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Clinton Plans New Library Outpost, Café Downtown

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer CLINTON

The Town of Clinton is negotiating a lease with the owner of 10 West Main Street to open an auxiliary library store on the property, with a separate lease also allowing a café to open in the same building. The town is targeting a July 1 opening for the store.

At a Town Council meeting on May 21, the council unanimously voted to authorize Town Manager Michelle Benivegna to negotiate a $1,200-per-month lease for the auxiliary library. The building, located at the intersection of West Main Street, Hull Street, and Dan Vece Jr. Way, previously housed the Henry Carter Hull Library before it relocated to Route 81.

The new location, dubbed Henry on Main,

will not operate as a lending library. Instead, it will offer gently used books for sale, with proceeds supporting the library, and will provide space for community programming.

“Visitors to Henry on Main can browse books, enjoy community programming, and even grab a cup of coffee next door while relaxing in a cozy chair,” Benivegna said.

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Arts in Bloom

Visitors take in artwork for sale at painter Skip Marsh’s exhibit during the 36th Annual Westbrook Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on June 1 at Westbrook Town Green. The juried event featured more than 60 artisans showcasing fine art, handmade goods, and specialty crafts.

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State Champion Team

The Shoreline Spartans girls’ rugby team, which includes athletes from all across the shoreline, recently won the state championship.........18

A local couple is helping bring bluebirds back to Madison..................29

Sarah Hollinger

Bringing Bluebirds Home

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Sarah Hollinger Gives Back Through Clinton Sport Shop

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

For nearly 40 years, Clinton Sport Shop has been a staple of the Clinton community not only because of the apparel and equipment purchased there but also due to the community spirit of generosity from owner Sarah Hollinger and her late husband Tom.

“We’ve been here so long that some of my customers are the kids of my original customers,” Sarah tells the .

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The story of Clinton Sport Shop began in the late 1980s when Sarah was contemplating a new career. Despite having a degree in education, Sarah says she was not interested in teaching. However, one day, she noticed that her youngest child had an avid interest in baseball cards. After discussing the idea of a card shop, her husband Tom instead remarked that, at the time, there was no sporting goods store in the area. In March of 1988, Clinton Sport Shop opened its doors.

“We just up and did it. It was harder than we thought at first, but here we still are a lot of years later,” Sarah says with a

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laugh while reflecting on the foundation of the store.

The store, located at 16 West Main Street in Clinton, offers everything from gear to apparel to custom embroidery services. However, beyond the products offered by the store, it’s been the commitment to “family and community,” as Sarah terms it, that has made the shop a local favorite.

“Tom and I both tried to do things in the community as much as possible,” Sarah says.

In particular, Sarah says she tries to give back to kids and people who have mental or physical handicaps through supporting programs like the Special Olympics as well as local school and com-

munity initiatives from across the area. Over the years, the store has donated needed gear as well as provided learning experiences.

“They come in for a few hours, and I give them different tasks to do or teach them how to greet customers and things like that. That’s the stuff that makes me happy,” Sarah explains.

Sarah recalls one person in particular who began coming to the store as a shy person disinclined to engage with strangers who, over time, developed social skills and confidence to easily communicate with other people and eventually went on to compete in the Special Olympics in South Korea.

“It’s just wonderful for me to see someone who maybe looks different from everyone to be picked to go to the Special Olympics in Seoul,” Sarah says.

Sarah credits her fondness for community spirit to her Quaker upbringing. “I was raised to be a Quaker, and though I don’t really practice much anymore, I really loved the values, and Tom wasn’t a

See Sarah Hollinger page 6

Photo courtesy of Sarah Hollinger Sarah Hollinger has carried on the legacy of Clinton Sport Shop, a community staple for nearly 40 years.

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to the support for the Town of Guilford Budget and encourage do the same. I believe our have created a budget that residents.

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Thanks to Your Support

The members of the Old Saybrook Garden Club would like to extend our profound gratitude to everyone supporting our club’s annual Gardeners’ Market on May 17 on the Green. We particularly acknowledge the assistance throughout the week of the Old Saybrook Public Works Department, The Old Saybrook Police Department (OSPD), the Old Saybrook Fire Depart-

to 3,500 meals from Meals served at the Community miles of town transportation errands, and trips to the services are vital to many of us. than an opportunity for economical, nutritious hot meal; it socialize with others. Other social special lunches with entertainmagicians, speakers, and also several evening dinner popular May “Senior Prom” movie. Family Services requests continue to support the critical agency. continue to be among the best score high on the State standardized tests. They areas in addition to the arts proposed education budget for additional funding for athletics as support for students’ social a continued commitment communities for teachers from instructional coaches to all schools. budget continues to provide environments where and socially thrive.

We must continue to come together as a community to support our town and our schools. I urge you to participate in this important budget referendum. Vote “Yes” on April 16.

ment, and Grace Church. It was much appreciated.

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Special thanks go out to our incredibly hard-working members and committees who helped plan and accomplish this event. Many hours and dedication went into making the sale a success.

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Legacy Theatre Spring 2024 Classes

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Perhaps you’ve noticed that many of our local churches provide regular meeting space for both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs. I would bet these meetings even take place in our towns on a weekly basis. There is a good chance that some of them are located near daycare centers, residential neighborhoods, and schools. They provide much-needed space for people to achieve sobriety through fellowship and the ongoing support of an understanding community. They have been doing so in Connecticut for well over 75 years without complaint. Addiction takes many forms, including a dependency on opiates. Addictions are non-discriminatory. They affect the rich and poor, old and young, suburban and urban residents. Guilford is not immune from the very real health crisis that comes with opiate addiction. Why then brand a methadone clinic with the prejudice of fear? Choosing to maintain sobriety should be encouraged with appropriate and effective treatment. Why not extend the same welcome mat to a methadone clinic that we have extended to other groups confronting the devastation of addiction? A methadone clinic in our town would serve the very people who we call our relatives, neighbors, and friends. They deserve our support so they can continue to do the hard, heroic work of staying sober.

An extra special thanks go out to all

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Mariner’s Way Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee

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Zoning Board of Appeals

and Recreation Commission

Development Commission Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

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registrations for its classes for spring 2024. Classes are offered for participants ranging in age from abilities in acting and the performance arts. Classes offered are Wheel Life Theatre Troupe, Toddler sessions), Musical Theatre Performance (middle school and high school sessions), Creating Your Own Technical Theatre, Adult Improv, and more. Classes may take place at any of the following Branford locaThimble Islands Road; Legacy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 28 School Street; Joseph Trapasso Community Branford High School, 185 East Main Street. Space may be limited. For more information on each class legacytheatrect.org/classes.

Meetings

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clerk at 203-453-8001 or visit

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website at www.guilfordct. participate in the following

Tuesday,June11

Commission: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 6

June12 Monday,June9 Tuesday,June10 Wednesday,June11

Inland Wetlands Commission Walk Meeting: 7:30 a.m.

and Public Health Board

Monday, April 8

Marina Commission: 7 p.m.

Thursday,June12

Wednesday, April 10

Town Center Revitalization Commit-

Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.

Shell sh Commission: 7:30 p.m.

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Obituary William Ostrander Clinton

William Ostrander of Clinton passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. He was 83 years old. He was born on Nov. 4, 1941, in North Adams, Massachusetts, the son of William Ostrander and Ruth (Richards) Ostrander. He also had a stepfather, Karl Stauder.

Bill and his wife, Sheila (Donovan) Ostrander, attended K-12 school and were later sweethearts at North Adams State College. They were married for 56 years. His heart broke on May 25, 2020, the day she passed.

Bill was a lifelong learner. He dedicated 44 years to education, serving as both a science teacher and an Assistant Headmaster at Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden and later teaching at Daniel Hand High School in Madison. His unique teaching style earned him the affectionate title of “Mr. O” among his students. Bill also volunteered as an EMT with the Clinton Fire Department for over 25 years, forming many lasting friendships.

Bill was an avid reader and enjoyed spending Sunday mornings with Sheila, reading the New York Times and doing the crossword puzzle. He was a gourmet cook and enjoyed celebrating many family holidays together. The memories are endless. Bill and Sheila enjoyed taking long rides together and traveling throughout the Berkshires, where they

grew up. Bill was also an avid sports fan, as he played semi-pro baseball after he graduated from college. He followed the Red Sox through thick and thin. His children survive him: Steven Ostrander and his wife, Bounmy Phansiri of Westbrook, and his daughter, Lisa (Ostrander) Mansfield, and her husband, Chris Mansfield of Narragansett, Rhode Island. “Papa” had two grandchildren, Stephanie Mansfield of Charleston, SC, and Jake Mansfield of Washington, D.C., who were his pride and joy. He and “Gramma” never missed an opportunity to see them play sports in Rhode Island; he was their biggest fan. “Papa” was also proud of their educational accomplishments, as they both received their master’s degrees, with Stephanie becoming a special education teacher and Jake working in the intelligence field. Bill was a kind and gentle man. He had a wonderful sense of humor and often made others laugh with his quick wit and ability to make others smile. Toward the end of his life, he was surrounded by other kind souls who supported him, cared for him, and gave him integrity.

He is also survived by his sister-inlaw, Marilyn Gattuso, and his brotherin-law, Daniel Donovan and his wife, Mary. Additionally, he is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, please consider donating to the Clinton Fire Department. www.swanfh.com.

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Town Files Second Lawsuit Against Ambulance Association

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer WESTBROOK

The Town of Westbrook has filed a second lawsuit against the Westbrook Ambulance Association (WAA), this time seeking repayment for a defaulted mortgage the town paid off last year.

In 2024, Westbrook residents voted to approve an appropriation of up to $163,000 to pay off the WAA’s outstanding mortgage with KeyBank on the association’s headquarters property at 1316 Boston Post Road. On Aug. 9, the town paid KeyBank $162,300.85.

Now, the town is seeking to recoup that payment.

According to the Connecticut Judicial Branch website, the town filed a lawsuit in early May arguing that by paying off the WAA’s debt, it assumed the rights of KeyBank to recover the amount paid. The complaint further states the payment was not intended as a gift and that the WAA was “unjustly enriched.” As of press time, the WAA had not responded to the lawsuit, and no court dates had been scheduled.

Tim Herbst, attorney for the Town of Westbrook, said the town would not have lost money if the WAA had not defaulted on the mortgage.

“Given that the payment to KeyBank

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was made by the town when it should have been paid by the WAA clearly shows that the WAA has been unjustly enriched to the detriment of the town. The Town of Westbrook is not the Federal Reserve. We do not print money, and the WAA needs to make the town whole,” Herbst said.

Mary Mintel Miller, an attorney representing the WAA, has previously disputed Herbst’s characterization of the events surrounding the mortgage default. Miller said earlier this year that the WAA had repeatedly offered to pay the town back. However, while the town has sought greater oversight of the association, its members do not want the town to control it. She also argued last month that the town was not a legal guarantor of the mortgage and was under no obligation to pay off the debt. Herbst has countered that foreclosure could have affected the town’s bond and credit rating.

When contacted for comment regarding the new lawsuit, Miller declined, citing a policy against public statements during ongoing litigation. Instead, she provided a statement from new WAA Chief Pete Thomas, who alleged that Westbrook First Selectman John Hall instructed the association not to pay the mortgage.

“We met with the first selectman soon after the former chief retired and I took over. At that meeting, I offered to make the necessary payment to KeyBank. WAA was

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The Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services is hosting mindfulness and meditation sessions at the Town Beach by the covered benches. The remaining sessions take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, and Aug. 25. All sessions are free and open to Old Saybrook residents ages 14 and up with a beach pass. No registration is needed, just drop by. The meditation is facilitated by Samantha Steinmacher. For more information, call 860-395-3190.

behind in its mortgage payments at that time, but only by four payments. In response, the first selectman asked me to hold off on contacting KeyBank. He did not provide a reason, but I followed his lead,” the statement read.

The dispute between the town and the WAA began in the summer of 2024, when town officials were surprised to learn the association’s property might be reclaimed by the bank. An appraiser contacted the town in July to ask what could be done with the property in the event of foreclosure.

While the WAA is not a town entity, the headquarters building is owned by the town and leased to the association. In 2008, the WAA applied for the mortgage with KeyBank.

Town officials were unaware the mortgage had been in default for more than a year. Former WAA Chief Gregg Prevost never informed them.

Herbst said an internal review last year revealed the WAA had not filed taxes with the IRS for several years and had lost its 501(c)(3) status.

Prevost resigned after the town learned of the default. Following his departure, Herbst said the town and the WAA’s new leadership attempted to negotiate a new lease and greater oversight, but the process had been difficult.

In November 2024, the town filed a sep-

arate lawsuit seeking to evict the WAA from the headquarters building. A trial is scheduled for June 2 in Middletown Superior Court.

“Given the WAA’s refusal to allow greater oversight and transparency by the town, the town has been left with no choice but to pursue every legal remedy under the law to correct years of failed leadership and poor stewardship under the leadership of Greg Prevost. Rest assured, Mr. Prevost will be held accountable,” Herbst said.

Herbst said town officials had raised concerns about the WAA’s finances as far back as 2010. However, it was not until the appraiser’s call in 2024 that officials realized the full scope of the problem.

At a town meeting on Aug. 22, 2024, residents voted to both pay off the mortgage and spend up to $75,000 to hire the firm Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. LLP to conduct a forensic audit of the WAA.

On May 19, the WAA announced on Facebook that it had created a Board of Directors for the first time in 15 years. “This group of volunteers will oversee the organization’s administrative responsibilities such as financial oversight, legal compliance, strategic planning, policy development, and ensuring that the organization operates ethically and responsibly,” the post stated.

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Quaker, but he felt the same way,” Sarah says.

According to Sarah, Quakers try to abide by the ideals expressed in the acronym SPICES – which stands for Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship.

“I do it because I feel like I should,” Sarah sums up her civic-mindedness.

Sarah has been inducted into the Clinton Athletic Hall of Fame and was the recipient of a Board of Education award several years ago.

Sarah originally grew up outside of

Philadelphia and moved to Clinton in 1981 with Tom after he was recruited to a new job. Sarah says that at the time the couple had been living in the same town that she and her parents were from, and they were ready for a change of scenery. “We just up and did it,” Sarah says as a matter of fact.

While she concedes she does sometimes miss being near a city, Clinton holds a special place in Sarah’s heart.

“It was a great place to raise our kids, and I love being by the water as a bonus,” Sarah says.

In her spare time, Sarah can be found visiting her kids and grandchildren as well as attending sporting events.

The legal voters of the Town of Westbrook, Connecticut and all others qualified to vote in meetings of said Town are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Teresa Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT on June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to act on the following matters:

Item 1: To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen:

RESOLVED: To approve, as a qualifying community program pursuant to the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program, a proposed project to be undertaken by the YMCA as set forth in its NAQA 1 which is on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

Item 2. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $1,863 from Traveling Toys to fund the creation of a Teen Toy Library at the Westbrook Public Library.

Item 3. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Connecticut Port Authority to fund planning and permitting costs associated with the repair of the Town Dock.

Item 4. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Connecticut Port Authority to fund planning and engineering costs associated with the repair of the seawall at Duck Island.

Item 5. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from the State of Connecticut to fund an audit of the Code of Ordinances.

Item 6. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $2,000.00 from the Connecticut Water Company to fund Fire Department staff training.

Item 7. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Planning Commission.

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to execute an easement between the Town of Westbrook and the Westbrook Congregational Church concerning property located at 1160 Boston Post Road and 9 Essex Road, Westbrook, Connecticut. A copy of the agreement is on file with the Town Clerk for Public inspection.

Item 8. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $19,000 be appropriated from the Library Gift Fund to purchase library materials, equipment, supplies, furnishings, landscaping materials, stipends to pages and other Library expenditures.

Item 9. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman:

RESOLVED: That Article I., Chapter 9 of the Westbrook Code of Ordinances, Land Use Fee Schedule is hereby superseded, in its entirety and new Subsections are inserted in its place. A copy of the revised section is on file with the Town Clerk for Public review.

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Item 10. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $10,000 be appropriated from Contingency for the purpose of an update to the Plan of Conservation and Development.

Item 11. To consider and act upon the following, as recommended by the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That the First Selectman is hereby authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $12,135.00 from the Westbrook Foundation to fund VNA flu vaccine clinics.

Item 12. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $20,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to the Information Technology capital project to fund various IT related capital projects.

Item 13. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $30,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to the Assessor capital project to help fund the next Revaluation.

Item 14. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $25,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Police Department Vehicle capital project for the purpose of purchasing a new police cruiser.

Item 15. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $13,500 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to the Public Works fleet capital project for the purpose of replacing fleet vehicles.

Item 16. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $12,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to the Public Works capital for the purpose of purchasing small equipment for the department.

Item 17. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $30,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Public Works capital to facilitate drainage projects townwide.

Item 18. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $20,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Public Works capital to facilitate seawall repairs townwide.

Item 19. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $556,550 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Public Works capital for the purpose of building a maintenance shed and purchasing field maintenance equipment.

Item 20. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $25,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Facilities capital to fund general capital facility repairs.

Item 21. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $450,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution and LoCIP State funding to Planning, Zoning & Development capital for the purpose of sidewalk improvements townwide.

Item 22. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $250,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Planning, Zoning & Development capital for the purpose of Town center development projects.

Item 23. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $22,500 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Planning, Zoning & Development capital to fund projects associated with the implementation of the coastal resiliency plan.

Item 24. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $15,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Planning, Zoning & Development capital for the purpose of updating the Town’s Affordable Housing plan.

Item 25. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $35,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to Planning, Zoning & Development capital for the purpose of digitizing records in the department.

Item 26. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $50,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to the Conservation Commission to fund open space purchases.

Item 27. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $25,000 be appropriated from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution to the Harbor Commission capital to fund dredging projects.

Item 28. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $452,000 be appropriated in the amount of $235,450 from the FY25-26 General Fund Capital Contribution and $216,550 from the Unassigned General Fund Balance to the Security Camera capital project for the purpose of replacing and installing new security cameras townwide.

Item 29. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $250,000 be appropriated in the amount of $120,000 from the Board of Education Capital Reserve fund and $130,000 from the Town’s Unassigned General Fund Balance to the Board of Education Westbrook High School HVAC capital project for the purpose of upgrading the current HVAC system at Westbrook high school.

Item 30. To consider and act upon the following as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance:

RESOLVED: That a sum not to exceed $300,000 be appropriated from the Town’s Unassigned General Fund Balance to the Board of Education Westbrook High School Auditorium Lighting capital project for the purpose of replacing the lighting system in the Westbrook high school auditorium.

DOUGLAS MECHANICAL

• Regular maintenance on all makes/ models: gas, oil or electric

• Frozen or broken pipes

• Winterizing home heating systems

• Venting for dryers & exhaust systems

• Gas fireplace inserts & piping

• Pool heaters; service and install

• Complete residential and commercial HVAC system change outs (including ductless splits and heat pumps)

• Air purification systems, water heaters, commercial rooftop units and water heaters, custom duct work, processed piping

• …and so much more!

Police Commission Advances Bylaw to Allow External Investigations of Chief

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer OLD SAYBROOK

The Police Commission is considering a bylaw amendment that would allow complaints against the town’s chief of police to be referred to an outside agency for investigation.

At its May 19 meeting, the commission unanimously voted to forward the proposal to its next regular meeting for potential adoption. Under commission rules, any proposed changes to bylaws must be introduced at one meeting and voted on at the next.

If adopted, the bylaw would require the commission to meet with legal counsel upon receiving a complaint against the chief. The commission would have the authority to refer the complaint to an external agency if members determine it is warranted. The chief must be notified within five business days of the commission receiving a complaint.

is in charge of how to handle complaints against the chief,” he said at the time.

The commission previously attempted to amend the bylaw three years ago but was advised by the former town attorney that the proposed language was not legally permissible.

Renewed focus on the issue followed the January 2025 release of a report by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), which found that a negative work environment was contributing to high staff turnover. The report included criticism of both former Chief Michael Spera and the commission’s oversight efforts, noting instances in which Spera obstructed commission inquiries.

Spera retired in April amid increased public scrutiny.

Complaints involving department members below the rank of chief are referred directly to the chief of police for investigation, as is current practice.

Commission Chair Alfred Wilcox declined to comment on the pending bylaw, stating it had not yet been formally approved. However, earlier this year, when the commission first began exploring the policy change, Wilcox said he supported the concept.

“I’ve always thought that was the way it should be handled—that the commission

The PERF report included 31 recommendations for the commission, police department, and town. Among them was the recommendation that the Police Commission refer any complaints of misconduct or malfeasance involving the chief to an external agency if it determined it could not, or should not, handle the investigation internally.

“The chief of police should be subject to the same investigative standards as every other member of the police department,” the report stated.

Following multiple executive sessions in early 2025, the commission voted in February to seek legal guidance on rewriting the bylaw.

Kate’s

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host its Kate’s Camp for Kids summer day camp at 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 15. Seven one-week sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 5 to 10. Each week of Kate’s camp is filled with theater, music, dance, and visual art and culminates in a performance for family and friends that unifies all of the art forms. The camp weeks will run with the following themes: Week 1, June 23 to June 27, Robots; Week 2, July 7 to July 11, Exploration: Antarctica; Week 3, July 14 to July 18, The Wild West; Week 4, July 21 to July 25, Under the Sea: Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Week 5, July 28 to Aug. 1, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Week 6, Aug. 4 to Aug. 8, Wilderness Adventure; and Week 7, Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, Kate's Tournament of Champions. The cost is $350 per session with a 10% discount for siblings within the same household. Campers must have completed kindergarten to be eligible. Beforeand after-camp care are available for an additional fee. Registrations are now being accepted and partial scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 860-510-0473 or visit thekate.org.

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our customers who generously supported us so that we can continue beautifying Old Saybrook throughout the year. As our major fundraiser, the 2025 Gardeners’ Market proceeds enable us to pursue our signature civic beautification projects. These include planting and maintaining the 23 median planters along Main Street, our Constitution Garden in front of Saybrook Home, the flower beds at the Old Saybrook firehouse, and the container gardens at Acton Public Library and the OSPD. During the holiday season, we light up

the Main Street median planters with wreaths and garlands. In addition, these proceeds allow us to offer an annual scholarship to an Old Saybrook resident who is pursuing a degree in a horticultural/ecological field of study, as well as provision of numerous youth activities throughout the year. Thanks to your support, we can do our best to help Old Saybrook look its best all year long.

Diana C. DeLisa, Gardeners’ Market Chair Old Saybrook Garden Club

Thanks

The Old Saybrook Rotary Club would like to extend thanks to all who came out on that spectacular April morning to participate in our annual Shred It Day at Old Saybrook High School. People from Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and beyond did their part in bringing about positive change and increasing the impact on an ever-changing environment. This service project helped support natural resource management and conservation. It also gave everyone a chance to declutter their homes and businesses in a safe and secure way.

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Special thanks to our friends at The Shredding Source, Old Saybrook High School Interact Students (Tenzin Choedhar, Kylie Lake, and Chloe Pelletier) who assisted with our event, Old Saybrook Police, and, of course, my fellow Rotarians.

Proceeds from this fundraising event continue to help support the towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.

John Aforismo, Event Coordinator Old Saybrook Rotary Club

The Westbrook Historical Society, 1196 Boston Post Road, is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, or by appointment. The society meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. New members and volunteers are welcome. For more information, email westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com.

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 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:

PZC-25-10: Special Exception Modification 20-002, pursuant to Section 27.2.17(b), 27.2.33(b), 20.3.1.1, 27.2.2, for Indian River Shops, Killingworth Turnpike, Map 43, Block 45, Lot 73-3, Zone IDZ. Applicant: William Sweeney, Esq.

PZC-25-14: Text Amendment to consider the repeal of Floating Zones, Section 21 of the Clinton Zoning Regulations. Applicant: Town of Clinton CT, Planning and Zoning Commission.

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.

Old

Saybrook, CT

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the AdHoc Tree Committee will conduct a Special Meeting on June 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Lower-Level Conference Room, Old Saybrook, CT to discuss tree inventory management process and database.

LEGAL NOTICE

DISTRICT OF OTTER COVE TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that I have received the Warrant to collect the taxes due for the District of Otter Cove on the Grand List of October 1, 2024.

All persons named in the Grand List are hereby notified and liable to pay the tax to The District; failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax or interest if paid late. Contact the Tax Collector if a bill is not received. Taxes are due and payable by mail service July 1, 2025. Any questions concerning these taxes should be addressed to the Tax Collector, P.O. Box 393, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.

If payment is not made within one month of the due date, the installment due will become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of one and one half percent per month or eighteen (18) percent per annum from the installment due date. Minimum interest charge is $2.00 per installment.

Ian T. Marchaj Tax Collector

Dated at Old Saybrook, Connecticut this 10st Day of May, 2025

DECISION LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WESTBROOK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on 28 May 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Teresa Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT. The following actions were taken:

Appeal No. 2025-007 – Appeal of Lucas Munson, applicant; Suzio Real Estate LLC, owner; Edward Cassella, Esq., agent. Property located at Mohican Road West, further identified on Assessor’s Map 195, Parcel 133, HDR Zone. Variance requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.1 of 25’ required, 10.5’ requested to gutter, 11.9’ requested to house. Variance requested to construct a new four- bedroom home. GRANTED

Appeal No. 2025-008 – Appeal of Albert and Regina Seeley, Trustees, owners/applicants; Edward Cassella, Esq., agent. Property located at 15 Mels Road, further identified on Assessor’s Map 184, Parcel 020, HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12/VE-13, LIMWA. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.3 of 35’ required, 30.5’ requested; Section 2.C.2.4 of 50’ required, 31.8’ requested; 8.D.3.2 non-conforming. Variances requested to join two rear dormers granted by Appeal #2024-002 and create a straight wall. CAM Required CONTINUED

Appeal No. 2025-009 – Appeal of NYC Realty LLC, owner/applicant; Joe Wren, P.E., agent. Property located at 1119 Boston Post Road, further identified on Assessor’s Map 176, Parcel 036, CTC Zone, FPOD Zone, AE12. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 3.E.2.2 (B.P.R.) of 20’ maximum required, 37’ requested to roof gutter, 37.8’ requested to building with cladding, 54.1’ requested to porch with cladding; Section 3.E.2.2 (South Main Street) of 20’ maximum required, 63.4’ requested to roof gutter, 63.9’ requested to building cladding, 65.5’ to porch with cladding; Section 3.E.2.5 of 50’ minimum required, 26.5’ requested to roof gutter, 27.8’ requested to building with cladding, 48.7’ requested to concrete refuse pad. Variances requested to remove two existing buildings and replace with one building with proposed retail office space on the first floor and two apartments on the second floor. CAM Required GRANTED WITH STIP

Appeal No. 2025-010 – Appeal of Peter and Mary Bransfield, owners/applicants; Joe Wren, P.E., agent. Property located at 69 Chapman Avenue, further identified on Assessor’s Map 180, Parcel 071, HDR Zone. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.3 of 35’ required, 17.3’ requested to deck, 24.1’ requested to eave, 25.1’ requested to house; Section 2.C.3.1 of 25% maximum coverage allowed, 26.9% requested. Variances requested to tear down existing three bedroom house and garage and construct a 4 bedroom house. CAM Required GRANTED

Bonnie Hall, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals

Clinton Plans New Library Outpost, Café Downtown

Staffing will include members of the Clinton Senior Connection, a town program for residents age 55 and over. Benivegna described the initiative as a partnership between the town, the library, and the Senior Connection.

“We’re excited about the potential of Henry on Main and the added opportunities it will bring to the Clinton community,” she said.

The other half of the building will house a café under a separate, privately managed lease. While the café will share a hallway with the library space, allowing patrons to move between the two, the town will have no involvement in its operation. Benivegna said the setup will be similar to the R.J. Julia bookstore and café in Madison.

“A café will provide another reason for people to visit, enjoy a drink or bite to eat, and spend more time exploring all that Clinton has to offer. It’s a great complement to our efforts to revitalize and bring more activity to the area,” she said.

Benivegna noted that some renovations will be needed to prepare the space but that the town has funds available to cover them.

“The town is funding the lease for the library space using money already allocated in the current fiscal year’s Economic Development budget,” she said. “Any additional costs—such as signage, materials, and program essentials—will be covered by the library. We do not yet know the full setup costs and are still determining them.”

Cosmetic upgrades, as well as equipment such as computers, printers, and WiFi, will be added to make the space more functional and welcoming. Fortunately, the building already includes tables, chairs, and shelving.

“Beyond negotiating the lease, we are currently in the planning stages with the library team to determine what is needed to get the space up and running,” Benivegna said after the meeting.

The idea for the auxiliary library came from discussions between the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and local residents and business owners about revitalizing the downtown. EDC member Dylan Walter said increased foot traffic was one of the most common requests.

“It could be the first step in bringing the downtown back,” Walter said.

Benivegna added that the project demonstrates the town’s commitment to

downtown revitalization and could serve as a model for future development.

“By investing in a downtown space like this, the town is signaling its commitment to supporting foot traffic, activity, and community connection,” she said. “Filling a long-vacant storefront with a collaborative space for work, programming, and even the occasional music event helps draw people downtown.”

Benivegna emphasized that the library and café project is just one piece of a larger effort.

“This reflects our continued support for existing businesses while also creating opportunities to attract new ones,” she said. “What makes this effort so special is the collaboration behind it—between the town, the library, and our thriving Clinton Senior Connection group.”

She called the initiative “a perfect example of thinking outside the box.”

“When people recognize an idea that’s unique, impactful, and responsive to shared community goals, and then come together to make it happen—this is teamwork in action,” Benivegna said. “It’s the kind of initiative that shows why Clinton is such a wonderful place to live, work, and do business. It’s truly an exciting time for our town.”

Stunning

Story by Carol Andrecs

After being someone’s faithful companion, this 9-year-old girl suddenly became homeless when her owner moved out of state and put her outside. Silky was hiding in the woods, trying to survive, when Forgotten Felines was notified. She is a stunning black and white long-haired cat who is nothing but sweet and affectionate. She will do anything to get attention, pets and brushes, and rewards people by curling up on their laps. Can you promise to give Silky a forever home and never abandon her? Stop by our open house or apply online to adopt this beautiful girl at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.

GrandparentsRaisingGrandchildrenGroup

The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, in collaboration with the Henry Carter Hull Library, hosts the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group every fourth Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff, the group provides conversation, support, and resources for grandparents who—for a variety of reasons—become parents to their grandchildren. Registration is not required. For more information, visit events.hchlibrary.org.

SummerProgramsatOSYFS

Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services is holding its summer programs that include community service camps and day trips. The summer programs are as follows: Teen Trip to Mustang Meadows in Oxford, Connecticut, on Tuesday, July 1; Community Service Camp Week 1 for grades 9 to 12 from Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10; Community Service Camp Week 2 for grades 7 and 8 from Monday, July 14, through Thursday, July 17; Teen Trip to Six Flags on Tuesday, July 22; Teen Trip to Block Island on Tuesday, July 29; Teen Trip to TopGolf on Tuesday, Aug. 5; and Tree Trail Adventure on Tuesday, Aug. 12. For scheduling details, cost, and more information or to register, visit osyfs.org.

Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:

Photo by Tracye Mueller

Silky

PZC to Hold Hearings on Floating Zones, Old Morgan Site

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer CLINTON

The Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold two public hearings on June 9. One concerns a proposed zoning regulation amendment that would prohibit the establishment of new floating zones in town. The second hearing involves proposed modifications to the approved development plans for the Shops at Indian River Landing, which would allow for an urgent care clinic, a Panera Bread with a drive-thru, and a Chase Bank to open at the former Morgan School site. The hearings begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

At its May 12 meeting, the commission voted to forward both applications—the commission’s own proposed amendment and a special exception modification from Indian River Shops, LLC—to public hearing.

At the hearings, members of the public may speak in favor of, in opposition to, or neutrally on the proposed changes.

The Indian River Shops hearing concerns a request to amend the previously approved special exception for the shopping center. The applicant seeks to formally add healthcare clinics as a special exception use within the development. The

application also includes a proposal to modify one of the buildings to accommodate a Panera Bread restaurant with a drive-thru, and to reconfigure another for the construction of a Chase Bank. In addition, the applicant is requesting to adjust lot lines between two approved parcels on the property.

Earlier this year, the commission approved a zoning text amendment that permits healthcare clinics in the Interchange Development Zone. That amendment was filed by William Sweeney, attorney for Indian River Shops, LLC, which owns the shopping center.

According to a statement of use included with the application, the proposal does not include any changes to the development’s approved hours of operation or parking layout. No demolition is proposed, and no zoning variances are required.

The second hearing will address a proposed regulation amendment that, if approved, would prohibit new floating zones from being created in Clinton. The amendment would not affect the existing floating zone, Affordable Housing District1, which was established in 2016.

Unlike traditional zoning, which is mapped out and uniformly applied across similarly zoned properties, floating zones

are not assigned to any specific location when adopted. Instead, they exist in the regulations and may be applied to a site only if the commission determines the proposed use is consistent with the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

Floating zones provide the PZC with greater flexibility to deny or modify applications than is typical with conventional zoning. Proponents argue this flexibility allows for creative or adaptive reuse of challenging properties, while opponents contend floating zones can lead to development that is inconsistent with existing neighborhood character.

Clinton’s first and only floating zone, Affordable Housing District-1, was created in 2016 and applied to 8 Liberty Place, a residential cul-de-sac off Liberty Street. At the time, some residents objected, arguing the location was inconsistent with the POCD’s recommendation that affordable housing be concentrated near Route 1 or in transit-accessible areas.

If the amendment to prohibit new floating zones is approved, it will not impact the Affordable Housing District-1 designation.

Obituaries

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Obituary

Elizabeth Brodeur East Lyme

Elizabeth Margaret Brodeur, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 20, 1957, to Donald S. and Elizabeth H. (Nancy)

Brodeur, Elizabeth, affectionately nicknamed Liz, was the second oldest of 10 children. Growing up in Old Lyme, Liz’s early years were rooted in the strength and joy of a large, close-knit family where she often took on a motherly role for her younger siblings.

passion, patience, and deeply held belief in the value of every human being.

She cherished the simple pleasures of life: an afternoon in the sunshine, a dinner out with a friend or loved one, caring for her beloved cats, or the joy of giving a thoughtful gift chosen with care. Her generosity and attentiveness made those around her feel seen and loved.

In recent years, Elizabeth made her home in East Lyme and New London, where she made a point to connect with those she loved through calls, texts, and her signature hand-written cards. She will be remembered as a family treasure, cherished for her personal relationships with each member, her big heart, her sense of humor, and the twinkle in her blue eyes.

Obituary Eileen Dallas Old Saybrook

Eileen Lydia "Leen" Dallas (née Fargo), 70, of Old Saybrook, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born on Dec. 21, 1954, in Middletown, Eileen spent her life rooted in the community she loved. She graduated from Valley Regional High School in 1973 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to caring for others — both people and animals alike.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Larry; daughter, Stacy; son, Kyle; her brother, Kurt; and many cousins. Her family was the heart of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

A lifelong Girl Scout, Eileen embraced the spirit of adventure and service throughout her life. She loved camping under the stars, calling bingo games for the Sarah gang — a group dear to her heart — and exploring new places through travel. Her vibrant personality and boundless energy brought joy to countless lives.

Elizabeth graduated from Old Lyme High School in 1975, where she was a proud member of the National Honor Society. Her academic drive and spirited energy reflected the determination that would guide her throughout life. She went on to attend the University of Connecticut, where she studied abroad and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with a minor in economics. Forever a Husky, Liz looked forward to basketball season, enthusiastically cheering on both men’s and women’s teams.

Elizabeth's exceptional Catholic faith sustained her, especially in times of personal suffering. She met life’s challenges with courage, refusing to let her illnesses define her; she was a passionate advocate for mental health. Her deep spirituality encompassed every aspect of her character, integrity, and her commitment to living her life without apology.

Elizabeth dedicated herself to the field of elder care, offering comfort, dignity, and companionship to those in their most vulnerable moments. Her life’s work was a testament to her com-

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She is survived by her siblings; Donald Jr. and Karen (Agres), Jonathan and Susan (Andrews), Christopher and Margaret (Randall), Rosemary and Michael Cairns, Eric and Stacie (Skinner), Stephan, Stephanie, and Marc and Jennifer (O’Connell); her uncle Roderic Hartung; and her cat Emily. She was predeceased by her brother Timothy and wife Theresa (Sottile); her parents, Donald and Elizabeth Brodeur; her companion of 19 years, Richard Kay; and their beloved cat, Spice Girl. Elizabeth, “Aunt Liz,” will be deeply missed by her 25 nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were on May 30 at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on May 31 at Christ the King Church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to NAMI, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203, or online at www.nami.org, to The Foundation for Women’s Cancer 26533 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1286 https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/support-us/ways-togive/?campaign=646054 or to Forgotten Felines,153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, or online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes and directions.

Are you a Clinton resident aged 70 or over who needs help for basic necessities or repairs to your home? Are you overdue on taxes or struggling to pay heating or utility costs? Grants are available to help eligible seniors live a more comfortable life. For more information or to apply, call Clinton Social Services at 860-669-7347.

Eileen was a devoted wife and mother whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her compassion extended beyond her family to all creatures, great and small; she had a deep love for animals and found joy in helping anyone who crossed her path.

Obituary Rona McCarthy Old Saybrook

Eileen's home was always filled with love — and often with pets she adored. Her kindness knew no bounds, and those fortunate enough to know her will remember her as someone who truly touched their lives.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at Old Elks Lodge, Seaside Avenue. Come celebrate an amazing soul.

who continue to embody her legacy of perseverance, curiosity, and compassion.

Rona McCarthy (nee Morse), a devoted mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and esteemed member of the Old Saybrook community, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Bethesda, Maryland, just two days shy of her 93rd birthday. Born on May 4, 1932, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, to Arthur Henry Morse and Edna Maud Pogson, Rona's life was marked by resilience, service, and an enduring commitment to learning. Her childhood years were spent in Stroud, England, where her inquisitive nature and strong sense of purpose began to take root.

She went on to serve honorably in the Women's Royal Naval Service, with postings in Scotland and Malta, reflecting her dedication to country and duty.

Rona married Siddal D.F. McCarthy, with whom she shared many rich and fulfilling years until his passing in 1985. Together, they raised two children, Marc McCarthy and Tracy St. Onge,

Her life journey took her across the world, from Australia and England to Massachusetts, before she ultimately settled in Old Saybrook. There, she became a beloved figure at the Acton Public Library, where she worked from 1975 until her retirement in 2010. Her devotion to literature, learning, and public service left an indelible mark on the community and enriched the lives of generations of readers.

A lifelong cat lover, Rona found quiet joy and companionship in their presence, sharing her home and heart with many feline friends over the years.

She is survived by her children; her grandchildren, Ashley (Malcolm) and Ian (Chloe) McCarthy, Tristan (Heidi), Timothy, and Russell (Tiffany) St. Onge; and her great-grandchildren, Graham St. Onge and Dahlia McCarthy. Her family will always remember her for her sharp intellect, gracious spirit, and steadfast support.

Rona leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, service, and generosity. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A private family ceremony celebrating her life will be held this summer.

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of June 5 - June 11

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

This is a terrific time to get a grasp on your inner emotions and thoughts, Aries. You may feel extra sensitive and loving towards others, especially your partner.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may come across some rough spots that need to be ironed out this week. It may not be easy, but if anyone can handle it, that would be you. Make some firm choices.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

It’s easier to express how you feel to someone important in your life by doing so in person, Gemini. Set up a meeting where you can get things off of your chest.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, there may be a day this week where you feel like you’re all ready to go somewhere but you have no invitation. Make your own plans and get something started.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Elements of your life seem to be falling into place, Leo. This is happy news for you. Enjoy this wellearned change.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

It could be one of those weeks when your head is in the clouds and you can’t focus, Virgo. Make an effort to organize your thoughts and take the week one task at a time.

JUNE 5

Mark Wahlberg, Actor (54)

JUNE 6

Drew McIntyre, Wrestler (40)

JUNE 7

Aaron Pierre, Actor (31)

JUNE 8

Bonnie Tyler, Singer (74)

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you are receptive to different creative or recreational outlets this week. Think about a trip to a museum or even a botanical garden. You can use a respite from the grind, anyway.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Some health issues have you feeling less like yourself, Scorpio. You’re eager to get to the bottom of things. Make your well-being a priority and don’t worry about anything else until then.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

No one really knows what they will get with you this week, Sagittarius. Your mood is in flux. Focus your attention and try to avoid getting too up or too down.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

It may be difficult for you to connect with others this week, Capricorn. Your mind is running in a million different directions and this can make it challenging for you to make plans.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, the clouds are parting and the sun is about to come bounding through. Bask in this shift and make plans to get up and go.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, be mindful that you may not have the commitment to finish any project you start this week. But give it your best shot.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 9

Xolo Maridueña, Actor (24) JUNE 10

Bill Burr, Comic (57) JUNE 11

Hugh Laurie, Actor (66)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Marsh plant

6. Southern constellation (“The PeacockÓ)

10. Fogginess

14. Home to Fools’ Day

15. Absence of the sense of pain

17. Popular November holiday

19. Consume food

20. Buddy

21. Long-haired goat-antelope

22. Japanese honorific

23. Actor Malek

24. One point south of southeast

26. Illegal acts

29. As fast as can be done

31. Prevents harm to young

32. Exclamation of satisfaction

34. African nation

35. Slow-moving animal

37. Oh, goodness!

38. A team’s best pitcher

39. Cleanser

40. Radioactivity units

41. Expectorated matter

43. Cover a wide range

45. The central area of a church

46. California capital (abbr.)

47. Dutch painter Klaver

49. 007’s creator

50. Impression of dishonesty

53. Northeastern sports rivalry

57. Cloths

58. Stalin’s police chief

59. Hostelries

60. Bitterly regret

61. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman

CLUES DOWN

1. Satisfy

2. European health advocate

3. Expression of annoyance

4. Strong liquor

5. Large red deer

6. Holder of less common religious beliefs

7. West Indian shrub

8. Family of proteins

9. Wealthy, influential business leader

10. Low spirits

11. Approves food

12. Monetary unit of Iran and Oman

13. Mary __, cosmetics

16. Expressed in pithy maxims

18. Relaxing spaces

22. The NFL’s big game

23. Proof of payment (abbr.)

24. Starchy preparation of dried orchid tubers

25. Indicates near

27. Minneapolis suburb

28. Herring-like fish

29. Doctors’ group

30. Pouches

31. Bread dipping in sauce

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Shoreline Spartans Girls’ Rugby Claims Division 2 Championship

By Jenn McCulloch

The Shoreline Spartans high school girls’ rugby team won the CT Rugby Division 2 Championship with a 15-5 victory over North Haven after going undefeated at 8-0 this past spring, scoring more than 300 points on the season. The team competed against North Haven, Staples, and Fairfield throughout the season to claim the No. 1 seed.

While the Shoreline Spartans Rugby Club was established in 2015, the high school girls’ team is only in its fourth season, playing 7v7 rugby in CT Rugby Division 2. Ciera Harris and her wife, Kristen Urban, have coached the team since its inception in 2022, when there were four to six girls at each practice.

The high school team is not the only area of the program that has seen growth. The club began with seven players in 2025 and now has 125 athletes playing from kindergarten through high school.

Harris has enjoyed seeing the numbers continue to grow over the years to 16 this past season. This year’s team includes Bethany Harwood and Carlee Harwood of

Killingworth, Aleia Aleman and Skyla Ortiz of Clinton, Aiden Carlone of Essex, Olivia Kelly of Old Lyme, Ava Novak of Lyme, Makenna Sullivan and Evie Day of Guilford, Annalee McDevitt of Madison, Maria Ceniglio of East Haddam, Katie Gerl and Phoebe Gerl of Deep River, Hannah DeCaro of Haddam, Carrigan Mack of Plainville, and Saylor Thomas of Higganum. Bethany Harwood, Carlee Harwood, Sullivan, and Aleman are all fouryear players, with the senior class rounded out by Thomas, Ceniglio, Ortiz, and Kelly.

“Each of these players has brought their skill and knowledge to the team and played a pivotal role in all of our success this•year — they show up, work hard, and have proven to be strong role models to our younger players,” said Harris. “A major highlight of our season included being able to give our eight seniors a state championship. Other highlights include being able to see the team grow this year not only in skill and ability, but as a family. The players stepped up and made sure they had each other’s backs on and off the field. They also volunteered at various charity events throughout the year.”

This season’s team was led by senior captain Carlee Harwood and sophomore captain McDevitt. Harwood, who began playing as a freshman, was the team’s leading scorer with 24 tries this season. McDevitt has played since fifth grade, bringing deep experience.

“Carlee Harwood is an amazing player and leader on and off the field and has been at the center of our recruitment and knows how to hype up and focus the team before game day. We will miss her amazing grit and ability to run through any team, as well as her leadership, positive attitude, and ability to bring fun into anything,” said Harris. “Annalee brings her knowledge to the team. She does well explaining the game to new players and making sure everyone feels included. As a sophomore, she has really stepped up and taken on any task that is asked of her.”

In addition to her captains, Harris saw contributions across the board. Mack will be the lone returning senior next season, bringing experience as a four-year player. Freshmen DeCaro, Novak, Carlone, and Katie Gerl — the team’s leading freshman with four tries — were key components of the team’s success.

“Carrigan is always contributing by running the ball, sliding through the defense, and always being there to tackle and ruck on defense,” said Harris. “Katie, Hannah, Ava, and Aiden went above and beyond proving themselves this year and truly are the future of this team.”

Half of this season’s team will be graduating. Of the eight seniors, six were nominated to try out for the CT All Star team: Carlee Harwood, Bethany Harwood, Sullivan, Kelly, and Ceniglio.

“CT All Stars is a team of all the best rugby players in the state,” said Harris. “This team is elite and has the opportunity to compete against other states, gain experience being coached by a college coach, and play at a higher level.”

Harris noted that every senior contributed to the team and will be missed. She explained that Sullivan was the second-leading scorer with eight scores on the season.

“We will miss Saylor’s funny remarks and ability to go on the field and play any position we ask of her, even if she had just learned it on the sidelines, and Makenna’s

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Photo courtesy of Ciera Harris

Pictured are members of the Shoreline Spartans girls' rugby team in Coach Kristen Urban, Aleia Aleman, Bethany Harwood, Maria Ceniglio, Makenna Sullivan, Carlee Harwood, Olivia Kelly, Saylor Thomas, Skyla Ortiz, and Coach Ciera Harris.

Carlee Harwood was a senior captain for the Shoreline Spartans girls' rugby team this spring, helping to lead the squad to a state title.

Special to Harbor News

Westbrook Outdoor Track Teams Shine at Shoreline Championship

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

The Westbrook High School Purple Knights made a powerful statement on May 24 at the Shoreline Conference Outdoor Track Championship, delivering standout performances across the board in both track and field events. With a strong showing that included personal records, medals, and state qualifications, the Purple Knights once again proved they are a force to be reckoned with.

The relay teams got the day started on a high note. The girls’ 4x800-meter relay team — Lillian Bergeron, Katie Ford, Olivia Lacy, and Abigail Kiss — secured an eighth place finish, scoring valuable points for the team. The boys’ 4x800 squad, made up of Ben Genovese, Logan Tedford, Joao Oliveira, and Oliver Hansen, matched that performance with its own eighth place finish.

The girls 4x100 relay team — Addison Lynch, Eimy Novillo, Mirabel Rinker, and Grace Vincent — impressed with a seventh place finish, and, more notably, a state qualifying time. Later in the day, the girls’ 4x400 relay of Lynch, Lily Freeman, Rinker, and Vincent earned a fifth place medal, improving its time by nearly 10 seconds and earning a competitive seed for the state meet.

Sophomore Ethan Angelini had a standout meet, running a school record in the 400 to finish fifth and medal. He also set a personal record (PR) in the 100 and 200, finishing in seventh in both and scoring for the team.

Andre De Sousa qualified for states in the 110 hurdles, placing 10th, and claimed a sixth place medal in the 300 hurdles. Jeffrey Chiriap made a splash in the long jump, qualifying for finals with a personalbest leap of 19’ 7.75.” He earned seventh place and scored for the team. He also set a new PR in the 200.

In the field events, Kaiden Werner impressed in javelin, finishing fourth with a massive 10-foot personal record, throwing 128’ 7”.

Senior Freeman had a stellar day on the track. She placed eighth in the 800 and then went on to break the school record in the 1600, finishing seventh with a time of 5:35.36 which crushed her previous best by over eight seconds.

Right behind her in the 1600 was Brooke Ouellette, who placed eighth with a new PR of 5:35.65. She finished just steps behind Freeman in a show of team strength.

Vincent continued her standout season, earning second place in the long jump with a new personal best of 16’1.” This qualified her for states, and she earned Second Team All-Shoreline honors. She also contributed to both state-qualifying relays.

In hurdles, Rinker ran a strong 300, earning sixth place and a medal.

Junior Lynch ran a one-second PR in the 400 to finish 11th and competed in both state-qualifying relays. Evie Poi turned in a gutsy performance, cutting 1.2 seconds off her best 300 hurdles time to place 12th. She then pivoted to pole vault, where she earned a seventh place finish and scored for the team with a PR of 7 feet.

The coaching staff also praised Lacy, Kiss, and Oliveira for stepping into the 4x800 relays to support both the boys’ and girls’ teams — both of which ended up scoring thanks to their efforts.

With a deep bench of talent, personal bests dropping across events, and multiple qualifiers heading to states, the Purple Knights are poised to carry their momentum forward. The spirit, determination, and teamwork on display at the Shoreline Championship reflect a bright future for the Westbrook track and field program.

Boys’ Tennis Wins Twice, Baseball Falls in Shoreline Quarterfinals

Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian

Boys’ Tennis

The Morgan boys’ tennis team concluded the regular season at home on May 24, defeating Lyme-Old Lyme 7-0. Nathan Miller won 8-3 at No. 1 singles, and Nick Vetrano won 8-4 at No. 2 singles. Nate Kinser earned an 8-0 victory in the No. 3 singles spot, and Nick Hicks won 8-0 at No. 4 singles.

The doubles teams also swept the competition, as Andy Alvarez and Hendrick Bausch won 8-3 at No. 1 doubles, Mekai Howard and Dustin Ly won by forfeit at No. 2 doubles, and Alistar Hampton-Dowson and Zhen Wu won by forfeit at No. 3 doubles.

In the first round of the Class S State Tournament on May 30, Morgan hosted East Granby/Canton and won 7-0. Miller won 6-0, 6-3 at No. 1 singles, and Vetrano won 6-1, 6-3 at No. 2 singles. Kinser won 64, 6-3 in the No. 3 singles spot, and Hicks recorded a 7-5, 6-1 victory at No. 4 singles.

For doubles, Ryan Gray and Jude Watson won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 2, and Alvarez and Bausch won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2. At No. 3 doubles, Howard and Ly won 6-2, 6-1.

Baseball

On May 24, Morgan baseball hosted Cromwell in the quarterfinals of the Shoreline Conference Tournament and fell 2-0. Travis Aiken knocked in two hits for the Huskies. Jack Henry Palazzo pitched 7.2 innings, giving up six hits and two earned runs. He walked five and struck out seven. Creighton Johnson threw .1 innings, giving up no hits and no runs.

Girls’ Tennis

On May 31, the Morgan girls’ tennis team traveled to Westbrook for the first round of the Class S State Tournament and lost 6-1.

Shoreline Spartans Girls’ Rugby Claims

Division 2 Championship

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WESTBROOK

June 5 to June 11

ability to juke any player and her strong influence on the field as scrum half,” said Harris. “Maria was dedicated to the sport and had the ability to push herself and others when they are down and play through the tough times. Bethany had a locked-in attitude and ability to focus everyone around her. She is always willing to push herself, support others, and learn more about the game.• Skyla has made great strides in her abilities, and we will miss Aleia’s sound effects while playing and practicing, her can-do attitude, and her ability to go out there and use every amount of strength she has to take down other teams. We only had one season with Olivia and wish she could continue with us. Olivia might have started this year but has been playing as if she’s played all her life.”

Harris is also grateful for the support of her coaching staff, including Urban,

Veronica Genco, and Francessca•Tino. The group celebrated this year’s team with one of Harris’s favorite traditions, an end-ofyear fun practice where they not only play games, but celebrate team members and their contributions and reflect on the season.

“During this practice, we get to really enjoy each other’s company and celebrate our seniors and our team,” said Harris. “This season, the girls went above and beyond our goals for this season. We wanted to win some games and make it the best season we could for our seniors.”

The Shoreline Spartans Rugby program is a non-profit organization located in Clinton, Connecticut,• dedicated to giving boys and girls an opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed through the sport of rugby. The Spartans are always looking for new players, and no experience is required. All coaches are USA Rugby certified. For information, visit www.shoreline rugby.com.

Westbrook Tennis Athletes Shine at Shoreline Conference Tournament

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Athletes from the Westbrook High School girls’ and boys’ tennis programs had standout showings at the Shoreline Conference Tournament on May 27 and May 28, an individual competition that brought together the top players from across the conference. Several Westbrook players earned All-Shoreline honors, while others delivered strong performances that highlighted a season of hard work and determination.

The girls made a strong impression in singles and doubles brackets. Megan Bache led the way, earning first place in 1/2 singles and receiving First Team AllShoreline Conference honors. Giovanna Silva, competing in 3/4 singles, was named to the Second Team All-Shoreline Conference, while Emily Bonner and Neave Hinckley earned Honorable Mention AllShoreline Conference for their play in first doubles.

The girls’ individual entries included 1/2 Singles: Bache (First Place, First Team All-Shoreline), 1/2 Singles: Anna Landino, 3/4 Singles: Silva (Second Team All-Shoreline), 3/4 Singles: Alexa Kiss, First Doubles: Bonner and Hinckley (Honorable Mention All-Shoreline), and Second Doubles: Adriana Spash and Reagan Zambrello.

On the boys’ side, Miles Hayden was recognized for his performance in 1/2 singles with First Team All-Shoreline Conference honors. Several other players competed strongly in both singles and doubles brackets.

The boys’ individual entries included 1/2 Singles: Hayden (First Team All-Shoreline), 1/2 Singles: Yareth Antunez, 3/4 Sin-

Team

Conference

gles: Evan Lessard, 3/4 Singles: Ryan Sacco, First Doubles: Karl Schilling and Aiden Otrin, Second Doubles: Griffin Donley and Nick English, and Third Doubles: Erick David Lopez Lopez and Michel Ponce.

Westbrook Boys’ Tennis Celebrates Senior Night

By Gabby Maljanian

As the Westbrook tennis athletes now prepare for the state tournament, they do so with confidence, pride, and the support of the Purple Knight community behind them. Their efforts at the Shoreline Conference Tournament reflect a season of growth, resilience, and competitive spirit.

Sports Editor

Despite the rain arriving just as guests did, the Westbrook High School boys’ tenLopez, and Jun Ham. All four showed tremendous dedication to the tennis program, and their contributions both on and

Freeman and Schilling Named CAS-CIAC Scholar Athletes

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Westbrook seniors Lily Freeman and Karl Schilling received the CAS-CIAC Scholar Athlete award on May 4 at the

Aqua Turf Club. Freeman plays girls’ soccer, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field, and Schilling plays boys’ tennis.

Pictured are Westbrook seniors Lily Freeman and Karl Schilling who received the

Photo courtesy of Caitlin Eichler

Pictured are the seniors on the Westbrook boys' tennis team in Karl Schilling, Nick English, Erik David Lopez Lopez, and Jun Ham.

Photo courtesy of Caitlin Eichler

Miles Hayden earned First

All-Shoreline

honors as a singles player for Westbrook boys' tennis at the conference championship match.

CAS-CIAC Scholar Athlete award on May 4.

Photo courtesy of Caitlin Eichler

Schedules

MORGAN

Baseball

Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Boys’ Lacrosse

Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Wednesday, June 11: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Girls’ Lacrosse

Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

WESTBROOK

Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

OLD SAYBROOK

Saturday, June 7: State Open Championship at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Wednesday, June 11: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Sunday, June 15: Class S State Tournament Finals

Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Sunday, June 15: Class S State Tournament Finals

Tuesday, June 10: Division III State Tournament at 8 a.m.

Saturday, June 7: State Open Championship at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Boys’ Lacrosse Falls in Conference Title Game

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Boys’ Lacrosse

It took just seven seconds for Wes Percival to win the face off, dodge to the goal, and score the first point in the Old Saybrook boys’ lacrosse team’s regular season finale vs. Morgan on May 20. The Rams took a commanding 6-1 lead at the end of the first quarter and held it until the final whistle, winning 14-5.

With impressive play on both sides of the ball, the Rams sit at the No. 2 seed in the Shoreline Conference. On offense, scoring was led by senior Brendan Cassella (four goals, three assists), senior captain Liam Roberts (three goals, four assists), and senior captain Percival (three goals).

On the defensive side of the ball, Old Saybrook goalie Charlie Dee made 12 saves on 17 shots. The defense stopped the Huskies’ extra-man offense six of eight times, an impressive stand. The unit also successfully cleared 12 of 17 attempts (70%).

ence semifinal play, the No. 2 seed Rams defeated the No. 3 seed North Branford Thunderbirds 11-6 in a hard-fought game. The Rams trailed the Thunderbirds for most of the game. Down 3-2 at the half, the contest had become a stalemate of great defensive play. The Rams, down 4-6 at the start of the fourth quarter, needed a spark.

That spark was delivered by senior Percival, who shifted to the attack position to spur some offensive production. Percival scored seven goals against North Branford, six in the last quarter.

“Wes is a phenomenal young man,” said Head Coach Jon Mason. “He’s tough as nails, smart as heck, and probably most of all: stubborn - he refuses to lose.”

Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Outdoor Track

Saturday, June 7: State Open Championship at 11:30 a.m.

“This was a great last regular-season game for the Rams,” said Head Coach Jon Mason. “I am extremely proud of the defense - they did an excellent job today working both in man-to-man schemes as well as our zone. Each of them stepped up and played a part in the success.”

For the second year in a row, the Rams made it to the finals of the Shoreline Conference Tournament. On May 27 in confer-

With the spark lit, other Rams contributed goals, including Roberts, Cassella, Luke Beckner, and Keegan Dobratz.

Mason gave credit to the defense in Old Saybrook’s win.

“Without the defense playing their best, we might well have come up short on offense,” Mason said.

In the championship game on May 29, Old Saybrook faced Haddam-Killingworth and fell 11-5.

Westbrook Unified Sports Athletes Enjoy Unforgettable Night at Mohegan Sun

By Gabby Maljanian

Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals

Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals

Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals

Tuesday, June 10: Division III State Tournament at 8 a.m.

Sports Editor

On May 20 at 7 p.m., athletes, partners, and families from Westbrook Unified Sports programs across Daisy Ingraham Elementary School, Westbrook Middle School, and Westbrook High School came together for a truly memorable evening at Mohegan Sun Arena.

As part of Unified Sports Night, the Westbrook community had the exciting opportunity to cheer on the Connecticut Sun as they took on the Las Vegas Aces. The night was made even more special with a private suite for the group, offering a fun and comfortable way to enjoy the game together.

The event was a celebration of teamwork, school spirit, and community. Unified Sports coaches Kara Lesandrine and Dan Jennings were in attendance, proudly

supporting the student-athletes and helping create lasting memories for everyone involved.

“We are so proud of our Unified athletes and the strong sense of community they help build within our schools,” said Caitlin Eichler, Director of Athletics for Westbrook Public Schools. “It was a fantastic night for our students and families. We’re incredibly thankful to the Connecticut Sun for their generosity and for giving our group such a special experience.”

Attendees also received special gifts from the Connecticut Sun, adding an extra surprise to an already exciting evening.

The Westbrook Unified Sports program continues to thrive, bringing students together through meaningful athletic experiences and opportunities to connect beyond the classroom.

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!

Bringing Bluebirds Home

How One Couple is Helping Bring Birds Back to Madison

By Michael Fitzsousa

When Susannah and Tom Graedel moved to Connecticut from New Jersey in 1997, they brought with them a love of bluebirds. As they had at their former home in the Garden State, they erected small wooden nest boxes to attract and harbor the brightly colored songbirds, which only a few decades before appeared to be in danger of disappearing.

The boxes were part of a national effort by the North American Bluebird Society, launched in the ‘70s, to save the Eastern bluebird species. These specially designed boxes protected bluebird nests and young from predators. For the Graedels, who live in North Branford, the boxes became the focal point of a weekly routine to monitor the progress of a now-expanding population. Coordinating with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Citizen Science Program, the Graedels would check the boxes at their former home on Legend Hill Road in Madison and repair any damage caused by rodents, snakes, or competing bird species such as wrens and sparrows. When the bluebird offspring arrived, they recorded the details and sent the data off to Cornell. That backyard operation expanded over time to other locations, including Bauer Park, the Madison town park where Susannah Graedel worked as an environmental educator for many years, and now Rettich Preserve on River Road, which is managed by the Madison Land Conservation Trust. The Graedels maintain 22 boxes at Bauer Park and seven boxes at Rettich Preserve. They even check the boxes at their former home.

“The idea is you inspect them regularly. Is there a nest there? Are there eggs in the nest? Are there baby birds?” said Tom Graedel. “If you do this every week, then if something’s wrong, you can clean them out and get things going again.” And much can go wrong. Marauding house wrens and starlings are prone to trashing the nests or moving in on top with their own nests. If bluebird eggs or hatchlings are present, the invaders destroy them.

Unlike many species of birds, Eastern

bluebirds are cavity nesters, typically making their homes in empty hollows of trees and old fence posts. As old-growth forests were cleared for farmland in the 1800s, their numbers declined dramatically—as much as 90% by the mid-20th century. The success of invasive species, notably house sparrows and European starlings, created competition for nesting spaces. But the bluebirds rebounded in large part thanks to the many thousands of nest boxes that became popular after efforts to publicize their plight. They now have a rating of “least concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Christmas Bird Counts organized by the Audubon Society showed a three-fold increase in Eastern bluebirds from 1980 to 2004.

“They really are thriving,” said Susannah Graedel, who studied zoology at the University of Michigan and earned a master’s degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Rutgers University. She will be leading a program titled “Get Ready for Bluebirds” on Saturday, June 21 at Bauer Park in Madison.

Tom Graedel, who was a researcher at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, before joining the faculty at Yale School of the Environment, has enjoyed a lifelong fascination with birds but is particularly drawn to the bluebird.

“You get into this business, and you tend to like an awful lot of different birds, but bluebirds are pretty special—and it’s special that you can deal with them,” he said.

“A lot of birds that are special, but you just have no way of connecting with them. A chickadee is small and does its own thing, and we love them, but we’re not housing them. But bluebirds, they’re just right. We can deal with them and do them some good.”

Bluebirds start nesting in Madison in early spring. On Saturday, June 21, from 8 to 10 a.m., learn about what these lovely songbirds need to raise a family, then tour the Bauer Bluebird Trail to see the birds in action. Learn how to become a bluebird nest box monitor as part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Citizen Science Program. Next box plans are available. This is an outdoor program, so dress for the weather. All ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Susannah Graedel. Meets outside the Bauer Park Classroom building. Rain date is Sunday, June 22, from 8 to 10 am. Register here: https://bit.ly/4k4qmh4

Special to Living

Photo courtesy of Michael Fitzsousa

When Susannah and Tom Graedel moved to Connecticut from New Jersey in 1997, they brought with them a love of bluebirds.

Photo courtesy of Michael Fitzsousa

When Susannah and Tom Graedel moved to Connecticut from New Jersey in 1997, they brought with them a love of bluebirds.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5

Ribbon Cutting

: 10:30 a.m. Little Sprouts Learning Center, 169 Ledge Hill Rd., Guilford. The learning center offers child-centered learning experiences, lessons, and activities for ages 2 to 5. For info, visit littlesproutsnorthguilford.com.

The Estuary Outreach Series

: 1 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. The Estuary aims to introduce its mission, highlight its available services, and engage in discussions with community members about the challenges facing the organization, including the funding crisis for the Meals on Wheels program. For info, visit yourestuary.org.

: 5 to 7 p.m. Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. For info, call 203-689-5526 or visit danstevens.net.

Community Fund (GCF) Annual Meeting

: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. GCF will present the 2025 grantees with their awards. For info, email info@guilfordcommunityfund.org or visit guilfordcommunityfund.org.

31st Annual Poetry Presentation

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Winning poets will read their poems and receive their awards. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Watercolor Workshop

: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 19 and over. Participants will use the three primary colors and experiment with blending, transparency, and basic brush techniques. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Open Mic Night

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Madison’s Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m. The first 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

The Poetry of Protest: Just in Case This is Not a Perfect World

: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library 67 Park St. Features a discussion led by Guilford Poet Laureate Mark

McGuire-Schwartz. For info or to register, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Author Event: Sanibel in Conversation with Tory Bilski

To Have and Have More: A Novel

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

Shoreline Sailing Club Event

: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and first-time guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

Concert by Karla Bonoff

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

Good Neighbor Lighting: An Informative Event on Lighting and Bird Migration

: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Page Hardware & Appliance Co., 9 Boston St., Guilford. Features outdoor demonstrations about ways to reduce energy bills, save money, and lower carbon footprints by converting outdoor lighting to bird-safe lighting. Cohosted by Page Hardware and two nonprofit organizations combating light pollution, Lights Out Connecticut and Dark Sky. For info, email Janice Ross at jross3340@gmail.com.

Friday Movie Matinee

: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

First Friday Art Stroll

: 5 to 8 p.m. Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. Most shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open late. Also features live music on the porch with Paddy Whack and paintings of Leif’s home and travels. For info, call 860526-2077 or visit nilssonstudio.com.

Opening Reception for

David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance

: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features wine, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to meet the artist. The exhibit runs through Sunday, July 6. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Phantom of the Opera

: 6 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Shoreline Theater Academy. Free. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org/tickets.

Best of Boston Comedy Festival

Calendar for the Week of June 5, 2025

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 9

Fourth 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 workshops and concerts with local, regional, and international maritime performers; a family stage; demonstrations of sailor skills; boat trips on the Connecticut River; a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing; and late-night chantey sings in the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. Evening concerts require tickets. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Church Tag Sale

: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Outdoor tables will have records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, electronics, sporting equipment, and miscellaneous tag sale items. Indoor tables will have clothing, toys, jewelry, china, linens, kitchen supplies, craft supplies, and more. Rain or shine. For info, contact 860-349-3058 or maryellend1947@comcast.net.

: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven. Features household items, toys, and more. For info, contact 203-239-0156 or office@stjohns-northhaven.org.

Church Tag Sale Tag, Plant, and Bake Sale

: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Features household items, kitchenware, linens, jewelry, plants, decorative pots, books, homemade bakery treats, and more. Hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild. Proceeds benefit the church mission projects at home and abroad. For info, call the church at 203-245-4145.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lyme/Old Lyme Middle School, 49 Lyme St. Old Lyme. Hosted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG). Free to residents of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and other RiverCOG region towns. For info, visit rivercog.org/regionalservices/household-hazardous-waste.

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Music by Dan Stevens

Guilford

‘Quest for Radiance’ Illuminates Susan Powell Fine Art

Susan Powell Fine Art is presents , a solo exhibition by artist David Dunlop, running from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, July 6.

Dunlop’s work captures the ephemeral qualities of light, movement, and perception. Through layering semi-transparent Quest for Radiance

pigments on reflective surfaces, his paintings evoke the shifting luminance of sunlight across marshes, the shimmer of color on drifting leaves, and the glowing symphony of city lights.

“Radiance—revealing it, reveling in it, exploring it—that is my quest,” said Dunlop. His paintings blend realism with abstraction, drawing inspiration from science,

art history, and plein air observation to convey the experience of light in motion. Depending on the time and lighting, each piece invites contemplation and may reveal something new with every viewing.

An opening reception will be held Friday, June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring hors d’oeuvres, wine, and an opportunity to meet the artist.

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 visits are available by appointment. For more information, call 203-318-0616, email susanpowell fineart@gmail.com, or visit www.susan powellfineart.com.

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: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features crafters, raffles for cash prizes, food, and more. For info, call the parish office at 860-669-8512.

: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green. In conjunction with the ABC bike sale. Free admission. Food and beverage available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the local and state charities supported by the Madison Lions Club. For info, call 860-227-8045.

: 9:30 a.m. Angeloni Woodland Preserve. Hikers will begin walking the interconnected trail systems from the cul-desac on Chestnut Grove Road in Guilford. Hosted by the North Branford Land Conservation Trust. Led by Frank Angeloni and David Bell. For info, email info@nblandtrust.org or visit nblandtrust.org/events.

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Sullivan Drive entrance to the East River Preserve, 55 Sullivan Dr., Guilford. Some portions of the planned route are steep, so hiking shoes/boots and poles are recommended. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT President Janet Ainsworth. For info, text 203-530-7826 or visit guilfordlandtrust.org.

: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maximus Home, 143 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features varieties of turquoise, cut cabochon stones, and other semi-precious jewelry. Presented by Martin Seidel from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show is free and open to the public. For info, contact Lu Leahy at 860-961-9296 or maryluleahy@gmail.com

: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Features strawberry shortcake, homemade biscuits, berries, and freshly whipped cream. A lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will also be available for purchase. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or admin@stonycreekchurchct.org.

: Noon. Meet at The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven, for a scenic ride to the trailhead. In celebration of National Trails Day. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Greenway Trail and The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Free admission. For info, call 203-467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

: Noon to 9 p.m. Ethel Peters Recreational Complex, 145 Glenwood Rd., Clinton. For info, visit clintonrotaryct.com or facebook.com/Clintonrotaryct.

Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Karen Warfield

The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America

1 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: . Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Summer Crafts with Natalie: Wood Decoupage and Paint Summer Sign

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Hike in The Preserve State Forest

: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Meet at the parking lot across the street from #231 Ingham Hill Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a moderate to brisk pace over rolling trails. The path may be rocky and walking sticks are helpful. The hike will have a few stops to observe nature and geological features. Bring water and insect protection. Wear boots. Hosted by Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. Heavy rain cancels. For info, call leader Kathy Connolly at 860-510-2136 or visit the natural side/outdoor programming link at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com/info/activities.

The Rotary Club of Essex 2025 Shad Bake

: 3 to 6 p.m.

Essex Island Marina’s Safe Harbor grounds. Features American shad prepared and cooked using an open fire method, side dishes, live music, and more. Chicken dinner is available for non-pescatarians. Cost: $40 per person advance ticket. For info or tickets, visit rotaryclubofessex.com.

Author Talk and Film Showing: An Evening Through Cuba

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

Trails Day Weekend 2025: Killingworth Reservoir Trail Hike

: 10 a.m. Meet at the Platt Nature Center, 44 Roast Meat Hill Rd., Killingworth. Features a 1.5 mile loop in the Killingworth and Kelseytown Reservoir watershed area, which includes some minor hills and will cross the Menunketesuck River footbridge. The loop trail takes hikers past Pete’s Pond and borders the Cockaponset state forest. Hosted by Connecticut Water. For info, call Jessica Baldwin at 203- 623-8657.

The Women of '76

: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Features a portrayal of five women who witnessed the American Revolution and changed the course of history. Presented by actor Rita Parisi. Free admission. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 24. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Solstice

: 2 to 4 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. The exhibit runs through Sunday, June 29. For info, contact Kathy Kane at 203-9886221 or kathykanered@gmail.com, or Karen Wheeler at 203-415-7553 or klw825@gmail.com.

Metal and Cloth: My Time in Cuba

: 6:30 p.m. SWF Foundation, 348 E. Main St., Clinton. Features Cathy Weiss, author of . Co-hosted by Connecticut Book Festivals and SWF Foundation Gallery. To RSVP, email cathy_weiss@mac.com. For info, visit swffoundation.com.

Public Stargazing Night

: 7 p.m. Young’s Park, 60 Blackstone Ave., Branford. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Open to all. For info, directions, or cancellation notices due to clouds or weather, call 866-808-ASNH or visit asnh.org.

Sweet Saturday Nights: Frank Critelli, Jill Thompson, and Terri LaChance

: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.

Concert by Nefresh Mountain

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

Finding Neverland

: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The Morgan School Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Ballet. Tickets: $30 general admission, $20 children. For info or tickets, call 203-533-5622 or visit shorelineballet.com.

Opening Reception for Opening Reception for Concert by the Shoreline Soul Community Choral

: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center (GAC), 411 Church St. Features the works of teen artists and live music by peers from School of Rock Madison. The exhibit runs through Sunday, June 22. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

: 3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Led by professional singer Angela Clemmons. Presented by Music at the Meetinghouse. Admission is free but a freewill offering is appreciated. Proceeds benefit Raise the Roof, the shoreline’s connection to Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. For info, contact 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

The Third Place In Some Chosen Place

: 4 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Features , a 7-movement work that recounts the history of Stony Creek, and other works. For info, visit stonycreeksingers.org.

Community Concert by the Stony Creek Singers Leadership, Legacy, and Lessons from Connecticut's Capitol

: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features an inaugural talk of the Fulford History Lecture series. Presented by Dannel P. Malloy, former governor of Connecticut and current chancellor of the University of Maine System. For info or to register (required), call 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Madison ABC Annual Meeting

: 4 p.m. Madison Surf Club, 13 Surf Club Rd. The event honors the Daniel Hand High School class of 2025 and gives tribute to Kenny Carter, who will be attending Union College in the fall. Keynote speaker: Marvin Walker, a 2005 Madison ABC alumnus and current regional director for math at KIPP NYC. Open to the public. For info, email madisonabcevents@gmail.com or visit madisonabc.org/events.

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Church Spring Fair

Madison Lions Club 51st Annual Flea Market

Trails Day Walk at Angeloni Woodland Preserve

Blacksmith Demonstration

Nut Plains Woods Trails Day Hike

Native American Jewelry Exhibition

Stony Creek Strawberry Festival

Guided Walk at Beacon Hill, Branford

Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Walk

All Ages Invited to TradesUp Woodworking Event

All ages are invited to immerse themselves in a free program exploring the trade of woodworking with hand tools. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Henry Whitfield State Museum.

TradesUp will offer a STEAM-based learning experience with hands-on activities for participants to gain skills such as basic math, measuring, and hand-eye coordination while developing confidence and self-sufficiency. TradesUp is a nonprofit organization providing opportunities to try the trades and experience the joy of hands-on creating, making, and problemsolving.

Andrew Rowand, museum curator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, Connecticut, will give participants the chance to work with antique woodworking hand tools. Eric Sloane, a renowned Connecticut artist and author, amassed a large collection of early American hand tools now on display at the Eric Sloane Museum as a tribute to American artisanship.

Rick Liegl and Lara Miller will demonstrate decorative woodcarving unique to 1600s and 1700s New England, using traditional patterns like those found on period furniture exhibited in the Whitfield House. Rick, a woodworker for many years, has spent the last year teaching Lara this historical woodcarving and joinery in an apprenticeship funded by the National

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Third Annual ChoralFest

Endowment for the Arts, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, the Connecticut Cultural Fund, and the Connecticut Office of the Arts.

for

: 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Features 100 voices from area church choirs accompanied by piano, organ, and a 20-piece orchestra. Participants will include choirs from Madison, North Madison, Guilford, North Guilford, Clinton, Westbrook, North Haven, and East Haven. Free but donations are welcome. For info, contact Nathan Bayreuther at 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or nbayreuther@fccmadison.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 9

2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf Tournament

: 11 a.m. Fox Hopyard Golf Club, 1 Fox Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Registration at 11 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m., shotgun start 12:30 p.m. with a scramble format. Cost: $225, includes golf with cart, lunch, buffet dinner, and prizes. For info, call 860-388-3266 or visit goschamber.com/golftournament.

Trades Day will take place rain or shine. Admission to the Whitfield House and visitor center exhibit galleries is free. For more information, call 203-453-2457,

: 1:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will create a colorful paper wreath for summer. Supplies will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

Vision to Reality: Creating Memorable Buildings and Spaces

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Mitchell Hirsch, architect and partner at Pelli Clarke & Partners. 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.

Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell

Don’t Let Him In

: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.

email whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit https://portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

Kate Classic Film:

Suddenly, Last Summer

: 2 and 7 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Cookbook Club

Healthy in a Hurry: Real Life. Real Food. Real Fast.

: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Book: by Danielle Walker. Attendees make a dish of their choosing from a recipe in the cookbook and bring it to the meeting. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Mandala Tote Bags Workshop

: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Led by nature artist Denise Smith. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Pickin’ Party

: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net.

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Photo courtesy of the Henry Whitfield State Museum

Art

All: Summer Paper Wreaths

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Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class

: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedbeginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Author Event: Betsy Golden Kellem in Conversation with Debby Applegate

Jumping Through Hoops

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

The Inside Story on Publishing a Picture Book

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Amy J. Barry and Haley Grunloh, author and illustrator of the children’s book, . For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

A Cat All His Own

Adult Movie Night

: 6 to 8 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

2025 Summer Concert Series

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by Timmy Maia. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

rain, the event takes place at the Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Mary’s Culinary Class: Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo and S’mores Cookie Bars

: 5 to 7 p.m. Meet in the kitchen at the East Haven Recreation Department, 1 Maple St. For children ages 5 to 12. Open to East Haven residents and nonresidents. Hosted by the East Haven Parks and Recreation. Cost: $40. Bring a drink to class. For info or to register (required), visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Alzheimer's Association. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Oncology Yoga

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

Bus Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut

Trip to : 9:30 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the Jeremy Frey basketry exhibit. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $64, includes a catered lunch at the museum. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Breastfeeding Support Meeting

: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.

Outdoor Yoga for a Cause

: 9:45 a.m. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Greene Art Gallery garden, 29 Whitfield St., Guilford. Led by yoga instructor and practitioner Erin Schuster. Cost: freewill donation upon arrival by cash or check. Proceeds benefit Women & Family Life Center. For info or to register (required), email to shorelinectyoga@gmail.com.

Untold Tales of Yale’s Immigrant Artisans

: 12:30 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Daphne Stratton Gignac, a graduating history major student from Yale University. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class

: 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedbeginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

: 10 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Leverage the Media Tools You Own

: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Online event. Presented by Melissa Tarlton of Miranda Creative. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Supported by M&T Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.

Summer Reading Kick-off

: 12:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants can register for summer reading to include an entry for a raffle. Also includes lawn games, music, and ice cream. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Summer and Schedule Disruption: Beach/Vacations and Sensory Processing Challenges

: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. A second session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. also takes place via Zoom. Part of the monthly support group meetings for parents and grandparents of children diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome. Free and open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For info, or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190 or email counselor Joanne Baker Deal at joannebakerdeal@gmail.com.

Color Our World: Summer Reading Kock-off Party

1 p.m. Chester Public Library lawn, 21 W. Main St. Features games, crafts, music, ice cream, and more. Attendees can sign up for the summer reading program. For info, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.

Summer Reading Kickoff Event

: 1:30 p.m. Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex. For children entering kindergarten to grade 6. After signing up, families can enjoy a snow cone from Kona Ice. Co-hosted by the Essex and Ivoryton libraries. Free and open to the public. In case of

: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a gentle yoga workshop for oncology patients. Led by Ellen McNally, a restorative and gentle yoga instructor. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Opening Night for

: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, June 29. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Concert by Susan Werner

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Concert by the U.S. Coast Guard

: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Features a performance by the brass quintet of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, with two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Free and open to the public. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Play It Big: Among Us

: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Features a life-size version of the game, Among Us. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Open Mic with Terri Lachance

: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Minimum three songs for each performer, more if time allows. House piano and sound system available. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.

Concert by Jake Kulak and the Cosmos Sunshine Trio Long Days

8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org

Shoreline Soul to Perform Free Gospel Concert

The Shoreline Soul community gospel choir will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, June 8, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street on the Guilford Green. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., and admission is free.

Presented by the Music at the Meetinghouse concert series, the performance promises an afternoon of joy, inspiration, and powerful music that celebrates the spirit of community. The 90-voice choir, under the direction of professional singer and choir director Angela Clemmons, features singers from across the shoreline and beyond who participated in Shoreline Soul’s five-session gospel workshop.

The concert will also feature a special appearance by guest soloist Erica Wilkins, whose dynamic vocals and emotional delivery have captivated past audiences.

“This is more than a concert—it’s a moment of grace where music, community, and spirit come together in perfect harmony,” Clemmons said.

A free-will offering will be collected to support Raise the Roof, the shoreline’s connection to Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. Proceeds will help fund the organization’s 24th sponsored home, currently under construction at 24 Old Schoolhouse Road in Madison.

For more information, contact Angela Clemmons at 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Third Annual Community Tag Sale

Family Day

: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Proceeds benefit the 2025 Clinton Summerfest and Fireworks event Saturday, Aug. 23. For info, contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com, or visit clintonct.com.

Annual Tag, Plant, and Bake Sale

: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thomas Griswold House, 171 Boston St., Guilford. For info, visit guilfordkeepingsociety.org/events.

Lacemaking at Dudley Farm

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society Parents Coffee Chat

: 10 a.m. to noon. Guilford Town Green, 33 Whitfield St. For parents and caregivers to share experiences and learn more about the nonprofit NXYS: Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society. For info, email nxysociety@gmail.com.

Polymer Clay Dragon Workshop

: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 6 to 18. Presented by Deb Jaffe, a polymer clay artist. All tools and materials will be supplied. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read to Grow, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford, Features read-aloud time with authors Lizzy Rockwell and Gaia Cornwall, snacks, drinks, games, live entertainment, and more. Free and open to the public. For info, call 203-488-6800 or visit facebook.com/ReadtoGrowCT.

Chess Workshop

: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Second in a three-part series. Features immersive instruction with a chess coach. Lessons will demonstrate tactics and strategies, and time will be allotted to allow for game play. Open to children, teens, and adults who are looking to improve their chess skills. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

2025 Worth Tasting Tour

: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Departs from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St. Features a culinary walking tour to six to eight restaurants in downtown New Haven. Hosted by Stephen Fries, food columnist and professor of hospitality management. Remaining dates: Saturdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage. Tickets: $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. For info or to make a reservation (required), call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.

Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required.

For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Plant Sale

: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. In celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and National Garden Week. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club. Features member-grown perennials, annuals, vegetables, and more. Proceeds support town beautification and other projects. For info, call 203-453-0780.

Summer Market and Open House

: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society, in conjunction with Connecticut Open House Day. Features the new exhibit, "For Medicinal Purposes Only," showcasing medical devices, advice, and medication containers of the past. Guests may also proceed to the back lawn for the summer market with vendors selling photographs, prints, and jewelry. Refreshments will be offered. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.

Saint Lawrence Strawberry Festival

: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saint Lawrence Parish, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features a bake sale, vendors, children's activities, music, and more. Free admission. For info, visit facebook.com/stlawrencekillingworthct.

Press Release from Shoreline Soul

Photo courtesy of Shoreline Soul

The Shoreline Soul community gospel choir will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, June 8.

Art Blooms at Pratt House

The Essex Historical Society invites the public to experience Pratt House and art in a fresh way with , a new outdoor gallery on the side lawn of Pratt House, Essex’s only historic house museum. The lawn will feature temporary installations by Connecticut artists, with exhibits rotating every two months throughout the summer. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables on the lawn to savor coffee or lunch while taking in the artwork. The society asks visitors to enjoy the space responsibly and leave it clean for others.

Currently on display through June are two works by Horace Miller, a professional artist and teacher. A graduate of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica, and currently studying at Central Connecticut State University, Miller’s exhibit, , highlights the shared experiences of human struggle despite cultural and ethnic differences.

The Essex Historical Society welcomes local artists to submit works for display during the season; one slot remains for 2025. Submitted pieces must be stable, able to withstand outdoor elements, appropriate for public display, and free from political affiliation. All works are subject to committee review and are temporary. The society does not purchase or retain works after their display period but will promote participating artists on its website and social media. Interested artists should contact Outreach Coordinator Kate Savage.

The Pratt House is located at 19 West Avenue, Essex.

For more information about Pratt House, featured artists, summer events, and volunteering, visit essexhistory.org.

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Frames in Film:

Perugino: Eternal Renaissance

: 1 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 80 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

10th Annual Ducky Dash for Diapers

: 1 to 4 p.m.

Behind the Clinton Town Hall, 54 E Main St. Features an old-fashioned duck race, photo opportunities with the duck mascot, DJ music, yard games, face painting, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Tickets: $5 per duck sponsorship via Venmo @Bare-Necessities. Proceeds benefit Bare Necessities, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and wipes to families in need. For info, visit facebook.com/BareNecessitiesCT.

Free Mainstage Performance:

: 2 p.m. The

Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. In conjunction with Connecticut Open House Day. The performance will be followed by a talk-back with Robert Dowling, a Eugene O'Neill scholar. For info, visit legacytheatrect.org.

Opening Reception for and the

92nd Annual Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Exhibition

: 5 to 7 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Both exhibits run through Thursday, July 17. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, call 860434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.

Welcome Summer BBQ: A Church Dinner Long Days Expanding Visions

: 6 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church (NGCC), 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features BBQ chicken, salads and slaws, fresh watermelon, and strawberry shortcake. Tickets: $25 for adults,

$10 for children ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited. For info, call Debbie Ripley at 203-605-0429 or visit facebook.com/NGCCUCC.

Sweet Saturday Nights: Tyler Seaton

: 7 to 9 p.m.

Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.

Concert by Floydian Trip (Tribute to Pink Floyd)

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

Art on the Lawn

Expressions of the Story of Us

Press Release from the Essex Historical Society

Photo courtesy of the Essex Historical Society

The Essex Historical Society invites the public to experience Pratt House and art in a fresh way with Art on the Lawn, a new outdoor gallery on the side lawn of Pratt House.

of local teen artists. The exhibit runs Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 22, with a special opening reception on Sunday, June 8.

GAC Presents ‘The Third Place’ Teen Exhibition

The Third Place

The Guilford Art Center proudly announces the opening of , a vibrant new gallery exhibition showcasing the talents of local teen artists. The exhibit runs Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 22, with a special opening reception on Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring live music from School of Rock Madison. Admission to both the exhibit and reception is free and open to the public. explores the idea that spaces beyond home and school—so-called “third places”—are vital for young people to express themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and cultivate personal growth through the arts. Reflecting this theme, the exhibit shows how creativity and artistic community serve as powerful tools for youth development and innovation.

The Third Place

The exhibition features a diverse collection of work from teen artists across the shoreline, including paintings, drawings, mixed media, and more.

“The Guilford Art Center is proud to support

The Third Place

young artists and create a space where they can be seen, heard, and celebrated,” said Maureen Belden, executive director of the Guilford Art Center. “ is a testament to the power of creativity and community in shaping confident, thoughtful, and expressive individuals.”

The gallery is open daily and free to visit. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77) in Guilford.

The Guilford Art Center is a nonprofit school, shop, and gallery established to nurture and support excellence in the arts. Through classes for adults and children, gallery programs, a shop of contemporary crafts, and special events, the center fulfills its mission to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the arts, experience their cultural and historical diversity, and appreciate the process and product of creative work.

For more information, visit www.guilford artcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 14 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Essex Summer Arts Festival

: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Essex Town Green. Features the artwork of representational and abstract painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, original printmakers, fabric artists, glass and wood artisans, and jewelry designers. Sponsored by Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Art Gallery. For info, visit spectrumartgallery.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Leaf-Print Note Cards Workshop

: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Hamden artist/educator Denise Smith. Each participant can design up to five cards using leaves and then embellish the cards using ink stamps with words of inspiration for a finishing touch. Free admission. For info or to register (required), call 203562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 16

2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf League

: Tee times start 4:30 p.m. Fenwick Golf Club, 580 Maple Ave., Old Saybrook. Open to chamber members only. Space is limited. Remaining dates are Mondays, July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 15. Cost: $250 per golfer. For info, email judy@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit business.goschamber.com/events.

A Bloomsday Celebration

Ulysses

: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features the reading members from our Guilford community of the novel by James Joyce. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

The Afro-Semitic Experience Concert

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library. For info or to register (required), visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Concert by Jorma Kaukonen

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org. : 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advanced-beginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Fish with CARE

: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunset Pond, West Avenue, Essex. Hosted by the Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Features fishing instructors who will teach participants how to get started fishing safely, legally, and successfully. Bait, tackle, and instruction are provided. For ages 6 to adults. A conservation identification number is required for registration. Sponsored by the Essex Library. To register (required), visit the Fishing and Hunting Education Registration System at portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes and find the event in Essex. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Photo courtesy of the Guilford Art Center

The Guilford Art Center proudly announces the opening of The Third Place, a vibrant new gallery exhibition showcasing the talents

Press Release from the Guilford Art Center

CAS to Open Summer Juried Exhibition

The Clinton Art Society will present its annual Summer Juried Exhibition from Thursday, June 26 through July 30 at Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton.

“This event will be the highlight of our exhibition season as we celebrate visual arts and the vast talents of our member artists,” said Robin Hammeal-Urban, president of the Clinton Art Society. “We are honored to have renowned artist Anda Styler serve as our juror to select works and choose award recipients.”

An opening reception will be held Sunday, June 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free event, which will include live music, refreshments, and a wide variety of artwork.

The juried exhibition features works in an array of styles and mediums, highlighting the diversity and talent of artists from across Connecticut and beyond. Art lovers are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the show during regular Town Hall hours, Monday through Friday.

Founded in 1949 by a small group of professional artists, the Clinton Art Society has grown into a regional

hub for the visual arts. Today, it includes members from across New England and offers exhibitions, critique sessions, and educational programming throughout the year. Artists working in all fine-art media, including painting and sculpture, are welcome to join.

Andrews Memorial Town Hall is located at 54 East Main Street in Clinton. For more information, contact casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Jeannette Delmore, , watercolor Mornings Gift

JoAnna Chapin, , watercolor The Fledglings

Press Release from the Clinton Art Society

Victoria Williams, , oil Sunday in the Park with Smartphone

Ceal Swift, , acrylic Lobster Boats

Christine Drago, , watercolor Last Day of Summer

Pickin’ Party

Author Event: Wally Lamb

Concert by Richie Furay Acoustic Trio

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

Madison Cinema Art Gallery

: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com.

Solo Show by Linda McCarthy

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

Book Club

The River is Waiting: A Novel

: 7 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Concert by Shawn Colvin and Rodney Crowell

: 7:30

p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Diamond Painting

: 10 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.

Explore Creativity with Chris Van Allsburg

: 1 to 2 p.m.

Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For future children's book authors and illustrators in grades 2 through 5. Features an interactive story time with one of Chris Van Allsburg's creative books. Participants discuss his writing and illustrating process and then create their own illustrated story. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Shoreline Village Tea and Talk

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: 2 p.m. Branford Green. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). In case of rain, the event takes place at Parthenon Diner, 374 E. Main St., Branford. For info, to RSVP, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Icons of Italy: Celebrating Legends of Arts, Culture, and Sport

: 4 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Fabiana Papaleoni. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

The Plot: A Novel

: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: by Jean Hanff Korelitz. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Hollywood Gems:

A Streetcar Named Desire

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

Author Event: James Frey

: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Next To Heaven

Concert by Corvettes Doo Wop Revue

: 7:30 p.m. The

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Andrews Memorial Town Hall

Clinton Art Society Spring Members Exhibition

: 54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions. : Runs through June 19.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

Spring 2025 Art Show

: Runs through June 30.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery

: 1004

: Runs through June 24.

Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center

: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.

Into the Light

: Runs through June 28.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

Guilford Art League 2025 Spring Show

: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org. : Runs through July 15.

New Haven Museum

: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club

: Runs through June 28.

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

: Runs through February 2026.

Susan Powell Fine Art

: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance

: Runs June 6 through July 6.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

Ink Slingers Unite: Works by the Printmaking Faculty of the Creative Arts Workshop

: Runs through June 23.

Yale University Art Gallery

: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.

Runs through June 22.

Music

Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:

Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com.

First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian Jazz Band.

: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features beach read recommendations by R.J. Julia booksellers Marilyn Negip, Mel Rosenthal, and Hannah Stelben. Complimentary adult beverage provided for those over 21. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Books and Booze: Beach Reads Edition The Art of Aging Gracefully

: 6 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by Elder Life Care Planning. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), contact 860-6645695 or Pamela@elderlcp.com.

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by I Petty The Fool. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by TJ's Pizza and Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.

Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner

: Runs through Aug. 31.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band. Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers. Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers.

Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874.

Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

The Third Place

: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org. : Runs June 6 through June 22.

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery

: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

: Runs through June 30.

Kehler Liddell Gallery

IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition

: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org. : Runs Aug. 2 through Aug. 24.

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa

: 1525

Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com.

Fridays and Saturdays: 9 p.m. to midnight. Various performers.

The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:

2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-3952000.

Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.

Legacy Offers Free Mainstage Performance for CT Open House Day

Press Release from Legacy Theatre

The Legacy Theatre, celebrating its fifth anniversary season, will join the State of Connecticut for CT Open House Day on Saturday, June 14, by offering free admission to the 2 p.m. performance of its mainstage production of .

Long Days

Keely Baisden Knudsen, executive artistic director of The Legacy Theatre, said, “CT Open House Day 2025 provides The Legacy Theatre with a unique opportunity to give back to the community and expand accessibility to our theatre for some who may not typically be able to attend. After this special performance, there will be a talk-back with Eugene O’Neill scholar Robert Dowling.”

According to CT.gov, Connecticut’s official state website, “The purpose of this event is to inspire Connecticut residents to learn about all the experiences in their own backyard, anticipating that this will convert them into ambassadors who will recommend these experiences to other visitors.”

Long Days

is a world premiere comedy. Playwright Gabe McKinley said, “I started this play by simply wondering if one could write a comedy that takes place during the greatest American drama, Eugene O’Neill’s . Perhaps foolishly, I gave it a shot. What began as a thought experiment grew into a love letter to

Long Day’s Journey into Night

actors, the theater in all its forms and, of course, the eternally complicated Mr. O’Neill. I hope everyone enjoys the show as much as I enjoyed writing it.”

Complimentary tickets for the Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. performance are available while supplies last at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org, with a limit of two tickets per person. Tickets for all other performances are available for purchase at the website or by calling the box office at 203-315-1901. Long Days runs from June 12 through June 29.

The Legacy Theatre is located at 128 Thimble Islands Road in the Stony Creek Village of Branford.

A fully accessible professional theatre company and training center, The Legacy Theatre serves as a cultural hub along the Connecticut shoreline, uniting audiences through timeless classical works and fresh contemporary theater. The theatre is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of visionary theatre-makers, incubating emerging new works, and inspiring a lifelong love of the arts in audiences of all ages. The theatre, fully renovated prior to its 2021 opening, occupies the former Stony Creek Puppet Theatre, a building with a century of rich history that includes performances by Orson Welles and, in 2024, a musical directed by Julie Andrews.

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The Highliner III:

139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com.

Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music. Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.

The Wharf:

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com.

American Girl Doll Club:

6 to 6:45 p.m. First Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):

10 a.m.

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.

Acoustics Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:

5 to 6 p.m.

Second Tuesday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No registration. For info, call 860-767-1560.

to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.

Art Critique Series (Special-Themed Session):

10 a.m.

to noon. Third Thursday. Via Zoom. Runs November through April. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.

Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert:

6 p.m. Tuesdays. Valley Shore Community Television Inc., 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group: Bingo:

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Cost: $12 per person. For info, call 860-3881611.

Bingo

: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.

Board Game Club

: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Third Thursday. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. All ages welcome. For info, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.

Book Club:

Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre

Summer Arts Festival Comes to the Essex Green

Enjoy a weekend of art, artist meet-and-greets, and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Town Green Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, the festival is located at 12 Main Street, Essex.

Visitors will find original artwork by painters working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, mixed media, and collage. Fine crafts will include pottery, ceramics, woodwork, and unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the many attractions Essex offers, including fine restaurants, classic New England architecture, and scenic vistas.

The 2025 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. Arts Center Killingworth, the nonprofit festival sponsor, presents several annual festivals and offers workshops and classes for artists of all ages and skill levels.

Spectrum Gallery and Store, an extension of the Arts Center, is located nearby at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. It is currently exhibiting Nature Up Close through July 6. Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and offers fine crafts in fabric, glass, ceramics, paper, pottery, jewelry, wood, and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit spectrumartgallery.org or call 860-767-0742.

Photo courtesy of the Art Center Killingworth

Sue Braden-Hull, Swarovski Crystal Starfish Pendant, beaded double strand with handmade beads & Czech glass and crystals, 22in long.

Jean Maki, A Place to Rest, oil on wood, 11in h x 14in.

Press Release from the Arts Center Killingworth

Lisa Conti. , mixed media, photograph on linen w, ink enhancements mounted on wood panel, 8x10.

The Cape

Photo courtesy of the Art Center Killingworth

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Damon and Mary J. Welch to Nicole L. Stella and Kristopher Struzinski, $675,000 on May 15

: Henry H. Hylen to Marcos J. Coins and Margaret B. Gustavsen, $530,000 on May 16

: David V. Flyntz and Patricia Zingarella to Stephen W. and Patricia P. Yario, $537,500 on May 12

: Robert and Laurie Mcgrath to Robert Godsey and Brianna Muscio, $425,000 on May 12 :

59 Old Post Road Unit CR2

: Luigi Angellilo to Peter and Constance Gallagher, $360,000 on May 15 : Mary and Sergio Pavlov to Earlvin Young, $12,000 on May 12

125 West Main Street

: Renee South

Lee Lt and Renee Lee to Belens Garden LLC, $415,000 on May 12

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1525 Boston Post Road Unit 711

Donna Wabrek to John J. and Maria A.

Scafariello, $12,500 on May 14 : M&m

756 Boston Post Road

Properties Group LLC to Hbr House Condo LLC, $700,000 on May 12

165 Captains Drive

: Carol A. and Salvatore F. Calvo to Paula Piccirillo

257 Pond Meadow Road 430

: Ralph L. Denino and Kathleen Pesce to Leo J. and Monica J. Pellerin, $570,000 on May 16 : Sandra Singleton to Epic Re Group LLC, $200,000 on May 16

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: Kevin R. and Mary

A. Spedding to Daniel Pumerantz, $725,000 on May 14

: Penelope South

Hein Irt and Lauren E. Ohara to Gregory and Lisa Ghezzi, $805,000 on May 13

: Thomas F

Shelto RET and Thomas F. Shelto to David Sullivan, $699,000 on May 12

: Thomas J. and Michelle M. Murphy to Penelope South Hein Irt and Lauren Chara, $895,000 on May 14

: Donna C.

Hilliard to Alfredo D. and Sandra P. Botet, $650,000 on May 16

: Kristin F. Bartunek and Leah E. Sousa to Luanne Murphy and Richard Bueno, $610,000 on May 12

: Nicholas J. and Andrea L. Rago to Gold M & Davidson Susan T and Susan Davidson, $840,000 on May 15

: Ross E.

Parker and Sandra Hirth to Nicholas Foster and Bret Siniscalco, $118,000 on May 14

: Jay & Reinhard Recovery to Core Group Realty LLC, $625,000 on May 14 :

Estate of Anne G. Thompson and Scott Grey to Helen C. and Peter S. Knudsen, $505,000 on May 12

: Premier Prop Soln Prtnr to Paula M. Eldridge, $512,000 on May 16

: Judith

Velenchik to Jodi and Elliot Westwater, $1,600,000 on May 13

: John K. and Margaret M. Sprague to Margaret O. Maruzo, $546,000 on May 13

: George Marvin to Maynard C. and Jessica C. Wheeler, $620,000 on May 16 : Sunil Dcunha Lt and Sunil Dcunha to Courtney Fraser and Brian P. Williams, $870,000 on May 13

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: Peter J. and Jeanne Stein to Tucker Randle and Marnie Merrill, $980,000 on May 14 : Kenneth G. Kohary to Phillip Ross, $450,000 on May 16 : Estate of Betty B. Frink and Bobette F. Schmid to Carter T. and Elise Orce, $387,500 on May 12

: Kevin F. Duggan to Kurt and Linda Woodhouse, $515,000 on May 14 : Brian G. Rich to 247 Wilderwood LLC, $455,000 on May 14

: Allan M. and Catherine M. Stebinger to Aaron J. Tonks, $450,000 on May 15

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Books on Tap Book Club:

6 to 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to patrons ages 21 and up. Sponsored by the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Chair Yoga with Martha:

6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Chester Blood Pressure Clinic:

2 to 3 p.m. Third Tuesday. Chester Town Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for Chester seniors and community members. For info, contact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 or Scarlson@crahd.net.

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Coastal Camera Club Meeting:

7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.

Coloring and Conversation:

2 to 3 p.m. First Monday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Registration is suggested. For info or to register, contact Cindy Baklik at 860-395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.

Community Breakfast

: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Madison. For info, email mainoffice@fccmadison.org or visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.

Compassion Kits:

4 p.m. Wednesdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants knit and/or crochet items for charity. Needles, yarn, and patterns are provided, but participants may bring their own. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Cookbook Club:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Craft Night:

6 p.m. Third Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to ages 14 and up. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Craft of the Month:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Creative Craft Night

: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Creative Writing Group:

6 p.m. Second Monday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Crochet Club

: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Runs June 18 through July 30. No meet July 16. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Friday Movie Matinee:

2 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Future Artists:

9:30 to 10 a.m. Fourth Monday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560.

Genealogy Interest Group:

2:30 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Tuesdays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560.

Genealogy with Marcy Fuller:

6 to 8 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. No appointment necessary. For info, call the library at 860399-6422.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group:

10:30 a.m.

Fourth Wednesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. First Church of Christ in Saybrook, Congregational, 366 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-388-0693.

Discussion Group: The Atlantic Magazine: Duplicate Bridge: Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:

3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

5:30 a.m. Fridays. Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Dr. Free and open to all men. Held outdoors rain or shine. For info, email F3shoreline@gmail.com.

5:30 to 7 p.m. Fourth Monday. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff. Hosted by The Estuary in collaboration with the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Registration is not required. For info, visit events.hchlibrary.org.

Guilford Job Network Meeting:

7 to 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Via Zoom. Includes guest speaker. All job seekers are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 203-457-0121 or email RussAllen2@aol.com.

Guitar Club:

12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

iPhone Photography Collaborative:

6:30 p.m. First Monday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All levels are welcome. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

6 p.m. First Monday. Via Zoom. Offered by BHcare. A group for family members and caregivers who assist people through their journey of mental wellness. For info, call 203-800-7177 or visit BHcare.org.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Drop-ins welcome. Bring your own project. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Wednesday bimonthly. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Support Group: Fiber Arts Club: Forever Young: A Young Adult Book Club: French Conversation Group:

3 to 4 p.m. Mondays. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call 860-767-1560.

Noon to 3 p.m. Second Sunday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. No cost to join but must bring a jigsaw puzzle to swap. Co-hosted with Old Tyme Toys. For info, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Via Facebook. Sponsored by La Leche League of Connecticut. For info, visit facebook.com/groups/LLLofCTDiscussionForum.

Jigsaw Puzzle Meet Up and Swap: La Leche Virtual Meetings: Lego Club

: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. For info, contact the library at 860526-0018 or library@chesterct.org.

Lego STEM Club:

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Second or fourth Tuesday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Event to Combat Light Pollution, Protect Migrating Birds

Press Release from Lights Out Connecticut

The greatest spring show in the skies recently concluded over Guilford, yet very few people glimpsed it. The spectacle is the mass migration of millions of birds traveling north to their summer nesting grounds, with the shoreline directly beneath their path.

From early April through the end of May, the night skies over coastal towns served as a superhighway for these hardy travelers, who cover thousands of miles during their annual migration. Connecticut sits under the Atlantic Flyway, where hundreds of migrating bird species use the coastline and green spaces to rest, refuel, and forage at daybreak, when insects become active.

These long-distance travelers have evolved to journey at night when temperatures are cooler, winds are lighter, and predators are less active. Their navigation depends on dark skies so they can orient themselves using illumination from the moon and stars. However, artificial lighting and its increasing intensity pose a lethal new threat to these feathered travelers.

Though we may not see the migratory show in the night sky, the birds see us. Our presence on the ground, with ever brighter and more intense artificial lighting, contributes to the catastrophic deaths of up to 2 billion birds each year. Known as light pollution, excessive lighting from buildings, streetlights, bridges, residential, and outdoor sources disorients migrating birds, causing them to lose their naviga-

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1 to 5 p.m. First Friday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Writing implements, stationery, postcards, and stamps available. No registration. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

10:45 a.m. Thursdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 6 months to 6 years. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First and third Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. All ages welcome. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Martial Arts Class: Adult Combat Hapkido

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 13 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

tion cues in the night sky. Confused birds become exhausted, forced to land in unsafe areas where they collide with windows or lit structures, or simply drop from exhaustion and die.

Light pollution is as deadly as chemical

Martial Arts Class: Youth Hapkido

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 6 to 12. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

Master Gardener Clinic:

Noon. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All specimens must be in sealed containers. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Meditation Class:

11 a.m. Mondays. Online. Sponsored by the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Led by certified mindfulness and meditation teacher Joanne Vannelli. Free. For info or to register (required), contact sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Theater Ragtime: The Musical

Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through June 15. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

pollution and even more insidious, affecting not only birds but also the reproductive cycles of insects, animals, aquatic life, and aspects of human health.

This sad story, however, offers hope for a happier ending in our community. On Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Page Hardware across from the Guilford Green, Lights Out Connecticut and Dark Sky—two leading nonprofits combating light pollution—are partnering with Page Hardware to offer outdoor demonstrations about easy and affordable ways to reduce energy bills, save money, and lower carbon footprints by converting outdoor lighting to bird-safe lighting.

Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, a conservation advocate, or simply curious about how to be a better neighbor to nature, this event is for you. Together, let’s make our skies safer for birds—one light at a time.

The event will be held Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Page Hardware & Appliance Co., 9 Boston Street, Guilford. For more information about the event, contact Janice Ross at jross3340@ gmail.com. For more information about light pollution and bird migration, contact Lights Out Connecticut founder Craig Repasz at contact@lightsoutct.org or visit www.lightsoutct.org.

Farmers Market

Durham Farmers Market

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

: 4 to

7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.

Madison Farmers Market

: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.

The Dudley Farm Farmers Market

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.

We've Got Magic to Do! : : 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-marketupdate.

: Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Runs June 20 through June 22. For info, call 203-2156329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

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Most migrating birds pass through Connecticut at nighttime.

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