The project officially broke ground on July 12, 2024, and was completed ahead of schedule last month. Use of the facility by school teams and WIS students began on Aug. 25.
Many years in the making, the facility was celebrated as a remarkable accomplishment involving the Town of Branford and Branford
On Sept. 5, Branford cut the ribbon to officially open its new Walsh Athletic Complex at Walsh Intermediate School (WIS), 185 Damascus Road. Hailed as a modern athletic facility and hub for community fitness, wellness, and sports, the complex was celebrated by students, district and town leaders, staff, and community partners.
Public Schools (BPS) boards, commissions, committees, and staff—as well as community supporters, said First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove.
Cosgrove called the new facility a “true community asset.”
“It’s not just a school asset; this is a
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Kelly Wirtz, participating in her ninth Closer to Free Ride, is greeted by family along Indian Neck Avenue in Branford on Sept. 6, 2025. Welcoming her are Tara Lubeski (from left), Lori Lubeski, who embraces her, and Ann Lubeski. The event drew 2,000 riders and 600 volunteers, with 100 percent of funds raised supporting life-saving research and compassionate patient care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center.
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Dedicated to the Guilford Fair: Kelley Hanke
By Pam Johnson
Senior Staff Writer
In appreciation of 40 years of devoted volunteering—and in recognition of the agricultural history she’s helping to celebrate with this year’s new Barn Quilts exhibitor category—the 2025 Guilford Fair is dedicated to Kelley Hanke.
Established in 1859 and held the third full weekend of every September, the Guilford Fair returns to amaze and delight shoreline residents Friday, Sept. 19; Saturday, Sept. 20; and Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Guilford Fairgrounds on Stone House Lane.
As a member of the all-volunteer Guilford Agricultural Society (GAS), Kelley has headed up the fair’s Arts and Crafts exhibits since the 1990s. She has a very special place in her heart for the exhibits’ beautiful barn home on the fairgrounds, the Bill Butterly Building. The building hosts the fair’s vast exhibition of arts and
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crafts, needlework, and photography entries submitted by enthusiasts from across the shoreline and beyond.
This year marks the first time barn quilts will join the eclectic displays filling the Bill Butterly Building. In their heyday, the symmetrical or geometric designs—similar to those found on quilts—were proudly displayed on barn exteriors. Each design is particular to the farm or homestead it decorates. A remarkable fact Kelley shares about barn quilts is that many also served as wayfinding signs on the Underground Railroad.
“The painted barn quilt actually gives you a lot of information with patterns that are specific to each farm,” says Kelley. “During
the period of the Underground Railroad, it was a very popular way for them to put a trail out to help find the way from the South to Canada. It was an amazing way of communicating.”
The first barn quilt to find its way into the Bill Butterly Building is created by Kelley and will be on display at the fair. Her design is a log cabin pattern, with a warm, welcoming fireplace denoted at its center. The pattern is reflective of one type of barn quilt that would have been displayed as part of the Underground Railroad.
“Log cabin is a very welcoming, safe, sit-by-the-fire, have-a-bowlof-soup-and-talk kind of pattern,” Kelley says. “Other patterns would warn if the area’s not safe and would guide them in directions away from the slave traders. It was a huge, huge deal to getting the freedom they needed.”
Kelley notes many historic barn quilts were quietly made and displayed by the women of the farm.
“So many of these women were a part of this. Their husbands didn’t even know why they were hanging these quilts.”
In a special tie back to the Guilford Fair, Kelley finds an important connection between barn quilts, Guilford, and her
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Kelley Hanke is helping the Guilford Fair celebrate agricultural history with this year's new Barn Quilts exhibitor category. Hanke is shown with her log cabin barn quilt done in Guilford Fair colors.
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“The painted barn quilt actually gives you a lot of information with patterns that are specific to each farm. During the period of the Underground Railroad, it was a very popular way for them to put a trail out to help find the way from the South to Canada. It was an amazing way of communicating.” — Kelley Hanke 2
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very good friend, GAS President John Hammarlund, who first encouraged her to volunteer with the society and the fair all those years ago.
“John Hammarlund grew up in the house at the foot of the lake in Guilford that was part of the Underground Railroad,” Kelley says. “The house was going to get demolished. The Town [of Guilford] is saving it so that it’s now going to be part of our Guilford history.”
After the fair ends, Kelley’s log cabin barn quilt will be on display at Guilford Town Hall.
“I’m going to include a description of what it is, and how it came to be,” says Kelley, who created the pattern using Guilford Fair colors of black and gold.
“I used the log cabin pattern because I wanted the first one to be about us—we’re a family at the Guilford Fair. We’re not just the people who put it on; we are together year-round. I wanted people to
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understand that this is a place where we feel it’s a happy, safe environment for us to be together.”
Kelley also completes another unique barn quilt that will be revealed at this year’s fair.
“It’s for the fair and specific to the fair,” she hints.
Earlier this year, Kelley helped create the details and information to assist any exhibitor interested in entering a barn quilt in the inaugural display of the new category. A how-to video is posted at www.guilfordfair.org. The website is also the go-to for everything happening at the fair, from exhibits to entertainment and special events—even a fair food line-up.
The Guilford Fair Barn Quilt exhibitor who takes away Best in Show will have their work permanently displayed at one of the buildings on the fairgrounds.
“We’re going to keep this as a category, and every year, the person who wins Best
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Leroy Murray Branford
Leroy “Skip” Joseph Murray died on Aug. 21, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on Jan. 16, 1938, to Leroy Jesse Murray and Harriett Howd Murray in New Haven.
He is survived by his loving wife, Iva Yvonne Murray. In addition to his wife of 68 years, he is survived by his sister, Susan (Charles) Torre; three sons, Jim (Rebecca) Murray, Bill (Margie) Murray, and Jerry Murray. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Bill Jr., Kirsten, Patrick, and Jack; and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Leonard Murray. Leroy, a tenth-generation “Creeker,” joined the U.S. Air Force at age 17 and was stationed in Altus, Oklahoma, where he met the girl of his dreams at the local car hop and married Iva Yvonne Murray on May 31, 1957. After
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completing his service, he moved his family back to Stony Creek.
Leroy had the mind of an engineer and could design and fix anything imaginable. He had many jobs and, in the late ’70s, along with his son Bill, started The Murray Company, which became one of the most respected building companies on the shoreline. In his early 40s, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot like his father. He and Yvonne would often fly back to Oklahoma to visit her family and would enjoy quick trips around New England.
Leroy was a man of few words but a big heart. When the Church of Christ needed a new kitchen, he did not hesitate to take on the significant project and delivered a sparkling new commercial kitchen for the congregation.
There will be a memorial service at the Church of Christ in Stony Creek in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
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The Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL) has opened registration for its fall programs online at ssill.org. The annual membership fee is $35 covering September through June, with benefits that include single talks costing $3 and classes that meet more than once costing $5. SSILL was initiated by Paula Schiller with the purpose to provide area adults with meaningful and educational programs while fostering a sense of community. SSILL is run by an unpaid slate of officers with an advisory board and several committees and welcomes anyone looking to volunteer. It is affiliated with the Road Scholar Network and sponsored by the Guilford Parks, Recreation, and Seniors and the Madison Senior Services. For more information or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
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Friends’ Giant Book Sale Back on Branford Green
By Pam Johnson
Sound Senior Staff Writer
More than 70,000 books—and many hours of bargain hunting—are ahead for book lovers when the Friends of Branford’s James Blackstone Memorial Library Annual Book Sale returns to the Branford Green Thursday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 21.
The sale opens with a special evening session Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m. Extended browsing hours follow on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, with the tent open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Final sale hours are Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 3 p.m.
As a special treat on Sunday, shoppers can purchase a bag from the Friends for $10 and fill it with as many sale items as it will hold. Each bag holds well over 20 hardcover books.
The annual book sale draws upwards of 6,000 shoppers to the Green each year to peruse dozens of tables under the big tent. Each table is packed with gently used books and other hands-on entertainment items—puzzles, vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, and even cassette tapes—all donated by community members. Throughout the year, Friends volunteers check all donations for condition and sort them by category in preparation for the sale.
“We have over 70 year-round volunteers that come in and work every day of the year, from picking up books at our two drop-offs to sorting, categorizing, packing them and moving them,” said Friends President Barbara Barrett.
Genres filling the tables include mystery, science fiction, fantasy, biography, horror, cooking, self-help, the arts, romance, how-to, children’s books, and more—all priced at rockbottom rates. Vintage, special coffee table books, and boxed sets are priced individually.
The Friends support the library through fundraising activities including the annual book sale. They sponsor lectures, programs, and provide funding for special events, equipment purchases, museum passes, movies, concerts, furniture, and plantings for the library grounds.
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the Friends donated $80,000 to the library, raised through efforts including the fall book sale—the Friends’ largest annual fundraiser.
“Basically, the money goes toward enrichment programs, activities, and materials. These are items that the library wouldn’t be able to fund otherwise,” said Barrett.
To join the Friends or for more information, email friends@blackstonelibrary.org or visit the Friends page at www.blackstone library.org.
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Over 70 volunteers help the Friends of Blackstone Library put on its annual book under the big tent on the Branford green; shown here, volunteers prepping for the sale in 2024. The 2025 book sale will be held Sept. 18 - Sept. 21 on the green.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony in Branford Sept. 19
By Pam Johnson
Sound Senior Staff Writer
On Friday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m., local veterans will gather on the Branford Green to host a meaningful ceremony marking National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Community members are invited and encouraged to attend this brief but powerful event.
Established in 1979, the day is observed annually on the third Friday in September with ceremonies held across the country by military and veteran organizations. A national observance also takes place at the Pentagon. The ceremonies honor military Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIA). This year marks the third consecutive year for Branford’s observance.
The shared purpose of these events is to honor those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing, said event co-organizer Ed Masotta, a member of Branford Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12106.
The Branford ceremony is organized by VFW Post 12106 and Branford American Legion Post 83. In addition to remarks on the significance of POW/MIA Recognition Day, the event will include a reading of the names of MIA service members, the playing of taps, and a presentation on the history of the national observance.
A focal point of the ceremony will be the Missing Man Table—a symbolic place setting representing U.S. military members who are fallen, missing, or imprisoned. An explanation of the table’s meaning will be shared as part of the ceremony.
The Branford event is one way to ensure that POWs and MIAs are not forgotten, Masotta said.
“We just want people to be aware of it,” he said. “It’s a small and simple ceremony to honor and remember.”
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The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 12, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
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Shoreline Teens Lead Reading of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17
On National Constitution Day, shoreline students will take center stage for a public reading of the U.S. Constitution at the Guilford Free Library. Community members are invited to hear local youth bring new life to the words that continue to guide American democracy. State Senator Christine Cohen (D-12) will attend as a special guest.
Sept. 17, 2025, marks the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Though centuries old, the document remains vital today.
“When the Constitution begins with ‘We the people,’ it reminds us that civic engagement belongs to all of us—the young and old alike,” said Cohen. “I am thrilled to join students from across the shoreline in celebrating our Constitution and the foundation of our democracy.”
Students from Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Killingworth, and Madison have been selected to read the full text of the Constitution.
Sophia Sorrell, a senior at North Branford High School, is among the student readers.
“It’s important for every teenager to understand the Constitution so they are aware of their most basic and unalienable rights—especially in a world where misinformation is available at our fingertips,” Sorrell said.
The League of Women Voters of the East Shore (LWVES), which organized the event, is planning a series of Constitutionrelated activities in celebration of the day.
“The Constitution is the cornerstone of our democracy. Yet how many of us have actually read it?” asked LWVES President Carol Reimers. “On this year’s Constitution Day, we will hear the words of our Constitution as presented by our shoreline youth.”
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dents chosen to read the U.S. Constitution on National Constitution Day, Sept. 17, during a League of Women Voters - East Shore special event at the Guilford Free Library.
place Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., Guilford. Light refreshments will be served, and attendees will receive a free pocket-sized edition of the Constitution. The event is free and open to all.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that has promoted voting rights and civic engagement for more than a century. The East Shore chapter includes members from Guilford, Madison, Branford, North Branford, and Killingworth.
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GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. Sponsored by Christ Chapel of Madison, this support group meets on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. The regular GriefShare cycle will start Sunday, Sept. 14, and will run through early December. The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. The workbook will be available to purchase at the meetings for a one-time fee of $20. The book for the loss of a spouse program is $10. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, CT” at griefshare.org/findagroup.
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Obituary Randolph Reinhold
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Randolph “Randy” Brooks Reinhold, MD, passed away peacefully at 86 years of age on Aug. 27, 2025, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was with his wife of 46 years, Rita (Dershowitz) Berkson, and family.
He is predeceased by his parents, Frederick William Reinhold and Jean (Booth) Reinhold of Charlottesville, Virginia, and his brother, Bill Reinhold. Randy is survived by his wife, Rita; their children: Geoff Reinhold and spouse Greta (Schuler) Reinhold, Kimberly “Brooks” Reinhold, James Reinhold and spouse Becky (Berg) Reinhold, and Doug Berkson and spouse Sara (Cooper) Berkson. He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Aidan and Ashby Reinhold, and Noah and Eva Berkson. He is also survived by his sisters, Nancy (Reinhold) Gillespie, Carol (Reinhold) Aloisi, and Julie (Reinhold) Breakiron; his cousin, Melissa Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Nov. 2, 1938, Randy chose medicine as his career after he was hospitalized for childhood polio. He loved learning and competition, graduating at the top of his class from McDonogh School. He earned a BA from Princeton University and was a Maryland all-state athlete in lacrosse. After receiving his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1964, he trained in surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he pioneered techniques in gastric bypass surgery and went on to a distinguished career in Boston and New Haven, where he ultimately served as chief of surgery at the Hospital of Saint Raphael. Throughout his career, he took great pleasure in sharing his skill and
knowledge by mentoring generations of young physicians.
Randy was deeply committed to equity and social justice. As a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, he went to court to request that he serve his tour of duty in underserved American communities and began working with the Roxbury Dental and Medical Group, where he met the love of his life, Rita. He became a member of Doctors Without Borders and Physicians for Social Responsibility and traveled to Latin America to document the torture of political prisoners. He and Rita spent months overseas teaching in Haitian and Zimbabwean hospitals.
Back home, as the founding president of Shoreline Village, he helped create a vital network enabling seniors to age in place with dignity and support. He also served five years on the Connecticut Hospice board of directors.
Randy loved being a family man. Shared experiences like trips were special, but so were playing catch, touch football, working on a puzzle, and the annual Thanksgiving bowling match. Never idle, Randy pursued many passions, including sailing, bridge, sculpting, cooking, and traveling the world. He was proud that all his children left home, went to school, lived out of state, but chose to return. His grandchildren have each brought a unique joy into his life that words can’t fully capture.
A celebration of Randy’s life was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at The Newbury of Brookline, 123 Fisher Ave., Brookline, Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions in Randy’s memory to Connecticut Hospice in Branford or Good Shepherd Community Care of Newton, Massachusetts.
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ESTATE OF Ann Gaylord Dumark (25-00292)
The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 26, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 28, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
ESTATE OF Shirley Baylis, AKA Shirley M. Baylis, AKA Shirley Morton Baylis (25-00299)
The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 26, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Taylor Carafeno, Clerk
The fiduciary is: Nancy Baylis
c/o AMEE JAMES LUNN, LAW OFFICE OF AMEE J. LUNN, LLC, 26 BROADWAY, NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Judith A. Tupy, AKA Judy A. Tupy (25-00294)
The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 22, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Sandra O’Hare
c/o JOSEPH B BARNES, JOSEPH B. BARNES, 8 NORTH STREET, MILFORD, CT 06460
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF James Wilbert Moss Monde, AKA James W.M. Monde (25-00263)
The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated August 19, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is: Nancy Roserman Monde
c/o DANAE FRIEDMAN, HARLOW ADAMS & FRIEDMAN, P.C., ONE NEW HAVEN AVE., SUITE 100, MILFORD, CT 06460
LEGAL NOTICE
Town of Branford Branford Building Department Branford, CT 06405
A permit application has been filed on August 22nd, 2025, for the demolition of the home located at 6 Second Avenue, Branford, owned by Steven Goldaper.”
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LEGAL NOTICE
NORTH BRANFORD CONSERVATION AND INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
The North Branford Conservation & Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency at its 8-27-25 Regular Meeting took the following action:
1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.; IWWA Appl. #2025-2, West Pond Road/Glenwood Road – Subdivision application for six (6) lots. Owner/Applicant: BC Investment Properties LLC, Bruce Ciccone
Stephen Scavo, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE
NORTH BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT to consider the following:
A. Appl. #2025-8, Re-subdivision of property at 254 Parsonage Hill Road to create one (1) residential lot with frontage on Village Street – “Diamond D Estates”. Owner: Michael Duhamel & Susan DoodyDuhamel/Applicant: James Pretti, PE, Criscuolo Engineering LLC
At this hearing, all interested persons may appear and be heard and written communications will be received. Copies of proposals are on file for public inspection in the Town Hall Planning Department.
Robert Nowak, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE
NORTH BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission at its August 21, 2025 Regular Meeting:
1. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: Appl. #2025-6 – 10 Caputo Road – Special Use Permit request for the construction of an oversized detached garage (40’ x 30’, 1200 sf) for vehicle storage in the rear yard. Owner/Applicant: Matthew Izzo
2. ACCEPTED WITHDRAWAL: Appl. #2025-7, 195 Foxon Road – Site Plan request to operate a Child Daycare Center.
3. FAVORABLE REPORT: CGS Section 8-24 Referral regarding extending the sewer main from 286 Branford Road across Route 139 to 1599 Foxon Road.
Robert Nowak, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE
NORTH BRANFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the North Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT to consider the following:
A. Appl. #2025-6, 630 Forest Road – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s (ZEO) cease and desist order of July 11, 2025 regarding commercial uses at the property. Owner: Mary Ferraro Family Trust/Applicant: Timothy J. Lee, Esq.
At this hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard and written communications will be received. Copies of the applications are on file for public inspection in the Town Hall Planning Department or on the Town’s website www.northbranfordct.gov
Steve Kenning, Chairman
Dedicated to the Guilford Fair: Kelley Hanke
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in Show not only gets their monetary prize and ribbons, but they get to have it put on display,” Kelley says.
She hopes the concept of creating barn quilts will catch on with the younger set.
“It’s something they can bring to school to show; it’s something they can put on their own home’s exterior or interior. It tells a story about your presence.”
As a judge for Arts and Crafts exhibits, Kelley always encourages and fosters young talent.
“I have some art history behind me, so I love to be a part of the judging process. I love to make sure that when we have children and young adults who enter, they understand there’s a potential financial gain from doing this stuff,” says Kelley. “I’ve had so many great, talented kids come in and continue on, and now they’re selling their products. I’m so proud of them, and I love seeing that process. It’s amazing.”
Kelley and her husband, Mike, have combined their creative talents to develop their own decorative woodworking small enterprise. One of their favorite selling spots is the Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Beginning in May, the market is held each Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. through the end of October. Their connection to the fairgrounds goes deeper. On Oct. 1, 2005, they held their wedding reception in the Bill Butterly Building. A special guest of honor was Dondi the elephant, a star attraction at the Guilford Fair for many years until her passing in 2010. Dondi and her family were often guests of GAS and its fairgrounds as a stopover during their travels.
“We had 325 people and Dondi as guests at my wedding,” Kelley says. “She was not there as an entertainer—she was a guest. She had her own plate and everything. She gave me a wedding basket with a candle and Bible and fresh-baked bread. Well, she loved that bread so much, it was so
hard for her to give up that basket! So instead, when she gave me the basket, I put my bouquet out, and she took the center rose and ate it!”
Kelley has many other reasons to smile when she thinks about that very special day at the fairgrounds.
“It was a beautiful day,” she says. “There were very few clouds anywhere and there was a slight breeze. It was so gorgeous. It was the most perfect day of my life, and it happened here.”
Kelley is overwhelmed to learn the 2025 Guilford Fair will be dedicated to her. The dedication, which is voted upon by the fair directors, appears in this year’s Exhibitors Guide book. The book features a celebration of barn quilts on its cover.
“I was here at a meeting and John gave me one of the books. I thought the cover was beautiful, and when I opened it up and I saw that dedication, I just started crying,” Kelley says. “It just means so much to me.”
As part of her recognition, in addition to her Arts and Crafts responsibilities, the dedication in the guide notes:
“… Kelley has volunteered her time and energy to help make all aspects of the fair an asset to the community. She is one of many volunteers who help to make events such as the Kare Fest, the Song Strong fundraiser, and the July 4th Fireworks special for all who attend. She has been a member of the security department, and helped with parking for events, and landscaping and mowing of the fairgrounds property.”
“I’ve done everything,” Kelley says, laughing. “I was in security during one of the worst rainstorms we had, walking knee deep in water. I love helping out at the gates. I come here and weed around the buildings. I’ll paint. I’ll do whatever needs to be done, just so I can be here. I just love it here, and people here have always been so good to me. It’s family to me.”
St.Andrew’sOffersWorshipandOutreachServices
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Avenue, Northford, celebrates Sunday worship at 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship. The church is also open to all in the community on Tuesdays for a noontime worship service and for individual prayer from noon to 2 p.m. St. Andrew’s supports many community programs and contributes regularly to the North Branford Scholarship Program, North Branford Social Services (NBSS) Thanksgiving Basket Share and Christmas gift and food basket share programs, NBSS back-to-school backpacks, clothing donations (donation shed located at the back of the church parking lot), and more. A number of fundraising events are held throughout the year to help the church to help its neighbors, such as an annual rhubarb fest, summertime ice cream socials, and the annual harvest supper. All are invited to the events and help the church help neighbors. Additionally, the church’s parish hall is available for rent for birthday parties, showers, receptions, and others. The Rev. Bryan Spinks is St. Andrew’s priest; Nan Monde is senior warden. For more information please contact Nan at 203-710-7005 or visit standrewsnorthford.org.
Branford Rotary Awards $12K to Three Branford Students
Press release from the Branford Rotary Club
Three remarkable college-bound students from Branford—Eloise Dornfield, Grace Grammatico, and David Alberino—have been awarded “Service Above Self” scholarships by the Branford Rotary Club. Each recipient will receive $4,000 toward their college education.
“We had a large pool of outstanding applicants this year, and narrowing it down to three was more difficult than ever,” said Tony Terry, chair of Rotary’s Scholarship Committee. “When we award a Service Above Self scholarship, we do so not just based on grades or activities, but on community involvement. Grace, David, and Eloise have each been intensely committed to helping others, and that was truly humbling to us as a service organization.”
Dornfield, a 2025 graduate of Branford High School (BHS), will attend Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she plans to major in public relations. Her BHS English teacher, John Matthiessen, described Dornfield as a thoughtful and mature student who “works hard, follows up, and takes nothing for granted.”
Matthiessen also praised Dornfield’s volunteer work with Bridges of Hope in New Haven, where she served meals and mentored children in need.
“Eloise is a creative, diligent, and compassionate student,” he said. “I know that she will find success in whatever venture she puts her mind to.”
Alberino, a Branford resident and 2025 graduate of Notre Dame High School of West Haven, will attend Northeastern University in Boston, where he plans to
major in data science. An accomplished athlete and scholar, Alberino also volunteered monthly to assist the homeless in New Haven and traveled to Kentucky on mission trips to help repair homes.
“David’s character and initiative set him apart from his peers,” said Notre Dame Language Department Chair Dacia Mirabelle. “He combines academic excellence, athletic ability, and a strong commitment to community service.”
Grammatico, also a 2025 BHS graduate, will attend Yale University to study history and political science, with plans to pursue law school. Retired BHS history teacher and Model Congress founder James Petela called her “highly intelligent, hardworking, passionate, devoted, trustworthy, empathetic, and mature.”
At BHS, Grammatico served as co-president of Model Congress and president of both Amnesty International and the Latin National Honor Society. She also mentored students at her former elementary school.
“Grace’s efforts and endeavors, accomplishments and awards are some of the best I’ve seen in my 30-plus years of teaching and advising Model Congress,” said Petela.
Branford Rotary awarded a total of $12,000 to these students, each of whom exemplifies the Rotary motto: “Service Above Self.”
TheBranfordRotaryClubisavolunteer serviceorganizationofmorethan60men and women who dedicate their time and effort to help those in need in Branford, acrosstheshoreline,andaroundtheworld. For more information, visit www.branfordrotary.org.
LEGAL NOTICE- REVISED TOWN OF BRANFORD
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Branford, Connecticut hereby gives notice of Public Hearings to be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 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 #25-7.3 Zoning Map Amendment to apply the Incentive Housing Overlay District (IHOD) to 230 East Main Street.
Shretsha Management LLC- Owner. Attorney Len Fasano-Applicant.
2. Application #25-7.4 Special Exception to Construct seven (7) residential units located at 230 East Main Street.
Shretsha Management
LLC-Owner Attorney Len Fasano-Applicant.
At said hearings all persons will have the right to be heard. Copies are on file in the Planning & Zoning Commissions office at the Planning & Zoning Department (1019 Main Street) Branford, CT 06405. Written communications may be sent to the above address or to: PlanningandZoning@branford-ct.gov.
BRANFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION C. ANDRES, CHAIRPERSON
BCF and Ascend Bank Distribute Over $30K in 2025 Community Sponsorship Funding
Press Release Branford Community Foundation
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the final round of 2025 sponsorship awards in partnership with Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). The final sponsorships will go to seven organizations receiving a combined total of $5,590.
This brings total 2025 sponsorship funding from BCF and Ascend Bank to more than $30,000, with 31 organizations receiving support for events, fundraisers, and initiatives.
“Our sponsorship program is one of the ways we give back to the incredible community of Branford,” said Liza Janssen Petra, executive director of the Branford Community Foundation. “Whether supporting our local nonprofits in their fundraising events or providing funding for programs that bring needed resources or joy to our area, it gives us the opportunity to directly raise up local organizations who are making a difference each and every day.
“We are grateful for the continued support from Ascend Bank, who makes this funding possible year after year, and for
Among a total of 31 organizations which have received Branford Community Foundation and Ascend Bank sponsorship funding to support 2025 events, fundraisers and initiatives is North Branford-based Peace Love ACCESSibility, which hosted its second Community Access Awareness Day in June.
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community asset that’s going to serve not only the school kids during their program day but as something for the whole community to enjoy throughout the year,” he said.
Speaking to assembled WIS fifth graders who helped cut the ribbon, Cosgrove noted that planning and implementation began when they were in kindergarten.
“It takes many, many years for a project like this to come to fruition and completion. Let that be a lesson,” he said. “It takes dedicated people in their community to see things forward and make things happen. And oftentimes, those involved and those who strongly advocate for improvements and making our community better don’t directly receive that benefit. It’s about making our community better for the next generation. That’s what citizenship is about.”
Among those recognized for their contributions throughout the construction project were BPS Facilities Director Brendan Leddy, Branford Finance Director Jim Finch, Assistant Finance Director Kathryn LaBanca, and Assistant Town
Engineer Jennifer Acquino. The work of project engineer, landscape architect, and construction administrator BL Companies, as well as construction manager Giordano Construction Co. Inc., was also acknowledged.
Leddy said the new facility represents “opportunity, pride and community.”
“This space will serve our students, our student athletes, and the Branford community at large for years to come,” he said.
“It’s a place where memories will be made, goals will be achieved, and children will thrive.”
In a media release, BPS recognized the completion and implementation of the facility as a milestone and a proud investment in the community, reflecting years of planning and collaboration between the school district, the town, and multiple agencies.
“Today’s opening marks a major investment in our students and our community,”
BPS Superintendent Christopher Tranberg said in the release. “This complex expands access to quality athletics and physical education, strengthens school pride, and represents what we can provide
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the donors who continue to invest in our mission to connect people who care with causes that matter.”
The final 2025 sponsorship recipients are BHcare, Inc., for Shoreline Family Fun Day 2025; Branford Compassion Club, for Animal Awareness Day 2025; Camp Rising Sun, for its Annual Night Out; Legacy Theatre, for the 2025 Theatre Gala; Rotary Club of North Branford, for its Fall Fling: Dancing Through the Decades; Shoreline Eldercare Alliance, for Celebration of Healthy Aging 2025; and The Branford Electric Railway Association, Inc., for the Shore Line Trolley Museum 125th Right of Way Anniversary.
Sponsorships are awarded to support either a single event (e.g., gala, road race) or a series of events held by an organization over a designated time period, aimed at fundraising or raising visibility.
To learn more or apply, visit www.branfordcommunityfoundation.org/ apply-for-a-grant.
For more information on upcoming grants, sponsorships, and community events—or to contribute to BCF—email marketing@branfordcommunityfound ation.org.
Photo courtesy Branford Community Foundation ord Community Foundation
Photo by Pam Johnson/The Sound
Branford cut the ribbon to officially open its new Walsh Athletic Complex.
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for our community when everyone comes together.”
During the ceremony, Tranberg noted he entered the district at the “tail end” of the project’s implementation. He said the most special part of the process, for him, were the stories shared by the community about the former grass field and cinder track at WIS, built in the 1970s.
“Those stories were really important in shaping the vision and shaping the future of what ultimately happened,” Tranberg said. “I’m excited for our fifth graders that are here today—think about what their stories are going to be as a result of the facility that you provided through your [stories].”
On behalf of the Board of Education, Chair Lisa Berdon thanked everyone involved and echoed Leddy’s sentiment about providing a facility where Branford children will thrive.
“As Brendan said, this is really about the kids,” Berdon said. “It provides an opportunity for them in terms of their educational setting when they’re here at school to have great facilities to use; but then also for the community at large afterwards, to be able to have facilities that everyone can share and can enjoy.”
The $7.65 million project received final cost approval from the Representative Town Meeting in February 2024. Of the total, $2 million in cash and proceeds left over from the previous WIS building expansion and renovation project was repurposed for the field improvement project.
The facility features two lighted synthetic multi-sport fields; a three-lane track; a lighted softball field; an accessible playground and basketball court; accessible restrooms; storage space; and water bottle filling stations.
“Branford is now the premier showcase once again on the shoreline, and we want it to continue in the future for our children and for the families and our community as a whole—to be the best we can be in education, sports and facilities,” said Board of Education member John Palluzzi.
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Field Hockey Splits the Week, Cross Country Makes Noise in Season Opener
By Gabby Maljanian
Branford field hockey opened its season on Sept. 2, traveling to Newtown and winning 5-0. Goals were scored by Jessica Radziunas (two), Savannah Johnson (two), and Ellie Meyran. Johnson had two assists, Meyran had one, and Tate Jones had one. Lilly Panuccio had eight saves in goal. Other strong games came from Caitlin Reilley, Aliza Giordano, Juliette Delvaulx, Hana Omeragic, Noemi Wullaert, and Giuliana Barros.
On Sept. 6, the Hornets hosted New Canaan and fell 3-1. Radziunas scored the lone goal for Branford, and it was assisted by Johnson and Jones. Panuccio recorded 18 saves in net.
“Hard-fought game, but too many defensive mistakes late sunk Branford in this one,” said Head Coach Pete Frye. “Lilly Panuccio was spectacular in goal. Other standouts were Ellie Meyran, Addie Guandalini, and Juliette Delvaulx.”
The Branford boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to Xavier/Mercy on Sept. 2 for a meet that also included Jonathan Law and Shelton. The girls’ team had no score, but the boys tallied 92 points.
On the boys’ side, Sawyer Gaudreau placed 19th (20:23.4), Brett Burnham took 20th (20:23.7), and Cormac Fichtenholz finished in 29th (21:30.3). Vincent Gustavson took 30th place (21:49.4), while Cooper Ranton placed 35th (23:02). In 38th place was Lucio Sanchez (23:44.6), and in 43rd place was Lorenzo Russo (25:19.3). Owen Lentner took 50th (26:14.8), and Braden Andrus took 51st (26:16.2). For the girls, Charlotte Kenney placed third (22:05.1),
and Caitlyn Lentner placed 13th (25:02.7).
“Sawyer and Brett ran a very competitive race, right down to the wire. They are only sophomores and are learning a great deal about the art of racing. They will push each other throughout the season, and this will be fun to watch,” said Head Coach Kevin Connell. “Vincent Gustavson finished as our No. 4 today and has dedicated himself to running. I hope to see him move
up even further as the season progresses. Tough way to start the season - Xavier and Mercy are perennially at the top in the state. We have a majority of freshmen and sophomores, so this is a group that will mature and become much better athletes. With only two girls, it’s tough for team scoring, but I look forward to see them battle every meet with the best in the SCC.”
Two days later, the Hornets traveled to Hamden and fell 3-1 before closing out the week at home vs. Waterford on Sept. 5 and losing 3-0. Volleyball
On Sept. 2, the Branford volleyball team opened the season at Amity and lost 3-0. Julianne Henkel had 16 digs, and Sophia Tamsin and Lily McNeil each had 15. Henkel also had 15 assists.
Field Hockey
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Photo courtesy of Kevin Pataky
Ellie Meyran recorded a goal and an assist in Branford field hockey's 5-0 win vs. Newtown on Sept. 2.
When Birds Fly Off, Hookups Soar
Late summer weather and cooler temperatures are building up to transition into fall. Movement of the fishery is noticeably evident in the change of feeding frequency and voracity. We are seeing it in striped bass feedinglarger bluefish chopping away and large brown sharks expanding their food preferences after dropping their pups and setting sights on their southerly migration. What fishers are really looking forward to is the Fall Run and when hardtails will move deeper into the Sound.
We remember last September when huge blitzes of chopper blues and hungry stripers raged on for several days, as seagulls were frantically diving and bottlenose dolphins could be seen porpoising in the background. Even some of the harbor seals got into the act - but at a safe distance. It was an amazing fishing experience and a sight to behold!
A similar feel is in the air. Brought about by an early drop in air and water temperatures, anticipation is that the same type of explosive action will re-occuronly a bit earlier. Keeping an eye on the bird migration in the Sound, it can clue anglers in to the timing, since that picks up almost immediately, driven by cold fronts. The first three weeks of September are generally the peak periods for many migrating species. However, the timing and intensity of migration explosions depend on specific weather patterns such as cold fronts and tailwinds that can negatively affect a migration until the front passes and favorable northerly winds develop. For example, rain and overcast skies can delay such events by concentrating birds on land, suggesting a delay of fish movement as well.
To get a jump on the Fall Run, carefully monitor the passing of any cold front, and then, with your gear in top shape, hit the briny. Since our ecosystem is intertwined with a host species, migrations will occur as water temperatures drop. Along the coast, striped bass will begin to move south along the coast from northern New England and eventually return to the mid-Atlantic. Other species will move out to the Continental Shelf and then south
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to Florida, or in some cases, into the Gulf of America and farther down into the tropics.
With respect to Long Island Sound, we are mostly concerned with fish species that take up summer residence. When a change in seasons approach, they move from the shallows of the shoreline into deeper water, consistent with water temperature changes, until they are eventually driven to completely leave the Sound, or, in the case of semihibernating or holdover fish, move to more tolerable conditions and stay over winter.
Excitement kicks in when sportfish like striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore, etc. duck into Long Island Sound during their Fall Run to gorge themselves with food and store enough energy to sustain them in their journey. During these frenzies, attention is focused on forage, and fishers find themselves in the midst of water boiling over with fish, diving gulls, uncontrollable hookups, and pieces/parts flying everywhere. And then it’s over as the water calms down, breaking fish disappear, and gulls fade away in the distance.
On The Water
A large area of high pressure prevailed from the Great Lakes east into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states before building offshore. High pressure weakened, giving way to a frontal system that brought unsettled weather, a drop in barometric pressure, and some needed rain. Sun mixed with clouds (and a day of precipitation that sneaked in) saw air temperatures hit the 80s, with most of the days being around the mid-to-high 70s. Long Island Sound mostly saw around south/southwest five to 10-knot winds accompanied by relatively calm one to two-foot seas.
In one sense, we have seen a drop in air and water temperatures that should be a prelude to the Fall Run of fish piling into Long Island Sound. On the other hand, fish have yet to respond accordingly. There have been a
few hints along with a couple of teases, but a good portion of the action is taking place on the outskirts with limited frenzy action within the Sound - even with the Full Harvest Moon.
What is happening is a ground fishery continuing to build momentum. Whether adult brown sharks are now directly eating chunks of bait by day rather than also being turned on by a hooked striped bass being reeled in, those sharks are putting a hurting on gear and fishermen alike. Nevertheless, seven to eight-footers are being caught or attempting to be reeled in before freeing themselves. In other cases, stripers are being bitten in two. Similarly, cownose stingrays are also putting up an unexpected fight, and, of course, striped bass over 40” are doing their thing as expected. Add chopper bluefish to the mix, and one can imagine a groundswell of activity. Added to the activity are weakfish and snapper blues that have hiked into another size class - 6” or better.
Even though four-pound black sea bass are tough to pull up for fishers looking for table filets and freezer food, these sought-after legal beauties are being caught once schools are located. A good anchored or drifted fish hooked with a rig or jig tipped with squid, fishers are looking to max out if able to avoid too many shorts. Porgies definitely have the upper hand in that battle. Despite the quantity of small fish, slabs are being caught with regularity. Some deep, others not so. Squid, seaworms, and scented bait strips are all attracting these aggressive feeders. However, be it seasonal shortages due to worked-over beds, bad tides, overseas exports, or a strike for more money, the sandworm market continues to be disruptive, as anglers move to other successful, stable bait choices. Flukers are working hard to land a doormat - less of a struggle is a mini, but all-in-all, there remain shorts and fish from 17 to 22” working their way across the Sound.
Experienced blue crabbers look to September for some of the best crabbing in the estuaries, meaning big jimmies for all the good eating and sauce-making ahead.
So far, so good for the scoopers, hand-liners, and trappers. Prompted by this good weather, it has been a hotbed of activity in the bays for the clammers. If you clam or have not been scratching in a while, now is the time! Fall is in the air, and inland waters are teeming with fish and anglers looking to hook a personal best. Trout stocking is underway, and catch/release areas should be checked out. Over 60,000 trout (brook, brown, rainbow, tiger) and roughly 2,000 Atlantic salmon across 38 lakes/ponds and 37 river/stream sections will be stocked. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are biting along with pickerel, northern pike, panfish, and the normal bottom feeders - catfish, carp, etc. From natural baits to artificials, including scented baits and flies, now is a great time to begin to seek out your personal best.
Tournament: The Eighth Annual Tightlined Slam 2025 is set for Friday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 12. This fly and light tackle event to be held in Western Long Island Sound has proven to be a crowd pleaser as well as a popular conservation-oriented tournament held on our waters. This full four-person team and two-person skiff division focuses on striped bass, bluefish, and hardtails -
with an awards event to follow along with a raffle and silent auction. To register or for more info, check out tightlinedslam.com, or contact Taylor Ingraham at 203856-9750.
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.
For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated summer hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.
Tight Lines, Captain Morgan captainmorganusa@ hotmail.com captainmorganfish.blogspot.com X (formerly twitter) @captmorgan_usa
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan Farley Fitton (10) of Guilford had a great sailing day by the Block Island windmills, as it turned even greater when he hooked into this chopper bluefish on a Penn setup fished with a Zakana jig.
Volleyball Splits the Week,
Girls’ Soccer Takes a Loss
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Girls’ Soccer
The North Branford girls’ soccer team opened the season vs. Morgan on Sept. 4 and took a 10-1 loss. The loan Thunderbirds goal was scored by Hailey Rosado, and Zoe Desimore had five saves in net.
had 10. Vitarisi also had 27 assists. Dagliere led the team with 28 service receptions, and Snedeker had 12.
North Branford’s O’Rourke Signs with Pliable Marketing
Press Release from Pliable Marketing
Ashlyn O’Rourke, a senior field hockey player from North Branford High School, announced on Sept. 8 that she has signed with Pliable, a marketing company and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agency that helps high school, college, and professional athletes build their athlete brand. She will have NIL representation as she prepares to play in college and pursue her career in business/law with a large sports franchise or law enforcement agency.
North Branford volleyball opened the season vs. Lyme-Old Lyme on Sept. 2 and won 3-1. Brianna Kundrath had 13 kills, and Ellie Dagliere had 26 digs. Lauren Vitarisi had 16 digs, and Alexa Snedeker
Schedules BRANFORD
Football
Friday, Sept. 12: vs. E.O. Smith at 7 p.m.
Boys’ Soccer
Saturday, Sept. 13: at Old Saybrook at 1 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15: vs. Waterford at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 17: at Jonathan Law at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18: vs. East Haven at 6:30 p.m.
Field Hockey
Friday, Sept. 12: at Mercy at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 13: at Wilton at 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15: at Cheshire at 4 p.m.
NORTH BRANFORD
Friday, Sept. 12: vs. Weaver/Hartford Public/Classical at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12: at East Hampton at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 16: vs. Hale Ray at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18: at Lyme-Old Lyme at 4 p.m.
Two days later, the Thunderbirds traveled to Hale Ray and fell 3-0. Dagliere had 16 digs, Snedeker had 15, and Vitarisi had 10 digs and 10 assists. Dagliere had 25 service receptions, and Snedeker had 15.
O’Rourke, 17, from Northford, Connecticut is a senior goalie on the field hockey team at North Branford High School. She is a two-time Connecticut Class S state champion. Last season, she recorded a record 15 shutouts and a .087% save percentage, with a 0.25 goals against average and record of 16-2-2. She also plays for AGH Field Hockey Club out of Greenwich, Connecticut on their U19 Elite Team.
Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Career/Hillhouse at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 16: vs. Lauralton Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18: at East Haven at 6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12: at North Haven at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 16: at Lauralton Hall at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12: at North Haven at 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15: at Sheehan at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 17: vs. East Haven at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 16: at Daniel Hand w/ Sheehan, Fairfield Prep at 4 p.m. Girls’ Soccer
O'Rourke’s goals for her senior season include winning a fourth consecutive CT Shoreline Conference Championship, get selected for the U21 Nexus Nationals, and to prepare to play Division 1 field hockey at the University of New Hampshire.
“I am excited to start working with Pliable because the company has a proven track record of supporting high school, college, and professional athletes,” said O’Rourke. “While field hockey is a huge part of my life, I also want to get ahead of my competition and start the process of building my personal brand. I want to continue helping others and pursue my career in sports or law enforcement. Pliable has a deep roster of field hockey players who have also been successful with these goals, including NIL opportunities. I also know how passionate Pliable is about promoting women’s sports, and I am excited to be part of the team.”
O’Rourke has signed for NIL representation with Pliable, which will provide her with athlete support and branding services, including access to a wide range of
partnership opportunities with local and national companies. She will work closely with Greg Glynn, Athlete Brand Advisor & CEO of Pliable, to pursue her career goals.
“Ashlyn has demonstrated her success on a national level, and Pliable is proud to support her as she enters her final season in high school and prepares to play next year at the University of New Hampshire,” said Glynn. “Field hockey continues to grow in popularity, especially for NIL opportunities, so I know by working together, she will have a lot of opportunities coming her way on and off the field. She is going to be a great addition to the team of Pliable athletes.”
Pliable is a marketing company and NIL agency that supports more than 35 high school, college, and professional athletes from across the country. To see the full list of Pliable athletes, visit PliableMarketing.com/pliable-athletes.
Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Amity at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16: at Valley Regional at 4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12: vs. East Hampton at 4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15: at Hale Ray at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18: vs. Lyme-Old Lyme at 4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 15: vs. Portland at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17: at East Hampton at 5:30 p.m.
BRANFORD
Sept. 11 to Sept. 17
Photo courtesy of Greg Glynn
Pictured is Ashlyn O'Rourke, a senior North Branford field hockey player who recently signed with Pliable to have NIL representation as she prepares to play college field hockey at the University of New Hampshire.
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Title: Multimedia Sales Executive
Salary: $40,000-$100,000 (includes commission)
Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Position Summary:
Department: Advertising
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Incumbent in this position is responsible for prospecting, qualifying, selling, and closing new clients to increase revenue within designated territory. Incumbent will leverage our extensive portfolio of both print and digital services and audience insights to create and recommend personalized multimedia marketing campaigns for our business customers, connecting them to prime prospects and maximizing their return on investment.
Essential Duties:
Collaborate with marketing representatives to fully understand product and communication needs. Identify, locate, and develop new customers through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls. Maintain existing relationships with customers. Partner with customers to help them reach their goals, owning the entire sales process from start to finish. Create and recommend products and services that meet the customer’s needs, based off a Customer Needs Analysis.
Provide exceptional customer service, maintaining the highest levels of personal and professional behavior in the market and in the workplace. Provides information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of The Days sales and marketing portfolio, including newspaper products, digital marketing services and non-traditional offerings (events, promotions, etc.).
Consistently meet and strive to exceed print and digital revenue targets. Regularly communicate with management and completion of all required sales process activities. Embrace new products or programs as the company continues to diversify and test new revenue streams.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Maintains confidentiality records and information.
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Always Represents The Day and Shore Publishing Company in a professional and courteous manner.
Dependability:
Regularly attend and are punctual for work.
Supervision Received:
Reports to Regional Advertising Manager.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of competitive media landscape; use for new business development and sales analysis.
Ability to prospect new business via cold calling and other prospecting techniques including social media where applicable. Highly motivated, self-starting individual with initiative and drive to succeed.
Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in media sales. Prior experience in digital marketing sales highly desirable.
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The Lesson of 9/11: Good Prevails Over Evil
By Maria Caulfield
Editor
It’s hard to believe that 24 years have passed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
It was one of those upsetting events about which people would say the memory is etched in their minds: the day they learned that hijackers commandeered four airplanes and used them as missiles to crash into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on an empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
That day was more than history to me. It was part of my family’s shared ordeal. It was a personal nightmare I never could have imagined would happen.
At the time of the attacks, I lived with my husband, Brian, and our infant son, Stephen, in a one-bedroom, rent-controlled apartment in downtown Manhattan located five blocks from the World Trade Center. Our apartment was so close to the World Trade Center that our small balcony on the 17th floor had the view of the top floors of the twin towers.
My husband and I felt we were incredibly blessed with our family life in early September 2001. We had been married a little over three years, and Stephen was turning a year old later that month. Brian had just started a new job at the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, and we were in the process of searching for a home in Connecticut.
In the meantime, there was a birthday party to plan for Stephen, and Brian was adjusting to the long commute from downtown New York to New Haven.
Stephen was born prematurely at 33 weeks and, as a first-time mother, I was instructed by doctors to keep up with his early morning feedings. It was a ritual that Brian and I kept for many months, feeding Stephen every four or five hours around the clock to ensure he was adequately nourished and thriving.
We seemed to have turned the corner on that regimen, but I recall still staying up through the wee hours of the morning on Sept. 11 to watch over our peacefully sleeping boy and to get the birthday invitations ready for mailing.
Brian rose early that morning, and I helped him prepare to catch the early morning train leaving Grand Central to New Haven. As soon as he had left, I lay down to get some much-needed sleep.
The deafening boom that came from somewhere close to our apartment startled me awake. In my drowsy state, I thought nothing of it, reasoning to myself that a
kind of escape. I had recently worked on the 104th floor of that building, for eSpeed, a division of the financial company Cantor Fitzgerald, and began to worry that my former coworkers may be trapped on the upper floors.
In the aftermath of the attack, I learned that Cantor Fitzgerald suffered the most casualties on Sept. 11, losing more than 600 employees. Years later, on a trip to the site with my husband and two sons, I found some of my coworkers’ names etched in the memorial that honors the victims.
The images on the TV screen that day are still clear in my mind. I still get an awful feeling in the pit of my stomach when I see in my mind’s eye the low-flying plane hitting the South Tower and exploding in a ball of yellow and orange flames. It felt surreal that I was seeing it in real time on TV but was also hearing the explosion right outside my apartment. On any other day I would have thought the scene was from a movie, but the events that were unfolding were much too real.
“How can this be,” I recall thinking to myself. In my confusion, I wondered how the first plane’s impact could be replaying on the news report when the North Tower was already ablaze.
The moment the second airplane exploded was when I understood it was not a news report on replay.
I was still on the phone with my husband at that moment, and Brian tells me later that I screamed what was an undeniable fact, “We’re under attack!”
Yet another unexpressed thought also suddenly emerged, filling me with dread: Which building will be attacked next?
It was a fear that many New Yorkers likely had in their minds, too.
In less than two hours, both towers of the World Trade Center would crumble, one after the other. With each collapse, the shock wave hit our apartment building, shaking it as if an earthquake rumbled through Manhattan. A feeling of helplessness and horror took over me, as I held Stephen closely in my arms — a mother protecting her infant in a tight embrace.
crane must have fallen again, as a few similar construction accidents had occurred in the months before. No one was likely hurt, I thought, and lay back again to doze off.
No sooner had I drifted back to sleep than I was awakened by my husband calling from his work. “Turn on the TV,” Brian instructed over the phone, because some-
thing horrific had just happened in New York.
There on the TV screen was the dreadful image of the North Tower of the World Trade Center burning from the top floors, with thick smoke spreading a dark plume and blotching the clear blue skies that day.
My thoughts immediately went to the people in the building, cut off from any
The collapse of each tower sent a massive cloud of concrete dust racing down the streets of downtown New York, chasing dazed New Yorkers in suits, and business attire. The monster dust clouds made their way to my street, adding an unreal feeling to my apprehension. Seconds after each collapse, the view outside my bedroom window turned white like a blockbuster blizzard racing through the city to obliterate the sight of nearby buildings.
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Living
Photo by Maria Caulfield
This image of the burning World Trade Center was snapped Sept. 11, 2001, on the balcony of the author's New York City apartment.
Photo by Maria Caulfield
A second image taken by the author shows an altered New York City skyline without the World Trade Center towers after their collapse Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Maria Caulfield
The Lesson of 9/11: Good Prevails Over Evil
Continued from page 25
In the next hours and days, Brian and I whipped into a frenzy of planning and action. While I waited for him to return from New Haven, I knew I needed to take my son and quickly leave our 17th-floor apartment. Brian’s parents lived in the same apartment complex but on a much lower floor, and they offered Stephen and me a safe refuge.
As I got ready to leave, I made a frantic call to my family in the Philippines, warning my siblings that the World Trade Center had been hit by two planes. Coincidentally, my parents had just visited New York the previous week, and they had boarded a plane headed back home the night before.
We learned from news reports that two other planes were hijacked that day, one hitting the Pentagon, and the other crashing in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
As soon as Brian returned from New Haven, we made plans to pack up and take our son out of New York for his safety. We made our way to the basement garage in search of our car, a small task that turned out to be nightmarish.
With electric power down all through downtown New York, our garage was in such darkness that we could not see our hand in front of our face. It felt like a metaphor for the events that were taking place just outside our apartment building. The small flashlight we had with us provided weak illumination in a world that suddenly became murky and dangerous.
With an infant in tow, Brian and I left New York that evening to stay with my cousins in New Jersey.
Our apartment became uninhabitable in the following months, but we were welcomed by friends and family members who graciously opened the doors to their homes. It was only in late November, as Thanksgiving approached, that we decided it was safe enough to return to our apartment.
As Brian, Stephen, and I recovered slowly from the trauma, so did the city of New York. Many brave New Yorkers volunteered to clear the rubble to try to find survivors. In 2009, Newsweek reported the grim fact that most of the human remains recovered from the wreckage at Ground Zero “were little more than tiny fragments of charred tissue and bone.”
It was a sobering moment for us, too. We silently cleared the thick layer of dust off the furniture on our apartment balcony, aware of the fact that human bone fragments were detected in the debris by med-
ical examiners in the aftermath of the attacks.
In the following weeks, I wept as I read the stories and saw the pictures of the victims printed in the Profiles of Grief section of . I scoured the papers to find the names of my former coworkers at eSpeed.
The New York Times
In the 24 years since the attacks, much has happened to us as a family. We have moved out of our New York apartment and made Wallingford, Connecticut, our home for over 20 years. As of this writing, we are in the process of acquiring a new home.
Brian continues to work at the Knights of Columbus.
Stephen is turning 25 years old, a big brother to our second son, Justin, 20. Stephen has no memory of the terrorist attacks, but he and Justin know about the 9/11 tragedy all Americans share. We intend to keep them aware of the significance of the attack.
The lessons I learned from that day are many. But a few stand out.
Tragedy can only result where hatred and evil intentions rule in men’s hearts. There are people out there who are willing to kill because of hate and intolerance. But there are many more individuals who, even in the face of danger and fear, are willing to risk their lives to save others. Firefighters, members of law enforcement, and first responders were among those who willingly rushed to the scene with no regard for their own safety. Many others did the same on Sept. 11.
The World Trade Center, along with the other sites of the attacks, became Ground Zero — not just for the acts of terrorism, but also for acts of heroism. As Americans gathered in grief, they also came together to provide relief.
Countless citizens risked their health and well-being to help with search and recovery work. These ordinary heroes are in our midst, reluctant to be lauded for their actions.
One large remnant at Ground Zero in New York City made the front pages of the newspapers. The steel beams from one of the towers that formed a huge cross gave people much-needed hope that goodness and compassion would emerge from the rubble.
This is the lesson I intend to impart to our sons: that heroic actions overflow in our lives even in the face of hatred and tragedy. Self-sacrifice is more powerful than evil, kindness and love will always prevail over hate, and on Sept. 11, 2001, heroism triumphed for the world to see.
APPhoto/DanLoh,File
In this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, file photo, the Statue of Liberty stands in front of a smoldering lower Manhattan at dawn, seen from Jersey City, N.J.
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In this Sept. 11, 2001, file photo smoke rises from the burning twin towers of the World Trade Center after hijacked planes crashed into the towers, in New York City.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 11
Optimizing Daily Function: Injury Prevention Through Movement, Awareness, and Adaptation
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Allison Zipser, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist specializing in rehabilitating upper extremity injuries. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Library Teen Advisory Board
: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Students in grades 7 to 12 can join the North Branford Public Libraries Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and earn community service hours for each meeting attended. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
9/11 Commemorative Ceremony for Heroes
: 5 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features a tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and to those who dedicated their lives in the service of others. Sponsored by the Madison Exchange Club. For info, visit madisonexchange.org/flags.
Opening Reception for
BACA West Fall Exhibit
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery, 360 State St., New Haven. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, Dec. 31. For info, contact 203-4334071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.
Concert by The Alpaca Gnomes
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12
Women in Business Luncheon
: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features a talk by Randye Kaye on “Leading (or Just Living) Through a Growth Mindset.” For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/events.
SATURDAY,
Calendar for the Week of September 11, 2025
SEPT. 13
2025 Connecticut Cleanup: Westbrook
: 9 to 11 a.m.
West Beach, Westbrook. All cleanup materials will be provided. Sponsored by Save the Sound. For info or to sign up, email apaltauf@savethesound.org or visit savethesound.org/take-action.
Second Annual Classic Rock & Roll Festival
: 10 a.m.
Photographic Art Exhibit and Sale by Frank Bartlett Sr.
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library: 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Friday, Oct. 10. For info, email Frank@thechurchillgallery.com.
Opening Reception for Ancestry and Identity
: 6 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. First in a three-part series, Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing, through Thursday, Sept. 25. Presented by Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue, For info or to register (required), call 203-4840469 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
Guilford Art League 77th
Annual Juried Exhibit and Sale
: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Includes the presentation of monetary prizes and awards. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Oct. 1. For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.
Opening Reception for the Polish Dinner
: 5 to 7:30 p.m. St. John School, 161 Main St., Old Saybrook. Menu: golabki, pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and more. Meals are available for dine-in or to-go. Cost: $20 per person, free for children 8 and under but must have a ticket. Tickets sold in advance. Sponsored by the Saint John Parish Ladies Guild. For tickets, visit the parish rectory. For info, call 860-388-3787.
Summer Concert Series 2025
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by Eddy Forman Orchestra. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.
Concert by Sheena Easton
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 THROUGH
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14
Community Fall Festival and Flower Sale
: Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Northford Community Church, 4 Old Post Rd. Features live music, flowers and pumpkins sale, food trucks, vendors, and more. For info, visit northfordcongregational.church or facebook.com/NorthfordCommunity Church.
Doody's Totoket Inn, 456 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features live music from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., vendors, food, drinks, and more. Tickets: $15. Entrants with their classic or show car pay $10 admission. Part of the proceeds benefits American Legion Post 83. Bring lawn chairs. Free parking. For info or tickets, visit shorelineevents-ct.com.
Westbrook Historical Society’s 44th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Buggy and Wagon Display
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Features handcrafted or hand-produced items for sale. Free admission. For info, email westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com or visit westbrookcthistorical.org.
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features 19century horse-drawn buggies and wagons displayed on the farm grounds. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
: 10 a.m. to noon. Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. All cleanup materials will be provided. Sponsored by Save the Sound. For info or to sign up, email apaltauf@savethesound.org or visit savethesound.org/take-action.
2025 Connecticut Cleanup: Madison Open House
: 10 a.m. to noon. Apple Pi Robotics Team, 29 Soundview Road, Building 2, unit 3, Guilford (around back to the left). The team accepts members with a wide range of STEAM interests. No previous skills needed. Team members will design robot parts using CAD, program in JAVA, and produce robot parts using the bandsaw, drill press, lathe, mill, CNC, 3D printer, and an array of hand tools. Apple Pi Robotics accepts members from Guilford and the nearby towns. For info, email Diane van der Grinten at dvandergrin10@gmail.com or visit applepirobotics.org.
Antique Quilts and Their Stories:
11 a.m. The Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston St., Guilford. Features a lecture from 11 a.m. to noon, light lunch and tour of the Hyland House from noon to 1 p.m., and an antique quilt roadshow from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets: $45 for lecture, lunch, and tour; $30 for quilt assessment. Proceeds to benefit The Hyland House Museum. For info or tickets, visit AntiqueQuilts.eventbrite.com.
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44th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale Sept. 26–28
comic books, paper ephemera, and magazines.
The Friends of the Guilford Free Library will host their 44th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale on Friday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., across from the Guilford Green.
The Fall Book and Bake Sale is the Friends’ largest fundraiser of the year and a favorite event for Shoreline readers of all ages. Known for its variety, high standards, and organization, the sale features thousands of gently used books curated for quality and interest — all at unbeatable prices.
Books are arranged by topic and tables are restocked regularly throughout the weekend. Fiction selections include everything from literary classics to popular bestsellers. Nonfiction categories span history, art, nature, sports, religion, cooking, health, and more. The sale also includes vintage items such as books, prints, maps,
For younger readers, there will be board books, chapter books, picture books, and classics. Teens can browse young adult titles, graphic novels, and manga.
Other offerings include puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records.
The popular Bake Sale will take place Saturday in the library lobby while supplies last, featuring a wide variety of home-baked treats.
Live entertainment is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with performances by the Ukuladies, the Dudley Farm String Band, and the Skunk Misery Ramblers.
All items will be half price on Sunday. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bags.
Proceeds from the sale support the library’s programs and services, including new books, concerts and events for all ages, museum passes, equipment and software, staff development, and the growing Library of Things collection.
For more information, call 203-4538282 or visit www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Guilford Free Library
Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Guilford Free Library Tables at the Guilford Free Library’s Fall Book and Bake Sale are meticulously organized by topic and refreshed throughout the weekend. Special selections,
volumes and collector’s editions, are featured in the “Special Books” section.
Shoppers browse puzzles and games under the tents outside the Guilford Free Library. Additional puzzles are located in Tent 2, just steps from the library entrance.
Press Release from the Friends of the Guilford Library
A whimsical penguin greets visitors and points the way to children’s books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and more at the Guilford Free Library’s annual fundraiser.
Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Guilford Free Library
explores the color and movement of untamed landscapes. The work is featured in
Galapagos-Inspired Exhibit ‘Invisible Shores’ Opens at City Gallery
volcanoes, craters, and cliffs are great tortoises, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, and penguins, to name a few.”
Invisible Shores
A recent journey to the Galapagos Islands has inspired artist Sheila Kaczmarek’s newest solo exhibition, , opening this month at City Gallery. The show runs Sept. 5–28, with an opening reception on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m.
“I was immediately struck by the unique, stark landscape,” Kaczmarek says. “Living in this rugged landscape of
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Kaczmarek’s work in clay and mixed media reflects the raw, layered textures of volcanic terrain and the natural harmony of species thriving without human interference. Her pieces explore the interplay of landscape and lifeforms — from the rippling lava beds to the birds that skim the sea.
A longtime Shoreline artist and teacher,
: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Departs from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St. Features a culinary walking tour to six to eight restaurants in downtown New Haven. Hosted by Stephen Fries, food columnist and professor of hospitality management. Remaining dates: Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage. Tickets: $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. For info or to make a reservation (required), call 203-4153519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.
Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Various jigsaw puzzles will be available to work on as a group or individually. Registration is not needed. For info, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Beyond the Red Doors Community Celebration and Cookout
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Green. Hosted by the Christ Episcopal Church of Guilford. Features a bouncy house, face-painting, live music, hamburgers and hot
Kaczmarek studied at St. Martin’s School of Art in London, UCLA, and the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. She apprenticed at the Guilford Art Center ceramic studio for five years, has taught art to children and adults for more than two decades, and collaborated with a group of women artists for eight years on exhibitions throughout Connecticut and New York.
Kaczmarek is a founding member of City Gallery, current president of the Guil-
dogs, and a history display in the parish hall. There will also be organ music in the church for those who want to drop in for a time of quiet reflection. Free and open to all but attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation for the Guilford Food Bank. For info, contact the church office at 203-453-2279 or admin@christchurchguilford.org, or visit christchurchguilford.org.
Community Day of Connection
: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. BHcare, 28 Branford Rd., North Branford. Features music, crafts, games, local organizations, nonprofits, and service providers. Free and open to all. For info, contact Kara Papa at 203-859-1512 or klcpapa@gmail.com.
Frames in Film: Andy Warhol: The American Dream
:
1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 98 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
ford Art League, and former board member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club.
Invisible Shores is free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State St., New Haven. Regular hours are Friday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, visit www.city-gallery.org or email info@citygallery.org.
Concert by Bad Animals (Tribute to Heart)
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
WelcomeFest
: Noon to 4 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Features an interactive UNITY art project, multicultural performances, community expo, kindness rocks, free tours, and more. Free admission. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.
Closing Reception for
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 Seasons
: 2 to 4 p.m. Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Features artist and retired architectural designer Ann Grasso and a discussion of her work. For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
Photo courtesy of City Gallery
Photo courtesy of City Gallery
Photo courtesy of City Gallery
Sheila Kaczmarek’s Nazca Plate uses layered mixed media to evoke the volcanic terrain of the Galapagos Islands. The work is part of her solo exhibition Invisible Shores, on view at City Gallery through Sept. 28.
, a mixed media piece by Sheila Kaczmarek,
Invisible Shores at City Gallery.
Hot Spot
A ceramic sculpture by artist Sheila Kaczmarek, inspired by Galapagos wildlife, blends whimsy and raw texture. It is one of several clay works on view in her exhibit Invisible Shores at City Gallery.
Press Release from City Gallery
2025 Worth Tasting Tour
Shoreline Soul Gospel Workshop Returns for the Holidays
Press Release from Shoreline Soul
Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or someone who just loves to sing in the shower, Shoreline Soul invites you to experience the joy of gospel music this holiday season.
Led by professional singer Angela Clemmons, this five-week community choral workshop welcomes adults and youth to sing traditional and contemporary gospel music, along with gospel-infused holiday songs. No previous gospel experience is required, and no sheet music is used — all songs are taught by ear. Participants receive digital recordings to practice at home.
“Our workshops aren’t religious services — they’re joyful celebrations of gospel music that welcome everyone,” says Clemmons. “It’s all about the music, the uplifting energy, and the sense of community. By the end, you’ll be amazed at what we’ve accomplished together.”
Rehearsals will be held on Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, and Nov. 17, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street, on the Guilford Green. The culminating concert will take place Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., with a pre-concert rehearsal beginning at 1:15 p.m. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.
Professional vocalist and Shoreline Soul director Angela Clemmons has sung with legends including Aretha Franklin, Elton John, and Celine Dion. She leads the Guilford-based holiday gospel workshop this fall.
a free public concert on Dec. 14.
Soul
Early registration is $85 through Sept. 15. After that date, the cost is $95. The fee includes a guide vocal recording, available digitally or on CD. Limited scholarships are available; those interested should contact Clemmons directly.
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Opening Reception for
Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. A spot is confirmed once payment is received. To register or request a form, email shorelinesoul@gmail.com or call 203-619-1415.
Invisible Shores: Mixed Media and Clay Work by Sheila Kaczmarek
: 3 to 5 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept. 28. For info, email info@citygallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.
Anita Graef, Cello, and Chelsea Wang, Piano
: 4 p.m.
The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Part of the George Flynn Classical Concerts Series. Free, but tickets must be ordered online. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com.
An Evening in Tuscany: Gala in a Vineyard Fundraiser
:
4 to 7 p.m. Pleasant Point Vineyard, 22 Pleasant Point Rd., Branford. Features Italian fare, a vineyard and winery tour, plein air painting, limoncello-making demonstration, live music including an opera performance by tenor Daniel Juárez, live and silent art auction, and more. Hosted by the Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA). Tickets: $125 online or $150 at the door. Proceeds benefit BACA’s community arts programs. For info or tickets, visit branfordarts.org.
Angela Clemmons has been a professional singer for more than 40 years, performing with artists including Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, and Steely Dan. She has appeared on national television programs such as Saturday Night Live and The Tony Awards. Raised as the daughter of a Pentecostal pastor, she brings both a deep appreciation for gospel and a wealth of experience to her workshops. She lives in Westbrook.
The Kate’s Annual Gala and 10th Annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award
: 5 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center theater and patio, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. The event honors actress Jane Fonda. Features a cocktail hour, food stations, open bar, and online auction at 5 p.m.; presentation of the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award, interview by television journalist Cynthia McFadden, and live auction at 7 p.m.; and deserts, coffee, entertainment, and closing of online auction bidding at 7:45 p.m. Attire: smart casual, flat heels recommended. Tickets start at $300. Proceeds benefit The Kate’s cultural arts performances and education programs. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
MONDAY, SEPT. 15
2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf League
: Tee times start 4:30 p.m. Fenwick Golf Club, 580 Maple Ave., Old Saybrook. Open to chamber members only. Space is limited. Cost: $250 per golfer. For info, email judy@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit business.goschamber.com/events.
Books and Beyond: An Evening of Reads, Reps, and Raffles
: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features sales representatives Brian Wraight from Hachette and Rachel Cass from Penguin Random House. Both will highlight top book club picks from different genres. For info or tickets, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
How to Use Chat GPT AI: A Basic Introduction
: 7 to
8 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $25. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
All CT Reads Book Club
: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Book: by Amanda Peters. For info or to register, call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
The Berry Pickers
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Soul
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Soul
Participants gather at a past Shoreline Soul community gospel workshop, led by singer Angela Clemmons. The five-week holiday session returns to Guilford this fall, culminating in
Photo courtesy of Shoreline
Dürer’s Master Prints Take Center Stage at Lyman Allyn
Press
Release from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will present Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints, a major exhibition showcasing more than 40 woodblock prints and engravings by the German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528). The show runs Sept. 6 through Nov. 30.
Dürer, one of the most influential artists of his era, is credited with revolutionizing printmaking in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Known for his striking compositions and naturalistic detail, Dürer elevated the print to a sophisticated art form and earned international renown.
“Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the artist’s exceptional mastery of a remarkably complex medium,” said Tanya Pohrt, curator at the Lyman Allyn. “Albrecht Dürer redefined printmaking in the early 1500s, earning admiration from artists and patrons across Europe.”
The exhibition features highlights such as Adam and Eve (1504), Saint Jerome in His Study (1514), two woodcuts from the Apocalypse series (1498), and all 16 engravings from Dürer’s Engraved Passion (1507–12). Additional selections include pieces from his Small Woodcut Passion (1508–10), Life of the Virgin (1503–10), and works by contemporaries and predecessors such as Albrecht Altdorfer and Martin Schongauer.
Organized by the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania, the exhibition also includes prints from Connecticut College’s Wetmore Print Collection.
An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. To register, call 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or email info@lymanallyn.org.
This exhibition is made possible with support from an anonymous foundation. Additional funding has been provided by the Connecticut State Legislature, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts.
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams St., New London, just off Exit 83 on I-95. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information, visit www.lymanallyn.org or call 860-443-2545.
Albrecht Dürer, Joachim and the Angel, 1504,
Image courtesy of the Reading Public Museum. woodcut. Part of The Life of the Virgin series, this intricate print by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer is among more than 40 works featured in Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints, on view at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum from Sept. 6 through Nov. 30.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17
Wednesday Paint Out 2025
: 9 a.m. to noon. West Wharf Beach, behind the Madison Beach Hotel, W. Wharf Rd. Sponsored by the Madison Art Society (MAS). Open to all MAS members. Nonmembers are welcome to join for one or two paint outs as guests but are requested to become members to continue with other paint-out events. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org/plein-air.
Pop Goes the Portrait: Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, David Hockney, and Cindy Sherman
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Bhutan: A Kingdom in a Modern World
10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Mary Alice Lee of the Yale University School of Public Health. Lee has worked with colleagues in Bhutan and at the Bhutan Foundation to strengthen health research programs at the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Teen Advisory Board Interest Meeting
:
3:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all ages 12 to 18. No registration. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Wacky Wildlife: Foxes
: 5:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 6 to 11. Participants learn about foxes and make a fox craft to take home. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Author Event: Jason Diamond Kaplan's Plot
: 6:30 p.m.
R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
North Haven Camera Club Informational Meeting
: 7 p.m. Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave., North Haven. Features separate groups based on camera type for information, tips, and tricks. Members are encouraged to bring their cameras. New members are welcome. For info, email northhavencameraclub@gmail.com or visit northhavencameraclub.com.
Concert by Benmont Tench
: 7:30 p.m.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Bob Potter, art historian and former art director and marketing executive for leading media companies. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. :
Public Reading of the U.S. Constitution
4 to 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by chosen students from Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Killingworth, and Madison. Hosted by the League of Women Voters-East Shore. In celebration of National Constitution Day marking the U.S. Constitution’s 237th anniversary. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com or visit my.lwv.org/connecticut/lwv-east-shore-0.
DNA, Crime, and Law Enforcement
: 6 to
8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Second in a three-part series, Introduction to DNA Ancestry Testing, through Thursday, Sept. 25. Presented by Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue, For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit nbranfordlibraries.org.
Author Event: Seth Wickersham in Conversation with Peter King
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Concert by Andy Summers: American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback
7:30 p.m.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
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Friends of the Farm River Hosts Annual Kelsey Island Swim
Friends of the Farm River & Estuary invites the public to take part in its annual Kelsey Island Swim fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 21. The event includes a boat caravan to the island, a 1.2-mile group swim, and refreshments served on the beach afterward.
The event is free to all participants, with a suggested free-will donation of $50 to support the nonprofit’s year-round environmental and educational work. Pre-registration is required at tinyurl.com/kelseyswim25 or by emailing farmriverfriends@gmail.com.
Boat pickup begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp, with the swim starting at 10 a.m. Full location details — including parking instructions, kayak launch points, and boat transfer info — are posted under the News & Events section at friendsoffarmriver.org. The rain date is Sept. 27.
Swimmers are ferried by volunteer boaters to Kelsey Island, located at the mouth of the Farm River between Branford and East Haven. The swim takes about an hour, and participants will be treated to chowder and beverages once they arrive. The event is a favorite among locals, offering a chance to connect with
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Swimmers and volunteers gather for the 2024 Kelsey Island Swim, a community
This year’s event takes place Sunday, Sept. 21, with a rain date of Sept. 27.
neighbors and learn more about the Farm River and its ecosystem.
Those who prefer not to swim can still join in by volunteering — signing in participants, prepping snacks, collecting
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Jack Matthias of Audubon Connecticut. Part of the series of free educational events to kick off the Jarvis Creek Farm Salt Marsh Migration and Restoration Project. Co-sponsored by the Branford Land Trust. For info, visit branfordlandtrust.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
: 10 a.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Dennis McCann, certified tai chi teacher. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Edible Plants and Fungi
: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by Karen Monger, author of
Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging: Finding, Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Invasive, Wild Plants
Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
donations, or spotting swimmers from kayaks.
Friends of the Farm River & Estuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002. The organization supports environmentally
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. , 114 Whitney Ave. Presented by Deirdre Cooper Owens, professor of history and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut. A reception takes place 5:30 p.m., the presentation at 6 p.m. For info, visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Author Event: Robert Malley in Conversation with Emily Bazelon
sound use of the Farm River watershed through collaboration, outreach, and education. For more information, visit friendsoffarmriver.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
2025 Friends of Blackstone Memorial Library Book Sale
Tomorrow is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. BYOB. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Opening Night for
Noises Off
: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 5. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
Concert by Casey Abrams and Friends
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Branford Green. Features books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl across categories and genres. A preview takes place on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. for members of the Friends of the Blackstone Library. For info, email friends@blackstonelibrary.org or visit blackstonelibrary.org/friends.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
AARP Smart Driver Course
: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by check made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info or to register, call 203-239-5432.
Press Release from Friends of the Farm River & Estuary
Photo courtesy of FFRE
fundraiser hosted by Friends of the Farm River & Estuary.
Marsh Migration at Jarvis Creek Farm
Tai Chi Inside and Out
Harriet Tubman: A Disabled American Hero
New Haven Symphony Opens Season with ‘The Planets’ at Woolsey Hall
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will open its 2025–’26 season with a celestial blend of orchestral music, choral voices, and spoken word poetry. The season-launching concert, led by Music Director Perry So, takes place Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at Woolsey Hall in downtown New Haven.
The program features Gustav Holst’s alongside Gabriella Smith’s
The Planets Tumblebird
Contrails
. The Symphony will be joined by the Elm City Girls’ Choir and a team of Connecticut poets — Aaron Jafferis, Yexandra “Yex” Diaz, Shawn Douglas, and Journey Rosa — who will introduce each planetary movement with original verse.
“Music has aspired to make audible the heavenly spheres since time immemorial,” says So. “We’re kicking off the new season with one of the most spectacular and memorable musical attempts to bring the vastness and beauty of outer space to us — Holst’s
The Planets
. Beyond simply being musical portraits of distant balls of gas and rock, Holst uses the planets to explore ideas close to home: war and peace, joy and old age.”
Holst’s beloved suite has capti-
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Oysters and More
by The New York Times as a “rousing” and “joyous” voice in new music. Her work draws from natural sounds — ocean waves, birdsong, and wind — and channels her passion for environmental preservation into sound. The piece offers a vibrant celebration of Earth, the only planet Holst left out.
Tickets range from $15 to $79 and are available at NewHavenSymphony.org or by calling 203-693-1486. Youth under 18 are admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Active military personnel and their immediate family members also receive free admission. College students may attend for $10.
vated audiences for over a century with its vivid interpretations of the solar system — from the bracing opening of “Mars, the Bringer of War” to the ethereal fade of “Neptune, the Mystic,”
which will feature the Elm City Girls’ Choir in a haunting offstage finale. Curated by hip-hop poet and playwright Aaron Jafferis, the poetic invocations preceding each movement aim to add
another dimension of reflection and connection to the performance.
Opening the concert is by composer Gabriella Smith, described Tumblebird Contrails
: 4 to 8 p.m. Open field area, 239 to 242 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Hosted by Stony Creek Museum. Menu: raw oysters, ginger chicken, potato salad, green salad, grilled eggplant Napoleon, assorted breads, and dessert. Cash bar. Tickets: $100, available online or at Stony Creek Museum, 84 Thimble Island Rd., and Seaside Home and Gifts, 172 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. For info or tickets, visit givebutter.com/scm or stonycreekmuseum.org.
: 6:15 p.m. North Branford Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 1680 Foxon Rd. Doors open 6:15 p.m., game starts 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 each, advance purchase only. For info or tickets, call Jan at 203-671-8223.
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Presented by Music at the Meetinghouse. Tickets: $35 general admission, $65 to $95 for front seats, $20 for seats with limited viewing. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit fccmadison.org.
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 THROUGH
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21
: Friday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features live music and entertainment, games, rides, food, children’s activities, tractor pulls, and more. Cost: $15 for adults and children 12 years and up, $10 for veterans, current military members with ID and seniors 62 years and up, free for children 11 years and under. A three-day pass costs $40. For info, visit guilfordfair.org.
The Medium The Human Voice
Guilford Fair and
: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
NewHavenRegister
This performance is sponsored by Shipman & Goodwin, Frontier, and the Founded in 1894, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is the fourth-oldest orchestra in the United States. Its performances and education programs serve more than 27,000 audience members and 10,000 students each year. Through its nationally acclaimed Harmony Fellowship and a range of award-winning outreach initiatives, the Symphony works to foster racial equity and deepen community engagement in the arts. For more information, visit NewHaven Symphony.org.
Inaugural Sun Shines on Branford Festival
: 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Shops and venues near the Branford Green and around town. Features an all-day community festival spotlighting the power of the sun. Includes over 30 events, including hands-on workshops, interactive art, climate education, nature walks, musical performances, and activities for kids and families. For info, visit sunshinesonbranford.org.
Work Party at Tabor Marsh
: 9 a.m. to noon. Tabor Marsh, Branford. Volunteers will learn to identify and then remove invasive plants along the marsh. Sponsored by the Branford Land Trust. For info, visit branfordlandtrust.org.
Annual Book Sale
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features books, puzzles, DVDs, and more. Proceeds benefit the North Branford Public Libraries. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Press Release from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Photo courtesy of NHSO
The NHSO opens its 2025–'26 season with The Planets by Gustav Holst, featuring the Elm City Girls’ Choir and spoken word poets, on Sunday, Sept. 28, at Woolsey Hall.
Military Whist Card Party
Concert by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Concert by Atlanta Rhythm Section
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ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery
: 1004 Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
: Runs through Oct. 11.
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery
: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.
: Runs Sept. 11 through Dec. 31.
Yale University Art Gallery
Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England
City Gallery
: 994 State St., New Haven: For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.
Invisible Shores: Mixed Media and Clay Work by Sheila Kaczmarek
: Runs through Sept. 28.
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library
: 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, visit womensclubmadisonct.com.
125th Anniversary of the Women's Club of Madison
: Runs through Oct. 11.
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library
: 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, email Frank@thechurchillgallery.com.
Photographic Art Exhibit and Sale by Frank Bartlett Sr.
: Runs Sept. 11 through Oct. 10.
Guilford Art Center (GAC)
: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Guilford Art League 77th Annual Juried Exhibit and Sale
: Runs through Sept. 27
Madison Center for History and Culture
: Lee’s
Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison: For info, call MHS at 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
: Runs through March 2026.
C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
: Runs through Sept. 14.
B. Greene Community Center
: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org. : Runs through Oct. 1.
Art League Summer Show
: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
: Runs through February 2026.
Susan Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond Summer in New England
: Runs through Sept. 28.
: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions. : Runs through Oct. 19. : Runs
Bingo:
7 p.m. Tuesdays. St Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven. For info, visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org.
Blackstone Fiber Art Community:
Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles
Sept. 12 through Jan. 11, 2026.
Music
Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:
104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874. Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.
The Shore Line Trolley Museum:
17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.
First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.
The Wharf:
Groups and Activities A Journey Through America’s Past:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.
Acoustics Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Banned Book Club:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:
10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.
Bingo
: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.
6 to 8.m. Wednesdays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. All experience levels in fiber art forms are welcome. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Blackstone Library Tour:
10 a.m. Second Saturday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Breastfeeding Support Meeting:
9:30 a.m. Second Wednesday. Grace and St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Sponsored by the La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven. For info or to RSVP, email Anne.M@LLLCT.org or visit lllct.org/hamdennorthhaven.
Chair Yoga with Martha:
6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:
7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.
Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Christian Science Testimony Meeting:
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.
Coastal Camera Club Meeting:
7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.
Color and Conversation:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Monday. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-4881441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Community Breakfast
: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Madison. For info, email mainoffice@fccmadison.org or visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.
Craft of the Month:
6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
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New Haven Museum
BACA Summer Art Show
BACA West Fall Exhibit
This Side of Paradise Seasons
Guilford
SEEKING SPONSORS FOR OUR 2025 EVENT
Every year, Shore Publishing/Zip06.com recognizes 15 volunteers in the communities we serve who help fulfill the Shoreline’s promise as a place of opportunity, wellbeing, and safety for all. The honorees are celebrated at a special event at Woodwinds in the fall surrounded by their peers and fellow community leaders.
Sponsorship packages provide excellent advertising opportunities - but most importantly, align your brand or business with the mission of The Beacon Awards.
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Creative Craft Night
Continued from page 34 : 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Scrooge and Marley
: The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Runs Dec. 3 through Dec. 14. For info, call 203315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
Farmers Market
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:
Second Thursday. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Duplicate Bridge:
12:30 p.m. Fridays.
Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For info, call 203915-5987 or email tillerjock@gmail.com.
Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Exploring Our Grief Journey: A Grief Support Group:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Guilford Job Network Meeting:
7 to 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Via Zoom. Includes guest speaker. All job seekers are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 203-457-0121 or email RussAllen2@aol.com.
Harrison House Museum Tours:
1 to
4 p.m. Saturdays. Harrison House Museum, Barn, and Gardens, 124 Main St., Branford. Open to the public. Free admission but donations are welcome. Runs through September or by appointment. For info, contact 203-488-4828 or info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org.
: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 23. Edgewood Park, Corner of West Rock and Whalley Avenue. For info, visit cityseed.org/cityseed-markets.
City Seed Edgewood Park Farmers Market City Seed Q-House Farmers Market
: 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 22. Q House Farmers Market, 197 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. For info, visit cityseed.org/cityseed-markets.
: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 22. Conte West Hills Magnet School, 511 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, visit cityseed.org/cityseed-markets.
City Seed Wooster Square Farmers Market Durham Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summerfarmers-market-update.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
Market
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Runs Sept. 18 through Oct. 12. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
The Medium The Human Voice
Theater and Noises Off:
: Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Runs Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. For info, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.
The Day Presents The 2025 College Fair at Great Wolf Lodge
Join us Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a dynamic, one-day college fair at the brand-new Great Wolf Lodge in Mashantucket. Designed to bring together students, families, and educational institutions from across the Northeast, this event offers a fresh, inspiring approach to the college search process—set in a venue families will love.
Attendees will meet with admissions reps, explore academic options, and gather helpful resources—all in one convenient, family-friendly setting. Colleges and universities will have the opportunitytoconnectface-to-facewithmotivatedstudentsand extend their reach even further through our College Fair Guide, a comprehensive publication to be distributed at the event.
All participants will receive a printed College Fair Guide, and the event will be promoted through The Day’s trusted print and digital platforms. Other highlights include prize giveaways, an engaging atmosphere, and discounted lodging at Great Wolf Lodge on September 26 and 27 (available as long as rooms last).
Whether you’re helping students find their next step or taking that step yourself, this is a college fair you won’t want to miss. Admission is free.
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Thursday, September 11, 2025
A Charming Waterfront Cotttage
174 Nehantic Trail, Old Saybrook
This year-round waterfront cottage features its own private beach and sweeping views of Long Island Sound.
At just under 600 square feet, the home sits on a .12-acre lot with rare expansion potential. A spacious deck overlooks the water, making it perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets. Sliders from both the living room and bedroom create seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Inside, the cottage offers hardwood floors, a brick fireplace for cozy winter nights, and an ample kitchen that completes the picture of relaxed coastal charm.
Year Built: Sq. Feet:
Just a one-minute walk brings you to one of the association’s pristine beaches and the clubhouse. The association marina—visible from the home—offers boat slips and easy access for kayaks and small craft.
A large shed and oversized parking area add convenience, while the location places you near Old Saybrook’s best restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
Whether you’re seeking a weekend retreat or a year-round coastal lifestyle, this property delivers the ideal blend of waterfront living and boating paradise.
This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $1,190,000. For more information or a showing, contact Joel Lucas at 860-304-9150.
Beadboard walls, hardwood floors, and a slider framing water views give the living room an airy, beachcottage feel with space for casual dining.
The light-filled bedroom features a slider to the deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living, plus double windows, a ceiling fan, and coastal details.
A wide deck at 174 Nehantic Trail offers multiple seating areas and overlooks Long Island Sound—ideal for morning coffee or sunset dinners.
Staff Report
BRANFORD
Real Estate Transactions
22
51 Commerce Street
: 51 Commerce
1 Sparrow Bush Lane
: Estate of
Solutions, $382,000 on Aug. 13
51 Ezra Street
2 Bartholomew Road
: Linda S. Dupuis to Lindsey and Sean Hildenbrandt, $475,000 on Aug. 21 : Michael and Nicole McGovern to Cesar and Coralina Garcia, $324,500 on Aug. 20
234 Green Farm Road Unit 234
45 Harding Avenue
: Elio M. Betty and Alicia L. Sullivan to Sinead Crotty and Matthew Joyce, $640,000 on Aug. 22
29 Heritage Hill Road
: Jose Escalante to Mohamed R. Zameer and Silmiya R. Ramzeen, $575,000 on Aug. 19
151-155 Meadow Street
: Meadow Street Prop LLC to 151 Meadow LLC, $805,000 on Aug. 19
31 Pawson Road
: Matthew E. Seaman to 2389 Dixwell Prop Mgmt LL, $862,500 on Aug. 20
NORTH BRANFORD
18 Coach Drive
: A5 Investments LLC to Anthony J. Young, $617,500 on Aug. 20
55 Wilford Road
: Christopher Cote to Calvin and Patricia Connelly, $521,000 on Aug. 20
EAST HAVEN
148 Borrmann Road
: Nce Realty LLC to Josh Mazzone, $355,000 on Aug.
Street Eh LLC to Edal Re Holdings LLC, $920,000 on Aug. 21 : Estate of
57 Hellstrom Road
Roberta C. Raffone and Annmarie R. Dudley to Wallace and Donna Green, $295,000 on Aug. 19
96 Henry Street
: First Class Prop LLC to Angela Ahern, $337,500 on Aug. 21 : Estate of David J. Blake and William T. Blake to Juan Patino, $310,000 on Aug. 20 : Laurel M. Hanniford to Tylor C. Edwards, $250,000 on Aug. 21 : Mabel
68 Highland Avenue
173 Russo Avenue Unit 406
52 Short Beach Road
Investments LLC to Joshua Banks, $299,999 on Aug. 21
472 Strong Street
: Estate of Lillian Horne and John Horne to Brayan Lucero, $337,000 on Aug. 19
Thompson Gardens Condo Unit
John R. Eismeier and Stephen B. Dudley to Matthew and Emily Rubin, $605,000 on Aug. 21
54 Wauwinet Court Unit 54
: Estate of Leslie G. Talman and Lawrence H. Talman to Sara Conroy and Susanne Ogle, $250,000 on Aug. 21
MADISON
: Adam B.
Cohen to Robert & Tina Beltrone T and Robert F. Beltrone, $935,570 on Aug. 20
: James A. and Terraceesa C. Iannone to John M. Magnuson, $340,000 on Aug. 13
58 Jennifer Drive
: Rosalie Mednick to Joseph M. and Valorie A. Porto, $950,000 on Aug. 12
96 Patten Road
: Duon and Duin Xu to Abdul Alnoami, $481,000 on Aug. 12
53 Tennyson Avenue Unit 14
: Anthony and Melissa Alogna to Armando and Angela M. Gutierrez, $410,000 on Aug. 11
OLD SAYBROOK
: Ralph Grego to Steven and Ramona Persaud, $208,000 on Aug. 22
140 Thompson Street Unit 16A
:
Michael J. Gorman to Nadia N. Martinez, $300,000 on Aug. 19
91 Tyler Street G
: Samuel Flake and Hannah Cunningham to Mwangala P. Akanandisa and Daniel A. Balder, $373,000 on Aug. 19
GUILFORD
20 Andy Lane
: Michael V. and Megan Pepe to Elizabeth O. and Jeffrey Kaye, $925,000 on Aug. 19
965 Boston Post Road
:
Ramadanovic Holdings LLC to 965 Emc LLC, $800,000 on Aug. 18
80 Deer Lane
: Brent L. Thomsen and Andrew B. Rouillard to Deborah A. Kleese and David W. Litsenberger, $660,000 on Aug. 21
765 Durham Road
: Dream Hm
Solutions LLC to Toni A. Depass, $825,000 on Aug. 21
60 Ledgeview Lane
: Grigol
Kharabadze and Sofia Vassenovitch to Danielle Mccarthy, $725,000 on Aug. 21
22 River Colony Unit 22
: Nadine Larcomb to Kristine Campagnuolo, $209,000 on Aug. 21
: Lynn A. Manizza to Henry R. and Juliana Marbach, $325,000 on Aug. 18
: Gary R. and Donna M. Lenkeit to Sally and Steven Earnest, $670,000 on Aug. 22
: Carmela Real Estate Trust and Mary B. Pallin to Erika Wertheim, $1,927,500 on Aug. 21
: Christopher and Caitlin Ward to Robert and Sylvia M. Coste, $711,000 on Aug. 22 : Susannah K. Graedel to Thomas and Susan Cartledge, $580,000 on Aug. 21 : Marc D. Samsky and Sarah A. Goldstein to David V. and Virginia A. Roscoe, $1,200,000 on Aug. 18
: William A Seaman T and William A. Seaman to Isabelle M. Silver, $456,500 on Aug. 20
: Donna L. Cavanaugh to Golden Prop Solutions LLC, $182,500 on Aug. 18
: Jose Estela to Ann and Christopher Burke, $200,000 on Aug. 21
: Nicholas H. Deens to Karisth S. Ferreira, $375,000 on Aug. 21
: Sandra T. and Michael G. Nye to Melissa J. and Anthony S. Alogna, $580,000 on Aug. 11 : Liang W. Gong and Gong L. Wu to Golden Property
49 Cromwell Place
: William J. Farrell to Allan and Rebecca Chasen, $2,000,000 on Aug. 21
: Benjamin Poor and Catherine Zee-Poor to Kevin Marchant and Anna Faust, $664,000 on Aug. 18
:
Solidea and Mario Pitruzzello to Dalal and Issa Issa, $14,900 on Aug. 19 : Mallory S. and Jason D. Barlow to Patrick Brennan, $585,000 on Aug. 22 : Ek Re Fund 1 LLC to Tamara L. Jones, $452,000 on Aug. 21 : Erika L. Cohen to Donato Monaco and Juliet E. Ricciuti, $830,000 on Aug. 18
: Thomas M. Horan to Bruce and Kathleen Hoff, $405,000 on Aug. 18
: John A. Maxwell and Karen Morelli to Clara B. Juncadella and Kal J. Otto, $345,000 on Aug. 20 : Jonathan Jennings to Rebecca B. Placeenter and Edward S. Bliss, $400,000 on Aug. 21
Shore Publishing’s annual Beacon Awards recognize outstanding individuals who selflessly step up to help fulfill the Shoreline community’s promise as a place of opportunity, well-being, and safety for all.
Each year we recognize, honor, and thank these distinguished members of the community for all they do at a dinner and celebration event in October.
