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BJ’s Application Heads to Sept. 17 Public Hearing By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

An application that, if approved, would bring a BJ’s Wholesale Club and several other businesses to Branford will receive a remote public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Information on how to participate in the

meeting will be posted on the town website ahead of the hearing. Last month, Luke Mauro filed an application to develop vacant land at 569 and 573 East Main Street. The application calls for a 106,700-square-foot BJ’s Wholesale Club with an attached liquor store, two 2,800square-foot fast-food restaurants with drivethrus, a 16,000-square-foot commercial

space, and a 7,600-square-foot sit-down restaurant space. No proposed tenants for those spaces had been named at press time. A gas station is also planned as part of the development. The East Main Street site has a long history of proposed large-scale retail See BJ’s Application page 6

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Stronger T-Birds North Branford football returns an experienced core after a Principal Joe Amodio, right, greets an incoming third grader during 9-1 season...................................12 Popsicles on the Playground at Totoket Valley Elementary School in Northford on Aug. 24. The event gave students moving up from Jerome Harrison Elementary School a chance to meet their teachers before the start of the school year.

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Zak Poston: Keeping Service and Sacrifice in Mind By Pam Young Correspondent

Military service was part of Zak Poston’s family long before he joined the U.S. Army himself. Both of his parents served in the Army, and other relatives served during World War II, the Vietnam War, and in other branches of the military. Growing up, Zak knew he wanted to continue that tradition. “My family has a long history of military service, and I always wanted to join,” Zak says. “It was and always has been a big thing in the family. I chose the Army because it seemed the coolest to me.” Today, Zak continues to serve the local veteran community as chair of the North Branford Veterans Service Commission, helping organize initiatives and events intended to support veterans and keep their service and sacrifices visible within the community. Born in New Haven, Zak spent part of his childhood in North Haven and North Carolina before his family moved to Northford when he was in second grade. He attended North

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of the Week Branford schools and joined the Army after high school. Zak attended North Branford schools and joined the Army in 2000 through the split-option program, completing basic training during the summer between his junior and senior years of high school. After graduating from North Branford High School in 2002, he completed advanced job training and deployed to Iraq in 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving in the in the Army for six years and finishing his service as a specialist. After returning home, Zak earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Gateway Community College and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Albertus Magnus College in 2022. He also built a career that began in

construction and eventually led him into the business side of the solar industry. “After my service in the Army, I was a carpenter in residential building and remodeling,” Zak says. “I really started liking it and was selfemployed. I enjoyed the business aspect of it.” When the real estate market declined in 2008 and construction work dried up, Zak began installing solar systems for residential and commercial properties. As he gained experience, he took on more of the business operations and eventually ran Connecticut operations for the company where he worked. His involvement with the Veterans Service Commission began when the town manager invited residents interested in forming the commission to apply. “I responded with a letter and resume,” Zak says. The commission works to support veterans in North Branford and Northford through advocacy, See Zak Poston page 11

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Independent Party Endorsement for Paul Crisci May Offer Positive Change for Branford 102nd Race By Paul Crisci

ello, Branford. I wanted to share some good news with you, and something I hope you will weigh when you make your decision this election. That decision is closer than most people realize. Early voting begins in October. Last week I received the endorsement of the Independent Party. I want to explain what that means, because an endorsement can sound like nothing more than a second line on a ballot. It is more than that. The Independent Party did not look at the letter next to my name. They looked at the person. They sat down with me, asked questions, went through my platform and my resume, and decided that what I stand for lines up with the values of the people of Connecticut, and most of all of Branford. They decided I was worthy of representing their members, not as a party, but as a person with the right ideas for the job. That tells you something about them, and I hope it tells you something about me. It also tells you that a lot of people here are done sorting candidates by party. They are looking at the job and asking who can do it. That is the entire idea behind

facts, not feelings. It is not a tagline People assume that line is a slogan somebody workshopped for me. It is not. It is how I am asking you to hire me. You are my employer. That is not flattery; it is the arrangement. You are conducting a job interview with two applicants, and my job is to give you what you need to make a good decision, not to make you angry at somebody. Here is what I mean. Take a step back and look at Branford from ten thousand feet, and then at the Connecticut it sits in. Then ask an honest question. Are the votes being cast in Hartford about this town and this state? Or are they about how we feel about the man in the White House? While we spend our energy on Washington, there is a long list of things right here in Branford that need representation. Taxes on your home and your car. Housing a young family can afford. Overdevelopment and who decides how this town grows. Schools, seniors, veterans, and our shoreline. Businesses deciding whether Connecticut is worth staying in. Our kids finishing school and leaving. None of that gets fixed by a

fight over a president. All of it gets decided in Hartford, by someone who is supposed to be speaking for this town. This one is not on you You cast your votes with the information you are given, and I am not going to blame you for how that goes. I put this on the politicians. Both sides figured out anger is easier to raise money on than agreement. So they provoke you. They keep you upset enough that the decision gets made on feelings instead of facts, and along the way they forgot what they were hired for. The title is State Representative. Not activist. Not party spokesman. Representative. You are hired to represent all the people, without bias. Not half of them. Not the slice that agrees with you. Not a small group of special interests with a good lobbyist. All of them. You expect your first selectman to put the town first. A state representative is the same job, one level up, carrying Branford’s issues into a building where 150 other people are carrying theirs. That is what the Independent Party saw. Somebody who wants to represent his town first, who sees Branford’s place in Connecticut’s future, and who is not there for a

photo op but to back real bills for the residents who chose this place to live. What your tax dollars actually are Your taxes are not a fee. They are a payment into a system, and you are entitled to a return on it. That return looks like protected shorelines, better schools, and real help for our veterans and seniors. And real affordable housing, not a development wearing those words as a disguise to get around local zoning and leave the town with the traffic, the classrooms, and the sewer bill. I have said it many times, and I will keep saying it. Local elections should be based on a resume, not a political affiliation. When I am elected, I intend to represent the people who disagree with me as carefully as the people who agree with me. My job is not to take a side. It is to bring the best information, the best policy, and the best opportunities back to Branford. A few questions My opponent has had eight years. So, I have a few questions for you when it comes to Robin Comey. I am not asking you to answer them for me. Answer them to yourself.

Can you name one bill she has proposed that was for all of Branford, and not for a special interest? Can you point to one time she voted against her own party because it was the right thing for this town? Can you show where she has stood up for our police and our law enforcement? And can you find a single vote she has cast on affordable housing that came out in Branford’s favor? If you can answer those, then you have what you need, and you should vote accordingly. I mean that. If you cannot, then look closely at my platform, look just as closely at hers, and ask the simplest question there is. If Branford were your business, which one of us would you hire to run it? That is all I want. Not your anger at anybody. Your attention. Facts, not feelings, is not a slogan. It is a request. Do not let how you feel about Washington decide who represents your street. I am honored and humbled to be endorsed by the Independent Party, and I do not take it lightly. I hope to say the same to you on November 3rd, as your next State Representative.

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE • 102ND DISTRICT Paid for by Paul Crisci for Branford, Mann Hasen, Treasurer. Approved by Paul Crisci.

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Booked for the Weekend Thousands of titles await browsers at a beloved annual book sale..........................27 On the Aisle A season of theater brings familiar favorites, fresh productions, and plenty to anticipate....................................................................................................................................23 When Whaling Ruled A look back at the people and industry that shaped the shoreline in the whaling era......................................................................................................................................29

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Branford to Hold Clean Energy Symposium Oct. 3 Staff Report

Branford residents will have an opportunity to learn about home energy efficiency, heat pumps, solar power, and battery storage during a Clean Energy Symposium scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Branford Community House. The town will hold the symposium from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Community House, 46 Church St., as Branford continues the latest round of its HeatSmart program, a community-based initiative intended to help residents improve home energy efficiency and learn about clean heating and cooling technologies. The symposium will feature First Selectman Josh Brooks, members of the Branford Clean Energy Committee, and technical experts. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions about energyand money-saving programs and technologies available to homeowners. Dan Rabin of the Branford Clean Energy Committee is scheduled to discuss HeatSmart and the committee’s activities.

Rhea Drozdenko of New England Smart Energy will discuss Home Energy Solutions and heat pumps, while Eric Foley of Earthlight will discuss residential solar power and battery storage. A question-and-answer session, informational tables, and refreshments are also planned. The event comes as Branford begins Round 3 of HeatSmart Branford. According to the program’s website, more than 1,000 Branford residents have participated in HeatSmart to date. The program begins with a Home Energy Solutions assessment, which evaluates a home’s energy efficiency and identifies opportunities for improvements. HeatSmart connects participating residents with a certified vendor to conduct the assessment. As of April 1, the copay for a Home Energy Solutions assessment is $40, according to HeatSmart Branford. Assessments are available at no cost to incomeeligible households. The program also provides residents

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with information about incentives available through Energize Connecticut, as well as heat pumps, solar panels, and other measures intended to improve energy efficiency and reduce long-term energy costs. In a message posted on the HeatSmart Branford website, Brooks said the Branford Clean Energy Committee introduced HeatSmart in 2021 to promote clean heating and cooling technologies in the community. “HeatSmart helps residents optimize their home energy efficiency and offers a range of simple cost-effective energy solutions,” Brooks said. Income-eligible residents may qualify for a no-cost Home Energy Solutions assessment and additional incentives for energy-saving improvements. Eligibility may be based on participation in certain utility assistance programs, receipt of certain forms of public assistance, household income, or eligibility of other tenants in some multifamily properties. The program’s partner contractor, New England Smart Energy Group, will also

contribute $25 to the Branford Food Pantry for each completed Home Energy Solutions assessment, according to Brooks’ message. “Sign up for HeatSmart today, with rising energy costs, this is a good time to conserve energy, save money, and help achieve our Branford energy goals,” Brooks said. In addition to home energy assessments, the HeatSmart program directs residents who have already completed a Home Energy Solutions assessment to resources for evaluating other improvements. Those include a no-cost heat pump consulting service through Energize Connecticut and information about residential solar power. The Oct. 3 symposium is intended to give residents an opportunity to hear directly from representatives involved with those programs and technologies and ask questions about which options may be appropriate for their homes. For more information or to register, visit www.heatsmartct.org/branford.

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development. A draft development plan showing a big-box retail footprint near Exit 56 entered the public record in 2013, and by late 2014, Costco had identified the area as its preferred location for a Branford store. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Planned Development District for the Costco proposal in 2015. Costco withdrew its inland wetlands application in April 2016 following a contentious review process, and in February 2017 informed the town that it would not move forward with the Branford location. The

failed proposal later became the subject of litigation filed by property owner Wayne Cooke against former town officials and a consulting firm involved in the application review. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ’s Wholesale Club is a membership warehouse club offering groceries, household goods, gas, and other products. The company was founded in 1984 and now operates in 22 states, with New England described by the company as its core market. There are currently 13 BJ’s locations in Connecticut, with the closest to Branford in North Haven.

Branford Rotary Club Welcomes New Members The Branford Rotary Club, a volunteer group of local men and women from all professions, ages, and backgrounds, is looking for new members. Rotary members give their time and expertise to improve lives in Branford, across the shoreline, and around the world as part of their mission of “Service Above Self.” The club raises funds from events and sponsorships throughout the year and donates the funds and the time to help others and protect the environment. The Branford Rotary meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at The Parthenon Diner, 374 East Main Street, Branford, and on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at The Home Restaurant, 1114 Main Street, Branford. For more information or to join the Branford Rotary, email info@branfordrotary.org or visit branfordrotary.org.

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Branford Community Gardens has launched its first Adopt-a-Plot Sponsorship Program to support the organization’s Seed, Weed, and Feed program during the 2026 growing season. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization is inviting individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations to sponsor garden plots to help fund supplies and operations, including soil, tools, water access, infrastructure improvements, and community programming. Branford Community Gardens promotes organic gardening, sustainable growing practices, and local food access for residents. Organizers say the new sponsorship program will help strengthen longterm sustainability while supporting efforts to address food insecurity in the community. Sponsorships are available at multiple levels, and sponsors will be recognized at the garden, on the organization’s website, and in select promotional materials. For more information, email branfordctgardens@gmail.com or visit branfordctgardens.org.

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Candace Salvati Branford Candace Randall “Candie” Salvati of Branford passed away at CT Hospice on Aug. 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her. She was the wife of the late Richard Salvati. She was the mother of Michael Fries of West Haven, Daniel Fries (Dawn) of East Haven, and Ryan Salvati of West Haven. She is also survived by her sisters, Robbin Miller (Emma) of California, Kimberly Gerlander of Milford, and five grandchildren. Candace was born in Middletown on March 24, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie Jenkins Randall. She grew up in Branford, where she made a lifetime of memories and friendships. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, treasured friend, and a strong believer in Jesus Christ. Candace found happiness in the simple things and spending time with the people she loved. She had a passion for sewing, quilting, crafting, gardening, feeding birds, bird watching, and adventures, including trips to New Orleans, New York City, Hawaii, and multiple visits to the beautiful town of Mystic. Some of her happiest moments were spent gathered around a table with the people she loved, Saturday night dinners, cheering on her grandchildren while they participated in different activities, shows at the Shubert, and sharing a glass of wine as she reflected on the times of laughter, past conversations, memories, and togetherness that made each moment special. Candace was a worker for George

Schmitt, received her certificate as a certified nursing assistant in 1989, and received her certificate in certified medical coding in 2004, working at Coding Concepts. She worked as a secretary at Evangelical Free Church and as a medical receptionist for Quinnipiac Medical Group for many years. She finished her working career as an employee of Yale New Haven Hospital as a central scheduler and retired as a medical receptionist for NEMG at Guilford Internal Medicine. She touched the lives of many through her years of dedication and kindness. Though her passing leaves an emptiness in the hearts of those who loved her, her memory will live on in the people she touched, traditions she created, places she loved, and the memories that will forever remind us of her. Remember her for her faith, generous heart, creativity, and love for her family and friends. May she rest peacefully in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, reunite with Ricky, and her memory forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved her. A special thank you to the staff on 9-7 at Yale New Haven Hospital, especially Drs. Tallavajhala and Donat, as well as the staff at Connecticut Hospice in Branford for the wonderful care, great support, kindness, and compassion given during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to express sympathy, please consider making a donation in Candie’s name to your favorite cancer charity. Friends called on Aug. 27 with a prayer service at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Burial was private. Please see her online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.

Branford Announces School Meal Program Branford Public Schools has announced its 2026-27 policy for determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs and free milk through the Special Milk Program. Eligibility is based on U.S. Department of Agriculture income guidelines for household size and income. Applications are available through ParentSquare and may be returned to the Branford Board of Education, 185 Damascus Road, Branford; additional copies are available at the Board of Education and individual schools. Only one application is required per household, and applications may be submitted throughout the school year. Some students may be directly certified based on participation in qualifying assistance programs and may not need to submit an application. For more information about the application process, call 203-315-7806.

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Annual Lake Gaillard Walk Returns Press Release from the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club

The Northford-North Branford Women’s Club GFWC, in conjunction with the Regional Water Authority, is sponsoring its 26th annual Lake Gaillard Walk in North Branford on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Lake Gaillard is normally closed to the public and is not included in the Regional Water Authority’s pass, so this is a once-ayear opportunity to enjoy a walk around this beautiful property. The distance around the lake is seven miles, and walk-

ers can choose to do the full loop or a partial section. Participants must start the trail by 11 a.m. to allow enough time to finish. All walkers must exit the property no later than 1 p.m. Buses will be available to transport participants to the Lake Gaillard property from Atwater Library starting at 8:30 a.m. Access to the Beech Street entrance will be by bus or on foot only. Parking on Beech Street and Pomps Lane is prohibited where posted. Sturdy strollers and wagons are welcome. Bicycles, rollerblades, and pets are not allowed on the trail. The advance registration fee is $10 for

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Shoreline Soul Gospel Workshop Seeks Singers

Christ Church Holds Annual Tag Sale

Professional singer and choir director Angela Clemmons will lead another season of Shoreline Soul, a five-session gospel music workshop open to singers of all experience levels. No audition or previous gospel experience is required, and songs are taught by ear rather than from sheet music. Sessions will be held Mondays, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 19, and Nov. 9 and 23, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 122 Broad St., Guilford, culminating in a free public concert Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. Early registration is $85 through Sept. 14 and $95 beginning Sept. 15. Some scholarships are available. For more information or to request a registration form, call Angela Clemmons at 203-619-1415 or email shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

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Community members gather on the Branford Green on Aug. 24 to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence.

State Rep. Robin Comey, left, Iryna Bonenberger, center, and Branford First Selectman Josh Brooks gather during an Aug. 24 observance on the Branford Green marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence.

Branford Marks 35th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Press Release from Iryna Solomko, RTM 3rd District

Residents gathered on the Branford Green on Aug. 24 as the town marked the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence. First Selectman Josh Brooks issued a proclamation in support of Ukraine’s Independence Day before a crowd at a

ceremony that began at 12:30 p.m.: “I encourage all residents to join in commemorating this significant occasion, to honor the Ukrainian-American community, and to recognize the Ukrainian people’s enduring spirit and their ongoing struggle for freedom and self-governance.” State Rep. Robin Comey also addressed those gathered: “When one part of our community is hurting, we all feel it. And

when one part of our community shows this kind of strength and resolve, the whole town is proud to stand behind it. We are here as part of the global solidarity with Ukraine.” “Now more than ever, Ukrainians need to know the world is still standing with them,” said Iryna Solomko, a member of Branford’s Representative Town Meeting for the 3rd District, who organized the

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observance. “A crowd on a town green is how that gets said.” That evening, the James Blackstone Memorial Library was lit in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Solomko credited Comey with helping bring the observance together. Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on Aug. 24, 1991.

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ESTATE OF Muriel S Keiper, AKA Muriel Stone Keiper (26-00282) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 19, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Notice is hereby given that the Civic Association of Short Beach Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Union Church, 14 Pentecost St, Branford, CT, to consider the following:

Rebecca Norton, Assistant Clerk

Zoning Regulation changes to comply with Public Act 25-1

The fiduciary is:

At this meeting, interested persons may be heard and written communication received. Copies of legal notice, and related information are posted on line at www.shortbeach.org and at the Branford Town Clerk’s Office and Land Use office, 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT.

Blaize Levitan c/o LYNN MARIE PINDER, PINDER LAW OFFICE

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ESTATE OF Mary F. Griffin, AKA Mary Ford Griffin (26-00302)

ESTATE OF Sherri Haynes, AKA Sherri Lee Ann Haynes (26-00284)

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 17, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 18, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Taylor Carafeno, Clerk The fiduciary is: Margaret Schmidt flea Margaret Griffin c/o STEPHEN W WHALEN, ATTORNEY STEPHEN W. WHALEN, 26 COMMERCE DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471

Rebecca Norton, Assistant Clerk The fiduciary is: Melissa Villano Harrington, 37 Mendingwall Circle, Madison, CT 06405

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Zak Poston: Keeping Service and Sacrifice in Mind Continued from page 2 information, community events, and other initiatives. “It is a broad mission with flexibility to do things that we feel bring value, such as providing information, advocating for change, putting on certain events, and supporting other types of symbolic things, like, for example, the Purple Heart Trail,” Zak says. As chair, Zak runs the commission’s meetings, helps keep its projects organized, and works with other members as they develop initiatives. “We are a collaborative group, and we work well together on all the projects we put on,” he says. “So, I make sure we have what we need, talk about initiatives, and provide input.” One of the commission’s upcoming events is its POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony, set for Friday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. on the green along Route 80 near the Congregational Church. Zak credits commission member Chuck Larkins with creating the ceremony and organizing many of the commission’s ceremonies throughout the year. Larkins is also a member of the Branford VFW. “He does a lot of the ceremonies in the year and deserves recognition for that,” Zak says. The POW/MIA ceremony honors Amer-

ican prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. Zak says ceremonies such as this one are also an opportunity to remind people outside the veteran community about those sacrifices. “This POW/MIA Day is intended to honor the memory and sacrifice of those who served and bring awareness to the public,” he says. “It is not something folks out of the veteran community think about all the time, so it is important to hold ceremonies like this in an effort to have the public remember. Being a POW/MIA is a significant sacrifice that someone made on behalf of the country.” The commission also organizes the ceremony following North Branford’s Memorial Day parade and encourages residents to attend its events throughout the year. “We really want to encourage people to come to these types of events when we hold them,” Zak says. “It is really important that we do these things so others can learn and talk to the veterans while also showing support.” Zak particularly hopes families will bring children to the ceremonies and give them an opportunity to learn more about military service. “People can bring their kids to learn about the sacrifices of those who serve the country,” he says. “Continuing these things will remain important.”

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Copies of the above application materials are available for public inspection in the Inland Wetlands office located in the Town Hall, 1019 Main St., Branford, CT. They are also available for download: https://branfordct. portal.opengov.com/records/505736. If you require assistance with accessing the remote meeting, please submit a written request to the Inland Wetland office no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Peter Bassermann, Chairman

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BRANFORD The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Branford, Connecticut hereby gives notice of Public Hearings to be held on Thursday September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM by remote technology to consider the applications listed below. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the Commission’s meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 1. Application PZ-26-39 Planned Development District Master Plan/Map Amendment to build a wholesale club with a gas station, and commercial uses for a sit-down restaurant and two fast food restaurants with drive-through lanes and a commercial building Located at 569 & 573 East Main Street. Luke Mauro- Applicant. 595 Corporate Circle-Owner of 569 East Main Street. NF & W Cooke Limited Partnership-Owner of 573 East Main Street At said hearing all persons will have the right to be heard. Copies are on file in the Planning & Zoning Commissions office at the Planning & Zoning Department (1019 Main Street) Branford, CT 06405 and on the Town’s website: https://branfordct.portal.opengov.com/records/506153. Written communications may be sent to the above address or to: PlanningandZoning@branford-ct.gov.

Be a BACA Member The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) is asking current members to renew their membership and inviting new members to join. Since 2014, BACA has been bringing to the residents of Branford and beyond events including art exhibits in venues such as the Stony Creek Brewery and Orchard House, dance recitals including a performance of The Nutcracker, the history of Branford neighborhoods during Branford’s 375th birthday anniversary year, and the Painted Doors of Branford event that drew visitors to the sidewalks of downtown Branford. BACA membership levels and costs are as follows: community/artist, $20; business, $50; and benefactor, $100. For more information, visit branfordarts.org.

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF BRANFORD BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405 LEGAL NOTICE The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday September 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom technology to conduct Public Hearings on the following applications. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

The North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission at its August 20, 2026 Regular Meeting:

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A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPT. 3, 2026 MEETING: Appl. #2026-6, 165 Notch Hill Road, Re-Subdivision of parcel to create four (4) residential lots. Owner: David Demaio/Applicant: Nafis & Young Engineers Inc.

ZBA 26-21 Attorney Timothy Lee-Applicant Paul S. Greenbaum- Owner 13 Fenway Road (E11-D11-004-00007 R3) Var. Sec. 3.4.A to allow a front yard setback of 29 feet where 30 feet is required. Var. Sec. 3.4.A to allow a rear yard setback of 26.3 feet where 30 feet is required. Var. Sec. 3.4.A to allow a side yard setback of 13 feet 10 inches where 15 feet is required for the renovation and expansion of the existing single family house.

B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPT. 3, 2026 MEETING: Appl. #2026-8, Zoning Text Amendment – Zoning Regulation changes to be in compliance with CT Public Act 25-1. Applicant: North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission C. ACCEPTED WITHDRAWAL – request for 2nd driveway at 53 High Point Drive. D. DENIED – request for 2nd driveway at 493 Totoket Road. E. APPROVED request for bond release at 40 Ciro Road. F. APPOINTED Town Engineer Christopher Holden as Deputy Zoning Enforcement Officer. Ron Siena, Acting Chairman

ZBA 26-22 James Pretti- Applicant 119 Montowese St. LLC-Owner 119 Montowese Street (E07-000-007-00001 BR) Var. Sec. 4.3.B.8 to allow a floor area ratio of 32% where 30% is required for the reduction of the lot size to create a new single family lot adjacent to the existing single family lots.

THE SOUND • SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 • SPORTS

SNorth ports Branford Returns Experienced Core After 9-1 Season

The Sound Valley Courier Thursday, September 3, 2026

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The North Branford Thunderbirds are preparing to kick off a new season next week. The T-Birds are coming off a successful season after finishing the regular season 9-1 and reaching the postseason, but with all the success from last year, the team entered the offseason focused on getting better. The T-Birds realized their young core needed to get into the weight room and get stronger to compete with programs like Bloomfield, Ansonia, and Sheehan, the team that ended their run last year. North Branford coach Anthony Salvati said that after an intense offseason in the weight room, the players are confident heading into the new year. “We’ve had a great offseason. The guys were dedicated to the weight room in late December all the way through the summer. I think they realized what it takes after our playoff loss last year to Sheehan,” Salvati said. “We weren’t ready physically to compete with some of the bigger schools out there and the schools that are battletested. So they were dedicated to the weight room to improve on that and hopefully never get pushed around again.” Salvati added that the team’s consistency, with eight starters returning on both sides of the ball, will help significantly in its development. North Branford had only one senior last season on the offensive line, and the rest of the team included freshmen and sophomores. In certain areas, the T-Birds resembled a JV team compared with other varsity teams. “We got a lot of the guys coming back on both sides of the ball,” Salvati said. “A lot of it was maturity. We were pretty young. We grew. We learned from that, and we just definitely got stronger in the weight room.” The T-Birds are loaded with experienced talent this season. Key offensive returners include quarterback Matteo Anderson, running back Jack Sigel, and slot receiver Billy Criscolo. Salvati described Sigel as a gym rat who is fast, strong, and simply loves football, while describing Criscolo as lightning fast. Defensively, Landen Burns returns for his senior season after leading the team in tackles for the past two seasons. Fellow linebackers Nic Salvati and Craig Miller

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North Branford football opens the season Thursday, Sept. 10 on the road at Old Saybrook.

also return, keeping the trio intact to lead the group. The T-Birds also return practically their entire offensive line, with most entering their junior seasons. That consistency will be pivotal for the offense, especially with the team’s goal of maintaining a balanced attack. North Branford has been run-heavy the past few years, and while the T-Birds will still prioritize the run, they are also planning to open up the passing game. “We had to become a little bit more balanced offensively. Last year, we kind of tried to make it a little bit more balanced,

but we still relied on the run heavily, and we’ll still rely on the run. That’s going to be our identity for sure. I think our passing game will complement the running game,” Salvati said. “With the experience coming back at quarterback and experience coming back at receivers and the O-Line being that much better, I think we could probably be bit more balanced, which is something we haven’t had here in the four years that I’ve been here.” This season, the T-Birds will not focus on replicating last year’s 9-1 regular season. Instead, they are focused on playing a full four quarters on their way to another

postseason berth. Salvati said they are not talking about an undefeated season and will instead take a game-by-game approach. “We don’t mention anything about overall record, to be honest with you,” he said. “It’s a game-by-game situation, and hopefully at the end of the season, it’s a positive number for us and we’re in the position that we want to be.” North Branford opens the season Thursday, Sept. 10, on the road against the Morgan-Old Saybrook-Westbrook coop at 6 p.m.

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Deep River Horseshoe League: White Sox Move Back to First Place By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Players are usually concerned about heat and humidity, but this week the focus shifted to playoff positions, seedings, and which bubble teams were in or out. Overall scoring dropped from a team average of 277 points to 262 points—the fourth-highest average this season. One team topped 300 points, and four came within five points of 300. For the first time this season, 40 games were won by more than five points. Headlines: The White Sox moved back into first place with a 4-2 win over the Yankees; the Giants fell to second after a 4-2 loss to the Pirates; the Braves joined the bubble teams with a 42 loss to the Rockies; the D’backs strengthened their chances of making the playoffs with a 4-2 win over the Cards; and substitute Paul Noel matched the league season high for a series with 183 points. Brady Miller’s White Sox wanted first place and the No. 1 seed as they faced Dennis Allen’s Yankees. The Sox used Miller’s clean game for a double-digit win in game one. The Yankees won the next two games: Allen’s 40 points gave them a double-digit win, and, after falling behind by five points going into the last two boxes, they used their handicap for the win. The Sox won the final three games. Tied after the 10th box, the Sox outscored the Yanks, 9-4. Miller and Bob Beckwith combined for 60 points for an easy win. Beckwith’s 38 points in the last game gave the Sox their third double-digit win. His 104-point series was the second-highest in the B division. The Sox scored 294 points, 70 ringers, and 10 doubles. In the Giants-Pirates match, all games were won by double

digits. The teams split the first four games. The Pirates took game one as Gary Stevens’ points were the difference after Skip Robinson edged Giants player Mike Zanelli Sr., 31-28. Brian Walsh and Stevens combined for 52 points to win game three. The Zanelli and Matt Valentin duo scored 57 points in game two, while Zanelli and Adam Fortier scored 64 points to win game four by 24 points. The Pirates won the final two games. Down by one point after 10 boxes, they outscored the Giants, 11-4. Walsh and Stevens carried the Pirates to their fourth win. Walsh’s 99-point series tied for third in the B division. The win dropped the Giants into second place, and the Pirates remained in fourth. Both teams had good scoring nights: Pirates 293, Giants 284. Going into the night, Sue Pollard’s Rockies were considered a bubble team, but they quickly dispelled that by winning the first four games against Frank Rausch’s Braves. Pollard edged Rausch, 36-31, in game one and again, 25-23, in game two, with the Rockies using their handicap for the win. Anthony Malerba’s 35 points won game three. In their third meeting, Pollard edged Rausch, 31-24, as Pollard and Malerba scored 60 points. The Braves won the final two games. Rausch and Mike Beckwith combined for 64 points for a double-digit win. In the last game, it was Beckwith’s double in the last box that sealed the victory. Beckwith’s 99-point series tied for third in the B division. Malerba’s 95-point series was the third-highest score in the C division. Pollard edged Rausch, 112111. The Rockies scored 295 points for the night. The Rockies were tied for sixth place, and the Braves dropped from fifth to

eighth in the standings. Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox were looking to make it four wins in a row, while Bob Cifaldi’s Cubs were playing for a top-four seed. Cifaldi’s 36 points won game one. Game two was the only game of the night decided by one point. It came down to the last box, when the Cubs outscored the Sox, 9-3. The Sox won the next two games using their handicap. Cifaldi came within two points of winning game five, but he needed Scott Allen Jr.’s points for the win. Allen won the final game. The Cubs won, 4-2, and were in third place. John Hutra’s Marlins were a bubble team, and there was concern as they faced Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers, who scored a season-high 347 points in their last match. Hutra and Mike Shashok were looking to break out of their scoring slump and looking to Leif Selander to provide the needed spark. Selander’s 29 points carried the Marlins to a nine-point win in game one. Hutra and Shashok’s lack of scoring continued in game two as the Tigers won by seven points. Tigers player Dennis Goodrich matched the Marlins’ score in game three, and Anthony Conkling’s points gave the team the win. Selander and Goodrich matched scores while Serviss edged Hutra, forcing the Marlins to use their handicap for the win. Serviss’s 29 points in game five gave the Tigers the chance to win the match. Doubles by Shashok in the eighth box and Selander in the 10th gave the Marlins the win and a split. Goodrich’s 102-point series was the top C division score, followed by Selander’s 98point series. The Marlins were tied with the Rockies for sixth place. Several teams remained on the bubble despite holding top-eight

positions, but the night’s pivotal matchup featured the two teams outside the playoffs: John Sciacca’s D’backs and Kris Toohey’s Cards. Frank Durinick substituted for Cards player Todd Nuhn. At the start of play, the Cards were one game out and the D’backs were 1 1/2 games out. John O’Brien’s last-box ringer gave the D’backs a two-point win in game one. In game two, the Cards scored 61 points to the D’backs’ 60, but the D’backs used their handicap to win. The Cards won game three with their handicap and then took game four. With the match tied, the final two games became pivotal. Butch Carotenuto’s 34 points and Sciacca’s 29 led to a 28-point win, and Carotenuto’s 29 points secured the final game. Sciacca finished the night with only one open box, and his team scored 296 points. Carotenuto’s seasonbest 115-point series led the B division, while Toohey’s 138-point series ranked second in the A division. The 4-2 win put the D’backs one game out of eighth place and left the Cards 2 1/2 games back. The Dodgers were looking to continue in their spoiler role and add to their three-game winning streak. Paul Noel, coming off a record-setting game as a substitute in the last match, filled in for Reds player Chip Goodrich. This match was all Noel. In his four games, he scored 44, 46, 46, and 47 points, with 50 ringers and 10 doubles. Jeremy Davis’ team put up a fight. Only two games were won by double digits, and Noel won only one game single-handedly. His only open box occurred in the sixth box of his last game. Of the 96 shoes he tossed, 83 were for points—86%. His personal-best 183-point series was the night’s top score. The Orioles solidified a spot in

the playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Mets. The match marked a league first—all six games were scratch contests, with no handicap. The Orioles won the first two games: Mike Zanelli Jr.’s 41 points won game one, and Ted Dubay and Zanelli’s combined points produced an eight-point win in game two. Mets player Harvey Strausser and Dubay matched scores in game three, and it was Deb Scully’s 15 points that gave the Mets their lone win by two. The Orioles won the last three games. Zanelli’s 135-point series and Dubay’s 99-point series tied for third in the A and B divisions, respectively. The Orioles scored 286 points and were in fifth place. The high scorer for Peter Furmonavicius’s Rangers was John Durinick with 92 points as Furmonavicius had his season-low series. Tony Cutone’s Angels won the first four games by an average of 20 points. The Rangers used their two-point handicap to avoid the sweep and earn a tie in game five. The Angels won the last game. Angels player Paul Chrystal had his season-best 86point series. Here are the current standings of the top eight teams and the two teams on the bubble: White Sox 56.5-39.5; Giants 56.0-50.0; Cubs 54.5-41.5; Pirates 54.0-42.0; Orioles 51.5-44.5; Marlins 51.0-45.0; Rockies 50.0-45.0; Braves 50.0-46.0; D’backs 49.047.0; Cards 47.5-44.5. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament. Round one is best-of-five, and round two is best-of-five. The championship match is best-of-seven. If there is a tie game, the teams must play another game if needed. The key matches for Week 17 are White Sox vs. Braves and D’backs vs. Cards.

North Branford Announces School Meal Program North Branford Public Schools has announced its 2026-27 policy for determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs and free milk through the Special Milk Program. Eligibility is based on U.S. Department of Agriculture income guidelines for household size and income. Applications will be sent electronically through the district’s parent messaging system and may also be downloaded at northbranfordschools.org or obtained from the main office of each school. Only one application is required per household, and applications may be submitted throughout the school year. Some students may be directly certified for benefits based on participation in qualifying assistance programs and may not need to submit an application. For more information about eligibility or the application process, contact determining official Melissa Pantano at 203-484-1440 or mpantano@northbranfordschools.org.

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Fresh peaches and blueberries fill Liz Egan’s Fruits of the Farm Pie, finished with a sweet crumb topping

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Liz's All-in Salad combines heirloom tomato, avocado, fresh mozzarella, cucumber, carrots, and red onion with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Fruits of the Farm … and Leftovers, Too! By Liz Egan Special to Living

Late August and into September are my favorite weeks for farm-fresh vegetables and fruits. Though many say summer is over as children and parents prepare for back-to-school and new routines, now is the time to enjoy the best our local farms have to offer. While corn is frequently available as early as spring in supermarkets, local corn just gets started in late August. Inexpensive and hearty, corn was a frequent vegetable side in my large family growing up on Long Island. In our home, there was no substitute for local corn. We could eat as much as we wanted, never leaving the table hungry. My favorite was the corn fritters my father made with the leftover corn after Labor Day. These crispy and crunchy “pancakes” were amazing. With maple syrup, fruit, and bacon as sides, this breakfast-for-dinner meal was a highly anticipated treat. Corn fritters are light and airy and easy to make. A few simple ingredients — corn off the cob, a splash of flour, a pinch of salt, and one egg — are all it takes to create a Photo courtesy of Liz Egan treat so delicious, you’ll make them again and again. A few weeks ago, I made corn Fresh corn fritters cook until golden brown and crisp, a favorite way for Liz Egan to put fritters after I had a solitary ear of cooked leftover local corn to use.

corn left over after my Wednesday dinner with my neighbor buddies. I halved the recipe, keeping the whole egg ingredient, and the three little pancakes were just enough for me. This past weekend, I made sure to cook extra corn on purpose in order to guarantee I’d have enough corn to make a lot of fritters. Ever since I have been cooking for one, it has been challenging to create a singleserving dish of the meals I made for the two of us. Paul loved my cooking, and there were few leftovers. Growing up in a large family, food was not something to be wasted. I am finally beginning to figure it out. One such farm stand dish I made frequently for us was fresh tomato with mozzarella and basil with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Typically, I would use a pie plate and several heirloom tomatoes from the garden or Scott’s Connecticut Valley Orchards farm stand on Route 154 in Essex. With a piece of corn on the cob and a few slices of garlic toast, yum. Paul and I would have a second night with the leftovers on top of green salad. Heirloom tomatoes come in so many varieties — Heirloom Red, Persimmon, See page 20

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Crispy kale chips offer another way to make use of fresh seasonal produce.

Continued from page 19 Better Boy, Purple Brandywine, and Yellow Tasteful, to name just a few. I love trying them all. Both Scott’s and Bishop’s in Guilford allow you to one-stop shop. Both farms also sell fresh mozzarella, as well as fresh basil, among a host of vegetables and fruits. This year, I figured out how to make this refreshing dish for one. I call it my All-in Salad. I cut into chunky pieces one heirloom tomato, ½ avocado, two slices of fresh mozzarella, some mini cukes, and fresh basil and toss them into one large salad bowl. In a small dish, I mix 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon-plus-a-bit of balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and whisk it, pouring the resulting vinaigrette over the salad. I frequently add herbes de Provence to the vinaigrette. Or you can skip this part and use your favorite bottled balsamic dressing. Ready to eat. When I first started making this for myself, I knew I needed some really good Italian bread to oven-bake with butter, garlic powder, and garlic salt. I drove all the way to Saldamarco’s in Clinton to get Apicella Bakery’s New York State Extra Crispy Italian bread. Out of this world. If you hurry, you’ll still be able to get freshly picked peaches. I buy a lot of peaches and have gone to the farms’ orchards to pick them up as well. It is so much fun to pick your own peaches, blueberries, strawberries, and, soon, apples and pears. You may also find “peach seconds” — peaches that are super ripe. I use these as an inexpensive way to make peach jam or peach salsa. Catching the overlap of tomatoes and peaches allows

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A homemade crust is lightly baked in a tart pan before the fruit filling Fresh corn is cut from the cob before being is added. used to make corn fritters.

you to make a great peach salsa. Clean, peel, and cut them up, along with onions, lime juice, and cilantro — wow! There was a time when I was more ambitious and canned peach salsa. P.S. Peach salsa is the perfect weekend sportswatching snack. This year, I participated in making food for the Clinton Summer Fair’s Dip Supper. While I committed to making my lasagna as well as baked chicken thighs, they needed an extra pie, and I gladly agreed. At that moment, I had six ripe peaches and a pint of fresh blueberries on hand. Not wanting to go to the store again, I made a sweet crust using the Rolled Cookie Dough recipe in my very old and tattered edition of The Joy of Cooking. I have used the Pâte Brisée recipe with my tart pan, and having made massive quantities of Christmas cutout cookies in the past, I knew that a sweet shortbread dough would work great. Unlike my mother and my dear friend Ken, I am not a great pie crust maker, so the cookie dough was just the thing. While Rose’s Berry Farm in Glastonbury makes an amazing two-crust Fruits of the Farm Pie, I chose to stick to what I had on hand. I have a sweet tooth, so I made a crumb topping, substituting brown sugar for some of the sugar called for. Paul’s mother’s Blueberry Buckle recipe has the best crumb topping ever, not quite the topping on the New York crumb cake from Stanley’s Bakery eaten on Sundays in my youth, but terrific just the same. So don’t be fooled that summer is over. Sept. 21 is weeks away. Take a break from your routines and start your weekly shopping at a local farm stand or market. You’ll be glad you did!

Corn Fritters With Fresh Corn From The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker, 1975 edition An amazing use for leftover corn! Easily modified based on the amount of corn you have. Scrape: 2½ cups corn (about two to three ears) Add: 1 well-beaten egg yolk 2 teaspoons flour (optional) ¼ teaspoon salt In a separate bowl, whip one egg white until stiff but not dry. Fold the corn mixture into it. Sauté as for pancakes in oil. Do not overcook. Notes: While the flour is optional, it helps give the fritters holding power as a pancake. Serve hot with real maple syrup, bacon, fruit, or whatever sides please you. They are light and airy and have a nice crunch from the corn. b

Fruits of the Farm Pie With Crumb Topping I borrowed the name from Rose’s Berry Farm in Glastonbury, whose two-crust pie is a must during summer months. I have a sweet tooth, so I prefer the crunch and sweetness of a crumb topping. This can be made as a tart or a pie. Crust You can use a standard or deep-dish ready-made pie crust or use a tart pan with this crust: Pâte Brisée Work ½ cup chilled butter, cut into pieces, plus 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening very lightly into:

2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt Press between fingers (or two knives) until crumbly. Make a well in the center and add 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water, a bit at a time. Dough should be soft enough to gather into a ball but not stick to fingers or to a board. Cover with a damp cloth for two to 36 hours. Dampness of cloth depends on resting time. Press into shape in a tart pan or roll out for a crust. Lightly bake until firm but not browned. I have also used a rolled cookie dough recipe for the crust. The added sugar adds a touch of sweetness. Filling Mound in the crust: 6 to 7 peaches, rinsed, peeled, and sliced 1 cup blueberries, strawberries, or other in-season berries, rinsed and cleaned Dot with butter. Topping In a separate bowl, mix together until crumbly: ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white sugar ½ stick butter, margarine, or shortening ½ cup flour (add more if not crumbly, less if too dry) 1 tablespoon cinnamon (more or less to taste — I like a lot!) Sprinkle topping over fruit. Put pie on a cookie sheet (it may bubble over!). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Check and continue baking if necessary until topping is lightly browned but not melted. Let cool on top of stove. Careful, it’s hot! Enjoy!

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Calendar for the Week of September 3, 2026

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Master gardener Mark Gostkiewicz discusses cultivating crops in the fall, winter and spring. Free and open to all. Registration suggested. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Living Life Happily: Access to a Cure Fundraiser: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Owenego Inn, 40 Linden Ave., Branford. Event hosted by Peace Love ACCESSibility to benefit the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance. The evening includes dinner, stories, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets: $100. For ticket information, visit linktr.ee/PeaceLoveACCESSibility. Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 Perennial Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. Features perennial begonias, hostas, limelight hydrangeas, lobelias, tall Shasta daisies, sedums and more. For info, call 203-4880549. Little One and Loved One Dance Class with Elevé Academy: 9:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. For ages 18 months to 4 years and an adult loved one. Introductory movement class with Miss Kristen featuring music, movement, games and imaginative activities. Free and open to the public. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Intro to Ballet with Elevé Academy: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. For ages 5 to 8. Introductory ballet class with Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy, designed for kindergarten through second-grade students. Free and open to the public. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

1876 Star-Spangled Banner Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Madison’s rare 38-star U.S. flag. Costumed docents will share the story behind the flag. Free. For info, visit deaconjohngrave.org.

Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 West Main St., Clinton. Features an evening of poetry with Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. Participants can read their poetry or listen. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Grandparents Day Afternoon Tea: 2:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Third annual Grandparent’s Day celebration for children ages 3 and up and their grandparents. Includes tea, snacks and a Grandparent’s Day craft. Free and open to the public. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

What’s It Worth?: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Author, auctioneer, appraiser and radio show host Mike Ivankovich discusses what determines the value of antiques, collectibles and personal treasures. Attendees can bring an item for appraisal. Mike Ivankovich will participate virtually; patrons can attend at the library or via Zoom. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 Diverse Array Opening Reception: 1 to 4 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. Opening reception for Robert Jacoby’s Diverse Array. Free and open to the public. For info, call 203-782-2489, email info@citygallery.org, or visit city-gallery.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 First Responder Ride for Resilience: A 343-mile cycling ride honoring the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001, passes through Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Guilford, Branford and East Haven. Community members may register to ride, volunteer at designated rest stops or cheer on participants along the route. For info, to register or to volunteer, visit 911ride.org. Opening Day Reception and Concert: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a performance by the United States Coast Guard Brass Quintet. Free. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Tween Dungeons and Dragons: 3:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For students in grades 5 to 8. Features a standalone, one-shot quest with monsters, puzzles and storytelling. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog: 5:15 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children and families can register for one of three private 15-minute sessions to read to Louie, a licensed therapy dog. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

American Girl Doll Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Bring a favorite doll for a discussion, activities, and a craft focused on a historical time period. This month features Samantha Parkington and life in the early 1900s. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000. Tuesday Trivia: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Adult Jeopardy-style trivia competition with five categories. Limited to six teams of up to four players. Registration required; only one player per team should register. For info or to register, call 860-6632000. Create Design with Color, Structure and Seasonal Senescence: 6:45 p.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Garden Club of Madison presents New England landscape designer, horticulturist and nurseryman Warren Leach. Open to the public. For info, email gardenclubmadisonct@gmail.com or visit gcmct.org. Virtual Author Talk with Daniel Kraus: 7 p.m. Online. Features a discussion with author Daniel Kraus about his new novel, The Sixth Nik. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus: 7 p.m. Online. Virtual author talk with Daniel Kraus about his novel, The Sixth Nik. Registration required. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 Baby Keepsake: Beach Sand Handprint: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Sensory craft program for children from birth through age 2 and their caregivers; sibling helpers welcome. Participants will create a beach sand handprint keepsake. Supplies provided. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. The Wee Faerie Village at the Florence Griswold Museum: 12:30 p.m. St. George’s Parish Hall, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a presentation by David Rau, senior director of education and visitor engagement at the Florence Griswold Museum, about the Wee Faerie Village at the historic artists’ colony. Free and open to the public. For info, email guilfordgardenclub06437@gmail.com or visit guilfordgardenclub.org. Teddy Bear Evening Story Time: 4:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children of all ages and their stuffed-animal friends are invited to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day with an evening story time. Free; no registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING Trip: Lost in New Haven: 10:15 a.m. Lost in New Haven, 80 Hamilton St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a tour of the Lost in New Haven local history and cultural center, followed by lunch at Pepe's Pizza. Cost: $40. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Tween Time: Pet Care 101: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Connecticut Humane Society leads a handson pet care workshop for ages 8 to 12 covering pet ownership and what animals need to thrive. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Afternoon Fiction Book Club: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

9/11 Remembrance Service: 5 p.m. Madison Town Green. The Town of Madison honors community members who lost their lives on 9/11. For info or to dedicate a flag, visit madisonexchange.org/flags.

From Albania to Italy to New Haven: The Story of Zeneli Pizzeria: 5:30 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave., New Haven. Gazmir Zeneli discusses the journey he and his brothers took from Albania to learning pizza-making in Italy and opening Zeneli Pizzeria in New Haven. Presented with Gorman Bechard and Dean Falcone, co-curators of Pronounced Ah-Beetz. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org. Chocolate Class & Tasting: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. International award-winning chocolatiers present a 90-minute bean-to-bar craft chocolate class and tasting exploring cultivation, fermentation, roasting, grinding, and conching. For ages 18 and older. Free. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

All Ages: Tabletop Game Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features card games, role-playing games, board games, console games and more. Light refreshments available. Free. Reg- Opening Night for The Odd Couple: 7 p.m. The Legacy istration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs actonlibrary.org. through Sunday, Oct. 4. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org. Declaration of Independence Prints and Broadsides: 6 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave., New Jordan Freeman: A Revolutionary War Soldier: 7 p.m. Haven. Reception at 5:30 p.m. John Bidwell, curator Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodemeritus at the Morgan Library & Museum, presents a speed Dr. Kevin Johnson of the Connecticut State Library pictorial history of the Declaration of Independence as presents a historical interpretation of Jordan Freeman, a an art object and printed document. Includes a rare Black Revolutionary War soldier. For info, contact the viewing of the Whitney Library’s Presidential Signatures Westbrook Historical Society at 860-399-7473 or westCollection. Free with regular museum admission. Regisbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. tration requested. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org. Stony Creek Forum: Conversations Online: 7 p.m. WilGuilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.

loughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University and author of Israel: What Went Wrong?, in conversation with Peter Beinart. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

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Getting Your Affairs in Order: 10 to 11:30 a.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Becca Allen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and End-ofLife Doula, leads a 90-minute presentation on organizing important documents, making key decisions and clarifying wishes as part of end-of-life planning. A written worksheet will be provided; bring a pen. Hosted by Shoreline Village. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@shorelinevillagect.org.

Psychedelics and the Brain: Hope, Hype, and Healing?: 9:30 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Depak Cyril D'Souza, M.D. Explores research on psychedelics as potential treatments for depression and other mental health conditions. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Little Learners Story Time: Pets: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Pet-themed stories, songs, movement and activities for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration encouraged. Free. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Sept. 11 Candlelight Vigil: 6 p.m., Winthrop Baptist Church, 444 Winthrop Road, Deep River. Community candlelight vigil and non-denominational service marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Includes remembrance of those who lost their lives, reading of the names of Connecticut victims, prayer and an opportunity for community members to share reflections. Free. For info, call 860-526-5241, email office@winthropbaptist.org, or visit facebook.com/winthropbaptist. Where There Is Love, There Is Hope: A Prayer for Peace: 7 p.m. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. A commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 featuring song, prayer, poetry and prose centered on themes of hope, love and peace, with music led by Saint Ann’s Music Director Hector Babcock Migliacci and performances by the Saint Ann’s Choir, soloists, community members and special guests. For info, call 860-434-1621 or visit saintannsoldlyme.org. Concert by Diane Zeigler: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Occasional Coffee House. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Tickets: $20, includes coffee, tea, and homemade cookies. For info or tickets, visit eventbrite.com or northmadisoncc.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 Communitywide Tag Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Vendors are still being accepted. For info or vendor registration, email NBCCevents2@gmail.com. Killingworth Library Annual Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Features donated books for all ages and genres, large-print books, puzzles, and games. Held rain or shine in the library meeting room and, weather permitting, on the lawn. Proceeds benefit the Killingworth Library Association. For info, call 860-663-2000. Kids Can Cook: Mini Pizza: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children ages 5 to 12 make personal English muffin pizzas while learning basic kitchen skills and food safety. Free. Registration required; space is limited. For info, including allergens, or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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Remembering Dolly, Openings, Tickets, and More By Karen Isaacs Columnist

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A Great Talent: The music world and the world at large will mourn Dolly Parton for a long time. Her talent and her generosity knew no bounds. But you may not remember that she composed the score for 9 to 5: The Musical. The show was produced last spring at MTC in Norwalk. A musical about her life is scheduled to open on Broadway next spring. She had been deeply involved with it for many years. Look for information about Dolly: An Original Musical. International Stars to Obscurity: Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk is presenting the Connecticut premiere of Harmony, which was a New York Times Critic’s Pick. The show tells the story of a 1920s German musical group that became internationally popular until it was destroyed by the Nazis. The music is by Barry Manilow, but this is NOT a jukebox show. It runs weekends from Friday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 27. Contact MusicTheatreofCT.com. Remembering Sept. 11: Sharon Playhouse is the second Connecticut theater

(Ivoryton was the first) to present Come from Away, about the aftermath of that infamous day. The award-winning musical is heartwarming and uplifting. It opens at the Playhouse on Friday, Sept. 11, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 27. You can get tickets by visiting Sharon Playhouse.org. Athol Fugard Play: The HartBeat Ensemble, performing at Trinity College’s Austin Arts Center, is presenting A Lesson from Aloes, my favorite Fugard play, from Thursday, Oct. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 17. The play, set in apartheid-era South Africa, explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival. For tickets, contact HartBeatEnsemble.org. The Circle Closes: August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was the first Wilson play staged at the Yale Rep (1984), its world premiere. Now, Yale Rep is opening its 2026-27 season with the play, directed by Timothy Douglas, who was an understudy in the first production. The play is set in a Chicago recording studio where Ma Rainey (“the mother of the

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Continued from page 22 Day on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westbrook Town Green, Boston Post Rd. Features arts and crafts vendors and community activities. For info, contact the Westbrook Historical Society at 860-3997473 or westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com. Dreaming with the Departed: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Meditative workshop with Grace Erhart and Dale Litalien, Level 3 Dream Teachers in the Robert Moss School of Active Dreaming, on dreams involving departed loved ones and animals. Bring a picture of a person or animal you have lost. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket and, if desired, a journal. Registration is required and space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com. The Open Table Pantry Grand Opening: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Baptist Church of Branford, 975 Main St., Branford. Features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community picnic with hot dogs, live music and children’s activities. The new food pantry will provide free nonperishable and shelf-stable foods to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. All are welcome. For info, contact 203-488-9777 or admin@firstbaptistbranford.com.

Blues”) and her musicians are recording. It runs from Friday, Oct. 2, to Saturday, Oct. 24. For tickets, visit YaleRep.org. Opening Long Wharf’s Season: It’s a brief run, but Long Wharf is presenting, in collaboration with Off-Broadway’s Waterwell, The Ford/Hill Project. Using verbatim transcripts of their Senate testimony, the show imagines a conversation between Anita Hill and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. During confirmation hearings, Hill accused Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment, and Ford accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of the same. The show will be performed at Quinnipiac University on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20, and at SCSU from Friday, Sept. 25, to Sunday, Sept. 27. Tickets on Sale: Tickets for Hell’s Kitchen, Alicia Keys’ Tony-winning musical, are now on sale at Bushnell.org. The national tour of the show will play Hartford from Tuesday, Dec. 8, to Sunday, Dec. 13. The musical features Keys’ music and tells the story of her growing up in NYC. See a Broadway Show for Half Price! The semiannual two-for-one ticket sale runs from Tuesday, Sept. 8, to Sunday, Sept. 20. It’s a collaboration between the Broadway League and NYC Tourism + Conventions. Many shows participate, including some major hits, but may not be available for all dates. More shows offer discounts for weeknight performances.

Saturday Cinema: 1 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. PG-13 movie showing. Free. Registration suggested. For info, including the movie title, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

You can find the full list of shows with Broadway Week ticketing links at NYCTourism.com. Shakespeare and More: The Connecticut Repertory Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus is presenting four productions this season, its 77th. All of them feature students from UConn’s theater programs and visiting professionals. The season opens with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Oct. 15-26), followed by Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Dec. 3-11). In 2027, CRT presents Giants Have Us in Their Books, four short plays described as “fairy tales for grown-ups” (March 4-13), and the season ends with Urinetown, The Musical (April 15-25). For information or tickets, visit ConnecticutRep.Uconn.edu. What’s Playing in Connecticut: Come from Away is at Ivoryton Playhouse through Sept. 6, Much Ado About Nothing by Elm City Shakespeare through Sept. 6, The Snow Goose at Goodspeed Musicals through Oct. 18, and The Odd Couple at Legacy Theatre from Sept. 10 to Oct. 4. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theater Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13

Rally Sunday Service: 10 a.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features an outdoor worship service with the Galvanized Jazz Band, followed by a picnic and lawn games. Bring a chair or A Pictorial Tour of Costa Rica: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 blanket. Free and open to all. For info, call 203-245-2793, West Ave., Essex. Photographer Bert Sirkin presents images of Costa Rica’s jungles and wildlife. Free. Registra- ext. 10 or visit facebook.com/fccmadison. tion required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or BACA West Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 visit youressexlibrary.org. Main St., Branford. A reception featuring Margot God and Country Commemorative Event and Concert: Nimiroski. Free. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org. 2 to 6 p.m. Guilford Free Library and Guilford Town Green. Begins with a 2 p.m. presentation on Connecticut during the Revolution at the library, followed by a 3 to 6 p.m. concert and activities on the Green featuring historical displays, music, children’s vendors, food vendors, and community organizations. Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 13. For info, visit facebook.com/GodandcountryeventCT.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14 Keeping Your World Steady: How the Inner Ear Impacts Balance and Falls: 2 p.m. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Fyzical Therapy & Balance will discuss the inner ear’s role in balance, age-related changes that can affect balance, and symptoms such as dizziness and unsteadiness that can increase fall risk. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT. For info, contact 203747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. See page 24

24 Continued from page 23 Experiencing America Book Club: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: Planetwalker by John Francis. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Dear Dealer Book Launch and Discussion with Local Author Nadia Bowers: 6 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book launch and moderated discussion with local author Nadia Bowers about her memoir, Dear Dealer. Presented by Gallery Books. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 The Art of Still Life Photography: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Mark Battista. Explores techniques for creating still life photographs that tell a story, communicate an idea, and express a mood. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Forest Bathing: Nature’s Wellness Break: 10:30 a.m. Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Route 80, Killingworth. Meet at the outdoor picnic tables near the covered bridge. Features a guided nature experience focused on the sights, sounds and scents of the woods. No hiking or special skills required. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT. For rain cancellation or postponement information, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Jordan Freeman: Witness to the Revolutionary War: 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Kevin Johnson as Jordan Freeman, an African American servant of John Ledyard and body servant to Col. William Ledyard during the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter T, Madison. For info, email saramsta5@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING Medicare CHOICES Counseling: One-hour appointments at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Individual counseling sessions to help older adults and people with disabilities understand Medicare coverage and healthcare options. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Tell Your Own Story: A Poetry Writing Workshop with J Brooke: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. J Brooke leads a poetry writing workshop with writing exercises. Registration is required. Free. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Acoustic Artists Storytellers: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a meditative listening experience with Anna May. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. Comedy in the Creek: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Features comedian Alex Clark with Marcus Monroe, host Jasmine Mills and musical guest Jay Tori. For info or tickets, call 203-315-1901 or visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton residents in grades 5 to 12. Features pizza, games, crafts and activities during a Clinton Public Schools half-day. Pizza and video games are offered in the Community Room, with arts and crafts in The Hidek Hub. Students younger than 12 must be picked up by 2 p.m. Bus service is available from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan School; space is limited. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Assessing the Best Care Options: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Library Community Room, 3 Old Post Road, Northford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses evaluating care choices based on individual needs, preferences and circumstances, and developing a personalized plan that proYour Vote Counts. It Really Does!: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Henry motes safety, independence and quality of life. RegistraCarter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Pre- tion is required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 sented by the League of Women Voters of the East Shore or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Features a presentation about the importance of voting. Virtual Author Talk with Yasmine Cheyenne: 2 p.m. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669- Online. Features a conversation with wellness expert Yas2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. mine Cheyenne about her book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 Baby Band: 10 a.m. Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. A music program for caregivers and children from birth to age 2; siblings welcome. Sing, dance, bounce, clap and explore child-safe instruments. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne: 2 p.m. Virtual. Yasmine Cheyenne discusses her book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

New England Pirates: 6:30 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Presentation on pirates and pirate hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy, including why people became pirates, life aboard pirate ships, weapons and tactics, politics, and the decline of piracy. All ages welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-526-0018 or email Library@ChesterCT.org. Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Open to adults ages 35 and older interested in sailing, boating, and social activities. First-time guests are free; admission is $10 for returning guests. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Friends of Branford’s Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale: Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. for Friends members only; 7 to 9 p.m. open to the public; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Branford Train Station, 35 Maple St. Features more than 50,000 used books, children’s books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. Sunday, $10 fill-a-bag; bags provided. Proceeds support library programs, materials and services. For info, contact 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or friends@blackstonelibrary.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Michael Langlois. Explores how the musicals 1776 and Hamilton interpret the story of America's founding. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. POW/MIA Day: 10 a.m. Congregational Church green, Route 80, Foxon Road, North Branford. Hosted by the North Branford Veterans Service Commission to remember those who did not return. For info, call 203-836-1027. Focus on Fall Opening Reception: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Opening reception for the gallery’s annual fall exhibition featuring painting, mixed media, photography and sculpture inspired by the colors, textures and atmosphere of autumn. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Military Whist Card Party: 7 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for light refreshments and raffles. Tickets: $15, must be purchased before the event. For info or tickets, call Jan Cattaruzza at 203-671-8223.

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Photo by Chris Reid

A performer appears in a rehearsal for ARTFARM’s ephemera, an immersive theater piece that will lead audiences through Indian Hill and Vine Street cemeteries in Middletown on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Theater Among the Headstones Press Release from ARTFARM

Tickets are now on sale for ARTFARM’s ephemera, an original immersive theater piece taking place at Indian Hill and Vine Street cemeteries in Middletown on Saturday, Sept. 19. There are three performances, all on Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Thirty tickets are available for each performance. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $25 to $50.

ephemera is conceived and directed by ARTFARM Executive Artistic Director Marcella Trowbridge with the ARTFARM Ensemble. The piece features more than 20 actors, dancers, puppeteers, musicians, and circus performers. Audience members will be guided through the two historic cemeteries to experience a series of immersive performances, rituals, connections, and spectacle. The piece reflects on the question, “What is a life?” and how contemplating

impermanence can point toward living and loving well now. The performance is promenade-style and requires the audience to travel through the cemeteries. Attendees are advised to wear good walking shoes, bring water bottles, and dress for the weather. Parking will be available behind 192 Cross St. in Wesleyan Parking Lot R, directly across from the Cross Street Fire Station. Audience members will enter Indian Hill Cemetery on foot using the

Cemetery Road entrance from Cross Street. The work is made possible in part by the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Middletown Commission on the Arts, and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. For more information or tickets, visit art-farm.org. Questions may be directed to info@art-farm.org or 860-346-4390.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Guilford Fair: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln., Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock, entertainment, food vendors, midway rides and live music. Admission required. For info or tickets, contact 203-453-3543 or info@guilfordfair.org, or visit guilfordfair.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Boat America Boating Safety Course: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLAapproved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net. Guilford Fair Parade: 10 a.m. Downtown Guilford. The annual Guilford Fair Parade, presented by the Guilford Fair Parade Committee, features the theme "Celebrating 250 Years of America." Open to individuals, clubs, businesses, schools and community groups from Guilford, Branford, North Branford, Madison and Clinton. Rain or shine. For info or to register, visit guilfordfairparade.com. STEAM Saturdays: Magnus Effect Cup Gliders: 10 a.m. Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Explore the science of aerodynamics by using everyday objects to create a glider that is part game, part toy and part physics experiment. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Block Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features live music, food and beverage vendors, lawn games, and history- and naturethemed activities for all ages. Includes the museum's annual meeting. For info, contact 860-767-8269 or crm@ctrivermuseum.org, or visit ctrivermuseum.org. 1876 Star-Spangled Banner Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features Madison’s rare 38-star U.S. flag. Costumed docents will share the story behind the flag. Free. For info, visit deaconjohngrave.org. Oysters, Steel, and Stories: Noon to 4 p.m. Clinton Historical Society, 103 E. Main St. Features oyster farmers, shellfish and environmental organizations, traditional maritime crafts, blacksmithing, live maritime music, oyster stew and grilled oysters. Visitors can also tour the Old Brick and Buell Tool Museum. Admission: $18; children under 12 free. Admission includes four oysters, raw on the half shell or hot grilled. For info, visit clintoncthistory.org.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING Coffee and Cats: An Afternoon with Big Cats: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Presented by Gail Cameron, DEEP master wildlife conservationist and member of the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo curatorial team. The program explores physical and behavioral traits among domestic cats and their wild relatives. Admission: $25. For info or tickets, visit gnhcp.org/coffeeandcats.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

The Morgan School Class of 1976 50th Reunion: 5 p.m. Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Rd. Features a reunion dinner for members of The Morgan School Class of 1976. Cost: $110 per person, includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Cash bar, DJ, dancing, and raffle prizes. RSVP by Aug. 19. Payment due by Sept. 1. For info or reservations, contact Nancy Carr De Genaro at ndegenaro@comcast.net or Jackie Little Miller at jac9958@aol.com.

Pajama Storytime: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Children may wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket while Mrs. Fig shares stories with sound effects, movement, and puppets. Family members of all ages welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Karen Pfrommer teaches a group lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Cost: $20. For info, contact 203-208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com. Art of the Guitar: Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser: 8 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features Billy Novick on clarinet and Guy Van Duser on fingerstyle guitar performing classic American jazz. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of show. For info or tickets, visit acousticmusic.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Autumn Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features handmade goods from local artisans, including knitwear, seasonal décor, jewelry, candles and gifts. For info, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. New England Landscape and Bon Appétit Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Opening reception for the association’s concurrent New England Landscape and Bon Appétit exhibitions. Free. For info, call 860-434-7802, email info@lymeartassociation.org, or visit lymeartassociation.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Shakespeare’s World: Seeing the Plays through Elizabethan Eyes (Part III): 5 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Author and Producing Artistic Director Rebecca Goodheart discusses Shakespeare’s worldview and its influence on his plays. Presented by Elm Shakespeare. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

What's in Your Cup? A Global History of Caffeinated Drinks: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Rebekah Pite, Ph.D. Explores the history of coffee, tea, chocolate, and yerba mate. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

LEGO STEM Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Participants use STEM principles to solve a problem, create a design, and test a project. This month’s project is an air-powered vehicle. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Trip: Connecticut Audubon Center: 8:45 a.m. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a guided walk exploring migrating birds and wildlife at the Connecticut Audubon Center in Old Lyme. Cost: $21. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. The Atlantic Discussion Group: 10:30 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Monthly discussion of The Atlantic. Monthly issues are available to participants in digital and print formats while supplies last. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Imagination Station: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades K to 4. Open-ended crafting with Miss Lauren. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Family Paint Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants will create art and take part in conversation with YA librarian Brian Story. Families are welcome. Paint supplies and light refreshments provided. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org. 250th Anniversary of American Beer: 6 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter presents an illustrated program on the role of beer and brewing in American history. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

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Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Blackstone Library

Tables filled with books await shoppers at a previous Friends of the Blackstone Library annual fall book sale. The 2026 sale will run Sept. 17 to 20 at the Branford Train Station.

Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Blackstone Library

hoppers browse beneath the tent during a previous Friends of the Blackstone Library annual fall book sale. This year’s sale will move from the Branford Green to the Branford Train Station, 35 Maple St., while the Main Street Revitalization project is underway.

Book Sale Rolls Into a New Location The Friends of the Blackstone Library have been working to make this year’s annual fall book sale as successful as those of years past. From Sept. 17 to 20, the fundraiser will be held at the Branford Train Station instead of the Branford Green. Due to the Main Street Revitalization project, all large-scale activities on the Green have been temporarily relocated for 2026. Friends President Barbara Barrett expressed gratitude for the collaboration with the Town of Branford and the State of Connecticut to secure this year’s location at 35 Maple St. “While we’ll miss the charm of the Green, this temporary location affords us a good alternative,” Barrett said.

She also expressed gratitude for the sponsors supporting the sale. “Walmart continues to be our title sponsor, offering both generous financial support and the dedication of Walmart associates who help set up the sale,” Barrett said. Other 2026 business sponsors are Ascend Bank/Branford Community Foundation, Adams Moving Company, Evergreen Woods, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, DeCaprio & Associates, Tags on Main, Hallock’s Appliances, ABCO-The Paperman, Houlihan Lawrence, Van Wilgen’s, Anderson Krause, Joe’s Paint and Floor, Wells Thomas, Branford Building Supplies, NEBCO, Hornet’s Nest, and Tractor Supply. The Friends also receive support from individual sponsors.

Proceeds from the annual book sale fund the James Blackstone Memorial Library’s enrichment programs and materials. Despite the change in location, the sale’s mission remains the same: to promote literacy, celebrate reading, and support the community. The sale opens Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. for early admission for Friends members, followed by public hours from 7 to 9 p.m. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. A $10 fill-a-bag sale will be offered Sunday, with bags provided. Cash, cards, and Apple Pay will be accepted. For more information, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or email friends@blackstonelibrary.org.

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

Teen Crafternoon: Journal Stickers: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will design and make stickers for journals or planners. Registration requested. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Press Release from the Friends of the Blackstone Library

Access Health CT: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Trained enrollment specialists will answer questions about health and dental insurance options and assist with enrollment. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669- Diamond Art: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. 81, Killingworth. Children in grades 3 and up can create an animal-themed diamond art project using styluses Understanding Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver and gems. Registration required; supplies are limited and Program: 1 to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 walk-ins cannot be accommodated. For info or to regisFoxon Rd., North Branford. Julie Cruz, RN, CSA, discusses ter, call 860-663-2000. Guilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features Connecticut’s Adult Family Caregiver Program, including eligibility requirements, available services and resources guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to for family members caring for older adults and individureceive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at als with disabilities. Registration is required. For info or to 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com. register, call 203-315-6020 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org. See page 29 The 93rd Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps: The History of Camp Roosevelt at Chatfield Hollow: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, Killingworth. Author and retired teacher Marty Podskoch discusses Camp Roosevelt and the Civilian Conservation Corps projects at Chatfield Hollow and Hammonasset Beach. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. Registration required; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000.

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Graphic Novel Explores the Amistad Rebellion Press Release from the New Haven Museum

Graphic artist and musician David Lester and historian Marcus Rediker will explore the creative process behind their newest collaboration, The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad, A Graphic Novel, during a special book launch at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 30. A reception begins at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. The program is free and is offered as a Connecticut Freedom Trail Month activity. Registration is required. The Black Schooner transports readers from the rebellion by 53 people from Sierra Leone aboard the Amistad in 1839 to the resulting trials in New Haven and an international victory for the abolitionist movement. Rediker will appear in person, while Lester will participate virtually, offering insights into the interpretation and behind-the-scenes decisions involved in telling the story in graphic-novel form. “I want readers of The Black Schooner to have a visceral experience of history that spills forth in the splatter of ink on the pages,” Lester says. The book’s bold black-and-white style reflects the emotional intensity of the history it depicts. “For me, the artwork must match the emotional depth of the history being depicted,” Lester says. “This aesthetic approach goes back to my own origins as a punk rock guitarist where the splintering sound of a distorted chord rings out with a kind of raw beauty.” Rediker, Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh, has written extensively about the Amistad uprising. He is the author of The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom and worked with filmmaker Tony Buba on the documentary Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels. “The Amistad affair, as it has been called, is one of the most important historical events in the history of both the state of Connecticut and the American nation,” Rediker says. Having previously explored the history

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

A page from The Black Schooner depicts the Africans jailed in Westville in January 1841 as they discuss presenting a united legal defense. The graphic novel follows the rebellion aboard the Amistad and the trials that followed in New Haven.

The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad, A Graphic Novel, by David Lester and Marcus Rediker with Paul Buhle, tells the story of the 1839 Amistad rebellion and its aftermath through a bold visual narrative.

An illustration from The Black Schooner depicts the cramped conditions aboard the ship as the graphic novel recounts the rebellion by 53 people from Sierra Leone aboard the Amistad in 1839.

During the workshop, Rediker will discuss how he and Lester emphasized action, drama, and humanity in telling the story through both images and text. He will also explore ways educators can use historical sources, examine the larger forces shaping the story, and incorporate role-playing to help students understand its human dimensions. “Young people are very sophisticated when it comes to text and visuals,” Lester says. “The graphic novel or comics form has the ability to communicate in ways that traditional history books do not by removing barriers for potential readers who find history boring or intimidating.” The museum, in collaboration with the Anti-Racist Teaching & Learning Collective, also launched a book club in August for local middle and high school educators. Ten teachers of social studies, English lan-

guage arts, and theater discussed The Black Schooner, its potential classroom uses, and opportunities it presents for students. Signed copies of The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad, by Lester and Rediker and edited by Paul Buhle, will be available for purchase. The program is organized by the New Haven Museum, the Amistad Committee Inc., and the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition. The New Haven Museum is a Connecticut Freedom Trail site. The New Haven Museum is at 114 Whitney Ave., New Haven. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org or call 203-562-4183.

through a book and documentary, Rediker says the graphic novel offered an opportunity to reach a new audience. The Black Schooner centers the West African rebels as the primary actors in their own story of freedom while presenting their struggle to new readers through Lester’s artwork. At 4 p.m., before the public program, Rediker and Lester will hold a conversation with educators about using the graphic novel as an educational resource and teaching “history from below.” Educators are invited to attend and are encouraged to register in advance. “David and I foresaw an all-ages audience for the books, and we had a special concern for younger readers, who need to know that history has been made, and can still be made, by resistance from below,” Rediker says.

Volunteer Fire Companies Hold Open Houses

Applications Open for Branford’s Next Poet Laureate

Branford Fire Department’s volunteer companies will hold open houses and recruitment events Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Richlin’s Plaza across from Station 2, 341 Main St., Branford, and at Station 5, 41 School St., Stony Creek. The events will give residents an opportunity to meet members of the volunteer companies, learn about fire safety and the work of the department, explore volunteer opportunities, and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers. For more information, contact Harold Barringham at 203-4887266 or hbarringham@branfordfire.com.

Applications are now being accepted for Branford’s next Poet Laureate for the 2027-29 term. The three-year honorary position is open to applicants 18 and older who meet the residency requirement for obtaining a library card at one of the Branford public libraries. Applicants can self-nominate or be nominated by others. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 16. For more information and an application, visit blackstonelibrary.org/poetlaureate.

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Portraits Illuminate New London’s Whaling Era Press Release from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will open Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era, on view Saturday, Sept. 12 through Jan. 3, 2027. The exhibition, the first to focus on the work of regional artist Isaac Sheffield Jr., examines his portraits and portrait miniatures of the 1830s and 1840s, a time of growth, innovation, and change at the height of New London’s whaling era. Born in Guilford at the turn of the 19th century, Sheffield painted portraits and portrait miniatures until his death in 1845, documenting New London whaling captains and their families, along with other members of the community. His works feature local landscape and maritime views that offer clues to his sitters’ professions, education, accomplishments, values, and family connections. Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era, researched and curated by Dr. Tanya Pohrt, curator at the Lyman Allyn, brings together paintings from

regional public and private collections. The exhibition explores the long-overlooked artist’s contributions to regional art and history, as well as American portraiture more broadly. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Museum members are admitted free, and admission for nonmembers is $10. To register, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or email info@lymanallyn.org. The exhibition is made possible with support from an anonymous foundation; the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, Trustee; and the Connecticut State Legislature, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is at 625 Williams St., New London. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or visit lymanallyn.org. Photo courtesy of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Isaac Sheffield, Portrait of Capt. Benjamin R. Latham, oil on canvas, circa 1840. Museum purchase, 1964.246.

Continued from page 27 Opening Reception for the Elected Members Exhibition: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features an exhibition of works by more than 30 artists. The exhibit runs through Nov. 12. Free and open to the public. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org. Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features performances, discussions and instruction exploring the connections between classical music and guitar. Led by local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. Free. Registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Trusts: Everything You Wanted to Know but Didn’t Know to Ask: 6:30 p.m. Virtual. Estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques discusses trusts and whether a trust may be suitable as part of an estate plan. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Stony Creek Forum: Author Event: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Award-winning author Gish Jen discusses Bad Bad Girl. In person. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Christ Episcopal Church Tag Sale Preview: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Early sale preview and reception for the church’s annual tag sale. Admission: $10, including wine and cheese and three raffle tickets. Sale features furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203-453-2279. Bounding Beyond Boundaries: Building Community at Any Age: 6 p.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Emma Dufresne of Women & Family Life Center presents a program exploring ways to build meaningful connections and community at every stage of life. Free. For info, call 860-663-1789, email office@killingworthchurch.org, or visit killingworthchurch.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Friends of the Guilford Free Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features used books, puzzles, paper ephemera, CDs, DVDs and vinyl. Bake sale Saturday while supplies last. Live entertainment includes The

Ukuladies Friday at 1 p.m., Mimi Dudley Saturday at 10 a.m. and The Skunk Misery Ramblers Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday, everything is half price. Proceeds support the library. For info, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Christ Episcopal Church Annual Tag Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Furniture, clothing, artwork, decorative items, toys, household wares, jewelry, antiques, and more. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Christ Church. For info, call 203-4532279. Priscilla Otte Preserve Bioblitz: 9 a.m. Priscilla Otte Preserve, Guilford. iNaturalist Ambassador Abby Sesselberg and Guilford Land Conservation Trust Director Steve Mayo lead an approximately two-hour search for plants and animals. Suitable for families. Participants are encouraged to create an iNaturalist account and download the app beforehand. Meet at the parking area at 479-499 Saw Mill Hill Rd. For info, text 203-772-9842.

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LEGO Fest, Lawn Concert Coming to Saint Ann’s Press Release from Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church

Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme will host two community events Sunday, Sept. 26, beginning with its first LEGO Fest at 2 p.m., followed by Music on the Lawn at 4 p.m. LEGO Fest, created by Old Lyme resident Blake Lacey, will take place in the church’s Griswold Room. Guests of all ages are invited to bring and share their LEGO creations or build something new using LEGOs provided at the event. Refreshments will be served, and admission is free. At 4 p.m., activities move outdoors, weather permitting, for Music on the Lawn featuring singer-songwriter George Potts and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb performing contemporary folk and Americana. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic. Potts has performed throughout northwestern Connecticut for many years. He is a member of the acoustic quartet the Joint Chiefs, accompanies singer Wanda Hous-

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Multi-instrumentalist Gordon Titcomb will join George Potts for Music on the Lawn at Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Continued from page 29 Pokémon Club: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For ages 6 to 11. Participants can learn the card game, take part in a Pokémon activity and discuss Pokémon with other enthusiasts. Cards will be available for use. Children can bring their own cards to play and trade; parents or caregivers must remain in the library during the program. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 East River Preserve Trail Run: 8 a.m. East River Preserve, Guilford. Social-paced trail run through East River Preserve and Eastwoods led by Guilford Land Conservation Trust directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang. Base loop is 4.5 miles, with additional distance available. Open to new and experienced trail runners. Meet at the large Sullivan Drive lot by the Stump Dump entrance. For info, text 203-508-2064. 26th Annual Lake Gaillard Walk: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buses depart from Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Walk around Lake Gaillard, normally closed to the public, with seven-mile and shorter route options. Participants must begin the trail by 11 a.m. and exit by 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Advance registration: $10 for ages 11 and up; $5 for ages 3 to 10; free for children under 3. On-site registration: $15. Pay in advance by Venmo @NorthfordWomens-Club or by check payable to Northford-North Branford Women’s Club and mailed to Lake Gaillard Walk, P.O. Box 264, Northford, CT 06472. Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club GFWC and Regional Water

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Singer-songwriter George Potts will perform contemporary folk and Americana during Music on the Lawn at Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Authority. For info, contact the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club. For info, email northford.nbwomensclubgfwc@gmail.com.

ton on bass, and performs with Titcomb and Lenie Colacino in the trio R.A.M., also known as Random Access Memory. Potts’ solo CD, Ends and Odds, released in 2022, reached No. 17 on the FAI Folk Music charts. His instrumentals have twice received the Best Instrumental Award at the New England Songwriting Competition. Connecticut native Titcomb has worked as a studio musician for more than 35 years. Best known for pedal steel and mandolin, he also plays guitar, dobro, and five-string banjo. He has recorded or performed with artists including Paul Simon, Arlo Guthrie, Shawn Colvin, Peter Rowan, Travis Tritt, Dottie West, Hank Williams Jr., Rory Block, Eric Andersen, Roy Acuff, Jim Lauderdale, and others. Titcomb is also the author of The Last Train, a picture book illustrated by Connecticut artist Wendell Minor. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church is at 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme. For more information, email office@saintannsoldlyme.org.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and ConnectiYMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored cut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersby the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit market@guilfordfair.org nhps1914.com. Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Monthly Drawing Class: 1 to 3 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Main St., Branford. Drawing class with Edith Reynolds. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy prodFee is $10. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branforucts, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products darts.org. from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com. Musical Arts Society Presents: Gilbert and Sullivan: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Members of the Connecticut Gilbert and Sullivan Society Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main perform music from Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Conincluding selections from The Pirates of Penzance. Prenecticut-made products from local farmers, food producsented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford. Free. Reg- ers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers istration required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or Market on Facebook. visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Stony Creek Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, ONGOING EVENTS baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org. Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketour website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is manager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleynoon, eight days prior to the publication date. farm.com.

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