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Kate, DPW Bonds Head to Finance Board By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

The Board of Selectmen has approved $11.5 million in bonding to pay for renovations to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and the public works garage. The proposals will go to the Board of Finance for approval and then to a town referendum in the fall.

At a July 14 meeting, the board unanimously voted to approve an appropriation of $11.3 million for improvements to the Kate and a bond authorization of up to $6.3 million to finance the appropriation. The balance will be funded by grants and capital campaign funds. At the same meeting, the board also voted to recommend an appropriation of $6.2 mil-

lion for reconstruction of the Department of Public Works garage and a bond authorization of up to $5.2 million to finance the appropriation. The balance would be funded by capital funds previously designated for the project by the town. Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl See Kate, DPW Bonds page 9

Nicole Flagge has turned a quiet season into award-winning creativity........................................2

Puppy Love Amanda Armstrong, left, founder and president of Army's Legacy Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, gets a kiss from Rapid Roy as she and Vice President Rebekah DeMatteo play with fellow puppies Tucker and AJ during the rescue's block party in Westbrook on July 19. The three puppies, along with two littermates, are available for adoption through the nonprofit rescue, which currently has about 35 dogs seeking homes. Information about adoption and upcoming events is available at armyslegacy.org.

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Nicole Flagge: Turning a Quiet Season Into Creativity By Pam Young Correspondent

When Nicole Flagge’s husband was seriously injured in an accident, life suddenly slowed down. As she cared for him at home and spent evenings putting her children to bed, she found herself returning to something she had loved since childhood. She began to draw. Soon, those illustrations grew into a story. The result was The Lonely Lilypad, a picture book that recently earned finalist honors in the illustration category of the Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature. “I was so surprised,” Nicole says. “I had no expectations. I thought, what the heck, I wrote it and I may as well send it in.” Born and raised in Northford, Nicole graduated from North Branford High School before attending hairdressing school and later earning an associate degree in entrepreneurship from Middlesex Community Col-

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of the Week lege. Although she spent years working as a hairstylist, art was always close at hand. “My mom was a muralist and I always loved art,” she says. Over the years, Nicole painted murals while balancing work and family life. More recently, she completed a large mural for Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale in Madison that illustrates the restaurant’s history, from its beginnings to its growth into a shoreline landmark while highlighting its charitable contributions to the community. Even as her mural work continued, the idea of writing a children’s book never completely disappeared. “Writing a children’s book was always something I had as a floating idea,” she says.

During the months she spent caring for her husband, that idea finally took shape. Inspired by her children’s fascination with nature—particularly her son’s excitement about learning outdoors—Nicole imagined the story from the perspective of a lily pad that longs to leave its pond before discovering that it already has an important place within its own ecosystem. “The inspiration for the book came from my kids’ interest in nature and the outdoors,” she says. While writing the story was a new challenge, illustrating it felt familiar. Nicole says her artistic background made the visual side of the project the most enjoyable part of the process. “The illustrations are more fun than writing the words,” she says. Rather than creating cartoon-style artwork, she chose a more traditional illustration style, bringing frogs, beavers, and other pond life to the page with detailed paintings. She says one of her favorite illustrations See Nicole Flagge page 12

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Artist Nicole Flagge wrote and illustrated The Lonely Lilypad, which recently earned finalist recognition in the Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children's Literature.

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Aldi is coming to Clinton. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special exception application for a shopping center that will include an Aldi supermarket at its July 13 meeting. The project calls for construction of a 20,664-square-foot Aldi store at 224 E. Main St., just east of the Walgreens plaza. Under the application, three existing buildings on the site will be demolished and replaced with the supermarket, a 95space parking lot, and a future commercial building. The application was submitted by Seamus Moran and property owner Alice, LLC. State business records list Ronald Lyman as the principal of Alice, LLC. The commission approved the application with several conditions, including requiring that the lighting plan be revised to prevent excessive glare on neighboring properties and streets, that five of the required 10 electric vehicle charging stations be installed before the store opens, and that architectural plans for the future commercial building return to the commission for review and approval. During the public hearing, a handful of residents raised concerns about the project’s design, lighting, and traffic impacts. Residents asked that the new buildings reflect Clinton’s character and also ques-

tioned whether parking lot lighting would create excessive glare. In addition to the supermarket, plans for the property include a separate 6,000square-foot commercial building that could accommodate multiple tenants. No tenants have been identified, and future plans for the building will require additional review and approval from the commission before zoning or building permits can be issued. In addition to Planning and Zoning Commission approval, the Inland Wetlands Commission approved the project at its June 2 meeting. The wetlands application was required because wetlands are located near the proposed construction area. No wetlands would be filled under the application, but the town planner previously said the commission needed to review the project’s stormwater management system to ensure it adequately protects nearby wetlands before the application could move forward. The project includes a stormwater management system designed to manage runoff and remove nitrogen before water reaches nearby wetlands. Founded in Germany, Aldi operates 33 stores in Connecticut. The closest existing location to Clinton is in Branford, while a separate proposal for a Guilford store is undergoing that town’s approval process.

Chair-ity for a Cause Seeks Trades, Sponsors The Connecticut Cancer Foundation is seeking local trades professionals, designers, artists, and business sponsors for Chair-ity for a Cause, a breast cancer fundraiser featuring creatively transformed chairs in an online auction throughout October. Participants are invited to refurbish or redesign a chair for donation. Only 15 chairs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Chair participants must register and submit a before photo and chair description by Sept. 1. Bidding begins Oct. 1 and continues through Oct. 31. Businesses may also support the fundraiser through sponsorship opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For more information, to register a chair, or to inquire about sponsorships, contact Carla Snowdon at 959-746-2071 or carla@tidewaterltg.com.

Free Online and In-Person GED Program Middletown Adult Education offers a free online or in-person GED program to residents of Old Saybrook, Madison, and Westbrook as well as Regional District #4 (Chester, Deep River, Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton) and Regional District #17 (Haddam, Higganum, and Killingworth). Adult education offers free high school completion programs, GED tutoring and English as a second language classes to area residents. The program provides instruction for participants to learn the skills necessary for employment. In-person classes take place at the Middletown Adult Education, 210 Main Street, Old Saybrook or at 398 Main Street, Middletown. For more information, call 860-343-6044 or visit www.maect.org.

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Marian Fitzgerald Westbrook Marian Fitzgerald, 95, a longtime resident of Westbrook and formerly of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29, 2026. Born in New Haven on Aug. 28, 1930, Marian was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Ek. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Edward "Jack" Fitzgerald; and her son, John Edward Fitzgerald Jr. Marian is survived by her sons, Richard Fitzgerald of Guilford (Diane), Michael Fitzgerald of Laconia, N.H. (Kathy), James Fitzgerald of Clinton (Christine); and by her daughter, Patricia Gervais of Colchester, Vt. (Joseph). She also leaves behind her eight cherished grandchildren, Lauren Erbe of North Haven (Kevin), Jaime Fitzgerald of Mesa, Ariz. (Matthew), Sean Fitzgerald of Clinton, Joshua Gervais of Boston, Mass. (Emi), Rachel Gervais of Boston, Mass., Jack Fitzgerald of Williston, Vt., Alexandra Fitzgerald of Guilford, and Caroline Fitzgerald of New York City. Marian is additionally survived by her great-grandchildren, Carson and Cameron Erbe and Jack Gervais; as well as her nieces and nephews, Ann, William, Robert, Diane, and Thomas Fitzgerald. Marian grew up in New Haven and graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1948. She went on to attend the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1952. It was there that she met her husband Jack after he advertised rides to and from New Haven in his 1948 Studebaker. Jack charged $1 each way and would pick up Marian first, so she would sit in the front seat with him.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Marian embraced life with warmth, kindness, and an infectious sense of humor. Alongside Jack, she dedicated countless hours to volunteering with the Cheshire hockey program and was one of the founding members of the Cheshire Hockey Booster Club in 1974. She was affectionately known as "Marian the Librarian" for her many years of volunteer service in the library at Chapman School in Cheshire. Marian's positivity, generosity, and quick wit made everyone around her feel welcome and loved. She found great joy playing bridge and spending time at the beach in Westbrook. She was a voracious reader who spent countless hours on her front porch "perch" overlooking Long Island Sound, happily being interrupted by friends and neighbors strolling by. Marian also enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams; she was an avid fan of UConn athletics, the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Homewatch CareGivers, especially Reginah Moalafi, whose extraordinary care, compassion, and devotion enriched Marian's life. Her love and dedication meant more than words can express, and the family will be forever grateful. Marian's legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed and always remembered. A Celebration of Life Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at St. Mark's Church, 222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Swan Funeral Home of Clinton. See Obituaries page 8

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords Seek New Members The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC) seeks new members for its upcoming season, with a particular need for altos, tenors, and basses. No auditions or previous singing experience are required. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at St. Francis Church’s Msgr. Fox Parish Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown. New members may join through Tuesday, Sept. 8. Directed by Samuel Tucker and accompanied by Alan Dougherty’s 10-piece orchestra, the chorus will present its holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Portland High School. The chorus awards scholarships to Middlesex County seniors planning to study nursing or music. For more information, call 860-342-3120 or visit vocalchords20.org.

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Clinton Group Reaches Fireworks Fundraising Goal By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer CLINTON

The organization that set out to raise enough money for the fireworks has announced it has effectively reached the $50,000 needed to host the end-of-summer celebration, scheduled for Aug. 29. At a Town Council meeting July 15, members of Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. announced the organization had essentially reached its $50,000 fundraising goal to ensure SummerFest can be held. Representatives did not provide an exact dollar figure but said they were “right around” the $50,000 mark. A member of Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. said after the meeting that the group has the money in the bank and will meet with the town during the week of July 20 to go over logistics before hopefully officially announcing that the event is on. The money will be used to cover costs including professional pyrotechnics, safety permits, food vendors, entertainment, and event insurance. SummerFest is an annual townwide celebration held the Saturday before Labor Day that culminates with a nighttime fire-

works display. The event has been an important part of Clinton’s social calendar for a decade. Organizers have previously said the plan for the 2026 event is to begin festivities at 6 p.m. at the town beach, where there will be music, food trucks, and children’s activities, culminating with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The announcement that the fundraising goal has been reached is welcome news for residents who were concerned the event might not be held. Traditionally organized by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Town Manager Michelle Benivegna told the Town Council in March that the 2026 SummerFest was in serious danger of cancellation following the closure of the Chamber of Commerce last summer. Benivegna said the event would require a substantial community fundraising effort led by an outside organization. Following that announcement, seven Clinton residents — Jessica Robison, Lance Hedge, Mari Lee, Lourdes Rojas, Kristin Cowenhoven, Jane Scully Welch, and Dawn Hittle — formed Clinton CT Fireworks Inc. with the goal of raising the

money needed for the event. The group solicited donations and held several fundraisers through the spring and early summer. More fundraisers are scheduled later this month. Last month, Robison said any money raised beyond what is needed for the 2026 event will be placed in a certificate of deposit at Liberty Bank, where it cannot be accessed for nine months but will accrue interest. The money would then go toward planning next year’s SummerFest. More information and updates about SummerFest can be found on the organization’s Facebook page, “Clinton’s End of Summer Celebration and Fireworks.”

The council said at the time that the money could be be used to supplement fundraising efforts if the organization fell short of its $50,000 goal. At the July 15 council meeting, Councilor Chris Aniskovich (R) made a motion to release the $10,000 to the organization. The motion passed, with five council members voting in favor and Carrie Allen (D) voting against it. Before the vote, Benivegna said she was not sure giving the money directly to the organization was prudent. Aniskovich argued that it was the council’s decision, not the town manager’s, and that the money should be released. Benivegna later clarified that she was not advising the council against contributing the money. Instead, she suggested the town could pay the fireworks company or public safety costs directly rather than giving $10,000 to the nonprofit. Benivegna said simply giving the money to the organization was not best practice, noting the Chamber of Commerce closed last year amid allegations that its former executive director misappropriated money

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known for his strong work ethic, craftsmanship, and dedication. Outside of work, Lenny embraced life on the water on his beloved Fin-Addict. He loved fishing, boating, and spending time with the close-knit boating community that became an extended family. His lifelong friends affectionately bestowed upon him the honorary title of “Commodore” of the unofficial FCYC. Lenny also had a lifelong passion for cars and racing. He was involved with the Bob Johnson Racing Team at Connecticut Dragway and other various racing venues throughout New England. He enjoyed following NHRA racing and watching it on TV, even traveling several times to watch the Nationals. To know Lenny meant you knew he was full of life, had an amazing sense of humor, and never turned down a dare. To honor him best, a Celebration of Life was held at noon on Thursday, July 16, at the Elks Lodge on Seaside Avenue in Westbrook. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lenny’s memory to the Old Saybrook Ambulance Association, 316 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475, or a charity of your choice.

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Kate, DPW Bonds Head to Finance Board Fortuna said the proposed bonds “pretty comfortably fits into the town’s debt serFortuna clarified that the authorization vice model” without causing a spike in provoters would approve would be for the full jected debt service. amount of each project, but the town’s obligation to taxpayers would be limited to the b The Projects lower bonded amount for each project. Both the Kate and the garage are townFortuna outlined the process that will owned properties. The Kate, which opened follow the Board of Selectmen’s approval. Both bond recommendations will be in 2009, is at 300 Main St. in Old Saysent to the Board of Finance, which must brook. The venue hosts roughly 300 perapprove each measure. The finance board formances annually and also houses a is expected to meet in late July or early museum honoring the actress, who lived in Old Saybrook. August. The planned upgrades include a twoIf the finance board approves the projects, a town meeting will be called and story, 7,200-square-foot addition, along adjourned to a referendum, where voters with improvements to other portions of the will consider the two projects separately, building. The addition would include four meaning they could approve one and reject flexible multipurpose rooms that could be the other. The referendum is tentatively combined into a second event space for acoustic performances, lectures, dances, scheduled for Sept. 29. Continued from page 1

and other activities. Officials have said the project would not affect the existing main theater. The proposal is also expected to go before the town’s zoning commission later this summer for approval. The public works project would provide new lockers, a small kitchen, a small conference area, upgraded showers and bathrooms, and additional equipment storage. Fortuna said last month that the current garage, at 477 Middlesex Turnpike, is more than 60 years old, is in poor condition, and lacks sufficient space to house large equipment. The ability to move additional equipment indoors is particularly important, Fortuna said, because it would better preserve the equipment and prevent oil and cleaning materials from seeping into the ground.

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For the past 26 years, the property has been owned by Herb and Sherry Clark, who helped restore portions of the property to their historic appearance while also hosting educational and historical programs and supporting charitable endeavors. LeMonte said the couple’s restoration efforts transformed the property into “like a miniature Sturbridge Village,” where visitors could observe period-appropriate activities such as sheep shearing and cooking over a fireplace. “The Society cannot express in mere words how grateful we are for their past efforts,” the release said. LeMonte acknowledged that any new owner could do what they wanted with the property, but he said a developer interested in building apartments on one section of the property while preserving the house and barn would likely be viewed positively by the society. According to an article on the historical society’s website, the farmhouse was built by Joshua Bushnell in 1678 and remained in the family’s ownership for more than a century.

“Remarkably, the farm was occupied by a Bushnell family member for almost 200 years. The original post and beam farmhouse, built in 1678, makes it among the five oldest houses in Connecticut,” the article states. The historical society encouraged residents who share the goal of preserving the property to support the organization’s efforts to spread awareness. “If you share a love of history, our state and our nation, we ask that you reach out to your representatives and legislators to make them aware of this opportunity which could soon be lost. The Old Saybrook Historical Society hopes that any potential new owner will see the benefit of preserving the entire farmhouse with its outbuildings and not merely preserving the exterior shell of the farmhouse,” the release said. LeMonte said the organization has been in contact with a state historic preservation group based in Hartford to make it aware of the situation.

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Clinton Group Reaches Fireworks Fundraising Goal Continued from page 6 connected to previous SummerFests. She said the organization could instead reserve $10,000 of the money it raised for next year rather than using the town’s contribution for that purpose. Council Chairman Hank Teskey (D) said the motion was simply to release the money, while Benivegna could determine the mechanism for doing so. Benivegna said she will meet with the organization during the week of July 20 to go over logistics.

Allen said she voted against releasing the $10,000 because the council’s intent in setting aside the money was to cover a fundraising shortfall, not to automatically award it. “The Council voted to give the group 10K for the fireworks if they needed it to produce the show. They told us last night that they had the funds they need for this year, and that the 10K is for next year. Our municipal budget funds for one fiscal year at a time,” Allen said.

Food Pantry Donations Needed The Clinton Food Pantry is seeking donations of pasta (regular or gluten free), pasta sauce, rice, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned vegetables, and personal hygiene products. Donations can be placed in a reusable bag on the porch or doorstep to be picked up by volunteers. To schedule a pickup, text any of the following: Paula, 203927-2480; Jane, 860-510-2991; or Erin, 860-227-5130. For more information, visit clintonct.org.

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

LEGAL NOTICE I have received the Tax Warrant to collect the town tax on the Grand List of October 1, 2025. All motor vehicle bills and the first installment of all other taxes over $100.00 and the entire amount of taxes of $100.00 or less are due and payable on July 1, 2026. If payment is not received on or before August 3, 2026, the first installment becomes delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 18% per annum, 1½% per month, from the due date. A minimum of $2.00 interest will be charged for each delinquent tax bill and installment. Interest will be due August 4, 2026. Payments will be received in the Tax Office, Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main St. Clinton, CT. 06413, as follows, except for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM To avoid long lines, we suggest that you make your payment by mail. Mail postmarked on or before August 3, 2026 is to be considered as an on time payment. If you are in need of a receipted bill, please send the entire bill along with a self addressed stamped envelope to the tax office. A receipted bill will be sent back to you for your records.

Nicole Flagge: Turning a Quiet Season Into Creativity Continued from page 2 features the book’s beaver. Nicole learned about the Tassy Walden Awards while taking a class through the Yale Peabody Museum, where one of the guest speakers introduced participants to Shoreline Arts Alliance and its annual competition recognizing emerging children’s book writers and illustrators. With only her completed manuscript and artwork to guide her, she submitted The Lonely Lilypad without knowing what to expect. Being named a finalist came as a surprise. “My family has been so supportive,” she says. “My kids have been adorable.” Now Nicole hopes the recognition is only the beginning. Her goal is to publish The Lonely Lilypad, whether through a traditional publisher or another opportunity that allows the story to reach young readers. “I would love to get someone to pick it up,” she says. The experience has also encouraged her

to keep creating. Although she has additional picture book ideas waiting to be developed, Nicole says illustration remains the part of the process she enjoys most and hopes to one day illustrate books for other authors as well. “I would love to write and illustrate,” she says, “but more so, I would want to illustrate other books.” Looking back, Nicole says one of the hardest parts of the project was continuing to work on something without knowing whether anyone would ever see it. She spent countless hours painting, revising, and refining each page simply because she believed in the story. Now, after seeing The Lonely Lilypad recognized through the Tassy Walden Awards, she hopes her own experience encourages others not to give up on creative ambitions that have been waiting quietly in the background. “What I would say to anyone,” she says, “is that putting a lot of work and effort into something can really be worth it, even if you don’t see the result right away.”

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LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF Fenwick TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE All property owners liable to pay a Tax to the Borough of Fenwick on the Grand List of October 1, 2025, are hereby notified that the tax becomes due and payable July 1, 2026. Failure to make payment on or before August 1, 2026, will subject the tax to an interest charge of one and one-half (1 ½) percent per month or fraction thereof from the due date of July first (18% annually), with a minimum interest charge of 2.00 per bill. FAILURE TO RECEIVE a tax bill does not invalidate the tax or waive the interest due, should the bill become delinquent. Payments may be mailed to the Tax Collector, 580 Maple Avenue, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. The Tax Collector’s office will be open weekdays in July from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except Friday, July 3rd, 2026.

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, July 13, 2026 and rendered the following decision:

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PZC-26-9: Special Exception for a Shopping Center pursuant to Section 27.2.25 of the Clinton Zoning Regulations, 224 East Main Street, Map 78, Block 70, Lot 159A, Zone B-4. Applicant: Seamus Moran, H+H Engineering Associates, LLC. Approved with conditions.

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NOTICE Notice for the Old Saybrook Democratic Primary Voter Enrollment for New Voters & Unaffiliated Voters Party Changes. A Special Voter Enrollment session will be held July 28, 2026 from 1pm – 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office in Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Patricia Prendergast, Democratic Registrar of Voters, (860) 395-3134

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WESTBROOK TAX OFFICE Tax Collector Kimberly Bratz is notifying taxpayers that the first half payment of Real Estate; Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Taxes on the Grand List Year of October 1, 2025 are due and payable during the month of July, 2026. Tax payments may be mailed To:

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

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

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

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If you need a receipted bill, please send the entire bill along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the tax office. A receipted bill will be sent back to you for your records. You can also pay online at WESTBROOKCT.US. If you pay with an E-Check there will be a $2.00 fee. If you pay by credit card there will be a 2.5% processing fee with a minimum of $2.00 or a $3.95 fee for debit visa. Taxes will be considered delinquent as of August 4, 2026 and on that date, interest will be charged from the original due date of July 1, 2026. Interest is charged at 18% per annum in accordance with provisions of C.G.S. SEC 12-146. Tax Office hours are: Monday – Wednesday 9AM – 4 PM, Thursday 9AM – 7PM, Friday 9AM – 12PM. Kimberly Bratz, C.C.M.C. Tax Collector, Town of Westbrook

LEGAL NOTICE TAX DUE ON GRAND LIST OCTOBER 1, 2025 OLD SAYBROOK, CONNECTICUT I have received the Tax Warrant to collect the Town tax on the Grand List of October 1, 2025. All motor vehicle bills and the first installment of all other taxes $100.00 or more, and the entire amount of tax less than $100.00 is due and payable on July 1, 2026. If payment is not received on or before August 3, 2026, the tax due becomes delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 18% per annum, 1 ½ % per month from the due date for each month or fraction thereof. Minimum of $2.00 interest/late fee will be charged for each delinquent tax bill and installment. Interest will be taken from payments received or postmarked as of August 3, 2026. Mail with a postmark (U.S.P.S. postmark only) on or before August 3, 2026, will be considered a timely payment. We encourage you to pay by mail – parking & access to Town Hall may be limited. Payments will be processed in the Tax Office, at the Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and through the lunch hour, with the exception of weekends and holidays. There is a drop box available in the Town Hall parking lot to securely submit check payments (no cash) at any time. Payments placed in the drop box are generally processed as received on the next business day Note: Please consider payment by mail as parking is limited. Please consider your cancelled check as your receipt – additionally you can print information from the Town website: oldsaybrookct.gov – example: payments processed on Monday should be viewable on Tuesday. Online Payments - Available on the Town Web Site at www.oldsaybrookct.gov. Look for the “Lookup & Pay Tax Bill” Button on the Home Page. Search by last name, with a space and then the first initial of your first name (or by the bill#, property location, or unique ID#). Select the bill/s you want to pay and follow the prompts. Payment Fees – Credit Card - 2 ½ % of total ($2.00 min), Debit Card - $3.95 flat fee or Electronic Check - $.95 flat fee If paying delinquent motor vehicle tax bills a CT DMV release will not be issued until the town is fully paid for all bills in the same name. For immediate release, payment must be made with cash, Credit or Debit Card. If you did not receive a tax bill please contact the Tax Collectors’ Office (860) 395-3138. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the late fee/penalty and/or tax. Questions pertaining to assessments and exemptions should be directed to the Assessor’s Office (860) 395-3137. If your mailing address is incorrect, or has changed, please call the Assessor’s Office. Thank you – Erin Colwell, Tax Collector

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From the coaching staff to the players on the field, the focus for the Valley Regional-Westbrook baseball team has been on improving and competing every day. That approach helped the co-op finish with a winning record and earn berths in both the Shoreline Conference and state tournaments. It also helped two players earn the conference’s top individual honors. Valley Regional-Westbrook standout Kyle Leandri was named Shoreline Conference Player of the Year, while junior pitcher Jacob Knox earned Shoreline Conference Pitcher of the Year honors. Knox said he felt confident heading into the season as the team’s starting pitcher. After serving as the relief pitcher last year, he embraced the responsibility of leading the co-op’s pitching staff. “Overall, I felt really good. My arm felt great, and the team was looking good during practices leading up to the start of the season,” Knox said. “Everything looked like it was coming together before the season started.” Knox said the team developed chemistry quickly. “It was unexpected to start off that way, and that’s what got us going. It helped us for the future because we had such a good connection to start the season,” Knox said. “My motivation was that I really wanted to have quality starts every outing. I wanted to be able to go deep into the games, and to actually produce that throughout the season was a huge accomplishment for me.” The junior finished every game he started this season and never ran out of pitches. His consistency helped lead the coop to a double-digit win total while strengthening his case for conference Pitcher of the Year. Knox said he learned of the honor while spending time with his brother. He received a text from his coach letting him know he had been selected. “It was not on my radar really. What was on my radar going into the season was to get my team wins, and when I’m on the mound, just really helping the team out. I wasn’t thinking of any personal things,” he said. “Obviously you want to have some personal goals and stuff like that, which I did … it definitely hit me right away. I was like, ‘Oh heck yeah, let’s go.’”

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Valley Regional and Westbrook baseball’s Jacob Knox named Shoreline Conference Pitcher of the Year.

Knox said the honor meant even more because of the talent throughout the Shoreline Conference. He said he not only faced strong hitters all season but also competed against several outstanding pitchers. “To just be recognized as a junior was a huge honor and an accomplishment,” he said. “It is a huge confidence booster, but it’s also in the back of your mind that I have to do as good as I did my junior year.

Really, I just want to go into my senior year and repeat the same things that I did my junior season. As long as I do that, I should have a great senior season.” Knox plans to continue throwing with his travel team during the offseason. In the winter, he hopes to add strength in the weight room. He believes the added strength will help increase his velocity and allow him to compete even more effectively against the con-

ference’s top teams. As a team, he hopes Valley Regional-Westbrook can again finish above .500 and qualify for both the Shoreline Conference and state tournaments. “I should be able to throw harder, and I think it will help me compete a lot more against those top teams in the conference,” he said.

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Pirates Slow Cubs with a 5-1 Win By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

After a delay caused by high temperatures and rain that washed out Monday’s scheduled makeup date, Week 10 marked a restart for many players. Some stayed active in other leagues or practiced at the courts while waiting to resume play. July also tends to bring the highest number of substitutes because of vacations, and with seven substitutes in the lineup this week, overall scoring dipped. With temperatures in the mid80s and the threat of a passing storm, a steady breeze provided some relief throughout the evening. The average team score dropped to 258 points from last week’s season-high average of 269. Forty-five of the 54 games were decided by more than five points. For the first time in nine years, six of the nine matches produced at least five wins by one team. The Braves swept the Tigers; the Giants posted a league seasonhigh 337 points in a 5-1 win over the Mets; the White Sox topped 300 points for the fourth time in a 5½-½ win over the Reds; the Rangers cooled the hot Rockies with a 5-1 victory; the Pirates slowed the Cubs with a 5-1 win; and the Marlins moved back into the playoff picture with a 5-1 win over the Dodgers. Cody Layton subbed for Sheryl Serviss of the Tigers as they faced Frank Rausch’s Braves. The A/B games had no handicap, the A/C games favored the Tigers by 10 points, and the B/C games favored the Braves by six points. In game one, the Tigers fell behind by 12 points before battling back to within three entering the final box, but Rausch’s double sealed the win. Rausch outscored the Tigers in game two, and the Braves did not need their handicap in game three. Rausch’s four doubles in game four, combined with the Tigers’ inability to take advantage of their handicap, gave the Braves two more wins. The Braves used their handicap for a five-point win to complete their third sweep of the season and move into a tie for second place. Rausch’s 146-point series was the second-highest A Divi-

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Gary Stevens of the Pirates is their C player and has a unique "no step" delivery. He has ranked as the top C scorer in 8 of the 10 games.

sion score, and he teamed with Mike Beckwith for 236 points. In the Giants-Mets match, all six games carried a two-point handicap favoring the Mets. Giants player Matt Valentin continued his hot scoring with a personal-best 113-point series to lead the B Division. Mike Zanelli Sr. also turned in his best series of the season, scoring 138 points

while recording only one open box in four games. The Giants’ five wins all came by double digits. In the Mets’ lone win, they led by one point entering the final box before Mark Goodale and Harvey Strausser [verify spelling] each tossed a ringer to secure a threepoint victory. Valentin and Adam Fortier, who had struggled previously in B/C play, recorded only

five open boxes in their two wins. They remain the top-scoring B/C duo, averaging 161 points. Zanelli and Valentin combined for 251 points, and the Giants finished with 337 points, 75 ringers, seven doubles and scored on 65% of their shoes. The Giants are tied for second place. Peter Furmonavicius’s Rangers knew they would be

challenged by the Rockies, the league’s highest-scoring team since Week 5 at 293 points per match, compared with the Rangers’ 249-point average during that span. They were also playing on Court 9, known for high scores. Although the handicap favored the Rangers in every game, they never needed it. Their five wins all came by double digits, including three by more than 20 points. After the first three games, when asked how she and her team were doing, Sue Pollard summed it up in one word: “terrible.” The Rockies’ lone win came in game four. With the handicap, the teams were tied entering the final box before the Rockies outscored the Rangers 10-4 for a five-point win as Pollard and Anthony Malerba combined for 63 points. Emily Taylor, subbing for Rangers player Gerry Hines, scored a season-best 60point series. Furmonavicius had only one open box in his seasonbest 139-point series, the thirdhighest A Division score. Teammate John Durinick added a season-best 108-point series, the third-highest B Division score. The Rangers topped 300 points for the second time this season with 307, while the Rockies slipped to fifth in the standings. Paul Noel, subbing for White Sox player Brady Miller, opened the match with six ringers in the first five boxes, helping the White Sox to a double-digit win over the Reds in game one. In game two, Joe Heery’s two points in the final box, combined with the handicap, earned a tie. Bob Beckwith won game three for the White Sox, and Kyle Wilson teamed with Noel for another victory. Beckwith’s 69 points helped secure wins in the final two games. Noel tied his season-best 129-point series, while Beckwith’s 112-point series was the second-highest B Division score. Noel and Beckwith combined for 241 points as the White Sox topped 300 points for the fourth time this season. The White Sox outscored the Reds by 88 points, the night’s largest margin of victory, and increased their first-place lead to five games. See Pirates page 17

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Pirates Slow Cubs with a 5-1 Win Continued from page 16 Cubs player Bob Cifaldi hoped to carry forward the momentum from last week’s 5-1 win over the Braves. Skip Robinson’s Pirates, meanwhile, continued their climb after opening the season in 13th place. Over the past four weeks, the Pirates have gone 16-8 and moved into sixth place. Both teams needed substitutes for their B players, with Keith Toohey filling in for Scott Allen of the Cubs and Mike Shashok subbing for Brian Walsh of the Pirates. Robinson and Gary Stevens combined for 69 points to win game one. Cifaldi’s 38 points in game two produced the Cubs’ only win before the Pirates took the next four. Robinson finished with a season-best 129point series. Stevens, a key contributor in both B/C wins, ended with an 89-point series and tied for second among C Division scorers. The Pirates and Cubs swapped places in the standings, with the Pirates moving up to fourth and the Cubs slipping to sixth. John Hutra’s Marlins entered the night looking to continue their climb in the standings and strengthen their playoff position. Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers, whose early-season expectations have not materialized, are now playing spoiler the rest of the season. With two games played even and the handicap at only one or two points in the other four, the match was essentially a scratch contest. Dodgers player Ralph Sampson opened with five ringers in game one, and his 28 points led to their lone win. That also proved to be the Dodgers’ highest score of the match. As the Dodgers struggled to score, the Marlins took advantage, winning the final five games by an average of 12 points. Firstyear player Sampson finished with a season-best 87-point series. The Marlins reached .500 and now hold eighth place, the final playoff spot. After the opening game between Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles and Kris Toohey’s Cards, the match appeared headed for a close battle between two of the league’s top scorers. Zanelli edged Toohey 34-33 to give the Orioles the opening win, but Toohey controlled much of the rest of the match.

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He finished as the night’s top scorer, tying his season-high 151-point series. Toohey won game two and received help from Todd Nuhn, the other half of the league’s top-scoring duo, to win game five. They were the Cards’ only two wins. Hunter Beckwith, subbing for Orioles player Ted Dubay, teamed with Andy Turshen for two wins. The Orioles won the match 4-2 and remained in seventh place. Turshen finished with a season-high 78-point series. John Sciacca’s D’backs finally played a match with two handicaps greater than three points. John O’Brien’s 25 points were key in overcoming a seven-point handicap in game one. Dennis Allen’s Yankees won game four when Allen’s double in the final box, plus the handicap, produced a threepoint victory. In the two games when Allen and Vinny Jonynas teamed up, the Yankees won by double digits. O’Brien led the D’backs to their other two wins, finishing with a season-best 31-point game and tying his personal-best 96-point series. He was the top scorer in the C Division. The teams split the match. Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox are playing for pride and embracing the role of spoiler, while Tony Cutone’s Angels, currently in 12th place, still have a chance to reach the playoffs. Ralph Sampson subbed for Angels player Paul Chrystal. The focus of the match was the head-to-head battle between Beckwith and Cutone. Cutone edged Beckwith 29-28 in game one, and Sampson’s points helped lead the Angels to the win. Beckwith answered in game two with a 40-33 victory over Cutone. Sampson and Ed Turner combined for 48 points in game three to give the Angels a double-digit win. In their next meeting, Beckwith and Cutone each scored 27 points, and the Red Sox used their handicap for a one-point win. In the final game of the night, Beckwith edged Cutone 22-21, and Red Sox player Paul Stevens scored four points in the final box to secure a four-point win. Beckwith finished with 117 points, 30 ringers and five doubles, while Cutone totaled 110 points, 27 ringers and four doubles. The teams split the match.

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The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow join Dorothy on her journey in Legacy Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz, on stage in Branford through Sunday, Aug. 9.

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Legacy Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz Is an Imaginative Delight By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

Has anyone not seen the classic film musical The Wizard of Oz? It seems impossible that anyone has missed it. Legacy Theatre in Branford is putting on stage a charming version of the film through Sunday, Aug. 9. This production is the official version that originated at England’s Royal Shakespeare Company in 1987. The adaptation of the film is by John Kane because, after all, a stage production needs more dialogue. This production features all the songs from the original film — “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding, Dong the Witch Is Dead,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” and others. Director Hannah Ryan has not attempted to create a spectacular. Instead, she has used creativity and imagination. The set by Ryan Howell is a multilevel structure that allows for movement on each level as well as cast members crawling under the platforms. For the scenes in Kansas, it is a perfect barn, and for the scenes in Oz, it can be anything from a forest to the Emerald City, with help from the lighting design by Douglas Macur. Jimmy Johansmeyer’s costumes continue the imaginative rustic approach. When on the farm, the striped socks peeking out from under the overalls and clothing of Aunt Em and Uncle Henry hint at their transformation in Oz. The rustic approach went too far with Glinda’s costume lacking any glamour or pizzazz.

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Of course, there must be Toto. Toto, or Gus, who greets guests at Stony Creek’s Thimbleberry Deli and Ice Cream Shop, is used mainly in the scenes on the farm. At other times, he is a stuffed animal that could be bigger. Annika Jonker, a recent college graduate, makes a winning Dorothy. She doesn’t try to channel Judy Garland but makes the part her own. From the very beginning, she sets the mood with a lovely rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” Crucial to any production of the show are the three farmhands who later become her traveling companions jour-

neying to see the Wizard. Garrett Van Allen, who recently appeared at New York City Center, makes a delightful Tin Man; Charles Romano displays elastic legs as the Scarecrow. (Remember the original role was played by dancer Ray Bolger.) Jimmy Donohue, who has often appeared at Seven Angels Theatre, is a delightful Lion, though he channels Bert Lahr and his New York accent too much. Olivia Fenton is a standout as Miss Gulch and the Wicked Witch. She makes the stern Miss Gulch menacing and determined, while the Wicked Witch enjoys the roadblocks she places in Dorothy’s way.

Both Sarah Anne Hughes as Glinda and Aunt Em, and Rick Fountain as Uncle Henry and the Emerald City guard, are effective. Rod Brogan plays the Wizard and Prof. Marvel with just the right degree of charm, ego and duplicity; you easily know that both are con artists. It was delightful to hear a violin in the four-piece ensemble under the leadership of music director David Marottollo. Eric Santagata incorporated effective choreography. If I had one complaint, it was the staging of the tornado; it seems like Ryan just kept adding on elements. Initially it was dance and lighting, which was creative, but then she added in some weak projections. While they might fit her simplistic approach, they did not seem as creative as the rest of the show. Doing a little research, I found that the original L. Frank Baum book was only published after he agreed to a stage musical! The book and show were so successful in 1900 that they led to 13 full-length sequels and six short stories. After the original book entered the public domain, multiple stage versions have been created. You may recall the musical The Wiz and, of course, the blockbuster Broadway show Wicked. Another London stage version featured additional songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Congratulations to Legacy Theatre for a fine summer entertainment. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org.

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Comic and Graphic Novel Workshop: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. For ages 8 and older. Local artist and writer Adam Wallenta, creator of Punk Taco, will demonstrate comic and graphic novel creation, including character design and printing options. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Historic Downtown Walking Tour: 11 a.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown presented by the Madison Historical Society. Space is limited to 10 participants. Advance ticket purchase required; no walk-ins accepted. For info or tickets, visit madisonhistory.org/events. Furbearers of Connecticut: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Julie Shaw discusses Connecticut wildlife and presents animal pelts. Registration required. For info

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Ivoryton Surpasses Capital Campaign Goal; TheaterWorks Has World Premiere Play; ‘The Wild Party’ May Be Too Wild for Some Audiences

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1930s Delight: 42nd Street, the hit Broadway musical based on the classic 1933 film, is on the Sharon Playhouse stage from Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, Aug. 9. Will the young dancer from Allentown, Pennsylvania, agree to take over for the injured star of a Broadway musical? The show features songs including “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” Tickets are available at Sharon Playhouse.org. Success: Congratulations! Ivoryton Playhouse announced it has raised more than $2 million, surpassing its $1.5 million goal for its capital project. This includes $350,000 in state grants. Called Act II, the project, which is already underway, features a new building for rehearsal space as well as a storage area for props and furniture. Improved accessibility and upgrades

to the sound and stage lighting will enhance the theater itself. The Great Gatsby: Tickets are now on sale for The Great Gatsby. The national tour will play the Bushnell Theatre from Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 4. The musical, which opened on Broadway during the 2023-24 season, is still running. For tickets, visit Bushnell.org. Long Wharf News: Though Artistic Director Jacob Padrón is finishing his tenure, the theater has announced that he will remain associated with it. He will serve as creative producer while the search for a new artistic director continues. The announcement did not describe what a creative producer does or what his responsibilities are. It was also clear that, despite announcing his departure months ago, the search for a new artistic director is just beginning.

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Scary Title: The Cannibals of McGower County, the world premiere production at TheaterWorks Hartford, sounds fascinating. It’s described as connected to Southern Gothic works, where beauty and rot exist in the same breath. Director Jen Wineman said she was drawn to the work because of the way playwright Drew Larimore depicts complicated women. The play runs from Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Tickets are available at TWHartford.org. The Wild Party: The title doesn’t lie; the musical now playing at Playhouse on Park through Sunday, Aug. 16, is definitely for adults only. It’s based on a long poem by Joseph Moncure March about a group of artists and performers in Hollywood in the 1920s. The relationships are fluid (as are the genders), and there is enough booze and cocaine to fuel a very wild party. The cast is talented, and Andrew Lippa has written some good songs. But it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. New York Notes: That rarity—an original musical—will star Luke James when Wanted begins previews Oct. 15. James is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and actor. DOLLY: A True Original Musical will

begin performances Dec. 7. The show about the life of Dolly Parton will open on her 81st birthday, Jan. 19. When Reba McEntire took over for Bernadette Peters in Annie Get Your Gun 25 years ago, fans hoped for a recording of her rendition of the famous Irving Berlin songs. Finally, Angel Records is streaming two singles she recorded during her run in the show: “You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun” and “I Got Lost in His Arms.” What’s Playing in Connecticut: Crazy for You at Goodspeed through Aug. 16; 1776 at Ivoryton through July 28; The Murder of Roger Ackroyd at Westport Country Playhouse through Aug. 1; The Wizard of Oz at Legacy Theatre through Aug. 9; The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park through Aug. 16; and The Cannibals of McGower County at TheaterWorks Hartford from July 30 through Aug. 30. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To read her reviews of New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theatre Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

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Photo courtesy of the Madison Beach Club Follies

Connor Cewe, left, and Quin Walz perform Sting's Fields of Gold during rehearsals for the 90th annual Madison Beach Club Follies, which will be presented July 31.

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Connor Cewe, center, poses with members of the Madison Beach Club Follies kick line during preparations for the show's 90th anniversary production.

Madison Beach Club Follies Celebrates 90 Years Press Release from the Madison Beach Club Follies

The Madison Beach Club Follies will celebrate its 90th anniversary this summer with a musical journey through the decades, featuring songs and dances from the 1950s through today. The annual production, powered primarily by local teens, takes audiences from the sock hops of the 1950s to HaightAshbury, Abbey Road, Thunder Road and beyond.

“But music is one of those intangibles that live on through the generations, taking us back to times and places that stay with us forever,” Follies co-chair Marie Lee said. “We’re here to take that musical highway from the ‘50s right on up to today.” Cast members rehearse throughout the summer while balancing jobs, sports, college preparation and internships. This year’s show features music and dance styles ranging from 1950s be-bop and the Twist to 1970s disco, 1980s hits, the

Continued from page 25 Gallery Stories: Traces: Witness and Trespass: 5 to 7 p.m. Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Features a gallery program with photographer Bill Graustein discussing the exhibition Traces: Witness and Trespass. For info, call 203-245-0401 or visit mercybythesea.org. Wand Workshop: 5:15 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Intended for ages 6 to 13. Features Rachel from The Replanted Witch leading participants in creating a crystal-tipped wand and demonstrating basic wand movements. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Macarena of the 1990s, Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” and current favorites. Teen cast member Emma Ferency said preparing for the show has introduced her to music and dances she had never experienced. “I didn’t know these songs — and these dances — even existed — the Twist, the Watusi, the Pony,” Ferency said. “It’s fun to learn them right along with my friends who never heard of them either!” The production also includes favorites such as Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana,”

For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Summer Nights @ APL: Playful Engineers: Chain Reactions and Creative Contraptions: 5:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a hands-on workshop where participants build Rube Goldberg-style contraptions. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. Summer Movie Nite: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features family movie screenings with popcorn. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

A Career in Movies with Storyboard Artist Brick Craft and Board Game Night: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Mason: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features crafts 758 Main St., Branford. Features a discussion on working and board games for all ages. For info or to register, in the film industry with storyboard artist Brick Mason, email SMehmet@clintonct.gov. including storyboard samples and a video presentation comparing original storyboards with finished films. Free.

“Dancing in the Moonlight,” a Beatles medley and the Beach Club’s traditional kick line, performed this year to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” The public performance will be held Friday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Madison Beach Club, 128 Island Ave. Tickets are $10 for children 13 and younger and $25 for adults and are available at the Madison Beach Club front desk.

Pick Your Project Glass Class: 6 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com. Replanted Witch: Awakening the Stones: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Features an exploration of crystals and chakras led by The Replanted Witch. Participants will create a crystal chip-infused rollerball to take home. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Take a Vet Fishing Benefit Concert: 6 to 8 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features performances by Take Two and Call Me in the Morning. Bring a lawn chair or beach chair for seating on the front lawn. Donations welcome. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org. See page 28

LIVING • HARBOR NEWS • JULY 23, 2026

Photo courtesy of Chabad of the Shoreline

Live music is a highlight of the annual Shoreline Jewish Festival, returning Aug. 2 to the Guilford Green with performances throughout the day.

Photo courtesy of Chabad of the Shoreline

Visitors gather on the Guilford Green during last year's Shoreline Jewish Festival, which returns Sunday, Aug. 2, with live music, kosher food, family activities and artisan vendors.

Shoreline Jewish Festival Returns Aug. 2 to Celebrate 250 Years of Jewish Life in America Press Release from the Shoreline Jewish Festival

The 20th annual Shoreline Jewish Festival will take place Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 5 p.m. on the Guilford Green, celebrating Jewish life in America as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. Presented by Chabad of the Shoreline, the free festival will feature live Jewish music, kosher food, a Jewish book sale, vendors and artisans, and children’s crafts and activities. Rabbi Yossi Yaffe, director of Chabad of the Shoreline and the festival organizer, said the event has a special connection to America’s 250th birthday. “Celebrating Jewish life with a festival on the Green is a uniquely American experience,” Yaffe said. “The Liberty Bell’s engraved words, ‘Proclaim liberty throughout the land,’ come from the biblical description of the Jubilee, a 50th year marked by freedom. America is celebratPhoto courtesy of Chabad of the Shoreline ing 250 years, or its fifth Jubilee. What a perfect time to give thanks for this coun- A young festivalgoer has her face painted during last year's Shoreline Jewish Festival, try’s freedoms of expression, assembly and which will feature children's activities, crafts and inflatable attractions.

religion that let all of us practice our faith openly and joyously.” This year’s musical lineup includes the NY Klezmer Series All-Stars, Yehuda and Noah Solomon of Moshav and Soulfarm, and the Mr. Shabbos Band. The performances will showcase traditional klezmer music as well as Jewish rock, country, bluegrass and rockabilly. Festivalgoers will find artists and artisans selling Judaica, jewelry, clothing and artwork, along with books for children and adults. Food offerings include kosher favorites such as brisket, hamburgers, hot dogs, falafel, grilled chicken shawarma, potato knishes, mini doughnuts, cotton candy and sno-cones. Children’s activities will include inflatable attractions and Jewish-themed arts and crafts. Admission is free, although organizers ask attendees to register online. Food, crafts and vendor items will be available for purchase. Artists may also reserve vendor booths. More information, registration and vendor applications are available at ShorelineJewishFestival.com.

JULY 23, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING Basketmaking Demonstration: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features a demonstration of basket weaving and an opportunity for participants to try the craft. Learn how Native Americans and 19th-century farmers used baskets to carry and store food and other items. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Continued from page 26 Outdoor Summer Concert Series: The Kenn Morr Band: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features original folkrock and Americana music by the Kenn Morr Band. Held on the library patio; moves indoors to the Meeting Room in case of rain. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

The Witch's Table: Crystals, Wands, and Tea Divination: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Hosted by The Replanted Witch, Rachel Koladis. Explores tea leaf divination and the use of crystals and wands in a hands-on workshop for tweens, teens, and adults. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 26 Madison Sidewalk Sale: Times vary by participating stores. Stores along Boston Post Road and Wall Street, Madison. Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Features the annual sidewalk sale with participating local businesses. For info, visit madisonct.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Ooo, Ahh, POP Bubbles: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features a STEM program presented by Cool-ology exploring the science of bubbles through hands-on experiments. For children ages 5 to 11. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

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Righteous Continental will perform Aug. 1 as part of the Concerts in the Garden series at Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery in Chester.

Righteous Continental to Perform in the Garden Press Release from Concerts in the Garden

Righteous Continental will perform Saturday, Aug. 1, as part of the Concerts in Food Group: The Smart Cookie: 3:30 p.m. the Garden series at Leif Nilsson Spring Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St. story and snack-making program inspired The concert will run from 7 to 9 p.m., by The Smart Cookie by Jory John for chil- with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. Seating is dren ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 first come, first served in the gallery’s outmust attend with an adult. Free. For info, door amphitheater. including allergens, or to register Concerts in the Garden is a seasonal (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit series featuring local and international youressexlibrary.org. singer-songwriters and musicians spanning a variety of genres, including jazz, folk, Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Movie bluegrass and Americana. Night: 4:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Movie begins at 5 p.m. Particifamilies in need. Tickets: $85. For info or pants are invited to wear pajamas, watch tickets, visit The Madison Jaycees CT on the movie, and leave a stuffed animal at the library overnight. Part of the Unearth a Facebook. Story summer reading program. Free and open to all ages. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702. SATURDAY, JULY 25 How-To: Quilling: 9 a.m. to noon. KillingThe Tropics Fundraiser: 5 to 10 p.m. Surf worth Library, 274 Route 81. Features Club, 83 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Hosted by instruction in the art of paper quilling. the Madison Jaycees. Features food by Materials fee: $5. Registration required. James Madison House, live music by Jake For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 Kulak & The Modern Vandals, an open bar, or visit killingworthlibrary.org. and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit local charities, high school scholarships, and

A suggested donation of $20 is requested. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and beverages. Organizers also suggest picking up food from one of Chester’s restaurants, beverages from the Chester Package Store across the street, or a growler from Little House Brewing Co., located next door. The concert will be held rain or shine. Pets and unattended children are not permitted. Additional information is available at nilssonstudio.com.

Summer Food Drive: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop & Shop, 655 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Collecting nonperishable food items to benefit Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries. Most-needed items include rice, peanut butter, jelly, canned meat, canned meals, soup, pancake mix, breakfast bars, and snack foods. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For info, email wj.winters81@gmail.com.

Book Reading and Workshop with Children's Book Author Sara Levine: 10:30 a.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Book: Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones. Features a reading by Sara Levine and an opportunity to explore real animal bones and a model dinosaur skull. Books will be available for purchase. Part of the Unearth a Story summer reading program. Open to all ages. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702. Wings N' Strings Country Bluegrass Festival: 3 to 8 p.m. Guilford Town Green, Guilford. Features live music by The Skunks, The Rock Hearts, Phil Rosenthal, and Hazzard County, along with food vendors, a beer garden, and family activities. Admission is free. Rain date is July 26. For info, visit guilfordparkrec.com. Essex Village Walking Tour: 5 p.m. Foot of Main Street, in front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Features a guided walking tour led by EHS guide Brien Riedell exploring the maritime history of 18th-century Potapaug, Essex's working waterfront, shipbuilding prominence, and development as a visitor destination. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Free for active Essex Historical Society members. For info or to register, call 860767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

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Photo courtesy of the Old Lyme Arts District

A visitor displays a newly purchased work of art during a previous Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. The annual celebration features artists, galleries and exhibitions throughout the Arts District.

Photo courtesy of the Old Lyme Arts District

An artist demonstrates her work during a previous Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. The annual event showcases local artists, exhibitions and hands-on activities across the Arts District.

Old Lyme Arts District to Host Midsummer Festival July 25-26 Press Release from the Old Lyme Arts District

The Old Lyme Arts District will present two community celebrations this July: the Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 24, and the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 25. The familyfriendly events celebrate the town’s artistic heritage and community spirit with art, music and activities throughout the weekend. The festivities begin Friday with a free outdoor concert on the riverfront lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. From 7 to 9 p.m., Mass-Conn-Fusion will perform classic hits. Food vendors will be on site, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The celebration continues Saturday

with activities throughout the Arts District. The day begins with the annual Midsummer 5K at the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau before the festival expands across the grounds of the Lyme Art Association, Florence Griswold Museum, Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center and Old Lyme Inn. Festival attractions include the Old Lyme Lions Club Classic Car Show, the Parading Paws Dog Show, artisan and nonprofit vendors, children’s activities, live music and food trucks, along with opportunities to explore the town’s artistic and natural heritage. Visitors can shop for original artwork during the Fence Artist Show at the Old Lyme Inn and at the Lyme Art Association, where three summer exhibitions will

Continued from page 28 250th Celebration Summer Community Picnic and Fundraiser: 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Route 81. Celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a barbecue dinner, live bluegrass and Americana music by Matthew Holmes, lawn games, and family activities. Benefits the church's ministries and outreach programs. Rain date: Sunday, July 26. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 children, $75 family of four. Reservations encouraged. For info or tickets, contact 860-663-1789 or office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit killingworthchurch.org.

be open with free admission. The Florence Griswold Museum also will offer free admission throughout the day, while the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and other Arts District partners and nearby businesses will host exhibitions, demonstrations, family activities, shopping and special programming. “The Midsummer Festival is a wonderful opportunity to experience everything that makes Old Lyme special,” said Elsbeth Dowd, executive director of the Lyme Art Association. “Whether you’re discovering the area for the first time or returning for a favorite summer tradition, you’ll find art, music, history, nature, and community all within easy walking distance.” Presented by the Old Lyme Arts District, the festival highlights collaboration

Concert by Belle of the Fall: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Features a performance by the folk and Americana duo Belle of the Fall. Hosted by The Occasional Coffee House. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Tickets: $20, includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. For info or tickets, visit eventbrite.com or northmadisoncc.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Car Wash Fundraiser for Eagle Scout Project: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Palumbo’s, 1099A Boston Post Road, Guilford. Benefits Austin LaFata’s Eagle Scout project to create a picnic area at the North Guilford Firehouse. For info or to volunteer, visit bit.ly/3OYY8dt.

among the district’s cultural organizations, businesses, nonprofits and community partners. Organizers say the event offers visitors the opportunity to explore galleries and museums, enjoy live entertainment, meet local artists, shop and dine throughout the village. Admission is free, although some individual activities may require registration or separate admission. The festival is supported by Connecticut’s Eastern Regional Tourism District, the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, Pasta Vita, Essex Bank/Essex Financial Services, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Bluewater Millwork & Construction Inc., and LymeLine.com. For more information, schedules and maps, visit www.exploreoldlyme.com.

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 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.

MONDAY, JULY 27 Yoga with Hannah: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features breathing exercises, stretching, and movement for all experience levels. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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JULY 23, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING Continued from page 29 Bubble Mania: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Northford Park, 1827 Middletown Ave., Northford. Features hands-on activities exploring the science of bubbles. For children of all ages. Canceled in case of rain. For info, visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

MONDAY, JULY 27 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 31 Girls Enrichment Program: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 56 High St., Deep River. Presented by Tri-Town Youth Services. Program focused on friendships, leadership, and identity, with daily visits from guest speakers sharing their professions or special talents. For girls entering grades 5 through 8. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org.

Craftswoman Brenda Vynalek demonstrates traditional broom making during Essex Historical Society's recent Crafts and Trades Weekend at the Pratt House. Vynalek will lead a hands-on broom-making workshop Aug. 16 as part of the society's America 250 programming.

Sweep Into Autumn with a Broom-Making Workshop Press Release from the Essex Historical Society

Essex Historical Society will offer a hands-on broom-making workshop Sunday, Aug. 16, as part of its America 250 programming exploring early American heritage. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on the grounds of the Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Participants will learn to craft a functional or decorative hand broom using traditional materials and techniques. The workshop will be led by craftswoman Brenda Vynalek, who will guide participants through the broom-making process while sharing the history behind the traditional craft.

“Our America 250 programming is all about bringing lesser-known stories from the Revolutionary period to our community,” said Kate Savage, outreach coordinator for Essex Historical Society. “Broommaking is a beautiful heritage craft that harkens back to early American settlers and the women whose work in the home allowed our nation to grow. Participants won’t just leave with a beautiful, functional broom — they will leave with a firsthand understanding of the craftsmanship that built our historic communities.” All materials and tools will be provided. Advance registration is required because space and materials are limited. For registration, pricing and additional information, visit essexhistory.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Boys Group: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. For boys entering grades 7 and 8. Includes off-site trips and activities. $60. Registration required. For info, email adam.stahr@oldsaybrookct.gov. Pick Your Project Glass Class: 1 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

Junior Strings: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

Paint a Pot and Plant a Seed: 4:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Participants will paint a flowerpot and plant a flowering or edible seed to take home. Part of the Unearth a Story summer reading program. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Lillian's Pergola, behind Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Seniors are invited for conversation and socializing with Shoreline Village CT members. In the event of rain, the gathering will be held inside Pa's Place. For info, call George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Closing Reception for the 77th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Clinton Art Society. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Ranger Russ’s Animal Friends: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an educational live-animal program presented by Meigs Point Nature Center for rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Candy Sushi Cooking Class: 5:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Participants will create candy sushi using provided materials. For children ages 8 to 14. Free. For info or to register (required), contact 860-526-0018 or library@chesterct.org.

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Crochet and Knitting Club: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Participants may bring a project or learn to crochet. All skill levels are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Junior Strings Concert: 6:30 p.m. Town Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to Green, 302 Main St., Old Saybrook. PerforYoga: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. mance by participants in the Junior Features a yoga program led by Amie Strings program. For info, visit osyfs.org. Meacham for children ages 5 to 11, including a story, games, breathing exercises, yoga instruction, and a short meditation. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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An eastern painted turtle is among the native Connecticut species that visitors will meet during the free "Totally Turtles" program Aug. 2 at the Pardee-Morris House. Visitors will learn about turtle habitats, adaptations and conservation.

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An eastern box turtle will be featured during Meigs Point Nature Center's "Totally Turtles" presentation at the Pardee-Morris House on Aug. 2.

Totally Turtles at the Pardee-Morris House Press Release from the Pardee-Morris House and the New Haven Museum

Connecticut is home to eight species of year-round turtles, including the eastern musk turtle, commonly known as the stinkpot, which releases a strong odor to deter predators. Visitors can learn more about the state’s native turtles during “Totally Turtles,” a free program presented by Meigs Point Nature Center on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. at the PardeeMorris House. Registration is required.

The program will feature live native turtles while educators discuss their diets, adaptations, habitats and the role they play in Connecticut’s ecosystems. Attendees will also learn how to identify native turtle species and what to do if they encounter a turtle crossing a road. According to Meigs Point Nature Center, turtles are important contributors to their ecosystems. The diamondback terrapin, for example, is considered a keystone species in Connecticut’s salt marshes because it feeds on coffee bean snails,

helping protect the marsh grasses on which the ecosystem depends. The diamondback terrapin is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut, primarily because of habitat loss. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics and stay for the afternoon. Free tours of the Pardee-Morris House will be available from noon to 4 p.m. The Pardee-Morris House is located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven. Built by Amos Morris around 1750, the

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Chautauqua Series: The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Part of the Clinton Human Rights Committee's Fifth Annual Chautauqua Series. Features Dr. Chris Kilmartin, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Mary Washington, discussing how cultural expectations of masculinity influence men's behavior. Musical guest Paul Neri and poet Stephen Watson. Refreshments will be served. For info or to register (recommended), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Thrifting Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 7 to 12 exploring local thrift shops and cafes. Registration required. For info, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov, or visit osyfs.org.

Consequences of Colonial Trade with the Enemy: 7 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Features Thomas Truxes, professor emeritus of Irish Studies & History at New York University, discussing illicit trade in the colonies and along the Connecticut shoreline. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Party Pigs: 2:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features an interactive program with rescued, trained pigs. Learn about pig behavior, intelligence, and care, with opportunities to pet, interact with, and photograph the animals. All ages. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Teen Crafternoon: Air Dry Clay Animals: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will create animal figures using air-dry clay. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

house was burned during the British raid on New Haven in 1779 before being rebuilt and expanded by the Morris family. Today, it is owned and operated by the New Haven Museum and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The New Haven Museum thanked community partner WSHU 91.1 FM for supporting the 2026 summer season. For registration and additional information, visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Amore nel Sannio: Film Screening and Discussion: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Johnson Community Room, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a preview screening of Amore nel Sannio (“Love in the Sannio”), a 30-minute fiction-documentary film by filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno about the Sannio region of Italy. A discussion with the filmmakers (appearing virtually) and Maria Nuzzolillo will follow. Light refreshments served. Free. No registration required. For info, contact 203-379-7083 or Marianuzzolillo7@gmail.com. Summer Nights @ APL: Matt Matthews Magic!: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a magic show with audience participation and instruction. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. See page 32

32 Continued from page 31 Teen Craft Night: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features fluid painting and tie-dye projects for students in grades 7 and up. Snacks provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Beaded Plants: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants will create a beaded potted plant. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Stony Creek Forum: Lecture and Ideas Series: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. New York Times bestselling author Amy Bloom discusses the writing life, her work, crime fiction, and her new mystery novel, Blunt Instrument. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 Music with Miss Jessica: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features an interactive music program led by Miss Jessica of the Community Music School for children ages 0 to 8 and their families. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Featuring Kahlil Kwame Bell on Slapaphone: 2 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a performance by percussionist Kahlil Kwame Bell centered on the slapaphone and other lesser-known musical instruments. Sponsored by the David J. Hughes Memorial Fund. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Food Group: The Cool Bean: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a story and snack-making program inspired by The Cool Bean by Jory John for children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must attend with an adult. Free. Registration required. For info, including allergens, or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Tweens Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features instruction and game play for the trading card game. Recommended for ages 9 and older. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

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Art with Kristin: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will create a watercolor ocean sunset and add a whale or other sea 100th Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair: Fri- creature. For rising second- through sixth-graders. For day, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fairgrounds, Durham. Features home arts hchlibrary.org. exhibits, livestock shows, tractor and livestock pulls, food vendors, and activities for all ages. Planned and organized by youth members of 4-H. Admission is free. ParkTUESDAY, AUG. 4 ing: $7. For info, visit 4-Hfair.org. Baby and Me: 10 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 Hand Quilting Demonstration: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features a hand quilting demonstration and an opportunity to try hand stitching a quilting pattern. Participants may join others quilting around a table in the tradition of early New England quilting circles. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events. Closing Reception for Walking Each Other Home: Exploring Where We Belong, and How We Find It: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Features artwork by 78 artists exploring themes of home, belonging, memory, and community. Free. For info, visit guilfordartcenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 2 20th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Guilford Green. Celebrates 250 years of Jewish life in the United States with live Jewish music, kosher food, a Jewish book sale, artists and craft vendors, and children's activities. Admission and entertainment are free. Food, crafts, books, and vendor items available for purchase. Hosted by Chabad of the Shoreline. For info or to register, visit ShorelineJewishFestival.com.

Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features songs, stories, and playtime for children from birth to 24 months. Siblings welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Virtual Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson: 2 p.m. Online. Book: Julia Child's Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. Features a virtual discussion with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Virtual Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson: 2 p.m. Online. Book: Julia Child's Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. Features a virtual discussion with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson. Hosted by Essex Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Plant the Seed Learning Series: Handwriting Fun!: 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a calligraphy workshop led by Debby Reelitz. Participants ages 7 to 18 will learn decorative handwriting techniques and create a project to take home. Supplies provided. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Plant a Seed: 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a seed-themed story Dan Pugach Big Band with Special Guest Nicole Zurai- and activities presented by the Connecticut Department tis: 4 p.m. The Morgan School Auditorium, 71 Killingof Energy and Environmental Protection. Sponsored by worth Tpke., Clinton. Features a performance by the Dan the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. For rising kinderPugach Big Band with jazz vocalist and pianist Nicole garten through fourth-graders. For info or to register Zuraitis. Free. Tickets required. For info or tickets, visit (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com. Summer Movie Nite: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Families are invited to watch a movie in the Children's Room. Bring a beach blanket or cardMONDAY, AUG. 3 Outdoor Fun: Grades 3 and 4: 1 to 5 p.m., Old Saybrook board "car." Popcorn provided. Movie title available from the library. For info or to register (required), call 860-663Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Outdoor program featuring park exploration, trail activi- 2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. ties, games, and more. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org. Monday Funday for Teens: Super Smash Bros: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a Super Smash Bros. pizza party for teens. For info or to register (required), call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

From Before to Beyond Gala: 6 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Celebrates Madison's bicentennial with dinner, live music, a silent auction, a one-night exhibit on the history of West Wharf, and presentation of the Madison Historical Society's inaugural Elizabeth Skinner Platt Citizenship Award to John and Melissa Mathers. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Tickets: $150; table for 10, $1,250. For info or tickets, contact 203-2454567 or office@madisonhistory.org, or visit madisonhistory.org. See page 33

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Wings ‘N Strings Festival Returns to Guilford Town Green July 25 Press Release from Guilford Parks & Recreation

Guilford Parks & Recreation’s Wings ‘N Strings Bluegrass Country Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, July 25, from 3 to 8 p.m. on the Guilford Town Green. Following its inaugural event, the festival returns with live bluegrass and country music, food, family activities, local vendors and entertainment. “Wings ‘N Strings is all about bringing people together,” Parks & Recreation Director Pamela Gery said. “It’s an opportunity to enjoy great entertainment, support local businesses, and spend quality time with family and friends while creating lasting summer memories. Guilford Parks & Recreation was looking to create something different and fun, and this is what we came up with.” Throughout the afternoon, nationally and locally recognized musicians will perform while visitors enjoy food, local vendors and family activities. Festival fare will include chicken wings, loaded baked potatoes and other favorites. A beer and wine garden also will be available. The activity area will feature a countryPhoto courtesy of Guilford Parks & Recreation themed mini-golf course, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, hillbilly cornhole, boot Young festivalgoers enjoy one of the photo opportunities during last year's Wings 'N Strings ring toss, glitter tattoos and other family Bluegrass Country Festival. This year's event will feature live music, games, food and

activities. A $10 activity wristband provides unlimited access to all games and attractions throughout the event. One of the festival’s featured attractions is a custom-built country-themed mini-golf course created by the Parks & Recreation Department with the help of volunteers and local businesses. Chainsaw artist JareBear Chainsaw Carvings will create a live wood carving during the festival. As part of the town’s America 250 celebration, the artist also has donated a hand-carved American eagle that will be raffled during the event. Proceeds from the raffle will support future Wings ‘N Strings festivals. Organizers encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs, enjoy the music, browse vendor booths and watch the chainsaw carving demonstration throughout the afternoon. Guilford Parks & Recreation thanked the volunteers, businesses, musicians, vendors and sponsors who help make the festival possible. Major sponsors include the Guilford Rotary Club, Two Roads Brewing Co., The Guilford Foundation, Ascend Bank and Ashley’s Ice Cream. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.guilfordparkrec.com.

activities for all ages.

Continued from page 32 Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an evening of trivia. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 Playdough Playdate: 10:30 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features sensory play for ages 2 to 5. Siblings welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Wellness Wednesday for Teens: 11 a.m. to noon. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features guided meditation and gentle yoga for teens. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Imagination Station: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features openended arts and crafts activities. For rising kindergarten through fourth-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Matica Arts Circus Duo Performance: 4 p.m. Chester THURSDAY, AUG. 6 Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Features an interThrifting Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook active circus performance with juggling, balancing, and Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. acrobatic acts. Free. For info or to register (required), conProgram for students entering grades 7 to 12 exploring tact 860-526-0018 or library@chesterct.org. local thrift shops and cafes. Registration required. For Birds Are Dinosaurs: 5 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 info, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov, or visit osyfs.org. Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features live birds presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. For rising kindergarten through sixth-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. How Trade Restrictions Triggered the American Revolution: 7 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For adults 18 and older. Features Thomas Truxes, professor emeritus of Irish Studies & History at New York University, discussing the chain of events that led to the American Revolution. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Husky Buddy Readers: 10 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Children may choose a book to read with a volunteer reader. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Painting with Carol: 10 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features stepby-step painting instruction. For rising fourth- through seventh-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Music and Interactive Storytelling with Michael Caduto: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features stories, music, dance, and activities inspired by Native American cultures and environmental stewardship. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

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34 Continued from page 33 Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features pizza, video games, yard games, and cupcake decorating. For rising fifth- through 12th-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. DIY Terrariums: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Intended for ages 7 to 14. Participants will create a miniature terrarium. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Sweet Treat Night: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants will make ice cream with a variety of mix-ins. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Shoreline Sailing Club Event: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles ages 35 and older. Features information about the club's yearround sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and social activities. New members welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 8 AND SUNDAY, AUG. 9 Tosca: 3 p.m. Morgan School Theater, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Opera Theater of Connecticut presents Puccini’s opera in concert staging with chorus and orchestra. Features baritone David Pittsinger as Baron Scarpia and soprano Rochele Bard as Tosca. Pre-performance OperaTalk discussions led by Artistic Director Alan Mann available. Cost: $65 adults; $60 seniors; $35 children under 18. OperaTalk: $5. For info or tickets, call 860669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.

TUESDAY, AUG. 11 Cookbook Club: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Book: The Blue Zones American Kitchen by Dan Buettner. Participants will prepare and share a dish from the cookbook. Bring serving utensils. Register by Wednesday, Aug. 5. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org. Tuesday Trivia: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Teams of up to four players will compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia contest. Registration is limited to six teams. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Stories and More: 10 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features stories, music, and movement for ages 2 to 6. Siblings welcome. For info WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 Flower Lantern Craft: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchli301 Rte. 81. Participants will create decorative flower brary.org. lanterns. For teens through seniors. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or Cool-ology: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 visit killingworthlibrary.org. Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features STEM experiments focused on American inventors. For rising firstTories, Spies, and Traitors: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull through fifth-graders. For info or to register (required), Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a precall 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. sentation by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and Food Group: The Couch Potato: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, History on divided loyalties during the American Revolution. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 33 West Ave. Book: The Couch Potato by Jory John. Feaor visit hchlibrary.org. tures a story and snack-making program for children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must attend with an adult. Free. For info, including allergen information, or to Creating a Flourishing Life: How to Turn Insight into register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexli- Action: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a presentation by Dr. brary.org. Julia King, a clinical psychologist and board-certified lifestyle medicine professional, on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practical SATURDAY, AUG. 8 strategies for building positive habits. Free. For info or to Peach and Chowder Festival and Silent Auction: register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, events.blackstonelibrary.org. 192 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features peach shortcake with whipped cream, chowders, hamburgers, Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted cheeseburgers, hot dogs, beverages, and a silent auction. by St. George Catholic Church. Features guest speakers. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the church. For info, con- Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom tact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org. meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 13 Thrifting Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 7 to 12 exploring local thrift shops and cafes. Registration required. For info, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov, or visit osyfs.org. Afternoon Fiction Book Club: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. 17th Annual Beachcomber Night: 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown Madison, along Boston Post Road and Wall Street. Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Features food trucks, specialty food vendors, beverage tastings, live music, shopping promotions, sidewalk activities, and the Beachcomber Beachball Scavenger Hunt. Wristband required for beverage tastings and raffle participation. For info or tickets, contact 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com. Tie-Dye Takeover: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants should bring an item to tie-dye. All other supplies will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 Fifth Annual Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Teams of 2 to 4 participants will compete to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in the shortest time. Prizes awarded. Space is limited. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Tweens: Magic: The Gathering: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants ages 9 and older will learn and play Magic: The Gathering. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 15 Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLAapproved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net Beaded Metal Bookmarks: 10 to 11 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Participants will create a metal bookmark with beaded embellishments. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

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Paddle for the Sound Returns Press Release from Save the Sound

Save the Sound’s Paddle for the Sound returns for its 11th year from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 9, inviting paddlers of all experience levels to kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe while raising funds to protect and restore Long Island Sound. Paddle for the Sound allows participants to paddle from any location during the 10-day challenge and log their miles at their own pace. Each paddler is encouraged to raise a minimum of $150 through an individual or team fundraising page. Proceeds support Save the Sound’s efforts to improve water quality, restore critical habitats, build climate resilience, and protect the rivers, wetlands and open spaces that surround Long Island Sound. Groups of five or more participants will each receive a Save the Sound bucket hat. Organizers say the team option offers friends, families, coworkers and community organizations an opportunity to participate together while supporting cleaner water. Long Island Sound provides habitat for more than 100 plant species, 1,200 invertebrates and 170 fish species while supporting recreation, local communities and the regional economy. According to Save the Sound, pollution, habitat loss and climate change continue to threaten the Sound’s health. Funds raised through Paddle for the Sound support projects aimed at protecting and strengthening the resilience of the Sound. Prize packages valued at more than $1,000 will be awarded, thanks to support from Outdoor Sports Center, Osprey, Bishop’s Orchards, Just Salad, Darn Tough Socks, East Rock Brewery and

Photo courtesy of Save the Sound

A stand-up paddleboarder takes to Long Island Sound during a previous Paddle for the Sound fundraiser, which returns July 31-Aug. 9. Participants may kayak, canoe or paddleboard from any launch site while raising funds to support Save the Sound's environmental work.

other sponsors. Awards will recognize the top individual fundraiser, as well as the first-, second- and third-place finishers in the total distance paddled category. Participants are also encouraged to share their adventures on Instagram using @cfe.save thesound and #PaddleForTheSound. “Paddle for the Sound is about more than just miles paddled. It’s about protect-

Continued from page 34 64th Annual North Guilford Country Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features peach shortcake, chowder, hot dogs, live music, plants, books, crafts, quilts, children's activities, farm animals, train rides, lawn games, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Guilford D.A.Y.'s It's Worth It initiative. For info, call 203-457-0581 or visit northguilforducc.org. Fireside Chat with Eric Doing: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: 4,383 Dark Days to Redemption. Features readings and discussion with local author Eric Doing in the Reading Room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

ing the waters we love, the wildlife that depend on them, and the people who call this region home,” said Anne Urkawich, member engagement manager at Save the Sound. “Whether you participate on your own or as part of a team, every paddle stroke and every dollar raised helps create a healthier, more resilient Long Island Sound.”

ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers' Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com. Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org

Participants may launch from any location of their choice during the event. The Sound Health Explorer on the Save the Sound website lists more than 100 launch sites around Long Island Sound. Registration is available at savethesound.org/ paddle.

Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Connecticut-made products from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook. Stony Creek Farmers’ Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org. To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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Horoscopes

Crossword

For the week of July 23 - July 29 ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, your bold approach is magnetic right now. If you have a big idea that you’ve been waiting to share, present it now. Everyone is ready to listen.

Right now you are able to resolve lingering tensions with ease, Libra. Lean into your diplomatic nature; you have the power to turn a complicated situation into a win-win for everyone.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Think about how you can treat someone else to something nice, whether it is a gift, time spent with you or whatever it is that they desire. Build the foundation for a stronger friendship. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 This week is all about clearing out the old to make room for the new, Gemini. Begin decluttering your physical space and then move on to clearing out your mind. CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your social circle is a great asset this week. Reach out to a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. You might find the conversation sparks a great new collaborative idea. LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your hard work is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Don’t be afraid to accept any praise that comes your way. You will inspire others with your natural leadership and confidence. VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, whether it is picking up a new hobby or diving into a book you have been meaning to read, you are craving knowledge this week. Your mind is hungry for growth, so feed it.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 The connections you nurture this week will prove incredibly lucky for you, Scorpio. You will come across as deeply authentic, which can draw people to you like a magnet. SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Getting details handled early on will clear the path for a much more open week as the weekend approaches, Sagittarius. Take to the task at hand now and reap the rewards later. CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Your creativity is off the charts right now, Capricorn. You might find that you are better positioned to problem-solve when you’re doing things unrelated to the task at hand. AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 It is a wonderful time to redecorate the garden or spend quality time with family, Aquarius. Nurturing CLUES ACROSS yourself will give you the stamina to tackle the world outside of your home. 1. Listen to PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, people are generally interested in what you have to say this week, so be sure to speak up. Your message may inspire others.

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Crossword solution for July 16, 2026

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JULY 27 Winnie Harlow, Model (32) JULY 28 Lori Loughlin, Actress (62) JULY 29 Josh Radnor, Actor (52)

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

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Word Scramble solution for July 16, 2026: BUNS

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JULY 23, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Transactions BRANFORD 17 Briarwood Lane: Samantha Pannone to Andrew Ignoto and Jillian Beesley, $514,900 on July 2 21 Caldwell Place: Kimberly Sandillo to Timothy W. Mingle, $360,000 on June 29 71 Cedar Street: 71 Cedar Street Assoc LLC to Joseph and Ina Dendas, $565,000 on July 2

144 East Main Street Unit 24D: Frances J Picchioni Lt and Frances J. Picchioni to Geeta V. Bhasin, $122,500 on June 29 68 Groveway: William J. and Kathleen H. Dooley to Elizabeth W. Sheppard, $1,000,000 on June 30 6 Oak Hill Drive: Joseph Case to Edyn and Martha A. Ortiz, $420,000 on July 2

DEEP RIVER

35 Dorchester Lane: Estate of Robert J. Flynn and Robert Flynn to Muro Matthew, $500,000 on July 1 540 East Main Street Unit 13: Landbrook LLC to Vq Vent East Main St LLC, $420,000 on July 2 9 First Avenue: S. Peter Caminiti Real Estate Trust and Eric J. Caminiti to Eaglehart T and Peter H. Eaglehart, $935,000 on July 1 31 Hemlock Road: Lenore N. Thomas to Stephanie A. McGuire, $345,000 on June 30

12 Jones Lane: Estate of Scott Paulson and Michelle Parr Paulson to Chloe Irene Nye Williams and Miller Wilson Gormley, $430,000 on June 30 177 Union Street: Keith M. Wine and Emma S. Schaeffer to Sarah Buckley and Sarah B. Wagner, $540,000 on July 2

2 Old Town Highway Unit 39: Rosalie Porrello to Valarie A. and Gabriel Artigas, $585,000 on July 2 18 Palmetto Trail Unit 18: Felice and Anna Mottola to Jodi Paolella, $300,000 on June 29 65 Russo Avenue Unit I4: Doeun Reach to Lojean A. Elsayed, $235,000 on July 2 175 South End Road Unit B10: Gina Raucci to Tracey A. Vingiano, $370,000 on June 30

GUILFORD

42 Parker Hill Road: James D. and Judith M. Cooke to Christopher Joseph Budnick, $518,000 on June 29

107 South Main Street: Richard D. Patterson to 107 South Main St LLC, $1,700,000 on July 2

1 Newbury Court Unit 50: Adeyemi O. and Oluwole O O. Konigbagbe to Abdul A. Ahmed and Marwa Qaiser, $659,900 on June 29

402 Boston Street: Gloria Gibney to April and Justin Brown, $620,000 on June 30

4 Nicholas Drive: Christine A. Kline to Keith Dixon and Kristy Hribko, $420,000 on June 29

80 Granite Road Unit 80: Janet L. Deleo to John J. Mcgowan, $281,000 on July 1

12 Oak Hill Drive: Carl J Ruggiero Jr T and Danny Crumpton to Michael A. and Michael A. Volpe, $395,000 on June 29

148 Highwoods Drive: Vincent L. Mascola to Christian Hopkins, $625,000 on June 30

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31 River Colony: David F. Guliuzza to Peter B. and Sharon B. Webster, $250,000 on July 2

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74 Hemingway Avenue: East Haven High LLC to Jose E. Miranda, $650,000 on July 2

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82 Raymond Road: Spencer Family Trust and John F. Spencer to Erin Geyer, $605,000 on July 1

407 Short Beach Road: Emmanuel and Elizabeth Leon to Tynicha Drummonds and Errol Hill, $516,000 on 217 Stonehedge Lane: Culligan June 29 And Tanno Real Estate Trust and Francis J. Culligan to William Sanchez and Deborah Wilson, $850,100 on June 30 ESSEX

3 Montoya Drive Unit 3: Jodi L. Paolella to Catherine Twohill and Mark Laskowski, $229,900 on June 30

CLINTON

42 Quidnet Court Unit 42: Estate of Paula M. Anderson and Jason Cornelio to Todd and Karrie Russell, $200,000 on July 2

56 Wheeler Path: Donald and 27 Birch Mill Trail: Mary C. Leger Constance Krier to Matthew A. Krier, to Katherine and Tim Bock, $700,000 on $595,000 on June 29 N/A: Ralph E. Gomez to Robert Davis, June 29 $325,000 on July 1 200 Whitethorn Drive: Eileen R 29 Earl Street: Paula T F. and Granger T and Eileen R. Granger to Robert Clark to Jessi and Tamarah Cameron and Alexander Lebedinsky, Marino, $469,000 on July 1 EAST HAVEN $675,000 on July 2

11 Laurel Hill Road: 40 Court Avenue Associates LLC to Adam M. 4 Dora Drive: Carol A. and Vincent Auerbach and Prita Patel, $1,225,000 on Scalia to Kim Billups, $465,000 on July June 30 2 698 Main Street: Legacy On Main 9 Garry Drive: Robert H. and LLC to Aca Realty Holdings LLC, Andrea Page to David M. and Lisa M. $1,025,000 on June 29 Schneider, $465,000 on June 30

2 Stratton Way Unit 2: Phebe M. Manser to Joseph and Joanne Mcmahon, $375,000 on July 1

65 Little Meadow Road: Ryan Schlagheck Lt and Ryan Schlagheck to Bakulaben and Jignesh K. Patel, $1,110,000 on July 1

575 Leetes Island Road: Lewis B. Vavasour to Kendall and Laci Horner, $876,000 on July 2

29 Stonehill Drive: Melanie Pierson to Christopher Burgos and Maricela Echevarria, $510,000 on July 1

MADISON 15 Cornfield Lane: Michael Rosenblatt to David R. and Olivia H K. Vonsydow, $637,500 on July 1 1353 Durham Road: Rosina M. Mauro to Deborah Vodola, $602,000 on June 29 118 Genesee Lane: James B. and Susan Herrington to Vinita M. and Matthew M. Knight, $950,000 on June 29

REAL ESTATE • HARBOR NEWS • JULY 23, 2026

Real Estate Transactions 242 Legend Hill Road Unit 242: Helen Z. Kobernusz to Michelle M. West and John R. Oleary, $521,850 on June 29 187 Old Toll Road: Heidi H. Campbell to Laura Ingersol and Christopher Perfetti, $600,000 on July 1 660 Opening Hill Road: Garry W. and Kelly A. Gyenizs to Mmj Ft and Ana M. Nodar, $490,000 on June 29 7 Pent Road: Gene and Mary S. Goodman to Nick Anderson and Riley Kokoruda, $700,000 on July 1 111 Scotland Road: 111 Scotland Road LLC to Daniel P. and Natalie R. ONeill, $590,000 on July 1 69 Squires Road: Thomas and Roxanne Mahoney to Philippe Thai and Kien T. Pham, $738,000 on June 29

NORTH BRANFORD 241 Ranford Road Unit 256: Victoria Vazquez to Robert J. Flynn, $325,000 on July 2 375 Sea Hill Road: Joseph C. and Kristin A Munro Frye to Robert P. and Amy Pallace, $580,000 on July 2 834 Totoket Road: Coastal Court Homes LLC to Jessica L. Purcell and Blake R. Mackowick, $457,000 on July 1 6 Virginia Road: Carmen Marottolo to Brian P. Curseaden and Stephanie A. Tyrrell, $435,500 on July 1

NORTH HAVEN 4 Bowen Road: Jessica Valentin to Marcin Adamkiewicz, $357,000 on June 29 53 Hansen Farm Road: Amanda E. and Michael E. Vercellone to Rachael Lynn and Christopher M. Nazario, $569,000 on June 29 132 Kings Highway: Lisa A. Manzi to Sabyasachi Dash and Prajna Mishra, $459,000 on June 29

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142 Ferry Road Unit 6-05: Riv Lndg Marina Condo Assn to Fortitude Marine Ent LLC, $20,000 on July 2 142 Ferry Road Unit 6-24: Riv Lndg Marina Condo Assn to Fortitude Marine Ent LLC, $15,000 on July 2 142 Ferry Road Unit 7-12: Riv Lndg Marina Condo Assn to Fortitude Marine Ent LLC, $20,000 on July 2

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998 Horse Hill Road: John West G. and Linda M. Phillips to Edgardo and Carol J. Gonzalez, $650,000 on July 1 123 Old Mail Trail: Estate of Mark R. Milkie and Jennifer Milkie to Benjamin and Charesse Soccodato, $1,300,000 on June 30 Note: Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will only be considered in cases involving a documented and credible personal safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shorepublishing.com

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JULY 23, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • COMMUNITY NEWS

THE STATE’S NAME FOR IT IS SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT (IT’S REALLY LOGGING)

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This is the Preserve you know and love.

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This is what “Sustainable Forest Management” looks like in nearby Nehantic State Forest.

THIS IS WHAT THEY DID TO NEHANTIC STATE FOREST PLEASE HELP US STOP THEM CALL AND TELL THEM TO LEAVE OUR FOREST ALONE!

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