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Branford, North Branford & Northford

Vol. XXX Iss. 23

State Aid Adds $29.4M for Murphy, Tisko Projects

By Laura Robida

Managing Editor

Branford will receive an additional $29.4 million in state reimbursement for planned construction projects at Mary T. Murphy Elementary School and Mary R. Tisko Elementary School under the recently approved state budget, state officials announced March 28.

The funding increases the state’s reim-

bursement rate for both projects, generating an additional $14.7 million in state support for each school.

State Sen. Christine Cohen, D-Guilford, and state Reps. Robin Comey, D-Branford, and Moira Rader, D-Guilford, announced the funding at Murphy Elementary School alongside First Selectman Josh Brooks and Branford Public Schools Superintendent Christopher Tranberg.

The additional funding comes as Branford Public Schools advances its long-range facilities master plan, which calls for major investments in aging school buildings over the next 15 to 20 years. The district’s preferred elementary school option would renovate and expand Murphy and Tisko schools while eventually repurposing John B. Sliney

See State Aid Adds page 6

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Long shadows stretch across Branford Point Beach on May 30 as footprints from earlier visitors mark the sand and two walkers make their way along the shoreline.

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Billy Savastano: Finding New Ways to Serve

By Pam Young

Correspondent

At 84 years old, Billy Savastano spends much of his time thinking about service.

Sometimes that means writing letters to sixth graders. Sometimes it means organizing ceremonies that honor veterans. And sometimes it means rescuing hundreds of worn American flags that might otherwise be discarded and finding them a new purpose.

“I wanted to volunteer and make the effort to do it,” Billy says.

A Branford resident and active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12106, Billy has spent much of his retirement giving back to the community through veteran-focused projects, educational programs, and civic events. While his volunteer work takes many forms, it all stems from a belief that service does not end when military service or a career comes to a close.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1942 and raised in Johnston, Billy learned the value of hard work early.

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He delivered newspapers as a boy and later worked in a neighborhood sandwich shop while attending school.

“I was a paper boy and then started working at a bodega that had sandwiches,” Billy says.

After high school, Billy attended the Culinary Institute of America and embarked on a career that would span four decades. He worked in restaurants throughout the region before eventually finishing his culinary career at Mohegan Sun.

“My favorite thing about being in the culinary field was that it was hard work, but it was rewarding,” Billy says. “As the chef, I was able to control menus and what foods would be on it.”

Before that career began, however, Billy served in the U.S. Army after

being drafted during the Vietnam War era.

“The war was just escalating then,” he says.

Billy spent a year in Vietnam and later served as a military police officer in New Jersey, ultimately leaving the Army with the rank of sergeant.

“My experience in the military was interesting,” Billy says. “It was interesting to be a Military Police officer and a good experience.”

After retiring from the culinary profession, Billy began looking for ways to stay active and contribute to the community. He became involved with the North Branford VFW and later joined Branford VFW Post 12106 when the North Branford post closed.

Over the years, one of his most visible projects has involved collecting and repurposing American flags used at local cemeteries during Memorial Day observances.

The idea came about after Billy learned that flags placed at veterans’ graves often had to be removed so

See Billy Savastano page 4

Photo courtesy of Billy Savastano

Billy Savastano, an Army veteran and member of Branford VFW Post 12106, helps organize veterans programs and community events throughout the year. MIKE

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cemetery grounds could be maintained.

“I asked him what he did with the flags,” Billy says. “I had the idea to bring the flags to my house to repurpose them.”

Each year, Billy collects hundreds of flags, cleans them, washes the wooden staffs, and prepares them for reuse. Recently, he has partnered with local businesses including Mission BBQ in Orange and Jersey Mike’s in Branford to distribute the flags throughout the community.

“So, I got 350 flags or so turned over to me,” Billy says.

Billy’s volunteer efforts extend beyond veterans’ projects.

For the past six years, he has participated in a pen-pal program that pairs volunteers with sixth-grade students at West Woods School in Hamden. The project encourages students and adults to exchange handwritten letters, helping preserve the art of cursive writing while fostering connections between generations.

“I had not written cursive since high school, so it was a challenge to learn cursive all over again,” Billy says.

Determined to participate, Billy downloaded a cursive alphabet guide and practiced before writing his first letter.

“It is simple and I write one letter a month,” he says.

The correspondence continues throughout the school year before volunteers and students meet in person near the program’s conclusion.

“I do it each year and each year I get a new person,” Billy says.

Billy also has played a role in several local veterans initiatives, including efforts

to recognize a North Branford service member who was listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War. After researching the veteran’s story, Billy helped bring information before local officials, resulting in a plaque being added to a veterans memorial.

“I got a lot of information together and went before town council to present it,” he says.

Today, Billy remains active in preparations for local veterans observances throughout the year. One of the next events on the calendar is the annual Flag Day ceremony, scheduled for June 14 on the North Branford Town Hall Green.

“We all look forward to Flag Day,” Billy says.

The event, organized in partnership with the North Branford Women’s Club, features hundreds of flags honoring veterans from different branches of military service. Donations collected through the program are distributed to organizations supporting veterans and military families.

For Billy, projects like these are not simply about ceremonies or displays. They are opportunities to remember those who served, strengthen community connections, and ensure younger generations understand the sacrifices made by others.

After a lifetime that included military service, a culinary career, and years of volunteer work, Billy says he remains committed to finding ways to contribute.

For him, service has never really been about a title or position. It has simply been about showing up and helping where he can.

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Obituaries

Obituary

Gregory Bodner Sr. Branford

Gregory P. “Greg” Bodner Sr. of Branford, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie Dykun Bodner for 53 years and the father of Greg Jr. of Stony Creek, and Elizabeth (husband, Carl Smith Jr.) of Madison. He was the grandfather of Carl Smith III.

Born on Father’s Day, June 16, 1940, as one of an unexpected pair of twin boys, Greg arrived five minutes before his brother, Gereon (“Gery” Bodner), to parents Joseph A. Bodner and Katherine Meglin Bodner.

Raised in the Branford Point section of town, the twins had a busy childhood with school, church, Boy Scouts, and play with the numerous neighborhood kids, many of whom remained lifelong friends.

A graduate of Branford schools, Greg went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam Era.

A graduate of the Connecticut School of Electronics and later earning his state electrician’s license, Greg worked as an electronic security technician for most of his career. He later worked at Quinnipiac University in the facilities department, retiring at the age of 82. Greg served on Branford’s Represen-

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tative Town Meeting during the 1960s, and was also a member of the American Legion and the Branford Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 1939.

Greg was a vintage car enthusiast, having owned and restored various makes and models over the years, including a Model A Ford and Lincoln Continentals.

In addition to his wife, children, and grandchild, Greg leaves behind his brother, Gery (wife Gayle); sisters-inlaw, Joanne Fryer (late William) and Linda Muir (late Richard); and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and their families. Greg was predeceased by his parents; older brothers, Joseph A. Bodner Jr. (late Jean) and Clement Bodner (late Midori); and infant brother Michael Bodner.

Hardworking, friendly, and quickwitted, Greg will be remembered by many.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, at St. Therese Church of St. John Bosco Parish in Branford. Burial of his urn will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. The W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford, is in care of arrangements. Please see his online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Greg’s name to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, or at DAV.org.

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Share the Story of the Shore Line Trolley

The Shore Line Trolley Museum is seeking volunteers for its Speaker’s Bureau program, sharing the story of the museum’s background, artifacts, restored trolley collection, and how the trolley system shaped the state and was the first “green” mode of transportation. Audiences range from school children to seniors to rail fans, either on-site or at remote locations. Materials are provided and volunteers will be trained to set up a conference room or meeting hall. The Shore Line Trolley Museum runs its trolleys on the last remaining 1 ½ miles of the Connecticut Company’s New Haven line, making it the oldest continuously operated suburban street railway system in the U.S. For more information, contact 203-467-6927 or info@shorelinetrolley.org.

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Overnight Fire Damages East Main Street Businesses

awakened by what was described as a transformer explosion.

An overnight fire damaged two commercial spaces at 223 East Main St. early May 25, according to the Branford Fire

Firefighters responded at approximately 12:45 a.m. to a report of downed wires. Crews arriving on scene found primary electrical wires down and actively arcing in the roadway, along with smoke and fire extending into the building’s attic.

The incident was upgraded to a struc-

The building includes several occupancies, including Baby Bones Barbershop, a day spa business, a vacant commercial space, and a residential unit. Occupants reportedly self-evacuated after being

According to the fire department, witnesses reported an unknown vehicle drove over the downed wires and dragged them down the roadway before leaving the area. Investigators reviewed video footage that reportedly confirmed the account.

Firefighters extinguished the attic fire and prevented significant damage to the barber shop and residential occupancy. The day spa business and vacant commercial space sustained significant fire, smoke, and water damage and will remain closed pending repairs. The barber shop and residential unit remained occupied.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Elementary School. District planning documents cite the cost of rebuilding Sliney — estimated at more than $130 million — as one of the factors driving the proposal.

rate for these projects, we are helping Branford deliver modernized, welcoming schools while also easing the financial burden on local taxpayers,” she said.

Comey said the funding would support the district’s broader vision for its schools.

Under the district’s BPS Forward initiative, Murphy and Tisko would serve as Branford’s long-term elementary schools. Feasibility studies and planning are underway to determine what additions and renovations would be needed to accommodate future enrollment and programming needs.

School officials have said any transition involving Sliney would be several years away and would require planning, state approvals and construction before changes could occur.

Cohen called the increased reimbursement rate “a major win for Branford taxpayers and, most importantly, for our students.”

“Securing an additional $29.4 million in state aid for the renovation of two new elementary schools ensures that our community will not have to shoulder the full financial burden alone while allowing us to deliver modern, state-of-the-art learning environments for our youngest learners,” Cohen said.

Rader said the increased reimbursement rate would help the town modernize its schools while reducing costs for local taxpayers.

“By increasing the state reimbursement

“This additional state funding for renovations at Murphy and Tisko Elementary Schools will help advance Branford’s strategic vision for education, creating the high-quality learning environments our students, teachers, and families deserve,” Comey said.

Brooks said the funding reflects cooperation between local and state officials.

“When I ran for First Selectman, I made a promise to work closely with our state delegation to bring resources home to Branford,” Brooks said. “This additional support means our community does not have to choose between investing in our schools and protecting taxpayers.”

According to district planning materials, the town’s share of the broader facilities plan is estimated at approximately $296 million after state reimbursement, spread over a 15- to 20-year period.

“The Board of Education and Branford Public Schools are excited to begin the generational transformation of the district’s elementary and early learning programs,” Board of Education Chair Peter Berdon said in a statement. “With critical new funding from the State of Connecticut, we can accelerate the redevelopment and modernization of our schools.”

Obituaries

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Obituary

Leila Smith Branford

Leila L. Smith entered God’s heavenly kingdom on May 10, 2026. She was born Aug. 14, 1930, in Hartford.

Leila is survived by her beloved daughter, Heidi Smith of Branford; son Donald Mark Smith of Branford; second mother to Chris Bracken and family of Madison; family friend Ed Totte of West Haven; and nephew Jeffrey Mantsch of West Allis, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald H. Smith; parents, Margaret and Nicholas Lymber; sister Elaine Buehler; mother-in-law Doris H. Smith; cousin May Fitzgerald; and all her furry friends.

She started her career at Sikorsky, then worked at Standard Oil Co., then worked at Yale University Parking Authority, and ended her career at Echlin after 25 years, where she was very proud of her Secretary of the Year Award.

Leila lived a full and meaningful life. She enjoyed traveling with Heidi and spending time with her many friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and friendship.

Visiting hours will be from 9 to 10 a.m. with a service at 10 a.m. June 11, at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford. Burial to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford.

Leila was an accomplished seamstress and a member of the Branford Chamber of Commerce, Lambada Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Elks Lodge, and Guilford Senior Center.

Programs Offered at W&FLC

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Leila’s memory to Animal Haven, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473; Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 E. Main St., Branford, CT 06405; or Constellation Health Services, 240 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477.

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

Warm Your Hands With Mittens

Story by Carol Andrecs

Beautiful, 2-year-old Mittens is a supersweet and loving tortoiseshell appropriately named for her polydactyl paws, which make her even more special. She is super friendly and affectionate, rolling on her back for belly rubs whenever she gets attention. She would be so happy to find a home that reciprocated with lots of love, cuddling, and playtime. Could that be your home? For an appointment to meet Mittens, apply online at forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

: Forgotten Felines holds an Open House every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.

Photo by Tracye Mueller

Orchard House Seeks Volunteers

Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center, 421 Shore Drive, Branford, is seeking volunteers to have fun with local seniors. Volunteer positions are available on Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact 203-481-7110, ext. 104 or recreation@theorchardhouse.org.

The Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, GFWC, is sponsoring Honor Them With a Flag, a salute to military personnel, veterans, first responders, and loved ones in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The public is invited to purchase a U.S. flag dedicated to a member of the military, a first responder, or someone close to their heart. The 12-inch-by-18-inch flags will be displayed on the front lawn of North Branford Town Hall from Wednesday, June 10 through Saturday, July 4. Each flag will include a white ribbon inscribed with the name and rank of the honoree. Flags may be collected from the Town Hall lawn for one week following July 4. Proceeds benefit local veterans’ projects. Flags are $10 each. Order forms and checks payable to the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, GFWC should be mailed to NorthfordNorth Branford Women’s Club, P.O. Box 264, Northford, CT 06472. Orders must be received by June 6. There is no limit on purchases. A ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. on the North Branford Town Hall lawn. For more information, call Mary Ellen Collett at 203-484-9079 or visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTIONS

At the Regular meeting of the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held on Thursday May 21, 2026 the following actions were taken:

1. CGS- Section 8-24 Referral for the Branford High School Solar Power Purchase Agreement-POSITIVE REPORT ADOPTED.

2. CGS- Section 8-24 Referral for the Branford Police Department Solar Power Purchase Agreement-POSITIVE REPORT ADOPTED.

C. Andres, Chairperson F. Russo Secretary

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Stewart

H. Schenck (26-00165)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated May 19, 2026, 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:

Alyson S. Finnegan c/o SUZANNA MCCAULEY, HUDSON, KILBY AND MCCAULEY, LLC, 10 BOKUM ROAD, P.O. BOX 398, ESSEX, CT 06426

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Mark J. Parisi, AKA Mark Joseph Parisi (26-00155)

Taylor Carafeno, Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Maegan Barucci c/o JOSEPH J MAGER, MAGER & MAGER, 87 RIVER STREET, P.O. BOX 583, MILFORD, CT 06460

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON-CALL GENERAL TRADES SERVICES

The Branford Board of Education is soliciting proposals for On-Call General Trades Services for Branford Public Schools. Specifications may be obtained from the Central Office, Branford Board of Education, 185 Damascus Road, Branford, CT or on BOE’s website at: https://www.branfordschools.org/departments/business-finance/soliciations-rfps

Sealed Proposals supplying the required specifications will be received at 185 Damascus Road, Central Office, Branford, CT until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at which time they will be opened. No proposals will be accepted after that date and time.

Branford Public Schools reserves the right to select or reject any and/or all Proposals containing alternate responses, to waive any informality in Proposals and to reject any and/or all Proposals or accept such Proposal as shall, in their judgment, be in the best interest of the Town of Branford and Branford Board of Education.

LEGAL NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES (to be published Conn. Gen. Stat. § 9-395)

A certified list of Democratic and Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Branford, Connecticut for election as Registrar of Voters will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and copies thereof, will be available for public distribution.

A Primary will be held August 11, 2026, with August 3rd through 9th for early voting, if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026. Petitions forms, instructions, and information concerning the procedure for filing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from the Democratic Registrar of Voters, Mary Jane Kenley, or the Republican Registrar of Voters, Darren Lawler at 40 Kirkham St. Branford, Connecticut, 06405.

Dated at Branford, Connecticut, this 27th Day of May 2026

ROBERT W. SIEGRIST III, CCTC

Town Clerk

Branford, Connecticut

Honor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Anthony J. Lasala (25-00265)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated May 15, 2026, 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:

Eunice Y. Lasala c/o CHRISTIAN P EDMONDS, CHRISTIAN P. EDMONDS, 52 HARRISON AVE, P. 0. BOX 807, BRANFORD, CT 06405

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF BRANFORD BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405 DECISION NOTICE

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday May 19, 2026 by Zoom technology at 7:00 p.m. to conduct Public Hearings on the following applications and the following decisions were made: New Business:

ZBA 26-8 Jennifer Katz - (Applicant & Owner) 3 Waverly Park Road – GRANTED

ZBA 26-9 Brenda Kirtopoulos-(Applicant) Robin Tolla- (Owner)22 River Road-GRANTED Other Business:

Executive Session- APPROVED WITHDRAWL OF 819 East Main Street LLC V. Branford Zoning Board of Appeals. April 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes - APPROVED

James Sette (Chairman)

LEGAL NOTICE

A certified list of Democratic and Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of North Branford for election as Registrar of Voters, Judge of Probate and State Representative will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of the State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.

A Primary will be held August 11, 2026, with August 3 through August 9 for early voting, if the required primary petitions for opposition candidates are filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from Marlene Esposito, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 909 Foxon Road, North Branford or Lisa Fitch, Republican Registrar of Voters, 909 Foxon Road, North Branford.

Lisa A. Valenti, MMC

North Branford Town Clerk

Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom technology to conduct Public Hearings on the following applications. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

New Business:

ZBA 26-10

Susan Farricielli- (Applicant )

Branford Trailer Park LTD, dba Branford Mobile Homes-(Owner) 26 North Main St. Unit 7 (D07-000-014-00006.7 BL)

Var. Sec. 4.4.B Side Yard variance of 8.3 ft. where 10 ft is required for the demo of the existing 56 foot mobile home and replacing it with a 60 ft mobile home.

ZBA 26-11 Alfredo Cordero-(Applicant & Owner)

37 Flat Rock Rd (J07-000-002-00004 R4)

Var. Sec. 3.4.A Front Yard Setback of 22 feet 8 inches where 40 feet is required for a home addition.

ZBA 26-12 Christopher & Michaela Jensen- (Applicants & Owners) 23 Marshall Road (F09-000-006-00001 R3)

Var. Sec. 6.13.C.3 Retaining wall setback of 5.5 feet in regard to a 7 foot section of a proposed wall where 7 feet is required.

Jim Sette Chairman

Memorial Day Ceremonies Move Indoors, Honor Fallen Service Members

Heavy rain forced Branford’s Memorial Day ceremonies indoors May 25, but the annual observance continued at Branford High School with veterans, town officials, students and residents gathering to honor the nation’s fallen service members.

More than 200 people attended the event, which replaced the traditional Memorial Day parade.

Vincent Giordano, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army, served as master of ceremonies. According to organizers, this marked his 54th year participating in Branford’s Memorial Day observance. Pastor Steve Chamberlin delivered the invocation, while Lia Witten performed patriotic selections accompanied by the Branford Town Band.

First Selectman Josh Brooks welcomed attendees, and the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps performed during the ceremony.

Col. Christopher Beckert, U.S. Army Ret., who served as grand marshal, reflected on the importance of remember-

ing those who died in military service and thanked Giordano for his many years of involvement in the annual observance.

A recitation of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was delivered by Kyle Torres, continuing a Branford tradition associated with the Kinney family.

The ceremony also recognized William “Bill” O’Brien for more than 30 years of involvement with the Captain Thomas Yester Essay Contest. Sponsored this year by the Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank, the contest asked students to reflect on the theme, “What Memorial Day Means to Me.”

Francis Walsh Intermediate School student Leah Armor Trimble received first place, while Elin Anderson was recognized as runner-up. Both students read their essays during the ceremony.

American Legion Chaplain Elliot Hastings offered the Grand Army of the Republic prayer, and the Rev. Ryan Lerner of St. John Bosco Parish delivered the benediction.

The observance concluded with a traditional rifle salute and the playing of taps.

Photo courtesy of the Branford Veterans Parade Committee. Memorial Day ceremonies were moved indoors to Branford High School because of heavy rain May 25. Vietnam veteran and longtime master of ceremonies Vincent Giordano is pictured with Captain Thomas Yester Essay Contest winner Leah Armor Trimble, left, and runner-up Elin Anderson.

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Branford Yacht Club Tournament

Raises $17,574 for Camp Rising Sun

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The Branford Yacht Club Invitational Golf Tournament raised $17,574 for Camp Rising Sun, a summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings.

The tournament was held May 8 at Orange Hills Country Club and was followed by dinner, raffles, a silent auction and an awards ceremony at the Branford Yacht Club.

According to organizers, 124 golfers participated in the event, which has supported Camp Rising Sun and other charitable causes for nearly 25 years.

“Branford Yacht Club has always been a very philanthropic organization, and they have supported our campers for countless

years,” Camp Rising Sun Executive Director Shaun Heffernan said in a statement.

“Without their support, we would not be able to impact the lives of children with cancer and their siblings the way we do.”

Tournament Chairman Dave Carlson credited the success of the event to the support of club members, local businesses and individual donors.

Camp Rising Sun provides free summer camp experiences for children ages 5 to 17 who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as their siblings. The program serves families throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York.

Organizers thanked sponsors, volunteers, golfers and supporters for helping make the fundraiser a success.

Photo courtesy of Camp Rising Sun

Members of the Branford Yacht Club present a $17,574 donation to Camp Rising Sun following the club's annual invitational golf tournament, held May 8 at Orange Hills Country Club. The tournament has supported Camp Rising Sun and other charitable causes for nearly 25 years. Photo courtesy of Camp Rising Sun

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‘Tradition Doesn’t Graduate’: North Branford Softball Claims 11th Straight Shoreline Title

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

A dynasty is typically defined as winning three championships within a four- or five-year period, but for North Branford softball, the program has essentially turned the Shoreline Conference Tournament into the North Branford Invitational through its longtime dominance of the conference.

On May 28, the North Branford Thunderbirds defeated Hale Ray for the second consecutive year, 2-0, to win the program’s 11th straight Shoreline Conference championship.

The Thunderbirds advanced through the conference bracket as the top seed, cruising past No. 8 East Hampton 13-0 before defeating No. 4 Lyme-Old Lyme 10-5 in the semifinals. North Branford coach Nicolas DeLizio said the championship run the program has enjoyed is a credit to the type of players who have come through North Branford.

“First of all, you have to have talent, and we have been on the fortunate side of getting talented girls year after year. It always starts with pitching for sure,” DeLizio said. “If you go back to 2015, when we had Lindsey Golia on the mound for a couple of years, then we had Sydney Senerchia. Then from her we had a year with Bella Hills, then Kiley Mullins, and now with Lauren Vitarisi, the pitching has always been strong, and you need a pitcher to lead the way.”

DeLizio added that the North Branford culture has continued to be passed down from year to year, which has allowed the program to sustain its run.

“We’ve been very fortunate with it, and then obviously we’ve had some big hitters, but the girls have to be coachable. They bought into the culture,” DeLizio said. “We have our mantra of ‘Tradition Doesn’t Graduate.’ They know that when you come to North Branford, these are the games that you want to be playing for.”

North Branford standout Lauren Vitarisi was named co-pitcher of the year this season along with Hale Ray’s Lily Jahne. Vitarisi’s talent in the circle has been vital, but DeLizio said her leadership has also helped the team battle through adversity and avoid unnecessary pressure.

DeLizio praised Vitarisi’s composure on the mound.

“She is fantastic. Lauren is a very special player. You can have girls get on the mound and let the moment get too big for them, but Lauren is so even-keel on that mound, is so loose, and lets it go,” he said. “She knows how to make adjustments on the fly. She’ll figure it out. She is a great teammate. She holds everybody accountable no matter who you are, and she is our only captain, and she proved that she can lead. With her on the mound, everybody feels confident for sure.”

As North Branford transitions to the state tournament, the goal is now to defend its 2025 state title. The Thun-

derbirds won the program’s first state championship last year with a 4-2 victory over St. Paul.

This season, North Branford enters the tournament as the No. 3 seed behind top-seeded St. Paul and secondseeded Coventry. Hale Ray rounds out the top four seeds. Despite the success this season, only five players are returning starters from last year’s championship team, including Vitarisi, Madison DiStefano, Ava Ryszczyk, Adrienne Frost and Alia Martone.

DeLizio said the message to the team is to stay focused and stay hungry. He said the conference tournament was

a difficult test, but the state tournament will be even more challenging.

“Every game you have to treat like it’s a one-and-done. Every game is a championship game. So no matter who you play, you can’t take a play off. You can’t take a pitch off. You have to treat every rep in practice like it’s gamelike,” DeLizio said. “The girls have been there. It speaks volumes about playing in a tournament year after year and especially going all the way and winning the state championship in previous years. These girls have been seasoned.”

Photo courtesy of Nicolas DeLizio

North Branford players celebrate after defeating Hale Ray 2-0 to capture the program’s 11th consecutive Shoreline Conference championship.

North Branford Claims First Shoreline Title Since 2019

By Serenity J. Bishop

Editor

The Shoreline Conference boys lacrosse tournament was a threeteam race all season among Old Saybrook, Haddam-Killingworth and North Branford. All three teams had a legitimate shot at claiming the conference title, but ultimately the Thunderbirds outlasted the competition.

Despite splitting the regularseason series 1-1 against both teams, North Branford used its most recent loss to Old Saybrook as a chance to refocus ahead of the postseason.

The Thunderbirds responded by defeating Old Saybrook 8-2 in the conference semifinals in the teams’ third meeting of the season before advancing to defeat top-seeded Haddam-Killingworth 7-6 in the championship game. The victory marked the program’s first conference title since 2019.

“Unfortunately, we have to play everyone twice in the regular season. We beat Old Saybrook 9-1, and then we played one of our worst games of the year the second time against Old Saybrook,” North Branford coach Dave Carpenter said. “We shot 2.5 percent, and we had 26

turnovers and just did not do anything to our standard. The one thing I told them after that game is if you’re going to lose a game, now is a good time, so you’re hungry for playoff time.”

Carpenter said the bus ride home was completely silent and the team was not happy with its performance. He said the players knew they had not played to their ability and took it upon themselves to make sure it would not happen again.

“We locked in. We still did not shoot great against HK. We took 39 shots. Nineteen were on goal, and 20 were off cage. We outshot them 39-20 in the championship game, but still had a one-goal game,” he said. “It came down to our riding game at the end of the game. They only cleared 30 percent on the day, and they were 0 for 7 in the fourth quarter, which means every time they tried to get the ball to the offense, we got it back.”

The scoring started just 11 seconds into the championship game as North Branford took an early 1-0 lead. Haddam-Killingworth battled back and built a 63 advantage with 4:50 remaining.

North Branford responded by scoring four goals in the final

minutes, including three in the final 1:56.

Carpenter said the Thunderbirds relied on their ride and played exceptional defense down the stretch. With the score tied and less than 30 seconds remaining, North Branford forced a defensive stop and regained possession. The Thunderbirds called timeout with 26 seconds left and drew up a final play.

The play initially broke down, but Cameron Lacroix carried the ball around the cage and found Matteo Anderson alone in front. Anderson scored with a half-second remaining to give North Branford the conference championship.

All three meetings between the Thunderbirds and HaddamKillingworth this season were decided by one goal.

“They just played nonstop. They didn’t give up when they were down three with 4:50 minutes left and just literally left it all on the field,” Carpenter said. “They bought into everything that they’ve been taught, what we’ve been doing all season, and they just executed to a T when it mattered the most.”

North Branford now turns its attention to the Class S state tournament, where it hopes to

add a state championship to its conference crown.

The Thunderbirds enter the tournament as the No. 4 seed behind top-seeded Suffield, No. 2 Somers and No. 3 HaddamKillingworth.

Old Saybrook enters the tournament as the No. 10 seed. Fortunately or unfortunately for

North Branford players celebrate after defeating Haddam-Killingworth 7-6 to capture the program’s first Shoreline Conference boys lacrosse championship since 2019.

Haddam-Killingworth and Old Saybrook, a fourth meeting with North Branford could only occur in the state championship game.

With the Class S State Tournament underway, the Shoreline Conference will once again be well represented in the race for a championship.

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

North Branford’s Mark Borzillo advances the ball against Haddam-Killingworth during the Shoreline Conference championship game May 28 in Clinton.

North Branford’s Cameron Lacroix carries the ball during the Shoreline Conference championship game against Haddam-Killingworth. Lacroix assisted on the game-winning goal with less than a second remaining.

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Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure

By Susan

Everyone who’s been to Southeast Alaska — and Alaska in general — raves about the wildlife, culture, and natural beauty. I thought our 49th state was overrated and overtouristed, but I was willing to give it a try last summer. Travelers were not exaggerating; I fell in love.

We booked a second trip for May. Before we left, we checked the weather forecast. Gawdawful. Rain every day for 10 days, with some days expected to exceed an inch, and cold temperatures that would never top 50 degrees. We considered canceling, but then figured a rainy cruise was better than no cruise. Plus, I had promised.

On the second day of our trip last summer, my husband’s knee went “pop” halfway into an eightmile hike, and only one of us truly experienced what Southeast Alaska had to offer. I said, “We’ll be back someday,” trying to make him feel better. So when the opportunity arose for a doover, the luggage flew down from the attic.

The commute is a bit long. We flew from JFK to Seattle to Juneau and were picked up by UnCruise Adventures for our expedition aboard Safari

Endeavour. We’ve been on many cruises, from a freighter in French Polynesia to a phinisi sailing vessel in Indonesia to the mega-lines, but we’d never tried UnCruise.

UnCruise Adventures is a small-ship, expedition-style cruise line focused on immersive, active exploration in off-thebeaten-path destinations in Alaska, Baja California, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Panama, and the Galápagos. What puts the “Un” in “UnCruise” is the emphasis on nature, wildlife, and adventure as opposed to the shows, casinos, and crowds found on traditional cruises.

There’s much less of a day-today sailing schedule. The itinerary is really just a starting point. Instead, the captain and expedition leader make decisions depending on weather, wildlife sightings, sea conditions, tides, and a whole laundry list of variables. So what you see on the website is not necessarily where you’ll go or what you’ll do.

You really only know that you’ll get off the boat to do “stuff” — exploring on land and in the water. Variable is the key word. So if you’re the type who plans out every detail, this may not be the cruise — or UnCruise — for you.

We landed at midnight and stayed at the Ramada Wyndham, a few yards from the UnCruise office and check-in. Since embarkation wasn’t until 5 p.m., we had the day to explore Juneau along with thousands of others, as the Queen Elizabeth and a Carnival ship were also in town.

The plan was to take the Goldbelt Tram up Mount Roberts and hike at the top. The tram is Juneau’s No. 1 attraction, but just days before our arrival, an accident shut down operations for what was expected to be at least a month.

As often happens when plans go out the window, a better opportunity arose. A quick walk in the other direction led us to Juneau’s Maritime Festival. The annual event featured Indigenous dancers, the canoe society, music, artisans, harbor cruises, and food including reindeer and all the free fish one could imagine.

After checking out Juneau, we boarded the ship and settled in over champagne, safety drills, and the lowdown on how the week of adventure might play out. Remember: flexible and variable.

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Photos by Susan and Bob Cornell

Sea lions gather along a rocky shoreline in Southeast Alaska.

Travelers cross a footbridge during a guided wilderness hike in Southeast Alaska.

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Guests hike through rainforest terrain on George Island during an UnCruise Adventures expedition in Southeast Alaska.

Calendar for the Week of June 4, 2026

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THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Immigrants: Connecticut’s Diverse Ethnic Heritage

: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Bruce Clouette, a specialist in the field of Connecticut history and historic preservation. 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.

Access Health CT:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features appointments with trained enrollment specialists for health insurance assistance. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast:

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Opening Reception for

Light and Vibration :

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We sailed overnight to the Inian Islands, where we started the day with skiff rides in the rain followed by kayak and land-orientation training. The Inian Islands sit right on the Pacific shelf, which wells up an abundance of food and makes the area a wildlife hotspot. Our skiff trip yielded sea lions, sea otters, eagles, guillemots, and pelagic cormorants. Wildlife success right off the bat.

Our afternoon activity choices took place on George Island, a World War II Army outpost. This was one of only two locations where the trails were actual trails as opposed to animal paths or bushwhacking terrain.

We had the option of the “George Stroll,” an easy interpretive eco-walk; a medium hike called the George Meander; or a tougher trek, “Run to the Gun.” We didn’t know at the time that the “gun” was a surprise coastal defense cannon at the end of the trail. Those not wanting to hike could opt for a skiff ride, which likely meant better wildlife viewing. We chose the harder hike, though it turned out not to be as tough as expected.

Activities on UnCruise are called OPS, short for operations. Most days on this particular cruise, guests could choose two.

5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Open to all. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AND

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

: 5 to 8 p.m.

Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features an opportunity to meet artist David Dunlop and preview the exhibition. For info, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Occasional Coffee House: Laura Clapp Live Album Release Event El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, “The Church at the Circle,” 1271 Durham Rd., Madison. Features live music by Guilford native Laura Clapp celebrating the release of a new album. Includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. Sponsored by

Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale:

Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Hosted by Milton BrasherCunningham and Heather Arcovitch. Tickets: $20. For info or tickets, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse. Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Clinton, Clinton Town Beach, and Clinton Town Dock. Features artists painting outdoors at locations throughout Clinton as part of a plein air painting competition hosted by the Clinton Art Society. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsociety.org.

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Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure

OPS might include light or intense bushwhacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, skiff tours, and “yak and whack” — kayaking combined with a picnic lunch and bushwhacking.

After dinner and the rundown of the next day’s activities, we saw a spout, then another, and another.

Whales.

Just 28 hours into our adventure, humpbacks appeared in clear view from both our cabin and the deck — a dreamlike ending to a fun and fulfilling day.

Next week: Glacier Bay, kayaking along-

Susan Cornell, owner of Moppet Magic side humpback whales, and bushwhacking through bear country.

Publishing and Public Relations, is an independently contracted photographer, marketing and public relations consultant, and writer specializing in business, boating, home and garden, and travel. She handles public relations for several art galleries and is the author of the children’s book “Essex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade.” In her free time, she hikes, kayaks, serves on the advisory board for the Connecticut Sea Music Festival, and is a steward for the Essex Land Trust. Susan has two grown children and lives in Essex with her husband and rescue puggle.

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A World War II-era coastal defense cannon remains on George Island in Southeast Alaska, one of the stops during an UnCruise Adventures expedition.

Page Turners

SharknadoWarning(MaxBeast#1)

ByMaddyMara

There’s almost no time to process “I’m a shark?!” before dangers surround Max. I still have so many questions about the amulet, but there are more books on the way, promising answers. Meanwhile, this is a great undersea adventure for outdoor kids — the next one is on a hike.

Sophisticated and engaging.

— Jamie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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

TheShippers

ByKatherineCenter

Wardrobe malfunctions, sun poisoning and confusing hickeys won’t stop JoJo on her mission to fix her cursed love life by seducing her unrequited teenage crush on her sister’s destination wedding cruise. This book is hilarious, chaotic and has banter that will make you shout, “Shut up and kiss already!” Katherine Center doesn’t disappoint with yet another mustread rom-com.

— Becky, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

OnWitnessandRespair

ByJesmynWard

With this collection, Jesmyn Ward firmly cements herself as one of the most intelligent and powerful writers of her time. Her talent knows no bounds. I knew she was a master of magical realism, but I hadn’t spent much time with her nonfiction work, and I’m so glad I finally did!

— Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

ByPaigeLewis

This book has it all: adventure, introspection, romance and a talking whale! It’s a modern take on the Homeric epic with a queer spin that follows two heroes vying for God’s favor. I loved how whimsical the book was without sacrificing meaningful conversations about war, mental health and relationships. Incredibly weird and deeply moving.

— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Shred-a-thon

: 9 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features secure on-site document shredding from participants’ vehicles. Prepaid cards available through Friday, June 5, at the library for $10 and valid for two copy-size boxes. Day-of-event cost: $7 for the first box and $5 for each additional box. Cash, card, and checks accepted. Proceeds benefit the James Blackstone Memorial Library. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Annual flea market with vendors, food, and the ABC Bike Sale. Free admission. For info, call or text 860-227-8045.

: 10 a.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Kids Fun Run begins 9:45 a.m. Features a 5K run and walk benefiting child safety initiatives, followed by food, drinks, live music, and awards. Virtual participation option available. Cost: $35 for adults after May 31; $10 Kids Fun Run; $30 virtual participation. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/CT/Guilford/SongStrong5K.

: 11 a.m. Twin Lakes Golf Club, 241 Twin Lakes Rd., North Branford. Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club. Lunch follows at 1 p.m. at Arturo’s Restaurant, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford. Benefits Hope After Loss and other local charities. Cost: $50 per person. Limited to 36 golfers. For info or to register, text 203-214-0147.

Stony Creek Strawberry Festival

: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, and strawberry shortcake. Rain or shine. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

Outdoor Storytime with A Place Called Hope

: 2 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a bird-themed story and live birds from A Place Called Hope rehabilitation and education center. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. For grades K to 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Essex Shad Bake

: 3 to 6 p.m. Essex Island Marina, 11 Ferry St. Features a traditional plank-roasted shad dinner, clam chowder, oyster and clam appetizers, and live music by the As Time Goes By Swing Band. Cash bar available. Dinner served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Essex. Tickets: $50 in advance through June 5; $60 at the event. Proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Essex charitable and community initiatives. Guests should park in Essex and take the ferry from the corner of Pratt and Ferry streets. For info or tickets, visit rotaryclubofessex.com.

Reception and Awards for Plein Air by the Sea Competition and Sale

: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Clinton Art Society Gallery, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition and sale of plein air paintings, awards presentation, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Connecticut Water to Host Trails Day Hike in Killingworth

Connecticut Water employee volunteers will lead a guided hike in Killingworth during Connecticut Trails Day Weekend on Sunday, June 7.

The family-friendly hike will explore the Killingworth and Kelseytown Reservoir watershed area and include the Menunketesuck River footbridge, Pete’s Pond, and trails bordering Cockaponset State Forest.

The 1.5-mile loop begins at 10 a.m. Participants

should meet at the Platt Nature Center, 344 Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth. Connecticut Water owns and maintains more than 6,500 acres of watershed land as protected open space to help safeguard drinking water sources while supporting wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation.

Dogs are permitted if leashed. The trail is not handicapped accessible, and there is no rain date. For more information about Connecticut Trails Day, visit ctwoodlands.org.

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Photo courtesy of Connecticut Water

A frog rests among lily pads in a freshwater wetland habitat managed by Connecticut Water.

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Hikers and their dogs cross a footbridge during a guided outdoor hike organized by Connecticut Water.

Madison Lions Club Flea Market

SongStrong 5K

Charity Golf Tournament

Dunlop Exhibit Explores Light and Vibration

invited to meet the artist and preview the collection.

Susan Powell Fine Art will present , a solo exhibition by artist David Dunlop, from June 5 through July 5 at the gallery in Madison.

The exhibition features 40 new paintings exploring the effects of light moving through water and atmosphere. According to the gallery, Dunlop’s work examines translucence and shifting light across landscapes, coastlines, city scenes, meadows, and waterways through layered color and reflective surfaces.

An opening reception will be held Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests are Light and Vibration

The gallery also will host a live oil painting demonstration by Dunlop on Saturday, June 13, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the gallery garden. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Reservations are requested by calling 203-318-0616.

Susan Powell Fine Art is located at 679 Boston Post Road in Madison. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment.

For more information, call 203-3180616, email susanpowellfineart@ gmail.com, or visit www.susanpowellfine art.com.

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art , by David Dunlop, oil on laminated aluminum, 48 by 48 inches

Waters of March by David Dunlop, oil on brushed gold aluminum, 32 by 32 inches.

Shimmer Across the Water,

Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art

Photo courtesy of Susan Powell Fine Art

, by David Dunlop, oil on laminated aluminum, 36 by 36 inches.

Forest Flower

Whitfield Museum Celebrates Make Music Day

longest day of the year. The event at the museum will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

tales, historical fiction, and narrative medicine into vivid portraits of the human experience.

The Henry Whitfield State Museum will join the free global celebration of music on the summer solstice with an outdoor performance by Kala Farnham on the front lawn of Connecticut’s oldest house.

Make Music Day originated in France in 1982 and has grown into a global annual event held each June 21, the

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Sleeping Beauty

: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Morgan School Auditorium, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Full-length ballet featuring more than 150 local students presented by Shoreline Ballet. For info or tickets, visit shorelineballet.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Community Worship Service

: 10 a.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Hosted by Emmanuel Church, Killingworth; St. James, Higganum; and St. Andrews of Northford as part of the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry Network. Open to all spiritual backgrounds. For info, email roseprel@gmail.com.

Connecticut Trails Day Hike

: 10 a.m. Platt Nature Center, 344 Roast Meat Hill Rd., Killingworth. Guided 1.5-mile loop hike through the Killingworth and Kelseytown Reservoir watershed area led by Connecticut Water employee volunteers. Features views of the Menunkete-

Kala Farnham crafts contemporary folk songs with roots and wings, weaving age-old truths into modern grooves. The 18th Connecticut State Troubadour and award-winning artist draws on a background in classical piano, musical theater, and therapeutic sound to offer a signature reinvention of the folk tradition, infusing fairy

suck River and Cockaponset State Forest. Part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend. Appropriate for families and children. Leashed dogs permitted. No rain date. For info, visit ctwoodlands.org.

2 p.m. Red Hill Woods Preserve, Branford. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust. Features guided 1.2-mile and 1.6mile walks through displays of blooming mountain laurel and along a section of the Branford Trail honoring trail founder Chet Blomquist. The longer walk includes the preserve’s elevated bogwalk. Free. For info, call 203-4835263 or visit branfordlandtrust.org.

STEAM Program: The Great Adaptation Design Challenge

: 2 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Presented by STEAM Dreamers LLC. Features a workshop on animals adapted to extreme environments, followed by a clay animal and habitat design activity. Includes a “Survival Showcase.” For ages 5 to 12. Free. Limited space. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. The concert will be held indoors in the event of rain.

For more information, call 203-453-2457, email whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECDHenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

Concert by The Bargain

: 2 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features Frank Critelli on vocals, Muddy Rivers on guitar, and Shandy Lawson on mandolin. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-488-8702.

Sunday Broadway Concert Series: Matt Doyle

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features a performance by actor and singer Matt Doyle as part of the Sunday Broadway Concert Series. For info or tickets, visit eventvesta.com/ events/139854/t/tickets.

Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, and Hinduism

: 2 to 4 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Third in a three-part series called "To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor,” featuring panel discussions surrounding nine faith traditions. Co-hosted by Mercy by the Sea and the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU). Free admission. For info or to register (required), call 203245-0401, ext. 114, or visit mercybythesea.com.

Photo courtesy of the Henry Whitfield State Museum

Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham will perform June 21 at the Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford as part of the global Make Music Day celebration.

The Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford will host a Make Music Day performance by Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham on June 21.

Press Release from the Henry Whitfield State Museum

Mountain Laurel Walk at Red Hill Woods Preserve

Members of Shoreline Soul gather during a recent community gospel workshop. The 90-voice choir will perform June 14 at First Congregational

Shoreline Soul Returns for Spring Gospel Concert

Press Release from Shoreline Soul

“Joyful Noise!” will welcome back Shoreline Soul for a spring gospel concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Led by professional singer and choir director Angela Clemmons, Shoreline Soul’s 90-voice community choir

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MONDAY, JUNE 8

Trip: Harkness Memorial State Park and Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut

: 9:30 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the 42-room Renaissance Revival mansion overlooking Long Island Sound and its elaborate gardens. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $10. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

13th Annual Golf Tournament

: 11 a.m. Fox Hopyard Golf Club, 1 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. Features a scramble-format tournament with driving range access, prizes, raffles, box lunch, and barbecue dinner. Cost: $250 includes golf cart, lunch, and dinner. For info or to register, call 860388-3266 or visit goschamber.com.

beyond following a five-session gospel workshop.

The concert will also feature guest soloists Adam Spiegel, Anthony Smith, and T’zelle Wilson.

Organizers describe the event as “an afternoon overflowing with energy, uplift, and music that sparks the soul,” featuring gospel music intended to bring the community together through song.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

From Forks to Pharmacies: America’s Obesity Crisis and the GLP-1 Fix:

10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Dr. Michael Saxe, former chairman of the Middlesex Hospital Department of Emergency 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.

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel

: 2 p.m.

Online. Features a discussion on aging and wellness with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Open Mic Night

: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 W. Main St., Clinton. Features poetry readings hosted by Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. For info, call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

son ABC House (A Better Chance), an organization that provides educational opportunities for young people of color.

For more information, contact Angela Clemmons at shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature Reception

: 6 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Shoreline Arts Alliance will honor the winners and finalists of the 26th Annual Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature. Sponsored by Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank. Free and open to the public. For info, email office@shorelinearts.org or visit shorelinearts.org.

Smart Start for Safe Paddling

: 6 to 8 p.m. Branford Community House, 46 Church St. Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in partnership with the American Canoe Association. Features instruction on paddling safety, equipment, skills, planning, and local waterways including the Thimble Islands and area lakes and rivers. Cost: $30, includes class and book. For info or to register, visit branfordct.myrec.com.

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Church in Guilford.

Hyland House to Celebrate America’s 250th With Music and Tours

and celebrate its grand opening as a museum in 1918.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

A Sanctuary Kitchen Feast

: 11 a.m.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a catered lunch by Sanctuary Kitchen, which provides culinary training programs, professional development, and employment for new residents of New Haven. 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.

Colonial Cooking with Matt Yanarella

6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features demonstrations of Revolutionary-era New England cooking, including Johnny cakes, apple fritters, and succotash. Part of events marking America’s 250th anniversary. Presented by Matt Yanarella. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Honor Them With a Flag Ceremony

Portrait Drawing of U.S. Revolutionary Heroes

: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will create pencil portraits of figures from the American Revolution, including George Washington, Abigail Adams, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Presented by Patty Meglio. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Recital with Ilana Zaks

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lauren Bernofsky, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, and other violinist-composers. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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On Saturday, June 20, the Hyland House Museum will host a special musical event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event will be open to both members and nonmembers and will include food, drinks, and music in the house’s colonial garden. In addition to music, the celebration will feature a raffle and tours of the Hyland House.

The Hyland House is an independent historic museum in Guilford, named for George Hyland, the English settler who in 1657 purchased the land on which it stands. The two-story structure was built in 1713 by Hyland’s son-in-law, Isaac Parmelee. The National Register of Historic Places describes it as a “landmark building in the history of domestic architecture.”

In 1917, The Dorothy Whitfield Society purchased the house from Gov. Woodruff, and after a summer of fundraisers, “The Dorothys” were able to restore the house

Inhabitants of the house included master clockmaker Ebenezer Parmelee and Candace, an enslaved woman in honor of whom Guilford’s first Witness Stone was placed in the museum’s front path.

For more than a century, the Hyland House has operated as an independent museum sharing Guilford’s colonial history through tours highlighting its extensive colonial furniture and textile collection, events for members and nonmembers, and, in recent decades, the annual Early Guilford Days workshops for local fourth-grade students.

The Hyland House is open for guided tours every weekend from late spring to early fall. The museum’s team of docents has extensive knowledge of the house’s history and its significance in the daily life of Guilford through the centuries.

For tickets and more information, visit www.hylandhouse.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

Support Group for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers

7 p.m. North Branford Town Hall lawn, 909 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features a ceremony honoring military personnel, veterans, first responders, and loved ones as part of the “Honor Them With a Flag” display sponsored by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, GFWC. Open to the public. For info, call Mary Ellen Collett at 203-484-9079 or visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org. : 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Facilitated by Karen LaBanca. Features a monthly dropin support group for caregivers to share information, advice, and encouragement. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Pat’s Picks Movie Club

: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Screening of a 2016 musical film starring Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and Rosemarie DeWitt. For info, including the movie title, call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 6 through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

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

Stony Creek Farmers’ Market

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, June 7 through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.

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Photo courtesy of the Hyland House Museum

The Hyland House Museum in Guilford will host its “Fife and Drums to Jazz” celebration June 20 as part of events marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Press Release from the Hyland House Museum

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