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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXIX Iss. 23

Clinton Budgets Set; BOE Cuts Remain

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

Clinton voters approved the town’s proposed education budget at a second referendum, finalizing a $67.5 million spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. However, the Board of Education will still need to identify $800,000 in cuts to bring its budget in line with the amount approved by voters.

At a second budget referendum held May 27, Clinton voters approved the Board of Education budget by a 771-674 vote (53% to 47%). Clinton’s total budget for the next fiscal year is set at $67,526,139, a $1,104,694, or 1.66%, increase over the current fiscal year.

A total of 1,445 voters, about 14% of registered voters, cast ballots at the second referendum, just 56 fewer than the 1,501 voters

who turned out at the first referendum May 13. Both 2026 referenda drew the highest turnout for budget votes in five years.

second referendum totals $44,288,204 — a $1,421,708, or 3.32%, increase over the current year’s budget. That request had been

David Negron: Honoring Chloe by Helping Families

By Pam Young

Correspondent

When David and Rennie Negron were trying to find a gait trainer for their daughter Chloe, they were told it could take six months to a year.

Without it, Chloe could not safely walk or return to school.

“We were led on a quest to search for a gait trainer,” David says. “It was so hard to access through the typical channels.”

That experience — repeated again and again as Chloe’s illness progressed — eventually led the Guilford family to help create Chloe’s Closet, a pediatric medical equipment program designed to support families caring for medically fragile or disabled children.

“Her life will always be a reminder of community love and support,” David says.

Chloe’s Closet was established through a partnership between the Negron family and Guilford Interfaith Volunteers following the death of David and Rennie’s

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daughter, Chloe, in 2025 after living with juvenile Tay-Sachs disease. The program provides gently used pediatric durable medical equipment to families across Connecticut, helping connect children with items that are often expensive, difficult to obtain, or urgently needed.

For David and Rennie, the mission is deeply personal.

Born in New Haven in July 2018, Chloe initially met all of her developmental milestones and was, according to David, “a healthy child” who loved music, coloring, painting, and spending time with family and friends. In 2022, however, David and Rennie began noticing changes in Chloe’s speech and motor skills.

“The changes we were seeing gradually led us to search for

answers and the results shocked us to our core,” David says.

Eventually, doctors diagnosed Chloe with juvenile Tay-Sachs disease, a rare genetic neurological disorder that affects brain and nerve function.

As Chloe’s condition progressed, the family found themselves navigating not only the emotional realities of a terminal illness, but also the practical challenges of obtaining specialized medical equipment quickly enough to meet her changing needs.

“The constant theme was that we were trying to get access to appropriate equipment so she could be a child, be with her family and friends, go outside and be safe,” David says.

After Chloe’s death in 2025, David and Rennie began thinking about how many other families were facing similar struggles.

“So many other families have the same kind of story,” David says. “They have children who

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After losing their daughter Chloe to Tay-Sachs disease, David and Rennie Negron helped establish Chloe's Closet to support other families facing similar challenges.

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Fundraisers Planned to Save SummerFest

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

The volunteer group seeking to save Clinton’s SummerFest from cancellation is holding three major fundraising events in June and July. If successful, the fundraisers will allow Clinton’s annual fireworks tradition to once again light up the summer sky.

Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. is a nonprofit formed earlier this year by a group of community volunteers with the goal of ensuring SummerFest can continue. The group consists of seven Clinton residents: Jessica Robison, Lance Hedge, Mari Lee, Lourdes Rojas, Kristin Cowenhoven, Jane Scully Welch, and Dawn Hittle.

To make sure the event can be held, the group has set a fundraising goal of $50,000 by Aug. 8 to cover costs including professional pyrotechnics, safety permits, food vendors, entertainment, and event insurance.

Organizers have announced three fundraising events in the coming weeks.

On Sunday, June 14, 15% of brunch sales at Leon’s of Westbrook from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be donated to SummerFest.

From July 5-9, 15% of sales at Grand Apizza of Clinton will be donated. Tickets identifying the purchase as part of the fundraiser will be available online or by emailing Clintonctfireworksinc@gmail.com.

From July 20-31, all donations through the round-up program at Steward’s Ace Hardware will benefit SummerFest.

In addition to the fundraisers, direct donations can be made through the nonprofit’s GoFundMe page, and donations by mail can be sent to P.O. Box 24, Clinton, CT 06413. Checks should be made payable

to Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. The Facebook page “Clinton’s End of Summer Celebration and Fireworks” includes links to the GoFundMe campaign.

SummerFest has been a Clinton tradition for more than a decade. Traditionally organized by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the event is held the Saturday before Labor Day and features music, food, family entertainment, and a fireworks display.

In March, Town Manager Michelle Benivegna told the Town Council that the 2026 SummerFest was in serious danger of cancellation following the closure of the Chamber of Commerce last summer. Benivegna said the event would require a substantial community fundraising effort led by an outside organization.

Following that announcement, Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. was formed to take on that responsibility. Robison, who along with Hedge is leading the effort, said the group plans to hold a scaled-down version of the event this year with the possibility of expanding it in the future.

“This year will be a shortened event beginning at 6 p.m. at the town beach,” Robison said last month. “There will be music, food trucks, and some children’s activities, with the event culminating at 9 p.m. with fireworks.”

The fundraising effort comes amid increased public scrutiny following the chamber’s closure.

Residents were surprised last year when the Clinton Chamber of Commerce announced it was indefinitely suspending operations in July following the resignation of former director Paul Orsini. On See Fundraisers page 12

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Mary Bovich Clinton

Mary Carolyn Bovich, née Marchetti, age 89, “shuffled off this mortal coil,” passing peacefully to God, at home with family, on May 21, 2026. Mary was born Jan. 17, 1937, in New Haven, to Josephine and Antonino Marchetti.

Mary was a student of the Ursuline nuns from first grade to her graduation from the College of New Rochelle in 1958, with her Bachelor of Arts degree. Mary then obtained her teaching degree and taught English at Saint Gabriel’s High School in New Rochelle, New York. One year later, she met the love of her life, Ray, and they were married in April 1960, and soon started their family.

Ray loved to tell the world that “Mary is the most talented and able lady I have ever known,” and “Nobody has it better than I.” Throughout their marriage, Mary and Ray enjoyed creating or buying several businesses: P.M. Sports Camp, Old Harbor Marina, Old Harbor Village, The Paint Pot, Hammonasset Camping Center, and annual sales of Christmas trees and Easter flowers.

Having raised her family and lived in Clinton for over 50 years, Mary was well known for her contributions as a businesswoman and volunteer. Her name was synonymous with the Clinton Historical Society Christmas Luncheon, an annual gourmet celebration offered to the community. At the age of 80, Mary helped cook and serve almost 75 Chateaubriand dinners for the society. She humbly stated that all would not have happened without a cadre of close friends.

Flower gardening was Mary’s passion, earning accreditation as a Master Gardener, winning many blue ribbons at the Hartford Flower Show and the Durham Fair. Many Clintonians requested her help creating centerpieces for special dinners, and at Christmas time she was known for making spectacular red bows. Mary most recently worked and shared her talent at Grove Gardens in Clinton.

Mary loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love for them was only surpassed by their love for “Nane.” Mary leaves behind a legacy of good humor, fun, faith, and unconditional love that will live on in those that loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ray, whom she loved with all her heart; her four children: Ray (Nancy), Lawrence (Mary), Carolyn Spotts (Tim Suydam), and Steven (Jodi); her 10 grandchildren: Matthew, Lawrence, Connor, Mark, Griffin, Jasmine, Danielle, David, Zeb, and Kathryn; and her five great-grandchildren: Saoirse, Stella, Crue, Aitana, and Felix. Mary is also survived by her sisters, Joan Marchetti and Dian Grandefeld (John); and many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her brother, Nino Marchetti; and her nephew, John Grandefeld.

A private Funeral Mass was held on May 28 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 100 Main St., Unionville. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Mary’s memory to Trinity Health Hospice of New England, 659 Tower Ave., Second Floor, Hartford, CT 06112, donate.trinityhealthathome.org.

Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes Inc., www.ahernfuneralhome.com.

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Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services Offers Junior Strings Program

Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services will offer a Junior Strings summer session for students entering grades 3 and 4. The program will be held Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28. Participants will perform with the Senior Strings on the Town Green on Wednesday, July 29, prior to the evening’s headlining performance. The program will focus on ukulele and guitar, with instruments and instruction provided. Enrollment is limited to 10 students for this pilot program. For more information or to register, visit www.osyfs.org.

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Labriola, Wisialowski Seek 23rd District Seat

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

Two Old Saybrook residents have launched campaigns to represent the 23rd House District. Republican Barbara Labriola and Democrat Jane Wisialowski will vie for the open seat following Republican Devin Carney’s decision to retire.

The 23rd House District includes Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Lyme, and Old Lyme. Since 2015, the district has been represented by Carney, who announced earlier this year that he would not seek another term.

Labriola and Wisialowski, both Old Saybrook residents, have each announced campaigns to fill the vacant seat.

career in the corporate sector focused on marketing and business development, she transitioned about 20 years ago into eldercare services and work as a professional conservator appointed by Connecticut probate judges. She has also served on the Parks & Recreation Commission and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Valley Shore YMCA.

If elected, Wisialowski said she may consider stepping down from her town positions if balancing state-level responsibilities and upcoming local initiatives becomes too difficult.

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To help voters learn more about the candidates, the emailed both campaigns and asked about their backgrounds, why they are running, the issues they would focus on if elected, and where voters can learn more about them.

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Labriola said she was motivated to run because of concerns about the cost of living facing Connecticut families.

Labriola is serving her third term as Old Saybrook treasurer. Before that, she served as Wallingford town clerk for 13 years and was chairman of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission. If elected, Labriola said she plans to continue serving as treasurer.

“I want to see Connecticut as a more welcoming state to young families. Our community deserves leadership that listens, collaborates, and delivers tangible results for working families. Costs are simply too high with income taxes and electricity costs, plus state regulations and policies directly impact the cost of doing business and the cost of property taxes,” Labriola said.

Labriola also said she wants to provide an independent voice on policies she believes could negatively affect the district.

“There are 102 Democrats to 49 Republicans in the House, which is 2-1, and the government is better served with compromise and differing opinions,” Labriola said.

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Cancer Walk

Saturday June 6th 12pm - 9pm

Ethel Peters Complex Clinton, CT

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

Cans for Cancer Fundraiser and Cancer Walk to Support Local Families

CLINTON -A community-driven effort to support families battling cancer is continuing this spring, as residents come together for the annual "Cans for Cancer" and Cancer Walk fundraiser

Cans for Cancer, a can and bottle drive, took place on Saturday, May 23. Following the successful can drive fundraiser, the community is now looking ahead to the upcoming Cancer Walk. The initiative was founded by Taylor Miller when she was in sixth grade, with the help of her grandmother, Sandy Allen. The fundraiser began as a way to give back to the community while honoring her grandfather, Fire Chief Hugh Allen, who was battling cancer at the time The cause later became even more personal when Taylor's father, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Miller, was diagnosed with kidney cancer at the age of 39. Taylor and her grandmother continued organizing the drive in tribute to both her father and grandfather, strengthening its mission and impact within the community.

All proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund (CRCRF) The Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to assist cancer patients and their families in Clinton and surrounding shoreline towns. Since its inception, the fund has donated over $300,000 to those in need. Assistance is tailored to each family's situation, with funds distributed directly to billing entities for expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes, insurance, food, and more.

The effort extends beyond the can drive On Saturday, June 6, from 12 p m to 9 p m , the community is invited to attend the Cancer Walk at the Ethel Peters Complex in Clinton. Proceeds from this event will also benefit the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund. The Cancer Walk promises a full day of activities for all ages. Highlights include a Touch-a-Truck event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a kids' area with games and face painting, cornhole, raffles, and a concession stand Live music will be featured throughout the day, with performances by Blind by 8 from 1 p m to 4 p m and Bad Manners from 5 p m to 8 p m A special luminary lighting ceremony will take place at 8 p.m., where attendees can light a luminary in honor of or in memory of a loved one who has battled cancer, offering a meaningful moment of remembrance.

A highlight of the day will also include the Fire Department vs. Police Department softball game at 4pm, held in honor of past Fire Chief Jeff Miller The game features Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT's and Dispatchers from Clinton, Madison, Old Saybrook and Guilford The game is free but donations are greatly appreciated

Together, these events aim to bring the community closer while providing meaningful support to neighbors in need, continuing a heartfelt tradition rooted in resilience, remembrance, and generosity

Labriola, Wisialowski Seek 23rd District Seat

Wisialowski:

Wisialowski ran for the seat in 2024, losing a close race to Carney by a 51% to 49% margin. She said she decided to run again because she believes the district’s needs have continued to grow.

“We came so close the last time and, since that election, the need in this district has only increased. With the federal government slashing grant money and prices soaring for everyone, I believe our district deserves a representative focused on real solutions. Someone who actually has a seat at the table where decisions in Hartford are made,” Wisialowski said.

If elected, what are some issues you’d like to focus on?

Labriola:

Labriola said her priorities include:

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Reducing the cost of electricity

Eliminating municipal mandates that drive up property taxes

Eliminating state income taxes on Social Security benefits

Standing up for schools against one-size-fits-all policies

Protecting constitutional rights

Limiting state control over local decision-making

Improving public safety and police recruitment

Wisialowski identified housing, healthcare, education, environmental infrastructure, and reproductive freedom as her core issues.

“When elected, I will work to create more housing that suits the shoreline so seniors can stay in the towns they built and young families can afford to plant roots here. I’ll fight for stronger mental health services, quality public schools, and a coastline protected from the accelerating effects of climate change,” Wisialowski said. “And I’ll always stand up for reproductive freedom and the right of every woman to make her own healthcare decisions.”

Where can voters learn more about

Facebook: Barbara Labriola for CT State Rep or Barbara Labriola (personal account)

Instagram: barbaraforct

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Meghan Abate (North Branford) | Jean Cotter (Branford) | Lee Cotter (Branford) Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees

Joseph Secki (Killingworth) | Laura Downes (Madison) | Virginia Baltay (Guilford)

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Nancy Gray (North Haven) | Catherine Cook (Old Saybrook)

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Obituary Meredith Hile Clinton

Our cherished daughter, Meredith Leigh Hile of Clinton, age 35, passed away peacefully at home May 16, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer. During her short life, she touched so many people with joy, humor, and much happiness with everyone she would meet, whether it be at school, work, or with various activities and travel experiences with her family. She loved to go on cruises and frequently attended musical theater shows throughout Connecticut and New York City. Meredith was born in New Haven, to Marianne and James Hile on Dec. 5, 1990. She graduated from The Morgan School in 2012. The Sharp Training agency provided Meredith with work opportunities for many years at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and the Mohegan Sun employee food court. Meredith enjoyed participating as an athlete with the Seaside Saybrook Special Olympics Track and Field and Bocce teams for more than 20 years, earning many medals. She also participated in numerous activities with IMPACT Inc. (formerly called MARC Inc.) recre-

ational programs, and attended the Horizons Summer Camp each year. Meredith was predeceased by her loving grandparents, Margaret and Walter Rausch, and Madeline and James K. Hile. She is survived by her parents, Marianne and James Hile; as well as her brother, Gregory Hile, of Norwich; and sister, Lauren Hile, of Brooklyn, New York; her aunt, Eileen Rausch; and uncle, Robert Hile (Carey); and numerous cousins. She will be greatly missed and remembered by many coworkers, job and activities coaches, friends, and teachers.

Funeral calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Swan Funeral Home, Clinton. A Mass of Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29, at St. Mary’s Church, Clinton. Private burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Beach Park Road, Clinton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Meredith may be offered to the following organizations: IMPACT Inc., 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457, ct-impact.org/donate; Horizons Inc., 127 Babcock Road, South Windham, CT 06266, horizonsct.org/get-involved/home; or Smilow Cancer Hospital, givetoynhh.org/areasto-support/the-fund-for-smilow-cancerhospital.

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The Estuary offers free cholesterol, diabetes (no fasting required), and blood pressure screenings for people aged 50 and over. The screenings take place on Fridays at The Estuary Center, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, and are conducted by Tina Belmont, R.N. Appointments are required. For more information or to make an appointment, call 860-388-1611, ext. 202.

Sponsorships Available for Greater Old Saybrook Chamber Golf Tournament

The Greater Old Saybrook Chamber is seeking sponsors for its 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Fox Hopyard Golf Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, including presenting sponsor, dinner sponsor, lunch sponsor, beverage cart sponsor, contest sponsor, and tee sponsor. The annual event brings together local business leaders, professionals, and community members for a day of networking and golf. Sponsorships include promotional opportunities through event signage, digital and social media recognition, and on-site acknowledgements. Raffle item donations also are welcome, including gift cards, outings, experiences, and golf-related items. For more information, contact the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber at 860-388-3266 or info@oldsaybrookchamber.com, or visit goschamber.com/golf-tournament.

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are medically fragile or disabled and it is so hard to get the necessary equipment.”

That experience eventually led the family to Guilford Interfaith Volunteers and its existing medical equipment initiative, Charlie’s Closet, which provides gently used equipment for adults.

“Our family reached out to Charlie’s Closet to explore what we saw as a natural fit for modeling a pediatric version of that closet,” David says.

The result was Chloe’s Closet, which operates through Guilford Interfaith Volunteers and is led by co-directors Christi Burton and Tony Sicignano. David says the Negron family’s role has been helping provide insight into the needs families experience while caring for children with serious illnesses and disabilities.

“The one thing I want to be upfront about is that we’re doing this with the Guilford Interfaith Volunteers who are leading this initiative,” David says. “Our participation is the knowledge and understanding we have about what families need.”

Located at 55 Park St. on the Guilford Green, Chloe’s Closet offers equipment including gait trainers, wheelchairs, bath chairs, and other pediatric mobility and safety devices donated by families and organizations across the state. Families can browse available equipment through an online inventory system and schedule pickups during open hours.

“As parents who were taking care of a child with a rare disease, the only time we had to check emails was at night,” David says. “The online inventory and process is

helpful for these reasons.”

David says one of the family’s goals has been creating a space that feels welcoming and supportive rather than clinical or overwhelming.

“We want to be there to support these children and their families and to say that the community understands what they’re going through,” he says.

The response from Guilford and surrounding communities has been encouraging, according to David, both through equipment donations and broader public support.

“These are extraordinary kids and families,” he says. “The support from the community has been remarkable.”

That support will continue June 6, when the St. George Men’s Group hosts its annual international food fair to benefit Chloe’s Closet. The event will feature cuisine representing more than 13 countries, with proceeds supporting the growing equipment program.

“Rennie and I are grateful,” David says. “It really is a testament to how strong this community is.”

Today, David continues balancing family life, his work overseeing a master’s program at the Yale School of Management focused on training K-12 education leaders, and ongoing advocacy connected to medically fragile children and rare diseases.

Still, he says Chloe remains at the center of the work.

“So many people came together to support us during Chloe’s illness,” David says. “We will support other families in her honor through Chloe’s Closet.”

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The Connecticut River Museum announces it has two vessels for cruises on the Connecticut River: Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, and RiverQuest, a tour boat that explores the river’s ecology, history, and wildlife. The boats leave from the docks at the museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, and are open for public and private cruises through October. For more information or to make a reservation, call 860-767-8289 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

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Town of Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission

54 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413

Legal Notice of Public Hearing

Town of Clinton in the Town Hall Green Room

The Town of Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:

PZC-26-9: Special Exception for a shopping center pursuant to Section 27.2.25(a) of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 224 East Main Street, Map 78, Block 70, Lot 159A, Zone B-4. Applicant: Seamus Moran, H&H Engineering Associates, LLC.

PZC-26-11: Special Exception, to approve a rear lot pursuant to Section 27.2.13 of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 75 East Main Street, Map 56, Block 61, Lot 12, Zone EMVD. Applicant: Frank Vacca, BSC Group Engineering and Surveying.

PZC-26-12: Special Exception for self-storage facility pursuant to Section 12.46 of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 335 East Main Street (rear), Map 88, Block 69, Lot 124, Zone I-2. Applicant: Robert Grabarek, Osprey Environmental Engineering.

At said Hearing, all persons will have the right to be heard. The application(s) and correspondence are available for public inspection on the Town’s website.

Anyone requiring special accommodation to participate in the public meeting should contact the Land Use Office at 860-669-6133. Michael Rossi, Chairman, Town of Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission.

Members of the public

are invited to CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

State Project No. 0027-0128 Replacement of Bridge No. 06296

Town of Clinton

Town Hall Green Room; 54 East Main Street, Clinton, CT, 06413

June 4, 2026 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.

The purpose of this project is to address the structural deficiencies of the existing bridge by replacing the existing structure with a single-span superstructure supported on new semi-integral abutments supported on piles.

The right of way impacts associated with the proposed improvements will include a permanent easement at the southwest corner of the bridge for grading, installation, and maintenance of scour protection; temporary construction easements at the corners of the bridge for construction staging; and driveway reconstruction.

Construction is expected to start in Fall 2029, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition, and permits. The estimated cost is $8.6 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

The public can submit comments and questions during two-week public comment period following meeting. Direct comments and questions by June 19, 2026 to DOT-FLBP@ct.gov, (860) 594-2020, or Hayley Martin at Hayley.Martin@ct.gov.

ACCESSIBILITY

The meeting is ADA accessible. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (TSR). Language assistance may be requested by contracting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Hayley Martin at Hayley.Martin@ct.gov

May 1, 2026, Orsini was arrested by the Clinton Police Department and charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from the chamber, among other alleged financial crimes.

To reassure residents concerned about donating in the wake of Orsini’s arrest, Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. held a public meet-and-greet in late May so residents could meet the organization’s members and ask questions.

Robison said the event was successful.

“It was fantastic. We had a great turnout. We actually raised $1,000 there in person with cash and check donations.”

Robison said organizers welcomed questions and felt attendees left with confidence that donations would be handled responsibly.

“The most frequent question we got, understandably, is ‘what happens if not enough money is raised and the event is not held,’” Robison said. “We are very confident we will raise enough money, but if we don’t, we spoke to the manager at Liberty Bank, where we have our account. The money will be placed in a CD where it can’t be touched for nine months but will accrue interest. The money will then be used to go toward the event next year.

Those donations are still tax deductible and we will do the same thing with any surplus money we raise this year.”

Robison said she hopes residents will continue to reach out to the group with questions.

“We’re all about being approachable and building trust in the community,” she said.

“We know we are a new group, but we welcome people to come ask us questions. We’re going to prove to people that we’re here to work hard and hold SummerFest not just this year, but for years to come.”

Following the chamber’s closure in 2025, the town manager’s office undertook a fundraising effort to ensure SummerFest was held that year. While the town successfully coordinated fundraising and the event itself during the eight weeks between the chamber’s closure and SummerFest, Benivegna said earlier this year the town does not have the capacity to do so again in 2026.

However, the Town Council unanimously voted earlier this year to reallocate $10,000 already included in the town budget’s community events line item to a newly created Town Fireworks Display line item. The money will be used to supplement fundraising efforts if they fall short of the $50,000 goal.

Free Genealogy Help at Westbrook Library

Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook offers free genealogy help from 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. No appointment needed. For more information, contact the library at 860-399-6422 or westbrook.public.lib@snet.net.

Town of Clinton ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Andrews Memorial Town Hall 54 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday June 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rose Room of the William Stanton Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut, to consider the following:

ZBA-26-5: 3 West Road, Assessor’s Map 69/ Block 66/ Lot 38, R10 Zone. David Smalley (Applicant), Paul O’Donnell (Owner) After-the-fact variances to Section 26.11.14 for ground coverage, and Section 26.11.8 for north side setback

At said Hearing, all persons will have the right to be heard and written communication received. The application(s) and accompanying maps and correspondence are available for public inspection on the Town’s Website www.clintonct.org. Anyone requiring special accommodation to participate in the public meeting should contact the Land Use Office at 860-669-6133. Laurie Jaffe, Chair, Town of Clinton ZBA.

Warm Your Hands With Mittens

Story by Carol Andrecs

Beautiful, 2-year-old Mittens is a supersweet and loving tortoiseshell appropriately named for her polydactyl paws, which make her even more special. She is super friendly and affectionate, rolling on her back for belly rubs whenever she gets attention. She would be so happy to find a home that reciprocated with lots of love, cuddling, and playtime. Could that be your home? For an appointment to meet Mittens, apply online at forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

: 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.

Photo by Tracye Mueller

Calls for Artists: Essex Summer Arts Festival

Artists and craftspeople are invited to participate in the Essex Summer Arts Festival, scheduled for June 20 through June 21 on the Essex Green in Essex. The outdoor event features fine art and crafts displayed in the historic walkable town overlooking the Connecticut River. Essex is a popular tourist destination known for its restaurants, coffee shops, and marina, and the festival typically attracts strong visitor traffic. Space is limited and early reservations are encouraged. For more information or to reserve a spot, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.

DECISION LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF WESTBROOK – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on 27 May 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Teresa Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT. The following actions were taken:

Appeal No. 2026-004 – Appeal of Joseph Murphy, owner; Thomas Wilcox, agent; Michael Ferrara, M. Ferrara Development, applicant. Property located at 34 Dolphin Avenue, further identified on Assessor’s Map 189, Parcel 89, HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations

Section 2.C.1.2.1 of 25’ required, 1.1’ requested to house (westerly); Section 2.C.1.2.2 of 10’ required, 7.8’ and 7.5’ requested to house (northerly); Section 2.C.1.2.2 of 10’ required, 7.9’ and 7.8’ requested to deck and landing (northerly); Section 2.C.1.2.3 of 35’ required, 7.4’ requested to deck landing and stairs (easterly); Section 2.C.1.2.3 of 35’ required, 10.9’ requested to deck (easterly); Section 2.C.1.2.3 of 35’ required, 22.9’ and 23.0’ requested to house (easterly); Section 2.C.1.2.3 of 35’ required, 23.9’ requested to porch (easterly); Section 2.C.1.3.1 of 25% maximum coverage allowed, 36.5% requested. Variances requested to tear down existing three-bedroom seasonal cottage and rebuild. CAM Required CONTINUED TO JUNE

Appeal No. 2026-005 – Appeal of Richard and Elizabeth Derella, owners/applicants; Joe Wren, P.E., agent. Property located at 24 Pequot Road, further identified on Assessor’s Map 195, Parcel 25, HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12 LiMWA, Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.1 of 25’ required, 10.5’ requested to eave, 23.2’ requested to porch; Section 2.C.2.2 (east) of 10’ required, 8.5’ requested to eave, 9.4’ requested to deck steps, 9.5’ requested to porch; Section 2.C.2.2 (west) of 10’ required, 1.6’ requested to gutter, 2.6’ requested to house, 3.3’ requested to deck; Section 2.C.3.1 of 25% maximum coverage allowed, 29.8% requested. CAM Required GRANTED WITH STIPS

Dated at Westbrook, Connecticut this 27th day of May 2026

Bonnie Hall, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals

Clinton Budgets Set; BOE Cuts Remain

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reduced by $500,000 from the proposal voters rejected by a 57% to 43% margin at the first referendum. A town budget of $23,237,935, a $317,014, or 1.36%, decrease from the current budget, was narrowly approved at the first referendum.

With the budget approved, the Town Council will meet to officially set the mill rate at its next meeting. Finance Director Robert Tait previously estimated that the proposed budget, combined with Clinton’s share of the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment approved by the Connecticut General Assembly, would result in a mill rate of 22.24.

While voters have now approved both sides of the budget, school officials still must determine where to make the required reductions.

After the education budget failed at the first referendum, the council reduced the Board of Education’s budget request by $500,000. In April, the council had already cut the board’s initial proposal by $300,000.

By law, the council can only reduce the school budget by a dollar amount and cannot direct specific line-item cuts. That responsibility falls to the Board of Education.

Board of Education Chairwoman Erica Gelven (D) said the board was “grateful for the community’s investment in Clinton’s schools” and will now begin determining where the required reductions will be made.

“Now that the budget has passed referendum, we will begin the work of determining where the $800,000 in cuts from the Board’s approved budget will come from,” Gelven said. “This process begins on [Monday, June 1] when the Budget & Finance subcommittee meets to consider reductions to both operations and capital spending. As is our practice, the impact of these cuts on our students will be minimized as much as is possible.”

Tax Impact

While the town’s mill rate is estimated to fall from 31.14 to 22.24, that decrease is offset by a substantial increase in assessed residential property values. Town officials have cautioned that even with the lower mill rate, individual tax bills may still increase because of a shift in tax burden caused by the townwide, state-mandated revaluation.

Town Manager Michelle Benivegna has said it is difficult to provide a single estimate of the tax impact because of the recent revaluation.

“There is not a simple answer to this

question in a revaluation year,” Benivegna said last month. “Property values were updated as of October 1, 2025, and those values are used to redistribute the tax burden among all taxpayers. In this revaluation, residential properties increased in value at a much higher rate than commercial properties, resulting in a shift of the tax burden from commercial to residential.”

This year marked the first time Clinton required multiple referenda to pass a budget since 2018, and turnout at both votes was significantly higher than in 2025.

Following the first referendum, both Benivegna and Town Council Chairman Hank Teskey (D) pointed to the revaluation as a likely factor in both turnout and the result.

“Affordability is the magic word. Across the country, for example, people are feeling the pain at the pump. We are not alone in this,” Teskey said May 13. “We got the message.”

Benivegna said the turnout and close vote demonstrated that residents are paying close attention to local government decisions.

“The increased turnout and close vote demonstrate that residents are paying close attention to local government decisions and participating in the process, which is important,” she said.

Many social media users echoed those concerns in the lead-up to both referenda, with several indicating potential tax increases were the primary reason for opposing the budget.

What’s in the Budget?

With the budgets now approved, the Harbor News reviewed the major components of each spending plan.

On the town side, there are no proposed reductions to services or staffing. However, the part-time economic development coordinator position will increase from 19 to 29 hours per week.

In April, the council removed a request from the Police Department for about $155,000 to hire an additional officer who would have served as a school resource officer at Eliot Middle School. The position is not included in the budget approved by voters, a decision that generated some controversy in the community.

Capital improvement projects in the budget include a police vehicle lease, a Public Works mower, transfer station repairs, Town Hall painting, a library HVAC reserve, a land use regulations update, open space acquisition, and education-related equipment and maintenance.

Despite the decrease on the town side, Benivegna said some operational costs

continue to rise.

“Similar to the education side, the largest increase on the town side is in salaries and benefits. This is driven by union-negotiated salary increases ranging from 3.0% to 3.25%, as well as an 11.5% increase in medical benefits, which aligns with national trends,” she said.

Benivegna said a reduction of more than $1.5 million in capital and equipment spending helped limit the overall increase.

The largest increase in the total budget comes from the education side. Similar to the town budget, most of that increase is tied to salaries and benefits.

“The increases in salary are due to contractual salary increases that are negotiated through collective bargaining and support maintaining our quality staff. The benefits increase represents an 11% increase in health benefits, which is a much larger increase than we have experienced in the past and is due to rising costs for health insurance in the industry,” Superintendent of Schools Maryann O’Donnell said in April.

In addition to salary and benefit costs,

O’Donnell said another significant increase involves tuition and transportation costs for students requiring specialized education programs outside the district.

The initial proposed school budget called for the elimination of one teaching position and the addition of two paraeducators and several assistant coaches for Eliot athletic teams.

There were no “major changes to school programming,” according to O’Donnell. Capital improvements included classroom technology replacements, security and network upgrades, upgrades to The Morgan School gym lighting, a maintenance truck replacement, and other facility improvements.

However, because the Board of Education must still identify $800,000 in reductions, the final makeup of the education budget remains subject to change.

The Board of Education’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee is expected to begin discussing possible reductions at its June 1 meeting.

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The sunsets at Town Hall just as polls close during the May 27 budget vote.

Morgan Baseball Wins First Shoreline Title Since 1990s

By Serenity J. Bishop

The Morgan Huskies baseball team had one goal all season: win a Shoreline Conference championship. After finishing the regular season at 14-6, the Huskies entered the conference tournament as the No. 2 seed behind top-seeded Cromwell.

Despite the rankings, Morgan battled through the postseason bracket and defeated Lyme-Old Lyme and the Valley Regional-Westbrook co-op to advance to

the championship game against Cromwell. Morgan defeated the Panthers 9-5 to claim the program’s first Shoreline Conference championship since the 1990s.

Morgan coach Trevor Brown said the team has focused on winning a conference title all season. He said the goal was established at the beginning of the year, and the team wanted to accomplish it for its four seniors.

“It’s been a goal of ours ever since we got here to win the Shorelines and the state title. We accomplished our first goal,”

Brown said. “We have four seniors that have been part of the program for four years, and they’ve wanted to do this. They’re committed to it, and they’ve shown great leadership. We were able to break through.”

The four seniors are Travis Aiken, Zachary Viens, Nathan Levy and Jadon Cartagena.

Brown described Levy as a two-way player who pitches and plays first base. He is hitting well over .300 this season and has earned five wins, including the confer-

ence playoff victory over Valley RegionalWestbrook in the semifinals. Viens is hitting close to .400 and has 23 stolen bases this season. He patrols center field and plays with spunk and a little bit of an attitude.

Aiken has put together a strong season both offensively and defensively, hitting over .300 with a number of RBIs. Cartagena spent the first two years of his career in a platoon role but has developed into a

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Photo courtesy of Kim Inglis

Morgan players celebrate after defeating Cromwell 9-5 to capture the program’s first Shoreline Conference championship since the 1990s.

Sports Editor

White Sox Score Season-High 312 Points; Yankees Move Into Second Place

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

Many players were surprised that they were able to play last week, as many in the Deep River Horseshoe League reported rain in their towns, but luckily, Deep River was spared and the matchups could continue. It was cloudy, with no wind and temperatures in the mid60s. There was a significant improvement in scoring over last week. The team average score was eight points higher than last week, and there were 38 games won by double digits.

Headlines: The White Sox scored a season-high 312 points in a 5-1 win over the Pirates and increased their first-place lead to 2 1/2 games; Bob Cifaldi led his Cubs to a 5-1 win over the Tigers; the Orioles escaped the basement with a 5-1 win over the Dodgers; the Marlins topped the D’backs 5-1; and the Yankees, led by Vinny Jonynas, the top B Division scorer, moved into second place with a 4 1/2-1 1/2 win over the Braves.

For the first time in the last 10 years, the top four A Division scorers were all senior men: Frank Rausch, Tony Cutone, Bob Cifaldi, and Mike Zanelli Sr. A player age 70 or older, or a woman, may choose to pitch from anywhere in line with the platform while observing the 27-foot foul line. Those players are designated by an asterisk on the scoresheet. Players normally pitch from 40 feet and observe the 37-foot foul line.

Brady Miller’s White Sox took over first place last week and are not about to give it up. They sent a subtle message to the league that they are here to stay. Skip Robinson’s Pirates fell victim to the White Sox surge. Miller and Kyle Wilson both had season-best series — Miller with 123 points and Wilson with 78 — while Bob Beckwith, the B Division’s leading scorer, contributed 111 points toward the team’s season-high 312 points. The White Sox continue to lead the league with a team average of 280 points per game.

The White Sox won the first three games, two by double digits. Pirates player Gary Stevens had a season-best 32 points in game four to lead the Pirates to their lone win, but the White Sox closed out the night by winning the final two games. The key stat in the White Sox victory was a 69-34 advantage in ringers. Beckwith’s series was the second-leading B Division score, while Stevens’ 87point series ranked second in the C Division.

Cifaldi has slowly been working his way back into form after spending last season on the injured list. He entered the night last in the A Division standings, but his seasonbest 128-point series ranked third among A Division scorers and moved him up six spots in the standings.

Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles hoped to get out of last place last week, but those hopes were dashed after game one. They entered the night with a renewed attitude that this time would be different. Maybe relocating to the pits at the north end of the field would provide the spark.

Something clicked as the Orioles defeated Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers in the first three games, two by double digits. Mike Jr.’s 35 points in game one matched the Dodgers’ score, and he followed that with 34 points in game two. First-year player Ralph Sampson’s season-best 22 points proved key in the Dodgers’ lone win in game four. The Orioles captured the final two games by double digits, with Zanelli adding another 32 points to finish with a season-best 126-point series. The 5-1 victory moved the Orioles into a tie for 13th place.

Bob Cifaldi’s Cubs were without team-leading scorer

The Cubs won the first five games against Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers. Cifaldi had three games of 30 or more points, including two clean games, and first-year player Peter Lessard’s personal-best 34 points came within one point of matching the Tigers’ score in game three. The Cubs needed Cifaldi’s final four points, along with the handicap, in the last box of game four to secure a twopoint victory. The Tigers avoided the sweep by winning the final game. Serviss posted a season-best 99-point series, Anthony Conkling added a season-best 90-point series, and Lessard’s personal-best 91-point series led the C Division.

Mike Didomizio filled in for Marlins player John Hutra, while Emily Taylor substituted for D’backs player John O’Brien. In the featured head-to-head matchup between Didomizio and D’backs player John Sciacca, both players won two games, but Didomizio edged Sciacca 112-109 overall.

single-handedly carried the Marlins to victory in game three, and Didomizio duplicated the feat in game four. Shashok’s 88-point series was his season best. The teams split the final two games, but the Marlins still secured the 5-1 victory. Sciacca said his game suffered because of too many open boxes, as he nearly matched his combined total from the previous three weeks.

The surprise matchup of the evening featured Frank Rausch’s Braves against Dennis Allen’s Yankees, pitting two of the league’s top-scoring duos against each other. In game one, the Yankees were outscored by Rausch, but the handicap favored New York and resulted in a tie. The Braves’ victory in game two would prove to be their final win of the night.

The Yankees won the final four games thanks to Vinny Jonynas, whose 136 points, 34 ringers, and five doubles marked his best score since 2021. He outscored the Braves in games three and six. The Yankees used the handicap in game three for a three-point victory. Allen and Jonynas edged the Braves duo of Rausch and Mike Beckwith 230-227. With the 4 1/2-1 1/2 victory, the

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Yankees player Vinny Jonynas led the team to an upset victory over Frank Rausch and the Braves while posting his best series since 2021 and finishing as the top B Division scorer.

White Sox Score Season-High 312 Points; Yankees Move Into Second Place

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Yankees moved into second place. Rausch’s 142-point series led A Division scoring for the third straight week, while Jonynas was the top B Division scorer.

When the No. 2 Cards and No. 3 Red Sox met, expectations pointed toward a shootout that never materialized. Beckwith blamed Pit No. 7, calling it his worst pit, and Cards player Kris Toohey agreed.

Both players had double-digit opens. Toohey had an uncharacteristic singledigit game, Beckwith failed to reach the century mark, and neither player finished among the top three scorers for the week. Toohey outscored the Red Sox in games one and five and came within two points of doing it again in game four. After losing game two, Cards player Todd Nuhn outscored the Red Sox in game three. Fittingly, the final game ended in a tie as the Cards won 4 1/2-1 1/2.

Peter Furmonavicius’s Rangers faced Chip Goodrich’s Reds. Gerry Hines’ clean game led the Rangers to victory in game one, while John Durinick’s 31 points helped secure game two.

The Reds responded by winning the next four games. Joe Heery’s season-best 38 points led the Reds to victory in game three. They used six handicap points for a two-point victory in game four. Goodrich and Heery combined for 55 points in game five during a 20-point win, and in game six the Reds never relinquished the lead after the first box. The Reds won the match 4-2. Goodrich and Heery combined for 210 points, while Heery’s 109-point series ranked second among B Division scorers.

The Mets’ Mark Goodale hoped his team could stop its streak of split matches against Tony Cutone’s Angels.

In game one, the Mets cruised to a 24point victory. While the Angels’ Ed Turner and Goodale matched scores in game two, Cutone edged the Mets’ Harvey Strausser 35-31 for the win. The Mets rebounded in game three for another double-digit victory. Cutone matched the Mets’ score in game four, and Paul Chrystal provided the

deciding points for the Angels as the match evened at 2-2.

In game five, Goodale edged Cutone 3129 while Strausser outdueled Turner in a four-point Mets win. Holding a 3-2 lead, the Mets appeared poised to end the streak. In game six, however, Turner’s ringer and Chrystal’s only double of the match put the Mets behind by seven points after the first box, and they were never able to recover. Cutone’s 130-point series was his season best and ranked second among A Division scorers. The Mets finished with their fourth straight split.

Two teams entered the night after splitting each of their previous two matches — Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants and Sue Pollard’s Rockies. This proved to be the closest-scoring matchup of the evening, with four of the six games decided by fewer than five points.

The handicap favored the Rockies, though the maximum was only four points. The Rockies held a one-point lead entering the final box of game one before Zanelli Sr.’s double gave the Giants a onepoint victory. The Rockies used the handicap for a five-point win in game two, then cruised to a 15-point victory in game three as Giants players Adam Fortier and Matt Valentin each recorded eight open boxes.

Zanelli Sr.’s 37 points in game four gave the Giants a four-point win. The Giants appeared to seize control in game five, outscoring the Rockies 7-1 in the final box for a three-point victory. Game six also came down to the final box, with the Rockies earning the win by outscoring the Giants 4-1.

Both teams finished with their third straight split. Anthony Malerba posted a season-best 84-point series, the third-highest C Division score of the week, while Warren Bellows recorded a season-best 92point series. Zanelli Sr.’s 128-point series tied for the third-highest A Division score.

The final totals reflected how evenly matched the teams were: Giants, 274 points, 68 ringers, and seven doubles; Rockies, 273 points, 68 ringers, and seven doubles.

Morgan Baseball Wins

First Shoreline Title Since 1990s

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strong left fielder. Brown said he has done a tremendous job defensively and has made life difficult for opposing defenses by utilizing his speed.

“We’re a team full of baseball players. We have great team speed, and we have a very good defense, and we pitch well,” Brown said. “We don’t have a lot of power, but we make all the routine plays, and we battle and compete at a very high level.”

The Huskies opened the scoring in the first inning after Trevor Powell hit a sacrifice fly to drive in a run.

Morgan took a 3-1 lead in the sixth inning, aided by two walks.

The Huskies then scored six runs on five hits in the top of the seventh. Nathan Levy singled to score three runs, Travis Aiken singled to drive in one run, Jadon Cartagena singled to plate another run, and Gavin Clow added a sacrifice fly.

Jacoby Brown earned the win for Morgan. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and one run over five innings, striking out four and walking four. Trevor Powell collected the save.

Aiken helped power the middle of the lineup, leading the Huskies with two RBIs while going 1-for-3. Levy led Morgan with two hits in three at-bats. The Huskies also showed patience at the plate, drawing eight walks. Zachary Viens and Landon Johnson led the team with two walks apiece.

Morgan now turns its attention to the Class S State Tournament, where it will open against Quinebaug Valley before facing the winner of Holy Cross and East Hampton.

Brown said the goal is to advance as far as possible.

“The conference championship will give them more confidence for sure, but I know they’re still hungry to go as deep as they can in the state tournament,” Brown said. “If we were to go down in the first round, I know there’d be some upset players. They want to continue to play here for as long as they can.”

Brown added that this group exemplifies what it means to be a team.

“They really care about each other, and they play for each other,” Brown said. “They work hard every day.”

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Fun By The Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Last Week’s Answers

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure

By Susan

Everyone who’s been to Southeast Alaska — and Alaska in general — raves about the wildlife, culture, and natural beauty. I thought our 49th state was overrated and overtouristed, but I was willing to give it a try last summer. Travelers were not exaggerating; I fell in love.

We booked a second trip for May. Before we left, we checked the weather forecast. Gawdawful. Rain every day for 10 days, with some days expected to exceed an inch, and cold temperatures that would never top 50 degrees. We considered canceling, but then figured a rainy cruise was better than no cruise. Plus, I had promised.

On the second day of our trip last summer, my husband’s knee went “pop” halfway into an eightmile hike, and only one of us truly experienced what Southeast Alaska had to offer. I said, “We’ll be back someday,” trying to make him feel better. So when the opportunity arose for a doover, the luggage flew down from the attic.

The commute is a bit long. We flew from JFK to Seattle to Juneau and were picked up by UnCruise Adventures for our expedition aboard Safari

Endeavour. We’ve been on many cruises, from a freighter in French Polynesia to a phinisi sailing vessel in Indonesia to the mega-lines, but we’d never tried UnCruise.

UnCruise Adventures is a small-ship, expedition-style cruise line focused on immersive, active exploration in off-thebeaten-path destinations in Alaska, Baja California, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Panama, and the Galápagos. What puts the “Un” in “UnCruise” is the emphasis on nature, wildlife, and adventure as opposed to the shows, casinos, and crowds found on traditional cruises.

There’s much less of a day-today sailing schedule. The itinerary is really just a starting point. Instead, the captain and expedition leader make decisions depending on weather, wildlife sightings, sea conditions, tides, and a whole laundry list of variables. So what you see on the website is not necessarily where you’ll go or what you’ll do.

You really only know that you’ll get off the boat to do “stuff” — exploring on land and in the water. Variable is the key word. So if you’re the type who plans out every detail, this may not be the cruise — or UnCruise — for you.

We landed at midnight and stayed at the Ramada Wyndham, a few yards from the UnCruise office and check-in. Since embarkation wasn’t until 5 p.m., we had the day to explore Juneau along with thousands of others, as the Queen Elizabeth and a Carnival ship were also in town.

The plan was to take the Goldbelt Tram up Mount Roberts and hike at the top. The tram is Juneau’s No. 1 attraction, but just days before our arrival, an accident shut down operations for what was expected to be at least a month.

As often happens when plans go out the window, a better opportunity arose. A quick walk in the other direction led us to Juneau’s Maritime Festival. The annual event featured Indigenous dancers, the canoe society, music, artisans, harbor cruises, and food including reindeer and all the free fish one could imagine.

After checking out Juneau, we boarded the ship and settled in over champagne, safety drills, and the lowdown on how the week of adventure might play out. Remember: flexible and variable.

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Photos by Susan and Bob Cornell

Sea lions gather along a rocky shoreline in Southeast Alaska.

Travelers cross a footbridge during a guided wilderness hike in Southeast Alaska.

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Photos by Susan and Bob Cornell

Guests hike through rainforest terrain on George Island during an UnCruise Adventures expedition in Southeast Alaska.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Immigrants: Connecticut’s Diverse Ethnic Heritage

: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Bruce Clouette, a specialist in the field of Connecticut history and historic preservation. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Access Health CT:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features appointments with trained enrollment specialists for health insurance assistance. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Summer Reading Kickoff

: 3 to 5 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features lawn games, music, ice cream, and summer reading registration. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Free and open to all. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Impact100 Southern Connecticut Membership

Gathering

: 5 p.m. Safe Harbor Pilots Point South Yard, 63 Pilots Point Dr., Westbrook. Gathering featuring Impact100 founder Wendy Steele. For info or to register, call 860-573-2835 or president@impact100sct.org, or visit impact100sct.org.

Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego:

5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Open to all. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com.

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7 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Participants will make pressed flower lanterns from recycled glass jars with Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart. Materials provided while supplies last. For adults ages 18 and up. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Drive-In Movie Night

: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Children may decorate cardboardbox “cars” and watch a storybook film while enjoying popcorn. Floor seating also available. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Shoreline Sailing Club Nautical Tag Sale:

7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Features a nautical-themed tag sale and information about club activities including sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and social events. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

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Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure

Continued from page 24

We sailed overnight to the Inian Islands, where we started the day with skiff rides in the rain followed by kayak and land-orientation training. The Inian Islands sit right on the Pacific shelf, which wells up an abundance of food and makes the area a wildlife hotspot. Our skiff trip yielded sea lions, sea otters, eagles, guillemots, and pelagic cormorants. Wildlife success right off the bat.

Our afternoon activity choices took place on George Island, a World War II Army outpost. This was one of only two locations where the trails were actual trails as opposed to animal paths or bushwhacking terrain.

We had the option of the “George Stroll,” an easy interpretive eco-walk; a medium hike called the George Meander; or a tougher trek, “Run to the Gun.” We didn’t know at the time that the “gun” was a surprise coastal defense cannon at the end of the trail. Those not wanting to hike could opt for a skiff ride, which likely meant better wildlife viewing. We chose the harder hike, though it turned out not to be as tough as expected.

Activities on UnCruise are called OPS, short for operations. Most days on this particular cruise, guests could choose two.

OPS might include light or intense bushwhacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, skiff tours, and “yak and whack” — kayaking combined with a picnic lunch and bushwhacking.

After dinner and the rundown of the next day’s activities, we saw a spout, then another, and another.

Whales.

Just 28 hours into our adventure, humpbacks appeared in clear view from both our cabin and the deck — a dreamlike ending to a fun and fulfilling day.

Next week: Glacier Bay, kayaking along-

Susan Cornell, owner of Moppet Magic side humpback whales, and bushwhacking through bear country.

Publishing and Public Relations, is an independently contracted photographer, marketing and public relations consultant, and writer specializing in business, boating, home and garden, and travel. She handles public relations for several art galleries and is the author of the children’s book “Essex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade.” In her free time, she hikes, kayaks, serves on the advisory board for the Connecticut Sea Music Festival, and is a steward for the Essex Land Trust. Susan has two grown children and lives in Essex with her husband and rescue puggle.

Adult Craft Night: Pressed Flower Lantern Jar:

PhotosbySusanandBobCornell

A World War II-era coastal defense cannon remains on George Island in Southeast Alaska, one of the stops during an UnCruise Adventures expedition.

Page Turners

SharknadoWarning(MaxBeast#1)

ByMaddyMara

There’s almost no time to process “I’m a shark?!” before dangers surround Max. I still have so many questions about the amulet, but there are more books on the way, promising answers. Meanwhile, this is a great undersea adventure for outdoor kids — the next one is on a hike.

Sophisticated and engaging.

— 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.

TheShippers

ByKatherineCenter

Wardrobe malfunctions, sun poisoning and confusing hickeys won’t stop JoJo on her mission to fix her cursed love life by seducing her unrequited teenage crush on her sister’s destination wedding cruise. This book is hilarious, chaotic and has banter that will make you shout, “Shut up and kiss already!” Katherine Center doesn’t disappoint with yet another mustread rom-com.

— Becky, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

OnWitnessandRespair

ByJesmynWard

With this collection, Jesmyn Ward firmly cements herself as one of the most intelligent and powerful writers of her time. Her talent knows no bounds. I knew she was a master of magical realism, but I hadn’t spent much time with her nonfiction work, and I’m so glad I finally did!

— Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

ByPaigeLewis

This book has it all: adventure, introspection, romance and a talking whale! It’s a modern take on the Homeric epic with a queer spin that follows two heroes vying for God’s favor. I loved how whimsical the book was without sacrificing meaningful conversations about war, mental health and relationships. Incredibly weird and deeply moving.

— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Canon

Page Turners

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TheThingsWeNeverSay By

ElizabethStrout

Strout, one of my favorite authors, brings new characters to us in this book. This one made me stop and think about everyday life, what is going on behind the eyes of people we see often, and how compassion goes a long way, even if we don’t know the details. As I’ve said many times, I would read anything Strout writes!

— Lori, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

ByAndrewRossSorkin

An approachable historical telling of Black Tuesday, the Wall Street crash of 1929, and the events that led up to it. Sorkin provides a great balance between the technical financial factors and the lives of the people involved, giving you a well-rounded view of how things went down. Great book for history readers or anyone looking to understand the world a little better.

— Julie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Aboard RiverQuest, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a performance by Artist in Residence Ben Cosgrove, a composer and performer whose work explores themes of environment, place, and geography through music. For info or tickets, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Concert Underway: Ben Cosgrove: Impact100 Southern Connecticut Big Give

: 10 a.m.

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Members will vote to award a $100,000 grant to one of four nonprofit finalists serving shoreline communities. Doors open at 9 a.m. Suggested donation $20. For info or to register, contact 860-573-2835 or president@impact100sct.org, or visit impact100sct.org.

Writers Writing

: 1 to 2:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Ongoing writing workshop for adults and seniors featuring short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. Participants may share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

: 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Final session before summer break for the writing program for ages 9 to 12. Participants will read selected works aloud for parents, relatives, and friends. Refreshments will be served. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

5 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth. Features a free community concert with Motown music, food trucks, and activities benefiting Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS). For info, visit hkyfs.betterworld.org.

: 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Chester. Hosted by the Merchants of Chester. Features gallery openings, artist receptions, and live music throughout Chester businesses and galleries, including stories and live Irish, Scottish, and American fiddle tunes by Paddy Whack at Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., and a gallery opening featuring wood-burned artwork by Nicholas Shkutzko and live music by Mo Andres at Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St. For info, contact 860-526-2077 or leif12@nilssonstudio.com, or visit nilssonstudio.com.

Opening Reception for

Light and Vibration

: 5 to 8 p.m.

Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features an opportunity to meet artist David Dunlop and preview the exhibition. For info, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

The Journey Home 2026 Gala

: 6 p.m. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a program highlighting families and pets helped through emergency veterinary assistance grants. Proceeds benefit the Pieper Olson Foundation. For info, contact 412853-2587 or info@pieperolsonfoundation.pet, or visit pieperolsonfoundation.pet.

Occasional Coffee House: Laura Clapp Live Album Release Event

: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, “The Church at the Circle,” 1271 Durham Rd., Madison. Features live music by Guilford native Laura Clapp celebrating the release of a new album. Includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Hosted by Milton BrasherCunningham and Heather Arcovitch. Tickets: $20. For info or tickets, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.

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Tweens Writing

Second Annual Killingworth Motown Music Festival

Chester First Friday Night Art Stroll

Dunlop Exhibit Explores Light and Vibration

invited to meet the artist and preview the collection.

Susan Powell Fine Art will present , a solo exhibition by artist David Dunlop, from June 5 through July 5 at the gallery in Madison.

The exhibition features 40 new paintings exploring the effects of light moving through water and atmosphere. According to the gallery, Dunlop’s work examines translucence and shifting light across landscapes, coastlines, city scenes, meadows, and waterways through layered color and reflective surfaces.

An opening reception will be held Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests are Light and Vibration

The gallery also will host a live oil painting demonstration by Dunlop on Saturday, June 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the gallery garden. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Reservations are requested by calling 203-318-0616.

Susan Powell Fine Art is located at 679 Boston Post Road in Madison. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment.

For more information, call 203-3180616, email susanpowellfineart@ gmail.com, or visit www.susanpowellfine art.com.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art , by David Dunlop, oil on laminated aluminum, 48 by 48 inches

Waters of March by David Dunlop, oil on brushed gold aluminum, 32 by 32 inches.

Shimmer Across the Water,

Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

, by David Dunlop, oil on laminated aluminum, 36 by 36 inches.

Forest Flower

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale:

Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Clinton, Clinton Town Beach, and Clinton Town Dock. Features artists painting outdoors at locations throughout Clinton as part of a plein air painting competition hosted by the Clinton Art Society. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsociety.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 7

The Griswold Inn 250th Birthday Weekend: A Taste for History

: The Griswold Inn, 36 Main St., Essex. Weekend celebration marking the Inn’s 250th anniversary with Revolutionary-era entertainment, historical reenactors, colonial-inspired dining, sea chanteys, live music, storytelling, and themed food and drink specials. Highlights include fife and drum performances, children’s storytelling with George and Martha Washington, historical presentations, live jazz and acoustic music, and ticketed special events. Some events are sold out. For info, call 860-7671776 or visit griswoldinn.com.

Saybrook SunFest Community Carnival

: Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 2 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Saybrook Point, former Dock and Dine property, 155 College St., Old Saybrook. Features carnival rides, midway games, food trucks, music, and family entertainment. Benefits the Kathleen E. Goodwin PTA and Old Saybrook Middle School PTO, with additional support for Safe Grad and other student initiatives. For info, visit goodwinpta.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Shred-a-thon

: 9 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features secure on-site document shredding from participants’ vehicles. Prepaid cards available through Friday, June 5, at the library for $10 and valid for two copy-size boxes. Day-of-event cost: $7 for the first box and $5 for each additional box. Cash, card, and checks accepted. Proceeds benefit the James Blackstone Memorial Library. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Spring Craft Festival

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. John School, 161 Main St., Old Saybrook. Event featuring vendors with handcrafted items, home décor, specialty foods, jewelry, and more. Raffle and Nearly New Shoppe; breakfast and lunch available. For info, call 860-227-0849.

Madison Lions Club Flea Market

: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Annual flea market with vendors, food, and the ABC Bike Sale. Free admission. For info, call or text 860-227-8045.

SongStrong 5K

: 10 a.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Kids Fun Run begins 9:45 a.m. Features a 5K run and walk benefiting child safety initiatives, followed by food, drinks, live music, and awards. Virtual participation option available. Cost: $35 for adults after May 31; $10 Kids Fun Run; $30 virtual participation. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/ CT/Guilford/SongStrong5K.

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Connecticut Water to Host Trails Day Hike in Killingworth

Connecticut Water employee volunteers will lead a guided hike in Killingworth during Connecticut Trails Day Weekend on Sunday, June 7.

The family-friendly hike will explore the Killingworth and Kelseytown Reservoir watershed area and include the Menunketesuck River footbridge, Pete’s Pond, and trails bordering Cockaponset State Forest.

The 1.5-mile loop begins at 10 a.m. Participants

should meet at the Platt Nature Center, 344 Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth. Connecticut Water owns and maintains more than 6,500 acres of watershed land as protected open space to help safeguard drinking water sources while supporting wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation.

Dogs are permitted if leashed. The trail is not handicapped accessible, and there is no rain date. For more information about Connecticut Trails Day, visit ctwoodlands.org.

Photo courtesy of Connecticut Water

A frog rests among lily pads in a freshwater wetland habitat managed by Connecticut Water.

Press Release from Connecticut Water

Photo courtesy of Connecticut Water

Hikers and their dogs cross a footbridge during a guided outdoor hike organized by Connecticut Water.

: 10 a.m. Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 CT-80, Killingworth, Red Oak Lodge Building. Led by Connecticut DEEP State Forester Alexander Amendola. Features a discussion on the state of forests and concerns about trees on private property followed by a children’s olfactory walk. Hosted by the Friends of Chatfield Hollow State Park. Free and open to the public. For info, call Cheryl Buckley at 860-391-1919.

: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maximus Home, 143 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features jewelry by 6 Native American artists presented by Martin Seidel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, including turquoise and other semiprecious stones, along with cut cabochon stones. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 860-961-9296 or marylulealy@gmail.com.

: 11 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a science program for ages 5 to 12 led by educator Stacey Giaquinto of Litter Awareness, LLC on littering and single-use plastics. Includes hands-on activities, an interactive clothing display made from plastics, and an eco-friendly craft. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 11 a.m. Twin Lakes Golf Club, 241 Twin Lakes Rd., North Branford. Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club. Lunch follows at 1 p.m. at Arturo’s Restaurant, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford. Benefits Hope After Loss and other local charities. Cost: $50 per person. Limited to 36 golfers. For info or to register, text 203-214-0147.

: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, and strawberry shortcake. Rain or shine. For info, contact 203488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Winners of the annual poetry competition will present their work. Free and open to all. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

with A Place Called Hope

: 2 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a bird-themed story and live birds from A Place Called Hope rehabilitation and education center. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. For grades K to 4. For info or to register (required), call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Essex Shad Bake

Reception and Awards for Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale

: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Clinton Art Society Gallery, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition and sale of plein air paintings, awards presentation, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Pratt House Kickoff Weekend

: 1 to 4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Features a Meet the Artist event with June–July featured artist Marsha Boreden. Free. For info, visit essexhistory.org.

Sleeping Beauty

: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Morgan School Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Full-length ballet featuring more than 150 local students presented by Shoreline Ballet. For info or tickets, visit shorelineballet.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Community Worship Service

: 10 a.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Hosted by Emmanuel Church, Killingworth; St. James, Higganum; and St. Andrews of Northford as part of the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry Network. Open to all spiritual backgrounds. For info, email roseprel@gmail.com.

Connecticut Trails Day Hike

: 10 a.m. Platt Nature Center, 344 Roast Meat Hill Rd., Killingworth. Guided 1.5-mile loop hike through the Killingworth and Kelseytown Reservoir watershed area led by Connecticut Water employee volunteers. Features views of the Menunketesuck River and Cockaponset State Forest. Part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend. Appropriate for families and children. Leashed dogs permitted. No rain date. For info, visit ctwoodlands.org.

Mountain Laurel Walk at Red Hill Woods Preserve

2 p.m. Red Hill Woods Preserve, Branford. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust. Features guided 1.2-mile and 1.6mile walks through displays of blooming mountain laurel and along a section of the Branford Trail honoring trail founder Chet Blomquist. The longer walk includes the preserve’s elevated bogwalk. Free. For info, call 203-4835263 or visit branfordlandtrust.org.

STEAM Program: The Great Adaptation Design Challenge

Sunday Broadway Concert Series: Matt Doyle

: 2 to

3:30 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features a performance by actor and singer Matt Doyle as part of the Sunday Broadway Concert Series. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/ events/139854/t/tickets.

Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, and Hinduism

: 2 to 4 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Third in a three-part series called "To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor,” featuring panel discussions surrounding nine faith traditions. Co-hosted by Mercy by the Sea and the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU). Free admission. For info or to register (required), call 203245-0401, ext. 114, or visit mercybythesea.com.

Steeped in History: Afternoon Tea with Author Julie Gerstenblatt

: 3 to 6 p.m. Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry St. Features a traditional plank-roasted shad dinner, clam chowder, oyster and clam appetizers, and live music by the As Time Goes By Swing Band. Cash bar available. Dinner served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Essex. Tickets: $50 in advance through June 5; $60 at the event. Proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Essex charitable and community initiatives. Guests should park in Essex and take the ferry from the corner of Pratt and Ferry streets. For info or tickets, visit rotaryclubofessex.com.

: 2 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Presented by STEAM Dreamers LLC. Features a workshop on animals adapted to extreme environments, followed by a clay animal and habitat design activity. Includes a “Survival Showcase.” For ages 5 to 12. Free. Limited space. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

Concert by The Bargain

: 2 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features Frank Critelli on vocals, Muddy Rivers on guitar, and Shandy Lawson on mandolin. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-488-8702.

: 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Griswold Inn, 36 Main St., Essex. Features an afternoon tea with author Julie Gerstenblatt and her forthcoming book . Part of the Gris250 celebratory weekend. Cost: $60, includes tea, light fare, and a copy of the book. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-0210 or visit store.griswoldinn.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 8

Trip: Harkness Memorial State Park and Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut

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Stargazer of Nantucket

: 9:30 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the 42-room Renaissance Revival mansion overlooking Long Island Sound and its elaborate gardens. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $10. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

13th Annual Golf Tournament

: 11 a.m. Fox Hopyard Golf Club, 1 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. Features a scramble-format tournament with driving range access, prizes, raffles, box lunch, and barbecue dinner. Cost: $250 includes golf cart, lunch, and dinner. For info or to register, call 860388-3266 or visit goschamber.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

From Forks to Pharmacies: America’s Obesity Crisis and the GLP-1 Fix:

10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Dr. Michael Saxe, former chairman of the Middlesex Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Walk and Talk Forest Walk

Native American Jewelry Exhibition

Trash Bash: Let’s Clean Up Our Planet!

Charity Golf Tournament

Stony Creek Strawberry Festival

32nd Annual Poetry Presentation

Outdoor Storytime

Whitfield Museum Celebrates Make Music Day

Press Release from the Henry Whitfield

The Henry Whitfield State Museum will join the free global celebration of music on the summer solstice with an outdoor performance by Kala Farnham on the front lawn of Connecticut’s oldest house.

Make Music Day originated in France in 1982 and has grown into a global annual event held each June 21, the

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: 2 p.m.

Online. Features a discussion on aging and wellness with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel

Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life

2 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a virtual author talk on health, aging, and longevity based on Emanuel’s book, . Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

YA Library Advisory Board

: 3:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Program for ages 12 to 18 featuring opportunities to assist with library clubs, displays, games, and collections. Service credit available for active participation. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

longest day of the year. The event at the museum will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Kala Farnham crafts contemporary folk songs with roots and wings, weaving age-old truths into modern grooves. The 18th Connecticut State Troubadour and award-winning artist draws on a background in classical piano, musical theater, and therapeutic sound to offer a signature reinvention of the folk tradition, infusing fairy

: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 W. Main St., Clinton. Features poetry readings hosted by Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. For info, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. America 250 event featuring trivia competition with teams of up to 4 people or individual participation. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature Reception

: 6 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Shoreline Arts Alliance will honor the winners and finalists of the 26th Annual Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature. Sponsored by Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank. Free and open to the public. For info, email office@shorelinearts.org or visit shorelinearts.org.

Girl Doll Club

: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants may bring a favorite doll for stories, activities, and a craft themed around Kailey Hopkins. Suitable for grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

tales, historical fiction, and narrative medicine into vivid portraits of the human experience.

Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. The concert will be held indoors in the event of rain.

For more information, call 203-453-2457, email whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECDHenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

and the American Revolution

: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Presented by Phil Devlin. Features a discussion on Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution, including lesser-known historical figures and events connected to the war. Audience questions invited. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

: 6 to 8 p.m. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in partnership with the American Canoe Association. Features instruction on paddling safety, equipment, skills, planning, and local waterways including the Thimble Islands and area lakes and rivers. Cost: $30, includes class and book. For info or to register, visit branfordct.myrec.com.

Pick Your Project Glass Class

: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio @ SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Hands-on glass fusing class with an overview of materials and techniques, demonstration, and guided project work. Participants create a project with up to 16 square inches of glass. Cost: $60 to $132. For info or to register (required), visit riverfireglass.com.

Photo courtesy of the Henry Whitfield State Museum

Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham will perform June 21 at the Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford as part of the global Make Music Day celebration.

The Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford will host a Make Music Day performance by Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham on June 21.

State Museum

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel

Open Mic Night

American Trivia

American

Connecticut

Smart Start for Safe Paddling

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

A Sanctuary Kitchen Feast

: 11 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a catered lunch by Sanctuary Kitchen, which provides culinary training programs, professional development, and employment for new residents of New Haven. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Fish with CARE

: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunset Pond, Essex. Hosted by the Essex Library Association and the DEEP Fisheries Division Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Features fishing instruction for ages 6 through adult. Bait, tackle, and instruction provided. Participants age 16 and older must have a valid 2026 inland fishing license. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Seashell Decoupage Craft

: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a summer-themed craft using seashells and decorative napkins. Participants may bring their own napkins or seashells. Free. For teens through adults. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Father’s Day Cards

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Participants will create 3 cards using die cuts, embossing folders, ink blending, and stamps. All materials provided. For ages 18 and older. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Colonial Cooking with Matt Yanarella

: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features demonstrations of Revolutionary-era New England cooking, including Johnny cakes, apple fritters, and succotash. Part of events marking America’s 250th anniversary. Presented by Matt Yanarella. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Honor Them With a Flag Ceremony

: 7 p.m. North Branford Town Hall lawn, 909 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features a ceremony honoring military personnel, veterans, first responders, and loved ones as part of the “Honor Them With a Flag” display sponsored by the NorthfordNorth Branford Women’s Club, GFWC. Open to the public. For info, call Mary Ellen Collett at 203-484-9079 or visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

Support Group for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers

: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Facilitated by Karen LaBanca. Features a monthly drop-in support group for caregivers to share information, advice, and encouragement. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Pat’s Picks Movie Club

: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Screening of a 2016 musical film starring Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and Rosemarie DeWitt. For info, including the movie title, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Creative Crafts with Jesse: Father’s Day Cards

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Participants will create 3 cards using die cuts, embossing folders, ink blending, and stamps. All materials provided. For ages 18 and older. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

Adult Qigong Workshop

: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by certified instructor Sharon Didato. Features a Qigong session with gentle movement and breathing exercises designed to promote relaxation and well-being. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Father’s Day Surprise

: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Children will learn a poem and song and create a Father’s Day gift. Materials provided. Suitable for ages 3 and up. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Portrait Drawing of U.S. Revolutionary Heroes

: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will create pencil portraits of figures from the American Revolution, including George Washington, Abigail Adams, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Presented by Patty Meglio. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Violin Recital with Ilana Zaks

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lauren Bernofsky, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, and other violinist-composers. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

: 7 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library. Features a talk with author Matt Dinniman on his l series and latest book, . For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman

Dungeon Crawler Car A Parade of Horribles A Parade of Horribles

: 7 p.m. On screen at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, and online. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 THROUGH

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Brighton Beach Memoirs

: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by Saybrook Stage Company. Comedy by Neil Simon following teenager Eugene Jerome as

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

Movie Matinee at Essex Library

he navigates family life during the Great Depression. Tickets: $32 adults; $20 students 18 and under. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. : 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a movie screening in the Buel Room. For movie title and information, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Disney’s Descendants the Musical:

Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection (STAKK). Outdoor performances on the academy lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Cost: $15. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit etix.com/ticket/o/9175/kidzkonnection.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 15

Fifth Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival

: Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Downtown Essex. Features a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts by local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the Connecticut River Museum are ticketed events. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203-219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Tag, Plant and Bake Sale

: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Rain or shine. Features homemade baked goods, household items, kitchenware, linens, home decorations, jewelry, plants, decorative pots, books, and other items. Hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild to benefit mission projects. For info, call 203-245-4145.

St. Mary’s Spring Fair

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features a raffle, bake sale, vendors, food to go, and children’s activities, including bracelet making and face painting. Vendor tables available. For info on vendor tables, call 860-669-8512; for general info, contact Mary Jo Iandoli at 860-388-8110.

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Hyland House to Celebrate America’s 250th With Music and Tours

and celebrate its grand opening as a museum in 1918.

Continued from page 32

Ready

to Read!

: 9:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Story time for children age 5 and under, siblings welcome. Features stories and activities promoting early literacy skills following the Connecticut Ready to Read with Sparkler curriculum. Free and open to the public. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

Didn't See it Coming

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Shari Lapena. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Essex Garden Club Garden Tour

Plant Sale

: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club in celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and National Garden Week. Features member-grown perennials, annuals, and other plants. Docent-led museum tours available. Proceeds benefit town beautification projects and educational programs. Rain date June 14. For info, call 203-453-0780.

On Saturday, June 20, the Hyland House Museum will host a special musical event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event will be open to both members and nonmembers and will include food, drinks, and music in the house’s colonial garden. In addition to music, the celebration will feature a raffle and tours of the Hyland House.

The Hyland House is an independent historic museum in Guilford, named for George Hyland, the English settler who in 1657 purchased the land on which it stands. The two-story structure was built in 1713 by Hyland’s son-in-law, Isaac Parmelee. The National Register of Historic Places describes it as a “landmark building in the history of domestic architecture.”

In 1917, The Dorothy Whitfield Society purchased the house from Gov. Woodruff, and after a summer of fundraisers, “The Dorothys” were able to restore the house

Inhabitants of the house included master clockmaker Ebenezer Parmelee and Candace, an enslaved woman in honor of whom Guilford’s first Witness Stone was placed in the museum’s front path.

For more than a century, the Hyland House has operated as an independent museum sharing Guilford’s colonial history through tours highlighting its extensive colonial furniture and textile collection, events for members and nonmembers, and, in recent decades, the annual Early Guilford Days workshops for local fourth-grade students.

The Hyland House is open for guided tours every weekend from late spring to early fall. The museum’s team of docents has extensive knowledge of the house’s history and its significance in the daily life of Guilford through the centuries.

For tickets and more information, visit www.hylandhouse.org.

World Wide Knit in Public Day

: 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Tour of eight private gardens in Centerbrook and Ivoryton featuring roses, woodland gardens, water features, vegetable gardens, and outdoor living spaces. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of tour. Rain or shine. No pets. Ticket pickup at the Ivoryton Gazebo across from Ivoryton Library. For info or tickets, visit essexgardenclub.org.

: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Drop-in knitting and crocheting event on the library patio with refreshments. Participants may bring projects or use library supplies. Free and open to all. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Bicentennial and Flag Day Commemoration

: 11 a.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society and Madison 200 Town Steering Committee. Features patriotic music by the Scranton Strummers, a Presentation of Colors, ceremonial flag raising, readings, remarks by local and state officials, and exhibits of Revolutionary War artifacts and historic flags. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonct.org.

: 11 a.m.

Reading Dragons Tournament She

Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Trading card game tournament for children ages 5 to 12. Participants will compete in tournament-style games, with cards available to borrow if needed. Prize cards for all participants and prize packs for top winners. Free and open to the public. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Presented in partnership with the Essex Historical Society. Fourth annual festival celebrating maritime history through sea songs, storytelling, and demonstrations. Parking available in the Pratt House back lot throughout the weekend. For info, visit essexhistory.org.

Watercolor Painting for Patrons with Special Needs

: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a watercolor painting program for teens and adults with special needs. Supplies provided. For ages 16 to 99. Participants may attend with a parent, friend, or support staff member. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Blackstone Library Summer Reading Kickoff

: 1 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features live music, crafts, face painting, lawn games, and free ice cream for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library and Ashley’s Ice Cream. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Live Oil Painting Demonstration with David Dunlop

: 2 to 3 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a live outdoor oil painting demonstration in the gallery garden by artist David Dunlop. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. RSVP requested. For info or to RSVP, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Writing Workshop

: 3 p.m. 74 College St., Old Saybrook. Features a writing workshop for aspiring authors with a slideshow presentation on writing strategies and techniques presented by Max Cameron. Cost: $5. For info or to RSVP, contact 860388-9499 or maxtheauthor@outlook.com

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Photo courtesy of the Hyland House Museum

The Hyland House Museum in Guilford will host its “Fife and Drums to Jazz” celebration June 20 as part of events marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Press Release from the Hyland House Museum

Connecticut Sea Music Festival at Pratt House

Members of Shoreline Soul gather during a recent community gospel workshop. The 90-voice choir will perform June 14 at First Congregational

Shoreline Soul Returns for Spring Gospel Concert

Press Release from Shoreline Soul

“Joyful Noise!” will welcome back Shoreline Soul for a spring gospel concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Led by professional singer and choir director Angela Clemmons, Shoreline Soul’s 90-voice community choir

Continued from page 33

: 3 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Presented by A Place Called Hope. Features live owls and information on wildlife rehabilitation and reducing conflicts with wildlife. Program held outdoors on the covered patio, weather permitting. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Connecticut Sea Music Festival at Pratt House

: 1 to 4 p.m. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Features programming as part of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival and CT Open House Day, including Revolutionary War reenactors from the Fifth Connecticut Regiment. Free. For info, visit essexhistory.org.

beyond following a five-session gospel workshop.

The concert will also feature guest soloists Adam Spiegel, Anthony Smith, and T’zelle Wilson.

Organizers describe the event as “an afternoon overflowing with energy, uplift, and music that sparks the soul,” featuring gospel music intended to bring the community together through song.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Opening Reception for

Between Heaven and Earth

11:45 a.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Joffray Gallery, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features an opening reception for an exhibition of oil paintings by Margarita Maxson. Coffee and Mexican snacks will be served. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 860-434-1621 or office@saintannsoldlyme.org, or visit saintannsoldlyme.org.

Second Annual Chester Folk Fest (Formerly the Meeting House Music and Arts Fest)

: Noon to 5 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features singers and songwriters from the local area and wider region playing on the Meeting House stage and crafters selling their wares on the Chester Town Green. Cost: $10 per person; $20 per family. For info, email chesterconnecticutfolkfest@gmail.com or chestercthistoricalsociety@gmail.com, or visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org.

son ABC House (A Better Chance), an organization that provides educational opportunities for young people of color.

For more information, contact Angela Clemmons at shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

Farmers Markets

Dudley Farm Farmers' Market

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 6 through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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Church in Guilford.

Live Owls

CT Sea Music Festival to Return to Essex in June 2026

The 5th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will drop anchor in historic downtown Essex Friday, June 12, through Monday, June 15, 2026.

The family-friendly weekend celebration will feature a Sympo-

sium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts with local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, Connecticut River sails, a hymn sing, and late-night pub sings.

Festival activities also include demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a fife

and drum parade down Main Street on Saturday morning, and a Revolutionary War reenactment on the Pratt House grounds honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration.

Evening concerts at the Connecticut River Museum are ticketed events.

For schedules, tickets, and more information, visit ctseamusicfest.org, Facebook at CTSeaMusicFest, Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival, or email contact@ctseamusicfest.org.

The CT Sea Music Festival is a project of the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp., a

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The festival receives sponsorship support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, The Folk Music Society of New York Inc., The Paul Foundation, The Griswold Inn, and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

Photo courtesy of the CT Sea Music Festival

Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen will bring decades of folk music experience to the CT Sea Music Festival lineup Saturday in Essex.

David Coller and Diane Chodkowski, both longtime performers of folk and sea music, are scheduled to appear Saturday at the 2026 CT Sea Music Festival in Essex.

Press Release from the CT Sea Music Festival

Photo courtesy of the CT Sea Music Festival

Photo courtesy of the CT Sea Music Festival Vancouver-based group The Dreadnoughts will bring their acoustic nautical music set to the CT Sea Music Festival on Saturday in Essex.

The Ship’s Company Chanteymen, known for maritime music inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and historic reenactment traditions, will perform Friday at the CT Sea Music Festival in Essex.

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of June 4 - June 10

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Collaboration is your secret weapon this week, Aries. Putting two heads together will be better than one. Take a walk or exercise to get away and gain perspective.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may find yourself getting a small bonus or increase in pay, proving your financial luck is looking up this week. Enjoy the surprise and treat yourself to something.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, this is a great week for writing or presentations since you will have creativity flowing through you. A fun text message can be a catalyst for a great weekend.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

Your nesting instincts are in full swing right now, Cancer. You might be inspired to turn your space into a peaceful sanctuary. A family-related piece of news can bring peace.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Courage may come naturally this week, Leo. Speak your truth right when it is needed. Your warmth can be a magnet for others and new friendships may develop.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, learning a new skill will be easy for you right now. Take pride in your progress. You are becoming more versatile and vital.

JUNE 4

Noah Wyle, Actor (55)

JUNE 5

Mark Wahlberg, Actor (55)

JUNE 6

Drew McIntyre, Wrestler (41)

JUNE 7

Iggy Azalea, Performer (36)

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Share your heart and listen closely to what a partner has to say, Libra. A romantic or platonic relationship will reach a high point. The connection built will be exciting.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

You’re at peak productivity right now as you tackle your to-do list with great focus, Scorpio. By the end of the week you’ll be ready to dive into a mysterious or fun hobby.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

A sense of humor will be a great asset this week, helping to diffuse any tension by laughing, Sagittarius. Start looking ahead to travel plans.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Wisdom is flowing through you and you may find you are the go-to person for solid advice, Capricorn. Your grounded nature helps everyone around you.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, innovation will help you find clever shortcuts for problems that have proven tough to solve. Your unique style may start earning you praise, but remain humble.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Empathy allows you to connect with others on a deep level, Pisces. A creative project that you have been building finally starts to bloom in unexpected ways.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 8

Bonnie Tyler, Singer (75)

JUNE 9

Johnny Depp, Actor (63)

JUNE 10

Carlo Ancelotti, Manager (67)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Egyptian bull-god

5. A young canine

8. Cologne

11. Fictional British P.I.

13. Midway between northeast and east

14. A place to shop

15. Minneapolis suburb

16. Single lens reflex

17. NY Mets great Tommie

18. Informal loan clubs

20. Habitual twitching

21. Holm oak

22. Willing to consent or submit

25. In an early way

30. Made possible

31. Language in Ghana

32. Relating to one’s birth

33. Deep-bodied fishes

38. Defunct European currency

41. Small American songbird

43. One from L.A.

45. After tenth

47. Hillside

49. Red deer

50. Partner to “oohed”

55. Indian musical pattern

56. Israeli city __ Aviv

57. Golden peas plant

59. Breezed through

60. Midway between east and southeast

61. Frameworks

62. Danish krone

63. Fall back

64. Influential Korean leader

CLUES DOWN

1. Bridge building degree

2. Expression of sorrow or pity

3. Large, stocky lizard

4. Turkish leader title

5. Nag

6. Blank

7. Closely woven cotton fabric

8. A nice shot in golf

9. Away from wind

10. Evergreen shrub genus

12. Large African antelope

14. Something you receive

19. Satisfy

23. Wet dirt

24. No longer here

25. Writing utensil

26. Ribonucleic acid

27. Consume food

28. Licensed for Wall Street

29. Alternative forms of a gene

34. Buddy

35. We all do it

36. Chicken

37. No seats available

39. Yearned to possess

40. Ineffectual

41. Explosive

42. Turkish title

44. Worn near the foot

45. Impatient

46. Set an example for others

47. Actor Pitt

48. Instrument of torture

51. Swiss river

52. Grayish white

53. A way to print

54. Storied college hoops program

58. Midway between south and southeast

Word Search

Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.

DEEP BLUE SEA WORD SEARCH

ABYSS ANEMONE ARCHIPELAGO BENTHIC COASTLINE

CORAL CURRENT DOLPHIN ESTUARY HYDROTHERMAL KELP LAGOON MARINE OCEANIC PELAGIC PLANKTON REEF SALINITY

SEAFLOOR SHARK SHORELINE TIDE

TSUNAMI WHALE

Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for May 28, 2026: TICKET

Word Search solution for May 28, 2026

DOWNTOWN TOWNHOME

Real Estate Transactions

CLINTON

ESSEX

: John Galayda and April E. Ita to Noelle C. Dollar, $540,000 on May 13

Palmer Terrace

: T & Bonnie Coley Real Estate Trust and Thomas P. Coley to Eric and Heidi Hobert, $625,000 on May 13

Shore Road

: Ricky Au to Alessandro Boscarino and Kimberly Zengerle, $1,000,000 on May 15

Stonewall Lane

: Andrew D. and Shannon M. Robinson to Nicholas and Colleen Giori, $705,000 on May 14 23 Country Village Lane

DEEP RIVER

: Patricia A

Attridge T and Susan M. Napier to Jodi S. and Ryan Y. Pelton, $610,000 on May 13

: Amy H. and Frederick R. Rinehart to Nicholas H. and Kaile N. Deens, $735,000 on May 15

: 8 West LLC to Jennifer and Craig Zajac, $2,150,000 on May 15

GUILFORD

: Crafting Masters LLC to Zachary

Mazen G.

to Jonathan Patterson and Caitlyn Lacovara, $360,000 on May 14

57 Witch Hazel Drive : Estate of Barbara Welter and Andrew J. Wagner to Robin Linares, $740,000 on May 15 : Estate of Barbara Welter and Andrew J. Wagner to Robin Linares, $740,000 on May 15

: Ann Grossman to Scc Enterprises LLC, $200,000 on May

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: Alan L. Blake to Jeanne M. Cervini, $1,186,900 on May 13

: Beth E. Otworth and Bk Of Ny Mellon T Co Na to Mtg Assets Mgmt Series I T and Bk Of Ny Mellon T Co Na Tr, $604,000 on May 11

: Bradley and Lisa A. Rathe to Michael J. and Amanda Dibella, $825,000 on May 15

: Bolanda

Holdings Iii LLC to James Henry LLC, $3,100,000 on May 12

: Estate of William P. Burks and Katharine B. Hackett to Susan and Sean Brennan, $750,000 on May 12 : Suzanne Cannon to Elizabeth J. and Elijah C. Ouellette, $500,000 on May 15

50 Nortontown Road : Niziolek Estate of Peter J. Sr and Peter Niziolek to Jackie and Stephanie F. Yu, $660,000 on May 12

: Nutmeg Flips LLC to Christopher D. Donofrio and Sandra L G. Castro, $620,000 on May 13

: Knowlton

Prop LLC to 572 Boston Post Road Hldg LLC, $1,750,000 on May 11

Freedom

LLC to Stephen F. and Kim M. Fenlon, $905,000 on May 11

: 18 Cove Street LLC to Joshua L. Wall and Patience P. Mcdowell, $975,000 on May 11

: Foss Firt and Maria Foss-Rand to Pal Marcouller, $680,000 on May 11

: Estate of Ruth M. Nuhn and John Matthew Nuhn to Marc Anthony Solis and Tamara Cristina Peralta, $560,000 on May 12

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Bradford J. and Melissa X. Porter to Court Coastal Homes LLC, $450,000 on May 15 : Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will only be considered in cases involving a documented and

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