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Town Plans $6.9 Million in Road, Sidewalk Projects

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Town of Madison has budgeted nearly $6.9 million for road and sidewalk improvements aimed at better connecting key destinations across town.

The projects focus on expanding pedestrian access between heavily used areas,

including the downtown district and the Madison Surf Club.

A centerpiece of that effort is the Boston Post Road Crosswalk and Sidewalk Project, which will link the Surf Club to the Town Green. The first phase calls for new sidewalks from the intersection of Surf Club Road and West Wharf Road along Boston Post Road through Britton Lane to the green,

along with a series of new crosswalks.

A second phase in the Hammonasset area will add sidewalks connecting residential neighborhoods to nearby businesses and an auxiliary parking lot at Hammonasset Beach State Park.

Town Engineer Rob Russo said the project

Jane Barrett is staying in rhythm with DHHS VIBE............................2

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Worshippers place flowers near a cross atop a rock outcrop at West Wharf following an Easter sunrise service April 5 in Madison. Despite gray, windy conditions, several dozen people gather for the early morning service.

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Jane Barrett: In Rhythm with VIBE

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

Daniel Hand High School senior Jane Barrett describes her three years in the VIBE show choir ensemble as “the most well-rounded experience” of her high school career.

By “well-rounded,” she means, “I’ve gotten to have a lot of fun, make a lot of friends, but also really learn how to work hard and achieve something that our entire group wants to achieve.”

Being part of the nationally recognized show choir has proven to be a “super cooperative experience,” Jane says, with this past season seeing VIBE grow into a close-knit group that achieved a new record.

Out of seven competitions, the ensemble brought home five grand champion titles. Even when it did not place first, the group still set personal bests, including a strong showing against several Ohio show choirs on their home turf.

“When we went to Ohio, which is where we came runner-up, we were

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of the Week going against one of the best teams in the country, [Marysville High School], who’s known for always pulling out with their choreography.

We ended up beating them in vocals, which was awesome,” Jane says.

“Taking best vocals off of Marysville for us was honestly the biggest one we could have hoped for.”

Jane first auditions for the group at the end of her freshman year after hearing about the experience from others. Having left competitive dance and looking for a new performance outlet, she finds that VIBE offers a balance between her love of dancing and singing.

After two seasons—including national competitions in New York and Nashville—Jane becomes one of VIBE’s dance captains, taking on the

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responsibility of leading the boys’ section. She works closely with other student leaders, all focused on the group’s growth from the start of the school year through the competition season.

“It takes a lot of hard work, especially for the guys, to really clean up their dance moves, because a lot of them don’t have any dance training.

But also it’s just hard for them to really break out of their shell every rehearsal,” Jane says. “To ultimately see it all come together once we put costumes on—that really helps the whole visual aspect of it—it was honestly just the best experience, and I could not be happier to be the dance captain. I got to see this step-by-step process of the confused faces to slightly less confused faces.”

Under Jane’s leadership, the group steadily improves throughout the season, culminating in a record-setting year for VIBE. The rehearsals and competitions prove “life-changing” for Jane, See Jane Barrett page 8

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Jane Barrett will say a bittersweet goodbye to her final year in the Daniel Hand VIBE show choir.

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By Allison Murphy Scranton Library Director

If you’re reading this article, take a moment to ask yourself if you have a library card at Scranton Library. In an age where so much information is locked behind paywalls and subscriptions, a library card remains one of the most valuable—and underrated—resources you can have. Your gym membership card costs a fee, as does your card at Costco. Your library card at Scranton Library is not only free, but it also gives you access to knowledge, technology, and a welcoming community space.

The library isn’t just a place to borrow books—it’s a center for lifelong learning.

Whether you’re a student, a parent, or simply curious, the library offers a quiet place to study, explore ideas, and connect with others. It’s one of the few public spaces designed entirely for education and enrichment.

There are many benefits to having a library card, including free access to books and media. With a library card, you can borrow thousands of materials, including bestselling novels and classics, movies and TV series, as well as audiobooks and museum passes.

This can save you hundreds of dollars a year compared to buying or subscribing.

Your card unlocks online tools and collections, such as ebooks and downloadable audiobooks, online databases for research, and language-learning and skill-building platforms. You can access many of these from home, 24/7.

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Your card also allows you to borrow materials from other libraries across Connecticut, giving you access to a much larger collection than what’s on the shelves in Madison. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we will request it from one of the many libraries throughout the state.

Getting a library card at Scranton Library is simple: Just bring a valid photo ID and proof of your current address (such as a utility bill or lease). You can visit the library’s circulation desk to fill out a short application or register online by visiting scrantonlibrary.org/services/borrowing/.

Anyone of any age can get a library card.

When you have a library card, you are showing your support for your library. It’s one simple, free thing you can do for the library that means the world to us.

Here are some fun upcoming programs: Kids can Go Green for Earth Day and make eco-friendly crafts on Wednesday, April 22, at 4:15 p.m. The popular Teen After Hours night will be held Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m., with crafts, games, and snacks. Adults are invited to join us for Topically Ted: Titanic and Her Sisters on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m.

Join the Coastal Camera Club The Coastal Camera Club holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the café of the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road. All photographers are welcome, regardless of age or experience. Restrictions have been relaxed and the club is again meeting in person at the Madison Senior Center with members having the option of sitting in via Zoom from home when possible. For more information, visit www.coastalcameraclub.org.

Free Online and In-Person GED Program Middletown Adult Education offers a free online or in-person GED program to residents of Old Saybrook, Madison, and Westbrook, as well as Regional District #4 (Chester, Deep River, Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton) and Regional District #17 (Haddam, Higganum, and Killingworth). Adult education offers free high school completion programs, GED tutoring, and English as a second language classes to area residents. The program provides instruction for participants to learn the skills necessary for employment. In-person classes take place at the Middletown Adult Education, 210 Main Street, Old Saybrook, or at 398 Main Street, Middletown. For more information, call 860-343-6044 or visit www.maect.org.

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Richard Fisk Madison Richard L. Fisk, affectionately known as Dick, passed away on March 24, 2026, at home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was 82 years old.

Dick was born on March 12, 1944, in New Rochelle, N.Y., and grew up in Larchmont, N.Y. He attended Mount Hermon School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University.

He graduated as a lieutenant from the U.S. Army Transportation Officer Candidate School and was stationed in Rothwesten, Germany, as post transportation officer during the Vietnam War era. While in Germany, he met the love of his life, Pam Hanson, who had been hired by the Department of Defense to teach children of military personnel at the post. Coincidentally, they lived only seven miles apart in Connecticut, but as fate would have it they did not meet until their time in Europe. They have been married for 58 years and have three daughters.

Dick is survived by his wife, Pamela Hanson Fisk; and their three children: Jennifer Fisk Ruyack and her husband Mark of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Sara Fisk of Sausalito, Calif.; and Victoria Fisk Ashcraft and her husband William of Castle Pines, Colo.; and six beloved grandchildren: Jackson, Elle, Lucy, Hadley, Avery, and Aubrey. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Richard Fisk and Janice Thrapp; and his sister, Carol Fisk Goldman.

Dick was very active in business. He was the president of Seton Corporation and then later became president of the Direct Marketing Group of Brady Corporation after the Seton Corporation was purchased. He chaired the Business Direct Group, an industry group.

Dick had a very simple business philosophy. He believed that in order to completely satisfy customers, co-workers needed to feel good about themselves and their jobs. With that in mind, the company grew quickly under his direction, with rapid product and geographical expansion to fourteen countries. He always attributed the desire to expand internationally to his early days being stationed in Germany. International travel became a way of life for him. Dick served as an independent director on a number of boards and always tried to add value to the companies that he served.

Ultimately, what mattered most to Dick was his family.

Dick and Pam were longtime residents of Madison, where in later years, he served as president of the Legend Hill Condominium Association.

He will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Madison. Donations may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in his memory at www.bloodcancerunited.org or mail at P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.

Arrangements care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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MHS Opens Exhibits for Madison 200

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

The Madison Historical Society is marking both the nation’s 250th anniversary and the town’s 200th anniversary with a series of exhibits inviting residents to explore local history and its ties to broader American events.

All exhibits fall under the title “A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years” and are designed to highlight the people, places, and moments that have shaped the community.

Currently on display at the Allis-Bushnell House is an interactive exhibit focused on Madison residents, featuring photographs and artifacts from the society’s collection.

According to Executive Director Alex Gerrish, visitors can access an added interactive component by scanning QR codes placed near the displays.

“When they scan, it brings them to our website and an audio file plays a narrative,” Gerrish said. “A couple of our volunteers wrote these narratives and then they recorded them and acted them out, so you can actually hear these people’s stories spoken to you.”

The exhibit also uses period décor in different rooms to show how interior design and living spaces in Madison evolved from early America through the Civil War era.

Admission is free. The exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

A second exhibit, opening May 1 at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Lane, will focus on Madison’s role in American military history.

The display highlights Captain Frederick Lee, a War of 1812 figure and a founding leader of Madison. Visitors will be able to view Lee’s military jacket and other artifacts while learning about his role in the town’s early history.

“Our official day that we became Madison was June 19, 1826,” Gerrish said. “The officiator of the first Madison town meeting was Captain Frederick Lee. He was the one who actually called to order and was the moderator for our first town meeting. So that’s a really cool connection, and that’s why we are going to have his items around here.”

The historical society will also take part in a Flag Day event June 13, bringing together town officials, local organizations, and volunteers to commemorate Madi-

son’s incorporation and highlight the exhibit space.

The free event begins at 11 a.m. and is expected to include First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons, Town Historian Henry Griggs, the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment, and musical performances by the Scranton Strummers.

Gerrish said the society is continuing to find new ways to showcase its collection throughout the town as part of the bicentennial celebration.

From the Allis-Bushnell House to Lee’s Academy and other locations, the exhibits offer residents an opportunity to reflect on Madison’s history and its contributions over the past two centuries.

“If you’ve not walked through the doors, now’s the time. It’s the 200th [anniversary] of Madison; it’s a great opportunity for all of us to take a look back and see, where do we start, what happened along the way, and where are we going next,” Gerrish said. “That’s our whole mission. This institution is to preserve the past and then also sort of protect the future…I would love for everyone to take a walk through.”

For more information on the Madison Historical Society and its exhibits, visit www.madisonhistory.org.

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Jane Barrett: In Rhythm with VIBE Continued from page 2 beginning with her first year in the ensemble. One standout moment comes during a national competition at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where VIBE performs alongside some of the top groups in the country.

“I don’t think I’ll ever compete on a stage that huge with such an incredible audience ever again. Getting to do that with some of the best groups in the country was just really life-changing,” she says.

The experience comes full circle after Jane steps offstage from VIBE’s final competition of 2026. As in past years, instructor Ron Soja delivers a motivational speech that leaves the group emotional before taking the stage.

“Emotions were so high. We were so excited, but we were also so sad that it was ending,” Jane says. “Soj gave one of his big speeches right before we went on…I feel like that really made me look back at my

joy of being in this group, getting to sit around in a circle, holding everyone’s hands and hearing him talk about all the accomplishments we’ve had, but also all the relationships we built that made me the most happy that I joined this group.”

Following graduation this summer, Jane plans to attend the University of Richmond, where she looks forward to continuing her passion for performing with student dance groups.

She says the leadership skills, teamwork, and sense of belonging she gained through VIBE will stay with her moving forward.

“Looking back at my years in VIBE, and now that I’m graduating, it’s just honestly been so awesome to look at the family we’ve built, as well as the achievements and the wins,” she says. “It’s going to be probably my hardest goodbye, leaving high school, and that was very evident as I went to my last competition.”

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He served honorably in the Coast Guard, stationed on Ellis Island in New York City. His professional career began when he joined the family business, the Scranton Electric Construction Company, where he served in multiple positions, rising to president in the mid1970s.

Hank met his future wife, Barbara, on a tennis court in Madison. They married in 1960 and lived together in Waverly, Pa., for 53 years, where they raised their three adoring children.

Hank was active in the community, serving on multiple boards, including the Boys and Girls Club of Scranton, The Greater Scranton YMCA, Johnson Technical College, Northeastern Bank of Pennsylvania, and the Lackawanna Industrial Enterprises Fund.

He was a vibrant mix of energy and warmth. Never one to 'let the grass grow under his feet,' Hank was often seen biking around Madison in the

summer to pick up the paper and touch base with locals. An avid tennis player, he also enjoyed golf and any time spent on or by the water with family and friends. Above all, he was dedicated to the health and happiness of his cherished family.

In 2013, Hank and Barbara moved to the Evergreen Woods retirement community in North Branford, where they enjoyed making friends, and Hank became active on the employee scholarship fund committee. Hank and Barbara were passionate bridge partners, and although missing his beloved partner after her passing, Hank continued to play into his 96th year.

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Richard Richo Madison It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Richo, age 65, of North Haven, formerly of Hamden, Madison, and Clinton, who passed away peacefully at CT Hospice in Branford on March 27, 2026, after a long illness.

He was a devoted father to Andrew of Denver, Colo., and Amy of Madison.

Richard had a unique ability to tell so many funny stories and share personal experiences that made so many of us laugh. He was a friend to so many along the Connecticut shoreline, especially his best friends, David and Pamela Fer-

rante of Madison, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Richard retired in 2022, after a 40year career with multiple roles in the printing paper and packaging industry.

In addition to his children, Richard is also survived by his brother, Robert (Patti) of Hamden; his nephews, Steven (Gina) of Nashville, Tenn., Michael of Austin, Texas; and his brother-in-law, Jack Melia of Wallingford; as well as his many cousins, and friends. He is predeceased by his sister, Susan Melia; and his mother, Lillian Atnes.

A private Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date.

Donations in Richard’s honor may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.

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will be funded in part by a $1.85 million grant from the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) and is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027. A contractor has not yet been selected.

Town officials say the project will improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, particularly in areas that see heavy seasonal use.

First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons called the project “very exciting” and said it reflects priorities the town views as important for public safety.

The effort also aligns with a broader push at the state level to improve pedestrian safety on state roads, including Boston Post Road, where injuries and fatalities have been higher than average in recent years.

“Historically, the state has been less supportive of doing crosswalks across their state roads,” Lyons said. “But now, in the last couple years [there] has been a big push to now make things more pedestrianfriendly on state roads.”

The town is also planning improvements along Scotland Avenue, a key corridor connecting Boston Post Road to Railroad Avenue and Jaycee Park. New sidewalks there would help complete a loop linking several parts of downtown.

Russo previously told The Source, “This essentially closes that loop where pedestrians walking in this area have multiple access points to go downtown.”

Combined with the Boston Post Road project, the Scotland Avenue work would allow pedestrians to travel from Jaycee Park along Wall Street through downtown to the Surf Club. The project has received

support from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, as previously reported.

Additional work on Scotland Avenue will address deteriorating pavement and drainage issues to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding.

The project was previously estimated at $800,000 and expected to be funded through a state Community Connectivity Grant. Town officials now estimate the cost at $2.53 million, to be funded through a combination of the Community Connectivity Grant, a LOTCIP grant, and town capital funds. The LOTCIP amount and Board of Selectmen approval are still pending.

Funds from the LOTCIP program will also support the Copse Road and Warpas Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, estimated at $3.2 million. Engineering firm VHB and DeRita and Sons Construction are expected to handle the work.

Lyons described that effort as a “bigger project that has been ongoing…for almost four years” in planning. She said Warpas Road and parts of Copse Road require significant reconstruction, resurfacing, and drainage improvements, particularly as a designated collector road eligible for LOTCIP funding.

Russo said the project includes pavement reclamation, vertical geometry improvements, roadway widening, storm drainage improvements, new curbing, sidewalks, and tree removal.

In addition, the town has budgeted $1.1 million for general paving, with a focus on East Wharf Road and Linden Road. Lyons said the work is partly tied to the replacement of a water main along East Wharf Road.

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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LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, you have a certain energy that is building this week. Momentum increases the second you stop overthinking, so jump into whatever you were planning to do with two feet.

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THE SOURCE • APRIL 9, 2026 • SPORTS

The Source Valley Courier Thursday, April 9, 2026

Swift’s Leadership Drives Hand Fencing Success

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Owen Swift has quickly become one of the top sabre fencers in the state, but his connection to the Daniel Hand fencing program began even before he was a student at the high school.

Swift began fencing at age 10 while living in Maryland, but when his family moved to Madison as he was entering seventh grade, his mother, Blythe, reached out to learn about fencing opportunities in the area.

Swift first showed up to help at one of the team’s car wash fundraisers while he was still in eighth grade, and he has been contributing to the program ever since.

As a freshman, he immediately joined the varsity squad and quickly made his presence known. That season, he won the junior varsity tournament in North Haven, defeating Brock Bowers of Hopkins in the final.

He finished the year with allconference honors, placed seventh at the state individual championships, and earned allstate recognition. Even as a freshman, Swift stood out not only for his results but for the way he approached the sport. He earned a reputation as a thoughtful competitor who studies the game, asks questions, and constantly looks for ways to improve.

Swift was even better in his sophomore campaign. He went 40-3 on the season, again earning all-conference honors as well as all-academic recognition. At the state individual championships, he improved to fifth place, earning all-state honors for the second consecutive year and helping the team finish third at the state team championships.

This season, Swift took on an even larger leadership role within the program. He helped coach the sabre squad, mentored younger fencers, and continued to lead by example. He became the fastest

fencer in program history to reach 100 career wins and the first to accomplish the milestone as a junior.

He also helped lead Daniel Hand to a conference championship and a third-place finish at the state team championships.

He finished 10th at the state individual tournament despite battling illness.

Swift said overall he was happy with how the season went for both the team and himself. He said that despite his personal struggles during the postseason, it meant a lot that the team was able to claim the conference title and finally top its rival, Guilford.

“I definitely thought the season was a really great season. The team as a whole did fantastically.

Our two sabre squads both ended up winning in the conference, which was huge,” Swift said. “We had always been a good squad.

We’re always competitive with all other teams, but now we have some real results to show how hard we’re working as a team. All the other years, we competed with Guilford, but this year we can finally say we actually won.”

Swift added that prior to battling pneumonia during the postseason, he felt he was having the best season of his career. He finished with a single loss on his record for the year.

“This was a good season. I definitely had some things I wish I could have done better, but I think that would be like any season,” he said. “But during the regular season, I thought that it was one of my better seasons. It was probably my best season. One thing I will say about my career is I’m definitely proud of the consistency. Throughout it all, I’ve been able to stay near or at the top of the conference and states.”

Swift credits much of his success to his teammates. The Hand fencing team has always been there to support him and motivate him to be even better. That

Photo courtesy of Owen Swift

Owen Swift became the fastest fencer in program history to reach 100 career wins, and the first to do so as a junior.

encouragement is a two-way street. Swift has always taken his leadership role seriously, but this season it showed even more with his willingness to coach younger fencers.

Hand coach Mike Ginsburg said Swift’s leadership and dedication reflect both the respect his teammates have for him and the trust the coaching staff places in him. Swift created a video series of instructional clips for the team that they affectionately call “Lessons with Owen.”

“Owen is also widely respected across the state fencing community,” Ginsburg said. “Opposing

coaches have repeatedly commented on his sportsmanship and the respect he shows for other teams, competitors, and the sport itself. He is frequently asked to volunteer as a director at novice and junior varsity tournaments—a testament to the trust other coaches place in him and their recognition of Owen as one of the top sabre fencers in the state.”

As Swift and Ginsburg prepare for the sabre standout’s senior year, both are excited for what the future holds. Swift will look to take on additional leadership, as some of the team will graduate

and new fencers will need to step in, while aiming to provide the same level of production.

Swift is also focused on returning to the all-state team after just missing the honor in his junior season.

“Well, I will say I’m super excited. We’re definitely going into this next season with a lot of momentum. We did really well, but I’m expecting it to be really challenging because we graduated a lot of people,” Swift said.

“I’m expecting our team to show up and compete, and I still think we’re going to do really well, but I am expecting a lot of challenges.”

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Campbell’s Leadership Key to Hand Co-op Team’s Success

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

The Daniel Hand boys swimming co-op team, which also features athletes from Branford and Old Saybrook, had many highlights throughout the season.

However, perhaps one of the biggest highlights of the year was the team’s overall leadership.

The team developed a bond that extended beyond the pool.

They became friends and pushed each other to do their best. They celebrated each other’s wins and made a big deal when one of their teammates qualified for the postseason or dropped time in a specific race.

A large part of that was due to the leadership of captain Grant Campbell. The standout swimmer led the team to an 8-2 record, with several swimmers advancing to the postseason.

“This season was definitely a change of pace for me. We started off a lot better than it has been,” Campbell said. “Our team kind of took a hit there in terms of depth, but we were able to quickly fill that hole in our lineup with the people who did preseason and decided to put in the extra work to prepare for the season this year, and it definitely paid off.”

Campbell added that what made him put in so much work during the preseason was his position of leadership. He said he wanted to first lead by example.

“The thing that made me realize that I really needed to take my offseason seriously, a big part of it was getting captainship,” he said.

“That was a big role. That pressure to be able to be a good leader and someone who’s a good example of someone who works hard.”

Photo courtesy of Erik Barone

Grant Campbell competes in the 100 breaststroke during the season.

When Campbell was named captain heading into the season, his goal was to bring back the fun but hard-working environment that he experienced when he was a freshman. He said over the last couple of years, the environment wasn’t the same, but as captain, it was his responsibility to establish it for the rest of the team.

He said he thanks the captains he had as a freshman for showing him the right way to lead a team.

“Freshman year was a really good example to me of what I wanted to be like as a leader. I

had two really great captains my freshman year. They weren’t selfish at all. They helped everybody, and I really appreciated that,” Campbell said. “They got to know everybody, and that’s kind of what I wanted to go for. I wanted to be able to create the right mix of having a lot of fun, but also working hard to achieve our in-season goals that we made.”

He said the best way to do that was to first show his teammates how serious he was about putting in the work to be successful.

“I tried to better myself to become a good example like those captains were for me,” he said. “I decided to show up, and I decided to work hard and put in the extra work in the offseason. I mean, the past two years, I haven’t missed a single day of practice.”

Campbell’s commitment is one quality Hand swimming coach Scott Butler praised when talking about his captain. Butler has coached Campbell for the past seven years, when Campbell was just 11 years old at the Shoreline Aquatic Club.

Butler said watching Campbell’s growth as both an athlete and a person has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his coaching career.

“Grant is one of the most motivated athletes I have ever worked with. His commitment to both personal and team improvement is unwavering, and his attendance record over the past few seasons is essentially flawless,” Butler said. “On the rare occasions when team practices were canceled or when he had designated days off, Grant could always be found swimming on his own, renting a lane at Madison Racquet Club, determined to stay on track with his training. His self-discipline is exceptional, and his work ethic sets the standard for the rest of the team.”

Butler added that just as impressive as Campbell’s physical dedication is the support he provides his teammates. He said Campbell is an encouraging, positive, and steady presence on the pool deck.

“His leadership is rooted not in authority, but in example—he shows younger swimmers what it means to be reliable, resilient, and committed. It is for these reasons that he was selected as our team captain, a role he fulfills with maturity well beyond his years,” Butler said. “Grant’s character, integrity, and internal drive make him stand out in every setting he enters. I have no doubt that these attributes will serve him well in college and beyond. I am genuinely excited to see where his future path takes him, and I am confident that he will make a meaningful impact wherever he goes.”

Madison Hoop Dreams to Host April Vacation Camp

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Madison Hoop Dreams will hold its annual April Vacation Basketball Camp from Monday, April 13, to Friday, April 17, at the Robert H. Brown School, located at 980 Durham Road in Madison. The camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to players in grades 3-8.

Players in grade 2 may also participate if they can shoot

on a regulation-height hoop and comfortably play with athletes in grades 3-4.

The weeklong camp focuses on skill development, confidence building, and creating a fun, energetic environment for young athletes. The cost is $300 per camper, with discounted rates for families. Families can pay $275 per camper for two siblings and $250 per camper for three or more.

Space is limited to 60 participants, and early registration is encouraged. Families are also invited to organize carpools—more players means more energy and more fun. Registration is available at www.madison hoopdreams.com. For questions or financial assistance, contact Coach Bill Barker at 203-494-6905 or wab6933@gmail.com.

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With good weather on the horizon and more people making their way outside, the Deep River Horseshoe League is also getting set to start back up and bring back fun, competitive play.

The Deep River Horseshoe League was established in 1955 and is Connecticut’s oldest horseshoe league. In fact, the league has been a staple in the community for quite some time. This year will mark the 71st season of the Deep River Horseshoe League.

The league plays on Marvin Field, Deep River’s “unofficial town green,” adjacent to the First Congregational Church. Members range in age from their teens to their 90s and include people from all trades and careers. League members include firemen, lawyers, stockbrokers, police officers, real estate professionals, contractors, and retirees.

The league is also open to both men and women.

The Deep River Horseshoe League has 18 teams that compete on nine courts.

Each team is composed of three players divided into A, B, and C divisions based on

their handicaps. Teams play six matches per week.

The longtime league play will begin Thursday, April 30, at 5:15 p.m., following the traditional “Blessing of the Pits” by the Rev. Caronna of the First Congregational Church, and continues each Thursday evening for 17 weeks. In the event of rain, makeup days are played the following Monday.

The objective is to pitch each of two shoes around the stake (ringer) or within six inches (one point) of a metal stake from 40 feet away. Men 70 years old or women can pitch from a distance of 30 feet. Each game consists of 12 innings, after which scores are totaled. All points count, and scoring is done using a handicap system.

The season ends in the third week of August, with the top eight teams competing in a tournament championship. Anyone interested in playing or who would like more information can visit www.deepriverhorsehoes.com/contacts.

The Deep River Horseshoes serve all communities throughout the Shoreline and retain members from each of the towns in the area.

Hands Ready to Help Helping Hands Food Pantry, located at 242 Route 81, Killingworth, provides meat, dairy, produce, bread, and nonperishables to anyone in need. Clients are welcome to come weekly or as needed. There is no qualification process. All information is kept confidential; only a name and phone number will be requested. Clients are encouraged to self-shop but staff are available to help as needed. Delivery is available for those who are homebound. Helping Hands Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact 860-663-1765, ext. 401, or helpinghands@kwoct.org.

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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APRIL 9, 2026 • THE SOURCE • LIVING

My Kitchen Remodel: Transformation and Renewal

By Liz Egan Special to Living

Through the 20 years we were married, our happiness made everything in life beautiful. We had enough. We were more than enough. We were blessed. And filled with gratitude. Reclaiming the house we purchased and transformed as my own was the central physical activity of the vast spiritual and emotional grief that followed the loss of my darling husband, Paul, in May 2023. Willingness to embrace the process was, in retrospect, my greatest strength and asset.

I have written about the milestones I have experienced in these years of grief, but one phase was not discussed in the books and groups I read and participated in. That was guilt. How could I move forward and live my life fully again without letting go and saying goodbye to the life I had loved over the past 20 years? Realizing that guilt was the final obstacle to acceptance was difficult at best. I thought I had been through the worst of grief, and yet there was still more work to be done.

Working with a great therapist, my amazing sister, and several dear friends who endlessly listened and encouraged my journey, I started to feel lighter.

Last summer, while visiting my sister, I started to share my ideas about remodeling my kitchen. I was ready to accept my loss and start to move forward. I told her how I balked when people said the phrase “moving on” because it implied that what I had was over. I shared that “moving forward” meant something entirely different to me — that I was willing to live my life in my new status. The spiritual bond that my husband, Paul, and I shared would never end.

And then something happened. As ready as I was, I was not ready for that stage of grief that comes before acceptance — guilt. Sadness befell me as I reflected on my readiness. By remodeling the kitchen, it felt like I was destroying what we had built. Until I could accept with gratitude the blessings I had, even without Paul, I could not move forward. In a phone call to my sister, I bemoaned, “What would Paul think?” She replied, “Paul is not here. You are making the decisions.” It was hard to hear, but I needed to hear this truth. It gave me confidence.

During the early phases of the remodel planning, I had thought to break through the wall into the dining room and create a modern “mega” kitchen space. I went to contractors who would “do it all” and manage everything. The quotes I received opened my eyes, and the huge destruction was a trigger. I paused. Like the years that

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The kitchen after demolition, stripped to its essentials as the remodeling process begins.

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New kitchen cabinets arrive and are unloaded in the driveway, marking a major step in the renovation.

Photo courtesy of Liz Egan

Cabinet pieces temporarily fill the living room as work progresses in the kitchen.

Tile installer Del Perez begins laying the new kitchen floor during the renovation.

Paul and I had worked together to fix up our house, I asked myself, “What can I do?”

With the help of my sister, Sheila, I began to focus on how I used my kitchen and how it could better serve my current needs. I valued my dining room space as a separate sanctuary for a favorite quiettime activity: jigsaw puzzles. I became empowered. I went to my local paint store

and purchased paint for the walls, wainscoting, and ceiling, as well as fresh brushes and roller sleeves. I purchased spackle and new wall plates from my local hardware store. I patched and painted the dining room in colors to mimic the walls and cabinets of the kitchen, visually connecting the two rooms.

Designing my new kitchen came from

observation of how I used my kitchen every day, adding in a few “wish I had” items, and visualizing the feeling that I wanted the new kitchen environment to be. I chose local tradespeople and suppliers. When all was said and done, these tradespeople knew me and supported my community.

Some of my choices were serendipitous.

For example, ever since I had my shoulder surgeries, I have gotten a regular massage from Sharon, the owner-operator of A Touch of Health. In late October, after a session, in the midst of trying to get started with quotes for the remodel, I walked out and there was Ray Swan, owner of R.E.S. Woodworking. Joyful and jolly as ever, Ray and I embraced, happy to see each other.

Ray had created some basic cabinets for Paul and me about 15 years earlier. Like Sharon, Ray has been in business for more than 30 years. I hadn’t even thought to call him in for a quote, yet I took this chance meeting as a sign. I am so glad I was open enough to see it.

Ray’s first priority, like most local tradespeople, is to make you happy. Why? Two reasons to start. That’s part of who they are and why they have been in business so long. And second, they are my neighbors in the Clinton community. We will always be able to look each other in the eye and share a genuine “happy to see you” hello when we run into each other in town.

While other contractors often have long waits to schedule even an initial visit — with some never even getting back to me — Ray came to my house within a week, despite recent eye surgery. He listened to my ideas, and I showed him the dimensional CAD drawing my sister created and gave him a copy of my drawings on graph paper, using one foot to equal one square for scale. One week later, he sent me a proposed layout of the kitchen cabinetry.

I went to Ray’s office, toured the workshop area, met his cabinetmaker, Mike, and sat with him later that week to make live changes to the proposed drawing.

Once satisfied, I made a deposit, and a schedule was set. We agreed to start work after the New Year. Ray had a reliable local tile person, Del Perez, whom he had worked with for years. I opted to use my trusted local friend, Dave Carson, to do the electrical and plumbing.

With almost two months to start choosing my tile, countertop, backsplash, kitchen accessories, and appliances, I did the fun part — I started shopping. After researching durability, I chose a beautiful See page 25

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Continued from page 24 piece of quartzite at Elemar Stone in New Haven. They sent the stone to the fabricator, in this case Discover in Wallingford. The fabricator worked with Ray on pricing based on the surfaces I needed cut.

Having done several tilework projects in the initial transformation of the house with Paul, I went to Tile America in New Haven to select the floor and backsplash.

They provided free samples that I could take to the stone store to ensure coordination and bring home to see in the light of my own space. By purchasing directly from them and picking up the order myself in my minivan, I saved money.

While there are plenty of stores that carry sinks and faucets, I visited Plimpton & Hills in Guilford and purchased my dream sink and faucet set. Shore Appliance in Clinton had everything I needed, and they price-matched.

I was able to take advantage of Black Friday sales. What is great about shopping at local retail stores is that every employee knows a lot about their products and can genuinely meet your needs and budget.

Organizing my home to accommodate what would likely be a six- to eight-week absence from a functional kitchen took additional planning. I did a little each day, purchasing numerous containers of all sizes from Job Lot to keep out anticipated dust and allow for easy carrying Photo courtesy of Liz Egan and stacking.

My sister, Sheila, came for two days after Christmas, Repurposed kitchen cabinets find new life in the downstairs and we staged an area for items I would need upstairs studio, supporting a newly installed printing press. and to place the oven (I kept the one I had) in an area of Photo courtesy of Liz Egan the dining room. Sheila has been a project manager for many years and suggested “site staging” — sheet card- made for smooth sailing. There was a moment during the Two daffodils bloom on Easter 2024. board on my hardwood floors — to assist the various con- process when it all caught up with me, and I was overtractors with areas where they could leave tools or discard whelmed. Thanks to my sister, friends, and a reminder from Ray that “I just want you to be happy,” it all worked trash.

I moved small appliances to a counter in my garage and out.

I am in the final “punch list” phase — the littlest set a basin to wash dishes in my studio sink. When the demo started Jan. 5, Mike, the cabinetmaker, and his details. At every point, he replied, “No problem.” Ray, friend Gabe moved my refrigerator and microwave into Mike, Del, and Dave provided many laughs and silly the garage. They also moved the cabinets and the kitchen memories I will always cherish.

In this kitchen and studio remodel, as in my long grievisland with countertop that I wanted to keep and repuring process, I walked through challenging feelings and pose into my downstairs studio.

For the next several weeks, seven days a week, there unknown consequences, and trusted. I trusted that these were contractors in my house. Staying home to be avail- local contractors knew what they were doing and didn’t able to answer any questions, I spent long days cleaning, need me to tell them how to do their jobs. I trusted my reorganizing, painting, and preparing my studio downs- friends, who knew me well enough to tell me the truth as tairs for the arrival of the printing press I had ordered to well as comfort me, and I trusted my feelings. I asked for expand the scope of my artwork. help.

At the end of each day, tired, I stared at the progress of When my gut told me that something was meant to be the kitchen, cleaned what was needed, and made dinner (or not), I listened. “A time for every season.” Willingness. in my makeshift kitchen in the garage. The trips up and Surrender. Trust. Embracing what is before me as the Photo courtesy of Liz Egan down the stairs became my exercise routine. next right thing to do. Trusting some more. Crying when I In an effort to be gentle with myself, I tried to make no needed to. Being available for wherever the path before The kitchen begins to take shape as newly installed cabiother demands on myself or “to-dos.” Eating my dinner in me leads. Giving thanks and praise for the process and its nets bring the renovation closer to completion. my pajamas and relaxing in front of the TV was enough. I outcome. had to be “early to bed and early to rise” to greet the day’s Two years ago, as the one-year anniversary of Paul’s contractors first thing in the morning. passing was looming, I had planned to spread his ashes in friends and their family, I came home to find two daffodils It was helpful to make the entire process a routine, an area of our property he had always tended. With the in bloom. It was so moving. Leaning on each other, they developing the necessary patience that came with unex- help of my neighbor, we dug a new bed for me to plant represented our life together. Gratefully, I photographed pected issues. My house was built in 1970. It was neces- daffodils and other shade-loving perennials. I accidentally the daffodils so I would remember that Paul’s spirit is sary to modify several things — in particular electrical — ordered twice and planted more than 150 daffodil bulbs. always with me. to conform to current code and standards. I am grateful In addition, I transplanted bleeding hearts from all corThis past December, I sent a holiday card to my relafor the willingness to fix what was needed in these ners of the yard, a May flower Paul loved, with a nod to tives and friends. On the back it said, “As the daffodils moments because, ultimately, they addressed safety for his love of repurposing. In the spring of 2024, it seemed bud, then bloom, after the long winter, so do we all. So will me in my lifetime as well as for future owners. that everyone’s daffodils had come up — but not mine. On I.” The process of this dramatic change to my kitchen and Easter morning, a month in advance of the anniversary, I I am smiling today, reminded of the sign Paul created studio was filled with challenges, but the detailed plann- decided to spread the ashes early. for me that still hangs in my studio — “You Made It!” ing, as well as the support system I relied on throughout, Later that day, after having dinner with my dearest

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Literature Seminar Series: Raymond Carver: 6 p.m.

Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Tom Kelly leads a discussion on Raymond Carver’s short story “Neighbors” and the author’s narrative style. Free and open to the public. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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Features a puzzle-based activity focused on colonial America. For ages 8 and up. For info or to register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Mission: Ready: 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Hosted by Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services. Features an after-school program with activities focused on building confidence, problem-solving, and community engagement. For grade 4 students. Cost: $20 for four-week session. For info or to register (required), contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov.

Medical Insurance Info Session: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Medical biller and coder Lauren Ganino will explain medical insurance terminology, common mistakes, and strategies for navigating insurance plans. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Restorative Sound Meditation: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Sound bath meditation with crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, Native American flute, and other instruments.

Presented by Kristina Quinones. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Club@gmail.com.

Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops Screening and Discussion: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St., Guilford. Features a screening of excerpts from the documentary Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops followed by a panel discussion with Ernie Stevens, Officer Michael Fumiatti, Wanda JoFre, and filmmaker Jenifer McShane. Suggested for ages 15 and up. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 203-453-2279 or admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Kickin’ It for Community Line Dance: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

VFW Post 7666, 104 Mill Rd., Guilford. Hosted by the Guilford Community Fund. Features line dancing with music

by John “Cadillac” Saville and instruction by Kickin’ It Line Dance. Includes a 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For info or tickets, visit zeffy.com.

The U.S. Constitution Today: 7 p.m. Online via Zoom.

Hosted by Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. Features a talk by Michael Dorf on constitutional challenges and interpretation. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

Paint Night: 7 p.m. Stony Creek Church Fellowship Hall, 192 Thimble Island Rd. Cost: $35 suggested donation. All supplies and light refreshments included. Proceeds benefit Cure Rare Disease. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Designers Circus Pop-Up Shopping Event: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St., Guilford. Features a pop-up shopping event with women’s clothing and accessories from more than 70 designers. A portion of proceeds benefits Guilford Art Center educational programs. Free and open to the community. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Blackstone Library Tour: 10 to 11 a.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Learn about the library’s history and daily operations during a guided tour. Registration encouraged; drop-ins welcome. For info, call 203488-1441 ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Participants can work on jigsaw puzzles together or individually and take part in a puzzle swap. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-1441 ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.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.

Author Event: Dav Pilkey: 6:30 p.m. Lyman Center, 501 Crescent St., New Haven. Doors open at 5 p.m. Author and illustrator of the Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid Comic Club series. Features a visual presentation, live drawing session, trivia, and photo opportunity. Cost: $20 includes admission for one and a pre-signed copy of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga and a limitededition Captain Underpants hypno ring. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

The Occasional Coffee House: Owen Walsh: 7 p.m.

North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd., Madison. Features a live performance by singersongwriter Owen Walsh, along with coffee, tea, and baked goods. Sponsored by Shoreline Pastoral Counseling. Cost: $20. For info or reservations, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org.

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LIVING • THE SOURCE • APRIL 9, 2026 Continued from page 26 Get Published on Amazon in 24 Hours: 8 to 9 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.

Topically Ted: Titanic and Her Sisters: 2 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Philip Vitiello of the Titanic Historical Society presents the story of the Titanic and its sister ships, Olympic and Britannic.

Part of the “Topically Ted” lecture series honoring Ted Mallory. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org/events.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club: 2 to 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a role-playing Household Hazardous Waste Collection: 9 a.m. to game session where participants create characters, solve 1 p.m. Clinton Public Works Garage, 117 Nod Rd., Clinton. problems, and explore a collaborative story. For ages 8 to Hosted by the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767Governments. Features free disposal of residential 1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. household hazardous waste. Open to RiverCOG region residents only; no commercial or industrial materials Who Owns the Moon and Who Decides Its Future?: accepted. For info, visit rivercog.org/hhw.

3 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 ThimReady to Read!: 9:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a story time program focused on early literacy skills through reading, play, and interaction. For ages 5 and under with caregivers; siblings welcome. Free.

No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Spanish-English Storytime: 10 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features poetry readings from the children’s book Flutter and Hum / Aleteo y Zumbido, followed by an activity. For ages 4 to 8. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison.

Book: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

From Pets to Wildlife: Be Kind to Animals: 1 to 3 p.m.

The Greater New Haven Cat Project Center, 1874 Middletown Ave., Northford. Hosted by The Greater New Haven Cat Project in partnership with Green Chimneys. Features a presentation by Leslie Roe, volunteer coordinator at Green Chimneys, and hands-on activities focused on fostering compassion and respect for animals, from household pets to local wildlife. Free and open to the community. Children ages 10 and older welcome with a parent or guardian. For info, contact 203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org, or visit gnhcp.org.

Opening Reception: Recent Oil Paintings by Sherry Solow: Exploring Light and Atmosphere: 1 to 3 p.m.

Clinton Art Gallery, 20 E. Main St., Clinton. Opening reception for a solo exhibition of oil paintings by New York artist Sherry Solow. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-552-3239 or email clintonartgallery@gmail.com.

ble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a talk by Salman Hameed, professor of integrated science and humanities at Hampshire College, on questions surrounding ownership and governance of the Moon and its future. Hosted

by Tilde Café. Free and open to all ages. For info, visit tildecafe.org.

Bingo Bash: 5 to 8 p.m. Swede Club, 10 Riverview Ave., Deep River. Fundraiser benefiting the Rotary Club of Deep River Scholarship and Food Sustainability Programs. Cost: $20 per person, includes four bingo cards.

Tickets available online or at Landing & Main. For info, contact 860-481-9031 or deepriverrotaryct@gmail.com.

Vista Life Innovations Starlight Benefit: 6 p.m. Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook.

Features a cocktail hour, dinner, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds support programs and services for individuals with disabilities. For info or tickets, call 860-3998080 or visit vistalifeinnovations.org.

Watching Mr. Pearson: 7 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a screening of the independent film Watching Mr. Pearson, directed by Guilford filmmaker Dillon Bentlage. Filmmakers and cast members will be in attendance. Pre-reception held prior to the screening at Villa Louise, Sachem’s Head, Guilford.

For info or tickets, call 203-245-3456 or visit madisoncinemas.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Pebble Mosaic Workshop: 1 to 4 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Participants will create two small mosaics using pebbles, beads, and found objects.

Instruction covers design, cutting, and adhering materials with thin-set mortar for indoor or outdoor display.

Participants may bring their own stones. Cost: $60 plus $10 materials fee; $54 for members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

Musical Arts Society Presents: Opera Theater of Connecticut: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. A musical program presented by the Musical Arts Society of Branford featuring performers from Opera Theater of Connecticut. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Essex Winter Series (EWS): Without A Song: 3 p.m. Valley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River.

Features the ensemble of 12 male voices of Chanticleer.

Part of the EWS 2026 Season, in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Tickets: $45, general admission; $5, students through college. For info or tickets, call 860-272-4572 or visit essexwinterseries.com.

Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Online via Zoom. Features a virtual program with Colette Lafia exploring poetry as a form of prayer and reflection. Cost: $25. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-0401 or visit mercybythesea.org.

Edward Hungerford: Hero Carrying the Torch Forward: 4 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Hosted by the Chester Historical Society. Features an illustrated lecture by Marta Daniels on the life and legacy of Edward C. Hungerford, including his work as a businessman, abolitionist, and community leader.

Free. For info, contact 818-231-4203 or email bekwright@gmail.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 13 Yale Science: Hearts, Minds, and Monkey Business: Engaging with a Visual, Social and Stressful World: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Examines how the brain recognizes visual information, responds to stress and emotion, and shapes behavior, drawing on neuroscience, biology, and social science. Free and open to the public. Hosted by Yale Science Communication. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Revolution in Connecticut: A Community Conversation: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a lecture by Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Yale Science: Hearts, Minds, and Monkey Business: Historical Society. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or Engaging with a Visual, Social and Stressful World: visit thekate.org.

4 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Examines how the brain recognizes visual information, responds to stress From Pets to Wildlife: Be Kind to Animals: 1 to 3 p.m.

Write Your Words: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, and emotion, and shapes behavior, drawing on neuroThe Greater New Haven Cat Project, 1874 Middletown 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a relaxed science, biology, and social science. Free and open to the Ave., Northford. Features interactive activities focused on space for poetry reading and writing, including a tea public. Sponsored by Yale Science in the News. For info humane treatment of animals, with a presentation by blending station and selections from the library’s poetry or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreeliLeslie Roe of Green Chimneys. Ages 10 and older are wel- collection. For adults. Registration required. For info or to brary.org. come with a parent or guardian. Free. For info, contact register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchli203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org. brary.org.

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Page Turners Judy Blume: A Life

by Mark Oppenheimer Finally! Judy Blume’s origin story. This biography of the woman who got us through adolescence with her groundbreaking stories and memorable characters is revealing and inspiring. She is as fearless and endearing as her characters, but her path to becoming a novelist may surprise you. A must-read for fans.

— Karen F., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Midnight on the Celestial

by Julia Alexandra If you’re looking for magic and mystery, Roe is your gal. Her power to summon spirits is both awe-inspiring and feared.

Now she is on a quest to prove her power is worthy of keeping. I found myself wanting to be thrown into the chaos just to help this friend group fight for what is right! Board this luxury cruise ship if you’re ready to find out what magic and thrills live on board.

— Trinity, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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very other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.

To Cage a Wild Bird

by Brooke Fast If you want a story that will make you feel the same way 2010s dystopian books and movies made you feel, look no further. This is an enemies-to-lovers romance set in a world where every crime carries a life sentence. In this society, the prison isn’t just a cage; it’s a hunting ground where visitors pay to hunt inmates for sport. It will have you hooked from the first page.

— Jenna, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

The Stolen Crown

by Tracy Borman I find it intriguing how new methods of analysis can change what was believed to have been true for centuries. In this case, the reanalysis of a document written in the 1600s calls into question whether the succession of King James I to the British throne was the wish of Queen Elizabeth I, who spent her 44-year reign dodging marriage and succession questions. A fascinating read from historian Tracy Borman!

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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Once and Again

by Rebecca Serle If you are a fan of Rebecca Serle books (think One Italian Summer and In Five Years), you will not be disappointed with her latest book! All her books involve a little bit of magic, a lot of love, and always the question of what you would do given the same circumstances. Lauren, her mom, and her grandmother all have one chance to turn back time. Will they take that chance, and if so, when is the right time?

— Judi, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

King of Nothing

by Nathanael Lessore This urban tale takes place in England and feels like a favorite Friday night sitcom. Some poignant themes keep it real, but there are some really hilarious situations that kept me laughing the whole way through.

— Jamie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Heartwood

by Amity Gaige The Best Dog in the World

by Alice Hoffman Some of our favorite writers have come together to demonstrate the truly unmatched joy of being able to spend any time on this earth with a soul dog. The unfortunate downside, of course, to having such a meaningful pet is that they are unlikely to outlive you. So while many of the stories here are sad, they are also bursting with love. Highly recommend.

— Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

This is indeed a page-turner that grabbed me from the beginning. Valerie Gillis goes missing from the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Lt. Beverly Miller, a Maine State Game Warden, leads the search for Valerie. Unrelated activities

by Lena, a 76-year-old birdwatcher and forager who lives in New Britain, CT, eventually tie into the search efforts.

The setting of the Appalachian Trail and the Maine woods resonated with me, as did the side explorations of motherdaughter relationships. The action unfolds quickly and keeps the reader engaged, moving forward through the story as you would down an interesting trail.

Fun fact: Amity Gaige is from West Hartford and teaches creative writing at Yale.

— Jen, Breakwater Books, Guilford

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

Trip to Mark Twain House and Harriet Beecher Stowe House: 9 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of both historic homes. Both homes are not accessible for those Spring Break Poem: Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killing- with mobility difficulties. Participants have lunch on their worth Turnpike, Clinton. Teens can stop by during the own on-site. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute week to contribute to a collaborative poem. For ages 12 for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members to 18. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $38. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 13 THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 17

TUESDAY, APRIL 14 The Kelp Industry in Connecticut: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Zachary Gordon of the Connecticut Sea Grant, who works on seaweed aquaculture, developing seaweed food safety guidance and overseeing the seaweed mobile laboratory. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3.

For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Kids Create: Mini Yarn Paintings: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features an arts and crafts program where participants create artwork using yarn on canvas. For ages 5 to 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Personal Safety Tips with John Cody: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Deep River Ambulance Barn, 284 W. Elm St., Deep River.

Hosted by the Deep River 60 Club. Features a presentation by former NCIS Special Agent John Cody on personal safety, including crime and fraud prevention. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-767-2302.

Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 W. Main St., Clinton. A night of poetry with Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. Participants can bring their own poetry to read. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Women in Business After Hours: Sip, Tip, and Talk: 5:30 p.m. Sip Wine Bar, 85 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation by Megan Marco of Stonington Natural Health Center on Qi Gong and its role in health and wellness, including an interactive exercise. Includes wine and charcuterie. Cost: $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers. For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

Raptors in Spring: Blue Moon Raptors Program: 2 p.m.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features an educational program with live bird ambassadors presented by Blue Moon Raptors. Free and open to all ages. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

Junior Chefs: Funky Popcorn: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a cooking program where participants make flavored popcorn, including taco, sugar and spice, and maple varieties. For ages 5 to 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Book Talk, Luncheon, and Signing with Deborah Goodrich Royce: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Griswold Inn, 36 Main St., Essex. Book: Best Boy. Tickets: $75, includes luncheon and a hardcover copy of the book. Books available for pickup or shipping. For info or tickets, call 860-7670210 or visit store.griswoldinn.com.

Tips to Optimize Sleep: 1 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Features a program by Dr. Wendy Hurwitz on improving sleep and restorative rest.

Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson: 2 p.m. Virtual.

Conversation with Alex Hutchinson, author of The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map. Hosted by Essex Library.

Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson: 2 p.m. Virtual.

Conversation with Alex Hutchinson, author of The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map. Hosted by Henry Carter Tabletop RPG Game Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, Hull Library. Registration required. For info or to register 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Tabletop role-play- (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. ing and board game session facilitated by librarian Brian Story. Participants help choose the game each month.

Willoughby Writers Group: 5 p.m. Willoughby Wallace For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonliMemorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. brary.org.

Features a writing group for fiction and nonfiction writTitanic and Her Sister Ships: 6 to 7 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Historian Philip Vitiello will present the story of the ocean liners Titanic, Olympic, and Britannic. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Butterfly Diamond Painting: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features a guided diamond painting activity with all supplies provided. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Kids Movie Marathon: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a day of children’s movies with popcorn provided. Free and open to the public. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Narcan Training: 6 to 7 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features training on overdose prevention, recognizing signs of overdose, and administering Narcan. Presented by the East Shore Health District.

Passion, Power, and Revenge: The Rise of Verismo Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484- Opera: 11 a.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Pre0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. sented by Alan Mann, artistic director of the Opera Theater of Connecticut. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL with Brad Taylor: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: Shadow members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3.

Strike, book 20. Hosted by the Henry Carter Hull Library For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consor- ssill.org. tium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/hchlibrary.

ers. Meets twice monthly. For info, call 203-488-8702.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event: 7 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. Social gathering for singles age 35 and over hosted by the Shoreline Sailing Club. First-time guests free; $10 for others. BYOB. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

New Member Classes at Tabor Lutheran Church: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Private residence of Pastor Chad, 49 Elizabeth St., Branford. First of four classes exploring Lutheran beliefs, including God, Jesus, the sacraments, and the Bible, as well as the history of Tabor Lutheran Church.

Open to those considering membership or interested in learning about the Lutheran tradition. For info or to register, call 502-663-3888 or email chad.adamik@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Cool-ology: 2 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Participants will create mixtures and “magical potions” with Claudia Esposito of Cool-ology. For grades 1 to 5. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Tween Time: Record Breaker Challenge: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a program where participants attempt timed challenges and games. For ages 8 to 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

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Deanna Ott as Diane and Quinn Corcoran as Marc.

Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse

Quinn Corcoran as Marc and Deanna Ott as Diane.

Ivoryton’s Opening Comedy, I’m Connecticut, May Not Be for Everyone

By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

The opening production at Ivoryton Playhouse, I’m Connecticut, is a mildly amusing comedy that is more like a series of skits that make gentle fun of our state.

The premise is simple: Marc, a 30something guy, is striking out in the dating game. He’s considered boring. According to the various people he consults — his coworker Kyle and the manager of a speed-dating agency — he is boring because he comes from Connecticut. As Marc points out to the audience — he talks to the audience a lot — Connecticut has many nicknames, including “the land of steady habits.”

One of the more amusing ideas in the show is that the shape of the state influences the personalities of its residents. I had never thought of Vermont and New Hampshire being gay lovers.

He does meet Diane, and they hit it off.

He brings her home (he lives with and helps care for his grandfather), and when Diane mentions something about the grandfather (I’m not going to tell you what), he lies. Here’s where the humor may be problematic for some people.

Complications arise from that, but rest assured, the couple ends up together, and

Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse

John C. Baker as Canada, R. Bruce Connelly as Grandpa and Quinn Corcoran as Marc.

in fact, her mother begins a relationship with his grandfather.

I first saw this play at the Connecticut Rep at UConn in 2011 and at Ivoryton in 2013. I’m not sure how much it has changed, but the times have changed.

People are more reactive to issues. Perhaps Mike Reiss, the playwright, should have made a few changes, particularly

concerning the lie about the grandfather. I also noticed that one date is at a pizza place in NYC, with no mention of New Haven pizza. A mention of Connecticut as the “Pizza Capital” would have been a good addition.

One of the highlights is the finale — the entire cast singing about Connecticut to the tune of “Oklahoma!” It was a delight.

Does it all sound like a sitcom? You shouldn’t be surprised, because playwright Mike Reiss — a Connecticut native — has been a writer on The Simpsons and originated The Critic. This should prepare you for the type of comedy that is sprinkled throughout I’m Connecticut. It’s broad and, many times, obvious.

Quinn Corcoran plays Marc with an easy likability, and R. Bruce Connelly adds charm as Grandpa. Connelly puts across all of Grandpa’s humor and charm.

Deanna Ott is both charming and warm as Diane, Marc’s girlfriend. A particularly funny bit was John C. Baker as “Canada.”

Michael Barra conveys Kyle (Marc’s coworker) as a stereotypical, obnoxious Bostonian.

Director Jacqueline Hubbard keeps the pace of the show moving along. She has also assembled a fine production team.

The scenic design by Starlet Jacobs and projections by John Horsen are excellent.

The key to deciding if this is your type of show is to consider your response to broad humor and laughs based on sensitive subjects. If you like Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, you will enjoy this.

I’m Connecticut runs through Sunday, April 19. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

32 Continued from page 30 Bald Eagles in Connecticut: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Presented by Richard Taylor of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division.

Covers history, range, habitat, diet, nesting, breeding, and recovery of bald eagles in Connecticut. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

History Happy Hour: Ironwoods Preserve: 6 p.m. AllisBushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison.

Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features a presentation by Charlie Shafer on local history. Suggested donation: $15; $10 for members. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

APRIL 9, 2026 • THE SOURCE • LIVING A Celebration of the Printer’s Art: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Features a talk by local historian Richard Kalapos on 18th- and 19thcentury printmaking, followed by an exhibit of prints on view through 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Earth Day with the Old Saybrook Garden Club: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Earth Day celebration with face painting, birdhouse building, games, and a nature scavenger hunt. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Garden Club. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

A Talk on Puccini: The People’s Composer: 11 a.m.

Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Alan Mann, artistic director of Opera Theater in Connecticut, presents an illustrated talk Military Whist Card Party: 6:30 p.m. Totoket Valley Eleon Italian composer Giacomo. Free and open to the mentary School, 1388 Middletown Ave., Northford. Doors public. Registration required. For info or to register, call open at 5:45 p.m. Features card games, door prizes, raf860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. fles, and refreshments. Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club, GFWC. Admission: $12 per perOpen House: A Town Named Madison: Celebrating son. Participants who bring a canned good for the food 200 Years: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House pantry will receive a free raffle ticket. Proceeds benefit Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the local charitable organizations. For info or tickets, contact Madison Historical Society. Features exhibits highlighting 203-231-8240. local history through photography, poetry, and philanthropy. Free. For info, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonStars and Stripes Forever: 7 p.m. Valley Regional High history.org.

School, 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River. Con Brio presents a choral celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday featur- How to Grow Your Small Business: 1 to 2 p.m. Via ing guest soloists Lyndie Laramore, soprano, and RanZoom or Google Meet. Cost: $35. Sponsored by Shoreline som Bruce, tenor, with the Con Brio Festival Orchestra.

Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 860-526-5399 or visit 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org. conbrio.org.

Learn to Paint a Chicken and Her Chicks with Bivenne Harvey-Staiger: 1 to 4 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Participants will paint a hen and chicks FRIDAY, APRIL 17 AND in watercolor while learning negative-space painting, SUNDAY, APRIL 19 feather textures, and realistic eye techniques. A reference image will be provided in advance. Supply list provided Concert: Con Brio Choral Society Celebrates Amerupon registration. Cost: $100; $90 for members. For info ica’s 250th Year: 7 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Valley or to register, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartRegional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River. gallery.org.

Program includes Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom, a setting of writings by Thomas Jefferson, and Repair Cafe Branford Spring Event: 1 to 4 p.m. Comadditional works by American composers. Performed munity House, 46 Church St., Branford. Hosted by Repair with the Con Brio Festival Orchestra and guest soloists under the direction of Dr. Chris Shepard. Tickets: $40; stu- Cafe Branford and Sustainable Guilford. Features free repairs of household items including electronics, small dents $15. For info or tickets, call 860-526-5399 or visit appliances, furniture, clothing, and more. Drop-in. Free. conbrio.org.

For info, email repaircafebranford@gmail.com.

Annual Spring Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. United Church of Chester, 29 W. Main St., Chester. Features gently used clothing, books, household items, and small furniture. Hosted by the United Church of Chester. For info, contact 860-526-2697 or unitedchester@uccchester.org.

The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America: 2 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Author Kostya Kennedy presents lesser-known aspects of Paul Revere’s 1775 ride, based on his book of the same title. A reception precedes the event at 1:30 p.m. Part of the NH250 series. Free. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

ChatGPT Side Hustle: 20+ Ways to Make an Income with ChatGPT, Working from Home: 10 to 11 a.m. Via Zoom or Google Meet. Cost: $35. Prior knowledge of ChatGPT is not required. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-4885693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

STEAM Saturdays: Balloon Hovercraft: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a science program where participants build a mini hovercraft using simple materials to explore how air reduces friction. For ages 5 to 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Echoes Across Horizons: American Voices in Classical Piano: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. International pianist Junwen Liang will perform a program highlighting diverse voices in American classical music. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 ext. 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Slot Car Racing: 2 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Model Raceways. Features a demonstration of a five-lane oval track, followed by an opportunity for participants to try racing. Recommended for ages 8 and older. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Art and Poetry: Telling Stories: 1 p.m. City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven. Features a poetry reading by Branford poet Jen Payne from her memoir Sleeping with Ghosts, held in conjunction with the exhibit Threads: Stories in Fiber by Catherine Lavoie, on view April 3 to 26.

Refreshments available; books available for purchase.

Free and open to the public. For info, email info@citygallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.

Power of Doodling: 1 to 4 p.m. Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. A hands-on workshop exploring doodling as a creative tool through guided prompts and experimentation. Participants will learn techniques to encourage creativity and fresh perspectives. Materials included. Cost: $45; $40.50 for members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

Something Old and Something Brewed: 2 p.m. BACA Art Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Features an afternoon tea and display of vintage wedding gowns. Guests will enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweets while viewing artwork and a collection of gowns. Cost: $45. For info or tickets, visit branfordarts.org.

Ship to Shore: A Marine Show Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme.

Opening reception for the exhibition juried by William P. Duffy featuring marine-themed artwork by Lyme Art Association members. Includes sea chanteys and songs of the sea. Free and open to the public. For info, contact 860-434-7802 or info@lymeartassociation.org.

Work Like a Dog: 4 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, North Guilford. Cabaret performance by Schuyler Beeman featuring songs and stories from her work as a professional animal handler with William Berloni Theatrical Animals. Free-will donation to benefit the church’s music and deacon funds. For info, visit instagram.com/arborfarmct.

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Art and Poetry Intertwine at City Gallery in New Haven Press Release from City Gallery

Stories take center stage this April at City Gallery, where fiber art and poetry come together in an exhibit and reading that explore memory, identity, and healing.

THREADS: Stories in Fiber, on view through April 26, features the work of Connecticut artist Catherine Lavoie, whose pieces examine themes of trauma recovery, family roots, nature’s beauty, Buddhist wisdom, and moments of whimsy.

Complementing the exhibit, Branford author Jen Payne will present a poetry reading from her memoir Sleeping with Ghosts at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase.

Sleeping with Ghosts offers an intimate exploration of love, memory, and meaning.

Known for her reflections on the external world, Payne turns inward in this work, inviting readers into the heart and mind of a poet. Memories wander, hearts break, and figures from the past — lovers, soulmates, and muses — emerge slowly in a reflective, time-traveling narrative.

Lavoie’s exhibit spans assemblage, installation art, mixed media, photography, soft sculpture, and modern wall quilts. Her work incorporates repurposed materials ranging from discarded wedding dresses and vintage doilies to power cords and plastic shopping bags.

A Connecticut-based fiber artist, Lavoie blends traditional quilting techniques with contemporary materials to create thoughtprovoking pieces. Her background includes photography, quilting, and mixed media, and her career as a psychotherapist

Photo courtesy of City Gallery

Branford author Jen Payne will read from her memoir Sleeping with Ghosts on April 19 at City Gallery in New Haven.

tions to nature, creativity, and spirituality.

Payne is the author of five books, and her work has appeared in publications including the 2024 Connecticut Literary Anthology, Sunspot Literary Journal, AntiHeroin Chic, and The Perch (Yale).

Photo courtesy of City Gallery The exhibit and reading are free and Artist Catherine Lavoie stands with her mixed-media fiber work, part of THREADS: Stories open to the public. City Gallery is located in Fiber at City Gallery in New Haven. at 994 State St. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, or by informs her interest in human stories, Payne’s writing is inspired by the stories appointment. nature, and Buddhist philosophy. She is a that shape people’s lives — love and loss, For more information, visit citymember of City Gallery and the Kent Art joy and disappointment, milestones and gallery.org or contact info@city-gallery.org.

Association. turning points. She also explores connec-

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Yoga and Poetry: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Stars and Stripes Forever: 4 p.m. Valley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River. Con Brio presents Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a a choral celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday featur- gentle yoga session paired with poetry readings, followed by a freewriting exercise. For adults. Registration ing guest soloists Lyndie Laramore, soprano, and Ranrequired. For info or to register (required), call 860-669som Bruce, tenor, with the Con Brio Festival Orchestra.

Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 860-526-5399 or visit 2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. conbrio.org.

Shoreline World Travelers Collaborative: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. TravAcademy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble: elers share photos and experiences from recent trips fol4 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinlowed by discussion and Q&A. For info, visit scrantonliton. Presented by the George Flynn Classical Concerts brary.org/events. series. Features a performance by members of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in a wind ensemble program. Free. Tickets required. For info or to reserve, visit georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Bus Trip to Beardsley Zoo: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Departs from and returns to the Chester Commuter Lot, Route 9.

Trip to Beardsley Zoo. Cost: $35. Reduced trip cost made possible by donors. Registration required. For info or to register (required), visit chester.recdesk.com.

My Unexpected Career in Children’s Books: 10 a.m.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Jane O’Connor, editor and author of Fancy Nancy. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

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34 Continued from page 33 Bonding Beyond Boundaries: Building Community at Any Age: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Women and Family Life Center, 96 Fair St., Guilford. For adults ages 60 to 75 seeking connection and community engagement. Registration required. For info, call 203-458-6699 or visit womenandfamilylife.org.

Art with Kristin: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Part of a monthly series led by artist and educator Kristin Cafferty.

Participants will create a watercolor painting inspired by Vincent van Gogh. For grades 1 to 5. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-6692342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Cross Stitch Bookmark: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants will create a cross-stitch bookmark with materials provided. For ages 14 and older. For info or to register, call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

White-Tailed Deer in Connecticut: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Presented

by Richard Taylor of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division. Covers deer habitat, diet, reproduction, growth, tracks, aging, disease, parasites, management, and conservation. Registration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

APRIL 9, 2026 • THE SOURCE • LIVING Spring Book Chat: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Book: My Friends: A Novel by Fredrik Backman. Moderated by Marsha Bansavage.

Copies of the book are available for checkout. For info or to register, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.

Pre-Broadcast Lecture: Eugene Onegin: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a lecture by Alan Mann, artistic director of Opera Theater of Connecticut, in advance of the Metropolitan Opera’s broadcast of Eugene Onegin. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Village Connecticut. Free. For info or to register, call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org/events.

Cellist Steven Isserlis in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St., New Haven. Internationally acclaimed cellist Steven Isserlis performs in a concert presented by the Yale Schwarzman Center and the Yale School of Music. For info or tickets, call 203-436-4398 or visit schwarzman.yale.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Make Your Own Bird Feeder: 4 to 5 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features a drop-in workshop to create bird feeders in celebration of Earth Day. Free and open to all ages. No registration required. For info, call 203-488-8702.

The History of Outer Island: 6 p.m., Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Presented by the Friends of Outer Island. Branford Town Historian Jane Bouley discusses the history of Outer Island, part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.

Free. Registration required for in-person or Zoom attendance. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-historyof-outer-island-discussion-with-jane-bouley-branfordhistorian-tickets-1985395208514.

Connecticut History Book Club: Freegift: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Hills Academy History Center, 22 Prospect St., Essex. Presented by the Essex Historical Society in collaboration with Essex Library and Ivoryton Library. Quarterly discussion led by EHS Director Melissa Josefiak. April selection is Freegift by James R. Benn. Explores Connecticut history through fiction and nonfiction works highlighting key events, figures, and underrepresented stories. Free. Registration required. For info or to register (required), email membership@essexhistory.org or visit essexhistory.org.

Collaborative Problem Solving: Free Introductory Class: 6 to 8 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Introduction to the Collaborative Problem Solving approach, focusing on understanding and responding to challenging behavior. Free.

Registration required. For info, email jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov.

Let’s Make Bagels: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Branford High School, 185 E. Main St., Branford. Hands-on cooking class where participants make six bagels and three almond croissants. $30 tuition plus $30 materials fee. All equipment provided. Registration required. For info, call 203488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Candle Making Workshop: Spring Dough Bowl: 6 to 8 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $35 class fee plus a $25 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Family Paint Night: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Painting program led by YA librarian Brian Story. All supplies and light refreshments provided. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Revolutionary War Lecture Series Part 3: 1776: A Year Breastfeeding Basics: 6 to 8 p.m. The Morgan School, 71 of a Declaration, Despair, and Hope: 6 to 8 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. PreKillingworth Tpke., Clinton. Cost: $35. Sponsored by sented by David LeVasseur, former Killingworth town hisShoreline Adult Education. For info or to register torian and board member of both the Clinton and (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelinKillingworth historical societies. Part of a series comeadulted.org. memorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the local roles of Clinton and Killingworth.

Virtual participation via Zoom is an option. Seating is limited. For info or to register (required), visit hchlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Trip to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library: 9 a.m. Meet at St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the library, known for its unique architecture and vast collection. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $10. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Mission: Ready: 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Hosted by Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services. Features an after-school program with activities focused on building confidence, problem-solving, and community engagement. For grade 4 students. Cost: $20 for four-week session. For info or to register (required), contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov.

Protecting Native Pollinators: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr., Westbrook. Presented

by Westbrook Garden Club. Program by Marjorie Meekoff, president and founder of Pollinator Pathway East Lyme, on protecting native pollinators. Free and open to the public. For info, email nancybcyr@gmail.com or visit westbrookct.us.

Senior Series 5: Selecting a Home Care Agency: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The Orchard House, 421 Shore Dr., Branford.

Cost: $10. Fifth in a six-part educational series designed for older adults and the adult children who support them. Each session offers practical guidance on topics related to aging in place, downsizing, home care, and senior living options. Participants can attend any or all sessions; there is no obligation to attend the full series.

Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Craft and Board Game Night: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features crafts and board games with supplies provided; participants may bring their own. Open to all ages. Registration required. For info or to register (required), email SMehmet@clintonct.gov or visit hchlibrary.org.

Bundle Dye Workshop: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Folklore Flowers, 266 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a hands-on workshop led by fiber artist Laura Berkowitz Gilbert of Tocco Studio using botanicals and natural pigments to create cotton bandanas through folding, wrapping, and steam.

Cost: $85, includes materials. For info or to register, visit toccostudio.com.

What Happened to Father Time?: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Features a presentation by artist Alan Horwitz and Richard Richardson of Three Sisters Sanctuary. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

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Stony Creek Farmers’ Market Returns for Third Season Press Release from the Stony Creek Farmers' Market

The Stony Creek Farmers’ Market will kick off its third season June 7 in the seaside village of Branford, offering a mix of local food, crafts, and community atmosphere along Long Island Sound.

What began as a small, communitybased initiative has grown into a wellcurated market featuring a wide range of locally produced goods. Set in historic Stony Creek, the market blends shopping with a social and cultural experience, surrounded by the natural beauty of the shoreline.

Open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market has the feel of a miniature country fair. Visitors can listen to live folk music while enjoying coffee and pastries, browse locally sourced food and handmade goods, and chat with area vendors.

Tents lining Bayview Park offer organic produce from nearby farms, baked goods, fresh seafood, organic meats, and a variety of craftwork showcasing Connecticut artisans.

Beyond shopping, the market offers a gathering place for the community. A rotating lineup of local musicians performs each week, with styles ranging from bluegrass to pop. Families will also find story readings, games, and a playground for younger visitors.

The location makes it easy to turn a market trip into a daylong outing. Visitors can explore nearby village shops, walk the Trolley Trail through the salt marsh, or take a Thimble Islands boat cruise to experience the area’s history and ecology.

Photo courtesy of the Stony Creek Farmers' Market

An aerial view of the Stony Creek Farmers’ Market at Bayview Park, where vendors and visitors gather along the shoreline of Long Island Sound.

The market has also become a popular stop for weekend cyclists.

“This farmers market isn’t just a market; it’s an experience,” said Clara Pagliaro, market manager. “Whether you

Continued from page 34 Opening Night for Nunsense: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, May 17. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Madison Art Society: Zoom Lecture with Bob Potter: Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, and the Bloomsbury Group: 11 a.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by the Madison Art Society. Features a lecture by Bob Potter on Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, and the Bloomsbury Group. Free. Registration required by April 22. For info or to register, email Marianne@RTDTECH.com or visit madisonartsocietyct.org.

Blackout Poetry for Teens: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.

Teens will create poems by transforming pages from books and newspapers using markers and creative editing. Materials and pizza provided. For ages 12 to 18. Reg-

stop by for a few minutes to pick up fresh food or spend the day with us, you’ll feel the magic that happens here.”

The 2026 season runs Sundays from June 7 through Nov. 1 at Bayview Park,

istration required. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Connecticut Spring Boat Show: Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Safe Harbor Essex Island, 11 Ferry St., Essex. In-water boat show featuring powerboats and sailboats, marine gear, and exhibitors.

Admission: $24 adults; free for children 13 and under. For info, contact 203-644-7798 or info@ctspringboatshow.com, or visit ctspringboatshow.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Paper Shredding Day: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Madison Chamber of Commerce, 12 School St., Madison. Secure document shredding event for old tax returns, bank statements, bills, and other confidential paperwork. Cost: $10 per box; $15 per legal-size box. For info or to register, visit madisonct.com.

Thimble Island Road, Stony Creek section of Branford.

For more information, visit sc farmersmarket.org or follow @stonycreek farmersmarket on Instagram.

Bake Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adams Hometown Market, 193 Main St., Deep River. Hosted by the Deep River 60 Club. Proceeds benefit local organizations, including the Deep River Ambulance Association. For info, call 860767-2302.

Mini Golf at Blackstone Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features an 18-hole indoor mini golf course throughout the library. Cost: $5. For info or tickets, visit blackstonelibrary.org.

A Visit with the Birds: Book Launch and Reading: 10:30 a.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features a reading by author Sara Levine. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-8702.

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

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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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5 Evarts Lane Unit 5: Roxzene Hunter to Andrew Roestenburg and Anne Rowlenson, $1,200,000 on March 18 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

198 Green Hill Road: Venkata S. Bhamidipati and Umadevi Kotikalapudi to Kevin L. and Carah Cahill, $885,000 on March 20

NORTH HAVEN 11 Angel Place: Richard Denardis to Angelo and Angelo Fraschilla, $410,000 on March 16

30 Church Lane, Madison - $599,900 Striking Colonial close to town with a private backyard and inground pool. 3 Fireplaces! Screened-in porch and large finished basement.

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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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OLD SAYBROOK

43 Bradley Street: Venkata Nalini K. Vaka to Gokhan Yildiz, $430,000 on March 17 21 Brock Street: Dhg LLC and 21 Brook LLC to Scott Maturo, $164,000 on March 17 1986 Hartford Turnpike: Mamadou M. and Stephanie M. Hane to Michael and Samantha Battista, $511,000 on March 17

175 Ferry Road: Mary East Kennedy T and Chaire K. Tiernan to Carol Canzellarini, $585,000 on March 19 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

175 Ferry Road: Nan D. Nelson and Rae Koshetz to Marie L. and Claus T. Morch, $570,000 on Feb. 12 17 Neptune Drive: George A. Dagon to Elio and Dawn Moschetta, $680,000 on March 19 122 Old Wolcott Road: Daniel M. Terracery to Jeanne Turnamian, $962,500 on March 20 N/A Unit 28: Ronald West Cyr Ft and Shan Murphy Cyr to Evan Kass, $650,000 on March 16

WESTBROOK 86 Grove Beach Road: Hayden R. Bilda to Frederick T. Gerhardt, $364,900 on March 16 40 Hammock Road S: Francis A. and Donna M. Uricchio to 40 Hammock Dock LLC, $1,100,000 on March 19

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THE MARGARET MUIR TEAM 203.41 5. 91 87 mmuir@wpsir.com 696 Boston Post Rd, Madison

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APRIL 9, 2026 • THE SOURCE • REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

The Spring Market is here!

MODERN LUXURY

15 Stepping Stone, Madison $459,500

Situated in a quiet, desirable neighborhood, this inviting 4-bedroom raised ranch sits on over 1.25 acres with a lovely, spacious and level backyard. The main level features an open layout with an eat-in kitchen, dining area, and living room, along with 4 bedrooms and a full hall bath.

A large deck conveniently located off the dining room. A walkout lower level offers a comfortable family room with a cozy fireplace. Just 10 minutes to downtown Madison, its charming village, and beautiful shoreline.

81 Strawberry Hill Road, Madison $2,199,000

Ideal location. Set on over 2 private acres in desirable neighborhood. This new contemporary features vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and an open floor plan. A beautifully designed chef’s kitchen opens to the great room with striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite with a beautiful stone fireplace and private en-suite bath.

Just minutes to charming Madison village, stunning beaches, and easy access to I-95.

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173 Wildwood Road, Madison

List Price $719,000 SOLD C=100 M=96 Y=41 K=52 HEX-12143D RGB-18, 20, 61

46A Beach Avenue, Madison $850,000

Charming ranch on a picturesque 0.92-acre property stretching from Beach Avenue to Pleasant View Ave. Deeded beach access. Originally built in the 1940s and expanded in 2001, the home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The living/dining area with granite fieldstone fireplace opens to a large deck and a sunny screened porch overlooking beautiful grounds, including a historic oyster holding pond. Full walkout basement. A special property ready for its next ASTERINA REGULAR chapter.

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67 Boston Post Road, Madison

$587,500

Cathy Lynch 203-627-2331 • Dana Weinstein 203-927-8687 • Kate Jasko 860-304-9034

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