Recyclable Donation of Cans and Plastic Bottles for Cancer
Drop off will be on Saturday, May 17th at the Clinton Fire Department next to Cemetery Rd. from 10am to 3pm
All proceeds go to the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund to help Shoreline Cancer victims with bills not covered by insurance. Please call Sandy Allen at (860) 883-5185
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
When John Scully was visiting his mother while she battled an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he began to share the stories of those visits with his Facebook friends. Now, John has collected a series of those stories into a book that helps inspire caregivers and their families to navigate the disease by focusing on the sweet and tender moments, in addition to raising money to fight the disease.
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Released last year, is a collection of what John describes as “sweet, funny, and poignant” stories. The book is available on Amazon, but John also notes some bookstores can order a copy as well.
“One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association.” John proudly tells the during a recent chat.
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The story for John’s book began several years ago when he and his family made the decision to place his mother in a nursing home following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
“For the last eight, my mother was nonverbal, but she would still listen. I would
take her to where other patients in the memory care unit were,” John recalls.
While there, he observed the way the staff interacted with his mother and other patients and realized that his mother was more engaged around other people.
John started writing down some of the stories and conversations he was having, just so he could file them away for himself to look back on.
“I had no intention of writing a book,” John recalls.
“Then one day, I had a really sweet story I wanted to share. So, I posted it to Facebook, not really thinking much of it. I got such a nice response from people
See John Scully page 14
book, Visited Mom Today.
to the support for the Town of Guilford Budget and encourage the same. I believe our have created a budget that residents. to 3,500 meals from Meals served at the Community miles of town transportation errands, and trips to the services are vital to many of us. than an opportunity for economical, nutritious hot meal; it with others. Other social special lunches with entertainmagicians, speakers, and also several evening dinner popular May “Senior Prom” movie. Family Services requests continue to support the critical agency. continue to be among the best score high on the State standardized tests. They in addition to the arts proposed education budget for additional funding for athletics as support for students’ social a continued commitment communities for teachers from instructional coaches to schools. budget continues to provide environments where and socially thrive.
This deal sounds like a win-win for the person getting the pavilion. He is getting out from under a piece of land that, over the years and for a variety of reasons, has proven challenging to develop. In return, he is getting a building for nothing—a building that will, in all likelihood, be a very successful restaurant.
We must continue to come together as a community to support our town and our schools. I urge you to participate in this important budget referendum. Vote “Yes” on April 16.
Suzanne Carlson Guilford
The residents of Old Saybrook seem to be in a lose-lose situation. We will be giving away a waterfront building that is currently available to everyone—a
building where countless celebrations have taken place. A place to go and just sit outside with friends and family. A place that, if this deal is made, will be gone forever. In return, we get a piece of land that will cost us millions of dollars to develop. The town has many parks, but just one pavilion. It seems to me that we are giving away a valuable asset for a liability.
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Thursday, May 15
Republican Town Committee
Monday, May 19
Tree Committee
Tuesday, May 20
Human Services Advisory Board Economic Development Commission
6 p.m. : 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21
James Stone Old Saybrook
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Monday, May 19
Police Commission
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-669-9101 or visit the Clinton town website at www.clintonct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. : 5 p.m.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that many of our local churches provide regular meeting space for both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs. I would bet these meetings even take place in our towns on a weekly basis. There is a good chance that some of them are located near daycare centers, residential neighborhoods, and schools. They provide much-needed space for people to achieve sobriety through fellowship and the ongoing support of an understanding community. They have been doing so in Connecticut for well over 75 years without complaint. Addiction takes many forms, including a dependency on opiates. Addictions are non-discriminatory. They affect the rich and poor, old and young, suburban and urban residents. Guilford is not immune from the very real health crisis that comes with opiate addiction. Why then brand a methadone clinic with the prejudice of fear? Choosing to maintain sobriety should be encouraged with appropriate and effective treatment. Why not extend the same welcome mat to a methadone clinic that we have extended to other groups confronting the devastation of addiction? A methadone clinic in our town would serve the very people who we call our relatives, neighbors, and friends. They deserve our support so they can continue to do the hard, heroic work of staying sober.
Historic District Commission Town Council Zoning Board of Appeals
7 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 22
Sustainability Committee Special Meeting
6 p.m.
OLD SAYBROOK TOWN MEETINGS
Meetings
clerk at 203-453-8001 or visit website at www.guilfordct. participate in the following
Thursday, May 15
Commission: 7:30 p.m.
Zoning Commission Harbor Management Commission
Tuesday, May 20
Historic District Commission Board of Finance
Wednesday, May 21
Planning Commission
Thursday, May 22
Pension and Benefits Board
Kate Summerlin Guilford
WESTBROOK TOWN MEETINGS
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-3993044, ext. 118, or visit the Westbrook town website at www.westbrookct.us to learn how to participate in the following meetings:
Legacy Theatre Spring 2024 Classes registrations for its classes for spring 2024. Classes are offered for participants ranging in age from abilities in acting and the performance arts. Classes offered are Wheel Life Theatre Troupe, Toddler sessions), Musical Theatre Performance (middle school and high school sessions), Creating Your Own Technical Theatre, Adult Improv, and more. Classes may take place at any of the following Branford locaThimble Islands Road; Legacy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 28 School Street; Joseph Trapasso Community Branford High School, 185 East Main Street. Space may be limited. For more information on each class legacytheatrect.org/classes.
Thursday, May 15
Board of Fire Commissioners
All day.
Monday, May 19
Zoning Commission
7 p.m.
Saturday, April 6
Tuesday, May 20
Retirement Board
5 p.m.
Inland Wetlands Commission Walk Meeting: 7:30 a.m.
Monday, April 8
Parks and Recreation Board
7 p.m.
Conservation Commission
Marina Commission: 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21
Board of Finance
7 p.m. : 6:30 p.m.
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Aquifer Protection Agency
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Wednesday, April 10
Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 22
Board of Selectmen
Shell sh Commission: 7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
“Then one day, I had a really sweet story I wanted to share. So, I posted it to Facebook, not really thinking much of it. I got such a nice response from people asking for more stories, I went back into my files to share more, and it sort of snowballed from there.”
Michael
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
The State Election Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has resolved a 2024 complaint of alleged election interference by entering into a consent agreement with Town Council member Brian Roccapriore (D). The commission found he violated a state election law concerning who has access to polling places.
In the days following the November 2024 presidential election, former Clinton Democratic Registrar of Voters June Hansen filed a complaint with the SEEC. Hansen’s complaint alleged that on Election Day and the day after, a group of local Democrats repeatedly tried to observe the voting process and kept harassing election officials despite being asked to stop.
The SEEC, which investigates allegations of election interference in Connecticut, voted to proceed with an investigation into Hansen’s complaint, according to SEEC attorney Joshua Foley. At that time, the SEEC declined to specify what alleged actions or individuals were being investigated.
However, minutes from an April 16 meeting show the SEEC concluded its investigation and unanimously voted to enter into a consent agreement with Roccapriore. Per the agreement, no penalty was assessed to Roccapriore, but he was formally instructed to comply with Connecticut General Statute §9-236(c) concerning polling place access going forward.
Asked for comment on the consent order, Roccapriore told the , “It was a procedural misstep that’s now been clarified and I’m glad we had the chance to clear it all up.”
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The Findings
According to the agreement, Roccapriore violated General Statute §9-236(c). The statute states, in part, “No person shall be allowed within any polling place for any purpose other than casting his or her vote,” but it does allow for some caveats.
Per the SEEC’s findings: “Beginning around noon, and continuing on an hourly (roughly) basis, [Roccapriore] entered the building to receive updated vote counts from the tabulators. [Roccapriore] did this by entering the Green Room (polling place) and asking for this information from [Hansen] who, despite initially stating that she usually texts out this information, repeatedly got these numbers for [Roccapriore].”
Despite being a member of the Clinton Town Council, Roccapriore was not a candidate in the 2024 election nor was he designated as a checker or runner, according to the investigation.
The commission concluded that Roccapriore did not “solicit, peddle, or otherwise electioneer” during his visits to town hall, but stated that even minor intrusions are considered violations of the statute.
“Any incursion by an unauthorized individual is considered a violation of the provision, regardless of the character of the incursion,” the decision said in part.
“Based upon the evidence, the Respondent violated General Statutes §9-236(c) as he was not casting his vote nor was otherwise authorized to be in the polling place. He entered the polling place an estimated seven times to receive tabulator totals from the complainant,” the decision continued.
Roccapriore contended that over the
GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. The support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays through June 8 in the cafe at Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. (No session on Mothers' Day, May 11, and possibly May 25, the Sunday preceding Memorial Day.) The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. A journal/workbook can be ordered directly through GriefShare when participants register. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, Connecticut” at griefshare.org/findagroup.
years, members of both political parties have committed the same offense he did, but this time a complaint was formally filed.
“People for years have been in violation of that but there was a complaint this time so now we all know the rules,” Roccapriore said.
Hansen clarified that was not true. Hansen said in the past she had texted updates but had not had people physically come into the polling area.
Hansen’s complaint also stated Roccapriore asked to take pictures of the preliminary tabulator results after she read the results around 9:00 p.m. The SEEC said that was not a violation because “this was done following the closure of the polls and the announcement of the results.”
When explaining her original complaint to the Harbor News in 2024, Hansen said she became frustrated and felt bullied after she repeatedly told multiple local Democrats to stop harassing her and other election officials because they were slowing her down from completing her duties as registrar. At one point, a person claiming to be an election lawyer in Florida even called her to argue about polling place access.
“It undermined the integrity of the job I’ve done for my town for over 24 years and I was offended and hurt,” Hansen told the Harbor News last year when describing what happened.
Despite the broadness of the allegations in the initial complaint, the SEEC only investigated and sanctioned Roccapriore. An attorney for the SEEC confirmed the
The American Legion and VFW invite all veterans in Clinton to march in the town’s Memorial Day parade Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. Marchers assemble at the Clinton Post Office Square at 10:40 a.m. The parade steps off and proceeds to the Lower Green for the town ceremonies. No uniform is required. Prior to the parade, wreath-laying events take place at the following sites: Beaverbrook Cemetery, 8:55 a.m.; Clinton Police Department, 9:15 a.m.; St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.; Town Hall Monument, 10 a.m.; Indian River Cemetery, 10:10 a.m.; and Clinton Fire Department/Indian River Bridge, 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Joe Diedrich at 203-901-0945 or joseph.s.diedrich1.civ@us.navy.mil.
The Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services is hosting mindfulness and meditation sessions at the Town Beach by the covered benches. The remaining sessions take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, May 19, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, and Aug. 25. All sessions are free and open to Old Saybrook residents ages 14 and up with a beach pass. No registration is needed, just drop by. The meditation is facilitated by Samantha Steinmacher. For more information, call 860-395-3190.
complaint was officially closed.
Following the 2024 election, both Hansen and Republican Registrar of Voters Wendy McDermott retired from their positions. Hansen said that going forward, she hopes local politicians, volunteers, and the state are prepared to respect and support the two new registrars who are learning the ropes of the job.
“I just hope the SEEC is satisfied with their reprimand judgement and I hope there’s immediate and continued compliance with the statute,” Hansen said.
After learning of the SEEC investigation, Clinton Democratic Town Committee Chairman Paul Gebauer said he had no comment on the matter other than to say, “The DTC does not and did not endorse” any of the actions investigated by the SEEC.
This is not the first time the SEEC has handled an election complaint from Clinton. In 2020, three ballots were flagged for possible fraud, but in 2022 the commission found no fraud was committed and dismissed all three cases.
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer OLD SAYBROOK
Old Saybrook residents will have two opportunities to weigh in on the search for the town’s next police chief: an in-person community forum scheduled for June 4 and a public survey now available online and in paper form.
The forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, at Old Saybrook Middle School. According to a press release from the town, the event is intended to “obtain input from residents and stakeholders regarding their priorities and concerns.”
“In advance of the listening session, community members are encouraged to consider what experience and priorities they believe the next police chief should possess,” the release states. “This will assist in identifying candidates with the requisite personal qualities and qualifications to lead the Old Saybrook Police Department.”
The public can also share their input via a survey, available online and in paper copies at the Town Clerk’s Office and Acton Public Library.
“The town aims to capture input from a broad spectrum of community stakeholders to better inform the Police Commission as they search for the next police chief,” the release says.
To assist with the process, the town has hired Public Safety Consultants, LLC (PSC), which will distill feedback from the
forum and the community survey. PSC will also meet with leadership and rankand-file members of the police department. The firm will then develop and implement a job task analysis and “assessment center” tailored to Old Saybrook’s needs.
A job description for the position has been approved by the Police Commission and posted on the town’s website. The town seeks candidates with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, business management, or a related field; 15 years of law enforcement experience; and at least five years of progressively responsible command-level experience as a lieutenant or higher. The salary is listed at $155,000 plus benefits. Applications are due by May 30.
“The selection process will thus include an extensive resume review, written exercises, oral interviews, and an executivelevel assessment center,” the release states. “The top-ranked candidates identified through that process will then be interviewed by the Police Commission for their final selection.”
The search for a new chief began following the retirement of Michael Spera in early April. Spera retired after 16 years as chief and nearly 30 years with the Old Saybrook Police Department. In 2025, Spera came under scrutiny after an outside consultant’s report found an “unpleasant culture” within the department, which was contributing to difficulties in recruitment and retention.
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Thank you to the Old Saybrook federal postmaster general and his staff for beautifying the Main Street post office front yard! I saw these federal servants spreading mulch, raking, trimming, and gardening today. I learned that they
also secure the mulch and other supplies. This is on top of the great, patient customer service they provide to us each and every day. Thank you so very much! Carolyn Lyle Old Saybrook
I ask Old Saybrook to consider the downsides of transferring ownership of our town’s publicly owned and operated Duffy Pavilion to a private business entity. Adoption of this proposal would result in the loss of a shared, irreplaceable community asset. I spend a lot of time in parks, but human beings also need indoor, year-round, noncommercial places in which to create and sustain community—welcoming places where we can gather not as consumers, employees, constituents, or business owners, but as people.
Since 1989, Duffy Pavilion has hosted recreational groups, civic groups, and family celebrations at an affordable rate. If the proposal is approved, these families and groups will be thrown out-ofdoors. Luckily, parks abound in Old Saybrook. We have Founders’ Park and Gardner’s Landing on the river, plus two sandy beaches on the Sound, plus 12 other parks. Nearby, the expansive Ferry Landing Park in Old Lyme and town park in Essex offer additional choices for passive waterfront recreation. We have over 41 restaurants.
Yet we are being pressured, with little time to consider all the ramifications, to
LIQUOR PERMIT
Get ready to design, illustrate, and sew this summer at Spectrum Gallery’s July Fashion Weeks. Fashion One runs from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, for ages 10 to 12, while Fashion Two runs from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, for ages 13 to 15. Fashion Weeks are held at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, and run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the mornings, participants will learn to illustrate fashion silhouettes as live models pose for their sketches, resulting in a “portfolio-ready” piece by week’s end. The afternoons will focus on sewing with professional seamstresses who teach participants how to read, pin, cut, and sew a chosen pattern. Participants will construct and finish their garment, adding accessories to bring their vision to life. At the end of the week, professional hair and makeup stylists prepare participants for a photo shoot and a fashion show as they model their creations for friends and family. No experience is necessary as instructors guide participants every step of the way. Material lists for drawing and sewing are provided upon registration. To jump start sewing, participants need to register for the Pre-Camp Workshop: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine, where they will learn to troubleshoot the machine and stitch with confidence. Two sessions are available: Friday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for the workshop is $40 and participants must bring their own machine. The cost of either of the two Fashion Weeks is $425; a deposit of $200 secures a spot. Spaces fill quickly. For more information or to register for Fashion Weeks, contact 860-767-0742 or barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.
Notice of Application
This is to give notice that I, ASHLEY ANNE POLICAR, 54 Edgewood Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498
Have filed an application placarded 05/14/2025 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a MANUFACTURER CIDER-WINE-MEAD PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 54 Edgewood Drive Westbrook, CT 06498
The business will be owned by: Edgewood Estates LLC
Entertainment will consist of: No Live Entertainment
Objections must be filed by: 06-25-2025
Visit: https://portal.ct.gov/remonstrance for more information
EDGEWOOD ESTATES LLC
give up our one and only community center to obtain another park and another restaurant. There is no plan to replace the Duffy Pavilion. It would simply disappear. The Pavilion pays for itself; the cost of the remediation of the parcel is unknown.
Although everyone loves a park and a convenient snack by the river, many of us feel that the Pavilion and the social connections it fosters are worth preserving. To that end, we invite Old Saybrook residents to drop in at the Pavilion, Thursday, May 29, anytime from 4 to 6 p.m., to see what it’s like inside and to learn why so many of us want to preserve this shared community asset.
Linda Mahal
Old Saybrook
TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
MAY 2025 PAYMENT DUE
In October 2024, the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) sent out the Benefit Assessment installment bills. The second installment is due and payable on May 1, 2025. If payment is not received on or before June 2, 2025, the benefit assessment becomes delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 18% per annum, 1½% per month from the due date for each month or fraction thereof. Interest will be taken from payments received or postmarked as of June 3, 2025. Mail with a postmark (U.S.P.S. postmark only) on or before June 2, 2025 will be considered a timely payment.
Effective November 2024, installment payments are being processed by the Tax Collector, Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and through the lunch hour, with the exception of weekends and holidays. Note: Please consider payment by mail as parking is limited. Should you wish a receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
Checks should be made payable to the WPCA. Credit/Debit card payments can now be accepted at the Tax Collector’s Office. Transaction Fees are applied as follows:
Credit Card Fee = 2.5% of Total Payment added to the bill ($2.00 minimum)
Debit Card Fee (Visa or Mastercard) = $3.95 Flat Fee added
Personal Checks = No Fee
If you did not receive a Benefit Assessment bill please contact the WPCA at (860) 395-2876.
Failure to receive a Benefit Assessment bill does not invalidate the assessment or interest due.
Thank you,
Water Pollution Control Authority
TOWN OF WESTBROOK
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on 28 May 2025 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. 2025-007 – Appeal of Lucas Munson, applicant; Suzio Real Estate LLC, owner; Edward Cassella, Esq., agent. Property located at Mohican Road West, further identified on Assessor’s Map 195, Parcel 133, HDR Zone. Variance requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.1 of 25’ required, 10.5’ requested to gutter, 11.9’ requested to house. Variance requested to construct a new four-bedroom home.
Appeal No. 2025-008 – Appeal of Albert and Regina Seeley, Trustees, owners/applicants; Edward Cassella, Esq., agent. Property located at 15 Mels Road, further identified on Assessor’s Map 184, Parcel 020, HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12/VE-13, LIMWA. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.3 of 35’ required, 30.5’ requested; Section 2.C.2.4 of 50’ required, 31.8’ requested; 8.D.3.2 non-conforming. Variances requested to join two rear dormers granted by Appeal #2024-002 and create a straight wall. CAM Required
Appeal No. 2025-009 – Appeal of NYC Realty LLC, owner/applicant; Joe Wren, P.E., agent. Property located at 1119 Boston Post Road, further identified on Assessor’s Map 176, Parcel 036, CTC Zone, FPOD Zone, AE12. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 3.E.2.2 (B.P.R.) of 20’ maximum required, 37’ requested to roof gutter, 37.8’ requested to building with cladding, 54.1’ requested to porch with cladding; Section 3.E.2.2 (South Main Street) of 20’ maximum required, 63.4’ requested to roof gutter, 63.9’ requested to building cladding, 65.5’ to porch with cladding; Section 3.E.2.5 of 50’ minimum required, 26.5’ requested to roof gutter, 27.8’ requested to building with cladding, 48.7’ requested to concrete refuse pad. Variances requested to remove two existing buildings and replace with one building with proposed retail office space on the first floor and two apartments on the second floor. CAM Required
Appeal No. 2025-010 – Appeal of Peter and Mary Bransfield, owners/applicants; Joe Wren, P.E., agent. Property located at 69 Chapman Avenue, further identified on Assessor’s Map 180, Parcel 071, HDR Zone. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.3 of 35’ required, 17.3’ requested to deck, 24.1’ requested to eave, 25.1’ requested to house; Section 2.C.3.1 of 25% maximum coverage allowed, 26.9% requested. Variances requested to tear down existing three bedroom house and garage and construct a 4 bedroom house. CAM Required
Bonnie Hall, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
OLD SAYBROOK
Old Saybrook residents may notice an uptick in construction projects beginning this summer. The has a breakdown of what to expect.
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Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna said residents will see progress on four major projects around town between June and the end of 2025. The projects are expected to cost about $3,595,000 in total; however, the state is expected to fund about $2,000,000 of that amount.
“The town has been saving for the last three years and has all the monies set aside already,” Fortuna said.
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Fortuna outlined the projects for the .
The first—and, according to Fortuna, “the one with perhaps the biggest effect on the public”—is the completion of sidewalks from the Westbrook town line to near the Dairy Queen at 1370 Boston Post Road. Fortuna said the project has already been out to bid, and construction will take place later in the year.
Fortuna acknowledged that when construction starts, it is “going to impact traffic. It’s Route One and there is no way around that.”
However, when completed, Fortuna said Old Saybrook will have a lengthy sidewalk system that allows for safe foot travel and recreation along Route One.
“This is going to basically connect Westbrook to Saybrook Point if people so choose via sidewalks and safely,” Fortuna said.
The project is estimated to cost $1.5 million, with the state expected to fund about $1.2 million.
The second project involves crosswalk and parking spot maintenance along Main Street. Parking spots will be milled and paved to fix areas with holes and cracks.
In addition to paving, changes will be made to the crosswalks. “The crosswalks will be redone in a brick color with white stripes. Additionally, you are going to be able to press a button and get what’s called an RRFB, or a rapidly repeating flashing
beacon,” Fortuna said.
The new color scheme and flashing lights are intended to make pedestrians more visible to drivers—something Fortuna said has been a frequent request from the public. “No matter what, you are going to be able to cross the street safely,” he said.
The crosswalk improvements are out to bid, while the parking spot upgrades have already been bid. The Main Street projects are projected to cost about $525,000 in town funds.
Fortuna also noted the crosswalk at Sheffield Street may be slightly relocated to better align with The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. That project has not yet been designed and must be reviewed by the Department of Transportation.
The third project is the replacement of a culvert on Beaver Dam Trail. The original culvert was damaged during a storm several years ago and received a temporary fix. “The town applied for partial funding to fix the culvert from the state, was unsuccessful, reapplied, and was successful the second time we applied,” Fortuna said.
The project has been bid and is estimated to cost $1,220,000, with the town and the state each covering about 50% of the cost. Construction is expected to take place between June and September.
“This is a project that will matter to the houses on the street,” Fortuna said.
The fourth and final project is the repair of the Mill Pond dam, which Fortuna said is also expected to primarily impact residents near Merritt Lane and Mill Rock Road West.
“We’re repairing the Mill Pond dam. The dam was in poor condition as rated by the State,” he said.
That project, expected to run from July to September, includes removing trees from the spillway and constructing a new fishway to aid Alewife migration. It is out to bid and estimated to cost about $350,000, which the town will pay.
TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
A Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Old Saybrook Riverside Cemetery Association, Inc. will be held at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, Old Saybrook, CT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the First Floor Conference Room at 4:30 pm to discuss the Association and Cemetery businesses.
Edward Marcolini, Board President Old Saybrook Riverside Cemetery Association, Inc.
Trapped as a stray cat that showed up on someone’s property with extensive injuries, Albie has boundless energy and is always ready to play. This young orange and white tiger boy has a very sweet and affectionate personality. He is so grateful that Forgotten Felines rescued him and got him much-needed medical treatment, a soft bed to sleep in, and nutritious food to help him heal. Albie is the kind of cat who would make a great addition to any home. Come meet this lovable boy at our open house or apply to adopt him online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.
Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
The Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, and the Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Road, Northford, will both be closed from Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The libraries will reopen at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 27. For more information, visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
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Obituary
Thomas Steinson Sr. Clinton
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Thomas "Tom" Alan Steinson Sr. on April 30, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1935, in New Britain. He resided in Westbrook, and later in Clinton. He was the son of the late James and Celia Steinson and brother of Caroline Lawrie. He was preceded in death by his siblings: James, William, Jack, Robert, and Virginia Thomasetti. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Steinson (Norton); his former late wife and mother of his children, Martha Gabriel; and his five children: Michael Steinson (Diana), Berlin; Andrea Zeman (Jeffrey), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Jeffrey Steinson (Karen), Moneta, Virginia; Thomas A. Steinson Jr., North Charleston, South Carolina;
and Athena Olsen, Marietta, Ohio. He also leaves behind five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Tom was a Korean War veteran in the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion. He graduated from Bryant College in Rhode Island where he obtained a degree in marketing. He retired from the Connecticut DMV in 1994 as an inspector.
Tom was a devoted father, husband, and friend and was passionate about helping his community and always ready and willing to help those in need. Trusting Jesus, his spirit will live on, and his love and kindness will continue to echo in our lives, reminding us to live life fully, love unconditionally, and always seek out the best in life.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Psalm 116:15)
Valley Shore Community Television is offering a paid summer internship program for high school students beginning Tuesday, July 1. This six-week internship provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in media production, including filming, editing, and storytelling. Interns will be responsible for producing at least one local human-interest story from start to finish. Guided by professional storytellers, students will gain real-world experience in a supportive, hands-on environment. Valley Shore Community Television is located at 1587 Boston Post Road, Suite A2, Westbrook. For more information or to apply, email valleyshore19@gmail.com.
The Clinton Rotary Club and the Clinton Fire Department are co-hosting Cans for Cancer on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of recyclable cans and plastic bottles can be dropped off at the Clinton Fire Department, 35 East Main St. Proceeds benefit the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund to help shoreline cancer victims with bills not covered by insurance. For more information, call Sandy Allen at 860-883-5185.
The Connecticut Audubon Society is in need of volunteers—especially people with boats—for its Osprey Nation Project to help monitor and protect the state’s osprey population. Volunteers will track osprey arrival, nesting success, and departure dates; share findings for Osprey Nation’s interactive osprey map; and collect data that help protect Osprey habitats and guide conservation efforts. For more information, visit ctaudubon.org/steward-sign-up.
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asking for more stories, I went back into my files to share more, and it sort of snowballed from there,” John says.
From then on, every month or so over the course of six years, John would share a particular sweet or funny story, with names changed to protect identities, on Facebook, where people would tell him how much they appreciated him sharing the updates.
Eventually, John was convinced to look into publishing his stories into a book and spoke with a friend who has experience with publishing.
“The rest is history,” John says with a laugh.
John says the writing process for the book was easier than expected in some ways. “The book was about 80% written when I approached the publisher. I needed help with the preface and then aspects like how many pages it should be, what font should be used, what color are the pages, what the cover should look like, things like that. That’s where I needed guidance,” John explains.
For John, the best aspect of the process was seeing the book go from idea to reality. “ I was able to have my nephew involved with designing the cover, and seeing it really come to life was special,” John states.
Just like John’s Facebook friends found his original posts helpful all those years ago, John says the feedback he’s received since the book was published has been fun for him to hear.
“People are finding it helpful for caregivers, and it helps people find a way to establish a line of communication with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia,” John says.
When John was visiting his mother, he found the trick to communication with a person facing the cognitive issues associated with the disease was to find a way to “step into their world” by meeting them where they are at.
“You have to approach them by not arguing or correcting them when they say it’s Tuesday but it’s really Sunday, for example. By not correcting them, you can establish a line of communication with them,” John gives as an example.
John says he hopes people who read his book are able to find a way to be more present with any loved ones who are also facing Alzheimer’s.
“My hope for the book is that after reading the conversations, people will spend less time mourning the person they’re losing and more time living and accepting the
person they have at every point of the progression of the disease,” John says.
In addition to the proceeds from the book sales going to charity, John also says that other unexpected opportunities have arisen since the book was published that have allowed him to give back.
“The biggest surprise I’ve gotten is I’ve received a lot of speaking engagement requests at different churches, synagogues, and nursing homes, for example. I have 18 left before the end of the year, and I hope to get more and keep the momentum going,” John says.
John has now turned his experience in confronting end-of-life care into a volunteer opportunity he is passionate about. John spent close to four decades working in the advertising and marketing world but retired to spend more time visiting his mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Now, John volunteers as an end-of-life doula with Middlesex Health Hospice in Middletown, Connecticut.
“We’re an extra level of support for the patient and their caregivers,” John describes.
Some days, that can be talking about how the patient is feeling, and some days, John says caregivers just need someone to talk to about current events or whatever is on their mind for a few minutes.
“We get a pulse for how the patient and caregiver are feeling,” John describes. John grew up in Watertown but has happy memories of coming to the shoreline each summer.
“My family vacationed in Westbrook as kids, and I think we all have fond memories of coming here,” John says.
Now, John and his husband split their time between Westbrook, West Hartford, and Florida.
In his spare time, John says he and his husband enjoy traveling, going to the theater, and are active members of Immanuel Congregational Church in Hartford.
“I also have 17 nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews, so we’re pretty involved in family stuff, especially when we’re down by the beach,” John says with a laugh.
Asked what he enjoys most about the area, John remarks on the sights, sounds, and nostalgia he feels when at his summer cottage in Westbrook.
“I just like walking the neighborhood and being by the water and seeing the sound as well as the fabulous restaurants around,” John says.
“It just feels like summer, and it makes me feel ageless.”
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Americans Act, which partially funds the Meals on Wheels program. Although the federal budget passed earlier this year includes funding through September, proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services have sparked fears about long-term sustainability.
“A lot of this is new, so we’re hearing it for the first time,” Mingione said. “It’s something we want to educate people on so they can contact their legislators. We want to keep the Older Americans Act as law.”
If the act or its funding structure changes, Mingione said the program could be absorbed into the general federal budget, making its funding more tenuous.
At the state level, the Estuary is also monitoring proposed cuts to the Connecticut Home Care Program, which supports Meals on Wheels. According to a letter Mingione shared on Facebook, the program could face reductions of $400,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 in 2027.
“The changes wouldn’t be tangible for the rest of 2025. It’s 2026 and the years beyond that which are worrisome for us,” Mingione said.
While the Older Americans Act provides some support, Mingione said the federal government currently covers only about one-third of the program’s total cost. The Estuary cannot charge for the meals due to its federal funding, but it does request a $3 donation per meal. On average, donations total about $2, he said.
“We are reimbursed by the government, but that reimbursement rate has always lagged behind the rate of inflation,” said Mingione. “Now, with the rising costs of food, that difference is amplified. We’ve basically been asked to go back to 2019 funding levels, but everyone can see things do not cost the same as they did in 2019.”
As a cost-saving measure, the Estuary has already begun phasing out its frozen
dinner offerings. New participants in the Meals on Wheels program are now offered only one hot meal per day. As of Oct. 1, the frozen dinner option will be eliminated entirely.
In his letter, Mingione said this change will affect about 35 of the 250 seniors served weekly—“many of whom rely on both meals to meet their nutritional needs.”
“Further cuts will translate to decreased service offerings,” he warned.
To help protect the program, the Estuary is educating the public about the proposed cuts and encouraging residents to reach out to local, state, and federal legislators.
“We have spoken to Congressman Joe Courtney, and we had Devin Carney and Martha Marx here recently, so they are aware of it as well,” Mingione said.
An email from the organization urged residents to contact state Reps. Renée LaMark-Muir, Carney, and Chris Aniskovich, as well as state Sens. Norm Needleman, Christine Cohen, and Marx. These legislators represent the nine towns served by the Estuary: Old Saybrook, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, and Westbrook.
Mingione also said the public can support the Estuary directly by donating or reaching out to him or Development Director Heather Milardo.
The Estuary is one of the few meal providers in the state that currently has no waitlist. Mingione said the organization remains committed to ensuring no senior experiences food insecurity.
“We don’t turn anyone down, and that will be the case as long as I’m here,” Mingione said. “Despite the possible cuts, we’ll continue to ensure no senior suffers from food insecurity. We want people to know that we will keep advocating for them and keep providing services for them.”
Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp. Each session of the summer camp features a natural science focus. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, and run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, Aug 15. Each weeklong session will focus on a project relevant to the week’s theme, allowing children to participate in a hands-on curriculum tailored to meet each child’s interest and skills. Campers are organized in groups based on their ages. The camps for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 are as follows: Eco-Adventures, Art and Discovery, Estuary Explorers, and Super Scientists. The camps for ages 11 to 13 are Eco Engineers and River Rangers. Camp fees vary. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-summer-camp.
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Join us in celebrating with the members of our Chamber by visiting our Ribbon Cutting event this month!
This fantastic information and networking event, led by the GOSC’s Non-Profit Resource Council, features several valuable AI and cybersecurity-relevant presentations. Rich Scierka of ScierkaLang Media Solutions, Rob Lloyd of TechNet Computing, and an open panel discussion will provide expert insight, strategies, and techniques applicable to your life & business!
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The team at the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber had a fantastic time participating in the public initiative to keep our community clean! We were amazed by the support of the community and hope to see more of you joining us in the future as we continue to find new ways to contribute to our town and the shoreline as a whole!
As we gather with family, friends, and our community this Memorial Day, the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber invites you to join us in remembering those who gave everything for our freedoms. We are forever grateful for their service!
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Long Island Sound can be considered a cauldron of different fish species. There are only two seasons that one can actually count on which ones will most likely be here. First is summer, when migrations take a breather and those fish settling in are at their peak. Second is winter, when mass migrations are over, relatively few finfish remain, and the Sound is finally quiet and peaceful.
Fish migrate into the Sound to spawn and feed. Water temperature and other various weather conditions dictate as to when they will arrive, and, for that matter, depart. As fishers who relish casting from shore and those who prefer fishing from vessels anxiously prepare for the first species to arrive, one never knows what the initial catch will be.
For the most part, fishers are driven by regulations that dictate season openers, and thereby, fish accordingly. They can usually predict what will bite based on how they are rig up and fish. Nevertheless, springtime always offers surprises pertaining to first arrivals. Fishing for striped bass using a popper in a moving tide, for example, will not surprise an angler when he/she catches one. However, switching over to natural bait can easily produce a surprising result - such as a weakfish or bottom dweller like a flounder.
As water temperatures continue to rise, more mid-Atlantic and southern fish migrate north. Some will follow the coast while others will favor the Gulf Stream. So it is not unusual for new species that have not frequented the Sound before to show up unannounced - like recent showings of southern pufferfish.
Springtime can be a very surprising time to explore and fish the Sound. One never knows what will show up then or sometime later. It may be in the form of a cobia caught in 2022, a 400pound roughtail stingray trawled up in 2023, a European nudibranch retrieved in a lobster trap recovery effort, or even a wayward manatee.
Not only is Long Island Sound full of surprises as to what shows up, but also what does not. Expectations are always great, but the one fish that cannot
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always be depended on is the bluefish. Strong, voracious and full of fight, these toothy critters are sorely missed when their seasonal runs are light. Yet, when they do show up, excitement fills the air and revs up the fishing community. The first sign of blitzing blues definitely gets the adrenaline pumping and is a surprise worth waiting for. Will your surprise be an unusually large fish for the species, an odd-ball way of catching it, or something new added to your bucket list? Whether big or small, it will be remembered.
A frontal boundary remained near the region as high pressure moved across the Canadian Maritimes. Simultaneously, a broad area of low pressure over the Ohio Valley slowly tracked east. The front gradually moved north while low pressure approached from the west. The low then slid northeast through the area, as a cold front approached from the northwest and stalled nearby as low pressure developed over the mid-Atlantic region. Low pressure tracked to the southwest before heading up the New England coast. Finally, another cold front approached from the northwest. The days continued to mirror the fronts and low pressure systems that brought flippant air temperatures, winds, and periods of very unsettled weather. Rivers rose to flood stage from the deluge of rain, and three to six-foot seas mimicked bad attitudes. Daytime air temperatures wavered from the low-60s to mid-70s while predawn temperatures dipped lower, generating hazy and foggy mornings while Long Island nearshore water temperatures reached 55 degrees.
The concentrated weather kept Connecticut within its sights and gave reason as to why migrating fish like striped bass have had their patterns delayed or altered. Overall, fishing has been on track estimates, but getting out on or near the water to target striped bass, for example, has been
dependent on actual conditions that, at times, varied from forecasts. Prior to low pressure, fronts impacting the area proved to be a productive time, as small schoolies and those falling within the slot of 28-31” have been successfully hooked, fought, caught, and harvested or released.
We have seen an increase in topwater action as gurgling poppers became a key producer of these energetic younger class of fish. Stretches of shorelineincluding bays, beaches, and nearshore structures - have been within the catch zone, however, lower tidal rivers are really the waters to fish in order to experience the most consistent action. A good backup to topwater plugs are soft tail jigs or paddle tails. The way the bite has been, eight to twelve-pound test outfits are ideal. An eight-weight fly outfit with an appropriate sinking or deceiver-type fly is another fishcatching alternative. Meanwhile, the Sound is experiencing 30” linesiders with 40” fish making inroads. For those fish, try drifting with a bucktail and squid strip along a rip line or even a trolling setup. If you are looking for that momentary bite, turn and run as the rod takes a deep bend, then cast or drift a live eel by sub-surface structure.
With porgy season open and winter flounder already in play, time to bait up with some sea worms (for stripers, too) or some of those scented bait strips. Head to western Sound for early season fluke using a drift rig tipped with a generous strip of squid, and, perhaps, a teaser. Peanut bunker will get a mini-doormat’s attention should one be on the hunt.
Trout stocking continues as the race to beat Memorial Day weekend approaches. Inland waters are fresh with rainbows, browns, brookies, and tigers, as anglers are on the spot literally moments after the stocking truck arrives. As a result, catches remain brisk at not only the trout parks but also many of the rivers and lakes. Depending on wet weather, flows and levels can be above normal. However, picking the right day can easily mean the difference between a good day’s catch or a fishless one. The Class series and native brookie streams are also
yielding fish, the preference being light tackle, small swimmers, 1/24-1/16-ounce single hook/depressed barbs, inline spinners, and/or flies.
Anglers pursuing largemouth or smallmouth bass in lakes, ponds, and rivers continue to do well. All other spring species are re-establishing themselves while staging and feeding near ambush or protective structure and vegetation. Pickerel are still relentless, while carp and catfish are becoming more active. Black crappie are hungry as well as most other panfish. It’s a good time to take a kid fishing.
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.
For all things fishy, including
the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call ahead at (203-245-8665) for our spring 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 strive to make the fisherman better.
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Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian
Baseball
Saturday, May 17: vs. Cromwell at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: vs. Daniel Hand at 6 p.m.
Monday, May 19: at Haddam-Killingworth at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at Old Saybrook at 7 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Platt Tech at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at Montville at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: at Westbrook at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: vs. Old Lyme at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: vs. Old Saybrook at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: vs. Berlin at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at North Branford at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 22: at Old Lyme at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Coginchaug at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at Old Lyme w/ East Lyme, Woodstock Academy at 3 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 19: at East Lyme at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
The Valley/Westbrook baseball team hosted Haddam-Killingworth on May 7 and won 4-2. Braden Karcich had two hits and two RBI. He also pitched, scattering six hits and striking out four in the win. Larsen Dievert was the winner in relief.
On May 7, Westbrook girls’ tennis traveled to Haddam-Killingworth and won 5-2. Megan Bache won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles,
and Anna Landino won 6-4, 6-0 at No. 2 singles. Giovanna Silva earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 3 singles.
For doubles, Emily Bonner and Neave Hinckley won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1. Adriana Spash and Reagan Zambrello won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2.
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Saturday, May 17: vs. Branford at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: vs. Morgan at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Old Lyme at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at Morgan at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at Old Lyme at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Old Lyme at 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 19: at Valley Regional at 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: vs. Portland at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: at Waterford w/ St. Bernard, Old Lyme at 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: vs. East Hampton at 3:20 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at South Windsor at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Stafford at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: at Hillhouse/Career at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Grasso Tech at 6 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Norwich Tech at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: vs. Windham at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: vs. Branford at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Cromwell at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: at East Hampton at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: vs. Whitney Tech at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: at Valley Regional at 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: vs. Portland at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: at Waterford w/ St. Bernard, Old Lyme at 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: vs. East Hampton at 3:20 p.m.
The Morgan boys’ tennis team traveled to East Catholic on May 8 and won 5-2. Nathan Miller won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 1 singles, and Nate Kinser won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 singles.
For doubles, Ryan Gray and Andy Alvarez won 6-3, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles. The No. 2 doubles pairing of Hendrick Bausch and Mekai Howard won 6-0, 6-1. Dustin Ly and Zhen Wu won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles.
Morgan girls’ lacrosse hosted Valley Regional on May 6 and won 9-8. Emma Holecz had three goals, two assists, and
Nora Windsor scored two goals. Emma Teuner scored two goals, while Gwen Madura added one goal. Abby Stack scored a goal, and Sam Weinzimmer had an assist. Annabelle Parent had nine saves, and Holecz had four draw controls.
Two days later, the Huskies hosted Old Lyme and fell 13-3. Holecz scored all three goals for the Huskies, and she had three draw controls. Windsor also had six draw controls, and Parent had 14 saves. On May 10, Morgan hosted St. Paul Catholic and won 16-4.
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Friday, May 16: vs. New London at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 17: at Coginchaug at 11 a.m.
Monday, May 19: at East Hampton at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: vs. Morgan at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: at New London at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Cromwell at 4:05 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
Join girls from the shoreline for a summer basketball league held at the Madison Surf Club basketball courts. The league is for girls who have played basketball at the recreation or travel level. There will be six games total, one game per week on Monday nights. The rain makeup date will be on Monday, August 4. Games will start at either 5:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. There will be 22-minute running halves with even playing time. Each player will receive a custom league jersey, and teams will be estab-
lished based on ability and mix players from different towns. The league is for girls ages 10 to 12 entering grades 5 and 6, and for girls ages 13 to 15 entering grades 7 and 8, and it is hosted by Sadie Sport. Players should bring their own warmup ball with their name on it, but a game ball will be provided. The registration fee is $125 for residents and $135 for non-residents.
Contact Madison Beach and Recreation at 203-245-5623 with questions or for registration help.
Position Summary:
The Sports Reporter is responsible for reporting on various sports across the Connecticut shoreline community newspapers. This position requires attending key games and events as needed to deliver engaging and insightful stories that capture the spirit of local athletes and teams. The ideal candidate will excel at conducting interviews with coaches and players, gathering compelling quotes and statistics to enrich coverage. Responsibilities include tracking regular and post-season results and contributing weekly bylined articles.
Essential Duties:
1. Cover a variety of community and high school sports across the Connecticut shoreline community newspapers, attending key games and events as needed.
2. Write engaging and well-researched stories that highlight the achievements of athletes, teams, and coaches.
3. Conduct interviews with coaches, athletes, and other relevant sources to gather compelling quotes and accurate statistics.
4. Track and maintain regular season and postseason results for covered teams.
5. Develop and pitch creative and timely story ideas that extend beyond game recaps.
6. Contribute to weekly roundups, providing summaries and insights on notable performances and outcomes.
7. Maintain a strong presence within the community, fostering relationships with athletes, coaches, and families.
8. Adhere to journalistic standards by ensuring accuracy, fairness, and professionalism in all reporting.
9. Collaborate with the sports editors to refine content and meet publication deadlines.
10. Stay informed about trends and developments in high school sports to enhance coverage and story ideas.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality of all records and information.
Conduct: Always Represents The Day and Shore Publishing Company in a professional and courteous manner.
Dependability: Regularly attend and are punctual for work.
Supervision Received: Reports to Sports Editor.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to think strategically.
- A deep understanding of editorial best practices and style guidelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with text management and desktop publishing software.
- Proficient computer and software skills (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Presteligence (Content Management Software).
- Highly motivated, self-starting individual with initiative and drive to succeed.
Send, fax or e-mail qualifications and salary requirements to: The Day Publishing Company • Human Resources Department • 47 Eugene O’Neill Drive, P.O. Box 1231 • New London, CT 06320 r.magyar@theday.com
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V
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!
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!
By Karen Isaacs
at Yale Rep Combines Politics, Drag, and Surrealism to Make a Point It is difficult to know exactly what the current Yale Rep show is — satire, absurdist play, surNotes on Killing
real fantasy, or political statements. Perhaps it is all of these. One thing is clear: it is a drag show. Don’t let the confusion deter you. After the show, you will have a lot to discuss.
The title, Notes on Killing Seven Oversight Management , refers to the unelected board established in 2016 when Puerto Rico was on the verge of bankruptcy, with a debt of over $70 billion. The board oversaw the territory’s spending; it imposed drastic reductions in and Economic Stability Board Members spending that harmed the island’s education, infrastructure, medical care, and other aspects of the island’s life.
In this 100-minute play, Lolita enters the New York offices of the board with the intent of assassinating its members. She is pro-
independence, viewing the U.S. as the colonial oppressor who must be vanquished. Ironically, the acronym for the board is PROMESA, which translates to “Promise.”
Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
: Michael Price, who served as executive producer of Goodspeed for 48 years, will receive an Honorary Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre at the ceremony on Sunday, June 8. Other recipients of honorary Tonys include PBS’s Great Performances and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. While Price was at Goodspeed, it received a special Tony award in 1980 and the Best Regional Theatre Award in 1995.
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Revue at Chester
: Next up at Ivoryton Playhouse is , billed as an intimate portrait of Katharine Hepburn, a Connecticut native. The solo performance starring Caryln Connolly is set in the sunroom of her Old Saybrook home. It runs through Sunday, June 8. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.
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: The ACT (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut) production of is already proving so popular that many performances are sold out. The hit musical, with music by Sara Bareilles, runs from Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 22. The best bet for finding tickets is to call the box office at 475-215-
: Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester will open , a new musical about life, love, and laughter during the third act of our lives. The popular team of Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire wrote the show. The show runs from Saturday, May 24, through Sunday, June 15. For tickets, visit Goodspeed.org.
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The Hills of California The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Some categories were jammed with possible nominees. Across the board Audra McDonald for and Nicole Scherzinger ( ) were nominated by all three for lead performance in a musical, as were Darren Criss ( ), Jonathan Groff ( ) and Jeremy Jordan ( ). In the play categories, acting nominations went to Laura Donnelly ( ), Sarah Snook ( ) by all three groups. The Tonys also nominated Sadie Sink ( ), George Clooney ( ), and Mia Farrow ( ).
Tony Surprises and Snubs
Proctor is a Villain Goodnight and Good Luck The Roommate Once Upon a Mattress Pirates! Redwood
Steven Sondheim’s Old Friends Gypsy Floyd Collins Our Town
Othello Pirates! The Penzance Musical Real Women Have Curves Boop!
: Some categories were so crowded with possible nominees that well-known performers and well-reviewed performances were overlooked, including Sutton Foster ( ) and David Hyde Pierce ( ) Idina Menzell ( ), amd Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga ( ), as well as directors George C. Wolfe ( ), Tina Landau ( ), Kenny Leon ( ) and others. Neither Denzel Washington nor Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for . Both , , and received few nominations. Also receiving very few nominations were two
shows I thoroughly enjoyed: and
Smash Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Redwood
: Once the Tony nominations are announced, the producers of some shows realize that the game is over. Nominated shows see a bump in ticket sales; no nominations can mean a decline in ticket sales. , the musical starring Idina Menzel, got mixed reviews. After it was shut out of Tony nominations, it announced it would close this weekend. It had planned on running through midJuly. You can expect other shows will follow.
: Producer Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman have launched a new company dedicated to intimate and accessible live theater. It will feature short runs of fully rehearsed, fulllength plays, plus readings and other events around the world. The shows will be staged in small venues and will be as affordable as possible. Their first endeavor is starring Jackman. It’s at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre through Wednesday, June 18.
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes
Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.
To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
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Lolita is named for Dolores “Lolita” Lebrón, a passionate advocate for Puerto Rican independence. In 1954, Lolita, with other nationalists, opened fire on the U.S. House of Representatives, injuring five members of Congress. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison; President Jimmy Carter commuted her sentence in 1979. In the office, Lolita meets the receptionist, who tells her she is not yet ready. To help her, the receptionist appears as each member of the board, but in drag. Lolita shoots each, after which the receptionist declares her ready.
Samora la Perdida, as the receptionist, transforms themselves into the female incarnation of each board member with funny and touching results. Each persona includes humor and sometimes music. The costumes (by Arthur Wilson), make-up (by Sarah Cimino), and hair (by Matthew Armentrout) are outrageous and creative. You will be amazed each time the receptionist appears in their new character.
Playwright Mara Vélez Melénedez must include a great deal of Puerto Rican history to ensure that audience members understand the background to these events. This can seem forced; after all both the characters are not
only Puerto Rican, but pro-independence; both would know this material. The Yale Rep program includes more background, not only about the island’s history and economic status, but also about the history of drag on the island.
Meléndez uses drag to make points about not just colonization but also acceptance and understanding. In the play, Lolita says, “The journey of decolonization starts with the self!”
Carmela and la Perdida have played these roles before in the 2022 off-Broadway SoHo Rep production. This is reflected in their assured performances. La Perdida has the showier role; they make the most of it.
The board office is on a raised platform with what appeared to be a labyrinth beneath it; it is here that the receptionist changes into each new drag character. Patti Panyakaew’s design is clever, but there is an inherent problem. From where I sat, more than halfway back, I could not see what was going on beneath the playing area. I felt that I missed a major part of the production. The receptionist’s many transformations are part of the show. runs through Saturday, May 17. Tickets are available at YaleRep.org.
Notes on Killing
Into the Light, an exhibit that combines the arts of painting and poetry, opens in Mercy by the Sea’s Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery on Friday, May 16, and runs through Saturday, June 28. An opening reception featuring the exhibit’s collaborating artists, Deb Paulson and Jean Golicz, will take place Friday, May 16, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Paulson says Into the Light grew out of conversations with Golicz about how differently people experience winter. “A lot of people fear it because of the darkness,” she says. The two friends realized that, especially as creatives, they love winter. “It’s a time to go inward; all activity stops, and it’s your time to create.”
With this in mind, they approached Into the Light as a way of reframing darkness as the matrix of creativity. As they undertook the project, Golicz wrote a collection of poetry inspired by the book of Genesis and written through an eco-spiritual lens.
Upon receiving Golicz’s poems, Paulson would read and meditate on them before beginning a painting. Through the process, she realized she was painting waves and, in doing so, confronting a traumatic sailing voyage she experienced in her 20s. As creating Into the Light was transformative for Paulson, she hopes others will discover what resonates with their personal experience and connect with the exhibit.
Into the Light is an interdisciplinary exhibit combining the three spiritual practices of Lectio (the poetry) and Visio (the paintings). The third practice, Terra Divina, comes when guests are encouraged to spend time on the grounds of Mercy by the Sea after viewing the exhibit. “Getting outside and into nature is our salvation,” Paulson says. From a sailor’s viewpoint, time at sea gives an even deeper perception. “When you’re outside of land, it’s a perfect circle — there’s the horizon, the sea, and the sky. It opens you up.”
Deb Paulson holds a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from Simmons University. In addition to being a painter, she has been a video producer, professional weaver, basket maker, and children’s book reviewer. The Deep River resident has been a student of Zen Buddhism for 37 years.
Paulson spent her adolescence sailing the East Coast and offshore to Bermuda and the Caribbean with her family. When she bought her sailboat five years ago, she became engrossed with the challenge of painting waves in watercolor. A realization struck: her quest to paint the nature of waves was subconsciously a way of working through the trauma of a sailing trip taken in her late 20s.
During that voyage, her family’s 37-foot sailboat was caught in a tropical storm with 50-knot winds and 30-foot seas. “It was terrifying,” she recalls. “I was convinced to the rock bottom of my soul, I was going to die.”
While working on “Into the Light” and its focus on darkness, Paulson had an epiphany: “Darkness, both physical and emotional, is the matrix of creativity.”
After retiring as a humanities and social sciences
teacher, Golicz transitioned to ministry, completing her postgraduate sixth year in pastoral counseling and a doctoral dissertation in eco-spirituality. A student of natural revelation, the Old Saybrook resident seeks to deepen her understanding of the Creator, creation, and all creatures, including her rescued animals. She enjoys sharing adventures with her human and more-than-human friends on the summit or the shore.
The “Into the Light” poems and paintings are the product of such a friendship that began on the shores of Long Island Sound. Golicz and Paulson continue to “chilly dip” year-round, enjoying the dark contrast of the water during a full moon and the light display at sunrise. Mercy by the Sea is a unique retreat and conference center set on 33 scenic acres along the shore of Long Island Sound. The center offers a truly unique experience,
with programming and space that foster a contemplative spirit, opportunities for personal growth, and professional development within an inclusive and welcoming environment.
The center’s rich ecosystems and abundant wildlife provide opportunities for reflection and connection with the natural world. Guests are invited into a spirit of hospitality and spaciousness that supports a meaningful relationship with the Sacred, self, others, and creation. Mercy by the Sea stands as a place of renewal and community — retreat in every sense of the word. For more information, visit mercybythesea.org or facebook.com/mercycentermadison or call 203-245-0401.
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THURSDAY, MAY 15
Business Before Hours
: 7:45 to 9 a.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features a presentation on scams and fraud and ways to avoid them. Presented by Christine Blinder from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Coffee and light refreshments available. For info, contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.
Stresses on the Neurotypical Sibling: Autism Spectrum/High High-Functioning Autism (AS/HFA) Individual’s Hobbies and Obsessions
: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. A second session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. also takes place via Zoom. Part of the monthly support group meetings for parents and grandparents of children diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome. Free and open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For info, or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190 or email counselor Joanne Baker Deal at joannebakerdeal@gmail.com.
Tea at Five
Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Concert by Paula Cole
: 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.
THURSDAY, MAY 15 THROUGH
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Spring 2025 Book Sale
: Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. ; Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Sponsored by the Scranton Library Friends. The Thursday event is for members only. Features novels, biographies, history, current events, children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, and more. Cost: $4 for hardcover books, $2 for paperbacks. For info, contact 203-245-7365 or Friends@scrantonlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Opening Reception for
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Race To Graduation
Calendar for the Week of May 15, 2025
: 6:45 a.m. Madison Town Green. Features a 5K and kids fun run. Race day check in 6:45 a.m., kids fun run starts 7:45 a.m., 5K run begins 8 a.m. Cost: $35 for 5K run, $5 for the kids run. Service fees apply. Proceeds benefit Night in Hand, the post-graduation celebration for the Daniel Hand High School class of 2025. For info or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/ CT/Madison/RunToGraduation.
Old Saybrook Rotary Club Food Drive
: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Four locations: Stop & Shop, 665 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook; BIG Y, 22 Spencer Plain Rd., Old Saybrook; Westbrook Town Green; and the Old Lyme Fire Department, 69 Lyme St. Members of the Old Saybrook Rotary will collect nonperishable food items, toiletries, and other paper products. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For info, contact Joan Winters at 86-861-8811 or wj.winters.com, or visit osrotary.org.
Old Saybrook Garden Club Annual Gardeners' Market
: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Features member plants, zinnias, dwarf tomatoes, annuals, hanging baskets, houseplants, herbs, vegetables, baked goods, and more. Master gardeners will be available for advice. For info, visit old-saybrook-gardenclub.myshopify.com.
Opening Day for Container Gardening: Beyond Annuals
: 2 p.m. Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through Sunday, June 8. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.
: 4:30 p.m.
Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Features a talk and a root-pruning demonstration. Presented by Renee Marsh, owner of A Simpler Place. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Pricing and Managing Money
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Fourth 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.
Mystery Book Club
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book: by Charlotte Vassell. Newcomers welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
The Other Half: A Novel
: 1 to 3 p.m. Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, June 28. For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
National Prevention Week Celebration
: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Middle School hockey field, 60 Sheffield St. For grades 5 to 12. Features a bounce course, yard games, bounce slide, giveaways, and more. For info, call 860-395-3190.
Concert by Completely Unchained (Tribute to Van Halen)
: 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 16 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 18
Into the Light Nature Up Close
Opening Reception for and Open House
: Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Features the work of established and emerging artists in abstract and representational painting, mixed media, photography, and more. The exhibit runs through Sunday, July 6. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
: 9:30 a.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by the Women & Family Life Center. For info, contact Emily Rorke at 203458-6699 or erorke@womenandfamilylife.org.
SHEro Awards Spring Craft Fair
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features handcrafted items and products made by local small businesses and artisans. Guests can also shop the library's book sale for gently-used and nearly-new paperback and hardcover books for adults and children. For info, visit events.hchlibrary.org.
Cans for Cancer: Donation of Recyclable Cans and Plastic Bottles
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton Fire Department, 35 E. Main St. Proceeds benefit the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund to help shoreline cancer victims with bills not covered by insurance. For info, call Sandy Allen at 860-883-5185.
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By Aaron Rubin
Special to Living
I’d like to apologize for the tardiness of this edition of my music column; reporting on major developments and referendums in my coverage areas has assumed most of the real estate in my journalistic mind lately. But now that I have found the time to write for this section of the paper, it turns out to be perfect timing.
Three of the last shows I have seen at New Haven’s Cafe Nine, one of my favorite spots to see blistering rock and metal shows, ultimately connected as an axiom of hard rock music stemming from the genre’s past, performed mostly by young guns. We can start off with those dual rippers right now.
Miracle Blood
The Boston trio, whom I saw on March 22, is a post-hardcore outfit with a healthy respect for noise so abrasive its mission
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statements appear to be making ceilings crack and ears bleed. Their latest release, , is certainly a trip through the inferno below, made even more horrifying when the sheer volume of what is on record translates on a stage just 10 feet away from you.
Miracle Blood’s allegiance to rock’s past is discovered in the underrated era of ‘90s noisy posthardcore and alternative metal. According to a playlist located on their Spotify page created by their frontman Clown Howard, the band has a strong foundation in what lurked beneath the underground while grunge and nü-metal ruled the charts. Artists like Melvins, The Jesus Lizard, Converge, Helmet, and Drive Like Jehu inform their refreshed
: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. First in a three-part series. Features immersive instruction with a chess coach. Lessons will demonstrate tactics and strategies, and time will be allotted to allow for game play. Open to children, teens, and adults who are looking to improve their chess skills. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
: Noon. Killingworth Ambulance Association, 335 Route 81. Free and open to ages 12 years and older. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign launched in October 2015 to encourage grassroots efforts to empower the general public to help in bleeding emergencies before professional help arrives. For info, call 860-663-2450 or visit killingworthambulance.org.
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 195 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 1 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Running time: 135 minutes with no intermission. Shoreline Opera Club will lead a 30-minute talkback after the broadcast. For info or tickets, call 203-2452456 or visit madisoncinemas2.com.
take on the era. Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine have a place in their sound, but merely through the channeling of their anger, rather than only the kind of musical prowess that Miracle Blood certainly has more of.
If those who are still rocking out to ‘90s noise and alt-metal want to hear how the younger generation reinterprets these underappreciated movements, Miracle Blood is the band for you.
Having written about New Haven’s own Killer Kin in the past before seeing them again on April 18, I’ll keep this one concise. Another young band, their sound dates back even further into rock history, being influenced by the music that inspired the influences of Miracle Blood.
Proto-punk, essentially: The Stooges, MC5, New York Dolls, and several others that played abrasive, straight-for-the-jugular,
extremely loud turbo-rock before the style arrived on the shores of the United Kingdom.
If you like the Detroit and New York sound of the early ‘70s, and perhaps something a bit darker, Killer Kin is the band for you.
This was the headlining act on April 18 for whom Killer Kin opened, and it was the second time seeing the Canadian rock trio since last year when they came to Hamden. Anvil has been around since the early ‘80s, formed by Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner, two Jewish best friends from Toronto.
Before thrash metal emerged from San Francisco and New York, Anvil was North America’s first real metal band to reinterpret the sound of the British New Wave of Heavy Metal. After over 40 years and numerous records, Anvil maintains the traditional metal sound, but balances out its self-aggrandizing and campy ele-
: 3 p.m. Smith Farm Gardens, 60 Smith Rd., East Haddam. Features animal trainer Bill Berloni as 2025 honoree for his dedication to the safety and protection of animals in the arts. For info or tickets, visit goodspeed.org.
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ments with a more grounded side steeped in pure rock and roll. Songs like “Winged Assassins” and “Mothra” are reminiscent of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but those epic moments are sandwiched between the straight forward, stripped-down numbers like “Legal At Last,” (a song celebrating the legalization of marijuana in their native country”) and “Badass Rock ‘n Roll.”
If you’re thinking that I have personally listened to all 21 Anvil albums, no, I have not, nor do I plan on doing so. But the consistency of releases and touring throughout the decades is admirable, making them a band of the people that is in music for the purest of reasons.
If you want your hard rock more traditional and with the people rather than above them, Anvil is the band for you. But, honestly, all three bands I have told you about are bands of the people. There’s no petty flashiness or egoism. Just rock and roll.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 AND SUNDAY, MAY 18
Memory Reconsidered: A Modest Proposition
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book:
A Novel
The Emperor of Gladness:
. Cost: $35, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book; $5 for a student ticket. 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.
: 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.
: 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.
: Two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. I-Park, 428 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Features an experimental artnature project set within a woodland setting. The works by artists will be sensitively integrated into the landscape. No pets allowed. Free admission but a $15 freewill donation is suggested. Proceeds benefit I-Park's 2026 Composers + Musicians Collaborative Residency. For info, visit i-park.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society Family GetTogether
: 1 to 3 p.m. Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. For all families interested in building community and celebrating the strengths of high-functioning neurodivergent and gifted youth. Features games, activities, and connection at the Madison Surf Club. Hosted by NXYS: Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society. For info, email nxysociety@gmail.com.
The Legend of Anne Bonny
: 2 to 4 p.m. Daniel Hand High School, 286 Green Hill Rd., Madison. Features the 2025 alumni concert and season finale. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children, students, and seniors. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit dhhsvibe.com.
For the week of May 15 - May 21
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries. But tact isn’t always your specialty and sometimes your candor is now well-received. Keep that in mind this week.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
It is time to make peace with someone even if it is the last thing you want to do this week, Taurus. There is no better option thank to talk it out, so schedule that chat as soon as possible.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Sometimes there is nothing you like more than being silly with other kindred spirits who get you, Gemini. But you’re in a different mood this week and it might feel unfamiliar to you.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
It is fair to say this week that you desire some time alone and maybe need it as well, Cancer. Take some time for yourself and let others know you’re going off the grid.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, although your first inclination might be to get into a war of words with someone with whom you disagree, this week you might want to try a different approach. Remain open to others’ views.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
You might be tired of recent drama in your life, Virgo. But if you dig deeper, you might find that you have contributed to the noise. Make some meaningful changes this week.
MAY 15
Stella Maxwell, Model (35)
MAY 16
Megan Fox, Actress (39)
MAY 17
Derek Hough, Dancer (40)
MAY 18
Tina Fey, Actress (55)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Your negotiation skills are well-known, Libra, and you’re usually the first person anyone thinks of when they need a third party to help them smooth over a situation. Enjoy the attention.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, even if someone is pushing your buttons this week, you won’t let that get in the way of doing something for this person because they are dear to you.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
You are no stranger to good luck, Sagittarius. This week that luck will be shared with people who cross your path. They will appreciate the fortune.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Expect to experience a strong feeling of wanderlust this week, Capricorn. You may find it challenging to pass up a trip or a new experience of any kind.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, right now the old adage that if you ignore it, it will go away might not hold true. Failing to face something right now may not be the best approach.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
You are ready to share secrets with a soulmate, Pisces. The challenge lies in trying to find the time when you are alone to have this important conversation.
MAY 19
Sam Smith, Singer (33)
MAY 20
Cher, Singer (79)
MAY 21
Cody Johnson, Singer (38)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Two-person German submarine
6. 60-minute intervals (abbr.)
9. Database management system
13. Vertical position
14. American jazz singer Irene
15. Ancient Greek City
16. Former Senate Majority Leader Harry
17. Japanese seaport
18. Self-immolation by fire ritual
19. Assigns tasks
21. Beloved type of cigar
22. Discounts
23. Cambodian communist leader Pot
24. Important football position
25. Kilometers per hour
28. Lentil
29. Extremely angry
31. Yellow-flowered European plant
33. American state
36. Some are made by rabbits
38. Express with a head movement
39. Affair
41. Cured
44. Youth organization
45. 18-year astronomical period
46. Automobile
48. Focus a shot
49. The NFL’s big game (abbr.)
51. Mouth
52. Infections
54. Curved pieces of a horse collar
56. Shameless
60. Assist in escaping
61. Capuchin monkey genus
62. Cold wind
63. Retired Brazilian NBAer
64. Tropical Old World tree
65. Bulgarian city
66. Speak indistinctly
67. Soviet Socialist Republic
68. Between-meal sustenance
CLUES DOWN
1. Not soft
2. Sharp-pointed dueling sword
3. Line a roof
4. Greek god of the underworld
5. Software
6. Large-headed elongated fishes
7. Shag rugs
8. Type of whale
9. Lacking a plan
10. Spill the beans
11. Some is “heavy”
12. One who has been canonized
14. Indicate times
17. Greeting
20. Broadway actor Josh
21. Seashore
23. Indicates before
25. Electrical power unit
26. Destitute
27. Drags forcibly
29. Impropriety
30. Word forms
32. Equal to 10 meters
34. Neither
35. Computer language
37. Practice of aging film or TV characters (abbr.)
40. A woolen cap of Scottish origin
42. A promise
43. Challenges
47. Official
49. People living in Myanmar
50. Notable tower
52. Type of sword
53. Vaccine developer
55. Listing
56. Summertime insects
57. Concluding passage
58. Guitarist Clapton
59. Damp and musty
61. Central nervous system
65. Against
FamilyWeek bySarahMoon
This is a joyful celebration of three different families with typical struggles, as the long-time friends are growing into who they are, and also realizing who they aren’t. Sarah Moon’s characters are so compelling, I can’t pick a favorite, but I definitely need a trip to Provincetown this summer!
— Jamie,
R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
Every other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.
BigBeautifulLife byEmilyHenry
I have enjoyed all of Emily Henry’s books, and this one was no exception. It tells a heartwarming story about the sacrifices we make for the people we love most. I laughed, cried, and fell in love with the bold characters as they reflected on the decisions and moments that come together to create our sometimes messy, but ultimately beautiful, lives.
— Tijae, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
TheGuiltPill bySaumyaDave
A wild, page-turning story that portrays the intersection of successful women’s professional and personal lives. What are the consequences for the female who “has it all”? I empathized with and rooted for Maya from start to finish!
— Lori, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
BloodintheWater byCaseySherman
If you loved the book A Murder in Hollywood by Casey Sherman as much as I did, you will love this book too! This is a local Connecticut crime story with all the elements. There’s greed, family tensions, adultery, revenge, hatred, fraud, and much more. Casey Sherman maps out this case in an easy-to-follow manner. This book does not disappoint, and Casey, I’m ready for your next book!
— Judi M., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
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The Bookshelf: Madison Chamber of Commerce Book Club
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in any Field
by Mike Michalowicz. Moderated by local businesswoman Kelly Norcia. Sponsored by Olando and Son Painting. Copies of the book are available for sale at R.J. Julia. Open to the public, membership with the Madison Chamber is not required. For info, call the chamber at 203-245-7394 or visit madisonct.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 20
Met in HD Encore:
Salome
: 10 a.m. The
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 195 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
19th Annual Madison Exchange Club Golf Classic
: 11 a.m. Madison Country Club, 8 W. Wharf Rd. Registration begins 11 a.m., followed by a putting challenge, and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Golf awards will recognize the best golfers in the categories for men, ladies, and mixed foursomes. Dinner, open bar, raffle, silent auc-
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tion, and a putting challenge follow the play. Cost: $200 single entry, $800 for foursome. For info, call Bob Graham at 203-415-7653 or email Vince Dussich at vince@dussick.com, or visit madisonexchange.org.
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.
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Digital Marketing Must-Haves
:
5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Fifth 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/localworkshops.
Author Event: Sarah Moon in Conversation with Amy Bloom
Family Week
: 6 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.
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Art Exhibits
Andrews Memorial Town Hall:
54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions.
Clinton Art Society Spring Members Exhibition
: Runs through June 19.
Connecticut River Museum
River Ballads: Artwork by Barbara Hocker
: 67 Main St., Essex: For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org. : Runs through May 18.
Essex Library Buel Room
: 33 West Ave.: For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Mayo Art Exhibit
: Runs through May 29.
Madison Cinema Art Gallery
: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com.
Solo Show by Linda McCarthy
: Runs through June 24.
Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
Into the Light
: Runs May 16 through June 28.
Masonicare at Chester Village
: 317 W. Main St.: For info, call 860-531-1400.
The Works of David Baillie
Spectrum Art Gallery
: Runs through June 30.
: 61 Main St., Centerbrook: For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Nature Up Close
: Runs May 16 through July 6.
Susan Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Vincent Giarrano: City Color
Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa
David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance : 1525
Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com.
Fridays and Saturdays: 9 p.m. to midnight. Various performers.
The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:
2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-3952000.
Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.
The Highliner III:
139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com. Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music. Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.
The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn:
36 Main St., Essex. No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit griswoldinn.com.
Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.
The Wharf:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com.
Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.
Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.
Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group: Bingo:
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Cost: $12 per person. For info, call 860-3881611.
Blackstone Fiber Art Community:
6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Music
Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:
: Runs through May 31. : Runs June 6 through July 6. Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com.
First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian Jazz Band.
Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band. Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers. Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers.
Nightingale’s Acoustic Café:
68 Lyme St., Old Lyme.
Donation $5 to $10 at the door. For info, email gstevens@musicnowfoundation.org or visit musicnowfoundation.org.
Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Ramblin’ Dan Stevens.
Last Friday: 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Open Mic.
Sweet Saturday Nights: 7 to 9 p.m. Various performers.
Groups and Activities
A Journey Through America’s Past:
10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.
Acoustics Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:
5 to 6 p.m.
Second Tuesday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No registration. For info, call 860-767-1560.
American Girl Doll Club:
6 to 6:45 p.m. First Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):
10 a.m. to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Art Critique Series (Special-Themed Session):
10 a.m. to noon. Third Thursday. Via Zoom. Runs November through April. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert:
6 p.m.
Tuesdays. Valley Shore Community Television Inc., 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.
10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Blackstone Library Tour: Board Game Club
: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Third Thursday. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. All ages welcome. For info, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.
Book Club:
Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Books on Tap Book Club:
6 to 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to patrons ages 21 and up. Sponsored by the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Breastfeeding Support Meeting:
9:30 a.m. Second Wednesday. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.
Chair Yoga with Martha:
6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Chester Blood Pressure Clinic:
2 to 3 p.m. Third Tuesday. 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.
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If you put a nightclub show on a theater’s stage, does that make it a musical? I wondered about this while watching Legacy Theatre’s opening production, Legends of the ‘60s, through Sunday, May 18. It could be either a nightclub act or a concert. Because of the audience interaction, I would characterize it as a nightclub act, perhaps because I would have enjoyed the show more if I had an adult beverage or two before and during it.
Chaz Esposito, the star, certainly has a ton of experience and energy. He gives his all during the two-hour show with intermission. He must be exhausted when the show ends.
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Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:
He also has a following; his Bobby Darin shows sold out at the Legacy Theatre. From the reaction of many in the audience, you can tell he has followers who are delighted to see him in this new show.
If you are a fan of the era’s music, you won’t be disappointed. Esposito gives us numbers for everyone from Elvis to Darin and Sinatra. The list goes from Neil Sedaka, Frank Sinatra, John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Dean Martin, Jerry and the Pacemakers, the Monkees, the Temptations, and more. He even includes Dusty Springfield. Surprisingly, Tony Bennett is omitted, as are Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Al Martino, Paul Anka, and others.
The patter between the songs ranges
from anecdotes about the performers or songs, to stories of Esposito’s career, and to slightly R-rated interchanges with the audience. Some are interesting or amusing; others go on too long. The night I saw the show, he included every possible story, causing the show to go on too long.
The show focuses on the up-tempo numbers; even the few ballads are done a la Bobby Darin, who was known for making every song an up-tempo one. It would have been good to hear songs like “Strangers in the Night,” “My Way,” “What Kind of Fool Am I?” or “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
He is accompanied by two backup singers, Stephanie Steele and Kayla Cook, whose bios are not included in the pro-
Coastal Camera Club Meeting:
7 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.
Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Christian Science Testimony Meeting:
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.
Color and Conversation:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
gram. Each has one duet with Esposito, but for the most part, they pump their arms in rhythm and provide oohs and aahs.
A 12-piece band accompanies him, all talented musicians. This was another problem. The sound design by JP Queenan needed better balance. Often, the band was so loud that Esposito was hard to hear. Plus, the sound was loud, better suited to a bigger environment. Each audience member will find songs they will enjoy and possibly remember. For tickets, contact LegacyTheatre CT.org.
son. For info, email mainoffice@fccmadison.org or visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.
Compassion Kits:
4 p.m. Wednesdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants knit and/or crochet items for charity. Needles, yarn, and patterns are provided, but participants may bring their own. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
2 to 3 p.m. First Monday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Registration is suggested. For info or to register, contact Cindy Baklik at 860-395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.
Coloring and Conversation: Community Breakfast
: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Madi-
Cookbook Club:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. 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.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s will be performed at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m.
The Shoreline Theater Academy’s advanced musical performance troupe proudly presents the beloved classic on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
Phantom of the Phantom of the Opera Opera Phantom of the Opera
The follows a gifted and beautiful young singer at the Paris Opéra, Christine Daaé, who is both haunted and mentored by a secretive music teacher she calls her “Angel of Music.” In actuality, Christine’s tutor is the titular Phantom, who nurtures a dangerous obsession with his protégée.
The advanced-level musical theater troupe at the Shoreline Theater Academy features rising opera stars Karl Victorino as the Phantom and Kylee Fake as Christine, both from Mystic. William Colon of Groton plays Viscount Raoul de Chagny, along with shoreline favorites Morgan Cheslock of Branford, Faye Staschke of Madison, and Keira Flannigan of Clinton rounding out the general cast. They will be accompanied by an adult choir of local singers who perform with Yale Camerata, Con Brio, and other regional groups. Tickets can be purchased at ETIX.com: $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $20 at the door. For more information, visit shorelinetheateracademy.org or call 860-227-2363, or email shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com.
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11 a.m. Mondays. Online. Sponsored by the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Led by certified mindfulness and meditation teacher Joanne Vannelli. Free. For info or to register (required), contact sarah@hchlibrary.org.
1:30 p.m. Mondays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features board games, coloring, puzzles, and more. Light refreshments. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
9:30 a.m. Mondays. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Presented by the Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. For info or to register, call the library at 860-526-0018.
9:30 a.m. Mondays. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Space is limited. For info, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.
9:30 a.m. Fridays. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Dads and grandparents are welcome, too. For info, contact the library at 860-767-1252 or staff@ivorytonlibrary.org.
6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Some previous knowledge or experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome. Bring your own mah-jongg set. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Movie Matinee:
1 to 3:30 p.m. Third Friday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For info, including the movie title, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Music with Margie:
11 a.m. Fridays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children and their family members. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Mystery Book Club:
1 p.m. Fourth Wednesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. No registration required. For info, contact Cindy Baklik at 860-395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.
NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group
: 7 p.m. Second Tuesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.
NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group
: 7 p.m. Last Wednesday. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.
Nimble Thimble:
1:30 p.m. Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. A needlepoint group led by Cynthia Barker. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-5627.
Needle Arts Group:
10 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Needlework Group:
Noon Meditation Music:
4 p.m. Mondays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurcguilford.org.
Open Mic Night:
6 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Pajama Story Time:
6 p.m. Third Thursday. 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.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting
: 1 to
3 p.m. First Saturday. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Includes guest speakers and care partner sharing sessions. For info, email allysonk11@yahoo.com.
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The New Haven Museum invites families to celebrate Juneteenth at the PardeeMorris House with a creative and engaging kids’ program led by museum educator Rohanna Delossantos. “Make a Plate! Juneteenth Food & Culture for Kids” will take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. This free event is designed for children aged 12 and under.
During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies, learning about the symbolism of red foods like hibiscus tea and red velvet cake—both traditional elements of Juneteenth cuisine. Families will take home a collection of play foods to continue the celebration. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket for outdoor seating.
Delossantos shares that the tradition of red drinks traces back to West Africa, where kola nuts and hibiscus pods were steeped in water. As West African culture endured through the transatlantic slave trade, the ritual of red drinks remained a powerful symbol. She quotes Nicole A. Taylor’s Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations, writing:
“Making red drinks is communion, a libation to old and new sacrifices—the future and past illuminated through the glass. A sip takes you on a journey from where we’ve been to where we’re going.”
A history teacher in the New Haven
A passionate educator, Delossantos teaches in the New Haven Public Schools Adult Education program, helping students earn high school diplomas through innovative classes like Project Museum, a student-run community museum focused on career-readiness. At the New Haven Museum, she has led family programming since 2019, including standout events like MLK Day dream mobiles, Barriles de Bomba, and paper dolls celebrating everyday New Haven heroes. Her own children often help her test and refine her creative programs.
public school system, Delossantos brings years of classroom experience to her museum programs. She developed this particular craft activity while watching her own children play make-believe and wanting them to understand the significance of Juneteenth.
“I hope families who are familiar with Juneteenth food traditions will enjoy a joyful afternoon of play,” she says. “And for those new to Juneteenth, I hope they gain an understanding of its history—of red, of seasonal Southern foods in June, and of the holiday’s powerful expressions of freedom.”
Located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven, the Pardee-Morris House dates to about 1780 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Originally built around 1750 by Amos Morris, the home was burned during a British raid in 1779 and later rebuilt and expanded by the Morris family. In 1918, descendant William S. Pardee willed the house to the New Haven Colony Historical Society, today the New Haven Museum. For a full summer schedule of events at the Pardee-Morris House, visit newhavenmuseum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house.
Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum has preserved and shared the rich history of Greater New Haven for over 160 years. Located at 114 Whitney Avenue in downtown New Haven, the Museum offers exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and community
outreach that bring more than 375 years of regional history to life. As a Blue Star Museum, NHM provides free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve members. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org, follow @NewHavenMuseum, or call 203562-4183.
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Pizza and Pages Book Club:
3:30 p.m. Second Thursday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For children reading at a second to third grade reading level. Registration suggested. For info or to register, visit actonlibrary.org.
Pokémon Club:
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Last Monday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or lyndsey@hchlibrary.org.
Preschool STEAM Lab:
9:30 to 10 a.m. Second Monday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560.
Read with Henry:
10 a.m. First Saturday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Patrons read to Henry, a therapy dog. Reading times are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For info, call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Research Skills for Homeschooling Teens and Preteens:
11 a.m. to noon. First Wednesday. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. To register, visit tnyurl.com/wplresearch. For info, call the library at 860399-6422.
Stay and Play:
10 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Free. No registration. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560.
Story Time A to Z:
10 a.m. Fridays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Each story time focuses on a letter of the week. Free. Registration is recommended. For info or to register, call 860767-1560.
Story Time with Ms. Elizabeth:
9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. All ages welcome. For info, contact the library at 860-767-1252 or staff@ivorytonlibrary.org.
Story Time with Ms. Liz:
10:30 a.m. Mondays. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. For ages 3 and below, but siblings are welcome. For info, contact the library at 860526-0018 or library@chesterct.org.
Surprise Saturdays with Mrs. Fig:
10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Tales and Tails:
2 to 3:30 p.m. Fourth Thursday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Beginners welcome. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Rummikub: Scrabble Club:
2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.
SCORE at the Library:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments required. For info or a request form, call 860-388-9508.
Scranton Writers’ Club:
6:30 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365, ext. 1019 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Shoreline Astronomical Society Meeting:
7 to 9 p.m.
Second Thursday. Deer Lake Camp, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Observation session to follow (weather permitting). Open to all. For info, email shorelineastronomicalsociety@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/groups/shorelineastronomicalsociety.
Shoreline Roundtable:
6:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a guest speaker each month. For info, call 860-3951124 or email evaluator1@comcast.net.
Sing & Stomp:
10:30 a.m. Fridays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. No registration required. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
5 to 6 p.m. Second Tuesday. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Patrons sign up for a 15minute slot to read to Nelson, a certified therapy dog. For info or to register, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.
Tech Time with Brian:
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. By appointment. For educational purposes only; no repairs. For info, visit actonlibrary.org.
Tech Time with Emily:
Noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. By appointment. For educational purposes only; no repairs. For info, visit actonlibrary.org.
Tech Help with Liz:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. For info, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.
Teen Friday:
3 p.m. Fridays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No registration needed. For info, call 860-767-1560.
The Writer’s Block:
9 to 10:30 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. All levels and genres welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560.
Time Out for Poetry:
12:30 to 2 p.m. Third Friday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud. Open to all. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Toddler Time:
10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. For info or to register, call the library at 860-399-6422.
TOPS Club CT 84 Westbrook Meet:
5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. St. Marks Church (basement), 222 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook. Support and encouragement for those who want to lose weight. For info, call 860-767-0705.
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Essex Indoor Golf Center, 23 Saybrook Rd. Sponsored by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Free admission. For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.
Trivia Night: Trivia Tuesday:
6:30 p.m. Third Tuesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sudie@hchlibrary.org.
Trivia Thursday
: 7 p.m. Thursdays. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Free. For info, call 860-399-5901 or visit watersedgeresortandspa.com/events.
Virtual Genealogy Interest Group:
10:30 a.m. to noon.
Fourth Thursday. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info or to register (required), contact Cindy Baklik at 860395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.
Virtual: Gentle Yoga Class for Adults:
10:15 a.m. Fridays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.
Volunteer Open House
: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Second Wednesday. Hills Academy History Center, 22 Prospect St., Essex. Meet-and-greet event to welcome volunteerism at Essex Historical Society. No RSVP needed. For info, visit essexhistory.org/events
Walking Group:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a walk around the neighborhood. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club:
1:15 p.m. Third Wednesday. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
Theater
Ragtime: The Musical
Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through June 15. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.
Tea at Five:
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs May 15 through June 8. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.
Art :
: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs May 23 through June 1. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
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131 Burr Hill Road, Killingworth
Year Built: Sq. Feet: Acres: Style: Bedrooms: Bathrooms: Price:
Nestled amidst 14.4 acres of idyllic beauty, this magnificent country estate is not just a residence — it’s a lifestyle, a retreat that transcends the ordinary.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand foyer that sets the tone of exquisite craftsmanship and luxury that carries throughout the home. The first floor flows seamlessly upon 10-inch oak floors with original antique nailing.
The exquisite kitchen is equipped with a custom five-burner La Cornue range, two expansive granite islands providing ample space for culinary excellence and casual dining, three copper sinks, multiple warming and cooling stations, oversized Sub-Zero and views to both dining rooms.
The first-floor primary suite enjoys its own wing — a sanctuary featuring en suite dual bathrooms connected by a massive steam shower, a hair salon, make-up room, sitting room, infrared sauna and a vast closet that is a fashion enthusiast’s dream, complete with a connected laundry room.
Entertainment is at the forefront of the lower level with a game room that promises endless hours of competition and camaraderie. The movie theater is designed to replicate the cinematic experience, with plush seating and advanced technology, which is ideal for private screenings or unwinding with your favorite films. The wine cellar ensures the perfect vintage is always on hand. The state-of-the-art gym will satisfy even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts.
This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for $3,900,000. For more information or a showing, contact Melanie Scull at 323-314-0888. 2011 14,110 14.44 Contemporary, Chateau 11 11 full, 4 half $3,900,000
With 11 en-suite bedrooms and a fully equipped in-law apartment, this masterpiece must be seen!
Kimberly A. Carlone, $1,300,000 on April 25
: Rcf 2 Acquistion T and Us Bank TNa to Vermeer Group LLC, $305,000 on April 24
: Daniel
Marrara to Nancy M. Prentice, $269,900 on April 25
: J R Maxx
Properties LLC to Joseph V. and Tracey Hurley, $435,000 on April 21
: James M. and Amy J. Zinaman to Jeffrey Nese and Barbara Aaron, $1,315,000 on April 25
: 97 Pratt Road LLC to Mary J. Sullivan and David A. Demeyere, $1,500,000 on April 23
: Anne Stevenson to Laurie and Edward Shelasky, $865,000 on April 24
: Melissa D. Cavrell to Susan E. Whaples, $380,000 on April 18
: James M. Childs to John G. Keenan and Mary A.
Hanrahan, $700,000 on April 24
: Ursula A.
Wilson to James M. Childs, $675,000 on April 21
: John Randall to Thomas and Julie A. Randall, $225,000 on April 25
: Estate of Gillian K. Davis and Shirley J. Davis to Roman Daniels, $425,000 on April 24
: Estate of Anna C. Zangari and Angelo Zangari to Andrew C. and Catherine L. Casolino, $890,999 on April 24
: Perzanoski
Children T and Todd J. Perzanoski to Michael and Elisabet Aiezza, $646,000 on April 23
: Poonam and Sanet Thakore to David R. Prickett and Bronwyn M. Monahan, $875,000 on April 23 :
to James L. and
: Elvira
Grasso to Laurie Mccurdy, $920,500 on April 24
: Dennis Carroll and Lidia R. Navarro to Alexander J. and Jessica Condil, $575,000 on April 21
: Estate of Elizabeth M. Inkster and Robin I. Guerette to Ms Hooks Farm LLC, $500,000 on April 21
: Colleen
Balkan to Natasha M. Casanova and Anthony J. Masucci, $825,000 on April 21
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Criddle T and Geoffrey T. Smith to Linda C Dahlquist T and Linda C. Dahlquist, $810,000 on April 22
: Nancy M. and Grant D. Prentice to Alexander T. and Jacqueline George, $644,000 on April 24
Walter J. and Deborah Schrader to 2514 Boston Post Road LLC, $80,000 on April 24
: Kirk V. and Susan E. Laughlin to Eric and Emily Bishop, $665,000 on April 22 : Edward
C. Horne and Sara E. Goold to Turner L. Carnes and Hope Dieffenbach, $650,000 on April 22
: Estate of Lynette
V. Roberts and Branden Cheesman to Tiffany Adams, $518,000 on April 24
: Sherri Dente to Marco Silva, $820,000 on April 21
: Robert and Sandra Bernardo to Peter and Annette Roding, $225,000 on April 25 : Janet Megdadi to Kings Hwy Partners LLC, $295,000 on April 23 : Deborah H. Hine and John P. Higgins to Thomas P. Jones, $315,000 on April 25 : Ellen
A. Quagliaroli to Joann Gargiulo, $329,900 on April 25 : Meredith
A. Sherin to Antonio Ponvert, $1,330,000 on April 22 : Lisa Manzi and Lynne S. Alfano to Barbara Gambino, $210,000 on April 23
