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North Branford Fire Draws DEEP, Cleanup Effort Staff Report NORTH BRANFORD
A fire involving chemicals, fuel containers and propane tanks prompted a response from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on June 5 and left neighbors seeking answers about a longtime problem property on David Lane.
Firefighters responded shortly after 2 a.m. on June 5 to a residence in the 20 block of David Lane, where heavy fire was reported in the rear yard. According to scanner reports, multiple explosions were occurring when crews arrived. Mutual aid tankers from Durham and Wallingford were requested to assist at the scene. No injuries were reported. According to DEEP, an unknown number
of containers holding pool chemicals, gasoline, diesel fuel and other motor vehicle fluids were compromised by the fire. The agency said numerous propane cylinders were also found on the property. Some were damaged by the fire, while others experienced boiling liquid expanding vapor explosions, commonly known as BLEVEs.
Vincenzo Cortese’s growing business is giving back to his community...............................2
See North Branford Fire page 6
Exploring the Pond
Top Honor T-birds ace Lauren Vitarisi has A.J. Martone, right, peers into the earned Shoreline Co-Pitcher fish ladder at Branford Supply of the Year honors........................20 Pond as friends Oliver Lloyd, center, and Luciano Del Monaco make their way to the other side on June 7. The boys spent a warm afternoon exploring the pond in search of wildlife, even coming across a small snake along the way.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
Postcards from Afar Susan Cornell continues her threepart series chronicling her journey to Alaska.....................................22
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Vincenzo Cortese: Growing a Business, Giving Back
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When Vincenzo Cortese learned his company had been selected as one of 20 recipients nationwide of the Citizens 2026 Small Business Community Champion Award, he saw it as more than recognition for a growing business. “We told them more about our story and said we wanted to give back to the community,” he says. The owner of Vincenzo Landscaping and Home Improvement was recently recognized through the national program, which honors small businesses that are finding ways to address community needs while continuing to grow and strengthen their operations. Each recipient receives $10,000 and professional development support. The recognition comes less than five years after Vincenzo launched the company at age 19. Born and raised in East Haven, Vincenzo graduated from East Haven High School before opening the business in October 2021. While he had spent summers working alongside his father, a mason, he says he was not
always certain landscaping would become his career. “I wasn’t sure if I liked the work,” Vincenzo says. “But when I started doing landscaping on my own, I really found a passion for it.” That passion quickly translated into growth. What began with recommendations from friends and family developed into a business that now serves customers throughout the shoreline area. “We started getting recommendations from friends and family and the business really took off,” he says. Originally based in East Haven, the company later relocated to North Branford, a move Vincenzo says made sense because much of the business was already concentrated in North Branford and Guilford. “This area has a lot more landscape supplies and the shop was a good fit,”
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he says. “We do a lot more work in the North Branford and Guilford areas, so it made more sense to shift the location here.” Today, Vincenzo Landscaping and Home Improvement offers landscaping, hardscaping, masonry work, seasonal cleanups, lawn maintenance, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other outdoor improvement services. Vincenzo estimates the company has completed well over 500 projects since opening and now operates with a crew of about six employees. “The feedback from the community has been great,” he says. While the company continues to grow, Vincenzo says the most rewarding part of the work is seeing the transformation at the end of a project. “My favorite part about this job is the satisfaction I get at the end of the projects,” he says. “You get to see what things were like before and after the jobs are finished. It is really cool to be able to see the transformation and to say we did that.”
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Vincenzo Cortese, owner of Vincenzo Landscaping and Home Improvement, was recently named one of 20 recipients nationwide of the Citizens 2026 Small Business Community Champion Award.
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Legacy Theatre will hold in-person auditions for its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Performers are encouraged to review all audition information on the theater’s website prior to scheduling an audition. Rehearsals begin Monday, June 15. Performances will run from Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, Aug. 2. The production is directed by Hannah Ryan, with choreography by Eric Santagata. Audition requirements include a headshot, resume, and a brief song in the style of the show. Optional materials may include a short monologue, special skill, or personality showcase. Video submissions, approximately three minutes in length, will also be accepted. Actors should be local or have access to local housing. Both Equity and non-Equity contracts are available. Materials may be submitted via email to auditions@legacytheatrect.org. For more information, visit legacytheatrect.org.
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BCF Awards More Than $100,000 in Grants Staff Report
The Branford Community Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in grants to local and regional organizations serving Branford residents, supporting projects ranging from youth programs and food assistance to environmental initiatives and arts organizations. The foundation announced June 4 that it awarded $100,660 through its 2026 annual grant program to 36 recipients. According to the foundation, 53 organizations applied for funding, requesting a combined $368,135.77. The grants support organizations in a variety of focus areas, including animal welfare, arts and culture, basic needs, education, environmental sustainability, human services, seniors, and wellness and mental health. Local recipients include the Branford Historical Society, Branford Community Gardens, Branford Community Television, Branford Festival Corp., Branford Microfund, Feed Branford Kids, James Blackstone Memorial Library, the Shore Line
Trolley Museum, and the Stony Creek Farmers Market, among others. According to the foundation, demand for funding continued to grow this year. The 53 applications submitted in 2026 sought more than $368,000 in support, compared with 51 applications requesting nearly $297,000 in 2025. Branford Community Foundation Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra said the increasing number of applications reflects ongoing needs among local nonprofit organizations. “Each year, the number of applications and the scale of funding requests grow,” Petra said in a statement. “We were thrilled to be able to increase our funding by over $10,000 in this funding cycle, but it is still such a highly competitive process because of the level of need from our local organizations.” The Branford Community Foundation was founded in 1980 and provides grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies serving the Branford community.
Edward Smith Library Announces Temporary Closure The Edward Smith Library in Northford is closed for approximately two to three months for a major HVAC system replacement project. Library officials anticipate reopening in early August. During the closure, patrons may use the Atwater Library, 1720 Foxon Road, for all library services. Atwater Library is serving as the sole pickup location for requested materials, and all library programs have been moved there during the closure. Materials may be returned to Atwater Library or to any Connecticut public library. Library staff continue to provide printing, scanning, information, and computer services at the Atwater location. Atwater Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. For more info, call 203-315-6020, visit nbranfordlibraries.org, or follow the library on social media.
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North Branford Fire Draws DEEP, Cleanup Effort Continued from page 1
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Eyewitness video shared with television stations showed flames and at least one significant explosion rising above nearby trees during the incident. Drone footage released following the fire showed an extensive debris field behind the residence where firefighters and environmental officials later conducted cleanup operations. DEEP deployed its Emergency Response Unit to the scene and arranged for an environmental contractor to separate and contain waste materials for disposal. The agency said it is working to make damaged propane cylinders safe by flaring residual gas and offered free well-water testing to nearby residents as a precaution.
Several neighbors interviewed by television stations said they evacuated their homes after hearing loud explosions and seeing flames. Others expressed concern about potential impacts to air quality, soil and private wells. Residents also told television reporters the property had been the subject of neighborhood concerns for years because of the amount of material stored outdoors. DEEP said it does not currently believe there is a threat to nearby wells and reported that chlorine tablets found on the property remained intact. Cleanup crews continued work at the site following the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Volunteers Needed The nonprofit Connecticut Hospice is seeking new volunteers to help serve patients during homecare visits in various locations and at its inpatient hospice facility in Branford, 100 Double Beach Road. Volunteering is an opportunity to serve others in the community. Volunteers are needed to provide bereavement calls, companionship, certified pet therapy, and massage therapy. Clerical roles are also available at the Branford location. For more information, contact Joan Cullen at 203-315-7510 or jcullen@hospice.com.
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COMMUNITY NEWS • THE SOUND • JUNE 11, 2026
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Seven people were rescued after a vessel began sinking in Branford Harbor on June 6. According to the Branford Fire Department, Marine Units 2 and 5 responded at approximately 1:17 p.m. along with the U.S. Coast Guard and SeaTow after receiving a report of a sinking boat with seven people aboard. Nearby mariners assisted the occupants to safety while SeaTow initiated salvage operations. All seven occupants were evaluated by Branford Fire Department paramedics. No injuries were reported. The cause of the sinking was not immediately available. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Branford Fire Department and SeaTow assist a vessel taking on water in Branford Harbor on June 6. Seven people aboard the boat were rescued without injury after nearby mariners helped bring the occupants to safety.
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The United Methodist Church, 811 East Main Street, Branford, celebrates worship services every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The church also has its Prayer Shawl Ministry at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, when those who can knit or crochet can use their talents by creating shawls as a way to reach out to people in need of comforting. Still another ministry is Sewing for God, a venue for quilters to gather and create quilts to be distributed to those in need. All materials are provided. The group meets at 1 p.m. every Monday. The church also has Bible study small group every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 10 a.m. For more information or schedule updates on these and other ministries, contact the church at 203-488-0549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com, or visit umcbranford.org.
Volunteer for the Branford Land Trust Would you like to be outdoors, get a good workout, meet like-minded people, and help the environment and community at the same time? If so, then Branford Land Trust (BLT) welcomes you as a volunteer. From spring through fall, the Native Plant Protection Corps works to suppress non-native, invasive plant populations on BLT and town preserves. On the third Saturday morning of each month, year-round, work parties keep trails clear, pick up trash, remove invasives, and improve drainage and water crossings. Also, every Monday and Wednesday, year-round, the trails crew clears downed trees, prepares fields for mowing, performs larger-scale invasive control, builds and repairs bridges, and works to keep trails safe and passable. Volunteers work as their schedules allow, and all are welcome. For more information, contact 203-483-LAND (5263) or info@branfordlandtrust.com.
St. Andrew’s Offers Worship and Outreach Services St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Avenue, Northford, celebrates Sunday worship at 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship. The church is also open to all in the community on Tuesdays for a noontime worship service and for individual prayer from noon to 2 p.m. St. Andrew’s supports many community programs and contributes regularly to the North Branford Scholarship Program, North Branford Social Services (NBSS) Thanksgiving Basket Share and Christmas gift and food basket share programs, NBSS back-to-school backpacks, clothing donations (donation shed located at the back of the church parking lot), and more. A number of fundraising events are held throughout the year to help the church to help its neighbors, such as an annual rhubarb fest, summertime ice cream socials, and the annual harvest supper. All are invited to the events and help the church help neighbors. Additionally, the church’s parish hall is available for rent for birthday parties, showers, receptions, and others. The Rev. Bryan Spinks is St. Andrew’s priest; Nan Monde is senior warden. For more information please contact Nan at 203-710-7005 or visit standrewsnorthford.org.
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Vincenzo Cortese: Growing a Business, Giving Back Continued from page 2 The Citizens award recognizes small businesses that are using their operations to address community needs while continuing to grow and strengthen their businesses. Vincenzo’s company was one of 20 recipients nationwide selected for the 2026 program. Vincenzo says his proposal focused on helping residents who may struggle to maintain their properties because of age, disability, financial hardship, or other circumstances. One idea under consideration would allow community members to nominate
neighbors who could benefit from services such as lawn care, seasonal cleanups, or snow removal. While the company is still developing the details, Vincenzo says the goal is to create a program that is both fair and accessible. “We want to take our time and find the best approach, making it as fair as possible for everyone,” he says. The company is still working through the logistics, including how recipients would be selected and how services would be provided. Because of the cost associated with year-round landscaping services, Vincenzo says the funding would likely cover only a small number of recipients,
although the company may adjust the level of service provided or contribute additional funds of its own if needed. “We want to do something beneficial for the community and we are happy we can do this,” he says. Vincenzo says he would like to continue expanding the company in the years ahead. “I would like to see the company expand and have more trucks, customers, a bigger crew, a yard, and some more machines in the next five years,” he says. “We would love to do more events like this to help where we can.”
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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.
The United Methodist Church (UMC), Branford now offers Sunday School during its 9:30 a.m. worship service. Young children will join their families in the sanctuary at the start of service. After the children’s message by Pastor Barbara Marks, they will head to the education wing. Located at 811 East Main Street, UMC Branford welcomes everyone to its Sunday worship services. For more information, contact 203488-0549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com.
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Cuddly Bubbles Story by Carol Andrecs
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Bubbles, a handsome 1-year-old gray tabby, was rescued on the property of a shoreline home with his two siblings. No mom was found, and the kittens were scavenging for food until a caring person started to feed and a friend called Forgotten Felines to rescue the babies. Bubbles’ siblings were adopted together as a pair, leaving him alone as he patiently waits for his own home. He is a quiet, sweet, snuggly cat who can be picked up and held like a baby. Bubbles would love a feline playmate, as he is always snuggling up with the other cats in his room. Can you give this precious boy a loving home? Come meet Bubbles at our open house or apply to adopt him online at www.forgotten felinesct.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 dedPhoto by Tracye Mueller icated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facil- much appreciated. Call the volunteer line ity clean and organized. If you can donate at 860-669-1347 or send an email to your time, it will be very rewarding and volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
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Branford Rotary Club Welcomes New Members The Branford Rotary Club, a volunteer group of local men and women from all professions, ages, and backgrounds, is looking for new members. Rotary members give their time and expertise to improve lives in Branford, across the shoreline, and around the world as part of their mission of “Service Above Self.” The club raises funds from events and sponsorships throughout the year and donates the funds and the time to help others and protect the environment. The Branford Rotary meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at The Parthenon Diner, 374 East Main Street, Branford, and on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at The Home Restaurant, 1114 Main Street, Branford. For more information or to join the Branford Rotary, email info@branfordrotary.org or visit branfordrotary.org.
Academic and Enrichment Classes Offered Registration is now open for Shoreline Adult Education’s catalog of free academic programs and affordable enrichment classes. The free academic programs are open to adult residents of Branford, Clinton, Guilford, and North Branford. With federal funding from a grant, adults living outside this four-town region are eligible to enroll in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP), an alternative to the GED. Multiple program options are available for adults interested in earning their high school diploma. Confidentiality and flexible class schedules are available to those enrolled in the NEDP. In addition, English for speakers of other languages is offered for nonEnglish speakers, as well as workforce preparation classes and courses for families with young and school-aged children. Citizenship preparation is offered with a twosemester class designed to support adults in their pathway to U.S. citizenship. Shoreline Adult Education has also partnered with local business owners and instructors to offer enrichment classes through June. Course topics include retirement planning, arts and crafts, music, dance, health and wellness, lectures on local Connecticut history, computers, and foreign languages. For more information or to register in any of the classes, call the Branford office at 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
NOTICE OF DECISION Notice is given of the following decisions made by the Town of Branford’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission at the Regular Meeting held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. The following application was approved with conditions: a) IW-26-14|509-545 East Main St & 6-12 Business Park Dr | installation of swale
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Patricia Robertson (26-00184) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated May 21, 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: William P. Robertson c/o CHRISTIAN P EDMONDS, CHRISTIAN P. EDMONDS, 52 HARRISON AVE, P. 0. BOX 807, BRANFORD, CT 06405
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Darlene Catherine Monte (26-00138) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated May 26, 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: Matthew Michael Monte c/o MICHAEL JAMES SWEENEY, SWEENEY LAW FIRM, 897 BOSTON POST RD., P.O. BOX 1370, MADISON, CT 06443
LEGAL NOTICE- REVISED TOWN OF BRANFORD The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Branford, Connecticut hereby gives notice of Public Hearings to be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026- SPECIAL MEETING at 7:00 PM by remote technology to consider the applications listed below. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the Commission’s meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 1.
Application PZ#26-20 Special Exception for a change of use to Limited Retail located 1032-1064 Main Street. Heather Rumore -Applicant 1064 Main St. LLC (JFA Management)-Owner
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Application PZ#26-18 Special Exception for a Hospital & Grading (Sec. 6.8) located at 596,612,616 East Main Street. Wayne Cooke(Trustee of F.C. Cooke Trust)-Applicant & Owner of 596 East Main St. Wayne Cooke & Kathryn Marie Cooke-Applicants & Owners of 612 East Main St. NFW AssociatesApplicants & Owners of 616 East Main St.
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Application PZ#26-21 Special Exception for a Retail Store located at 16 Business Park Drive. SZ & I LLC- Applicant & Owner
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Application PZ#26-23 Zoning Map Amendment -Add personal services, medical, and Indoor recreation uses to the PDD located at 17-29 South Main Street. Paul Kuriakose-Applicant. 17-29 South Main Street LLC-Owner
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Application PZ#26-25 Special Exception for the demo and construction of a new single family home located at 3 Waverly Park Road. Jennifer Katz- Applicant & Owner.
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Application PZ#26-28 Special Exception for Fast Food with no drive in (Coffee Truck) located at 235 North Main Street. Nicole Edwards-Applicant. Conlin & Clark #1 LLC- Owner
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Application PZ#26-29 Special Exception for an Art/Studio Gallery (&selling merchandise) located at 554-560 Main Street. Maria Barletta-Applicant. 554 Main Street LLC-Owner
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.
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Application PZ#26-27 PDD Modification (Zoning Map Amendment) of bulk requirements for Electric Car Chargers located at 22 Leetes Island Road. Jeff Holland-Applicant. Fusco-Shiller Branford Associates LLC-Owners.
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.
At said hearings all persons will have the right to be heard. Copies are on file in the Planning & Zoning Commissions office at the Planning & Zoning Department (1019 Main Street) Branford, CT 06405. Written communications may be sent to the above address or to: PlanningandZoning@branford-ct.gov.
The following applications were approved with conditions administratively by a Duly Authorized Agent in May: a) IW-26-18 | 96 Flax Mill Rd | deck replacement and expansion b) IW-26-19 | 29 Blackstone Ave | installation of new footing at front door landing Peter Bassermann, Chairman
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF BRANFORD BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405 Legal Notice - REVISED The 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.
Jim Sette Chairman
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THE SOUND • JUNE 11, 2026 • SPORTS
The Sound Valley Courier Thursday, June 11, 2026
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By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor
The Shoreline Conference Tournament has concluded, and teams across the league are now battling for a chance to become state champions. While the postseason is filled with dramatic finishes, season-ending losses and championship runs, it is also a time to recognize the conference’s top athletes. Among those honored this season was North Branford standout Lauren Vitarisi. The Thunderbirds pitcher earned First Team All-Conference honors and was named Co-Pitcher of the Year after helping lead North Branford to its 11th consecutive Shoreline Conference championship. Vitarisi shared the Pitcher of the Year award with Hale Ray’s Lily Jahne. The two pitchers squared off in the Shoreline Conference championship game, where North Branford defeated Hale Ray to claim another conference title. Jahne was the sole recipient of the award last season. “It was an incredible honor to be named Pitcher of the Year,” Vitarisi said. “I continually work at my speed and placement, so to be recognized for my hard work and commitment was exciting. The goal wasn’t to get the award. The goal was more about getting myself to the level where I could earn it.” North Branford has established itself as the premier softball program in the Shoreline Conference over the past decade, and strong pitching has been one of the foundations of that success. Over the last 11 seasons, the Thunderbirds have relied on a succession of standout pitchers, including Lindsey Golia, Sydney Senerchia, Bella Hills, Kiley Mullins and now Vitarisi. Photo courtesy of Lauren Vitarisi While Vitarisi has continued the program’s tradition of excellence in the circle, she has also carved out her own North Branford's Lauren Vitarisi earned Shoreline Conference Co-Pitcher of the Year honors after helping lead the place in North Branford softball history.
“North Branford has had some incredible pitchers over the last 11 years, and it is definitely a great honor to be considered as part of such an accomplished group of athletes,” Vitarisi said. “Of course, I always wanted to get to the level of the three pitchers before me, but I didn’t feel any pressure to match them. That’s not where my mind goes. I try to stay focused on my own pitching during each game and continue to improve each year.” Vitarisi’s impact extends beyond her performance on the mound. As the team’s lone captain, she has also helped provide leadership for a roster seeking to continue the program’s championship tradition. Vitarisi said she has always tried to lead through her actions rather than her words. “It was an honor to be named captain this year. I try my best to lead by example,” Vitarisi said. “Never asking anyone to do anything I don’t do myself. But honestly, it’s pretty easy to lead such a great group of talented athletes. We all respect each other and have a lot of fun together.” The dual role of ace pitcher and team captain never appeared to be too much for Vitarisi. Instead, she embraced both responsibilities while helping guide the Thunderbirds through another successful season. North Branford now sits two wins away from repeating as Class S state champion after advancing to the state semifinals. The Thunderbirds will face conference rival Valley Regional for a spot in the championship game. The winner will advance to face either St. Paul or Hale Ray for the state title. Vitarisi already holds a special place in program history as the first pitcher to lead North Branford to a state championship. Another title would further cement her legacy among the program’s all-time greats and add another chapter to one of the most successful eras in Shoreline Conference softball history.
T-birds to an 11th consecutive conference championship.
Rockies Roll to League-High 311 Points By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor
Now that the “unofficial” start of summer is here, the Deep River Horseshoe League has traded last week’s weather for sunshine and a strong breeze. The warmer temperatures brought out more players in shorts and T-shirts, although as sunset approached, some competitors were once again reaching for sweaters and fleeces. Scoring remained on par with last week, with only 22 double-digit games recorded. Three teams posted 5-1 victories this week: the Rockies, whose entire lineup
recorded season-best series and scored a league-high 311 points in a win over the Red Sox; the Braves, who defeated the Rangers; and the Reds, who topped the Yankees. The Cubs continued their climb up the standings with a 4-1/2 to 1-1/2 victory over the Dodgers. The Pirates snapped the Mets’ streak of four consecutive split matches with a 4-2 win, while the White Sox maintained their hold on first place with a 3-1/2 to 2-1/2 victory over the Marlins. Bill Beckwith was glad to move from Court 7 to Court 2 this week as his Red Sox squared off against Sue Pollard’s
Rockies. Matt Mule subbed for the Red Sox’s Jim Weselcouch. In game one, Rockies player Anthony Malerba was the top scorer in the opening victory, but Beckwith found his rhythm in game two as he and Paul Stevens combined for 65 points in what would be the Red Sox’s lone win of the night. The Rockies captured the next four games, three by double digits. Pollard posted her season-best series, edging Beckwith 106-104. Warren Bellows led the Rockies with a season-best 109-point series, while Malerba’s season-best 96point series was the top C Division score.
He now owns the highest scoring average in the division. Last year, Rangers player Peter Furmonavicius teamed with Braves standout Frank Rausch to form the league’s topscoring duo, averaging 227 points per week. This week, they found themselves on opposite sides of the court. Rausch matched the Rangers’ score in game one, allowing Gary Haney’s points to push the Braves to victory. Rausch edged Furmonavicius 32-31 in game two, but John Durinick’s 29 points gave the See Rockies Roll page 21
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Rockies Roll to League-High 311 Points Continued from page 20 Rangers the win. The Braves used nine handicap points to take game three before winning the final three games as well. The Braves moved into fourth place. Rausch’s 137-point series was the thirdhighest A Division score of the week. This season, Mike Beckwith has teamed with Rausch, and the pair ranks second among league scoring duos at 240 points per week. Dennis Allen’s Yankees entered the week in second place and fresh off an upset victory over Rausch’s Braves before facing Chip Goodrich’s Reds. In game one, Andy Konefal delivered a season-best 18 points and teamed with Goodrich for a double-digit victory. The head-to-head matchup between Reds player Joe Heery and Yankees player Vinny Jonynas proved to be the highlight of the evening. Jonynas outscored Heery 32-22 in game Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery two. The two players each scored 30 points in game three, but Konefal’s score gave the Anthony Malerba of the Rockies is instrumental in the Rockies 5-1 win over the Red Sox Reds their second victory. Goodrich’s lone after season best series. double of the match came in the 10th box of game four and proved enough to seal another Reds win. scratch-game high of 77 points and the the Mets’ Mark Goodale hoped his team’s Heery and Jonynas resumed their bat- win. The Giants captured the final game streak of four consecutive splits would tle in the final two games. The Reds and the overall match. finally end in victory, while the Pirates’ earned their fourth win thanks to back-toThe victory moved the Giants into sec- Skip Robinson looked to halt his team’s back doubles by Heery in the final two ond place. Toohey’s 147-point series led the roller-coaster ride through the standings. boxes of game five, where he edged Jony- A Division, while Zanelli’s 131-point series The teams split the first two games, and nas 38-33. Heery then won the scoring was a season best. Nuhn’s 117 points Robinson won his first two head-to-head duel 32-22 in game six. ranked third in the B Division, and matchups with Goodale. When the Pirates The 5-1 loss dropped the Yankees from Fortier’s 78-point series was second-best in captured the next two games, the best the second place to eighth. Heery’s 122 points the C Division. Toohey and Nuhn remain Mets could hope for was another split. and Jonynas’ 117 points were the top two the league’s highest-scoring duo at 241 Goodale edged Robinson in game five to B Division scores of the week. Heery now points per week. keep those hopes alive, but Brian Walsh owns the division’s top scoring average. The team making the biggest move up delivered a clean game in the finale, scorBoth players recorded only one open box the standings continues to be Bob Cifaldi’s ing on 20 of his 24 shoes to lead the Pirates all night. Cubs. to a double-digit victory and end the Mets’ Another anticipated scoring showdown Facing Jeremy Davis’ Dodgers, Cifaldi streak. emerged as Kris Toohey’s Cards took on scored 35 and 30 points to lead the Cubs to “We were shooting blanks,” Robinson Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants. wins in the first two games. The Dodgers said. Zanelli outscored Toohey 43-39 in game led by two points in game three, but the Brady Miller’s White Sox strengthened one and followed with a 33-31 edge in Cubs scored two in the final box while the their hold on first place by winning the game two. Despite that, the Cards over- Dodgers opened, resulting in a tie. first two games against John Hutra’s Marcame a seven-point handicap as Todd Davis outdueled Cifaldi 42-36 in game lins. Nuhn and Toohey each tossed a four in the four for a double-digit win. Cifaldi Game one was tied after 12 boxes, but final box to secure a one-point victory. responded with another 38 points in game the White Sox used the handicap for a oneGiants youngsters Adam Fortier and five for the Cubs’ third victory. In the final Matt Valentin matched scores of 20 points game, Scott Allen Jr.’s 29 points overcame in game three to lead a four-point win. a seven-point handicap and secured the Fortier also powered the Giants to victory Cubs’ fourth win. in game four while Toohey edged Zanelli The Cubs’ 4-1/2 to 1-1/2 victory contin30-27. After four games, Zanelli held a ued a remarkable climb. Since Week 1, narrow 103-100 advantage in their indi- they have risen from 14th place to third in vidual matchup. the standings. Cifaldi’s season-best 139Toohey erupted for a season-best 47 point series ranked second in the A Divipoints in game five. Combined with sion. June 11 to June 17 Nuhn’s 30 points, the Cards produced a In the annual brothers-in-law matchup,
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point victory. They overcame a six-point handicap to win game two by three points. The Marlins earned a tie in game three and nearly stole game four before falling three points short. With 3-1/2 wins already secured, first place appeared safe. The Marlins won game five by 14 points and used the handicap again to capture game six, but the White Sox still earned the overall victory and maintained their lead atop the standings. The night’s only match without a double-digit win featured John Sciacca’s D’backs and Tony Cutone’s Angels. Four of the six games carried a onepoint handicap, while the other two featured a two-point handicap. The D’backs won game one by four points and game two by a single point. The Angels answered by taking the next three games behind strong efforts from Ed Turner and Cutone. Game six came down to the final box. The D’backs outscored the Angels 6-0 to secure a two-point victory and a split. The Angels have now recorded three consecutive split matches. One bright spot for the D’backs was John O’Brien’s season-best 76-point series. Mike Zanelli Jr. hoped his Orioles would continue the momentum from last week’s success, while Sheryl Serviss looked to help the Tigers bounce back from a loss. For the first time this season, Serviss scored more than 30 points in each of the first two games. Her 33 points, combined with Dennis Goodrich’s 24 points, produced a runaway win in game one. Her 31 points in game two helped the Tigers to another victory after the Orioles tied the game in the final box only to see the Tigers prevail on handicap. The Orioles responded. Andy Turshen’s 20 points delivered their first win, and Zanelli Jr. single-handedly outscored the Tigers to even the match. The Tigers regained the lead with an easy win in game five, but Orioles player Ted Dubay saved his best for last. His clean game and 27 points secured the finale and a split. Serviss finished the night with a seasonbest 109-point series. Day 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure By Susan Cornell Special to Living
Day two, in Glacier Bay National Park, early risers viewed Margerie Glacier, a famous 21-mile-long tidewater glacier. We headed to our morning playground, Lamplugh Glacier, where the OPS choices included guided glacier paddling, a ridge hike, a moraine walk, and skiff rides. Tough decision, but we opted to kayak and photograph Lamplugh. The ridge hike was tempting, but hip-deep snow tipped the scale. There was considerable enthusiasm for the noon Polar Plunge. We passed after our expedition leader refused to reveal the water temperature, saying it usually scares people away. Chili was appropriately served for lunch, where it was announced the water temperature was 32 degrees. The afternoon was spent viewing five more glaciers, touring the engine room, and attending a bear presentation. We headed to South Marble Island by evening. En route, we saw three brown bears along the shore, mountain goats, a humpback whale, and hundreds of sea lions and otters. Day three brought us to Pavlof Harbor on Chichagof Island, where we could choose two OPS from five options: bushwhacking, eco-walk, open paddle, skiff tour, and — believe it or not — snorkeling. Another tough decision, but bushwhacking and kayaking won. Chichagof sits within the northern region of Tongass National Forest and is renowned for having one of the highest concentrations of brown bears and one of the world’s largest concentrations of bald eagles. Covering roughly 16.7 million acres, Tongass is the largest national forest in the United States. We were given nearly three hours to paddle, but there were a few safety rules because the area is notorious for bears. These included staying 3.5 kayak lengths from shore and definitely not stepping onto land to pee. Fortunately, we didn’t get the “typical Alaskan weather” predicted in the forecast. Instead, we
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
Kayakers paddle near the Safari Endeavour with snow-covered peaks in the background in Glacier Bay National Park.
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
A brown bear searches the shoreline for food during an UnCruise Adventures expedition in Southeast Alaska.
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell
Guests navigate lingering spring snow during a guided wilderness hike in Southeast Alaska.
Sea otters float in calm coastal waters during an UnCruise Adventures expedition in Southeast Alaska.
had sunny skies and calm waters. The highlight was something we heard before we saw it — two spouting humpbacks. Seeing whales while kayaking was something I had dreamed about but never imagined I’d be lucky enough to experience. The afternoon OPS took us bushwhacking deep into bear territory with an expedition guide. We didn’t see bears, but we did see fresh tracks. Our guide, like each of the six guides aboard, was passionate, knowledgeable, and
light rain while hoping for more bears. What surprised me most was how perfectly still the water was — yet this was the Pacific Ocean. From the landscape to the calmness, you would have thought we were paddling on a lake. While we didn’t see bears, we did spot otters, eagles, harlequin ducks, loons, and marbled murrelets. The afternoon bushwhack on Chichagof was an incredible immersive experience. Tough?
entertaining. They were highly competent but also earthycrunchy in the best possible way. We walked away knowing more about everything from lichen to bear digestive habits. We headed south, sailing from dinnertime until 10 p.m. to watch for wildlife, anchored for four hours, then sailed again the next morning to maximize wildlife viewing. On the fourth day, stopping at Corner Bay on Chichagof Island, we did a slow guided paddle in
Yes. Educational? Yes. Dirty? Absolutely. Slow? Definitely. We didn’t travel far in three hours. As the saying goes, you don’t measure bushwhacking in miles per hour, but rather in hours per mile. We didn’t have a bear encounter, but twice we saw extremely fresh bear “evidence.” We pulled anchor at dinner and sailed until 10 p.m., “critter cruising,” as the captain called it. See Postcards page 23
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Calendar for the Week of June 11, 2026
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Support Group for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Facilitated by Karen LaBanca. Features a monthly drop-in 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 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Creative Crafts with Jesse: Father’s Day Cards: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Participants will create 3 cards using die cuts, embossing folders, ink blending, and stamps. All materials provided. For ages 18 and older. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.
Library Teen Advisory Board: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Students in grades 7 to 12 can help shape library programs and services for teens while earning community service hours. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. 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. Violin 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 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman: 7 p.m. On screen at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton, and online. Book: A Parade of Horribles. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Disney’s Descendants the Musical: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection (STAKK). Outdoor performances on the academy lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Cost: $15. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit etix.com/ticket/o/9175/kidzkonnection.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 15 Fifth Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival: Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Downtown Essex. Features a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts by local and regional maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills and Irish currach rowing, a Revolutionary War reenactment and fife and drum parade honoring America’s Semi-Quincentennial celebration, a hymn sing, and late night pub sings. Evening concerts at the Connecticut River Museum are ticketed events. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203-219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org. See page 24
Postcards From Afar: Southeast Alaska Safari on an UnCruise Adventure Continued from page 22 We anchored again until 5 a.m. and resumed critter cruising before dropping anchor at Hanus Bay on Baranof Island, still within Tongass National Forest. With sunset so late in Alaska and sunrise so early, the captain tended to sail during darkness so we wouldn’t miss anything. We headed to Lake Eva on Baranof Island, a remote wilderness destination 27 miles northeast of Sitka known for excellent salmon fishing, the Lake Eva Trail, and frequent brown bear activity. Again, we could choose two OPS. The hiking options ranged from easy to moderate to a hybrid tough hike-bushwhack. There also were guided kayaking trips and Photos by Bob and Susan Cornell skiff tours. A humpback whale dives beneath calm waters in Southeast Alaska. Since the kayak-and-hike combination
had worked so well, we chose paddling and the tougher hike once again. Next week: “Yak and whack,” rainbow skies, and why UnCruise may be Alaska’s best-kept secret. Susan Cornell, owner of Moppet Magic 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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Goodspeed, Ivoryton, Legacy, and Yale Rep Among Local Theaters Nominated for CT Critics Circle Awards By Karen Isaacs Columnist
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Nominations for the CT Critics Circle Awards: This group of Connecticut critics, of which I am a member, announced its nominees for its 34th annual awards ceremony on Monday, June 22, at Hartford Stage. Two Goodspeed musicals, A Chorus Line and All Shook Up, garnered the most nominations — eight each — while the Hartford Stage production of Rope received the most nominations (seven) in the play categories. Ivoryton Playhouse received six nominations, Legacy Theatre two, and Yale Rep received 13 nominations split between Rhinoceros and Hedda Gabler. Rob Ruggiero, artistic director of TheaterWorks, was nominated as outstanding director in both the musical category (A Chorus Line at Goodspeed) and the play category (The Counter at TheaterWorks). The world premiere Circus Fire received eight nominations. Opening the Season: Swingtime Canteen is opening the season at the Sharon (CT) Playhouse. It’s about a Hollywood
star who entertains the troops overseas during World War II with her all-girl musical group. Expect lots of wartime-era songs — “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I Don’t Want to Walk Without You,” “Sentimental Journey,” and others. Plus, some humor and romance. It runs from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, July 5. For tickets, visit SharonPlayhouse.org. Next Fall at the Yale Rep: August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom had its world premiere at the Rep in 1984; next October it will return to the Rep stage, from Oct. 2-24. Then comes the Soho Rep production of Watch Me Walk Nov. 14-Dec. 5. In 2027, the world premiere of Electra America, an adaptation of the Greek tragedy Electra, plays from Jan. 14 to Feb. 6, followed by a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull from March 5-27. The season ends with another world premiere — Quisqueya on the Hudson from April 23 to May 15. YaleRep.org has information on the season and ticket options. Two World Premieres: Westport
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SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Tag, Plant and Bake Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Rain or shine. Features homemade baked goods, household items, kitchenware, linens, home decorations, jewelry, plants, decorative pots, books, and other items. Hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild to benefit mission projects. For info, call 203-245-4145. Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLAapproved boating safety course covering boating laws, navigation, safety equipment, trailering, and emergency procedures. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net.
Country Playhouse’s 2026-27 season features two world premiere productions: Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley from Oct. 20 to Nov. 7, and The Pancake Club, starring Judith Ivey, from April 20 to May 8. The Playhouse will bring back the Christmas show, A Sherlock Carol, from Dec. 12 to 20. It will also produce The Legend of Georgia McBride (July 13-31, 2027), as well as shorter runs for The Goldsmith (May 1922) and Murder for Two (March 4-7). For information on the season and subscriptions, visit WestportPlayhouse.org. Two Concerts: Madison Lyric Stage, which will perform at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison, kicks off its Summer Festival with two concerts: Barry & Bette — which is a tribute to Barry Manilow and Bette Midler — and later Outcasts & Innocents, a celebration of the musical world of Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears. Barry & Bette is on Saturday, June 27, and Outcasts & Innocents is on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12. Tickets are available at MadisonLyricStage.org. NYC Good News: Producers and backers can celebrate several shows that have recouped their costs, including Every Brilliant Thing, the musical Just in Time, Giant, and the touring productions of Suffs and The Outsiders.
St. Mary’s Spring Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features a raffle, bake sale, vendors, food to go, and children’s activities, including bracelet making and face painting. Vendor tables available. For info on vendor tables, call 860-669-8512; for general info, contact Mary Jo Iandoli at 860-388-8110. Saturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: She Didn't See it Coming by Shari Lapena. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
NYC Closings: Several shows, including some surprises, will soon bring down the final curtain. Chess will close June 21, the final performance for Lea Michele. Despite five Tony nominations — though not for best revival — the box office has not been strong. It’s a show with a loyal fan base but did not draw non-fans. Beaches, which received weak reviews, closed on May 24. Many theater people thought the limited Broadway engagement was only to allow the show to advertise its tour as “direct from Broadway.” It was only scheduled to run until early September. Many were surprised that the musical Death Becomes Her will close on June 28. The show opened in 2024. What’s Playing in Connecticut: Sweeney Todd at Hartford Stage (a co-production with TheaterWorks) to July 5; Swingtime Canteen at Sharon (CT) Playhouse to July 5; Crazy for You at Goodspeed from June 19; and 1776 at Ivoryton from June 25. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theatre Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
National Garden Week. Features member-grown perennials, annuals, and other plants. Docent-led museum tours available. Proceeds benefit town beautification projects and educational programs. Rain date June 14. For info, call 203-453-0780. Blackstone Library Summer Reading Kickoff: 1 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features live music, crafts, face painting, lawn games, and free ice cream for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library and Ashley’s Ice Cream. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Bicentennial and Flag Day Commemoration: 11 a.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society and Madison 200 Town Steering Committee. Features patriotic music by the Scranton Strummers, a Presentation of Colors, ceremonial flag raising, readings, remarks by local and state officials, and exhibits of Revolutionary War artifacts and historic flags. Free and open to the public. For info, visit madisonct.org.
Live Oil Painting Demonstration with David Dunlop: 2 to 3 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a live outdoor oil painting demonstration in the gallery garden by artist David Dunlop. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. RSVP requested. For info or to RSVP, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Plant Sale: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club in celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and
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Shoreline-Inspired Works Featured in Masback Exhibition Press Release from Dennis Masback
Branford artist Dennis Masback will exhibit a collection of recent paintings at the Keyes Gallery in the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library from June 12 through July 6. The exhibition features paintings inspired by close observation of people, places and everyday subjects, with many works depicting scenes along the Connecticut shoreline. Beachgoers, figures at rest and coastal landscapes are recurring themes throughout the collection. Masback earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts from Washington University in St. Louis. In 1991, he received a Visual Arts Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has been featured in Artforum and reviewed by The New York Times, Artforum, and ARTnews. He taught painting and drawing at Pratt Institute beginning in 1993 and retired as an adjunct professor of fine arts in 2018.
Masback lives and works in Branford. The Keyes Gallery is located inside the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Branford.
Studio Wall, 24"x40", Acrylic on Canvas, 2024
Saturday Afternoon, 24"x40", Acrylic on Canvas, 2025
Black Polka Dot Bikini, 24"x30", Acrylic on Canvas, 2025
Continued from page 24 Live Owls: 3 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Presented by A Place Called Hope. Features live owls and information on wildlife rehabilitation and reducing conflicts with wildlife. Program held outdoors on the covered patio, weather permitting. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Chet Blomquist: 2 p.m. Shoreline Greenway Trail, Branford. Hosted by Shoreline Greenway Trail. Participants will walk to Ecology Park carrying flags in recognition of Flag Day and the 100th anniversary of the birth of trail advocate Chet Blomquist. A birthday celebration with cake and lemonade will follow at 3 p.m. at Chet's Pond. Parking available at the Shoreline Greenway Trail lots off Tabor Drive. For info, call Judy Miller at 203-589-8335.
Waiting, 11"x14", Acrylic on Board, 2025
In a Ditch, 16"x20", Acrylic on Board, 2025
Reader, 24"x30", Acrylic on Canvas, 2025
Shoreline Soul Gospel Concert: 3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford. Performance by participants in the Shoreline Soul spring gospel workshop. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 203619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
heart on how Elizabethan worldviews shaped Shakespeare’s plays. Part two of a four-part series. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Wine, Women, and Song: 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Rd., Branford. Presented by Opera Theater of Connecticut. Features operatic and music theater arias, duets, and ensembles celebrating wine, women, and love, along with a curated wine tasting led by Ian Ford of Nimbility, buffet stations, and desserts. Cost: $75 per person ($25 tax-deductible). For info or tickets, call 860-669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
MONDAY, JUNE 15 Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays Through Elizabethan Eyes: 5 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a discussion led by author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Good-
Aphasia Presentation: 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Lifelong Learning Room, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a presentation on aphasia, a language disorder that can affect a person’s ability to speak, read, write, and understand language. Hosted by speech-language pathologist Shari Mayerson and aphasia advocates Laura Malis and Paula Gallagher. Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association Ambassadors. Free. For info, call 203-848-8187.
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Blackstone Book Sale to Move This Fall Press Release from the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library
The Friends of James Blackstone Memorial Library will hold their annual fall book sale at a new location this year because of the Main Street Reconstruction Project. Traditionally held on the Branford Green, the sale will take place Sept. 17-20 in the upper parking lot of the Branford Train Station, 39 Maple St. The sale opens with a Friends membersonly preview from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. It will then open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. that evening. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Shoppers will find more than 50,000 books and media items, including fiction, biography, history, literature, poetry, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. A $10 fill-a-bag promotion will be offered Sunday, with bags provided. The annual sale is the Friends organization’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds support programs, materials and services at James Blackstone Memorial Library, including museum passes, digital subPhoto courtesy of the Friends of the James Blackstone Memorial Library scriptions, book purchases and community programming. Members of the Friends of James Blackstone Memorial Library gather at the Branford Train Station, the new location for the organization's For more information, visit blackstone annual fall book sale. The sale, traditionally held on the Branford Green, will take place Sept. 17-20 at the train station because of the Main library.org/friends. Street Reconstruction Project. Continued from page 25
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Wacky Wildlife: Giraffes: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will learn about giraffes and create a giraffe-themed craft. Recommended for ages 6 to 11. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Hands-on History with Totoket Historical Society: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Learn about North Branford's agricultural roots in the 18th century and make butter. Recommended for grades K and up. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Fife and Drums to Jazz: Celebrate the Hyland House and America’s 250th: TBA. Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Features food, drinks, music, raffle prizes, and tours of the historic house and colonial garden in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Hosted by the Hyland House Museum. For info or tickets, visit hylandhouse.org.
Live Long, Live Strong: 6 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Presented by Julia King, PsyD, board certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Features discussion on sleep, movement, nutrition, and other wellness practices. Registration preferred. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Reception and Sale for 5th Annual Art Show: 5 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Features works by local artists, including artwork celebrating Madison’s Bicentennial. For info, call 203-2457365.
Stars, Stripes, and Whiskers Trivia Night: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Stappa Vineyard, 403 Derby Ave., Orange. CeleSummer Stock Auditions: 5 to 8 p.m. Shoreline Theater brates the nation's 250th birthday with an evening of Academy, 61 East Main St., Clinton. Auditions for summer American history trivia hosted by Tommy Mitchell. Feaproductions, including High School Musical Jr., High tures raffle baskets, sweets, and treats. Proceeds benefit School Musical Jr. II, and Twelfth Night. Open to students The Greater New Haven Cat Project. Cost: $30. Advance in grades 5 through adult. For info, contact 860-227-2363 ticket purchase required. For info or tickets, contact 203or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit shore782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org, or visit linetheateracademy.org. gnhcp.org/americana.
Plant Dye Presentation: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bauer Park, 245 Copse Rd., Madison. Master gardener Dee Rapposelli will present a program on creating natural dyes from plants, including information on fiber dyes used during the Colonial and post-Revolutionary eras. Features prepared dye pots, tools, materials, and samples of dyed fiber. Cost: $18. For info, call 203-414-2869 or visit ctmadisonweb.myvscloud.com. Open House and Summer Market: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features local vendors on the museum grounds and admission to the current Madison 200 exhibit. Free. For info, contact 203-245-4567 or office@madisonhistory.org.
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Madison Lions Club Flea Market Returns to Town Green The Madison Lions Club will hold its 52nd annual Flea Market on the Madison Green on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event, one of the shoreline’s longest-running community flea markets, will feature vendors offering a variety of merchandise, collectibles and household items. Food and beverages will also be available throughout the day. Madison Lion Dick Borner said the flea market has become a tradition for many local residents and visitors. “One of the largest events of its kind on the shoreline combines a flea market with many vendors offering some great deals,” Borner said. “Food and beverages are available during the day, and admission is free.” Borner said the event serves as an important fundraiser for the Madison Lions Foundation and helps support the organization’s charitable work throughout the community.
According to the club, proceeds from the flea market benefit local and state charities, with a focus on vision programs, youth initiatives and community projects. Funds raised through the event help the organization continue its mission of service while supporting a variety of nonprofit causes. In addition to raising funds, the club is seeking new members interested in community service opportunities. The Madison Lions Club encourages residents to stop by the Green, browse the vendors and support the organization’s charitable efforts. That’s closer to how I’d handle a thin PR that nevertheless needs to occupy real newspaper space. It preserves most of the usable content while cleaning up the repetition and promotional language. The goal isn’t necessarily brevity; it’s making it read like a newspaper story rather than copied publicity.
Continued from page 26 Beech Tree Art Fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beech Tree Cottages, 1187 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a curated group of artists exhibiting and selling original artwork on the grounds of Beech Tree Cottages. Complimentary beverages and light refreshments. Free admission and parking. For info, contact 203-245-2676 or events@beechtreecottages.com, or visit beechtreecottages.com. Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Shannon White: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: The Invisible Conversations with Your Aging Parents. Features readings and discussion in the library’s Reading Room. Free. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Crafts with Natalie: Hello Summer Wood Stencil Painted Sign: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Participants will create a painted wood sign featuring “Hello Summer.” All supplies included. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 N.E. Industrial Rd., Branford. Features a group dance lesson led by Karen Pfrommer from 7 to 7:30 p.m., dancing, music, and light refreshments. Admission: $20. For info, call 203-710-2805 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 21
The Madison Lions Club will hold its 52nd annual Flea Market on the Madison Green on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo courtesy of the Madison Lions Club
Patrick's Day Parade. For info or to register, visit stpatricksdayparade.org.
Summer Arts Festival: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Essex Town Green, 12 Main St. Presented by Arts Center Killingworth. Features original artwork and fine crafts by painters, photographers, mixedmedia artists, and artisans working in ceramics, pottery, wood, fiber, glass, jewelry, and other media. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Monday Funday for Teens: Lawn Games: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features lawn games including cornhole, jumbo Jenga, giant checkers, and ring toss. For teens ages 12 to 18. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
S.T.E.A.M. Lab: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. For grades 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Make Music Day Concert with Kala Farnham: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Outdoor performance celebrating Make Music Day on the summer solstice, featuring Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Concert moves indoors THURSDAY, JUNE 25 in case of rain. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitYoung Picassos with Carol: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Henry fieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryCarter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. FeaWhitfieldStateMuseum. tures painting techniques for rising fourth- through seventh-grade students. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Shamrock Open Golf Tournament: Registration, 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start, 8:30 a.m. The Alling Golf Club, 35 Eastern St., New Haven. Features an 18-hole tournament with awards for men's and women's longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests on two holes. A buffet dinner follows at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Proceeds benefit the Greater New Haven St.
Tween and Teen Pizza Scene: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features patriotic tie-dye activities, pizza, video games, and additional activities. For grades 5 to 12. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. See page 29
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Photo courtesy of Essex Library
Beck and Call by Karen Israel
Photo courtesy of Essex Library
Udder Foolishness by Karen Israel
Karen Israel Exhibit Highlights June at Essex Library Press Release from the Essex Library
The Essex Library will host an exhibit by pastel artist Karen Israel through Tuesday, June 30, along with a series of programs focused on cooking, wellness and movement later this month. Israel, an award-winning artist from West Hartford, is exhibiting a collection of pastel works at the library. Her paintings explore a variety of subjects through an emphasis on color and design. In addition to creating her own artwork, Israel teaches throughout the Northeast and conducts painting demonstrations for arts organizations. The exhibit is on view during regular library hours. Most works are available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the library. The library’s upcoming programs begin Tuesday, June 23, with a virtual author talk featuring Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy, authors of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook. The discussion, scheduled for 2 p.m., will explore recipes and culinary traditions inspired by family spice farms in India and Sri Lanka. On Thursday, June 25, at 4 p.m., certified instructor Sharon Didato will lead an introductory workshop on Tai Chi. The program will focus on movement tech-
Photo courtesy of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Defend Dignity (2017/2019) by Shepard Fairey is among the works featured in Shepard Fairey: Facing the Giant, Three Decades of Dissent, on view through Sept. 6 at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London.
Lyman Allyn Show Explores Three Decades of Shepard Fairey’s Art, Activism Press Release from The Lyman Allyn Art Museum Photo courtesy of Essex Library
A Feast for the Senses by Karen Israel
niques designed to improve posture, balance and mindfulness. The month’s programs conclude Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. with a yoga class led by Hannah Clark. The session will include breathing exercises, stretching and gentle strength work. Registration is required for the virtual author talk and Tai Chi workshop. The yoga class is free and open to the public without registration. For information or to register, visit youressexlibrary.org or call 860-767-1560. The Essex Library is located at 33 West Ave.
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London is presenting a retrospective exhibition of works by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey through Sept. 6. Shepard Fairey: Facing the Giant, Three Decades of Dissent features more than 30 works created between 1989 and 2019, tracing the evolution of the artist’s visual style and social commentary over three decades. Fairey is best known for creating the iconic Hope poster during Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, but his work has long explored themes of political engagement, social justice and environmental issues. The exhibition includes hand-painted multiples, prints on collaged backgrounds and works inspired by punk rock, skate culture and the artist’s longtime Obey Giant campaign.
The exhibition title references the central figure of Fairey’s Obey Giant project, which grew from a sticker campaign he launched while a student at the Rhode Island School of Design in 1989. Fairey’s work is included in the collections of major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In conjunction with the exhibition, the museum is partnering with The Annex in New London on a sticker art installation that will be displayed at several downtown locations through July 12. A free screening of the documentary Obey Giant is scheduled for July 22. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams St., New London. For more information, visit lyman allyn.org.
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MLS Opens Summer Festival With Two Concert Programs Press Release from Madison Lyric Stage
Madison Lyric Stage will launch its 2026 Summer Festival with two concert programs celebrating popular music and classical vocal works at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison. The professional theater company, now entering its 14th season, is returning to one of its original homes as theater-in-residence at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society for a month-long festival of music and theater. The festival opens with Barry & Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow on June 27 and 28. The tribute concert features tenor Marc Deaton, six additional singers and a live band led by pianist Jill Brunelle performing some of the entertainers’ best-known songs, including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Copacabana,” “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “The Rose” and other favorites. The second program, Outcasts and Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, will be presented July 10 and 12. The semi-staged production explores the work of the celebrated
British composer and his longtime artistic collaborator through selections from “Peter Grimes,” “Billy Budd,” “The Turn of the Screw,” “War Requiem” and other works. Deaton will be joined by eight guest vocalists, French horn player Daniel Shapiro and music director Brunelle. The Summer Festival continues July 17-26 with a fully staged production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “This summer, we are delighted to bring audiences three unforgettable events celebrating popular music, theatre and opera,” artistic director Marc Deaton said in a statement. “Created for lovers of beautiful music and exceptional live performance, our Summer Festival is a vibrant celebration of the arts, and we’re proud to share it with our shoreline community.” All performances will take place at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Road, Madison. Tickets are $40 for each concert. Festival passes, which include all three productions, are also available. For information, visit madisonlyricstage.org or call 203-2156329.
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Barry & Bette! The Music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow opens Madison Lyric Stage's 14th season on June 27 and 28.
Continued from page 27 Stony Creek Forum: Alfred Dreyfus, Jewish Identity and Antisemitism: Past and Present: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a lecture by Maurice Samuels of Yale University. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
priate for all ages. Runtime approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. Tickets: $15 general admission. For info or tickets, call 203-453-8047 or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally SUNDAY, JUNE 28 grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and ConnectiYMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored cut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersby the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit market@guilfordfair.org nhps1914.com.
Guilford Rotary LobsterFest: Gates open 3:30 p.m.; food service and music begin at 4 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. Features lobster dinners, live music by Take Three, and activities to benefit local charities. Proceeds support Guilford community organizations. For info or tickets, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com.
Coastal Chic Fashion Show: 4:30 p.m. Pine Orchard Country Club, 2 Club Parkway, Branford. Presented by the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA). Features coastal-inspired fashions and children’s styles. Cost: $75. Proceeds benefit BACA cultural and educational programming. For info or tickets, visit branfordarts.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Annie JR.: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon. Guilford High School Performing Arts Center, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford Youth & Family Services Family Theatre Program. Student production of the musical Annie featuring classic songs and characters. Appro-
ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers' Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s
Stony Creek Farmers’ Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.
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333 Brushy Plain Road: Douglas P. Morabito and Karen Kustra to Andrew M. Zajac, $630,000 on May 22
2 Jamaica Court: Elizabeth R. Mckenna to Lynn Kwak and Roy Abrams, $850,000 on May 20
280 East Main Street Unit 16: Stephen Kiernan to Charlene Moschette, $335,000 on May 22
287 Laurel Street: Donald Hardy to Milton Vasquez and Scarley South S. Guzman, $262,000 on May 22
16 Featherbed Lane: Robert Koval and Philip J. Sprague to Morgan L. Riccio and Mclean Morey, $415,000 on May 20
595 Laurel Street: Justin Deland to Mustafa Jabbar, $350,000 on May 18 20 Lombard Circle: Ral North Haven LLC to Robert J. and Heather B. Ennis, $575,000 on May 21
131 Florence Road Unit 1C: Santokh K. Canth and Sarjit K C. Herry to Valentino A. Caruso, $275,000 on Main Street: Y & O East Haven LLC May 22 to Agree Central LLC, $6,525,069 on May 20 137 Florence Road Unit 1A: Mitul Gada and Sonali Shah to Kathryn 75 Redwood Drive Unit 907: Vona Piccirillo, $325,000 on May 20 Properties LLC to Charles Obconnor and Dale C. Wright, $230,000 on May 20 135 Foxbridge Village Road Unit 135: Victoria Ahern to Kelly Lentz, $360,000 on May 22 Russo Avenue Unit 304: Milo T. Razza and Lora P. Silver to Yaoyso Zhu 33 Harbour Village Unit D: and Jiuyu Yan, $275,000 on May 19 Alexandra K. Sellon to Joseph G. Magazzi, $290,000 on May 20 406 Strong Street: Jason Rdeblock to Nicholas Moore and Emily Rambadt, 39 Hemlock Road: Christopher $271,000 on May 18 Gerakelis and Maria Auriemma to Marissa N. Tedesco and Jared 140 Thompson Street Unit 27D: Schulefand, $480,000 on May 20 Vincent G. Ginnetti to Milba S. and Francisco E. Rodriguez, $250,000 on 45 Jefferson Road Unit 3-15: May 19 Alyssa and Michael Aceto to Liana 203 Thompson Street Unit E: Mayilyan, $200,000 on May 20 Jemlcm2ct LLC to Stephanie and 15 Oak Hollow Road: Wajahat Z. Dandre Dupree, $152,000 on May 18 Mehal and Gina G. Chung to Jacob M. 64 Thompson Street Unit 102b: Shepherd and Katherine R. Brennan, Trent Realty LLC to Adriana Valencia, $575,000 on May 19 $200,000 on May 22 18 Second Avenue: Robert F Mathis T and Robert F. Mathis to Gena R. 316 Tyler Street: 139 Summit LLC to Milton and Jamila Walker, $375,000 Lockery, $625,000 on May 19 on May 22
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SHOOK ® Research, LLC – April 2026 – Data as of 6/30/25. The 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors rankings was developed in coordination with SHOOK research. This award is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion for advisors who have a minimum of seven years of experience. This algorithm is qualitatively based, through due diligence reviews and quantitative data, factoring revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and the encompassment of standards of preferred best practices. Portfolio performance is not considered as a part of the criteria. SHOOK ® Research, LLC – February 2026 – Data as of 6/30/25. America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: experience in the industry (at least 1 year at current firm), acceptable compliance records, assets under management, best practices, an online survey and a recommendation from their firm. Over 11,800 nominations were received for this award. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receive compensation in exchange for its Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State placements or rankings, which are determined independently. SHOOK ® Research, LLC – August 2025 – America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors 2025 Best-In-State ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a minimum of 4 years experience in the industry (at least 1 year at current firm), acceptable compliance records, assets under management, best practices, and a recommendation from their firm. Source: SHOOK ® Research, LLC – October 2025 – Data as of 12/31/24. America’s Top Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm of qualitative criteria including: a measure of best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, and quantitative criteria such as revenue trends and assets under management. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receive compensation in exchange for its placement or rankings and recognition. However, the Advisor does pay a fee for the usage of the award ribbons in various allowed media and advertisements. Principle Wealth Partners is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Principle Wealth Partners and SHOOK Research, LLC are not affiliated. Barron’s “Top 100 1,500 Financial Advisors,” March, 2026. Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” bases its ratings on qualitative criteria provided by survey of more than 100 questions and verified through regulatory data, which provide a ranking framework. Additional criteria reviewed include experience, acceptable compliance records, formal succession plans, high client retention, advanced degrees and industry designations, the size and shape of their teams, and philanthropic work. Because individual client portfolio performance varies and is typically unaudited, this rating focuses on customer satisfaction and quality of advice. Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors,” September, 2025. Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors” bases its ratings on qualitative criteria provided by a 100+ question survey and verified through regulatory data, which provide a ranking framework. Advisors must pass a prequalification process that aims to determine experience and sophistication before verification of data with regulatory databases before an internal rankings formula is applied. Neither Principle Wealth Partners nor its Financial Advisors pay a fee to Barron’s in exchange for the rating, however Principle Wealth Partners does pay to use the award ribbons for marketing materials. Principle Wealth Partners is not affiliated with Barron’s or Dow Jones & Company, L.P.