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June 19, 2025

Forensic Audit Uncovers Serious Misconduct at WAA

By Eric O’Connell

Staff Writer WESTBROOK

The results of an independent investigation into the Westbrook Ambulance Association’s financial mismanagement have been released. A copy of the report is expected to be available on the town’s website.

Last summer, 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 at 1316 Boston Post Road, after the WAA defaulted on a lease. The move followed allegations of serious financial misconduct by former WAA Chief Gregg Prevost.

At the same meeting, residents approved spending up to $75,000 to hire the firm Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., LLP to conduct a

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forensic audit of the WAA. The results of that audit are now out.

Westbrook Town Attorney Tim Herbst said he expects the final report to be published on the town website during the week of June 10. A copy was provided to the in advance. Harbor News

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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 25 is one of the driving forces behind Westbrook’s newest animal rescue and sanctuary.....................................2

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The Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse team was small in numbers this spring but still found success on the turf........................................18

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Look for additional coverage of the WHS graduation in the June 26 issue.

Coverage of the Morgan High School graduation is on page 6.

Summer kicks off this weekend; time to fire up the grill.................29

Photo by Laura Matesky/Harbor News

Graduating seniors toss their caps at the close of Westbrook High School’s Class of 2025 commencement on June 13. The ceremony, held at the school, celebrated the achievements of the 45 graduating seniors.

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Graduates toss their caps into the air during The Morgan School’s Class of 2025 commencement on June 10.

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Rebekah DeMatteo: Leading with Love for Local Animals

By Eric O’Connell

Staff Writer

As vice president of Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in Westbrook, Rebekah DeMatteo is helping launch the newly merged organization, complete major renovations, and spread the word about a June 22 fundraiser to support the effort.

Rebekah first became involved with Army’s Legacy four years ago while working at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine. That’s when she met Amanda Armstrong, the founder of Army’s Legacy.

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“We started talking and then we never stopped talking and now here I am as vice president,” Rebekah says with a laugh.

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“They had recently opened and were working to build relationships with local vets,” Rebekah tells the . In speaking with Amanda, Rebekah learned about one particularly troubled dog the new organization was struggling to help. A dog trainer by profession, she offered to assist however she could.

Army’s Legacy is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of dogs and cats. Its mission is to ensure that each animal is cared for and placed in a good home. The group recently took over the facility at 647 Horse Hill Road, previously operated by the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League. The two organizations officially merged in January.

Since the merger, Rebekah says the group has been busy

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Photo courtesy of Rebekah DeMatteo Rebekah DeMatteo is one of the driving forces behind Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue’s upcoming “adult field day” fundraiser.

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

Letters Editor to the

Made a Real Difference

Each year in May, Rotary Clubs across the state, the United States, and around the world join forces for their annual EPIC Day of Service. Clubs find a project that is meaningful to their communities and that would be impactful and beneficial to all concerned. With funding down at least 10% at food pantries and the need up 30%, the Old Saybrook Rotary Club decided to organize a non-perishable food and toiletries drive in our three communities we represent: Lyme/Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.

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

Suzanne Carlson Guilford

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made a real difference in the lives of people, igniting a ripple effect of kindness and lasting change! Your efforts in donating food items, toiletries, paper products, and monetary donations did not go unnoticed. Collectively, you raised over 1500 pounds of food/toiletries and collected close to $350 in donations for our food pantries in Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. Of course, we have you to thank for this!

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SAYBROOK TOWN MEETINGS Thursday,June19

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.

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Obituary John Carlson Clinton

John P. Carlson passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 96. John was born Aug. 28, 1928, in Fairfield. He is survived by his son, Eric Carlson of Clearwater, Florida.; and his daughter, Susan Laird, and her husband, David of Guilford. He is also survived by his grandson, Greg Laird. John was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne P. Carlson, in 2011. They were married for 59 years.

John had a long career as a carpenter who would do anything from roofing to finish work and even cabinet building. He was a true master of his trade. But we all lovingly knew him as a jack-ofall-trades. He was a true Connecticut Yankee.

John always loved sailing, so he purchased an old catboat, repaired it, and added a cabin. The family enjoyed it for many years. He always had a love for the Sound and never lived far from it. He enjoyed taking weekend drives that always ended up along the water.

John’s legacy has always been his family. He was a simple man but always had a sparkle of wit. He will truly be missed.

Services and viewing will be private. Donations can be made to CT Hospice in John’s memory.

Donald Alan Mill, born on January 30, 1960, in Hartford, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Old Saybrook. Donald’s life was marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for his family.

A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Britain, he went on to pursue a career in law enforcement. He completed his training at the Connecticut Municipal Police Training Academy in Meriden and furthered his leadership skills at the New England Law Enforcement Leadership Academy at Babson College. Following 29 years of dedicated service to the Clinton Police Department, Donald retired from the force in 2019 as a master sergeant. Donald was instrumental in initiating Clinton’s Motorcycle Patrol Unit, on which he proudly served for many years. His commitment to public service and professional excellence left a lasting impact on those who worked alongside him.

Beyond his professional achievements, Donald embraced life with enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure. He had an enduring passion for riding his Harley, often combining his love of travel with the freedom of the open

road. Whether exploring new places or revisiting favorite destinations, he found joy in every journey. A devoted Red Sox fan, he followed the team with unwavering loyalty through every season.

At the heart of Donald’s life was his family. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Wendy (Humes) Mill; daughter, Kathryn Mill; and son, Andrew Mill. His presence will also be deeply missed by his siblings: Susan Mill, William Mill, Robin Stufano, Deborah Mill, and Robert Mill. He held a special place in the lives of his extended family, including his uncle and aunt, George and Linda Lynch; his mother-inlaw, Rosalind Humes; Cheryl Mill; Vincent Stufano; Gary and Diana Humes; Brian and Cori Humes; and his many nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his parents, William C. Mill and Muriel "Sue" Mill, as well as his father-in-law, Allen M. Humes.

Those who knew Donald will remember him for his adventurous spirit, steadfast devotion to those he loved, and the heart he brought to every moment shared with family and friends. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him and continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on July 5 at Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Deep River. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donald's honor to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. 06405, www.hospice.com.

Obituary Donald Mill

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continually demonstrated respect for officials and opponents, and I am proud of their sportsmanship and love for the game and each other.”

Morgan Class of 2025 Turns Tassels and Looks Ahead

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

Under a cloudy but rain-free sky, 121 members of The Morgan School’s Class of 2025 came together for one final gathering as classmates during their graduation ceremony on June 10.

Families and friends filled the football field behind the school to mark the end of the students’ high school careers. Despite rain earlier in the day, the weather

cleared just in time for the evening event, which featured heartfelt speeches, celebration, and reflection.

Assistant Principal Christopher Luther opened the ceremony by encouraging the graduates to value the small moments and to “make the world a little kinder, and a little brighter.”

Speeches followed from Salutatorian Oliver Taboada, Valedictorian Nina Fishman, Student

Board of Education representatives Mason Jakober and Isabella Johnson, and Board of Education Chairperson Erica Gelven.

In his address, Taboada spoke about the importance of human connection.

“Everything is people. The world we live in, the lives we live, they are defined by the people we meet and interact with,” he said.

“So, when you step out to the world at large each morning, do

your best to understand and to respect them. Learn to care about everyone around you. Because if you do learn to care about the people around you no matter what, you’ll learn to care about yourself and your own life as well. And if everyone realizes that everything around them is people, then we can form a true attachment to the world around us and be a community of people and not a group of individuals,”

Taboada concluded. Fishman’s Valedictorian speech reminded classmates of shared memories and encouraged them to move forward from hardship.

“The world and nature alike embrace us. Hold our strife, accept us for who are and who we will become,” she said. She ended her remarks with a

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The Morgan School held commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on June 10. The graduation ceremony, held at the school, marked a milestone in the students' educational journey.

Photos by Wesley Bunnell/Harbor News

The Morgan School held commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on June 10. The graduation ceremony, held at the school, marked a milestone in the students' educational journey.

Graduates celebrate at the end of The Morgan School's commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on June 10. The graduation ceremony, held at the school, marked a milestone in their educational journey.

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Town Meeting Set to Approve $890K Soccer Field Renovation

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer OLD SAYBROOK

The Town of Old Saybrook was recently awarded more than $600,000 in state funding for renovations to the Ferry Road soccer field. Residents can approve the full project appropriation at a town meeting on Monday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

According to a June 4 press release, Old Saybrook received a $667,948 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant to support the renovation. The grant will cover roughly three-quarters of the total $890,597 project cost. Residents will vote to approve an appropriation of the full amount, of which the STEAP funding is reimbursable.

The money will fund major upgrades to address longstanding drainage issues at the field. Other improvements include a regraded and expanded parking area, an electronic scoreboard, shade structures, bleachers, a storage shed, a Clivus composting bathroom, lighted bollards along the sidewalk, a bike rack, a pedestalmounted drinking fountain, and a water bottle filler, the release noted.

First Selectman Carl Fortuna said he did not yet have an exact timeline for when renovations would begin but speculated that it would likely be a spring 2026 project.

The Ferry Road field was identified as a priority due to the amount of use it receives from youth athletes and their families. Poor drainage has made it unreliable for scheduled play. Fortuna said he had heard from parents and Parks and Recreation staff over the years that games were often canceled and some teams hesitated to schedule matches in Old Saybrook.

“The Ferry Road soccer field is the only field in town that serves U12 players. In recent years it has also been used by the regional lacrosse program, one-third of

whose players hail from Old Saybrook, and has become an integral part of providing youth sports opportunities to the community through the Parks and Recreation Department,” the release stated. Local soccer and lacrosse clubs called the field “vital” to their operations.

In a statement, Susan Esty, chair of the Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation Commission, said, “The Ferry Road soccer field is a cornerstone for local youth sports. The soccer club and lacrosse club rely on this facility for regular practice sessions, league games and tournaments. These activities provide our youth with opportunities to engage in healthy physical activity, learn teamwork, and build strong community ties. Additionally, the field supports many local Parks and Recreation programs.”

Fortuna said the grant for the Ferry Road field reflects the town’s broader strategy of front-end investment and longterm planning to secure outside funding. Since 2023, the town has secured more than $8 million in grants.

“The Town of Old Saybrook works very hard to identify projects that will improve our community and then invests money in laying the groundwork for them so that when grant funding becomes available, we are in a position to apply for it. Our longterm planning strategy involves funding capital accounts to help provide matching funds for grants, funding an engineering budget to prepare basic project materials to apply for funding, and most recently creating a grant writing fund to supplement the writing capabilities of our inhouse staff, when necessary,” Fortuna explained.

“This is a team effort involving the Selectman’s Office, the Economic Development Department and other departments such as Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Land Use that regularly have projects that need additional funding partners to come to fruition. We are proud of this model and its success.”

PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE WESTBROOK ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the Westbrook Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday June 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Mulvey Municipal Building, 866 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT and by hybrid teleconference Zoom meeting to consider the following application:

1. ZC2025-005 – Zoning Regulation Amendments – Updates to various sections regarding; Changes of Use, Sidewalks, Outdoor Dining, Motor Vehicle Location Approval, Financial Guarantee Provisions, Electric Vehicle Changing Stations, and Design Review Committee Applicant: Town of Westbrook Zoning Commission

The Application and proposed amendments are available for review in the Town of Westbrook Land Use Office and are accessible from the documents link that will be posted in the meeting agenda. Zoom link will be available on the agenda.

Dated: 5/20/2025

Harry Ruppenicker, Jr. – Zoning Commission Chairman

Notice is hereby given that a Special Town Meeting will be held at Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m. for the following purposes:

1. To act upon the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance to approve a transfer of $131,000 from the Chalker Mill Dam Project (Fund 3059) to the Main Street Crosswalk Project (Fund 3063) and to transfer any remaining funds after both projects are completed to capital non-recurring fund 3350.

2. To act on upon the recommendation of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance to approve an appropriation in the amount of $890,597 to fund a renovation project at the Ferry Road Soccer Field. With $222,649 from the Town’s Capital Non-Recurring Fund (Fund 3350) for the town’s matching portion, and $667,948 for a reimbursable STEAP grant, for which the Town will be reimbursed upon project completion.

Carl P. Fortuna, Jr., First Selectman Scott Giegerich, Selectman Matthew Pugliese, Selectman

Dated at Old Saybrook, Connecticut this 10th day of June, 2025.

ATTEST: Sarah V. Becker, Town Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE – TOWN OF WESTBROOK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on 25 June 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Teresa Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, to hear the following:

Appeal No. 2025-008 – 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 2025-011 – Appeal of Taner Ulke, owner/applicant/agent. Property located at 80 Wesley Avenue, further identified on Assessor’s Map 176, Parcel 089, MDR Zone. Variance requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.2 of 15’ required, 5.2’ requested. Variance requested to add two HVAC condensers to an existing accessory garage.

St. Paul Lutheran Church and the First Church of Christ are hosting a vacation bible school from 9 a.m. to noon, on Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11. The event is for children entering grades 1 through 4. Participants will meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook. The vacation bible school will have the theme, "Road Trip: On the Go with God" and will features bible stories, songs, crafts, interactive games, and more. Registration costs $15. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 860-388-2398 or visit stpaul-elca.org or firstchurchsaybrook.org.

Appeal No. 2025-012 – Appeal of Joseph Gionfriddo, owner/applicant; Edward Cassella, Esq., agent. Property located on Old Mail Trail, further identified on Assessor’s Map 195, Parcel 57, HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE10 Zone, LIMWA Zone. Variances requested from Zoning Regulations Section 2.C.2.2 of 10’ required, 4.6’ requested to garage, 3.5’ requested to gutter; Section 2.C.2.3 of 35’ required, 32.1’ requested to garage, 31.4’ requested to overhang. Variances requested to tear down 20’ x 21.2’ garage and construct 22.5’ x 30’ garage. CAM Required

Bonnie Hall, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals

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Kindness Project Delivers Healthy Meals to Homebound Residents

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer CLINTON

A new meal program created by Cathy Weiss is helping homebound Clinton residents with specific dietary needs access healthy meals through the town’s Social Services Department. Organizers are looking to spread the word and receive donations to expand the service.

Since January, The Cathy Weiss Kindness Project has provided more than 100 meals to people in Clinton who have dietary restrictions.

“The food is really delicious, plentiful, and made from good ingredients. Most of them, one meal can serve two people,” Weiss said.

Weiss said the meals are designed in collaboration with chefs at The Towers Foundation in New Haven. According to a

press release, the meals are appropriate for individuals with diabetic concerns and are available with gluten-free, vegetarian, and kosher options.

“All made with organic ingredients and no added salt. We also created a gentle soup for individuals undergoing cancer treatment,” the release states.

According to Weiss, there are no income or age restrictions for recipients. The meals are meant for people who face challenges such as being homebound, recovering from surgery, serving as caregivers, or experiencing homelessness.

“We intentionally call it a ‘kindness program’ so that people feel welcome to use it when needed, without stigma or the need to qualify. This was important to me,” Weiss said.

To inquire about the meal services, residents are encouraged to

contact Clinton’s Social Services Department by calling Social Services Coordinator Cheryl Church at 860-669-7347.

“This project is my favorite one I’ve ever done. It’s one thing to give money to good causes but you never know where that money goes. With this, I designed and fundraised for it so I know everything is going to meals,” Weiss said.

To fund the program, Weiss—who served as Clinton’s poet laureate for several years—donates proceeds from her poetry books. Additional funds come from art sales and workshops hosted at the Gallery at the SWF Foundation building at 348 East Main Street. These efforts support the Kindness Project and other charitable causes.

the Henry Carter Hull Library, while another was dedicated solely to the Kindness Meal Program,” Weiss said.

Weiss said she hopes to see increased awareness and donations from Clinton residents.

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Weiss told the she got the idea for the project late last year after realizing how great the need was for healthy meal delivery. While other programs in the area address food insecurity, Weiss said this is the only program she knows of in the state that provides healthy meals with no age or income restrictions.

“The meals are given out by Cheryl at Social Services, who I trust completely,” Weiss said.

The SWF Foundation was founded more than 30 years ago by Samuel Weiss “to strengthen communities by providing support for the basic rights of all people, education, and enhancing quality of life,” according to its website.

“All proceeds from art, books, and workshops go directly to the SWF Foundation. At times, we earmark funds from specific events for particular causes. For example, proceeds from one of my recent book signings supported

“Although many of our donors are from across the tri-state area, only about 20% of the funding for this program came from Clinton residents. Our gallery, offices, and community space are at the far end of town, and I suspect many people don’t know we’re here. I hope this story inspires more local engagement,” Weiss said.

Donations can be made directly to the program at swffoundation.org.

“Donors can leave a note or contact me if they’d like their gift to be directed specifically to the meal program,” Weiss said.

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to get a little bit dirty,” Rebekah explains.

completing extensive renovations.

“We officially got all our licenses recently so that’s exciting. We’re still doing some renovations, but it’s a completely new building now and we’re looking to have a soft opening to the public in a few weeks,” she says.

To help fund remaining startup expenses, Army’s Legacy is hosting both a virtual and in-person fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event is being conducted by Jordan’s Way, an organization founded by Kris Rotonda that raises money for animal shelters nationwide. According to its website, Jordan’s Way has raised over $12 million and built a popular social media presence around its fundraising efforts.

As for the event, Rebekah says there are many ways for the community to get involved, even from home.

“It’s basically going to be like an adult field day. We’re kept a little bit in the dark about what exactly is going to happen, but it’s going to be very fun, very family friendly, very funny, and we’re even going

While the exact lineup of activities is a surprise, possible games include locking staff members in a kennel until $500 is raised or a manhunt-style challenge.

“It’s all going to be a lot of fun. We need a minimum of 30 adult volunteers, but kids are welcome too. You just need to contact us beforehand so we know we have room,” Rebekah says.

Army’s Legacy can be contacted at (203) 915-4722. The fundraiser will also be livestreamed on the Army’s Legacy Facebook page, where viewers can donate and participate online.

“It’s going to be such a fun night and we’re really excited,” Rebekah says.

As vice president, Rebekah says, “I wear a big hat where I do a little bit of everything.” One day may include returning phone calls and facilitating adoptions, while another might mean overseeing volunteers or shelter operations.

Asked what she enjoys most about the role, Rebekah says, “I like connecting families and helping them find that missing part. Finding the perfect family for our animals and seeing that full circle moment

between the people and the animals right before my eyes.”

While a date hasn’t been set yet for the full public opening, Rebekah says the group is planning a community event to give tours of the facility and offer yard games.

“Right now, we really need volunteers for things like cleaning, laundry, working with the dogs, playing with the kittens, or if you can’t do that, we need help too with things like listening to voicemails, returning phone calls. There’s always something we can use help with,” she says.

Anyone interested in volunteering can visit armyslegacy.org or email Rebekah at Armyslegacyrescuesanctuary@gmail.com.

Originally from North Branford, Rebekah now lives in North Haven. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing with her boyfriend, both for fun and in tournaments.

Though she’s new to the area, she says she already feels welcomed.

“Everyone has been so welcoming and willing to get to know us for who we are. They’ve been really great,” Rebekah says.

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The Findings

The report details multiple instances of financial misconduct as well as neglect of the WAA’s bylaws—failures that could have prevented the misdeeds from continuing as long as they did.

Sansiveri examined two laptops, paper files, and bank statements, and conducted interviews. Investigators found inconsistencies in the WAA’s QuickBooks accounting files.

The audit revealed that the WAA went from operating with a positive net cash flow to a negative one. From 1999 through 2012, WAA generated approximately $61,000 in positive cash flow. “From 2013 through 2020, the net cash flow of WAA for these 8 years was approximately negative $155,000. From April 2022 through July 2024, from the bank records received from WAA, the net cash flow of WAA for these 28 months was approximately negative $10,000,” the report said.

The WAA apparently lost its tax-exempt status eight years ago due to failure to file required paperwork. “The IRS website

indicated that the WAA’s tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code was revoked on May 15, 2017 and the revocation posting date was August 16, 2017. It appears that the WAA had not filed a Form 990 to the IRS since at least 2013,” the report said.

Investigators also found no record of payroll taxes being filed for nearly a decade. “Per the payroll reports that were run from the WAA QuickBooks files, that the last payment made to the Connecticut Department of Revenue was in September 2015,” the report said.

The audit noted confusion surrounding two scholarships for which the WAA received funds: the Gloria Palermo Scholarship and the Robert Ketelsen Scholarship. Investigators were told that two bank accounts had been set up for the Palermo scholarship, but there had been no activity in those accounts for years.

“Sansiveri noted that per the WAA QuickBooks records, a $1,000 scholarship was paid to UConn in 2003 from one of these bank accounts. Other than interest income and a transfer into this same bank account in the amount of $6,000 in 2000, no other activity was recorded in the WAA QuickBooks for the Palermo scholarship bank accounts,” the report said.

Investigators were told that John Palermo was responsible for managing the scholarship, which he denied. “John told Sansiveri that there should have been approximately $35,000 to $40,000 in the scholarship accounts when Prevost retired/resigned. John said that, according to Prevost, that money was gone and had been spent for other things,” the report said.

Palermo was given a form to collect unclaimed property from the WAA totaling about $33,000. The report said that once the money is collected, Palermo will be able to restore the scholarship by opening a new account, which he will control.

Some WAA records showed payments to various colleges from 2000 through 2024 listed as Ketelsen Scholarship disbursements. However, the WAA’s attorney told investigators that “the scholarship bank account at Essex Bank was never controlled by WAA, but rather by the family of Robert Ketelsen. The family used WAA for name recognition only and kept control of the account and the funds.” Investigators were unable to confirm this with the family or review statements to verify the assertion.

The audit also found evidence that Prevost may have used WAA money for personal expenses. “Sansiveri learned

through the town that certain cell phone bills covering Prevost’s family members were being paid for by WAA,” the report said.

Ignored Bylaws

According to the report, WAA bylaws authorized a financial committee—including the Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, Secretary, and Treasurer—to approve expenses up to $1,000 between meetings. The committee was required to report such decisions at the next regular meeting.

The bylaws also required board meetings to be recorded, with minutes published within a week, and for the Chief to make written monthly reports to the membership. The Treasurer was to submit a monthly income and expense report.

None of that happened, the report found.

“It is Sansiveri’s understanding that monthly membership meetings were not held for a number of months in recent years, minutes of these meetings were not taken and published, monthly treasurer’s reports were not submitted to the membership, all routine and customary bills were not paid (specifically the mortgage payments and fuel bills to the town), and the annual meeting was not held in recent years. The most current documentation of any report to the membership that Sansiveri or the town could locate was a Chief’s Report dated October 2016,” the report said.

In August 2024, Sansiveri met with current WAA acting Chief Pete Thomas, Acting Assistant Chief of Operations John Rehberg, new member Tony Urban, First Selectman John Hall, and Herbst. Thomas and Rehberg told investigators that billpaying procedures had been ignored.

“Thomas and Rehberg also informed Sansiveri that all WAA checks over $500 required two signatures, although they believed that Prevost was signing all checks himself. The check images that were provided to Sansiveri for the period from August 2022 through July 2024 confirms this belief for that period, including checks in excess of $500,” the report said.

They also revealed Prevost had not been in the WAA headquarters for months. Unopened mail indicated he had not entered the building in at least six months. Prevost retired at the end of July 2024.

Sansiveri also learned that Prevost’s wife, Roseann Prevost, had served as treasurer and was responsible for bookkeeping. Members were unsure of her offi-

cial status, though she had expressed a desire to step down five years earlier.

“According to Thomas and Rehberg, Roseann had not formally resigned. Everyone was still under the impression that she was still the treasurer and the members of WAA continued to elect her as treasurer. Roseann was officially replaced as the treasurer of WAA according to an Interim Notice filed with the Secretary of the State of Connecticut on July 28, 2024,” the report said.

A Fresh Start vs. Accountability

In March, WAA elected Thomas as Chief. In May, the organization elected a new board of directors for the first time in 15 years.

When asked for comment on June 10, the board issued a statement through its attorney, noting that members had only received the 140-page report the day before.

“The first meeting of the new Board of Directors of Westbrook Ambulance Association Incorporated was on June 5. In advance of the meeting, the auditor’s report was requested from the Town on May 28, but – despite the town possessing the report – it was not sent by the town until June 9. Undeterred, the board decided to conduct its own review going back to 2013, many years prior to the information the auditors reviewed,” the statement said.

The board said it would consider legal action in response to the findings.

“Immediate progress has already been made identifying and correcting deficiencies in accounting, operations, and policy practices. We are happy to finally have the auditor’s report and will review it along with our own information to make further improvements and determine whether any person(s) must be held accountable for acts of malfeasance. The WAA is committed to initiating litigation if necessary to return assets wrongfully taken from the WAA. No one wants the issues of the past to remain unremedied,” the statement continued.

The board added that it would take responsibility for financial oversight, legal compliance, strategic planning, and policy development.

“The dedicated officers and members of the Westbrook Ambulance Association are proud to serve the town of Westbrook and surrounding areas providing vital Emergency Medical Services day and night,” the

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statement concluded.

Despite the board’s commitment to reform, Herbst blasted current WAA members for failing to follow bylaws and allowing Prevost’s actions to go unchecked.

“What stands out in the audit is all issues associated with the Internal Revenue Service, the mishandling of scholarship funds and the complete disregard for the WAA bylaws by both Prevost and those active in the WAA. These members, some of whom are current leaders of the WAA, were complicit in this conduct by virtue of their dereliction of duty,” Herbst told the .

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“They remained silent in the face of conduct that active enforcement of the bylaws would have prevented. They knowingly acquiesced in the misconduct having failed to act in accordance with established oversight obligations,” Herbst continued.

“I think this comes through loud and clear throughout the audit. The current leadership of the WAA is trying to paint a picture that would suggest that they reversed all of the bad conduct by Prevost, when in point of fact, they had an obligation to deal with it when it was going on for years and they didn’t. This, in and of itself, should disqualify any of them from holding leadership positions within the WAA.”

Next Steps

When asked what comes next, Herbst said the town is focused on ongoing litigation with the WAA.

In November 2024, the town filed a lawsuit seeking to evict the WAA from its headquarters. According to the Connecticut Judicial Branch website, the town filed a second suit in early May seeking repayment for the mortgage it covered, having assumed KeyBank’s rights to recover the funds.

Mary Mintel Miller, attorney for the WAA, has previously disputed Herbst’s characterization of events. Miller said earlier this year that while the town has sought greater oversight of the association, its members do not want the town to control it.

Concerns about the WAA emerged in summer 2024 when town officials learned that the property might be foreclosed. An appraiser contacted the town in July to ask what could be done with the property in the event of foreclosure, triggering the audit and lawsuits.

Hall did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication. Herbst said it will be up to the Board of Selectmen whether to call a town meeting to discuss the audit findings further.

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Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), located at 96 Fair Street, Guilford, offers Lawyer Time, a program to allow individuals to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney to discuss legal questions and better understand one’s personal rights and the legal process. Attorneys can discuss most civil matters. W&FLC does not provide pro bono services or legal representation. W&FLC also offers Financial Consults, a program that involves one-on-one appointments with a volunteer financial coach to review finances of participants and help them take control of their economic independence and success. Topics cover budgeting, divorce, finances, debt, death claims paperwork, and more. Lastly, W&FLC offers a guided assistance program with a social worker who can connect individuals with community resources on crisis services, social services, mental health, financial assistance, and legal services. For more information or an appointment, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org.

SummerCampforFutureInventors

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to two locations: Old Saybrook Middle School, 60 Sheffield Street, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, and Adams Middle School, 233 Church Street, Guilford, from Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in kindergarten to grade 6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes STEM; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance, and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship in an engaging environment. Pricing starts at $275. For more information or to register, visit invent.org/camp.

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Westbrook Merchants Association is looking for local businesses to participate in Westbrook Wednesdays, a new program promoting small businesses in town. The Westbrook Merchants Association is committed to improving business in town and meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Highliner III, 139 Essex Road, Westbrook. All are welcome. For more information or to participate, contact Meri Wick at the Westbrook Inn 860-399-4777 or Tabitha Black at 640 Massage 860-399-0667.

LEGAL NOTICE

TO MEMBERS OF THE CLINTON BEACH ASSOCIATION

The full amount of taxes levied on the Grand List of October 1, 2024, is due and payable July 1, 2025. If these taxes are not paid before August 1, 2025, they will be subject to interest at the rate of 1½% per month. The minimum interest charge is $2.00. These taxes become delinquent August 1, 2025. Tax payments are payable to the Clinton Beach Association and should be sent to CBA Tax Collector, PO Box 9039, Warwick, RI 02889.

CYNTHIA STULPIN, CBA TAX COLLECTOR CBA_Tax_Collector@verizon.net

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TO MEMBERS OF THE GROVE BEACH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

The full amount of taxes levied on the Grand List of October 1, 2024, is due and payable July 1, 2025. If these taxes are not paid before August 1, 2025, they will be subject to interest at the rate of 1½% per month. The minimum interest charge is $2.00. These taxes become delinquent August 1, 2025. Tax payments are payable to the Grove Beach Improvement Association and should be sent to GBIA Tax Collector, PO Box 50, Clinton, CT 06413.

CYNTHIA STULPIN, GBIA TAX COLLECTOR gbia.tax.collector@gmail.com

LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION

Town of Clinton – Planning and Zoning Commission

The Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission held a Regular Monthly Meeting in the Town Hall Green Conference Room on Monday, June 9, 2025 and rendered the following decisions:

PZC-25-9 Site Plan for Home Occupation, Tier 2, Massage Therapy, pursuant to Section 27.1.11(b) of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 73 Fairy Dell Road, Map 53, Block 46, Lot 144, Zone R 60. Applicant: Lauren Smith. Approved.

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. Approved with conditions.

PZC-25-11 Site Plan Application for nail salon, pursuant to Section 27.2.24(a) of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 316 East Main Street, Map 86, Block 71, Lot 61, Zone B-4. Applicant: Double B Design. Approved.

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. Approved effective July 7, 2025.

A full record of this decision is on the Town website. Any party aggrieved by this decision may appeal to the Superior Court, Middlesex County within fifteen days of the publication of this notice.

Dated at Clinton, Connecticut on this 10th day of June 2025.

Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission

Michael Rossi, Chairman

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Obituary Raymond A. DiGianni

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Raymond Anthony DiGianni, 66, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025, in the same childhood home he grew up in and continued to call home for most of his life. Born in Hartford on Feb. 11, 1959, Ray was a lifelong resident of Clinton, known for his quirky humor, craftsmanship, and caring heart.

Ray was a talented woodworker and cabinet maker who spent much of his life self-employed, working from his garage on custom cabinetry and home renovation projects. He took pride in helping others, especially when it came to remodeling kitchens for a few of his children's homes, a true labor of love.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 36 years, Dawn Marie DiGianni, who passed away in 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Ray was a devoted and compassionate caregiver throughout her illness, always by her side with love, laughter, and unwavering support. Their bond was filled with affection, banter, and genuine companionship. Ray experienced profound loss over the years, having also been predeceased by his sons, Joshua DiGianni (1978 to 2017) and Justin DiGianni (1985 to 2020), and his granddaughter Isabella "Bella" Lynn DiGianni (2006 to 2019).

Despite the heartache, Ray remained thoughtful and generous, known for sending cards year-round, often with a small gift or pet treat tucked inside to bring a smile to someone's face. He found comfort in the little things: cheering on the Red Sox (and teasing Dawn, a Yankees fan), watching NASCAR and

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UConn basketball, and keeping in touch with extended family, his favorite cousins in New Hampshire, and friends through texts and heartfelt gestures.

Ray had a special fondness for animals, and his recent puppy, affectionately named Big Papi, brought him companionship and joy.

Ray is survived by his daughter, Jordan DiGianni Venezio, and her husband, Albert Venezio, of Clinton, along with their son, Luca Justin Venezio, Ray's treasured grandson and a true source of joy in his later years. He is also survived by his oldest son, Jason DiGianni of Goffstown, New Hampshire, and Jason's daughters, Miah and Lacey DiGianni, whom he never stopped thinking of them and always carried them in his heart. He leaves behind his brothers, Vincent "Vinny" DiGianni and wife Aina of Clinton, and James "Jim" DiGianni of Guilford; his nieces and nephews Austin, Joseph, Dante, Corbin (Stephanie), and Hayley (Issac); and many extended family members, cousins, and childhood friends who will remember his thoughtfulness, creativity, and one-of-a-kind personality. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Marcella (Ouellette) DiGianni and Raymond Anthony DiGianni Sr.

He will be remembered as a simple man with a big heart who showed love in small but deeply meaningful ways and whose life, though marked by loss, was filled with love, humor, and quiet strength.

Please join us to celebrate Ray's life during calling hours from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at Swan Funeral Home in Clinton. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes acts of kindness in Ray's spirit, whether through a card, a shared story, or a treat for a pet.

Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES will hold its 45th annual exhibition. IMAGES 2025, a jury-curated photography exhibition, from Saturday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. For more information, visit shorelinearts.org.

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Patrick Farrell

Old Saybrook

Patrick James Farrell, age 60, formerly of Old Saybrook and of late Charleston, South Carolina, left this earthly life on May 29, 2025.

Patrick lived life on his own terms. He was a talented musician, an excellent chef, and, with an impish glint in his eyes, could make a keen observation or tell a funny joke. He had the rare ability to see those in this world who often went unseen. He loved music and mastered many instruments. In the summers, he could be found reveling at music festivals. He loved roaming in his van with his cat on the dashboard and was usu-

ally in the company of one of his dogsSunny, Poohie, Woogie, or Beans. Patrick is survived by his mother, Gail Farrell; his siblings, Pam Longwell (Jim), Kevin Farrell (Lisa), and Teresa Bell (Scott); and his nephews and nieces, Tim, Emily, Krissy, Madeleine, Patrick, and Evan. He was predeceased by his father, Kevin Farrell. Special thanks to his good friends, Steve Dalton and partner Robin, and to Tom Conroy for their gracious love and support of Patrick.

A gathering will be held at 4 p.m. on July 10 to honor Patrick’s life at Island Cove Marina. Interment will be private. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider One80 Place, P.O. Box 20038, Charleston, SC 29413, or Saving Sumter’s Strays, 1230 Winkles Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

James "Jim" W. Marshall, a longtime resident of Clinton, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on May 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born in Middletown on Nov. 24, 1947, to the late William and Helen (Helen Jablonski).

He was a graduate of Cromwell High School, followed by Fordham University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in pharmacy. For decades, Jim and his family owned and operated the Rexall Drug Store on Main in Clinton. Upon his retirement, Jim received his captain's license and started his own charter business he named Doctor's Orders. Over the last several years, Captain Jim taught new

boat owners how to operate their vessels correctly, as well as piloting luxury yachts for their owners.

Jim loved spending time with friends and family on the water, fishing at Meigs, Southwest, and The Race. He is survived by his brother, Richard Marshall of Gray Court, South Carolina, and stepson, William Harris of Niantic. He is also survived by his partner and former spouse, Jane Marshall of Westbrook; special long-time friend Carol Paprocki of Branford; and lifelong friend Grant Westerson of Old Saybrook.

Jim's straightforward and no-nonsense approach to life is how he'll be remembered.

Services and burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, PO Box 804, Essex, CT 06426.

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Valley Shore Community Television is offering a paid summer internship program for high school students beginning Tuesday, July 1. This six-week internship provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in media production, including filming, editing, and storytelling. Interns will be responsible for producing at least one local human-interest story from start to finish. Guided by professional storytellers, students will gain real-world experience in a supportive, hands-on environment. Valley Shore Community Television is located at 1587 Boston Post Road, Suite A2, Westbrook. For more information or to apply, email valleyshore19@gmail.com.

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and Stop and Shop of Old Saybrook. Our EPIC Day of Service included help from Big Y in Old Saybrook, the Town Hall Green in Westbrook, the Old Lyme Fire Department, and our Interact Students from Westbrook High School and Old Saybrook High School.

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Thank you, fellow Rotarians, and you! Together, we helped feed and provide other essential items for so many families.

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The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, continues through Saturday, Dec. 13. The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. The remaining tours will be held on Saturdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.

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Get ready to design, illustrate, and sew this summer at Spectrum Gallery’s July Fashion Weeks. Fashion One runs from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, for ages 10 to 12, while Fashion Two runs from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, for ages 13 to 15. Fashion Weeks are held at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, and run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the mornings, participants will learn to illustrate fashion silhouettes as live models pose for their sketches, resulting in a “portfolio-ready” piece by week’s end. The afternoons will focus on sewing with professional seamstresses who teach participants how to read, pin, cut, and sew a chosen pattern. Participants will construct and finish their garment, adding accessories to bring their vision to life. At the end of the week, professional hair and makeup stylists prepare participants for a photo shoot and a fashion show as they model their creations for friends and family. No experience is necessary as instructors guide participants every step of the way. Material lists for drawing and sewing are provided upon registration. To jump start sewing, participants need to register for the Pre-Camp Workshop: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine, where they will learn to troubleshoot the machine and stitch with confidence. Two sessions are available: Friday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for the workshop is $40 and participants must bring their own machine. The cost of either of the two Fashion Weeks is $425; a deposit of $200 secures a spot. Spaces fill quickly. For more information or to register for Fashion Weeks, contact 860-767-0742 or barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.

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nod to poet Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese: “Our sun will be setting tonight, but tomorrow will rise again. A new day awaits us all, all the while alongside the wild geese.”

In their joint address as student representatives to the Board of Education, Johnson and Jakober focused on the importance of leadership and initiative.

“Life cannot happen to you; you need to happen to life. So, push open those doors and let the world know you are ready to step in and step up,” Johnson said.

“We did not wait to be led. We lead ourselves. And if the world wants to know what comes next, let it look to us not because we were told to rise, but because we rose anyway,” Jakober added.

Gelven assured the graduates that their community would continue to stand behind them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

“When the hills seem steep, and you find yourself tired and unsure, look behind you. There we will be carrying you while you rest, lifting you up when you feel discouraged, and starring in awe as you become what our world needs,” she said.

Superintendent of Schools Maryann O’Donnell and Principal Keri Hagness also delivered brief remarks. O’Donnell encouraged students to reflect on their shared journey.

“To the class of 2025, thank you for the memories, your contributions, and all of your achievements that we have witnessed and experienced with you,” O’Donnell said. “We will remember your impact and the big and little things that you contributed to Morgan and this Clinton community. I hope that each of you look back at your time at Morgan and remember with pride and fondness all the experiences that were part of your collective journey.”

Hagness told the students, “We’re so proud of you and who you’re becoming.”

After her remarks, Hagness began the presentation of diplomas. When the final student, Alana Grace Zirlis, crossed the stage, Jakober returned to the podium one last time to lead his classmates in the traditional turning of the tassels.

As he gave the signal, the field erupted in cheers and a shower of caps flying skyward.

Students walk across the stage to receive their diplomas and congratulations from Principal Keri Hagness during The Morgan School's commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on June 10. The graduation ceremony, held at the school, marked a milestone in their educational journey.

Graduates march off the field lined by Morgan faculty at the end of The Morgan School's commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on June 10. The graduation ceremony, held at the school, marked a milestone in their educational journey.

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The Morgan School held commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 on June 10. The graduation ceremony, held at the school, marked a milestone in the students' educational journey.

Sports

Old Saybrook Girls’ Lacrosse Found Success With Small Roster

By Maria Cipriano

Sports Reporter

The Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse team may not have had numbers on its side this spring, but the Rams stayed strong and mighty and earned both conference and state tournament berths in the process.

Old Saybrook was the No. 2 seed for the Shoreline Conference Tournament. In the semifinals on May 27, the Rams hosted thirdseeded Haddam-Killingworth and won before taking a loss to No. 4 North Branford by a score of 15-5 in the finals on May 29. The team then entered the Class S State Tournament as the No. 13 seed. In the first round on June 3, the Rams traveled to No. 4 Somers and lost a 21-5 contest to close out the season.

Despite Old Saybrook coming up short of championship hardware this spring, Head Coach Richard Shriver still has much to be proud of after his seventh season with the team and first as head coach.

“In the Shoreline Conference, we were nine wins and three losses during the regular season and ended ranked second in the conference. Overall, we were 10 wins and six losses during the regular season,” said Shriver. “I was personally pleased when the athletes brought a positive attitude to each game, even when we started and finished a game three players down. They continually demonstrated respect for officials and opponents, and I am proud of their sportsmanship and love for the game and each other.”

At the captains helm this spring were seniors Lila Cadley (attack), Ayla D’Anna (midfielder/attack), Grace Desmond (defender/attack), and Cali Morelli (goalie). Shriver particularly pointed out that each one took action in different ways to assist their underclass counter-

parts throughout the campaign.

“Lila is a passionate and enthusiastic athlete with a leadby-example style. Ayla is an organizer and communicator and often was the point person between coaches and team members, as well as on-field communication with the officials. Grace preferred to work with individuals, carrying the message and team development on a personal and more private level. Cali provided positive on-field and inhuddle communication and feedback to her team,” said Shriver. “Four captains is a lot, and being on the same page takes a lot of effort and communication. I think they did a good job of preparing the team for practices and games and worked well with the coaches to develop a positive team culture.”

The Rams certainly put their talents on display this spring, as several athletes earned All-Conference honors. D’Anna and Claire Cassella (sophomore, midfielder) were named to the AllConference First Team, Desmond and Zoe Parakilas (sophomore, defender) were named to the AllShoreline Second Team, and Ainsley Sigersmith (sophomore, midfielder/defender/attack) was named as an Honorable Mention. Beyond that, other standouts on the field included Cadley, Alex Oliver (freshman, attack), Ella Buglione (freshman, midfielder), Emma Courtright (junior, defender), Marie-Therese “M-T” Morosky (senior, attack), Morelli, and Erin Fiorelli (senior, goalie).

“Ayla D’Anna had 42 goals and 26 assists, Claire Cassella had 45 goals and 17 assists, Lila Cadley had 30 goals and five assists, Alex Oliver had 31 goals and two assists, Ainsley Sigersmith had 11 goals and 17 assists, and Ella Buglione had 15 goals and nine assists - 46% of our goals were assisted,” said Shriver. “We had a

standout starting defense of Grace Desmond, Zoe Parakilas, Emma Courtright, and M-T Morosky that forced turnovers and were effective in clearing after saves and turnovers. Cali Morelli had 126 saves, and Eric Fiorelli had 35 saves. We were lucky to have two good goalies this season.”

With the Rams competing against tough competition during the postseason this spring, they were able to get exposure to showing resiliency against those types of adversaries. Shriver explained that each tough loss served as a learning experience and helped his players to grow.

“We did well in the first round of the Shoreline Conference Tournament with a win over a formidable Haddam-Killingworth opponent but lost to North Branford in the championship game,” Shriver said. “We lost to fourth ranked Somers in the first round of state playoffs. I think we learned a lot from our losses that will help us in coming years. Some of our best work identifying things that motivate us and demotivate us during a game came out of the postseason experience this year.”

Old Saybrook was small in numbers this spring, but it didn’t stop the Rams from stringing together wins. The small roster meant for opportunities for the less experienced athletes.

“We did not have great numbers of athletes and ended up doing the best we could with a relatively small roster. We had a number of freshmen thrust into important roles in their first year of playing at the high school level,” Shriver said. “Largely because of the leadership of our seasoned veterans, the fresh young talent was quickly integrated and supported within the team structure, and grade level was not very apparent in their

interactions with each other. They worked well together to develop scoring threats and built a deep trust in each other to be able to put up a strong defense, clear the ball, and disrupt the opponents. Lacrosse is an unselfish sport where the best players understand the importance of all 12 players on the field. I am pleased with the results of so many assisted goals and such a breadth of scoring threats. Our opponents had to defend the whole team and were not able to single out a small number of players.”

As Shriver and the Rams look ahead to next season, they are excited for what’s to come with

the plethora of talent available. The team graduated six seniors this spring, but the future is certainly bright nonetheless.

“I believe we have some talented players returning that have a deep and passionate love of the sport and their team,” Shriver said. “We will have new captains and new team leaders that will put their personality into the mix. We will go through the process of developing the personality of the team with new strengths and weaknesses to consider. We will have new additions to the team, and returning players have the opportunity to improve their

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Photo courtesy of Brendan Saunders

Pictured are the seniors on the Old Saybrook girls' lacrosse team in Ella Buglione, Erin Fiorelli, Ayla D'Anna, Grace Desmond, and Lila Cadley.

Furmonavicius Sets New Scoring Record in Week Seven of Deep River Horseshoe League

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

As the Deep River Horseshoe League entered the middle third of its season, nobody was expecting mid-July temperatures in the first week of June. The league was quick to put up tents and provide coolers with ice and water for the players. The heat and humidity did not seem to affect the scoring, as the average team score was up fourteen points.

Peter Furmonavicius set a “B” division scoring record, as the Braves swept the Red Sox. The Cardinals swept the Orioles, and the Yankees swept the Mets. The Braves, Cardinals, and Yankees all scored more than 300 points.

The match between Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox and Frank Rausch’s Braves was like going to a double feature at the drive-in theater. Feature one involved Mike Didomizio substituting for Rausch to go up against Beckwith for the third time this season. Didomizio and Beckwith went head-to-head in games one, two, four, and five. Feature two included Furmonavicius playing in games two, three, five, and six. To add to the drama, the Braves lost their first match in Week Seven, and the Red Sox were coming off a sweep.

In game one, Didomizio and Joe Machado each tossed fours in the last box to tie the score. The Braves used their one handicap point for the win. Furmonavicius edged Beckwith 38-37 in game two, but Didomizio’s 31 points gave the Braves the win. Furmonavicius’s 38-points in game three more than doubled the Red Sox’s score, and he also outscored them in game six. The Braves won game four, as Didomizio edged Beckwith 35-31. The Braves had a record game score in game five. The team totaled 83 points (Didomizio with 37 points and Furmonavicius with 46 points), as they won by 30. In only his second season in the league, Furmonavicius finished the record-setting night with 155 points, 40 ringers, and eight doubles. He only had one open box in the match and now leads the “B” division in all six statistical categories. The Braves’ team score of 345 points is a league season high. Didomizio’s 133-point series was the third best “A” division score. In the three head-to-head matches, he won seven, lost four, and tied one game. Beckwith outscored Didomizio 364-355. With the sweep, the Braves increased their first-place lead to 2-1/2 games.

Pirates overcame the 10-point handicap in game five for a one-point win. Pirates’ Anthony Conkling has been so close to the century mark all season, and he had a chance in the last game, but in the last two boxes, he tossed a ringer on his first shoe and then knocked it off with his second before opening in the last box. His 94-point series was the second leading “C” division score. The White Sox won 4-2, and the loss dropped the Pirates to third place.

Mike Zanelli Sr. returned for the Giants as they faced John Hutra’s Marlins. With the success the Giant’s had in Week Six, using Frank Jolly’s “Deadeyes”, the team decided to stick with them in Week Seven. It did not affect Zanelli’s scores, as his 140point series was the night’s second leading score. The Marlins countered with Dennis Allen who has been the hottest “B” division scorer in the last few weeks. In Week Seven, he was the second leading scorer in the “B” division with 129 points, 34 ringers, and six doubles - a season’s best. Hutra also had a season best night with a 114-point series, and the Marlins won 4-2. In a low scoring match, Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers defeated Chip Goodrich’s Reds 4.5-1.5. In game two, the Dodgers held the lead going into the ninth box when they were outscored 16-4, resulting in a tied game. In game three, Andy Turshen’s season-best 25-point game outscored the Reds. The teams only managed a combined score of 434 points, the second lowest of the season.

John Sciacca’s Diamondbacks faced Joe Heery’s Rangers this past week. Sciacca’s 38 points in game one was too much for the Rangers. However, they rebounded to win the next two games. The Diamondbacks held on to a one-point lead in game four for the one-point win. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith’s 118-point series was the third highest “B” division score, and Sciacca finished with a season’s best 130point series. The Rangers won 4-2.

Keith Toohey substituted for Cardinals’ Tanner Steeves, which meant he would be

the Mustang shoes is a work in progress,” while Mark Goodale’s Mets decided to revert to the shoes they started the season with - Six Shooters. However, they must have been loaded with “blanks.” Although the handicap favored the Yankees, they did not need it, as they swept the Mets and scored double-digit wins in all six games, the first team to accomplish this feat this season. Nuhn’s 123-point series was a season-best, and Paul Stevens’ 104-point

was a season’s best. The Rockies managed to win the last two games, but the Angels won 4-2.

Pirates’ Skip Robinson can only shake his head when he looks at the score sheet and sees the number of handicap points his team is giving his opponent. In this case, Brady Miller’s White Sox were looking to take full advantage. After losing game one, the White Sox used their handicap to win the next three games. The

Mike Zanelli Jr. substituted for Cubs’ Cody Layton as they took on Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers. While Zanelli and Serviss were going head-to-head in game one, Zanelli finished with 31 points, and Serviss finished with 30. It was Cubs’ Paul Chrystal’s 24 points that gave them the win. The Cubs won the next four games, with two of them being by double digits. Tigers’ Harvey Strausser’s double in the last box of the last game gave them their lone win. The Cubs won 5-1 and moved into fourth place.

Photo courtesy of Joe Heery

Pictured is Peter Furmonavicius of the Deep River Horseshoe League who set a "B"division scoring record in Week Seven.

Boys’ Lacrosse Falls in State Quarters, Severall All-Conference Athletes Announced

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Boys’ Lacrosse

The Old Saybrook boy’s lacrosse team entered the Class S State Tournament as the No. 7 seed. In the first round on June 4, the team hosted No. 10 Canton and won 97.

The Rams ended their season at Somers High School on June 7 in the quarterfinal round. Despite giving Somers a run for their money, the Rams lost 8-12.

The Rams struck first, just a minute into the game with a quick goal from No. 6, senior Brendan Cassella, off an assist by junior Finn Speed. Shortly thereafter, freshman Lucas Beckner found the back of the net with an assist from senior captain Wes Percival. Somers found its way back to bring the score even by the end of the first quarter.

Somers had a big second quarter, adding five goals, while the Rams struggled with defense and goalie changes. Goalie Charlie Dee started the game but came out briefly for illness, while sophomore Jonathan Craparo substituted. Dee ended up returning to the goal, feeling better.

While Old Saybrook was able to match scoring the rest of the game, the Rams couldn’t recover the last ground from the second quarter.

“We were able to hold them to just 12 goals - that’s a feat in itself,” said Head

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Coach Jon Mason. “Our solid defensive play, with younger guys, will set us up well for next season. Our offense had a good day, took a lot of shots against a very good goalie, probably the best in the state. We may not have won, but this was a good day for Saybrook lacrosse - we proved to ourselves that we can run with the best.”

Going into the season, the Rams set out to get back to the conference finals and compete in the state tournament, and they accomplished both goals.

“Our seniors helped put our program on the right path, and I’ll forever be grateful for their hard work,” added Mason.

Liam Roberts, Percival, and Greyson Richards were named First Team AllShoreline this spring, and Cassella, Brandon Hester, and Julian Gage were named to the Second Team. Ethan Lane was an Honorable Mention.

Lauren Kapp was named an Honorable Mention to the All-Shoreline Conference Team for Old Saybrook/Westbrook softball.

Class S State Tournament as the No. 13 seed. In the second round on June 3, the Rams traveled to No. 4 Somers and fell 215.

Ayla D’Anna and Claire Cassella were named to the All-Shoreline Conference First Team this spring, and Zoe Parakilas and Grace Desmond were named to the Second Team. Ashley Sigersmith was an Honorable Mention.

Baseball

Several Morgan Athletes Named All-Conference

Hunter Roth was named to the AllShoreline Conference Second Team for Morgan boys' lacrosse this spring.

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Baseball

Three Morgan athletes were named Second Team All-Shoreline for baseball, including Benji Brown, Jack-Henry Palazzo, and Wyatt Luke. Jacoby Brown was an Honorable Mention.

Softball

Amber Maikowski was named an Honorable Mention to the All-Shoreline Conference Team for Morgan softball.

Girls’ Lacrosse

Emma Holecz earned a spot on the AllShoreline Conference First Team for Morgan girls’ lacrosse, and Emma Teuner and

Nora Winsor were named to the Second Team. Annabelle Parent was an Honorable Mention.

For Morgan boys’ lacrosse, Hunter Roth and Braedan Steahle were named to the All-Shoreline Conference Second Team, and Jake Lichack was an Honorable Mention. Boys’ Lacrosse

Charlie Carmichael was named to the All-Shoreline Conference Second Team for

Old Saybrook baseball, and Vince Bibisi was named an Honorable Mention.

Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse entered the

Softball

Girls’ Lacrosse

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Pictured is the Old Saybrook boys' lacrosse team that fell in the quarterfinal round of the Class S State Tournament.

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By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Lauren Kapp was named an Honorable Mention to the All-Shoreline Conference Team for Old Saybrook/Westbrook softball.

Several athletes from the Valley Regional/Westbrook baseball team were named to the All-Shoreline Conference First Team this spring in Kyle Leandri, Logan Prue, Braden Karcich, and Caleb Winkley. Patrick Finnegan was named an Honorable Mention.

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Coaches Pat Sirois and and Derek Hanssen were also named the conference’s co-Coaches of the Year.

Conference Team for Old Saybrook/Westbrook softball.

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skills over the offseason. I am looking forward to seeing how they respond to the opportunities.”

Shriver is assisted by former head coach Dick Shriver and Emily Haviland. The Rams roster is comprised of Cadley, D’Anna, Desmond, Fiorelli, Morelli, Morosky, Courtright, Caroline Adams

(sophomore, defender), Cassella, Clio Lombard (sophomore, midfielder), Felicia “Flea” Lombard (sophomore, attack), Julia Maselli (sophomore, defender), Parakilas, Sigersmith, Buglione, Willow Harrison (freshman, defender), Kaitlin Kawecki (freshman, midfielder), Sophia Kolesnik (freshman, midfielder), Oliver, and Madeline “Maddie” Pumerantz (freshman, attack).

Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian

This is the 31st year of Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD) offering summer basketball camps. For over 20 of those years, it has been the most popular basketball day camp in CT. MHD anticipates an outstanding summer at the H-K Middle School (451 Route 81, Killingworth), which is a beautiful facility with three full basketball courts. The focus will be on having lots of fun, as athletes work on shooting and ball handling fundamentals, as well as building a solid foundation of basic defensive skills and a spirit of teamwork. By the end of each day, the goal is for the kids to be exhausted, exhilarated, and anxious to return the next day.

The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for players entering grades 3 through 9. The six weeks of camp include the weeks of June 16 and 23, and the weeks of July 7, 14, 21, and 28. The cost is $300 for one week. For additional weeks, there is family friendly pricing. The cost for the second week is $275, and for the third week, the cost is $250. For the fourth week, the cost is $225. For weeks 5 and 6, the cost is $200/week.

The weekly discount also applies to families sending more than one camper.

CAPTAIN MORGAN’S

To encourage teammates to attend, the following discount is offered: If three or more players attend from one team, the cost will be $275/player. If five or more players attend from a team, the cost will be $250/player. One of the parents needs to text or email Coach Bill Barker the list of teammates attending camp. Each week will start with teammates on the same team, however, sometimes trades will be made to ensure that the games are competitive.

MHD is aware that some families cannot afford to send their children to camp. In that case, parents are encouraged to contact Barker to arrange for an amount that would enable them to send their camper. Another option is to have parents pay in installments over time. Every child should have an opportunity to participate in a summer camp that helps them develop social skills, basketball skills, selfesteem, and confidence.

Head to www.madisonhoopdreams.com for more information and register. If you have any questions, call or text Barker at 203-494-6905, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com. MHD hopes that parents of players who have attended the programs will encourage other families to send their kids.

Fishing report

Long Island Sound is currently loaded with striped bass. Fifty-inchers and greater have been caught from shore. Offshore reefs are hot. Moon, tide, and forage are all lined up. Check out the bluefish and weakfish while diamond jigging for bass. Black sea bass catches moved the needle in a good way while fluke catches cranked up, but prized doormats are limited. There is good porgy action all along the shoreline, as they are aggressively grabbing bait with a few spots mixed in. Where did the sea

robins disappear to? There are some dogfish to play with as they feed off the bottom, and maybe a skate or two. Flipping to inland fishing, it has been way above average when looking at trout and bass to panfish, toothy critters, and bottom feeders. Fishing has been that good! For more on the extremely productive rod and reel cranking season, click over to Captain Morgan’s weekly column found on zip06.com and search for “Striped Bass Survive Better In Connecticut Waters.”

MathBootCamps

Study Hall is hosting two summer boot camps, Intro to High School Math and SAT Math, from Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8. Both programs will be led by math teachers from Daniel Hand High School in Madison. Enrollment is limited. The cost for the weeklong boot camp is $175. Need-based financial assistance is available. Located at the Glenwood Plaza, 153 Glenwood Road, Clinton, Study Hall was established by a teacher to help make tutoring affordable for all students. For more information, email studyhallclinton@gmail.com or visit Studyhalltutor.com.

Photo courtesy of Old Saybrook Public Schools

Lauren Kapp was named an Honorable Mention to the All-Shoreline

CHAMPLIN’S LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION

Fun By The Numbers

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!

Traditional Barbeque Eats

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Living RECIPES

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By Liz Egan

Each season has its own foods, and one of my favorites is summer. Outdoor picnics, family gatherings, and barbeques all include the delicious and much-anticipated food that comes during no other season. Love a good barbeque? Definitely. Growing up in a big family, we had three main barbeque dates – Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day. At these magnificent outdoor meals (my father would require us to say “cookouts,” not “barbecue,” who knows why), we had meats on the grill, potato salad, macaroni salad, cucumber salad, and baked beans. Corn on the cob was added when local corn was available. We could cook marshmallows over the waning coals and play outside until dark. Our parents would relax their no soda policy and purchase a

wide variety of individual cans of generic soda, one for each, from the A&P. My favorite was either orange or cream.

Today, I love to barbeque all the time. I use a gas grill for convenience. I do a lot of grilling - vegetables, potatoes, kabobs, fish, chicken, and fruits, as well as hamburgers and hot dogs like the old days. When the big three summer holidays come around, I get a hankering for more traditional barbeque eats.

I love (emphasize LOVE) barbeque ribs. I can’t resist and often purchase them from the hot bar at Big Y. Recently, I watched a BBQ Team Cookoff Challenge on the Food Channel, and, with my mouth watering, I was inspired to try my own. I explored the internet for ideas and came across good guidelines for marinating, roasting, braising, and grilling in the oven and/or on the grill for fall-off-the-bone ribs. Combining this information with my friend Gene’s tried and true method of soaking the ribs overnight in orange juice to tenderize, I was off and running. My own Lip Smacking Ribs were delicious. Could I have smoked them more? Sure. It is all good. Really good.

Side dishes are essential for any good

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Nothing says summer like a plate piled high with tender ribs, tangy potato salad, and fresh corn on the cob.

Homemade potato salad bring classic cookout flavor to the summer table.

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Strawberry shortcake made with local berries is the ultimate summer dessert—and this year’s crop is sweeter than ever.

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barbeque. If you are having guests, the best way to get great recipes for side dishes is to say “yes” when someone offers to bring their favorite side dish. At my family gatherings, I have been the maker of potato salad for years. It was simply made with lots of chopped onion, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. I would eat it as a side dish all summer until my age and my waistline could not handle it. I still use mayonnaise but often use canola mayo since it has a tang and is much lighter. I also use much more apple cider vinegar to thin it, mustard for a snap, and red onions because they have a stronger, more onion-y flavor. There is really no wrong way to make potato salad. There are only personal tastes and preferences.

My friend Ken makes Baked Beans as good as my mother’s, so that is one dish I never try to make, especially now that I am cooking for one. I do love broccoli salad. It is fresh, flavorful, and both a vegetarian and healthy option. A friend brought it to a barbeque my husband and I attended and I have made my own ever since. Now I will bring it to parties. While it is a little early for local corn on the cob, roasted corn on the cob kicks all corn up a notch, so why wait?

Did I mention salad greens? June and early July are the best times for fresh lettuce. I bought plants in early May and planted them in window boxes on my deck, as was suggested by my friends at Scott’s Connecticut Valley Orchards. It works great, and you will have fresh lettuce you can pick daily for a month. Topped with grated carrots, crispy cucumbers, cut apples, cheese crumbles, and fresh dressing, what’s not to love?

Finally, this time of summer demands the ultimate dessert: strawberry shortcake. We are so blessed because this summer is a banner year for strawberries. Run, don’t walk, to a farmstand and get LOCAL berries. This year, I have had the most delicious strawberries I have ever eaten in my life from Scott’s Connecticut Valley Orchard’s farmstand in Essex. The family-owned and operated stand, which has locally grown plants and flowers as well, is right across from Cliff’s Meats to make your summer barbeque shopping easy. A quart of fresh local strawberries is all you need when you don’t have time to cook dessert. Add them to your favorite yogurt or salad, or just eat them out of hand. Yum!

Gatherings with family and friends are the heart of every outdoor barbeque. There are so many options to make memorable

meals. It is the sharing of ourselves through the foods we love that make the best memories. Enjoy them all! Happy grilling!

Lip Smacking Barbeque Ribs

Patience is the most important part of making tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone, lipsmacking ribs. Marinate overnight, roast in the morning, rest during the day, and grill in the afternoon. Easier than you think. Oh, so worth it!

Step One: Marinate

Place ribs in container and cover with orange juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step Two: Rubs and Roast

Remove Ribs to a large bowl. In a small dish, combine:

¼ c. yellow mustard

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Cover ribs with this sauce. Dredge in your favorite dry rub or use this recipe; In a second small dish combine:

3 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tbsp. paprika

2 tbsp. dry mustard

2 tbsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. kosher salt

Preheat oven to 250. Place coated ribs in a roasting pan. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast in oven or on grill for 3 hours. I roasted in the oven early in the morning. If you have a smoker, definitely smoke for an hour or two uncovered, then cover with foil and roast.

Step Three: Rest

Remove from oven and let the ribs rest. This will redistribute the juices and keep them moist. One hour is plenty. Basically, the ribs are ready to grill, so your prep on these for later is now done. At this step, I froze some of the ribs to grill at a later time since I was only cooking for myself.

Step Four: Grill

Slather the ribs with your favorite barbeque sauce. I am a big fan of Sweet Baby Rays Hickory and Brown Sugar variety. That being said, BBQ sauce is definitely a personal preference, so definitely use your favorite.

Grill, turning ribs often, for as long as you can stand it. YUM!!! Ribs are super sticky, so either spray the grill thoroughly or cover with foil for easier clean-up.

Potato Salad

There are hundreds of ways to make potato salad. Choosing your favorite, or better yet, creating your own recipe using the ingredients to create the textures and flavors you like, is the best one. Here is my current favorite:

1 pack multicolor baby potatoes, ½ cube Knorr Vegetable Bouillon

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

½ large red onion sliced, then rough chopped

1 tsp. dry mustard or Dijon mustard 1 tsp. garlic powder

Kosher salt, cracked pepper to taste (other popular adds: chopped celery, hard-boiled eggs, 1 tbsp., pickle relish, 1 tsp. dill, etc.)

Place potatoes in a pan with enough water to cover. Add the bouillon cube. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower temp and cook until potatoes can be pierced with a fork. Remove from heat; drain off water. Rinse and re-rinse in cold water. Let sit out of pot and water for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, put potatoes that have been cut in half lengthwise or sideways as appropriate to size of potato to approximate equal size pieces. If potatoes break apart, let them cool longer. Add the chopped red onion.

In a small bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, mustard, and spices. Stir well until dressing is an even consistency. Pour over potatoes and oven. Gently combine until coated. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least an hour before serving. Great to make ahead and let flavors absorb.

Broccoli Salad

Refreshing and flavorful, this salad is always a crowd. Easy to make it can be made ahead. It stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Deleting the bacon makes this a nice vegetarian side dish.

½ pound bacon

2 heads fresh broccoli, washed, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 small red onion, halved, sliced and broken into small strands

¾ cup raisins

¾ cup loosely chopped walnuts

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup white sugar

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar (gives it a nice tang)

Preheat oven to 350. On a parchmentlined cookie sheet, place the bacon strips. Bake on the lowest rack for 15-20 minutes, until crispy. Place cooked strips on paper towels to dry. Place broccoli, onions, walnuts, raisins, and crumbled bacon in a large bowl. Add the dressing and stir until combined. Place in an airtight container or dish covered tightly in foil for one hour before serving.

Roasted Corn on the Cob

Roasting corn on the cob on the grill is not only delicious but allows you to cook

multiple things at the same time. So simple!

Soak corn in the husks in enough water to cover in the sink or in a large tub. Place whole corn in husk on hot grill. Turn every 5-10 minutes until the husk is browned. Remove to platter. Husk the corn, just before eating, over a garbage bag. Season with butter, salt, pepper, and paprika. I keep a few open brown shopping bags nearby on my deck for guests to use.

This is the traditional biscuit-style recipe, not the pound cake variety. Super easy to make, it has great texture and a good ‘crumb’. Sliced in half and layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, it is a delicious summer treat. Ken tested and approved. It tastes exactly like my mother’s own recipe.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and lightly dust with flour. Slice strawberries and toss them with a few tablespoons of sugar. Set aside. Combine flour, ¼ cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture. In a separate bowl, beat egg, half and half, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the well of coarse crumbs. Stir mixture gently until just combined and no dry spots remain, being careful not to overmix. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean and top is golden brown, about 18 minutes. Meanwhile, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and remaining one teaspoon of vanilla with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Cut partially cooled cake in half horizontally, making two layers; set aside top layer. Drain strawberries, reserving juice. Place bottom layer on a large plate. Brush strawberry juice on top of the first layer. Evenly arrange half of the drained strawberries.

Spread half of the whipped cream over the strawberries; place the top layer of cake over the whipped cream. Top remaining strawberries and whipped cream. To make individual shortcakes, drop batter on a parchment paper-covered cookie sheet using a scant 1/3 cup. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool briefly, then split cakes horizontally. Follow as above.

Strawberry Shortcake

Your ‘Name Means Dream’ Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be or Say

By Karen Isaacs

Special to Living

Is this the future? Elderly people “cared for” by artificial intelligence humanoids?

Review THEATER

transforms into Aislin’s son. It seems that Stacy becomes whoever Aislin wants to telephone. The son, Roberto, sounds like he came directly from Goodfellas.

Your Name Means Dream husband died of a heart attack, and that she likes to drink.

That’s the vision of playwright José Rivera, who also directed at TheaterWorks-Hartford through Sunday, July 6.

Unfortunately, while a valiant effort, the play suffers from multiple flaws, including trying to do too much while also lacking a clear point.

It is 2050, and Aislin is aging in her small East Village apartment. She has gone through a succession of human caregivers, so her estranged son has signed up for a pilot program to provide her with Stacy, an artificial intelligence humanoid. Stacy will learn to connect with Aislin, and when Aislin dies, Stacy’s “brain” will be destroyed.

We learn surprisingly little about Aislin except that she likes to use the f-bomb; what we do learn seems disconnected to the woman we see on the stage. We are told she was a Human Resources Manager for a midtown bank, but it doesn’t seem likely. We learn that she is estranged from her son and grandchild, that she lives in the same small apartment where her

She is not a particularly sympathetic character, as played by Annie O’Sullivan.

Her initial interaction with Stacy is testy – she is insulted that she has a non-human caregiver, and she doubts Stacy’s ability. Stacy is an almost stereotypical robot that interprets things literally and moves in jerky, unpredictable ways. When Aislin says she is beautiful, Stacy wonders what the word means.

Because Stacy will be destroyed when Aislin dies, she tries to improve her health and nutrition. She urges her to go off her various medications, claims she can evaluate her body chemistry and throws away most of Aislin’s food because it is unhealthy. Aislin, of course, objects, particularly when Stacy puts the liquor in the garbage.

Act Two finds the discussion moving on to other topics, including whether Stacy can achieve an “approximation of soul?” And what that is. Stacy also bullies Aislin, particularly when she

The title refers to Aislin, meaning Dream in Gaelic. However, how does that relate to the play?

One of the more confusing parts of the play is the abrupt shifts in genre. At times, it seems like it is a riff on the odd couple roommates trope. There’s a hint of Thelma & Louise when Aislin wants Stacy to hack into her son’s computer. At other times, it is a black comedy or a philosophical debate about humanity. Or is it dystopian sci-fi?

The playwright/director, in his notes, asks, “Can Aislin build the daughter she never had?” An intriguing idea, but one that did not reveal itself in the play.

In addition, to the multiple fbombs, we also learn that Stacy eats Aislin’s poop to determine her microbiome. We also hear about Stacy’s earlier incarnation as a sex worker. It was TMI – too much information.

Sara Koviak plays Stacy, a very physical role. She is thoroughly vested in the part, even if the audience is puzzled. In Act Two, she has a long scene in which she performs a series of dance moves and exercises. Why, I was never sure, but it did feel

endless. Koviak has to incorporate jerky and idiosyncratic movements with more natural (or human) movements. Since they are sporadic, they are a puzzle.

Annie O’Sullivan manages to mostly bring together the disparate facets of the character. She manages the sometimes-dramatic shifts in Aislin’s mood, making them as realistic and believable as possible.

Misha Kachman has created a realistic, run-down apartment, and Risa Ando, the costume

designer, provides Stacy with a space-age form-fitting costume and Aislin with a disheveled look. Rivera has directed this work; sometimes, newer works require the fresh perspective of others to help identify and correct issues in the script. This is a co-production with Theatre J in Washington, D.C., where it ran before coming to Hartford.

Though the plot idea is both interesting and disturbing, the work itself seems scattered. Tickets are available at TWHartford.org.

Photo by Mike Marques

Annie O’Sullivan stars as Aislin, an elderly woman resistant to both aging and her new artificial intelligence caregiver in Your Name Means Dream

In , Sara Koviak and Annie O’Sullivan navigate an uneasy relationship that evolves from hostility to philosophical debate.

Your Name Means Dream

Photo by Mike Marques

Sara Koviak and Annie O’Sullivan portray Stacy and Aislin.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

Hollywood Gems:

For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website, www.zip06.com. : 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Chamber Connections

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Features food, drinks, and networking with chamber members. Cost: $20 for nonmembers, free for members. For info or to register, email Christa Maynard at christa@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

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

: 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 20

: 5 to 8 p.m. Jacob's Beach Pavilion, 140 Seaside Ave., Guilford. Includes DJ music, pizza truck, games, and more. For info, call 203453-8047 or visit facebook.com/town.guilford.ct.

: 5 to 8 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth. Features Family Olympics, face painting, henna designs, rock painting, youth and teen craft tables, live music, food trucks, and more. Hosted by the Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth. For info, visit parmeleefarm.org/event.

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by All Funk'd Up. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features a hands-on West African drumming workshop. Presented

by Issa Coulibaly, co-founder and artistic director of Crocodile River Music. Open to all ages and all levels of expertise. Cost: $30 per participant suggested donation. Some drums will be available for use and/or purchase. Bring one if possible. For info or to register, call 203-4213241 or visit northmadisoncc.org.

Calendar for the Week of June 19, 2025

Summer Market and Open House

: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Harveys Beach, 29 Plum Bank Rd., Old Saybrook. Music by Shorebreak. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by the JM Realty. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

: 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 20 THROUGH

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

We've Got Magic to Do!

: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

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

Summer Concert Series Concert by Carbon Leaf Wool Spinning Demonstration Saturday Sleuths Book Club Fifth Annual Make Music Day

: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Guilford Lobsterfest 2025 and 5K Run

: 10:45 a.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features a lobster event, 5 K run, 2-mile walk, kids' fun run, auction, live music, and more. Fun run starts 10:45 a.m., 5K run and 2-mile walk at 11 a.m. Registration available online only. Sponsored by the Guilford Rotary Club. For info, including a full schedule and costs, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com/lobsterfest.php.

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. 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, jewelry, and more. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.

Make Music Day

: 1 to 6 p.m. J&M Dockside (outdoors), Clinton Town Marina. Features live music from several bands and performers. Free event, weather-permitting. For info, email mikecorcoran1253@gmail.com.

Live Birds of Prey

: 2 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library patio, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by A Place Called Hope. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com

Concert by The Linda Ronstadt Experience

: 3 and

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Essential Advice for Trouble Times

: Two sessions:

10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. Features teachings and advice based on the text by Atisha's teacher Jowo Serlingpa and given by Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche. Cost: sliding scale of $110 to $150 for the weekend. For info or to register, visit katog.org/events.

Eagle/Osprey Boat Cruise

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show

: 5 to 8 p.m. Departs from Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam. Features a cruise to search for bald eagles, ospreys, and other birds migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Naturalists are onboard to talk about the Connecticut River, the bird life, and natural history. The vessel has restrooms and three decks for viewing. Tours are about three hours. Hosted by Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel. Cost: $55. Nonrefundable. For info or to make a reservation, call 860-767-0660 or visit ctaudubon.org/ecotravel-daytrips-2. : 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

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Author Event: James Frey

Concert by Corvettes Doo Wop Revue

Guilford DAY Annual Beach Bonfire

Summer Solstice Family Fest

Summer Concert Series 2025

Community Drum Circle

A Streetcar Named Desire

To Heaven

The Kate to Honor Jane Fonda with Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award

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Trades Day: Woodworking with Hand Tools

for dinner-only guests. Appropriate golf attire required. For info or to register, visit clintoneducationfoundation.org/events.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will honor Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda with the 10th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at its 2025 Gala, to be held Sunday, Sept. 14.

Presented by The RiverLane, the Gala is the Kate’s largest annual fundraiser and supports performing arts programming, the Katharine Hepburn Museum, and educational outreach serving more than 3,000 students each year. Each year, the award is given to someone who embodies the independence, spirit, and character of Katharine Hepburn.

Fonda, like Hepburn, forged her own path in the film industry while lending her voice and influence to issues of justice, equality, and the environment. The two starred together in the beloved film , alongside Henry Fonda.

On Golden Pond

Klute Coming Home

Fonda’s acting career spans more than five decades and includes more than 50 films. She has won two Academy Awards for Best Actress—for in 1971 and in 1978—and seven Golden Globes. In 2021, she was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award. More recently, she accepted the TIME Magazine Earth Award in 2024 and the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in early 2025.

Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken Book Club 2 80 for Brady Moving On Grace and Frankie

The past few years have marked a resurgence in her film work. In 2023 alone, she appeared in four films, including the animated , , , , and , opposite longtime collaborator Lily Tomlin. Fonda also starred in the Netflix series , earning an Emmy nomination in 2017, and was the subject of the acclaimed HBO documentary

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Jane Fonda will receive the 10th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at the 2025 Gala hosted by the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook.

cacy. For her 85th birthday, Fonda raised $1 million for her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential.

Past recipients of the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award include Glenn Close, Christine Baranski, Cher, Sam Waterston, Martina Navratilova, and Laura Linney.

Tickets to the Gala will be available soon at www.thekate.org. For information about sponsorship opportunities, call 860510-0473.

: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a STEAM-based event with hands-on activities for participants to gain experience in skills such as basic math, measuring, and hand-eye coordination. Co-hosted by TradesUp, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities to try the trades and experience hands-on creating, making, and problem-solving, and the Eric Sloane Museum. Presented by Andrew Rowand, museum curator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent; Rick Liegl, a woodworker and instructor; and Lara Miller, a woodworking apprentice. Free. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

: 1:30 p.m.

The Deck, 359 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-339-5277 or visit danstevens.net.

Celebrate Saybrook Street Party 2025

1:30 to 6 p.m. Main Street, Old Saybrook. Features live entertainment, street vendors, shopping, dining, crafts, and more. Presented by the Town of Old Saybrook, Old Saybrook Police Department, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, and Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. For info, call Old Saybrook Town Hall at 860-3953123 or visit the events link at sayoldsaybrook.com.

Storytelling Down on the Farm

: 3 to

5 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Features storyteller Carolyn Stearns and musician Joe Flood. Free admission. For info or to register (required), visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Annual Men’s Night Out

: 5 p.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Killingworth, 50 Emmanuel Church Rd. For info or to RSVP, email tdinsmore65@comcast.net.

MONDAY, JUNE 23

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fourth Monday. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation on Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS), a program that raises awareness of the signs that may point to risky adolescent behaviors. Presented by Britany Eckert, certified prevention specialist. Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff. Registration is not required. For info, contact 860-5105042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

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

Author Event: Wendy Holden Seaweed Secrets and Shell Stories

10 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by an expert from the Meigs Point Nature Center in Madison. Open to ages 5 and up. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Cookie Decorating and Watercolor 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.

All CT Reads Book Club

Take My Hand

: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Book: by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (Grades 3 to 6)

What Can I Do? My Path From Climate Despair to Action

Her activism continues to be a defining part of her legacy. She founded Fire Drill Fridays in 2019 to call attention to the climate emergency and launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC in 2022. Her most recent book, , chronicles her commitment to environmental advo-

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, known as the Kate, is a nonprofit performing arts organization located on Main Street in Old Saybrook. Housed in the restored 1911 town hall and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kate features a 285-seat theater and the official Katharine Hepburn Museum.

Clinton Education Foundation (CEF)Lions Golf Classic

: 8:30 a.m. Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Rd. Features a junior tournament (ages 12 to 18), a regular golf tournament (men and women over the age of 18), lunch, dinner, silent auction, raffle, and cash bar. Junior registration starts 8:30 a.m., junior tees off 9:30 a.m., regular registration and lunch start 10:30 a.m., and adult tees off 12:30 p.m. Cost: $215 per adult golfer, $45

: 4 to 4:30 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.

Odder: An Otter's Story

Connecticut Goes to War 80th Anniversary Tribute: The Teacher of Auschwitz

6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Presented by history educator Phil Devlin. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

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Press Release from the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Photo courtesy of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Performance by Dan Stevens

Page Turners

TheBookofAlchemy bySuleikaJaouad

Every other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.

TheGhostwriter byJulieClark

I am always a little hesitant with books that promise to unlock your creativityevery artist is different so how can a “one size fits all” guide apply to and inspire the individual?

The Book of Alchemy

squashed that hesitation and has helped me improve my goal of writing frequently and freely. This is an accessible book for all artists looking for a jump start, an outlet, and ideas- filled with contributions from well-known writers and artists like Gloria Steinem, Jon Batiste, and Salman Rushdie, who guide you through their essays and prompts. I found Jaouad’s journey fighting cancer and her ability to turn that sorrow into a triumphant writing challenge, especially powerful.

— Maeve C., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

AFamilyMatter byClaireLynch

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch is a book you will think about long after you have finished reading it. The book travels in time between 1982 and 2022 as we piece together the lives of Dawn, Heron, and their only daughter, Maggie. While the story is fiction, it is based on the legal systems that were in effect in the UK in the 1980s.

— Judi M., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Another gripping page turner from Julie Clark! Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont is the voice behind other people’s lives while hiding her own past as the estranged daughter of a famous horror writer. When her father asks her to ghostwrite his final book, she has no idea of his plans to tell the truth about his own dark past.

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

HowtoLoseYourMother byMollyJong-Fast

Journalist Molly Jong-Fast lays bare the struggles of being the daughter of a famous yet unavailable mother, author Erica Jong, and the pain of coping with her husband’s cancer diagnosis and her aging mother’s dementia all at the same time. Heartbreaking, beautiful, messy, raw, and very relatable.

— Karen F., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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Atmosphere byTaylorJenkinsReid

Get ready for an epic love story. When Joan arrives at NASA, she believes all her dreams have finally come true. However, an instant connection with a fellow member of her training group reveals a side of herself that she didn’t know existed. This book is perfect for fans of space, astronomy, self-discovery, and strong female characters. Make sure you grab your tissues for the end!

— Tijae, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Pergola at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features an interview with Jacques Pépin, chef, television host, author, instructor, and philanthropist. Guest host: WFSB anchor Nicole Nalepa. Hosted by Progressive Leaders of Today (PLOT), the young professionals' group of the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. Admission: $35 members, $45 nonmembers. Includes drinks and light fare. For info or to register, email Christa Maynard at christa@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

: 6 p.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Book:

TheBombshell byDarrowFarr

Seventeen-year-old Séverine Guimard is a beautiful, reckless student living in Corsica with her parents who spends her days dreaming of becoming a famous Hollywood star. Her life is upended when she is kidnapped by militants. After falling in love with Bruno, the group’s leader, she becomes the global televised face of the group, leading to repercussions no one could have foreseen.

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Triple Author Event in Conversation: Annabel Monaghan, Amy Poeppel, and Karen Dukess

: 6:30 p.m. R.J.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

Tinker and Take It Apart

: 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. : Noon. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For ages 5 to 11. Bring safety goggles. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

The Estuary Outreach Series

by Andrea Wulf. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. Copies of the book may be available at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For new participants to join, email director@madisonhistory.org. For info, call MHS at 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Author Event: Amy Bloom

Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation I'll Be Right Here: A Novel

: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $32, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book; $5 admission only. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd.,

: 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Hosted by The Estuary, a communityfocused organization that provides vital programs and services for older adults. The event aims to introduce The Estuary's 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.

Cigar and Whiskey Night

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chips' Pub, 24 W. Main St., Clinton (outdoor patio). Cost: $50, includes four whiskey samplings, two cigars, wine, beverages, and appetizers. Sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. For info or tickets, contact the chamber at 860669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.

It's a Love Story Far and Away Welcome to Murder Week

Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Books/Novels: (Monaghan), (Poeppel), and (Dukess). For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

2025 Summer Concert Series

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

Fourth Annual Celebration of the Arts

: 5 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Co-hosted by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Features performances, readings, and exhibits by winners of Shoreline Arts Alliance (SAA) 2025 scholarships in the arts, IMAGES 2024, the 2025 Tassy Walden New Voices in Children’s Literature competition, and SAA’s 2025 Future Choices juried art exhibition for high school students. Includes the photography of Allison Maltese, Cathy Ramin, and Robert Thomas as well as two dance performances by River Valley Dance Project. For info, call 203-421-6739 or visit shorelinearts.org.

Local Leader Spotlight: Jacques Pépin

History Book Group

Concert by Reverend Horton Heat

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of June 19 - June 25

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Nothing is too much for you to handle right now, Aries. But don’t take on even more as a way to prove something to someone. That could be a recipe for trouble.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Your physical energy is strong right now, Taurus. This may work to your advantage regarding your relationship. Your desire for love and passion is intense right now, so explore it.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Matters of the heart may need a little work right now, Gemini. If things haven’t been going too smoothly, you might have to examine the dynamics of the relationship and make changes.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

You have an incredible passion for life, Cancer. It’s attracting friends and family members into your circle. Partner with someone who shares your energy.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, if things aren’t going smoothly at work, be careful about blaming yourself. You need to look at the bigger picture and figure out who all the players are in this situation.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, even when others may count you out, you can be full of surprises. Do not let a recent success go entirely to your head, however. You still have a lot of work to do.

JUNE 19

Zoe Saldaña, Actress (47)

JUNE 20

Nicole Kidman, Actress (58)

JUNE 21

Lana Del Rey, Singer (40)

JUNE 22

Meryl Streep, Actress (76)

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, even though you may like to plan ahead and take things slowly, sometimes you need to throw caution to the wind. When an opportunity all but falls in your lap, run with it.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, recent conflicts may ignite some mixed feelings, which could prove confusing. Think about solutions that potentially benefit all around you, including yourself.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

You might not be having the best luck right now, Sagittarius, but things can change quickly. Keep your chin up and your eyes set on your goal. Networking may help you move forward.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, if you have any health questions, make an appointment to talk to someone right away. It is important to stay ahead of things.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Something that has been taking up a bulk of your time is finally coming to a close, Aquarius. This will be a big relief and a lot of stress will be lifted in the process.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

People keep coming up to you expecting all of the answers, Pisces. Don’t feel pressured to please everyone. Right now you may be content to enjoy some alone time.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 23

Jason Mraz, Singer (48)

JUNE 24

Lionel Messi, Athlete (38)

JUNE 25

Benson Boone, Singer (23)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Type of bread

5. Range of mountains

10. Ended

12. Musical forms with a recurring theme

14. On the nature of being

16. Law enforcement agency

18. Australian flightless bird

19. Subway rodent

20. More dried-up

22. A beaver might build one

23. Suggestive of the supernatural

25. Art __, around 1920

26. American rocker Snider

27. Not or

28. Earliest human: __-Magnon Man

30. Firearm

31. Tough outer skin of fruit

33. Alternative form of a gene

35. Low shrub some call “fat pork”

37. Plants in the chamomile tribe

38. Revolutionary War era spy

40. Portion of a book

41. Hoover’s office

42. Title of respect

44. Tax collector

45. Cool!

48. Real estate

50. Boy’s name

52. Airborne (abbr.)

53. Strongly recommends

55. Hit lightly

56. Bar bill

57. Atomic #54

58. Devotes again

63. Fish sauce

65. French stock market

66. Things that consist of two elements or parts

67. Tense

CLUES DOWN

1. Retired game show host Sajak

2. Equal (prefix)

3. Israeli city __ Aviv

4. Loved

5. A type of analyst

6. Ad __

7. Gasteyer and de Armas are two

8. Ran without moving

9. Opposite of yes

10. Diffuse clouds of gas

11. Mentioning one by one

13. Instruments used to dilate

15. Freshwater fish

17. Remotely-manned flying objects

18. Doctor of Education

21. Renews

23. Not the start

24. Pitching stat

27. Small water buffaloes

29. Ceramic jars

32. I (German)

34. Something to toss on a fire

35. The process of flowing in

36. A series of acts at a night club

39. Egg of a louse

40. Inquire too closely

43. Travelers

44. Drink

46. Behave in a way that degrades

47. Electronic music style

49. Northern Ireland city

51. Upset

54. Stiff structure resembling a hair

59. Father

60. North Atlantic fish

61. 8th month (abbr.)

62. Make an effort

64. Commercial

Word Search

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

SPARKLING WORD SEARCH

AERIAL ASSORTMENT BARRAGE BRICK BROCADE BURST CAKE CANDLE COMET CONE CRACKLE DUD EFFECTS FINALE FIRECRACKERS FIREWORKS FOUNTAIN FUSE GLITTER MORTAR NOVELTY PYROTECHNIC SHELL SPARKLERS

Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for June 12, 2025: TAFFY

Word Search solution for June 12, 2025

City of Floating Sounds Set for June 21

Music and community will come together in spectacular harmony during City of Floating Sounds, a free outdoor concert and musical walking tour presented by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO), International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and Yale Schwarzman Center.

The concert will take place on Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m. on the New Haven Green, with six walking tours beginning at 6 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required for the concert, though walking tour registration is encouraged.

The evening begins with a oneof-a-kind musical walking experience. Participants will choose from six themed routes through New Haven, each highlighting a neighborhood or cultural narrative. Along the way, walkers will use a mobile app to play one musical line from City of Floating Sounds, a new piece by composer Huang Ruo. As participants walk, the city itself becomes a living, breathing musical instrument. All six routes converge on the Green for a full symphonic celebration.

The concert will feature the NHSO conducted by Music Director Perry So and will include an excerpt from City of Floating

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Second Annual Bingo Night

of the

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra performs on the New Haven Green during a previous International Festival of Arts & Ideas. This year’s free concert, “City of Floating Sounds,” will take place Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m., following a citywide musical walking tour.

Sounds. Also on the program are “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland, “Overture to La Gazza Ladra” by Gioachino Rossini, “But Not for Me” and “I Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin, and “Danzón No. 2” by Arturo Márquez, performed

alongside young musicians from the Yale Music in Schools Initiative.

A centerpiece of the evening is the revival of Helen Hagan’s Piano Concerto in C Minor, which was originally premiered by the NHSO in 1912. Hagan, a New

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

: 6:30 to 9 p.m. VFW Post 7666, 104 Mill Rd., Guilford. Doors open 6 p.m. Presented by the Darling Divas. Hosted by the Madison and Guilford Democratic town committees. Bring your own dinner or snacks. Tickets: $40. Proceeds benefit ongoing voter engagement, outreach, and community advocacy for both town committees. For info or tickets, visit secure.anedot.com/mdtc/darlingdivas2025.

Haven native, was the first Black woman to earn a degree from the Yale School of Music. British pianist and music scholar Samantha Ege, a leading authority on Hagan’s life and work, will perform the solo part.

NHSO Music Director Perry

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Christine Ohlman. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

So described the concert as “a musical portrait of our city,” adding, “Together we will travel New Haven’s sonic pathways and discover some of the voices that have shaped our history. The concert is a celebration of New Haven’s neighborhoods and the lives that make up the beautiful tapestry of our shared home.”

Walking tour route themes include the musical heritage of Dixwell, the legacy of New Haven’s arts district, and the Festival’s historic venues. Tours are 17 to 30 minutes long and designed to be immersive and accessible. Full route information is available at artidea.org.

Jennifer Harrison Newman, associate artistic director of the Yale Schwarzman Center, said the program redefines the experience of walking through the city. “What struck me about participating in City of Floating Sounds was the way that my walk was transformed from my typical ‘get from point A to point B’ hustle, to a more meandering and contemplative pace. My energy was shifted, and I experienced the city spaces in a new way,” she said.

The concert is sponsored by the Helen H. Roberts Trust and Southern Connecticut State University.

For more information or to request interviews, contact marketing@newhavensymphony. org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Annual Summer Book and Bake Sale

Summer Concert Series on the Patio: Julie Harris and Stephen Roane Concert by Pure Prairie League

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 27

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Free and open to all. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the library’s meeting room. For info or to register, call the 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

: 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.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Course

: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services, 322 Main St. For youth in grades 6 to 8. Students need to attend both days. Cost: $70 for residents. Partial scholarships are available. For info or to register, visit the summer programming link at osyfs.org.

: Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features fiction and nonfiction hardcover books, trade books, paperbacks, young adult books, children’s books, large print, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, jigsaw puzzles, totes, aprons, and more. The bake sale is on Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For info, email nancybaldoni@comcast.net or visit actonlibrary.org.

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Press Release from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy

New Haven Symphony Orchestra

Continued from page 38

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Shoreline Village Stroll

: 10 a.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Meet at the parking lot. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or weather-related cancellation, call SVCT at 203-747-5939 or visit shorelinevillagect.org.

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.

Summer Concert Series 2025

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by Number 9. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.

Opening Night for

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

Traditional Herbs and Their Uses

: 1 to 3 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Features Courtney Cucinotta, certified clinical herbalist and member of the Indigenous Nipmuc Tribe of Northeastern Connecticut. Admission: $5 suggested donation. For info or to register (required), visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Summer Concert Series 2025

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by the Middletown Symphonic Band. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.

Concert by Acoustic Alchemy

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

THURSDAY, JULY 3

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Zentangle Shoes and Croc Dipping

FRIDAY, JULY 4

2025 Madison Independence Day Parade

: 8 p.m. Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Sunday, Aug. 17. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 AND

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

MONDAY, JUNE 30

: Two sessions: 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. The morning session is for grades 4 and 5; afternoon session for grades 6 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org. : 10 a.m. Formation at the Stop & Shop parking lot, 128 Samson Rock Rd., Madison. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m., proceeds on Boston Post Road (Route 1) through the center of town, and concludes at the Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library is named the grand marshal of the parade; in honor of its centennial, the North Madison Volunteer Fire Company serves as honor guard. Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Madison. For info, visit madisonexchange.org.

: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Butter Making Demonstration

Concert by Yellow Brick Road (Tribute to Elton John)

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

Fifth Annual Life-Sized Candyland Summer Reading Kickoff

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. This year's theme is games and puzzles, to tie in with the summer theme of "Level Up at Your Library." Participants can go around the “game board” inside the library, visit different activity stations for fun challenges, and win prizes. No registration needed. For info, call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon. The Performing Arts Center at Guilford High School, 605 New England Rd. Presented by Guilford Youth and Family Services. Tickets: $15. For info or tickets, call 203-453-8047 or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.

Concert by Sweet Baby James (Tribute to James Taylor) All Shook Up

: Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 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.

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Mason Jar Lanterns and Rock Painting Auditions for

: 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.

Best of Boston Comedy Festival

: 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.

: 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Students entering grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary, but preregistration is required. The adaptation of Alice in Wonderland will be presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre on Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For info or to preregister, call 860510-0473 or visit thekate.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

2025 Summer Concert Series

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

National Theatre Live in HD Encore:

Alice in Wonderland A Streetcar Named Desire

: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 180 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Concert by Beck-Ola (Tribute to Jeff Beck)

: 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Blacksmith Demonstration

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Presented by blacksmith Troy Antoniewicz of Copper Rose Forge. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Alice in Wonderland

: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Summer Crafts with Natalie: Painted Seashell Lighthouse

: 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.

Fourth of July Concert: A Salute to the Boston Pops

: 6 p.m. Madison Town Green. Features Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps at 6 p.m. and the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra conducted by Philip Ventre at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Madison Cultural Arts (MCA). Free and open to all. Bring chairs or a blanket. VIP seating available with a donation to benefit the MCA. No alcohol. Rain date: Sunday, July 6. For info, visit madisonculturalarts.org.

Concert by Yacht Rock Gold Experience

: 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.

Fiddler on the Roof Jr

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

Continued from page 39 : 1004 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

: 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.

City Gallery

: 994 State St., New Haven: For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.

Solstice

: Runs through June 29.

Connecticut River Museum

: 67 Main St., Essex: For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

Rising Waters

: Runs through Aug. 3.

Essex Library

: 33 West Ave.: For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Theresa Zwart-Ludeman Art Exhibit

: Runs through June 28.

Essex Savings Bank

: 99 Durham Rd., Madison: For info, visit CarolBoynton.com.

Portraits by Carol Boynton

: Runs through June 30.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

The Third Place Fiber Reimagined III

: Runs through June 22.

: Runs through July 1 through July 27.

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.

Lyme Art Association

: 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme: For info, call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.

Expanding Visions

: Runs through July 17.

92nd Annual Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Exhibition

: Runs through July 17.

WET: A World of Water 104th Elected Artist Exhibition

: Runs through July 27. : Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

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.

Masonicare at Chester Village

: 317 W. Main St.: For info, call 860-531-1400.

The Works of David Baillie

: Runs through June 30.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.

Guilford Art League 2025 Spring Show

: 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.

Pratt House

: 19 West Ave., Essex: For info, visit essexhistory.org/pratt-house.

Art on the Lawn: Two Works by Horace Miller

: Runs through June 30.

Spectrum Art Gallery

: 61 Main St., Centerbrook: For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

Nature Up Close Thread & Paper Art

: Runs through July 6.

: Runs July 18 through Sept. 6

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 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

Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Last Friday: 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Open Mic. Sweet Saturday Nights: 7 to 9 p.m. Various performers.

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.

The Highliner III:

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

Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music.

Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.

The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn:

36 Main St., Essex. No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit griswoldinn.com.

Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.

The Wharf:

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

Red Hot

: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibition

: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

Madison Cinema Art Gallery

Solo Show by Linda McCarthy

: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com. : Runs through June 24.

: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions. Runs through June 22.

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. 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:

David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive:

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.

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.

Nightingale’s Acoustic Café:

68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Donation $5 to $10 at the door. For info, email gstevens@musicnowfoundation.org or visit musicnowfoundation.org.

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

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:

5 to 6 p.m. Second Tuesday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No registration. For info, call 860-767-1560.

American Girl Doll Club:

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

Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):

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

Quinnetukut: Stories of Survival at the Pardee-Morris House

Native American educator and storyteller Darlene Kascak, a member of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, will bring a big bag of artifacts for visitors to explore during a hands-on history experience, “Quinnetukut: Stories of Survival,” at the historic Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. The free, all-ages program is part of the NH250 series from the New Haven Museum. (Rain date: Sunday, August 24.) Registration is available at newhavenmuseum.org.

Kascak, educational outreach ambassador and traditional storyteller for the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, Conn., will offer insights into the sustainable lifestyle of Indigenous peoples. Using artifacts and cultural items, she will address common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native life and history.

Among the items Kascak will share are beaver, bear, raccoon and skunk furs; deer hide; a turtle shell used as both calendar and bowl; bone tools; gourd rattles; a replicated Native American longhouse model; and stone tools.

“Our culture believes that all living beings are equal and possess the same rights as humans,” says Kascak. “When we take an animal or plant’s life for sustenance, we honor and respect this gift by utilizing everything possible, ensuring nothing is wasted.”

The word “Connecticut” comes from the Algonquian Indian term Quinnehtukqut, meaning “land on and beside the long tidal river.” The region’s five state-recognized tribes have lived here for more than 12,000 years, yet their stories remain underrepresented in the historical narrative.

“Much of what we learn about Connecticut’s past comes from a colonized perspective that has almost completely left out the voices of the Indigenous people,” Kascak says.

She also notes that tribal communities did not believe in land ownership but saw themselves as stewards of shared natural resources. “Our societies had sophisticated systems of government that are considered among the oldest participatory democracies in the world,” she says. “In fact, this governing system inspired the American Constitution.”

About Darlene Kascak

Kascak grew up in Trumbull, Conn., where she developed a strong connection to her heritage through frequent visits to the Schaghticoke Reservation. Those experiences were shaped by her relationship with her mother’s cousin, Trudie

Lamb Richmond, known affectionately as “Aunt Trudie.” A respected storyteller and historian, Richmond shared narratives that instilled cultural values and respect for nature—lessons that continue to guide Kascak’s work today.

Founded in 1975, the Institute for American Indian Studies began as a collaborative research center between Indigenous and non-Indigenous archaeologists and community members. The organization has conducted surveys and excavations at more than 500 sites, including the 11,000-year-old Templeton Site—one of Connecticut’s earliest known archaeological sites. Its collection includes over 300,000 artifacts and more than 6,000 ethnographic objects representing Native American communities across the Western Hemisphere.

This program is part of NH250, a series of events produced by the New Haven Museum in alignment with the national America 250 initiative. As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NH250 seeks to elevate inclusive and lesserknown local stories that connect past and present.

Located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven, the Pardee-Morris House dates to about 1780 and is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Originally built by Amos Morris around 1750, the home was burned by British troops during the 1779 raid on New Haven, then rebuilt and expanded by the Morris family. In 1918, William S. Pardee, a Morris descendant, left the house to the New Haven Colony Historical Society, now the New Haven Museum. For a full schedule of summer events, visit newhaven museum.org.

Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum preserves and interprets the history and heritage of Greater New Haven. Located at 114 Whitney Ave., the museum offers exhibitions, collections, educational programming and outreach spanning more than 375 years of history. As a Blue Star Museum, it provides free year-round admission to active-duty military personnel and their families. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org or call 203-562-4183.

About the Institute for American Indian Studies

About NH250

About the Pardee-Morris House

About the New Haven Museum

Press Release from the New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

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Fiber Art Gets a Bold New Look at Guilford Art Center

Reimagined III

Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about fiber art. This summer, Guilford Art Center unveils , a striking exhibition that showcases contemporary fiber art in unexpected forms—from sculpture and abstract wall pieces to works crafted from recycled and repurposed materials.

Reimagined III

Fiber

On view July 1 through 27, is a juried exhibition featuring artists who push the boundaries of texture, form, and concept. Each piece challenges conventional notions of what fiber can be, transforming soft materials into powerful, provocative works of art.

Presented in collaboration with , a leading voice in the fiber art community, the exhibition is the third installment in a groundbreaking series that elevates fiber from traditional craft to bold, contemporary medium.

A free closing reception will be held on Sunday, July 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The Guilford Art Center gallery, 411 Church Street, Guilford, is open seven days a week with free admission: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947.

Fiber art by Mark Heffley

Fiber art by Viviana Lombrozo

Press Release from the Guilford Art Center

Fiber art by Eileen Woods

Fiber art by Abigail Engstrand

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.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

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.

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

: 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.

: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 through July 30. No meet July 16. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Discussion Group: The Atlantic Magazine:

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.

Duplicate Bridge:

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

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.

F3 Shoreline Men’s Bootcamp Workout:

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.

Family Support Group:

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.

Fiber Arts Club:

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.

Forever Young: A Young Adult Book Club: French Conversation Group:

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.

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

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: Genealogy Interest Group:

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.

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:

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5:30 p.m.

Fourth Monday. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff. All area towns welcome. Registration is not required. For info, contact 860-510-5042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

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.

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 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Guitar Club: 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.

Bingo:

Bingo Board Game Club

Books on Tap Book Club:

Chair Yoga with Martha:

Chester Blood Pressure Clinic:

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

Shoreline Arts Alliance to Host 3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts in Madison

The Shoreline Arts Alliance will host its 3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scranton Memorial Library in Madison.

The event will highlight winners of several of the organization’s flagship programs, including the 2025 Scholarships in the Arts, IMAGES 2024 photography competition, the 2025 Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature, and the 2025 Future Choices juried art exhibition for high school students. Performances, readings, and exhibits will be presented throughout the evening.

Along with emerging young talent, the event will feature the work of established professional artists from across the shoreline. Photography by Allison Maltese, Cathy Ramin, and Robert Thomas will be on display, and the River Valley Dance Project will perform two dance pieces.

Celebration of the Arts is sponsored in part by the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Guilford Foundation, Guilford Savings Bank, and National Roofing. For more information, visit www.shorelinearts.org or contact office@shorelinearts.org.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher

2024 Scholarship winner Madeline Wines performing at 2024 Celebration of the Arts.

River Valley Dance Project performing at the 2024 Celebration of the Arts.

Press Release from the Shoreline Arts Alliance

Scholarship winner, Seorin Kim, performing at 2024 Celebration of the Arts.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher

Jigsaw Puzzle Meet Up and Swap:

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.

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.

Letter Writing Social:

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.

: 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.

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.

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

1:30 p.m. Mondays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features board games, coloring, puzzles, and more. Light refreshments. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

11 a.m. Fridays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children and their family members. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Mystery Book Club:

1 p.m. Fourth Wednesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. No registration required. For info, contact Cindy Baklik at 860-395-3184 or cbaklik@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.

NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group

: 7 p.m. Second Tuesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.

NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group

: 7 p.m. Last Wednesday. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.

Nimble Thimble:

1:30 p.m. Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. A needlepoint group led by Cynthia Barker. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-5627.

Noon Meditation Music:

Noon to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurcguilford.org.

Open Mic Night:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Pajama Story Time:

6 p.m. Third Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Pokémon Club:

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Last Monday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or lyndsey@hchlibrary.org.

Shoreline Chess Club:

9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. All levels welcome. For info, call 203-675-7717.

6:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a guest speaker each month. For info, call 860-3951124 or email evaluator1@comcast.net.

Shoreline Roundtable: Surprise Saturdays with Mrs. Fig:

10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Theater

We've Got Magic to Do!

: 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.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs June 26 through June 27. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.

Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs June 27 through Aug. 17. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

All Shook Up: Macbeth :

: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs July 18 through July 27. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.

Farmers Market

Durham Farmers Market

11 a.m. to noon. First Wednesday. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. To register, visit tnyurl.com/wplresearch. For info, call the library at 860399-6422.

Research Skills for Homeschooling Teens and Preteens: Scrabble Club:

2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Scranton Writers’ Club:

6:30 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365, ext. 1019 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Shoreline Astronomical Society Meeting:

7 to 9 p.m. Second Thursday. Deer Lake Camp, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Observation session to follow (weather permitting). Open to all. For info, email shorelineastronomicalsociety@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/groups/ shorelineastronomicalsociety.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays 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-market-update. : 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 through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.

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A Slice of Paradise at Cornfield Point

Staff Report

Imagine waking up to breathtaking marsh views and stunning sunsets from your very own slice of paradise in the highly desirable Cornfield Point waterfront community. This nearly 1-acre lot offers endless possibilities—whether you choose to expand, rebuild, or simply enjoy the charm of the existing 1,408-square-foot home. The current residence features three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious two-car garage, and a delightful seasonal sunroom that showcases magnificent marsh, water, and sunset views.

Just steps away, you’ll find Cornfield Point’s private beach, clubhouse, and tennis courts, making every day feel like a vacation. Life at Cornfield Point is more than just a place to live - it’s a lifestyle. This golf cart-friendly community offers a vibrant social calendar year-round, with activities for all ages. Summer days are spent launching small watercraft from the private boat launch, kayaking through peaceful marsh waters, or simply relaxing at the beach. Private tennis and pickleball courts await sports enthusiasts, while nearby Fenwick Golf Course offers a scenic round by the shore. Delight in ice cream socials, Game Day fun, or enjoy a fun activity at the Clubhouse playground. Beyond Cornfield Point, Old Saybrook boasts charming shops, exceptional dining, and cultural experiences at the renowned Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center.

This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $1,150,000. For more information or a showing, contact Marc DeLise at 203-530-7534.

The current residence features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious two-car garage, and a delightful seasonal sunroom that showcases magnificent marsh, water, and sunset views.

Imagine waking up to breathtaking marsh views and stunning sunsets from your very own slice of paradise in the highly desirable Cornfield Point waterfront community.

Real Estate Transactions

Kathleen R. Boyle, $565,000 on May 29

: George M

Demaria RET and George M. Demaria to John Stigliano and Donna Recko, $1,460,000 on May 29

and William Devlin to Siria M. Posas, $400,000 on May 28 : Roberta A. Banks to Hermes Ramirez and Diana P. Gomez, $500,000 on May 27 : Tyne Investments LLC to Andrew and Cheryl Janz, $407,000 on May 30 : Catherine Phillips to Benjamin and Peter Baier, $535,000 on May 30

: Bonnell Maple to Neil G. Ballotte and Colleen Luddy, $740,000 on May 28

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: Thomas G. and Caroline P. Wilson to Sebastian Buerle and Dana Dimaio, $975,000 on May 30

: Katherine

C. Bernstein and David T. Lockner to Adam W. and Elizabeth A. Green, $1,250,000 on May 30

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with stunning views of the Fenwick Lighthouses. This recently renovated home boasts panoramic views from every room and is move-in ready. Situated on a unique private water-view lot, the property features a lush green lawn, landscaped gardens, and is just steps away from the beautiful Fenwood Association Beach. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and moonrises over the glistening waters of Long Island Sound.

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Karen L. Sypher to Lauretta I. and David Agee, $579,000 on May 30 :

Carolyn J Fish T and Amy M. Fish to Lesley Garlock RET and Lesley Garlock, $1,685,000 on May 30 : Estate of Barbara J. Reeve and Melia Marzollo to Sky Circle Homes LLC, $165,000 on May 28

: Sunrise At 55 East Main LLC to Qin Chen and Qianqian Wang, $399,000 on May 27 : Estate of William K. Joyner and Max Joyner to Ikmete and Kujtesa Balaj, $215,000 on May 30

: Kayla

Piscitelli to Jameson and Katelynn Altieri, $336,500 on May 29

: Eliot J. Funai to Jingchen Liang, $300,000 on May 27

: Teresa Peruzzi to Elizabeth Hoffmann, $458,133 on May 29

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