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July 2, 2026

Branford, North Branford & Northford

Vol. XXX Iss.

Branford Committee Launches Bike Safety Effort

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

Branford’s recently formed Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee is launching school bike safety initiatives and seeking public input on sidewalk and crosswalk repairs.

In the fall of 2025, the town officially formed the committee to advise the town on

potential actions it could take to increase safe travel for those who use transportation methods other than cars, such as riding bicycles, walking or using scooters and wheelchairs.

With the recent increase in outdoor activity around Branford due to the arrival of summer, the committee is working to make its presence better known in the community.

Leslie Johnson, chair of the committee,

said the group has two current programs it is working on.

“We are working on increasing our connectivity to the schools. We have been involved with a group from the state called Safe Routes to School and right now we’re working on being more involved with the middle school,” Johnson said.

See Branford Committee page 4

Celebrating Young Poets

Branford Poet Laureate Judith K. Liebmann, left, photographs second-place honoree Shaurya Shah and his family following a poetry contest at the newly dedicated Meditation Garden at Branford Historic Center Cemetery on June 28. The contest recognized Branford high school students for their original poetry. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

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Pamela Tatge: Finding Inspiration Along the Shoreline

By Alicia Gomez

Assistant Editor

Thirty-seven years after moving to the shoreline, Pamela Tatge still considers it home.

While serving as the artistic and executive director of Jacob’s Pillow, a dance center, school and performance venue in western Massachusetts that is listed as a National Historic Landmark District and home to the nation’s longest-running international dance festival, Tatge continues to draw inspiration from the Connecticut shoreline, where she raised her family and built a life rooted in creativity and the arts.

Pamela originally moved to Madison from New Haven with her husband for its strong public schools, which three of her four children attended, and quickly fell in love with the town’s community and waterside atmosphere. She still maintains Madison as her primary residence.

“We never thought we’d live in Madison as long as we have, but it’s because I fell in love,” she says.

Tatge says she never takes the shoreline town for granted. She loves

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being able to park her car at East Wharf and run on the beach. She is grateful to live somewhere most people visit on vacation and to have Madison’s downtown, which she considers among the most beautiful in New England. When she first moved to town, RJ Julia was just opening.

“Whether it was staying up till midnight with my children to get the release of the Harry Potter book, the fireworks at West Wharf, or bringing friends who would say, ‘I can’t believe that place is so beautiful,’ it’s a town that I love, and I love our neighbors, and that’s why I stayed,” she says.

The shoreline isn’t just where she lives; it’s part of how she thinks and creates. The area’s natural beauty influences her work, and she often finds creative inspiration while walking and running by the water. She

says nature helps her think creatively and stay grounded.

“When you are able to be in nature, you open yourself up to a more creative state,” she says. “I get some of my best ideas on my runs or walks by the beach.”

Her career has taken her throughout the arts world, but Madison has remained a constant.

Although the arts have always been part of her life, Tatge began her professional career as an actor before transitioning into arts administration. She held leadership roles at Long Wharf Theatre and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts before becoming executive and artistic director of Jacob’s Pillow in 2016. Her contributions to the arts have earned national recognition, including being named one of ’s “Most Influential People in Dance Today” in 2017 and receiving the José Limón Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.

“My parents exposed me to opera, theater, music, galleries, and azine

See Pamela Tatge page 11

Photo by Danica Paulos

Though her work takes her across the arts world, Madison resident Pamela Tatge continues to draw inspiration from the shoreline community she has called home for nearly four decades.

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Stunned

The Branford High School baseball team finished an unbelievable and unexpected season.

The Hornets finished 10-10, were ranked 22nd in the Class L tournament, and yet went on to win three postseason games against higher-ranked opponents. They came within a whisker of playing for the state championship.

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I am stunned that the team received little or no coverage in Hopefully, the paper will eventually publish a story regarding this achievement, but there has been nothing so far.

The players and coaches should be

praised for their accomplishments. Everyone came together to make a run at the title that few expected. It’s been years since the team advanced this far.

Congratulations to the entire baseball program are in order.

The Sound Ronald G. Comen Branford Editor’s note: published multiple stories covering Branford High School baseball during the regular season. A postseason recap of the Hornets’ state tournament run is planned for an upcoming edition.

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That involvement will include planned bicycle classes for children in the fall covering topics such as basic bike safety, as well as checks to make sure helmets, lights and other bicycle equipment are in working order.

Beyond the classes, Johnson said administrators at the school were notified about ongoing state programs and microgrants available to provide items such as helmets and lights to students, news she said was well received by school officials.

“There’s been quite a bit of interest at the middle school,” Johnson said, noting that the group hopes to expand programming to elementary school students in the future.

It isn’t just children on bicycles the group is watching out for, however.

A second ongoing program the group has started calls for residents to report sidewalks in need of repair or crosswalks that need to be repainted.

To participate, residents can take pictures of problem areas and fill out a Google form explaining the issue and where it is located. Those comments are reviewed by the committee and forwarded to the town engineer for possible action.

The form can be obtained by emailing Johnson at lljohnsonbbpac@gmail.com. Flyers with a QR code linking to the form have also been distributed throughout town.

Johnson also outlined some longer-term goals the committee hopes to tackle.

“At the bus stops we’d like to add at least a bench, something for people to rest on especially if they are carrying something. Right now, we mostly just have signposts.”

Johnson said the committee is also interested in increasing its presence on the town website, establishing new sidewalks and crosswalks, compiling a list of suggested bicycle routes, and pursuing traffic-calming measures to increase safety for all road users.

“We want to make it so people can walk more, bike more, etcetera, and we welcome ideas from anyone,” Johnson told The Sound.

The Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee was formed in October 2025 in response to a 2018 update to the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development that recommended the town “Establish a broad-based advocacy committee dedicated to promoting bicycle/pedestrian use (including sidewalk ordinances, pedestrian crosswalks, pedestrian lighting, etc.).”

Johnson explained that despite the recommendation in the plan, the committee was never formally established and credited committee member Judy Miller’s advocacy with the town finally agreeing to create the committee.

“Our mission is to advocate for Branford to be more bikeable and connected for all people. And by connected we mean we want our whole town to be able to be reached without a car,” Johnson said.

Johnson said that while the official committee positions are currently filled, the group is very interested in receiving more public feedback from anyone with ideas related to road safety.

The committee meets on the second Monday of each month at the Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., at 6 p.m. Meeting agendas are posted on the town website.

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Obituaries

Obituary

Carol Barbetta Amendola

Branford

Carol Barbetta Amendola, of Branford, passed away peacefully June 18, 2026. Born in Bridgeport Jan. 5, 1941, she was the daughter of Joseph and Doris Palatiello Barbetta and the beloved wife of the late Frank N. Amendola.

A graduate of Central High School in Bridgeport, Carol went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Bridgeport, and furthered her studies at Exeter College, Oxford University.

A dedicated and gifted educator with an unwavering belief in the dignity owed to every child, Carol understood long before it was widely recognized that no two students learn alike. She was an inventive teacher, forever finding new ways to reach children who needed a different door in. Carol devoted the heart of her career to Branford's Sliney School and earlier taught in Stratford and Westport, Connecticut, and in Newton, Massachusetts.

Beyond the classroom, Carol was a

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passionate supporter of the arts, volunteering for many years at the Shubert Theater and lending her voice as a member of the St. Therese Choir. She loved to travel, could always be counted on to recommend a great book, and was a gifted and gracious hostess—a talent she maintained with great success despite a cheerful indifference to cooking. Elegant, nurturing, and resilient, Carol devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family, meeting every moment with a remarkable blend of warmth and a wonderfully irreverent sense of humor. Carol is survived by her daughter, Marlo (Anthony) Tremaglio, of Waban, Mass.; her son, Neil Amendola, of Branford; her brother, Vincent Barbetta, of Fairfield; and her cherished grandchildren, Jane and Cole.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on June 23 at St. Therese Church of St. John Bosco Parish in Branford. Friends visited prior to the Mass at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford. Burial followed in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Please see her online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.

Those who wish might consider a memorial contribution to the Branford Community Foundation in Carol's memory.

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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 203-488-0549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com.

Master Woodland Manager Program Accepting Applications

The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Master Woodland Manager program through Wednesday, July 15. The yearlong educational program combines online learning and field instruction to help woodland owners and land managers make informed decisions about forest stewardship. Participants learn about forest ecology, wildlife habitat, forest health, climate change, and woodland management practices. The program is open to private woodland owners, municipal land stewards, nonprofit volunteers, educators, and others interested in caring for forested land. The 2026-27 program begins in late August. For more information, application details, or upcoming information sessions, visit ctwoodlands.org.

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Chair-ity for a Cause Seeks Trades, Sponsors

The Connecticut Cancer Foundation is seeking local trades professionals, designers, artists, and business sponsors for Chair-ity for a Cause, a breast cancer fundraiser featuring creatively transformed chairs in an online auction throughout October. Participants are invited to refurbish or redesign a chair for donation. Only 15 chairs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Chair participants must register and submit a before photo and chair description by Sept. 1. Bidding begins Oct. 1 and continues through Oct. 31. Businesses may also support the fundraiser through sponsorship opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For more information, to register a chair, or to inquire about sponsorships, contact Carla Snowdon at 959-746-2071 or carla@tidewaterltg.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.

Branford High Closed for Summer Roof Project

Staff Report

Branford High School is closed to staff and the public this summer while contractors complete a full roof replacement and other building improvements.

According to Branford Public Schools, the campus closed June 17 and is expected to remain closed through Aug. 17 while crews replace the school’s roof. District officials said the closure is necessary so contractors can safely stage equipment and complete the work.

The roof replacement is intended to improve the building’s safety, functionality and long-term durability.

The project is one of the first visible improvements connected to the district’s long-range Facilities Master Plan, which calls for phased upgrades at Branford High School over the coming years. The

plan identifies the high school as needing significant infrastructure improvements, including building systems, technology upgrades, renovations to learning spaces and improvements to common areas, while work is completed in phases to mini-

The district’s broader facilities plan also proposes renovations and additions at Murphy and Tisko elementary schools, relocation of prekindergarten programs, and the eventual closure of John B. Sliney Elementary School as part of a long-term reconfiguration of school facilities. Those proposals remain part of a multi-year

District officials said updates on the summer construction project and the Facilities Master Plan are available through the Branford Public Schools facili-

State Awards $1.1M for Open Space in North Branford, Durham

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More than $1.1 million in state grants will help permanently preserve more than 100 acres of open space in North Branford and Durham, according to an announcement from state Sen. Christine Cohen, DGuilford.

In North Branford, a $611,000 grant will support the purchase of the former Amatrudo Farm property on Middletown Avenue by the Trust for Public Land and the North Branford Land Conservation Trust. The 25-acre parcel is located near the headwaters of the Farm River, which flows into Lake Saltonstall, a public water supply for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority.

Once protected, the property will provide public access for activities including

kayaking, hiking, birdwatching and fishing.

In Durham, a $520,000 grant will help permanently protect two forested parcels totaling 80 acres along the Mattabesett section of the New England National Scenic Trail at the base of Pistapaug Mountain. The project will include rerouting a portion of the trail off the roadway to improve safety and the hiking experience.

“The 12th District is home to some of Connecticut’s most treasured natural landscapes, and this funding helps ensure they stay that way,” Cohen said.

The grants were awarded through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program.

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.

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

The 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.

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Obituaries Continued from page 5

Obituary Donald Riggott Branford

On June 22, 2026, Donald James Riggott, 60, a longtime resident of North Branford and then Branford, passed away at CT Hospice, Branford. Donald was born in New Haven on July 4, 1965, son of the late Edwin Riggott and Barbara (Earle) Goodrich.

He was the beloved brother of Brenda Macdonald and her husband, Stuart, of Florida. He is also survived by his cherished nieces, Jessica Macdonald and her fiancee, Drew Waldron, of Providence, R.I., and Ellie Macdonald of Hamden. He was loved and supported by his two special relatives, Aunt Dottie and Cousin Betty.

Donald was proud of his strong work ethic and worked for many years at Big Y. He enjoyed music, especially Elvis Presley, and cheered hard every base-

Obituary

Lori Ann Forgione Branford

Lori Ann Forgione (Pantalena), 70, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home. Lori was born Jan. 22, 1956, in New Haven. Lori was a graduate of Branford High School, Northeastern University, and the School of Radiologic Technology at the Children's Hospital in Boston, Mass. She worked as a radiology technician for many years, most recently at MidState Medical Center. Lori was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading, playing Mahjong, traveling, and doting on her furry loved ones, Sasha and Emmie.

ball season for his New York Mets. Donald was an accomplished artist and enjoyed drawing and talking about classic automobiles.

The Riggott family would like to show their deep appreciation for the support staff at SARAH Seneca, who took fantastic care of Donald for many years and helped him lead an independent, productive, and fulfilling life. Special recognition to his staff, Hannah and Naomi, for everything they did for Donald. They would also like to thank all of the friends and family who visited with Donald at hospice and made his last days comfortable with their presence.

Friends and family were invited to a graveside service on June 30 at Evergreen Cemetery, 624 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven, where Donald was laid to rest in a service led by his cousin, the Rev. Phillip Waselik. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SARAH Seneca, 246 Goose Lane #104, Guilford, CT 06437, www.sarahseneca.org. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

family. She was the one we all knew we could depend on. She adored her nieces and nephews, and especially their children.

Having holidays, especially Thanksgiving, at her house was a tradition she loved. The more guests there were, the happier she was. She loved cooking and decorating for a house full of people.

Lori was predeceased by her parents, John and Rose Pantalena. She is survived by her daughter, Kate Forgione; Kate's father, Frank; sister and best friend, Joan (Ron) Gitlin; brother, John (Anita) Pantalena; nieces and nephews, Cara (Kevin) Joyce, Matthew (Elizabeth) Gitlin, John (Misha) Pantalena, and JoAnn (David) Poach; and nine great-nieces and nephews.

Her greatest pride and joy was her beloved daughter, Kate. Oh, and how she loved her daughter Kate. She invested every fiber of her being into loving Kate. And Kate is everything you could ask for in a daughter.

Lori was her family's anchor. She was infinitely generous and existed for the

Friends visited on June 24 at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main St., Branford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish, 731 Main St., Branford. Interment was private. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.wsclancy.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter of Branford in her memory.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Joan M. Bartlett (26-00176)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated June 12, 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:

George Bartlett

c/o CATHERINE MOLLIE BACCARO, REED WILSON CASE, 330 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BRANFORD

The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Branford, Connecticut hereby gives notice of Public Hearings to be held on Thursday July 9 , 2026 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 ZAMD #26-1 Zoning Regulation Amendments – To comply with Public Act 25-1 ( Middle Housing & Parking) Planning & Zoning Commission -Applicant

2. Application PZ-26-22 Special Exception for Automotive Repair (Sec.4.8.I.5) located at 16 East Industrial Road for an automotive repair facility.

Jordan Gioia-Applicant. 16 East Industrial Rd. LLC-Owner

3. Application PZ-26-31 Special Exception for an Accessory Apartment located at 42 Orchard Hill Road. Tyler Hodson-Applicant & Owner.

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.

BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION C. ANDRES, CHAIRPERSON

Application PZ# 26-25 Coastal Site Plan for the demolition and reconstruction of a new single-family home located at 3 Waverly Park Road-APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

4. Application SUB# 26-2 Two Lot Subdivision located at 850 West Main StreetAPPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

5. Application PZ# 26-15 Special Exception for Grading (Sec. 6.8) for a retail building located at 850 West Main Street- APPRIOVED WITH CONDITIONS.

6. Application PZ# 26-30 Site Plan for a retail building located at 850 West Main StreetAPPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

7. Application PZ# 26-23 Zoning Map Amendment to add additional uses to the PDD located at 17-29 South Main Street. APPROVED WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 8, 2026.

8. Application PZ#26-28 Special Exception for a fast-food truck (Coffee Truck) located at 235 North Main Street. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

9. Application PZ#26-29 Special Exception for maker space/art gallery located at 554-560 Main Street. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

10. Application PZ# 26-27 Zoning Map Amendment -PDD Modification of bulk requirements for electric car chargers located at 22 Leetes Island Road. APPROVED WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 8, 2026. C. Andres, Chairperson F. Russo Secretary

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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.

Workforce Alliance Connecting Youth & Young Adults to Training and Jobs

Workforce Alliance offers training, certificates, and job search assistance to youth and young adults living in south central Connecticut who are not currently enrolled in high school or college. Workforce Alliance also provides tuition assistance, academic help, internships, GED completion, and guidance toward higher education. For more information, visit www.workforcealliance.biz.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY- AUGUST 11, 2026

TOWN OF BRANFORD

Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on August 11, 2026 for nomination to each office indicated below.

Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the party-endorsed candidates, if any, for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street address of said candidate. The party endorsed candidates, if any, are indicated by an asterisk. Additionally, the following are the names of all other candidates who have filed their certificates of eligibility and consent to primary or have satisfied the primary petitioning requirements in conformity with the General Statutes as candidates for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street addresses of said candidates.

Office Party Candidate Address

Governor Democratic *Ned Lamont 4 Ashton Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831

Governor Democratic Josh Elliot 28 Cobblestone Dr., Hamden, CT 06518

Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 23rd day of June, 2026. Stephanie Thomas Secretary of the State

The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State, in accordance with Section 9-433 of the General Statutes. As provided, the primary will begin with early voting on August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026, and the primary of the referenced party for nomination to the state or district offices therein specified will be held on August 11, 2026. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:

Early Voting – Hours of Voting:

August 03, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

August 04, 2026 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

August 05, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

August 06, 2026 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

August 07, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

August 08, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

August 09, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location: All Districts at Community House, 46 Church Street

PRIMARY DAY HOURS OF VOTING: 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES & VOTING DISTRICT

District 1: Community House, 46 Church Street

District 2: St. Therese Church Hall, 105 Leetes Island Road

District 3: The Orchard House, 421 Shore Drive

District 4: Branford Fire Headquarters, 45 North Main Street

District 5: Indian Neck School. 12 Melrose Avenue

District 6: Mary T. Murphy School, 14 Brushy Plain Road

District 7: Francis Walsh Intermediate School, 185 Demascus Road

Absentee Ballots will be counted at the following location: Community House, 46 Church Street.

Dated at Branford, Connecticut, this 23rd day of June, 2026

Robert W. Siegrist, III CCTC Branford Town Clerk

Rugby Is a Great Sport

Story by Carol Andrecs

Young Rugby and his two siblings showed up at a home during the winter months, desperate for food and shelter, and the compassionate homeowners called Forgotten Felines for help. Rugby is only 2 years old, full of love and affection, and a real player. He loves to show off his athletic skills when playing with toys but warms up quickly to cuddling and attention. Rugby’s black fur is sleek and shiny, making him even more handsome and photogenic. Could you welcome this sweet boy into your home? Come meet Rugby at our open house or apply to adopt him online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

: Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m.-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

Worship Services at the North Branford Congregational Church

North Branford Congregational Church, UCC, 1680 Foxon Road, offers worship services every Sunday at 10 a.m. The public is also invited to share communion on the first Sunday of each month. Nursery care is available. For more information, contact the church at 203-488-8456 or nobdcong@sbcglobal.net, or visit northbranfordcongregational.org.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Cheryl Saccavino (26-00200)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated June 10, 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:

Chrystal Saccavino c/o JEFFREY SETH RIVARD, DALY PERRI ARNOLD & KNIERIM, 15 MASSIRIO DR, BERLIN, CT 06037

NOTICE

CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Anthony Laudano (26-00194)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated June 16, 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:

Debra Laudano

c/o FRANCES B GRANQUIST, PELLEGRINO LAW FIRM, 475 WHITNEY AVENUE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511

Photo by Genevieve Ray

Pamela Tatge: Finding Inspiration Along the Shoreline

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museums,” she says. “I felt that collective experience of the performing arts.”

Pamela recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary as executive and artistic director. Her tenure has not been without challenges. She led Jacob’s Pillow through the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a virtual festival that reached audiences in 172 countries. Later that same year, the organization lost its Doris Duke Theatre to a fire.

Working alongside the organization’s board and supporters, Pamela helped lead the effort to rebuild. The result was a reimagined Doris Duke Theatre, which opened in 2025 and features expanded accessibility, updated technology and an

adjacent Indigenous garden.

“We managed to envision a theater for dance into the future, raise $30 million, and open a new theater for dance,” she says.

The experiences tested her leadership, but they also reinforced the importance of teamwork, trust and staying committed to an organization’s mission.

Despite the challenges, Tatge remains motivated by the power of art and continues to advocate for artists and audiences.

“I believe in dance,” she says. “I believe in this art form to connect people.”

Even as she leads one of the nation’s premier dance institutions, Pamela remains rooted in the community she chose nearly 40 years ago.

BHCare Clothing Bank Seeks Clothes and

Volunteers

The BHCare Clothing Bank, 30 Harrison Avenue, Branford, needs volunteers willing to work two to three hours a week to help with a spike in new clients. In addition, the clothing bank is in need of gently used clean clothing for people of all ages, especially children’s clothing from birth to 18 years. For more information, call 203-483-2643.

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.

LEGAL NOTICE

NORTH BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT to consider the following:

A. Appl. #2026-7, 420 Totoket Road – Re-Subdivision of parcel to create three (3) residential lots. Owner: What TF, LLC/ Applicant: Paul Lamot, LP Home Improvements

B. Appl. #2026-8, Zoning Text Amendment – Zoning Regulation changes to be in compliance with CT Public Act 25-1. Applicant: North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission

At this hearing, all interested persons may appear and be heard and written communications will be received. Copies of proposals are on file for public inspection in the Town Hall Planning Department.

Robert Nowak, Chairman

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.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY STATE AND DISTRICT OFFICES ONLY

Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on August 11, 2026 for nomination to each office indicated below.

Office Party Candidate Address

Governor Democratic *Ned Lamont 4 Ashton Drive., Greenwich, CT. 06831 Josh Elliot 28 Cobbleston Dr., Hamden, CT. 06518

Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 23rd day of June, 2026.

Stephanie Thomas Secretary of the State

The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State, in accordance with Section 9-433 of the General Statutes. As provided such primary will begin with early voting on August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026, and the primary of the referenced party for nomination to the state or district offices therein specified will be held on August 11, 2026. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:

Early Voting - Hours of Voting: Location

August 3, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

August 4, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

August 5, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

August 6, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

August 7, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

August 8, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

August 9, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm North Branford Town Hall Council Chambers, 909 Foxon Road - Route 80

Primary Day, August 11, 2026 - HOURS OF VOTING: 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES VOTING DISTRICT

Jerome Harrison Elementary School 1 335 Foxon Road - Route 80

Stanley T. Williams Community Center (Gymnasium) 2 1332 Middletown Avenue - Route 17

Stanley T. Williams Community Center (Board Meeting Room) 3 1332 Middletown Avenue - Route 17

Absentee Ballots will be counted at the following location: North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon RoadRoute 80.

Dated at North Branford, Connecticut, this 23rd day of June, 2026

Lisa A. Valenti, MMC North Branford Town Clerk

Valley Courier

Sound Thursday, July 2, 2026

Thunderbirds Fall Short in Bid for Repeat State Title

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

The goal for the North Branford softball team was to win consecutive state titles, but the Thunderbirds came up short after falling to St. Paul in the Class S state championship earlier this month.

In what turned out to be a rematch of the 2025 state championship, North Branford entered championship weekend at UConn hoping to secure the program’s second title. Instead, the Thunderbirds fell to the Falcons, 11-3.

North Branford coach Nicolas DeLizio said it was a tough game for the Thunderbirds. After a couple of early mistakes, St. Paul capitalized and the deficit quickly grew.

“I knew it was going to be a tough game right off the bat,” DeLizio said. “Going into the game, you feel confident, but once you start seeing them get on base and they have runners on first and second with no outs, and it’s already 5-1, and they’re just putting the ball in play, it’s tough.”

DeLizio said a credit to his Thunderbirds was that, regardless of the score, they never gave up.

“Our girls kept high spirits and were

never out of it. They never looked defeated. They had great body language throughout the game. They kept their poise, and they supported one another,” he said. “Even in the last inning, we were just trying to fight. We said, ‘Let’s not go down without a fight.’”

The Thunderbirds certainly gave one last effort in the final inning by getting runners on base. Then senior Madison DiStefano, in the final varsity at-bat of her career, hit the only home run of the day at UConn, a two-run shot.

“It was just awesome. Madison has been hitting the ball well, and she kind of put it together in that last at-bat,” DeLizio said. “The place went crazy, even though the score wasn’t indicative of what the performance was. The support was amazing, and the girls kind of rallied around that.”

Much of the conversation surrounding the Thunderbirds this season centered on whether they would be able to return to the level of play they showcased last season. The team had graduated several key players, and uncertainty became the topic of conversation outside the North Branford program.

Inside the program, however, the Thunderbirds never wavered. They remained focused on the task at hand and finished the regular season 18-2, captured an 11th consecutive Shoreline Conference championship and returned to the state championship game.

DeLizio said replacing this senior class will be difficult. The group became the winningest class in North Branford history, posting a 94-10 record over the last four years while winning four conference championships, one state title and making multiple appearances in the championship game.

“It’ll be tough. Every year you’re faced with challenges. That’s the thing with high school. You have to play with the hand that’s dealt to you every year, and that’s where the magic and the fun begins,” DeLizio said. “We’ve had to piece together some things here and there this year, and it worked out. Next year, we’re going to be doing the same thing.”

DeLizio said his final message to the seniors was simply to tell them how much he enjoyed coaching them over the past four years.

“I just told them that I love coaching them, plain and simple. I wouldn’t want to coach any other team. I love coaching them. I thank them for a wonderful season that they had. They were so much fun,” he said. “We’re not going to hang our heads on the loss.”

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound Madison DiStefano (48) is greeted by coach Nicolas DeLizio rounding third base after a two-run home run. St. Paul Catholic defeated North Branford 11-3 in the CIAC Class S softball championship on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Burrill Family Field on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs.

Adilyn Wyatt (15). St. Paul Catholic defeated North Branford 11-3 in the CIAC Class S softball championship on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Burrill Family Field on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs.

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound Alia Martone (99). St. Paul Catholic defeated North Branford 11-3 in the CIAC Class S softball championship on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Burrill Family Field on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs.

Rockies Cut the White Sox First Place Lead by Two with a 4-2 Win

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

The weather was ideal as four of the top five teams faced each other. Overall scoring dipped this week to a team average of 258 points, down from last week’s 262. The only division to improve its scoring was A Division, where players averaged 112 points, up from 108 last week. Additionally, only nine players recorded a season best in one of the league’s six statistical categories.

Headlines

: The Rockies cut the White Sox’s first-place lead with a 4-2 win; the Braves held onto second place with a 4-2 victory over the Giants; the Cards stopped the surging Cubs, 5-1; the Pirates came within a point of sweeping the Yankees with a 5 1/2-1/2 win; the Red Sox defeated the struggling Marlins, 5-1; and the Dodgers topped the Rangers, 5-1.

Over the past five weeks, Bob Cifaldi’s Cubs have been the league’s highest-scoring team, but they faced the Cards’ highscoring duo of Kris Toohey and Todd Nuhn. Cifaldi has climbed from last to sixth in scoring over the past four weeks, Toohey ranks second and Nuhn leads B Division. The match proved to be the highest-scoring of the night. Toohey’s double in the final box of game one, combined with the handicap, gave the Cards the win. Toohey and Nuhn combined for 75 points, the night’s high game, to win game two. After the Cubs dropped game three, Cifaldi’s 42 points carried them to victory in game four. Toohey outdueled Cifaldi, 46-41, to win game five, and the Cards again used the handicap to capture the finale. Cifaldi’s 142-point series and Toohey’s 137-point series ranked second and third in A Division, while Nuhn’s 111-point series led B Division. The Cards scored 282 points to the Cubs’ 281 as the Cubs slipped to fifth place. Sue Pollard’s Rockies looked to top 300 points again as they faced Brady Miller’s first-place White Sox. Keith Toohey substituted for Anthony Malerba.

White Sox player Kyle Wilson posted a season-best 27 points in game one, and for the fourth time this season his ringer in the final

box delivered the victory. His 22 points in game three proved to be the difference as teammate Bob Beckwith edged Rockies player Warren Bellows, 29-28. Pollard’s 36 points led the Rockies to a double-digit win in game two before they captured the final three games. Every victory came down to the last box: Pollard scored four points in game four; Bellows threw a double on his final toss in game five; and in the finale, Bellows’ ringer, coupled with the handicap, secured the win. Wilson’s 78-point series topped C Division. Bellows surpassed 100 points for the second time this season and posted the third-highest B Division score. The win trimmed the White Sox’s lead to 3 1/2 games as the Rockies moved into third place.

The matchup between No. 1 scorer Frank Rausch and No. 4

Mike Zanelli Sr. usually produces high scores, and this week was no exception. The teams split the first four games. Rausch tossed a double in the final box to win game one, and the Braves used the handicap to take game three. Zanelli edged Rausch, 32-30, in game two, while Giants player Adam Fortier’s 22 points sparked the victory. Fortier’s doubles in the first two boxes of game four gave the Giants a lead they never surrendered. The Braves closed out the match by winning the final two games behind Rausch’s 40 points in game five and another handicap-assisted win in the finale. Rausch’s 145-point series led all scorers. The league’s top-scoring duo of Rausch and Mike Beckwith combined for 235 points, while Gary Haney recorded a season-best 50-point series. With the 4-2 win, the Braves remained in second place and the Giants slipped to fourth. Cody Layton substituted for Skip Robinson of the Pirates. With only five wins over the previous three weeks, Dennis Allen’s Yankees hoped to regain the momentum they enjoyed early in the season.

In game one, the Yankees were unable to capitalize on a ninepoint handicap. Holding a fivepoint lead entering the 11th box of game two, they were outscored 10-5 as the Pirates earned a tie. The Yankees then dropped the

final four games, three by double digits. They finished with just 28 ringers, the fewest in the league this week. The Pirates continue to lead the league in scoring efficiency at better than 60% while also recording the fewest open boxes (18), compared with the league average of 33.

The combination of A and B Division players on the Dodgers and Rangers was expected to have both teams in playoff contention, but each has struggled. Jeremy Davis and Hunter Beckwith of the Dodgers have been battling to stay out of last place, while Peter Furmonavicius and John Durinick of the Rangers have hovered around .500.

Furmonavicius’ four points in the final box of game one gave the Rangers their lone victory. Davis followed with nine consecutive ringers to win game two. Ralph Sampson helped spark the Dodgers to victories in three of the final four games. His personal-best 85-point series led C Division. Davis and Beckwith outscored Furmonavicius and Durinick, 195-185.

Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox are battling the Dodgers to stay out of last place. John Hutra’s Marlins have been on the same roller coaster as the Rangers.

The Red Sox won the first three games. Beckwith’s 37 points in game one led to a 20point victory. With no handicap in game two, the Red Sox won by three points before using a sevenpoint handicap to claim game three by two. Beckwith and Hutra matched scores in game four, but Leif Selander’s points gave the Marlins their lone win. After taking game five, the Red Sox again relied on the handicap to win the finale. Despite the 5-1 victory, the Red Sox remained in last place.

Over the past four weeks, Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles have gone 159. During the same span, Tony Cutone’s Angels are 11-13 and were looking to close the gap.

The matchup between Zanelli and Cutone did not disappoint. Zanelli’s 34- and 32-point games led to double-digit victories in the first two contests as he built a 6655 advantage over Cutone. Games three and six between the B/C Division players were played

without a handicap. Andy Turshen led the Orioles to their third double-digit win. Cutone responded with 31 and 34 points in two Angels victories, outscoring Zanelli 120-115 overall and moving into third place in the A Division standings. Ted Dubay’s 26 points in the finale secured the Orioles’ fourth win.

Once again, John Sciacca’s D’backs did not play in a match with a handicap greater than four points. Leaguewide, there were 26 games featuring handicaps larger than four points. Against Sheryl Serviss’ Tigers, the maximum handicap was three points.

“I prefer these low-handicap games,” Sciacca said.

Frank Durinick substituted for D’backs player Butch Carotenuto, while the matchup between Sciacca and Serviss was another one to watch. The D’backs won the first four games. After two contests, Sciacca held a 56-54 edge over Serviss. Durinick’s 28- and 30-point games without an open box proved key in games two and three, and Sciacca defeated

Serviss, 25-20, in game four. Serviss answered with a 35-29 win in game five, but Sciacca claimed the head-to-head matchup, 110-109. The Tigers won the final two games by double digits.

Mark Goodale’s Mets looked to take advantage of the handicap in four of six games against Chip Goodrich’s Reds. Bill Lamb substituted for Harvey Strausser. The Reds used their six-point handicap to earn a tie in game one. Goodrich and Joe Heery combined for 60 points in a double-digit win in game two, and Heery’s 26 points lifted the Reds in game three. Goodale’s 36 points led the Mets in game four. Goodrich and Heery each scored 26 points as the Mets were unable to capitalize on the handicap in game five. Deb Scully’s second 22-point game of the night led the Mets to a victory in the finale. Heery’s 109-point series ranked second in B Division, while Scully finished third in C Division with a season-best 75point series.

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Beyond the Ferry: Discovering Fishers Island

By Steve Fagin

While strolling on a grass-lined path along the western tip of Fishers Island the other day, fellow hikers and I savored views of a sparkling Atlantic Ocean, Race Rock Light, Great Gull and Little Gull islands, and Long Island’s Orient Point.

“Beautiful!” Steve Finton exclaimed. He joined Ben Gardner, Maggie Jones, Andy Lynn, Dorothy Piszczek and me on a loop of the Silver Eel-Race Point Coastal Trail, led by Pierce Rafferty, director of the island’s Henry L. Ferguson Museum.

The trail, which passes through Janet Harvey Sanctuary, not far from the New London ferry landing, also brings hikers next to cavernous gun emplacements once part of historic Fort H.G. Wright. This former military installation, built in 1890, was abandoned in 1949.

The coastal trail and nearby museum are located on the west side of the island, which is open to the public.

Using permits provided by Pierce to bypass a gatehouse at the border of Fishers’ eastern section, we also were able to hike on the Island Pond Trail and visit other attractions that normally are accessible only to residents and their guests.

“Unlike Block Island, which does everything it can to attract tourists, Fishers Island doesn’t want the outside pouring in,” Pierce said.

He noted that restricting visitors not

early-morning paddle in bright sunshine, light breezes and millpond-flat seas.

After we stashed our boats in West Harbor, Pierce, Maggie and Steve picked us up in two cars, and we drove to the Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary on the east side of Fishers, just past a golf driving range.

The Island Pond Trail, lined with ferns, bayberry, blueberry, azalea, sumac and other native plants, meanders through a peninsula that juts into a nearly half-acre body of water. As the trail guide notes, this pond had been fresh water before storm surge from the Hurricane of 1938 washed over a barrier beach and turned it brackish, allowing softshell clams and oysters to live there.

only ensures privacy for a population that swells from about 400 year-round residents to more than 2,000 in summer, it also protects Fishers Island’s exceptional nature preserves. The museum’s Land Trust manages some 400 acres of wildlife sanctuaries, amounting to about 15% of the island’s total land area.

Maggie, who helped arrange our visit, said the island features “incredible natural diversity.” She had been invited to

Fishers often when serving as executive director of Mystic’s Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Now the center’s director emeritus, Maggie recently spent time upgrading the island’s trail guide and helping improve informational signs that are posted throughout the sanctuaries. Maggie and Steve reached the island by ferry, while Dorothy, Ben, Andy and I kayaked about 3 miles from Noank’s Esker Point Beach. It was a glorious,

When our group reached the edge of the pond, we watched a boat head out with a crew from the Fishers Island Oyster Farm, a family-run business founded in 1981 by Sarah and Steve Malinowski. The oyster season has ended; from October through April or May, the company ships oysters to about 50 restaurants and seafood markets throughout the East Coast, including half a dozen in Mystic and Waterford. Locals now often refer to Island Pond as Oyster Pond.

The 8-acre wildlife sanctuary was donated to the Land Trust in memory of Elizabeth C. Matthiessen by her husband, Erard A. Matthiessen, and their son,

See Beyond the Ferry page 21

Photo by Steve Fagin

Like this strip of sand facing Connecticut on the north shore of Fishers Island, all beaches are open to the public within the mean high-water mark. Access from private land, though, can be restricted.

A boat carries a crew at Fishers Island Oyster Farm, a family-run business founded in 1981 by Sarah and Steve Malinowski.

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Photo by Steve Fagin

Kayakers paddle out of Noank’s Palmer Cove on their way to a hiking excursion on Fishers Island.

Beyond the Ferry: Discovering Fishers Island

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Peter Matthiessen, the late novelist, naturalist, and wilderness writer.

Peter Matthiessen, the only writer to have won a National Book Award in both nonfiction, for “The Snow Leopard,” in 1979, and fiction, for “Shadow Country,” in 2008, is among a long list of notables who have lived or summered on Fishers Island, including members of the duPont, Firestone, Rockefeller and Whitney families.

We drove past the Fishers Island Club, which boasts having one of the nation’s top 10 golf courses, and is known as “The Big Club,” to distinguish it from the Hay Harbor Club on the island’s west side.

Pierce arranged for us to have our lunches on the sprawling deck of one of Fishers Island’s most spectacular waterfront mansions. While we munched sandwiches and basked in the sun, Pierce, an author, historian and first-class raconteur, regaled us with tales of celebrities who have visited the island, including George Harrison and the entire Monty Python troupe.

Pierce had a brief career as a filmmaker — he; his brother, Kevin; and Jayne Loader directed “The Atomic Café,” a 1982 documentary about how the government sought to ease concerns about nuclear weapons during the Cold War. Although not shown widely in theaters, the movie became a cult classic, and in 2016 was chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry.

After lunch, we drove to Isabella Beach, on Fishers’ south shore, where a handful of islanders stretched out in the sand and waded in gentle waves. From a steep bluff overlooking the beach, we were able to see Block Island, which lies about 20 miles southeast. If you were to continue sailing in that direction, you wouldn’t hit land for another 3,200 miles to Portugal.

From Isabella Beach, we drove back to the public section on the west side of the island, passing a well-kept neighborhood that includes subsidized housing provided by the Walsh Park Benevolent Corp. The nonprofit organization, formed in 1987, reports that about 60 residents take advantage of the program.

Pierce noted that the island was more heavily developed and tourist-friendly a century ago, when there were three grand hotels, a smaller hotel and a boarding house that together could accommodate 400 guests. Today, The Pequot functions as the island’s only restaurant, but no longer operates as a hotel. In keeping with a penchant for privacy, there are no

overnight accommodations for visitors anywhere on Fishers Island.

Pierce noted that the stock market crash of 1929 stalled an extensive development project that had been planned for the island, enabling a land-preservation movement to take root.

The museum, which details the island’s history, dating back to its discovery by Dutch fur trader Adriaen Block in 1614, also highlights an array of natural and geographic exhibits and offers a full schedule of speakers and community events, all at no charge. It welcomes visitors. More information, visit fergusonmuseum.org.

We enjoyed touring the museum and its handsome grounds before heading back to Connecticut in late afternoon. The wind had picked up, and there were a few whitecaps on our return paddle, but we made it to Esker Point in less than an hour. A great trip, we all agreed.

Photo by Steve Fagin

A walkway and gazebo connect to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum on Fishers Island.

Photo by Steve Fagin

Silver Eel-Race Point Coastal Trail overlooks the Atlantic Ocean along the west shore of Fishers Island.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2

Colonial Kids

: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by the Connecticut Museum. Features hands-on activities and reproduction objects exploring daily life for children in Colonial Connecticut, including clothing, school, chores, and toys. For children ages 4 to 9. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Pick Your Project Glass Class

: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

Patriotic Suncatchers

: 2:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features a craft program using stickon gems to decorate patriotic-themed suncatchers. For children ages 4 and older. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Stickers

: 3 to

4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will create stickers using parchment paper, packing tape, and other materials. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Unearth a Fossil

: 4:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features a fossil workshop for children presented by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Part of the Unearth a Story summer reading program. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

Voices and Visions of the American Revolution

: 5:30

p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening reel based on The American Revolution, a documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, followed by a discussion. Free. Seating is limited. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

All-American Dessert Tween Cooking Class

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will make apple crumbles with homemade whipped cream. For ages 10 to 14. Presented by Food Explorers. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

: 6 p.m.

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Community cookout on the hotel lawn and beach overlooking Madison's Independence Day fireworks celebration. Features summertime favorites, a beach bar, and live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin during the 9 p.m. hour. Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase. Rain date: July 10. For info, contact 203-245-1404 or Marketing@DHGHotels.com, or visit eventvesta.com.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event

: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and older. Features information on sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and other club activities. Guests welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

Willoughby Book Talk:

What We Can Know by Ian McEwan

7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Book: . Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

Fourth of July Concert on the Green

: 6 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House Lane. Celebrates Independence Day, America’s 250th anniversary, and Madison’s 200th anniversary. Features a performance by the Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps at 6 p.m., followed by the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. under the direction of Maestro Philip Ventre, presenting “Echoes of Our Past in Spirit and Song.” Free. Reserved seating in front of the stage is available for sponsors. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner. Rain date: Sunday, July 5 at the same time. For info or sponsorship opportunities, visit madisonculturalarts.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

48th Annual Four on the Fourth Road Race

: 9 a.m.

Chester village. Presented by the Chester Rotary Club. USATF-sanctioned road race through the village of Chester. Timing by Super Race Systems. Team and individual awards will be presented. Fees $40 through July 4; $15 for children under 16. Proceeds benefit local charities and nonprofit organizations. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com (search “Chester Rotary Four on the Fourth”) or chesterrotary.org.

Family Friendly Fourth of July

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features flag decorating, a parade around the big barn, a flag-raising ceremony, blacksmith demonstrations, farm animals, museums, live music, and the weekly farmers market. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com.

Calendar for the Week of July 2, 2026

Madison Independence Day Parade

: 10 a.m. Begins at the Stop & Shop parking lot and proceeds through downtown Madison to the Surf Club. Hosted by the Madison Exchange Club. Celebrates Madison’s bicentennial and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Town of Madison will serve as grand marshal. For info, visit madisonexchange.org.

Fourth of July Celebration

: Noon to 3 p.m. Downtown Essex and the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a scavenger hunt, museum exhibits, a children's activity, the annual Independence Day Boat Parade at 2 p.m., and ceremonial cannon fire. Evening festivities continue at The Griswold Inn, 36 Main St., where members of the Essex Sailing Masters of 1812 will welcome patrons and music will be featured in the Tap Room. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Connecticut River Museum admission is discounted by $2.50. For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

Ringing of Bells by Town Green Churches

: 2 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.

SUNDAY, JULY 5

A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House

: Noon to 4 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Features Revolutionary War reenactments by the 54th Regiment of Foot with musket drills, fife-anddrum music, colonial crafts, and games. Free. For info or weather updates, visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Free Concert in the Garden: From Colonies to Independence: Songs of America's Transition

: 3 to

4:30 p.m. Hart House Heritage Gardens, 350 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features songs and stories about life in the American colonies and early republic, performed by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. For info, visit saybrookhistory.org.

Guilford Celebrates 250 Ceremony and Concert

MONDAY, JULY 6

Experiencing America Book Club

More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson

: 5 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov. : 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Gardiner Harris. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Americana Cookout and Madison's Fireworks

Goodspeed, Ivoryton, Legacy and Yale Rep Among Local Theaters

Nominated for CT Critics Circle Awards

Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater

By Karen Isaacs

Columnist

CT Critics Awards

: The CT Critics Circle (I am a member) presented its awards for outstanding productions and performances during the 2025-26 season on Monday, June 22, at Hartford Stage. Goodspeed walked away with five awards: outstanding musical, director (Rob Ruggiero), choreography (Parker Esse and Baayork Lee), and featured actor (Diego Guevara) for , and outstanding actor (Ryan Mac) for

A Chorus Line All Shook Up

Aisle ON THE

Playhouse; outstanding featured actor in a play (Terrence Riggins) for at Long Wharf; and featured actress (Missy Dowse) for Fox on the Fairway at Music Theatre of Connecticut. The livestream of the ceremony is available at CtCritics.org.

July 26. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of how the Declaration of Independence was written and signed. While historically accurate, the show is “a lively, human, and often surprisingly funny look at the complicated people behind the founding of the United States.” For tickets, visit IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

Crazy for You

: Tickets are selling so fast for Goodspeed’s summer production of that nine additional performances have been added: Thursday, July 9, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 13, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Contact Goodspeed.org for tickets.

Death of a Salesman Oedipus Fallen Angels

Death of a Salesman Rope

Waitress Dear Evan Hansen Circus Fire

All Is Calm

Rhinoceros

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

Hartford Stage received three awards — outstanding lighting for and outstanding costumes and direction (Melia Bensussen) for . ACT of CT also earned three awards: outstanding actress (Abigail Sparrow) and featured actress (Shaylen Harger) for , and outstanding projections for . The outstanding ensemble award went to at TheaterWorks Hartford; outstanding play to at Playhouse on Park; outstanding actor in a play (Reg Rogers) for at Yale Rep; outstanding actress in a play (Christina Acosta Robinson) for at Ivoryton

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: Donna Lynn Hilton, longtime Goodspeed line producer and now artistic director, received the Tom Killen Award for outstanding contributions to Connecticut theater. She has overseen the development of new works, the establishment of a program to commission musicals, and the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove.

: The critics presented James Bundy, who is retiring as dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and artistic director of Yale Rep, with a special award. Rebecka Jones and Noble Shropshire also received special awards. They have appeared in every production of Hartford Stage’s A Christmas Carol since its inaugural year.

Celebrating Our Birthday

: Ivoryton is celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday with a production of through Sunday,

1776

Monday Funday for Teens: Make Your Own Slime

: 3 to

4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will make slime with optional decorative additions. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Pop-In Storytime with Teachers

: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features stories with a surprise guest teacher from Jerome Harrison School or Totoket Valley Elementary School. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH THURSDAY, JULY 9

Community Service Camp: Grades 7 to 12

: 9 a.m. to noon, Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program includes a food drive, assist-

Awaiting the Surprise

: ACT of CT in Ridgefield has announced its first two shows of its 2026-27 season and hinted that the final show (from May 20 to June 20) will be “one of the most epic and beloved musicals ever written.” (I have thoughts about what it may be.) The season will open with from Oct. 22 to Nov. 22, followed by from Feb. 4 to March 7. For more information about the shows and ticket packages, visit ACTofCT.org.

Thoughts on the Tony Awards

Some of my picks won — John Lithgow, Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Lesley Manville, and — while others lost. I have to admit I was surprised that won best musical; I wanted

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Avenue Q Ragtime Schmigadoon!

Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New

ing local community partners, and meal preparation at the Estuary. $35 residents; $40 non-residents. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 10

Girls Enrichment Program

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 56 High St., Deep River. Presented by Tri-Town Youth Services. Program focused on friendships, leadership, and identity, with daily visits from guest speakers sharing their professions or special talents. For girls entering grades 5 through 8. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

Junior Strings

: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.

to win, but thought would. Since I was not impressed by the production of , I would not have voted for director Joe Mantello nor Laurie Metcalf as featured actress. I thought the best revival of a play should have gone to the brilliant production of or the equally good production of . :

Multiple Nominations, No Tonys

Two shows that received a total of 17 nominations did not receive any Tony Awards. One was my favorite musical of the year, ; the other was . Also getting shut out despite multiple nominations were Joe Turner’s , , , , , and the play . Some of these are limited runs, while others may be closing.

Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York The Rocky Horror Show Come and Gone Every Brilliant Thing Titanique Chess Cats: The Jellicle Ball The Balusters

What’s Playing in Connecticut

Sweeney Todd

Swingtime Canteen Crazy for You

: at Hartford Stage (a co-production with TheaterWorks) through July 5; at Sharon Playhouse through July 5; at Goodspeed through Aug. 16; and 1776 at Ivoryton through July 26. York The Lost Boys

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.

Pick Your Project Glass Class

: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are with Mark Wolynn

: 2 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features author Mark Wolynn discussing his book, , and the impact of inherited family trauma. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Virtual Author Talk with Mark Wolynn It Didn't Start with You It Didn’t Start With You The Official It Didn’t Start With You Workbook

: 2 p.m. Online. Book: and . Features a discussion with author Mark Wolynn on inherited family trauma and its effects across generations. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Gem of the Ocean

Tom Killen Award

Special Awards

Page Turners

Nymph bySofiaMontrone

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.

Sublimation byIsabelJ.Kim

Call Me by Your Name

This book is a great summer read! To put it simply, it’s like a sapphic , but it’s also so much more. Taking place in Italy, the novel follows Leo as she works at her grandmother’s hotel and comes of age. The story is interspersed with tales of Odysseus and the Trojan War to bolster its themes of family and relationships.

— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

My love for this novel is difficult to put into words. Isabel J. Kim dabbles in a little bit of everything as she spins an elaborate tale of corporate espionage and (inter)interpersonal drama with four distinct characters... or are they two... or three? Find out in this alternate reality, where crossing a border might split you in two, and experience the horrifying ordeal of being known. And unknown. And known again.

— Josh, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

— Heather, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Heather byCaitlinMullen

SomeoneElse'sHusband byKimberlyMcCreight

With generations of women circling the same small-town mystery, readers of all ages will find something to relate to in this thoughtful, well-developed story. Great for fans of Tara French and Paula Hawkins.

Hoping that her dark past is behind her, Frankie Callahan makes the lifealtering decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, having no idea that she will be the only woman joining a group of four longtime college friends—or that she will fall recklessly in love. Told from multiple points of view, this is a thriller that will keep you guessing!

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Page Turners

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EnchantedCreatures byNatalieLawrence

On the walls of caves, some 25,000 years ago, people not so different from us painted images of their world, including monstrous creatures that did not exist. It seems that enchanted creatures, from Grendel to Godzilla, are a part of being human. Natalie Lawrence makes an enchanting case that these creatures have a lot to tell us about ourselves. As she so eloquently says, “...we still enjoy seeing impossible things. We delight in feeling like the world might be filled with wonders and magic. It might be that we need other kinds of truth, beyond the scientific, to fully experience the world around us.”

— Andrew, Breakwater Books, Guilford

BratSummer byKatieVernon

Follow along as Weenie gives you great ideas for fun summer activities. This is a great summer read to inspire you and remind you to enjoy the season!

— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

SocialAnimals byCamillePerri

Overbearing husband Silas is feeling insecure and hires a private investigator to dig into his wife June’s personal life. Enter Val and her new rescue dog, Cash, into the dog park that’s run like the PTA at a private school, where June and other snobbish, wealthy moms make a show of spoiling their dogs and outdoing one another. Val is quickly accepted alongside another dogless newcomer, Alex, whom June can’t help but take pity on. Will anyone see through the slobber, zoomies and muddy paws to wonder about the convenient arrival of these two new women? Could they share a shady history or nefarious intentions? And will there be enough money to renovate the dog park?

— Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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S.T.E.A.M. Lab

: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for rising first- through sixthgrade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Plant the Seed Learning Series: Pet Care 101

: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a pet care workshop presented by the Connecticut Humane Society for children ages 8 to 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Wacky Wildlife: Killer Whales

: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features information about killer whales and a related craft activity. For children ages 6 to 11. For info or to register (required), call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Medium: Patricia Griffin

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation by evidential medium Patricia Griffin. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Trivia Night

: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an evening of trivia. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary Open Meeting

: 7 p.m. Chester Hose Company Firehouse, 6 High St. Learn about the Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary and opportunities to support local emergency personnel and community events. Membership is open to men and women interested in volunteering. For info, contact Charlene Janecek at 860-575-0063 or c.janecek@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

Boys Group

: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. For boys entering grades 7 and 8. Includes off-site trips and activities. $60. Registration required. For info, email adam.stahr@oldsaybrookct.gov.

East River Loop Trail Walk

: 9:30 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at 45 Sullivan Dr., Guilford. Features an easy onehour walk through open fields, forested areas, and rolling terrain led by a volunteer from the Guilford Land Trust. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. Rain cancels in the event of a torrential downpour. For info, visit ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams

: 5:30 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features an illustrated lecture by textile expert Lynne Bassett on clothing and identity in early America. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Sea Chantey: Music of the Sea

: 5:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by the Mystic Seaport Museum. Features sea chanteys, maritime music, and demonstrations of instruments used aboard ships, including the concertina, accordion, bones, and fiddle. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write Like America's Founders

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will discuss the writing of the Declaration of Independence and lead participants in calligraphy activities using dip pens and ink. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Songwriters in the Round

: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. Features performances by Eddie Seville, Marc Douglas Berardo, and Frank Critelli. Free for residents of Guilford, Madison, Branford, North Branford, and Killingworth and their guests. For adults 21 and older. BYOB. Rain location: Guilford Yacht Club ballroom. For info, contact 203-738-9124 or billrowen@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Guilford Food Bank Outdoor Clean-Up

: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Guilford Food Bank, 45 Stone House Ln. Volunteers will assist with cleanup of the food bank's outdoor areas as part of United Way of Greater New Haven's Week of Action. For info, visit uwgnh.org.

Afternoon Fiction Book Club

Author Talk with Christopher Shaw Myers on Actor Robert Shaw

: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features author Christopher Shaw Myers discussing his book, . For adults and teens. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Zine

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Holiday Craft Sale

: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

My Dear Hamilton

Movie Matinee

Summer Movie Nite

: 3 to 4 p.m.

Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will learn how to create a small self-published magazine. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening in the Buel Room. For movie information, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features family movie screenings with popcorn. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Summer Nights @ APL: Our Founding Mothers with Storyteller Monica Peterson

Opening Night for

FRIDAY,

JULY 10

Jurassic Classroom

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features stories of Sybil Ludington and two sisters who helped defend their New England town during the War of 1812. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Food Group: The Big Cheese

Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond The Big Cheese

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Essex Green. Hosted by First Baptist Church in Essex. Features handcrafted holiday items and gifts for sale. For info, call 860-7678623.

Perennial Plant Sale:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. Features perennial plants including daylilies, hydrangeas, yarrow, Shasta daisies, hostas, stokesia, and other varieties. For info, call 203-488-0549.

Vintage Treasures Antique and Classic Boat Show

: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Hosted by the Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Features antique and classic wooden and fiberglass boats, including mahogany runabouts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, displayed both in the water and on land. Free admission. For info, call 860-767-8269.

Birds Are Dinosaurs!

: 10 to 11 a.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Features live bird ambassadors and hands-on activities exploring the connection between birds and dinosaurs. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Blessing of the Fleet

: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 2. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Features a mobile dinosaur fossil exhibit with specimens on display and an educator available to answer questions. Free. For info, call 860526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Opening Reception for Jaws

The Wizard of Oz Painted Passage

: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a story and snack-making program inspired by Jory John's . For children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

: 4 to 8 p.m. Artevistica Gallery, 191 Middlesex Turnpike, Essex. Features paintings and sculpture by Essex artist Rick Silberberg. The exhibition runs through July. For info, call 860680-7528 or visit ricksilberberg.com.

Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

: 7 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears featuring excerpts from Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, The Turn of the Screw, War Requiem, and other works. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

: 11 a.m. Stony Creek Beach, Thimble Island Road, Branford. Features a parade of watercraft receiving a blessing from local clergy and live music by the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps. Sponsored by Stony Creek Congregational Church, Thimble Island Sailing Club, and The Stony Creek Association. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

The Music of Horace Silver with The Russ Becker & Stephen Roane Duo

: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a program on the history of Connecticut native, jazz composer, pianist, and band leader Horace Silver, presented by musicians Russ Becker and Stephen Roane. Sponsored by the John Loeb Lecture Fund. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Fireworks and Concert

: 6 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.

A Night of Art, Harmony and Hope

: 6 to 10 p.m. St. George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St. Benefit event supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund in memory of Sarah Elizabeth Montgomery. Features artwork by local artists, live painting demonstrations, a live auction, music by Take 3 Trio, wine and beer, and appetizers and desserts by Cilantro’s. Proceeds benefit BPDCN cancer research led by Dr. Andrew Lane. Tickets: $75. For info or tickets, contact 203-641-3590 or jomontgomeryemail@gmail.com, or visit charity.pledgeit.org/c/qccpub9403.

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Exhibition Examines New Haven’s Fight for Freedom

New Haven’s Unfinished Revolutions

, a new exhibition examining the city’s role in movements that have shaped and challenged the meaning of freedom throughout American history, is now on view at the New Haven Museum.

The exhibition opened July 1 with a reception and lecture by State Historian Andy Horowitz as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The exhibition explores moments when freedoms were expanded or restricted in New Haven, using historical artifacts, photographs, multimedia presentations, and interactive displays to examine the city’s place in the nation’s democratic journey.

Among the exhibition’s interactive features is Voices of the Unfinished Revolu-

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tions, which presents first-person accounts recorded by actors from Collective Consciousness Theatre. The recordings draw from the experiences of soldiers and residents during the 1779 British raid on New Haven, petitions submitted by enslaved people citing their military service and natural rights, town records documenting the treatment of Loyalists, and other historical sources.

The exhibition begins with Native American sovereignty and self-governance before the founding of the United States and traces centuries of efforts to secure tribal sovereignty and land rights. It also explores labor history through oral histories of women union members active in the 1930s and educators involved in the 1975 teachers strike.

Original objects from the museum’s collection include George Henry Durrie’s painting of Judges Cave, where the regi-

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cides hid after signing the death warrant of England’s King Charles I; a Revolutionary War cannon and powder horn; a fragment of a uniform worn by an American soldier imprisoned after the 1779 British raid; the portable dressing case of British officer Adjutant William Campbell; and a Fugio cent, the first official circulating coin of the United States, minted in New Haven by Abel Buell.

Floor-to-ceiling photographs throughout the gallery highlight events including a 1916 suffrage gathering outside the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and the 1969 “Free Our Sisters and Ourselves” demonstration organized by the Black Panther Party of Connecticut and N.E. Women’s Liberation. Additional sections examine the impact of urban renewal on the Hill neighborhood and New Haven’s continuing efforts to achieve educational equity.

“Ultimately, New Haven’s Unfinished Revolutions asks visitors to reflect on their own role in the ongoing question of what the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness means today,” New Haven Museum Executive Director Margaret Anne Tockarshewsky said. “By situating New Haven as a microcosm of the nation’s democratic journey, the project encourages audiences to consider how the humanities — history, ethics, and civic dialogue — can help us understand not only the past but our responsibilities in the present.”

The New Haven Museum is located at 114 Whitney Avenue. For information or to register for the opening reception, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhaven museum.org.

Be On the Lookout: Native vs. Invasive Plants

: Noon to 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81, Killingworth. Kaleb of Wilder Gardens discusses native and invasive plants and their effects on local ecosystems. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Opening Reception for the 77th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition

: 3 to 5 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Clinton Art Society. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.

Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison

Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of the music of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

: 4 to

7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Free beach party featuring live music by the Caribbean Vibes Steel Drum Band. Food and beverages available for purchase. For info or to register, visit eventvesta.com/events/149044/t/tickets. Jammin' by the Shore: Mid-Summer Beach Party

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An immersive gallery explores New Haven's social and civil rights movements, including the 1969 "Free Our Sisters and Ourselves" demonstration organized by the Black Panther Party of Connecticut and N.E. Women's Liberation.

Artifacts from the New Haven Museum's collection anchor New Haven's Unfinished Revolutions, a new exhibition exploring the city's role in shaping the meaning of freedom throughout American history.

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Isaac Toups’ Bacon Vinaigrette Dresses Up Grilled Vegetables

By Isaac Toups

Want to make your vegetables taste better and have your friends love you? Char the hell out of some on the grill and then toss them in a bacon vinaigrette, using this recipe from my cookbook “Chasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking.”

These are vegetables so unhealthy a Cajun might actually eat them.

You can do this dish year-round with whatever is in season: eggplant, zucchini, radishes, green beans, radicchio or others. If the vegetable is sliceable, slice it. If it’s broccoli or cauliflower, cut into quarter-size florets; if green beans, leave them whole.

Grilled Garden Vegetables With Bacon Vinaigrette

From the cookbook “Chasing the Gator,” by Isaac Toups and Jennifer V. Cole

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

8 slices thick-cut bacon

5 cloves garlic, peeled

3 anchovy fillets

½ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup canola oil

1 pound assorted vegetables, cut into ¼-inch slices

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the grill to high (about 500 F). Preheat the oven to 400 F.

Place the bacon slices on a rimmed baking sheet and cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve the baking sheet with the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside. In a blender, combine the garlic, anchovies, and vinegar and put the lid on. Turn the blender on and slowly drizzle in the canola oil. This is never going to be a fully emulsified vinaigrette, so don’t fret if it looks like it’s breaking. Add the reserved bacon fat (about 1½ tablespoons, but if you have more from cooking your bacon, just toss it all in) and keep the blender buzzing for 5 seconds to combine all the ingredients. Keep warm. I like to put it in a metal container, like a mixing bowl, and keep it by the grill while I cook the vegetables. The vinaigrette doesn’t need to be hot, just not too cold because the bacon fat will congeal if you let it.

In a large bowl or on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the vegetables with the salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and olive oil. Place the vegetables on the hot grill in a single layer and cook on each side for about 2 minutes. They should char on the outside while keeping the crunch or snap of fresh crudités. They should be really crispy and charred, not all wimpy and overcooked; high heat is key here. Remove the vegetables from the grill and put in a nonreactive bowl.

Toss the grilled vegetables in the bacon vinaigrette. Top with the crumbled bacon. Serve.

Isaac Toups has four times been named a James Beard

Excerpted from “Chasing the Gator” by Isaac Toups Best Chef of the South semifinalist or finalist since opening Toups’ Meatery in New Orleans in 2012 with his wife, Amanda. He was named an Eater Young Gun of the South, Eater New Orleans’ Chef of the Year, and appears on “Top Chef.” He is a passionate advocate for the protection of America’s wetlands. Jennifer V. Cole spent nearly a decade at Southern Living magazine, where she served as deputy editor and wrote annual restaurant lists. Her writing appears in food and lifestyle publications. and Jennifer V. Cole. Copyright 2018 by Isaac Toups. Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

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by Isaac Toups and Jennifer V. Cole.

Chasing the Gator

Grilled garden vegetables with bacon vinaigrette.

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‘Walking Each Other Home’ Opens at Guilford Art Center

carry, and the relationships that influence their lives.

Guilford Art Center Gallery, 411 Church Street, will present

Walking Each Other Home: Exploring Where We Belong, and How We Find It

, an exhibition featuring work by 78 artists from Connecticut, the surrounding region, and beyond.

The exhibition, inspired by the Ram Dass quote, “We’re all just walking each other home,” will be on view from through Saturday, Aug. 1. A closing reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The exhibition invites artists to reflect on the many ways people experience and define home. Home can be a physical place — a house, a landscape, or a community — but it also can be something created through relationships, memories, care, and shared experiences. Through a variety of artistic perspectives, the exhibition explores how a sense of belonging is shaped by the places people inhabit, the histories they

“I’ve always been drawn to Ram Dass’ reflection that ‘we’re all just walking each other home,’” said Ashley Seneco, education coordinator at Guilford Art Center. “While the quote speaks to our shared journey through life and the inevitability of its ending, what resonates most with me is the idea that none of us makes the journey alone. We accompany one another at every degree of interaction, shaping each other’s sense of belonging along the way.

“I wanted this exhibition to leave room for every interpretation of home: as a place, an identity, or a relationship. My hope is that these works remind us that while every artist’s definition of home is unique, the desire to belong is something we all share.”

Gallery admission is free. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

For information, visit Guilford ArtCenter.org.

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: 1 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Seminar presented by Raymond Rose covering security and passwords, iCloud, artificial intelligence, YouTube, the App Store, the Health app, Settings, and ways to reduce cable TV costs. Participants are encouraged to bring an iPhone or iPad. Free. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome. To register, contact 860-388-1611, ext. 211 or programs@yourestuary.org.

All About Sharks

: 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features shark biologist Stephanie Shannon discussing her work and leading shark-themed activities for rising second- through sixthgrade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Junior Strings

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: 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features fossil-themed stories and activities presented by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for rising kindergarten through fourth-grade students. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust. Registration required. For info or to register, 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. Participants may read their own work or attend as audience members. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Pick Your Project Glass Class

: 6 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.

Tuesday Trivia

: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Teams compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia contest. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Make-Your-Own-Sundae Event

: 6 to 8 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Features ice cream sundaes with a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. Cost: $5 per sundae. For info, call 203-710-7005.

Virtual Author Talk with Karin Slaughter

: 7 p.m.

Small Towns and Big Secrets with Karin Slaughter

We Are All Guilty Here The Secrets We Hide We Are All Guilty Here The Secrets We Hide

Online. Books: and . Features a discussion with author Karin Slaughter about her North Falls series. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. : 7 p.m. Online. Author Karin Slaughter discusses her North Falls series, including and . Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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53 Brushy Plain Road Unit 6E

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: Rebecca Kieran to Joseph Zea and Margaret Staudter, $420,000 on June 8

: Estate of Sherri L. Fiordelisi and Gail Wright to Scott Haverl, $260,000 on June 11

: Robert Cullen to Mitchell Hall, $181,250 on June 8

303 Plymouth Colony Unit 303

Donna J. Angelo to Leslie Dumke, $352,000 on June 8

Michele Manas to Alexandria S. Fenton, $255,000 on June 10 :

Rosa Iaderosa to Hes Property Group, $382,000 on June 8 178 South Montowese Street

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: Joseph M.

Cohen to Edward Ricard and Kelsey Keeley, $225,000 on June 11

: Edith R. Hartleb to Cassandra and Richard Miles, $235,000 on June 8

: Christine S. and Steiner A. Eberle to Christine O. and Lawrence J. Dyer, $618,000 on June 11

Buell

: Martin & Sonja

Gibbs Real Estate Trust and Sonja B. Gibbs to Jeffrey C. Harding, $536,000 on June 11

: Philip F. Anderson to Flipside3 Investments LLC, $205,500 on June 10 : Christina Healey to Nancy J. Brault, $525,000 on June 8

: Jafco Holdings Ii LLC to Jules & Suzanne Patry Real Estate Trust and Jules R. Patry, $1,275,000 on June 8

DEEP RIVER

: James Sopchak to Albert Perkins and Dianne Crawford, $450,000 on June 8 : Krista Bouregy to Suzanne Howard, $240,000 on June 10

: Estate of Valerie L. Soden and Johanne N. Soden to Carl P. Jeppesen and Barrett C. Hollo, $555,000 on June 9

: Paris M. Keena to Heather South Hedberg Real Estate Trust and Heather S. Hedberg, $1,225,000 on June 9

EAST HAVEN

: Michael G. and

Denise N. Meliti to Kathy M. Salisbury and Linda Cummings, $176,500 on June 10

: Stuart K.

Horner to Anthony Goraeib, $370,000 on June 10

: Jules & Suzanne Patry Real Estate Trust and Jules R. Patry to Peter and Annette Roding, $750,000 on June 11 : Giuseppe Bonesse to Mpq Properties LLC, $700,000 on June 11

: Michael Frederick and Ashley M. Meloy to Della P. and Christopher R. Anderson, $620,000 on June 9 : Cornerstonecs LLC to Mark R. and Casey Ottersen, $720,000 on June 11

Real Estate Transactions

: Stephanie Ayles to Sara Talisman and Judson Fifteen, $815,000 on June 10

: Marilyn Kirk to Benjamin J E. and Christine Gleason, $1,837,500 on June 9

: Summer Hill 132 LLC to Rendan and Amanda Sullivan, $2,324,000 on June 12

: Forevergreen Family Trust and Steven K. Lam to Brian Gismervik, $715,000 on June 8

22 Clear Lake Road

: Gabriel and Alisa M. Diglio to Wolfgang Keeney, $465,000 on June 11

: Lisa B. Palmucci to Matthew Stofko, $385,000 on June 9

OLD SAYBROOK

: Nancy Seneco to Garred and Gina Grate, $540,000 on June 9

County Road 16 Palanga Road

: Carol A. King to Anyssa Armstead, $555,000 on June 8

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27 Falcon Crest Drive

: John Winn and Carol Bacon to Hk Luxury Inc, $225,000 on June 11

16 Gilbert Hill Road

: Guy J. and Carol A. Paradise to Fac Holdings LLC, $255,000 on June 12

1603 Hartford Turnpike

: Anne H. Sweeney to Kyle Bowrin and Katuska J. Imperial, $1,245,000 on June 12

: Mao Chin Liu to David Miu, $320,000 on June 5

: John C.

Odonoghue to Sabreena Saeed, $480,000 on June 4

: Yuet Ho Wu and Edward Wu to David and Laura Donle, $411,000 on June 9

: Anthony J. Golia to Nicholas Amodio, $489,000 on June 12

: Eric M. and Carol Ann Zima to Lisa C Trager Real Estate Trust and Lisa C. Trager, $2,353,000 on June 12

: Lisa C Trager Real Estate Trust and Lisa C. Trager to Npn Realty LLC, $1,433,000 on June 11

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: Estate of Ercole Casella and Nicola Casella to Hao Feng and Lu Zheng, $395,000 on June 11

: Alex R. Hodges and Ting Yi to Mercy Kibe, $490,000 on June 4

8 Gaylea Drive, Branford

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37 Lovers Lane, Madison

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