The Sound 08-07-25

Branford Finds New Temporary Home for Public Works

By Pam Johnson Sound Senior Staff Writer

The Town of Branford plans to enter into a two-year lease agreement to house its Department of Public Works (DPW) at 30 East Industrial Road, moving the department in August from its long-held leased space at 137 North Branford Road/Route 139. The two-year lease has one option to

First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove, who will retire from the role when his sixth consecutive term ends Nov. 17, said he anticipates developing a plan of action that can be picked up by the next administration to secure a permanent home for Public Works, hopefully to be implemented within the two-year lease arrangement period.

At a special meeting of the Board of Select-

mously approved a draft of the lease agreement, pending final review by the Town Attorney. The BOS vote followed a unanimous favorable opinion given by the Board of Finance (BOF) on July 28 following a review of the draft lease.

The DPW has been renting approximately 20,000 square feet of a 180,000-square-foot

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Steps Toward Healing

Participants take part in the inaugural Miles for Memories Walk hosted by Connecticut Hospice on Aug. 2. The two-mile shoreline walk, which began and ended at the hospice’s location in Branford, drew more than 175 walkers and raised funds to support inpatient and inhome hospice care, bereavement programs, and more.

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Bill Sorensen

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Helping Generations Enjoy an Old-Fashioned Country Fair

By Pam Johnson

Sound Senior Staff Writer

For many years, Bill Sorensen has been helping generations of shoreline family and friends — including many fans from North Branford and Branford — enjoy the annual North Guilford Country Fair. Once again this year, Bill is busy heading up a big part of the fair: Barn Bonanza, a home furnishings tag sale in the barn on the fairgrounds at North Guilford Congregational Church (NGCC), 159 Ledge Hill Road.

On Saturday, Aug. 16, Bill and NGCC invite shoreline residents to come out for all there is to find, see, eat, and enjoy at the 63rd North Guilford Country Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the church property. The historic NGCC sanctuary was built between 1812 and 1814 to replace the church’s original 1723 building on a plot which now lies in the adjacent cemetery on Ledge Hill Road. Proceeds from the fair assist

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NGCC and its 2025 mission focus, Guilford Interfaith Volunteers.

“We started the fair because that money supported keeping up our building and property. Now, we use it for other things as well, like our missions,” Bill says.

With free admission and its stunning New England setting, the fair serves up a memorable family event each year. From live music to Little Toot rides, guests can expect plenty of familyfriendly fun. Additionally, don’t miss the chance to get in on winning one of the fair’s many impressive Raffle Basket prizes. There’s also an exquisite Quilts Exhibit on site for guests to view. Hungry? The fair gets cooking

with its famous peach shortbread, Hummel hot dogs, and delicious chowder.

All of the fair’s departments are planned, organized, and produced by church members who volunteer their time and talent. The fair’s Kidz Korner brings in farm animals, face painting, a maze, a dance floor, games, and crafts. Parents, grandparents, and other “big kids” will want to browse and buy at the extensive Book Nook, Pantry Shelf (homemade goods), Tools (exceptional finds), Toys and Games, and beautiful Sewing and Quilting.

And then there’s Bill’s favorite part of the fair, Barn Bonanza. He’s dedicated decades to this bargain-based department filled with furnishings gathered through parishioner and community donations.

“People know me for the tag sale at the barn, which used to be

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Bill Sorensen has been helping generations of family and friends from across the shoreline enjoy 63 years of old-fashioned country fair fun at North Guilford Congregational Church. He's shown here with his youngest grandaughter, Jillian, who is following in his footsteps by volunteering at the church.

Photo courtesy of Bill Sorensen

Branford Compassion Club Kitten Shower Aug. 9

Press Release from the Branford Compassion Club

The Branford Compassion Club (BCC) feline rescue and adoption organization will hold its third Kitten Shower Saturday, Aug. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Branford Community House, 46 Church Street. It’s a chance for the public to celebrate BCC’s kitten season with an afternoon of fun games, refreshments, including Belgian waffles, and silent and live auction prizes.

This is not an adoption events, but visitors there will get to meet some of the babies who are currently among approximately 43 under the care of BCC members in 12 area homes. There is no admission fee, but attendees are asked to bring one or more gifts for the kittens such as food, toys, kitten litter. Monetary donations and gift cards are also appreciated.

Seating is limited, so reserve at bcckittenshower@gmail.com

The Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center, opened in 2011, is located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford.

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TOWN MEETINGS

The Branford Compassion Club feline rescue and adoption organization will hold its third Kitten Shower Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Branford Community House, advance registration required. There is no admission fee, but attendees are asked to bring one or more gifts for the kittens including several which will be there to greet guests. This is not an adoption event.

NORTH BRANFORD TOWN MEETINGS

Thursday,Aug.7

Representative Town Meeting Public Services Committee

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

Tuesday,Aug.12

Shellfish Commission

Water Pollution Control Authority

5 p.m. : 7 p.m.

Wednesday,Aug.13

Center Revitalization Review Board

Branford School Readiness Council

Solid Waste Management Commission

Board of Recreation

Representative Town Meeting

Thursday,Aug.14

Inland Wetlands Commission

Thursday,Aug.7

Board

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

Monday,Aug.11

Tuesday,Aug.12

Wednesday,Aug.13

Photo courtesy Branford Compassion Club

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Obituaries

Obituary

Wilbur Wogahn

Branford

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Wilbur Wogahn, formerly of Branford, Northford, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away on July 26, 2025, at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Beck Wogahn, and later by his second wife, Sally Bantz Wogahn. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth Sparks, Lela Koth, Verona Koth, and Paul Wogahn. He is survived by his children, Mark Wogahn and his wife Carol Voccola of Durham, and Paula Wogahn of Branford; his step-children, Betsy Muzyka and her husband Gregg of Northford, Beverly Trofatter and her husband Kirk of Whitefield, New Hampshire, Bonnie Lindle and her husband Terry of Grapevine, Texas, and William Fortin and his wife Heidi of Port Charlotte, Flordia; 14 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren.

Wilbur was born in Aurelia, Iowa, on May 11, 1934, a son of the late Henry and Doretta Wogahn. He served in the U.S. Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, he relocated to Connecticut, attended school, and became a hairdresser. He

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taught hairdressing at the State Academy of Hairdressing in Branford, went on to cut hair at Edward Malley’s Company in New Haven, and eventually became the owner-operator of Wilbur’s of Guilford in the Shoreline Plaza in Guilford for over 20 years prior to his retirement. Upon retiring, he became a volunteer at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Wilbur loved his coffee, sweets, the beach, and dancing — and he especially loved to sing. He was the life of the party, always quick to entertain and bring a smile to everyone around him. Among family and friends, Wilbur was known for his sharp sense of humor, endless storytelling, and a positive outlook on life that lifted the spirits of those who knew him.

A funeral service will be held on Aug. 1 with a visitation prior to the service at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, West Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405, or the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut, at alz.org/ct. For directions and online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.

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The Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford, is hosting an eight-session bereavement support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 8. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact 203-458-6699 or programs@womenandfamilylife.org.

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CAPTAIN MORGAN’S BAIT & TACKLE

BFD Responds to Commercial Fire at East Main Street Business

At approximately 9:48 a.m. on July 29, the Branford Fire Department was dispatched to 688 East Main Street for a report of smoke in the building. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke coming from a room within Free Think Technologies, a business operating in the multi-unit commercial structure.

The incident commander immediately struck a working fire assignment as firefighters advanced hose lines and began an interior attack. Crews located the source of the fire in an industrial washing machine and quickly worked to contain it. The fire was successfully confined to the machine, preventing further damage to the structure.

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As a precaution, employees from Free Think Technologies and three adjacent businesses within the building were safely evacuated. There were no injuries reported.

Assisting at the scene was the Guilford Fire Department, which provided a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to support firefighter safety during the operation. All fire department units cleared the scene by 11:10 a.m. following ventilation and smoke removal operations.

The Branford Fire Department commends the quick action of all responding personnel, which prevented further damage and ensured the safety of the building’s occupants.

The Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) invites children ages 8 to 12 to enroll in its morning summer art camp where they will learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting and work on creative, age-appropriate projects. The camp will be held at the BACA Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Branford, and will run 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. from Monday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 16. The camp will be followed by a students’ art show  on Aug. 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the BACA Gallery. The camp costs $25 per child. The reduced rate is made possible by grants from the Branford Community Foundation and donors to the Great Give 2025. All art supplies will be provided. To register, contact Sharon Hart at 203-671-8957 or shart0316@gmail.com. For more information, visit branfordarts.org.

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On July 29 Branford Fire Department contained a fire in an industrial washing machine in multi-unit commercial structure on East Main Street.

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Members of the public are invited to

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

State Project No. Project No. 0173-0544

Installation of Centerline Rumble Strips on Route 17 (Middletown Ave) in North Branford

Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Learn more & Register: portal.ct.gov/DOT2025CLRS-NorthBranford

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn about the proposed project. A Q&A session will immediately follow the presentation.

This project involves systemically installing centerline rumble strips (CLRS) to reduce the number of roadway departures and head-on crashes.

Right-of-way impacts with the proposed project are not anticipated.

Construction is expected to start in 2026. The estimated cost is $9,000, with 100% state funds.

The public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Direct comments and questions by Thursday, September 4, 2025, to DOT2025CLRS-NorthBranford@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020.

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Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive

For limited internet access, call (877) 853-5257 with Meeting ID 832 7684 7963. Project information can be mailed within one week by contacting Balazs Szoke at TrafficSafety.DOT@ct.gov or (860) 594-2745.

For hearing/speech disabilities, dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Request language assistance from CTDOT’s Language Assistance at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days before meeting.

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Obituary James Seward

Branford

On July 27, 2025, James “Jim” Seward, a longtime resident of Branford, recently passed away at CT Hospice, Branford, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Cynthia (Barretta) Seward. Jim was born in New Haven on June 25, 1957, son of the late James Seward Sr. and Patricia (Williams) Barbour. He was the loving father of Anthony Seward of Branford, Willie Seward (Jessica Seward) of Guilford, Brittany Fiasconaro (Wolfgang Fiasconaro) of Meriden, and Michael Seward (Michelle Seward) of Clinton. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Michael James Seward Jr. and Madelyn Rose Seward. He was the brother of Patricia Seward Ames, Harold Seward, and Raymond Seward

(Rosie Seward). He is predeceased by a grandchild, Jenna Michelle Seward. James honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. For the last 20 years, he was a CNC machinist. The last seven years of his career were spent at Total Concept Tools.

He enjoyed watching football (specifically the Patriots), baseball (Yankees), hockey (Chicago Blackhawks), and was a car enthusiast. Jim also loved the summertime and grilling with friends and family.

Family and friends were invited to calling hours on July 31 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. A burial service was held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter at 749 E Main St., Branford, CT 06405. (www.branfordct.gov/173/Donation). To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

Branford District 4 Voting Moved to Community House for Upcoming Election

Press Release from the Branford Registrars of Voters

Attention Fourth (4) District registered voters: Due to the current construction at the Branford Police Department and their relocation to the Branford Fire Department Headquarters, the Fourth (4) Dis-

trict will be voting in the Multipurpose Room at the Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church Street for the Nov. 5, 2025 Municipal Election. All future elections will be back at the Fire Department Headquarters.

NBHSFreshmanClassof2029Orientation

An orientation program for the freshman class of 2029 takes place on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Branford High School (NBHS), 49 Caputo Road. Students and parents will receive information about school policies and procedures, learn how to get involved in the school community, tour the building, and hear directly from current NBHS student leaders about their high school experiences. Chromebooks will also be distributed at the event with a parent/guardian signature. Lunch will be provided for parents and students in the cafeteria. For more information, call 203-484-1465.

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an auction for many, many years. I used to be a runner for the auction, and then I became in charge of it,” Bill says. “All of the items are donated — couches, tables, kitchen chairs, dressers — anyone who’s starting out an apartment or dormitory can find great things.”

Bill manages the distribution and sale of tag sale items collected by NGCC throughout the year and helps the church to share them with others who may be in need.

“It’s not just the fair anymore; it’s whatever’s in the barn, whatever time of the year. If someone needs something, we ask for a donation, or if they can’t afford it, we’ll find a way to help them out and give it to them,” says Bill.

Since 2017, the barn’s ever-changing collection of furnishings has also assisted SOS for Refugees, a group of individuals primarily from NGCC and neighboring Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, set up homes for Afghan refugees resettling in the shoreline area, with assistance from IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services) of New Haven.

Bill was two years old when his family moved to North Guilford. Later, he and his wife, Hallie, established their home in North Guilford two doors away from the house where he grew up. They raised their two children in the church and the North Guilford community. The couple now has eight grandchildren, and the entire family remains involved with the church, Bill proudly notes.

Bill is also NGCC’s long-serving Properties Chairman and has served as a member of the Properties Committee since his late teens/early 20’s. Bill’s church involvement began in earnest when he first became a member of the choir as a youngster.

“I’ve been singing in the choir and working in the church since I was 9 years old or better; now I’m 73,” says Bill.

As first tenor, Bill’s been a featured soloist for many years, singing at the church and in other sanctuaries, and is an important vocal member of the choir. Hallie has directed the choir for a combined total of some 20 years to date.

Four of their grandchildren have joined Bill and Hallie as members of choir, most

Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES will hold its 45th annual exhibition. IMAGES 2025, a jury-curated photography exhibition, from Saturday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. For more information, visit shorelinearts.org.

TimeforConstructionTyme

Bishop’s Orchards announces its inaugural Construction Tyme, a hands-on summer program designed for young builders and their families. Visitors can take part in an interactive experience where children scoop, move, and build with kid-sized construction toys in a safe and imaginative setting. The event takes place daily through Sunday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bishop’s Orchards main orchard, 480 New England Road, Guilford. Admission is $25.99 per person, and children under 24 months are admitted free. Tickets and season passes are available at bishopsorchards.com. Early purchase is recommended. Bishop’s Orchards also offers other activities for visitors of all ages. Guests can enjoy an activity area that includes a 150-foot mega slide, bounce pads, a tire mountain, a pedal cart track, spider web, a confusion maze, and bubble barn, all of which are accessible with Construction Tyme admission. Visitors can also come for the orchard’s seasonal pick-your-own offerings, including fruits and flowers. For more information, call 203-458-PICK or visit bishopsorchards.com.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ACTIONS- Special Meeting

At the SPECIAL meeting of the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held on Thursday July 30, 2025 the following actions were taken:

1. Settlement of Faulkner Island Development, LLC v. Branford Planning & Zoning Commission. NNH-CV25-6150871-S (Superior Court, Judicial) District of New Haven)APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

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recently their youngest grandchild, Jillian, age 7. She’s certainly following in her grandfather’s footsteps at NGCC, including helping with the fair this year.

“She’s there almost every single Sunday and sings in the church with us. She’s been helping out with the suppers, and she’s also helped with the past couple of fairs,” says Bill.

Bill also served his country as a member of the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1974. He sang in the church where he was stationed during his enlistment. Among several church locations where Bill has shared his vocal talents over the years, none compares with the acoustic and meaningful surrounds of NGCC.

“I’ve sung in many sanctuaries, but of all them, that sanctuary is my favorite place to sing. The church is built for it,” he says.

LIQUOR PERMIT Notice of Application

This is to give notice that I, David Birnbaum, 1721 D St SW, Unit 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Have filed an application placarded 08/01/2025 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a CONNECTICUT CRAFT CAFE LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 418A FOREST RD NORTHFORD, CT 06472-1484

The business will be owned by: THE FOOD CYCLE BREWERY LLC

Entertainment will consist of: Acoustics (not amplified), Live Bands, Disc Jockeys, Comedians

Objections must be filed by: 09-12-2025 Visit: https://portal.ct.gov/remonstrance for more information

THE FOOD CYCLE BREWERY LLC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Steven David Rubin (25-00271)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated July 16, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is: Max Hattenback, 4 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484

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, August 21, 2025 at the North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT to consider the following:

A. Appl. #2025-6 – 10 Caputo Road - Special Use Permit request under Section 44.6.1.f, for the construction of an oversized detached garage (40’ x 30’, 1,200 sf) for vehicle storage in the rear yard. Owner/Applicant: Matthew Izzo

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ACTIONS

At the SPECIAL meeting of the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission held on Thursday July 24, 2025 the following actions were taken:

1. Application #25-6.5- PDD/Master Plan Modification located at 52,54,56,& 58 Maple St. (aka 60 Maple St.) to convert commercial space to two residential units in Building D-APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2025.

2. Application #25-6.5- Coastal Site Plan located at 52,54,56 & 58 Maple St.(aka 60 Maple St.)- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2025.

3. Application #25-4.3 Zoning Map Amendment (Incentive Housing Overlay District) Revision (remove property from IHOD district) located at 642 Main Street- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2025.

4. Application #25-4.3 Zoning Map Amendment (Incentive Housing Overlay District) Revision (place property back into IHOD district) located at 642 Main Street- APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2025.

5. Application #25-4.4 Special Exception to construct a building containing three apartment units located at 642 Main Street-APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.

C. Andres, Chairperson

F. Russo Secretary

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building on Route 139 since moving from its former North Main Street location in 2011 to make way for the Town’s new Fire Department headquarters. Now, the DPW will move into approximately 24,000 square feet of space at 30 East Industrial Road, located within the 30-36 East Industrial Road building.

As part of the transition, DPW plans to make more use of existing garage spaces behind the Town Transfer Station on East Main Street. The garages will help to house old Town vehicles collected at DPW prior to disposition. Auctions will also be held to help winnow out that inventory, including one which was set to take place on Aug. 2.

Speaking to the BOS on July 29, Cosgrove said the Town began reviewing and evaluating several alternative DPW sites after being notified this spring it would not have the option to renew the lease at the Route 139 location.

“We were notified that the current owner was not interested in extending the lease; to accommodate the current tenant that has the majority of the building and their needs to expand. We evaluated a number of buildings both in terms of [a] permanent location, but we also knew we needed something for a temporary location that would serve us during this period of

transition,” Cosgrove said. “After review, we feel that 30 East Industrial Road best meets the needs of the Department for this period of time.”

Additionally, Cosgrove noted, “... obviously every site that we looked at would not best accommodate the full department as a permanent home, or we wouldn’t be considering them as temporary. So we had to prioritize what our needs were.”

Cosgrove said the two main priorities for the new space were an adequate work location for DPW mechanics who maintain all Town vehicles, including the Police Department fleet, and a building that allowed situating the majority of DPW trucks under cover to be ready in times of inclement weather.

Previously, the Town had enjoyed what Cosgrove described as a “very favorable lease in terms of expenses” at the Route 139 site. Reserves in the lease fund, together with this year’s budget contributions, will allow the Town to have adequate funds to cover the new lease costs for this fiscal year, he said.

“However, talking to the Finance Director, he’s looking into the future and how we adjust for next year. That will be taken up with the Board of Finance in the coming months,” Cosgrove told the BOS.

According to the lease draft, which can be viewed in the BOF July 28 agenda at branford-ct.gov, the Town’s lease at 30

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF BRANFORD BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom technology to conduct Public Hearings on the following applications. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

New Business:

25/7-1 Pue Yong (Jane) Chua (Applicant & Owner)

(G07-000-002-00032 R4) 19 Milo Drive

Var. Sec. 3.4.A.5- 25 feet setback where 40 feet is required for a storage shed.

25/7-2 Tony Mortali (Applicant) Gregory Bozzi ( Owner)

(F08-000-002-041.1 R4) 88 Pine Orchard Road

Var. Sec. 6.11.C To allow a structure on an interior lot to be located closer than 50 feet from a property line.

25/8-1 Michael Dougherty- (Applicant & Owner)

(K08-000-003-016.1 R5) 45 Old Quarry Road

Var. Sec. 3.8.B.3 To allow a shed to be closer to the street line than the principal structure.

25/8-2 Michael Rondina- (Applicant & Owner)

(C08-000-009-00015 R3) 34 Orchard Hill Road

Var. Sec. 3.4.A.6 Requesting 13 feet where 15 feet is required for the side setback for a deck extension.

James Sette (Chairman)

East Industrial Road involves paying a monthly base rent and a monthly pro-rata Common Area Maintenance (CAM) share. CAM costs include such items as real estate taxes, property insurance, utility charges, sewer taxes or usage fees, sewer and other assessments, water, landscaping, roof repairs, general maintenance, contractor fees, snow removal, security, and administrative costs.

The CAM contribution is adjusted each fiscal year (ending April 30) to produce new estimated CAM charges for the next year. Any estimated pro-rated overages are reimbursed annually by the landlord.

The draft lease lists the landlord as Richard Michaud, 30-36 East Industrial LLC, c/o Corner Properties, 431 Orange Street in New Haven.

The draft lease for 30 East Industrial Road sets the Town’s first-year rent at $204,000 payable in monthly installments of $17,000, together with a $96,000 annual CAM share cost in addition to the base rent, payable as $8,000 per month. The second-year base rent is $210,120 payable in monthly installments of $17,510; CAM share cost to be determined.

The 30 East Industrial Road facility currently includes two loading docks, two drive-in 12-foot overhead doors, and 3,000+ square feet of built-out office space.

The draft lease agreement permits the Town to modify and/or install up to two

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new drive-in overhead doors with widths of 12 to 14 feet and a maximum feasible height of 14 feet and installation of multiple exhaust fans in the roof of the building.

Cosgrove credited the DPW crew and director Gary Zielinski for work that’s been done on behalf of the Town at the former site and going forward.

“They made that facility work [and] the Town has supported the department in making sure they have the equipment and trucks to make it work,” Cosgrove said.

Speaking with the BOF July 28, Cosgrove noted the East Industrial Road site is meant to be a “transition building” for DPW.

“I truly felt a two-year period is adequate time for the Town to come up with a plan for a permanent home. As we were going through this evaluating sites and buildings, we expect, hopefully in the coming months, to come forward to this board with a long-term plan as well,” said Cosgrove, later adding, “I will be working with the next administration to bring them up to speed on what we’ve done so far. I’m hopeful there will be a plan we can start to discuss even before the next administration.”

Branford’s July 29 Board of Selectmen and July 28 Board of Finance meetings were livestreamed by BCTV and can be viewed as posts at BCTV on Facebook.

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

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St. Marys High School New Haven class of 1975 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford. For more information, members of the class can contact Laura Ruoppolo Spignesi at lauraspignesi@yahoo.com.

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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 203-4880549 or umcbranford1966@gmail.com.

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Cards Claim First Place in Week 14 of the Deep River Horseshoe League

The meteorologist says this is normally the hottest week of the summer, but with the cooling breeze, it turned out to be the best night of the season for Week 14 of the Deep River Horseshoe League. The “B” division was the only one to take advantage of the ideal scoring conditions, as they averaged an 88-point series, up six points from last week.

Kris Toohey’s Cards took over first place in an upset of the Braves. The Pirates held onto third place with a 5-1 win over the Angels. The Yankees toppled the Dodgers 5-1, and the Tigers’ 4-2 win over the Reds stopped the Reds’ five-match win streak. The Orioles continued their winning streak on even numbered weeks in defeating the Marlins.

You could not have scripted it any better: with both teams tied for first place, Cards’ Kris Toohey is the league’s No. 1 scorer, Braves’ Frank Rausch is the No. 2 scorer, and Peter Furmonavicius is the top “B” scorer, and they lead the league in scoring, averaging 292 points per game. Handicaps would be a factor in the match. In two games, the handicap favored the Braves, while the other four favored the Cards. The key to winning the first five games was Toohey and his teammates Gary Stevens and Tanner Steeves. They all scored at or above their averages, while for the Braves, only Joe Machado matched his average. The Cards benefited from the handicap in two of those wins. In the last game, the Cards were down one point (with handicap) going into the last box, but Cards’ Steeves’s ringer and Stevens’s single point outscored the Braves 4-3 to give the teams a tie. This was the second week in a row the Cards have won 5.5-2.5. They are now in first place. Toohey’s 142-point series was the night’s top score. The Braves only managed to score 267 points. Furmonavicius’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score. The scores for the A and B players were Cards 213 points to Braves 212 points. The difference in the match was Steeves outscoring Machado 66-55.

Both teams were trying to forget last

week – the Pirates got swept, and a tie prevented the Angels from getting swept. Skip Robinson felt relieved when the scoresheet showed the max handicap in any one game the Pirates would have to overcome was four points. In the first game, the teams traded the lead, but the Angels prevailed. In the next five games, the Pirates took the lead in every game by the third box and then went on to win, but the Angels’ 40 open boxes were the major contributor to the victories. Pirates’ Anthony Conkling finally topped the century mark with a season best 102-point series and was the top “C” scorer. Once again, the Pirates came within five points of all players topping the century mark. With 298 points, they tied with the Braves for total points for the season at 4100. The Pirates won 5-1 and are alone in third place.

Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers were looking to dampen the playoff hopes of the Yankees as they did the Pirates last week. However, Andy Turshen’s double in the 10th box of game one kept the Dodgers within one, but both teams matched scores, and the Yankees won by one. The Yankees eked out another three-point win in game two. Yankees’ Paul Stevens and Matt Valentin matched scores in game three for their third win. Stevens’ 31 points in game four led to another win. With the score tied going into the last box of game five, the Yankees outscored the Dodgers 4-3 for another one-point win. Ed Turner’s 29 points in the last game led to the Dodgers’ lone win. The Yankees won 5-1 and are alone in fourth place. Stevens’s 95-point series was the second highest “C” score. Frank Durinick substituted for Cubs’ Cody Layton. The Cubs picked up where they left off last week in their math against Mark Goodale’s Mets. They won the first four games, one by handicap. Warren Bellows and Paul Chrystal continued their hot scoring. Bellows missed his third century mark series with a 98-point series, and Chrystal’s 90-point series was the third highest “C” score. The Cubs’ easiest win came in game four, when the Mets

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Photo courtesy of Joe Heery

Pictured are the first-place Cards of the Deep River Horseshoe League in Gary Stevens, Kris Toohey, and Tanner Steeves.

Branford Resident MacPartland

Helps Team New England Capture the Atlantic Coast Cup

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

The Atlantic Coast Cup is an annual United States Tennis Association (USTA) Intersectional team competition with the top senior 75 and over tennis players representing four USTA sections along the Atlantic coast from Maine down to Washington DC: Team East (New York), Team Middle States (Pennsylvania, New Jersey), Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Washington DC), and Team New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine). This year’s competition was held on July 27 and 28 at the Kenwood Country Club in the DC suburb of Bethesda, Maryland.

Team New England beat the team from the East 4-1 in the semifinals and then was victorious over the team from the MidAtlantic in the finals 3-2. Branford resident Peter MacPartland helped team New England capture the Cup by winning his two doubles matches with partner Jon Wilson from New Hampshire. The compe-

tition was on held on clay courts, and MacPartland trained for the competition on three of Branford’s clay court facilities (Dorr Street Tennis Club, Owenego Beach and Tennis Club, and Foote Memorial Park), and he worked on his fitness and endurance at the In Shape Fitness Center.

MacPartland is grateful that the Town of Branford has all of these amenities. In fact, for him, all of them are no more than a five-minute drive from his house to be able to prepare for such an intense competition.

“You had to do your homework - playing competitive tennis outdoors in the Washington DC area at the end of July where the temperature was 95 degrees, and humidity was 90%, it took a lot of training both on and off the court, not to mention the seven-hour drive both ways,” MacPartland said. “Win or lose, it's’ always fun to be part of a team, especially if you can contribute. As a bunch of 75-year-old guys, thankfully, no one got injured or passed out of heat exhaustion.”

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had 17 of 24 boxes with a “one” or an open. The Mets finally got on the scoreboard in game five, thanks to Goodale’s 40-point game, and they also went on to win the last game. The Cubs won 4-2 and are in fifth place. Mets’ Mike Shashok’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score. This was one of the closest scoring matches of the night. The Cubs finished with 281 points, 57 ringers, and three doubles, and the Mets scored 287 points, 55 ringers, and five doubles.

John Durinick’s Orioles have not lost a match when they play on an even numbered week. Mike Didomizio substituted for Marlins’ John Hutra, and Dennis Allen returned from his two-week vacation. This was the first match where every game had a 10-point handicap, and it favored the Orioles. Marlins’ Mike Beckwith’s single point in the last box gave the team a tie in game one. The Orioles went on to win game two. Allen’s first of two 38-point games gave them a win in game three. The Orioles made use of their handicap to win game four by four points and game five by one point. Allen’s second 38-point game led to the Marlins’ win in the last game. Allen’s season best 137 points, 37 ringers, and nine doubles was the top “B” score, and Didomizio’s 119-point series was the third highest “A” score. The Marlins had a season best team score of 338 points. The Orioles won 3.5-2.5, and the Marlins are in a tie for seventh place.

Tigers’ Sheryl Serviss got off to a slow start in game one against Chip Goodrich’s Reds, but she tossed eight ringers in the last six boxes to seal the win. In game two, Serviss and Harvey Strausser combined for 10 ringers in the first four boxes, as they cruised to their second win. The Reds rebounded to win the next two games with a one-point win using their handicap, and John O’Brien’s season best 29-point game for the other. The Tigers won the match 42, ending the Reds’ five-match win streak. Strausser’s 99-point series tied for the third highest “B” score.

Brady Miller’s White Sox and Joe Heery’s Rangers played one of the lowest games featuring the “A” and “C” players –the final score was 26–24 Rangers. The combined team scored of 441 points also ranks as one of the lowest of the season. Paul Noel substituted for White Sox’s Brian Walsh, and his 80-point series was the highest for the White Sox. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith’s ringer in the last box of game two gave them their first of two onepoint wins, with the other coming in game four thanks to Andy Konefal’s ringer in the last box and the handicap. The White Sox used their handicap for their two wins. The Rangers won 4-2 and are in sixth place.

When the No. 3 and No. 5 scorers face each other, you would be looking for one or both players to be listed in the night’s top scorers. That was not the case for Giants’ Mike Zanelli Sr. and Red Sox’s Bill Beckwith. Zanelli had his first game of less than 20 points, and it took a double in the last box of his last game to hit the century mark – that may also be a first. As the league’s oldest member, Gerry Hines (84) continues to be a bright spot for the Red Sox, as he continues to score at or above the “C” division average of 60 points. The teams split their match, and the Red Sox are in a tie for seventh place.

The playoffs do not appear to be in the sites of either Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Diamondbacks or Damin Roberts’s Rockies. So, now they look to play the role of a spoiler, if possible, to work on their game and to just have fun. Kyle Sunderland substituted for Rockies’ Deb Scully. The Diamondbacks won the first two games: the first one on Zanelli Jr.’s 44-point game, and in the second one, it was Zanelli Jr. and Ted Dubay out-distancing Roberts and Vinny Jonynas. The teams ended up splitting the last four games. Zanelli Jr.‘s 136-point series was the second highest “A” division score, and Jonynas’ 113-point series was the second highest “B” division score.

For more information regarding the Deep River Horseshoe League, visit www.deepriverhorsehoes.com/contacts.

Photo courtesy of Peter MacPartland

Pictured is Team New England that won the USTA Atlantic Coast Cup, which includes Branford resident Peter MacPartland.

Excellent Fishing is Overshadowed by Regulations

Explosion of the near and offshore bullet bluefin bite, outrageous striped bass action, and associated season-strong showing of sharks and other popular table fish, it is no wonder that locals have had their eyes on Block Island and related hot spots. Fishing has been that good! That is not to say that Long Island Sound does not have more than enough to keep anglers busy - it does. But a short hop to those other fish havens has garnered attention and has the proof to back it up.

So what is causing such great fishing? We have had our share of stormy weather and rough sea conditions that does stall things out - to a point. However, warmer water temperatures and the movement of baitfish - like herring, mackerel, and squid - offer the necessary forage to support fish diets. That is enough to create competition in the fishery and support the aggressive feeding that we are currently experiencing in coastal fish species. Interestingly enough, we are also witnessing pelagic species tightening up on coast-wide feeding.

Cause and effect of bait movement is evident when fishers have to move about accordingly in order to hook up. Trolling covers more ground in the shortest amount of time and is reason enough to do just that. Since Long Island Sound is relatively small compared to other bodies of water, and many parts of it are easily accessible, one can cover enough ground in a short amount of time. As a result, jigging, drifting, and, in many cases even setting anchor, can successfully produce fish. Finding baitfish schools or a way to attract predators, like striped bass, bluefish, and sharks, is the challenge.

In the heat of the moment, it is difficult for an angler to reflect on the health of a stock and why regulations are so restrictive on, for example, striped bass (one at 28-31”) or bluefish (three including snappers). Blitzes have a way of getting the adrenalin flowing, leaving little room in the thought process but for hooking up.

“Why can only one striper be kept when there are so many around?,” one fisher said. Well, in that moment, there may be many, but in another region, the numbers can be quite low. It is the overall stock biomass that counts. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Atlantic striped bass are considered overfished, meaning the population size is below the level that can support a sustainable fishery. Yet, while the bluefish stock is still under a re-building plan, recent assessments indicate it is no longer overfished, which suggests that current regulations

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may be relaxed in the future. With greater real-time advancements in how fish stocks are assessed and the management thereof, improvements are slowly being made - as in black sea bass. And so it goes. Meanwhile, let’s enjoy this very good, diverse fishing season.

On The Water

High pressure built into the area before moving offshore. A cold front then approached with a frontal wave developing along it before it moved offshore as well. High pressure developed in the Great Lakes and returned with more heat and humidity. Air temperatures topped 92 degrees, dipping into the low 80s and bottoming out at 75 degrees before climbing the rungs through the 80s. Typical rain, some morning fog, clouds, afternoon thunderstorms, wind, and fair skies resumed their regular patterns. Out on Long Island Sound, water temperatures fluctuated in the low to mid-70s, variable winds blew around five to 10 knots (gusting to 20 kts), while seas vacillated between calm and a rocky two feet.

Compared to other waters north of Long Island Sound, it could be said that fishing in Long Island Sound has taken a breath. Knowing that the Sound is one big unique nursery with all the makings of an allencompassing habitat, it can be argued that fishing opportunities are quite unique with its ice-age reefs and rich estuaries for spawning. So basically, there is a diversity of fish and plenty of them. To some anglers, finding them as they move around is the test.

the channels and lower tidal rivers.

During the heat of the day, striped bass have gravitated to the deep reefs and channels of the Sound where diamond jigging, drifting bucktails, trolling, and soaking chunks have produced quality fish. Live eels and top waters have been productive during low light hours between sunset and sunrise. Jig heads, soft plastics, and small lures are good change-ups for the tidal rivers - including sub-surface flies. Check out The Race, Gut, and the few eastern reefs on your way to the moving water. Harbor blues have been feeding along the shoreline on bottom chunks and spoons along several of the nearshore reefs - including Hammonasset. Look for snappers on incoming tides and weakfish that can be found anywhere from mid-Sound to

As water temperatures rose and we turned the page to August, small brown sharks are becoming more active and being caught by fishers working the bottom. Dogfish, skate, cownose rays, and more short fluke are also being caught from shore as anglers rig up with squid and Gulp teasers. A little work can net keeper-plus ones when making deep water drifts, but shorts still dominate catches. Fishers are noticing an uptick of sea robins and a few more northern kingfish.

Scup fever (including spot) continues to spread up and down the shoreline found on practically any local reef, hump, or rock pile. Aggressively attacking natural and scented artificial baits, these saltwater panfish make delicious meals, effective bait, and are fun to catch on light gear.

Keeper black sea bass remain a challenge due to the number of shorts rushing to the bait and three-to-four-pounders seemingly

shy in numbers. Nevertheless, some decent black beauties are being caught. The interest in summer tautog fishing is holding especially from and nearshore. Using soft natural baits, flipping rocks for crabs and togging with scented artificial baits can net a togger with fish near or at double-digits, which is not bad for this species in the summer!

Talk to a few blue crabbers and clammers, and you too will most likely grab your crab net, hand line, trap, or your clam rake and head out at the next good tide. It is peak season for both! There are the makings for an excellent summer seafood get-together.

Are there large and smallmouth bass being caught inland? You bet! Along with other lake and pond species, there are river trout, too. There is such a variety to fish for - anglers are connecting with

Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan

Captain Dave Clark and crew of sons Harrison (top left, bottom left), Sammy (top right) of Madison via Dubai, and Carissa (bottom right) of Idaho, guided by Captain Matt Hula of the ‘Hula Dog,’ had a fantastic day catching and releasing over-the-slot striped bass while battling the determined sharks of Block Island waters.

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bottom feeders, aggressive predators, and plenty of fish suspended in cover. Sunrise and sunset hours continue to be ideal for topwater action. Frogs and buzzbaits are hooking up by the pads and scented worms near the weeds. Try a spinnerbait by a drop-off. An assortment of dries, nymphs, and streamers have been effective in cool running water, undercuts, and submerged cover.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated summer hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Shoreline Family-to-Family is a free, ninesession education program for family, partners, friends, and significant others of adults living with mental illness. This free in-person class runs weekly from Monday, Sept. 15, through Monday, Nov. 10. The class takes place 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Soundview Family YMCA, 628 East Main Street, Branford. The course is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own wellbeing. The course includes information on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and other mental health conditions. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. For more information visit NAMIct.org or contact Carol 203-444-5253.

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A Sole Mission

For Madison native Kendall Flynn, designing shoes is about more than fashion—it’s about confidence

By Wesley Bunnell

Chief of Photography

While many 29-year-olds are still figuring out their future, Kendall Flynn has already turned a lifelong passion into a startup built on the belief that beautiful, classic shoes never go out of style—and that the right pair can make a woman feel powerful.

This spring, the Madison native launched Kendall Louise, her own shoe company, online at kendalllouise.com. Her debut collection blends timeless design with modern comfort and reflects a mission to boost women’s confidence, one step at a time.

Flynn’s love of footwear started early. Her parents still tease her about a childhood collection of ruby slippers.

“Forever, I’ve been obsessed with shoes, like, since I was really little,” Flynn recalls. “My parents are like, you had a thousand pairs of ruby slippers, and you were just obsessed.”

But it wasn’t until college in Boston, about seven years ago, that she began to think more seriously about designing shoes herself.

“I started kind of just designing, like, literally drawing pictures of shoes—but I don’t draw. Like, I’m not artistic in any way,” she says, laughing. The pandemic gave her time to revisit those sketches, and by 2021, she was ready to start building a business plan.

What sets Kendall Louise apart, Flynn says, is her commitment to classic styles reimagined for today’s woman.

“I definitely am not trying to be, like, a trendsetter by any means,” she explains. “I think my designs are meant to stand the test of time.”

She draws inspiration from vintage films, interior design, and age-old patterns that have graced women’s shoes for generations.

“I like the classics, and I think classics are overlooked sometimes,” she says.

While working with a consultant, she noticed how uninspired many department store shoe sections looked.

“It literally was like someone just took a bunch of stuff and threw it on a desk,” she says. “It didn’t look like there was any meaning or any thought behind any of the shoes.”

Beyond aesthetics, Flynn’s message is deeply personal.

“The whole message behind Kendall Louise is about confidence and women being confident,” she explains. “High heels make me feel confident—they always have. And especially the ones I design—they’re very happy, and they’re fun, and they make me feel good and put me in a good mood. I want other people to feel that way.”

That desire to empower women drives her forward. To Flynn, a well-designed, beautiful shoe isn’t just a fashion choice—it’s a catalyst for discovering one’s strength.

“I kind of add that into my designs, and that’s how I want to live every day,” she says. “I hope other people feel good about what they’re doing.”

Balancing that vision with everyday reality means Flynn still works a full-time marketing job. Shoe design fills her mornings, nights, and weekends.

“If I could do this every second of the day, I would,” she says. “But, you know—gotta pay the bills.”

Still, she dreams of seeing her shoes on women across the country—and maybe one day, even on her fashion idol, Sarah Jessica Parker. For now, though, she’s happy to be hands-on with every part of the business, from designing to shipping, knowing each pair carries her message of timeless style and female empowerment.

“If anyone else is considering doing something that makes them happy, they just have to go for it,” she says. “You’ll be much happier for doing it.”

Photo by Wesley Bunnell

Kendall Flynn, founder of the Madison-based shoe brand Kendall Louise, shows off a pair from her spring 2025 launch collection. Flynn designs shoes with classic lines and a mission to empower women.

Photo by Wesley Bunnell

Shoes from the debut Kendall Louise collection surround the brand’s signature packaging, paired with lifestyle photos that reflect founder Kendall Flynn’s vision of timeless style and confidence.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 7

Cook and Books Book Club: Breakfast for Dessert

: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will spend the first hour cooking something related to the theme and the last half hour eating and talking about books. The theme is desserts with breakfast cereal. Free and open to students entering grades 6 to 12. For info or to register (required), call the 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Series at Jacobs Beach

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jacobs Beach, Seaside Ave., Guilford. Music by Take Two and Call Me in the Morning. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203-453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

of Healing Workshop: Summer: The Secrets to Sweet Life

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. Presented by Asami Green, Reiki practitioner and artist-in residence at ARISE, and Sharon Hart, a watercolor artist. Cost: $65. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

: 6:30 p.m. Branford Town Green. Music by Marlowe Rosado. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks and Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.

The Demon

: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library Patio, 67 Park St. Music by the Shoreline Jazz Quintet. Seats are available but may be limited. Bring your own chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the meeting room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Jeff Pitchell. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and bever-

ages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

FRIDAY, AUG. 8

Friday Movie Matinee

: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

All About Opossums

: 6 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Jim and Pam Lefferts of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. Free admission. No registration needed. For info, visit MeigsPointNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9

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

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

Stony Creek Annual Peach and Chowder Festival plus Silent Auction

: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd. Food available for purchase include homemade peach shortcake with whipped cream, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hotdogs, chowder, and beverages. Includes a silent auction of goods and services. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the church. For info, contact the church at 488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

Fireside Chats with Local Authors: Victoria Molta

: 1 to

Lost Before I Could See

3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features readings and discussions with a local author in front of the fireplace in the reading room. Book: . For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Something in the Air: Connecticut Outdoor Air Quality

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a discussion on the predominant health-threatening types of air pollution that tend to overlap during the Connecticut summer: nitrogen oxides, sulfide oxides, ozone, smog, and variations of particulate matter. Presented by the Sierra Club of Connecticut. For info, visit connecticut.sierraclub.org/outings

Calendar for the Week of August 7, 2025

SUNDAY, AUG. 10

19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival

: Noon to 5 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Features various styles of Jewish music, traditional and Israeli fair food (kosher), vendors and crafters, inflatables for children, an obstacle course, and arts and crafts projects. Free admission. For info, visit ShorelineJewishFestival.com or facebook.com/ShorelineJewishFestival.

Reviving the Quinnipiac: A Community Effort to Clean and Restore Our River

: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Courtney McGinnis, professor of biological sciences and medical sciences at Quinnipiac University. Free admission. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Opening Reception for 2025 Summer Concert Series

Into the Deep: A World Within

: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Aug. 31. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by Morgan Skelly and the Old Crows. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.

MONDAY, AUG. 11

Geology Course

: 7 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the New Haven Mineral Club. Part of a weekly geology course through August. Features a presentation developed by John Renton, a professor from the University of West Virginia, and the Great Courses DVD series. Covers earth’s formation, plate tectonics, and more. No registration needed. For info, call 203-530-4554 or 203-484-0873.

TUESDAY, AUG. 12

Beads, Bracelets and Keychains

: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For grades 3 to 6. Participants made a friendship bracelet or keychain. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Ice Cream Social: Make Your Own Sundae

: 6 to 8 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Ave., Northford. Cost: $4. For info, contact 203-710-7005 or nanmonde@comcast.net.

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Concert

Visions

Branford Jazz on the Green 2025

Opening Night for

Outdoor Summer Concert Series

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series Sweeney Todd:

Barber of Fleet Street

Broadway Classics, Theater Shakeups, and a Chorus Line Turns 50

By Karen Isaacs

Columnist

A Red-Haired Orphan

: I had a delightful time at the polished production of , now at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, Connecticut, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Artistic Director Carl Andress has assembled a terrific cast of seasoned Broadway performers and others. This show doesn’t skimp on casting or musicians (10 off-stage players). The performers in all the principal roles were excellent. For tickets, contact SharonPlayhouse.org.

Annie Singin’ in the Rain

Great Tap Dancing

Aisle ON THE

two-piano arrangement of the score. I look forward to seeing it and sharing my views with you soon. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

Schedule Change

At the Bushnell

The Notebook

: Tickets for , the first show in the Bushnell’s Broadway series, are now on sale. The musical is based on the novel and later the film. The show played on Broadway in 2024, earning several Tony Award nominations. It runs from Tuesday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 5. Tickets are at Bushnell.org.

Anniversary

A Chorus Line

: I may not have loved everything about the production of at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, but I did love the fabulous tap dancing, as well as the performances of Daniel Plimpton, Robert Mintz, and Lindsay Gloriana Bohon. This is a scaled-down version of the classic movie, but it includes all the wonderful songs. It runs through Sunday, Aug. 19. Tickets are available at PlayhouseOnPark.org. :

White Christmas Mrs. Santa Claus

Henry Higgins & Eliza Doolittle

My Fair Lady

The current production of at Ivoryton Playhouse, running through Sunday, Sept. 7, is being described as bringing a renewed focus to the relationship between Eliza and Henry. It will use a

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Author Event: Lucy Burdette

: The holiday show at Goodspeed this year has changed to . Originally, a new show, , was scheduled; it was based on the TV show of the same name that featured music by Jerry Herman. The press release stated that the change was due to “scheduling conflicts,” which can have various meanings. I won’t guess what the glitch was; there was no indication that the show might be scheduled in the future. will run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 28. It features all the glorious Irving Berlin songs. Goodspeed will most certainly do a fantastic production. Tickets are on sale at Goodspeed.org. If you already have tickets, they will be honored for the same date and time.

White Christmas

: Last week, July 25, marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of , which ran through 1990 and has since been revived on Broadway. Goodspeed will open its production of the iconic show about Broadway chorus dancers on Sept. 5, running through Oct. 26. I can’t wait to see what director Rob Ruggiero does with the show. Tickets are at Goodspeed.org. It’s bound to be very popular.

Nearly

Sold Out

: Legacy Theatre’s Sunday afternoon Broadway series is presenting Donna McKechnie, the original Cassie in , on Sunday, Sept. 7. Some tickets are available, but you can also purchase the livestream. Visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

Another Casting Controversy

A Chorus Line Maybe Happy Ending

: Darren Criss, who won the Tony Award for his performance in , leaves the cast on Aug. 31. As soon as his

Guilford Job Network Meet

The Mango

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:

Murders: A Key West Food Critic Mystery

. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Music Under the Stars Concert Series

: 7 p.m. North Haven Town Green. Music by Fleetwood Heart (Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Heart). Sponsored by the North Haven Department of Recreation in partnership with the North Haven business community. Free admission. For weather updates, call the Recreation Center at 203-6720541 after 5 p.m. For info, visit northhavenct.gov/government/town_departments and click on the Recreation link and Music Under the Stars.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13

Author Event: Lauren Grodstein in Conversation with Jeanna Lucci-Canapari

A Dog in Georgia: A Novel

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Self Defense Class

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Frank Shekosky, a self-defense and martial arts instructor. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Includes guest speakers. All job seekers welcome. For info or to register and receive the Zoom link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aolcom.

16th Annual Madison Beachcomber Night

: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Boston Post Road and Wall Street, Madison. Features food trucks; beer, wine, and spirits tastings from local breweries and distributors; live music; entertainment; and more. Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or tickets, contact the Madison Chamber of Commerce at 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.

Concert Series at Jacobs Beach

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jacobs Beach, Seaside Ave., Guilford. Music by Foxtrotter. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

Opening Reception for the

THURSDAY, AUG. 14 BACA Summer Art Show

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Oct. 11. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

replacement was announced, controversy arose. Andrew Barth Feldman is taking over the role of Oliver; he starred in . The controversy is because Feldman is not of Asian descent. The show is set in South Korea and is about two helper bots. Criss’s mother was born in the Philippines and is of Chinese, Filipino, and Spanish descent. His father is of Scottish, English, and Irish descent. Feldman is the boyfriend of Helen J. Shen, who plays Claire, the other helper bot in the show. After the casting announcement, multiple Asian American actors expressed disappointment. The most well-known casting controversy over Asian American actors was with the casting of British actor Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer in the original 1991 Broadway production of . Pryce had originated the role in London.

Dear Evan Hansen Miss Saigon

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, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

Author Event: Jessica Francis Kane in Conversation with Janice Nimura

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Branford Jazz on the Green 2025

: 6:30 p.m. Branford Town Green. Music by Bradford Hayes. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks and Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.

Opening Night for

Fonseca: A Novel A Midsummer Night’s Dream

: 7:30 p.m. Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff St., New Haven. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 31. Other showtimes available. For info, visit elmshakespeare.org.

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Lee-Ann Lovelace Band. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 15

AARP Smart Driver Course

: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by check made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info or to register, call 203239-5432.

Family Astronomy Night

: 8:30 p.m.

Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by the Astronomical Society of New Haven, Shoreline Astronomical Society, and Thames Amateur Astronomical Society. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of Hammonasset. Bring binoculars if preferred. Cover flashlights with red cellophane or red plastic to preserve everyone’s night vision. For info, call 203-2458743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

The Lost Apothecary

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Sarah Penner. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

63rd Annual North Guilford Country Fair

: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features food items for sale such as the church’s signature peach shortcake, hot dogs, home baked goods, pies, cookies, and more. Also includes activities for children, raffles, games, and tag sale. For info, call 203-457-0581 or visit northguilforducc.org.

Open House and Summer Market

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Features handcrafted jewelry, soap, art by local artisans, and more. Visitors are free to explore the first floor of the museum and the maritime exhibit in the annex. Free admission. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Eastern tiger swallowtail.

Explore the Butterflies of Salt Meadow

Press Release from Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

Nature lovers are invited to join volunteer naturalist Tom Kelly for a free butterfly walk at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook.

The guided walk will take participants along refuge trails in search of local butterfly species, including the silver-spotted skipper, summer azure, and red-spotted

purple. Along the way, Kelly will share insights into these striking pollinators and their habitats.

The program is presented in partnership with the Connecticut Butterfly Association. In case of rain, the walk may be postponed to the following morning. Registration is encouraged. To sign up, email Shaun Roche at shaun_roche@ fws.gov.

For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

The Geology of Grave Markers of the Grove Street Cemetery

: 2 p.m. PardeeMorris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Daniel Coburn, adjunct professor of geology at Southern Connecticut State University. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.

2025 Summer Concert Series

: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by Backstage Pass. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.

MONDAY, AUG. 18

New Voices Summer Luncheon: Summer of Suspense

Food Person The Bombshell My Train Leaves at Three

Basics of Saltwater Fishing from Shore

:

2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a hands-on seminar led by local angler Dylan Napoleone. For beginners and all experience levels. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Kids’ Summer Arts Camp Art Exhibit and Reception

: 3 to 4 p.m. Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. Features the artwork created by BACA’s summer art campers. Free. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

End of Summer at Scranton Block Party

SUNDAY, AUG. 17

Nature Stewards Field Day

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features music, yard games, a petting zoo, video games, bingo, food, ice cream, a photo booth, and more. Free and open to the public. No registration needed. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com. : Noon to 4 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Visitors can see live animals and learn how they can be better nature stewards. Free admission.

Everything Here is Under Control The Second Season Daughterhood

: Noon. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features three authors and their works: Adam Roberts ( ), Darrow Farr ( ), and Natalie Guerrero ( ). Moderated by Emily Adrian, author of , , and . Tickets: $90, includes admission for one, lunch, and a choice of one of the featured books. Presented by R.J. Julia Booksellers. For info or tickets, call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Global Souvenirs: A Musical Journey Across Time and Borders

: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a performance by cellist William Suh and pianist Kyunga Lee. Sponsored by the David J. Hughes Memorial Fund. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Geology Course

: 7 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by the New Haven Mineral Club. Part of a weekly geology course through August. Features a presentation developed by John Renton, a professor from the University of West Virginia, and the Great Courses DVD series. Covers earth’s formation, plate tectonics, and more. No registration needed. For info, call 203-530-4554 or 203-484-0873.

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Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

‘Psych’ Star and Friends Bring Farce to Branford

The Legacy Theatre will present , the fast-paced farce that once called “as side-splitting a farce as I have seen,” from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5 at its Branford venue. The production is part of Legacy’s 5th Anniversary Season and features a cast packed with familiar faces from television and film.

“This is one of the funniest shows we have ever produced,” said Legacy Executive Artistic Director Keely Baisden Knudsen. “We are thrilled that this stellar cast and crew will get the opportunity to present this production in such an intimate setting as Legacy. The audience will feel like they are a part of the show!”

The ensemble includes star James Roday Rodriguez, Kurt Fuller, Allison Miller, Michael Trotter, and Jamie Gray Hyder.

Psych A Million Little Things

Psych Evil Wayne’s World Scary Movie

Little Things

Rodriguez starred for eight seasons on USA Network’s and went on to lead the ensemble of ABC’s for five seasons. Fuller, a frequent collaborator of Rodriguez’s, appeared alongside him on and most recently was a series regular on CBS’s . His film credits include , , and more.

Kurt Fuller, whose credits include “Psych,” “Evil,” and “Wayne’s World,” joins the ensemble of “Noises Off” at The Legacy Theatre.

Jamie Gray Hyder, known for her work in “Law & Order: SVU” and the “Call of Duty” video game series, joins the cast of “Noises Off.”

A Million

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Law & Order: Organized Crime The Right Stuff Law & Order: SVU Call of Duty

Miller, who also starred in , returns to Legacy after appearing last season in . Trotter, known for roles in and , joins the cast alongside his wife, Hyder, who has appeared in and voiced characters for the video game series.

Noises Off Off New York Magazine

Nothing’s On

follows a group of actors rehearsing a play-within-a-play called . Slamming doors, backstage chaos, and theatrical mayhem abound in this beloved comedy.

Rounding out the cast are Emily Gardt, Jimmy Johansmeyer, Melanie Martyn, and Mariah Sage. Understudies include Dan Frye, Thomas Mulaney, and Indiana Weaver.

Baisden Knudsen will direct the production. Martha Becker will serve as cos-

tume designer, Rich Burkham as master carpenter, and Jamie Burnett as lighting designer. Colleen Callahan is prop designer, T. Rick Jones serves as both production stage manager and sound designer, and Kim Zhou is set designer.

Tickets are available at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org or by calling the box office at 203-315-1901.

Located just four minutes off Exit 56 on I-95, the Legacy Theatre is housed at 128 Thimble Islands Road in Branford’s Stony Creek Village, steps from the Long Island Sound. Fully renovated prior to its 2021 reopening, the historic building—formerly the Stony Creek Puppet Theatre—has hosted a century of theatrical luminaries, including Orson Welles and, in 2024, a musical directed by Julie Andrews.

The Legacy Theatre is a fully accessible professional company and training center dedicated to presenting both classic and contemporary works, nurturing emerging talent, and fostering a lifelong love for the arts.

Actor Michael Trotter, seen in “Law & Order: Organized Crime” and “The Right Stuff,” makes his Legacy Theatre debut in “Noises Off.”

Press Release from Legacy Theatre

Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre

Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre

Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre

James Roday Rodriguez, best known for his roles in “Psych” and “A Million Little Things,” leads the cast of “Noises Off” at The Legacy Theatre in Branford.

Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre Photo courtesy of the Legacy Theatre Allison Miller, returning to The Legacy Theatre following last season’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” co-stars in “Noises Off.”

A Killer Milestone for Local Mystery Author

Press Release from Lucy Burdette

The Mango Murders

The Mango Murders

Beloved mystery author Lucy Burdette, the pen name of Madison writer Roberta Isleib, is celebrating a major milestone this summer: the release of her 25th novel, . The newest installment in Burdette’s long-running Key West Food Critic Mystery Series (Crooked Lane Books), serves up a flavorful mix of tropical setting, culinary detail, and classic whodunit plotting—just in time for summer reading.

In this latest adventure, food critic Hayley Snow juggles a lavish cocktail party on a chartered yacht with preparations for her best friend’s 85th birthday celebration. But when an explosion disrupts the party, Hayley finds herself pulled into a dangerous mystery. Early reviews are already praising the novel’s charm and intrigue. International bestselling author Ann Cleeves called it “full of food and sunshine and friendship.”

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A longtime resident of both Connecticut and Key West, Burdette draws inspiration from her love of the island’s culture and culinary scene—as well as her background as a clinical psychologist—to bring her smart, spirited protagonist to life. The series launched in 2012 with An Appetite for Murder and has since earned a loyal national following.

“It’s hard to believe this is my 25th novel—and my 15th set in Key West,” Burdette said. “I’m so grateful to the readers, librarians, and booksellers who’ve supported Hayley’s adventures through the years. Writing these books lets me share the colorful, sometimes wacky world of the island—and the food!—with people everywhere. I’m most grateful to our local bookstore, RJ Julia, which has hosted a book launch for all 25 novels.”

RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison will again host Burdette’s launch party on Monday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will include door prizes and the tradi-

tional cake. RJ Julia has hosted launches for every one of her books, beginning with her debut novel, Six Strokes Under, in 2002. For more information or to register for the event, call RJ Julia at 203-245-3959 or visit www.lucyburdette.com.

bestselling author Lucy Burdette (Roberta Isleib) is the author of 25 novels, including the Key West Food Critic Mysteries, the Advice Column Mysteries, two standalones, and the Golf Lovers Mysteries. Her books have received three Florida Book

USA Today Awards and been shortlisted for the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She is a former president of National Sisters in Crime and the Friends of the Key West Library. She splits her time between Madison and Key West, Florida.

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston

Music Under the Stars Concert Series

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20

Lobsterpalooza 2025: The 1980s

: 7 p.m. North Haven Town Green. Music by Rum Runners. Sponsored by the North Haven Department of Recreation in partnership with the North Haven business community. Free admission. For weather updates, call the Recreation Center at 203-672-0541 after 5 p.m. For info, visit northhaven-ct.gov/government/town_departments and click on the Recreation link and Music Under the Stars. : 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anthony’s Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Hosted by the East Haven Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $80, includes appetizers and either lobster or steak, the choice made with online purchase. For info or tickets, visit easthavenchamber.com.

Double Author Event: Liv Constantine and Peter Swanson

Don't Open Your Eyes Kill Your Darlings

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Books: (Constantine) and (Swanson). For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Freshman Orientation Program

: 10 a.m. to noon. North Branford High School (NBHS), 49 Caputo Rd. Students and parents will receive information about school policies and procedures, learn how to get involved in the school community, tour the building, and hear directly from current NBHS student leaders about their high school experiences. Chromebooks will also be dis-tributed at the event. Lunch will be provided for parents and students in the cafeteria. For info, call 203-484-1465.

Author Event: Nalini Jones

The Pairing The Unbroken Coast: A Novel

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Branford Jazz on the Green 2025

: 6:30 p.m. Branford

Town Green. Music by Jumaane Smith. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks and Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.

Book Talk: by Henry Beston

The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod

: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Co-sponsored by the Branford Land Trust. Part of the series of free educational events to kick off the Jarvis Creek Farm Salt Marsh Migration and Restoration Project. Led by library staff member Rabia Ali. For info, visit branfordlandtrust.org.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series

: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford

Free Library Patio, 67 Park St. Music by Phil and Dan Rosenthal and Naomi Sommers. Seats are available but may be limited. Bring your own chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the meeting room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Gold Dust Woman (a Stevie Nicks tribute). Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

Photo courtesy of Lucy Burdette

Local mystery author Lucy Burdette is celebrating the release of her 25th novel, "The Mango Murders."

Photo courtesy of Lucy Burdette

Step Back in Time at Pardee-Morris House Family Day

Huzzah! Families are invited to experience colonial life at the 2025 Family Day celebration at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The free event features Revolutionary War reenactments, fife-and-drum music, colonial games, crafts, and more as part of the NH250 programming series.

Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic lunches and chairs and enjoy the grounds of the historic home at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven. For weather updates, visit the New Haven Museum website or follow @NewHavenMuseum on Facebook or Instagram.

A highlight of the day will be performances by the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard, founded in New Haven in 1775. The company keeps the tradition of 18th-century field music alive with its rope-tension snare drums and shrill fifes. In the past, these instruments helped regulate daily military life; today, they bring history to life at parades, educational events, and reenactments.

Historical reenactors from the 6th Connecticut Regiment will demonstrate life as a Revolutionary War soldier, including musket drills and live demonstrations of musket cleaning and firing. A lieutenant will unpack the contents of a Continental soldier’s knapsack, and children will have the chance to take part in a mock drill using wooden muskets.

Steve Salisbury, portraying an 18th-

cup-and-ball, as well as crafts, including lavender sachet bags and tri-corner paper hats.

Guests are also invited to tour the Pardee-Morris House Colonial Herb Garden. UConn-certified Master Gardener Giulia Gambale will guide visitors in smelling and touching herb clippings, share how the garden was researched and planted, and offer tips for growing herbs at home. Select cuttings of lemon balm, oregano, and thyme will be available to take home. Gambale maintains three community gardens throughout New Haven and teaches gardening workshops at the New Haven Free Public Library and Stratford Library.

The New Haven Museum thanks the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut for supporting the 2025 Family Day program, and WSHU 91.1 FM and the Howard Gilman Foundation for their support of the summer season.

This event is part of NH250, a series developed by the New Haven Museum to complement the national America 250 initiative. The series highlights inclusive, local, and lesser-known stories leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

century sutler, will set up the Big Bear Trading Company, a colonial-era retail shop offering reproduction tools, utensils, trinkets, and curiosities once sold to soldiers and travelers.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy colonial games, such as hoop-rolling, graces, and

Located at 325 Lighthouse Road, the Pardee-Morris House dates to around 1780 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Originally built by Amos Morris around 1750, the house was burned by British troops during their 1779 raid on New

Haven and later rebuilt by the Morris family. In 1918, William S. Pardee, a Morris descendant, left the property to the New Haven Colony Historical Society—now the New Haven Museum. To learn more or view the full summer schedule of events, visit newhaven museum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house. Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave. in downtown New Haven. The museum preserves and interprets more than 375 years of Elm City history through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org, follow @NewHavenMuseum on Facebook, or call 203-562-4183.

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Members of the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard perform with fifes and drums in New Haven. The historic unit will appear at Family Day, continuing a musical tradition dating back to 1775.

Reenactors from the 6th Connecticut Regiment fire muskets during a Revolutionary War demonstration. The regiment will appear at Family Day to showcase soldier life and drill techniques from the colonial era.

Press Release from the New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

An 18th-century-style sutler tent offers tools, wares, and curiosities for sale during Family Day at the Pardee-Morris House. Visitors can explore what a colonial shop might have looked like during the Revolutionary War era.

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Steve Salisbury, proprietor of the Big Bear Trading Company, portrays a colonial sutler offering goods typical of the 1700s, from tools and trinkets to period-appropriate accessories.

Celebrate Nature Stewards at the Whitfield Museum

Owls and turtles and bees, oh my! Visitors can meet all three—and more—during the third annual Nature Stewards Field Day at the Henry Whitfield State Museum on Sunday, Aug. 17, from noon to 4 p.m.

This free, family-friendly event brings together local organizations and conservationists who are making a difference and invites the public to explore how they, too, can become better stewards of the natural world.

Attendees can meet rescued and rehabilitating turtles from Turtle Haven and learn about caring for displaced or orphaned wildlife with Little Rascals Rescue at Raccoon Crossing. WellComb Home will offer a peek inside an observation beehive and sell local honey and beeswax products. The Menunkatuck Audubon Society will showcase its conservation work and offer native plants for sale from its UrbanScapes nursery.

Live animal presentations will take place throughout the afternoon. At 1 p.m., Rose Crisci of Blue Moon Raptors will introduce visitors to an American kestrel, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk, and barred owl. At 2 p.m.,

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ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

: 1004

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

BACA Summer Art Show

: Runs Aug. 14 through Oct. 11.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery

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

Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner

: Runs through Aug. 31.

Connecticut Artists Show

: Runs Sept. 11 through Dec. 31.

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery

: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Robert Jawitz: Animal Portraiture

: Runs through Aug. 30.

Kehler Liddell Gallery

: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org.

IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition

: Runs through Aug. 24.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.

Guilford Art League Summer Show

: Runs through Oct. 1.

New Haven Museum

: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

: Runs through February 2026.

City Gallery

: 994 State St., New Haven: For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.

Served: Wrongful Convictions and the Death Penalty

: Runs through Aug. 24.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

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

Into the Deep: A World Within

: Runs Aug. 8 through Aug. 31.

Angelina Carnevale of Turtle Haven will share stories about her turtle ambassadors and explain how to help both wild and pet turtles thrive.

At 3 p.m., museum visitors can tour the museum’s native pollinator garden with Heather Bradley, who will offer tips for planting pollinator-friendly spaces at home.

Children and families are invited to get creative at a craft station featuring supplies and instructions for making nature shadow drawings. Visitors can explore the museum’s grounds to find inspiration—whether a branch from a red oak tree, a blooming swamp rose-mallow, or anything else that sparks the imagination.

Admission is free, including access to the Whitfield House and exhibit galleries. The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call 203453-2457, email whitfield museum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct. gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldState Museum.

Yale University Art Gallery

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

Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England

: Runs through Sept. 14

Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles

: Runs Sept. 12 through Jan. 11, 2026

Music

Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

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

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

Susan Powell Fine Art

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

Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond Summer in New England

: Runs through Sept. 28.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

:

146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

The Annual Stony Creek Summer Art Show

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

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

The Wharf:

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

Guilford Art League 77th Annual Juried Exhibit and Sale

: Runs Sept. 8 through Sept. 27

: Runs through Aug. 24

Press Release from the Henry Whitfield Museum

Photo courtesy of the Whitfield Museum

An American kestrel is among the raptors visitors can meet during a live birds-of-prey presentation by Blue Moon Raptors at Nature Stewards Field Day at the Whitfield Museum.

Photo courtesy of the Whitfield Museum

Heather Bradley leads a tour of the native pollinator garden at the Henry Whitfield State Museum, one of several interactive events during Nature Stewards Field Day.

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Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

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

Acoustics Club:

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

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Banned Book Club:

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

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

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

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

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

Blackstone Fiber Art Community:

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

Blackstone Library Tour:

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

Book Club:

Noon to 2 p.m. Third Thursday. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. On break for the summer; returns in September. For info, including book titles, or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Bingo Bingo:

9:30 a.m. Second

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Color and Conversation:

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

Community Breakfast

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

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:

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

Duplicate Bridge:

12:30 p.m. Fridays. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For info, call 203915-5987 or email tillerjock@gmail.com.

Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group:

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

Theater

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

: The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Runs through Aug. 24. For info, call 203-3151901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

: Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff St., New Haven. Runs Aug. 14 through Aug. 31. For info, visit elmshakespeare.org.

The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Runs Sept. 18 through Oct. 5. For info, call 203-3151901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.

: 8 a.m. to

1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. East Haven Town Green. For info, call 203-4683204 or visit easthaven-ct.gov/farmersmarket.

: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.

: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.

:

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

Real estate

Incomparable Country Living

Staff Report

This private compound, situated on over 70 beautifully serene acres in the Killingworth and Haddam hills, offers an easy commute to Boston, New York, and the shoreline. Come home to this lovingly re-crafted antique Cape Cod.

This home features three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a private primary suite—wide pine floors run throughout, complemented by four fireplaces and a wraparound deck. The openconcept layout brings a sophisticated farmhouse feel, and the chef’s kitchen features handcrafted cabinetry, granite countertops, and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. A main-floor laundry room adds convenience, and a bright sunroom opens to the deck with remarkable views of the surrounding land.

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This property offers acres of fenced pasture ready for riding, including a full turnout, round pen, paddock, tack room, kitchen, bath, storage, and a gazebo. There’s space to restore the riding ring or to add a tennis court, pool, or gardens. Guests will love the inviting cottage, which features cathedral ceilings, a charming open floor plan, built-ins, walnut floors, and a private deck. A versatile two-story workshop features cherry floors, stained glass accents, and attached storage. A stunning meditative pond house with a dock invites peaceful moments by the water, often visited by local blue herons. Additional structures include a two-bay detached garage and other meticulously maintained outbuildings.

re-crafted antique Cape Cod.

The farm adjoins 41.91 acres of Haddam land, allowing you to trail ride without ever leaving your property. Rolling woodlands, trails, and bridges provide endless opportunities for recreation and enjoying nature—a healthy, active lifestyle right in your backyard.

As a bonus, there’s gorgeous, partially cleared acreage above the pond, plus an additional 10 wooded acres teeming with

12 Jackson Road, Killingworth

Year Built: Sq. Feet: Acres: Style: Bedrooms: Bathrooms: Price:

1806 2,966 74.11 Cape Cod 3 3 full $2,200,000

wildlife across Jackson Road. This is incomparable country living in the quiet heart of Connecticut.

This home is being offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties for $2,200,000. For more information or a showing, contact Sheila Tinn-Murphy at 203-915-7530.

This property offers acres of fenced pasture ready for riding, including a full turnout, round pen, paddock, tack room, kitchen, bath, storage, and a gazebo.

This private compound, situated on over 70 beautifully serene acres in the Killingworth and Haddam hills, offers an easy commute to Boston, New York, and the shoreline. Come home to this lovingly

Real Estate Transactions

BRANFORD

Nigretti and Vincenzo Gallo to Justin Anamasi, $200,000 on July 15

70 Allison Way Unit 70

: Karen

Jason S. and Kristin Brown, $815,000 on July 14

97 Mungertown Road

WESTBROOK

: Andrew

Aschettino to Lindsay K. Wasserman and Kara A. Lesandrine, $700,000 on July 16

: Eric Taylor and Orchard Heights Condo Association to Black Dimond Group LLC, $189,000 on July 14

:

Priyantha S. and Cindy A. Jayanetti to Lana A. Thi-Nguyen, $381,000 on July 16

: Elise and Joseph Lee to John M. Monahan, $380,000 on July 16

Village Unit 7

: Waterside Bldg & Dev Ii L to Andrew P. Copley and Robbin L. Cabelus, $1,490,000 on July 15

NORTH BRANFORD

: Estate of William Desenti and Bernadette M. Keyes to Anniemac Private Equity C, $369,000 on July 17

Road

: John Savo to Hannah and John Petr, $450,000 on July 18

: Jean M. Roberts to Meghan Powell, $455,000 on July 18

Annunziato to Thomas Rafferty, $379,000 on July 14

: Julie L. Lei to Gary T. and Diane C. Debrizzi, $552,000 on July 15

:

3 Catherine St

LLC to Carlos Cruz and Ashley L. Baez, $560,000 on July 17

: Paul M. and Susan A. Eligio to Mark and Christina Eligio, $190,000 on July 18

3 Catherine Street 15 Eldred Drive 9 Florence Street

: William and

Jennifer Ruth to Jeremy Tulley, $307,000 on July 17

GUILFORD

254 Boston Street

: Judith Zurkus to Felicia A. Smith and Travis Gulick, $530,000 on July 17

1635 Durham Road

: Ehrlich

Consulting LLC to Maxwell Ehrlich, $250,000 on July 18

9 Farmview Lane

: Joseph and Catherine K. Marganski to James Doran and Taryn Kelly-Doran, $732,500 on July 17

69 Huckleberry Court

: John C.

Motzer to Brandon Williams and Sophie Katz, $619,000 on July 17

MADISON

1308 Durham Road

: Kenneth and Kimberly Bartlett to Pamela M Wertheim T and Pamela M. Wertheim, $1,300,000 on July 17

501 Durham Road

: Marilyn A.

Mason to Jason S. and Sarah E. Sidle, $415,000 on July 14

168 Green Hill Road

: James and Gina A. Vicino to Samuel J. and Mallory J. Angles, $715,000 on July 14

27 Hammonassett Meadows Road

: Andrew R. and Emma M. Long to

NORTH HAVEN

92 Blakeslee Avenue

: Saggatul Alam to Ina R. and John C. Stack, $405,000 on July 7

: Canterbury Woods Ltd to Kyle Adams, $225,000 on July 7

: Joseph and Jenna Moulton to Jennifer Ortiz and Stacey B. Kroop, $500,000 on July 7

: Mary G. Cameron to Normando J. and Christine N. Laflamme, $333,000 on July 3

: Matthew T. and Shannon A. Rybak to Sky Circlecle Homes LLC, $280,000 on July 8

24 Canterbury Way 11 Cindy Lane 52 Edgewater Road 16 Samoset Avenue 24 Sherwood Drive

: Estate of Jay Bard and Seth E. Bard to 139 Summit LLC, $350,000 on July 8

OLD SAYBROOK

Mary Nocera to Uprise Dev & Const LLC, $390,000 on July 14

: Middle Post LLC to 5

Jade Court LLC, $10,000 on July 16

: Daniel E. and Carol E. Huntley to Gregory W. and Erin K. Warwick, $600,000 on July 18

:

Michael Fazio to Deborah L. Moeckel, $700,000 on July 16

: Amy H. Worman to James E. Litwin and Kathryn V. Wesbecher, $410,000 on July 15

: Estate of John Bailey and Catherine A. White to Asylum Holdings LLC, $575,000 on July 15 : Clinton Prop General LLC to Kelsey Ruppel and James Ryder, $567,800 on March 3 : Three Eleven LLC to Robert and Marianne P. Paganucci, $875,000 on March 4 : Estate of Matthew Gianitsos and Anestis Glanitsos to Vassalia Gianitsos, $252,000 on March 5

: Gitsit Solutions LLC to Tracey L. Appleget, $465,000 on March 3

: Pulcini

Dominic 3rd Est and Thomas Pulcini to Jacob Pulcini, $200,000 on July 16 : Michele Talbot to Richard J. Lof, $95,000 on July 14 : Deep River Town Of to Olson Property Holdings L, $163,000 on July 14

: Pamela A. Hunter to Kathryn and Peter Barcroft, $749,900 on July 17 : Kimberly A. Thomas to David E. Mclaughlin, $185,000 on July 16

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Women’s Table, Yale University

Sneakers: Sneaker Junkies, Nike Air Max 1

Jeans: Urban Outfitters, Levi’s 501 ‘90s

Headphones: Apple, AirPods Max Jacket: lululemon, Always Effortless Sunglasses: Warby Parker, Tessa Ice Cream: Arethusa Farm