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Council Agrees To New Abatement With Old Morgan Developer By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

At a meeting on Jan. 7, the Clinton Town Council unanimously agreed to a tax abatement for Greylock Property Group that will delay some of the taxes on new construction at the Old Morgan School site as the developer seeks to enter the next phase of building Tax abatements are programs sought

after by developers taking on a project such as an expansion or new development. The developers can ask for an abatement on some tax payments until the development is open and is making money. The idea is for the town to help developers out at the beginning of a project, with the expectation that, in the long term, the development will benefit the town. Back in 2020, as the Indian River Shop

project was just going through its approval process, the Town Council agreed to a fiveyear abatement program with the developer. At the time, it was anticipated that the development would be built in two phases between 2021 and 2023. However, Clinton Town Manager Michelle Benivegna told the Harbor News after the

Laura Clapp Davidson of Guilford a staple of the local music scene.....2

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Wizards Greetings Harlem Wizards player A-Train poses for a photo with Morgan School alum and rugby coach Ciera Three Westbrook field hockey teamHarris, left, and fellow Morgan mates earn all-state honors..........11 alum and Joel School media specialist Kristin Norden, right, during play on the court during a Jan. 8 fundraising game at The Morgan School. The exhibition game in front of a packed gym benefited Project Graduation 2026.

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Leading the Way for Talent With Laura Clapp Davidson By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

Providing opportunities and inclusion in music has been a passion for Guilford resident Laura Clapp Davidson, from her work with the century-old audio technology company Shure to being the newly elected board chair of GreenStage Guilford Live Arts. As a musician who was featured on the bill of the nonprofit’s first music festival - and who understands the logistical side of music promotion - Laura is ready to bring the kind of experience she had and more to musicians along the shoreline. She is already “really excited” about her new leadership position with GreenStage and, with the support of the nonprofit’s executive director Nellie Kurtzman, has already thought of “a lot of great ideas” on how to build awareness of GreenStage’s mission. The culmination of its grassroots mission and organized musical events is its Live Arts

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of the Week Festival. The next iteration will be held in May 2027 and is something of which Laura is most excited to build awareness. “That’s the thing I’m most excited about because I still hear people saying, ‘What is this?’ Or ‘When the tent goes up on the green?’ That’s something I do in my day job working for Shure is building awareness of a 100-yearold brand, so I’m excited to do that.” While she says the nonprofit has done well, there is still room to strengthen GreenStage’s position as a performing arts organization on the shoreline, as is a personal goal for Laura following her first year as a volunteer. “In that first year, I saw who was exactly involved from a com-

munity standpoint from the business side of things,” she says. “That was really cool to get more familiar with some of the business owners in asking for sponsorships and donations and things like that.” Coupling this with her experience as a “live audio professional,” she is ready to see “how we can change” to ensure consistent growth for GreenStage. Part of that will be to accommodate talent “who have found their way here from larger markets” and wish to contribute to a thriving performing arts scene on the shoreline. “That’s what I think we draw on and where we excel,” says Laura. “There’s so much other talent outside of the shoreline, too. I’ve started working with some artists in the northern part of Connecticut. Our state is not big but we have so much talent, so I think it’s exciting to showcase that and have people go, ‘Wait,

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After a final fundraising push, the Acton Public Library announced it has hit its fundraising target to pay for proposed upgrades to the library. If the library is able to get state bonding money, the project could begin later this year. On Dec. 2, First Selectman Carl Fortuna put a notice on the town website asking the public for donations to clear the final $67,843 of needed funding for the proposed library upgrades. In an email on Jan. 6, APL Director Amanda Brouwer said that the final fundraising goal had been reached. “The next step is to get on the state bonding docket. After that we can get into the final designs, then onto construction,” Brouwer wrote. The planned renovations to the library are the first major upgrades to the building in over 25 years. The proposed renovations include building a teen room, consolidating the children’s room so that all children’s programming material is in one place, bringing in more mobile furniture that can be rearranged as needed to create more space, creating a maker space, and creating more meeting rooms that could be used separate from the library.

There will be no changes to the building footprint under the proposed changes. “Upgrades are going to make the library a modern space that will still do all the traditional library functions. Now, however, we will have better use of interior and exterior spaces, and the library will be a better space to connect and enjoy as a town asset. The library was last remodeled in 2000, so it is time to create a modern library,” Fortuna said previously. With the money secured, Fortuna said last month that the goal would be to get finalized architectural drawings and start renovation in 2026 and finish in 2027. Fortuna estimated that the $5 million total goal would be hit with $2 million in state money, $750,000 in town funding, and about $2.25 million in private funding. Brouwer said the library would still graciously accept donations toward the renovations. “Obviously, we know that costs have increased since 2023 when I applied for the grant, so if money still comes in, we will be more than grateful,” Brouwer said. Over the past year, Brouwer said the library has held several fundraisers and even started a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that helped contribute matching funds toward the renovation.

The Old Saybrook Historical Society gardeners welcome additional volunteers on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 350 Main Street, Old Saybrook. The gardeners maintain this spot in town and volunteers are welcome to join. For more information, call Linda Kinsella at 860-399-6263.

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Wellness Services for Older Adults Offered at The Estuary The Estuary, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, offers wellness services to adults aged 50 and over living in the estuary region. Services are by appointment and include footcare (Mondays), haircuts (Tuesdays and Thursdays), massage (first Tuesday of each month), Medicare counseling (first Tuesday of each month), hearing clinics (last Wednesday of each month), and mental health support. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 860-388-1611 ext. 202.

Singing Voices Wanted The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords, conducted by Samuel Tucker and accompanied by a 10-piece orchestra under the direction of Alan Dougherty, is currently seeking individuals to join its expanding alto, tenor, and bass sections. No auditions or prior experience are required—only a passion for singing and a commitment to the ensemble is necessary. Rehearsals will start Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at St. Francis Church, Msgr. Fox Parish Hall, 10 Elm Street, Middletown, in preparation for the spring concert scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at Portland High School. New members may enroll through Tuesday, Feb. 3. For more information, call 860-3423120 or visit vocalchords20.org.

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William Kelsey Westbrook William John Kelsey, 96, of Westbrook, was born on Aug. 10, 1929, to the late William Falls Kelsey and Ruth Pendleton Kelsey. Bill was the third of eleven siblings and was raised in Westbrook, where he spent much of his life. He passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2026. After marrying the love of his life, Barbara (Green) Kelsey, Bill settled in Clinton. The couple later returned to Westbrook, where they recently celebrated an extraordinary 73 years of marriage. Throughout his working years, Bill

was employed by several contractors. In 1953, he and Barbara purchased the family business along the Patchogue River, Kelsey’s Marina. Together, they proudly operated the marina for many years before eventually selling it. Bill and Barbara cherished their time on the water, enjoying countless days boating aboard Peanuts V or relaxing at the marina. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to Westbrook Visiting Nurses, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 or Westbrook Ambulance Assoc., 1316 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT. For the full obituary or to leave an online tribute or condolence, please visit KeenanFuneralHome.com.

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Kenneth Demchak Clinton Kennith Stephen "Ken" Demchak 84, peacefully passed away at his home on Dec. 26 2025, and will join his wife Mary Heser who passed away Oct. 15, 2025. Ken was born Oct. 21, 1941, to the late Walter and Vadis Demchak or Branford. He is predeceased by his brother Thomas Demchak of Branford. Ken is survived by his son Michael Demchak of New Haven; his daughter Laurie Giza and husband Joe Giza of Quincy, MA; and by his grandchildren, Eddie and Zoe Giza, also of Quincy, MA. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Connie Demchak; and his nephews, Thomas and Christopher Demchak; and his niece Karen Giuda. He is also sur-

vived by Deborah Sorensen and her family and Sara Messina and her family. A special thanks to both Deborah and Sara for their loving care for Ken in his final days. Ken also leaves behind many friends and memories from his days as an umpire for the Connecticut Umpire Association and from Sal Tinari Biddy Basketball, both of which he was an active part for many years. Ken had many passions, but he is especially loved sports' coaching, and youth, sports and umpiring youth basketball games. He stayed loyal as a true Yankee fan, despite being married to a Red Sox fan. He loved watching UConn basketball with his late wife, Mary. He enjoyed collecting coins to give to his grandchildren. He was a kind man who appreciated the simple things in life.

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Westbrook Garden Club Welcomes New Members The Westbrook Garden Club has an open membership policy which welcomes anyone in neighboring towns to become members. The club offers public projects that involve and support conservation, gardening, horticulture, landscaping, and more. For more information, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.

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A Talk Show on Arts and Entertainment The Valley Shore Community Television airs the show, Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert, every Tuesday at 6 p.m. on Channel 19 and 1070 and on Frontier TV channel 6089. Started in July 2020, the weekly half-hour program highlights the arts, entertainment and culture such as featuring artists of all genres, theaters, organizations and museums. The program is taped at the Valley Shore Community Television studio, 1587 Boston Post Road, Westbrook. For more information, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.

Connecticut Water Addresses Aging Infrastructure From a Press Release

Clinton-based Connecticut Water installed more than 20 miles of water main in 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to increase service reliability, address aging infrastructure and improve water quality so customers continue to receive highquality water meeting all state and federal A Support Group of Hope guidelines well into the future. The Family Hope & Cope Support Group meets at the First Congregational Church of Of the 20 miles of pipe installed in 2025, Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, on the first and third Monday of every month from Connecticut Water proactively replaced 7 to 8:30 p.m. The group is for people interested in learning more about substance nearly 18 miles of water main through the abuse disorders and their impact on families. The event is free. For more information, Water Infrastructure and Conservation call 802-236-0145. Adjustment (WICA) program as part of ongoing efforts to maintain reliability and quality for our customers. This included 35 Buy Local with $ayBucks projects across 15 towns in 2025 at a cost of The Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce has launched a community e-gift card about $48 million. Some of the pipes program whose sole aim is to keep local dollars in the community. The all-digital card, replaced were more than 100 years old. called $ayBucks, is a way for people and companies to drive more business into local Many water main projects also include stores. $ayBucks work like prepaid gift cards and can be used at participating merchants such as restaurants, salons and spas, boutiques, entertainment, and hotels. replacing or adding fire hydrants for Businesses interested in enrolling can visit app.yiftee.com/gift-card/old-saybrook. For improved fire protection. Connecticut Water maintains an Asset more information, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/egiftcard. Management Plan for the nearly 1,800 miles of water main in our distribution system. Infrastructure experts track the age and condition of water pipes, frequency of breaks, leakages and lost water,

Calling All Collectors

The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, is looking for objects and collections for its display case. The collections can be full, partial, or stand-alone pieces. Previous displays include antique coins, wood carvings, and pipe cleaner art. For more information, call the library at 860-395-3185.

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The Estuary Offers Medical Appointment Rides The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, offers transportation to medical appointments to individuals aged 50 and over who are residents of the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. A driver will pick up a requesting senior resident from any of these towns, wait at the appointment, and bring the passenger home again. Cost varies from $25 to $50 depending on the location of the appointment. For more information, call David at 860-388-1611 ext. 203.

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Leading the Way for Talent With Laura Clapp Davidson Continued from page 2 that’s in our community?’ or ‘That’s close by? People don’t even realize what we have here.” GreenStage welcomes volunteers and sponsors for its events. For more information, visit greenstageguilford.org or contact Kurtzman at nellie.kurtzman@greenstage guilford.org. Adjacent to her vocation of audio tech promotion and development with Shure, she is also the co-leader of the company’s civil rights and social action resources group. According to Laura, the intersection of cutting-edge audio equipment and social justice is found in ensuring that the company encourages and practices diversity among its workforce. This approach dates back to the company’s establishment in 1925. “Sydney Shure, the founder of the company, has always been a pioneer and led the way where diversity is included,” Laura says. “Five years ago, we stood up our associate resource groups. We call them VIBES for val-

ues, inclusion, belonging and equity. I stepped up right away. I was the first co-lead for the women’s vibe and it’s something that I’m really passionate about, because being in my industry, it’s very male dominated.” Laura also sits on the company’s IDEA Council and runs the advisory board for VIBES groups. She is “really proud” to work on these boards and double down on diversifying the Shure workforce, she says. “We’re not changing our trajectory,” she adds. An inclusive and equitable approach to audio technology development also involves democratizing its products. An example of this under Laura’s leadership is uplifting the ‘Ability VIBE’ team to see how products can be more accessible to people with varying physical and mental abilities. “That has spread to actual product development, and it’s really exciting to see that something we brought to the company to improve the corporate culture is now going to spread wider.” Outside of the business and organizational-related

fields of music, Clapp is a singer-songwriter and musician who has been releasing original music since her debut album “Where are you going?” in 2001. Between then and 2008 she lived in Nashville before the city’s music scene erupted in a renewed fashion in the wake of the eponymous ABC television show. “[Nashville’s] exploded in recent years,” says Laura. “I was still really small town-vibey. It was a really good experience.” Her musical favorites vary across genres and make up some of her biggest influences as a songwriter. They include artists such as Peter Gabrial, Sarah McLaughlin, Tori Amos, and Nine Inch Nails. Laura is also about to launch a new podcast called “TMI (The Music Industry) with Laura.” It is a successor to her former podcast “Song 43” and will feature friends and musicians who have worked with high-profile musicians and how they’ve balanced those experiences with domestic life and the “mental health element” of life on the road. The first episode will debut on Jan. 23.

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Norris Ford Westbrook Norris Warren “Bud” Ford was born in Hartford, on Aug. 24,1934, to the late Millicent Eliza Tate Ford and Norris Willard Ford. He was a 1952 graduate of William H. Hall High School and a 1956 graduate of Colgate University. He married the late Eleanor Ann Erickson Ford in August 1956. He began working for AT&T in July 1956, and then was drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1957. Bud served until February 1959 as a Specialist 3rd Class, working as a guided missile radar repairman and operator. Bud retired from AT&T in April 1994 as a Director of Computer Services, having most recently managed a team of 150 computer programmers. Bud took advanced computer courses at Raritan Valley Community College (formerly Somerset County College) in New Jersey. In his retirement, Bud was a Literacy Volunteer from 1995-2000, and Director of the program for one year. Bud and his wife Ellie co-founded the Domestic Violence Valley Shore Services in Westbrook in 1996, and Bud managed DVVSS finances for 12 years. Bud joined the Westbrook Congregational Church in 1994, and served as the Moderator of its Cabinet in 20062007. Bud also served as Moderator of

the Middlesex Association of the United Church of Christ (UCC) in 2006-2008. Bud joined the Estuary Center for Senior Citizens in July 2012, and was asked to serve as its Treasurer and to serve on the Executive Board. In 2013, Bud was asked to serve as the finance committee chair of his high school class. Bud and Ellie joined the Clinton Country Club in 1995. Ellie’s death in 2007 left Bud “devastated,” by his own account, but he also said that he “learned to live peacefully alone.” Bud wrote that his “remaining joy” was family: his two children, Laura and Eric, and his five grandchildren: Eric Jr., Sarah, Brendan, Willie, and Norah. “Their continuing support was beyond measure.” Bud loved to garden, golf, cook, and follow the Buffalo Bills football and UConn women’s basketball teams. Bud enjoyed the beach community home he and Ellie had purchased and updated, and “all were welcome.” In preparing his own obituary, Bud wrote, he “died joyfully on Dec. 25, 2025 . . . hoping to go find Ellie.” A celebration of Bud’s life will be planned in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Swan Funeral Home in Old Saybrook. Memorial donations in Bud’s name may be made to Loaves and Fishes Ministries, 646 Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 (https://loavesfishesministries.org) or to the charity of your choice.

Volunteer Opportunity to Help Others The nonprofit hospice program of Yale Health at Home has volunteer opportunities in the following areas: patient/caregiver companions; complementary therapies, including massage, Reiki, reflexology, pet therapy, art, and music; bereavement and spiritual support; and veteran-to-veteran. Volunteers receive free mandatory screenings, training, the support and appreciation of a team, and more. Volunteers can choose their preferred towns from those served by the hospice program, which include Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Northford, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. For more information, contact Jo Ann Begley at 203-453-7659 or joann.begley@ynhh.org, or visit ynhhs.org/health-at-home/about/volunteer.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Gloria Reincke Sparaco announces her passing on Dec. 17, 2025. Gloria resided in Chester, at the time of her passing and was a longtime, cherished resident of Old Saybrook. Gloria was born on Feb. 19, 1931, in Hartford, and was the beloved only child of the late Lieutenant General Frederick G. Reincke and Marjorie Reincke (Coughlin). She spent her early years in Wethersfield, before moving to Old Saybrook in 1948 — a place that always held her heart. Gloria was devotedly married to her husband, William Lee Sparaco, for 68 wonderful years. She was a loving mother of three, a proud grandmother of nine grandchildren, a joyful greatgrandmother of 24 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandmother to one. To know Gloria was to think of grace and elegance. She was always well dressed, eloquent, and carried herself with timeless style. One of Gloria's proudest accomplishments was earning her Associate's Degree in Art with high honors. She had a lifelong appreciation for the arts and was a talented painter. In her leisure time, Gloria enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, golf and bowling — activities she approached with enthusiasm and joy. Gloria was a dedicated member of the Old Saybrook Garden Club, served as President of the Jaycee Wives Club, and was a faithful parishioner of the First Church of Christ in Old Saybrook,

where she found community and comfort. Above all, Gloria will be remembered for her warm smile, patience, and thoughtful, caring nature. She loved to cook, and her joy in preparing delicious meals was always shared generously with family and friends. Ever ready for laughter and good company, Gloria embraced life fully. Her loving spirit and gentle presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Gloria was predeceased by her father, Lt. General Frederick G. Reincke; her mother, Marjorie Coughlin Reincke; her first husband, Thomas C. Mitchell; and her great-grandchild, Jeremiah Smith. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, William Lee Sparaco; her daughters, Susan Carol Mitchell and Kathy Ann Neely, both of Old Saybrook; and her son, Thomas Stanford Mitchell, of Middleburg, PA. She is also survived by her nine cherished grandchildren: Michelle Mitchell (Mitch) of Old Saybrook; Reneé Brajczewski (Kenny) of Westbrook; Matthew Henning (Rachel) of Wesley, ME; Mark Strother (Lisa) of Huntsville, NC; Rebecca Wright of Wallingford; Kimberly Wright of Old Saybrook; Amber Mowrey (Nathaniel) of Hobe Sound, FL; Daniel Smith (LaDawn) of St. Francis, SD; and Scott Smith (Jodi) of Middleburg, PA. She also leaves behind 24 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many extended family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the Sparaco family invites donations in Gloria's name to the ASPCA https://www.aspca.org/ or a local food kitchen.

Choral Scholarship Program for High School Students 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.

COMMUNITY NEWS • HARBOR NEWS • JANUARY 15, 2026

Council Agrees To New Abatement Scholarships for Connecticut Women With Old Morgan Developer Continued from page 1 meeting that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction was delayed so the development schedule was thrown off. Greylock asked for the abatement to be revisited, and the announcement of the new abatement agreement was made after an executive session between the council and developer Kenneth Navarro at the meeting on the 7th. Benivegna stressed to The Harbor News that the new abatement only applies to new potential tenants; it does not apply to the buildings like the Big Y or Starbucks that are already on the property. The new abatement agreement will run until 2030, at which point Navarro said he hopes the project will be done. Navarro said that ground has been broken on two new buildings that will house a Chase Bank and Panera Bread, and he is optimistic that construction on a third building will begin soon. Town Council Chairman Hank Teskey told the Harbor News after the meeting that he felt the abatement was a good agreement because it was in the town’s best interest as well as Greylock’s to see the property developed.

“We see no money at all if the property isn’t developed and it’s not like we’re giving them money. We’re just delaying some of the taxes. This is a way to help him to get more tenants, which benefits the town,” Teskey said. Teskey added that while he wasn’t on the council when the original abatement was given in 2020, he supported the idea then as well. The Shops at Indian River Landing were first approved in 2020 after a previous attempt to develop the former high school property from a separate developer failed to come to fruition. After a year of construction, Big Y supermarket moved in as the first store in the development in 2021. In 2022, Big Y was joined by Starbucks and Madison Furniture Barn. In late 2025, a Yale Urgent Care opened and a Panera Bread and a Chase Bank are reportedly on the way in 2026. The initial plan for the 38-acre property was to build multiple buildings consisting of retail, restaurants, and potentially even a hotel. Navarro has said he will make announcements of new tenants as leases are secured.

Applications Welcome for Fine Art Students The Lyme Academy of Fine Art, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, announces it is accepting online applications to its Core Drawing and Painting Program or Core Sculpture Program. Students of all levels are encouraged to apply. The academy is primarily seeking students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the challenges of a rigorous program. The application deadlines are Sunday, March 1, for early decision and Monday, June 1, for regular decision. The notification dates are Wednesday, April 1, and Tuesday, June 30. Students may enter the Core Programs during the fall trimester. For more information, visit lymeacademy.edu.

LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION The Town of Clinton Inland Wetlands Commission held its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the Rose Room of the William Stanton Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut and rendered the following decision: 1. C-25-76 for 81 Old Orchard Road, Assessor’s Map 06/ Block 2/ Lot 7-110, R-80 Zone – Show Cause Hearing Continued for Lee Buller, property owner, for work conducting regulated activity within 100 feet of inland wetlands or a watercourse without Inland Wetlands Permitting. Revise Cease and Correct Order and Require Property Owner to Apply for an Inland Wetlands Permit A full record of this decision is available on the Town’s Website. Any party aggrieved by this decision may appeal to the Superior Court, Middlesex County, within 15 days of publication of this notice. Dated at Clinton, Connecticut this 7th day of January 2026. Scott Harley, Chairman

The Connecticut Federation of Women’s Clubs announces two scholarships for Connecticut women pursuing advanced courses of study at institutions of higher learning. Awards are granted on the basis of future promise, scholastic ability, and financial need. The Dorothy E. Schoelzel memorial scholarship has a maximum award of $2,000. Candidates must have completed three or more years of undergraduate work in an accredited institution with a 3.0 average or higher in the field of education. The Phipps scholarship has a maximum award of $1,000. Candidates must have completed two or more years of undergraduate work in an accredited institution with a 3.0 average or higher toward a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. Completed applications, including general and personal information, a financial statement, instructor/employer references, and an official transcript of at least the most recent two years of undergraduate or graduate work, must be received by Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. To download an application form, visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org/education. For more information, call Rose Lynch at 203-483-8395.

LEGAL NOTICE – Town of Westbrook, Connecticut NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR TAXES FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-157 (1949 rev., s.1838; PA 82-141 (3,4); PA 84-146 (9); PA 95-228 (3, 15); PA 96-180 (21,166); PA 97-139 (f); PA 99-283 (4,10); PA 02-103 (37); PA 13-276 (30); PA 14-139 (3); PA 15-156 (5) TAX COLLECTOR OF THE TOWN OF WESTBROOK, CONNECTICUT, having made lawful demand for the payment of taxes due me as the Tax Collector for the Town of Westbrook, and payment having been neglected and refused, I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION the following described properties, separately, to satisfy taxes and interest and all charges accrued thereon. The amounts due are good through Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Additional interest and collection costs will be added prior to the sale. Minimum bids on all remaining properties will be posted on Thursday, March 19, 2026. SAID SALE will take place at Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, on Friday, March 20, 2026, beginning promptly at 10:00 AM. None of the properties being sold is guaranteed buildable under current zoning regulations. All properties are subject to restrictions, covenants, and appurtenances of record that may appear. The Town of Westbrook and its officials make no representations, warranties, or guarantees concerning the suitability or character of any property offered for tax sale. All properties are subject to additional taxes, interest, fees, and other charges authorized by law accruing subsequent to the date of the notice of sale. Such will be added to the amounts indicated as due and owing. Potential bidders are advised of the possible existence of environmental contaminants on the properties. Each tax sale property is sold “as is.” Potential bidders assume full and complete responsibility for ascertaining the suitability and character of each property, for any and all costs incurred pursuant thereto, and for all costs and/ or liability incurred as a consequence of bidding. TERMS OF SALE: This is a public auction and property will be sold to the highest bidder for each individual property. The minimum bid on each property will be the amount of taxes, interest, lien fees and other costs due as of the date of the sale. The tax collector reserves the right to organize the tax sale in the most efficient manner, and to potentially offer properties with lower minimum bids due after other properties have been sold. The tax collector reserves the right to adjourn the sale at any time. Registration of bidders will begin at 9:15 AM inside the Auditorium at Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06790. Bidders must have a $4,000 deposit using a bank check or certified check (made payable to: Town of Westbrook Tax Collector – ONLY – no checks will be accepted payable to the Town and another person/company) for each property to be bid upon. On those properties with total amounts due under $4,000, the minimum deposit will be $1,000 payable using a bank check or certified check. ***CASH WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. Anyone not in line by 9:45 AM will not be able to register to bid. The highest bidder must pay the balance of the bid price by 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, or that person shall forfeit the deposit and right to purchase the property. A Tax Collector’s Deed shall be lodged in the Town Clerk’s Office and shall remain unrecorded for six months from the date of the sale. If the property is not redeemed during the six-month period, then on or about Tuesday, September 22, 2026, title shall pass “free and clear” of other liens and encumbrances at that time, except certain items such as easements and other taxes. If title passes to the successful bidder, they will be responsible for payment in full to satisfy any amount due. More information concerning the Sale may be found in CGS 12-157. This notice hereby constitutes a legal levy of my Tax Collector’s Warrant(s) on the below described real estate. Dated at Westbrook, Connecticut, this 15th day of January 2026. Kimberly K. Bratz, Tax Collector, Town of Westbrook 1)

Property assessed from 2023 through 2024, presently in the name of PIZZICAROLA PAULA & SANDRO T/I/C to satisfy taxes of $17,262.35 plus all charges accrued thereon. Property described as Assessor’s Map 182, Lot 102, 224 SALT ISLAND RD.

JANUARY 15, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • COMMUNITY NEWS

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS The Board of Assessment Appeals for the Town of Clinton will meet in March to hear appeals on Real Estate, Personal Property and Supplemental Motor Vehicle assessments. Any persons claiming to be aggrieved by the doings of the Assessor of the Town of Clinton and wishing a hearing in March MUST MAKE A WRITTEN APPLICATION and submit it to the Assessor’s Office by the close of business on February 20, 2026. Information and the Appeal forms will be available at the Assessor’s Office; 54 East Main Street Clinton, CT, starting February 2nd, 2026. The office is open Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 860-669-9269. The Board will notify Appellants by U.S. Mail of the date and time of the hearing. Board of Assessment Appeals

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF CLINTON AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Audited Financial Statements of the Town of Clinton for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as prepared by PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP Certified Public Accountants, are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of Clinton, Connecticut, for public inspection.

Lisa R. Barbour, Acting Town Clerk of Clinton Dated at Clinton, Connecticut, this 7th day of January, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE – TOWN OF WESTBROOK – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on 28 January 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Teresa Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, to hear the following: Appeal No. 2025-017 – Appeal of David Lenz, owner; Chuck Mandel, Thomas A. Stevens & Associates, Inc., agent; Michael Ferrara, M. Ferrara Development, applicant. Property located at 574 Seaside Avenue, further identified on Assessor’s Map 194, Parcel 3, HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12, LiMWA, VE-14. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.2 of 10’ required, 9.5’ requested south, 8.0’ requested north, 9.0’ requested north-east; Section 2.C.2.3 of 35’ required, 34.8’ requested; Section 1.2 non-conforming lots in Area and Frontage. Variances requested to tear down existing home and construct a three-bedroom home. CAM Required

PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE WESTBROOK ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Westbrook Zoning Commission will hold Public Hearings on Monday January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Mulvey Municipal Building, 866 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT and by hybrid teleconference Zoom meeting to consider the following applications: ZC2025-020 – COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT SITE PLAN & SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION – Harbor House Condominium (XX Unit) Complex Location: 756 Boston Post Road , Assessors Map/Lot: 184-090 Zone: Applicant: Harbor House Condominiums 2.

Arts Center Killingworth, 276 North Parker Hill Road, and Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, are seeking volunteers to help at events and programs throughout the year. No experience is necessary. Teens can earn community service credit. For more information, contact 860-663-5593 or artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com, or visit the volunteer page at spectrumartgallery.org/volunteer.

Side Show: In Concert Brief Cameo Productions announces its 2026 production, Side Show: In Concert, to be held Friday, Jan. 16, and Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street. Sponsorship packages include reserved seated ticketing and other perks. General admission tickets cost $30. For more information or tickets, visit briefcameoproductions.com.

VFW Post 9918 Seeks New Members Clinton VFW Post 9918 meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 82 West Main Street, Clinton. Those who have served overseas during a time of war may be eligible for membership. For more information, call 475-329-1169.

ATTEST:

Wanted: Volunteers for Spectrum Gallery and Arts Center

ZC2025-021 – SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION – 36 WESTBROOK PLACE – Change of Use from Office to Service - Sec. 3.B.2.L. Location: 36 Westbrook Place, Assessors Map/Lot: 176-125 Zone: CTC Applicant: Intrepid Holdings, LLC, c/o E. Cassella, Esq.

Applications are available for review at the Town of Westbrook Land Use Office and are accessible from the documents link that will be posted in the meeting agenda. Zoom link will be available on the agenda. Dated: 1/6/2026 Harry Ruppenicker, Jr. – Zoning Commission Chairman

Westbrook Land Trust Welcomes New Members The Westbrook Land Trust is conducting its annual membership appeal. The trust protects open space parcels, promotes environmental protection, runs the beach cleanup, and supports good land stewardship in Westbrook. Membership helps pay for insurance, signage, and printing. The cost is $15 for an individual or $25 for a family. For more information or to join, visit westbrooklct.org/membershipstewardship.

Workforce Alliance Connecting Youth & Young Adults to Training and Jobs 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.

Free Electronics Recycling in Old Saybrook Residents may dispose of unwanted electronics, free of charge, at the Old Saybrook Transfer Station, 499 Middlesex Turnpike, on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accepted materials include, but are not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, fax machines, monitors, TVs, cell phones, tablets, video games, game consoles, VCR/DVD machines, remotes, keyboards, computer mice, modems, small appliances, and stereo equipment. Unaccepted materials include ballasts, propane tanks, and household hazardous waste. For more information, visit www.oldsaybrookct.org.

YMCA Offers Before- and After-School Programs The Valley Shore Family YMCA, 201 Spencer Plains Road, Westbrook, offers before- and after-school childcare at eight local public schools. The program includes arts and crafts activities, physical activities, a focus on healthy eating, and homework time. Drop-in options are also offered. After school programs are available for school-aged children. Advance registration required. For more information, call 860-399-9622, ext. 118 or visit www.vsymca.org.

SPORTS • HARBOR NEWS • JANUARY 15, 2026

Harbor News Valley Courier Thursday, January 15, 2026

S ports Ouellette, Leandri, and Vincent Named All-State for Westbrook Field Hockey

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Westbrook field hockey team concluded a successful fall season with a conference championship, while also receiving national attention from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Southern New England for the Coaching Staff of the Year. Recognition for the Knights has continued into the off-season, as seniors Brooke Ouellette, Alyssa Leandri, and junior Grace Vincent have been named All-State. Ouellette has received the honor three consecutive seasons, while Leandri and Vincent have claimed the honor twice. The announcement came as a shock to Leandri. The senior forward has never given much attention to individual awards and instead focuses on the team’s goals and success. “Being named first-team All-State felt amazing and surprising all at the same time,” Leandri said. “It was definitely not something I necessarily set out for at the beginning of the year because I don’t play for the hope of getting awards, I play for my team, but it feels good to be recognized.” Longtime Westbrook coach Janet Dickey described Leandri as the Alex Karaban of their team. She said while listening to UConn Men’s Basketball coach Dan Hurley talk about his players, he described Karaban as the unsung hero, who may not be flashy, but is the leader that does all of the little things to help the team win. Leandri finished first on the team in assists and second in the league in points. She only trailed behind teammate and Shoreline Player of the Year, Ouellette. “Alyssa is the unsung hero,” Dickey said. “She’s a setup girl, and oftentimes the setup girls don’t always get recognized. I was so happy that Alyssa got all-state.” The role of setting up her teammates is a role that Leandri takes pride in. “Hearing that comment from Coach Dickey truly makes me feel so honored,” Leandri said. “I think playing on the wing definitely gave me the opportunities to set my teammates up, creating a cohesive route for us to move up the field. It is an unselfish position that I think was a perfect fit for the team and I.”

Photo by Caitlin Eichler

Alyssa Leandri, Brooke Ouellette, and Grace Vincent honored at the Field Hockey All-State Banquet on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

The All-State recognition for Ouellette is another honor in a long list of achievements from her four-year Westbrook field hockey career. As the team captain, along with Leandri, Ouellette has amassed several all-conference honors, consecutive player of the year awards, and has totaled 99 career points. The feat ranks her first in points in the

Westbrook-Old Lyme coop era and third all-time in Westbrook school history. Ouellette was excited to be named AllState again, but was happier to have done it with two of her very close friends in Leandri and Vincent. The senior said that despite her individual success, a lot of it was due to the play from the other two Westbrook all-state honorees.

“It’s so great having Grace back there. She’s such an amazing goalie, and she has such a great presence on the field. Her voice is so loud in the back, and she’s pretty much controlling everyone on the team, and telling us where we need to go,” Ouellette said. “I always feel so safe with her back there.” Ouellette added that the trust extends to Leandri when it’s time to pressure the opposing goalie and put points on the scoreboard. “I love having her up there because I play midfield, so I can just know and trust that she will be able to finish the ball in the circle and get us those important points,” she said. “She’s also our inserter on corners, so I know that she’ll be able to send a strong insert because those are big scoring moments, and she always is there to finish the ball.” With one player from each line earning an all-state honor, it showed how balanced the Westbrook team was this season. Next year, Leandri and Ouellette will be gone, which will leave just Vincent to take on the leadership role and get the team in position to defend their conference title. However, Vincent will have some additional help returning from next year, as Westbrook also had five players earn second-team all-conference honors and one player earn honorable mention. “Being named All-State was a really special honor for me. I was also First Team All-State last year, so to be recognized again means a lot and makes all the work my team and I have put in feel worth it,” Vincent said. “It was a big deal for our team to have a player from each line make First Team All-State. Vincent added that this past season set the expectation for the team moving forward and created a culture where everyone bought into the team goals. She said with the versatility and talent that will be returning, there’s a strong foundation in Westbrook already. “We set high expectations for ourselves that we want to keep building on next year,” Vincent said. “Since we will be a young team, focusing on the basics and building a strong foundation will be important. It’s going to take a lot of effort, but I’m excited to help lead this group and grow together moving forward.”

JANUARY 15, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • SPORTS

Responsible Yak Anglers Safeguard Refuge Habitats Fishing report CAPTAIN MORGAN’S

If you already own a kayak or have acquired one over the holiday and currently use or plan on using it primarily for fishing, then its benefits have thus far been realized. Portability, easy access to previously unavailable locations, and stealthy approaches are just a few named inducements. But there are downsides that yak anglers should understand and, therefore, consider adjusting accordingly. While the rise of kayak fishing is often celebrated for its low carbon footprint, the sheer volume of new participants and the unique capabilities of these vessels have introduced specific pressures on both inland and marine fisheries. The primary “negative” impact stems from increased access. Kayaks allow anglers to reach sensitive, previously untouched nurseries and ‘skinny’ waters that motorized boats cannot enter. Harvesting pressures and micro-overfishing are major concerns with virgin stocks. The primary concern regarding harvest is not necessarily that one kayaker takes too many fish, but that kayaks open up refuge habitats. In the past, shallow marshes, narrow creeks, and remote ponds acted as natural sanctuaries where fish could grow and spawn away from heavy boat pressure. Kayaks eliminate these safe zones, leading to localized depletion of breeding-age fish. Additionally, there is a stealth advantage. Because kayaks are virtually silent, they do not trigger the ‘flight’ response in fish that loud outboards do. This higher efficiency in shallow water can lead to high catch-per-uniteffort, which, if combined with harvest rates, can quickly de-populate a small water-dependent ecosystem, of which Connecticut has many. The ‘Stealth Killer,’ as it is referred to, is release mortality. Even when kayak anglers practice catch-and-release, the envi-

Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan

Fishing from a kayak offers benefits not enjoyed by other methods however there are unintended consequences to our ecosystem when kayakers brush aside common sense.

ronment of a kayak can inadvertently increase ‘post-release mortality.’ Handling fish in small spaces causes stress. As one knows, releasing a fish from a cramped kayak cockpit often involves more ‘manhandling’ than on a flat boat deck. Fish are more likely to be dropped, held against hot plastic surfaces, or kept out of the water while an angler fumbles for a camera or pliers. Then we have deep hooking with live bait. Many new kayak anglers rely on live bait to increase success. Research shows that live-bait fishing leads to a significantly higher rate of ‘guthooking.’ In a kayak, the delay in setting the hook (while managing paddles or pedals) can increase

the likelihood of the fish swallowing the bait. Not good if, ultimately, the hooked fish is to be released. As we already know, inline circle hooks to help reduce ‘release mortality’ are mandatory when bait fishing for striped bass. Not only does water temperature have a relationship between depth, spawning, migration, etc., on fish, but also on oxygen levels. Fish are sensitive to temperature fluctuations and extremely responsive to oxygen levels. Kayakers often fish very shallow ‘backwater’ creeks or sundrenched flats where water temperatures are highest. Research again indicates that release mortality skyrockets when water temperatures exceed 77 degrees, as fish’s oxygen demand exceeds

what the warm water can provide after a stressful fight. Perhaps, this is another reason causing the release mortality numbers to be grossly skewed by fisheries management’s stock assessment calculations and therefore, requiring corrective measures in need of priority addressing. Finally, two thoughts to consider when kayaking (inland, estuaries, tidal rivers and near shore marine waters) are habitat intrusion and disturbance. Kayaks are often marketed as ‘eco-friendly,’ but their ability to go anywhere is a double-edged sword for the environment. Erosion and bank damage can occur! Unlike motorized boats that use established ramps, kayakers often ‘bushwack’ to launch. This

creates ‘social trails’ that lead to bank erosion, destruction of riparian vegetation, and increased sedimentation in small streams. There are prop scars versus ‘hull drag’ to consider. While kayaks do not have propellers to scar seagrass, many anglers drag their hulls across shallow shellfish beds, mud flats and sensitive aquatic vegetation (like eelgrass) to reach deeper pockets of water. This disrupts the ‘benthonic crust’ - the layer of algae and microorganisms that form the base of the food chain. Additionally, ‘wildlife flushing’ occurs during habitat intrusion and disturbance - as when ospreys, egrets, blue herons See Responsible page 13

SPORTS • HARBOR NEWS • JANUARY 15, 2026

Responsible Yak Anglers Safeguard Refuge Habitats

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Friday, Jan. 16: at Lyme-Old Lyme at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17: at Waterford at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20: vs. Westbrook at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 21: vs. East Haven at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17: at North Branford Coop at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19: at West Haven at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21: at Daniel Hand at 3:45 p.m.

Boys’ Basketball

Girls’ Basketball Friday, Jan. 16: vs. Lyme-Old Lyme at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: at Westbrook at 6 p.m.

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Boys Ice Hockey (East Haven Coop)

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Boys’ Basketball Friday, Jan. 16: vs. Haddam Killingworth at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: at Valley Regional at 7 p.m. b

Girls’ Basketball Friday, Jan. 16: at Haddam Killingworth at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: vs. Valley Regional at 7 p.m.

Boys’ Ice Hockey (North Branford Coop) Saturday, Jan. 17: vs. East Haven Coop at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21: at Lyman Hall at 8:20 p.m. b

Girls Hockey (Daniel Hand Coop) Friday, Jan. 16: at Mercy at 3:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19: at Suffield at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21: vs. Hamden at 3:10 p.m.

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Continued from page 12 and harbor seals that normally feed on small fish are pushed out. Frequent ‘flushing’ caused by high volumes of kayakers can cause these animals to expend vital energy reserves, potently leading to nest abandonment or reduced survival rates for offspring. Kayaking today is much different than it was as little as 5 years ago. There are many more yaks on our waters, and it seems as though everywhere one looks, they are for sale. From simple to off-theshelf versions, custom configurations, ‘spot-locks’ to high-end navigation equipment and high-resolution fish finders, fish are not only fighting for their freedom, but today, their survival. Don’t take this wrong! We have covered some really outstanding fishing experiences on these water sleds. Kayaks themselves provide another excellent dimension for recreational fishing and on-the-water fun. However, we, as ‘stewards’ of our natural resources, must take extra precautions to limit any negative impact we may cause to our ecosystem in order to ensure its future health, longevity and vibrant fishery.

Girls Hockey (Daniel Hand Coop)

Friday, Jan. 16: vs. East Hampton at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: at Morgan at 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16: at Mercy at 3:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19: at Suffield at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21: vs. Hamden at 3:10 p.m.

Low pressure over the Great Lakes passed to the north as a secondary low took over the Gulf of Maine and tracked up into the Canadian Maritimes. Snowfall eased its grip on southern New England as high pressure built in from the west. A frontal system then impacted the area with a mostly rain event following a stretch of moderating temperatures, which led to a January thaw. Predawn air temperatures remained mostly in the 30s before reaching 40 degrees, then dropped to the low 20s while daytime temps hit 47 degrees before they dipped to near freezing. Clouds mixed with sun and some rain marked most days. North/northeast winds

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Girls’ Basketball Friday, Jan. 16: at East Hampton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20: vs. Morgan at 6 p.m.

Academic and Enrichment Classes Offered Registration is now open for Shoreline Adult Education’s catalog of free academic programs and affordable enrichment classes. The free academic programs are open to adult residents of Branford, Clinton, Guilford, and North Branford. With federal funding from a grant, adults living outside this four-town region are eligible to enroll in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), an alternative to the GED. Multiple program options are available for adults interested in earning their high school diploma. Confidentiality and flexible class schedules are available to those enrolled in the NEDP. In addition, English for speakers of other languages is offered for nonEnglish speakers, as well as workforce preparation classes and courses for families with young and school-aged children. Citizenship preparation is offered with a twosemester class designed to support adults in their pathway to U.S. citizenship. Shoreline Adult Education has also partnered with local business owners and instructors to offer enrichment classes through June. Course topics include retirement planning, arts and crafts, music, dance, health and wellness, lectures on local Connecticut history, computers, and foreign languages. For more information or to register in any of the classes, call the Branford office at 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

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to 30 knots lifted seas to three feet, prompting small craft advisories, while Long Island Sound water temps remained around 33-35 degrees. Long Island Sound remained rather quiet with the exception of preying eagles and gulls. While on the freshwater side and during weather events - local waters did provide better action for anglers looking for the challenge. A continuation of trout and Atlantic salmon fishing, along with the option to catch panfish and other lake and pond fish species feeding intermittently, sparked interest. To some, the recent January thaw opened up certain inland waters but at the same time, many local hard waters gave way to flowing water and slush, leading ice fishers to head up to Connecticut’s north woods or out of state. All in all, if one wanted to supplement getting a jump on the upcoming season’s to-do list, casting a line in the sweet water was a good option. 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. Or contact Captain Morgan for a fly-fishing trip of a lifetime to a remote national or international fishing destination. For all things fishy including ice fishing, the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2026 licenses/permits and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison or call 203-245-8665 for updated winter 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 Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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Westbrook Boys’ Basketball Rebuilding the Knights’ Winning Culture By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The winter sports season is fully underway, and the Westbrook Knights boys’ basketball team is putting together the needed steps to establish a winning culture in the program. It’s been a tough go-around for the Westbrook Knights over the last few years. In the last two seasons, the Knights have managed to win only one game, and this season so far hasn’t shown much change in the team’s win-loss columns. Westbrook is winless through their first five games, with losses to Hale Ray, Old Saybrook, Portland, Gilbert, and LymeOld Lyme. Despite the disappointing start to the season, Westbrook coach Garrett Hickey is not approaching the success of the season based on its record. He is instead focused on the progression throughout the year and rebuilding the culture. “Our message and our goal from the beginning has been to really focus on our culture,” Hickey said. “Westbrook has a really rich basketball culture, and it’s been gone for a little while. We’re really focused on just creating a product on the court and in the school that more kids want to be a part of, so that we get more individuals to want to stay in Westbrook and come to Westbrook High School and play basketball for us.” Hickey added that within the first five games of the season, the team has already shown signs of improvement. He said each game is a building block in creating the winning culture they desire in Westbrook.

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Westbrook Knights boys’ basketball huddle around coach Garrett Hickey during a timeout this season.

“We’re not really focused on the scoreboard or on the win-loss column. We’re mostly focused on the everyday stuff in practices and in games,” he said. “Last year, we really weren’t competitive in a lot of those games. At the beginning of the year, now, we’ve played a lot of really good shoreline teams, and for the most part, we’re staying pretty competitive with them. We’re looking to just grow that further and further as the year goes on.”

The Westbrook Knights have a very young roster this season, with 10 of their 14 total players being either freshmen or sophomores. The team is led by their four upperclassmen in Miles Hayden, Michael Leone, Joao Pedro Cunha Oliveira, and Jacob Bennett. Hayden is the lone senior left over from his grade when they all started playing basketball during their freshman season. Hickey explained that, entering the sea-

son, it would have been easy for Hayden to decide not to play and to hang out with his friends, but as a testament to his character, he decided to lead the young, inexperienced roster. “It could have been really easy for him to just be like, no, I don’t want to, but he sat in my room and said I want to play this year because it’s not fair to the underclassmen for them to not have any older guys to help out,” Hickey said. “When I took over this year, it was a no-brainer for me in terms of him being a captain. He very much leads by example. He very rarely comes out of a basketball game. He’s a great role model for those younger kids.” This season, Hickey enters his 13th season as a high school coach and his first season as the head coach of the Westbrook boys’ basketball team. Last season, Hickey served as the assistant coach for the team and previously served roles as both the head coach and assistant coach at Norwalk High School. While the challenges of turning around the Westbrook boys’ basketball program will take time to develop this first group of underclassmen, Hickey believes a day-byday approach will be the most beneficial for the young team. The rest of the Westbrook roster includes sophomores Gregory Gerratana, Anthony Carlo, Ryan Sacco, and Griffin Donley, as well as freshmen Joshua Gerratana, Giovanni Delgreco, Dylan Cocchiola, Pedro Guerra, Jameson McCarthy, and Drew Cocchiola. Westbrook returns to the court Friday, Jan. 16, at home versus East Hampton at 6 p.m.

Madison Hoop Dreams Holding Basketball Camps on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and over February Vacation By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Madison Hoop Dreams will be at Robert H. Brown School, holding camp on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 19, and over February vacation on Feb 16. and 17. The organization’s objective is to help each camper improve their skills and increase their enjoyment of basketball. It is also a service to parents who are working and want a structured, well-supervised, and fun camp that promotes good sportsmanship and positive social interaction. The camp is for players in grades 3-8 and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Players are encouraged to register early to ensure a spot. The camp limit is 60 players. The camp is co-ed and draws players from across the 15-town area.

Each day starts with an hour of skill development. Then, campers will participate in competitive basketball games for the remainder of the day. During the games, the coaches instruct to help each player improve their knowledge and understanding of the game. It is an excellent opportunity for all players to improve their skills for the basketball season. In addition, the camp will have a guest speaker to motivate the campers. The cost is $60 per day for the six-hour camp. However, to encourage teams to attend, if 3 or 4 teammates are attending, Madison Hoop Dreams will offer a discounted price of $55 per player each day. If there are five or more teammates, the cost is $50 per player per day. Interested attendees are encouraged to have a parent contact coach Bill Barker with the names of the team-

mates attending. If possible, teammates will be put on the same team. However, trades may be necessary to balance the competition. In addition, the organization are combining the three days to offer a discount to families who have a total of four or more days of camp. For example, two siblings attending two or three days will pay $55 per player per day, or three or more siblings attending two or three days would pay $50 per player per day. Madison Hoop Dreams also offers financial assistance where needed. For more information and to register, go to www.madisonhoopdreams.com. If you have any questions or need financial assistance, please call or text Coach Barker at 203-494-6905 or email him at wab6933@ gmail.com.

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Essex Winter Series 2026 Season Begins Jan. 25 The 49th season of Essex Winter Series (EWS) begins with its first concert on Sunday, Jan. 25, at Valley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River. Crafting a season that weaves together stellar performances with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, new EWS Artistic Director and flutist Tara Helen O’Connor begins by gathering friends for a program called Timeless Bonds & New Horizons. Joining O’Connor for the inaugural Mihae Lee Legacy Concert are Ani Kavafian, violin; Peter Wiley, cello; and Shai Wosner, piano—four leading chamber musicians in an unforgettable collaboration to perform works by J.S. Bach, Mel Bonis, and Valerie Coleman, culminating in Schubert’s ravishing Trio in B-flat Major, D. 898. For the second concert on Sunday, Feb. 22, jazz advisor Jeff Barnhart is thrilled to announce the return of EWS favorite Vince Giordano, who will lead his incredible jazz orchestra, the Nighthawks Orchestra, for an afternoon of hot and sweet music of the 1920s and ’30s. Giordano told Barnhart that the EWS audiences are among the most rewarding he’s performed in front of, averring, “It’s like returning to visit old friends!” Indeed, this concert marks the fifth time the group has graced the EWS stage, making it the most requested jazz ensemble in the history of the series. Be part of this increasingly rare opportunity to experience the incredible jazz orchestra, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, outside of their New York City home. The award-winning Trio Animoso will grace the stage at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 East Kings Highway, Chester, on Sunday, March 22, for the third EWS concert. This phenomenal group of young artists—Sophia Jean, flute; Julian Seney, viola; and Subin Lee, harp—formed at Yale and won first prize at the Angel Padilla Crespo International Harp Competition. Trio Animoso will delight with a program called “French Impressions, American Echoes.” Selections include

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The Nighthawks with band members on the left and Vince Giordano on the right are the performers for the second concert of the Essex Winter Series.

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The performers for the first concert of the Essex Winter Series 2026 season are, clockwise from top left: Ani Kavafian, violin; Peter Wiley, cello; Shai Wosner, piano; Tara Helen O'Connor, flute.

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Chanticleer performs in the fourth concert for the Essex Winter Series.

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The third concert features the Trio Animoso members, from left to right: Sophia Jean, flute; Subin Lee, harp; and Julian Seney, viola.

Debussy’s Sonata for flute, viola, and harp, as well as pieces by Rameau, Ravel, and Bonis. Having captivated audiences worldwide, Chanticleer, the Grammy Award-winning choral ensemble of 12 male voices, again appears on stage with a soaring, spellbinding program called “Without A Song.” This “orchestra of voices” will close the season on Sunday, April 12, at Valley Regional High School. All concerts take place at 3 p.m. with general admission tickets of $45 for adults and $5 for students. Discounted subscriptions are available as well. Parking and entry/seating accessibility are available for all the concert venues. For more information or

tickets, call 860-272-4572 or visit www.essexwinterseries.com. The 2026 season sponsors include ASP Trust, BrandTech Scientific, Clark Group, Essex Bank and Essex Financial Services, Essex Meadows, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP LLC, Masonicare at Chester Village, Tower Laboratories, and WSHU. EWS also acknowledges the support for its mission of concerts and community outreach received in part through grant funding by ASP Trust, Community Foundation of Middlesex County, Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD/NEA, Essex Bank Community Investment Program, and The Kitchings Family Foundation.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 15 Book Club: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: The Berry Pickers: A Novel by Amanda Peters. For info or to register, call 203315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge: 4 to 4:45 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a hands-on engineering activity for children in K to grade 4. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441. Teddy Bear Clinic: 5 to 6 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Children ages 2 to 10 bring stuffed animals for a pretend medical check-up. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Opening Reception for Artists in Exhibition: 5 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery, 360 State St., New Haven, The exhibit runs through Tuesday, March 31, and features the art of Barbara Fenton, Lisa Hess Hesselgrave, Molly McDonald, Edith Reynolds, and MJ Stevenson. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events. Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast: I Puritani: 5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Open to all. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com. American Girl Doll Club: 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Features a story or discussion, activities, and a craft from a different history time period. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Behind-the-Scenes Curator’s Tour of the Pronounced Ah-Beetz Exhibit: 6 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Led by co-curator Jason Bischoff-Wurstle. The exhibit’s title comes from the way many people mispronounce the word "apizza," which originally grew out of the Italian "la pizza." Free with regular museum admission. The exhibit runs through October 2027. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

by the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a talk on how Mortillaro identified and authenticated an Auguste Rodin sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte hiding in plain sight in New Jersey. Second in a two-part series, “Exciting Discoveries in Art History.” Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.

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Virtual Art Talk: Uncovering a Masterpiece: 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features curator Mallory Mortillaro discussing the authentication of an Auguste Rodin sculpture. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Winter Family Painting Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For families with children ages 6 to 12. Led by Valley Regional High School art teacher Jessica Stedman. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit essexlibrary.org.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event: 7 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and first-time guests, $10 for others. BYOB. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

Weaving Mug Rugs Workshop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will complete four tabby patterns inspired by classic fabric arts: a ninepatch quilt block, plaid, gingham, and bordered square. Cost: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. Materials fee of $12 is payable with the tuition. To register, visit guilfordartcenter.org. For info, call 203-453-5947.

In Public: 50 years of Candid Street Photography with George Schaub: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a visual presentation and commentary by Guilford resident and photographer George Schaub on the people, places, and moments that have shaped his work. For info or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Stop Motion Animation Workshop: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Drop-ins welcome by space is limited. Participants may stay longer to finish their projects. For info or to register, contact 860-5260018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.

Concert by Albert Lee: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Friday Night “Oldie” Film: 7 to 9 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Not rated. Doors open at 6:50 p.m. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. For info, including the name of the movie, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org. Miss Hysteria: 7:30 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. Concert by Kashmir (Tribute Led Zeppelin): 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Cabaret Performance by Rona Siddiqui: 10 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call Art Talk with Curator Mallory Mortillaro: The Discovery of a Masterpiece: 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Sponsored 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Frames in Film Encore: Hopper: An American Love Story: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 90 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. Festival Seminars: 1 to 4:30 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. Creative Crafts with Jesse: Birthday Cards: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create three birthday cards using stamping, embossing, and die-cut techniques. Registration required. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Teams work on identical puzzles within a set time; prizes awarded to the first three teams to finish. Team size: two to four participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit See page 21

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Family-Friendly Event Honors MLK at New Haven Museum A family friendly celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at the New Haven Museum on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. The theme of the all-ages MLK Day at New Haven Museum (NHM) will be Dr. King’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The event will include viewings of Dr. King’s inspiring Nobel acceptance speech and participation in creating a colorful community mobile inspired by the speech. Families and friends will gather in the Clement Room to make their own contributions to a fun, mixed-media mobile using assorted materials and supplies generously donated by EcoWorks, a local recycling shop that promotes the use of surplus materials for art, craft, and education. There will also be a reading nook with 10 community/MLKrelated books from New Haven Free Public Library and a coloring corner with coloring pages relating to Dr. King’s quotes. NHM educator Rohanna Ssanyu Delossantos notes the event is inspired by the following quote from Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize speech: “I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and

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New Haven Museum educator Rohanna Ssanyu Delossantos

dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.” She adds that visitors will be able to take home extra coloring sheets, a flyer describing the community mobile they helped create, and a copy of Dr. King’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech. b

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Continued from page 20 A Tribute to Prince: 5 p.m. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Performed by Purple Luscious Love. Tickets: $74 per person, includes a buffet dinner. Guests purchasing less than 10 tickets will be seated at tables with other guests. For info or reservations, call 860-399-5901 or visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events.

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. As a Blue Star Museum, the New Haven Museum offers the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, free admission all year. For more information, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

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Concert by the Amish Outlaws: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. 20th Anniversary Festival Concert: 9:30 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-8738668 or visit goodspeed.org.

Festival Dinner at Gelston House: 5:30 p.m. Gelston House, 8 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Fes- SUNDAY, JAN. 18 tival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-873Inaugural Consignment Art Sale: Noon to 4 p.m. Con8668 or visit goodspeed.org. gregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ), 55 East Kings Hwy., Chester. Features original prints, drawings, Winter Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Balland paintings from area collections. Works by the followroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. ing artists will be for sale: Irving Amen, Hella Bailin, Nohra Admission: $20, includes a group lesson from 7 to 7:30 led by Karen Pfrommer. For info, email info@timeto- Barros, James Britton, William Hogarth 1835 reprint, John Massimino, Josef Presser, Lynn Shaler, and many more. A danceballroom.com. portion of the proceeds benefits CBSRZ. To RSVP, email office@cbsrz.org. For info, email Pat Sher at CBSRZF Word: 7:30 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Hadgallery@gmail.com. dam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

Foolproof: 1 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. Sunday Afternoon Concert: The Kenn Morr Band: 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features music by Kenn Morr with bandmates Tom Hagymasi (violin), Pat Ryan (bass), and Tido “T-Bone” Holtkamp (drums). Free and open to all. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Winter Lecture Series: The Woman Who Printed the Declaration: 3:30 p.m. Hamilton Hall, Essex Meadows, 30 Bokum Rd. Concluding program in the Essex Historical Society’s Winter Lecture Series on the American Revolution. Features a talk by Dr. Emily Sneff, author of the forthcoming When the Declaration of Independence was News. Doors open at 3 p.m. Seating is first-come, firstserved. Registration is requested for non-Essex Meadows residents. For info, visit essexhistory.org/events.

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22 Continued from page 21 Meet the Writers Q&A: 3:30 p.m. The Goodspeed, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Part of Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. For info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. Barrel to Beach Dinner Series: Bourbon Dinner: 6 p.m. Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Coastal-inspired multicourse dinner with bourbon pairings. For info or reservations, call 860-399-5901.

MONDAY, JAN. 19 Teen Drawing Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance Gallery, 1004 Main Street. For ages 12 to 18. Led by artist Edith Reynolds. Covers foundational drawing techniques, including line, shading, and perspective. Materials provided. Cost: $10. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), text Edith Reynolds at 203-232-4384. 41st Annual MLK Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Branford High School (BHS), 185 E. Main St. Features a presentation by civil rights attorney Preston Tisdale, “Now Is the Time to Take a Stand,” with music by the BHS Music Makers. Hosted by the MLK Heritage Foundation and Branford High School. Tickets: $20 general admission, $5 for students. Includes full breakfast. Proceeds benefit scholarships for BHS students who embody the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For info or tickets, visit mlkheritage.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20 Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary. Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-7671560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib. Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries. Chester Blood Pressure Clinic: 2 to 3 p.m. Chester Town Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for Chester seniors and community members. For info, contact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 or Scarlson@crahd.net.

JANUARY 15, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING Sip and Paint Polar Bears: 2 to 3 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For grades 2 to 4. Participants will follow step-by-step directions to paint a polar bear, learn new art techniques, and sip on healthy juice boxes (provided). Space and supplies are limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Facts and Fibs Book Group: 3:30 p.m. Ivoryton Library, . Hosted by Mary Ann Pleva and Ginny Bliss. Book: Finding Me by Viola Davis. For info or to join, call 860-767-1252 or email staff@ivorytonlibrary.org. Pajama Story Time: 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Pickin’ Party: 6 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door, free for first-time guests. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org. Author Event: Madeleine Dunnigan in Conversation with Marisa Helff: 6:30 p.m. RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Jean. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. Parenting in the Smartphone Years: 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Parents and guardians will learn how to reset expectations with the Family Tech Agreement, spot red flags, lead the five must-have safety conversations, and partner with their child for healthier tech use. Part of the Family Tech Roadmap series. Hosted by the Center for Online Safety. For info or to register (required), visit centerforonlinesafety.com/haddam. Popcorn and PJs: Virtual Family Story Time: 7 p.m. Online event. Features author Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrator Jerry Jordan reading Unstoppable John, discussing their creative process, answering questions, and leading a brief drawing activity. Cost: $10 for the secure link to the live event; $30 for the full package, which includes the link, a signed copy of the book, popcorn, crayons, sketch pad, and additional materials shipped to the provided address. Presented by Read to Grow in Branford. For info or to register, call 203-488-6800 or visit readtogrow.org.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 Shoreline Village Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Parthenon Diner, 374 E. Main St., Branford. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Kate Classic Film: Adam's Rib: 2 and 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Inside the World of Hummingbirds: 4 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a program on hummingbird species, behaviors, adaptations, and conservation concerns. Presented by Joe Attwater, conservation and education coordinator for the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson (RTP) Estuary Center. Free and open to all. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Migrate, Hibernate, and Adapt: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a STEAM program for ages 5 to 10 led by Steward Outdoor Day School, exploring how animals adapt to winter. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Greater Old Saybrook Chamber (GOSC) 2025 Annual Awards Night: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a silent auction, a wine pull, live music, awards honoring community standouts, and more. Tickets: $45. For info or tickets, visit goschamber.com. Metropolitan Opera Talk: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: 6•p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a lecture on the opera adaptation of the novel. Presented by Adriana Zabala, associate professor adjunct of voice and assistant dean of collaborative arts at the Yale School of Music. For info or to register, call 203•453•8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Author Event: David Borges: 6:30 p.m. RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Hurley's Heroes. For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com. Community Storyteller and Poetry Slam: 6:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org/events. Did a Connecticut Woman Kill Jack the Ripper?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features a presentation examining a historical theory connecting a Connecticut woman to the Jack the Ripper case. Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. For info or to register (required), visit northbranfordlibraries.org.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 Junior Librarians: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a new four-session program for ages 8 to 12 offering a behind-the-scenes look at library operations with the children’s and teen Librarians. Participants will explore organizing materials, designing displays, planning programs, and more. Free. Commitment to all four sessions and celebration is expected. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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LIVING • HARBOR NEWS • JANUARY 15, 2026 Continued from page 22 Colorful Paper Weaving: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For grades 1 to 3. Space and supplies are limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Connecticut River Ferries: Past, Present, and Future with Captain Paul Costello: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a talk on the histories of the Chester-Hadlyme and the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferries, the challenges both ferries faced, the reason they survived, the improvements made to them over the decades, and the future of the two remaining ferries. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org. Drive-in Movie Night: 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Decorate a file box with paper plates for wheels and bring it to the library for a “drive-in” movie. Participants can sit in the “car” (or on the floor) in the children’s room for the film showing. Popcorn served. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Photo by Sara McIngvale Photography

Adriana Zabala

Opera Performer to Lecture on Groundbreaking Kavalier & Clay Press Release from the Shoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Village Connecticut

Opera performer and Yale University associate professor adjunct of voice Adriana Zabala will discuss the opera The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay at the Guilford Free Library, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. Zabala starred in more than 55 operatic roles in the United States and abroad. Based on Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel, the opera made its world premiere to open The Metropolitan Opera 2025-’26 season to sold-out audiences with critical acclaim. Mezzo soprano Zabala has appeared at Carnegie Hall and in collaborations with leading orchestras and ensembles nationwide. A Fulbright scholar and recognized Distinguished Vocal Artist of the American Prize, she records for Naxos, Bridge,

Puzzles and Pizza: 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Small teams and families will assemble puzzles in celebration of National Puzzle Day. Pizza will be served. Intended for all ages. Space is limited. For info or to register (required by Tuesday, Jan. 20), call 860399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Author Event: Jen Hatmaker: 6:30 p.m. RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Awake: A Memoir. For info and New Focus, and is co-founder of the or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 Yale Song Lab and Assistant Dean of Col- or visit rjjulia.com. laborative Arts—the first woman to hold a leadership role in the history of the Yale National Theatre Live in HD Encore: Life of Pi: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn CultuSchool of Music. Co-sponsored by the library with the ral Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old SayShoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Vil- brook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. lage Connecticut, the talk is free and open Running time: 150 minutes. For info or to the public. Registration for the lecture is tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit available at guilfordfreelibrary.org/ thekate.org. upcoming-events. Shoreline Village Connecticut provides An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: members with services and programming 7•p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. to empower seniors to grow older in the Features a dramatic performance celehomes and neighborhoods that they love. brating the works of Poe. For info or to For more information about Shoreline Vil- register, call 203•453•8282 or visit guillage Connecticut, visit shoreline fordfreelibrary.org. villagect.org. For more information about the Shoreline Opera Club, email shorelineopera club@gmail.com.

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.

FRIDAY, JAN. 23 Friday Movie Matinee: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Popcorn and soda provided. Registration preferred. For info, including the movie title, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Concert by Ellis Paul: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Winter in Broomstick Ledges: 8:30 a.m. Broomstick Ledges, Guilford. Meet at the Bluff Head parking lot on Route 77. Features a 3.5-mile hike with a steep section and some rocky portions. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT Director Sam Mandel. Precipitation may cancel. For info or weatherrelated updates, text 347-969-4178. Practice SAT Exam: 9 a.m. to noon. Virtual event. Features a full-length practice SAT hosted by the library in partnership with C2 Education. For info or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Get Grounded for the New Year: EFT Tapping and Boundaries Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features a workshop led by energy practitioner Jess Leone introducing EFT tapping techniques focused on stress reduction and boundary setting. For info or to register (required), visit northbranfordlibraries.org. Volunteer Fair: 10 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Representatives from local nonprofits provide information on community work and volunteer opportunities. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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Photo courtesy of the Clinton Art Society

Pittman’s Cove Seafood–Eleuthera, Bahamas, watercolor, by Paul Loescher

Photo courtesy of the Clinton Art Society

The Pollinator Garden, oil, by Lorraine Yurkewicz

Clinton Art Society Presents Winter Members Juried Exhibition Press Release from the Clinton Art Society

The Clinton Art Society (CAS) announces it is launching the 2026 exhibition season with its winter juried members exhibition on view from Monday, Jan. 26, through Thursday, April 23. The opening reception on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. “Wintertime is the perfect season to experience the

light, color, and warmth of art,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban. “We are honored to have Laura Leonard as our esteemed juror. We invite the community to visit the show and discover our accomplished local and regional artists who work in a vast array of styles and media,” she added. The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, and is open during regular Town Hall hours.

About the Clinton Art Society CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and region working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and educational sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, email CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Afternoon Snow Shadows, oil, by Deborah Greco

First Snow Color Notes, pastel, by Diana Rogers

Photo courtesy of the Clinton Art Society

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Kids Create: Axolotl Keychains: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Kids ages 6 to 12 will design and assemble beaded axolotl keychains using colorful pony beads. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

Fourth Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Teams (maximum four members) race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. The winning team receives a gift card to a local business. Free and open to all. Limited seating. Sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Library. For info or to register (required), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Open House at East Shoreline Catholic Academy: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. East Shoreline Catholic Academy, 62 Cedar St., Branford. Families with children in grades preK (age 3) to grade 6 can tour the school and learn about its project-based STREAM curriculum. Snow date: Saturday, Feb. 22. For info or to schedule an appointment, contact 203-488-8386 or admissions@eastshorelinecatholicacademy.org.

Lava Lamp Making Workshop: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Turkish Coffee Tasting: 2 to 4 p.m. James Creek. Features a hands-on workshop for Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., children exploring solubility and density Branford. Hosted by Peace Islands CT. Fea- while creating a lava lamp to take home. Led by STEAM Dreamers LLC. For info or tures presentations, demonstrations, activities, and Q&A exploring Turkish cof- to register (required), call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org. fee culture. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Free. For info or to Essex Winter Series (EWS): Timeless register (required), call 203-488-1441 x Bonds and New Horizons: 3 p.m. Valley 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Concert by Suzanne O Davis: Tapestry: Deep River. Features the inaugural Mihae the Carole King Songbook: 3 and 8 p.m. Lee legacy concert with new Artistic The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Cen- Director Tara Helen O’Connor joined by ter, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or Ani Kavafian, violin; Peter Wiley, cello; and Shai Wosner, piano. Part of the EWS 2026 tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit Season, in the celebration of the 250th thekate.org. anniversary of America’s independence. Tickets: $45, general admission; $5, stuA Tribute to The Eagles: 5 p.m. Water's dents through college. For info or tickets, Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., call 860-272-4572 or visit essexwinterWestbrook. Performed by The Eagles series.com. Experience. Tickets: $74 per person, Photo credit: Photography by Roman

Nicole Flagge

20th Annual Blood Drive Honors Nicole Flagge Press Release from Jay and Barbara Flagge

The 20th annual blood drive in honor of the 20th anniversary of the loss of Nicole Flagge, daughter of Jay and Barbara Flagge, takes place Thursday, Jan. 29, at East Creek Landing, 390 South Union Street, Guilford. Nicole was a caring individual and won the inaugural Carl A. Balestracci Humanitarian award at her school. This drive was started by retired Guil-

ford Police Officer Anthony Mastriano and his son TJ, who was Nicole’s best friend at Guilford High School, with the cooperation of both the Guilford Police and Fire departments. The blood drive is now run by the American Red Cross. Appointments are recommended. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1800--733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code “Guilford”.

includes a buffet dinner. Guests purchasing less than 10 tickets will be seated at tables with other guests. For info or reservations, call 860-399-5901 or visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events. Put the Phone Away, Let the Marbles Play: 10 to 11 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a story with Mrs. Fig while adult caregivers and parents join a discussion with experts from the Shoreline Therapy Center on the topic, "Unplugging our Kids Without Losing Ourselves." Adults get practical tips, tricks, and strategies to help their family step away from screens, reclaim their time, and break the device habit. Co-sponsored by the Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services, HK Unplugged, Shoreline Therapy Center, and the Killingworth Library. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Who Were the Hammonassetts? The Interrelationship of Indigenous Communities at the Time of English Colonization: 4 p.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Presented by Jim Powers. Sponsored by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Part of the 2026 Frederick Lee Lectures series. Admission: $5 suggested fee, free to MHS members. For info, call 203245-4567 or office@madisonhistory.org. Concert by The Meadow Brothers and Belle of the Fall: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Tickets: $29. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

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For the week of January 15 - January 21 ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Your attention is focused on finances and deeper connections, Aries. This is the week to speak honestly about budgets, debts or your investments with a partner.

Libra, review your income streams and spending habits to give you a clear picture for the new year. This isn’t about cutting things out, but about understanding what you value.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, the spotlight is shining on your relationships, whether in love or business. Expect some meaningful conversations that define your approach going forward.

It is your time to shine and redefine yourself, Scorpio. With cosmic energy focused your way, you have the drive and the focus to launch a personal project or make a major change.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

Your focus turns to work and wellness as part of your daily routine this week, Gemini. You may feel a strong urge to get more organized and capitalize on resolutions made.

Take some necessary steps back for quiet work and rest, Sagittarius. This week favors wrapping up older projects so you can think more clearly. Don’t overschedule yourself.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Your inner child is leading the way for the week, Cancer. Spend time on hobbies, connect with children or plan a memorable date night. Don’t be afraid to take a creative risk.

Capricorn, social activities and future goals take center stage right now. It might be wise to start networking or join a new group that will open you up to different people.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Leo, your energies are best spent on your home and family life right now. You may be dealing with a domestic project, a renovation or sorting out a matter with a relative.

This is an important period for your career, Aquarius. If you’ve been mulling over making a move, now is the time to get a jump on it. Your professional achievements are getting noticed.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Communication is your strongest tool this week, Virgo. With ideas flowing, you may be up to signing an agreement or running errands. You may want to reconnect with an old friend.

Pisces, finalize plans for a trip or a new pursuit, such as returning to school. Seek experiences that will broaden your horizons. Adventure beckons you this week.

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JANUARY 15, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING

The Anatomy of Grit: A Journey From Survival to Purpose: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a talk by Justin Brownell. MONDAY, JAN. 26 Hosted by the Branford Land Trust. Free. For info or to Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS): Intro Class: 6 to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main events.blackstonelibrary.org. St. CPS is an approach to reduce challenging behavior, teach kids the skills they lack, and build relationships with the adults in their lives. For info or to register, email WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov. Hollywood Gems: The Marrying Kind: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Songs and Stories with Patti Smith: 7 p.m. The Lyman Center at SCSU, 501 Crescent St., New Haven. Book: Bread Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit of Angels. Cost: $55, includes admission for one attendee thekate.org. and a copy of the book; $20, admission for one student. National Lego Day: 4 to 5 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Lego free Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245play and theme builds, with stop-motion projects using 3959 or visit rjjulia.com. the Lego Play app. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com. TUESDAY, JAN. 27 AND Continued from page 25

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 Barry and Bette: The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow: 7:30 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Madison Lyric Stage with tenor Marc Deaton in a tribute concert featuring songs such as Mandy, I Write the Songs, Wind Beneath My Wings, and The Rose. Includes guest artists. Part of the Summer Festival 2026 festival. Duration: Two hours with one intermission. Suitable for all audiences. For info and tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27 History of Nintendo Playable Museum: 3:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Retro Nintendo consoles and history on display. For info or to register, call 203453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Math Mania: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For elementary-aged children. Features games and activities to reinforce math skills. Focus for the session is addition. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Kindergarten Kickback with Legos and Cars: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Bring your favorite matchbox racers or try the cars provided by the library. Dinner will be served. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org/events. Author Event: Kat Ashmore in Conversation with Diane Morrisey: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, 26 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Book: Big Bites: Time to Eat!. Ticket options available. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: The God of the Woods: A Novel. Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary. Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: The God of the Woods: A Novel. Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.

History Comes Alive: The History of Nintendo: 5 p.m. Concert by Lee DeWyze: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine HepGuilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Interactive learning burn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For event about Nintendo’s evolution for children. For info or info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Kids' Movie Showing: 5 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison. Features a screening of a movie (rated PG) with snacks and popcorn. Registration is required. For info on the movie or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com. Pickin’ Party: 6 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door, free for first-time guests. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Story and Craft: Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess: 10 to 10:45 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a reading of Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess (Anna Dewdney) followed by a craft; for ages 2 and up. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com. Red Cross Blood Drive: 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. The event marks the 20th annual blood drive in honor of the 20th anniversary of the loss of Nicole Flagge, daughter of Jay and Barbara

Flagge. For info or to make an appointment, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. SEL-Based Theater Workshop with Wilder Moon Collective: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Social-emotional learning workshop for ages 9 to 12. For info or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Migrate, Hibernate, and Adapt: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 5 to 10. Features a hands-on STEAM experience that blends science, nature, and art. Presented by the Steward Outdoor Day School. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. Opening Reception for the Clinton Art Society 2026 Winter Juried Member Artists Show: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. The exhibit runs through Thursday, April 23. For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions. Whitney Literary Society Inaugural Event: 5:30 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Features an informal, bimonthly book discussion on U.S. history with a focus on New Haven, which was once the center of governance, education, trade, and culture in Connecticut. Includes a discussion of a book along with a viewing of materials in the New Haven Museum collection, a visit from an author, or a guided tour of a related exhibit. Book: The Case of the Piglet's Paternity: Trials from the New Haven Colony, 1619-1963 by Jon C. Blue. Snow date: Thursday, Feb. 5. Visitors may register to read and discuss any or all of the books. Free and open to all. For info or to register, visit newhavenmuseum.org. Introduction to Sourdough: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Covers sourdough starter care, fermentation and proofing basics, dough shaping, and baking techniques. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit essexlibrary.org. Author Event: Harper Ross in Conversation with Kristan Higgins: 6:30 p.m. RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: The Unwritten Rules of Magic. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. Willoughby Book Talk: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Book: When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén, translated from the Swedish by Alice Menzies. Held in the Keyes Gallery. For info, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org. Concert by Satisfaction (Tribute to The Rolling Stones): 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

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LIVING • HARBOR NEWS • JANUARY 15, 2026

Photo courtesy of Jim Powers

Jim Powers opens the 2026 Frederick Lee Lectures with his talk on Sunday, Jan. 25, hosted by the Madison Historical Society.

Photo courtesy of Henry Griggs

Former Daniel Hand High School history teacher Charlie Fischer is the second speaker of the Frederick Lee Lectures; he will talk about “Madison’s Role in the Civil War” on Sunday, Feb. 22.

Photo courtesy of Henry Griggs

Henry Griggs, Madison municipal historian and MHS preservation chair, wraps up the lecture series with his talk, “A Postcard History of Madison in the 20th Century,” on Sunday, March 22.

MHS Hosts Frederick Lee Lectures and Related Exhibit Press Release from the Madison Historical Society

In 2026, Madison will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its incorporation. In honor of this special occasion, the Madison Historical Society (MHS) is holding events and exhibits dedicated exclusively to the people and stories of Madison. To kick off the year, the MHS is hosting its 19th annual Frederick Lee Lectures. This trio of lectures spans the era of indigenous people through current times. The first lecture takes place on Sunday,

Jan. 25, at 4 p.m., at the Angela Hubley Hall at the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Lane. The lecture features Jim Powers who will present “Who were the Hammonassetts? The Interrelationship of Indigenous Communities at the Time of English Colonization.” The next lecture on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m., features former Daniel Hand High School history teacher Charlie Fischer presenting “Madison’s Role in the Civil War.” Henry Griggs, Madison municipal histo-

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rian and MHS preservation chair, presents the final lecture, “A Postcard History of Madison in the 20th Century,” on Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. Together, the three presentations create a fuller picture of how the town of Madison began and how it has evolved. Complementing the Frederick Lee Lectures, a new MHS exhibit featuring indigenous artifacts, Civil War objects, and vintage Madison postcards will fill the Henry Bacon Room display case on the second level of E.C. Scranton Memorial

Antique Map Collecting 101: Foxing, Soiling, and Worm Holes: 6 to 7 pm. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Presented by Brian Tims of the Connecticut Map Society. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

An Evening with Author and Film Director John Sayles: 6 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a presentation on Sayles’s forthcoming historical novel Concert by Jesse Cook: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Crucible. Copies of the book will be available for purchase Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info courtesy of Breakwater Books. Free and open to all. Reg- or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. istration required. For info or to register, call 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org. Knitting With Knightley: 6 p.m. Chester Meetinghouse, 4 Liberty St. Doors open at 6 p.m.; movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Features a potluck-style gathering, so attendees may bring an entrée, appetizer, or dessert to share. Includes a free showing of Pride and Prejudice. Attendees may bring knitting or other fiber crafts. Free. For info or to register (required), visit chester.recdesk.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 31 Nuno Felting-a-Scarf Workshop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will use fine merino and a laminated felting technique to create a unique accessory. Cost: $63 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Materials fee of $25 is payable with the tuition. To register, visit guilfordartcenter.org. For info, call 203453-5947.

Library. Curated by the lecture presenters, this 2026 exhibit is scheduled for January through the end of March. These lectures and their related exhibits complement the upcoming History Happy Hours as well as the spring 2026 exhibits at the Allis-Bushnell House, the Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, and the Scranton Library. The MHS looks forward to hosting these events and welcomes the public to help celebrate Madison 200 throughout the year.

STEAM Saturday: Make Your Own Butter: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free and open to children in ages 5 to 12. Participants will explore the science behind turning cream into butter and enjoy the tasty results of their hard work. Seating and materials are limited. For info or to register (required), contact the library at 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Met in HD Encore: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 192 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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77 Victor St: Juan Torres of East Haven to Ava R. Anastasio, $185,000 on 12/22/2025

ESSEX Fairview St: John A. Finkeldey of Essex to Bishop Lt and Ralph Bishop, $125,000 on 12/22/2025 57 Walnut St: Michael P. Scally and Susannah Childress of Essex to True Home Offer LLC, $300,000 on 12/23/2025 N/A: Barbaresi Frank E Est and Shannon C. Bansley of Essex to William G. and Joseph Share, $150,000 on 12/22/2025

32 Pinewood Trl Unit 11: Delmonaco Michael A Est and Michael A. Delmonaco of Deep River to Conor Dowd, $825,000 on 12/12/2025 See page 31

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Real Estate Transactions GUILFORD

MADISON 18 Deepwood Dr: Paul E. Palumbo of Madison to Anthony Esposito, $440,000 on 12/23/2025 THE WHITEMAN TEAM at William Raveis Real Estate

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20 Strawberry Hill Rd: Linda L. Montesanto of Madison to Katherine A. Tooley and Paul K. Langston, $500,000 on 12/22/2025 7 Wildcat Rd: Brian P. Williams and Courtney Fraser of Madison to Elton G. and Kerry S. Lee, $930,000 on 12/22/2025

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38 Buell Hill Rd: Bonwill Enterprises LLC of Killingworth to Stuart B. Munro and Oksana MorhachMunro, $1,025,000 on 12/22/2025

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179 Bokum Rd: Jennifer Wakelee of 747 Route 80: Claire Ellis of Guilford Old Saybrook to Jeffrey S. and Caroline to Gerald K Reen Irt and Patricia C. Rhoades, $925,400 on 12/22/2025 Bradley, $570,000 on 12/22/2025 227 Essex Rd: Elizabeth A. Plisek of Old Saybrook to Nicholas and Mallory Depalermo, $410,000 on 12/22/2025 KILLINGWORTH

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184 Grove Beach Rd S: David A Gray T and David A. Gray of Westbrook to Kathleen Gondek and Istvan Molnar, $3,000,000 on 12/22/2025 11 Sagamore Ter S: Aneillo F. Carrano of Westbrook to Mrs Beach Properties LLC, $3,500,000 on 12/23/2025 Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group. For past transactions, visit zip06.com/realestate.

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