had always been about gratitude — and out there, in the heart of the Sound, he’d found all the reason he needed.

On The Water

The warming spell took a turn when a cold front moved through, followed by an even colder one that brought much colder air and freezing temperatures to our area. High pressure then passed to the south as low pressure intensified over Eastern Canada. A weak frontal system approached and passed through

the region. High pressure built in before moving offshore as another frontal system approached. Daytime air temperatures batted back and forth from the low 40s to the low 50s while predawn temperatures rallied hard to get out of the 30s - the lowest hitting just below freezing. Snow flurries fell. Long Island Sound had its share of gusty westerly/northwesterly winds to 30 knots blow-

ing seas two to seven feet but relegating water temperatures to the low 50s as periodic small craft and gale warnings flew. There is less than a week left in blackfish season, and the diehards have stretched their season out yet another year. As always, the stiff boat lines, biting winds, and unforgiving salt spray

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Photo illustration courtesy of Captain Morgan

Photo illustration courtesy of Captain Morgan Matthew Bockelmann of Fair Haven, N.J., who is heavily into live eel fishing for striped bass and is an over-the-top, accomplished lacrosse player, caught and released this 43-inch striped bass while fishing the ‘Striper Coast’ during the Fall Run.

Guilford 7th Grade Football Team Clinches Second-Straight Championship

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

The Guilford 7th grade youth football team recently put the finishing touches on an undefeated season in convincing fashion with a Shoreline Youth Football Conference (SYFC) Championship title. On Nov. 15, the Grizzlies defeated Newtown by a score of 39-14 to clinch their secondstraight championship crown. In their four years as a squad, the Grizzlies have impressed in many ways, putting the Guilford Youth Football program on the map. The team continues to represent Guilford well, raise the bar, and set the standard.

In its first four seasons, the team has four straight undefeated regular seasons, four appearances in the championship game, back-to-back championship titles, three titles in four seasons, 22 consecutive wins, and an overall record of 43-1. Guilford will look to continue its dominance on the gridiron again next year.

The 12 seniors on the Guilford football team were honored in a special Senior Night ceremony on Nov. 14 for their dedication and commitment to the program during their time as Grizzlies.

Guilford Football Honors its Seniors in Senior Night Ceremony

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

The Guilford football team celebrated its Senior Night on Nov. 14, honoring the seniors and their commitment to the pro-

gram throughout their four years as Grizzlies. Guilford also walked away with a 488 win vs. Lyman Hall.

The seniors that were honored included Alex Tafro (quarterback), Aiden Ruotolo (running back/defensive back), Aidan Con-

nelly (running back/linebacker), Andrew Plancon (wide receiver/defensive back), Aaron Bergantino (running back/linebacker), Ares Vasiliou (kicker), Bodhi Climie (wide receiver/defensive back), Wesley Tandler (offensive line/defensive line), Zisis Vasiliou (offensive line/defensive line), Lucio Nastri (offensive line/defensive line), Dominick Verme (offensive line/defensive line), and Domenico D’Ambrosio (offensive line/defensive line).

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Photo Courtesy of Guilford Youth Football & Cheerleading

The Guilford 7th grade youth football team recently clinched its second-straight SYFC Championship with a 39-14 win over Newtown on Nov. 15.

A Thanksgiving Memory

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deterred no one that made it this far. By now, fishing deep is one of the few limited options toggers have left to wrestle in a whitechin, double digits or better. What live crabs were left for the season have been guarded like gold! Short fish are still being caught, but togs over eight pounds, when caught, have been the work of those roughing it out. Last call is the day after Thanksgiving - Friday, Nov. 28.

The Sound and major tidal rivers have been like busy thoroughfares. Striped bass have been in and out, chasing what shad are still around and live eels that could be inhaled. Unless secured to the service dock of a lenient marina or moorage, most vessels in the area are under wraps, relegating anglers to trailerable vessels, car toppers, or negotiating landscape along the shoreline. Between the rivers and the immediate coastal structures, linesiders have been caught in the suds, from rocky structures smashed by waves and nearshore boulder fields. Recently, stripers over 40” still fell victim to a plug, eel, or piece of cut bait. Casting a tipped bucktail or soft plastic still had some magic left for a bass that might be heading upriver.

With a little luck, we might experience a bit of Indian Summer the first week of December - in which case, a topwater plug or fly (or

both tied in tandem) could provide for a few last-of-the-season’s catches and releases.

If the Sound has done you in

and you are packed up for the season, then break out a freshwater outfit and hit either the backcountry, a native brookie river, or

a stocked body of water. That angler will not be fighting the harsh elements, but rather will be wrestling with some feisty inland fish watched only by unseen wildlife and heard only by

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

For holiday shopping and 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

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Madison Hoop Dreams to Hold Black Friday Basketball Camp

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is one of the most popular basketball day camps offered by Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD). Players can burn off the extra calories consumed on Thanksgiving, and parents get to take advantage of the Black Friday shopping bargains for Christmas or just relax. With recreation and travel teams underway, players get a full day of instruction and competition to sharpen their skills. MHD draws from 15 towns which increases the level of competition and fun. If teammates register, MHD will try to keep them together. However, sometimes trades are necessary to keep the games competitive. Players in grades 3 through 8 enjoy playing games for most of the day. One highlight will be the guest speaker, and the cost is $60 for

the six-hour camp.

The coaches from their summer camps are home for Thanksgiving, so the athletes will have an excellent staff led by coaches Bobby Moore and Tyler Boris.

MHD will have a concession stand with drinks, snacks, and pizza from Grand Apizza ($2.50/slice) for lunch. However, players are also welcome to bring those items from home.

Parents are encouraged to share this information with friends and to invite teammates to join their kids. It should be a great day of basketball and a chance for players to develop their confidence and enhance their love of the sport. At the Polson Middle School gym in Madison, the capacity is 120 players. Please call or text Coach Bill Barker at 203-494-6905 with any questions, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com.

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From Captain and Crew, Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Looking Through the Lens of Photographer T. Charles Erickson

Join the New Haven Museum (NHM) for , a celebration of nationally renowned theatre photographer T. Charles Erickson. The event will include a tour of Erickson’s photographs; a conversation with Erickson and theatre journalist Frank Rizzo, moderated by Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón; and a Q&A forum on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. The free event will be preceded by a tour with Jessica Durdock Moreno, Long Wharf Theatre’s director of artistic planning and exhibition curator, at 2:15 p.m.

Long Wharf Theatre: A Legacy in Moments

active experience celebrating the history, legacy, and future of New Haven’s own theatre company. The exhibit is on view through February 2026.

With his keen eye for composition and lighting, Erickson’s photographs capture the energy, emotion, and intricacies of stage performances. He has a talent for freezing moments that convey the essence of a production, from powerful acting moments revealing deep emotional presence to visually stunning set designs and costumes.

The program will open with a champagne reception at 3 p.m. in the NHM ballroom. Visitors will meet the artist and raise a glass to Erickson’s body of work. The photographer’s artistry constitutes the majority of the dozens of images in the current NHM exhibition,

, an immersive and inter-

Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond

Commenting on Erickson’s career, Rizzo notes, “Charlie Erickson’s body of work is simply breathtaking—and he certainly makes my stories come alive. He knows just how to capture the essence of a production, bringing to life one great stage moment after another, moments that otherwise would have just become an increasingly distant memory. But Charlie was there and, through his lens and by his artistry, so are we.”

He adds, “Charlie and his work

are theatrical treasures.”

Since 1984, Erickson has photographed scores of Long Wharf Theatre productions, capturing singular moments on stage, including iconic performances by Joanne Woodward in , Frances McDormand in Al Pacino in Mary Alice in Kathleen Turner in Martha Plimpton in Billy Porter in and Arthur Miller’s

Arsenic and Old Lace

All My Sons, Hughie, The Amen Corner, Camille, Hedda Gabler, Going Native, Broken Glass.

Noting the relationship between Erickson’s legacy and Long Wharf Theatre’s history, Padrón says, “Through his own virtuosic artistry, Charlie Erickson has captured the extraordinary moments in Long Wharf Theatre’s storied history that have captivated artists and audiences across New Haven, the nation, and beyond. Through his powerful photos, the beauty, courage, innovation, and grit of Long Wharf Theatre’s boundarybreaking productions will continue to inspire us all for generations to come.”

In addition to his extensive contribution to the Long Wharf Theatre archive, Erickson has photographed productions for the Hartford Stage Company, Yale Rep, Princeton’s McCarter Theatre, Boston’s A.R.T. and Huntington Theatres, Classic and Westport Country Playhouse, and numerous independently mounted Broadway and OffBroadway productions.

The highlight of

Long Wharf

Theatre: A Legacy in Moments

will be a conversation between Erickson, who has called New

Haven home since the late 1970s, and Frank Rizzo, a Connecticut resident of over 40 years. Rizzo is an acclaimed theatre journalist whose work can be read in , , , , magazine, and others—and whose articles have featured Erickson’s photographs throughout the years.

Moderating the conversation will be Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón. The conversation will encompass Erickson’s body of work, his approach to capturing stars in their most virtuosic turns on the stage, reflections on his vast archive, and a recognition of the impact his legacy will have on the theatre industry for generations to come. The conversation will conclude with an open forum Q&A with the audience—but not before delighting in Erickson’s behind-the-scenes anecdotes feaVariety The New York Times Connecticut Magazine The Hartford Courant Encore

turing his run-ins with the brightest luminaries of the American theatre.

Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond

” features a collection of costumes, posters, and rare archival treasures that bring the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life and a “who’s who” of stage royalty: Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Al Pacino, Frances McDormand, Anna Deavere Smith, Steve Martin, Jessica Tandy, and more.

The exhibition allows visitors to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Visitors may try on costumes, explore an immersive set recreation, flip through original scripts, and experience an interactive rehearsal space alongside a gallery spotlighting the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists.

For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Press Release from New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of T. Charles Erickson

Theatre photographer T. Charles Erickson

Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Billy Porter and David Adkins in Going Native

Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Al Pacino in Hughie

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Branford Thanksgiving 5K and Kids Race

: 7:30 a.m. Walsh Intermediate School, 185 Damascus Rd., Branford. On-site registration and packet pick-up begin at 7:30 a.m. The kids race starts 9 a.m. and the 5K at 9:10 a.m. Postrace party starts 9:30 a.m. and awards at 10:10 a.m. The 5K course is flat and begins and finishes at Walsh Intermediate School. Also features kids activities, music, and grab-and-go food. Cost: $32 for the 5K and $10 for the kids run. Proceeds benefit the Branford Rotary Club provide food for the hungry during the holiday season. For info or to register, visit jbsports.com/thanksgiving5k.

47th Annual Lenny & Joe's Madison Turkey Trot

10 a.m. Madison Green. The five-mile run starts at 10 a.m. and the two-mile walk at 10:05 a.m. Long-sleeve T-shirts guaranteed to the first 2,500 preregistered participants. Awards and refreshments served immediately following the five-mile race. Registration fees are $25 for walkers and $40 for runners. Strollers and leashed pets allowed on the walk course only. For info or to register (required), visit madisonjc.com/events/turkey.

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

Black Friday Concert: Dueling Pianos by Savage Piano Troupe

: 8 to 10 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Features a high-energy and spontaneous musical performance with an audience-created playlist. Tickets: $45 general admission. Premium seating and add-ons available. EventBrite fees apply. Cash bar. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

Your Guide to Menopause

: 11 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Jill McEachern, a board certified women’s health nurse practitioner. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Ice Carving Demonstration: Elm City Elf

: 1 to 3 p.m. Üni-Home Life (front), 1046 Chapel St., New Haven. Features a professional ice carver who will transform two 300-pound blocks of ice into holiday-themed works of art. First of three carvings on Saturdays through Dec. 20.

Open to the public. Part of the 2025 holiday events and promotions at The Shops at Yale. For info, visit theshopsatyale.com/holiday.

Bestseller Book Club

Remain: A Supernatural Love Story

: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Online event. Book: by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register (required to receive the link), visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Bonfire and Tree Lighting

: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider, holiday music, and the tree lighting at 5 p.m. Cash bar. Free and open to the public. For info or to register, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com.

Annual Tree Lighting and Parade

: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Branford Town Green. Hosted by the Branford Department Parks and Recreation and Senior Services. Parade kicks off 6:30 p.m. from Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. The tree lighting takes place at 7:15 p.m. Bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Branford Food Council. Rain date for tree lighting: Sunday, Nov. 30. For info, visit the programs link at branfordrecreation.org or ShopDineExploreBranford.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29 AND SUNDAY, NOV. 30

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical

: Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Shubert Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven. Tickets start $35.50. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, call the Shubert Box Office at 203-5625666 or visit Shubert.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

Thimble Island Saxophone Quartet Seasonal Holiday Concert

: 2 to 3:15 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

Red Cross Blood Drive

: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. For info or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Calendar for the Week of November 27, 2025

A Morning with Edgar Allan Poe

: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by actor Campbell B. Harmon. 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.

Holiday Books on the Menu

: Noon. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a talk with R.J. Julia President and COO Lori Fazio and Head Book Buyer Andrew Brennan on the best new books available for gift-giving. Tickets: $16, includes a sandwich and chips. Limited space. For info or tickets, call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

The Retirement Plan: A Novel

: 2 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/nbranfordlibraries.

AI For Everyday Life: Safety, Privacy, and Trust

: 7 p.m.

Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Fourth in a four-part, hands-on workshop series designed for working adults, small business owners, and anyone interested in AI. Presented by GuilfordAI. No tech background needed; laptops optional. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3

Opening Day for

Scrooge and Marley

: 2 and 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Dec. 14. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Author Event: Jacques Pépin in Conversation with Roxanne Coady

The Art of Jacques Pépin: The Cookbook

: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $130 VIP ticket, includes admission for one to the VIP meet-and-greet reception, premium seating for the book talk, and a signed and personalized copy of the special edition of the book; $105 special edition ticket, includes admission for one to the event and a pre-signed copy of the special edition of the book; $40 includes admission for one to the event and a pre-signed copy of the standard edition of the book. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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Page Turners

Vagabond

ByTimCurry

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

Mercy

ByJoanSilber

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Spamalot It

Tim Curry is best known as Dr. FrankN-Furter in , the role that made him famous. He has spent over 50 years on stage and screen, in roles as diverse as King Arthur in and the evil clown, Pennywise, in Stephen King’s . Now, this self-described vagabond tells his own engrossing story. Highly recommended!

Marilyn

—

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Though clocking just over 250 pages, this book takes after Olive Kitteridge in how the points of view change, but, throughout, we’re really listening to a wide cast dictate the story of Eddie and Ivan, following one tragic evening in New York City. Each character lends their opinion to what it means to find or have mercy as they get farther away from the night that changed everything.

— Mel R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

BestWishesfromtheFullMoonCoffeeShop

ByMaiMochizuki

Palaver ByBryanWashington

The Full Moon Coffee Shop

Mai Mochizuki weaves her magic again in this sequel to . It’s nearly December, and the holidays are approaching. What do the magical cats have planned for those souls in need of astrological wisdom and guidance? This is a perfect follow-up!

—

Marilyn

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

This novel spans the past and the present, from Houston to Toronto to Japan to Jamaica, to tell a tale of family, love, and connection. It’s a literary romcom, a family drama, and a celebration of queer found family. The characters feel achingly human, and the text is interspersed with photographs to immerse you in the world of the novel. Great for fans of Ocean Vuong!

— Marisa

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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IAmIngrid

ByAriaMiaLoberti

Absolutely the sweetest way to learn about one of the jobs that service dogs can have. It’s just a bonus that Ingrid looks just like my own dog, named Aria!

— Mel

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 AND

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Holiday Cards

: Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For ages 18 and over. Participants will use die cuts, embossing folders, and stamps to make three holiday cards. No previous experience needed. All materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

Red Cross Blood Drive

: Noon to 5 p.m. Northford Community Church, 4 Old Post Rd. For info or an appointment, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Make a Sock Snowman: Teens Session

3 to 4 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Materials will be provided but supplies and space may be limited. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Sri Lanka, Tahiti, Tonga: Islands of Splendor

: 4 to 5 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $25. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

26th Annual Firelight Festival

: 4 to

8 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 old Whitfield St., Guilford. Features luminaria, lanterns, and outdoor fires. Guests can enjoy roasted marshmallows, popcorn, hot cocoa, and mulled cider. Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and veterans, $5 for youth ages 6 to 17, and free for children ages 5 and younger as well as active-duty military personnel with up to five family members. Tickets include admission to Whitfield House, the outdoor fire area, craft area, and Visitor Center galleries. Tickets available only on-site at the event. Bring donations for the Guilford Food Bank and new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. For info, contact the museum at 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ecdHenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

Guilford Tree Lighting

: 5 to 9 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Other town events may take place to coincide with the tree lighting. For info, call 203-453-8001.

Broad Street Luminary Stroll

Brigands&Breadknives

ByTravisBaldree

What if the life you’ve always lived started to feel... itchy? Oh, how I loved this one! Bookseller Fern (of Bookshops and Bonedust) is a delight, and very relatable, as she searches for the missing piece in her supposedly wonderful life. What starts as an accidental adventure becomes more purposeful—and dangerous—when she and bounty hunter Astryx road trip to deliver a bounty. I adored watching this opposites-attract friendship develop throughout. As an added bonus, the adorable goblin Zyll, the bounty in question, steals every single scene she is in. She is my favorite forever. Though slightly less cozy than his previous books, Baldree adds just the right amount of battles, danger, demon chickens, and talking swords to a charming story of friendship and finding happiness in life. I loved every moment of Fern’s journey, and the ending is a chef’s kiss.

— Lindsey

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

Friends of the Guilford Free Library Holiday Book Sale

: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features books from all genres, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games, and more. Also includes a performance by local musician Mimi Dudley at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the library. For info, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Guilford Garden Club Boutique

: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. St. George’s Parish Hall, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features wreaths, swags, crafts, raffle baskets, and a food table. Supports club donations to the community and scholarships to Guilford High School seniors. Hosted by the Guilford Garden Club. For info, email guilfordgardenclub06437@gmail.com or visit guilfordgardenclub.org.

Book Ornament Craft

: 2 to 3:30 pm. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For tweens to seniors. Participants will craft miniature books to display in a clear plastic globe. Materials will be provided but supplies and space may be limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

: 6 to 9 p.m. Broad Street, Guilford. Hosted by the Guilford Garden Club. Broad Street is closed to traffic for strollers to enjoy the decorated wreaths created by garden club members on the doors of homes, garlands adorning the picket fences, and luminaries lighting the way. Coincides with the Guilford tree lighting. For info, contact guilfordgardenclub06437@gmail.com or visit guilfordgardenclub.org.

Celebrate Repeal Day and the End to Prohibition

Side by Side: The Nutcracker Swings

: 7 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features prohibition-inspired cocktails curated and created by professional bartenders. Dress up in 1920s garb and win a prize for best dressed and most dapper. Tickets: $65 per person. Service fees apply. Cash bar available for full-size cocktails. Complimentary valet parking. For info or tickets, visit madisonbeachhotel-curio.eventbrite.com. : 7:30 to 9 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Features a performance of the Yale Concert Band and Yale Jazz Ensembles Big Band. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, call 203-4324111 or visit bands.yalecollege.yale.edu.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 5 AND

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Annual Christmas Fair

: Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saint Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features a basket raffle, silent auction, decorated wreaths and greens, homemade holiday baked goods, food, and more. Free admission and parking. For info, visit www.stlawrencechurch.com

SATURDAY, DEC. 6 AND

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

Dudley Farm Holiday Market and Museum Open House

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features handcrafted and homegrown artisan crafts, greenery, and food by more than 30 local artists and vendors. The farmhouse museum is decorated for a Victorian Christmas; the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum is also open. Includes a food truck on site. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Killingworth Historical Society Annual Christmas Fair

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Features fresh arrangements, baked goods, jams and jellies, holiday ornaments and decor, gift baskets, knitted accessories, and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the Killingworth Historical Society’s ongoing preservation and maintenance projects. For info, visit killingworthhistorical.org/events.

Traditional Christmas Fair

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Baptist Church of Branford, 975 Main St. Features Christmas wreaths, swags, centerpieces, bows, and decorations; arts and crafts; antiques and vintage collectibles; cookies and baked goods; a jewelry room; tag sale room; Christmas room; raffle with specialty gift baskets; and local vendors. Includes live Christmas music by pianists Michael Cretella and Leah Smith and an appearance by Santa for picture-taking with children. Breakfast sandwiches will be available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch of hot dogs, chili, and butternut squash soup. Proceeds benefit charities to be determined. For info, call the church office at 203-488-9777.

30th Annual Holiday Artisan Fair:

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features 40 artisans and crafters, more than 2,500 homemade cookies, and Karen’s Café offering soups and turkey pot pies. Free admission. For info, call 203-4213241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/artisanfair.

Story Time with The Grinch

: 9:30 a.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.

Make a Sock Snowman Adults Session How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

: 10 to 11 a.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Materials will be provided but supplies and space may be lim-

Celebrate Holiday Enchantment with Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

Press Release from Lyme Academy of Fine Arts

The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts invites the community to its fifth annual Holiday Enchantment event and tree lighting. Adults and children are invited to gather on the campus of Lyme Academy, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of festive outdoor and indoor activities. These will include art demonstrations, music by the Old Lyme Town Band and the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Select Singers, visits and selfies with Santa, opportunities for holiday shopping, and holiday craft-making for all ages.

A s’mores galore station and hot cocoa will also be available for all to enjoy. If the weather is chilly, guests can warm up at one of the many firepits on site.

At 4:30 pm, a tree lighting will be led by Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker followed by caroling around the tree.

The art store, de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities, is bringing back popular jewelry artist Ann Lightfoot for the event. Every Ann Lightfoot creation is born of a devotion to design, beauty, and elegance. For more information, visit lymeacademy.edu.

ited. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Fill the Forester for Ferals

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Premier Subaru of Branford, 155 N. Main St. Features a cat food drive; donations of unopened dry or canned cat food benefit the Greater New Haven Cat Project. For info, contact 203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org, or visit gnhcp.org/filltheforester.

Saybrook Starlight Festival

: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participating shops in Old Saybrook. Features extended shopping hours, a stocking walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., horsedrawn wagon rides from 1 to 4 p.m., a visit from Santa Claus at the town gazebo from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., carolers on Main Street 2 to 4 p.m., heroes tree lighting at The Kate 5 to 6 p.m., and more. Hosted by Old Saybrook Office of Economic Development, Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation, Old Saybrook Department of Police Services, Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Acton Public Library, the Old Saybrook Lions Club, and the Estuary Council of Seniors. For info, visit sayoldsaybrook.com/saybrook-starlight-festival.

Santa Visits the Library

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library steps, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Allis-Bushnell House Open House

Snail-Mail Holiday: Selections from the MHS Collection of Greeting Cards

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Visitors can explore the museum and view the exhibit, in the tearoom.. The MHS shop offers a variety of Madison-themed gifts. Free admission, but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.

Annual North Branford Holiday Photo Exchange

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Branford Police Department, 305 Forest Rd., Northford. Guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or monetary donations as their

“ticket” for photos. Santa will be on hand until every child has had a chance to visit. Sponsored by real estate professional and community advocate Kim Dawson. For info, contact 203-481-4605 or Kim@CoastalCTHomes.com.

Holiday Collage for Adults with Special Needs

: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a creative session for adults with special needs using Christmas cards, magazines, stickers, and other holiday materials to design a collage. All supplies provided. Free. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Christmas Ice Carving Competition and A Cappella Concert

: Noon to 4 p.m. The Shops at Yale tent, Broadway Island, New Haven. Five professional ice carvers from New England will each transform 900 pounds of ice into an iconic Christmas character in four hours. Also features a Christmas concert by eight Yale a cappella groups as well as a hot cocoa competition (from noon to 3 p.m., while supplies last). Free parking is available at the 150 York Street Garage from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Chapel-York Garage). Bring your parking ticket to The Shops at Yale tent for validation. Part of the 2025 holiday events and promotions at The Shops at Yale. For info, visit theshopsatyale.com/holiday.

Curator Tour

: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Jessica Durdock Moreno, director of artistic planning at Long Wharf Theatre. The tour highlights the new exhibition, . Other tours are scheduled through Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. For info, visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Met in HD Encore: Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond The Magic Flute

: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 112 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Immerse in the Magic of at the Shubert Theatre

The Nutcracker

There’s something magical about downtown New Haven in December. The twinkling lights, lively streets, and the aroma of cocoa and delicious food all add to the excitement as people stroll through the streets.

The Nutcracker

But the real highlight to kick off the holidays is attending at the Shubert Theatre. Experience the magic of New Haven Ballet’s charming classic, featuring Sara Adams and Harrison Coll from the New York City Ballet as the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy and the dashing Cavalier.

Delight in watching talented young dancers from the New Haven Ballet School join these stars on stage, all complemented by guest artist William Gutierrez.

Performances are Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1 and 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m.

Artistic Director and choreographer

Lisa Kim notes, “When you hear music start and the lights settle, you feel the holiday season arrive in a single magical instant.”

Kim adds, “One of my favorite moments is when the singers’ voices build throughout the hall in the Waltz of the Snowflakes. The dancers’ tutus fly with every turn, and the snow flurries across the stage. It’s just one of those special New Haven traditions that instantly makes you feel joyful and festive.”

The Shubert Theatre is located at 247 College Street, in the heart of New Haven’s downtown district of restaurants and shops.The production features exquisite costumes and larger-than-life sets, including a Christmas tree that grows to colossal heights. Tchaikovsky’s classic music fills the hall, and local singers from area schools lend their voices with festive tunes before the show.

Tickets start at $31. For more information or tickets, call the Shubert Box Office at 203-562-5666 or visit Shubert.com.

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Book Reading and Signing with Stephen Bowling:

Calvin the Christmas Tree

1 p.m. Madison Green. Children’s book author Stephen Bowling will sign discounted copies of , with a reading by Neck River Elementary School Vice Principal Sherry Farmer. A portion of proceeds benefits the Madison Exchange Club. Sweet treats for children. For info, email the Madison Exchange Club at madison.exchange@gmail.com or visit madisonexchange.org.

Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Katie Tietjen

Death in the Details Murder in Miniature

: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Books: and . Features readings from the books and discussion by the fireplace in the Reading Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Free. No registration. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Crafts with Natalie: Bow-Making Workshop

: 1 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration needed. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Holiday Decor Swap

: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library steps, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All holiday decor items in good, usable condition are welcome from Saturday, Nov. 29, through Friday, Dec. 5. Those who donate will receive an early bird ticket to shop the swap at 1:30 p.m. All others can still visit the swap starting at 2 p.m. Leftover supplies may be donated or used by the library for programs. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

Breakfast with Santa

: 9 to 11 a.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features breakfast, meet-and-greet with Santa and time for pictures, and a treat bag for each child. Tickets: $59 per person. Free admission for children under 3. Service fees apply. Bring a camera and have your child write a letter to Santa if preferred. A second breakfast with Santa event takes place Sunday, Dec. 21. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

Advent Sundays at Emmanuel Episcopal Church

: 10 a.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 50 Emmanuel Church Rd., Killingworth. Includes lighting of the Advent wreath, decoration of the Jesse Tree, and an Advent reflection at coffee hour. All are welcome. For info, call 860-663-1800 or visit churchinthewilderness.org.

Santa's Workshop

: 10 to 11 a.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For children 12 years and younger. Cost: $12 for residents, $17 for nonresidents. Bring a camera. Space is limited. For info, visit the holiday events link at branfordct.myrec.com/info/ activities.

Long Wharf Theatre: A Legacy in Moments

: 3 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), 114 Whitney Ave. Features a champagne reception at 3 p.m. in the NHM ballroom, a tour of the photographs of theatre photographer T. Charles Erickson, a conversation with Erickson and theatre journalist Frank Rizzo moderated by Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón, and a Q&A forum. Erickson’s artistry constitutes the majority of the dozens of images in the current NHM exhibition,

Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond

. The event will be preceded by a tour at 2:15 p.m. with by Jessica Durdock Moreno, director of artistic planning at Long Wharf Theatre. Free and open to all. For info, visit newhavenmuseum.org.

The Occasional Coffee House: Holiday Duets

: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features the return of Sam Robbins and Halley Neal performing as a duet, with live music, homemade gourmet cookies, local coffee, and tea. Tickets: $20. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. For info or tickets, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.

MONDAY, DEC. 8

Art for All: Winter Wishes

: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a session to reflect on the past year while creating painted rocks for gifts or holiday decorations. Supplies for collages provided; snacks included. Space and supplies are limited. For info or to register 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

The Nutcracker

Photo by Thomas Giroir Photography

New York City Ballet's Sara Adams and Harrison Coll will perform in New Haven Ballet’s production of at the Shubert Theatre The Nutcracker

Press Release from the New Haven Ballet

Get Ready to Think Pink

Press release from Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection

The Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection presents on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. on the second floor theater space at The Academy, 61 East Main Street, Clinton.

Legally Blonde

The funny, heart-filled story of Elle Woods, who proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style, is performed by the advanced level, senior performers at The Academy. Follow Elle from the sorority house to the halls of Harvard Law as she tackles stereotypes, heartbreak, and legal briefs (in heels, of course).

To purchase tickets, visit etix.com or kidzkonnectionct.org/tickets. For more information, contact Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection at 860-2272363 or shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com.

Blonde

The full cast of with Ella Kapsinow (center in pink) as Elle Woods and 31 other actors from towns across the state including Clinton, Westbrook, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, New London, Mystic, and North Haven.

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Author Event: Cory Doctorow in Conversation with Roxanne Coady

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . Cost:

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

Monarch Butterfly Biology, Ecology, and Conservation Needs

Orange and Spice Dough Bowl Candle Making Workshop

$30, includes admission for one and a copy of the book; $5 includes admission for one. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by Audubon Connecticut. Features a presentation by Jack Matthias on efforts to strengthen coastal resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Community feedback and questions follow the presentation. For info or to register (required), email jcristiano@audubon.org or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Kelsey E. Fisher, assistant agricultural scientist in the entomology department at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. 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.

Aging in Place: How to Protect Assets and Stay at Home

: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques. For info or to register, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Author Event: Cynthia Zarin in Conversation with Amity Gaige: Estate: A Novel.

6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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David S. and Lauren E. Trotta of Branford to Andrew L. Joyce and Alicia D. Marini, $340,000 on 11/04/2025

Frederick and Kriste Morro of Branford to Richard C. and Denise Stewart, $261,000 on 11/04/2025

Michael J. and Sylvia Donadio of Branford to Tara Merola, $525,000 on 10/30/2025

Mary Patricia Bertino T and Frederick Bertino of Branford to Joshua Mamis and Julie Fraenkel, $703,350 on 11/03/2025 82 Thimble Is Road LLC of Branford to Kyle A. Lyman and Amanda Kass, $650,000 on 11/07/2025

Yaqi Jia of Branford to Liang W. Gong, $310,000 on 11/04/2025

Vicco Mgmt Re I LLC of Branford to Genco 755 Owner LLC, $1,850,000 on 11/05/2025

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Vincent Muolo of East Haven to Michael Muolo, $120,000 on 11/05/2025

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Todd Avery Hankey T and Toddy A. Hankey of East Haven to Ralph Delucia, $425,000 on 11/07/2025

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Amber Benson of East Haven to Thanh Nguyen, $385,000 on 11/03/2025

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David and Eleanor Bombalicki of East Haven to Courtney S M-Creshaw Ft, $105,000 on 11/03/2025

330 Short Beach Rd Unit H8:

Zachary Pellegrino of East Haven to Milana R. Bartolomeo, $162,000 on 11/06/2025

140 Thompson St Unit 14A:

Alfred Croteau of East Haven to Siddhant Agarwal, $295,000 on 11/05/2025

55 Thompson St Unit 6E:

Timothy J. Kennedy of East Haven to Adria B. Medina, $230,000 on 11/05/2025

14 Blake St:

Matthew Burton and Lindsay Tomsheck of Essex to Jodi Guenther, $425,000 on 11/03/2025

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Jo M. House of Madison to Scarroazzo T and Kevin M. Scarrozzo, $550,000 on 11/07/2025

Eric Kallberg of Madison to Mitchell B. Boling, $255,500 on 11/03/2025

Ann M.

Gargamelli of Guilford to Richard E Nelson RET and Peter W. Nelson, $390,000 on 11/06/2025

18 Copper Hill Dr Unit 18: 131 Elm St:

Marc J. and Mary M. Lussier of Guilford to William S. Spiegel and Audrey M. Slater, $1,194,000 on 11/07/2025

Brent R. and Elisa M. Sowers of Guilford to Daniel L. and Eliza G. King, $750,000 on 11/03/2025

Robert Demayo of Guilford to Mateo Masonry LLC, $450,000 on 10/30/2025

David and Pamela B. Monaco of Guilford to Kara E. Welch and Daniel Horvath, $595,000 on 10/30/2025

Ugly Tree Inc of Guilford to Andrew Krier, $740,000 on 11/06/2025

Joseph and Taneisha Dibartolomeo of Guilford to Mark J. Raffile, $350,000 on 11/06/2025

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Glenn D. and Margaret D. Reyer of Killingworth to Patricck J. Higgins and Jessica Behan, $635,000 on 11/05/2025

Matthew Mazotas and Sarah Parise of Killingworth to Luke and Kaylee Jurecka, $100,000 on 11/03/2025

Jose A. Oliveira of Madison to Wendy O. Patrocinio, $476,000 on 11/05/2025

Elaine Haut of Madison to Loren P. Bagnoli, $545,000 on 11/04/2025 Sealor

Properties LLC of Madison to Courtney Burd and Aaron Feinberg, $729,000 on 11/03/2025

Robert N. Sherwood of North Branford to James P. Carrigan, $260,000 on 11/05/2025

Donald Nagel of North Branford to Merrick Lankarge, $330,000 on 11/04/2025

Myles Oros and Elizabeth Papeika of North Branford to William C. Peacock and Julia L. Vicars, $860,000 on 11/06/2025

Wanda Dilauro of North Haven to Remigio Fajardo, $300,000 on 11/05/2025

Frank F. Palmieri of North Haven to Wilder G. Galvez, $360,000 on 11/03/2025

Daniel C. and Danielle Brown of North Haven to Jane E. Kearney, $385,000 on 11/04/2025

Simplifying Your Life: How to “Retire” Your 1031 Exchange and Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Dear Neighbor,

As life evolves, many of us start looking for ways to simplify—maybe by downsizing, reducing maintenance, or stepping back from managing investment properties. For some, that means selling investment real estate they’ve owned for years. But the thought of paying a large capital gains tax can make that decision feel overwhelming.

Recently, a number of my clients who own 1031-eligible investment properties have expressed exactly this concern. They no longer want the responsibility of being landlords, yet they also don’t want to lose a significant portion of their profits to taxes. Fortunately, there is an option that allows you to “retire” your 1031 exchange without buying new real estate or managing tenants—while avoiding capital gains taxes.

Here’s a simplified look at how it works:

A Modern Approach to the Traditional 1031 Exchange

1. Sell your property through a Qualified Intermediary (QI).

The QI handles the sale and holds the proceeds, as required by 1031 rules.

2. Instead of purchasing another property, your funds can be redirected into a DST (Delaware Statutory Trust).

A DST is a passive, professionally managed real estate investment approved by the IRS in 2004 for 1031 Exchanges.

• No landlord responsibilities

• Monthly income distributions

• Tax-deferred growth

This gives you the ability to step away from hands-on ownership while keeping your tax benefits intact.

3. After two years, your DST investment may be eligible to convert into a REIT through a 721 Exchange.

This makes your investment even more passive and diversified, with the potential for steady income distributions.

4. From an estate planning perspective, your heirs will also receive a “stepped-up” cost basis along with immediate liquidity options for each beneficiary.

This will eliminate capital gains taxes for the next generation.

Why Clients Love This Strategy

• No more property management

• Ongoing income potential

• Tax deferral on the sale of appreciated real estate

• Elimination of Capital gains tax.

• A smoother, simpler financial transition into the next phase of life

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For many property owners, the real challenge isn’t the transaction itself—it’s the uncertainty, the risk, and the fear of making a costly decision. My role as your neighbor and realtor is to help you de-risk the process so you can preserve the value you’ve worked a lifetime to build. That’s why I’ve partnered with Guilford’s own Eric Lawton, Principal at Impact Financial Wealth Management, to offer a clear, intentional, and turnkey pathway forward. Think of it as a value-preserving next step.

We will be hosting an informational event soon to help explain the 1031/DST/721 pathway in more detail. If you would like to attend, or simply want your name added to the interest list, please reach out.

As always, I’m here to help guide you through real estate decisions that support your goals and simplify your life.

Warm regards, John Campbell

203.415.5439

john.campbell@compass.com 724

Eric Lawton 203 884 0120

www.impactyourgoals.com

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