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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXXI Iss. 11

A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018

Proposed Town, School Budgets Total $103.9 Million

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer MADISON

The combined town operating and education budgets total $103,890,099 in proposed spending for the next fiscal year, with highlights including staff additions, construction maintenance projects, and rising health care costs.

At a Board of Finance public hearing on March 5, Superintendent of Madison Public Schools Craig Cooke and First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons presented their respective budgets to illustrate the total spending proposed for 2026.

Cooke presented an outline of the education budget, which totals a proposed $67,589,794 in spending. The budget repre-

sents a 4.2% increase over the current year’s education budget, a significant portion of which is driven by increased health care costs and reflects a trend seen in other school districts along the shoreline.

The 21% increase in health care costs in the budget is “the highest increase I’ve seen See Proposed page 10

Cueing Up Fun Bob Cohen lines up his next shot during a morning game of pool at the Madison Senior Center on March 10. Cohen is among a group of eight to 10 regulars who gather weekday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 for friendly games.

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Jonnie Edwards: A Lifetime in the Saddle

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

From transportation to recreation, conflict, and agriculture, horses have been bred and used by humans throughout history for many purposes. One of those purposes includes therapy and the recognition that companionship between a human and a horse can be a special bond that improves a person’s mental state.

One person very familiar with that is lifelong equine enthusiast Jonnie Edwards.

Jonnie grew up “in a little town called Wayne, Illinois,” where her lifelong love of horses sprouted, she says. Horses were commonplace in the town, and even though her parents were not particularly animal lovers, “as soon as we moved there, you just kind of had to have a horse” that could be used for various forms of recreation.

“Every day after school, we would meet on our horses down at the club and go play all over

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of the Week the town, which was 287 people,” she says. “I hunted two days a week before school, Tuesdays and Thursdays. So horses are in my blood, and have been my whole life.”

At barely two years old, Jonnie was already riding famous members of the equine species. She was the first person to ride the famous Misty of Chincoteague, a pony from eastern Virginia that was brought to Jonnie’s family barn. Misty was later the subject of a novel by Marguerite Henry.

Following a 20-year hiatus from involvement in equine life, Jonnie had moved to her current residence in Madison and decided to return to working with horses, but with an additional purpose.

She decided to become an instructor at the High Hopes Therapeutic Riding program in Lyme, where for 45 years she was involved in equine-assisted therapy specifically for people with physical disabilities. The benefits of this kind of therapy were palpable for Jonnie, who says “you just melt” when witnessing how it can emotionally support people with disabilities.

“What horses do for them is just incredible,” she says. “It’s really the horses healing people.”

Jonnie is also an instructor of equine-assisted therapy at The Next Step in Sharon, where she specializes in the Equus Effect method of equine-partnered somatic teaching. Over five weeks, she witnesses the “amazing” effect the method has on helping veterans and first responders work through trauma by getting to know their own horse.

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Jonnie Edwards says horses have been part of her life since childhood in Illinois. Today, she works as a riding instructor in Lyme.

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We did not want more time to pass without expressing our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported our annual Harvest Festival this past October.

From our generous sponsors to our dedicated volunteers, this cherished community event simply would not be possible without your time, energy and generosity.

Now in its 22nd year, the festival continues to draw thousands of visitors and reflects the small-town spirit that makes Madison so special. It is a day when families, friends and neighbors

gather to celebrate the season, enjoy oldfashioned fall activities, and connect with one another in a meaningful way.

As a free event open to all, the Harvest Festival depends entirely on the goodwill and support of our community.

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Ambulance Association Delivers During Blizzard

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

third ambulance and crew were deployed to the firehouse in North Madison so that residents in both halves of the town could have their medical needs met. This division of deployment can cut response time by several minutes.

The ability of the ambulance association—which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization—to reach people experiencing a medical emergency during extreme winter weather is partly thanks to its partnership with the Public Works Department and both of the town’s volunteer fire departments. The departments deploy payloaders and plow trucks to provide cleared paths for the ambulances.

“They’ll even shovel the walkways for us to get the patient in and out,” Pierson said.

Additionally, each of the association’s ambulances is equipped with a shovel and a five-gallon bucket of sand mix that provides immediate traction to more easily carry a patient to an emergency vehicle, Pierson said. Three of the association’s ambulances have some form of traction control, while one is equipped with Spoton tire chains for increased traction in snowy conditions. [brand capitalization unverified] Extreme weather events, along with the need to meet medical needs in various parts of Madison, have spurred upgrades to the association’s ability to deliver its services. Over the years, it has acquired “a lot more space, state-of-the-art equipment,” and more advanced medical resources

Despite the harsh conditions brought to Madison by last month’s historic blizzard, the Madison Ambulance Association was able to meet the needs of residents requiring assistance, its leadership said.

The association was contacted to assist with “a couple falls” involving seniors who had fallen while shoveling or walking in the wintery conditions of snow and ice, said EMS Director Russ Pierson.

EMS Deputy Director Joseph DeAngelis said the association was “in constant contact all weekend” while the blizzard occurred, “as well as here all day Monday.”

The ambulance association prepared for the incoming blizzard through communications with the town’s Emergency Management department and by closely following several online weather applications to form a “consensus” on how to manage the event, Pierson said.

“We were having Zoom calls prior to the blizzard and that helps out a great deal because we get all the updated information from the state,” Pierson said. “We’ll determine how much snow we’re going to get, and then we’ll decide whether or not to put on a third crew. Typically, on any given day, we have two crews; we have a paramedic and an EMT on two ambulances 24/7. Then, [we’ll consider], ‘Do we need to staff a third ambulance?’ It depends on the prediction, what type of snow we’re going to get, the amount of snow.”

In the case of last month’s blizzard, a See Ambulance Association page 8

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Deborah Davis Madison It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Davis on Feb. 26, 2026. Born in 1953, to her loving parents, Deborah was a lifelong resident of Madison before making Clinton her home in 1994.

After graduating from Daniel Hand High School in 1971, she attended Curry College, graduating in 1975. She dedicated nearly four decades to the accounting field, retiring in 2022.

Deborah’s true joy, however, was found outside of the office. As a member of the Guilford Agricultural Society, she was a fixture at the Guilford Fair for decades, where her passion for canning and gardening led her to serve as the

chairperson for the canning department. An avid bowler, she spent years traveling across the country for competitions, returning home with more stories to share after every trip.

A beloved sister and aunt, Deborah’s favorite place was always at the "kids' table" during the holidays, where she could laugh and connect with her nieces and nephews. Her family will miss her smile, hugs, companionship, and sense of humor.

She is survived by her sisters, Beverly and Diane (Don); brothers, Harcourt (Michelle) and Andy; her nieces, Jennifer (Nick) and Christine; and her nephews, Daniel (Stephanie), Jonathan (Ali), Zachary (Emily), and Christopher.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Swan Funeral Home in Madison. A private burial will be held at a later date.

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GriefShare Meetings GriefShare, a faith-based bereavement support group sponsored by Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison, meets for 13 weeks to offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. The weekly format includes supportive discussion and a journaling book reinforcing each week’s topics.

For more information or to register, call Joanne Baker Deal at 860-304-5695 or visit christchapelcma.org/grief-share.

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Ambulance Association Delivers During Blizzard Continued from page 4 such as video laryngoscopes and chest compression units.

The documentation of medical services has also become more efficient over the years, DeAngelis said. The process can now be done in real time between personnel in ambulances and staff at the association’s base on Route 79.

“Years ago, it was paper-run for us, and now everything’s on computers,” he said.

“They have tablets in every ambulance [to] document right on the tablet. We can watch them transmit the calls. We can pull

them up right here on our screens.”

DeAngelis also continues offering CPR and AED classes to the Madison Police Department and volunteer fire personnel, forming an effective partnership for acquiring new and emerging technology to support the association’s services.

“We need CME (Continuing Medical Education) credit to keep our skills up, but also to keep our license and healthcare certification up,” Pierson said. “That’s worked out really well and that keeps us in tune with the cutting-edge technology that’s out there.”

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, holds the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group every fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff, the group provides conversation, support, and resources for grandparents who—for a variety of reasons—become parents to their grandchildren. Registration is not required. All area towns are welcome. For more information, contact 860-510-5042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

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in my career,” Cooke said, and is one the Board of Education “worked really hard to mitigate … the best as possible.” The board was able to reduce what would have been a higher cost by allocating $800,000 from the district’s health care reserve fund into the budget.

“If we did not do that, we’d be looking at a 6% increase [in the budget] for next year, which we felt was not manageable,” Cooke said.

An increase in staffing costs is reflected by the hiring of three teachers at Neck River Elementary School. However, the “net addition of one elementary teacher is the entire increase for the whole district” after a reduction in staffing at Brown Elementary School, Cooke said.

An increase in utility costs, including a 3% increase in electricity and 5% in gas, is also reflected in the budget, mainly for new system upgrades at Polson, Cooke said.

The upgrades will provide “air conditioning throughout the district, except for a few locations at Polson going forward.”

“That’s really exciting,” Cooke said, “because there’s nothing worse than hav-

ing a disruption to the educational process because of heat in the atmosphere.”

Cooke also shared the “really good news” that there are “no longer” debt services in the budget, as the school district has paid off Daniel Hand.

He also highlighted the academic accomplishments of Madison Public Schools students, who are considered among the highest-achieving student bodies in Connecticut, he said.

“Very high SAT scores” achieved by Daniel Hand High School students and top-tier test scores achieved by students at Walter C. Polson Middle School put Madison “consistently in the top 10 of all school districts in Connecticut,” Cooke said.

Cooke also recognized the conference and state championships various athletic teams won last year and the “national recognition” achieved by the school musical ensemble.

“All this while we were moving every staff member from pre-K to five,” he added, referencing the opening of elementary education at Neck River and Brown elementary schools.

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Continued from page 10 “A lot of districts would use that as an excuse. We did not, and we achieved as well as we were going through a lot.”

Lyons presented the Board of Selectmen’s recommended budget, which totals $30,300,305 in proposed spending for 2026. The majority of the budget is the town operating budget, which recommends more than $27 million in spending, while the remaining roughly $3 million predominantly accounts for debt service.

Overall, the recommended budget reflects a 2.8% increase in spending over the current year’s budget.

Part of the debt service has been offset by a reduction in monies in the town’s Capital Improvement Program, which funds several town projects.

One capital project includes a $1 million allocation for major road reconstruction, an area of improvement being met with residential interest, Lyons said. The $1 million will require official approval at a town meeting following approval of the fiscal year budget, she said.

The recommended town budget comes at a time when the Board of Selectmen is planning “for future needs,” Lyons said.

The board has been discussing concepts for the redevelopment and renovation of several currently closed or underutilized buildings in town and is awaiting the Surf Club Master Plan from the Beach and Recreation Department on potential upgrades to Madison’s largest and most popular public attraction.

“That planning process helps us look out more than just each year’s budget,” Lyons said. “We look out five years, and then we also tie that into the capital planning process.”

Lyons said “using all the tools in our toolbox,” including federal and state grants, capital and reserve fund monies,

and long-term planning, can help the town mitigate tax increases on residents and avoid “big spikes in the mill rate” that would otherwise be necessary to pay for future facilities and infrastructure projects.

However, resident Jim Schmaltz expressed reservations about the recommended budget prioritizing “nice-to-have projects without fully acknowledging critical needs up front.”

“Last year we ended up with $5.8 million in special appropriations for overruns that weren’t clear in the initial budget,” he said. “That diminishes transparency.”

Like the school district, medical costs are also rising for the town. While an 11% increase for health care costs is reflected in the budget, the use of reserve fund monies offset what would otherwise have been a larger increase.

This use of outside funding can also be seen in the hiring of a new social worker with the Madison Police Department, which had some of its costs offset by a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Lyons said.

These and other examples in the budget enumerate “all these different tools that we use to try to keep that mill rate down as much as possible,” she said.

“I think we’ve done a really good job of trying to be balanced with this budget,” Lyons concluded.

The Board of Finance will hold workshops on the budget proposals before they go to referendum on Tuesday, April 28.

The board will set a new mill rate the following day.

More information on the proposed town budget can be found at madisonct.org under Budget Information. The proposed education budget can be found at madison.k12.ct.us under Board of Education budget information.

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Jonnie Edwards: A Lifetime in the Saddle Continued from page 2 Jonnie is also the owner of Riverfox Riders, which is located in Lyme and is where she offers riding lessons. With a scenic background provided by the Connecticut River along the property, Jonnie teaches cross-country riding—which she has been familiar with since childhood—complete with jumps and endurance.

Whether it is teaching riding or helping people with trauma through therapy, the beginning stages of the journey are the same for participants, which involves becoming more comfortable around horses.

Like dogs and cats, horses have their own personalities, Jonnie says, something participants can sense. And while dogs are another animal known for their therapeutic effect, Jonnie likens the effect horses

have on participants to that of a cat.

“Dogs reward you with tons of affection, and they want to make you like them.

Horses don’t care about that,” she says.

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Jonnie helps participants become more comfortable around horses if they are fearful, especially since that fear can be sensed by the animal. Even from “30 feet away, they can sense your breathing, your heart rate, your breathing, your heart rate and your muscle tension.”

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Jonnie continues to ride horses every day, having five steeds on her property in Lyme. As stated earlier, the love of the animal is part of her being, as has been the case for people throughout human history.

“Horses have been in our lives from day one. It’s, to me, very natural that they’re with us.”

Volunteers Needed to Tutor Valley Shore Residents in English Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS) is accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Tutor Training Workshop to prepare volunteers to teach English to adult residents from around the world. No experience is required. The 12-hour training runs over eight sessions. Participants may attend morning sessions from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in person at the Westbrook Library or evening sessions from 7 to 8:30 p.m., offered in a hybrid format with Zoom. Sessions are scheduled for April 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, and May 7, 12, and 14. An online self-facilitated option is also available. A $40 donation is requested for materials. For more information, contact Joanne Argersinger at 860-399-0280 or jargersinger@lvvs.org, or visit www.lvvs.org.

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ond National Bank. He asked her to dinner, and on their third date — while William Elder watching The Ten Commandments at Madison the Milford Drive-In — he proposed during the scene when Moses meets his William Allison Elder, 84, of Madison, mother. They had known each other less than a year when they married, passed away peacefully in his sleep on beginning a partnership that would last Feb. 27, 2026, after a more than 58 beautiful years. Their long and courageous marriage was one of deep faith, decline due to complilaughter, shared purpose, and unwavercations of Alzheimer’s ing loyalty. dementia. SurProfessionally, Bill devoted 25 years rounded always by to United Illuminating, ultimately servthe love of his family ing as treasurer and assistant secretary and sustained by a before his retirement. He was respected deep and abiding not only for his integrity and compefaith, Bill’s life was a tence, but for the fairness and compasquiet testament to sion he brought to every decision. In devotion — to God, to family, and to public life, he served on both the Madicommunity.

Born on Jan. 7, 1942, in Indianapolis, son Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance. Troubled by extreme points Ind., Bill was the son of the late Helen of view, Bill worked tirelessly to bring G. Costello and William H. Elder of people together for the common good.

Hamden. His early years were shaped by adventure and resilience as his fam- He was a master of compromise — a true peacemaker who believed in ily moved across the country, living in respect, dignity, and thoughtful diaPittsburgh, Pa. — his favorite city — logue. Bill was also a faithful member of and San Francisco, Calif. As a young the Knights of Columbus Council No. boy in San Francisco, Bill had a paper 5780, serving as grand knight for five route and proudly saved his tip money years. to return to Pittsburgh for visits. He Faith was the cornerstone of Bill’s loved to tell the story of delivering newslife. He and Joan became deeply papers to baseball legend Willie Mays, recalling Mrs. Mays’ kindness and gen- involved at St. Margaret Church, where Bill directed Religious Education, erosity to a young paperboy who never recruiting teachers and working closely forgot the encounter. Bill remained a with parents and children. Feeling lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers called to deeper service, Bill entered the and Pirates, loyalties that connected diaconate formation program, attending him to his childhood roots.

Between 1966 and 1967, Bill served a four years of study alongside Joan. He was ordained a permanent deacon in brief but meaningful stint in the June 1992, and served faithfully for National Guard, answering his counmore than 34 years. try’s call with the same quiet sense of As a deacon, Bill assisted at Mass, duty that would mark the rest of his life. celebrated weddings, presided at funerBill met the love of his life, Joan als, and offered comfort to families in Barny, while they both worked at Sec-

their most vulnerable moments. Writing his homilies was a sacred labor of love — he would spend an entire week preparing, refining, and prayerfully revising each one, often making final adjustments just before preaching. After retirement, at the encouragement of Monsignor Shanley, Bill began visiting nursing homes, a ministry he cherished deeply. He brought compassion and presence wherever he was needed.

Bill was equally devoted at home and on the ball field. He coached Little League for both of his children, cherishing one particular championship day at Strong Field when his daughter Beth won her game playing second base on one field, while his son Bill pitched a victory on the other. It was a day that captured everything he loved — family, teamwork, and quiet pride.

He and Joan shared a lifelong love of Boston College football, returning year after year for over two decades to tailgate, reconnect with friends, and make new ones. Four of those years were especially meaningful when their son was a student there. Bill loved the Jesuit tradition of service and education, and often said, “The two best things a father can do for his children are to love their mother and educate them.” He lived those words every day.

Summer trips to Cape Cod, family travels to Indiana, Notre Dame and Boston College games, and a treasured journey to Ireland filled their years with memory and joy.

Above all, Bill adored his six grandchildren: Jeb, Sam — a proud Boston College graduate — and Tim, a student at Holy Cross; Jack, a senior at Iona College and member of the track team; Brigid, a senior at Penn State pursuing a career in law enforcement; and Meghan, a sophomore at Purchase Col-

lege studying interdisciplinary design.

Each of them carried forward his legacy of faith, education, and service. Nothing brought him greater happiness than sitting among them, listening, encouraging, and quietly loving them.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Joan; his daughter, Elizabeth Maria O’Keefe, and her husband, Michael, and their children, John William, Brigid Clare, and Meghan Elizabeth; and his son, William Arthur Elder, and his wife, Joan, and their sons, Jeb, Sam, and Tim. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ellen, in 2017.

Bill was a gentle man — soft-spoken, attentive, and deeply kind. He always made time for anyone who needed him.

He treated every person with dignity and respect, believing firmly in God’s goodness, and often remarking how blessed he had been.

He depended on God in all things and trusted Him until the very end. In life, Bill was a bridge over troubled waters for so many — steady, faithful, and strong. In death, he leaves behind a family and community forever shaped by his quiet example. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Friends are invited to calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437; stgeorgeguilford.org/online-giving-option-2/. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

Shoreline Arts Alliance Announces Student Art Competition

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Shoreline Arts Alliance (SAA) invites high school students in its 24-town region to submit artwork for its 42nd Annual Future Choices Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition. The exhibit will be held Wednesday, April 8, through Saturday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 22, through Monday, April 27, at Flat Rock Gallery, 314 Flat Rock Place, Suites F135 and F140, Westbrook. Artwork in ceramics, drawing, digital media, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video must be submitted by Friday, March 27, by either the student or a teacher.

Cash awards will be presented in each category, along with special honors including Best in Show and the Earl Grenville Killeen Founders Award. For guidelines and submission information, visit www.shorelinearts.org/futurechoices. For more information, call 203-421-6739 or email office@shorelinearts.org.

Killingworth residents with food insufficiencies can shop weekly for groceries on Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the food pantry, 242 Route 81 (on the circle). The food pantry is manned by volunteers from the Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO). It has nonperishable food, perishable/seasonal items, dairy, eggs, meat, cleaning supplies, and toiletries. Currently, shelves are stocked with pasta and vegetables, but other donations are also appreciated. The pantry can accept only unexpired items which can be placed in the donation bin outside the front door for anything nonperishable.

Arrangements can be made to drop off donations as well. Anyone who cannot make the designated pantry hours for food can call to schedule an appointment for food pickup.

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Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Land Use Office. Further details on how to participate in the webinar are posted on the Town of Madison website, www.madisonct.org. All written correspondence can be submitted to the Land Use Department via email to landuse@madisonct.org. Dial 203-245-5631 for assistance.

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The Source Valley Courier Thursday, March 12, 2026

Hand Boys Fall to Trumbull in States

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Some may say the Daniel Hand boys basketball team overperformed this season, while others may say the program underachieved. But even after losing standout guard Thomas McCullough at the start of the year, the Tigers left it all on the court before their season ended with a 59-54 loss to No. 2 seed Trumbull in the Division II State Tournament.

The Tigers concluded their season March 6 after falling to Trumbull in the Division II State Tournament. The matchup came after a 9-11 regular season, a Southern Connecticut Conference Tournament appearance, and a 59-53 qualifying-round victory over Wilbur Cross to kick off the state tournament.

Hand coach Jimmy Economopoulos said that despite the ups and downs of the season, he is proud of how the team has grown and the effort it gave in its final game. He said losing a player like McCullough threw a wrench into many of the team’s plans and forced the group to reset right out of the gate.

“We were a really young group. We really only had two kids returning who had significant varsity minutes, including Jonas Markovitz and Tim O’Malley,” Economopoulos said. “Coming into that first game at home against Fairfield Ludlowe, we were down 19-1 in the blink of an eye, and that was kind of when it really hit home to the rest of the coaches and me.”

Since that wake-up call, Hand focused on a game-by-game approach, and that mindset carried the team into the postseason.

In the qualifying round against Wilbur Cross, Hand jumped out to nearly a 15point lead. Its tough defense kept the athletic and talented Wilbur Cross at bay until late in the game. However, Hand maintained control throughout and had its way for most of the contest.

Against Trumbull, Hand anticipated a tough fight playing one of the top seeds on the road. But to the Tigers’ credit, the team battled. By the second quarter, Hand was down about 21 points but trimmed the deficit to 16 by halftime. Then, with just a minute left in the game, Hand trailed by only two points.

“You could tell that Trumbull was not

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Daniel Hand players huddle during their Division II State Tournament game against Trumbull. The Tigers’ season ended with a 59-54 loss.

really expecting to be in a game with us. I think we made them nervous there towards the end of the game,” Economopoulos said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to pull it out, but I just couldn’t be more proud of my guys and the fight that they showed and how they battled throughout the game and throughout the year.”

Economopoulos said Hand gave Trumbull a run for its money, and part of that

credit goes to the seniors on the team, including Markovitz, who led the team with 24 points.

The senior class includes Markovitz, McCullough, Clayton Cosgriff, Nicholas Maynard, Tyler Wohlgemuth, Drew Catala, Timothy O’Malley, and Andrew Yahara.

With everything the team battled through during the year and where it ended up by season’s end, Economopoulos

believes the season was a success—not just because of the win-loss record but because everyone on the roster improved from the beginning of the season to the end of the year.

“The way I’m judging it is really just the growth of the team and the growth of the guys,” Economopoulos said. “Did we maximize our potential? And I really think we got the most out of the group that we had.”

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Members of the Daniel Hand girls saber team pose with their third-place trophy at the state Members of the Daniel Hand boys saber team pose with their third-place trophy at the team championships at Morgan High School. Pictured from left are JoJo Blankson, Neveah state team championships at Morgan High School. Pictured from left are Owen Swift, Josh Hastings, Kasey Chen, and Maewyn Griswold.

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Hand Saber Teams Take Third at States

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Daniel Hand High School fencing team traveled to Morgan High School March 7 to compete in the statewide team championships.

Despite finishing first in their conference in both boys saber and girls saber, the Hand teams were seeded third and fifth in their respective divisions. The girls epee team entered the tournament as the eighth seed.

The boys saber team fenced in the morning session and opened the tournament against sixth-seeded Fairfield. Hand

made quick work of the first round, winning 5-1. Junior Owen Swift won all three of his bouts, while seniors Josh Lee and Adam Stotz each added a victory.

In the semifinal round, Hand faced Western Conference champion Hopkins, which had advanced after defeating Norwich Free Academy 5-0. In what felt like a championship-level match, Hopkins edged Hand 5-3. Swift, Lee, and Stotz each contributed a win in the tightly contested bout.

Hand regrouped in the final round to face top-seeded Guilford. The Tigers delivered a strong performance, defeating Guilford 5-2 to capture third place in the

state. Hopkins went on to defeat Morgan 5-0 to secure the state title.

In the afternoon session, the girls saber team also opened against a fourth-seeded Fairfield squad. The Tigers delivered a strong performance, winning 5-2. Senior captain Kasey Chen won all three of her bouts, while juniors Neveah Hastings and Maewyn Griswold each added a victory.

In the semifinal round, Hand faced topseeded Morgan. It proved to be a tightly contested bout, and Morgan edged the Tigers 5-4. Despite the loss, Hand responded with composure and sportsmanship.

Fencing for third place, Hand faced the

School of Basketball Spring Clinics Begin March 17 The School of Basketball will be held at Adams Middle School, 233 Church St., in Guilford. These clinics give players in grades 3–8 the opportunity to improve their ball-handling skills and shooting form, build confidence, and make the game more fun for every participant.

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third-seeded Guilford Grizzlies. The Tigers responded with determination, defeating Guilford 5-2 to secure a thirdplace finish. In the championship bout, Morgan defeated Hopkins 5-4 to capture its first state title.

The girls epee team entered the tournament as the eighth seed and, in a quirk of the bracket, faced Western Conference champion Hopkins, which was seeded ninth. Hopkins won the match 5-0 to end Hand’s day.

The season will conclude Sunday, March 15, at the individual state championships at Southern Connecticut State University.

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Captain Morgan Weighing Anchor: A Note to My Readers For 30 years, we’ve shared the tides together. Since I first sat down to write about the fisheries and the fragile beauty of Long Island Sound, the world has changed more than a shifting sandbar after a nor’easter. We’ve seen seasons of plenty and seasons of scarcity; we’ve fought for the health of our tributaries and cheered the return of bunker and osprey.

But after 1,500 weeks of deadlines, tide charts, stewardship calls to action, and much more, even the most seasoned captain eventually feels the pull of a quiet harbor.

It is time for me to take a breather from the wonderful, albeit transformational, folks at Shore Publishing who chronicled and shared my thoughts through the years, and to thank Lori (my First Mate) for her never-ending support.

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through this column more than any other, it is that of the Atlantic striped bass (Morone saxatilis). The striper is the soul of our coastline, a silver ghost that embodies the constant battle for survival.

We have watched the populations swing like a pendulum. We have debated slots, gear, and seasons. But through it all, my heart has remained with the fish. Their survival is our survival; their health is the ultimate litmus test for the Sound. As I step back, I ask you to keep up that fight.

Don’t let the pressure off. The bass don’t have a voice—they only have us.

Whenever I’ve been out on the water—navigating the complexities of fisheries management or the physical chop of a falling tide—I have always looked toward the silhouette of Faulkner’s Island.

That historic “Inner Light” has been more than just a navigational aid; it is a statuesque reminder of our history and our permanence on this coast. Like that lighthouse, my goal has always been to provide a steady beam of information regarding b our entire coastal ecosystem—sometimes The Course Ahead This isn’t a permanent “goodbye,” but warning of rocks ahead, sometimes guidrather a “changing of the watch.” I’m steping us toward better stewardship.

notebook in my hand. I want to see Faulkner’s Light from the deck of a boat without worrying about the word count of the sunset.

Atlantic fisheries, those of Connecticut, and the health of our inland waters and estuaries remain my greatest passion. I’ll still be around—likely at an unmarked hump, an island someplace, or a management or conservation meeting—watching the horizon with the same hope I’ve always had.

For now, I’m weighing anchor and heading for some open water. Keep your lines tight, your hearts open to the environment, and always keep an eye on the tide.

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Photo by Susan Cornell

How did Dry Tortugas get its name? When Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon discovered the island in 1513, he also found an abundance of sea turtles, leading him to name the island “Las Tortugas,” which is Spanish for “the turtles.” But as beautiful as the island was, Photo by Bob Cornell it lacked one vital resource: fresh water. So, the word “dry” was added to the name to One of the attractions on Dry Tortugas is Fort Jefferson, shown here behind seaplanes. inform sailors and seafaring visitors to bring their own fresh water to drink.

Florida Keys Unlocked: Sailing Aboard American Pioneer Postcards from Afar: Second in a Two-part Travel Series on the Florida Keys

By Susan Cornell Special to Living

The Florida Keys, particularly Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park, have been on my to-do list for years. So are cruises—unpack once, visit different destinations, have tons of fun along the way. I particularly love small ships—hop-on hopoff, no “hurry up and wait,” more personal, go a bit off the beaten path.

So, when I learned that the small ship operator American Cruise Lines (ACL) offered a Florida Gulf Coast and Keys cruise, my bags practically packed themselves. Even better—the trip was aboard ACL’s brand new ship, American Pioneer.

The nine-day trip (round trip from St. Petersburg, visiting ports including Marco Island, Key West, and Punta Gorda) spends two full days in Key West, a rarity for cruises which typically stop for a few hours.

But why were Key West and Dry Tortugas on my bucket list, you ask? Two reasons: First, I’ve been a Jimmy Buffett fan for decades and second, I’m hooked on national parks.

Key West, the southernmost point in the continental U.S., is quirky and wild at times, but also has that laid-back live-andlet-live attitude. The “Conch Republic” has

Photo by Susan Cornell

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The Southernmost Point Buoy claims to mark the southernmost point in the continental U.S. It’really a tourist attraction and not technically the true southernmost point.

The author's husband, Bob, steers schooner America 2.0. This boat operates in New York City from June through October and in Key West from November through May.

historic charm, stunning turquoise waters, and endless sunshine. It’s also one of the warmest spots in the U.S., so visiting in February after the Arctic winter in the Nutmeg State, the timing couldn’t have been better. The sunsets are iconic—among the best in the U.S.—and celebrated every evening at Mallory Square with street performers, vendors, live music, and a festive crowd.

Though I really wanted to visit, I expected Key West to be crazy-wild and overcrowded, Times Square but tropical.

Wow, was I wrong! Key West was

extremely clean and not at all crowded.

While we were told there are roughly 500 liquor licenses in a compact area (less than 4 square miles), the legendary bar scene was completely under control. There are bars on top of bars, which is how there are so many licenses!

Speaking of counts, the more entertaining one is the number of free-roaming chickens and roosters strutting around streets, parks, and cafes—the population of “gypsy chickens” is estimated in the thousands. These characters certainly add to the island’s character.

Photo by Susan Cornell

The U.S. flag flies high at Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas.

Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote national parks in the lower 48 due to its isolation and access challenges. I felt fortunate to be one of the few who ever get to visit. Dry Tortugas is 70 miles west of Key West, 90 miles from Cuba, and accessible only by boat (the ferry, which takes 2.5 to 3 hours each way, or a private boat) or by seaplane (about 35 to 40 minutes from Key West). Both are pricey field trips, the ferry costing about $235 per person and the seaplane over See Florida Keys page 25

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Mario Kart Tournament: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Youth ages 10 to 14 are invited to play rounds of Mario Kart. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Senior Series 3: Selling Your Home with Confidence and Peace of Mind: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The Orchard House, 421 Shore Dr., Branford. Cost: $10. Third in a sixGreat Decisions: America and the World: Trump 2.0 part educational series designed for older adults and the Foreign Policy: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Nathanael B. adult children who support them. Each session offers Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facili- practical guidance on topics related to aging in place, tated by Tom Lee, a member and moderator of the Great downsizing, home care, and senior living options. ParticiDecisions discussion group. Produced by the Foreign pants can attend any or all sessions; there is no obligaPolicy Association. First of four Thursday sessions tion to attend the full series. Sponsored by Shoreline through April 9. The series has a morning and afternoon Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call session and participants can enroll in either session for 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org. the series. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members The Monthly Slice: What’s Doug Got to Do with It? (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $40 for all four Everything!: 6 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney sessions and a 2026 briefing book that covers the topics. Ave., New Haven. Features a conversation with Big Green For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit Truck founder Doug Coffin on how he helped popularize ssill.org. the pizza truck industry in Connecticut. Part of The

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Painting Treasure Boxes: 6 to 8 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Led by Edith Reynolds. Participants will design decorative boxes for personal treasures. Cost: $45. For info or to register, text 203-232-4384 or visit branfordarts.org.

Monthly Slice program series and presented in conjunction with the exhibition Pronounced Ah-Beetz. Coffin will be joined by Colin M. Caplan, co-curator of the exhibition. Free with regular museum admission. For info or to register, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Community Navigator: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Farah, a community navigator with United Way of Greater New Haven, will provide information and connect community members with resources related to employment, financial assistance, and supportive services. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

American Perspectives with Tanya Pohrt: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Lyman Allyn Museum curator Tanya Pohrt presents an illustrated lecture in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting works from the museum’s collection. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Tackling the Depths: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Workshop led by angler and educator Mark Gostkiewicz on bottom fishing in Long Island Sound. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Box Painting Class: 6 to 8 p.m. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Participants will paint a wooden treasure box using acrylic paint. Materials provided. Cost: $30. For info or to register, call 203-433-4071.

Secure Your Future: Retirement Planning: 6 to 8 p.m.

Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Workshop presented by Lou and Jessica Pelletier covering Social Security options, recent government changes affecting non-spouse beneficiaries, retirement income strategies, and essential legal documents. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Glass Art Workshop: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Hands-on glass art class with instruction, tools, materials, and one kiln firing included.

Additional project upgrades available for a fee. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: The Astral Library.

Hosted by the Henry Carter Hull Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/hchlibrary.

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Florida Keys Unlocked: Sailing Aboard American Pioneer Continued from page 24 $500 per person for a half-day, $890 for a full day, plus the national park fee.

What you get, though, is spectacular and well worth every dime. The park is known as the home of the magnificent Fort Jefferson as well as natural wonders below the water’s surface. Dry Tortugas is widely known for its exceptional snorkeling; the park’s remoteness means less boat traffic and human impact, resulting in clearer visibility, healthier corals, and more diverse wildlife.

We booked the Seaplane Adventure to Dry Tortugas as American Pioneer pas-

sengers—this sold out quickly! Our other excursions in Key West included the America 2.0 classic sailing schooner, the Key West trolley tour, and four museums with a culture pass. What we didn’t have time for (and wish we did) were the Hemingway Rum Company and Cigar Rolling, the Harry S. Truman Little White House, an Old Town Literary Walking Exploration, and HydroThunder Electric Cars.

Of course, there were fantastic excursions in the other ports, including an Everglades and 10,000 Islands Exploration, a dolphin exploration, Iguanaland, Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Garden, and the Punta Gorda Artisans Village.

On board there was just as much to do—enrichment presentations, games, crafts, and evening entertainment ranging from magicians to musicians.

I’ve sailed ACL from its most northern destination, Alaska, to its most southern, the Florida Gulf Coast and Keys, but nothing in between…yet. While I would gladly do both destinations again, I plan to cruise with ACL on the Columbia and Snake rivers or the Mississippi or Puget Sound.

With over 50 itineraries and nine new ships under construction, the bucket list just keeps getting bigger.

For more information on this cruise as well as others, visit www.american

cruiselines.com Susan Cornell, owner of Moppet Magic Publishing and Public Relations, is an independently contracted photographer, marketing and public relations consultant, and writer specializing in business, boating, home and garden, and, of course, travel. She handles public relations for several art galleries and is the author of the children’s book Essex Ed’s Groundhog Day Parade. In her free time, she hikes, kayaks, serves on the advisory board for the Connecticut Sea Music Festival, and is a steward for the Essex Land Trust. She has two grown children and lives in Essex with her husband and rescue Puggle.

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Paul Revere Comes to New Haven Museum small actions, and a relatively small network of people, can have an enormous impact,” he adds.

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“Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… ” On Saturday, April 18—the anniversary of the most famous horse ride in American history—author Kostya Kennedy will visit the New Haven Museum to present littleknown aspects of a beloved story in his talk, “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America,” based on his book of the same title. The free NHM250 event will be held at 2 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m.

Revere, a Boston-based silversmith, engraver, and staunch anti-British political operative, inspired the poem and legend of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.”

But, according to Kennedy, the story of Revere’s ride to warn of approaching British troop is deeper and richer than previously assumed.

“That night in 1775 was 12 hours that changed the world,” Kennedy says.

Revere was not the only rider that April night in 1775, but he was by far the most critical. The patriots’ best and most trusted “express rider,” he had already completed at least 18 previous rides throughout New England, disseminating intelligence about British movements.

But this ride was like no other, Kennedy asserts, and its consequences in the months and years following—as the American Revolution transitioned from isolated skirmishes to a full-fledged war—became one of our founding tales.

“There’s a layered story to Paul Revere’s ride, a story that speaks directly to the tenor, values, and resolve of America’s founding,” Kennedy says. “Without the ride, the course of the nation’s history would have begun much differently than it did.”

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tive of Revere’s ride and informed by fresh primary and secondary research into archives, family letters and diaries, contemporary accounts, and more, Kennedy will show the historic event to be vastly more complex than usually portrayed.

It was a coordinated ride of some 40 men that included near-disasters, capture

by British forces, and ultimately, success.

While Revere was central to the ride and its plotting, Kennedy will highlight myriad other men and women who proved crucial to the events that helped set in motion

Continued from page 25 Nite in Hand Auction Live Event: 6 to 9 p.m. American Legion Post 79, 43 Bradley Rd., Madison. Annual fundraiser supporting Madison’s Project Graduation “Nite in Hand,” a substance-free, all-night celebration for graduating seniors. Features online, silent, and live auction bidding on donated items and experiences. Online bidding is open to the public and continues through the close of the live event. For info, tickets, or to register to bid, visit givebutter.com/NIHAuction.

what would lead to America’s independence. He will also dispel some of the myths around the legend, including that of Revere purportedly saying, “The British are coming!” during the ride.

The notion of acting at great personal risk for a principle much larger than oneself resonates through history. Kennedy notes that today, groups and individuals across the political spectrum and from any number of societal perspectives still cite Revere, and his ride, as inspiration.

“It’s another reminder of how relatively

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Writers Writing: 1 to 2:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Adult writing group exploring genres including memoir, essay, poetry, and fiction. Sharing is optional. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Afternoon Movies: 2 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Rated PG-13. Registration required. For info about the movie or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

The New Haven Museum has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and heritage of Greater New Haven since its inception as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862.

Located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue, the museum brings more than 375 years of New Haven history to life through its collections, exhibitions, programs, and outreach. As a Blue Star Museum, the New Haven Museum offers the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, free admission allyear. For more information, call 203-5624183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Marketplace at Guilford Food Center, 77 Whitfield St. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m. Names are selected at random. Hosted by GreenStage Guilford.

Free and open to all ages. For info, email office@greenstageguilford.org or call 203-654-9482.

Last 6th Grade Dance of the Year: 7 to 9 p.m. Madison Arts Barn, Madison. For grade 6 students. Features dancing with DJ Bry, open game tables, and a café selling treats and drinks. Financial assistance available. Admission required; tickets available online only. For tickets and info, visit madisonartsbarn.org.

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Shoreline Soul Returns for its Choral Gospel Workshop and Concert Press Release from Angela Clemmons, Shoreline Soul

Are you ready to experience the uplifting power of gospel singing?

Join Shoreline Soul for an uplifting community choral gospel workshop and concert in Guilford. This workshop is primarily designed for adults, but youth who can follow a lyric sheet are also welcome to join the fun. All levels are encouraged to participate.

Led by professional singer Angela Clemmons, this five-session workshop explores the rich sounds of both traditional and contemporary gospel. All sessions are lively, fun, and taught by ear—there is no sheet music. Participants receive recordings to confidently practice at home.

“Our workshop sessions aren’t religious services—they’re joyful celebrations of gospel music that welcome everyone,” says Clemmons. “It’s all about the music, the energy, and the celebration of unity. By the end, you’ll be amazed at what we can achieve together.”

The five sessions take place from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Mondays, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 18, and June 1 at First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street, Guilford. The concert will be held Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. with a pre-concert rehearsal at 1:15 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

The workshop registration fee is $95,

Photo by by Robin Buckley of Riverstone Images

Shoreline Soul choral gospel group Photo by Kelley Norcia Photography

Angela Clemmons is a professional singer with a career spanning over four decades.

with an early registration of $85 (by Monday, April 6). The registration fee includes a guide vocal digital recording (CD available if needed). Some scholarships are available. Space is limited and early regis-

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Friends of APL Library Book and Bake Sale: Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Fundraiser featuring books, puzzles, and baked goods. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For info, email nancyaprescott@gmail.com or emilylebovitz@gmail.com.

tration is encouraged. Registration is only complete after payment has been received.

For more information, contact 203-6191415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.

ing Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, and Steely Dan, and appearing on national television shows such as Saturday Night Live and the Tony b Awards. As daughter of a Pentecostal pasAbout Angela Clemmons tor, she brings a deep love for gospel music Angela Clemmons is a professional and extensive professional experience to singer with a career spanning over four every workshop. Angela resides in Westdecades, performing with legends, includ- brook.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 29 “Wonderland Conundrum” Escape Room: Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Fourth annual escape room themed around Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Timed escape room experience for groups. Tickets required. For info or tickets, call 860-767-1252 or visit ivorytonlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Catch a Leprechaun 5K: 10 a.m. Essex Town Hall, 29 FRIDAY, MARCH 13 THROUGH West Ave., Essex. Presented by the Region 4 Education Foundation. Road race with age group awards from SUNDAY, MARCH 15 under 12 to 70 and older. Packet pickup begins at Anastasia: The Musical: 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 7 p.m. Satur- 8:30 a.m. on race day. For info or to register, visit runday; and 1 p.m. Sunday. Valley Regional High School, 256 signup.com (search “Catch a Leprechaun 5K”).

Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River. Presented by Valley Regional Musical Productions. Musical with book by Terrence Hand Embroidery Workshop: Session One: 10 a.m. to McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn noon. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Session Ahrens. Tickets: $15. For info or tickets, call 860-526-5328 one of a two-part hand embroidery workshop led by or visit hq.gofan.co.

Sally Strasser and Sharon Hart. Covers foundational embroidery stitches and techniques. Participants receive an embroidery kit to keep. For info or to register, call 203433-4071.

Squid Dissection for Tweens and Teens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Environmental educator Julie Ainsworth leads a hands-on squid dissection and discussion of cephalopod anatomy. For ages 9 and older. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

The Secret Garden: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. For info, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

Saturday Cinema: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free. Registration suggested. For info or movie title, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

How to Use ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence: A Basic Introduction: 4 to 5 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $35. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

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Lecture Features the Golden Age of Spanish Painting and Collecting

20th Annual Jams for Cans: 4 to 10 p.m.

Face Arts Music, 448 Main St., Bldg. 2, Deep River. Food-raiser concert to benefit the Deep River Food Pantry. Attendees are asked to bring 10 or more nonperishable food items and/or toiletries for Press Release from Shoreline Village Connecticut admission. Proceeds benefit the Deep River Food Pantry. For info, call 860-526The artistic treasures of the Prado 1190 or visit faceartsmusic.com.

Museum in Madrid, Spain, are the subject of Marcie Slepian’s presentation at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street, on Harmonies of Hope for Ukraine: 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7, at 1 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Madison, “The Golden Age of Spanish Painting 26 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Features and Collecting” will highlight the career an evening of classical music performed and works of Diego Valesquez as well as

by Yevgenia Strenger (violin), Dan Berlinghoff (piano), Sheryl Henze (flute), and the works of Francisco Goya, Titian, and Rubens. Slepian will also discuss art colSander Strenger (viola), with works by lecting by the monarchy and some of the Cesar Cui, Ludwig van Beethoven, and museum’s “misfortunes.”

Julius Zellner. Proceeds benefit Slepian holds a PhD from Yale Univer“Remember Us,” a nonprofit distributing sity in the history of art. Her specialty is aid in Ukraine. Minimum donation: $20; Renaissance and Baroque art. guests under 16 admitted free. For info, The event is co-sponsored by the Guilcontact 203-245-2739 or mainoffice@fcc- ford Free Library and Shoreline Village madison.org, or visit fccmadison.org.

Connecticut. For more information, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org or shoreline Cheap Flights, Hotel Deals, and Grocery villagect.org.

Savings with AI: 5 to 6 p.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $35. Features a beginner class and students are not required to have Prior knowledge of ChatGPT. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For SUNDAY, MARCH 15 info or to register (required), call 203-488Concert at the Meeting House: Bards of 5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Gungywamp: 1 to 2 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Performance by the Casino Night at the Essex Library: 5 to folk group Bards of Gungywamp, featur9 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. ing styles including Celtic, sea songs, oldFundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Essex Library. Features casino-style games time, and bluegrass. For info, call 860-5260018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com. including blackjack, roulette, poker, and craps, with professional dealers and prizes awarded based on play. Includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Cost: $100 per person; adults only. Proceeds benefit library programs and services. For info or tickets, contact the library or visit its website.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Garden Tools Workshop: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Instructor Mace Vitale will lead a workshop on forging hand garden tools including a trowel made from a railroad spike, a hand rake, and possibly a weeding tool.

Participants should bring safety glasses and leather work gloves and wear closedtoe boots. Bring a lunch. Tuition: $300 plus materials fees of $20 and $25. For info or to register, contact 203-453-5947 or info@guilfordartcenter.org, or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

CPR Course: 1 to 4 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1272 Durham Rd., Madison. Day two of a two-part babysitting and CPR course for Madison-area youth. Covers CPR and first aid. Participants receive a certificate of completion from ESRI. Tuition: $60. Bundle discount available for registering for both sessions.

For info, contact 888-212-3837 or info@yourafterschool.com, or visit northmadisoncc.org/babysittingcourse.

Paint a Pot and Plant a Seed: 2 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Planting activity open to all ages. Free. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

The Kerry Boys in Concert: 2 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a performance by The Kerry Boys, Irish balladeers. Registration required. For info or to register

walk along the refuge trails at dusk to observe the courtship flight. Inclement weather may cancel. For info or to register (required), contact 860-399-2513 or Shaun_Roche@fws.gov.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Madison Movie Chat: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Via Zoom. Virtual movie discussion hosted

by E.C. Scranton Memorial Library. Film is available to stream on Kanopy, a free streaming service accessible with a library card. Participants can watch the movie at their leisure and participate in a patronled discussion via Zoom. Registration is preferred. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Photo courtesy of Marcie Slepian

Marcie Slepian holds a PhD in history of art with a specialty in Renaissance and Baroque art.

(required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Ramblin’ Dan Stevens: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe, 2 Wyassup Rd., North Stonington. Features an acoustic blues performance. For info, call 860-415-9941.

The Kate’s 16th Annual Oscar Night Party: 6 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Kate’s Volunteer Guild and honorary chair Ann Nyberg.

Emcee: Devin Carney. Features hors d’oeuvres, desserts, viewing of the 98th Academy Awards live on the Kate’s big screen, and a chance to participate in an online auction and participate in a raffle.

Cash bar. Tickets: $75 for members, $85 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the Katharine Hepburn Museum and education programs. For info, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Free Nature Presentation: The American Woodcock: 6 p.m. Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, 733 Old Clinton Rd., Westbrook. Features a presentation by naturalist Patricia Laudano on the American woodcock, a shrubland bird that returns to Connecticut in spring.

Includes a PowerPoint on the bird’s natural history and behavior, followed by a

Working with Transgender Youth in Trying Times: 10:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Dr. Stuart Weinzimer, professor of pediatrics and medical director of the Yale gender program, and Christy Olezeksi, associate professor of psychiatry; both are from the Yale University School of Medicine. 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 203-4538086 or visit ssill.org.

Games at Gladeview: 2:35 to 4:30 p.m.

Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 312 Main St., Old Saybrook. For students in grades 5 to 8. Participants will walk from school to Youth and Family Services after dismissal and visit Gladeview Health Care Center to play games with residents.

Pickup at 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

For info or to register, call 860-395-3190.

Shorebirds of Connecticut: Migration, Survival, and Conservation: 4 to 5 p.m.

Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Joe Attwater of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Learn about shorebird migration, conservation efforts, and species found in Connecticut. Free and open to all. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

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Old Saybrook Rotary Club Announces 2026 Events Press Release from the Old Saybrook Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook announces its upcoming events and fundraisers for 2026.

With a motto of “Service Above Self,” the Rotary Club of old Saybrook holds its events focused on developing fellowship, promoting local endeavors, and supporting education in Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, and Westbrook, as well as the international community.

Photo by Marty Drobiarz

A teacup raffle is hosted by TV host Scot Haney and TV personality Nicole Nalepa

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Wine/Beer Tasting and Silent Auction The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook will hold its 28th annual wine/beer tasting and silent auction on Friday, April 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 2 Bridge Street.

Hosted by Scot Haney, Channel 3 meteorologist and TV host of Great Day @9A, and Nicole Nalepa, TV personality and podcaster, the event features fine wine and craft beer tasting, exceptional food by Saybrook Point, and a silent auction with at least 3 “live” items. Haney serves as auctioneer for these “live” items. Music will be provided by Susie and The Q-Tips.

Proceeds from the event benefit many community projects, including scholarships to graduating seniors from Lyme/Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook high schools; the Rotary Club Dictionary Program; the Estuary Council Meals on Wheels and Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries; community outreach; and many other community and international service projects.

Tickets cost $50 and are available from Seaside Wine & Spirits,

Photo by Marty Drobiarz

A tree of Connecticut scratch lottery tickets was part of a past wine tasting event.

Paradise Wines & Spirits, or from any Old Saybrook Rotary member. Tickets can also be purchased at www.osrotary.org.

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Shredding Day The Old Saybrook Rotary Club plans service projects that also focus on environmental sustainability. Part of the group’s mission is to enhance the capacity of communities to support natural resource management and conversation.

Members of the community can also do their part by participating in the eighth year of the Old Saybrook Rotary Shredding Day that takes place on Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to noon at Old Saybrook High School.

Continued from page 28 Read to a Therapy Dog: 5 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children in grades 3 to 5 will take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. Participants may bring a favorite book or choose one from the library. Registration required. For info or to register (required), email cveenema@nbranfordlibraries.org.

The shredded material collected on shredding day will be 100% recycled. This includes fullscale repulping into consumergrade content products, such as light-grade cardboard packages, pizza boxes, paper towel rolls, and low-grade paper (newspapers and thermal receipts).

The cost for shredding is a donation of $10 per box (copy paper size). The event takes place rain or shine. Proceeds from this event benefit the towns of Lyme/Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. In addition, the Rotary Club will be collecting nonperishable food items to benefit the Shoreline Food Pantries.

The Old Saybrook Rotary Club members are creating more ways to bring about positive change and increase impact on an everchanging environment. Rotary Clubs all over the world are involved in projects that provide clean water and fight diseases such as polio eradication.

For more information, contact John Aforismo at 860-794-5009 or johnaforismo07@gmail.com.

100-Year Birthday Celebration The Old Saybrook Rotary Club will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2027, with plans already in the making.

For more information about the Old Saybrook Rotary Club, visit www.osrotary.org.

Photo by Pete Zucco

Channel 3 meteorologist and TV host Scot Haney and TV personality and podcaster Nicole Nalepa

Photo by Marty Drobiarz

Old Saybrook Rotary Club members prepare boxes of material for shredding at a past shredding day event.

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Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog: 5:15 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children and families may sign up for a private 15-minute session to read to and interact with Louie, a licensed therapy dog. Free and open to the public. Registration required due to limited space. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Handsewn Log Cabin Mug Coaster: America 250 Program: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., LEGO STEM Club: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, Old Saybrook. Hands-on sewing workshop led by Andrea 301 Rte. 81. Participants in grades 1 through 4 complete Buka of Glimmering Girl Studio. Sponsored by the a STEM design challenge focused on wind racers. For info Friends of Acton Public Library. Free. For ages 14 and up. or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killing- Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or worthlibrary.org. visit actonlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Glass Art Workshops: 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Hands-on glass art class covering glass history, safety, cutting, and design. Participants choose from beginner-friendly projects; materials and one kiln firing included. Additional project upgrades available for a fee. For info or to register (required), call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

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30 Continued from page 29 Flower Lanterns Craft: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants create flower lanterns in celebration of the spring solstice. For teens through seniors. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Spring Equinox Creative Awakening: Visions of Healing Workshop: 5:30 to 7 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Led by Asami Green. Features meditation and art journaling with mixed media. Cost: $44. For info or to register, text 203-232-4384 or visit branfordarts.org.

Movie Screening and Honey Tasting: 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Features a honey tasting with local beekeeper Tammi Worsham, followed by a documentary film screening. Registration preferred. For info or movie title, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Fearless Females of Albertus: 6 p.m.

New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave., New Haven. Reception at 5:30 p.m. Presentation by Catie White, interim director of library services and college archivist at Albertus Magnus College. Concludes the “Celebrating a Century” lecture series and highlights key female figures in the history of Albertus Magnus College from 1925 to the present, including faculty, staff, and alumnae recognized for notable achievements and “firsts.” Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Green Burials and Eco-Friendly End-ofLife Options: A Meaningful Return to Nature: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a seminar on sustainable end-of-life disposition planning. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Unforgettable Sister Amnesia: DeLaurentis Reprises Her Role in Nunsense Press Release from The Legacy Theatre

Award-winning actress Semina DeLaurentis will reprise her famed role as Sister Mary Amnesia in The Legacy Theatre’s upcoming production of Nunsense. The show kicks off the Mainstage Season which opens Thursday, April 23, at the Stony Creek venue.

DeLaurentis, a member of the show’s original cast, won an Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Debut Performance in 1985. Subsequently, she went on to film Nunsense I, Nunsense II, and Nuncrackers with Rue McClanahan, firmly embedding herself in the show’s legacy.

Following her prized New York City debut, DeLaurentis brought Nunsense to Waterbury in December 1989. The overwhelming success of the show led to the launch of the Seven Angels Theatre, a mainstay for theatrical productions in the Waterbury area. DeLaurentis served as artistic director at the organization for 35 years, having recently retired in 2025.

Legacy Artistic Director Eric Santagata says about the casting, “We are overjoyed to welcome Semina to our stage. Her performance as Sister Mary Amnesia is nothing short of exquisite, and we can’t wait for our audiences to experience it first-hand.”

As an artistic director, DeLaurentis produced more than 6,000 performances, approximately 250 plays and musicals, and over 45 world premieres. She is an actress, singer, director, and producer whose widely recognized cabaret work has been seen across the country.

Commenting on her return to the role that put her on the map, DeLaurentis says, “To have the opportunity to re-create Amnesia again is such a gift. I am so grateful to Eric and Legacy for asking me.”

Nunsense runs from Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, May 17.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facilitated by Tom Lee, a member and moderator of the Great Decisions discussion group. Produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Second of four Thursday sessions through April 9. The series has a morning and afternoon session and participants can enroll in either session for

the series. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $40 for all four sessions and a 2026 briefing book that covers the topics. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

by Shoreline Village CT. For info or to register (requested), contact 203-747-5939 or info@shorelinevillageCT.org.

Pottery Workshop: Session One: 4 to 6 p.m. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Session one of a two-session pottery workshop led by Ken Hurd. Session two takes place Thursday, March 26.

Participants will use quick-drying clay and rolling-pin techniques. Cost: $50 for both sessions. For info or to register, call 203433-4071.

Library Lab: Milk and Cookies: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features a hands-on science activity exploring the scientific method by predicting whether cookies will sink or float. For ages 6 to 12. Note: Program contains dairy and gluten. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Photo courtesy of The Legacy Theatre

Semina DeLaurentis will reprise her role as Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense at The Legacy Theatre.

Candle Making Workshop: Soy Wax Candle: Spring Tulip Bowl: 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. North Branford Intermediate School, 654 Foxon Rd. Cost: $30 class fee plus a $20 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Author Event: Casey Elsass: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: What Can I Bring?. For info The Legacy Theatre is located at 128 or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 Thimble Islands Road, in the Stony Creek or visit rjjulia.com.

Village of Branford. Legacy is a fully accessible, nonprofit, professional theatre and Madison Newcomers Club March Gentraining center along the Connecticut eral Meeting: 6 p.m. Deux Bisous, 73 Wall shoreline. The theatre, fully renovated St., Madison. Open to new and prospecprior to its opening in 2021, is housed in tive members. Features light refreshthe former Stony Creek Puppet Theatre, a ments, fellowship, and a raffle of curated building with more than a century of rich gifts from the shop. For info, visit history that includes performances by www.madisonnewcomersct.com.

Orson Welles and, in 2024, a musical directed by Julie Andrews.

Growing Annuals from Seed: 6:30 p.m.

For tickets, call 203-315-1901 or visit Clinton Town Hall Green Room, 50 E. Main LegacyTheatreCT.org. Tickets can also be St. Hosted by the Clinton Arbor Garden purchased by visiting the theatre on MonClub. Felicia Millet of the Connecticut days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Agricultural Experiment Station will discuss how to start annual plants from seed indoors and which varieties perform well Book Club: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater when started this way. Growing from seed Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North can reduce costs and provide more plant Branford. Book: Night Watch: A Novel by varieties than typically available each Jayne Anne Phillips. For info or to register, spring. Free admission. Refreshments call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranincluded. For info, email ClintonArborGarford.librarycalendar.com. denClub@gmail.com.

Tea and Talk: 2 p.m. The Brownstone House, 961 Boston Post Rd., Guilford.

Informal conversation gathering hosted

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LIVING • THE SOURCE • MARCH 12, 2026 Continued from page 30 Peaceful Pause: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. North Branford Intermediate School, 654 Foxon Rd. Cost: $44. Bring a yoga mat, towel, blanket, and anything needed for a comfortable breathwork experience. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-4885693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Music Professor to Present Opera Lecture on Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Press Release from Shoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Village Connecticut

Wesleyan University professor of music Roger Matthew Grant will discuss the upcoming Metropolitan Opera performance of Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde on Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street.

Grant is the deputy provost and dean of arts and humanities at Wesleyan University. A music theorist and cultural historian, he has worked on research that includes affect theory and the history of Tween Time: Ultimate Oreo Taste Test: music theory.

4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex.

He is the author of two award-winning Program for ages 8 to 12 celebrating books, Peculiar Attunements: How Affect National Oreo Day. Participants will samTheory Turned Musical and Beating Time ple Oreo flavors from around the world & Measuring Music in the Early Modern and vote for a favorite. Free and open to Era. He is currently completing a new the public. Registration required. For info book on mission music in 18th-century or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 Bolivia.

A lifelong opera fan, Grant has held felor visit youressexlibrary.org. lowships from the University of Michigan Society of Fellows, the Stanford Humanities Center, and the John Simon GuggenFRIDAY, MARCH 20 heim Memorial Foundations.

The free program is co-sponsored by the THROUGH SUNDAY, Guilford Free Library, the Shoreline MARCH 22 Opera Club, and Shoreline Village ConAll Shook Up: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; necticut. Registration for the lecture is at library’s events webpage, Sunday, 2 p.m. Guilford High School Audi- the guilfordfreelibrary.org/upcoming-events. torium, 605 New England Rd. Presented by the Guilford High School Theatre Arts (GHSTA). Tickets: $22 reserved seating; $18 students, seniors, and Guilford Public Essex Go Bragh Story and Craft Time: Schools employees. The show runs 9:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. St. through Sunday, March 29. For info or Patrick’s Day story time featuring stories tickets, visit ghsta.weebly.com. and a craft, followed by participation in the Essex Go Bragh Parade at 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration SATURDAY, MARCH 21 encouraged. For info or to register, call Early Childhood Expo: 9 to 11 a.m. Deep 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

River Elementary School. Hosted by TriTown Youth Services. Features informaSaturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to tion on preschool and child care options, 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, local library offerings, art, dance, and 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Never music classes, community resources, and Lie by Frieda McFadden. Snacks will be early intervention specialists. Includes provided. For info or to register (required), lawn games, arts and crafts, and family call 203-245-7365 or visit scranactivities. For info, call 860-526-3600 or ton.librarycalendar.com. visit ttysb.org.

Hand Embroidery Workshop: Session Two: 10 a.m. to noon. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Session two of a

Chess Workshop Series: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Second in a three-class series featuring instruction from a professional chess coach. Open to children, teens, and adults. Funded by Deep River Cares and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middlesex Country. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.

Veteran Fair and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Haddam Community Center, 7 Candlewood Hill Rd., Higganum. Features resources and vendors including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Inc., Paws for War, Community Renewal Team, and Willow Clauson: Education for PTSD. TBI, and Suicide prevention. For info, call Sheldon Potesak at 475-2610232.

High School Lunch Power Hour: When and How to Let Go Without Losing Control During the High School Years: Noon to 1 p.m. Virtual event. Presented by Dr. Alicia Farrell, cognitive psychologist and parenting expert. Designed for parents and caregivers of middle and high schoolers. Hosted by Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services. For info or to register, visit hkyfs.org.

29th Annual Old Saybrook Chili Fest: Noon to 3 p.m. Main St., Old Saybrook.

Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Features chili tastings from participating restaurants and community voting. Ballots: $15 per person. For info or tickets, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

Volunteer Expo 2026: 1 to 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Second annual Essex Library Non-Profit Volunteer Expo. OpporRoger Grant is a professor of music, deputy provost, and dean of arts and humanities at tunity to meet representatives from local nonprofit organizations and learn about Wesleyan University. volunteer opportunities in the commuThe Metropolitan Opera’s production of nity. Free and open to the public. No regTristan und Isolde will be broadcast live in istration required. For info, call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. theaters on Saturday, March 21.

For information on the Shoreline Opera Club, email Sheryl Culotta at Piano Men: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone shorelineoperaclub@gmail.com.

Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford.

Tribute performance featuring pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. Sponsored by the two-part hand embroidery workshop led David J. Hughes Memorial Fund. Free.

by Sally Strasser and Sharon Hart. Builds Registration required. For info or to regison foundational skills and focuses on ter, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit embellishing personal items such as garevents.blackstonelibrary.org. ments or tote bags. For info or to register, call 203-433-4071.

The Art of Home Organizing: 3 to 4 p.m.

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 BosWizard Head Bottle Openers Workshop: ton Post Rd. Lecture presented by 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Stephanie of Mayflower Home OrganizChurch St. Participants will hand-forge ing. Focuses on strategies for home orgabottle openers from mild steel while prac- nization and practical tools that can be ticing blacksmithing techniques including implemented in daily life. Includes discusdrawing down, punching, chiseling, sion of organizing experiences and time scrolling, and finishing. Instructor Greg for questions. Participants may bring AmEnde. Tuition: $175. For info or to reg- questions and a photo of a problem area ister, contact 203-453-5947 or info@guilin their home for suggestions. Registrafordartcenter.org, or visit guilfordartcention required. For info or to register ter.org. (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.

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Horoscopes

Crossword

For the week of March 12 - March 18 ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries. Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use.

Romance is a priority right now, Libra. Whether you are single or in a relationship, expect a moment this week when the spark is ignited once more.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

This is a time when you might feel grounded and secure, Taurus. Your inner strength will allow you to take a calculated risk that will pay off, either with your finances or relationships.

A small change in your routine may lead to a big increase in energy, Scorpio. Try rearranging your schedule to see what works best for you, and then make it a habit.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

You might find that this week a mental fog will lift, leaving you with a crystal-clear vision for the future, Gemini. Start moving toward your goals as soon as possible.

Sagittarius, a dream you had is more attainable than you might think. Take the first step and quickly the path will open up for you. Enlist friends to push you even further along.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Your emotional intelligence is your greatest asset right now, Cancer. You help a friend navigate a tricky situation with ease midweek, and by the weekend you’re still going strong.

Leadership comes naturally to you now, Capricorn.

People will be looking to you for guidance this week. Try to deliver it with kindness and no sense of ego.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Right now your confidence is unshakable, Leo. Use all of your energy to advocate for something you fully believe in. Chances are you will evoke some change as a result.

Your “Eureka!” moment might come sooner than you would imagine, Aquarius. Pay attention to the details this week and tune your way of thinking toward innovation.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, order brings you joy, which means you may want to tackle transforming your work space into a more detailed operation. This will boost your mood and your performance.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Blockchain-based entity PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 4. A woolen cap of Scottish origin Nature walks or creative hobbies may nourish your 7. Painted with glue soul this week, Pisces. You might find yourself 12. Legendary crooner deeply attuned to the world around you and the 15. Structure made with strips of wood beauty you discover.

16. Tropical fruits 18. Commercial 19. Comedienne Gasteyer MARCH 16 20. The Ocean State Lauren Graham, Actress (59) 21. Ancient Scot MARCH 17 24. Basics 27. Stated propositions Rob Lowe, Actor (62) 30. Scottish island group MARCH 18 31. Expression of annoyance Adam Levine, Singer (47) 33. Large tree 34. Engine additive 35. Conspiracy 37. Drunkard 39. Someone who is morally reprehensible 41. Ancient Syrian city 42. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls 44. Carry (slang) 47. Sweet potato 48. European river 49. The Golden State 50. Windy City ballplayer 52. New Testament 53. Possess spiritually 56. A treeless grassy plain 61. Popular historical novel 63. In a law-abiding way 64. A place to sleep 65. Criticize

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Crossword solution for March 5, 2026

MARCH 12 Malina Weissman, Actress (23) MARCH 13 William H. Macy, Actor (76) MARCH 14 Steph Curry, Athlete (38) MARCH 15 Kellan Lutz, Actor (41)

CLUES DOWN 1. Impression in a surface 2. Computer language

3. Relating to the ear 4. Occupant 5. Member of Great Plains people 6. Social media firm 7. Digital audiotape 8. Midway between east and southeast 9. Chronic, progressive disease 10. Chinese lute 11. Not wet 12. Moves wings up and down 13. Communication devices 14. Swiss river 17. Female sibling 22. Receive 23. Relating to a type 24. General’s assistant (abbr.)

25. Steep bank 26. Taxi driver 28. Moves into without difficulty 29. Bicycle manufacturer 32. Traditional rhythmic pattern 36. Fugitives are on it 38. Bitter-tasting organic substance 40. Die 43. Matched 44. Literary genre __-fi 45. Cannot 46. Pounded 51. British rock group 54. Debt relief order 55. 2006 NL Cy Young winner 56. Green vegetable 57. Tough outer skin of fruit 58. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 59. Ailments 60. Famed singer Charles 62. Camper

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Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.

HOME REPAIR WORD SEARCH

Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for March 5, 2026: DIGEST

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CBSRZ Hosts Exhibit of Chester’s Own Native Son Press Release from Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, Chester, announces its newest gallery exhibition, The Paintings of Malcolm Feinstein, Chester’s Native Son, now on display through Thursday, April 30.

Feinstein developed a number of styles over his 65 years of painting, and three are featured at the exhibit: vibrant landscapes, bold figures, and geometric abstractions.

Feinstein, who passed away in 2014, said of himself, “I’m an expressionist by temperament, I’m seeking to develop an art that people at large can understand.”

The Chester Historical Society will be co-sponsoring the reception on Sunday, March 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek is a reform synagogue located at 55 East Kings Highway in Chester.

Malcolm Feinstein (1922-2014) grew up

in Chester, Connecticut, living in the apartment above his family’s dry goods store at 1 West Main Street. His talent in the visual arts was recognized early. During his grade school years, he painted murals on many of the old school’s walls.

After graduating from Chester High School in 1940, he attended Pratt Institute where he studied lettering and package design. During his long career as lead artist with Irv Koons Associates, he was involved in the design or redesign of some of the most recognizable products in America, including Mueller’s noodles, Dixie Cups, and Scotties tissues. Some, such as the redesign of the Good and Plenty box, are still in use today.

Feinstein’s first love, however, was painting. In 1947, following his service as a phototopographer in World War II, he used the GI bill to study painting at Ecoles d’Art Americaines, Palais de Foun-

tainebleau, and two years later, in Paris with Edouard Goerg at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. He would set up his easel along a Parisian street or country road and banter good-naturedly with passersby who did not hesitate to comment on his work.

Back in the U.S., he continued to paint at his studios in Connecticut and Massachusetts, creating a total of 300 paintings. He did not want to exhibit his paintings during his lifetime, but now that he has passed, his children, for the first time, are bringing his paintings into public view.

For more information about Feinstein and his paintings, visit malcolm feinstein.com.

For more information or to RSVP for the reception, email office@cbsrz.org.

Photo courtesy of Congregation For gallery inquiries and showings by Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek appointment, email CBSRZgallery@ Landscape 39, 50 by 43 inches, by Malcolm gmail.com.

Feinstein

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SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Bluegrass Concert by Trolley Creek: 4 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 50 Emanuel Church Rd., Killingworth.

Performance by Trolley Creek. Free. For info, call 860-6631234.

Invasive Party at North Quarter Park: 9 a.m. North Quarter Park, 145 Main St., Chester. Participants will remove barberry and other invasive plant species. For info, contact 860-526-0013, ext. 223, or parkrec@chesterct.org.

Frederick Lee Lecture: A Postcard History of Madison in the 20th Century: 4 p.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln., Madison. Presented by Madison Historical Society. Talk by Municipal Historian and MHS trustee Henry Griggs.

Suggested donation: $10; free for MHS members. No preregistration required. Zoom access available. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.

A Postcard History of Madison in the 20th Century: 4 p.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Presented by Henry Griggs, Madison municipal historian and MHS preservation chair.

Sponsored by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Part of the 2026 Frederick Lee Lectures series. Admission: $5 suggested fee, free to MHS members. For info, contact 203-245-4567 or office@madisonhistory.org.

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored The George Flynn Classical Concerts Presents: A Far by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit Cry Chamber Orchestra: 4 p.m. Andrews Memorial nhps1914.com.

Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Performance by A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra. The program includes works by Invasive Party at North Quarter Park: 1 p.m. North Copland and Beethoven. Free tickets must be ordered in Quarter Park, 37 North Quarter Rd., Madison. Community advance. Clinton residents may reserve tickets one volunteer event focused on removing barberry and other month prior to the concert; non-residents may reserve invasive plant species. For info, visit madisonct.org.

Ties and Tiaras Royal Ball 2026: Session 1, 4:30 to two weeks prior, based on availability. For info or to 6 p.m. (ages 9 and under); Session 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (ages order tickets (required), visit georgeflynnclassicalconEssex Winter Series (EWS): French Impressions, Amer- certs.com.

10 and up). Madison Arts Barn, Madison. Features dancican Echoes: 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe ing with Royal Jester DJ Bry, open game tables, and a Zedek, 55 E. Kings Hwy, Chester. Features Trio Animoso Sweets and Treats room with snacks and drinks. Guests Work Like a Dog: 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, are encouraged to dress in royal attire. Session 1 includes with artists Sophia Jean, flute; Julian Seney, viola; and Guilford Green. Cabaret performance by Schuyler Beespecial princess guests. Each young attendee will receive Subin Lee, harp. Part of the EWS 2026 Season, in the cele- man featuring songs and stories from her work as a probration of the 250th anniversary of America’s indepena commemorative gift. Cost: $60 per adult-child pair; fessional animal handler with William Berloni Theatrical additional guests may be added. Tickets sold online only. dence. Tickets: $45, general admission; $5, students Animals. Free-will donation to benefit the church’s music through college. For info or tickets, call 860-272-4572 or For tickets and info, visit madisonartsbarn.org. and deacon funds. For info, visit instavisit essexwinterseries.com. gram.com/arborfarmct.

Open Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. “Time to Dance” Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford. Group lesson with Karen Pfrommer from 7 to 7:30 p.m., followed by open dancing. Light refreshments provided.

Admission: $20. For info, contact 203-710-2805 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.

Essex Winter Series: Trio Animoso: 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 E. Kings Hwy., Chester.

Performance by Trio Animoso featuring Sophia Jean, flute; Julian Seney, viola; and Subin Lee, harp. Program, French Impressions, American Echoes, includes Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp and works by Rameau, Ravel, and Bonis. Adult: $45; student: $5. For info or tickets, call 860-272-4572 or visit essexwinterseries.com.

Introduction to Needle Felting Series: Spring Fox: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $45 class fee plus a $15 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

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REAL ESTATE • THE SOURCE • MARCH 12, 2026

Real Estate Transactions BRANFORD

39 Rocky Ledge Drive: Carol Burghardt to Lillian T. Daniels, $320,000 on Feb. 17

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Sterling Sand Village East Unit 11: Resync Prop Solutions LLC to James and Deanna Mayer, $629,000 on Feb. 17

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36 Aceto Street: Jennifer Viglione to Kendra A. Tyska and Benjamin I. Baril, $375,000 on Feb. 20

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20 Carriage Drive: James P. and Kimberly A. Corbett to Francisca Ibarra and Edward P. Roosevelt, $385,000 on Feb. 18

49 Sound View Heights: Pyun Prop Holdings LLC to Sound View 49 LLC, $480,000 on Feb. 18

118 Hellstrom Road: Karen F. Wade to Dajanese Polk, $385,000 on Feb. 20

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4 Sorrento Avenue: Dorothy A. Palmer to Darrell and Shannon Jones, $393,000 on Feb. 20

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372 Jefferson Woods: Kimberly 19 Ironworks Road: Better Buyer Swann to Gita Pandey, $295,000 on Feb. LLC to Michael A. Walsh and Andrea 20 K. Scott, $400,000 on Feb. 17

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3 Medley Lane: Housing and Urban Development Of Washington D.C. to Rosa L. Sanchez, $310,000 on Feb. 18

17 Guilford Court: Loandepot Com LLC to Elsa Rodriguez and Glenda Flores, $155,000 on Feb. 18 17 Guilford Court: Estate of Paul M. Zachey and Elaine M. Fuller-Zachey to Elsa Rodriguez and Glenda Flores, $155,000 on Feb. 18

EAST HAVEN

Hemlock Road: Roy A. and Veronica 15 Egypt Lane: Gregory Pinski to D. South to Linda L. Romanowski, Jacob F. Pickerell and Jesica Raingo, $358,500 on Feb. 17 $330,000 on Feb. 17

123 Cosey Beach Road Unit 1: Estate of Mary A. Barile and John F. Williams to John Williams, $109,900 on Feb. 18

60 Coleman Street Unit 15: Elizabeth J. Clark to Rochelle Bronit, $275,000 on Feb. 19

44 Woodland Avenue: Estate of Clara Maruca and Louise M. Wood to Woodland Avenue Court LLC, $251,250 on Feb. 17 See page 38

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MARCH 12, 2026 • THE SOURCE • REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

Real Estate Transactions

NANTUCKET ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF MADISON

96 Ayers Point Road Old Saybrook

GUILFORD

$1,200,000 Discover the serenity of Ayers Point in this spacious 3400 sq ft home with captivating views of the CT River and surrounding marshland. Privately set with a beautiful inground pool and lush gardens, this retreat is perfect for those seeking a coastal lifestyle near boating and village charm. The home features both main and upper-level primary suites, offering flexibility and comfort for guests or multigenerational living. A chef’s kitchen anchors the generous living spaces.

#1 Coldwell Banker Agent in Middlesex County With nearly $300 million in sales volume and helping almost 1000 happy buyers and sellers over 20 years on the shoreline, Joel’s experience is invaluable.

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OLD SAYBROOK LET’S CONNECT! 31 GOVERNORS WAY | $1,319,000 This beautifully crafted home was custom built in 2006 with every detail in mind and a style reminiscent of those you would find on the Cape & Islands.

You’ll find the highest quality of design and installation throughout this unique property. The grounds are stunning with professional landscaping in and around the elegant pool area. The chef’s kitchen is well appointed with Carrera marble countertops, Dacor 6 burner gas cook top, Viking double wall ovens, Subzero fridge and a custom painted wet bar. Five well sized bedrooms, including an exceptional 1st floor master suite, double family rooms, five bathrooms, double laundry rooms, two fireplaces, exceptional millwork and refinished Brazilian cherry floors are just some of the additional highlights to this stand alone property. 31 Governors Way has an ageless functionality and style. Quite simply, it’s in a class of its own. Agent related.

Janet Peckinpaugh, Realtor® 696 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 c. 860.985.3659 jpeckinpaugh@wpsir.com janetpeckinpaugh.com

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368 Boston Street: Overt Properties 162-166 Main Street: Say Main LLC LLC to Christopher Sluyter, $785,000 on to Jerome Prop 162 LLC, $2,000,000 on Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

491 Little Meadow Road: Turner L. Carnes to Hope G. Dieffenbach, $20,000 on Feb. 18 NANTUCKET ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF MADISON

99 Maple Avenue: Guthrie and Melissa Mitchell to Paul Stranieri, $675,000 on Feb. 20

117 Wauwinet Trail: Paul W. Mei to Restfulbluff LLC, $103,000 on Feb. 20

12 Spencer Plain Road: Big Y Foods Inc to Sam Center LLC, $457,004 on Feb. 17

379 Whitfield Street: Jonathan A. and Mary-Ellen W. Flatow to Stephen Wenderoth and Jennifer Culhane, $15,000 on Feb. 19

210 Springbrook Road: Sharon Shawn to Roberto and Stephanie Shaw Calvo, $240,000 on Feb. 20

Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2025 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Realty is a company owned office which is owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

MADISON 31 GOVERNORS WAY | $1,319,000 This beautifully crafted home was custom built in 2006 with every detail in mind and a style reminiscent of those you would find on the Cape & Islands.

You’ll find the highest quality of design and installation throughout this unique property. The grounds are stunning with professional landscaping in and around the elegant pool area. The chef’s kitchen is well appointed with Carrera marble countertops, Dacor 6 burner gas cook top, Viking double wall ovens, Subzero fridge and a custom painted wet bar. Five well sized bedrooms, including an exceptional 1st floor master suite, double family rooms, five bathrooms, double laundry rooms, two fireplaces, exceptional millwork and refinished Brazilian cherry floors are just some of the additional highlights to this stand alone property. 31 Governors Way has an ageless functionality and style. Quite simply, it’s in a class of its own. Agent related.

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WESTBROOK 1 Spencer Plains Road: Estate of Jean Robinson and Christine Suntheimer to David R. Viracacha and Yeraldy R. Guzman, $500,000 on Feb. 17

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108 Boston Post Road: Gretta E. Macmillan to Samuel M. and Evguenia S. Winn, $535,000 on Feb. 17 Phoebe Schreiner 617.645.3907 | pschreiner@williampitt.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

33 Harkness Drive: Rachel Nicoletti and Scott Janus to Graziella and Andrew Luzzi, $770,000 on Feb. 18 300 Mungertown Road: George K. and Mary Jo Shuey to Joseph and Kellie Lombardi, $630,000 on Feb. 20

NORTH HAVEN

Call 860-743-9632 to schedule your free quote today!

10 Melissa Drive: Mary D. Sarubbi to Mamadou and Stephanie Hane, $675,000 on Feb. 20

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61 Hartford Avenue

THE MARGARET MUIR TEAM 203.415.9 187 mmuir@wpsir.com

/ Liz Dellecave 203.909.5880 Clint Rodenberg 917.972.5999 Jim Sperry 203.494.3372

AN ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE WITH WATERVIEWS Rarely is a Robert Page (AIA) designed coastal home available and this is one of his most compelling. A collaboration with master builders Baldwin and Baldwin and executed with precision, this 3300 sf home with three exterior decks, (including a ‘Skydeck’), unfolds over four levels. Finished in 2010, this 3(+) bedroom, 3.1 bath gem offers 3300 lifestyle driven sq ft unlike any other beach area home you have ever seen.

$2,495,000 61hartfordavenue.com

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Madison Brokerage 696 Boston Post Road Madison, Connecticut Each office is independently owned and operated

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NEW LISTING

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45 Wilshire Road, Madison $499,000

85 Legend Hill Road, Madison $549,000

Wonderful two-bedroom townhouse in Kensington South, ideally located near Madison town center. Features a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen opening to a cozy family room with fireplace and sliders to a private patio. Includes a first-floor half bath, one-car garage, and two generous upstairs bedrooms each with access to a full bath.

Central air, pull-down attic storage, and a lovely community setting complete this easy-living home.

Bright end-unit ranch offering effortless one-floor living. Sunny kitchen and dining area open to a cathedral-ceiling living room with fireplace, plus a screened porch for relaxing. Primary suite with full bath and walk-in closet, second bedroom and hall bath.

Finished walkout lower level adds flexible living space, and a 2-car attached garage completes the home. Set in the desirable Legend Hill community with clubhouse, pool, and tennis/pickleball courts—justLOGO 10 minutes to downtown Madison and its beautiful DESIGN beaches.

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