Summer won’t end quietly in Clinton. The annual SummerFest and Fireworks celebration will return on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Town Beach, starting at 5 p.m. and culminating with a fireworks display after dark. SummerFest is a town-wide tradition held
the Saturday before Labor Day weekend to mark the close of the season. The evening will include food trucks, live music, and more. Unlike past years, all activities will take place at the beach, with no second location.
Parking will be available at the former Pierson School property and behind Town Hall. Golf carts will assist attendees who
need transportation from the lots to the beach. Waterside Lane will close to traffic starting at 4 p.m.
First held in 2015, SummerFest has become a major event on the town calendar, regularly drawing thousands downtown. The event was canceled in 2017 due to logistical
See SummerFest page 4
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Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck (left), drummer Antonio Sánchez (center), and harpist Edmar Castañeda perform at The Morgan School on Aug. 3 as part of the George Flynn Classical Concerts series. The allstar trio includes 19-time Grammy Award winner Fleck, four-time Grammy winner Sánchez, and Castañeda, a jazz harpist renowned worldwide. For upcoming events, visit georgeflynnclassical concerts.com.
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Dave Viggiano: Old Saybrook’s Favorite Farmstand
Staff Writer By Eric O'Connell
For the past 25 years, Dave Viggiano has been a proud steward of Viggiano Fruits and Vegetables, a farmstand that has been a staple of the Old Saybrook community for nearly 140 years.
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“My grandfather was the one who started the stand in 1885,” Dave tells the , taking a break in the shade beside the stand. “He was a farmer and he had a vineyard; they’d go and sell their wine in New Haven or New London.”
Eventually, Dave’s grandfather opened a farmstand on Route One, approximately where the Cuckoo’s Nest restaurant stands today. Since 2007, the stand has been located in the parking lot of Atlantic Seafood at 1400 Boston Post Road. Open seasonally from May 1 to Halloween, the stand sells fresh fruits and vegetables, annuals, perennials, flowers, and plants. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Though the 18-acre farm once owned by his grandfather is no longer around, the stand itself has stood the test of time. Ownership has remained in the family, and Dave took over about 25 years ago.
“Growing up I was always on the farm,” Dave says. “I took over running the stand in 2000, and we’re still here.”
Now retired, Dave previously spent four decades working in the insurance industry. Even then, he still made time for the family business.
“I worked at Liberty Mutual for 40 years, but even then, after working all day I’d come to the stand or the farm and help until about 6:00 with whatever needed to be done,” he recalls.
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For the past 25 years, Dave Viggiano has been a proud steward of Viggiano Fruits and Vegetables, a farmstand that has been a staple of the Old Saybrook community for nearly 140 years.
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issues and again in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting disappointment among residents. It returned in 2021 and has been going strong since.
In past years, SummerFest was organized by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. But in early July, the Chamber announced it would temporarily suspend operations to reorganize following the unexpected resignation of its executive director.
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The announcement left some residents concerned the event would be canceled, but the Town of Clinton and the Town Council stepped in to take over planning for both SummerFest and the Chamber’s summer concert series.
The town is currently seeking donations and volunteers to help with the event. Those interested can contact the Town Manager’s Office at 860-669-9333 or visit Town Hall for more information.
Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES will hold its 45th annual exhibition. IMAGES 2025, a jury-curated photography exhibition, from Saturday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. For more information, visit shorelinearts.org.
CLINTON TOWN MEETINGS
Thursday,Aug.7
Plan of Conservation and Development
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-669-9101 or visit the Clinton town website at www.clintonct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: :
Monday,Aug.11
Architectural Review Board
Tuesday,Aug.12
Board of Selectmen Conservation Commission
Town Council Public Hearing on Code of Ethics Ordinance Public Hearing on the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
Monday,Aug.11
Board of Police Commissioners Planning and Zoning Commission
www.oldsaybrookct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. : 8:30 a.m. : 5 p.m. : 6:30 p.m.
WESTBROOK TOWN MEETINGS
OLD SAYBROOK TOWN MEETINGS
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-395-3135 or visit the Old Saybrook town website at
Monday,Aug.11
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-3993044, ext. 118, or visit the Westbrook town website at www.westbrookct.us to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission Planning Commission
Tuesday,Aug.12
Board of Selectmen Board of Education
Thursday,Aug.14
Town Center Revitalization Committee/Economic Development Commission Meeting
: 5:30 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 7 p.m.
Obituaries
Obituary Claire Demery
Clinton
Claire Demery, 81, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Claire was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering strength. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many with her generosity, grace, and wisdom.
A gifted soul, Claire had a deep love for music, painting, and sewing. Whether she was listening to her favorite local singers, painting beautiful works of art, or hand stitching clothes for her grandchildren, Claire found joy in expressing herself through her talents. Her creativity brought beauty into the world and comfort to those around
Obituary
Howard Kane
Westbrook
Howard Charles "Buddy" Kane, of Westbrook, passed away on July 25, 2025, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born on Dec. 6, 1956, he was the son of Howard and Audrey Kane. Buddy was a loving and devoted husband to Cindy Kane and a proud father to his son, Landon Kane.
A lifelong resident near the shore, Buddy had a deep love for fishing and restoring old boats — never happier than when out on the water, rod in hand.
her. She also cherished the times she spent at two of her favorite placesStrong House and Gator Creek Farmswhere she felt most at peace and connected to the people and memories she loved.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Elsie Cawley; and her brothers, Walter Cawley, Richard Cawley and Raymond Cawley. Claire is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Cook, (Rick Cook); her son Damon Demery (Dawn Demery); her stepson Steven Demery (Lori Demery); stepdaughter Brenda Goglia; her grandchildren: Amanda Cook, Alicia Cook, Ricky Cook, Angie Pastuszak, Paul Demery, Joshua Demery; and many dear friends.
Claire will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, creativity, and kindness will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Private services will be held.
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He was a talented and creative carpenter, painter, and locksmith, and he found great satisfaction in buying, restoring, and selling investment properties. For Buddy, these projects weren’t just about the work — they were about breathing new life into old spaces and
taking pride in every detail, a reflection of his craftsmanship.
Buddy was an encouraging mentor and was always willing to share his wisdom with those who needed it most.
Whether through a conversation, a helping hand, or simply showing up when it mattered, he made others feel seen, supported, and never alone.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cindy Cadorath Kane; his son, Landon Kane; his partner, Maile Chaplar; and his siblings, Stephanie Kane (Neal) Smith, Marilyn Kane Breton (Mark), and John Patrick Kane (Anne). He was predeceased by his brother, Stephen Michael Kane.
Friends and family were invited to attend a Mass at St. Mary’s of the Visitation in Clinton on Aug. 4.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Hospice staff and to Buddy’s friends for their love and support.
May God’s arms welcome Buddy home.
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Obituary
John “Jack” Redway Old Saybrook
John Thomas “Jack” Redway of Old Saybrook returned to our Heavenly Father on July 26, 2025. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. Jack was born on June 7, 1937, to John and Alice Redway (Griffin) in Norwalk. He was blessed with devoted parents whom he deeply loved and honored. Jack patterned his life on the virtues of faith and the values of family.
Raised in South Norwalk, Jack attended Norwalk High School. He graduated from Fairfield University in 1959, and went on to law school at Fordham University, after which he began a private law practice in Norwalk. In 1968, Jack became an assistant prosecutor in the Norwalk Circuit Court. He later became the Assistant State’s Attorney in New Haven prior to relocating to Old Saybrook, where he served as Middlesex County’s State’s Attorney from 1977 until his retirement in 2001. Jack earned a reputation as a principled and fair-minded professional serving with compassion, deep moral conviction, and respect for every individual.
Jack’s lifelong love of baseball led him to enjoy a distinguished career on the diamond. In 1958, Jack signed a pro contract with the Milwaukee Braves organization. He played for the McCook Braves of the Nebraska State League and the Eau Claire Braves in the Northern League with a career batting average of .296. Jack took over as the head baseball coach for the Fairfield University Stags for the 1964 and 1965 seasons. In 1971, Jack was named to the Norwalk Hour All-Century Team, and in 1982, he was inducted into the Fairfield University Hall of Fame.
While he did not advance to the Major Leagues, baseball provided him with the means to begin his law career and start a family. A providential blind date set Jack and Susanne’s "Sue" love story in motion. They were married in 1959 and began a life together forged in faith and love that carried them through 65 beautiful years together.
After moving to Old Saybrook, Jack
passed on his love of baseball to a new generation. In 1993, he helped organize the Old Saybrook Little League and served as a coach, manager, and vice president of the league. Jack was also a dedicated member of St. Pio Parish in Old Saybrook and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Above all, Jack was a family man. He adored his wife, Sue, and spent his days providing for and serving his family with tenderness and devotion. He was especially committed to caring for the needs of his grandchildren. On any given day, he could be found sitting behind the backstop, in the driver’s seat, at the kitchen table, or in chairs of the auditorium, lending them words of encouragement, love, and affection. Jack credited his success in and out of the courtroom to his devoted wife, Sue, whom he called his “biggest hero.” She was his strength and his passion. God rewarded their faithful union, blessed their home, and fueled their lives to glorify Him.
Jack Redway lived with faith, grace, and quiet strength. He believed in hard work, fair play, and treating others with dignity — values passed down to his children, instilled in countless others, and grounded in a faith that never wavered. He will be missed profoundly and remembered always.
Jack is survived by his wife Susanne Clara (Streib), and their children: Kathleen and husband Joseph (Olesky), Nora (Clynes), Barbara and husband Leonard (DiBella), Christine and husband Carl (Bulgini), Aimée and husband Richard (Finnegan), Elizabeth and husband Todd (Jones), and John and wife Rebecca (Stegman); his 30 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jack is predeceased by his sisters, Juanita Baltovich and Irene Ferrara. A Public Visitation was held on July 30 at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 31 at St. John Church, 161 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery on Sheffield Street, in Old Saybrook. In honor of Jack’s lifelong devotion to family and faith-filled education, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St John School, 42 Maynard Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.
Town Narrows Police Chief Search to Top Five
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
SAYBROOK
The Old Saybrook Police Commission has narrowed its pool of candidates for the town’s next police chief to five, according to an update given at the commission’s regular meeting on July 28.
Vice Chair Renee Root Shippee provided a brief status report on the search process, which has been underway since the spring.
When the application window closed at the end of May, the town had received 34 applications for the position. That number was reduced to 11 after a review by Public Safety Consultants, LLC (PSC), the firm hired to assist with the search. Some applicants also withdrew during the process.
From that group, five candidates have now been selected to undergo further assessment and, eventually, interviews. Shippee acknowledged public comments on social media expressing concern over a lack of visible progress in the search.
“The process is definitely moving,” she said.
Earlier this year, First Selectman Carl Fortuna said he hoped to have a new chief in place by the fall.
The job description listed requirements including a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, business management, or a related field; at least 15 years of law enforcement experience; and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible command-level experience as a lieutenant or higher. The position was advertised with a salary of $155,000 plus benefits.
In early June, the town held a public forum and launched an online survey to gather community input on the qualities residents wanted to see in the next chief.
The search began following the retirement of longtime Chief Michael Spera in early April. Spera stepped down after 16 years as chief and nearly 30 years with the Old Saybrook Police Department. In 2025, an outside consultant’s report raised concerns about what it described as an “unpleasant culture” within the department, contributing to challenges in recruitment and retention.
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Bridge Replacement Project Begins; Detours in Place
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer CLINTON
Construction on the bridge over the Hammock River began July 27, closing the span to both vehicles and pedestrians for the next 18 months. A detour is available via Shore Road.
The bridge, located between Holland Drive and Shore Grove Road, serves as the most direct route between the Hammock Point area and the town center. Due to bridge repairs and the installation of a new tide gate system, the closure is expected to last until late fall of 2026, according to Director of Public Works Todd Hajek.
The original bridge was built in 1947. In recent years, the surrounding area has been increasingly prone to flooding, creating risks for both nearby structures and the local environment.
A project FAQ on the town website explains that without intervention, “the marsh condition will continue to deteriorate and erode, causing the system to con-
vert to a mudflat, with surrounding properties likely to see more frequent flooding.”
To address the issue, the project will increase the bridge span from 22 feet to 70 feet and install a significantly larger tide gate. The new gates will expand from 64 square feet to 120 square feet, improving flow management and allowing adjustments to protect homes, enhance water quality, and support fish passage and wildlife habitat. A sidewalk will also be added to improve pedestrian safety.
Earlier this year, Hajek said, “The project’s ultimate goal is to allow better water flow in and out of the marsh area east of Beach Park Road. This will be accomplished with updated and automatic floodgates and a longer span of the bridge, which increases the opening size. Environmental studies show this will promote better marsh health.”
According to the town website, the existing bridge’s narrow width—approximately 30 feet—made it impractical to complete the project in stages. Closing the road entirely was deemed safer, faster, and more cost-effective.
The $8.87 million project is being fully funded through grant funding secured by Ducks Unlimited, which is overseeing the work. There is no cost to the town aside from staff coordination.
While the bridge is closed, residents will need to access the neighborhoods on the far side of the construction via the Causeway and Shore Road. Public safety officials have urged drivers to obey speed limits and remain alert for other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Old Saybrook Candidates Set for November Ballot
By Eric O’Connell
Staff Writer
The ballot is taking shape in Old Saybrook ahead of the November municipal election. Leading the slate once again is Republican First Selectman Carl Fortuna, who is running unopposed for another term.
Each year, the town’s political parties meet in July to formally nominate and endorse candidates for offices up for election. In Old Saybrook, both the Republican Town Committee (RTC) and Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held their endorsement meetings in late July.
Residents interested in challenging a party-endorsed candidate through a primary can contact the Registrar of Voters. The Secretary of the State’s office will determine the number of signatures required to qualify.
Democratic Endorsements
The Democratic slate is led by Jane Wisialowski, the lone nominee for the Board of Selectmen. The DTC did not nominate a candidate for first selectman.
For the Police Commission, Democrats endorsed Alfred Wilcox, Renee Shippee, Jill Notar-Francesco, and Kristin Bonneau.
Board of Finance nominees include Mark Hand, Jeff Kotkin, and Susan Spence.
For the Board of Education, the DTC nominated Marijke Kehrhahn, Jordan Schellens, Eileen Baker, and Karen Brodeur.
Joan Strickland was endorsed for the Board of Assessment Appeals.
A dedicated webpage with project updates is available on the town website.
For the Planning Commission, the Democratic nominees are Tina Rupp and Erin Torneo.
Laura Larese-Therrien is the nominee for town treasurer.
Colin Heffernan was nominated for town clerk.
For the Zoning Commission, the DTC endorsed Robin Kelly and Kacie Hand.
Andrew Morosky is the lone nominee for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Nancy Shepard Gatta was nominated for the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Robert Soden was endorsed for the Harbor Management Commission.
The RTC endorsed Carl Fortuna for first selectman and Scott Giegerich for the Board of Selectmen.
For the Police Commission, the Republican nominees are Mark Caldarella, Mike Kapij, Shawn Hatchel, and Chuck Gadon. Gerri Lewis and Derrik Kennedy were endorsed for the Zoning Commission. Board of Finance nominees include Greg Gernhardt, Steve Johnson, Jim Wakim, and Paul Carver.
The RTC nominated Kelley Kennedy, Deborah Bole, and Joe Maselli Julius for the Board of Education.
Paula Kay was endorsed for the Planning Commission.
Sarah Becker is the RTC nominee for town clerk.
Jim Wakim and Barbara Dennison were endorsed for the Board of Assessment Appeals.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals, Republicans nominated Kevin Danby, Laurie Deneen, and Chuck Gadon.
Alex Bertran, Theresa Watford, and Barbara Krucko were nominated for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
David Cole was endorsed for the Harbor Management Commission.
Rounding out the Republican slate are Barbara Labriola for town treasurer and Erin Colwell for tax collector.
The Harbor News and Zip06.com will provide additional coverage of local races as the election approaches.
Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp bonus adventure week
Monday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. Participants can enjoy the flexibility to register for just one day or an entire week of discovery. Spaces are limited. The camp is for children ages 5 to 10. The cost is $60 for each day or $300 for the week. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-programs-events.
StrategiesforManagingLifeTransitions
Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), 96 Fair Street, Guilford, announces it will hold an eight-session support group called “Strategies for Managing Life Transitions” on Mondays beginning Sept. 8. The sessions are facilitated by Margo Merin, a certified practitioner in meditation and mindfulness, as well as grief and bereavement counseling. Services at the W&FLC are available at no charge to residents of Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. For more information or to register (required), contact 203-458-6699 or programs@womenandfamilylife.org.
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Great Gatsby
Story by Carol Andrecs
Lover boy Gatsby is a handsome young male with white fur and unique tan markings. He is gentle, quiet and laid back, and loves attention from volunteers and visitors. Gatsby’s life would truly be great in a home of his own with someone who wants to reciprocate all the affection he has to give. For an appointment to meet this lovebug, apply online at www.forgotten felinesct.org.
FindYourMatchAtForgottenFelines:
Forgotten Felines holds an Open House every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.
Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION WESTBROOK ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Westbrook Zoning Commission took the following actions at their Regular Meeting on Monday July 28th, 2025;
1. (Set Public Hearing) ZC2025-007 – Special Permit & CAM – 1119 Boston Post Road – Mixed Use Retail/Residential
Assessors Map/Lot: 176-036
Applicant: c/o Joe Wren, Indigo Land Designs Public Hearing: August 25, 2025
2. (Set Public Hearing) ZC2025-008 – Regulation Text Amendment – Section 3.E.3.2 – Floor Area Ratio Coverage in NCD (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District
Applicant: Harbor House Condominiums, LLC Public Hearing: August 25, 2025
3. (Approved with Conditions) ZC2025-009 – Minor Modification- Site Plan Application – 977 Boston Post Road– Deli & Ice Cream – Outdoor Seating & Extension of Business Hours
Assessors Map/Lot: 183-060
Applicant: Tejas Patel, Scoops & Slices
4. (Approved with Conditions) ZC2025-010 –Site Plan Application – 1244 Old Clinton Road–Temporary Storage Container
Assessors Map/Lot: 167-007
Applicant: Drew Breuninger
Applications are available for review at the Town of Westbrook Land Use Office during business hours and are accessible from the documents link posted in the meeting agenda.
Dated: 7/30/2025
Harry Ruppenicker, Jr. – Zoning Commission Chairman
Town of Westbrook
Legal Notice of Receipt of Certification of Partyendorsed Candidates for Municipal Offices Including Notice of “Underendorsement” For Some Offices (Prescribed by the Secretary of the State and Required to be published by Municipal Clerk under Conn. Gen. Stat. 9-395)
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list of Twelve (12) Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Westbrook, Connecticut for the election of: First Selectman (2 Yr Term), Board of Selectmen (2 Yr Term), Town Treasurer (2 Yr Term), Tax Collector (2 Yr Term), Board of Finance (6 Yr Term), Board of Education (6 yr Term), Planning Commission (6 Yr Term), Zoning Board of Appeals (6 Yr Term) and Library Board of Trustees (6 Yr Term), Is on file in my office at Westbrook, Town Clerk, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.
The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
Office Number of Names Certified Number Entitled to be Nominated Town Clerk Zero One Board of Finance One Two Zoning Commission Zero Two Library Board of Trustees Two Three
A primary will be held on September 9, 2025, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed no later than 4:00 p.m. of August 6, 2025. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Megan Ruppenicker, Republican Registrar of Voters, Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list of Eleven (11) Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Westbrook, Connecticut for the election of: Board of Selectmen (2 Yr Term), Town Clerk (4 Yr Term), Board of Finance (6 Yr Term), Board of Education (6 Yr Term), Board of Assessment Appeals (6 Yr Term), Planning Commission (6 Yr Term), Zoning Commission (6 Yr Term), Library Board of Trustees, (6 Yr Term), is on file in my office at Westbrook Town Clerk, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.
The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:
Office Number of Names Certified Number Entitled to be Nominated First Selectman Zero One Town Treasurer
of
Zoning Board of Appeals
A primary will be held on September 9, 2025, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office. Petitions must be filed no later than 4:00 p.m. of August 6, 2025. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Jim Crawford, Democratic Registrar of Voters, Mulvey Municipal Center, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT
Dated in Westbrook, CT this 24 th day of July, 2025
Joan S. Angelini, CMC, MCTC Westbrook Town Clerk
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
For more information, contact the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber or visit our website: info@oldsaybrookchamber.com 860-388-3266 | goschamber.com
Ribbon Cutting –Fantasia Consignments
Friday, Aug. 8
Cheer on Fantasia Consignments as they become a member of our Chamber!
10 to 10:30 a.m.
@ Chamber Office, 1 Main St., Old Saybrook
2025 Sidewalk Sale
Friday to Sunday, Aug. 15–17
Enjoy great shopping and dining deals from businesses along Boston Post Road/Route 1 to Main Street.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
@ Main Street, Old Saybrook
Bridging Businesses:
Old Lyme Business Connections
Friday, Aug. 22
Fast-paced business networking 8 to 9 a.m.
@ Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme St., Old Lyme
16th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race
Saturday, Aug. 23
Race to support the A.C.E. Award and the C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship!
8:30 to 10 a.m.
@ Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Old Saybrook
First Thursday Business Connection
Thursday, Sept. 4
Fast-paced business networking 8 to 9 a.m.
@ Vicky G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook
Local Leader Spotlight – A Recap
The celebration of Jacques Pépin in June as a local leader of our community was a great success! Held at the beautiful Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, WFSB anchor and special guest host Nicole Nalepa conducted an exclusive interview to share Pépin’s remarkable story. Attendees enjoyed learning about the Jacques Pépin Foundation — and some even had their books signed. Look forward to future Local Leader Spotlights!
The 16th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Is Nearly Here!
This year’s Saybrook Point 5K Road Race takes off on Saturday, Aug. 23. Registration is available now — all registrations are handled digitally. Proceeds will fund the Old Saybrook – Westbrook Exchange Club’s A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award, as well as the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship. Donations to this fundraiser are also accepted.
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Congratulations, LeanTech Solutions!
The Greater Old Saybrook Chamber recently welcomed LeanTech Solutions as a new member! To celebrate, a ribbon cutting was held to mark the new partnership. Look forward to their continued growth and contributions to our community.
Dine Everywhere in 2025!
The Dine Everywhere Raffle is underway! Through Aug. 14, enter for a chance to win the grand prize: 44 $100 gift cards to restaurants in Old Saybrook and the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber area (a $4,400 value). Additional prizes will be awarded to nine other raffle winners. With a cap of 2,000 tickets sold, there’s a great chance to win — so act fast! Purchase raffle entry tickets online via the GOS Chamber website or in person at the Chamber office on Main Street.
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Westbrook GOP, Dems Finalize November Ballot
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer
Westbrook’s political parties have announced their endorsed candidates for the upcoming municipal election, with the full Board of Selectmen—led by First Selectman John Hall—running unopposed for another term.
Each election year, the town’s major political parties hold July caucus meetings to nominate candidates for the November ballot. This year, the Westbrook Republican Town Committee (RTC) met on July 17, while the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held its caucus on July 21.
Voters who wish to challenge an endorsed candidate through a primary may contact the Registrar of Voters for information. The Secretary of the State’s office determines the number of signatures required to qualify for a primary.
Republican Endorsements
The Republican slate is led by incumbent First Selectman John Hall, who is seeking a third term, and incumbent Joseph Campbell, who is running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen.
Jane Spanilo Butterworth was nominated for town treasurer, and Kimberly Bratz was endorsed for tax collector.
Chrissy Kuehlewind and Justin Donarum were nominated for seats on the Board of Education, while Jum Dhal was
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endorsed for the Board of Finance.
Dwayne Xenelis and Linda Nolf were nominated for the Zoning Commission.
Michelle Neri was nominated for the Board of Assessment Appeals, and Daniel Cyr was endorsed for the Planning Commission.
Vincent Neri and Bonnie Hall were nominated for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Megan Ruppernicker and Nilani Shankar were endorsed for the Library Board of Trustees.
Democratic Endorsements
On the Democratic side, incumbent Chet Bialicki is seeking re-election to the Board of Selectmen.
Mark Fabrizi and Paula Fitzgerald were nominated for the Board of Education, and Kristin Mayer is running for the Board of Finance.
Kevin Sarr was endorsed for the Board of Assessment Appeals, and Joan Angelini was nominated for town clerk.
Marilyn Ozols was endorsed for the Planning Commission.
Rounding out the Democratic slate are Ryan Engels and Vince Gentile, both nominated for the Zoning Commission, and Kate Zapadka and Elizabeth Fabrizi, nominated for the Library Board of Trustees.
Spectrum Gallery is hosting a new program, Portfolio Development for Art Schools, to help young artists get accepted into their chosen art school. During these one-onone, two-hour sessions, participants and their art instructor will investigate what each student’s specific art schools are looking for and how to achieve an art portfolio which will increase their chances of admission. The program helps clarify the requirements for the schools of interest, create the assignments accordingly, and review and improve participant skills like shading, coloring, composition, and basic design. The program takes place at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. For more information or to register, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
MANGOLanguageLearningatHCHLibrary
Henry Carter Hull Library (HCH), 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, offers the language-learning resource MANGO. The service is free and can be accessed at the library or remotely. Non-Clinton residents can also use this service. Mango Languages was made possible by HCH, Valley Shore Collaborative, and Clinton Public Schools. For more information or to set up a free account, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org/hchonline.
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Running the stand is no simple feat. Dave typically leaves his home in Chester around 4:45 a.m. to visit local growers in Old Lyme, Portland, and even Hartford depending on the crops he’s seeking. After picking up produce, he makes it to Old Saybrook to open the stand by 8 a.m. Most days, he doesn’t get back home until 6:30 p.m.
“It’s a lot of long hours and 13-hour days,” he says.
But for Dave, it’s worth it.
“My favorite part is just working at the stand and dealing with the customers. Some of them are people I’ve been seeing for five months a year for many years,” he says.
Even some of the vendors he buys from have long-standing relationships with the Viggiano family.
“We buy a lot from Gotta’s Farm in Portland. We’ve been dealing with them
for almost 60 years,” Dave says.
Customers aren’t the only ones who look forward to the farmstand reopening each spring. Dave proudly donates any produce that’s still good to eat but has a bruise or blemish to a local soup kitchen.
“About three times a week they come for donations,” he says. “It’s all good food that maybe has a blemish on it that people didn’t buy.”
Dave grew up in Old Saybrook but now lives in Chester. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time at his family’s property in Vermont.
“I have no exceptional hobbies I can think of,” he says with a laugh.
Asked what he likes most about the community he grew up in—and where his family’s farmstand has operated for more than a century—Dave doesn’t hesitate.
“It’s a nice summer environment with a lot of really friendly people,” he says.
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The Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services is hosting mindfulness and meditation sessions at the Town Beach by the covered benches. The remaining sessions take place from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25. All sessions are free and open to Old Saybrook residents ages 14 and up with a beach pass. No registration is needed, just drop by. The meditation is facilitated by Samantha Steinmacher. For more information, call 860-395-3190.
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Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS), 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, now offers individual, flexible, and free English Basic and English as a Second Language tutoring to all adult residents in the shoreline service area. LVVS is now accepting applications for residents to receive tutoring services from LVVS volunteer tutors. Tutors assist students to read, write, and speak English and focus on the student’s work and life skills. For more information or to fill out an application, contact LVVS at 860399-0280 or info@lvvs.org, or visit lvvs.org.
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Cards Claim First Place in Week 14 of the Deep River Horseshoe League
The meteorologist says this is normally the hottest week of the summer, but with the cooling breeze, it turned out to be the best night of the season for Week 14 of the Deep River Horseshoe League. The “B” division was the only one to take advantage of the ideal scoring conditions, as they averaged an 88-point series, up six points from last week.
Kris Toohey’s Cards took over first place in an upset of the Braves. The Pirates held onto third place with a 5-1 win over the Angels. The Yankees toppled the Dodgers 5-1, and the Tigers’ 4-2 win over the Reds stopped the Reds’ five-match win streak. The Orioles continued their winning streak on even numbered weeks in defeating the Marlins.
You could not have scripted it any better: with both teams tied for first place, Cards’ Kris Toohey is the league’s No. 1 scorer, Braves’ Frank Rausch is the No. 2 scorer, and Peter Furmonavicius is the top “B” scorer, and they lead the league in scoring, averaging 292 points per game. Handicaps would be a factor in the match. In two games, the handicap favored the Braves, while the other four favored the Cards. The key to winning the first five games was Toohey and his teammates Gary Stevens and Tanner Steeves. They all scored at or above their averages, while for the Braves, only Joe Machado matched his average. The Cards benefited from the handicap in two of those wins. In the last game, the Cards were down one point (with handicap) going into the last box, but Cards’ Steeves’s ringer and Stevens’s single point outscored the Braves 4-3 to give the teams a tie. This was the second week in a row the Cards have won 5.5-2.5. They are now in first place. Toohey’s 142-point series was the night’s top score. The Braves only managed to score 267 points. Furmonavicius’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score. The scores for the A and B players were Cards 213 points to Braves 212 points. The difference in the match was Steeves outscoring Machado 66-55.
Both teams were trying to forget last
week – the Pirates got swept, and a tie prevented the Angels from getting swept. Skip Robinson felt relieved when the scoresheet showed the max handicap in any one game the Pirates would have to overcome was four points. In the first game, the teams traded the lead, but the Angels prevailed. In the next five games, the Pirates took the lead in every game by the third box and then went on to win, but the Angels’ 40 open boxes were the major contributor to the victories. Pirates’ Anthony Conkling finally topped the century mark with a season best 102-point series and was the top “C” scorer. Once again, the Pirates came within five points of all players topping the century mark. With 298 points, they tied with the Braves for total points for the season at 4100. The Pirates won 5-1 and are alone in third place.
Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers were looking to dampen the playoff hopes of the Yankees as they did the Pirates last week. However, Andy Turshen’s double in the 10th box of game one kept the Dodgers within one, but both teams matched scores, and the Yankees won by one. The Yankees eked out another three-point win in game two. Yankees’ Paul Stevens and Matt Valentin matched scores in game three for their third win. Stevens’ 31 points in game four led to another win. With the score tied going into the last box of game five, the Yankees outscored the Dodgers 4-3 for another one-point win. Ed Turner’s 29 points in the last game led to the Dodgers’ lone win. The Yankees won 5-1 and are alone in fourth place. Stevens’s 95-point series was the second highest “C” score. Frank Durinick substituted for Cubs’ Cody Layton. The Cubs picked up where they left off last week in their math against Mark Goodale’s Mets. They won the first four games, one by handicap. Warren Bellows and Paul Chrystal continued their hot scoring. Bellows missed his third century mark series with a 98-point series, and Chrystal’s 90-point series was the third highest “C” score. The Cubs’ easiest win came in game four, when the Mets
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Pictured are the first-place Cards of the Deep River Horseshoe League in Gary Stevens, Kris Toohey, and Tanner Steeves.
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Yes, there are some black sea bass around the four-pound range out there! This skipper (left) hoists a nice black beauty while his guests Heinrich Rink (10) and dad Marcus (right) of Branford share one of their catches after a productive 50’ hump was found that netted them four of the 10 caught.
Excellent Fishing is Overshadowed by Regulations
Explosion of the near and offshore bullet bluefin bite, outrageous striped bass action, and associated season-strong showing of sharks and other popular table fish, it is no wonder that locals have had their eyes on Block Island and related hot spots. Fishing has been that good! That is not to say that Long Island Sound does not have more than enough to keep anglers busy - it does. But a short hop to those other fish havens has garnered attention and has the proof to back it up.
So what is causing such great fishing? We have had our share of stormy weather and rough sea conditions that does stall things out - to a point. However, warmer water temperatures and the movement of baitfish - like herring, mackerel, and squid - offer the necessary forage to support fish diets. That is enough to create competition in the fishery and support the aggressive feeding that we are currently experiencing in coastal fish species. Interestingly enough, we are also witnessing pelagic
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species tightening up on coast-wide feeding.
Cause and effect of bait movement is evident when fishers have to move about accordingly in order to hook up. Trolling covers more ground in the shortest amount of time and is reason enough to do just that. Since Long Island Sound is relatively small compared to other bodies of water, and many parts of it are easily accessible, one can cover enough ground in a short amount of time. As a result, jigging, drifting, and, in many cases even setting anchor, can successfully produce fish. Finding baitfish schools or a way to attract predators, like striped bass, bluefish, and sharks, is the challenge. In the heat of the moment, it is difficult
for an angler to reflect on the health of a stock and why regulations are so restrictive on, for example, striped bass (one at 28-31”) or bluefish (three including snappers). Blitzes have a way of getting the adrenalin flowing, leaving little room in the thought process but for hooking up.
“Why can only one striper be kept when there are so many around?,” one fisher said. Well, in that moment, there may be many, but in another region, the numbers can be quite low. It is the overall stock biomass that counts. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Atlantic striped bass are considered overfished, meaning the population size is below the level that can support a sustainable fishery. Yet, while the bluefish stock is still under a re-building plan, recent assessments indicate it is no longer overfished, which suggests that current regulations may be relaxed in the future. With greater real-time advancements in how fish stocks
are assessed and the management thereof, improvements are slowly being made - as in black sea bass. And so it goes. Meanwhile, let’s enjoy this very good, diverse fishing season.
On The Water
High pressure built into the area before moving offshore. A cold front then approached with a frontal wave developing along it before it moved offshore as well. High pressure developed in the Great Lakes and returned with more heat and humidity. Air temperatures topped 92 degrees, dipping into the low 80s and bottoming out at 75 degrees before climbing the rungs through the 80s. Typical rain, some morning fog, clouds, afternoon thunderstorms, wind, and fair skies resumed their regular patterns. Out on Long Island Sound, water temperatures fluctuated in the low to mid-70s, variable winds blew
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crew of sons Harrison (top left, bottom left), Sammy (top right) of Madison via Dubai, and Carissa (bottom right) of Idaho, guided by Captain Matt Hula of the ‘Hula Dog,’ had a fantastic day catching and releasing over-the-slot striped bass while battling the determined sharks of Block Island waters.
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had 17 of 24 boxes with a “one” or an open. The Mets finally got on the scoreboard in game five, thanks to Goodale’s 40-point game, and they also went on to win the last game. The Cubs won 4-2 and are in fifth place. Mets’ Mike Shashok’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score. This was one of the closest scoring matches of the night. The Cubs finished with 281 points, 57 ringers, and three doubles, and the Mets scored 287 points, 55 ringers, and five doubles.
John Durinick’s Orioles have not lost a match when they play on an even numbered week. Mike Didomizio substituted for Marlins’ John Hutra, and Dennis Allen returned from his two-week vacation. This was the first match where every game had a 10-point handicap, and it favored the Orioles. Marlins’ Mike Beckwith’s single point in the last box gave the team a tie in game one. The Orioles went on to win game two. Allen’s first of two 38-point games gave them a win in game three. The Orioles made use of their handicap to win game four by four points and game five by one point. Allen’s second 38-point game led to the Marlins’ win in the last game. Allen’s season best 137 points, 37 ringers, and nine doubles was the top “B” score, and Didomizio’s 119-point series was the third
highest “A” score. The Marlins had a season best team score of 338 points. The Orioles won 3.5-2.5, and the Marlins are in a tie for seventh place.
Tigers’ Sheryl Serviss got off to a slow start in game one against Chip Goodrich’s Reds, but she tossed eight ringers in the last six boxes to seal the win. In game two, Serviss and Harvey Strausser combined for 10 ringers in the first four boxes, as they cruised to their second win. The Reds rebounded to win the next two games with a one-point win using their handicap, and John O’Brien’s season best 29-point game for the other. The Tigers won the match 42, ending the Reds’ five-match win streak. Strausser’s 99point series tied for the third highest “B” score.
Brady Miller’s White Sox and Joe Heery’s Rangers played one of the lowest games featuring the “A” and “C” players – the final score was 26–24 Rangers. The combined team scored of 441 points also ranks as one of the lowest of the season. Paul Noel substituted for White Sox’s Brian Walsh, and his 80-point series was the highest for the White Sox. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith’s ringer in the last box of game two gave them their first of two one-point wins, with the other coming in game four thanks to Andy Konefal’s ringer in the last box and the handicap. The White Sox used their handicap for their two wins. The Rangers won 4-2 and are in sixth place.
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around five to 10 knots (gusting to 20 kts), while seas vacillated between calm and a rocky two feet.
Compared to other waters north of Long Island Sound, it could be said that fishing in Long Island Sound has taken a breath. Knowing that the Sound is one big unique nursery with all the makings of an all-encompassing habitat, it can be argued that fishing opportunities are quite unique with its ice-age reefs and rich estuaries for spawning. So basically, there is a diversity of fish and plenty of them. To some anglers, finding them as they move around is the test.
During the heat of the day, striped bass have gravitated to the deep reefs and channels of the Sound where diamond jigging, drifting bucktails, trolling, and soaking chunks have produced quality fish. Live eels and top waters have been productive during low light hours between sunset and sunrise. Jig heads, soft plastics, and small lures are good change-ups for the tidal riversincluding sub-surface flies. Check
out The Race, Gut, and the few eastern reefs on your way to the moving water. Harbor blues have been feeding along the shoreline on bottom chunks and spoons along several of the nearshore reefs - including Hammonasset. Look for snappers on incoming tides and weakfish that can be found anywhere from mid-Sound to the channels and lower tidal rivers.
As water temperatures rose and we turned the page to August, small brown sharks are becoming more active and being caught by fishers working the bottom. Dogfish, skate, cownose rays, and more short fluke are also being caught from shore as anglers rig up with squid and Gulp teasers. A little work can net keeper-plus ones when making deep water drifts, but shorts still dominate catches. Fishers are noticing an uptick of sea robins and a few more northern kingfish.
Scup fever (including spot) continues to spread up and down the shoreline found on practically any local reef, hump, or rock pile. Aggressively attacking natural and scented artificial baits, these
saltwater panfish make delicious meals, effective bait, and are fun to catch on light gear. Keeper black sea bass remain a challenge due to the number of shorts rushing to the bait and three-to-fourpounders seemingly shy in numbers. Nevertheless, some decent black beauties are being caught. The interest in summer tautog fishing is holding especially from and nearshore. Using soft natural baits, flipping rocks for crabs and togging with scented artificial baits can net a togger with fish near or at double-digits, which is not bad for this species in the summer!
Talk to a few blue crabbers and clammers, and you too will most likely grab your crab net, hand line, trap, or your clam rake and head out at the next good tide. It is peak season for both! There are the makings for an excellent summer seafood get-together. Are there large and smallmouth bass being caught inland? You bet! Along with other lake and pond species, there are river trout, too. There is such a variety to fish for - anglers are connecting with bottom feeders, aggressive predators, and plenty of fish sus-
When the No. 3 and No. 5 scorers face each other, you would be looking for one or both players to be listed in the night’s top scorers. That was not the case for Giants’ Mike Zanelli Sr. and Red Sox’s Bill Beckwith. Zanelli had his first game of less than 20 points, and it took a double in the last box of his last game to hit the century mark – that may also be a first. As the league’s oldest member, Gerry Hines (84) continues to be a bright spot for the Red Sox, as he continues to score at or above the “C” division average of 60 points. The teams split their match, and the Red Sox are in a tie for seventh place.
The playoffs do not appear to be in the sites of either Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Diamondbacks or Damin Roberts’s Rockies. So, now they look to play the role of a spoiler, if possible, to work on their game and to just have fun. Kyle Sunderland substituted for Rockies’ Deb Scully. The Diamondbacks won the first two games: the first one on Zanelli Jr.’s 44-point game, and in the second one, it was Zanelli Jr. and Ted Dubay out-distancing Roberts and Vinny Jonynas. The teams ended up splitting the last four games. Zanelli Jr.‘s 136-point series was the second highest “A” division score, and Jonynas’ 113-point series was the second highest “B” division score.
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pended in cover. Sunrise and sunset hours continue to be ideal for topwater action. Frogs and buzzbaits are hooking up by the pads and scented worms near the weeds. Try a spinnerbait by a drop-off. An assortment of dries, nymphs, and streamers have been effective in cool running water, undercuts, and submerged cover.
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.
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swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated summer hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.
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A Sole Mission
For Madison native Kendall Flynn, designing shoes is about more than fashion—it’s about confidence
By Wesley Bunnell
Chief of Photography
While many 29-year-olds are still figuring out their future, Kendall Flynn has already turned a lifelong passion into a startup built on the belief that beautiful, classic shoes never go out of style—and that the right pair can make a woman feel powerful.
This spring, the Madison native launched Kendall Louise, her own shoe company, online at kendalllouise.com. Her debut collection blends timeless design with modern comfort and reflects a mission to boost women’s confidence, one step at a time.
Flynn’s love of footwear started early. Her parents still tease her about a childhood collection of ruby slippers.
“Forever, I’ve been obsessed with shoes, like, since I was really little,” Flynn recalls. “My parents are like, you had a thousand pairs of ruby slippers, and you were just obsessed.”
But it wasn’t until college in Boston, about seven years ago, that she began to think more seriously about designing shoes herself.
“I started kind of just designing, like, literally drawing pictures of shoes—but I don’t draw. Like, I’m not artistic in any way,” she says, laughing. The pandemic gave her time to revisit those sketches, and by 2021, she was ready to start building a business plan.
What sets Kendall Louise apart, Flynn says, is her commitment to classic styles reimagined for today’s woman.
“I definitely am not trying to be, like, a trendsetter by any means,” she explains. “I think my designs are meant to stand the test of time.”
She draws inspiration from vintage films, interior design, and age-old patterns that have graced women’s shoes for generations.
“I like the classics, and I think classics are overlooked sometimes,” she says.
While working with a consultant, she noticed how uninspired many department store shoe sections looked.
“It literally was like someone just took a bunch of stuff and threw it on a desk,” she says. “It didn’t look like there was any meaning or any thought behind any of the shoes.”
Beyond aesthetics, Flynn’s message is deeply personal.
“The whole message behind Kendall Louise is about confidence and women being confident,” she explains. “High heels make me feel confident—they always have. And especially the ones I design—they’re very happy, and they’re fun, and they make me feel good and put me in a good mood. I want other people to feel that way.”
That desire to empower women drives her forward. To Flynn, a well-designed, beautiful shoe isn’t just a fashion choice—it’s a catalyst for discovering one’s strength.
“I kind of add that into my designs, and that’s how I want to live every day,” she says. “I hope other people feel good about what they’re doing.”
Balancing that vision with everyday reality means Flynn still works a full-time marketing job. Shoe design fills her mornings, nights, and weekends.
“If I could do this every second of the day, I would,” she says. “But, you know—gotta pay the bills.”
Still, she dreams of seeing her shoes on women across the country—and maybe one day, even on her fashion idol, Sarah Jessica Parker. For now, though, she’s happy to be hands-on with every part of the business, from designing to shipping, knowing each pair carries her message of timeless style and female empowerment.
“If anyone else is considering doing something that makes them happy, they just have to go for it,” she says. “You’ll be much happier for doing it.”
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Kendall Flynn, founder of the Madison-based shoe brand Kendall Louise, shows off a pair from her spring 2025 launch collection. Flynn designs shoes with classic lines and a mission to empower women.
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Shoes from the debut Kendall Louise collection surround the brand’s signature packaging, paired with lifestyle photos that reflect founder Kendall Flynn’s vision of timeless style and confidence.
Calendar for the Week of August 7, 2025
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THURSDAY, AUG. 7
: 1 to 3 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. Participants will ride to DQ for a sweet treat. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.
Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Biking with Adam Stuffed Animal Sleepover
: 6:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Children are invited to bring their second favorite stuffed animal for an evening story time and a craft activity. The stuffed animal spends the night at the library for the children to pick up the following day at 9:30 a.m. For children ages 4 to 10. For info or to register, call the library at 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Vece Gazebo and lawn, Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Music by The Mediums. Hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. For info, contact the chamber at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.
2025 Michael B. Ierardi Jr. Memorial Fund Summer Concert Series Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. BYOB. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Die Fledermaus
: 7:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Theater, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Opera Theater of Connecticut in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Matinee performances take place on Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10. Tickets: $60 for adults, $55 for seniors, and $35 for under 18. For info or tickets, call 860-6698999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Jeff Pitchell. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
FRIDAY, AUG. 8
Friday Movie Matinee
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
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Broadway Classics, Theater Shakeups, and a Chorus Line Turns 50
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
: I had a delightful time at the polished production of , now at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, Connecticut, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Artistic Director Carl Andress has assembled a terrific cast of seasoned Broadway performers and others. This show doesn’t skimp on casting or musicians (10 off-stage players). The performers in all the principal roles were excellent. For tickets, contact SharonPlayhouse.org.
: I may not have loved everything about the production of at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, but I did love the fabulous tap dancing, as well as the performances of Daniel Plimpton, Robert Mintz, and Lindsay Gloriana Bohon. This is a scaled-down version of the classic movie, but it includes all the wonderful songs. It runs through Sunday, Aug. 19. Tickets are available at PlayhouseOnPark.org.
Fair Lady
: The current production of at Ivoryton Playhouse, running through Sunday, Sept. 7, is being described as bringing a renewed focus to the relationship between Eliza and Henry. It will use a
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two-piano arrangement of the score. I look forward to seeing it and sharing my views with you soon. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.
Christmas Mrs. Santa Claus
: The holiday show at Goodspeed this year has changed to . Originally, a new show, , was scheduled; it was based on the TV show of the same name that featured music by Jerry Herman. The press release stated that the change was due to “scheduling conflicts,” which can have various meanings. I won’t guess what the glitch was; there was no indication that the show might be scheduled in the future. will run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 28. It features all the glorious Irving Berlin songs. Goodspeed will most certainly do a fantastic production. Tickets are on sale at Goodspeed.org. If you already have tickets, they will be honored for the same date and time.
White Christmas
At the Bushnell
The Notebook
: Tickets for , the first show in the Bushnell’s Broadway series, are now on sale. The musical is based on the novel and later the film. The show played on Broadway in 2024, earning several Tony Award nominations. It runs from Tuesday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 5. Tickets are at Bushnell.org.
Anniversary
A Chorus Line
: Last week, July 25, marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of , which ran through 1990 and has since been revived on Broadway. Goodspeed will open its production of the iconic show about Broadway chorus dancers on Sept. 5, running through Oct. 26. I can’t wait to see what director Rob Ruggiero does with the show. Tickets are at Goodspeed.org. It’s bound to be very popular.
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A Chorus Line
: Legacy Theatre’s Sunday afternoon Broadway series is presenting Donna McKechnie, the original Cassie in , on Sunday, Sept. 7. Some tickets are available, but you can also purchase the livestream. Visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.
Another Casting Controversy
Maybe Happy Ending
: Darren Criss, who won the Tony Award for his performance in , leaves the cast on Aug. 31. As soon as his
replacement was announced, controversy arose. Andrew Barth Feldman is taking over the role of Oliver; he starred in . The controversy is because Feldman is not of Asian descent. The show is set in South Korea and is about two helper bots. Criss’s mother was born in the Philippines and is of Chinese, Filipino, and Spanish descent. His father is of Scottish, English, and Irish descent. Feldman is the boyfriend of Helen J. Shen, who plays Claire, the other helper bot in the show. After the casting announcement, multiple Asian American actors expressed disappointment. The most well-known casting controversy over Asian American actors was with the casting of British actor Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer in the original 1991 Broadway production of . Pryce had originated the role in London. Dear Evan Hansen Miss Saigon
Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.
To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
The Gambler Returns (Tribute to Kenny Rogers)
2025 Grassy Strip Music Series
Great Tap Dancing
Henry Higgins & Eliza Doolittle
Annie
Singin’ in the Rain
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Schedule Change
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‘Psych’ Star and Friends Bring Farce to Branford
The Legacy Theatre will present , the fast-paced farce that once called “as side-splitting a farce as I have seen,” from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5 at its Branford venue. The production is part of Legacy’s 5th Anniversary Season and features a cast packed with familiar faces from television and film.
“This is one of the funniest shows we have ever produced,” said Legacy Executive Artistic Director Keely Baisden Knudsen. “We are thrilled that this stellar cast and crew will get the opportunity to present this production in such an intimate setting as Legacy. The audience will feel like they are a part of the show!”
The ensemble includes star James Roday Rodriguez, Kurt Fuller, Allison Miller, Michael Trotter, and Jamie Gray Hyder.
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Psych Evil Wayne’s World Scary Movie
Little Things
Rodriguez starred for eight seasons on USA Network’s and went on to lead the ensemble of ABC’s for five seasons. Fuller, a frequent collaborator of Rodriguez’s, appeared alongside him on and most recently was a series regular on CBS’s . His film credits include , , and more.
Kurt Fuller, whose credits include “Psych,” “Evil,” and “Wayne’s World,” joins the ensemble of “Noises Off” at The Legacy Theatre.
Jamie Gray Hyder, known for her work in “Law & Order: SVU” and the “Call of Duty” video game series, joins the cast of “Noises Off.”
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
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Miller, who also starred in , returns to Legacy after appearing last season in . Trotter, known for roles in and , joins the cast alongside his wife, Hyder, who has appeared in and voiced characters for the video game series.
Noises Off Off New York Magazine
Nothing’s On
follows a group of actors rehearsing a play-within-a-play called . Slamming doors, backstage chaos, and theatrical mayhem abound in this beloved comedy.
Rounding out the cast are Emily Gardt, Jimmy Johansmeyer, Melanie Martyn, and Mariah Sage. Understudies include Dan Frye, Thomas Mulaney, and Indiana Weaver.
Baisden Knudsen will direct the production. Martha Becker will serve as cos-
tume designer, Rich Burkham as master carpenter, and Jamie Burnett as lighting designer. Colleen Callahan is prop designer, T. Rick Jones serves as both production stage manager and sound designer, and Kim Zhou is set designer.
Tickets are available at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org or by calling the box office at 203-315-1901.
Located just four minutes off Exit 56 on I-95, the Legacy Theatre is housed at 128 Thimble Islands Road in Branford’s Stony Creek Village, steps from the Long Island Sound. Fully renovated prior to its 2021 reopening, the historic building—formerly the Stony Creek Puppet Theatre—has hosted a century of theatrical luminaries, including Orson Welles and, in 2024, a musical directed by Julie Andrews.
The Legacy Theatre is a fully accessible professional company and training center dedicated to presenting both classic and contemporary works, nurturing emerging talent, and fostering a lifelong love for the arts.
Actor Michael Trotter, seen in “Law & Order: Organized Crime” and “The Right Stuff,” makes his Legacy Theatre debut in “Noises Off.”
Press Release from Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre
James Roday Rodriguez, best known for his roles in “Psych” and “A Million Little Things,” leads the cast of “Noises Off” at The Legacy Theatre in Branford.
Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre Allison Miller, returning to The Legacy Theatre following last season’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” co-stars in “Noises Off.”
A Killer Milestone for Local Mystery Author
Press Release from Lucy Burdette
The Mango Murders
The Mango Murders
Beloved mystery author Lucy Burdette, the pen name of Madison writer Roberta Isleib, is celebrating a major milestone this summer: the release of her 25th novel, . The newest installment in Burdette’s long-running Key West Food Critic Mystery Series (Crooked Lane Books), serves up a flavorful mix of tropical setting, culinary detail, and classic whodunit plotting—just in time for summer reading.
In this latest adventure, food critic Hayley Snow juggles a lavish cocktail party on a chartered yacht with preparations for her best friend’s 85th birthday celebration. But when an explosion disrupts the party, Hayley finds herself pulled into a dangerous mystery. Early reviews are already praising the novel’s charm and intrigue. International bestselling author Ann Cleeves called it “full of food and sunshine and friendship.”
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A longtime resident of both Connecticut and Key West, Burdette draws inspiration from her love of the island’s culture and culinary scene—as well as her background as a clinical psychologist—to bring her smart, spirited protagonist to life. The series launched in 2012 with An Appetite for Murder and has since earned a loyal national following.
“It’s hard to believe this is my 25th novel—and my 15th set in Key West,” Burdette said. “I’m so grateful to the readers, librarians, and booksellers who’ve supported Hayley’s adventures through the years. Writing these books lets me share the colorful, sometimes wacky world of the island—and the food!—with people everywhere. I’m most grateful to our local bookstore, RJ Julia, which has hosted a book launch for all 25 novels.”
RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison will again host Burdette’s launch party on Monday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will include door prizes and the tradi-
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by Southern Voice. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.
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tional cake. RJ Julia has hosted launches for every one of her books, beginning with her debut novel, Six Strokes Under, in 2002. For more information or to register for the event, call RJ Julia at 203-245-3959 or visit www.lucyburdette.com.
Frames in Film:
bestselling author Lucy Burdette (Roberta Isleib) is the author of 25 novels, including the Key West Food Critic Mysteries, the Advice Column Mysteries, two standalones, and the Golf Lovers Mysteries. Her books have received three Florida Book
USA Today Awards and been shortlisted for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She is a former president of National Sisters in Crime and the Friends of the Key West Library. She splits her time between Madison and Key West, Florida.
Van Gogh of Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 90 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Something in the Air: Connecticut Outdoor Air Quality
SUNDAY, AUG. 10
2025 Summer Concert Series
: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by Morgan Skelly and the Old Crows. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.
Chestnut Hill Concerts: All-Beethoven Program
: 6 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Jim and Pam Lefferts of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. Free admission. No registration needed. For info, visit MeigsPointNatureCenter.org. :
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a discussion on the predominant health-threatening types of air pollution that tend to overlap during the Connecticut summer: nitrogen oxides, sulfide oxides, ozone, smog, and variations of particulate matter. Presented by the Sierra Club of Connecticut. For info, visit connecticut.sierraclub.org/outings
SATURDAY, AUG. 9
The Butterflies of Salt Meadow
7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, visit chestnuthillconcerts.org or thekate.org. : 10 to 11:30 a.m. Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Rd., Westbrook. Features a nature walk in partnership with the Connecticut Butterfly Association. Led by naturalist Tom Kelly. Free admission. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 10. For info or to register, email Visitor Services Manager Shaun Roche at shaun_roche@fws.gov.
Concert by Back to the Garden 1969: The Woodstock Experience
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
SATURDAY, AUG. 9 AND
SUNDAY, AUG. 10
Die Fledermaus
: 3 p.m. Andrews Memorial Theater, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Opera Theater of Connecticut in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Tickets: $60 for adults, $55 for seniors, and $35 for under 18. For info or tickets, call 860-669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 12
Concert by Texas Flood (Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan) Cookbook Club
Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner
: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Book: by Giada De Laurentiis. Attendees make a dish of their choosing from a recipe in the cookbook and bring it to the meeting. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Author Event: Lucy Burdette
The Mango Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Photo courtesy of Lucy Burdette
Local mystery author Lucy Burdette is celebrating the release of her 25th novel, "The Mango Murders."
Photo courtesy of Lucy Burdette
Summer Concert Series 2025
Step Back in Time at Pardee-Morris House Family Day
Huzzah! Families are invited to experience colonial life at the 2025 Family Day celebration at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The free event features Revolutionary War reenactments, fife-and-drum music, colonial games, crafts, and more as part of the NH250 programming series.
Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic lunches and chairs and enjoy the grounds of the historic home at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven. For weather updates, visit the New Haven Museum website or follow @NewHavenMuseum on Facebook or Instagram.
A highlight of the day will be performances by the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard, founded in New Haven in 1775. The company keeps the tradition of 18th-century field music alive with its rope-tension snare drums and shrill fifes. In the past, these instruments helped regulate daily military life; today, they bring history to life at parades, educational events, and reenactments.
Historical reenactors from the 6th Connecticut Regiment will demonstrate life as a Revolutionary War soldier, including musket drills and live demonstrations of musket cleaning and firing. A lieutenant will unpack the contents of a Continental soldier’s knapsack, and children will have the chance to take part in a mock drill using wooden muskets.
Steve Salisbury, portraying an 18th-
cup-and-ball, as well as crafts, including lavender sachet bags and tri-corner paper hats.
Guests are also invited to tour the Pardee-Morris House Colonial Herb Garden. UConn-certified Master Gardener Giulia Gambale will guide visitors in smelling and touching herb clippings, share how the garden was researched and planted, and offer tips for growing herbs at home. Select cuttings of lemon balm, oregano, and thyme will be available to take home. Gambale maintains three community gardens throughout New Haven and teaches gardening workshops at the New Haven Free Public Library and Stratford Library.
The New Haven Museum thanks the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut for supporting the 2025 Family Day program, and WSHU 91.1 FM and the Howard Gilman Foundation for their support of the summer season.
This event is part of NH250, a series developed by the New Haven Museum to complement the national America 250 initiative. The series highlights inclusive, local, and lesser-known stories leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
century sutler, will set up the Big Bear Trading Company, a colonial-era retail shop offering reproduction tools, utensils, trinkets, and curiosities once sold to soldiers and travelers.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy colonial games, such as hoop-rolling, graces, and
Located at 325 Lighthouse Road, the Pardee-Morris House dates to around 1780 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Originally built by Amos Morris around 1750, the house was burned by British troops during their 1779 raid on New
Haven and later rebuilt by the Morris family. In 1918, William S. Pardee, a Morris descendant, left the property to the New Haven Colony Historical Society—now the New Haven Museum. To learn more or view the full summer schedule of events, visit newhaven museum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house. Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave. in downtown New Haven. The museum preserves and interprets more than 375 years of Elm City history through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org, follow @NewHavenMuseum on Facebook, or call 203-562-4183.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Members of the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard perform with fifes and drums in New Haven. The historic unit will appear at Family Day, continuing a musical tradition dating back to 1775.
Reenactors from the 6th Connecticut Regiment fire muskets during a Revolutionary War demonstration. The regiment will appear at Family Day to showcase soldier life and drill techniques from the colonial era.
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
An 18th-century-style sutler tent offers tools, wares, and curiosities for sale during Family Day at the Pardee-Morris House. Visitors can explore what a colonial shop might have looked like during the Revolutionary War era.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Steve Salisbury, proprietor of the Big Bear Trading Company, portrays a colonial sutler offering goods typical of the 1700s, from tools and trinkets to period-appropriate accessories.
Celebrate Nature Stewards at the Whitfield Museum
Owls and turtles and bees, oh my! Visitors can meet all three—and more—during the third annual Nature Stewards Field Day at the Henry Whitfield State Museum on Sunday, Aug. 17, from noon to 4 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event brings together local organizations and conservationists who are making a difference and invites the public to explore how they, too, can become better stewards of the natural world.
Attendees can meet rescued and rehabilitating turtles from Turtle Haven and learn about caring for displaced or orphaned wildlife with Little Rascals Rescue at Raccoon Crossing. WellComb Home will offer a peek inside an observation beehive and sell local honey and beeswax products. The Menunkatuck Audubon Society will showcase its conservation work and offer native plants for sale from its UrbanScapes nursery.
Live animal presentations will take place throughout the afternoon. At 1 p.m., Rose Crisci of Blue Moon Raptors will introduce visitors to an American kestrel, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk, and barred owl. At 2 p.m.,
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: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or to purchase a ticket, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 2 to 4 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. For children ages 5 and up. For info or to register, call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
: 6 to 7 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Presented by The 3 Foragers. For info or to register (required), call or text 860-395-8588.
Author
A Dog in Georgia: A Novel
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Angelina Carnevale of Turtle Haven will share stories about her turtle ambassadors and explain how to help both wild and pet turtles thrive.
At 3 p.m., museum visitors can tour the museum’s native pollinator garden with Heather Bradley, who will offer tips for planting pollinator-friendly spaces at home.
Children and families are invited to get creative at a craft station featuring supplies and instructions for making nature shadow drawings. Visitors can explore the museum’s grounds to find inspiration—whether a branch from a red oak tree, a blooming swamp rose-mallow, or anything else that sparks the imagination.
Admission is free, including access to the Whitfield House and exhibit galleries. The event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, call 203453-2457, email whitfield museum@ct.gov, or visit portal. ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfield StateMuseum.
Self Defense Class
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Frank Shekosky, a self-defense and martial arts instructor. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
2025 Summer Concert Series
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by American Honey. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by Jack Giegerich of Edward Jones. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.
The Magic of Lyn, Master Illusionist
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14
16th Annual Madison Beachcomber Night
: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Boston Post Road and Wall Street, Madison. Features food trucks; beer, wine, and spirits tastings from local breweries and distributors; live music; entertainment; and more. Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or tickets, contact the Madison Chamber of Commerce at 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.
Author Event: Jessica Francis Kane in Conversation with Janice Nimura
Fonseca: A Novel
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Concert by Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Farmers Market
Madison Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
Old Saybrook Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. Parking lot at 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-833-0095.
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.
Press Release from the Henry Whitfield Museum
Photo courtesy of the Whitfield Museum
An American kestrel is among the raptors visitors can meet during a live birds-of-prey presentation by Blue Moon Raptors at Nature Stewards Field Day at the Whitfield Museum.
Photo courtesy of the Whitfield Museum
Heather Bradley leads a tour of the native pollinator garden at the Henry Whitfield State Museum, one of several interactive events during Nature Stewards Field Day.
Concert by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
The Magic of Lyn, Master Illusionist: Junior Experience
Crafternoon Mushroom Identification for Beginners
Event: Lauren Grodstein in Conversation with Jeanna Lucci-Canapari
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of August 7 - August 13
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Try to get the whole picture before you proceed, Aries; otherwise, you may be moving along blindly and that can make matters worse. Patience is a valuable asset right now.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, sometimes a major conflict ends when one party walks away and finds something better to occupy them. Identify the source of your frustration and then decide if it’s worth it to proceed.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
You can seemingly energize the people around you, Gemini. They will flock to you for inspiration this week, and you can make all sorts of connections this way.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, this week you may be able to see beyond the coincidences that keep cropping up and straight to the true meaning of things. Pay attention to your instincts right now.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, if you are called upon to tell a story or get people to see their common interests, your flair for drama should come in handy. Others will have so much fun being around you.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
You and someone you work with are butting heads this week, Virgo. You want them to act in a certain manner, and it could be frustrating to you if they fall short of expectations.
AUGUST 7
Jalen Hurts, Athlete (27)
AUGUST 8
Roger Federer, Athlete (44)
AUGUST 9
Anna Kendrick, Actress (40)
AUGUST 10
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
A new opportunity pops into your life, Libra. You may rethink your current surroundings, whether at work or at home. This could be an exciting time for you.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Carve out some time for creativity, as it is what you are all about right now, Scorpio. Give in to the impulse to knit, paper craft or get involved in the theater. Stimulate your brain.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
The right answer to the questions you have been seeking should appear exactly when you need the message, Sagittarius. You’ll have to be a little more patient for the time being.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you have questions about how you can best help the people around you, and that is by being honest with yourself and your actions. Keep everyone in the loop.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
You are ready for a break from your responsibilities, Aquarius, but something keeps dragging you back into certain tasks. Figure out a way to wrap up the to-do list, then escape.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, there are a million thoughts competing for space inside your brain. It may be best if you write things out and sort them so you can give everything the attention it deserves.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST 11
Chris Hemsworth, Actor (42) AUGUST 12
Tyson Fury, Boxer (37) AUGUST 13
Sebastian Stan, Actor (43)
Kylie Jenner, Reality Star (28)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Spiritual leaders
7. Salt
13. Fortified wine
14. Edible mollusk
16. They precede C
17. A way to compare
19. State lawyer
20. “Game of Thrones” actor Ciaran
22. Eighth month (abbr.)
23. Very willing
25. __ ex machina
26. Satisfies
28. Mountain in New Zealand
29. A doctrine
30. Popular Dodge truck model
31. Dekagram
33. Naturally occurring solid
34. Company officer
36. Villains
38. Cricket frogs
40. One of the founders of modern psychology
41. Endured
43. A female domestic
44. You can get stuck in one
45. Partner to feather
47. Passive optical network
48. French ballet dynasty
51. Employee stock ownership plan
53. Bottom layer
55. Sound
56. Yankee great Judge
58. Dickens character
59. Late beloved TNT sportscaster
60. South Dakota
61. Exposing human vice or folly to ridicule
64. Gold
65. Longtime Braves hurler Julio
67. Humor
69. Shawl
70. Hospital unit
CLUES DOWN
1. Animal disease
2. Commercial
3. Necklace materials
4. Containers
5. Investment account
6. Colorado Heisman Trophy winner
7. Dipped down
8. Head injury category (abbr.)
9. Lay about
10. Intestinal
11. Not yes
12. Caused to be loved
13. Muslim spiritual leader
15. Showing sincere conviction
18. Not in
21. Number above the line in a fraction
24. Lawn pest
26. Pouch
27. Ancient language in India (abbr.)
30. Start over
32. Wild white flower
35. Fourteen
37. Visual way to interact with computer (abbr.)
38. Side by side and facing the same way
39. Religious conflicts
42. Touch lightly
43. “Boardwalk Empire” actress Gretchen
46. Violent seizure of property
47. One who supports the pope
49. Malaise
50. Body fluid
52. Inauthentic person
54. Title of respect
55. Chilean city
57. Japanese city
59. Silk garment
62. Draw from
63. Automobile
66. The man
68. Top government lawyer
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
Nature lovers are invited to join volunteer naturalist Tom Kelly for a free butterfly walk at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook.
The guided walk will take participants along refuge trails in search of local butterfly species, including the silver-spotted skipper, summer azure, and red-spotted
purple. Along the way, Kelly will share insights into these striking pollinators and their habitats.
The program is presented in partnership with the Connecticut Butterfly Association. In case of rain, the walk may be postponed to the following morning.
Registration is encouraged. To sign up, email Shaun Roche at shaun_roche@ fws.gov.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Eastern tiger swallowtail.
Real estate
Incomparable Country Living
This private compound, situated on over 70 beautifully serene acres in the Killingworth and Haddam hills, offers an easy commute to Boston, New York, and the shoreline. Come home to this lovingly re-crafted antique Cape Cod.
This home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a private primary suite—wide pine floors run throughout, complemented by four fireplaces and a wraparound deck. The open-concept layout brings a sophisticated farmhouse feel, and the chef’s kitchen features handcrafted cabinetry, granite countertops, and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. A main-floor laundry room adds convenience, and a bright sunroom opens to the deck with remarkable views of the surrounding land.
This property offers acres of fenced pasture ready for riding, including a full turnout, round pen, paddock, tack room, kitchen, bath, storage, and a gazebo. There’s space to restore the riding ring or to add a tennis court, pool, or gardens. Guests will love the inviting cottage, which features cathedral ceilings, a charming open floor plan, built-ins, walnut floors, and a private deck. A versatile two-story workshop features cherry floors, stained glass accents, and attached storage. A stunning meditative pond house with a dock invites peaceful moments by the water, often visited by local blue herons. Additional structures include a two-bay detached garage and other meticulously maintained outbuildings.
The farm adjoins 41.91 acres of Haddam land, allowing you to trail ride without ever leaving your property. Rolling woodlands, trails, and bridges provide endless opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature—a healthy, active lifestyle right in your backyard.
As a bonus, there’s gorgeous, partially cleared acreage above the pond, plus an additional 10 wooded acres teeming with wildlife across Jackson Road. This is incomparable country living in the quiet heart of Connecticut.
This home is being offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties for $2,200,000. For more information or a showing, contact Sheila Tinn-Murphy at 203-915-7530.
This home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a private primary suite—wide pine floors run throughout, complemented by four fireplaces and a wraparound deck.
This property offers acres of fenced pasture ready for riding, including a full turnout, round pen, paddock, tack room, kitchen, bath, storage, and a gazebo.
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This private compound, situated on over 70 beautifully serene acres in the Killingworth and Haddam hills, offers an easy commute to Boston, New York, and the shoreline. Come home to this lovingly re-crafted antique Cape Cod.
Real Estate Transactions
WESTBROOK
: Estate of John Bailey and Catherine A. White to Asylum Holdings LLC, $575,000 on July 15
OLD SAYBROOK
Jade Court
: Middle Post LLC to 5 Jade Court LLC, $10,000 on July 16
62 Lynde Street
: Daniel E. and Carol E. Huntley to Gregory W. and Erin K. Warwick, $600,000 on July 18
100 Sheffield Street Unit B4
:
Michael Fazio to Deborah L. Moeckel, $700,000 on July 16
6 West Street
: Amy H. Worman to James E. Litwin and Kathryn V. Wesbecher, $410,000 on July 15
MADISON
1308 Durham Road
$415,000 on July 14
168 Green Hill Road
: James and
Gina A. Vicino to Samuel J. and Mallory J. Angles, $715,000 on July 14
27 Hammonassett Meadows
Taylor and Orchard Heights Condo Association to Black Dimond Group LLC, $189,000 on July 14
: Mary Nocera to Uprise Dev & Const LLC, $390,000 on July 14
254 Hidden Cove Road Unit 254
: Kenneth and Kimberly Bartlett to Pamela M Wertheim T and Pamela M. Wertheim, $1,300,000 on July 17
501 Durham Road
: Marilyn A. Mason to Jason S. and Sarah E. Sidle,
97 Mungertown Road Road
: Andrew R. and Emma M. Long to Jason S. and Kristin Brown, $815,000 on July 14
: Julie L. Lei to Gary T. and Diane C. Debrizzi, $552,000 on July 15
GUILFORD
: Judith Zurkus to Felicia A. Smith and Travis Gulick, $530,000 on July 17
: Ehrlich
Consulting LLC to Maxwell Ehrlich, $250,000 on July 18
: Joseph and Catherine K. Marganski to James Doran and Taryn Kelly-Doran, $732,500 on July 17
: John C.
Motzer to Brandon Williams and Sophie Katz, $619,000 on July 17
: Robert A. Croce to Sarah and Bronson Iannacone, $525,500 on July 16
: Brian D. and Antoinette M. Corcoran to William N. and Lisa R. Obrien, $869,000 on July 16
: Ava Hill-Gaunt to Thomas Marchetti, $860,000 on July 16 : Kenneth F. and Melissa A. Scheve to Michael and Megan Pepe, $1,755,000 on July 18 : 410
Tanner Marsh LLC to Robert and Christine Croce, $2,098,696 on July 15 : Robert A. and Christine S. Croce to 416 Tanner Marsh LLC, $350,000 on July 15
: Andrew Locke and Kenneth Chamberlin to Jovanny and Rumi Rodriguez, $579,000 on July 16
: Andrew
Aschettino to Lindsay K. Wasserman and Kara A. Lesandrine, $700,000 on July 16 : Eric
: Priyantha S. and Cindy A. Jayanetti to Lana A. Thi-Nguyen, $381,000 on July 16
: Elise and Joseph Lee to John M. Monahan, $380,000 on July 16 : Waterside
Bldg & Dev Ii L to Andrew P. Copley and Robbin L. Cabelus, $1,490,000 on July 15 : Equity Based Advisors LLC to Jill M. Polverari, $214,900 on July 18 : Tracey Hawkes to Rachel Cutler, $410,000 on July 18 : Louis Esposito to Houseone LLC, $440,000 on July 15 : Estate of Kenneth Wall and Mary C. Wall to Caroline M. Kordell and Michael E. Annatone, $400,000 on July 14 : Bonita Grubbs to Mochi Enterprises LLC, $302,000 on July 17
: Pulcini
3rd Est and Thomas Pulcini to Jacob Pulcini, $200,000 on July 16 : Michele Talbot to Richard J. Lof, $95,000 on July 14 : Deep River Town Of to Olson Property Holdings L, $163,000 on July 14 : Estate of William Desenti and Bernadette M. Keyes to Anniemac Private Equity C, $369,000 on July 17 : John Savo to Hannah and John Petr, $450,000
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