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April 3, 2025

Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXIX Iss. 14

Branford Names April ‘Volunteer Month’

The Town of Branford is proud to proclaim this April 2025 as ”Branford Volunteer Month” to recognize the thousands of wonderful residents who volunteer their time and effort to make Branford a stronger, more vibrant community.

“Branford has always been fortunate to

have so many individuals that recognize how important volunteering is to support local organizations that provide vital services to groups and individuals within our community,” said Branford First Selectman James Cosgrove. “By designating April as ‘Volunteer Month’ we are honoring all those that selflessly give back and play such a piv-

otal role in the strength of our community.”

Cosgrove said the Town particularly wants to acknowledge the Branford Community Foundation (BCF), which recently launched BranfordVolunteers.org, a website that matches people who want to volunteer

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An Egg-citing Event

River Melendez, 9, swims for floating eggs with prizes inside during the Branford Parks & Recreation Department's inaugural Floating Egg Hunt for ages 2-10 the Walsh Intermediate School pool on March 29. Children brought their own buckets to collect the eggs with mandatory supervision from their parents.

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Ahoy! Check out Captain Morgan’s weekly fishing column..........................................14 Fishing the Web

1-2-3-4 Spring is expecting a fun and educational experience at Branford’s Early Childhood Family Fun Day...........................................2 Ann Bickell

The first blooms of spring are starting to appear..........25

Family Educator Ann Bickell Supports Early Childhood Development

By Pam Johnson

Sound Senior Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 5, families with young children can engage with Branford Public School’s (BPS) Family Educator Ann Bickell at Branford’s Early Childhood Family Fun Day to enjoy fun activities and learn about helping their child thrive in their early years.

Sponsored by the Branford School Readiness Council, the Branford Community Foundation, and the Branford Early Learning Center as part of the Week of the Young Child (April 5 through Friday, April 11), the annual free Family Fun Day takes place at the Joe Trapasso Community House at 46 Church Street from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event kicks off with a free pancake breakfast hosted by Branford Rotary (9 to 10 a.m.), followed at 10 to 11:30 a.m. by free activities for kids; an info fair where families can meet early childhood educators and shoreline community partners; and

Person of the Week

live, kid-centered music to inspire movement and dance.

”It’s a fun event and free. I saw a lot of happy smiles on people last year, and I’m looking forward to seeing that again,” says Ann.

As the family educator with the BPS Family Resource Center at Indian Neck School, Ann creates and facilitates a number of services supporting preschool education staff and families, such as parent educator visits, playand-learn groups, Parents as Teachers programming, community referrals, and developmental screenings.

Ann joined BPS just over a year ago, bringing more than 35 years of experience as an early childhood teacher. Ann enjoys all

of the different ways she can put her expertise to work to assist families and staff. She helps with enrollment for families, allowing her to get to know them and establish a relationship right from the start. She also works with teachers on strategies and support for the children and acts a liaison with the families, sharing helpful resources with parents to link school to home.

The practice of looping in families with classroom resources which can be used at home, such as strategies for social emotional behavior, can greatly assist with early childhood development.

”It’s something families can use at home to support their children in learning how to self-regulate and learn the language of social skills at school,” says Ann. ”Children really need to practice social skills and self-regulation in order to eventually master the skill. And sometimes, parents aren’t aware of what the

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On Saturday, April 5,

where families can learn more about ways to help their child thrive in their early years and early education experiences.

Photo courtesy of Ann Bickell

Branford Public School's Family Educator Ann Bickell will share activities and insights during Branford's Early Childhood Family Fun Day,

Living SportS

Persevering Through Pain

Despite missing some of his wrestling career due to both COVID and a meniscus tear, Dylan Warner still showed dedication to the sport he loves and made the most of his time with Branford 16

Celebrating a Milestone

The Deep River Horseshoe league is gearing up for its 70th season, and it is looking for interested participants ............................................ 17

Turning the Table

The season has flipped from winter to spring, and so have the sports seasons. Check out this week’s upcoming schedules 17

but even when we caught that first loss, we didn’t stop working. We

State Reps in Branford April 10 for Early Childhood CareCommunity Education Talk

State Representative Robin Comey (D, 102, Branford), State Representative Kate Farrar (D–West Hartford/Newington) and State Representative Mary Welander (DDerby/Hamden/Orange/Woodbridge) will host an Early Childhood Care and Education Community Discussion in Branford on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the Branford Early Learning Center, 16 Birch Road.

This session the legislature is working on strengthening early childhood care and education in Connecticut. This community conversation will be centered around

Democratic House Priority Bill 5003 and will be an opportunity to learn about this key legislation designed to support our children, families, and educators. Highquality early childhood care and education is the foundation of a child’s development and a critical investment in our future. This transformative legislation aims to deliver faster and more reliable funding to families in need; attract and retain dedicated childcare educators through better wages and support; create and improve current childcare facilities to meet growing demand.

BRANFORD TOWN MEETINGS

Thursday, April 10

Thursday, April 3

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-315-0678 or visit the Branford town website at www.branford-ct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission Representative Town Meeting Public Services Committee

Monday, April 7

Town Meeting Education Committee

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-484-6015 or visit the North Branford town website at www.northbranfordct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings:

Thursday, April 3

Monday, April 7

Services Board

Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9

Control

Revitalization

Tuesday, April 8

Wednesday, April

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Obituaries Contacting

Obituary

John Joseph Festa, Jr.

Northford

John Joseph Festa, Jr. of Northford, passed away tragically Jan. 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Marie Grace (Cusano), and together, they shared 62 years of marriage. Born on July 7, 1938, in New Haven and raised in Hamden, he was the eldest son of John J. Festa, Sr. and Marion (Mazzacane) Festa.

Along with his beloved wife Grace, John is survived by his loving children, Brian Festa of Northford, Jeff Festa and his wife Julie of Old Saybrook, and Keith Festa and his wife Nancy of Newton, Massachusetts. He was the proud and adoring “Pop Pop” to Taylor, Ella, and Mia Festa. John was also survived by his wonderful brother Paul E. Festa and his sister-in-law Teresa Cusano, as well as nephews Paul E. Festa Jr.(Lily), John; niece Holly Hinesley (Gary), and great-niece Kaelyn Hinesley. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Joseph L. Cusano, Jr, and sister-in-law, MaryLou Festa.

John was raised in Hamden and graduated from Hamden High School in 1956. He attended Quinnipiac College

for two years and served in the United States Army Reserves. John worked at Blakeslee Prestress, Inc. in Branford, and for more than 30 years, worked side-by-side with his dear friend Robert Silvestro, who was the co-owner of B & J Auto Service Center in North Branford. He enjoyed automotive and mechanical work and took great pride in his 1931 Model A Ford Woody. He was gifted with a special talent for building model airplanes and boats and always found time to watch and discuss a good hockey game.

Nothing gave John more joy than spending time with his friends and family. He would organize monthly dinners with longtime friends and cherished celebrating Christmas Eve in his barn, surrounded by them, while sharing his delicious cooking. Every summer, he looked forward to the annual family trips to Misquamicut and, later, Block Island.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at St. Monica’s Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Restart Divorce Support Group

Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) is hosting its Restart Divorce Support Group, a four-part divorce support group facilitated by relationship and divorce coach Thea Bourke. The group will meet 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning April 8 at W&FLC, 96 Fair Street, Guilford. For more information, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org, or visit womenandfamilylife.org.

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‘Dine to Donate’ at Branford Townhouse April 10 to Support CDR

Press Release from Community Dining Room

The Community Dining Room (CDR) is continuing its second season of its Dine to Donate program, marking a way for local businesses to support neighbors in need. On Thursday, April 10, the event will feature a ”Knight’s Out” theme at Branford Townhouse Restaurant, where 15% of all checks will be donated to CDR to help nourish the community.

Patrick Hackett, CDR’s fundraising coordinator; and Nontas Groumousas, coowner of the Townhouse; are both alums of Notre Dame High School in West Haven. “Our code at Notre Dame taught us to

be sensitive to the needs of those less fortunate and to be generous with our time and resources,” Groumousas said.

Branford Townhouse has a long history of giving back, having participated in Dine to Donate in 2024 and regularly donating food to CDR’s community dinners on the Town Green. For 15 years, the restaurant has also supported high school outreach programs, providing students with opportunities to learn, work, and grow.

With both CDR and Townhouse celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025, this year’s this Dine to Donate event is extra special.

Branford Townhouse Restaurant co-owners Nontas Groumousas and Tim Arvanitidis are teaming up with nonprofit Community Dining Room for 'Dine to Donate,' donating 15% of all checks on April 10 to the Community Dining Room to help to support neighbors in need. Photo courtesy of Community Dining Room

Bicycle Pedestrian Committee

Branford residents are organizing a Bicycle Pedestrian Committee and are looking for people interested in working to make Branford a more bicycle- and pedestrianfriendly town. Formation of the committee is included in Branford’s 2018 Plan of Conservation and Development. The committee’s responsibilities will include working with the town on a complete streets policy and creating a master plan of bicycle and pedestrian routes in the town. For more information, contact Judy Miller at 203-589-8335 or judithmillerphd@gmail.com.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Pamela C. Boller (25-00070)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated March 18, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group

The James Blackstone Memorial Library is holding an open peer support group centered around the legacy of a loved one. Led by AccentCare bereavement volunteer Cheryl Cole, the group will meet every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 758 Main Street, Branford. The event allows grieving individuals to join a group of listeners dedicated to honoring memories of loved ones and exploring the impact of loss on their lives. Registration is not required to attend the event. For more information, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Marilyn A. Ponzio (25-00059)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated March 14, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

CHRISTIAN P EDMONDS, CHRISTIAN P. EDMONDS, 52 HARRISON AVE, P. 0. BOX 807, BRANFORD, CT 06405

LEGAL NOTICE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF BRANFORD, BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405

DECISION NOTICE

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday March 18, 2025 by Zoom technology at 7:00 p.m. to conduct Public Hearings on the following applications and the following decisions were made:

New Business:

25/3-1 John & Randi O ‘Brien (Applicants & Owners) 180 Thimble Islands Road – GRANTED

25/3-2 Michael & Mary Keegan (Trustees)-(Applicants & Owners) 72 Hilltop Drive-GRANTED Seth Chaucer-(Applicant & Owner) 43 Totoket Road-GRANTED Other Business:

February 18, 2025 minutes- APPROVED

James Sette (Chairman)

Christopher J. Ponzio, 35 Kristen Court, East Haven, CT 06513

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Joseph E. Ponzio (25-00062)

Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Christopher J. Ponzio, 35 Kristen Court, East Haven, CT 06513

Photo courtesy of Community Dining Room

Family Educator Ann Bickell Supports Early Childhood Development

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language is or the strategies that are used in early childhood, so it’s helpful to get some resources so they can see that and use it at home, as well.”

Indian Neck School serves students from ages 3 to 5, but as BPS’s family educator, Ann’s work spills over to assist many ages.

”Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles—they all help raise the child,” says Ann.

Ann is also certified as a Parents as Teachers family educator for families with children from ages 0 through 5. Ann offers personal visits at Indian Neck School for interested families. She often helps families with children who are 1 or 2 years of age who want to start learning more about child development and want to engage their child with educational guidance.

”We go through a developmental stage, and I provide an activity for the family to do together that relates to that stage, and we can also talk about other things, like family well-being. It’s just a really nice time and a fun time to get to know the families,” says Ann.

The sessions may also tackle issues such as the hurdles to early childhood development milestones which result from spending too much time on tablets and screens.

”Because children who are frequently on tablets are swiping their finger or tapping, they’re losing a lot of strength in their fingers and their hand dexterity. The ability to hold markers actually fatigues them. I try to share that with parents and tell them something as simple as squeezing Play-Doh and using clothespins will actually help develop those skills, plus definitely reducing screen time,” says Ann.

She notes that it is also harder to develop social skills or communicate with others if too much time is spent looking at a screen.

However, on a brighter note, Ann says that, ”...I’m happy to say I think parents of young kids, in general, are now starting to become more aware that too much screen time is detrimental.”

”That is a real goal of mine, and I hope I can help spread the word,” she says.

Families can meet with Ann as frequently as they would like.

”I have a family that meets with me monthly, and they just increased it to every two weeks because they were really enjoying it,” says Ann.

Ann says that the importance of social emotional development is a concept which is being grasped by more and more families of young children.

”Now more than ever, I think families realize that our little children really do need more support, and parents understand that there’s a bit of co-regulating involved.” Ann says. ”Emotions can be very big and scary sometimes for little kids. It’s our job as parents to help them understand that’s OK, it’s normal, and we’re here to help them safely through to the other side.”

The self-awareness concept of mindfulness can assist with self-regulating. When the idea was still relatively new, Ann was bringing it into her own classrooms. She did her master’s thesis on using mindfulness in the early childhood classroom to help mitigate trauma.

”In my classroom, I was teaching breathing exercises and using yoga every day to help move our bodies in certain ways because different poses help with stress release. Kids would come to me and say, ‘Miss Ann, I need to do

the pretzel pose,’ which is a great pose to squeeze out tension from your body,” she says. ”You’ll see mindfulness and yoga and breathing techniques in most schools now.”

The Family Resource Center’s staff provides students with tools for self-regulation and self-control. These tools will help them not only in their early childhood development, but into adolescence, and beyond, says Ann. She says the mental load of stressors such as peer pressure, bullying, and anxiety make mental health a prominent issue with young adults.

”All of our hope is that when you provide this, it becomes natural instinct and it sticks with them for life. I hope that as these children grow up and they become teenagers, they’ll be better able to deal with the stress of adolescence,” she says.

To help support community activities focused on early childhood education and the overall well-being of families, Ann also collaborates on initiatives which are making an impact through programs and services offered by Branford Adult Education, the School Readiness Council, the East Shore District Health Department, and Branford Parks & Recreation.

For the April 5 Family Fun Day, Ann has put together some fun activities which are focused on making objects from recyclables.

”I’m planning to have an activity for large motor, fine motor, and social-emotional, so parents can see all different areas of development and how to just have fun with your child,” Ann says. ”You’re supporting growth and development and learning with items you can pull out of the recycle bin!”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF William Gehring, Jr. (25-00045)

Taylor Carafeno, Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Maureen Gehring

c/o JAMES W SHEA, JAMES W. SHEA, LLC, 209 FOXON ROAD, NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Michael P. Iannuzzi (25-00086)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated March 17, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Taylor Carafeno, Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Michael C. Iannuzzi

c/o ALISON LYNN BROAD, PARRETT PORTO PARESE & COLWELL, P.C., ONE HAMDEN CENTER, 2319 WHITNEY AVENUE, HAMDEN, CT 06518

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Richard S. Barker (24-00376)

Taylor Carafeno, Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Lynda Darroch Barker c/o STEARNS BRYANT, NUGENT & BRYANT, 36 STATE ST, SUITE 3, PO BOX 217, NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Jane Wylie Marshall (25-00066)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated March 13, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Taylor Carafeno, Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Amanda Stirling Marshall c/o DAYID W KESNER, WIGGIN & DANA, ONE CENTURY TOWER, PO BOX 1832, NEW HAVEN CT 06508

Abigail Story Marshall c/o DAYID W KESNER, WIGGIN & DANA, ONE CENTURY TOWER, PO BOX 1832, NEW HAVEN, CT 06508

Braffle is Back and Bigger Than Ever

Press Release from Branford Rotary Club

After selling out its first four years and raising more than $200,000, Braffle, the Branford Rotary’s outrageous restaurant raffle, is back for its fifth year, and it’s bigger than ever.

The largest fundraiser for the town, Braffle has now jumped from 50 to 55 local restaurants. In fact, name a Branford restaurant, and they’re probably in Braffle! With the addition of more restaurants, the absurd prizes become even more, well, absurd.

The absurd grand prize totals $5,500 in gift cards to each of 55 Branford restaurants. The ridiculous second prize awards $2,750 in gift cards to 55 Branford restaurants. The somewhat reasonable third through 10th prizes provide a $100 gift card to the restaurant of your choice. Gift cards do not expire.

“Braffle is the wildest, most fantastic thing,” said Vincent Valentino, winner of the absurd grand prize in 2024. “I won $100 gift cards to 50 restaurants, and I still haven’t gotten through them all. I’ve taken friends out to dinner, I’ve given some away, but there are so many! I tell people, Braffle is good for the community, it’s good for restaurants and, even before I won, I thought Braffle was the greatest thing ever.”

If you want to be the next absurd grand prize winner, tickets were on sale as of

April 1 at Braffle.org at just $25 apiece. The majority of the proceeds to go Branford Counseling & Community Services’ Basic Needs Program, which helps families in need with food, rent, and utilities. In other words, every ticket bought is a win for Branford.

“Rotary is so grateful to the people of Branford and the surrounding area who buy Braffle tickets, not just to try and win, but to help their neighbors in need,” said Ellen Carucci, Branford Rotary president.

“Since the first Braffle, we’ve raised more than $200,000, and this year we can pass a quarter-million dollars! It’s kind of a crazy number.”

Want another crazy number? The firstand second-prize winners for Braffle 2025 will be able to eat in different Branford restaurant every month until late 2029! Get in early, though. Braffle’s 2,500 tickets have historically sold out in just two weeks.

The Braffle drawing will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at The Stand restaurant at 196 South Montowese Street and will be live-streamed at Braffle.org and on Branford Rotary’s Facebook page. First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove will once again pull the winning numbers.

A list of all of the 2025 Braffle restaurants appears in full with this story at Zip06.com.

GAC Opens Registration for 2024 Summer Youth Program

Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared towards nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH BRANFORD CONSERVATION AND INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY

The North Branford Conservation & Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency at its 3-26-25 Regular Meeting took the following action:

1. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: Appl. #2025-1 – 32 Ciro Road – Site Plan for development of the site including clearing, excavation, grading, filling, drainage and future construction of a new 8,000 square foot building for a fence company. Owner: Robert Miller III/Applicant: James Pretti, PE, LS, Criscuolo Engineering LLC

2. APPROVED: Maintenance work on Cedar Lake.

Stephen Scavo, Chairman

Wanted: Volunteers to Fix Things

Do you enjoy repairing things? Do you have a specialty? If so, then come join the crew of “volunteer repairers” who offer their services to neighbors to repair items that are broken and will otherwise end up in the landfill. Repair Café-Branford is recruiting people with experience in the following categories: electrical appliances (including lamps), electronics, mechanical devices (such as clocks, toys, bicycles), jewelry, sewing, smaller wooden items, and tool sharpening. Repairers bring their own tools, and the owner of each item signs a liability waiver. The spring repair café is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford. The event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Guilford and Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main Street, Branford. To join the Branford Repair Café crew, email repaircafebranford@gmail.com. For more information about Repair Café, visit repaircafe.org/en.

Tax Relief for Veterans and Elderly or Totally Disabled Homeowners

The Town of North Branford Assessor's Office announces that applications for the elderly homeowner, totally disabled homeowner, and additional veteran programs are available in the Assessor’s Office through Thursday, May 15. To qualify, applicants must be 65 by Dec. 31, 2024, or eligible in accordance with applicable federal regulations to receive permanent total disability benefits under the Social Security Administration. Income levels are as follows: For the state Program, $45,200 for a single person or $55,100 for a married couple and for the local Program, $51,000 if single or $61,000 if married. Applicants are required to bring their 2024 Federal Tax Return and 2024 Social Security Statement (1099). Applicants who do not file a return must provide proof of all forms of income, including, but not limited to, their 1099 statement, pension income, annuity income, and interest. No appointment is required. For more information, call the Assessor’s Office at 203-484-6013.

Goodwill Seeks Donations

Easter Seals Goodwill is seeking donations, particularly clothing for men, women, and children, as well as linens and household items, including small kitchen appliances, glasses, and dishware. Donations are accepted at 249 West Main Street, Branford. For more information, visit goodwill-branford-gwsne.business.site.

GED, ESOL, and Citizenship Options

Shoreline Adult Education, formerly known as ERACE, offers free academic programs for individuals seeking to earn their high school diploma/GED, practice their English language skills, or prepare for their U.S. citizenship test. These classes are available to individuals aged 17 years or older who live in Branford, North Branford, Guilford, or Clinton. Individuals outside the four-town region may register for a fee if space is available. Limited spots are available for residents of any town at no charge. Shoreline Adult Education also offers a variety of affordable enrichment classes, open to individuals of any town, including courses on computers, music and dance, cooking, career development, CPR and first aid, world languages, business and financial planning, fine arts, photography, and writing. For more information, call 203-4885693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Marcellino Phillip Anthony Turcio (25-00080)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated March 20, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Carolyn Turcio, 9 West Wind Drive, Northford, CT 06472

Obituaries

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Obituary Edward Hull Branford

Edward Glen Hull of Branford passed away at age 85 on March 18, 2025. He was the husband of Diane Pendleton Hull of Branford for 47 years. They raised their four children, Cameron, Vanessa, Justin, and Patrick, in Branford since they first moved to the area in 1984. He is survived by his children; his sonin-law Masa Fujimoto; daughters-inlaw Michelle Hull and Kelly Tully; his sister Elizabeth (Clifford) Athorn of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and five grandchildren: Haru, Noah, Nari, Oliver and Norah. He is preceded in death by his father, C. Max Hull; mother, Dorean Davis Hull; brother, James Hull; and sister, Margaret Hull.

Memphis State University. He went on to perform as an oratorio soloist with St. Bartholomew’s Church, the Westchester Chorale, and the New York Choral Society and in major tenor operatic roles with the Manhasset Bay Opera Company and Southern Opera Theatre. Edward also taught voice and opera at several universities and served as a music and drama teacher for Bridgeport Public Schools for many years. He served as co-minister of music along with his wife Diane at the First Congregational Church of Branford from 1984 to 1989. He was also revered locally as the tenor soloist for Branford’s production of Handel’s "Messiah" for 30 years.

Aside from music, Edward was also passionate about fitness, reading, writing, and humor. He was also a devoted father and faithful attendee of his children’s many dance, music, sporting, and academic events over the years.

Edward was born in Chicago Dec. 1, 1939. He developed a love of music at an early age and spent his childhood singing in school and church productions. He later obtained a bachelor of music from Syracuse University, a master of music from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate of music from

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Branford. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church music ministry, 1109 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. Please see Edward’s online memorial @ www.wsclancy.com.

A duplicate bridge game is held every Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church Street, Branford. The game is for beginner to intermediate players. A partner is not necessary to play. For more information, contact Rick Seaburg at 203-915-5987 or tillerjock@gmail.com.

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free help in preparing and filing state and federal income tax returns for those who need the service. The North Branford Public Libraries can help residents connect with this IRS program. Clients can now call either the Atwater Memorial Library or the Edward Smith Library for the contact information of the VITA coordinator. VITA is not an in-person program; all returns will be completed virtually by IRS-certified preparers working remotely. Clients must have a valid email address to send and receive tax documents. The library can help scan any documents, including last year’s income tax return(s) and any forms showing income and potential deductions. The library will not email client documents to the volunteer tax preparers; clients must use their own email accounts. Both libraries also have copies of federal 1040 and 1040-SR tax forms and the CT-1040 state forms. For more information, call either the Atwater Memorial Library at 203-315-6020 or the Edward Smith Library at 203-484-0469.

Branford Names April

‘Volunteer Month’

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with all of the area’s nonprofit and government agencies.

“The fact that we have this incredible resource – BranfordVolunteers.org – is yet another testament to how many Branfordites are willing to step up,” said Cosgrove.

Launched in December, the site has already connected hundreds of volunteers with opportunities at nonprofits.

“Nonprofits are the heart of a town, and volunteers are the lifeblood of those nonprofits,” said Liza Janssen-Petra, BCF executive director. “Our mission at BCF has always been to connect people who care with causes that matter, and we are thrilled that the town has recognized BCF, but more importantly, the thousands of people in this town who make the time to take the time.”

“Our communities grow and flourish

thanks to the generosity of others, and agencies like the Y rely on volunteers throughout the year,” added Matt LaPrino, Executive Director of the Soundview Family YMCA. “Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to fulfill our mission.”

To signify the importance of Branford Volunteer Month, a giant banner will stretch across Main Street for the month of April, and the first selectman will be reading a proclamation at the next Board of Selectmen’s meeting.

”’Volunteers strengthen the town we all love, and it’s heartening to see so many individuals helping so many organizations come together, making a real difference,” said Judy Barron, Executive Director of the Community Dining Room. ”This is what community is all about – working side by side to do good work and keep Branford thriving.”

Food Worth Tasting

The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, begins its season on Saturday, May 3. The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. Other tours will be held on Saturdays, June 14, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.

Singers Wanted for Shoreline Soul

Shoreline Soul welcomes singers for an uplifting community choral gospel workshop. Led by professional singer Angela Clemmons, this five-week workshop will culminate in a concert on Sunday, June 8. All sessions are upbeat, engaging, and designed for singers of all levels. There is no sheet music—songs are taught by ear, and practice recordings will be provided. The five sessions take place from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Mondays, April 7, April 21, April 28, May 5, and May 19. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be on Sunday, June 8, at 3 p.m., with a preconcert rehearsal at 1:15 p.m. The workshop and concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street, Guilford. The workshop registration fee is $95. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged, but registration is only complete after payment has been received. Some scholarships are available. Although the workshop is primarily for adults, youth who are able to follow a lyric sheet are welcome to participate. For more information, contact 203619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

Calling All Tag Sale Vendors

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Avenue, Northford, is hosting its indoor tag sale and bake sale on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tag sale tables are available to rent for $25. Setup can take place the day before the event. For more information, call Nan Monde at 203-710-7005.

LEGAL

NOTICE NORTH BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

The North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission at its March 20, 2025 Regular Meeting:

1. APPROVED: Appl. #2025-2 – 28 Branford Road – Site Plan request to allow a “closed door” Pharmacy within the building to serve in-house patients. Owner: Birmingham Group Realty Inc/Applicant: Genoa Healthcare, Gorton Poe

Robert Nowak, Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTIONS

At the Regular meeting of the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 the following actions were taken:

1. Application #25-1.8 Special Exception for a Church and/or Place of Worship located at 151-155 Meadow Street. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

2. Application #25-2.4 Special Exception for Garage with a Residential Unit above located at 48 Cedar StreetAPPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

3. Application #24-12.1 Zoning Regulation Amendments-APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF APRIL 11,2025.

4. Application #25-3.1 Site Plan/Change of Use to Fast Food (no drive thru)located at 1100 West Main Street.APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

5. Application #25-3.2 Site Plan/Change of Use to Fast Food(no drive thru)located at 116 North Main Street APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

6. Appointment of the Interim Town Planner – John Guszkowski

C. Andres, Chairperson F. Russo Secretary

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY DIVISION

CASE NO.:24-DR-2473

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: DEJAN PETROVIC, Petitioner, and DOMINIQUE CATHERINE PEPE, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION OF PETITIONER’S PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND OTHER RELIEF

TO: DOMINIQUE CATHERINE PEPE 25 Autumn Ridge Road # I Branford, CT 06405

Physical Description: Age: 35; Race: Caucasian; Hair Color: Blonde; Height: 5’2”; Date of Birth: March 26, 1989

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petitioner’s Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage And Other Relief has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the DEJAN PETROVIC, to Brenda M. Miranda, Esquire, c/o Family First Legal Group, 2950 Immokalee Road, Suite 2, Naples, Florida 34110 on or before May 5, 2025 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34112, before service on Petitioner, DEJAN PETROVIC or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: March 18, 2025

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By Jane Garrison Deputy Clerk

Fishing the Web Comes up Short

Today, when fishermen and women want to be entertained, learn, or chat, they generally turn to the web or open their favorite computer application. Interactions are brief, less personal, and, at best, slightly ambiguous and loaded with likes and bursts of icons. The flavor of thought is missing - often replaced by confusing and unwanted junk. Needless to say, personal touches are minimal, while thoughts and ideas are reduced to acronyms.

If looking for a meaningful conversation, one should seek out a fisher who has been around the block a few times. There are fewer tackle shops around compared to several years ago - even a couple of years ago - leaving would-be fishers to re-invent the wheel. Numbers of in-person fishing shows have trended downward. It is amazing that some of the simplest things young anglers learned about pre-social media are hardly utilized or even recognized today.

There used to be many fishing clubs that not only dotted the shoreline but also cropped up inland. The closest things to those today would be dockside huddles and in-house seminars. As older generations slip by, the available pool of knowledgeable fishermen dwindles. Times are changing, and the demand for hands-on, inthe-water fishing experience is up.

Looking at the bright side, the interest in fishing has grown exponentially. In many cases, the fishery has also grown, but not without pain. Species become overfished before management successfully tackles the problem. Yet, our fisheries manage to sustain themselves through those ups and downs. Waters are cleaner, and more anglers are out on it. To overcome this cycle of fewer in-person exchanges, we need more younger fishers to step up to the plate to carry on what our fathers and forefathers accomplished. We fish for recreation and for food. Eventually,

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Fishing report

our younger generation will become the educators who foster tradition and not clicks.

On The Water

Weakened low pressure tracked across eastern Canada, sending a surface trough or weak cold front across the area. Low pressure moved off the midAtlantic coast and passed well south and east of the area. A secondary cold front or trough then pushed through before high pressure built from the southwest. It passed to the south as a weak disturbance passed by to the north. A frontal system that was forecast brought precipitation that impacted the area. A stretch of milder weather brought daytime air temperatures into the high 60s and kept pre-dawn temperatures on the high sides of 30s and 40s. Long Island Sound water temperatures hovered around 42 degrees, while westerly winds gusted up to 25 knots, and seas generally ranged around one to two feet. Some days battled with early morning fog but dissipated as the day progressed.

Open season for blackfish and winter flounder was April 1. Nearshore water temperatures rose to 43 degrees - a bit warmer around the rocky breakwaters that absorbed the heat from the sun and warm water outflows from power plants and shallower muddy bottoms from tidal rivers. Water temperatures in the coves and bays, where clear, moving water aerate eggs, may be more conducive to right-handed flatfish at this time rather than stirring up an early tog bite, but that remains to be seen.

In either case, soft natural baits generally have the edge this time of year for these bottom

feeders. Rocks and boulder fields that toggers target - as well as the flatter bottoms targeted for winter flounder - are the areas most likely to yield eye-candy fish such as a colossal tog or nice blackback. To fish for and catch these early season fish requires minimal gear, tackle, and natural baits. For an additional edge, add a chum pot filled with chum consisting of a mix of bi-valves.

Cherry blossoms are blooming. We are edging closer to when more holdover striped bass will be filtering into Long Island Sound. Key tidal rivers are already seeing activity, prompted by a rise in water temperatures and the movement of early baitfish. Loading up lightweight gear with soft plastics, hard swimmers, small topwaters, and bucktails can result in catches and releases of early springtime feeders. Breaking out the eight-weight on calmer days would be a good choice along beaches, where baitfish could be corralled.

Inland waters are just asking for anglers to hit the trout waters. We are still in catch-and-release territory for most waters, with the exception being trout management lakes where one fish at 16” through the second Saturday in April is the limit. Catches overall continue to be on a fast track. Stocking is the primary reason.

Inline spinners, swimmers, Gulp, and natural baits, like worms and grubs, are connecting with good fish. Fly fishers have also been taking advantage of the calmer days and are hooking up using nymphs, streamers, and dries on hatch-filled days. In addition to the popularly stocked rivers, check out the backwater pools for native brookies.

Anglers should be paying attention to lakes and ponds for largemouth bass, smallies, pickerel, yellow perch, black crappie, etc. Carp and catfish can be found in the brackish to fresh parts of the upper main tidal rivers. Atlantic salmon in the Shetucket and Naugatuck rivers are in play.

ments, seminars, and in-house charity/social functions, as well as community service events supporting cancer foundations, Vets, kids, etc. With an eye to the future, these individuals will be brought into the fold with the idea of future growth for themselves and the club. Become one of the ten! Interested parties should contact President Robert Fischbach at fischbach@ccsu.edu or 203-605-6995.

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Brian Card of Clinton caught and released this fine brown trout while fishing Lake Pattaconk in Chester using a Gulp worm.

Warner Pins Down Challenges to Realize Wrestling Dreams

By Jennifer McCulloch

Special to the Sound

Dylan Warner’s love of wrestling dates back to third grade, when his older brother, Max, participated in the sport. While Max transitioned to coaching after middle school, Dylan continued to compete on the mat, not only improving his skills, but finding success throughout his career.

Dylan recently completed his senior season with the Branford High School wrestling team, captaining the squad as a junior and senior. While he wrestled his last match for Branford, he hasn’t hung up his singlet yet, as he will continue his career at Roger Williams University after graduation.

“I’ve lived in this town forever, and wrestling is a big part of it, especially when I was in middle school, so leaving the culture of Branford wrestling really saddens me,” says Dylan. “I’ve been thinking about wrestling in college my whole life — it’s what I dreamed of. I remember watching Iowa on the big TV during my middle school years and I wanted to be on that big mat with the big audience. After I lost a year to COVID and another to an injury, I was more determined to keep going and felt I had more to accomplish.”

Dylan’s dreams started with Power Half Wrestling Camp in elementary school. As a fourthgrader, he competed with Branford’s club team in the Connecticut Kids’ State Championship, winning the title, a feat he repeated two years later.

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After his first state title, he was encouraged by Tom Ermini, who coached the club team, to join a full-time wrestling club. Dylan joined Marcaurele in 2017, training and competing with the club until COVID hit. When Dylan got to Walsh Intermediate School, he was excited to join the wrestling team, which Ermini also coached, assisted by Max.

“Tom has been a good friend of my family since Max joined, and he’s the reason I fell in love with the sport,” says Dylan. “He was my first-ever coach, and I felt so comfortable with a great group of kids. What he did to the program was incredible, and he made us better people in general. One of the best moments was reaching 100 wins as a team and being undefeated for two seasons, but even when we caught that first loss, we didn’t stop working. We still were a family.”

Unfortunately, Dylan’s middle school career was cut short due to COVID. When he got to high school, he was 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds, putting the freshman in a tough weight class. Dylan saw some varsity matches, but despite working hard, it was difficult to get a win against the older, stronger, more experienced wrestlers.

“I went into high school this pudgy little kid, and it was a

really different atmosphere where I was debating how I was going to get through it, but I was going against these really good kids every practice — Jace Korab, Josh Berdon, Pat Zdunek — and it helped me get so much better and made me ready for the tough competition coming forward,” says Dylan. “In my first varsity match, I got absolutely destroyed - I was teched in the second period, but I learned from that loss.”

Dylan continued to work in practice, and the next week, he was put out against Guilford’s senior captain. He wrestled “the best match of my life to that point,” taking a 14-11 loss. Despite the loss, he saw how his hard work was paying off. While Dylan didn’t tally many wins as a freshman, his coaches saw the effort he put in, and he was given the Team Dedication Award.

After working throughout the offseason, Dylan was ready to make big contributions to the Hornets as a sophomore. Just four matches into the season, though, Dylan hurt his knee during a match. He tried to limp back to the match, but the trainer made him stop. By the time he got to the emergency room (ER), the pain was worse, and he needed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). While he, his family, and teammates were optimistic waiting for the results, the results confirmed that Dylan had torn and flipped his meniscus — a bucket handle tear — and he had to have surgery.

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Photo courtesy of Dylan Warner

Dylan Warner recently completed his Branford wrestling career as a twoyear captain and will continue wrestling at Roger Williams University after graduating.

Deep River Horseshoe League Ready to Celebrate its 70th Season

Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian

The Deep River Horseshoe League (DRHL) begins its 70th season this year.

The DRHL will host league play at 5 p.m. every Thursday beginning on Thursday, April 24 at Deep River’s “unofficial town green” on Main Street adjacent to the First Congregational Church. The league is open for men and women of all ages.

The DRHL has 18 teams that compete on nine pits. Each team features three players from each of the A, B, and C Divisions, and they play six matches per week. The objective is to toss the shoe around or within six inches of a metal stake from 40

Schedules BRANFORD

feet away. Putting the shoe around the stake (ringer) is worth three points, and getting it within six inches is worth one point. Men 70 years old and women are allowed to toss from a distance of 30 feet. Each game consists of 12 innings, after which the scores are totaled at the end.

Scoring is done using a handicap system.

The season ends in the third week of August, with the top eight teams competing for the league championship. Anyone who is interested in playing in the DRHL this year or would like more information can visit www.deepriverhorseshoes.com/ contacts.

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“It was the worst possible news — my season was over, and I couldn’t do offseason, but I realized I had to be there for the team,” says Dylan. “The older kids deserve it more than I did, and I was there cheering Carter [Burgess], Drew [Schwartz] and everyone on, knowing this is their moment, and I just have to heal through it. Those seniors my sophomore year, those were the people I really cared about, and I focused my mind on that year.”

Dylan had surgery on Jan. 2 and began physical therapy, which he had to continue through the summer. Despite his injury, Dylan didn’t miss a practice or a match and was given the Band-Aid Award at the postseason banquet.

son that saw him go 46-8 for a career record of 93-21. As a senior, he placed second at SCCs for Second Team All-SCC honors and second at the Class M Championship to qualify for the State Open Championship, where he placed sixth.

“Dylan was a role model for Branford wrestlers as to what hard work and grit can earn you, and he worked year-round to reach his goals this season,” says Branford wrestling Head Coach Kevin Kapushinski. “His grit allowed him to work through injuries and tough tournaments. He was an integral part of Branford Wrestling, and he will be surely missed.”

Saturday, April 5: vs. Stonington at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8: at Amity at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 10: vs. Lyman Hall at 5 p.m.

Boys’ Lacrosse Outdoor Track

Wednesday, April 9: vs. Daniel Hand, West Haven at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, April 7: at Xavier at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 8: vs. Amity at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: at Shelton at 2:45 p.m.

Golf Boys’ Tennis

Saturday, April 5: vs. Hamden at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, April 7: at Foran at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: at Guilford at 3:45 p.m.

NORTH BRANFORD

Saturday, April 5: vs. Haddam-Killingworth at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 8: vs. Old Saybrook at 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 5: at Haddam-Killingworth at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 8: at Old Saybrook at 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 10: vs. Morgan at 4 p.m.

Monday, April 7: at Cromwell at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: at Morgan at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 5: at East Lyme at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, April 7: at West Haven at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: at Daniel Hand at 6 p.m.

Girls’ Lacrosse Softball

Monday, April 7: at Hamden at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 9: vs. Old Lyme at 4:15 p.m.

Girls’ Tennis

Monday, April 7: vs. Shelton at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 9: at Foran at 3:45 p.m.

Sailing

Wednesday, April 9: vs. Daniel Hand, Xavier at 3 p.m.

Baseball

Saturday, April 5: vs. West Haven at noon

Monday, April 7: at East Haven at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: at Wilbur Cross at 3:45 p.m.

Once he was cleared, Dylan began preparing for football season, a sport he played since he was young. He was eager to get back on the mat, though, and joined FishEye Wrestling, training with the club while playing football.

Heading into his junior season, Dylan not only felt the pressure of returning to competition, but leading the team as well, as he was named a junior captain alongside a trio of seniors in Cole Snider, Dom Zdunek, and Max Parsell. Dylan notes that he was nervous about re-injuring his knee in the early season, but soon he hit his stride, notching 44 wins that season, including placing second at Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC)s and third at Class Ms.

“I went from four wins freshman and sophomore year to 48, so it was pretty good,” says Dylan, who got the Comeback Award that season. “ I was pretty impressed with myself because I’d never felt that strong in a season and had a lot of energy.”

By senior year, Dylan had given up football to focus on wrestling full-time. He was the lone captain of the squad this past sea-

Dylan is grateful to the coaches he has had over the years, including Kapushinski and Zach Cash at Branford High School, Ermini, and his club coaches, TJ Marcaurele from Marcaurele Wrestling and Jeff Fernandes from Fisheye. While his coaches and teammates have made a big impact on Dylan’s career, he is most grateful for his family.

Dylan’s mom, Holly, has been involved with the booster clubs since Max started wrestling, his dad, Neil, works for the bus company and always drove the team bus, and his brother, Max, helped coach the Walsh team throughout Dylan’s middle school career. In addition to coming to all of his school matches, his family traveled throughout New England to tournaments for his club teams, as well, and supported him during the challenges he faced.

“At my lowest points, through blood, sweat, and tears, their support has been incredible, and I thank them every day for that every day,” says Dylan. “I didn’t always like to listen to Max, but I’d realize he was right and got me to be a way better wrestler than I was before. Everyone who wrestles knows my mom and dad, and they would do anything for our team. Wrestling is our whole life, and we always talk about how hard the sport is and how much it teaches us.”

Saturday, April 5: vs. Haddam-Killingworth at 2 p.m.

Monday, April 7: at Cromwell at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: at Morgan at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 5: vs. Lyman Hall at 10 a.m.

Monday, April 7: at Daniel Hand at 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 10: vs. Career Magnet at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, April 7: vs. Coginchaug at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9: vs. Valley Regional at 3:45 p.m.

BRANFORD

April 3 to April 9

Fun By The Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

1-2-3-4 Spring!

By Liz Egan

Spring is a time of preparation and transformation. As the weather warms and the days grow a bit longer, I try to spend more time outdoors, removing the leaves and debris from a windy winter. Small daffodil shoots have emerged from the soil. Snowdrops, the first blooms of spring. A smattering of crocus among the greening myrtles.

The work of spring brings satisfaction and beauty. Often, my enthusiasm to complete the many chores required has physical consequences for this aging body. This year, I have decided to start early and set smaller goals for each day’s yard work. I choose a single flower bed or patch of lawn or simply blow off the patio, deck, or driveway. Seeing the results is very satisfying.

My home in Clinton was purchased in 2004 “as is.” In addition to the many renovations my husband and I made inside the house, we improved the property. My hus-

band Paul loved the outdoors. He would stay outside working in the yard until dark on many days. His was the lawn, trees, and perimeter beds. My purview was the flower beds. In his honor, I chose to clean, thatch, and reseed the 20’ x 30’ area that was his garden this past weekend. Day one - picking up the many fallen twigs and debris, then raking. Day two –thatching and stiff raking to break up the soil. Day three – seeding. The progress I made each day was rewarded with a daylong rain. Combining this endeavor with raking off a small flower bed or a section of a larger bed provided me with the “I can do this” attitude I needed.

So much of spring is awareness. The rain, combined with the increased warmth of the sun, transforms the landscape. I see a hint of green in my lawn and notice the budding trees as well as the new growth at the base of many small shrubs. Removing the leaves from the base of the shrubs gives them the air they need to blossom again. One hour a day, one day at a time, I do my part to help the

My friend Bev often makes her family’s recipe for 1-2-3-4 cake. She grew up having it for all occasions. When she contributed it to a recent dinner party, I was reminded of the Hurry Up Cake my mother used to make.

flora and fauna I am charged with thrive. recipe for 1-2-3-4 cake. She grew up having it for all occasions. When she contributed it to a recent dinner party, I was reminded of the Hurry Up Cake my mother used to make. This easy recipe

cious cake. Served with fruit and whipped cream, it is a no-fail dessert. I love the way baking and gardening are metaphorically

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Photo by Liz Egan

I found a beautiful yellow feather. Larger than the finches that populate my yard, I took it as a sign from my husband that he was with me. His favorite color was yellow.

Snowdrops, the first blooms of spring.

A smattering of crocus among the greening myrtles.

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Photo by Liz Egan

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Animal Behavior

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Will Rogers from the Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Music Together Demo Class :

: Two sessions 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For babies, toddlers, and big kids, along with their caregivers. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Transportation Options with River Valley Transit

: 2 to

3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. River Valley Transit will discuss the details of XtraMile, a new, on-demand service that picks up and drops off riders anywhere in Madison and Guilford for $1.75 one way, and provide an overview of other transit options besides XtraMile that are available to Madison residents. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Rethinking the Amistad Story

: 5:30 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Marcus Rediker, a professor of Atlantic history at the University of Pittsburgh. A reception takes place at 5:30 p.m., the program begins 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. For info

or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Small Business Sales Techniques

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Online event. Participants will learn how to listen to the needs of their customers, establish trust, make their pitch, and more. Presented by SCORE mentor Eric Munro. Free. Hosted by SCORE Eastern Connecticut. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct.

Ravioli Cooking Class

: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Presented by Matt Yanarella from My Production CT. All ingredients and supplies provided. Bring an apron. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Wills vs. Trusts: Estate Planning Workshop

: 6 p.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Erin O. Duques, a partner at the law firm of Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri. Hosted by Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), 96 Fair St., Guilford. For info, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org, or visit womenandfamilylife.org.

Open Mic Night

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

What Matters to You: A Community Conversation

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features an interactive discussion on challenging topics. Led by Branford resident and attorney Rachel Mirsky. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Calendar for the Week of April 3, 2025

Fungi Frenzy: A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Connecticut’s Sweet Tooth: New London, the Sugar Trade, and Slavery in the West Indies

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Matt Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. Co-sponsored by Witness to History: Slavery in Guilford. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Michele Urban Music

: 10:30 a.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children ages 1 to 5. Siblings welcome. For info, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Dedication of Blue Star Marker

: 11 a.m. Rollwood Park, Stonehouse Lane, Guilford (opposite from the Henry Whitfield Stone House). Officiated by News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons. Includes local and state dignitaries and veteran organizations. The Blue Star Marker honors the all members of the U.S. armed forces. A reception will follow at the site. Hosted by the Guilford Garden Club. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For info, call Shelley Gullette at 203-314-1832.

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1-2-3-4 Spring!

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entwined in how I live my life. Move a muscle, change a thought. To heal from a recent period of loneliness and despair, I did as my sister instructed and picked up sticks. After every storm, there are many sticks to pick up — the consequence of the gift of a beautiful yard with many trees. At the end of one such session,

I was headed indoors when I found a beautiful yellow feather. Larger than the finches that populate my yard, I took it as a sign from my husband that he was with me. His favorite color was yellow. In the many months since his passing, I have found feathers at significant milestones in my grief journey. I took a picture of the feather and texted my sister, Sheila. No sooner was I finished when I found

another, and then, looking down, found another. Hadn’t I just scoured the area picking up sticks?

Recently, I have become aware of how challenges have strengthened me. The care of my yard, as well as many trips to the Y, have made me physically stronger. Self-care, quiet reflection, a willingness to ask for help, and some much-needed rest have improved my outlook. Attention to

the wonder of nature, the joy of a child’s laughter, and spiritual guidance have buoyed my soul. The renewal of spring transforms for all parts of my life when I take a moment, step out of the distractions and busy-ness which occupy my mind, and notice the growth that surrounds and is within me.

Living Hacks: Tips to Grow a Green Thumb

Maria Caulfield

Living Editor

I love plants. I kill plants. No two sentences written on this paper are more antithetical.

But I have to admit that I’m a notorious plant killer—a walking, talking Ortho weed killer, but only for plants. Not the good kind of garden killer.

Unfortunately, I have three favorite plants, all very tough to keep alive: tulips, orchids, and bonsais.

Tulips bloom only a few weeks in spring before they wilt. You need to wait until the following year for any hope to see them again.

Orchids are beautiful exotic plants, but I just can’t seem to get them to bloom again once the flowers fall off the stems. I’ve tried small humidifiers, encased shelters, orchid fertilizers, and all the tips I could find on YouTube. I’ve even talked to them, pleading for them to bloom. No dice.

And bonsais are just in a class all their own. On one recent Christmas, I received a beautiful bonsai from an uncle who told me to put it outside for a bit of time each day. I followed his advice and placed it on my deck—in the middle of February.

I guess he meant when the weather was nicer. Needless to say, what happened to that poor, hapless bonsai.

I’m so bad at gardening that I once killed a hard-to-kill lucky bamboo plant. My husband called it “the unlucky lucky bamboo plant.”

So, I’m probably the last person on Earth with any authority to give any kind of gardening hacks.

But because it’s spring, I sought the help of members of local garden clubs to offer Living hacks to make gardening a little more successful—maybe even for hopeless gardeners like me.

Garden tools should be kept clean to keep plants healthy. Use a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol) to wipe blades and metal parts of your tools to kill bacteria and fungi. Clean your pruners after using on each plant to prevent the spread of disease between plants.

Eliminate weeds between pavers by boiling water; it’s an organic, nontoxic way to kill small weeds between pavers. It is not necessary to poison your soil with toxic chemical weedkillers. Be careful not to splash good plants nearby.

Use a natural remedy for powdery mildew on plants by mixing 1 tablespoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon liquid Dawn soap, and 1 gallon water and placing the

solution in a sprayer bottle. Use this spray late in the day when the air is still (no breeze) and after the pollinators are gone for the day.

Tips From Guilford Garden Club

Save your eggshells. Crush them in a paper bag or between two sheets of wax paper, or blend them even finer in your food processor. Add them to any seedlings or transplanted plants. This source of calcium is good for houseplants, too. Add a spoonful to the soil two to four times a year. Crushed crab shells, rich in calcium and chitin, boost the calcium in the soil and keep tomatoes from getting blossom end rot.

Save your coffee grounds to spread on the soil around acid-loving plants, such as azaleas, conifers, evergreens, laurels, and rhododendrons. Left on the soil surface, it

may also provide a barrier to slugs and snails.

Grow garlic or chives among roses and flowering shrubs to keep Japanese beetles away. They don’t take up much space, add iodine to the soil, and are a good anti-fungal agent.

Keep a roll of Velcro tape and a pair of scissors in your garden tool carry-all. You can cut a strip of Velcro to safely tie up or hold back unruly vines and shrubs during the growing season.

Do you have powdery mildew or black spots on plants, especially on your roses? Try this easy spray: Mix two 325 mg. tablets of uncoated aspirin per quart of water and ¼ teaspoon liquid dish soap. Shake well and apply as a spray in the morning before the sun gets too high.

For spot applications, spray white vinegar on weeds to kill them.

The best tip for healthy plants is to add compost to your soil. If you have an aged

compost pile that you have started using, don’t forget to keep it covered with a tarp so the nutrients will be available wherever you place it and they don’t leech into the soil right beneath the pile during rains.

Sprinkling baby powder on veggie seedlings may deter rabbits, giving the seedlings a chance to grow strong.

If you don’t want to use a DDT-containing spray to keep away bugs while you garden, try crushing or rubbing the leaves of an aromatic plant on your skin and scalp. You can try sweet basil or any of the mints, including catmint or lemon balm.

One last piece of gardening advice, this time from this humble writer: If you’re a hopeless gardener but want to grow a green thumb, reach out to your local garden club. Members help the community in many ways and are always willing to assist individual gardeners blossom on their own.

Tips from the Garden Club of Madison

Photo courtesy of the Guilford Garden Club

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: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features a performance on the church’s 1929 Möller pipe organ by Walden Moore, former director of music at Trinity Church in New Haven. Sponsored in part by the New London County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Attendees listen in the sanctuary or on the Town Green as the music is broadcast through the church speakers. Third of five Fridays through April 18. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or visit fccmadison.org.

: 6 to 10 p.m. Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. Feature retired EHFD Deputy Chief and current Connecticut Fire Academy Director of Training P.J. Norwood. Includes a sit-down dinner, open bar, and raffles. Tickets: $75 per person. For info or to purchase tickets, donate a raffle prize, or purchase an ad in the program book, email ehfdvolco1@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ehfdvolco1.

: 6 to 10 p.m. Nuzzo’s Farm, 736 E. Main St., Branford. Features art from local artists, live and silent auctions, and more. Emcees: John "Cadillac" Saville. Hosted by the Community Dining Room. Tickets: $55. Proceeds benefit the Community Dining Room and its mission to provide meals and resources to those in need. For info or tickets, visit cdri.betterworld.org/events/art.

: 6:30 p.m. Totoket Valley Elementary School, 1388 Middletown Ave., Northford. Doors open 5:45 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Admission: $12 per person, advance purchase or at the door. Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club. Refreshments will be served. Advance payment via Venmo to NorthfordWomens-Club. Proceeds benefit charitable organizations in the local area. For info or tickets, email Elisa Orio at elissa.08@comcast.net.

Where is Everybody?

: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Features Thomas C. Duffy, music director, and the Seraph Brass, guest artists. Free admission. No tickets required. For info, call 203-432-4111 or visit bands.yalecollege.yale.edu.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Urinetown

: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Guilford High School Auditorium, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford High School Theatre Arts (GHSTA). For info or tickets, visit ghstaps.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Branford Early Childhood Family Fun Day

: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. Features a free pancake breakfast at 9 a.m., music by Michele Urban and Robert Messore at 10 a.m., children's activities, free eye screening, photo booth, and more. Sponsored by the Branford Community Foundation, Branford School Readiness Council, Branford Early Learning Center, the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and the Branford Community Dining Room. For info, contact 203-980-4385 or branfordschoolreadiness@gmail.com.

Light Pollution: Minimizing the Adverse Consequences

: 10 to 11 a.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Leo Smith, chair of the Connecticut chapter of DarkSky International. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-8743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.

Guilford First Saturday Walk

: 10 a.m. to noon. Timberland Preserve, Guilford. Meet at the parking area entrance on Route 80 near Maple Hill Road. Leashed dogs allowed. Hosted by the Shoreline Greenway Trail. Bring water. Wear good hiking shoes. For info, call or text 203-804-9257 or visit shorelinegreenwaytrail.org/events.

The Colorful Hat Circus and Variety Show

: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Part of the Legacy Theatre 2025 Family Series. Tickets: $25. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Mending

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Tuition: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $30 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Open House

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Visitors can explore the exhibit in the dining room, featuring the Munger family’s early dustless crayons and Reuben Shaler’s 1858 carpet sweeper. Docents are available to provide information and guests can view artworks and artifacts. Free admission. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Challenge for a Cause 2025

Local Poets Fair

: 1 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Rotunda, 758 Main St., Branford. Features poetry readings, book signings, music, and refreshments. In celebration of National Poetry Month. Registration not required. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

The History and Future of Offshore Wind Energy in Connecticut

: 1:30 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Attorney Charles Rothenberger from Save the Sound. Sponsored by the Shoreline Group of the Sierra Club. Free and open to all. For info or to register, email wildwoodsiv@comcast.net or visit connecticut.sierraclub.org/outings.

We've Only Just Begun: A Celebration of The Carpenters

: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by the Madison Lyric Stage. Tickets: $45. Services fees apply. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Books by the Sea

: Saturday, check-in 11 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in at R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Second venue is the First Congregational Church (FCC) of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Features the following highlights: an author event with Fiona Davis ( ) on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the FCC; pastries and prose on Sunday at 10 a.m. at R.J. Cafe and Bistro; an author event with Marcy Dermansky ( ) on Sunday at 11 a.m. at R.J. Julia Booksellers; and a send-off party at 1 p.m. Cost: $160, includes admission, a copy of the books at the event, pastries, and a tote bag. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

The Stolen Queen: A Novel

Hot Air: A Novel

Documentary Screening: Madison Inventors War Dog

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Cats and Coffee

: 1 to 3 p.m. One World Roasters, 967 N. High St., East Haven. Features live feline behavior techniques by Sally Bahner, a feline behaviorist and care consultant. Admission: $20. Advance ticket purchase require. Proceeds benefit the Greater New Haven Cat Project. For info or tickets, visit gnhcp.org/cats&coffee.

: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Branford, between 978 Main St. and 1206 Main St. Attendees can sample some of the best chili from local Shoreline restaurants and vote for their favorite for the title and trophy of Best Chili on the Shoreline. The winning restaurant will also receive a check for $500 from the Shoreline Chamber donated to their Branford nonprofit Charity. Presented by Town of Branford Economic Development. Tickets: $15 on the day of the event, available at Houlihan Lawrence or Allusions Salon & Boutique. For info, email tina@shorelinechamberct.com.

: 1 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Second Honor Flight Benefit

: 2 p.m. Guilford VFW Hall 57 Mill Rd. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Features music and entertainment by John "Cadillac" Saville. Bring your own snacks. Cash bar. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7666 Guilford. Cost: $20 advance, $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit Honor Flight CT for a Connecticut veteran of WWII, Korean War, or Vietnam War to take a one-day flight to visit the military memorials in Washington, D.C. Raffle proceeds benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars 7666 Auxiliary. For info or tickets, contact Kathie at 203-823-7946 or Donna Smith at 203-640-0214 or VFW7666auxiliary@gmail.com.

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Five Fridays Lenten Concert Series

East Haven Fire Service 125th Anniversary Gala

Third Annual Art Gala and Auction: Art from the Heart

Military Whist Card Party

Yale Concert Band Performance: Spring Concert

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Collaboration, Classics, and A Country Legend

Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater

By Karen Isaacs

Columnist

Hartford Partnership

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the audio-described performance is Saturday, May 10.

Iconic Country Singer

Hank Williams: Lost Highway!

Sweeney Todd A Chorus Line

: TheaterWorks Hartford and Hartford Stage are co-producing the Sondheim musical as part of their 2025-’26 seasons. The show will be directed by Rob Ruggiero (artistic director of TheaterWorks Hartford), who has directed multiple musicals at Goodspeed, among other locations. In fact, he is directing at Goodspeed this season. The show will be presented at Hartford Stage, which has substantially more seats and a larger stage. Even an intimate production of the show is costly; the co-production will allow each theater to present the show to its subscribers. It will run from June to July 2026 and be part of each theater’s subscription series. This is not the first time that Hartford Stage has partnered with another Connecticut theater; they partnered with Long Wharf in the early 2000s.

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Pulitzer Winner

: Last year, by Eboni Booth won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Beginning Thursday, April 10 (through Sunday, May 11), you can see a production at TheaterWorks Hartford. The premise is that a 38-yearold bookstore worker must confront a world he has avoided with comic results after he is laid off. Tickets are available at TWHartford.org.

Shakespeare Classic Primary Trust

: If you love songs like “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” you will want to see Ivoryton’s opening production. is more than just a collection of his songs. It tells the story of his brief life (he died at 29) and his legacy. The show, which is tagged for mature audiences, runs from Thursday, April 3, through Sunday, April 27. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

New Musicals in Chester

: Hartford Stage is presenting Shakespeare’s from Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, May 18. The production will be directed by Artistic Director Melia Bensussen. It stars Niall Cunningham as Romeo and Carmen Berkley as Juliet. Tickets are available at Hartford Stage.org. Multiple student matinees for school groups are scheduled. The open captioned performance is Sunday, May 4;

Romeo and Juliet

About Time Starting Here Starting Now Closer Than Ever.

: Goodspeed has announced two new musicals for the Terris Theatre in Chester. The season opens with a new musical revue, , by the well-known team of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire. They wrote , , and It runs from May 24 to June 15. The season concludes with which was launched at Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. It runs Oct. 3 to 26. Seasons tickets are on sale now, with tickets for individual shows available on Tuesday, April 8, at Goodspeed.org.

NYC Notes

The Great Emu War Othello

: The new production of starring Denzel Washington and

Jake Gyllenhaal may have the highest listed prices (some seats are over $900), but the critics were decidedly lukewarm on the Kenny Leon-directed production. The Broadway musical may be based on the TV series about the creation of a fictional musical about Marilyn Monroe, but producers say it will be significantly different. While character names may be the same, their portrayals and characteristics will be different. New characters are also introduced and a changed storyline. The show is now in previews; it opens Thursday, April 10. Upcoming Broadway openings include the revival of , the Broadway debut of , George Clooney’s Broadway debut in , the musical about Betty Boop, and . Smash Glengarry Gleen Ross The Last Five Years Goodnight and Good Luck, Boop! Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.

To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle. wordpress.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

: 2 to 3 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Book: . For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a performance by pianist Pablo Martinez. Presented by the Branford Musical Arts Society. Funded by the DARO Foundation. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Katherine Meier, a primatologist and doctoral candidate in Yale University's combined anthropology/environmental studies doctoral program. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Writing Workshop

: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features the library's kick-off event for a monthly writing group. Led by author Stephen Spignesi. For beginning and unpublished writers, but writers of all levels are encouraged to attend. For info or to register, call 203315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

: 2 p.m. Online event. Book:

The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees

. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.

Bob Ross Joy of Painting: Milky Way

: 5 to 8 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. No experience needed. Bring a roll of paper towels. Cost: $39 class fee plus a $39 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Wacky Wildlife: Butterflies

: 5:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 6 to 11. Participants learn about butterflies and make a butterfly to take home. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Second Tuesday Book Club

Someone Else's Shoes: A Novel

: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: by Jojo Moyes. New members welcome. For info or to register, call 203 4881441, ext. 315, or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Yoga with Martha

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Martha Smith, a certified yoga instructor and chair yoga practitioner at Body Karma Studio in Clinton. Bring a yoga mat. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Pet First Aid

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Breastfeeding Support Meeting:

: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $20. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-4885693 or visit shorelineadulted.org. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.

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Author Event: Sara Levine

Tonadas: A Journey to Spanish Roots

Swamp Forests of Borneo, Republic of Congo, and Wetland Ecosystems

Hello Dog: A Guide for Humans

Page Turners E

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

— Roxanne, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Lion bySonyaWalger

WaitingontheMoon byPeterWolf

I picked up the book for its cover and was rewarded with exquisite writing, energy, and style that was fresh and fabulous. A story of how we navigate and love a parent despite...Wonderful!!

Peter Wolf is famous as the legendary lead singer of the J. Geils Band, but did you know that he is also a fantastic storyteller? His memoir flows as a series of vignettes that evoke not just the time and place but the mood. A great read!

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Superbloom byNicholasCarr

If you’re one of the many currently reconsidering your relationship with technology and social media, Nicholas Carr’s is a must-read! From the telegraph to Facebook, Carr takes a closer look at the promise these technologies held versus their imperfect realities. really inspired me to be more intentional about my communication and more mindful about how I spend my time.

Superbloom

Superbloom — Abby, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Kate&Frida byKimFay

This epistolary novel follows two young women in 1990s Seattle and Paris who discover the power of books and friendship as they struggle to find their place in the world. It’s as uplifting and comforting as a warm hug.

— Karen, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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NineteenSteps byMillieBrown

NoneofThisisTrue byLisaJewell

Nellie Morris lives in East End London during WWII. Dreaming of a bigger life, she finds herself in the midst of war, surrounded by tragedy, love, and hope. Inspired by Millie Bobby Brown’s family experience during the Bethel Green tube station disaster in 1943, is a coming-of-age story showcasing resilience and community.

—Jackie, Griswold Inn Store, Essex

Nineteen Steps

A psychological thriller, an unreliable narrator, and twists and turns that don’t stop are what you can expect from Lisa Jewell’s latest book. Alix, a popular podcaster, meets Josie, a stranger who convinces her to make it on the podcast. First impressions are of perfection, but quickly, Alix starts to question what’s real, and the reader starts to question Josie’s intentions.

— Jackie, Griswold Inn Store, Essex

Abundance byEzraKleinandDerekThompson

This is the next current issues book that every citizen should read—right before calling your state and local reps. There is enough to go around as long as we embrace this ideology right away.

— Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

TheStorySheLeftBehind byPattiCallahanHenry

Another enchanting novel of historical fiction by Patti Callahan Henry! Clara is 8 years old when her mother—a child prodigy author—disappears, leaving Clara and her father heartbroken. Now, with a daughter of her own, Clara is an illustrator, living quietly in a place she loves until she receives a phone call that will take her to England in search of her mother. A beautiful story of love thought lost and love found.

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Sara Levine Helps Kick Off National Library Week

Local author Sara Levine will help kick off National Library Week at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford, on Sunday, April 6. Levine will read from her latest book, Hello Dog/Hello Human, plus her award-winning picture book Bone by Bone. Afterward, kids will be invited to participate in an activity involving animals and their skeletons. Breakwater Books will be on hand with plenty of Sara’s books for sale and signing. Registration is requested. This event is free, for all ages, and all are welcome. For more details and to register, call 203-488-8702, email staff@wwml.org, or visit www.wwml.org/events/author-event-saralevine.

Local author Sara Levine will help kick off National Library Week at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford, on Sunday, April 6. Photo

of Sara Levine

Future Choices 2025

Shoreline Arts Alliance presents Future Choices 2025, its 42nd annual celebration of high school visual artists. This juried exhibition showcases the work of talented emerging artists from Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 24-town region, including Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. The exhibition takes place at the Flat Rock Gallery, 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, through Friday, April 11 and from Wednesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 27. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, contact 203-421-6739 or office@shorelinearts.org.

Book cover courtesy of Sara Levine

Press release from Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

Photo courtesy of Sara Levine

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Community Forum with First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons and Comptroller Sean Scanlon

: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Covers key updates on the town of Madison, Connecticut’s economic outlook, and additional insights from the comptroller’s office about the state’s labor and housing markets, as well as projections for the General Fund, Special Transportation Fund, and Budget Reserve Fund. Includes light breakfast and beverages. For info or to register, visit madisonct.com.

Market Your Small Business Using Podcasts

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Online event. Presented by podcast producer Jason Connell. Free. Hosted by SCORE Eastern Connecticut. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct.

Make a Felted Chick

: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Supplies provided. For info or to register, call 203315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Preparing for the Golf Season

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by physical therapist Corey Podbielski. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Author Event: Barbara “Babs” Costello

: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book:

Every Day with Babs: 101 Family-Friendly Dinner for Every Day of the Week

. Cost: $38 admission for one and a copy of the book, $5 companion ticket. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Rogers and Hammerstein: The Golden Age of Music Theater

: 11 a.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Alan Mann, artistic director at Opera Theater of Connecticut. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Fused Glass Garden Panel

: Noon to 3 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a two-part class. After the first firing, participants will bring everything together in the second session (Thursday, April 17), and assemble their full garden panel before its final firing. Once complete, the glass garden will be ready for pickup in about 10 days. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. No prior experience required. Cost: $190. Service fees apply. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Transitions into Adolescence and Adulthood

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

Homeschool Day: Little Universes

: 1 to 3 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a hands-on lesson to peek into the lives of insects, baby insects, and microscopic critters that call the Connecticut River home. Part of Homeschool Days, a drop-off program for homeschool learners ages 6 to 12 and their families to learn about the history and natural environment of the Connecticut River through hands-on activities. Refunds will be given with a 24-hour notice. Payment will be refunded in the event of a weather-related cancellation. For info or reservations (required), call 860767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

Pasta Cooking Class

: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Presented by Matt Yanarella from My Production CT. Participants will learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch. Attendees of the previous ravioli cooking class are requested to allow others to attend this class. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

who helped develop the guide, which is available as a free e-book and is a searchable PDF. For a pdf of the guide, click on the "Tree Guide and Initiatives" at oldsaybrookct.gov/land-use. For info or to register, call 860395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Mysteries, Murders, Killers, and Thrillers: Crime Writers Reveal Their Secrets

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a presentation on the process of writing, including book ideas, plot twists, and character development. Presented by writers Pat Dunn, Christine Falcone, Kathleen Kalb, Jamie Kleinkauf, and Ang Pompano. In celebration of National Library Week. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

: 11 a.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Bob Potter, art historian at the Lyme Academy of Art and docent at the Yale Center for British Art. Hosted by Madison Art Society. For info or to register (required to receive the Zoom link), email Marianne@RTDTECH.com.

Vincent Van Gogh: From Paris to Arles to Eternity Small Business Loans: Issues and Options

: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Online event. Features a panel of lending professionals from a cross section of small business lenders, including Berkshire Bank, the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer). Hosted by SCORE Eastern Connecticut Chapter. Free. For info or to register (required), score.org/easternct/local-workshops.

Container Gardening Life and Loss Along the Connecticut River

: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Covers how to select the best containers, choose the right plants, and design a layout that showcases a specific style. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 6 to 7 p.m.

Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Presented by Ben James, an audio and print journalist based in western Massachusetts. Part of the Live from the Boathouse lectures. Cost: free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Virtual participation via Zoom is an option. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

Green Old Saybrook

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a talk about the Green Old Saybrook Community Tree and Shrub Planting Guide developed by the Town of Old Saybrook. Presented by landscape designer Kathy Connolly,

Designers Circus Pop-up Clothing and Accessories Shopping Event

: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center (GAC), 411 Church St. Features creative women’s clothing from local, national, and international designers at discounted prices. Free admission. Open to the public. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 12 FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Osteoporosis, Bone Fractures, Arthritis, and More

11 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Erin Stockwell, an orthopedic trauma surgeon and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine; Philip Ratnasamy, a fourth-year medical student at Yale School of Medicine and MBA candidate at Yale School of Management; and Gwyneth Maloy, a medical student at Yale School of Medicine. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Five Fridays Lenten Concert Series

: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features a performance on the church’s 1929 Möller pipe organ by Ezequiel Menéndez, professor of organ at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and former director of music and organist at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hartford. Sponsored in part by the New London County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Attendees listen in the sanctuary or on the Town Green as the music is broadcast through the church speakers. Fourth of five Fridays through April 18. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-245-2739, ext. 14, or visit fccmadison.org.

Author Event: Colm Tóibín

: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . Cost: $5 includes admission for one and a $5 coupon toward purchase of a copy of the book at the event or $18.99 admission for one and a copy of the book. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Long Island: A Novel

Military Whist Game Night

: 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Includes prizes for top players and a raffle. Cost: $15 per player. Advance purchase required. Hosted by the Women's Club of Madison. For info, contact Joan Powers at 917-601-8194 or jonci1@Verizon.net, or visit womensclubmadisonct.com.

The Occasional Coffee House: Sam Robbins

: 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

Palm Sunday Service

: 10 a.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. For info, call 203-245-2739 or visit fccmadison.org.

Palm Sunday Service

: 10 a.m. North Madison Congregational Church (NMCC), 1271 Durham Rd. A celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with children carrying palms. For info, visit northmadisoncc.org/lent.

Guilford Art Center (GAC):

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North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features live music, coffee, and a relaxed evening with friends. Tickets: $20. Space is limited. For info or tickets, visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

59th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

: 10 a.m. Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. Children from pre-K to grade 2 are invited. Hosted by the Madison Exchange Club. Rain date: Saturday, April 19. For info, visit madisonexchange.org/easter-egg-hunt.

The Return of the Osprey

: 10 to 11 a.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Alan Poole. Sponsored by Friends of Hammonasset. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-8743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.

Try Your Hand at Painting and Drawing Workshop (Session A)

: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. A one-day workshop for adult beginners to learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgment-free setting. Cost: $44.10 for members, $49 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $5 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Sunday Broadway Concert Series with John McDaniel and Euan Morton

: 2 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Ticket subscriptions are available. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Doox of Yale A Cappella Concert

: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a performance by Doox of Yale, an allgender, tenor and bass a cappella group. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Opening Reception for

The Missing Pictures: Photographs by Sean Kernan

: 4 to 6 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Monday, May 26. For info, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

: 1004

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

Branford Elementary School Art Show

: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Features handmade crafts, Easter and spring decor, and an assortment of baked goods. For info, contact the church rectory at 860-349-3058 or scndchurches@comcast.net.

Annual Spring Craft Fair and Bake Sale Osprey Day

Osprey Nest

: Noon to 2 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Features the opening of a new educational exhibit, . Sponsored by Friends of Hammonasset. No registration needed. For info, call 203-245-8743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.

Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Greg Armstrong and D. W. Alder

Mad Season Reclaimed Life

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

Spring Crafts with Natalie: DIY Wildflower Seed Bombs

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

: Runs April 23 through April 28.

Walsh Middle School Art Show

: Runs May 1 through May 10.

Branford High School Art Show

: Runs May 12 through May 27.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Fine Art Gallery

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

BACA West Winter 2025 Gallery Exhibition

: Runs through April 30.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

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

: Runs May 2 through June 1.

Susan Powell Fine Art

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

Dear Mother Spring into Art

: Runs through April 26.

Vincent Giarrano: City Color

: Runs May 2 through May 31.

David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance

: Runs June 6 through July 6.

411 Church St.: For info, email galleryonect@gmail.com or visit galleryonect.com. Runs through April 6.

Artistic License by Gallery One Artists:

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford: For info, call 203-4888702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

The Missing Pictures: Photographs by Sean Kernan

: Runs April 11 through May 26.

Yale University Art Gallery

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

Runs through June 22

Music

Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874. Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

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

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

The Wharf:

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

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

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

Acoustics Club:

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

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Banned Book Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

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

Goodspeed Musicals Announces 2025 Season at Terris Theatre

Press Release from Goodspeed Musicals

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals announces a season of two brand-new musicals at the Terris Theatre in Chester. One is the latest from a Tony, Oscar, and Grammy-winning songwriting team who have a long history with the theatre, and the other is a new musical homegrown through Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals. Both musicals are at the early stages of their lives, and the teams will focus on developing the work throughout their time at the Terris. With audience feedback, changes will be made to both the book and score, which is a hallmark of the Terris Theatre. To allow as much flexibility for change as possible, the set and costumes will be kept simple so the show can change daily if necessary. The season will open with the heartfelt new musical revue , which will run from May 24 to June 15. At first, they were . After a few years, they were Now, decades later, the legendary awardwinning writing team of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire complete the trilogy they didn’t know they were creating... . From long-ago love affairs and ambitions of the past to techsavvy grandkids and lost keys, this funny and touching revue features all new songs about people navigating the joys and challenges of growing older while staying young in spirit.

About Time

Starting Here, Starting Now Closer Than Ever

About Time

Baby Big

Starting Here Starting Now Closer Than Ever Norma Rae

Saturday Night Fever

The Story of My Life The 60’s Project Miss Saigon The Story of My Life Fosse Big Baby Ain’t Misbehavin’

About Time

Starting Here Starting Now Closer Than Ever

features music by Academy and Grammy Award-winner David Shire (Broadway: , ; Off-Broadway: , ; ; Film: (Academy Award for Best Song), (two Grammy Awards for Album Of The Year)) with lyrics by Tony Award-winning director Richard Maltby, Jr. (The Terris: , ; Broadway: , , , , , (Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical)). Maltby will also direct the musical. completes a trilogy about life by Maltby and Shire that began in 1976 with , , and continued in 1989 with . The production will feature choreography and musical staging by Tony-nominated Marcia Milgrom Dodge (The Goodspeed: , Broadway: ).

The Great Emu War

On the Town Ragtime

The Great Emu War

The season will conclude with a new “EMUsical” comedy, , which will run Oct. 3 to 26. Remember that one time that the Australian government sent their army with machine guns

to wage war on emus in Western Australia? Neither do most people…but when Edith, the headstrong warbler, and her flock begin to feed on the wheat of local farmers—the humans take up arms against Australia’s favorite feathered friends. Think of it as Cats but with emus. It’s the most emusing 90 minutes you’ll have in any theatre…don’t miss it! features a book by Cal Silberstein, a West Australian writer, performer, producer, and dramaturg whose works have been performed in the United States and beyond. Music and lyrics are by Paul Hodge, an award-winning writer-composer from Brisbane whose work has been produced Off-Broadway, in London, Edinburgh, and Australia, including at the Sydney Opera House. The Great Emu War will be directed and choregraphed by Amy Anders Corcoran

(The Goodspeed: Christmas in Connecticut; Broadway: Escape to Margaritaville, associate director; Off-Broadway: Unexpected Joy).

“We are proud to play a significant role in the future of musical theatre through our commitment to new musical development,” said Artistic Director Donna Lynn Hilton. “At The Terris Theatre, there is a wonderful synergy of writers putting their work in front of an audience for the first time and an audience that is eager to see something new and help shape it through their feedback. The result is not just an entertaining evening, but an investment in the future that comes with bragging rights to tell the world, ‘I saw it first at Goodspeed!’”

For the past 41 years, The Terris Theatre has been Goodspeed’s home for developing fresh, innovative, and original new

musicals. Many new and reimagined musicals have been developed in Chester before moving on to Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, and other regional theatres. Audiences are invited to “see it here first” and enjoy being part of creating brand-new musicals.

Season tickets for shows at The Terris Theatre are on sale now for just $66. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, April 8. Goodspeed Memberships for 2025 are available now and provide many benefits to donors at both the Terris Theatre and Goodspeed. For more information, call the Goodspeed box office at 860-873-8668, open weekdays 10 a.m to 5 p.m., or visit www.goodspeed.org.

The Terris Theatre is supported by The Norma Terris/Albert D. Firestone Foundation.

Image courtesy of Goodspeed Musicals

Image courtesy of Goodspeed Musicals The season will conclude with a new “EMUsical” comedy, The Great Emu War, which will run Oct. 3 to 26.

The season will open with the heartfelt new musical revue About Time, which will run from May 24 to June 15.

Venezuelan Trumpet Virtuoso Pacho Flores

Headlines Woolsey Hall

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) will kick off summer concerts with ”Danzas Sinfónicas,” a program highlighting the rhythmic and expressive power of Latin American symphonic music, on Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at Woolsey Hall. Under the direction of Music Director Perry So, the concert will feature internationally renowned trumpet soloist Pacho Flores, a three-time Latin Grammy nominee making his highly anticipated NHSO debut.

Celebrating Latin America’s rich musical and dance traditions, the concert will feature elegant Cuban danzón in Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, energetic tango in Daniel Freiberg’s Historias de Flores y Tangos, and Andean folk influences in Gabriela Lena Frank’s Escaramuza. Silvestre Revueltas’s Sensemayá will pulse with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Alberto Ginastera’s Four Dances from Estancia will evoke the powerful malambo dance of Argentina’s pampas.

Music Director Perry So says “We open our summer programming with a blockbuster concert constructed from the powerful symphonic repertoire of our closest geographical neighbors - Latin America. Dance music is everywhere on the program, and the essence of this music is how carefully poised it is between dance on the one hand and impeccable artistry on the other. I am always initially drawn into this music by the driving rhythms

and soaring melodies but find myself digging deeper and deeper into their engagement with some of the weightiest chapters of our shared hemispheric history. We are joined in the second half by my friend and hermano, Pacho Flores, the trumpet virtuoso with the most beautiful, heartbreaking tone I know, and he brings with him two concertos written especially for him to close this season.”

Pacho Flores will make his NHSO debut, performing two concertos written especially for him by Arturo Márquez and Daniel Freiberg, showcasing his extraordinary technical command and expressive artistry. Flores has established himself as one of the foremost trumpeters of his generation. He was awarded first prize in the Maurice André International Trumpet Competition, the most prestigious competition of its kind, along with top prizes in the Philip Jones and Cittá di Porcia competitions. A product of Venezuela’s renowned El Sistema music program, Flores has performed as a soloist with leading orchestras worldwide, including the NHK Orchestra of Japan, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Kyiv.

Flores has received multiple Latin Grammy nominations for his albums, which feature collaborations with major composers such as Arturo Márquez, Paquito D’Rivera, Roberto Sierra, Efraín Oscher, Christian Lindberg, and Daniel Freiberg, and performances with renowned orchestras including the Konzerthaus Orchester Berlin, Arctic Philharmonic, Real Filharmonía de Galicia, and Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería.

Breastfeeding Support Meeting:

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

Bingo Bingo:

7 p.m. Tuesdays. St Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven. For info, visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org.

Blackstone Fiber Art Community:

6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Blackstone Library Tour:

10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Book Club:

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

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

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

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

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

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

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

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

Coastal Camera Club Meeting:

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

Color and Conversation:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Community Breakfast

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

Craft of the Month:

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

Creative Craft Night

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

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Second Thursday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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Press Release from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra Trumpet virtuoso Pacho Flores will headline the NHSO's “Danzas Sinfónicas” at Woolsey Hall.

Chair Yoga with Martha:

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

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Duplicate Bridge:

12:30 p.m. Fridays. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For info, call 203-915-5987 or email tillerjock@gmail.com.

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:

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

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

F3 Shoreline Men’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Harrison House Museum, Barn, and Gardens, 124 Main St., Branford. Open to the public. Free admission but donations are welcome. Runs through September or by appointment. For info, contact 203-488-4828 or info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org.

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

La Leche Virtual Meetings:

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

Pat’s Picks Movie Club:

1 p.m. Second Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library community room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Free. For info, including movie titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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

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

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

6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Some previous knowledge or experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome. Bring your own mah-jongg set. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Madison Movie Chat: Maker Meet-up: Master Gardener Clinic: Monday Night Mah-jongg: Movie Matinee:

1 to 3:30 p.m. Third Friday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For info, including the movie title, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Shoreline Family Support Group

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

Poetry Cafe:

11 a.m. to noon. First and third Saturdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Free. To register (required), visit blackstonelibrary.org. For info, email programs@blackstonelibrary.org.

Prayer Shawl Ministry:

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. For info, contact the church at 203-488-0549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com, or visit umcbranford.org.

Quilters Club:

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Saturday Story Time:

10:30 to 11 a.m. Second Saturday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features children’s librarian Miss Mary with stories, music, and movement. All ages. Registration not required. For info, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Shoreline Chess Club:

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

Stamp and Coin Show:

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fourth Sunday. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

Tech Help Tuesday:

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

10 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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

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

Nimble Thimble: Needle Arts Group: Noon Meditation Music: Open Mic Night: Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting

: 1 to

3 p.m. First Saturday. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Includes guest speakers and care partner sharing sessions. For info, email allysonk11@yahoo.com.

11 a.m. to noon. Second and fourth Tuesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Tech help in 15-minute sessions. First come, first served. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Third Thursday Movie Matinee

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

Theater

Urinetown

: Guilford High School Auditorium, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford High School Theatre Arts (GHSTA). Runs through April 6. For info or tickets, visit ghstaps.org.

Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Board Members:

Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., New Haven. Runs April 25 through May 17. For info, call 203-432-1234 or visit yalerep.org.

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Experience the convenience of one-level living in this impeccably maintained home, where pride of ownership shines in every corner.

A gracious entry welcomes you into the open and airy floor plan of this bright, classically designed residence. The heart of the home is the great room, bathed in natural light from numerous windows and anchored by an inviting wood-burning fireplace made more captivating by its floor-to-ceiling stonework.

Entertaining is a delight in the state-of-the-art kitchen, featuring a large granite island, chef-grade stainless appliances, gas range, wine fridge, and functional pantry. The generous dining area is perfect for hosting large gatherings or enjoying intimate dinner parties.

Sliding glass doors off the dining area open to a private rear deck and sunroom, offering a serene retreat during the warmer months and easy access to leisurely swims in the pool. The primary bedroom suite on the main level is a haven of luxury, complete with a luscious bath and sliding doors leading to private deck—fulfilling the high demand for one-level comfort. A spacious mudroom with laundry and half bath complete the main level’s thoughtful layout.

Descend the handsome staircase to the lower level, where flexibility meets function. Two well-sized bedrooms and large full bath are complemented by two additional flex rooms, perfect for a home office, craft room, or exercise space. Summer days are a dream with the above-ground pool and outdoor shower, set within easy reach of the Connecticut shoreline’s many delights. This property is a sanctuary of convenience and elegance. This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty for $875,000. For more information or a showing, contact Amy Kirst at 203-641-6000 or Sue Knapp at 203-824-4452.

Entertaining is a delight in the state-of-the-art kitchen, featuring a large granite island, chefgrade stainless appliances, gas range, wine fridge, and functional pantry.

The heart of the home is the great room, bathed in natural light from numerous windows and anchored by an inviting wood-burning fireplace made more captivating by its floor-toceiling stonework.

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: Jo Connor to Deborah Murphy and Joseph Mislinski, $1,150,000 on March 14

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146 Cedar Street

: Christina Gonzalez to Rajan Sapkota, $380,000 on March 10

187 Cherry Hill Road Ext

: Bc Inv

Propertys LLC to Anthony J. and Lisa A. Lancia, $400,000 on March 14

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32 Augur Road

: Scott G. and Leah G. Davenport to Michael Pierne and Gina Hunt, $702,500 on March 12

309 Twin Lakes Road

: Stephen W. Whalen and Nationstar Mortgage to Michael F. Reed, $308,818 on March 13

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411 Laurel Street

: Stephen Gizo and Pharlene Estiverne to Monika K. Sonemaneevong and Darryl Kendrick, $369,900 on March 12

James D. Leonardo and Marie J. Quick to William Welch, $85,000 on March 13

1982 Long Hill Road

: Veronica E.

Toro to Chelsea and Jordan Hilliard, $415,000 on March 12

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: Matthew and Kyra Luciani to Andrew and Anna Heckler, $925,000 on March 13

: Estate of Chan Chuongvan and William Chuongvan to Vidya Krishnamurthy and Satish Ramalingam, $927,000 on March 13

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: Estate of

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: Sylvia Tungvaag to Barry Weissman, $400,000 on March 11

: Marjorie G.

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