Five years ago, Jesse MacLachlan is a state representative in the Connecticut legislature. Now, he works as a policy advisor to advance research into the medical benefits of psychedelic therapies.
“Yeah, from a Republican lawmaker, tough on drugs, to this is a pretty big pivot,” Jesse says with a hearty laugh during a recent conversation with the Harbor News.
In 2020, Jesse is a popular state representative in the midst of a reelection campaign when he makes the decision to drop out of the race to focus on his business and personal goals. What he’s been up to since is something not even he sees coming.
“My professional life certainly took an interesting twist,” Jesse says.
Jesse now serves as the state policy and advocacy director for a national nonprofit called Reason for Hope. According to the organi-
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zation’s website, the group works to encourage policy and legal reforms needed “to provide safe and affordable access to psychedelic and other emerging therapies for various mental and behavioral health conditions.”
“This is something that has had a lot of research, and we believe is poised for a big breakthrough,” Jesse says.
To help facilitate that breakthrough, Jesse says the organization works with state legislators and policymakers across the nation to make it easier for states to conduct further research into the medical benefits of psychedelics and to work around federal restrictions. He says studies have shown promising results treating depression, PTSD, and
other mental health issues with psilocybin and MDMA.
“We’ve advocated for state funding to fund clinical trials with a focus on treating veterans and first responders, or people who experienced sexual trauma and have PTSD, for example,” Jesse says.
He says his interest in the field is sparked when he seeks treatment for his own mental health struggles.
“It was my own mental health journey that got me here. I was dealing with undiagnosed depression for decades. I went on my own journey and saw there was a lot of breathtaking research into this,” Jesse explains.
Jesse says he is further motivated after watching a close friend battle mental health issues.
“In 2021, I lost a dear friend to suicide. That experience really led me to believe I was right to get involved in this advocacy.”
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Photo courtesy of Jesse MacLachlan
Jesse MacLachlan, a former state representative for the 35th District, now serves as state policy and advocacy director for Reason for Hope,
Police Commission Hires Firm to Lead Police Chief Search
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
OLD SAYBROOK
The Old Saybrook Police Commission has hired a consulting firm to assist in its search for the town’s next police chief, following the retirement announcement of longtime Chief Michael Spera.
At its April 15 meeting, the commission unanimously voted to hire Public Safety Consultants LLC, a company that, according to its website, “provides a specialized package of services to meet the needs of municipal fire and police departments.”
Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna said the town’s contract with the firm is for close to $14,000, though that figure may change “based on the needs of the search.”
At a subsequent meeting on April 28, the commission approved edits to a recruitment announcement drafted by Public Safety Consultants. Once the job posting is finalized, the search will officially begin.
Fortuna said the town will also offer the public a chance to weigh in on the search
through a public forum. While the date and format are still being determined, officials are targeting early June to collect community feedback.
Fortuna has previously stated his hope to complete the search swiftly and have a new chief in place by the fall, ideally before the current police commission’s term ends with the November municipal election.
“I think this process can be done in an open and transparent way,” Fortuna said last month, adding that he hopes to avoid turning the hiring process into “a political football.”
On March 25, Chief Spera announced he would retire after 16 years in the role. Under the terms of his agreement with the town, Spera ended his active duties on April 11 but will remain officially employed until his retirement takes effect in September. During this interim period, he may assist with administrative tasks.
Last month, the town appointed Lt. Ryan Walsh as acting chief law enforcement officer to lead the department until a new chief is named.
The Clinton Arbor Garden Club is offering the Lucy Rathbone Elliot Memorial Scholarship of $1,500 to a graduating senior who is a resident of Clinton. To be eligible, applicants must be planning to attend a two- to four-year college degree program at an accredited school and pursuing a degree in the field of environmental science. Acceptable programs are conservation, environmental control, forestry, floriculture, horticulture, botany, agronomy, city planning, land management, landscape design, plant pathology, zoology, or any other related field of study. Application forms are available at the guidance department of schools. The deadline for applications is Saturday, May 10. For more information or to obtain an application form, email Susan Schreck at suebschreck@gmail.com.
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Voters to Decide Budgets, Fire Truck Appropriation May 14
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 14, to vote on three questions: the proposed town and Board of Education (BOE) budgets and an appropriation for a fire truck.
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Hall.
The first question asks whether to approve the proposed town budget of $23,554,949. The second question concerns the proposed BOE budget of $42,866,496. The third asks whether to approve a $1.6 million bonding resolution to purchase a fire truck.
Total Budget
The combined proposed total budget is $66,421,445, a $1,997,402 or 3.10% increase over the previous year. The town budget reflects a decrease of $206,182, or 0.87%, while the education budget represents a $2,203,584 or 5.42% increase.
Under the proposed budgets, the mill rate would increase to 31.26, raising taxes by 3.31%.
Town Budget
The reduction in the town budget is largely due to fewer proposed capital projects, although operational costs have increased. Town Manager Michelle Benivegna told Harbor News last month that the increase is due to salaries, contractual obligations, and inflation.
No staff positions were cut in the proposal, though some staff hours were adjusted. Two new positions are included: a human services prevention coordinator, which had previously been grant-funded, and a part-time town engineer.
Proposed capital improvement projects include fire apparatus, police software and vehicles, a public works storage building, public works vehicles, road and sidewalk designs, HVAC improvements, bleacher replacement, land acquisition funding, dredging, and infrastructure upgrades.
BOE Budget
The proposed education budget is driven largely by a spike in out-of-district tuition costs.
“The out-of-district tuition cost represents the total expenditures for students who receive their education in a specialized program outside of the district,” Superintendent of Schools Maryann O’Donnell said earlier in 2025. “The increase in this cost for next year is due to an increase in the tuition cost of placements and an increase in the number of students who require these programs to meet their educational needs. This one component makes up more than half of the increase in the operating budget.”
O’Donnell said the state reimburses a portion of the cost.
Additional factors contributing to the increase include contractual salary increases, health insurance rate hikes, and transportation for out-of-district placements.
The proposed budget includes staffing changes: two paraeducator positions will be reduced, with one funded by a grant; a technology support position will shift from 12 to 10 months; and three certified staff positions will be cut.
The proposal also funds a new robotics course and an atmospheric science course at The Morgan School, expanded counseling services, and new partnerships with local employers in the advanced manufacturing, hospitality, and trades sectors.
Education capital projects include restroom and playground upgrades at Joel, flooring replacement at Eliot, gym floor refinishing, auditorium sound system upgrades, and parking lot sealing.
Fire Truck
The third question on the ballot asks voters to approve a $1.6 million bond to purchase a fire truck.
According to a town resolution, the appropriation is for “a quint engine pumper truck with small aerial device, hoses, ground ladders and miscellaneous tools.” Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Manware said last month the truck would have a 25-year lifespan.
Because the proposed bond exceeds 3% of the total tax levy, it requires referendum approval.
Benivegna said the truck would help the department better serve the town.
“Maintaining the fire department’s fleet is essential to ensuring the safety and
effectiveness of emergency response services in our community,” she said last month. “These apparatuses are critical to the department’s ability to provide lifesaving services, and keeping them in reliable working condition is a top priority.”
“The request being discussed is vital to maintaining the level of service our residents expect and deserve,” she added.
Referendum Process
Though the town and education budgets make up the total budget, they appear as separate questions on the ballot. Voters may approve one and reject the other.
If either or both budgets fail, the Town Council will revise them immediately following the vote. A public hearing will be held the following week, with another referendum scheduled the week after.
Jesse MacLachlan: A New Journey
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As much as he enjoys the work, Jesse admits it can be challenging at times, especially when he contemplates how many people need help and how difficult it can be to access treatment.
“Seeing the sheer amount of people that are struggling is hard. Phone calls from veterans on the edge are tough. It’s hard—legally, right now the only way to get access to the treatment is to get involved in a clinical trial somewhere. Those trials can be hard to get into,” Jesse says. On the other hand, Jesse finds helping veterans with mental health challenges to be one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
“The unfortunate part is access to this treatment in some places is either underground or out of the country. So, when it comes to veterans, why are the folks that risked their lives for this country faced with either leaving
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to get this treatment or risking criminal charges? That’s not right. Hearing directly from veterans themselves who had suicide ideation and now are living a life they want to live? That’s the best part,” Jesse says.
Prior to his involvement with Reason for Hope, Jesse is best known as a state representative. He is first elected in 2014 to represent the towns of Clinton, Westbrook, and Killingworth in the 35th District. He is reelected in 2016 and 2018 and is nominated to run again in 2020. However, in August of that year, Jesse decides to drop out of the race to focus on his personal life.
“It became clear that as someone who goes all-in with what I do, I needed to choose between public service and making a living,” Jesse says at the time.
During his time in the legislature, Jesse is popular with a broad section of the public. A challenger never comes closer to unseating him than a 779-vote margin.
Although he doesn’t miss politics, Jesse says he does
P. O. BOX 328 • OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF RESIDENTS
SATURDAY MAY 17, 2025
To the Residents of the District of Fenwood:
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the residents of the District of Fenwood will be held at the Vicki G. Duffy Pavilion at Saybrook Point on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM for the purpose of the board of directors considering and acting upon the following:
• Approval of the 2025/2026 budget, laying the tax and fixing the tax rate.
• Election of Directors of the District to serve until their respective successors are elected and qualified. More information will be sent directly by mail and email. By order of the Board of Directors
TOWN OF CLINTON ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING / BUDGET REFERENDUM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 6 AM – 8 PM
LEGAL NOTICE
The electors of the Town of Clinton, Connecticut and all other citizens entitled to vote in town meetings of the said Town of Clinton are hereby notified and warned that a BUDGET REFERENDUM will be held at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Green Room, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM with voting to be done by paper ballot. The following questions will be placed on the ballot:
Question #1 In favor of the proposed Town Government Budget of the Town of Clinton for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in the amount of $23,554,949.
Question #2 In favor of the proposed Board of Education Budget of the Town of Clinton for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in the amount of $42,866,496.
Question #3 Shall the Town of Clinton appropriate $1,600,000 for the purchase of fire apparatus and equipment for the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. including, but not limited to, a quint engine pumper truck with small aerial device, hoses, ground ladders and miscellaneous tools, and temporary and permanent financing costs, and authorize the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations in the amount of $1,600,000 to finance such appropriation.
Dated at Clinton, Connecticut the 25th day of April, 2025.
Carrie Allen, Chairman Town Council
sometimes miss the people.
“I miss being in the community. I miss the friendships in Hartford. I don’t miss the political environment, but I do miss the sense of service I had. I enjoyed working with constituents, whether it was to navigate a state agency or answer questions. It was great to work to give back to the community I grew up in.”
Jesse is born in New Haven and lives there until the fifth grade, when his family moves to Westbrook. Though he grows up in Westbrook, Jesse now lives in Deep River with his girlfriend, Ellie.
“The Lower Connecticut River Valley area is just home. My family is close by, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more pristine area,” Jesse says.
In his spare time, Jesse enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, hiking, camping, or tending to his new garden.
“We just put the potatoes in,” Jesse jokes.
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF CLINTON ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
In order to assess your real property fairly and equitably, information regarding the income and expenses related to your property is essential. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 12-63c, amended by P.A. 97-254, requires all owners of rental, commercial and industrial property to file this data for the 2024 calendar year.
Income and Expense forms have been mailed requiring information relative to the actual rental and rentalrelated income as well as operating expenses applicable to each commercial and industrial property in Clinton.
If you own rental, commercial or industrial property, you must submit this information to the Assessor’s Office Friday, May 30, 2025 by close of business. (Due to the fact that June 1 lands on a Sunday.) Otherwise, a penalty assessment will be incurred equal to a 10% increase in the assessed value for such assessment year.
If you have any questions regarding the form, please feel free to contact the Assessor’s Office at 860-669-9269.
Town of Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission
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Legal Notice of Public Hearing
Town of Clinton in the Town Hall Green Room
The Town of Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:
PZC-25-4: Special Exception to construct an additional 24 unit apartment building pursuant to Section 27.1.14 of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, Planned Residential Development pursuant to C.G.S. §8-30g at 5 Liberty Place, Map 53, Block 54, Lot 14, Zone R-60 Applicant: CLA Engineers Inc.
PZC-25-5: Special Exception for Coffee/Tea House pursuant to Section 27.2.31(a) of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 130 East Main Street, Map 68, Block 65, Lot 8, Zone East Main Village District. Applicant: Heather Wright.
PZC-25-7: Special Exception and Coastal Site Plan to permit a liquor store pursuant to Section 27.2.26 of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, and additional uses including retail and fourteen residential units pursuant to C.G.S. §8-30g at 327 East Main Street, Map 85, Lot 69, Block 121, Zone B-4. Applicant: Fedus Engineering, LLC.
At said Hearing, all persons will have the right to be heard. The application(s) and correspondence are available for public inspection at https://clintonct.portal.opengov.com/records/20889
Anyone requiring special accommodation to participate in the public meeting should contact the Land Use Office at 860-669-6133. Michael Rossi, Chairman, Town of Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission.
Boys’ Tennis Splits the Week, Girls’ Lacrosse Loses a Trio
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Golf Takes a Loss, Girls’ Tennis Wins a Trio
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
The Morgan boys’ tennis team traveled to Cromwell on April 30 and fell 4-3. Nick Vetrano won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 2 singles, and Nate Kinser won 6-4, 6-4 at No. 3 singles. The No. 3 doubles team of Hendrick Bausch and Zhen Wu won 6-0, 6-4.
On May 1, the team hosted East Hampton and won 6-1. Nathan Miller won 6-2, 61 at No. 1 singles, and Vetrano won 6-4, 63 at No. 2 singles. Kinser competed at No. 3 singles and won 6-1, 6-7 (6), 10-7. At No. 1 doubles, Ryan Gray and Nick Hicks (M) won 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Mekai Howard and Andy Alvarez won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles, and Bausch and Wu won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 doubles.
Boys’ Tennis Golf
The Morgan golf team traveled to East Hampton on April 29 and lost 160-194. Robert Bergman scored a 47, and Landon Coley scored a 48.
On April 30, the Huskies hosted North Branford and Fitch, placing third with a team score of 190. Bergman scored a 44 for Morgan’s team low score.
The Huskies closed out the week at Old Lyme on May 1 and took a 180-188 loss. Luke McComiskey scored a 42, and Bergman scored a 44.
Girls’ Lacrosse
The Morgan girls’ lacrosse team traveled to North Branford on April 28 and lost 11-6. Emma Holecz had three goals, one assist, Nora Windsor scored two goals, and Emma Tuener had one goal and one assist. Morgan had 15 shots on goal, and Annabelle Parent had 12 saves. Sadie Passante also had three draw controls.
On April 30, the Huskies traveled to Old Saybrook and fell 12-11 in overtime.
Tuener had three goals, three assists, and Holecz had three goals, two assists. Windsor scored two goals, and Sam Weinzimmer scored one goal. Cora Dunham knocked in a goal, and Maddie Caruso added a goal. Morgan had 11 shots on goal, and Parent had 10 saves. Windsor had five draw controls.
The Huskies closed out the week on May 1, traveling to Haddam-Killingworth and falling 15-7. Tuener had three goals, Windsor scored two goals, Holecz had one goal and three assists, and Weinzimmer scored one goal. Morgan had 18 shots on goal, and Parent made 16 saves. Holecz and Windsor had three draw controls apiece.
On April 29, Morgan boys’ lacrosse hosted North Branford and lost 14-6. Jake Lichak scored three goals, and Declan Shortt, Griffin Renaudo, and Hunter Roch each scored one. Renaudo and Tyler Farrell each had an assist, and Braedan Steahle recorded 16 saves in goal.
The team then hosted Haddam-Killingworth on May 1 and fell 15-4. Lichak scored three goals, and Farrell scored one. Cole Donnelly, Short, and Lichak each picked up an assist, and Steahle recorded 10 saves.
The Huskies wrapped up the week at Branford on May 3 and won 12-10. Farrell scored four goals, Lichak scored three, and Shortt scored three. Renaudo and Roch each scored one. Assists came from Shortt (four), Roth (two), Steahle (one), and Donnelly (one). In net, Steahle had 17 saves.
The Old Saybrook golf team traveled to North Branford on April 28 and fell 179204. Dylan Lane scored a 47, Ethan Terribile scored a 49, Casey Deangelo scored a 50, and Jack Talpey scored a 58.
The Old Saybrook baseball team hosted North Branford on April 28 and fell 15-1. Kyle Walton had a hit and drove in the team’s only run.
The Valley/Old Saybrook co-op crew team competed in the Coventry Lake Community Rowing Invitational regatta on May 3.
Seven schools and clubs participated on Coventry Lake. It turned out to be a beautiful day with some wind and plenty of sunshine.
Old Saybrook girls’ tennis hosted East Hampton on April 28 and won 7-0. Michele Spozhnikov won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Elizabeth Pamment won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2 singles. Alex Hirst earned a 60, 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 3 singles, while No. 4 singles player Camellia Motolanez won 6-0, 6-1.
For doubles, Lily Dower and Chloe Young won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 1, and Caroline Ancona and Tenzin Choedhar won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2. Elizabeth Bubbelo and Evie Gage earned a 6-2,5-7,7-6 victory at No. 3 doubles.
Two days later, the Rams traveled to Haddam-Killingworth and won 7-0. Spozhnikov won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Pamment won 6-2, 6-3 in the No. 2 singles spot. Hirst earned a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 3 singles, while at No. 4 singles, Motolanez won 6-1, 6-3.
For doubles, Dower and Young won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 1, Ancona and Choedhar won 62, 6-2 at No. 2, and Bubbelo and Gage won 7-6, 7-6, 7-3 (tb).
The Rams wrapped up the week at home on May 2, defeating Cromwell 6-1. Spozhnikov won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Hirst won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles. Motolanez won 6-3, 6-1 at No. 4 singles.
On the doubles side, Dower and Young won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1. Ancona and Choedhar won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 and Bubbelo and Gage won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3.
The girls’ first varsity boat came out strong and took a significant lead. The girls did not, however, understand clearly where the finish line was and stopped short of it. They were not able to get going before the North Hampton boat passed them, and they realized their mistake. They finished in second place.
One of the boys in the first varsity boat suffered a concussion while the boat was launching, so they did not end up racing. Although the boys in the second varsity race launched successfully, there was an equipment failure, and they were not able to race.
The G1V4 boat placed second out of four. The G2V4 boat placed second out of four, and the B1V4 boat did not finish due to injury. The B2V4 boat did not finish due to an equipment issue, and the G3V4 boat placed third out of three.The BN4 boat took third out of four, and the B1V8 boat placed third out of three. The G1V8 boat placed third out of five.
Boys’ Tennis
On April 28, Old Saybrook boys’ tennis traveled to East Hampton and lost 7-0.
The next day, the team traveled to Westbrook and fell 6-1. Dylan Cohen won 4-6, 6-3, 10-6 at No. 3 singles.
On April 30, the Rams hosted HaddamKillingworth and took a 7-0 loss.
Old Saybrook closed out the week at Cromwell on May 2, taking a 6-1 loss. Payton Mazzulo earned a win at No. 4 singles (6-4, 6-3).
Boys’ Lacrosse
Golf
Baseball
Girls’ Tennis
Schedules
MORGAN
Baseball
Friday, May 9: at East Hampton at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Portland at 6 p.m.
Boys’ Lacrosse
Friday, May 9: vs. Old Saybrook at 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: vs. Jonathan Law at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 13: at Old Lyme at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Cromwell at 6 p.m.
Boys’ Tennis
Saturday, May 10: vs. Suffield at 11 a.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Cromwell at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at East Hampton at 3:45 p.m
Thursday, May 15: at Valley Regional at 3:45 p.m.
Girls’ Lacrosse
Saturday, May 10: vs. St. Paul Catholic at 3 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Rocky Hill at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: at Cromwell at 4 p.m.
WESTBROOK
Friday, May 9: at Hale Ray at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Portland at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Morgan at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 9: vs. North Branford at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Cromwell at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: vs. Tolland at 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: vs. Valley Regional at 11 a.m. Softball
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Friday, May 9: at Morgan at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: at North Branford at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: vs. Valley Regional at 6 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. North Branford at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: at Valley Regional at 6 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Westbrook at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: vs. Grasso Tech at 3:45 p.m.
Girls’ Tennis Splits the Week, Boys’ Tennis Wins a Trio
Monday, May 12: at Westbrook at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at Coginchaug at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Cromwell at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. East Hampton at 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: vs. Portland at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: at Hale Ray at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at Fitch at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Coginchaug, Valley Regional at 3:30 p.m.
Girls’ Tennis Golf Outdoor Track Softball
Friday, May 9: at East Hampton at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: vs. Portland at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at OSW at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Old Saybrook/Westbrook at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Grasso Tech at 3:45 p.m.
Girls’ Tennis
Monday, May 12: vs. Old Saybrook at 3:45 p.m Thursday, May 15: vs. North Branford at 3:45 p.m.
Outdoor Track
Tuesday, May 13: at Portland w/ East Hampton at 3:45 p.m.
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Girls’ Tennis
The Westbrook girls’ tennis team hosted Portland on April 28 and won 5-2. Megan Bache won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Giovanna Silva won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 singles. Alexa Kiss earned a No. 3 singles victory (6-0, 6-0).
Emily Bonner and Neave Hinckley won 7-5, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles, and Adriana Spash and Reagan Zambrello won 7-6 (73), 6-3 at No. 2 doubles.
On April 30, the team hosted Valley Regional and fell 5-2. Despite losing the match, the Knights played one of their better matches of the season. Bache won 60, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and the No. 2 doubles pairing of Spash and Zambrello won 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.
The Knights ended the week vs. Coginchaug on May 2 and won 7-0. The last time the two teams met, Westbrook squeaked by with a 4-3 score but won handily this time. Bache remains undefeated winning at No. 1 singles, Kiss played her best match of the season and won 6-0, 6-0, and the third doubles team of Chloe Erekson
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and Maddie Reicher won their first match as a team in a close match, taking the third set tiebreaker 7-5.
Boys’ Tennis
On April 29, Westbrook boys’ tennis hosted Old Saybrook/Portland and won 61. Miles Hayden won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1 singles, and Yareth Antunez won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2 singles. At No. 4 singles, Ryan Sacco won 6-4, 4-6, 10-6.
At No. 1 doubles, Aiden Otrin and Karl Schilling won 6-1, 6-1. Griffin Donley and Nick English won by forfeit at No. 2 doubles, and Michael Ponce-Erraez and David Ponce-Erraez won by forfeit at No. 3.
The Knights then traveled to Valley Regional on April 30 and won 6-1.
On May 3, Westbrook hosted Coginchaug and won 6-1.
Morgan Baseball Eyeing Conference Title
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East Hampton. The Huskies have defeated North Branford and East Hampton once this season, but the focus will be on how they rebound from losing to Valley Regional earlier in the year.
“I want to see them come out and really compete. It’s going to be a big game against Valley,” Brown said. “We went to Valley and they beat us up pretty good, so I want to see how they respond, and it’s going to take a whole team effort to get it
done. I want to see some grit and some toughness out of them.”
The Morgan baseball team’s roster includes Travis Aiken, Creighton Johnson, Nathan Levy, Zachary Viens, Gavin Clow, Dominic Larabee, Hunter Mancini, Benjamin Brown, Jacoby Brown, Jack Henry Palazzo, Trevor Powell, Landon Johnson, Michael Ferraiolo, Aeden Harkins, Cole Rockholz, Hayden Darr, Brayden Cartagena, Jadon Cartagena, Jacob Gilbert, and Wyatt Luke.
Monday, May 12: at Coginchaug at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: at Parish Hill at 3:45 p.m.
Friday, May 9: at Hale Ray at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Portland at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: vs. Morgan at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Grassy Hills Country Club at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. East Lyme at 3:20 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: vs. Old Lyme at 3:20 p.m.
Westbrook Unified Sports Program
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and success.”
“Thank you to our incredible coaches and athletic director for truly embodying the spirit of Unified Sports,” said Matt Talmadge, Westbrook Middle School Principal. “Their dedication is inspiring and brings pride to our entire community. Excellence begets excellence - they have
led the way and continue to do so.”
The Westbrook Athletic Department seconds Mr. Talmadge’s sentiments and extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, and staff who have made the Unified Sports program a success. This award stands as a reminder of the power of teamwork, leadership, and the importance of creating an environment where all students can thrive.
Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Of Motherhood, Acceptance, and Gratitude
By Liz Egan
Special to Living
Recently, I had a revelation about my mother. It was not a lightning bolt moment or an “aha! I figured it out” sensation, but an unfolding awareness that has ripened with age. I have realized I am the person I am not “in spite of” but “because of.” I can accept my mother as a person just like me and be grateful for all she provided.
My mother, Virginia Dolores Weber, was born in August of 1922, the third of four children, in Brooklyn, New York. When she was 13, at the height of the Depression, her mother, whom she adored, died of acute appendicitis at home. Her two older brothers joined the Army and were stationed overseas. In high school, she took on the role of the mother in her home. When her brothers returned from the war, she cared for them. Her father remarried, changing the home dynamic. She was athletic and adventurous. She loved to read. She enjoyed her proximity to New York City and frequently windowshopped her favorite stores. She had secretarial skills she learned in high school. Asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she responded, “A mother.”
My parents were married in May of 1942 and moved to Hempstead, Long Island. After having three children in as many years, they bought a larger home in the small community of Islip Terrace in the township of The Islips. When they were blessed by many more children, my father added additions onto their home. Together, they enlarged their family to 15 children and expanded their home by five additions.
I enjoy many childhood memories of my mother. Her face smiled at all of us as she peeled apple after apple with a paring knife while we all sat around the kitchen table doing our homework after school. On Friday nights, we would play Pokeno or Bingo. She would sneak into her drawer in the laundry room and share a rain hat, a pencil, a pad, or a mint that she collected as prizes. She loved the beach and took us there often. She taught us to make jelly from the grape vines in our yard. She loved dress shops like Loehmann’s. She had her hair done every Friday. She told us we had great skin. Her skin was so soft, made so by years of cold cream and lotion.
Once my siblings and I were all in school, she took up playing golf and joined a Women’s League on Wednesdays. She participated in a regular Bridge Group and hosted many tournaments in our home. She belonged to a Tuesday Home Extension group of other homemakers who shared recipes and crafts each week. Through that group, she learned to hook rugs, cane chairs, and do needlepoint. She took painting lessons from a local art teacher. She always had a knitting project going, teaching each of us to knit. She had a sweet tooth.
As a child with epilepsy, my case was reviewed monthly as part of New York Hospital’s Grand Rounds program. The two of us took the Long Island Railroad and she instinctively navigated the subways and buses to get to our destinations. She rewarded my courage during these trips by going to museum exhibitions. The trials of these journeys I see now as the gift that inspired me to be an artist. My seizures also frequently brought me home from school early. On those many days, we would often bake together.
In my teens, there was a great deal of turbulence in my family. I became my mother’s counselor and a caretaker for my younger siblings. I encouraged her to go back to work after unexpected circumstances dramatically changed our lives at home. It was then that I started to listen to her story, her dreams, and her intentions for her life rather than focus on her role in ours. I never realized how her not having a mother as a teenager had affected her ability to mother so many teenagers. I only saw what I needed and what she sometimes was unable to give. At 52, she returned to work as a Ward Clerk at Southside Hospital, where her social skills and affability made her well-known among the staff. At night, after a long day, she would butter some saltines and microwave a half grapefruit with honey on top as a treat with her tea.
In my late 20s, she taught me how to play golf. Over 35 years later, I still enjoy it. I recall how patient my mother was when I hit into the reeds or the water. “No one is looking. Drop one in the fairway and try again.” My mother gave much credence to diligent effort and hard work. She believed that trying your best would always yield a positive outcome.
The gifts presented to my mother on Mother’s Day changed a lot over the years. As children, each of us made homemade cards. Sometimes, we would wrap up some chocolate. A simple homemade craft was her favorite gift. My father always brought my mother a corsage and made a special dinner on Mother’s Day. As a teen, I started planting her begonias each Mother’s Day.
In the summer of 2000, my mother came to live in an assisted living facility in Connecticut. My husband Paul and I were her “go-to” people. Her transition from the home she lived in for 56 years went well until macular degeneration and yet another unexpected death of one of her children exposed a weariness she could not escape, and she began to fail. She returned to Long Island to be near her people and several of my siblings who lived there. On Mother’s Day 2007, all of my siblings went to our hometown course, Timber Point Country Club, and played a round in her honor. On the back nine of the Blue Course, each of us hit a golf ball scribbled with a message into the ocean. After the round, we visited her at the hospital. I gave her a clay sunflower pin I had made with my art club students. She asked me to put it on her hospital gown. She was surrounded by her children. Four days later, she passed away.
My mother’s influence on my life has evolved over the years. I appreciate how special she was and my relationship with her. I see her humanity and can accept her limitations. When I wake up complaining of aches and pains, I can laugh remembering her doing her stretches and complaining about her knees. Her creativity, her love of learning, of baking, of puzzles, and the outdoors all live within me. She was a good woman who was the best mother she could be. This Mother’s Day I will celebrate all that was and continues to be in my life and the life of my siblings.
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Virginia Dolores Weber in her 8th grade graduation photo.
Virginia Weber at the beach, one of her favorite places.
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THURSDAY, MAY 8
Chamber Connect Morning Networking
: 8:30 to 10 a.m. The Wise Apothecary, inside the Shops of Madison Earth Care, 1250 Durham Rd. Presented by herbalist Melissa Blundon. Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Olando and Son Painting. For info, call the chamber at 203-245-7394 or visit madisonct.com.
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Customers and Competition
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Second of five sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five modules but may attend any single session. Free. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Series sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.
Author Event: Jessica Anya Blau
: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Creative Container Design
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Hand's Got Talent
: 7 p.m. Daniel Hand High School Dining and Assembly Hall, 286 Green Hill Rd., Madison. Presented by the Daniel Hand Habitat for Humanity Club. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit Raise the Roof. For info, visit facebook.com/RaisetheRoofCT.
Swing Dance Party
: 7 to 9 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features the Survivors Swing Band, an open dance floor, beverage, and desserts. Cost: $25/person suggested entry donation. Proceeds benefit the Appalachia Service Project Trip. For info, contact 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or mainoffice@fccmadison.org.
Concert by SoulShine (Tribute to Allman Brothers Band)
: 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.
FRIDAY, MAY 9 THROUGH
SUNDAY, MAY 11
A Memory of Truth?
Calendar for the Week of May 8, 2025
Frames in Film:
: 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.
Third Madison Youth Craft Fair
: 1 to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green. For children ages 4 to 18. Features an openair market consisting of crafts made by the children at home and sold to the public. Crafts should be made entirely by the child, with little to no parental help. Rain date: Sunday, May 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. For info, contact Kerrin Falk Forsyth at 781-733-3980 or kerrinfalk@gmail.com.
Photo Editing Apps with Your iPhone
: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Second in a two-part series on how to take better pictures with a smart phone. Presented by photographer Fred Verillo. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a demonstration of new ways to plant using containers. Presented by Karla A. Dalley, landscape designer and columnist for . Hosted by the Clinton Arbor Garden Club. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or visit events.hchlibrary.org.
Concert by Jonatha Brooke
: 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, MAY 9
Women in Business Luncheon
: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features a talk by professional speaker and coach Mary Cheyne on "Multiply Your Business Success Using Public Speaking, Even Online." Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Includes lunch. For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/events.
Friday Movie Matinee Shopgirls: A Novel
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Annual May Garden Market
: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westbrook Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Rd. Hosted by the Westbrook Garden Club. Features vegetable plants, hanging baskets, planters, perennials, herbs and plants grown by members, several vendors, a food truck, and more. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
Annual Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Town-Wide Tag Sale
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Killingworth Firehouse, 333 Rte. 81 and town-wide. Rain or shine. Free maps of registered tag sale locations available at the Killingworth Firehouse. For info, email rumblingrock@sbcglobal.net or visit facebook.com/KVFCAuxiliary.
VRHS Robotics Program
: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 10 to 18. Participants can get up close and personal with some robots. Led by the Human Error, the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) Robotics Team. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
My National Gallery London The Great Gatsby
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Spring Crafts with Natalie: Jewelry Making and Metal Stamping Great Gatsby Night
: 6 to 9 p.m. BarrelHouse, 176 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Features live music, Gatsby-inspired props, photo opportunities, and more. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of the book, . Hosted by the Friends of the Killingworth Library. Free admission. Dressing up in 1920s attire is encouraged but not required. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Sweet Saturday Nights: Paul Loether and Sue Mead (Tribute to Bill Staines and David Mallett)
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Concert by Jimmy Webb
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Patrons may purchase an add-on pass for a meet-and-greet at 9:30 p.m. A ticket to the show is required for the meetand-greet pass. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Some Will Be Disappointed with Hartford Stage’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
By Karen Isaacs
, now at Hartford Stage through Sunday, May 18, may seem like a straightforward play to produce. For many people, it is their first exposure to Shakespeare.
But for a director, minefields are everywhere. Unfortunately, Hartford Stage Artistic Director Melia Bensussen tripped on a few.
You see the set as you enter the theater, with mottled paint in orange, purple, and red covering the floors and walls. Lighting effects (by Dan Kotlowitz) will modulate the colors throughout the play. On one side are three leaning arches, and on the right side is a building, also askew. Everything in the set is leaning – it looks like an earthquake has hit. Are Bensussen and scenic designers Christopher and Justin Swader implying that Verona is on the verge of collapse? Or perhaps the world is falling. Certainly, the worlds of the two warring factions – the Capulets and the Montagues are collapsing.
The program notes indicate that the show is set, not in Italy, but in Mexico in the mid-19th century. The opening party, where Romeo first sees Juliet, is supposedly on the Day of the Dead. Until you read the program notes, you may not recognize this. The costumes by Fabian Fidel Aguilar may not look Elizabethan or Renaissance, but you might not see them as Mexican.
A major problem that every director faces is casting. If we look at the text,
Juliet is not yet 14; her mother and the nurse are both about 30. We might assume the father is not much older. Yet in every production I’ve seen, these characters are decidedly older. Juliet’s father is gray, and her mother is mature. The same goes for Romeo: it is likely his parents are in their 30s but look much older.
Then there is the problem of finding actors for the two leading roles who are experienced enough to handle them, yet still look younger than their age. In this
case, Romeo (Niall Cunningham) could be in his late teens, but Juliet (Carmen Berkeley) could never pass for 14, though she makes a valiant effort to act as if she is in her early adolescence.
One of the most memorable productions of the play that I’ve seen was at Hartford Stage in 1995. It was directed by Mark Lamos and starred Calista Flockhart and Robert Petkoff as the lovers. Flockhart looked like a young teen.
Overall, this production is a sturdy,
competent one. For anyone who has not seen , it conveys the story effectively. You may not walk out of the theater feeling you have seen an outstanding production, but you also will not be disappointed.
Bensussen seems to have emphasized the humor in the piece. While usually only the nurse (a nursemaid/governess) is played as humorous, in this production, several other characters, including Mercutio (Alejandra Escalante), get laughs. Cunningham, like Romeo, seems to lack ardor at times. His performance wasn’t helped by under-micing or a lack of vocal strength. Often, when his back was turned, his words were difficult to hear. Yet, with his slim build, he looked the part. Juliet (Berkeley), on the other hand, was extremely outgoing. Both Cunningham and Berkeley overdid the gestures.
Surprisingly, Lord Montague (Michael Samuel Kaplan) becomes lost in this production; even the stronger character, Lord Capulet (Gerardo Rodriguez), seems milder than usual.
Bensussen cast a woman, Emily Bosco, as Prince Escalus, the ruler of Verona. In the opening scene, when the Prince warns the warring youth to desist, it lacked the authority and sternness needed.
There are other moments when you can question Bensussen’s decisions.
However, a strength of the production is the swordplay by fight director Ted Hewlett. It is realistic and makes good use of the big stage. You can contact HartfordStage.org for tickets or information.
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Photo by T. Charles Erickson
Photo by T. Charles Erickson
The nurse (Annmarie Kelly) and Carmen Berkeley (Juliet).
A strength of the production is the swordplay by fight director Ted Hewlett. It is realistic and makes good use of the big stage.
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Photo by T. Charles Erickson
Friar Lawrence in red (Carman Lacivta), Niall Cunningham (Romeo), and Carmen Berkeley (Juliet).
NHSO Welcomes Special Guest Video Game Music Band DiscoCactus
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) will take audiences on a nostalgic, high-energy adventure with a weekend of live video game music in collaboration with genre-bending band DiscoCactus at
Let’s Play! Video Game Music Reimagined
Led by Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton II, performances will take place Saturday, May 31, at Southern Connecticut State University’s Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, and Sunday, June 1, at Shelton High School. Both concerts begin at 3 p.m., with a special “Cosplay Hour” starting at 2 p.m. in each venue’s lobby, encouraging fans to gear up and show off their favorite video game character looks before the music begins.
Blending the full force of a live orchestra with DiscoCactus’s electric, improvisational style, the performances will feature music from a wide range of gaming’s most beloved titles. Audiences can expect fresh takes on tracks from , , , , , , , and , plus a few surprises.
In recent decades, video game music has evolved into one of the most dynamic and influential genres in contemporary composition, earning accolades from both the classical and pop music worlds. With this concert, the NHSO honors the artistic creativity and emotional storytelling that these soundtracks bring to players and listeners alike—now reimagined for the concert stage.
The Legend of Zelda Minecraft Hollow Knight NieR World of Warcraft Elden Ring Hades Undertale performers, and arrangers who reimagine video game soundtracks as high-energy, genre-blending performances. Founded in 2014, the group’s six core members are experienced game audio professionals and classically trained musicians who have worked on projects including Celeste, Destiny 2, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, and Final Fantasy XV. Their live shows combine contemporary art music with dozens of pop styles, creating performances that are as imaginative as they are kinetic. Whether performing with full orchestra or on their own, DiscoCactus builds concerts that transcend genre and invite audiences into a vibrant, ever-shifting musical world. Learn more at discocactusmusic.com.
DiscoCactus is a collective of composers,
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SUNDAY, MAY 11
Mother's Day Tea
: Noon to 2 p.m. Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, 976 Boston Post Rd. Tea service features finger sandwiches, cookies, a warm scone with jam and crème fraîche, and more. Open to the public. Cost: $49.95 plus tax and gratuity. For info or to make a reservation (required), contact 860-399-4777 or info@westbrookinn.com, or visit westbrookinn.com/afternoon-tea.
Concert by the Isadore String Quartet
: 4 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Part of the 27th season of the George Flynn Classical Concerts Series. Free admission but tickets must be ordered online. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Movie Matinee
“This project has been a dream of ours since we started the band,” said Doug Perry, vibraphone player with DiscoCactus who also frequently performs with the New Haven Symphony’s percussion section. “It’s a rare chance to merge two musical worlds we love: playing orchestral music and creating new, energetic takes on video game music with DiscoCactus. We’re excited to bring these soundtracks to life in a way that feels both authentic to the games and fresh for the concert hall.”
Let’s Play! Video Game Music Reimagined will be performed Saturday, May 31, at 3 p.m. at the John C. Lyman Center for the Performing Arts at Southern Connecticut State University, and Sunday,
: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free and open to all. No registration is needed. For info, including the movie title, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Art for All: Painting with Acrylics
: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Presented by Helen Hadley, a retiree who paints and donates proceeds of her sales to breast cancer research. For adults and seniors. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Author Event: Michael Vorenberg in Conversation with Spencer Reece
Lincoln's Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War
: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Concert by Justin Howl
: 7 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $15. Refreshments are available for purchase. For tickets, text Gail at 860-
June 1, at 3 p.m. at Shelton High School. Featured performers include the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton II, and DiscoCactus members Pete Bobinski (guitar), Sam Bobinski (bass), Laura Intravia (voice, flute, EWI), Doug Perry (drums, vibraphone, voice), Chris Pierorazio (drums), Matheus Garcia Souza (violin), and Ben Wallace (keyboard).
Tickets start at $15. Tickets for youth under 18 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. To purchase tickets, visit NewHavenSymphony.org or call 203-6931486 Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.
This concert is sponsored by Southern Connecticut State University, the Valley Community Foundation, Frontier, and the .
New Haven Register
The fourth-oldest orchestra in America, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s dynamic performances and education programs inspire, delight, challenge, and connect communities across Connecticut. Led by Music Director Perry So, the NHSO’s innovative programming, dedication to the commission and performance of new works, and meaningful artistic and educational collaborations inspire audiences. Through the nationally acclaimed Harmony Fellowship program, as well as numerous award-winning education and community engagement programs, the Symphony strives to be a leader for racial equity in the arts. Learn more at NewHavenSymphony.org.
227-5003 with names, number of seats, and concert date. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Starring Katharine Hepburn
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a film screening and Q&A with filmmakers David Heeley and Joan Kramer in celebration of Hepburn's birthday. Free admission but tickets are required while supplies last (max two per person). For info, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Federal Reserve Independence: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Ray Lombra, professor emeritus of economics at Penn State University. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
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Press Release from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Video game music band DiscoCactus.
Resonate and Relate with an Open Rehearsal
Press Release from the Community Music School
The String Ensemble of the Community Music School will hold an open rehearsal on May 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street.
The ensemble is intergenerational, with members ranging in age from 13 to 80 who play violin, viola, cello, or string bass at an intermediate to advanced level. The group currently includes 35 musicians. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Essex Town Hall.
Repertoire includes classical, contemporary, traditional fiddle music, and movie and show tunes, as well as pieces arranged specifically for the ensemble.
Formed in 2001, the group is directed by Martha Herrle.
“Making music by yourself is satisfying in its own way, but making music with other people is magic,” Herrle said. “The String Ensemble, over the past 25 years, has been the place where I have been able to share the great joy of music-making with people from all backgrounds and all ages, many of whom have become my dearest friends.”
The event offers the chance to witness musicmaking across generations, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and learn more about the program. All are welcome to attend and to stay afterward to speak with the conductor and ensemble members. New members are always welcome.
For more information, call the Community Music School at 860-575-2797.
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Cookbook Club
: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Book: by Melissa Ben-Ishay. Attendees make a dish of their choosing from a recipe in the cookbook and bring it to the meeting. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Centerbrook Meeting House.
Concert by Rickie Lee Jones
: 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.
Author Event: Ian Kumekawa
Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Marketing and Sales Basics
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Third of five sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five modules but may attend any single session. Free. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Series sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.
Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over Work
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Via Zoom. Cost: $30. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
Author Event: James Patterson
Come Hungry: Salads, Meals, and Sweets for People Who Live to Eat The #1 Dad Book: Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $30, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Hollywood Gems:
The Old Man and the Sea
: 1 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.
Chamber on Tap: Speed Networking and Business Matchmaking
: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Includes one beverage (beer or wine). For info or to register, visit the oldsaybrookchamber.com.
Acoustic Artists Story Teller Series: Crows in the Meadow
: 6 to 7:45 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For participants of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. For info or to register (required), visit actonlibrary.org/events.
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
America's Cassandra: Connie Converse at 100
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Howard Fishman, author of
To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse
. Part of the Topically Ted series, in honor of Madison resident Ted Mallory. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
Julie Chan is Dead
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.
Concert by the Glenn Miller Orchestra
: 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.
Photo courtesy of the Community Music School
The String Ensemble of the Community Music School will hold an open rehearsal on May 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Expressive Art and Writing Workshop at Dudley Farm
A new Expressive Art and Writing Workshop will be held at the Dudley Farm Museum this spring, offering adults a chance to recharge their creativity in a supportive group setting. Led by writer and expressive arts educator Amy J. Barry, the workshop runs on four consecutive Wednesdays, May 21 through June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Barry will guide participants through imaginative writing and drawing exercises using intuitive, image-based prompts inspired by the farm’s natural surroundings, historical items in the 19th-century farmhouse, and art and artifacts in the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum.
No previous writing or drawing experience is necessary.
Sessions will take place in the yellow Munger Barn at Dudley Farm, located at the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford.
The cost for the four-week workshop is $100, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Historic Dudley Farm. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, mail a check made out to the Dudley Foundation to Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, CT 06437 by May 12, or register online at dudleyfarm.com.
Barry earned a certificate in Expressive Arts from Salve Regina University in 2010 and has since led workshops throughout
Guilford Craft Expo 2025 Celebrates Artistry and Community
A Child’s Grief Journey A Cat All His Own
the Connecticut shoreline. She is an award-winning journalist, columnist, and poet, and the author of several children’s books, including and, most recently, (2024).
For more information about the instructor, visit www.aimwrite-ct.net.
The Guilford Craft Expo returns to the Guilford Green July 18 to 20 for its annual celebration of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. Set against the historic backdrop of the town green, the 2025 event will showcase an array of exceptional traditional and contemporary work by American artists and makers.
Now in its 68th year, the Guilford Craft Expo is one of New England’s premier craft shows. Organized by the Guilford Art Center, the expo draws thousands of visitors each year and offers a rare opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafts while supporting the arts.
This year’s expo will feature more than 170 nationally recognized artists and makers across a wide range of mediums, including pottery, glass, leather, jewelry, clothing, fiber art, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and gourmet food and specialties.
“We’re thrilled to highlight the exceptional talent of both local and national artists, offering something meaningful for seasoned collectors and first-time visitors alike,” said Maureen Belden, executive director of Guilford Art Center. “Craft Expo is not only a celebration of creativity — it’s our largest fundraiser, playing a
vital role in supporting the educational and community programs we offer yearround.”
Visitors will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere that includes live music, food trucks, a Family Art Tent for young guests, and a silent auction featuring donated work from exhibitors.
Guilford Craft Expo 2025 will take place Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors (65+), and free for Guilford Art Center members, children 16 and under, and active military personnel. A multi-day ticket is available for $15.
The event is held outdoors on the Guilford Green, rain or shine, with the main entrance at 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Free parking and shuttle service are available from the commuter lots at Adams Middle School on Route 77 (233 Church Street) off I-95 Exit 58. On-site parking is available for a fee at St. George’s Church, 33 Whitfield Street, and there is also free street parking available throughout the town.
For more information and to stay up to date on artist announcements, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or www.artrider.com.
Press Release from Amy J. Barry
Photo courtesy of Amy J. Barry
Amy J. Barry will lead a new Expressive Art and Writing Workshop will be held at the Dudley Farm Museum this spring.
Photo courtesy of Amy J. Barry Collage by a student in Expressive Arts Workshop.
Photo courtesy of the Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Craft Expo marks its 68th year as one of New England's premier craft shows. Organized by the Guilford Art Center.
Press Release from the Guilford Art Center
Real estate
A Sophisticated Downtown Madison Townhome
5 Evarts Lane #5, Madison
Nestled in the heart of downtown Madison, this stunning townhouse features a freshly painted interior, offering the perfect blend of luxury and convenience. It’s just a short stroll from sandy beaches, the library, a cinema, a charming independent bookstore, and an array of shops and restaurants.
The beautifully designed kitchen boasts soaring 9-foot ceilings, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and an inviting eat-in space that overlooks a private outdoor patio. The main living and dining areas are highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors and a striking Mendota fireplace with a contemporary tile front, creating a warm and stylish ambiance.
Upstairs, a cozy sitting room leads to two spacious bedrooms, including the primary suite with a massive walk-in closet, spalike bath with a whirlpool bathtub, and a standing shower. The second bedroom features vaulted ceilings. The laundry area is conveniently located on this level.
A full, unfinished walk-up attic presents possibilities for additional living space. Plus, the option to purchase a second detached garage is also available. City water, natural gas and low condo fees of $459 a month make this condominium a wise choice! The condo comes with an attached garage. A second detached garage can be purchased separately.
This home is being offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties for $1,050,000. For more information or a showing, contact Sheila Tinn-Murphy at 203-915-7530.
Staff Report
Nestled in the heart of downtown Madison, this stunning townhouse features a freshly painted interior, offering the perfect blend of luxury and convenience.
The beautifully designed kitchen boasts soaring 9-foot ceilings, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and an inviting eat-in space that overlooks a private outdoor patio.
The main living and dining areas are highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors and a striking Mendota fireplace with a contemporary tile front, creating a warm and stylish ambiance.
Real Estate Transactions
CLINTON
914 Boston Post Road Unit 2
:
Nancy Olson Benn 2004 T and Nancy A. Olson to Pauline Bennett, $1,675,000 on April 17
Daniel Mingione, $521,000 on Dec. 31
20 Norwill Drive
: Jeffrey J. Abbatello to Michael J. Abbatello, $450,000 on Dec. 30
EAST HAVEN
9 Shorelands Drive
92 Chidsey Drive
: Proto Property LLC to Mavis Tire Supply LLC, $272,020 on Jan. 3
: Bhunesh and Dipti Gandhi to Mckenzie L. and Michael J. Lanouette, $670,000 on April 15 12 Davis Farm Road
: Mady Devel Iii LLC to Eliana V. and David J. Carlson, $2,025,000 on April 15
GUILFORD
2621 Boston Post Road
: Jeanne M.
Cinotti to Joseph Boughton, $350,000 on April 17
18 Foxwood Road S
: Ero
Enterprises Inc to Sheldon Gayle, $712,000 on April 15
114 Landons Way
15 Economy Drive Unit 6
: Vincent J. Ackerman to Matthew J. Anastasio, $165,000 on April 15
92 Grove Beach Road S
: Iolanda A.
Sgroi to Ronald and Michelle Belcourt, $805,000 on April 15
OLD SAYBROOK
: Donald J. and Lisa G. Rusconi to Yatrik D. Shah and Arpita Patel, $1,290,000 on April 17
30 Preble Drive
: John Barbetti to Julia Judge and Nicholas Trombetta, $479,000 on April 14
Seaside Avenue
: Scott T. and Barbara J. Macdowall to Sea Wall Properties LLC, $150,000 on April 17
: Lori CookeMarra and Morelle C. Marra to Mirra LLC, $1,420,000 on April 15
: Ferdinand
Almodovar to Sky Circle Homes LLC, $254,000 on April 17
53 Brushy Plain Road Unit 8A
Shawn Ketchum to Susan Gargano, $184,000 on April 14
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: Marcia E. Jara and Ariel Y. Portilla to Cristofer Guaman, $497,000 on April 14
1446 Middletown Avenue
: Justin
Nerreau to Logan Adams and Kayla Walewski, $568,000 on April 17
936 Totoket Road
: Carol C. and Michael T. Teixeira to Danielle Ezzo and Steven Konarski, $775,000 on April 17
NORTH HAVEN
23 Maiden Lane
: Eitz Zayis Court LLC to Maiden Lane Prop LLC, $1,275,000 on Jan. 2
187 Post Road
: North Haven Town
Of and Donald Schattan to Mohammed Tajaddod, $72,864 on Jan. 2
27 South Avenue
: Valerie L.
Morgan to Fatima Hassan, $380,000 on Dec. 31
14 Juniper Drive
: Marianne P. Pearsall to Lisa Antonecchia, $560,000 on April 15
8 Locust
: Michael A. Ruotolo to Sarah Brooks, $425,000 on April 15
: Carol Ladutko to Andrew Ladutko, $440,000 on April 10
: Jan A. and Paula R. Childs to Maryou Musallam, $479,000 on April 14
: Brian Axler and Teresa Dimatteo to Cody Mahon and Kaylee Wagner, $535,000 on April 15
: Janystsie and Saverio L. Annunziata to Destiny Lee, $375,000 on Dec. 27
: Michael L. and Debra A. Mingione to Wilbert P. Ortega, $355,000 on Jan. 2
: Michelle I. and Anchit Soni to Jose A. Sanchez, $400,000 on Dec. 31
: Bonnie L. Damico to Mabel Investments LLC, $300,000 on Dec. 31
: Gabianna Const LLC to Mohammed and Rizwana Ayub, $500,000 on Jan. 3
: Proto Property LLC to Mavis Tire Supply LLC, $272,020 on Jan. 3
: Matthew S. Waggoner to Samantha Kaye, $337,000 on Jan. 2
: Krisanna Viglione to Mckinley Rowe, $233,500 on Dec. 27
: Bank TNa to Yongdeng Wang, $319,900 on April 16
: Luther A. and Stacey Quattlebaum to Klever O. TapiaArichabala, $368,000 on April 14
: Jack C. and Christina Lee to Felice and Anna Mottola, $395,000 on April 14
: Lanpro LLC to William Normand, $343,000 on April 15
20 Flat Rock Road Ext 15 Great Oaks
: Estate of
Patricia A. Patton and Thomas M. Patton to Jan and Whitney Prentice, $695,000 on April 17
: Susan E. Sheehan to Nancy L. Bormet, $172,500 on April 17
19 Lomartra Lane
: Joann Delucia to Brian and Alexandria Cantore, $815,000 on April 17
155 North Ivy Street Unit 2
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Bayshore Home Sales Inc to Anthony J. Petruzzelli, $27,500 on April 17
16 Pine Orchard Road Unit 13
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William G. Ahern to Elizabeth Padden, $100,000 on April 17
13 Tidelands
: William G. Ahern to Elizabeth Padden, $100,000 on April 17
229 Branford Road Unit 346
:
Cecelia Manley to Aleksandr Wilber, $192,500 on Jan. 3
77 Deforest Drive
: Kelly Gallipoli to
: Luis and Roxanne Oliveira to Sarafadeen and Mariam Gbadamosi, $312,000 on April 9
: Lsf9 Master Participation and Us Bank to John L. Rogers, $315,000 on April 10
CHESTER
: Michael W. Klemens to Steven and Susan Hollander, $1,363,500 on April 15
DEEP RIVER
: Kristin L. Madden to Christopher Simoni, $360,000 on April 14
: Michael P Osborne RET and Carolyn P. Osborne to Michael Michaels, $235,000 on April 14
: Manika LLC to Jennifer Mcnamara, $430,000 on April 15
: Craig Carofano to Nicole D. Morra, $220,000 on April 14
: William J. and Bo E. Jacaruso to Stuart C. Bennett and Jennie G. Summerall, $1,716,000 on April 15
: Joseph J. Galluzzi to Julie South Liseo Lt and Julie S. Liseo, $675,000 on April 16
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Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of May 8 - May 14
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you soon find yourself pushing forward with great determination. Your drive is unstoppable, but tread carefully and respectfully in the pursuit of greatness.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Introspection is paramount right now, Taurus. You may find yourself reflecting on your values, goals and personal growth. This week there are chances to change.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, right now is a good time to collaborate with others, whether at work or in personal projects. Use any time this week to your advantage to attend social events.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Put your long-term goals in focus this week, Cancer. Start thinking about where you would like your career to go. You’ll certainly feel driven to make progress.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Adventure is the name of the game for you right now, Leo. Whether it is travel, higher learning or other new experiences, you just may soon break free of your routine.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
This is a week when practicality and organization will be your friends, Virgo. You will likely feel a need to get things in order. If you have any outstanding debts, tackle them now.
MAY 8
Enrique Iglesias, Singer (50)
MAY 9
Mary Mouser, Actress (29)
MAY 10
Bono, Singer (65)
MAY 11
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, the spotlight is on you for the time being. You are feeling more confident and ready to take charge of your destiny. Personal growth may come by way of a job promotion.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you may be drawn to more quiet, intimate moments with your partner this week. This is a great time for reflection and connection for the both of you.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, expect to meet new people or form bonds with others who share similar interests and goals this week. Community-based projects may draw your attention.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
This week the focus will be on your career, Capricorn. You’ll feel more motivated than ever to achieve your goals, but it will take a lot of hard work to get there.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you might feel more connected to your spiritual side right now and want to seek knowledge or inspiration in areas like philosophy. Take every opportunity to learn and grow.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, now is a good time to focus on your financial situation and make some changes for your security and personal growth. Your intuition will guide you.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Herring-like fish
5. Perform on stage
8. Soda
11. Small growth
13. In support of
14. Step taken when walking
15. Hollyhocks
16. Returned material authorization (abbr.)
17. Feel pain
18. San Diego ballplayer
20. Inches per minute (abbr.)
21. Fat from a pig’s abdomen
22. Create again
25. Honors once more
30. Thin coating of gold
31. Welsh river
Sabrina Carpenter, Singer (26)
32. Japanese novelist Mizumura
33. Husks of corn
38. Green vegetable
41. Showing guilt
43. Soldier
45. Photographers
48. Language spoken in Nigeria
49. Mimic
50. Expressed pleasure
55. Ancient Greek sophist
56. Beverage container
57. Night monkey genus
59. Lace bugs
60. Hogshead (abbr.)
61. Frameworks
62. Keyboard key
63. Greek goddess of the dawn
64. Influential Korean independence figure
CLUES DOWN
1. A place to unwind
2. Helped (archaic)
3. Razorbill genus
4. Bleached
5. Continent
6. Fruit preserved in syrup
7. Impediment to one’s freedom
8. Nocturnal rodents
9. Earthy pigment
10. Relieved oneself
12. Golf score
14. Tech hub __ Alto
19. Sportscaster Andrews
23. Records electric currents
24. Popular Hitchcock film
25. Revolutions per minute
26. NY Giants legend
27. Sports radio host Patrick
28. When you hope to get somewhere
29. French seaport
34. Thai river
35. Rocker’s accessory
36. Extra charge
37. Influential American president
39. Pain in the head
40. Great Plains people
41. Consumed
42. Soluble ribonucleic acid
44. Improves
45. Secret clique
46. Behind the stern of a ship
47. Dough made from corn flour
48. Fallow deer
51. Swiss river
52. Grayish white
53. Engrave
54. College’s Blue Devils
58. Midway between south and southeast
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
