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$2M for Pierson School Heads to Bond Commission By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

State legislators announced Aug. 31 that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve $2 million in funding for the redevelopment of Clinton’s Pierson School in early September. Developers say the funding is the final piece of financing needed to close the deal.

State Sen. Norm Needleman (D-33) and state Rep. Chris Aniskovich (R-35) announced in separate press releases that the State Bond Commission had added $2 million to support the conversion of Pierson School into affordable senior housing and a new senior center to the agenda for its Sept. 8 meeting, after press time for this article. Clinton Town Council Chairman Hank Teskey said the funding will not be official

until it is approved at that meeting, but said its inclusion on the agenda is a good sign that approval is likely. At a Sept. 1 press conference, representatives from developers Xenolith Partners, a New York-based affordable housing development company, and HOPE Partnership, a nonprofit affordable housing organization, See $2M for Pierson page 13

Jessica Accetta is making history feel like home................................2

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We Rise Together Old Saybrook field hockey begins a new era under head coach Heather Warnke...........................15

Members of the Old Saybrook High School boys soccer team run through drills during practice at the high school on Sept. 3 as they prepare for the start of the season.

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Jessica Accetta: Making History Feel Like Home By Alicia Gomez Associate Editor

The Adam Stanton House in Clinton stands on a site with deep connections to American history. Along with being the site where the first classes of what would become Yale University were held, the house contains carefully preserved furnishings, documents and other belongings from the Stanton family. Since she was a teenager, Jessica Accetta has worked to preserve the house and teach people about its history. Jessica began volunteering with her father at the Clinton Historical Society about 15 years ago. Through that work, she became involved with the Adam Stanton House. Growing up, her parents always emphasized the importance of volunteering and knowing where she came from. Family vacations often included trips to historic sites. “My parents were very big when we were growing up about always giving back to your community and always being respectful of the place that helps raise you and where you grow up,” she says.

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of the Week That’s one reason she has stayed involved with the Adam Stanton House for as long as she has. She sees it as “a cornerstone of local American history.” “What really keeps me back is knowing that we’re protecting this community treasure for generations,” she says. In January, Jessica became president of the Adam Stanton House board. She says the community’s love for the house encouraged her to take on the role, along with the support of others who share that love. Since becoming president, she has implemented a new motto for the house, “Welcome Home.” Her goal is to make the Adam Stanton House feel more like a “home for everybody.” By expanding music and outreach

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programs for children and families, Jessica wants to show the Clinton community that everyone is a piece of history with a place in town. Jessica says she and the volunteers have also been working to bring the house’s barn back as a new exhibit. She says it should be completed in about a month. The exhibit will focus on Native American artifacts found on the property and farming tools. She says the items were previously tucked among the museum’s other collections, so she is excited to put them in the spotlight. For Jessica, it’s difficult to choose a favorite artifact in the house because, to her, everything there has its own story. Her favorite room, though, is the general store. One of Adam Stanton’s grandsons worked at the store but was apparently a troublemaker. When he got kicked out of the store, he carved his name into the window. “He carved his name in the window. And said that his story would remain,” she says. William’s story is just one example

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Jessica Accetta has volunteered with the Adam Stanton House since she was a teenager and became president of its board in January. She hopes to make the historic house a welcoming place for the entire Clinton community.

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As I get older and become a more seasoned voter, I look to the candidates as a full representation of me, my family, and our shared experiences. I am endorsing Cinzia Lettieri for state representative because I know she values a community in which all people belong, where all children deserve and get equitable education, when people struggle—they are lifted up no matter what the circumstances. She believes in

inclusivity; she is always willing and able to grow and change; and she wants her hometown to grow and be made stronger by its citizens. I encourage you to meet with her for coffee, send her an email, or find her on her social media to learn more about her. Abby Roccapriore Clinton

Stay the Course On Aug. 5, the Clinton Town Council adopted and committed to a vision, mission, values and code of conduct. These form the organizational foundation that connects leadership, strategy, people, customers (the driver), and operations into a single system, a Framework for Excellence. The vision describes the desired future; the mission defines the present purpose and actions to get there. The values and code of conduct set the moral and behavioral rules. The Framework for Excellence will help the Town Council shape decisions, drive actions and work as a team to

keep everyone aligned with a common purpose. Without this, there is a risk of stagnation, confusion, missed opportunities, success and achieving long-term goals. It all begins with and ends with the customer. Though in the early stages, goals and objectives, yet to be developed and then cascaded down through the organization, will be key to achieving the vision and mission. Stay the course for the good of the whole. Robert Werner Clinton See Letters page 5

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Correction Eric O’Connell Staff Reporter

Aaron Rubin Staff Reporter

In the Sept. 3 story “Westbrook, Old Saybrook Detail 9/11 Remembrance Plans,” the Old Saybrook remembrance ceremony was led by the police and fire chaplains. The American flags on the town green were placed by a separate group. The Harbor News regrets the error.

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Jacob Barrera Haddam Jacob Rene Barrera went home to be with the Lord Aug. 25, 2026, following a valiant battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. Jacob was born July 31, 2023, and in his three short years, he lived life to the fullest and brought joy and energy wherever he went. He loved playing with his monster trucks, superheroes, his toy weight lift set, playing hide-and-seek with his dad and brother, going for walks outside, visiting the playground, and spending time on Grammy and Pa’s deck and in their sandbox. Jacob leaves behind his loving parents, Carlos and Katie of Haddam; his big brother, Joey; and his baby sister, Alessandra. He is also survived by his great-grandparents, Don and Bernadette of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; grandparents, Greg and Cathy of Old Saybrook and Rene and Gladys of Clinton; Uncle Jeremy of Clinton; and Uncle Dan “Oakey” and Annmarie “Auntie Ree Ree” Thayer of Rocky Hill. He will also be deeply missed by his great-uncles, great-aunts, cousins, and friends.

Although our hearts are broken beyond words, we find comfort in knowing that Jesus conquered death on the cross. Jacob is now free from pain and suffering, living victorious in Heaven. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Smilow Cancer Center/Yale New Haven Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and The Proton Center for their expert care and support. We would also like to offer our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Michele DiLorenzo, Dr. Nicholas Condulis, and Dr. Charlayne McStay for their dedication, guidance, and kindness. We will forever be grateful for everyone who cared for and loved Jacob. A celebration of life was held Sept. 3 at Valley Bible Church in Haddam. Burial will be private. The family received friends Aug. 28 at Robinson, Wright & Weymer in Centerbrook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jacob’s memory to St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, or the Closer to Free Ride. “Death is swallowed up in victory O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” —1 Corinthians 15:54-55 (ESV) See Obituaries page 14

Letters Continued from page 4

Knowledge, Energy, and Skills My wife Susan and I happily discovered the friendly and charming town of Clinton in the early 1990s and have happily lived, worked and served here in business and as volunteers in a number of areas of need, including human rights concerns and zoning and environmental regulation to support the well-being of our local communities. It is through our volunteerism that we first got to know Cinzia Lettieri and witnessed all of her intelligent, hard work in town, which is why we are pleased to endorse her candidacy for state representative in our 35th District of Clinton, Killingworth and Westbrook. Among her many public service activities, Cinzia is a member of the Clinton Planning & Zoning and Water Pollution Control commissions, helping to protect the environmental health and beauty of

our shoreline town. As a science teacher, she brings technical knowledge to these important roles, not to mention valuing the importance of education and family. With a master’s degree in education in policy and leadership, Cinzia has spent the past 17 years in education, policy and advocacy. We are quite excited that she brings such broad knowledge, impressive energy and people skills that will be important assets as she works to protect the critical interests of all our neighbors who count on smart, fair, capable leaders to take these government roles seriously and who are dedicated to stepping up and serving. Tom Shultz Clinton See Letters page 12

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Beach Donut Reopens in New Westbrook Location After Fire By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

Three months after its original location was damaged in a fire, Beach Donut is back in business. The shop officially opens at its new location at 631 Boston Post Road in Westbrook on Friday, Sept. 4. The popular breakfast and lunch shop celebrated its return in front of a small crowd during a soft opening on the morning of Sept. 3. Store owner Saba Tawakuli told the Harbor News, “This has been the craziest three months of my life, but we got through it and now we’ll come back stronger.” Beach Donut has been closed since a fire significantly damaged its original Clinton location at the end of May and rendered the restaurant inoperable. The owners initially said they planned to temporarily relocate to the former Friendly’s building on Route 1 in Clinton. However, Tawakuli said they ultimately chose the Westbrook location, roughly halfway between Bill’s Seafood Restaurant and Haywire Burger Bar. The eatery will open for business Sept. 4 at 5:30 a.m., serving its traditional assortment of sandwiches, pastries, coffee and, of course, doughnuts until 2 p.m. While regulars will see their traditional favorites return, employee Amber Dean said she is planning to feature some new menu items with a nautical or beach theme, as well as soups and other seasonal foods in the fall and winter.

“We’re ready to cook with love and start a new chapter. Yes, we’re out of the heart of Clinton but we’re only a few steps away,” Dean said. Tawakuli and Dean both emphasized that although the past three months have been stressful, they were touched by former customers and residents of Clinton and Westbrook who supported the business and its employees during that time. “The neighbors and customers were so kind with all their help. We’re very excited and so grateful to be reopening, and so excited to see all the customers,” Tawakuli said. In particular, the women said they appreciated the work of Greenbrier Building and Restoration in remodeling the interior of the new location. “Spencer, Chris and their crew helped a lot,” Dean said. Multiple fire crews responded to the former Beach Donut location at 344 East Main Street in Clinton on May 30 after receiving a call about flames coming from the building’s attic. Clinton police safely evacuated apartments in the rear of the building, and there were no injuries. Crews remained on scene for about three hours. Clinton Fire Chief Brian Manware previously said the fire was not suspicious. In the wake of the fire, the Red Cross assisted those displaced, and a GoFundMe page was established to provide assistance to the Beach Donut team.

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Beach Donut prepared to reopen at its new location at 631 Boston Post Road in Westbrook on Sept. 3. The shop opened for business Sept. 4, about three months after a fire significantly damaged its former Clinton location.

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Westbrook Forms Committee to Oversee Ambulance Service By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

A new committee in Westbrook will oversee the town’s ambulance service as the fire department prepares to take over, while also helping develop an ordinance to establish a permanent Emergency Medical Services Commission. At its Aug. 27 meeting, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to create the ad hoc EMS committee. The committee’s responsibilities are expected to be similar to those of the Board of Fire Commissioners, including oversight of fiscal operations for the ambulance service and approval of the EMS director. It will not be involved in day-to-day personnel or operational matters. The ad hoc committee will report to and serve under the purview of the selectmen. It will also provide input and propose language for an ordinance creating a permanent EMS commission, though the selectmen may establish a separate ordinance committee in the future.

The selectmen appointed William Brownstein, David Olmsted, Leonard Goldberg, Nancy Palermo-Lee and Joseph Campbell as full members, with Vivian Partridge as an alternate. A proposed ordinance would establish the commission’s “authority, responsibility, and governance,” according to minutes from the selectmen’s meeting. Once developed, the ordinance would need approval from voters at a town meeting. Until then, the ad hoc committee will perform the intended oversight role. Westbrook First Selectman John Hall said the committee would oversee the finances of the ambulance service to ensure it was being properly managed. Hall said he could not provide an estimate for how long it would take to pass an ordinance and form a permanent EMS commission. He noted that the town would need to have an attorney review any proposed language first. The creation of the committee is the latest step toward the fire department

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The Old Saybrook Rotary Club will hold its 10th Shredding Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. The event is part of the club’s focus on environmental sustainability and will take place rain or shine. A donation of $10 per box, based on the size of a standard copypaper box, is requested. Participants are encouraged to arrive early. If the shredding truck reaches capacity before noon, additional materials cannot be accepted. All shredded material collected during the event will be recycled. According to the

Rotary Club, more than 80,000 pounds of material have been recycled during its past seven shredding events. The material is repulped for use in consumer products, including light-grade cardboard packaging, pizza boxes, paper towel rolls, newspapers, and thermal receipts. Proceeds benefit the towns of Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. The Rotary Club will also collect nonperishable food items to benefit Shoreline food pantries. For more information about the Old Saybrook Rotary Club, visit www.osrotary.org. For information about the shredding event, contact John Aforismo at johnaforismo07@gmail.com or 860-794-5009.

Town of Clinton ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Andrews Memorial Town Hall 54 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rose Room of the William Stanton Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut, to consider the following: ZBA-26-6 for 112 Long Hill Road, Assessor’s Map 75/ Block 52/ Lot 5-1A, R-60 Zone. Jeffrey Beatty (Applicant), Marc Rook (Owner). Request for variances to Section 26.11.8 for south side setback and Section 26.11.10 for rear setback for addition to existing garage. Public Hearing ZBA-26-7 for 112 Long Hill Road, Assessor’s Map 75/ Block 52/ Lot 5-1A, R-60 Zone. Jeffrey Beatty (Applicant), Marc Rook (Owner). Appeal of the ZEO decision to revoke zoning approval for garage addition. Appeal of ZEO Decision. At said Hearing, all persons will have the right to be heard and written communication received. The application(s) and accompanying maps and correspondence are available for public inspection on the Town’s Website www.clintonct.org. Anyone requiring special accommodation to participate in the public meeting should contact the Land Use Office at 860-669-6133. Laurie Jaffe, Chair, Town of Clinton ZBA.

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Jessica Accetta: Making History Feel Like Home Continued from page 2 of the history Jessica has found within the house. But its history extends beyond the people who lived there. “Something that really stuck with me is just how interconnected we are to the broader sense of American history,” she says. The house was built in 1791 on the site of Rev. Abraham Pierson’s former home. Pierson was the first rector of the Collegiate School, and the school’s first classes were held in his home in what is now Clinton. For Jessica, that’s why preserving the house matters. “Without this knowledge of where we’ve come from, where are we headed?” she says. Jessica credits the board and volunteers with helping the museum become what it

is today. She says their camaraderie and commitment to the house have also kept her involved for so long. “I think that’s what’s the most beautiful thing. It’s watching everyone come together,” she says. Beyond the museum, Jessica can often be found gardening, fixing things and volunteering elsewhere in the community. She says her parents taught her and her three siblings to always give back. “It was a big part of how I was raised,” she says. As president, Jessica hopes to continue reaching out to the community and making the Adam Stanton House a place where everyone feels at home. For her, even a short visit can help preserve the history she has spent years working to protect. “Come take a look if even for just a moment,” she says.

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

Westbrook Forms Committee to Oversee Ambulance Service Continued from page 9 provider for a specific geographic area. Buck said he had no concrete timetable for completion of the state approval process but expected it to be completed by the end of the year. Town officials have repeatedly said Westbrook has strong mutual aid agreements with neighboring towns that will be relied upon to ensure there are no gaps in service should an emergency occur while the fire department gets its ambulance service up and running. Previously, ambulance service in Westbrook had been provided by Westbrook Ambulance Association. In summer 2024, however, town officials learned that the association’s headquarters was at risk of foreclosure after an appraiser unexpectedly contacted the town regarding the building’s status. The inquiry triggered an internal investigation that uncovered allegations of longstanding financial mismanagement under former Chief Gregg Prevost, who had resigned in July 2024.

In August 2024, residents voted at a town meeting to authorize the town to pay off the outstanding mortgage on the headquarters and hire a forensic accounting firm to conduct an independent audit of the association. The audit, completed in May 2025, documented years of financial irregularities and a failure by the association’s members to follow the organization’s bylaws, which could have allowed the problems at the association to be discovered earlier. The dispute led the town to file two separate lawsuits against the association. One sought to evict the association from the headquarters building, while the other sought repayment of the defaulted mortgage. However, the parties announced July 10 that an agreement had been reached to settle the disputes. After more than 60 years of service to the town, the ambulance association announced in March that it would dissolve as the fire department takes over ambulance duties.

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A Great Day In case you missed it, Saturday, Aug. 29, was the inaugural Clinton Dock Days, and what a great day it was! The weather was perfect, the turnout was huge and the atmosphere of happy fun was almost palpable. Successful is an understatement! There was a Kids Fishing Contest, a Dog Dock Diving Contest and a Build-A-Boat Contest, all leading up to the harbormaster’s boat parade. A wonderful celebration of Clinton and its marina area. The thank-yous to sponsors and helpers are overwhelming: Chief DeMaio and Deputy Chief Cain and the Clinton Police Department for donating all the rods and reels for the Kids Fishing Contest; Amanda, manager at CareVet of Clinton, for owning and smashing the Dog Diving Contest; Cedar Island Marina for planning and providing the perfect setup for Dog Dock Diving; Rob Derry, harbormaster, for his unending support and help; and Pete Nye for his unsurpassable MC skills. Great thanks to Adam Riso for bring-

ing AWOOGA to the festivities! Huge thanks to The Aqua Restaurant, J & M Dockside and Lobster Landing for providing the Build-A-Boat prizes. This couldn’t have happened without our Clinton Placemakers, who were instrumental to this success—Erin Kanicki, Lynn Reiss, Dylan Walter, Deneen Hedge, Tim Ryan, Lynn Hidek, Lise Depris, Nicki Dakis and John Allen. And to those volunteers who raised their hands to help make the day run so smoothly—Joyce Testa-Policar, Lance Hedge, Lauren Mahoney, Carrie Allen, Sue Shultz, Joe Gelino, Ellen Boudreau, Dawn Schontag, Bill Schiesser—thank you! The problem with thanks is that it is too easy to leave people out, but to everyone who helped, please, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for helping to make Dock Days so special. See you next year! Carol Walter Clinton

Keep Local Dining Thriving It is always sad to see a longtime local restaurant like Sal’s Pizza close its doors permanently. Sal’s was a familiar part of our community, and many residents will certainly miss it. At the same time, I think it is important to recognize how fortunate we are to have so many restaurants in Old Saybrook offering different types of food and dining experiences. One thing I would especially like to point out, with the popularity of DoorDash and online ordering, is that Saybrook Pizza Palace and Saybrook Pizza Restaurant are two completely different restaurants. They are not the same business and offer different varieties of food. Saybrook Pizza Palace is known for its Greek-style pizza and other Greekinspired offerings, while Saybrook Pizza Restaurant offers a more traditional pizza-shop style and Italian-inspired offerings. There have been occasions where customers have accidentally placed DoorDash or online orders with

the wrong restaurant. So, when ordering, take a moment to make sure you have selected the correct Saybrook Pizza! Nobody wants to order dinner expecting one type of pizza or food and have something completely different show up at the door! We also have TJ’s Restaurant & Pizza, Fiore’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Alforno Trattoria, and many other great local restaurants. Whether you’re looking for Greekstyle pizza, traditional pizza, Italian food, sandwiches, or a nice sit-down meal, Old Saybrook has something for everyone. So while we say goodbye to Sal’s, let’s also remember to support the restaurants that remain in our community. We are lucky to live in a town with such a great variety of restaurants and locally owned businesses. Let’s continue to support them and keep our local dining community thriving. Frank Glowski Old Saybrook

Join the Westbrook Democratic Town Committee The Westbrook Democratic Town Committee is looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to get involved in running for office or support candidates who are running for office. For more information, contact westbrookCTDems@gmail.com, visit www.westbrookDems.org, or like Westbrook CT Democratic Town Committee on Facebook.

The Old Saybrook Class of 1976 had their 50th reunion at Surfridge Brewery in Ivoryton on Aug. 29. What a fun event! We had great food, lots of laughs and some even went home with a raffle win. We would like to thank many who helped make our 50th reunion a great success: Paperback Cafe, Luigi Restau-

rant, Fiore’s Restaurant, TJ’s Restaurant, Cuckoo’s Nest, Saybrook Point Inn, Five Churches by the Bay in Niantic, Parthenon Diner, Pool Guy LLC and Atlas. Thank you from the Old Saybrook Class of 1976. Diane Marcolini Old Saybrook

Earned This Endorsement Those who know me will not be surprised that, as chair of the Westbrook Democratic Town Committee, I am supporting the Democratic candidate for state representative in the 35th District. But I do not support candidates I do not believe in, and Cinzia Lettieri has earned this endorsement on her own merits. I know she will fight for Westbrook when she gets to Hartford. I met Cinzia two years ago when she decided to run for state representative, armed with her resume, a PowerPoint and a clear vision for our district. A Clinton native, she has also lived and worked in Westbrook, giving her firsthand understanding of our towns’ needs. Her career has taken her across the country: analyzing education policy in Washington state, serving as associate education director for the AntiDefamation League’s New York and New Jersey region, and now teaching in Hamden while serving on Clinton’s

Water Pollution Control and Planning and Zoning commissions. A representative who is simply wellliked is not enough. Our towns need property tax relief and greater funding for education, and Cinzia has shown she will go to Hartford and fight for it. Two years ago, she lost by just 150 votes, but she did not walk away. She stayed engaged, testifying before the Education Committee in Hartford for higher teacher salaries and championing measures like a bell-to-bell cellphone policy in our schools. Many of us feel let down at the national, state and local level. It is time for a new voice in Hartford, one with a seat at the table who can get things done. I am asking my fellow 35th District residents to join me in voting for Cinzia Lettieri for state representative. Vince Gentile Westbrook

Keep Our History Alive The fate of the historic Waterside Lane Bridge is still unknown. A few years ago, the Connecticut Department of Transportation won a historic preservation award from Preservation Connecticut for its work in rehabilitating the 1940-era Lake Avenue Bridge over the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich. Here is a direct quote from thenCTDOT Commissioner Joseph Giulietti: “An award of this nature illustrates and underscores the DOT’s commitment to historic preservation, as well as our ability to partner with local and statewide organizations to keep our history alive and our highways safe, while staying as true to the original design as possible.” Their project was the result of a publicprivate collaboration between CTDOT’s bridge design team and the Merritt Parkway Conservancy as they developed repairs that would meet the structural needs of the bridge and remain sympathetic to the original design.

I would like to propose a similar public-private cooperation be created here in Clinton. This partnership would collaborate in order to repair the Waterside Lane Bridge in a way that would continue to remain sympathetic to the original design, as have all the other restorations throughout the past 400 years. In the commissioner’s own words, “…to keep our history alive and our highways safe, while staying as true to the original design as possible.” If repairs (in keeping with current appearance rather than demolition and replacement) were collaboratively agreed upon, the bridge (which was first built in the 1600s) would retain its character and charm, safety would be continued, no neighboring front lawns would be lost to paving, and the cost would be far less than the proposed $9,000,000. A victory for common sense! Maureen Wellman Clinton

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$2M for Pierson School Heads to Bond Commission Continued from page 1 said the state funding was the final piece of financing needed for the project. If the funding is approved, the deal with the town can formally close, with construction expected to follow and take about 18 months. In 2024, Clinton residents voted 154-33 to sell Pierson School to the developers for $500,000. Construction had been scheduled to begin in July 2026; however, at a May 20 Town Council meeting, Town Manager Michelle Benivegna announced the closing had to be rescheduled due to financing and pre-construction delays. In July, the developers said the project remained on track despite the delay. The developers plan to convert the former school into 50 affordable senior housing apartments and a separate senior programming space operated by the town. Under the redevelopment plan, the main

school building and its façade will be preserved, and a new wing will be constructed on the property. The gymnasium will be leased back to the town for use as a senior center for $1 a year. The town will be responsible for programming and operational costs for the senior center. The lawn, gazebo and statues on the property will remain in place for use by town residents. Once the deal officially closes, construction is expected to take about 18 months. Officials previously anticipated lease-ups would begin in the winter of 2027-28. An FAQ section on the Pierson School Apartments website will be updated with the latest project information and timeline. Speaking at the press conference, Needleman thanked town and state officials, including the governor’s office, for working together to get the funding added to the Bond Commission’s agenda. Needleman called affordable housing a

“critical” need in the area and said the project represents “an ideal partnership between the town and the local nonprofit.” Benivegna said she was excited about the prospect of developing the senior center and noted that while Clinton has a robust senior program, it currently does not have a dedicated physical space. Andrea Kretchmer, a founding principal at Xenolith Partners, said the apartments “will be a beautiful place to live.” Aniskovich was not present at the press conference, but said in an online post, “The Pierson School project has the potential to do a lot of good for our community. It will create new, affordable housing opportunities for the hardworking people of our community, as well as seniors, while also providing a dedicated space that Clinton can use for senior activities and programs.” Although the deal between the town and the developers has not officially closed,

several steps related to the Pierson redevelopment have taken place since residents approved the sale two years ago. In that time, the project received approval from the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the developers and town agreed to a tax abatement program, a subcommittee was formed to plan for programming needs and, perhaps most notably, a deed restriction that had long complicated the redevelopment process was officially lifted last year. Pierson School most recently served the district’s fourth- and fifth-grade students. In fall 2018, however, Clinton’s Board of Education announced the school would close at the end of the academic year. A facility needs study conducted by the school district found closing the school was prudent in the face of declining enrollment and rising operational costs. At the time of its closure, Pierson School had been in operation for 80 years.

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the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and was honorably discharged. Roderic Michael Hartung, of Old Rod’s early career involved working Lyme, a longtime architect, sailor, and in New York City for the architectural creative spirit, passed away peacefully firm of Ulrich Franzen and Associates. at home Aug. 27, He was assigned as a project architect 2026. “Rod,” as he to Philip Morris, a position that took was known, was born him to Philip Morris buildings throughSept. 29, 1938, to Wilout Europe, Latin America, and many liam A. Hartung Sr. parts of the United States. and Elizabeth M. Rod eventually purchased more than Hartung (Curtin) in 16 acres in Old Lyme, where he Hartford. designed and built his own home. SurRod spent most of rounded by nature, the house reflected his school years living his appreciation for the land and his at Old Colony Beach ability to blend creativity with the natuin Old Lyme. He graduated from Old Lyme High School in 1956 and attended ral world. With characteristic vision

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WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND REFERENDUM VOTE CLINTON, CONNECTICUT All electors and persons qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Clinton, Connecticut (the “Town”), are hereby notified that the Town Council of the Town is convening a Special Town Meeting (the “Meeting”) to be held at Andrew’s Memorial Town Hall, Clinton, Connecticut on September 16, 2026. The Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. for the following purposes: Item 1. To consider and discuss, but not vote upon, a total appropriation of $3,320,000 for the cost of various capital improvement projects in the Town of Clinton (the “Town”) including: (a) $195,000 for the purchase of a wheeled excavator for the Town’s Department of Public Works (b) $125,000 for the purchase of a generator for the Town’s Police Department (c) $1,000,000 for roads and sidewalks throughout the Town, and (d) $2,000,000 for renovations in the Town library, including, all surveys, alterations, repairs and improvements in connection therewith and engineering, architectural and temporary and permanent financing costs related thereto (collectively, the “Projects”), and the Town Manager and the Treasurer be authorized to issue and sell temporary notes of the Town in an amount not to exceed $3,320,000 in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds or other obligations and to determine the terms of such notes and bonds, and to do all things necessary or appropriate to issue such bonds and notes. The full text of the authorizing resolution for the Projects is on file and open to inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut, for the review of any interested person. All persons qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town are hereby further notified that pursuant to Section 7-7 of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Town Charter, the Town Council has removed the above item on the call of this Meeting for submission to the voters of the Town who are qualified to vote at town meetings for “yes” or “no” vote by voting machine on the following question: Shall the Town of Clinton appropriate a total sum of $3,320,000 for the cost of various capital improvement projects in the Town of Clinton (the “Town”) including: (a) $195,000 for the purchase of a wheeled excavator for the Town’s Department of Public Works (b) $125,000 for the purchase of a generator for the Town’s Police Department (c) $1,000,000 for roads and sidewalks throughout the Town, and (d) $2,000,000 for renovations in the Town library, including, all surveys, alterations, re pairs and improvements in connection therewith and engineering, architectural and temporary and permanent financing costs related thereto, and authorize the issuance of bonds and notes or other obligations in the total amount of $3,320,000 to finance such appropriation? YES or NO The vote will be conducted at Andrew’s Memorial Town Hall, Clinton, Connecticut, during the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Michelle Benivegna, Town Manager

and ingenuity, he transformed a stream and bog on the property into a pond. After completing his home, Rod established his own architectural practice in Old Lyme, where he worked for many years before moving his practice to Essex after purchasing and redesigning an old, rundown building on Novelty Lane. Rod was a talented and successful architect, having designed numerous large-scale residences, mostly in the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline areas. He was the recipient of many architectural awards over his more than 50-year career, including the Connecticut Society of Architects Honor Award in multiple years. Competing against a multitude of other architectural firms, Rod was selected to design handicap-accessible modifications to Gillette Castle. Rod often provided architectural services pro bono to nonprofit organizations. Architecture remained an enduring passion throughout Rod's life. He never fully retired, nor did he ever lose his enthusiasm for designing, reading historical literature, building, and creating. Rod’s recreational passion, for over 65 years, was sailing. Later in life, he loved to race his beloved Genesis and was a longtime member of both the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as the Essex Yacht Club. He enjoyed sailing on Long Island Sound along with leisurely trips up to Hamburg Cove, where he would anchor the boat and swim with friends and family. These peaceful days on the water brought him great joy. Rod was dearly loved by his many nieces and nephews, who would eagerly anticipate Rod’s arrival at family holiday events. A big kid at heart, he enthusiastically joined whatever game or adventure was underway. Family gatherings invariably included gag gifts passed back and forth, along with highly contested games that Rod embraced with enthusiasm and a playful competitive spirit.

His humor, infectious laugh, curiosity, and genuine enjoyment of time spent with family created memories they will always treasure. Rod's creative energy extended well beyond architecture. His final venture was planting an orchard on one of the hills of his property that he named “Indian Ridge Orchard,” where he cultivated 74 peach, pear, and apple trees. It was a fitting reflection of his vision, patience, and lifelong desire to create something meaningful. Rod is predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth Hartung; and his brother Bill Hartung and his wife Loretta Hartung; his sister Elizabeth “Nancy” H. Brodeur and her husband Donald Brodeur Sr.; his niece Elizabeth M. Brodeur; his nephew Timothy Brodeur and his wife Terri Brodeur. He is survived by 10 nieces and nephews: Donald Brodeur Jr. and his wife Karen, Jonathan Brodeur and his wife Susan, Christopher Brodeur and his wife Meg, Rosemary Cairns and her husband Michael, Eric Brodeur and his wife Stacie, Stephan Brodeur, Stephanie Brodeur, Marc Brodeur and his wife Jen, Tina Fenton and her husband Mark, and David Hartung. He is also survived by 28 grandnieces/nephews; and eight great-grandnieces/nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 9 at Christ the King Church. Burial was private. To share a memory of Rod or send a condolence to his family, please visit Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service at www.dignitymemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at 34 Washington St., Suite 310, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, curealz.org, to the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex, CT 06426, ctrivermuseum.org, or to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, 187 Williams St., New London, CT 06320, tbbcf.org. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes and directions.

Honor Your Veteran with a Brick The VFW of Clinton offers the opportunity to purchase a brick for inclusion in the walkway of the Clinton veterans brick/paver project. Cost is $40 per brick, which includes the inscription of the veteran’s name, rank, military branch, country of conflict, and years of service. Veterans do not have to be from Connecticut. Forms are available at the walk site at Clinton’s Post Office Square. For more information, call Tom Kehoe at 860-669-6979.

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The Old Saybrook field hockey team prepares for the 2026 season under first-year varsity head coach Heather Warnke. The Rams open the season Friday, Sept. 11, at home against the Wild Knights.

Warnke Looks to Build Winning Culture at Old Saybrook By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Heather Warnke has been essential to rebuilding the field hockey program at Old Saybrook. Three seasons ago, the school district wanted to bring back the middle school field hockey program after it was discontinued during the pandemic. Warnke stepped in. The loss of the feeder program was felt at both the middle school and high school levels. After helping bring back the middle school program, Warnke is now tasked with rebuilding the varsity program as she enters her first season as head coach. With a roster featuring three seniors, no juniors, and a large group of freshmen and sophomores coming off a winless season last year, Warnke sees plenty of potential for the program.

Warnke said she’s excited for the challenge of moving to the varsity level and working to rebuild the Old Saybrook field hockey team. “It’s great. My son is actually a freshman too, so it’s like both of us feel like we’re both starting at the high school this year, which is super exciting,” Warnke said. “I love the girls. Most of the girls I coached because the majority of the team are ninth and 10th graders, so they were with me at the middle school.” Warnke added that it’s an interesting situation knowing all of the underclassmen while having spent the last two months getting to know the seniors. She said she hopes to give them a wonderful experience in their final year at the high school. “The biggest thing has been building the

team culture. What do we stand for? What do we not? Who do we want to be as a team?” she said. “We’ve been spending a lot of time on that and then we’ve been spending a lot of time on conditioning and the fundamentals. It’s going to take being able to play a full 60 minutes and being able to play to the very last whistle to win games.” The team’s theme this season will be “We rise together,” and the Rams will be led by their three seniors: goalie Felicia Lomard, who earned all-state honors last season, and captains Evelyn Gage and Chelsea Garvey. “Lomard was the one that kept them in the games. She was the critical part of the defense, critical part of the team, and she is amazing,” Warnke said. “We have such strong leadership with her in the cage, and

that trickles through the rest of the team.” Warnke added that the three seniors will get to play with a lot of “magic” coming in with the underclassmen. She said the underclassmen, especially the freshmen, are arriving with a winning mindset. “We get this great opportunity to build this next generation of players for Old Saybrook. It’s so exciting and I love that,” she said. “I love that I get this opportunity to work with the young women to do that for them. We’re so excited to play field hockey, but we’re really grooming young women and leaders to be successful and leaders in the community.” Old Saybrook opens the season at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at home against the Wild Knights.

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Members of the Deep River Horseshoe League gather during the league’s 71st season. The White Sox finished the regular season as the 2026 league champions.

Deep River Horseshoe League: White Sox Crowned 2026 League Champs By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Deep River Horseshoe League’s 71st regular season has come to an end, and despite poor weather that shortened the final night to three games per team, there was just enough time to crown the White Sox league champions and settle all eight playoff seeds for the postseason. The White Sox entered the night with a half-game lead over the Giants, while the Braves held eighth place by one game. The White Sox used their five-point handicap to win game one. In game two, Rausch’s double in the eighth box gave the Braves a one-point lead, but the White Sox outscored them 18-16 over the final four boxes to earn their second win. The Braves then failed to capitalize on their seven-point handicap in the final game. With the 3-0 sweep, the White Sox became the 2026 league champions, while the Braves had to await the other results to learn their playoff fate. The D’backs, meanwhile, hoped Red Sox standout Bill Beckwith’s dislike of

Court No. 7 would work to their advantage. Kyle Sunderland substituted for the D’backs’ John O’Brien, but Beckwith did not let the court affect his scoring. He scored 41 points in game one to lead the Red Sox. In game two, the D’backs’ Butch Carotenuto scored 33 points and John Sciacca added 30 as their team outscored the Sox by more than 30 points to even the match. The D’backs struggled to score in the final game, and the Red Sox won the match 2-1. That single D’backs victory left them tied with the Braves, but their earlier head-to-head win put the D’backs in the playoffs and eliminated the Braves. The shortened night and three-game series, instead of the typical six, limited teams’ opportunities to shake up the standings heading into the postseason. The Cards, for example, had little room for error when they faced the Tigers. Cards standout Kris Toohey scored 42 points with 12 ringers to lead the Cards to a game-one win, then combined with Todd Nuhn for 66 points in game two to secure their second victory. Dennis Goodrich

scored 37 points to lead the Tigers in the finale. Toohey finished with 72 points in his two games, while he and Nuhn combined for 137 points. Goodrich finished with 58 points. Giants player Mike Zanelli Sr. and Yankees player Dennis Allen traded the lead in game one. Allen edged Zanelli 3433, and although the Giants led on scratch score, the Yankees used the handicap to win. The Giants moved ahead in the fifth box of game two, and Zanelli’s 35 points helped secure a four-point victory. The finale was tied entering the last box, where Matt Valentin and Adam Fortier scored five points to give the Giants a twopoint win. The Giants earned the No. 2 seed, and Zanelli finished with 68 points. Sue Pollard’s Rockies entered the night tied for sixth place and on the playoff bubble, while Skip Robinson’s Pirates were playing for seeding. Two games carried a one-point handicap, and the other was a scratch contest. All three games were decided by double digits. In game one, Pollard edged Robinson 32-31, and Anthony

Malerba added 34 points to lead the Rockies. Robinson scored 41 points in game two, matching the Rockies’ team total, and Brian Walsh’s points helped the Pirates even the match. Gary Stevens scored 32 points in the finale to lead the Pirates past the Rockies. The Pirates’ 2-1 victory left them tied with the Cubs. Robinson finished with 72 points, and the Rockies secured the No. 7 seed. John Hutra’s Marlins entered the night tied with the Rockies for sixth place and also on the playoff bubble. They led game one until the sixth box, when Cubs player Bob Cifaldi’s double put his team ahead for good in a four-point victory. In game two, Marlins player Mike Shashok had a rare clean game with no ringers, and the Marlins needed their nine handicap points to earn a tie. The Cubs scored only five points in the first four boxes of the last game and could not recover, leaving the teams tied 1 1/2-1 1/2 in the match. The tie gave the Marlins the No. 6 seed. The Cubs See Deep River page 17

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Deep River Horseshoe League: White Sox Crowned 2026 League Champs Continued from page 16 finished with the same record as the Pirates but fell to the No. 4 seed because they lost when the teams met in Week 10. The Orioles had already secured fifth place when they faced Peter Furmonavicius’s Rangers. Mike Zanelli Jr. edged Furmonavicius 29-27 in game one, and Andy Turshen’s points helped produce the win. Orioles player Ted Dubay dominated the final two games. His season-best 40 points, 11 ringers, and three doubles led the Orioles to their second win, and he followed with 36 points, 11 ringers, and three

doubles in game three. The Orioles retained the No. 5 seed. Dubay was the night’s top scorer with 76 points, while the Orioles totaled 177 points, 44 ringers, and nine doubles. Zanelli said the team had been on its way to a record night. The first-round playoff matchups will be No. 1 White Sox vs. No. 8 D’backs, No. 4 Cubs vs. No. 5 Orioles, No. 2 Giants vs. No. 7 Rockies, and No. 3 Pirates vs. No. 6 Marlins. The first and second rounds are best-of-five series. The winners of the second round will advance to a best-of-seven championship match.

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Dynjandi waterfall, outside Ísafjörður, was among the sights encountered during the cruise around Iceland.

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Broadway at Sea Sailing Around Iceland Surrounded by Broadway Musical Fans & Performers By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

If you love Broadway musicals as I do and if you have SiriusXM, you know Seth Rudetsky. He hosts the afternoon time slot as well as six hours on Saturday with his fellow host Christine Pedi as the Dueling Divas. Seth is multitalented. A classically trained pianist, he has played in the pit of dozens of Broadway shows, wrote and performed in the award-winning musical Disaster!, and serves as music director/accompanist for big names all over the country. But Seth also does his Big Broadway Cruises, featuring Broadway stars and a group of Broadway musical lovers. I always wondered what they would be like. Fate intervened. I was determined to travel this July, and I wanted to return to Iceland. In December 2025, while attending a performance of Chess, I looked at the Playbill and came upon a large ad announcing Seth’s cruise to Iceland in July. The dates worked. Within days, I had talked to the travel agency and booked my reservation.

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short lesson or coaching session with one My expectations were totally unrealistic of them (for which I would’ve been happy if I had thought about them. to pay extra), and maybe even performing Three stars would be on the cruise: a solo in the “vaudeville” on the last night of the cruise. See Broadway at Sea page 25

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Broadway at Sea Continued from page 24 Emily Skinner, a multiple Tony Award nominee and winner; Norm Lewis; and Ari’el Stachel, who won a Tony for The Band’s Visit. Norm Lewis was replaced by Christine Pedi, the morning personality on the Broadway channel and an accomplished performer in her own right. We weren’t notified of the change; I found it accidentally when I went on the Playbill Travel site and saw the change. Our group numbered between 100 and 150. Some had been on multiple cruises with Seth. One person had been on 11, but there was a group of newbies like me. We had two sea days on the eight-day cruise, with activities scheduled both mornings and afternoons on those days. Each evening also featured an activity just for our group. In the main dining room, there were tables reserved for us each evening for dinner. One of the attractions for me was the master class. As a singer/cabaret performer, the chance to work with and learn from professionals was wonderful. But when I first heard the description of the master class, I was disappointed. I was Photo by Karen Isaacs told that names would be drawn from among those who signed up. The rest of us Jack Plotnick, left, with Broadway performer Emily Skinner during the cruise. would just watch. That was incorrect. Actually, the master class was a great experience. Yes, they drew names, but everyone who signed up had at least 10 minutes of time with Seth. That morning Christine joined in, as well as Seth’s friend Jack Plotnick, an actor and coach. The one-hour session went much longer. The evening shows were great. Seth and each performer mixed songs with interviews. They talked about the ups and downs of their careers. You got to know so much more about them. Emily Skinner announced she was playing Miss Hannigan at Goodspeed later this year. As a bonus, Ari’el Stachel also performed his one-man show, Out of Character, in which he talks about his overwhelming anxiety and discomfort about his mixed ethnic background, which led to a difficult relationship with his father, a Yemeni Jew. Where my expectations were wrong was that I seldom saw the stars around the ship during the cruise; it probably wasn’t surprising since the Celebrity Silhouette has 2,800 or so passengers. Only Christine joined us in the dining room. I didn’t meet any of them on the excursions; since I had Photo by Karen Isaacs seen most of the important sights on my The landscape near Seyðisfjörður, one of the stops during the cruise around Iceland.

previous trip, my excursions included food walking tours and some others. On the final night, each of the three stars performed with a group of us as backup. We rehearsed during the week. (I rehearsed but didn’t perform because I didn’t feel I could memorize all the lyrics.) The group did “All That Jazz” with Emily Skinner, “Before the Parade Passes By” with Christine Pedi, and “The Evening Prayer” from Fiddler on the Roof with Ari’el Stachel. But the most important reality was that I thoroughly enjoyed it. As a solo traveler, it was great to have a group of people to chat with because we shared an interest. Because of the unique name tag Seth had provided, it also sparked conversations with other passengers. Dinnertime conversation seldom seemed forced or limited to what you did that particular day. The group was mixed, from people deeply involved in the theater to more “average” fans. I talked with two other critics, including one from Massachusetts, a stage manager, and several who had majored in voice or musical theater in college, plus people who just loved the genre. I met someone from Fairfield County who is a producer. Iceland is a beautiful and fascinating country. We lucked out with the weather; I had been warned about the possibility of March- or April-like temperatures and winds, plus rain. Most of our days were bright and sunny with comfortable temperatures. Caveat: Remember that the stars announced to be on your cruise are not guaranteed; understand that a professional commitment may occur that causes a change. On my cruise, sometime between February and June, Norm Lewis had to drop out for that reason. The bottom line: Not only would I do it again, but I have already made a reservation for Seth’s cruise in January 2028 to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. Note: Seth’s aren’t the only Broadwaythemed cruises. Playbill Travel sponsors one a year; most seem to be river cruises with the group taking over the entire ship. The Broadway Cruise does sporadic trips, taking over an entire ship. The next one is in April aboard the Norwegian Jewel. Seth is doing three in 2027 — to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Greek Isles.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 Getting Your Affairs in Order: 10 to 11:30 a.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Becca Allen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and End-ofLife Doula, leads a 90-minute presentation on organizing important documents, making key decisions and clarifying wishes as part of end-of-life planning. A written worksheet will be provided; bring a pen. Hosted by Shoreline Village. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@shorelinevillagect.org. Trip: Lost in New Haven: 10:15 a.m. Lost in New Haven, 80 Hamilton St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a tour of the Lost in New Haven local history and cultural center, followed by lunch at Pepe's Pizza. Cost: $40. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Afternoon Fiction Book Club: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

The Herbal Apothecary: 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features an introduction to growing herbs and processing them into teas, salves, and botanical extracts, led by Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Tween Time: Pet Care 101: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Connecticut Humane Society leads a handson pet care workshop for ages 8 to 12 covering pet ownership and what animals need to thrive. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Opening Night for The Odd Couple: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 4. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

9/11 Remembrance Service: 5 p.m. Madison Town Green. The Town of Madison honors community members who lost their lives on 9/11. For info or to dedicate a flag, visit madisonexchange.org/flags.

Jordan Freeman: A Revolutionary War Soldier: 7 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Kevin Johnson of the Connecticut State Library presents a historical interpretation of Jordan Freeman, a Black Revolutionary War soldier. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-399-7473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com.

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Stony Creek Forum: Conversations Online: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University and author of Israel: What Went Wrong?, in conversation with Peter Beinart. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

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Psychedelics and the Brain: Hope, Hype, and Healing?: 9:30 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Paint-a-Plow: 3 to 7 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Northford. Children can stamp their handprints on a Learning. Presented by Depak Cyril D'Souza, M.D. town snowplow that will be active during the winter. Explores research on psychedelics as potential treatRegistration not required. Acrylic paint will be used; dress ments for depression and other mental health condiaccordingly. For info, visit northbranford.librarycalentions. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. dar.com. Sisters in Cloth Quilt Exhibit Opening Reception: From Albania to Italy to New Haven: The Story of 9:30 to 11 a.m. Masonicare at Chester Village, 317 W. Zeneli Pizzeria: 5:30 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Main St., Chester. Features handmade quilts by Sisters in Whitney Ave., New Haven. Gazmir Zeneli discusses the Cloth, a group of fiber artists from the Connecticut shorejourney he and his brothers took from Albania to learnline. The exhibit will be on view through Nov. 1. Free and ing pizza-making in Italy and opening Zeneli Pizzeria in open to the public. For info, call 860-531-1400. New Haven. Presented with Gorman Bechard and Dean Falcone, co-curators of Pronounced Ah-Beetz. Free. Regis- Little Learners Story Time: Pets: 10 a.m. Essex Library, tration required. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit 33 West Ave., Essex. Pet-themed stories, songs, movenewhavenmuseum.org. ment and activities for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration encouraged. Free. For info or to Chocolate Class & Tasting: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Ave., Essex. International award-winning chocolatiers present a 90-minute bean-to-bar craft chocolate class Paint-a-Plow: 11 a.m. to noon. Smith Library, 3 Old Post and tasting exploring cultivation, fermentation, roasting, Rd., Northford. Children can stamp their handprints on a grinding, and conching. For ages 18 and older. Free. Reg- town snowplow that will be active during the winter. istration required; space is limited. For info or to register, Registration not required. Acrylic paint will be used; dress call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. accordingly. For info, visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Where There Is Love, There Is Hope: A Prayer for Peace: 7 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. A commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 featuring song, prayer, poetry and prose centered on themes of hope, love and peace, with music led by Saint Ann’s Music Director Hector Babcock Migliacci and performances by the Saint Ann’s Choir, soloists, community members and special guests. For info, call 860-434-1621 or visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Concert by Diane Zeigler: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Occasional Coffee House. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Tickets: $20, includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. For info or tickets, visit eventbrite.com or northmadisoncc.org. Teen Outdoor Movie Night: 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Outdoor showing of The Princess Bride on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or chair. Free popcorn and cotton candy available while supplies last. For teens in sixth grade and up. For info, visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 Communitywide Tag Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Vendors are still being accepted. For info or vendor registration, email NBCCevents2@gmail.com. See page 27

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Guilford Art Center Seeks Artists for Holiday Expo Press Release from Guilford Art Center

Guilford Art Center is accepting applications from artists and makers for Holiday Expo 2026, its annual eight-week holiday shopping event featuring original, handcrafted work by emerging and established artists. Running Nov. 13 through Jan. 10, Holiday Expo is open seven days a week throughout the holiday season, giving artists an opportunity to introduce their work to shoppers looking for distinctive, thoughtfully made gifts and artwork. The event features a diverse selection of

handmade work at a range of price points. Participating artists benefit from exposure to both longtime Guilford Art Center customers and new visitors discovering the center during the holiday season. Submissions are welcome in a wide range of craft media, including ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, textiles and fiber arts, leather, stationery, candles, home goods, personal care products, and more. Artists and makers interested in participating can find application information and submission details at guilford artcenter.org.

Shoppers browse handcrafted items during a previous Holiday Expo at Guilford Art Center. Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center

Continued from page 26 Killingworth Library Annual Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Features donated books for all ages and genres, large-print books, puzzles, and games. Held rain or shine in the library meeting room and, weather permitting, on the lawn. Proceeds benefit the Killingworth Library Association. For info, call 860-663-2000. Kids Can Cook: Mini Pizza: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children ages 5 to 12 make personal English muffin pizzas while learning basic kitchen skills and food safety. Free. Registration required; space is limited. For info, including allergens, or to register, call 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Wreath Laying: 10 a.m. Village Green, Ivoryton. Honors elephants and enslaved people whose lives were taken by the ivory industry and recognizes current efforts in Africa to restore elephant herds and communities affected by slavery. Followed by a reception at Ivoryton Public Library with refreshments from The Hosting Company. With permission of Essex Park and Recreation. For info, call Gary Comstock at 845-663-4249. Day on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westbrook Town Green, Boston Post Rd. Features arts and crafts vendors and community activities. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-3997473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. Dreaming with the Departed: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Meditative workshop with Grace Erhart and Dale Litalien, Level 3 Dream Teachers in the Robert Moss School of Active Dreaming, on dreams involving departed loved ones and animals. Bring a picture of a person or animal you have lost. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket and, if

desired, a journal. Registration is required and space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

$35, including a 20 percent donation to Dudley Farm. For info or to register (required), visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

The Open Table Pantry Grand Opening: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Baptist Church of Branford, 975 Main St., Branford. Features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community picnic with hot dogs, live music and children’s activities. The new food pantry will provide free nonperishable and shelf-stable foods to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. All are welcome. For info, contact 203-488-9777 or admin@firstbaptistbranford.com.

God and Country Commemorative Event and Concert: 2 to 6 p.m. Guilford Free Library and Guilford Town Green. Begins with a 2 p.m. presentation on Connecticut during the Revolution at the library, followed by a 3 to 6 p.m. concert and activities on the Green featuring historical displays, music, children’s vendors, food vendors, and community organizations. Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 13. For info, visit facebook.com/Godandcountry eventCT.

Saturday Cinema: 1 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. PG-13 movie showing. Free. Registration suggested. For info, including the movie title, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. Pond Dipping for Families at Bauer Park: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Bauer Park, 257 Copse Rd., Madison. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Preregistration required for all attendees; children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5 for residents, $7 for nonresidents. For info or to register, visit madisonct.org/recreation. A Pictorial Tour of Costa Rica: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Photographer Bert Sirkin presents images of Costa Rica’s jungles and wildlife. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Foraging and Cooking With Wild Foods: 2 to 4 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features a class on fall foraging and cooking with wild food, cotaught by CT Foraging Club founder Amy Demers and forager and chef Vinny Crotta. Participants will learn how to identify and use edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms found in the fall. Crotta will discuss using wild ingredients in the kitchen. Held rain or shine. Cost:

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 Rally Sunday Service: 10 a.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features an outdoor worship service with the Galvanized Jazz Band, followed by a picnic and lawn games. Bring a chair or blanket. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-245-2793, ext. 10 or visit facebook.com/fccmadison. Healing Drum Circle: 1 to 3 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features a Healing Drum Circle led by therapist Marie Goodine. Participants can bring a drum, clap their hands, and stomp their feet. The program uses a Native American drumming tradition. Free, but registration is requested. For info or to register, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

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28 Continued from page 27 BACA West Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. A reception featuring Margot Nimiroski. Free. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14 32nd Annual Rotary-Brent Taylor Golf Classic: 11 a.m. registration; 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Fox Hopyard Golf Club, 1 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Four-ball scramble with lunch provided, followed by buffet dinner, raffle, and awards. Entry fee: $225 per player, including green fees, golf cart, gift bag, lunch, and buffet dinner. Rain or shine. For info, call Charlie Renshaw at 860-304-4372 or visit osrotary.org. Coastal Women and Men in Business Workshop: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features a presentation on social media strategies for small businesses and nonprofits, including creating engaging content, increasing engagement and reach, and avoiding common social media mistakes. Includes networking and an interactive lunch. Advance registration required. For info or to register, contact 203-2457394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com. Keeping Your World Steady: How the Inner Ear Impacts Balance and Falls: 2 p.m. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Fyzical Therapy & Balance will discuss the inner ear’s role in balance, age-related changes that can affect balance, and symptoms such as dizziness and unsteadiness that can increase fall risk. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT. For info, contact 203747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Experiencing America Book Club: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: Planetwalker by John Francis. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Dear Dealer Book Launch and Discussion with Local Author Nadia Bowers: 6 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book launch and moderated discussion with local author Nadia Bowers about her memoir, Dear Dealer. Presented by Gallery Books. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING Forest Bathing: Nature’s Wellness Break: 10:30 a.m. Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Route 80, Killingworth. Meet at the outdoor picnic tables near the covered bridge. Features a guided nature experience focused on the sights, sounds and scents of the woods. No hiking or special skills required. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT. For rain cancellation or postponement information, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Little Makers: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Craft activity for ages 2 to 6. Participants will make a donut painting. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Jordan Freeman: Witness to the Revolutionary War: 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Kevin Johnson as Jordan Freeman, an African American servant of John Ledyard and body servant to Col. William Ledyard during the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter T, Madison. For info, email saramsta5@gmail.com. Wacky Wildlife: Red Pandas: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Program for ages 6 to 11 featuring information about red pandas and a related craft. Registration required. For info or to register, visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Your Vote Counts. It Really Does!: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented by the League of Women Voters of the East Shore in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Features a presentation about the importance of voting. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 THROUGH TUESDAY, OCT. 6 Thriving in Your Third Act: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 6. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St., Branford. Four-week workshop led by Amy J. Barry featuring creative visualizations, expressive art and writing exercises, research findings, and group discussion focused on making the most of later adulthood and finding purpose and fulfillment. Cost: $100. For info or to register, visit catalog.shorelineadulted.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16

Baby Band: 10 a.m. Essex Library Association, 33 West The Art of Still Life Photography: 10 a.m. Guilford Com- Ave. A music program for caregivers and children from birth to age 2; siblings welcome. Sing, dance, bounce, munity Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller clap and explore child-safe instruments. Registration is Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit Mark Battista. Explores techniques for creating still life photographs that tell a story, communicate an idea, and youressexlibrary.org. express a mood. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit Paint-a-Plow: 1 to 4:45 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, ssill.org. 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children can stamp their handprints on a town snowplow that will be active during the winter. Registration not required. Acrylic paint will be used; dress accordingly. For info, visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Medicare CHOICES Counseling: One-hour appointments at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Individual counseling sessions to help older adults and people with disabilities understand Medicare coverage and healthcare options. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Mix and Mingle: 5 to 7 p.m. Essex Indoor Golf Center, 23 Saybrook Rd., Suite 5, Essex. Fundraiser hosted by Essex Congregational Church. Admission: $10. Food and drinks available for purchase through the golf center. Proceeds benefit the Making a Difference Award fund, given to a senior student at Valley Regional High School. For info or tickets, contact 860-767-8097 or essexuccoffice@gmail.com. Tell Your Own Story: A Poetry Writing Workshop with J Brooke: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. J Brooke leads a poetry writing workshop with writing exercises. Registration is required. Free. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Acoustic Artists Storytellers: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a meditative listening experience with Anna May. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. Comedy in the Creek: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features comedian Alex Clark with Marcus Monroe, host Jasmine Mills and musical guest Jay Tori. For info or tickets, call 203-315-1901 or visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 Paint-a-Plow: 11 a.m. to noon. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children can stamp their handprints on a town snowplow that will be active during the winter. Registration not required. Acrylic paint will be used; dress accordingly. For info, visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton residents in grades 5 to 12. Features pizza, games, crafts and activities during a Clinton Public Schools half-day. Pizza and video games are offered in the Community Room, with arts and crafts in The Hidek Hub. Students younger than 12 must be picked up by 2 p.m. Bus service is available from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan School; space is limited. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Assessing the Best Care Options: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Library Community Room, 3 Old Post Road, Northford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses evaluating care choices based on individual needs, preferences and circumstances, and developing a personalized plan that promotes safety, independence and quality of life. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. See page 30

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Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea

A watercolor by Deb Paulson is featured in Into the Center, an exhibition pairing her artwork with tanka poetry by Jean Golicz.

Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea

Waves and surf are the subject of a watercolor by Deb Paulson featured in Into the Center at Mercy by the Sea.

Art and Poetry Meet in Into the Center Press Release from Mercy by the Sea

Into the Center, a new exhibition by Jean Golicz and Deb Paulson, is on view through Oct. 1 at the Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea in Madison. The exhibit is the second in a series by the two friends, following last year’s Into the Light. Golicz says the process of bringing her poetry and Paulson’s art together took center stage. The pair examined “how we’re moving in a certain direction that can be illuminated, shadowed, and centered with regard to a space or a place,” she says. Golicz’s poems, written in the ancient Japanese lyric form of tanka, came first. Each poem, she says, was shaped through prayer along the shoreline at Mercy by the Sea. Luminosity became a unifying theme for the poems and paintings. Paulson began researching luminosity in watercolor and found the technique of the late painter Nita Engle. The method begins by soaking the paper, then laying down concentrated washes of the three transparent primary colors — yellow where the light source will be, red beside it, and blue on the outside. The sheet is then misted, tipped, and turned until the pigments blend on their own. After that foundation dries, she paints in the image. “I knew this was the process I wanted to use for this show because it echoes the surrender and luminosity we’re trying to get to,” Paulson says. “It’s both spontaneous, sort of controlled, but not really controlled.” Neither artist knew where the other would land. What they did know was that when their two art forms came together, the relationship between them became part of the work. “It’s a symbiosis,” Paulson says of their pairing. “I don’t think either is as powerful without the other.” Paulson says the path toward the exhibition’s central idea is “extremely spiritual, because you can only get to the center by surrendering your personal ego.”

She describes it as a process and journey in which preferences arise from the ego. “The ego arises from this sort of psyche that all your fears or good things have built up,” she says. “If you can dismantle all of that through your life and get to the center, then that’s luminosity.” For Golicz, that surrender is what she hopes visitors carry with them. “The most important thing is this idea that as we center ourselves, we’re simultaneously open to the spirit, open to the divine, and being able to hear that voice,” she says. Paulson holds a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from Simmons University. In addition to being a painter, she has been a video producer, professional weaver, basket maker, and children’s book reviewer. The Deep River resident has been a student of Zen Buddhism for 38 years. Paulson spent her adolescence sailing the East Coast and offshore to Bermuda and the Caribbean with her family. When she bought her sailboat five years ago, she became engrossed in the challenge of painting waves in watercolor. She later realized her effort to paint the nature of waves was also a way of working through the long-held trauma of a sailing trip she took in her late 20s. During the voyage, her family’s 37-foot sailboat was caught in a tropical storm with 50-knot winds and 30-foot seas. “It was terrifying,” she recalls. “I was convinced to the rock bottom of my soul — I was going to die.” While working on Into the Light and its focus on darkness, Paulson had an epiphany. “Darkness, both physical and emotional, is the matrix of creativity,” she says. Through Into the Center, that journey continues. After retiring as a humanities and social sciences teacher, Golicz transitioned to ministry, completing her postgraduate sixth year in pastoral counseling and a doc-

Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea

Artist Deb Paulson, a Deep River resident, combines her lifelong connection to sailing and the sea with her exploration of watercolor in Into the Center.

toral dissertation in eco-spirituality. The Old Saybrook resident seeks to deepen her understanding of the Creator, creation, and all creatures, including her rescued animals. The Into the Light poems and paintings grew from a friendship that began on the shores of Long Island Sound. Golicz and Paulson continue to “chilly dip” year-round, enjoying the contrast of the water during a full moon and at sunrise. The Mary C. Daly RSM Art Gallery is located at Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Road, Madison, and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mercy by the Sea is set on 33 acres along Long Island Sound and offers retreats, programs, and space for personal growth, professional development, and contemplation. For more information, visit mercybythesea.org or call 203-245-0401.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 18

Virtual Author Talk with Yasmine Cheyenne: 2 p.m. Online. Features a conversation with wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne about her book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Michael Langlois. Explores how the musicals 1776 and Hamilton interpret the story of America's founding. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne: 2 p.m. Virtual. Yasmine Cheyenne discusses her book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

POW/MIA Day: 10 a.m. Congregational Church green, Route 80, Foxon Road, North Branford. Hosted by the North Branford Veterans Service Commission to remember those who did not return. For info, call 203-836-1027.

Focus on Fall Opening Reception: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Opening Constitution Day Celebration: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Stu- reception for the gallery’s annual fall exhibition featuring painting, mixed media, photography and sculpture dents from Clinton, Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Killingworth, and Madison will read the U.S. Constitution inspired by the colors, textures and atmosphere of autumn. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartin full. State Senator Christine Cohen will be a special guest. Light refreshments and a free pocket-sized copy of gallery.org. the Constitution will be provided. Free and open to the Military Whist Card Party: 7 p.m. North Branford Conpublic. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com. gregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford. New England Pirates: 6:30 p.m. Chester Meeting House, Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for light refreshments and raffles. Tickets: $15, must be purchased before the event. 4 Liberty St., Chester. Presentation on pirates and pirate hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy, For info or tickets, call Jan Cattaruzza at 203-671-8223. including why people became pirates, life aboard pirate ships, weapons and tactics, politics, and the decline of piracy. All ages welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-526-0018 or email Library@ChesterCT.org. God of Carnage: A Staged Reading: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Co. For info or to register (required), call 203-4888702 or visit wwml.org/events. Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Guilford Fair: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock, entertainment, food vendors, midway rides and live music. Admission required. For info or tickets, contact 203-453-3543 or info@guilfordfair.org, or visit guilfordfair.org.

Block Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features live music, food and beverage vendors, lawn games, and history- and naturethemed activities for all ages. Includes the museum's annual meeting. For info, contact 860-767-8269 or crm@ctrivermuseum.org, or visit ctrivermuseum.org. 1876 Star-Spangled Banner Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Madison’s rare 38-star U.S. flag. Costumed docents will share the story behind the flag. Free. For info, visit deaconjohngrave.org. Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features artists and creative vendors on the museum’s back lawn, followed by an opportunity to view A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years. Free. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. For info, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. Oysters, Steel, and Stories: Noon to 4 p.m. Clinton Historical Society, 103 E. Main St. Features oyster farmers, shellfish and environmental organizations, traditional maritime crafts, blacksmithing, live maritime music, oyster stew and grilled oysters. Visitors can also tour the Old Brick and Buell Tool Museum. Admission: $18; children under 12 free. Admission includes four oysters, raw on the half shell or hot grilled. For info, visit clintoncthistory.org. Coffee and Cats: An Afternoon with Big Cats: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Presented by Gail Cameron, DEEP master wildlife conservationist and member of the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo curatorial team. The program explores physical and behavioral traits among domestic cats and their wild relatives. Admission: $25. For info or tickets, visit gnhcp.org/coffeeandcats.

The Morgan School Class of 1976 50th Reunion: 5 p.m. Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Rd. Features a reunion dinner for members of The Morgan School Class of SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 1976. Cost: $110 per person, includes hors d'oeuvres, Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to dinner, dessert, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Cash bar, DJ, 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLA- dancing, and raffle prizes. RSVP by Aug. 19. Payment due by Sept. 1. For info or reservations, contact Nancy Carr De approved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Genaro at ndegenaro@comcast.net or Jackie Little Miller Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 THROUGH at jac9958@aol.com. space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net. Delivering Hope: Meals on Wheels Fundraiser: 5 to Friends of Branford’s Blackstone Library Annual Book 9 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Sale: Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. for Friends members only; 7 to Guilford Fair Parade: 10 a.m. Downtown Guilford. The dinner, drinks, dancing, a silent auction, and other activi9 p.m. open to the public; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to annual Guilford Fair Parade, presented by the Guilford 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Branford Train StaFair Parade Committee, features the theme "Celebrating ties to benefit Meals on Wheels. Proceeds support meal preparation and delivery services for seniors. For info or tion, 35 Maple St. Features more than 50,000 used books, 250 Years of America." Open to individuals, clubs, busitickets, call 860-388-1611 or visit yourestuary.org. children’s books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. nesses, schools and community groups from Guilford, Sunday, $10 fill-a-bag; bags provided. Proceeds support Branford, North Branford, Madison and Clinton. Rain or library programs, materials and services. For info, contact shine. For info or to register, visit guilfordfairparade.com. Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Karen 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or friends@blackstonelibrary.org. STEAM Saturdays: Magnus Effect Cup Gliders: 10 a.m. Pfrommer teaches a group lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Cost: $20. For info, contact Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. 203-208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com. Explore the science of aerodynamics by using everyday objects to create a glider that is part game, part toy and part physics experiment. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexliSee page 31 brary.org.

LIVING • HARBOR NEWS • SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters Open Friday Night Folk Season Press Release from Friday Night Folk

Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters will kick off Friday Night Folk’s fall season Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Hall at All Souls UU in New London. Gallatin and resophonic guitarist Roger Williams, powerhouses in the New England music scene, explore their mutual love of country standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the bluegrass vein. They are joined by Williams’ son, JD, a Berklee College of Music graduate who complements his father’s style in the time-honored tradition of musical consanguinity, and veteran bassist Bob Dick, formerly of the bluegrass band Front Range and founder of New England’s Blackstone Valley Bluegrass. The result is a toe-tapping blend of heartfelt vocals, soaring harmonies, and red-hot picking that is traditional yet modern and distinct. “Amy’s voice hits you like a refreshing warm breeze, her perfect diction and crystal clear tone seemingly effortless and at the same time passionate,” according to British Bluegrass News. Americana radio host Ed McKeon says, “Amy’s vocals, with the power and tone of her voice, are tempered by Roger’s baritone which has been sanded smooth.” Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets for students and active military members with ID are $10. Seats may be reserved at the advance price through Humanitix or by calling the All Souls office at 860-4430316 by Thursday, Sept. 17. A livestream will be available the night of the concert on the All Souls New London YouTube channel. Unity Hall at All Souls UU is located at 19 Jay St., New London.

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Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters will open Friday Night Folk’s fall season Friday, Sept. 18, at Unity Hall at All Souls UU in New London. The group features, from left, Bob Dick, Roger Williams, Amy Gallatin, and JD Williams.

Continued from page 30 Art of the Guitar: Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser: 8 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features Billy Novick on clarinet and Guy Van Duser on fingerstyle guitar performing classic American jazz. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of show. For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Autumn Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features handmade goods from local artisans, including knitwear, seasonal décor, jewelry, candles and gifts. For info, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. New England Landscape and Bon Appétit Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Opening reception for the association’s concurrent New England Landscape and Bon Appétit exhibitions. Free. For info, call 860-434-7802, email info@lymeartassociation.org, or visit lymeartassociation.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21

LEGO STEM Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Participants use STEM principles Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays through Eliza- to solve a problem, create a design, and test a project. bethan Eyes (Part III): 5 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 This month’s project is an air-powered vehicle. RegistraMain St., Branford. Author and Producing Artistic Director tion required; space is limited. For info or to register, call Rebecca Goodheart discusses Shakespeare’s worldview 860-663-2000. and its influence on his plays. Presented by Elm Shakespeare. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23

Trip: Connecticut Audubon Center: 8:45 a.m. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. FeaTUESDAY, SEPT. 22 tures a guided walk exploring migrating birds and What's in Your Cup? A Global History of Caffeinated wildlife at the Connecticut Audubon Center in Old Lyme. Drinks: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Cost: $21. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Rebekah Pite, Ph.D. Explores the The Atlantic Discussion Group: 10:30 a.m. Henry Carter history of coffee, tea, chocolate, and yerba mate. Cost: Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Monthly $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. discussion of The Atlantic. Monthly issues are available to Pajama Storytime: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children may wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket while Mrs. Fig shares stories with sound effects, movement, and puppets. Family members of all ages welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

participants in digital and print formats while supplies last. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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32 Continued from page 31 International Peace Day 2026: 10:30 a.m. Peace Pole at Gardiner’s Landing, 150 College St., Old Saybrook. The Old Saybrook Rotary Club will commemorate International Peace Day with a brief gathering focused on peace, understanding, and goodwill. The public is invited. For info, visit osrotary.org. Imagination Station: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 4. Open-ended crafting with Miss Lauren. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Family Paint Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants will create art and take part in conversation with YA librarian Brian Story. Families are welcome. Paint supplies and light refreshments provided. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • LIVING Teen Crafternoon: Journal Stickers: 3 p.m. Henry Carter of life. Free. For info, call 860-663-1789, email Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Particioffice@killingworthchurch.org, or visit killingpants will design and make stickers for journals or plann- worthchurch.org. ers. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Diamond Art: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children in grades 3 and up can create an animal-themed diamond art project using styluses and gems. Registration required; supplies are limited and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 27

Friends of the Guilford Free Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features used books, puzzles, paper ephemera, CDs, DVDs and vinyl. Bake sale SaturOpening Reception for the Elected Members Exhibiday while supplies last. Live entertainment includes The tion: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Ukuladies Friday at 1 p.m., Mimi Dudley Saturday at Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition of works by 10 a.m. and The Skunk Misery Ramblers Saturday at more than 30 artists. The exhibit runs through Nov. 12. 1 p.m. Sunday, everything is half price. Proceeds support Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinthe library. For info, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org. freelibrary.org.

Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features per250th Anniversary of American Beer: 6 to 7 p.m. Black- formances, discussions and instruction exploring the stone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Illustrator, author connections between classical music and guitar. Led by and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter presents an illustrated local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. Free. Registraprogram on the role of beer and brewing in American tion required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit history. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. events.blackstonelibrary.org. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Trusts: Everything You Wanted to Know but Didn’t Know to Ask: 6:30 p.m. Virtual. Estate planning and elder The 93rd Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation law attorney Erin Duques discusses trusts and whether a Corps: The History of Camp Roosevelt at Chatfield Holtrust may be suitable as part of an estate plan. Registralow: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, tion is required. For info or to register, contact 860-767Killingworth. Author and retired teacher Marty Podskoch 1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. discusses Camp Roosevelt and the Civilian Conservation Corps projects at Chatfield Hollow and Hammonasset Stony Creek Forum: Author Event: 7 p.m. Willoughby Beach. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Registration required; space is limited. For info or to reg- Creek. Award-winning author Gish Jen discusses Bad Bad ister, call 860-663-2000. Girl. In person. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702. Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at Christ Episcopal Church Tag Sale Preview: 5:30 to 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com. 7 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Early sale preview and reception for the church’s annual tag sale. Admission: $10, including wine and cheese and THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 three raffle tickets. Sale features furniture, clothing, artAccess Health CT: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull work, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Trained enroll- antiques, and more. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For ment specialists will answer questions about health and info, call 203-453-2279. dental insurance options and assist with enrollment. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669- History Happy Hour: 6 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House 2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Charlie Shafer discussing the Mary Stannard and Collier murder Understanding Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver cases from the 1800s. The program previews stories that Program: 1 to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 will be featured during guided Madison Land Trust hikes Foxon Rd., North Branford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses in October. Suggested donation: $15 general admission, Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver Program, including $10 for Madison Historical Society members. Advance eligibility requirements, available services and resources registration requested. For info or to register, call 203for family members caring for older adults and individu- 245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. als with disabilities. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. Bounding Beyond Boundaries: Building Community at Any Age: 6 p.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Emma Dufresne of Women & Family Life Center presents a program exploring ways to build meaningful connections and community at every stage

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Christ Episcopal Church Annual Tag Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203-4532279. Priscilla Otte Preserve Bioblitz: 9 a.m. Priscilla Otte Preserve, Guilford. iNaturalist Ambassador Abby Sesselberg and Guilford Land Conservation Trust Director Steve Mayo lead an approximately two-hour search for plants and animals. Suitable for families. Participants are encouraged to create an iNaturalist account and download the app beforehand. Meet at the parking area at 479-499 Saw Mill Hill Rd. For info, text 203-772-9842. Walk to End Alzheimer’s: 9 a.m. event opens; 10 a.m. ceremony; 10:30 a.m. two-mile walk. Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave., New London. Features a walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease care, support, and research. Participants can join the Old Saybrook Rotary Club team, captained by Martha Rothchild. For info or to join the Old Saybrook Rotary Club team, visit osrotary.org or act.alz.org. Shredding Event: 9 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook High School parking lot, 1111 Boston Post Rd. Features on-site shredding of sensitive documents. Cost: $10 per box, based on banker’s box or copy paper box size. No appointment necessary. Held rain or shine. Proceeds support Rotary Club community service activities in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Old Lyme. For info, call John Aforismo at 860-794-5009. Chess Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features instruction from a ranked chess coach on tactics and strategies, with time for gameplay. Open to children, teens, and adults with basic knowledge of chess. Space is limited. Registration required; each participant must register separately. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. See page 33

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Photo courtesy of the Essex Board of Trade

A witch takes flight among the flowers during a previous FestiFall celebration in Essex Village. FestiFall returns Saturday, Oct. 3, with activities throughout the village.

Skeletons take to the rigging in a Halloween display during a previous FestiFall celebration in Essex Village. The theme for this year’s FestiFall Scarecrow Contest is “Haunted History.”

Photo courtesy of the Essex Board of Trade

Costumed characters join the fall fun outside Toys Ahoy during a previous FestiFall celebration in Essex Village. This year’s event will include games, crafts, vendors, merchant activities, and a returning scarecrow contest.

FestiFall Returns to Essex with Expanded Celebration Press Release from the Essex Board of Trade

The Essex Board of Trade will bring back its popular FestiFall celebration Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., with an expanded afternoon of fall fun, family activities, shopping, games, food, and community festivities throughout Essex Village. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s FestiFall will feature additional activities designed to encourage visitors to enjoy the village and discover all that Essex has to offer. FestiFall activities will take place from North Main Street, along Main Street, and to the foot of Main Street at the Connecticut River Museum. “We are excited to bring FestiFall back

to Essex and make it even bigger and more engaging this year,” says Cheryl Harger, president of the Essex Board of Trade. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for our businesses, community organizations, and residents to come together. We hope people will spend the afternoon exploring, playing, shopping, and enjoying everything Essex has to offer.” Among the planned activities are lawn games, including giant Connect 4 and cornhole, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, crafts around town, pop-up vendors, merchant activities, and food, with additional entertainment and attractions to be announced. A caricature artist and petting zoo are also being planned, thanks to community sponsorship and support.

Continued from page 32 Pokémon Club: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For ages 6 to 11. Participants can learn the card game, take part in a Pokémon activity and discuss Pokémon with other enthusiasts. Cards will be available for use. Children can bring their own cards to play and trade; parents or caregivers must remain in the library during the program. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. LEGO Fest: 2 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, Griswold Room, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. Features an opportunity to share LEGO creations or build a creation using

The FestiFall Scarecrow Contest will return as part of the celebration. Community members, businesses, and organizations will be invited to create their own scarecrows, with completed creations displayed throughout Essex during October. This year’s theme is “Haunted History.” “FestiFall is really about creating an afternoon where there is something fun around every corner,” says Sarah Grote, administrator of the Essex Board of Trade. “This year, we’re working to expand the activities and encourage people to move throughout the village and support our local shops and businesses. We want visitors to come for the festivities and stay to experience Essex.” Local merchants are encouraged to par-

LEGOs provided at the event. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all ages. For info, visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Viewing the Moment Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. Features an opening reception for Viewing the Moment, an exhibition by the artists of Gallery One exploring everyday experiences and memories through painting, photography, and collage. Free and open to the public. For info, email galleryonect@gmail.com or visit galleryonect.com. Music on the Lawn: 4 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd. Features singer/songwriter George Potts

ticipate throughout the event by offering crafts, activities, specials, or other fallthemed experiences. Community organizations and local businesses interested in participating or sponsoring FestiFall activities are encouraged to contact the Essex Board of Trade. Additional details, including the full schedule of activities, participating businesses, scarecrow contest information, and the pumpkin scavenger hunt map, will be available at ExperienceEssexCT.com as plans are finalized. FestiFall is free and open to the public. FestiFall and the Scarecrow Contest are sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade.

and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb performing contemporary folk music and Americana. Held outdoors, weather permitting. Attendees may bring a picnic. For info, visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Essex Village Walking Tour: 5 p.m. Foot of Main Street, in front of the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Features a guided walking tour led by EHS guide Brien Riedell exploring the maritime history of 18th-century Potapaug, Essex's working waterfront, shipbuilding prominence, and development as a visitor destination. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Free for active Essex Historical Society members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org. See page 34

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 East River Preserve Trail Run: 8 a.m. East River Preserve, Guilford. Social-paced trail run through East River Preserve and Eastwoods led by Guilford Land Conservation Trust directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang. Base loop is 4.5 miles, with additional distance available. Open to new and experienced trail runners. Meet at the large Sullivan Drive lot by the Stump Dump entrance. For info, text 203-508-2064. 26th Annual Lake Gaillard Walk: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buses depart from Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Walk around Lake Gaillard, normally closed to the public, with seven-mile and shorter route options. Participants must begin the trail by 11 a.m. and exit by 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Advance registration: $10 for ages 11 and up; $5 for ages 3 to 10; free for children under 3. On-site registration: $15. Pay in advance by Venmo @NorthfordWomens-Club or by check payable to Northford-North Branford Women’s Club and mailed to Lake Gaillard Walk, P.O. Box 264, Northford, CT 06472. Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club GFWC and Regional Water Authority. For info, email the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club northford.nbwomensclubgfwc@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 1

Artistic Creation in Belle Epoque France: Specific Works: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Explores one painting, one musical composition, and one ballet from the Belle Epoque period. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

A Journey Through the Early Years of Rock 'n' Roll: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Harvey Heyman. Explores the evolution of rock 'n' roll through video clips from the 1950s and 1960s. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Branford Community Foundation Charity Golf Tournament: Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club, 294 Pine Orchard Rd., Branford. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m.; lunch at 11:15 a.m.; shotgun start at noon; dinner, awards, and prizes at 5 p.m. Benefits the Branford Community Foundation's mission and operations. Hosted by the Branford Community Foundation. Registration for foursomes and dinner tickets available. For info or to register, contact 203-444-4898, or visit branfordcommunityfoundation.org. Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Lillian’s Pergola, behind Pa’s Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features conversation for seniors. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT. For info, contact George at 203-747-5939 or email info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Choose Your Own Adventure Author Talk with Ryan Estrada: 6 to 7 p.m. Online. Virtual author talk with artist, author and adventurer Ryan Estrada featuring an interactive, game-based format. Registration required. Free. For Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blacksYMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored tonelibrary.org. by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com. Estate Planning: 6:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Covers wills and trusts, Monthly Drawing Class: 1 to 3 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 powers of attorney and health care directives, planning Main St., Branford. Drawing class with Edith Reynolds. for minor children, common probate issues, and steps to Fee is $10. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branforprotect assets. Presented by Legacy Law Partners. Free. darts.org. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. Musical Arts Society Presents: Gilbert and Sullivan: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Autumn Book Chats with Marsha Bansavage: 6:30 p.m. Members of the Connecticut Gilbert and Sullivan Society Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. All are welcome. For info, conperform music from Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, including selections from The Pirates of Penzance. Pretact 860-526-0018 or Library@ChesterCT.org. sented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 Library Card Holder Craft: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Participants will creMONDAY, SEPT. 28 ate a felt library card holder with a lanyard in celebration Painting With Carol: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull of Library Card Signup Month. All supplies provided. Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades 5 to Suitable for all family members. Registration required; 12. Features step-by-step painting instruction. Registrasupplies are limited. For info or to register, call 860-663tion required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or 2000. visit hchlibrary.org. Watercolor Workshop: 5 to 7 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Watercolor workshop with Sharon Social Justice Book Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Acton Public Hart. Fee is $30. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branLibrary, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Elijah Man- fordarts.org. ning of Inclusive Education LLC facilitates a discussion of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad. Copies are available for checkout at the library. Zoom participation is available. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Exploring and Accessing Benefits: 1 to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses benefits, financial assistance and community resources available to caregivers and care recipients, with guidance on navigating programs and accessing support. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. Chair-ity Fundraiser Unveiling: 5 to 7 p.m. Connecticut Cancer Foundation, 15 N. Main St., Old Saybrook. Unveiling of transformed chairs created by local trades professionals and artists, with wine, cheese and crackers, a live auction and an art exhibit featuring works by Cat Francucci, Patrick Ganino and Melissa Imossi. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For info, email info@tidewaterltg.com. Metropolitan Opera Talk: Così fan tutte with Roger Grant: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Wesleyan University Professor of Music Roger Mathew Grant discusses Mozart’s Così fan tutte ahead of the Metropolitan Opera’s Oct. 3 Live in HD broadcast. Presented by Guilford Free Library, Shoreline Opera Club, and Shoreline Village. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org/events/event/ metropolitan-opera-talk-cosi-fan-tutte-with-rogergrant/.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 4 Northford Community Church Community Fall Festival: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Northford Community Church, 4 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features food, activities and music. For info, visit northfordcommunity.church.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd. Features crafters, raffles and food trucks. Free admission. For vendor information, contact NBCCevents2@gmail.com. Guilford Porchfest 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Locations throughout downtown Guilford. Features live music performed by Guilford residents and workers on porches and outdoor spaces throughout town. Free and open to the public. For info, email guilfordporchfest@gmail.com or visit guilfordporchfest.com.

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ONGOING EVENTS

All Things Killingworth Picnic: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deer Lake Outdoor Center, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Community event featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofit organizations, children's activities, entertainment, and the inaugural Kids Market for young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17. Proceeds benefit Deer Lake Outdoor Center summer day camp scholarships and the HK Backpack Program. For info, visit allthingskillingworth.com.

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

Madison CT Pride Festival: Noon to 3 p.m. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd., Madison. The free festival features more than 150 artisan vendors, local businesses and civic and social organizations, along with food trucks, music by Sister Funk Trio and drag performances. Ann Nyberg will serve as the 2026 Festival Ambassador. For info, visit MadisonCTPride.org.

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

Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Corn Husk Wreath Making Class: 1 p.m. Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a hands-on craft class led by local artist and products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products from Connecticut teacher Brenda Vynalek. Participants will vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmake a layered corn husk wreath. Free. Space is limited. Registration required. For market.com. info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to visit youressexlibrary.org. 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old SayFestiFall: 1 to 4 p.m. Essex Village, from brook. Features Connecticut-grown and North Main Street along Main Street to Connecticut-made products from local the Connecticut River Museum. Features farmers, food producers, and artisans. For fall-themed activities, including lawn games, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, crafts, info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Marpop-up vendors, merchant activities, and ket on Facebook. Photo courtesy of Ivoryton Library

Runners gather at the starting line for a previous Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase. The annual event returns Saturday, Oct. 17, with a timed 5K and, new this year, a 2-mile walk.

Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase Adds 2-Mile Walk Press Release from Ivoryton Library

The Ivoryton Library will host its annual Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Ivoryton Green. New this year, the event will include a 2-mile walk in addition to the traditional timed 5K run. The walk will travel from the green to the entrance of Falls River Preserve and back, while the 5K course travels down Main Street, through Falls River Park and returns to the green. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., with both the

food. A caricature artist and petting zoo are also planned. The FestiFall Scarecrow Contest will feature scarecrows displayed throughout Essex during October with the theme “Haunted History.” Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Essex Board of Trade. For info, visit EssexCT.com.

ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity: Community Gathering: 4 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. The Morgan School Auditorium, 71 Killing5K and 2-mile walk starting at 9 a.m. A worth Tpke., Clinton. Features Joe post-race celebration will feature treats McCarthy’s New York Afro Bop Alliance and prizes, including a new award for best Big Band with The Morgan School Music Program, The Shoreline Theater Academy costume. Free T-shirts are guaranteed to partici- Kidz Konnection and other guests. Prepants who register by Wednesday, Sept. sented by Angelface Records. Free and 16. Group discounts are available for open to all. Tickets are required. For info groups of four or more, and age-based dis- or tickets, visit www.angelfacecounts are available for participants 17 records.com/one-music. and younger. For information or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/ IvorytonPumpkinChase.

Stony Creek Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@ gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org. Theater The Snow Goose: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Oct. 18. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

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For the week of September 10 - September 16 ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, this week calls for a break from your usual fast pace. If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, your energy reserves will be depleted. Focus on fortifying yourself and your space.

The spotlight shines brightly on your professional zone this week, Libra. Instead of waiting for recognition, create your own. Update your portfolio or pitch an idea you have been sitting on.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Miscommunication is likely if you rush your words, Taurus. Take an extra breath before responding when someone asks you a question or when addressing emails.

Scorpio, you may be craving a breakdown of boredom. If you can’t physically travel right now, satisfy this urge by stretching your mind another way.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to audit where your money is going, Gemini. If you’ve been overspending as a balm to stress, hit the brakes. Look for areas where you can plug any financial leaks. CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 The spotlight is firmly on you right now, Cancer. You might feel a sudden urge to change your style, update your resume or shed an old identity that no longer fits. Trust this instinct. LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 The universe is asking you to clear out some psychic debris this week. It is a great time for journaling and heavy solo time. If secrets or old resentments bubble up, just let them go. VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Your social life is getting a bit of a reality check, Virgo. You might realize that certain friendships have felt a bit one-sided. Seek people who inspire you.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 This week drags you into deeper psychological waters than you might care to swim in, Sagittarius. It’s a powerful time for intimacy or understanding behaviors. CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Relationships take center stage, Capricorn. If there is an imbalance of power, it will need to be corrected. Approach conversations this week with diplomacy. AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your daily habits are catching up to you. If you’ve been eating poorly or skipping sleep, your body will demand a reset. Focus on microhabits to get back on track. PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Your playful side is begging for attention, Pisces. Make time for hobbies, art or romance that serve no purpose but to bring you joy.

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Crossword solution for September 3, 2026

SEPTEMBER 10 Colin Firth, Actor (66) SEPTEMBER 11 Taraji P. Henson, Actress (56) SEPTEMBER 12 Jennifer Hudson, Singer/Actress (45) SEPTEMBER 13 Niall Horan, Singer (33)

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SEPTEMBER 14 Kimberly Williams, Actress (55) SEPTEMBER 15 Tom Hardy, Actor (49) SEPTEMBER 16 Alexis Bledel, Actress (45)

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • REAL ESTATE

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10 Alden Drive: Estate of Cecilia S. Lester and Paula J. Lester to Alexa Schmidt, $300,000 on Aug. 17 1 Blake Avenue: Frederick C. Morro to Frederick Morro, $300,000 on Aug. 17 252 Cow Hill Road: Taras Yatsula to Janice Stosonis, $540,000 on Aug. 20 162 East Main Street: Spam LLC to East Main Holding LLC, $634,000 on Aug. 18 Recognized Recognized as as the the #1 #1 Luxury Luxury Brokerage Brokerage by by Leading Leading Real Real Estate Estate Companies Companies of of the the World World

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39 Prospect Street: Karen Donohue Fleer Real Estate Trust and Karen D. Fleer to Patricia F. Davidson and Carol Cragoe, $799,000 on Aug. 18 15 Sunset Terrace Unit 11: Estate of John J. Gallagher and Christopher T. Harpin to Steven P. and Jodi W. Bovich, $150,000 on Aug. 18

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59 Old Post Road #H-3: Jeffrey P. Colvin to Keegan M. Dostie, $280,000 on 8 Antoinette Lane: John T. and Aug. 18 Julia Souvlis to Dennis P. Mcginley and Colleen D. Phelan, $820,000 on Aug. 17 21 Riverside Drive: Tobi R. and 274 Church Street Unit 8C: John C Jeffrey Becker to Paul L Maresca T and Paul L. Maresca, $679,900 on Aug. 21 Brettman Real Estate Trust and John C. Brettman to 274 Church St Assoc 41 Sunnybrook Lane: Matthew R. LLC, $265,000 on Aug. 20 McManus to Katherine E. Porter, Guilford Yacht Club Unit 936: $451,900 on Aug. 17 Michael F E. and Merim S. Crossley to Bartholomew L. and Janice L. Mansi, $17,500 on Aug. 19 DEEP RIVER 15 Cloverdale Circle: Stacey A. and Marian F. McGee to Joseph and Louise Courchaine, $480,000 on Aug. 18 92 Main Street Unit 405: Kathryn C. Hanly to Madison Jeanne Butts and Joseph Sebastian Lagasse, $263,000 on Aug. 17

50 Ledge Hill Road: Philip A. and Sarah N. Michaelson to Olivia R. and Sam W. Rooney, $710,000 on Aug. 19 1399 Long Hill Road: Sam W. and Olivia Rooney to Stefani and Matthew Power, $616,000 on Aug. 18

REAL ESTATE • HARBOR NEWS • SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Real Estate Transactions 80 Seaview Terrace Unit 32: Estate of Linda R. Nickerson and Christian J. Conte to Steven Fleck, $605,000 on Aug. 20 9 Sparrow Bush Lane: Steven Fleck to Philip Eininger and Jana Young, $650,000 on Aug. 17

52 East Wharf Road: Kelly A. Levinson to Mark J. Schiefsky and Mary E. Sarotte, $1,940,000 on Aug. 19

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3 Esterly Farms Road Unit 3: Darlene Cofrancesco to Alan Dean, $450,000 on Aug. 19

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81-A Middle Beach Road: Robert C Shee Lt and Robert C. Shee to Nancy Shariff, $2,495,000 on Aug. 17 KILLINGWORTH 170 Mungertown Road: Lisa Mattern to Lawrence and Tina 7 Bethke Road: Peter David and Joy Potwardowski, $775,000 on Aug. 18 C. Woolley to Raine Pike, $774,907 on Aug. 18 10 Salem Road: Kevin and Cathleen Kane to Daniel E. Salazar, $470,000 on 10 Grace Lane Unit 12: Brett Aug. 17 Tiberio and Sarah Elizabeth Trapp to Stephen P. and Alisha Regan, $895,000 238 Scotland Road: Laurence A. on Aug. 19 and Dawn K. Ardito to Michael Newman, $725,000 on Aug. 17

MADISON 880 Boston Post Road: Richard K. and Linda S. Anderson to Meredith Kinsman and Daken Vanderburg, $2,145,000 on Aug. 18

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4 Beach Road: Daniel and Jennifer Grace to Todd and Susan Thibodeau, $1,600,000 on Aug. 17

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1525 Boston Post Road Unit 714: David B. Richman to Carrie B. and Michael W. Doyle, $12,900 on Aug. 20

2 Beach Road E: Jude A. Downey to Michael H. Downey, $500,000 on Aug. 14

Note: Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will 6 Fordham Trail: Harcourt W. and Michelle L. Davis to Zachary and Emily only be considered in cases involving a Davis, $675,000 on Aug. 13 documented and credible personal safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shore 420 Maple Avenue: Suzanne N. Grey to Richard G. and Beth A. Costello, publishing.com $2,150,000 on Aug. 14

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 • HARBOR NEWS • COMMUNITY NEWS

Don’t Let the People who did this to NEHANTIC STATE FOREST Do it to THE PRESERVE! TELL DEEP TO STOP!

COME TO THE MEETING AT OLD SAYBROOK TOWN HALL: September 16th, 9 AM TELL THEM TO STOP DEEP’S PLAN for STAND 10; 56 acres adjacent to Ingham Hill Parking Lot

Call YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Governor Lamont: 860-566-4840

Old Saybrook’s First Selectman Carl Fortuna’s office: 860-395-3123 State Senator Norm Needleman’s office: 860-240-0428 State Senator Martha Marx’s office: 860-240-0436

DEEP Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino’s Office: 860-424-3387 Website: ThePreserveProtect.org Email: ThePreserveProtect@gmail.com

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