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Branford Boasts High Voter Turnout By Nicholas Checker Special to The Sound
Branford had been controlled largely by Republicans in recent years, but on Election Day, Nov. 4, people showed up in big numbers to elect Democrat Josh Brooks as first selectman and give the party control of the Board of Selectmen as well as wins on other
major boards and the Representative Town Meeting. Democrats swept through most of Branford’s districts Nov. 4, except for the seventh, where two of the three RTM candidates elected were Republicans. “The biggest support both parties felt was the record turnout,” said Republican Town Chairman Ray Ingram. “Our goal was to see
8,000 voters, and we wound up with a good 9,500. That’s 40% (turnout) … unheard of in local elections! We’re delighted to have that kind of commitment on the part of our public.” But in Branford on this Election Day, the Democrats won the day as Brooks squeezed
Kim Gallagher is a talented musician in the shoreline area who plays in several different bands..............2
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‘White Rose’ on Stage Members of Branford High School's Performing Arts production of "The White Rose, A True Story" by Harry Allen and Craig Christie pose for a group photo on Nov. 6 at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door for performances on Nov. 19, 20 and 22 at the Cathyann Roding Auditorium at Branford High School. The play, directed by Maria Ogren, is about the White Rose Resistance Group, a group of university students in Munich during the 1940s who opposed the Nazi regime. See story page 11
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Supporting Local Causes The All Things Killingworth town picnic brought the community together for a day of fun, food, and generosity....................................23
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Kim Gallagher: The Sound of Music By Rita Christopher Sound Senior Correspondent
On Monday and Thursday mornings, Kim Gallagher plays in the New Horizons Band at the Community Music School (CMS) in Essex. On Monday night, she plays in the Old Lyme Town Band, and Tuesday night finds her at rehearsals of the New London Community Orchestra. Not only does she have to keep the rehearsals straight, she has to remember whether she is going to play the clarinet or the saxophone, and whether that will be a tenor or an alto sax. For the holiday season performances of the Old Lyme Town Band, Kim will be playing tenor sax, a larger instrument with a lower register than the alto. Members of the group come from all across the Shoreline, from towns ranging from Guilford to Niantic. The band is giving its annual holiday concert at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook on Wednesday,
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Conference Stars Several North Branford athletes were named to the All-Shoreline Conference Team for the fall season..............21 Coasting through States The Branford field hockey team played a strong first two games of the state tournament and advanced to the semifinals.....................................................21 Showing Resilience The Branford football team earned a big shutout win over Xavier on Oct. 31...........................................................22
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In the Nov. 4 municipal election, the people of Branford spoke clearly, indicating their desire for change at the Branford Board of Education. My understanding is that the recently elected members of the Branford Board of Education will be sworn in at the beginning of the next full Board of Education meeting, and then immediately
join the remaining current members to vote on who will be the chairperson. Given the clear mandate for change, at this time I am calling on the Branford Board of Education to select a new chairperson at the next full Board of Education meeting. Brett Joly Branford
North Branford Election Sets the Bar By Nicholas Checker Special to Shore Publishing
North Branford has set the bar for Election Night decorum. In a municipality where the top nine vote-getters wind up on the Town Council, the top two of those — Republicans Angeloni Rose and Jeffrey MacMillen — have earned the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Minority representation (six Republicans and three Democrats) comprises the political structure, and the notion of party hostilities is nonexistent. Given the social and political climate that pervades nearly everywhere these days, it is a rarity. But listen to what the Republican and Democratic chairpersons of North Branford had to say in the wake of the 2025 elections. “I think the Democrats put up a good fight,” said Republican Chair, Nick Palladino, who did not seek re-election to the Town Council and was replaced by fellow Republican Robert H. Whitworth, Jr. “It was a very clean election with no foul politics on anyone’s part. That’s how we are here. ... Both our parties work together effectively and comfortably for the betterment of our town.” That same kind of sentiment was expressed by Democratic Chair Judy Bannon. “I am very proud of the hard fought but clean campaign that both the Republicans and Democrats ran in our great community. We look forward to continuing our fantastic working relationships with our friends and neighbors, who like us, are only seeking what is best for the community. We congratulate all those elected and thank every candidate who stepped forward to serve. Democracy depends on participation, and we’re proud of our candidates and volunteers for their dedication and integrity. Their voices have strengthened our community.
“We look forward to working together for our community of North Branford. We congratulate all those elected and thank every candidate who stepped forward to serve.” Both party chairs welcome working with one another, and voting on issues in North Branford is never lopsided; rather, there is a mutual understanding and respect on town issues. “We have a full-time town manager and any other boards or commissions are appointed,” Palladino added. “I am pleased to report that our North Branford Republican Party retained majority in both the Town Council and Board of Education.“ Palladino also offers praiseworthy commentary on his Democratic counterpart, Bannon, citing that she is a retired schoolteacher and that his own daughter was a student of hers. A total of 3,271 people voted in the Town election Nov. 4. That’s a turnout of 34%. b
OFFICIAL NORTH BRANFORD ELECTION RESULTS b
Town Council Rose Angeloni (R) -1,959 (Mayor)* Jeffrey MacMillen (R) - 1,853 (Deputy Mayor)* Thomas P. Zampano (R) - 1,819 * Robert H. Whitworth Jr (R) - 1,745* Ronald Pelliccia (R) - 1,739* Walter L. Goad (R) - 1,731* Craig C. Miller (D) 1,541* Vincent J. Mase Sr. (D) - 1,506* Marie E. Diamond (D) - 1,501* Daniel J. Seiden (D) 1,423 Bruce Abelson (D) - 1,412 Christopher N. Heon (D) - 1,359 *Denotes those Elected b
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Elaine Klarman Branford Elaine Frances Klarman of Branford died on Sunday Oct. 26, 2025, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late David F. Klarman Sr. Elaine was born in New Haven on Sept. 27, 1942, daughter of the late Frank and Helen Sokolosky Piscitello. She was a lifelong resident of Branford. Elaine worked for the Branford Public Schools SACC program until her retirement. She is survived by her sons, Mark Klarman of New York, N.Y., and David F. Klarman Jr. of Meriden; her granddaughters, Karissa and Kaylyn Klarman; her daughter-in-law Dawn Crouch-Klarman; and her brother-inlaw Thomas Santa Barbara; and sev-
eral nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Diane Santa Barbara; and her brother John D. Piscitello. Elaine was also blessed with a wide circle of devoted friends, both old and new. A visitation was held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 2, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday Nov. 3, at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home with burial to follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Feed Branford Kids, P. O. Box 651, Branford, CT 06405. For directions and an online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.
North Branford Election Sets the Bar Continued from page 4
Board of Education Carolyn Candelora (R) - 1,910* Elizabeth Hintz Siena (R) - 1,798* Marcey Onofrio (D) - 1,669*
Marjorie Bonadies (R) - 1,664* Stephanie L. Byrd (D) - 1,478 Kara L.C Papa (PC) - 745 *Denotes those Elected PC=Petitioning Candidate
December Holiday Basket Share Program The Office of Social Service of the Town of North Branford announces that the December Holiday Basket Share will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18. For those who need some assistance with their holiday dinner and/or gifts for children, contact the Office of Social Service by phone at 203-484-6006 or 475-655-0412, or by email at ksperry@northbranfordct.gov or lbreen@northbranfordct.gov and request to be a recipient in the December Holiday Basket Share. Recipients must be residents of either Northford or North Branford; their information is protected, and names will not be disclosed. Recipients must be able to pick up their basket or arrange for someone to pick it up. The Office of Social Service is not able to deliver baskets. The last day to be part of the program as a recipient is Friday, Nov. 14. For those who wish to donate a holiday dinner basket or a grocery store gift card, contact the Office of Social Service. Donors may choose to donate a holiday dinner basket, with or without children’s gifts, and may choose the family size they would like to adopt. Donors may also choose to donate alone or as a group, with neighbors or co-workers. For donors who wish to include children’s gifts, the Office of Social Service will provide the children’s wish list. Although names are not disclosed, a number will be given to both the recipient and the donor. This is used to identify which family is the recipient. All commitments by the donor and the recipients will receive written confirmation. Drop-off date is Thursday, Dec. 18. For more information, call Director Luisa Breen at 203-484-6006 or Kathy Sperry at 475655-0412.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jane Marie Carnaghan (25-00391) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated October 27, 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: Ellen Carnaghan c/o MARK R CONNELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 21 SOUTH WINDS DRIVE, ESSEX, CT 06426
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Rita Palmieri (25-00381) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated October 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. Jennifer Jaconette, Assistant Clerk The fiduciary is:
Branford Boasts Record Voter Turnout for Local Election Continued from page 1 through by less than a 3-point margin. He will replace the current first selectman, James Cosgrove, a Republican. Ingram said Republicans had held the top town office for the past several years, but Brooks rode a Democratic wave that occurred throughout much of Connecticut as voters had a chance to express their displeasure with President Donald Trump’s Republican policies. “We’re thrilled that Branford voters chose leadership focused on delivering for residents through hard work and straight talk,” said Kevin Coughlin, chair of the Branford Democratic Town Committee. “Josh Brooks ran on cracking down on speeding, maintaining fiscal responsibility,
and providing a property tax freeze for seniors in need.” Voters clearly embraced that vision. He promised to be an accessible first selectman and walked the walk by putting his personal cell phone number on all his campaign literature. “Democrats up and down the ticket worked tirelessly for this win, and we’re ready to get to work for the people of Branford,” Coughlin said. Branford is governed by a Board of Selectmen, which will now be controlled by Democrats, 2-1, as Raymond E. Dunbar won the selectman’s race against Victoria Verderame, taking 55% of the vote. The third selectman will be Republican Jeff
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF George P. Capone (25-00374) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated October 27, 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
An application for demolition has been filed on November 7th, 2025, for the cottage located at 15 Lanphiers Cove Camp, Branford, owned by Mary Beth Flood.”
The fiduciary is: Patricia Rose Dummar c/o ROGER A HARBANUK, BORGHESI, HARBANUK & WILSON, LLC, 472 WOLCOTT ROAD, PO BOX 6235, WOLCOTT, CT 06716
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF BRANFORD BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT 06405 Legal Notice The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom technology to conduct Public Hearings on the following applications. Information regarding how to participate in the Public Hearings will be provided on the meeting Agenda that will be posted on the Town’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Thomas R. Benson (25-00378) The Hon. Charles E. Tiernan, III, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Branford - North Branford Probate Court, by decree dated October 24, 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: Geoffrey A. Benson, 453 E. Via Escuela #524, Palm Springs, CA 92262
New Business: 25/11-1 Greg Bozzi (Applicant & Owner) (E06-000-006-00049 R1) 42 Silver Street Var. Sec. 3.4.A.7-To allow a vertical expansion of an existing nonconforming structure (14 feet where 20 feet is allowed) for the construction of an additional residential unit above an existing garage. 25/11-2 Christopher Jensen (Applicant & Owner) (F09-000-006-00001 R3) 23 Marshall Road Var. Sec. 3.4.A.5 To allow a front setback of 21.5 feet where 30 feet is required. Var. Sec. 3.4.A.7 To allow a rear setback of 27 feet where 30 feet is required. Var. Sec. 8.1.C.3 To allow an increase to an existing nonconforming structure for the Construction of an addition.
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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, November 17, 2025 at the North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT to consider the following:
25/11-3 John & Mary MacDonald (Applicants & Owners) (G09-000-019-00005 R3) 34 Dudley Avenue Var. Sec.3.4.A To allow a 14-foot front yard setback where 16.6 feet is existing and 30 feet is required for a building addition.
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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.
1. Appeal of ZEO decision- 29 Brocketts Point Road 2. Appeal of ZEO decision-675 East Main Street James Sette (Chairman)
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Branford Boasts High Voter Turnout as Democrats Win Continued from page 8
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Vailette, who lost to Brooks for first select- b man but came out with more votes than 1st District Alisa Waterman (D): 863 Verderame. Mark McCall (D): 869 The RTM also will now hold a DemoTricia Anderson (R): 888 cratic majority, as will the Board of EducaLindsay Marottoli Greenberg (R): tion, yet with a Republican chair — thus suggesting a modicum of balance in the 875 Shannen Sharkey (R): 918 guidance and direction of town issues. Frank Twohill (R): 934 Voting results were as follows (winners b2nd District in bold): Lola Brooks (D): 571 b FIRST SELECTMAN Peter Hentschel (D): 596 Chris Hynes (R): 410 Josh Brooks (D): 4,876 (51.3%) Steve Chamberlain (R): 399 Jeff Vailette (R): 4,621 (48.7%) b
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3rd District Iryna Bonenberger (D): 670 Richard Jennings (D): 667 Ralph Murray (R): 295 Alexander King (R): 289
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4th District Joanna Gorman (D): 915 Gyanu Shrestha (D): 938 Shahida Soomro (D): 868 Dan Adelman (D): 927 Massimo Gambardella (R): 584 Sean Kelly (R): 627 Chuck Witkowski (R): 613 Chiran Neupane (R): 606
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Continued from page 2 together. Lovely music,” she says. The New Horizons band at CMS in which Kim plays clarinet on Mondays and alto saxophone on Thursdays is part of a national organization devoted to providing musical opportunities for older instrumentalists who may have played in their youth or who finally have time to learn how to play an instrument they long thought about. The clarinet, the instrument her father had played, was Kim’s first instrument. She started lessons in seventh grade and played in her first band in eighth grade. She couldn’t start earlier because the family moved regularly to accommodate her father’s job as a mining engineer. Kim bought her first saxophone some 30 years ago. “I thought saxes were cool and I really liked the sound they made,” she says. But she didn’t really begin to practice for the musical groups she now plays in until last November. Kim graduated from high school a year early at 16 and went on to the University of Alabama. Her roots were southern, and given her youth, her parents wanted her to be near family. Kim was a walk-on for Alabama’s noted marching band and also played in its symphonic band. She can’t remember what she played or how well she played it. She recalls there were over 50 clarinets in the band, and out on the football field if one person made a mistake, it was not really detectable. After graduating from college with a degree in biology and chemistry, Kim earned her master’s degree in chemistry at Clemson University and then decided, she would try the business world. She worked as a chemist first for a company in South Carolina and then for General Electric. After several moves within GE, she ended up in Connecticut, now a mother with two children. She stayed home while the children were small but ultimately decided to return to her professional career, but with a difference. “I reinvented myself,” she says. The reinvention meant she went back to school, this time to qualify as a high school teacher through the state’s Alternate Route to Certification.
She taught biology, advanced biology, and AP biology at Nathan Hale-Ray High School in East Haddam, and then, biology, chemistry, and environmental field biology at Old Saybrook High School. The field biology included projects like water testing outside the classroom. “I was shifting to water stuff,” Kim explains. She worked part-time as an instructor on the boat that hosts Project Oceanology in New London, and also volunteered with beluga whales at the Mystic Aquarium. The job included preparing the whales’ food, feeding them from the pails of fish, and, necessarily but not glamorously, scooping their droppings out of the water. Ultimately, Kim decided to go back to school for oceanography, earning her doctorate at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point. Kim’s studies were not the problem; what followed was. She was the oldest graduate in the program. She was told that in her fifties, she would never find a permanent job. “That was right,” she says. After a post-doctoral year at the University of California at Irvine, she found a number of adjunct positions, but never full faculty status or benefits. She describes the professional situation as “the murky world of an adjunct professor.” Her last position was at Quinnipiac University where she taught freshman chemistry. She liked her students, she liked teaching, but trying to teach a laboratory science course electronically through virtual labs during Covid was, as she describes it, “a nightmare.” Now retired, Kim is a golfer, and a grandmother with ambitions to bring music to another generation of her family. She has just bought a digital piano and invested in lessons for her six-year-old granddaughter. “I want her to come to concerts too, to know how people make music,” she says. b
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‘The White Rose’ Blooms at Branford High By Nicholas Checker Special to Shore Publishing
J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Riddle of Strider” from his epic Lord of the Rings insists that “Deep roots are not reached by the frost.” Neither are the roots of the nearly forgotten but venerable “White Rose” … roots planted by a bold, youth resistance movement back during Nazi Germany, so very long ago. The White Rose was an open defiance by young Germans of the monstrous Adolph Hitler. And, given the tension and percolating terror of current political trends, seemingly in the direction of outright authoritarianism, retired English teacher and longtime drama director at Branford High, Maria Ogren, and her devoted, daring students are resurrecting the heroic heart of that past youth movement. “Theater is traditionally recognized as an entertainment medium,” Ogren explains, “but it is so much more than that. It also gives people cause to think about what they’ve just experienced.” For 50-plus years, this retired Branford High teacher — who started as a steady substitute — has been engaging and connecting student performers with their audiences in ways that might well be described as emotionally synergistic, where the total is greater than the sum of the parts. “Live theater is a medium where you can become anyone you want to be. And it is something an audience shares with you for the duration of the play — and hopefully beyond it.” This particular piece, selected by Ogren, commemorates the daring and moral resolve of young people at the University of Munich, barely into their 20s, who chose to risk their own lives in speaking out publicly against arguably the most ruthless and depraved of dictators Planet Earth has ever seen. (Perhaps in the history of our species there were some truly horrific leaders, but certainly none who transcended Hitler’s horrors.) And “The White Rose” is what
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Members of Branford High School's Performing Arts rehearse "The White Rose, A True Story" by Harry Allen and Craig Christie on Nov. 6 at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door for performances on Nov. 19, 20 and 22 at the Cathyann Roding Auditorium at Branford High School. The play, directed by Maria Ogren, is about the White Rose Resistance Group, a group of university students in Munich during the 1940s who opposed the Nazi regime.
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School’s administration. The play was written by Harry Allen and Craig Christie in 2015 and first produced in England. “I especially want audiences to recognize that not all Germans accepted Adolph Hitler, but
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instead chose to resist his brutality and tyranny,” said Ogren. “’The White Rose’ play is a theatrical testament to their courage and conviction; and I am so proud that our students at Branford High are this committed to bring-
ing that experience to our stage and to our audiences.” About two dozen students are members of the cast, with some of the leading rolls going to Lillian Rank, Duncan Montag, Matthew Lenox, Penelope Benson, Jackson Nichols, Maddie Patton, Kylie Carlson and Joseph Schettino. “White Rose” is being directed by Maria Ogren and Jennifer Ryan, while the set design is by Ogren, lighting design by Adam Jackson, costumes by Nettie Rank and sound, lights and stage management involving Joey Archangelo, Max Perez, Mason Marcitto, Helen Abbott and Noah Fischer. The passion for theater that has driven Maria Ogren for over 50 years may well reach its apex in this monumental work of living art, that will enchant, engage, and even educate those fortunate to attend the production on the evenings of Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, Nov. 19, 20, and 22 … curtain time, 7:30 p.m., and for the modest ticket price of $5. Phone: 203-488-7291 for information or directions. This play may be the apotheosis of what the famous German playwright, the great Bertolt Brecht, deemed a vital function of theater: “Yes, I want you entertained and engaged … but also thinking about what you just saw while you exit the theater, perhaps even considering the notion of effecting social change.”
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Vox Church continues its annual holiday blitz food and supply drive across its 13 locations, including Vox Church New Haven at College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street. The food and supplies drive runs through Sunday, Nov. 16. Food collected will be donated to local food pantries including Branford Food Pantry, the Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown, and the Seymour Oxford Food Bank. For more information, visit voxchurch.org.
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The seminar for Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays takes place Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Christ Church café, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. The seminar offers practical, actionable strategies as well as encouragement, support, and valuable tools to help participants navigate the challenges of the season. Participants will view a video featuring advice from Christian counselors and people in grief who have faced the holidays after their loss. The participant guide costs $12 and can be purchase at the seminar. To register, visit GriefShare.org. For more information, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654.
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Drywall Specialist Over 40 years experience • Hanging • Textured Ceilings • Taping
Decks, Fences, Houses, Concrete
Quality Hand Staining
Mike 203-589-0442
I’m French Canadian! I’m not saying I know it all, but when it comes to drywall, give me a call.
Lic #0633727
DUMPSTER REMOVAL
860-575-0656
F&A
DUMPSTERS
Community
SERVING SHORELINE AND NEW LONDON COUNTY
203-245-1877 Ext. 6130 860-701-4200
ELECTRICAL
License #ELC.0203098-E1 Fully Insured
ACCEPTING CREDIT CARD
in print every week & online every day at zip06.com
203-623-4087
carrierdrywall.com Marc Geoghegan
FREE Est. | Fully Insured OR 860-961-0356
Jeisi Robles (203) 572-7483
HOUSES - CONDOS - OFFICES
DRYWALL
DECKS
licensed /insured HIC #0678344
ROBLES CLEANING SERVICE
E-mail: jeise24@hotmail.com
HIC.0560655
Decks/Hardwood Floors Decks Cleaned/Repaired/Sanded &Power Stained • Hardwood Floors Washing of Homes Patios & Walkways Power Washed Protect your investment,
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CALL US AT:
860-961-0356
ACCEPTING CREDIT CARD
Remodeling/Additions Kitchens, Baths, Finished Basements Generators and Service upgrades Troubleshooting • Free Estimates
860.331.9901
4gelectricct@gmail.com • fb.me/4GElectric
Daniel Brown Electric LLC • New Construction • Generators Chargers • Remodeling/ • Car Landscape Lighting Additions • Pools • Service Upgrades • Troubleshooting • Kitchens • Baths • Finished Basements
860-399-4444
CT License #199056-E1 Licensed & Fully Insured P.O. Box 221, Westbrook, CT 06498
16 • CLASSIFIEDS • THE SOUND
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 EXCAVATING
GUTTER CLEANING
CLUTTER IN THE GUTTER
EXCAVATION DEMOLITION & SITE PACKAGES Building Lots Cleared and Developed Site Excavation for New Homes, Additions & Garages Septic Systems, Utilities Trenching
The Original
FOUNDATIONS & CONCRETE WORK
Complete Site Work - Paving - Driveways Mulch, Stone, Screened Topsoil,
Foundations & Concrete Work Additions, Garage Foundations Barns, Slabs & Structural Piers Retaining Walls
Owner/ Operator Scott Behler
SEAWALL & DOCK CONSTRUCTION
Sand & Gravel House Sites, Septic Systems, Demolition
Seawall Masonry Repointing Boulder and Revetment Stone Dock Repairs & Pile Installations.
HIC #0634550
No Job Too Small • No Job Too Large
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Water Mains, Sewers 756 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook, CT
• We Demo We Dig and We Pour your Foundation 1 Contractor 1 Price • Make The Call This Fall, Get it Done Before Next Season Direct: 860-662-0124 | Office: 860-399-5290
www.blexcavating.com - 860-388-9665
25 Year Family Business Proudly Serving Connecticut Shoreline
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www.KEBrazaConstruction.com GUTTERS
203-530-7191
SEAMLESS GUTTERS PLUS
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Joe Scala
Fully Insured | HIC. 061885 References upon request
203-466-0520
• Residential/ Commercial • Irrigation Installs/ Renovations
SEAMLESS GUTTERS
• Maintenance
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203-245-9448
SERVING MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW HAVEN COUNTY & FAIRFIELD COUNTY
• Spring Start Ups • Irrigation Winterizations Fully Licensed and Insured CT Lic# P1-0204385
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Locally Owned and Operated Family Business
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HIC.0645729
28 Years Pile Experience Snow Plowing Roadside Pickups
Commercial Residential (Lower CT &River Area)
860-388-3186
HIC.0645729
25 Years Experience Snow Plowing (Lower CT River Area)
JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES
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Green Gloves L Gutters, LC
“Your Clean Team since 1987”
Scott’s Gutter Fully Insured Cleaning
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860-415-3313
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THE SOUND • CLASSIFIEDS • 17
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
Serving All Shoreline Communities
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CT HIC #0606162 CT Lic# P1-0204385
Lic. # 0653900
203.727.6405
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COUNTRY HILL LANDSCAPING Eric Werle • Guilford, CT 06437
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
203-457-0483
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SERVICING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1988
LEAF REMOVAL
Cutting Edge Lawn Care, LLC Serving the Shoreline
LEAF VACUUM SERVICE Rake Them...Leave Them... We’ll Take Them!
203-589-0385 MOVING & HAULING
NEED SOMETHING MOVED? “No Job Too Small”
Will do Dump Runs also. Call Luke at
203-464-0444
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860-510-3509
FULLY INSURED
MASONRY OLD WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP
SOSOLI’S M AS O N RY, L LC HIC.0618942
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D. Masonry & Restoration
Father & Son Masonry
203. 469.6670
• Pointing & Brick • Caulking • Power Washing • Patios & Water Proof • Chimneys / Chimney Cleaning • Block • All Types of Masonry Work & Repair Lic. #616858
Accept Major Credit Cards
*Free Estimates*
PAINTING
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203-483-5590 203-483-5590 203-483-5590 203-645-8717 www.valentinopaintingllc.net www.valentinopaintingllc.net Valentinopaintingllc@yahoo.com
Over 30 years experience Specializing In:
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HIC.0571018 Fully Insured Free Estimates
18 • CLASSIFIEDS • THE SOUND
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 PAINTING
POWERWASHING
Quality Work Since 1987
Gold Star Painting Specialists
M.A. PAINTING
MARTIN ARDOLINO CTHIC#0638601
Connecticut Shoreline
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Since 1986
Dominic Bosco
office: 203-245-7144 cell: 203-444-3465 dominic@GoldStarPaintingSpecialists.com www.GoldStarPaintingSpecialists.com
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THE SOUND • NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTS
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The Sound Valley Courier Thursday, November 13, 2025
Key Points to Remember When Togging Fishing report
Fall is digging in, and as tautog season moves along - past the time of the autumnal equinox, ending of Daylight Saving Time, and a renewed yearning of spiced pumpkin pie and apple cinnamon bread - our senses probe the new season. To a blackfish, things are different. Where we enlist our main senses - smell, touch, hearing, taste, sight - to perceive our surroundings, what a togger may not be aware of is that togs rely mostly on their ability to see. They have very keen eyesight, which can be considered their most sophisticated or important sensory organ for finding food. Their color vision is at least as good as a human’s, and large lenses enable them to maximize available light. Blackfish are opportunistic daytime sight feeders that primarily hunt in and around rocky areas, jetties, and wrecks. They use their vision to locate and pick prey, such as crabs, clams, and mussels, from bottom structure. For the most part, blackfish are inactive and dormant at night suggesting to fishers that these fish do not feed when visibility is low. Therefore, being aware of bottom structure color or prey that may either blend in or stand out during varying degrees of water clarity is important. Surprisingly for a bottom fish, they do not have a superior sense of smell. Studies have shown that visually feeding fish, like tautog, lose weight or grow poorly in lowlight conditions - e.g. under docks, landings, piers, and wharves. Their second, and perhaps most complex, sensory system is their lateral line. It consists of a series of fluid-filled canals with sophisticated sensory cells called neuromasts. It is extremely sensitive to low frequency vibrations, water movement, and changes in pressure caused by nearby objects, prey, or predators, like harbor seals. This crucial sense is
with onshore salt spray. During
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important for feeding and survival in such a complicated ecosystem. While blackfish have other well developed senses, their vision and lateral line system are generally considered the most advanced and critically sensory organs for hunting effectively and navigating their underwater habitat. Keeping this in the forefront when you are togging can only improve catches. A clue is that a lift in the fishing line as opposed to the normal tap or tug can indicate fish are sight feeding. Claws off, lines down, look natural! b
On The Water High pressure remained in control until a quick moving low moved through. Unsettled weather, consisting of high wind advisories, cold air temperatures, and more fall-like weather, blanketed the area before high pressure returned. A Canadian low brought through a cold front before high pressure pushed it aside. Daytime air temperatures were stuck in the 50s, climbing throughout the range to as high as 63 degrees, while pre-dawn temperatures had a low of 31 degrees to a high of 48 degrees. Skies were a mix of sun and clouds with a dash of rain, as sundrenched foliage continued to be blown around. Long Island Sound conditions caused gale warnings to be flown, as winds topped 50 knots, seas reached nine feet, and water temperatures logged 53 to 56 degrees before calm prevailed. The usual weather conditions that coincided with clocks being kicked back an hour materialized. Circulating north/northwest to south/southwest winds made for difficult togging whether aboard a vessel or being blasted
had previously been caught in under 10 feet moved into deeper water to adjust to changing conditions. These were the depths that larger whitechins were hooked. Still, short fish were prevalent, and most togs caught were in the three to five-pound range with the outliers being shy of double-digits. In the end, it was the rough seas, churned up water, and drop in water temperatures (although still warm by all standards) that altered plans. Striped bass battled water conditions as much as fishers did, but as boat anglers took on deeper waters, catches of cow bass increased. Most caught took calorie-filled baits either whole, chunked, or live, while others feeding by rips and deep bottom structure favored diamond jigs, bucktails, and swimming plugs. There was a series of focused activity to be found in lower tidal rivers during periods of incoming tides and particularly during the full Super Moon phase. Schoolie stripers fought to take small topwater plugs, swimmers, and soft plastics. Action was steady, but in many cases, short-lived. The feeding spree was generated by hickory shad and peanut bunker. To top it off, stripers to 43” did take live eels and plugs in those same rivers but mostly by sluiceways and intercepting creeks as the tide ebbed. Toggers were dealt obstacles at almost every turn. Winds hit them from south, southwest, and the north which was not too bad when attempting to fish near shore. Farther out than that and without spotlock, holding on top of a productive spot was almost an exercise in futility. Deep depths (excess of 75 feet) increased the odds of hooking into a double-digit whitechin. Some of the shallower, near-shore boulder fields thinned out, as togs in the three to five-pound range
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Focused on his goal of catching 500 trout in 2025, Chris Brockett of Clinton, and with plenty of fishing left in the year, topped his goal with N0. 501 when landing this tiger (inset) - a bit smaller compared to his 12pound, 25.5” rainbow caught earlier in the season. To date, 96% of all trout caught were released back into the wild. - the big one, too!
migrated deeper. As calmer weather returned, what were the normal spot magnets livened up, but generally, there is a transitional movement into deeper water underway. Tog jigs and rigs tipped with crab or crab parts have been top producers, backed up by clams. Action will continue through Friday, Nov. 28 (one day after Thanksgiving) - weather permitting. If fishers are looking for more slab porgies and black sea bass
for the freezer, they should fish the deep reefs and rock piles of the Sound. Fishing with jigs and rigs using clams and squid is recommended to harvest the best catch of the tide. Personal Bests (PBs) are still being caught when angling inland waters - a great time to be on a river, lake, or pond. It is even more rewarding when hooking into a PB as the sun drenches the See Key Points page 21
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SPORTS • THE SOUND • NOVEMBER 13, 2025
North Branford Fall Athletes Named to All-Shoreline Team By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
For the fall season, standout athletes were named to the All-Shoreline Team for producing at a high level. For North Branford volleyball, Ellie Dagliere and Lauren Vitarisi were named to the All-Conference First Team. Ella Chasanoff was named to the Second Team, and Payton Depino was an Honorable Mention. Aubrey Weld and Siena Podzikowski earned spots on the First Team for field hockey, and Tessa
DeLucia, Bella Warren, and Peyton Cameron earned spots on the Second Team. Madi DiStefano was the Patsy Kamercia Award winner, and Eliza Pinette was an Honorable Mention. For boys’ soccer, Justin Acampora was an Honorable Mention. The North Branford girls’ soccer team had several All-Conference representatives, including Haylee Rosado (First Team), Taylor Allan (Second Team), and Emilia Reyes (Honorable Mention).
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound
Aliza Giordano has been a key contributor this fall for the Branford field hockey team, and she recently scored three goals in the team's state tournament win over E.O. Smith.
Branford Field Hockey Advances in State Tournament By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
The Branford field hockey team entered the Class M State Tournament as the No. 1 seed. In the first round on Nov. 4, the Hornets hosted No. 16 E.O. Smith and won 7-0. Goals were scored by Aliza Giordano (three), Jessica Radziunas (two), Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound Savannah Johnson, and Eva Ellis. Ellie Peyton Cameron earned a spot on the All-Shoreline Second Team for her efforts with North Meyran had two assists, and Hana Omeragic, Noemi Wullaert, and Tate Jones each Branford field hockey this fall.
had one. Lilly Panuccio had three saves in goal. Additionally, Juliette Delvaulx, Caitlin Reilley, and Phoebe Phouadara all had strong performances. In the quarterfinals on Nov. 6, the Hornets played host to No. 9 Simsbury and won 5-2. Meyran scored two goals, and Giordano, Johnson, and Radziunas each scored one. Omeragic, Jones, and Johnson each recorded an assist, and Panuccio had five goalie saves. Other standouts were Delvaulx, Reilley, and Phouadara.
Key Points to Remember When Togging Continued from page 20 fall foliage highlighting the golden dorsal fin of a largemouth or the rich colors of a yellow perch or sunfish. There is still a lot going on in the sweet water - especially in the backcountry where native brook trout waters flow. Seeforellens, Atlantic salmon, and brook trout, as well as a series of other trout species, continue to be stocked as rainfall increased water levels, and flows have given fall fishing another shot in the arm. 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 fall 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 Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan captainmorgan-fish.blogspot.com Avid duck hunter and fisherman, Rick Slattery of Burlington bagged this colorful, most X (formerly twitter) @captmorgan_usa unusual American black duck and mallard hybrid to top off a memorable day of bird hunting. Let’s see what Slattery has in his sights for this upcoming season!
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THE SOUND • SPORTS
Branford Football Blanks Xavier Madison Hoop Dreams to Hold in Key Matchup Black Friday Basketball Camp By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
On Oct. 31, the Branford football team hosted Xavier and won 21-0. After two tough weeks, the team needed something to go its way. Losing to Pomperaug 39 to 0 on Oct. 24 caused the Hornets to go into gut-check mode. After starting the season 4-0, the Hornets then lost their next two games by a combined score of 73-13. Prior to the loss at Pomperaug, Branford took a 34-13 loss at Jonathan Law on Oct. 10. With Xavier coming to town, a private school and in class MM, this game, and every one remaining, should be treated like playoff games for the Hornets. As soon as the whistle blew, the Hornets came out with a sense of camaraderie and toughness. Combining that with some scheme changes on both sides of the ball made Branford look like a completely different team. The defense was stout the entire game. Together, they had five Tackles for Loss (TFLs) and recovered two fumbles with one sack. Trent Tracy contributed two TFLs. Early in the second quarter, the swarming defense led by Jason Talalas caused a fumble that was recovered by Kenji Lancaster. Three plays later, Rhamell Fairclough took an off-tackle run to the left through a wide-open hole 83 yards for the game’s first touchdown. That long touchdown run appeared to clip the Falcons’ wings. Fairclough continued his stellar season with a second touchdown, this time from nine yards out in the fourth quarter, and he finished the game with 21 carries for 159 yards and two touchdowns. On the year, he has 924 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns. In the third quarter, Ryan Booth (five tackles - one sack) and Lancaster combined on a sack that resulted in another fumble recovered by the Hornets. On the very next play (an astute play call by Branford) with quarterback Chris McKittrick (3-3 for 66 yards and one touchdown) under center, the Hornets executed a picture perfect play action pass and connected
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Tides BRANFORD Nov. 13 to Nov. 19
By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor
The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is one of the most popular basketball day camps offered by Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD). Players can burn off the extra calories consumed on Thanksgiving, and parents get to take advantage of the Black Friday shopping bargains for Christmas or just relax. With recreation and travel teams underway, players get a full day of instruction and competition to sharpen their skills. MHD draws from 15 towns which increases the level of competition and fun. If teammates register, MHD will try to keep them together. However, sometimes trades are necessary to keep the games competitive. Players in grades 3 through 8 enjoy playing games for most of the day. One highlight will be the guest speaker, and the cost is $60 for the
Rhamell Fairclough finished the game with 21 carries for 159 yards and two touchdowns in Branford football's 21-0 win vs. Xavier on Oct. 31.
on a wide-open go route to Justin Cast for a 35-yard score. The rest of the game was complimentary football on both sides. Great swarming defense was the key to the victory. The Hornets were faster, tougher, and more physical. Nick Panuccio recorded his first interception on a nice read and peel off to stop another Falcons drive. A resounding hit by sophomore Chase Konesky (six tackles-three solo) on the Xavier quarterback was the perfect microcosm for the night. Sophomore Tyler Snider, in his first start, filled in well, and sophomore Aiden Tracy contributed with one TFL and a pass deflection. The Hornets shut out Xavier the rest of the way to secure a much-needed victory.
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six-hour camp. The coaches from their summer camps are home for Thanksgiving, so the athletes will have an excellent staff led by coaches Bobby Moore and Tyler Boris. MHD will have a concession stand with drinks, snacks, and pizza from Grand Apizza ($2.50/slice) for lunch. However, players are also welcome to bring those items from home. Parents are encouraged to share this information with friends and to invite teammates to join their kids. It should be a great day of basketball and a chance for players to develop their confidence and enhance their love of the sport. At the Polson Middle School gym in Madison, the capacity is 120 players. Please call or text Coach Bill Barker at 203-494-6905 with any questions, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com.
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Sunday, Nov. 16: State Open Swimming Championship at Yale at 11 a.m.
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LIVING • THE SOUND • NOVEMBER 13, 2025
All Things Killingworth Holds Picnic, Raises $9K Press Release from All Things Killingworth
The All Things Killingworth town picnic once again brought the community together for a day of hometown fun, food, and generosity—raising an impressive $9,000 to support two local causes. Proceeds were split evenly between Deer Lake Outdoor Center and the Kelly Allard Leach Foundation for Children with Spinal Injuries, with each organization receiving $4,500. The donation to Deer Lake Outdoor Center will fund 11 weeks of summer camp scholarships, giving local children the chance to experience the adventure and connection that come from spending time outdoors. The Kelly Allard Leach Foundation will use its funds to continue supporting families navigating the challenges of childhood spinal injuries, carrying on its mission of compassion and resilience. “For us, hosting the picnic is about gratitude and giving back to a community that has been so supportive,” said Jenn Carroll, director of Deer Lake Outdoor Center. “By creating a space where local nonprofits and businesses can share their visions with a wider audience, we continue to fuel a culture of collaboration and remember we rise by lifting up others.” The 2025 picnic drew record crowds, with over 100 volunteers helping the day flow seamlessly. Guests enjoyed a full lineup of entertainment, including a Cowboy Valley tribute, the lively Sanderson Sisters Show from the movie Hocus Pocus, the Bubble Truck, and performances by School of Rock, Madison; PitchDrop; and the John Spignesi Band. Friendly competition filled the afternoon with a lip sync contest and cornhole tournament, while one of the most memorable moments came when A Place Called Hope released two rehabilitated red-tailed hawks back into the wild. “What makes the picnic so special is that it’s about more than
Photo courtesy of Killingworth Women's Organization
Photo courtesy of Killingworth Women's Organization
Amanda Brackett, presidnet of Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO), presents a check to Jenn Carroll, director of Deer Lake Outdoor Center.
KWO President Amanda Bracket presents a check to Jonathan Leach and Sandy Allard for the Kelly Allard Leach Foundation for Children with Spinal Injuries.
Photo courtesy of Killingworth Women's Organization
Volunteers Lyla Ford and Brighton Ford with the Sanderson Sisters from the movie Hocus Pocus.
one day—it’s about what we can do together as a community to highlight and celebrate our volunteers and nonprofits in town,” said Janet Colandrea, one of the event organizers. “These proceeds will help kids discover the magic of camp and bring comfort to families who need it most. That’s what community looks like.” Local flavors were in full force with food from Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck, The Greenery, James Madison House, Sweet Emilia Ice Cream, and Cafe Laurel, and dozens of local artisans and nonprofits rounded out the day with shopping and community engagement. The event was made possible through the generous support of diamond and platinum sponsors, including Barrelhouse (diamond sponsor), School of Rock Madison, WJ Financial Advisors LLC, CleanStar Restoration, and Schumack Engineered Construction, and the event organizers, the Killingworth Women’s Organization, and Deer Lake Outdoor Center.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THE SOUND • LIVING
Ivoryton Playhouse Celebrates the Holidays Press Release from Ivoryton Playhouse
Halloween has barely left the building but the holidays are right around the corner! Ivoryton Playhouse will be celebrating with a down-home, locally grown production, Playhouse Holiday Jamboree. Inspired by classic radio shows and old time musical revues, Jamboree is a cozy evening of songs, stories, laughter, and joy. This holiday extravaganza is filled with festive tunes and heartwarming tales delivered by multitalented actor musicians. From foot-stomping fiddle breaks to gorgeous vocal harmonies, these incredible performers bring fresh life to beloved old favorites like O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland, and Let it Snow as well as a few beautiful contemporary pieces. And between the songs, you’ll hear folk tales, traditions, recipes, family stories, and more—some funny, some tender, all steeped in the magic of the season. Playhouse Holiday Jamboree was created by Ivoryton Playhouse Executive Producer Ben Hope and Development Associate Katie Barton. This talented husband-andwife team are also co-directing the production. Music is directed by Hope and the set design is by Glenn Bassett. Costumes are by Elizabeth Saylor, lighting and projections are by Jessica Drayton, and sound design is by Jonathan White. Props are by Kat Schorn. Jim Clark is production stage manager. “We wanted to create something heartwarming and joyful; something that feels timeless like the great hits of the Christmas catalog”, says Hope. Barton agrees, adding, “Jamboree is really our wish list come to life: a dream cast of performers, our favorite holiday music, a few folk tales, and just the right mix of humor and heart. Now all it needs is a jolly audience to make it shimmer!” The Playhouse is thrilled to welcome back some audience favorites: Sam Sherwood and Margaret Dudasik (Million Dollar Quartet Christmas and Escape to Margaritaville among others), Morgan Morse (Ring of Fire, Lost Highway, and others), as well as Elizabeth Nestlerode, Macy Robinson, and Larry Tobias. Now closing its 95th season, Ivoryton Playhouse continues its legacy of bringing the best professional performers and productions to the heart of the Connecticut shoreline. Playhouse Holiday Jamboree celebrates that legacy with an abundance of joy and gratitude for the community, and the beautiful village which will be decorated for the holidays with thousands of colored lights. It will be spectacular! The production runs from Thursday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Dec. 21, with the following showtimes: Wednesdays 2 p.m., Thursdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays 2 p.m. There will be no performances on Wednesday, Nov. 26; Thursday, Nov. 27; or Friday, Nov. 28. In addition, there will not be any performance on Saturday, Dec. 6, as Ivoryton celebrates the lighting of the Christmas Tree with Ivoryton Illuminations. For more information or tickets, call the box office at 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org. Photo courtesy of Ben Hope
Sam Sherwood, Margaret Dudasik, Larry Tobias, Elizabeth Nestlerode, Morgan Morse, and Macy Robinson
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Calendar for the Week of November 13, 2025
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THURSDAY, NOV. 13 Great Decisions: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: AI and American National Security. Third of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. Red Cross Blood Drive: 12:45 to 6:15 p.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For
info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
time Cakes. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive: 1 to 6 p.m. First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
An Evening with Poets Sharon Austin Bloom and John Muro: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. An open mic precedes the poetry reading. Part of the Guilford Poets Guild Poetry series. Free and open to all. 50 and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibil- For info or to register, call the 203-453-8282 or visit guility: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. fordfreelibrary.org. Hosted by The Guilford Foundation in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Features food, performance, and story- The Geologic History of Stony Creek Granite and the telling. Tickets: $150. For info, call 203-640-4049 or visit Connecticut Shoreline: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace guilfordfoundation.org. Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Presented by Jay Ague, the Henry Barnard Davis Memorial Kindness Rocks: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, professor of earth and planetary sciences at Yale Univer3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K through grade sity and curator-in-charge of minerology and meteoritics 5. In celebration of World Kindness Day. Free. For info or at Yale Peabody Museum. Free. Part of a series of events to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranmarking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, ford.librarycalendar.com. Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit Author Event: Dorie Greenspan: 6 p.m. The Country wwml.org/events. School, 341 Opening Hill Rd., Madison. Book: Dorie’s AnySee page 26
The Season Brings Christmas Classics and Other Attractions Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater By Karen Isaacs Columnist
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An Ibsen Classic: James Bundy, artistic director of Yale Rep (and dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale) is directing his last production at Yale; he will leave in June. He has chosen the Ibsen classic, Hedda Gabler, a play about a woman trapped by societal expectations and outdated ideas. It runs from Friday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Dec. 20. Bundy describes it, and I agree, as “a play of extraordinary nuance and psychological sophistication.” Tickets are available at YaleRep.org. Holiday Theater Begins: Ivoryton Playhouse is kicking off the holiday season early with Playhouse Holiday Jamboree. The show opens Thursday, Nov. 20, and will run through Sunday, Dec. 21. (Goodspeed just began performances of its holiday show.) The original show is inspired by both classic radio shows and
old-time musical revues. It will feature songs, stories, folk tales, and even recipes. Songs will include many holiday favorites—both popular songs and carols. For tickets, visit IvorytonPlayhouse.org Added Performances: Goodspeed has added performances for White Christmas, which just began performances. Both matinee and evening performances have been added through Wednesday, Dec. 31. The tickets are bound to be snapped up. Contact Goodspeed.org. Shakespeare with Music: Tony winner Shaina Taub (for the score of Suffs) has adapted, with Laurie Woolery, the Shakespearean comedy, As You Like It, and added a folk-pop score. A typical Shakespeare comedy, it tells the story of, as the press material states, faithful friends, feuding families, and lovers in disguise. It runs through Saturday, Nov. 22,
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at the Connecticut Repertory Theater on the UConn campus in Storrs. Tickets are available at ConnecticutRep.UConn.edu. Russian Play at Yale: Utopia by modern Russian playwright Mikhail Durnekov is at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. It runs Saturday, Nov. 15, through Friday, Nov. 21, at the Iseman Theater, 1156 Chapel Street, New Haven. The play is set in the early days of postSoviet Russia, where a barman tries to reopen his beloved bar, Utopia. For tickets, call 203-432-1234 or visit drama.yale.edu/ productions. No Broadway Strike: If you have tickets for a Broadway show, relax—the threat of strikes by Actor’s Equity and the Musicians Union is no longer. Actor’s Equity agreed to a new contract with the Broadway League, which has been ratified. The Musicians’ Union reached an agreement; union members are voting on the contract. Ragtime at Lincoln Center: Goodspeed’s production of this musical—one of my favorites—was terrific, but the new production at Lincoln Center in NYC is superb. Joshua Henry’s performance as Coalhouse Walker is great. But the same can be said for Cassie Levy as Mother and
Brandon Uranowitz as Tateh. In supporting roles, Nick Barrington (Houdini), Ben Levi Ross (Younger Brother), and Shana Taub (Emma Goldman) are outstanding. Add in a full orchestra (25+ pieces) and effective production values, direction, and choreography, and you have a production worth seeing. NYC Notes: Daniel Radcliffe will return to Broadway this spring in the solo piece, Every Brilliant Thing. The NY Theatre Workshop’s production of Tartuffe, Moliere’s biting satire about religious hypocrisy which stars Matthew Broderick has extended its run through Saturday, Jan. 24. A star-studded cast, including Ramin Karimloo, Erika Henningsen, Emily Skinner, Elizabeth Stanley, and Marc Kudisch, will perform a one-nightonly semi-staged production of the musical Jane Eyre on Feb. 15. Check with LinconCenter.org for more information. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
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Come for a Hike and Go for a Drive (A Food Drive) Press Release from the Branford Land Trust
Join the Branford Land Trust on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. for its annual November hike through the Van Wie Woods. Explore and enjoy the extensive trails of the 100-acre preserve—fields, woodlands, streams, and granite outcrops—donated by two generations of the Van Wie family. Hikers will gather afterwards at a local brewery for food, drinks, and conversation (venue to be announced). This year, the walk includes a holiday food drive to benefit the Branford Food Pantry. Bring a nonperishable and unexpired food donation to support of the pantry’s mission to provide groceries for families in need. For suggestions on needed food items, visit branfordfoodpantry.org/how-tohelp/shopping-list. Hikers meet by the trailhead near 100 Red Hill Road, off Leetes Island Road. From Exit 56 on I-95, head south on Leetes Island Road for 0.1 mile, and turn left (east) onto Red Hill Road. Park on the right side of the road or at the pull-off by the pond. The hike features two trail choices: a longer walk of approximately three miles
(moderate difficulty with some steep stretches, best suited to people feeling sure of foot) and a shorter walk of one to two miles. The event is free and open to the public; food and beverages are not included. The hike will last two to three hours. Families are welcome, but no dogs, please. Wear appropriate clothes and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Expect terrain with rocky stretches, and some declines and inclines. Muddy spots are possible if there has been rain. Bring water. Walking sticks are advised if balance on slopes may be uncertain. Severe weather cancels the event. For weather-related updates, visit www.face book.com/branfordlandtrustCT. The Branford Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, established in 1967 to protect Branford’s open space and natural resources. Run by volunteers and supported by member families and businesses, the Land Trust maintains more than 30 miles of hiking trails, and manages and protects over 1,000 acres in more than 130 parcels and holds conservation easements on another 400 acres in Branford. For more information, visit www.branfordlandtrust.org.
Continued from page 25 The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: The Berry Pickers: A Novel. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.
FRIDAY, NOV. 14 Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Holiday Trees Show and Auction Party: 5 to 7:30 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. The event kicks off bidding on any of 36 artfully decorated trees and wreaths. Winners will be notified on Sunday, Dec. 11. Proceeds benefit BACA’s community arts initiatives. For info, visit branfordarts.org/events. 11th Annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause: 6:30 to 11 p.m. WoodWinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. The “stars” are community leaders who have accepted the invitation to dance and compete for online votes/funds to help provide families with safe, affordable homes. Sponsored by Raise the Roof. Proceeds benefit the next Raise the Roof house for Habitat for Humanity. For info or to vote, visit raisetheroofct.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
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make a free Christmas ornament with Mrs. Claus. Lunch of soup and sandwich is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call the church at 203-239-0156.
Parents and/or guardians must be with their children. Bring a camera. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Hike on Westwoods Loop 8: Dinosaur Rock: 10 a.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road parking lot. Features a 2.5-mile introduction to the Loop Trail project, which is a collection of two- to three-mile Westwoods hikes that cover all 30 miles of trails in 15 Loops. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by Westwoods Trails Committee Chair Paul Proulx. Bring a GPS-equipped smartphone to download the Loop 8 map and follow the path. For info, call 203-6877756.
My Virus, My Professor: What Do Viruses Tell Us About Biology: 3 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Daniel DiMaio, a Waldemar Von Zedtwitz professor of genetics and professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry and of therapeutic radiology at Yale University. Sponsored by Tilde Café, an interactive platform to demystify science and make it more accessible to the community. For info or to register (required), email admin@tildecafe.org or visit tildecafe.org.
Get Grounded for the Holidays: EFT Tapping and Boundaries Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. EFT Tapping uses meridian points and fingertip tapping to restore balance. Presented by energy practitioner Jess Leone. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Open Dance Party: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Admission: $20, includes dinner, dancing, and a group dance lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. led by Karen Pfrommer. For info, contact 203-710-2805 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.
Fireside Chat with a Local Author: A.W. Di Marzio: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Books: The Corfinio Token: Journey of the Three, The 5 Tenets: Journey of the Four, and The Scarab Amulet: Journey of the Four. For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
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Annual Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Green and Pink Witches Story Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Edward Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven. Features handSmith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K crafted items, homemade baked goods, white elephant through grade 5. Features singing, dancing, and storyitems, a jewelry room, raffles, and more. Children can telling about the Emerald City. For children of all ages.
Shoreline Arts Trail 2025 Open Studios Weekend: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various studio locations in Branford, Guilford, and Madison. Features artists who open their studios where visitors can view paintings, ceramics, glassworks, jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery, textiles, collage, and more. For info, visit shorelineartstrail.org. See page 28
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Anne Coffey, Seasons End, collage
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Eileen Eder, The Round Table, oil
Shoreline ArtsTrail Holds Open Studios, Marks 25 Years Press Release from Shoreline Arts Trail
The Shoreline ArtsTrail’s 25th annual Open Studios Weekend happens at more than 30 studio locations in Branford, Guilford, and Madison. Set to take place Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the ArtsTrail is supported by 38 shoreline artists and 12 local business sponsors. This juried event gathers some of the finest award-winning artists on the shoreline whose work reflect mastery of methods and materials, originality of concept, and creativity with pieces handmade by the artist in his/her studio. The Shoreline ArtsTrail is a collaborative effort that includes hundreds of volunteer hours from member artists and the support of numerous community sponsors. During Open Studios Weekend, the colorful yellow “Open Studio” signs point guests to all of these artists and studios. The two-day event allows art lovers to meet artists, explore their workspaces, and purchase unique, handmade art, making it ideal for holiday shopping or home decor. Trail maps are available at libraries, town halls, and sponsor locations in Branford, Guilford and Madison. This year, the Shoreline ArtsTrail features Branford artists Terry Bogan (watercolor), Christine Chiocchio (painter
Janine Robertson, Infinite Blue, oil on aluminum
and photographer), Anne Coffey (collage), Jayne Crowley (glass), Martha Link Walsh (paper), Owen Luckey (fiber), Dennis Masback (painter), Linda McCarthy (painter), Molly McDonald (painter), Guilford artists Marjan Babaie Nasr (artist, painter and art teacher), Mike Bower (woodturner), Alice Chittenden (potter),
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Christine Drago (painter), Eileen Eder (painter), Laurie Flaherty (painter), David Frank (potter), Deborah Greco (painter), Jackie McGuire (jewelry & belt buckle designer), Christine Penry (hand papermaker), Steven Plaziak (painter), Eva Polizzi (fiber and ceramic artist), Susan Roberts (jewelry designer), Patricia Shoe-
maker (painter), Barbara Shulman (painter and jewelry designer), Sandee Spahr (sculptor and painter), Catherine Steinberg (painter), Jan Vanderburg (printmaker), and Madison artists Candace Bialczak (painter), Robert Dietz (painter), Hilary Griffin (painter), Anita Griffith (ceramic artist), Melissa Imossi (painter), Don Keene (painter), Lady MacCrady (painter), Robert Parrott (potter), Janine Robertson (painter), Nikki Travaglino (painter), and Alex Wetmore (mixed media/collage artist). “Shoreline ArtsTrail’s Open Studios Weekend is a rare chance to step into the creative world of local artists—and a perfect opportunity to discover meaningful, one-of-a-kind art that speaks from the heart,” says member artist Eileen Eder. The 2025 sponsors include Guilford Art Center, Lela & Matt’s Car Care Clinic, The Grey Goat Farmtique, Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance, Realtor Irene Keene, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Joint Effort Exercise, Levlup Family Fitness, Fairworld Mortgage, Ferguson & McGuire Insurance, Tommy Sullivan’s Café, and Page Hardware & Appliance Co. For more information on the weekend, locations for a paper map, a printable map, and artist profiles, visit www.shoreline artstrail.org, instagram@shorelinearts trail, or the group’s Facebook page.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THE SOUND • LIVING Continued from page 26 Concert by Dust Devil Heart: 2 to 3 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Part of the library's Sunday Concert series. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events. Piano Concert by Reed Tetzloff: 2 to 3:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org. Yale Concert Band Sunday Matinee Concert: 3 to 5 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Features a performance with Thomas C. Duffy, music director; guest artist Ole Akahoshi, Yale School of Music professor of cello; and guest conductor James Spinazzola, Cornell University director of winds. Free admission. For info, call 203-432-4111 or visit bands.yalecollege.yale.edu.
Concert by the Stony Creek Singers: 4 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd. Part of Phtoto courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy the Music for a Sunday Afternoon Concert series. Presented under the direction of From left to right, Yasmine Oumay as Matilda, Cast B; Kelsi Lewis as Bruce, Cast B; and composer/music director Frank Vasi. For Ronan Love as Miss Trunchbull, Cast A info, call 203-481-6952 or visit stonycreeksingers.org.
Matilda the Musical Comes to Clinton
Shoreline Village Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. Shoreline Diner, 345 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org. Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg: 2 p.m. Online event. Book: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranford libraries. Wacky Wildlife: Peacocks: 5:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 6 to 11. Participants learn about peacocks and make a peacock craft to take home. For info or to register, call 203315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Dutch Auction: 6:30 p.m. Stanley T. Williams Community Center, 1332 Middletown Ave., Northford. Features auction items, raffles, food, refreshments, and more. For info or to RSVP (by Friday, Nov. 14) email maryellen.nfwc@gmail.com.
Popcorn and PJs: Virtual Family Story Time: 7 p.m. Online event. Features Malik Champlain, author of Mason's Big Hair Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Adventure. Cost: $10 for the private link to Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., the event, $30 for the link plus a signed Guilford. Book: The Light Eaters: How the copy of the book, popcorn, crayons, and Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a sketch pad. Service fees apply. Presented New Understanding of Life by Zoë Schby Read to Grow in Branford. For info or to langer. Facilitated by Pamela Asmus, a for- register, call Read to Grow at 203-488mer educator at the University of New 6800 or visit readtogrow.org. Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Wesleyan University, and AI For Everyday Life: Custom GPTs: writer Joanna Baymiller. Sponsored by the 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Second in a four-part, hands-on workshop Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, series designed for working adults, small with an annual membership of $35. Cost: business owners, and anyone interested $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453in AI. Presented by GuilfordAI. No tech 8086 or visit ssill.org. background needed; laptops optional. For
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Press release from Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection
The Shoreline Theater Academy Kidz Konnection proudly presents Matilda the Musical Friday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m,; Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall auditorium, 54 East Main Street, Clinton. Full of mischief, magic, and the power of imagination, Roald Dahl’s classic novel is brilliantly brought to life by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The performances showcase the talents of two full casts and 100 young Shoreline performers at Shoreline Theater Academy. A must-see theatrical show, Matilda the Musical will leave the whole family singing and toe-tapping and the audiences cheering for more as everyone’s favorite little girl named Matilda proves even the smallest voice can make the biggest difference. Tickets can be purchased at ETIX. COM.Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $20 at the door. For more information, contact 860-2272363 or shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy. org.
ship of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Introduction to Buddhist Teachings and Meditation Practice: 10 a.m. Top left to right, Ronan Love as Miss Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, Trunchbull, Cast A; Lily Bertelli as Zinnia Wormwood, Cast A; and JJ Harder as Harry 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Sumi Kim, Buddhist chaplain at Yale University. Wormwood. Bottom left to right, Yasmine Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline InstiOumay as Matilda, Cast B; Kelsi Lewis as tute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to Bruce, Cast B. SSILL members, with an annual member-
info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Phtoto courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy
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Double Visions Showcases Double Artists Press Release from Brian McClear
Essex Art Association Galleries is hosting Double Visions through Sunday, Nov. 23, with an opening reception Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. The show brings together painters Brian McClear and Peter Christ, two artists who share a fascination for reimagining the familiar. Each offers a distinct lens on vintage Americana—McClear through evocative still-life pairings that find wit and symbolism in discarded objects, and Christ through luminous portrayals of the weathered signage and roadside icons that once defined midcentury America. Seen side by side, their works invite a second look at nostalgia itself—revealing how humor, memory, and quiet beauty can transform the ordinary into something enduring. Essex Art Association Galleries is located at 10 North Main Street with hours from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.
Photo by Brian McClear
For Keeps by Brian McClear, 40 x 40 inches, oil on canvas
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About the Artists Brian McClear is a Connecticut-based representational oil painter known for his ongoing series, “Discards & Discovery” and “Ink & Oil.” A signature member of the American Artists Professional League and the Salmagundi Club and an elected artist at the Lyme Art Association, he has had his work widely exhibited and collected throughout the United States. Peter Christ earned his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and his Master of Arts in painting from NYU. Influenced by Jerome Witkin and pop art painter Idelle Weber, Christ creates work that explores the faded imagery of iconic signs and landscapes across North America, with paintings held in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. For more information about the exhibit, contact Brian McClear at 959-777-1947 or McClearArt@ gmail.com, or visit essexart association.com. For more information about the artists, visit McClearart.com or PeterJacob Christ.com.
Photo by Brian McClear
Pressed Rose by Brian McClear , 30 x 30 inches, oil on canvas
Photo by Peter Christ
Perkins Rubber Stamps in New Haven, Connecticut, by Peter Christ, 48 x 48 inches, oil on canvas
Photo by Peter Christ
The Dive by Peter Christ 48 x 48 inches, oil on canvas
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Nicole Manzoni, Forest Crown, acrylic on canvas
Diana Eastwood, gold and white snowflake with white center paper ornament
Robert Thomas, Storm View, limited edition fine art photography
The Art of Dreaming Opens Nov. 21 at Spectrum Gallery With the holidays approaching, Spectrum Art Gallery presents The Art of Dreaming, an exhibit that explores the boundless world of dreams—where fantasy, romance, and the surreal converge. Discover fine art and photography by established and emerging artists, alongside the Artisans Store filled with holiday items and seasonal gifts such as pottery, glass, fiber, jewelry, home décor, paper art, and handmade ornaments displayed on two 6-foot holiday trees.
Start the holidays right at an open gallery reception on Friday, Nov. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and all throughout the open house weekend, Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. The Art of Dreaming runs through Jan. 10, 2026. Spectrum Gallery, voted Best Gallery and Best Jewelry Store on the Shoreline, is located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday to Satur-
day, from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. From Dec. 6 to Dec. 24, the gallery will be open Monday to Saturday, from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register for the holiday adult and children’s workshops, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shopping is available online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the U.S.
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mogren@branfordschools.org or Jennifer Ryan at jenryan@branfordschools.org.
dean of arts and humanities at Wesleyan University. Cosponsored by the Guilford Library, Shoreline Village CT (SVCT), and the Shoreline Opera Club. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Italy During World War II: Focus on the Holocaust: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Presented by Ira Kleinfeld, chair of the planning committee of University of New Haven's annual Holocaust remembrance event as professor emeritus. 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.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 AND THURSDAY, NOV. 20 The White Rose: 7:30 p.m. Cathyann Roding Auditorium, Branford High School (BHS), 185 E. Main St. Features a play by Harry Allen and Craig Christie based on the true story of The White Rose, a group of students in Munich in 1943 who tried to nonviolently raise public awareness of the evils of Hitler and the Third Reich. Presented by the BHS Drama Club. No performance on Friday. A final performance takes place Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets: $5, available at the door. For info, email Maria Ogren at
THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Great Decisions: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: American Policy in the Middle East. Last of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org. Book Club: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: The Book of Lost Names: A Novel by Kristin Harmel. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Read Between the Vines Book Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Rose Vineyards and Winery, 2 Valley Rd., North Branford. Book: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies of the book are available at the Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford, or the Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 21 or older. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Author Event: Connor Williams: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
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