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April 24, 2025

Madison Looking to Develop Climate Resilience Plan

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

The recently formed Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience, and Erosion Control Board of Madison has taken a major step with plans to substantially update what will become the 2025 Climate Resilience Plan. The development of this plan will see a process which will involve numerous town stakeholders and see recommended actions

which can be used for adaptation and mitigation of the townwide challenges presented by climate change.

To accelerate this process, Madison was awarded $50,000 in funding through the Long Island Sound Resilience Planning Support Program, according to Town Planner Erin Mannix, who is also a liaison to the resiliency board. According to Mannix, “the program aims to help communities assess

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local climate risks, conceptualize project ideas, and conduct preliminary planning efforts/steps,” with the eventual goal to be “well positioned” for greater funding to “design and implement successful sustainability and resilience focused projects.”

The town originally established a resiliency plan in 2016, but Mannix told The

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Victory Vibes

Daniel Hand's Grace Hall (22) high-fives teammates at the start of an inning against Wilbur Cross at home on April 21. The Tigers defeated Wilbur Cross 15-0, picking up their first win of the season.

The Hand baseball team earned three wins last week, while girls’ tennis won a pair..........................18 Stacking Up the Victories

Marika Kuzma In search of the best slice...................................29 For the Love of Pizza

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Marika Kuzma: Celebrate the Art of a Brave Culture

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

When circumstances take a turn for the worse, many people will find solace in the arts—whether that be music, poetry, or another art form—as a means of expressing intense emotions and hope for a better future. For Marika Kuzma, with April being National Poetry Month and happening concurrently with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, this is a time to recall the great works of the nation’s poetic traditions, whose words express a yearning for a prosperous and peaceful tomorrow.

Marika, who is of Ukrainian descent, has been involved in various awareness efforts since the beginning of the Russian invasion in 2022, including poetry readings at places like Mercy by the Sea earlier this month. It’s one of the ways that Marika has been able to do what she can “to share Ukrainian culture with people” because she says “that culture has been hidden from most of the globe for centuries.”

The poems Marika read at Mercy by the Sea’s recent event, which was centered around Ukrainian poetry, featured works by Vasyl Symonenko and Taras

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Shevchenko. Collectively, the poems she recited shared themes of overcoming oppression and hoping for a better future, containing words which “very much feed into Ukraine’s resilience,” Marika says.

“Ukrainians have survived so many oppressive authoritarian regimes in part because they recite these strong poems, and they affirm how the power of words and power of nature far outweigh any single despot,” said Marika. “They’ve seen all sorts of regimes come and go, but never let go of their demand for freedom.”

Marika says that it’s a rite of passage for Ukrainian children to learn to recite poems of their nation’s writers. She was able to memorize poems by the time she was 5. It’s part of the Ukrainian poetry tradition of passing along stories and

songs of the culture, enhanced by the repressive acts of Russian elites stamping out the Ukrainian arts in the 19th century. Being that it is springtime, Marika says it was perfect timing for her to recite the poems at Mercy by the Sea.

“Symbolically, every spring we see that nature has a force of its own that surpasses any political regime. That gives [Ukrainians] a lot of strength, seeing it, because they’re very agrarian people,” Marika says. “The poetry reinforces that symbolism.”

Marika currently lives in Madison after having lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for around 30 years, during which time she led the choral program at the University of California, Berkeley. She is also a lauded choral master and conductor who has collaborated and led numerous ensembles in North America.

Marika has taken her musical education and career to California, New York, and Vienna, Austria. An influential chapter in that journey took place during her undergraduate studies at the The Hartt School, a performing arts conservatory at

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Photo courtesy of Marika Kuzma Marika Kuzma keeps the rich history of Ukrainian poetry and music alive.

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to the support for the Town of Guilford Budget and encourage the same. I believe our have created a budget that residents. to 3,500 meals from Meals served at the Community miles of town transportation errands, and trips to the services are vital to many of us. than an opportunity for economical, nutritious hot meal; it socialize with others. Other social special lunches with entertainmagicians, speakers, and also several evening dinner popular May “Senior Prom” movie. Family Services requests continue to support the critical agency. continue to be among the best score high on the State standardized tests. They in addition to the arts proposed education budget for additional funding for athletics as support for students’ social a continued commitment communities for teachers from instructional coaches to all schools. budget continues to provide environments where and socially thrive.

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The True Cost

On May 6, the town will vote on proposed increases to the town and school budgets, as well as whether the Academy School Community Center project should move forward with the new higher cost of $24 million. Proponents of this project are downplaying the amount it will increase taxes. The taxes from the bonding will not be the end of it. There will be ongoing maintenance and operational costs, including additional town salaries and benefits.

We must continue to come together as a community to support our town and our schools. I urge you to participate in this important budget referendum. Vote “Yes” on April 16.

Suzanne Carlson Guilford

Extend the Same Welcome Mat

consider that we, as a town, should start thinking more about what is a “need” versus a “want.” People may want everything, but that’s not realistic. There are other options in town for nearly everything planned for Academy. The Surf Club will soon need a major renovation, including the relocation or raising of the building. A cost study has already been initiated for this project.

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The town and school budgets now exceed $100 million, which amounts to roughly $5,500 per person. As increases happen every year, small percentage hikes add up to significant costs for taxpayers.

What I ask is this: First, please vote in this important referendum. Second,

Unrealistic Revenue Prediction

There are financial reasons for not spending $24 million to renovate Academy School. Madison has already taken on $89 million in new debt with the Neck River School construction.

But another reason is the future operating cost of the community center, as presented in recent town information meetings. The Academy Building Committee has optimistically—and likely

Perhaps you’ve noticed that many of our local churches provide regular meeting space for both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs. I would bet these meetings even take place in our towns on a weekly basis. There is a good chance that some of them are located near daycare centers, residential neighborhoods, and schools. They provide much-needed space for people to achieve sobriety through fellowship and the ongoing support of an understanding community. They have been doing so in Connecticut for well over 75 years without complaint. Addiction takes many forms, including a dependency on opiates. Addictions are non-discriminatory. They affect the rich and poor, old and young, suburban and urban residents. Guilford is not immune from the very real health crisis that comes with opiate addiction. Why then brand a methadone clinic with the prejudice of fear? Choosing to maintain sobriety should be encouraged with appropriate and effective treatment. Why not extend the same welcome mat to a methadone clinic that we have extended to other groups confronting the devastation of addiction? A methadone clinic in our town would serve the very people who we call our relatives, neighbors, and friends. They deserve our support so they can continue to do the hard, heroic work of staying sober.

It’s time to make choices and prioritize. If we do not, our town will need to grow our Grand List and get larger and larger to pay our bills. We need to stop squeezing long-time residents out of town with these constant tax increases.

Please vote no on May 6.

Dana Schmaltz Madison

incorrectly—stated that the proposed community center will generate enough revenue to more than cover its operating costs.

First of all, this $412,000 operating cost is understated by showing just the salary for one person in the building to handle everything. More staff will

Kate Summerlin Guilford

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Tuesday, April 29

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Inland Wetlands Commission Walk Meeting: 7:30 a.m.

Monday, April 8

Marina Commission: 7 p.m.

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Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.

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Shell sh Commission: 7:30 p.m.

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Obituary Robert Miller Madison

Robert C. Miller, born on April 19, 1931, in New Britain, the son of Edward and Aldona Miller, entered eternal rest on April 12, 2025. He married the love of his life, Pat, who was his best companion and by his side until her death in June 2023.

Bob's chance meeting with Pat at Teachers College of New Britain, while he was serving in the U.S. Army, led to a whirlwind romance, culminating in a wedding in Fairfield. They settled in West Hartford, where Bob pursued the start of his career at Raymond Engineering in Middlefield, while she taught at Glastonbury High School. Bob’s talents as a draftsman did not go unnoticed, and with the encouragement of his boss, George Raymond, he completed a degree in mechanical engineering at night. Like everything he did, it was a partnership with Pat, as he always said if she hadn't taught him poetry, he could not have finished his degree.

In 1967, they moved to Madison, lured by the smell of the salty air, and established a vibrant life surrounded by family and friends. Bob’s career continued to grow, as he was selected to become the president of a subsidiary of Raymond Engineering called Safeway. Bob took a small company manufacturing de-icing heaters for airplane wings to develop and obtain the patent for waterbed heaters, doubling the company’s value. His ingenuity with heating elements led to the development of the container that NASA used on its space flights. Because of his small company, the astronauts had hot food for the first time. His prototypes can be seen at the Air and Space Museum.

Bob, ever the entrepreneur, purchased the company from Raymond Engineering, relocating it to Cromwell and renaming it Bonded Technology. Specializing in composite core structures for the aerospace industry, Bob built a company with over 200 employees, supplying companies like Boeing

Aerospace as well as the U.S. Army. He was a great leader, and it was apparent any time you visited him at the plant. Always looking to improve, he completed his Executive MBA in the first class at the University of New Haven; he enjoyed that time immensely and stayed friends with his many colleagues over the years.

Later, Bonded needed some metal parts that no one could source. When Bob told Pat he was having trouble sourcing metal components, she had the solution—she would start her own company to do just that—and so Acro Technology was born, a great journey and, as always, together.

Bob was a visionary and was unafraid to try anything. He could build anything; he could fix anything; and he was always the best person to go to if you needed help or advice. He was a champion of lifting others up, helping them to improve, and was a fiercely devoted family man and Catholic. He enjoyed many board positions including the Hospital of St. Raphael, Junior Achievement and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce.

Bob is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Aldona Miller; as well as his sister, Jean; and brother, Richard. He is survived by his kid sister, Sharon (Lanny); his daughter, Laura Miller Cozean (Ron); his daughter, Susan Miller Polednik (Eric); and son, Robert Miller (Christine). He adored his grandchildren: Amanda (Josh), Katherine (Adam), Daniel (Lily), Alex (Morgan), Brittney, Kailey, Jeimy (Chris), Robbie, Will (Grace), Erin (David), Bryan (Braydie); and his great-grandchildren: Olivia, Matteo, Cecilia, Theodore, Molly and Jack.

The family received friends on April 21 at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Road, Madison. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy St., Madison. A burial at West Cemetery followed. A very special thank you to Dad’s caregiver and constant companion, Laura. Her kindness made these last 19 months filled with laughter and happiness, and always ready for adventure.

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Keely Parri Named ‘Miss Be Thankful’ by the Madison Lions

Keely Parri, a junior at Daniel Hand High School (DHHS), has been named the 2025 Miss Be Thankful by the Madison Lions after a fundraising mailing which raised a record amount in the Lions’ effort to wipe out eye diseases and provide services for the blind and the sight impaired.

Parri received this distinction during a banquet held at Quattros Restaurant in Guilford on March 26.

Parri, the daughter of Brian and Kerrie Parri, is the 61st annual DHHS student whose photographed eyes have been the catalyst for an annual fund drive which benefits the Lions’ sight-conservation and related vision projects. Selected by the Guidance Department at DHHS, Parri was described by spokesperson Cynthia Skarsten as a “remarkable student whose presence at Daniel Hand High School has been nothing short of inspiring.”

“From the moment Keely stepped into high school, she set herself apart with her passion for English and history—subjects in which she consistently excelled. Her love for storytelling and critical analysis has been a driving force in her academic life, allowing her to contribute meaningfully to class discussions. Keely’s insights often illuminate new perspectives, encouraging her peers to engage more deeply with the material,” Skarsten said. “Outside the classroom, Keely’s involvement in extracurricular activities speaks volumes about her commitment to engaging with the DHHS community beyond

academics. As a dedicated member of the Make-A-Wish Club and the Safe and Sound Club, she has demonstrated her desire to make a positive impact on her community. Keely’s passion for soccer and photography further highlights her diverse talents and interests. These pursuits have not only provided her with personal fulfillment, but have also taught her valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and creative expression. Her love for photography, in particular, allows her to capture the world through her unique lens—a skill that will undoubtedly enrich her future endeavors. I have no doubt that she will continue this success at the collegiate level.”

The Miss Be Thankful concept originated in 1963 when two Madison Lions Club members introduced it as a fundraiser for vision projects. The photographed eyes of an outstanding DHHS student are featured in a mail appeal to the Madison public. Parri’s eyes were the catalyst for the 2025 fund drive which benefits the Lions’ sight-conservation and related vision projects. Well over $100,000 has been raised and donated for eye research, payment of eye care for the needy in Madison, and providing devices which help the visually impaired to better deal with the challenges of daily life. Anyone wishing to donate to the current campaign may make their check payable to the Madison Lions Foundation with the notation “MBT” in the memo section and mail it to PO Box 99, Madison, CT 06443.

State Rep. John-Michael Parker Selected as 2025-’26 Lead for National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

State Representative John-Michael Parker (D-Madison) has been selected as a 2025-’26 State Lead for the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL).

In this role, Rep. Parker will serve as the NCEL’s main point of contact in Connecticut, supporting NCEL staff in organizing and coordinating state briefings.

In addition, Rep. Parker will play an important role in connecting colleagues with NCEL and helping them understand how their resources and network can support their work.

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“It is an honor to be selected as an NCEL State Leader,” Rep. Parker said. “As co-chair of the General Assembly’s Environment Committee, it is my job to craft meaningful and innovative legislation that will make our state healthier and combat the effects of climate change. Being selected as a State Leader will help me learn from colleagues around the country and allow me to share the great work our state is doing. Thank you to the NCEL for their trust in me.”

Rep. Parker represents the 101st District, which includes Madison and Durham.

The Family Hope & Cope Support Group meets at the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, on the first and third Monday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The group is for people interested in learning more about substance abuse disorders and their impact on families. The event is free. For more information, call 802-236-0145.

GriefShare Meetings

GriefShare, a faith-based bereavement support group sponsored by Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison, meets for 13 weeks to offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. The weekly format includes supportive discussion and a journaling book reinforcing each week’s topics. For more information or to register, call Joanne Baker Deal, 860-304-5695 or visit christchapelcma.org/grief-share.

Women’s Club Welcomes New Members

The Women’s Club of Madison is looking for new members. The club meets on the second Tuesday every month except July and August. Women are invited to attend a meeting and meet the club members, learn about the organization and the many ways it supports the community, and find out about membership. Founded in 1890, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a federation of more than 3,000 women’s clubs in the United States that promote civic improvements through volunteer service. For more information, call Denise Rose at 203-605-9814, Maryanne Harmuth at 203-804-7536, or Anna Marie Lane at 203-245-0240.

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Keely Parri has been named the 2025 Miss Be Thankful by the Madison Lions.

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Obituary Donald Maynard Madison

After a life well lived, Donald J. Maynard passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on October 26, 1934, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to C. Dona Maynard and Margaret (Dooley) Maynard, Don was a man of boundless curiosity, wit, and warmth. He brought a spark into every room he entered, captivating friends and strangers alike with his masterful storytelling and a seemingly endless repertoire of perfectly timed jokes. If you saw him rub his hands together with a twinkle in his eye, you knew a punchline was coming—and it never missed.

his service, he completed his degree at the University of Rhode Island and joined the Navy Reserve, where a blind date led him to Cathy, his beloved first wife.

Don was a voracious reader with a passion for learning that never faded. He kept his trusty Webster’s dictionary within arm’s reach and prided himself on his ability to complete the New York Times crossword puzzle—daily. His memory was as sharp as his humor, and even on his 90th birthday, he regaled his family with vivid stories of his extraordinary life. He was, in every sense of the word, a Renaissance man.

A 1952 graduate of East Providence High School, Don was a letterman in two sports. He went on to attend the University of Vermont on a football scholarship, where he also played shortstop for the baseball team. His love of the game began early, serving as a batboy for his father, a professional baseball player and longtime coach at Brown University and Providence College.

In 1965, Don moved his growing family to Madison, working as a young executive for Southern New England Telephone Company. But when the opportunity arose to join Pan American Airways as a 747 pilot, Don couldn’t resist the call to the skies. As a Pan Am captain, he traveled the world and discovered another lifelong passion: tennis. With no prior experience in the sport, Don cleared the backyard, installed a court, trained using a ball machine and a mirror—and went on to win Pan Am’s annual tennis tournament multiple times. His determination and drive were trademarks of his character, and he passed his love of tennis along to his children and grandchildren. He concluded his 28-year flying career as a captain with Delta Airlines.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Judy Huisinga Maynard. He was predeceased by his first wife, Catherine Sullivan Maynard, mother of his five children: Michele (Jim) Freund, Lisa (Michael) Carr, Donald Maynard, Meg (Scott) MacGregor, and Deidre (Anthony) Luongo. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren and greatgrandchild: Ryan, Catie, Jessica (Maynard and Jack), Justin, Nicole, Halle, Matthew, and Danielle. He is also survived by his former wife, Jo-Ann Horn Maynard; his brother, James Maynard; and sister, Denise Alfario. He was predeceased by his sister, Maureen Harrington, and brothers, Gerald Maynard and Howard Maynard.

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After two years at UVM, Don left school to become an officer in the U.S. Navy, where he trained as a pilot and was stationed aboard the USS in the Mediterranean Sea. There began a lifelong love of flying and travel. After

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of a service, donations in Don’s memory may be made to the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library: https://search.app/wkuSWUWpPWx1rQii8.

The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP) offers a Mother’s Day card that can be mailed directly to a chosen recipient. Mother’s Day cards are $20 each, and proceeds benefit GNHCP and its mission to rescue felines. Orders will be accepted through Thursday, May 1, and cards will be mailed out the following day in time to arrive by Sunday, May 11, Mother’s Day. When ordering cards, indicate the recipient’s mailing address. For more information or to order, visit gnhcp.org/mothersday.

Madison Looking to Develop Climate Resilience Plan

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Source that it was “deficient” in addressing critical areas for a seaside town like Madison, such as flooding, and also when compounded with inclement weather events. The 2025 plan, which Mannix said could be out by the fall, will be comparatively greater in detail, “using updated projections and expanding on previous findings to allow for a fresh approach with new resources.”

Early signs of resiliency plan development can be found in the 2025-’35 Plan of Conservation and Development, which contains several policy recommendations in zoning and infrastructure to address climate-related vulnerabilities.

There are numerous critical points for the town to consider in the 2025 plan from the standpoints of human health and safety, from projections in the rise of sea levels, new stormwater models, tidal wetland preservation efforts, and a “drinking water vulnerability index,” said Mannix, who added that another important point to touch upon is the ways in which the historic and culturally significant areas of the town can be protected.

Representatives who can speak to the town’s historic and cultural resources are among the group of stakeholders. Others include those with the Madison Health Department, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Social Services Department for seniors and families. The latter points to how to meet the needs of the most-vulnerable demographics in Madison from a health and safety standpoint, ranging from evacuation plans to floodproofing homes.

To support these specific factors, Mannix said that, “The Town is interested in the use of GIS and mapping components for these factors,” the efforts of which also have the potential to connect findings back to its Hazard Mitigation Plan.

There are currently three areas in the southern part of town which have been identified for field assessments, as Mannix pointed out to . These include The Source

around Fence Creek Drive, Circle Beach, and Green Hill Place.

The latter sees the East River cut through the area where there are multiple businesses before the Madison-Guilford town line and a habitat. The area has a history of flooding following the removal of several elements of infrastructure, said Mannix. Additionally, sheet piling which had been previously installed has proved inadequate, causing more flooding from the river following bad weather and tidal patterns.

As part of the updated plan, Mannix said that “the town is looking for resolution on how to address this area because what’s happening is the increase in water here now is flooding the tidal wetlands, which is damaging the habitat of the tidal wetlands.”

Circle Beach and other similar areas such as the Surf Club are also being assessed for protection against the rise of sea levels and ensuing flooding. Progress related to the 2025 plan is being seen in the latter area with both its namesake master plan and the restoration of Garvin Point in the works.

Public input on the plan is going to be crucial for its development and will be garnered through engagement opportunities such as workshops, interviews, and meetings. Mannix said that stakeholder interviews have already begun on the topic of tidal wetland assessments and how those can be tied in with the protection of vulnerable areas of Madison and their populations, as well the town’s historic and cultural resources.

“Once some preliminary data is compiled, the town will host a public information session,” said Mannix

Public forums and workshops could consist of garnering opinions from the community on what assets they view as most vulnerable and are in need of protection, what kind of infrastructural improvements could be made, and even what they have already personally experienced to make them invested in finding solutions to one the biggest concerns of today.

RTPEC Summer Camp Open for Registration

Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp. Each session of the summer camp features a natural science focus. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, and run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, Aug 15. Each weeklong session will focus on a project relevant to the week’s theme, allowing children to participate in a hands-on curriculum tailored to meet each child’s interest and skills. Campers are organized in groups based on their ages. The camps for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 are as follows: Eco-Adventures, Art and Discovery, Estuary Explorers, and Super Scientists. The camps for ages 11 to 13 are Eco Engineers and River Rangers. Camp fees vary. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-summer-camp.

Marika Kuzma: Celebrate the Art of a Brave Culture

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the University of Hartford. Her violin teacher was Joža Karas, who has performed with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Marika says Karas’s publication of musical compositions made by inmates at Theresienstadt concentration camp “made an impression on me of what it is to research music.”

“He set an example for me of how powerful researching music can be,” she says.

From there, music has been another creative channel through which Marika has educated others on Ukrainian culture. One of the ways she has achieved that was through a collaboration in 2024 with the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra which featured performances at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the Kennedy Center. In general, Marika was always eager to share the music of other cultures to her students at Berkeley, rather than sticking with education on the most well-known music of classical composers. Nevertheless, “This war has added a layer of urgency,” she says.

Kate’s Camp for Kids

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host its Kate’s Camp for Kids summer day camp at 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 15. Seven one-week sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 5 to 10. Each week of Kate’s camp is filled with theater, music, dance, and visual art and culminates in a performance for family and friends that unifies all of the art forms. The camp weeks will run with the following themes: Week 1, June 23 to June 27, Robots; Week 2, July 7 to July 11, Exploration: Antarctica; Week 3, July 14 to July 18, The Wild West; Week 4, July 21 to July 25, Under the Sea: Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Week 5, July 28 to Aug. 1, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Week 6, Aug. 4 to Aug. 8, Wilderness Adventure; and Week 7, Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, Kate's Tournament of Champions. The cost is $350 per session with a 10% discount for siblings within the same household. Campers must have completed kindergarten to be eligible. Before- and after-camp care are available for an additional fee. Registrations are now being accepted and partial scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 860-510-0473 or visit thekate.org.

Carols of Birds, Bells, and Sacred Hymns of Ukraine

Marika’s work in advocating and teaching Ukrainian music has culminated in her book, . The book is an anthology of carols, including the popular Christmas number “Carol of the Bells,” which was written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych and expands upon Marika’s work of introducing a rich culture which has been underrepresented throughout time, as the carols “become a prism through which all of Ukraine’s history, culture, and vibrant spirit are brought to light,” she says in its description.

For anyone who wishes to be immersed in the plethora of Ukrainian sounds, Marika can point them in the right direction.

“UNESCO has an archive of folk songs of each culture from around the world, every continent, every culture. Ukrainian is at the top of the list with 15,500 songs documented and archived,” Marika says. “It shows how abundant the culture is of singing and how much they value it, how much they preserve it.”

A Prince Among Cats

Story by Carol Andrecs

Prince is so thankful to be inside, feeling safe and loved after having spent his entire life outdoors on his own. This young and energetic, brownish gray and white tabby with golden eyes is a purr machine once you start petting him. He has lots of energy, whether he’s playing with other cats or is alone with his toys. Is your castle in need of a Prince? Come meet this very adorable boy at our open house or apply to adopt him online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road in Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.

Do you know a woman or girl who deserves recognition for leading with kindness, helping others, or making a positive change in herself or others in a community? Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), a nonprofit organization in Guilford that provides resources and education for women and families in crisis, is now accepting nominations for SHEro candidates. Completed nomination forms must be submitted online at bit.ly/sheroawards2025 by Monday, April 28. Selected SHEros will be notified Friday, May 2. SHEros will be awarded Saturday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane. W&FLC serve the towns of Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. For more information, contact Emily Rorke at 203-458-6699 or erorke@womenandfamilylife.org.

Photo courtesy of Genevieve Ray

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certainly be required.

The building will be about 53,500 square feet. About 30% of this space is estimated to be rentable, and revenue will supposedly cover the annual operating cost. This 30% rentable space equals approximately 16,000 square feet. On an annual basis, each square foot would have to be rented 100% of the time at an average annual rate of $25.75 per square foot to generate the $412,000. But this kind of space does not rent 100% of the time.

Madison already has five community and art spaces available. Freedom of Information Act data indicates current usage ranges from 4% to 15%, with the Surf Club reaching 25% during peak season.

This $25.75 figure is an unrealistic revenue prediction for part-time rental income. The going price for commercial office space on the shoreline is only $12 per square foot for an entire year. And for this $12 annual cost, you have the space for 365 days.

Also, most clubs, social organizations, and private gatherings take advantage of space that is available at little or no cost.

Madison cannot afford to take on this project and the likely higher operating cost.

Charles Lehberger Madison

Finish the Academy Vision

In 2022, Madison voters approved $15.9 million in bonds to convert the historic Academy School into the Academy Community Center. The vision was to create a downtown hub for the arts, recreation, learning, and community building.

Since then, however, reality has set in with a nationwide increase in building costs and the realization that Academy had deteriorated more than expected. Fortunately, $7.6 million in federal and state grants were awarded after the vote, but these funds will now help cover the increased construction costs.

A lot has changed since the first vote. In the meantime, volunteers, elected officials, and town staff have turned the basic concept into detailed plans. I encourage readers to visit Scranton Library to view the plans, renderings,

and descriptive materials. As I did, I envisioned a little girl at her first dance recital, games being won and lost, paintings lining the hallways, and connections being made in projects and meetings. I saw the Community Center becoming an anchor for a thriving downtown business corridor.

Let’s finish the job and vote yes on May 6 for the Academy Community Center. The debt being approved is the same as it was last time. Abandoning the Academy and turning it into a plaque and a patch of grass would be a missed opportunity. It would waste the $1 million already spent, return the $7.6 million in grants, and be a major setback to the progress Madison has made in recent years.

Paul Kessinger Madison

In February 2022, the majority of Madison voters were in favor of renovating the historic Academy School for use as a community center with $15.9 million in bonding. It was hoped that possible grants could offset this amount, but it was never guaranteed. Imagine if the bids to renovate Academy came in at $15.9 million, as anticipated, and no grants were received. The project would have gone forward, and we would have a beautiful community center bringing vitality to this end of town and uniting residents through recreation, arts, education, and culture.

Instead, the project went over budget by almost exactly the amount of the grants received. Therefore, taxpayers are not being asked for anything more on May 6 than they were at the first referendum. In fact, the tax impact will be reduced due to recent Grand List growth.

Community centers provide a vital place for residents across generations to come together. Some argue this can hap-

Why Not Wait?

We are Madison taxpayers who, after careful consideration, have decided to vote no on the May 6 Academy Community Center Project referendum.

The town referendum approved in 2022 set the restoration budget at $15.9 million, with the expectation—as stated in the referendum documents—that grant monies received would offset the project cost to Madison taxpayers. With nearly $8 million in grants awarded to the Town of Madison, the taxpayers’ obligation, according to the 2022 ref-

pen at the library and Senior Center, but extensive studies by a previous committee show this is not valid. These places don’t have space for such things as theater, basketball, co-working, music recitals, a café, indoor farmers markets, dance, cooking, music, and art classes. It will also provide much-needed space for Youth and Family Services and the Beach and Recreation Department. We should see this as an investment in our town.

Daniel Hand generously donated this building to Madison but stipulated that it always be used for education. By taking advantage of an existing historic landmark in a prime location for the enrichment of all residents, we have an exciting opportunity and legacy we can leave future generations. If $8 million in grants are voted down, however, it will be remembered as a colossal, irreversible missed opportunity.

Kristin Morris Madison

erendum, would be reduced to $7.9 million.

However, after receipt of the bids in December 2024, the project budget has grown 50% to $24 million. As a result, the referendum on May 6, 2025 seeks to increase the budget to $24 million, which would make Madison taxpayers fully responsible for the $15.9 million bonding limit. This is an $8.1 million increase—double what Madison residents expected.

The facts behind the history of this

Commit to Saving Academy

Save Academy formed in 2018 to oppose high-density development in Madison’s historic village. Its mission was twofold: “Save the Land” and “A Fair Vote.” Save Academy spearheaded the public demand for a choice. A townwide poll was conducted to evaluate options for the Academy building, including a stand-alone question on preserving the land. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of saving the land and showed majority support for a community center.

Following the poll, Save Academy advocated for the community center and successfully brought it to referendum. When the referendum passed in 2022, Save Academy disbanded, having fulfilled its mission.

Now, three years later, we are at a second referendum—and Save Academy finds itself again advocating for a fair vote. The disappointment is palpable. How could the town fail to complete this project on time and within budget?

project give us no confidence that the current proposed budget of $24 million is sufficient to complete the project. New bids this summer are unlikely to be lower than the December submissions, given the increased construction costs over the last six months, and we have concerns that some grant monies may not materialize.

Why not wait, complete the Facilities Master Plan, and then re-evaluate our needs and our available properties?

Along with Academy, the Town Learn-

There are still many reasons to support the restoration of this historic building for community use. But if this referendum fails, so does the community center. What’s next? Town leaders have not committed to a Plan B—but they should. Any use other than community would betray the public’s decision from both the poll and the first referendum. Selling or developing the building for commercial or residential use would undo 20 years of effort to preserve this town asset for residents. Leaders should have crafted this referendum to offer voters a choice: continue the renovation at the higher price or demolish the building and make a park. In both cases, the land would be saved. We shouldn’t be back to square one because of a failure of leadership. We shouldn’t have to vote blindly. Board of Selectmen—commit to saving Academy for public use!

Kathryn Hunter Madison

ing Center, Ryerson Elementary, and Jeffrey Elementary will be vacated this summer, freeing up 100,000 square feet of space.

Woodie Weiss

Jim Leva

Tom Daly

Ellen Van Wees Madison

An Investment in Madison

Jeffrey Should Be the Community Center

We have lived in Madison for 26 years, and as seniors, we now worry about being able to afford to stay in this town.

While I appreciate the time and energy many have put into exploring the Academy project, the cost has increased considerably. There is a strong chance that the $24 million figure will not be the final number. The current bid expired in March 2025 and will now have to be re-bid. With inflation and tariffs, the final cost is likely to be much higher. At the informational session two weeks ago, it was reluctantly revealed that there is only a 6-7% buffer for unexpected costs. As someone familiar with this process, I believe at least a 10% contingency should be added.

We also have other major expenses coming down the road, such as the Surf

Building Community Momentum

Leading up to the May referendum, Madison has been engaging in a lively dialogue about the preservation and repurposing of a treasured landmark located in the heart of our community. Many of us see the lasting value of a thoughtfully conceived community center—enhancing the lives of residents of all ages, boosting the vibrancy of our town center, and increasing our property values. Like other shoreline communities, a Madison community center would offer a public space that brings us together through sports, hobbies, studio and performing arts, and more. It would serve as a welcoming gathering space for all, seven days a week.

For those concerned about the modest cost to individual taxpayers, we encourage you to also consider the broader value of a social center that builds on our recent momentum toward strengthening community ties. Over the past two decades, Madison voters have

Goodness Grows All Around

Club renovation and other projects that are being postponed until after this vote. How many projects can seniors afford while still being able to live here?

I do not believe the concern that the town needs more space is valid. Jeffrey School will be empty and has more than enough room to accommodate the offices and programs proposed for the Academy. It has plenty of classrooms, a gym, and a stage, and could house Madison Youth and Family Services, town offices, and community programs.

Jeffrey should be the community center, saving the town the expense of maintaining another empty building and saving taxpayers over $24 million.

I will vote no on the referendum on Tuesday, May 6, and encourage others to do the same.

Lynne R. Thomas Madison

Long-Term

Thinking

There’s been a lot of discussion around town about the upcoming May 6 referendum on the proposed Madison Community Center. Understandably, many are asking, “How will we pay for it?” From what I understand, the current town administration has already secured significant state and federal grants, which would supplement the bond approved by voters in 2022.

Purchase and save

We’re fortunate to have a natural attraction in Hammonasset Beach State Park, which brings in close to 2 million visitors each year. A thoughtfully designed community center—featuring art shows, performances, wellness programs, and more—could help draw many of those visitors into downtown Madison, supporting local businesses and boosting year-round activity.

That’s long-term thinking.

If the referendum fails, however, Madison will lose nearly $7 million in secured bond funding. We’ll also have to

Much-Needed Transformation

cover the cost of demolishing the Academy building and replanting the site—with no revenue and no lasting benefit to the community.

We’ve been here before. In the 1960s, the town of Madison made the bold move to purchase what was then a private beach club. That site became the Surf Club, now one of our most beloved public spaces—45 acres of shoreline with fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a vibrant community gathering place.

That decision was a turning point for Madison—and it was rooted in vision. The community center can be our generation’s Surf Club: a forward-thinking investment in the people, culture, and future of our town.

Let’s vote to move Madison forward again.

supported other projects with similar goals: the library and the senior center. Like today’s conversation regarding Academy, those earlier discussions questioned whether the facilities were needed and whether they would be used. Voters approved both projects—and today, they are thriving, fully utilized community resources. Each adds meaningful value to Madison and enhances the town’s appeal as a place to live.

Madison residents now approach an inflection point in shaping the future of our community. We encourage voters to consider the long-term benefits of investing in community assets that can increase the vitality of our town and improve quality of life for all. We are both voting yes on May 6.

Al Goldberg

Scott Murphy

Al Goldberg and Scott Murphy are members of the Board of Selectmen

North Madison Congregational Church, located at 1271 Durham Road, is hosting its fifth annual Goodness Grows plant sale on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can shop homegrown, environment-friendly, native annuals, perennials, and hanging plants straight from the church gardens and the gardens of church members. The event takes place rain or shine. For more information, contact the church at 203-421-3241 or office@northmadisoncc.org, or visit northmadisoncc.org/goodnessgrows.

I am writing to express my strong support for converting the old Academy School into a much-needed community center.

Our town has long lacked a central space where residents of all ages can gather, learn, and connect. Repurposing the Academy School would not only preserve an important part of our local history but also meet pressing community needs. With programs for seniors, activities for youth, and meeting spaces for local organizations, the center would strengthen the social fabric of our town.

Voters have been asked to decide whether to develop this property for private use or preserve it as limited public space. After a community survey in 2018 and a referendum in 2022, the town showed strong support for a community center and strong opposition to giving up the public space. Once again, we will be asked whether the project to create this space can move forward on

May 7. If we don’t take advantage of the monies that have been provided for this project through grants, we will have lost an opportunity to provide a place that makes downtown Madison a more cohesive hub.

A community center would offer afterschool programs, wellness activities, workshops, and cultural events—all in a location already familiar and accessible to residents. Having a central place for us to gather draws people to the shops and businesses downtown. Teenagers would have a constructive place to meet. What would this town be like without the visionary thinking of past leaders and residents who decided to purchase the Surf Club back in the day?

I urge town leaders and residents to support this much-needed transformation.

Andrea Aron Madison

Vendors Wanted for Marine Craft Show and Swap Meet

The Hartford Power Squadron welcomes vendors to its annual marine craft show and swap meet Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Marine, 1667 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. The cost is $25 for a space measuring 9 feet by 18 feet. The event is not restricted to boats and boating equipment. Vendors can showcase boat-related products and services, new and used parts and accessories, locally made crafts, jewelry, one-of-akind gifts, clothing, tools, and more. Proceeds from the sale of vendor spaces benefit the Connecticut River Conservancy. For more information or to reserve a space, email swapmeet@hartfordpowersquadron.com or visit Hartfordpowersquadron.org.

Ralph Singleton Madison

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of April 24 - April 30

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, there’s a secret that you have been holding on to and you are ready to let it go. It won’t weigh you down anymore and you can finally focus fully on the future instead of the past.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, certain ground is tough for people to travel, but you have conviction and grit to get things done. You have a history of thriving when faced with adversity, and that’s an asset.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, keep an eye open for a challenge. When you are given an opportunity that will require for fullest and best effort, embrace it as an opportunity to fulfill your potential.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, keeping things pleasant and lighthearted is a talent of yours, but this week you might need to take a new approach. Work with others and listen to suggestions.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you often are the life of the party, always ready to find something to do and be with other people. This week you might need to slow down and enjoy some alone time.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you could be especially energized this week and feel the need to get as much done as possible. Try not to race through tasks without focusing on doing things right.

APRIL 24

Kelly Clarkson, Singer (43)

APRIL 25

Jonathan Bailey, Actor (37)

APRIL 26

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

The news that comes your way isn’t what you had hoped, Libra. Roll with the punches and embrace the challenge. Soon there will be blue skies again and everything will settle.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you will meet up with someone you haven’t seen in a while and it will be like no time has passed whatsoever. Be prepared for a coincidental situation to bring you together.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

The universe will put you in touch with someone who is reputable and diligent, Sagittarius. This way you can both tackle what you need to get done reap the rewards of your hard work.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, a little competition never hurt anyone. Embrace an upcoming chance to see how you stack up. Give your best effort, as always.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

This is a good week to play things safe and keep your cards close to the vest, Aquarius. Consider each situation carefully before engaging.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you are a sociable person and ready and willing to chat up others. This week you might not be up for any social interaction and prefer a few days of solitary time spent.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

APRIL 28

Jay Leno, TV Host (75) APRIL 29

Jerry Seinfeld, Comic (71) APRIL 30

Melania Trump, First Lady (55)

APRIL 27

Lizzo, Rapper (37)

Gal Gadot, Actress (40)

CLUES ACROSS

1. English TV station

4. It fuels cars

7. Where ships dock (abbr.)

10. Indigenous people of Thailand

11. Midway between northeast and east

12. Small Milky Way constellation

13. Fritz __, Austrian chemist

15. A Brit’s grandmother

16. Colombian city

19. Visualize

21. Charged

23. People’s assets

24. Informative books

25. Jeer

26. You can do it with your horn

27. Agents of your downfall

30. Central Uganda city

34. Supervises flying

35. Type of tree

36. Alfalfa

41. Dishwasher soap brand

45. Hall where military eats

46. Ancient Greek City

47. Speaks incessantly

50. Discuss again

54. Extreme greed

55. Adopt or support

56. Fantasy writer Russell

57. Seize

59. Early Mesoamerican civilization

60. Noted pet detective Ventura

61. Automobile

62. Georgia rockers

63. Color opposite green

64. Amount of time

65. Attempt

CLUES DOWN

1. Sheep sound

2. Some can be emotional

3. Inflammation of colon lining

4. Origins

5. Comedienne Gasteyer

6. Perceived by the senses

7. A place to play ball

8. Occur before

9. Animal body parts

13. Thanksgiving dessert

14. Root mean square (abbr.)

17. 1960s teen idol Bobby

18. Promotional materials

20. One point east of northeast

22. Piers Anthony protagonist

27. Popular sports league

28. Cologne

29. Partner to cheese

31. Constrictor snake

32. Not good

33. Supplement with difficulty

37. Hug with fondness

38. Enforced again

39. Small amount of time (abbr.)

40. Substance

41. Anterior parts of the brain

42. Brews

43. Where ships load cargo

44. Holiday season singer

47. “__ humbug!”

48. Monetary unit of Macao

49. Popular children’s book elephant

51. Glutinous

52. Function

53. Old world, new

58. Swiss river

Word Search

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

SPRING HAS SPRUNG WORD SEARCH

APRIL AWAKENING BLOOMS BREEZE BUDDING BUNNY CHIRPING EGGS FLOWERS GARDEN GREEN GROWS INSECTS NEST POLLEN REBIRTH SAPLING SHOWERS SPRING SUNNY SUNSHINE TREES

Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for April 17, 2025: FICTION

Word Search solution for April 17, 2025

Baseball Wins a Trio, Girls’ Tennis Wins Twice

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Baseball

The Hand baseball team traveled to West Haven on April 14 and won 4-2. Hayden Whitcher pitched six innings while striking out six and allowing two runs. Paul Calandrelli collected his second save of the year and went 2for-3 at the plate. Jonas Markovitz had three hits and an RBI. Lucca Boyce added a hit and an RBI.

The Tigers hit the road to Danbury the next day and won 3-2. Freshman Nate Kessell pitched six innings while striking out four and allowing two runs to earn the win. Calandrelli had the goahead two run single in the top of the seventh inning, and Sam Markovitz earned his first save.

Rocco Zagami, Nick Maynard, and Clay Cosgriff all had two hits.

On April 19, Hand hosted Fairfield Prep and won 5-3. Gavin Scarice earned his second win of the year by pitching 5.2 innings

and allowing three runs. Calandrelli collected his third save of the year. Boyce had an RBI single, and Cosgriff had a two-run single that put the Tigers ahead in the fifth inning. Alex Khacherian added an RBI single.

Girls’ Tennis

The Hand girls’ tennis team traveled to Sheehan on April 14 and claimed a 6-1 victory, bringing the Tigers’ season record to 31. Shutout 6-0, 6-0 wins came from junior Loden Bradstreet at No. 1 singles, junior No. 2 doubles tandem Skylar Powers and Emma Coscia, and the No. 3 doubles pairing of junior Lilah Browning and freshman Azra Hatiboglu. Other wins came from senior Antoinette Lowy at No. 2

singles (6-0, 6-1) and senior captains Ella Helfrich and Mia Scott at No. 1 doubles (6-1, 6-1). Making her varsity debut for Hand, sophomore Rose Lyons gave the team its final win of the day with a thrilling three-set nail-biter that came down to the wire, 6-1, 1-6, 7-6 (7-5).

On April 16, the Tigers traveled to Cheshire and claimed a cold, windy, hard-fought 4-3 victory, bringing their record to 4-1 on the season. Wins came from Bradstreet (6-3, 6-1) as well as Helfrich and Scott, who cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory. The No. 3 doubles combo of Browning and Hatiboglu continued their winning ways, besting their opponents 64, 6-1. The deciding match came down to No. 2 singles player Lowy, who bested her opponent in a war of attrition 7-5, 6-4. This sealed the victory for Hand, its first as a team since the 2023 campaign.

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Boys’ Tennis Wins Twice, Baseball Wins a Trio

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Baseball

The H-K baseball team hosted Morgan on April 14 and fell 3-2. Todd Butler had three hits in the game, and Sawyer Dimatteo struck out nine batters in a losing effort.

The next day, the team traveled to East Hampton and won 8-1. Joey Salafia had two hits and two RBI in the contest, and Garrett Mitchill struck out eight, allowing only two hits to get his second win of the spring.

On April 16, the Cougars hit the road to Portland and earned a 13-1 victory. Max Selmer had four hits, Todd Butler had three, Noah Marica had two, and Liam Christopher had two to lead H-K’s 16-hit attack. Butler struck out 11, allowing only three hits to get his second win.

The Cougars hosted Canton on April 19

and won 4-0. Selmer had three hits and two RBI, and Salafia had two hits and an RBI to lead H-K’s offense. Dimatteo struck out six, allowing only three hits in relief to get the save.

Boys’ Tennis

The H-K boys’ tennis team traveled to Platt Tech on April 14 and won 5-1. H-K singles and doubles players won all matches played, with Platt’s sole win coming by default. Adam “AJ” Livingston teamed up with newcomer Michael Perry to win the match at No. 2 doubles for the

Cougars (6-0, 6-0). Chase Smalley and Joseph Lucero won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 doubles.

For singles, Bryce Leiberman earned a win at No. 1 (6-0, 6-0), Tyler Medina won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2, and Matthew Medina won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3.

On April 16, H-K hosted Westbrook and won 5-1. Led by Leiberman, the Cougars were able to dominate the opponent. H-K swept singles play and split the doubles matches to remain undefeated in conference play. Smalley showed his versatility by moving into the No. 4 singles slot with little notice and remains unbeaten for the Cougars.

For singles, Leiberman won 6-0, 6-3. Tyler Medina won 6-1, 6-1, and Matthew Medina earned a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Smalley won 6-0, 6-1.

On the doubles side, Livingston and Perry won 6-0, 6-0.

Photo courtesy of Martha McCrann

Pictured are the Hand baseball captains in Sam Markovitz and Paul Calandrelli. Calandrelli collected his second save of the year and went 2for-3 at the plate in the team's 4-2 win vs. West Haven on April 14.

Photo courtesy of Krystyna Krisha Adam "AJ" Livingston won the No. 2 doubles match with Michael Perry (6-0, 6-0) in H-K boys' tennis's 5-1 win vs. Platt Tech on April 14.

Valley Courier

Schoolie Stripers are on the Move

While schoolie striped bass are being schooled by fishers, both fishermen and fish are getting a little more educated. For a short amount of time, these fish will go after the same lure time and time again and then shut down. Imprint of that lure finally sinks in, and then the bite suddenly stops. That is the down side. The up side is their memory is short lived, and, with a little patience, one can resume fishingusually with experiencing the previous results.

Changing locations or tying on a different lure can spark the bite again. If tying on a different lure, try to find one with a similar action, a shade or two off-color, and one with a comparable profile. If that does not re-activate the bite, then go with one totally dissimilar - or maybe add a colored bead or two. Try a sandworm or herring scent to spice things up. Beads can also send a signal to their lateral line while scent fires up their sensitive olfactory system.

Always keep one thing in mind. There is a reason we refer to young striped bass as schoolies. They group or school together. So, unlike working a larger, lone striped bass, when casting to a school in the midst of a bite, one is actually placing a lure in front of several fish. In that case, maneuver the lure in such a way as to cover a wider area, presenting the lure to numerous fish instead of only one. When using either a lipped or lipless lure, experiment with adjusting the eye so as to cause the lure to move more to one side than the other upon retrieving. Being creative can sometimes be the difference of hooking up or not.

Schoolie season is primed. Holdover fish and those migrating up the coast are on the move and need food to compensate for the energy spent migrating. They are fresh and hungry. It is now up to you to take advantage of the bite.

On The Water

A cold front moved east of our waters as a series of weak surface troughs moved across. High pressure gradually began to build in, taking short control of the area. A frontal system then approached impacting the sector just before high pressure returned, leaving an opening for another frontal system to slip into the region. Air temperatures waivered from the low 50s into the high 60s as days saw a mix of clouds, sun, rain, and patches of fog. Long Island Sound water temperatures fluctuated between 44-48 degrees as seas responded to multiple small craft advisories, wind, and patches of dense early morning fog.

CAPTAIN MORGAN’S

Fishing report

In spite of cold starts, rain, and wind, trout anglers had multiple opportunities to catch eye-opening breeders. Colors were absolutely spectacular and the fights on light gear exceptional. Those who know the shop have already learned that what we say will happen happens. Newcomers have not learned that yet, so a disbeliever or believer in fish stories usually will be converted if time permits a quick photo op. Periodically, though, it will be evident, as fish are either being weighed or photographed.

Quality trout are being caught causing ear-to-ear grins to be more common than uncommon these days. Time of day, barometric pressure trends, and water conditions all play a part in fishing results. These elements have a direct effect on feeding - which leads us to forage. This season has seen wide swings of trout preferences, as feeding patterns have changed inconsistently, and at times, quickly. Natural, scented and artificial baits are running the gamut from day-to-day - sometimes hour-to-hour. One thing is very noticeable: when these breeders are on something, they do not readily change over, but do become cautious and extremely evasive. In most instances, the lighter the setup, the better.

It is time to switch gears for a moment to the young anglers. True, some of those trout caught may not be eye-openers, but to these young-ins, the thrill is unmistakable. To them, whether it was a trout, small bass, sunfish, or something else, they are delighted. It is an adventure that will be remembered for decades, and more importantly, they will recall the event almost verbatim. Taking a kid fishing is the first step in making a true angler!

tossing out shad darts or willow leafs for American shad in the CT River.

Largemouth bass are into pre-spawn mode. They are hungry, protective, and very feisty. Attacking hard/soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and natural baits, such as worms and live shiners, are seemingly irresistible. Expect the fight to be one of testing and skill. Lakes and rivers will have quality bucketmouths, but one cannot rule out the local neighborhood pond. For some of the best action, gear up for and fish smallie territory to experience a rodjolting topwater hit. White perch remain good, yellow’s plentiful, and large sunfish are taking worms. Catfish and carp are being caught, along with aggressive pickerel, a few pike, and a few salmon. Try

School is in session, and schoolie striped bass are schooling while being schooled themselves. Crank out the eight-weights and light spinning gear for some really good early springtime action. Within the last two weeks, linesiders threw off their winter cobwebs and responded to their innermost desire for food. Around our local waters, it is slightly early for consistent cow bass, but fish within and below the slot of 28 to 31” have been taking natural baits, soft plastics, small jigs, and swimmers. With the wind to one’s back, casting an intermediate fly line with a sinking fly can produce some fast-paced action during either a flooding or ebbing tide. Winter flounder catches were hit or miss, while blackfish (tautog) went from iffy to catch as catch can (mostly small) again this week.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call ahead for spring hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter and Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.

Tight Lines, Captain Morgan captainmorganusa@hotmail.com captainmorgan-fish.blogspot.com X (formerly twitter) @captmorgan_usa

Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan

First striped bass to kick off the season, Chris Brockett of Clinton hooked this 29-incher on a paddletail swim bait that was destined for a family dinner - one of a few that will be served this year.

Lyons Caps Successful Tennis Career with International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction

By Jennifer McCulloch

Special to The Source

Growing up in Madison as one of eight children, Peter Lyons’ parents opted to send their five sons to Camp DeWitt for a sevenweek overnight camp at Lake Winnepesaukee when the kids were young. It was there that Peter and his brothers discovered what would prove to be a lifelong passion.

Peter not only discovered his love of tennis at Camp DeWitt, but an activity that helped to map out his future. He went on to compete in college and beyond and then worked in the tennis industry for many years before recently retiring.

Peter, now 68, and his wife, Karen, now spend most of their winter in Naples, Florida, and earlier this year on one of their drives down, they stopped in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Peter checked his email when they settled in and was shocked to find out that he would be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on June 8.

“It’s an amazing feeling and accomplishment,” says Peter. “Being chosen into the Hall of Fame is an absolute honor that affords me inclusion into a select group of individuals who have excelled and made an impact on the game of tennis. It means that all the hard work I have put into the game — whether as a player or professionally through work — has made an impact.”

Peter’s passion for tennis began at Camp DeWitt where he spent 10 summers, including several as a counselor. By age 14, he won the camp tennis competition, and the next year, he won the AllCamp Competition in which Camp DeWitt competed against five other camps.

“My mom and dad were looking for a way to get the boys out of the house, so we’d go to camp every summer — there were 40 activities to choose from, but tennis and swimming were mandatory, and I just fell in love with tennis,” says Peter. “At the point I

began winning the camp competitions, I thought I should focus my time on the game a bit more, and that’s when Mom and Dad put a court in at the house in Madison with lights so we could play at night.”

Peter and his brothers began to spend most of their time on the tennis court. They attended Notre Dame-West Haven where they were all members of the tennis team. Peter and his brother, Dave, each earned All-State honors during their high school careers, and Peter made it to the finals of the state tournament as a senior, falling in the final match.

Each of the Lyons brothers went on to play tennis in college with Ed playing at University of Denver, Chris playing at Holy Cross, Dave playing at Villanova, and Peter playing at Providence College. Peter found success in college, playing No. 1 singles all four years and tallying an 82-8 record.

Peter won six intercollegiate tournaments during his tenure, which was an “incredible experience.” He was also named Providence College’s Athlete of the Year in 1979 — the first time the honor was bestowed on a tennis player. The following year, he was given the Mal Brown Award, which is given to one senior athlete with dedication, honor, and sportsmanship. As a senior, he reached the semifinals of the DI New England Collegiate Championship.

“Providence College was known for basketball, hockey, and cross country, and I really wanted to help bring the tennis program up,” says Peter. “[Being named Athlete of the Year] helped put the tennis program on the map for the school. In 1993, I was inducted into the Providence

College Athletic Hall of Fame, which was a real honor, alongside Marvin Barnes, who was a firstround draft pick [by the Philadelphia 76ers] in the NBA back in the day [1974].”

Peter not only found success on the tennis court, but love, as well. He remembers that the men’s team practiced right after the women’s team at Providence College. Karen caught his eye 48 years ago, and they have been married for 41 years.

“I remember seeing her and thinking, ‘I’d like to get to know this person,’” says Peter. “She was a good player, and she also started tutoring me in statistics.”

Throughout his summer in college, Peter played the Men’s Northeast Circuit, playing tournaments every weekend. He continued to thrive in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) adult tournament circuit, earning two No. 1 New England doubles rankings with Bill Cashman, who was also a Madison resident at the time.

“All the top players at the time would play in these tournaments,” says Peter. “Now, you don’t quite get that kind of participation, but then, the competition was amazing.”

Following graduation, Lyons went on to play professionally, earning a career high of No. 854 in the world.•Notable tournament wins include The Western Maryland Open in 1981, The Connecticut Closed State Championship in 1982, and the Virgin Islands Open in 1991 and 1992. Peter dedicated two years after graduation to tennis, traveling the world.

industry, and when a sales rep job with Dunlop opened up, Peter went for it.

“The satellite circuit is like the minor league of baseball, where you’re trying to make it into the big leagues, but still playing world ranked players,” says Peter. “After two years, I had to decide if I’d continue playing or go into a working career. I knew I needed two or three years to get to a level to earn enough money to make a living playing tennis, but I wasn’t willing to do that.”

Peter began a training program for sales with Field Cross

He and Karen moved their family from Pennsylvania to Garrington, Rhode Island, where they raised their two children. Peter spent a decade working for Dunlop before transitioning to Prince for 15 years, and spending the final 12 years of his career working for Babolat. He earned National Salesman of the Year with each company he worked for.

“Working in the industry was great because you really got to know everyone — the pros and

all of the accounts,” says Peter. “I am so fortunate to be able to have had my working career tied to the sport and to the people around it — that’s what’s made it so fulfilling to me. It’s a game that people do for recreation and fun, and I was able to have a working career in the sport that supports that.”

Peter continued to play tennis throughout his life. In the 35-45 age track, he became involved with many New England and National tournaments with two No. 1 singles rankings and a No. 4 singles ranking in Men’s 35 and Over.

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Photo courtesy of Peter Lyons

Peter Lyons, who grew up in Madison, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this June.

Schedules

HAND

Friday, April 25: vs. Amity at 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 26: vs. Fairfield Warde at 2 p.m.

Monday, April 28: at Lyman Hall at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. Fairfield Prep at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: at Cheshire at 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. Amity at 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 1: at Guilford at 2:15 p.m.

Monday, April 28: at Mercy at 2:25 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. East Lyme at 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 1: at Lauralton Hall at 2:30 p.m.

Boys’ Lacrosse

Tuesday, April 29: at Notre Dame-West Haven at 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 1: at Weston at 6:30 p.m.

Girls’ Lacrosse

Saturday, April 26: vs. Glastonbury at 1 p.m.

Monday, April 28: vs. Sacred Heart Academy at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: at Simsbury at 6 p.m.

Boys’ Outdoor Track

Saturday, April 26: at Ledyard at 9 a.m.

Thursday, May 1: at Lyman Hall w/ Fairfield Prep at 3:45 p.m.

Girls’ Outdoor Track

Saturday, April 26: at Ledyard at 9 a.m.

Thursday, May 1: at Lyman Hall w/ Lauralton Hall at 3:45 p.m.

Softball

Friday, April 25: at Hamden at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 26: vs. Wilton at noon

Monday, April 28: at East Haven at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. Foran at 4 p.m.

Boys’ Tennis

Monday, April 28: at Wilbur Cross at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: at East Haven at 3:45 p.m.

Girls’ Tennis

Friday, April 25: vs. North Haven at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. East Haven at 3:45 p.m.

Boys’ Volleyball

Monday, April 28: at Harding at 4:30 p.m.

Lyons Caps Successful Tennis Career with International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction

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He went on to play in a few national 40and-over events, making it to quarterfinals of those. Another highlight was winning 55-and-over doubles with Stan Mescon on grass courts. He also has played in USTA mixed doubles tournaments with Karen, and in platform tennis, they won the national husband and wife for 50+ category in 2008.

“My wife and kids would always come and watch me play and have always been very supportive,” says Peter. “Karen and I would play in tournaments together, and it was always really cool playing with your wife.”

The couple’s involvement in tennis extended beyond playing, as they ran the Rhode Island Special Olympics tennis program for years.•Peter and his son, Ty, won the National Special Olympics gold medal in tennis in 2015, which was “absolutely amazing.” Their daughter, Kate, also found a love for the sport and played at her

parents’ alma mater, Providence College.

Peter is happy to be able to share his passion for tennis with his family, nurturing his childrens’ love for the sport, just as his parents did for him when he was young.

“While my parents didn’t play the game, they saw that myself and my brothers had a passion for the sport and put in a court and would watch us in tournaments — there was tremendous support there,” says Peter. “Karen’s side of the family all played, so it’s a big part of our family gettogethers and holidays. It’s the game of a lifetime, a sport you can carry on, and now in my retirement years, I’m still playing, which helps you stay active and connects you with people and broadens your life socially. I just have a great passion for the game — I love the game, I love the competition, I love the camaraderie and the people involved with the sport. Getting the email about the Hall of Fame this past February was just a cherry on the cake.”

Baseball Wins a Trio, Girls’ Tennis Wins Twice

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Softball

Saturday, April 26: at North Branford at 3:30 p.m.

Monday, April 28: at Old Saybrook at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. Old Lyme at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: at Cromwell at 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: vs. Old Lyme at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: vs. Old Lyme at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30: at old Saybrook/Portland at 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 1: at Valley Regional at 3:45 p.m.

Monday, April 28: vs. Coginchaug at 3:45 p.m. Baseball Softball

Wednesday, April 30: vs. Old Saybrook at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1: vs. Valley Regional at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: at North Branford at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1: vs. Valley Regional at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 26: vs. North Haven at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: vs. Old Saybrook at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1: at Morgan at 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29: at Old Saybrook at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1: vs. Morgan at 4 p.m.

Boys’ Golf

The Hand boys’ golf team traveled to North Haven on April 8 and fell 160-183. Hand golfers had a tough day dealing with the cold and wind at Wheeler Tradition in Wallingford.

On April 9, the team faced Notre DameWest Haven at Racebrook Country Club and lost 157-167. Hand bounced back a bit after the high score the day before but couldn’t overcome a strong Notre Dame team on their home course.

Hand earned its first win of the season in a home match vs. Morgan on April 10 with a final score of 165-183. Lucas Felberbaum of Hand was the Medalist for the first time in his career with a career-low score of 39.

Hand softball hosted Cheshire on April 14 and took a 15-0 loss. Erin Cerny and Bianca Pasquinelli each recorded a hit for the Tigers, and Cerny pitched 2.1 innings, giving up six hits and six earned runs. She walked two batters and struck out one. Grace Hall then pitched 3.2 innings and gave up seven hits and nine earned runs. She also recorded five walks.

The team then hosted Amity on April 16 and fell 3-1. Pasquinelli recorded a hit in the loss, and Cerny pitched six innings, giving up six hits and one earned run. She also had three walks and one strikeout.

The Tigers closed out the week on April 19, traveling to Guilford and falling 7-2. Phoebe Brennan and Danielle Phelan each drove in a run, as Phelan hit a home run in the contest. Cerny threw one inning, giving up three hits and four earned runs. She also walked one batter. Hall threw five innings and gave up seven hits and two earned runs. She walked four and struck out five.

Hope Alliance Needs Volunteers

The Hope Alliance for Animals Incorporated, 2 Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth, seeks volunteers. For more information, contact 860-663-0324, 203-988-4654, or hopealliance@hotmail.com, or visit www.hope-alliance.org.

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Fun By The Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Last Week’s Answers

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

In Search of the Best Slice

By Eric O’Connell

Staff Writer

Grab a couple pies and cast your vote—time is running out! Only one week remains to help crown Connecticut’s best slice in the Pizza Capital Trail contest, and nearly 50 shoreline spots are in the running.

It’s a question that can inspire heated debates and stir strong passions: Who has the best pizza in Connecticut? Now, the state is asking residents to help settle the debate.

In March, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and Tourism created a contest to find the top 100 independent pizza restaurants in the state. The winners will be added to the Pizza Capital Trail, which will “serve as a guide for visitors and pizza enthusiasts on where they can get some of the best pizza in the country,” a press release stated.

PizzaCapitalTrail.com features more than 900 restaurants eligible for voting. Eleven local favorites made the list.

To cast a ballot, voters can visit PizzaCapitalTrail.com and select up to 10 pizzerias from the list or submit a write-in vote for a different spot. Voting ends May 1, and the Pizza Capital Trail will be announced in September, just ahead of

National Pizza Month, the release said. To be eligible, restaurants must have a permanent brick-and-mortar location, according to contest rules. Additionally, “every independent pizzeria counts as one restaurant regardless of how many locations that business may have. So, whether a pizzeria has one location or four, it will be represented as one single entity in the voting and rankings. This ensures that every vote reflects quality, tradition, and taste, rather than just a footprint,” the rules state.

Final rankings will be determined through a combination of the public vote and a panel of food critics and influencers. Here are the local restaurants included list:

Benny J’s

Big John’s New Haven Pizza

Branford Pizza

Brother’s Deli & Pizzeria

Capone’s Pizza Bar

Da Carmine’s

Genaro’s Pizza Restaurant

Honeyspot Pizza

Jon’s Pizza Venture

Lomonaco’s Ristorante Italiano

Marco Pizzeria

Branford

Photo courtesy of Otto Pizza

Photo courtesy of Grand Apizza

Otto Pizza in Chester features wood-fired pizzas and is the only Chester pizzeria listed on the CT Pizza Trail.

With locations in Clinton, Guilford, and Madison, Grand Apizza is one of nearly 50 pizza shops listed on the CT Pizza Trail.

Photo courtesy of Marco Pizzeria

Branford's Marco Pizzeria is one of 13 Branford pizzerias listed on the CT Pizza Trail.

For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website, www.zip06.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Building Blocks: From Atoms to Anatomy

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Miranda Margulis-Ohnuma, Shashank Dattathri, and Aurora Miranda of Yale Science Communication. 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.

Creating Balance, Peace, and Harmony in Your Garden Design

: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by James Doenges, owner of Sustainable Gardening Landscape. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.

Center Cemetery Part 2: Dust and Shadow Here I Leave with Thee

: 5 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Branford Town historian Jane Bouley. Sponsored by the Branford Center Cemetery Association and the Branford Historical Society. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Business After Hours and Sneak Peak Performance

5:30 to 7 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House, Rear lawn, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Includes

drinks, appetizers, and a sneak peek performance of Madison Lyric Stage’s preview of . Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or to register, contact the Madison Chamber at 203245–7394 or chamber@madisonct.com.

A Memory of Truth?

New Findings on the Battle of Ridgefield

: 6 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), 114 Whitney Ave. Features a presentation by author Keith Marshall Jones III based on his book,

The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold, the Patriot Militia, and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut

. Free and open to the public. The event will also stream on Facebook Live. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Protecting Our Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies

: 6 to 7 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Catherine Wolko, a second-generation beekeeper and owner of The Humble Bee Honey Company. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

An Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features performances, discussions, instruction, and more. Led by local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Author Event: Zoë Schlanger

The Light Eaters

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: . Copies will be available for purchase and signing. For info or to register, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

In Search of the Best Slice

Continued from page 29

Calendar for the Week of April 24, 2025

Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of the Rev. Thomas Blake as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church

: 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. For info or to RSVP, contact 203-488-2681 or rector@trinitybranford.org.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz

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7 p.m. Online event. Book: series. Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.

Concert by Ticket to Ride (Tribute to The Beatles)

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7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

The Adult Disability Community in Connecticut: Advocacy, Resources, and Legislation Orphan X

: 10 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Lynn Arezzini, a political advocate for the disabled and the chair of the Southern DDS Regional Advisory Committee; Karl Arezzini, a 34-year-old adult with autism who is also a fine cellist and singer; and Heather LaTorra, president and CEO of Marrakech, a New Haven-based program that supports people with disabilities. 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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GAC Exhibit Celebrates Art and Earth

The newest exhibition at Guilford Art Center, Dear Mother, honors the human connection to the natural world through a wide range of artistic media and practices. The exhibition explores our most ancient relationships with nature through one of our most fundamental human behaviors: artmaking.

Dear Mother will be on view rom Friday, May 2, through Sunday, June 1, and will feature more than 100 works by local artists. Media include painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, fiber, woodcut, mixed media and encaustic.

A free, public opening reception will be held Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Guilford Art Center gallery.

The gallery is open seven days a week and free to enter. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The Shop, featuring handcrafted work by hundreds of artists, is also open during these hours.

Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford. For more information, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947.

, photograph by Kathy Frederick Ashes , woodcut by Helen Cantrell

Signs of an Unknown Land , felted Merino wool by Cathy Lovell Raven's Reward

Press Release from the Guilford Art Center

, oil on canvas/collage by Sue Rollins Before/After Dunes

Continued from page 30

: 11 a.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Bob Potter, art historian at the Lyme Academy of Art and docent at the Yale Center for British Art. Hosted by Madison Art Society. For info or to register (required to receive the Zoom link), email Marianne@RTDTECH.com.

Writers Writing

: 1 to 2:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. For adults, seniors, and homeschoolers ages 15 and up. Covers different genres of writing, including fairy tales, children's stories, letters to the editor, poetry, and personal essays. Other dates: Fridays, May 9 and May 23. Attendees may try out a particular writing style and attend any date they prefer. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Author Event: John Himmelman

: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book:

Discovering Amphibians: Frogs, and Salamanders of the Northeast

. Best for adults, but older children with an interest in the topic are welcome to join. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

History Happy Hour: Invasive Plants: Colonial Times to Today

: 6 to 7 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Features a talk by Heather Crawford, chair of Madison’s Conservation Commission. Admission: $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Includes beverages from The Wine Thief of Madison and hors d’oeuvres. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Opening Night for

Shrek The Musical

: 7 p.m. Cabaret on Main Theater, 597 Main St., East Haven. The show runs through Sunday, May 11. Other showtimes available. For info or tickets, call 203-208-9592 or visit cabaret-onmain.com.

Opening Night for

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 THROUGH

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

2025 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. Open to the public. Showcases some of the latest innovations in boating, sailing, and fishing. Cost: $20 per adult, includes access for all three days; free admission for children ages 13 and under. Half of the proceeds benefits Sails Up 4 Cancer. Free parking. For tickets, visit ctspringboatshow.com. For info, contact 203-644-7798 or info@ctspringboatshow.com.

Measure for Measure

: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. In partnership with Elm Shakespeare Company. For info or tickets, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Giant Tag Sale

: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. No early birds. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Branford Compassion Club's Feline Rescue and Adoption Center. For info, call 203-996-8391.

Clean-up Event for Earth Day

: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Short Beach, Branford, starting at Pardee Park. Bags, gloves, and trash pickers will be available. Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Wear comfortable clothes. Pardee Park will be the starting and ending point, and the cleanup can happen anywhere within the Short Beach area. Hosted by the Branford Conservation and Environment Commission. For info, email branfordconservation@gmail.com.

Earth Day Beach and Park Cleanup

: 9 to 11 a.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Volunteers help clean up debris from Hammonasset Beach State Park. For info, call 203-245-8743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.

35th Anniversary Celebration

: 10 a.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a book drive to benefit Read to Grow, free ice cream, and instore specials. For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Shoreline Village Hike: Westwoods Trail, Guilford

:

10 a.m. Meet at the end of Three Corners Road for the Westwoods trail head. The trail has some moderate climbing and uneven footing. Dress according to the weather and wear good sturdy shoes. Bring walking sticks (if preferred), a hat, and a water bottle. Rain cancels. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to register (required), contact SVCT at 203-747-5939 or info@shorelinevillagect.org.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Frieda McFadden. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-2457365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Crafting Hand-Embroidered Greeting Cards

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will use metallic watercolors or colored pencils, templates, threads and decorative papers to complete a stitched collage. Cost: $67.50 for members, $75 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $16 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Old Saybrook Environmental Fair

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Saybrook Middle School Gym, 60 Sheffield St. Features speakers, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities to raise awareness and promote action on environmental issues. Free admission. Open to all. For info, call Lynette Wacker at 860-395-3131

Earth Day with the Old Saybrook Garden Club

: 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features face painting, birdhouse craft, nature scavenger hunt, games, and more. Free and open to all. No registration needed. For info, call 860395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

: 8 p.m. Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Sunday, June 15. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

Opening Night for

Ragtime: The Musical Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Board Members

:

8 p.m. Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., New Haven. The show runs through Saturday, May 17. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-432-1234 or visit yalerep.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AND

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Concert by John Oates

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Four-Way Test Speech Contest Finals

: 9 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Rd. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Rotary. Features a concert by Rotary Peace Fellow and cellist Diego Carneiro, a presentation by District Peace Committee Co-chair John Waller, and a panel discussion with the speech contest finalists. For info, call Joan Winters at 860-861-8811 or visit osrotary.org.

Paper Shredding Event

: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Madison Chamber of Commerce, 12 School St. Cost: $10 for a standard box of papers. Discounts apply for three or more boxes. For info, contact the chamber at 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.

Blast Cancer Brain Tumor Walk

: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet at Lighthouse Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. For info, visit events.thecurestartsnow.org/blast-cancerwalk-connecticut.

Met in HD Live:

The Housemaid Le Nozze di Figaro

: 1 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Running time: 235 minutes with an intermission. Shoreline Opera Club will lead a 30minute talk-back after the broadcast. For info or tickets, call 203-245-2456 or visit madisoncinemas2.com.

Foraging and Fermenting Class

: 1 to 3 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Presented by Connecticut Foraging Club founder Amy Demers and forager and chef Vinny Crotta. Rain or shine. Tickets: $35. Part of the proceeds benefits Dudley Foundation. To register, email shroomsofct@gmail.com with full names of participants. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Introducing: Clinton's New Poet Laureate

: 1 to 3 p.m.

Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features a meet-and-greet event with Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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New York, New York: Frank Stella, William de Kooning, Helen Frankenhaler, and Jasper Johns

NMCC Hosts Pollinator-Themed Plant Sale

Pollinators play a vital role in the health of our environment, from supporting local ecosystems to helping produce much of the food we eat. That’s why North Madison Congregational Church is focusing on pollinator-friendly plants and education at this year’s Goodness Grows Plant Sale, to be held Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual sale will feature a wide variety of locally sourced perennial plants, annuals, shrubs and herbs ideal for creating pollinator pathways—green corridors that support bees, butterflies and other pollinators. These pathways can be as small as a window box or as expansive as a backyard garden or meadow.

Attendees can meet with Heather Crawford, Chair of the Madison Conservation Commission, who will be on-site to answer questions about native plantings and sustainable landscaping practices.

Crawford and members of NMCC’s expert gardening team will offer guidance on selecting plants and building beautiful, environmentally friendly gardens.

In addition to plants, shoppers can browse the popular Garden Tools and Goods Tent, filled with gently used tools, pots, hoses and other garden treasures. There will also be a puzzle table, a bake sale with fresh pastries and treats, and live music throughout the event. The sale will take place on the grounds of North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Road, just south of the Route 80/Route 79 circle. Parking is available in the upper lot across from the North Madison Firehouse on Opening Hill Road. The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, visit www.northmadisoncc.org/goodness grows, email office@northmadisoncc.org or call 203-421-3241.

Photo courtesy of NMCC

Shoppers browse perennials and herbs during last year’s plant sale, which supports sustainable gardening and local pollinator pathways.

Press Release from North Madison Congregational Church

Photo courtesy of NMCC

Shoppers check out gently used garden tools and accessories at the Goodness Grows Plant Sale at North Madison Congregational Church.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Building Blocks: From Atoms to Anatomy

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Miranda Margulis-Ohnuma, Shashank Dattathri, and Aurora Miranda of Yale Science Communication. 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.

Creating Balance, Peace, and Harmony in Your Garden Design

: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by James Doenges, owner of Sustainable Gardening Landscape. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.

Mary’s Culinary Class: Chicken Caesar Wrap and Bunny Butt Cupcakes

: 5 to 7 p.m. Meet in the kitchen at the East Haven Recreation Department, 1 Maple St. For children ages 5 to 12. Open to East Haven residents and nonresidents. Hosted by the East Haven Parks and Recreation. Cost: $40. Bring a drink to class. For info or to register (required), contact 203-464-8447 or marysculinaryclassesllc@gmail.com, or visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

Center Cemetery Part 2: Dust and Shadow Here I Leave with Thee

: 5 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Branford Town historian Jane Bouley. Sponsored by the Branford Center Cemetery Association and the Branford Historical Society. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Business After Hours and Sneak Peak Performance

5:30 to 7 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House, Rear lawn, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Includes drinks, appetizers, and a sneak peek performance of Madison Lyric Stage’s preview of Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or to register, contact the Madison Chamber at 203245–7394 or chamber@madisonct.com.

p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Catherine Wolko, a second-generation beekeeper and owner of The Humble Bee Honey Company. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

An Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone

: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features performances, discussions, instruction, and more. Led by local guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. For info or to register (required), call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Connecticut Wineries

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features a virtual ride through Connecticut’s wine country. Presented by Michelle Griffis, an enthusiast of Connecticut’s wineries, nicknamed by friends “The Nutmeg Nose.” For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Author Event: Zoë Schlanger

The Light Eaters

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: . Copies will be available for purchase and signing. For info or to register, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of the Rev. Thomas Blake as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church

: 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. For info or to RSVP, contact 203-488-2681 or rector@trinitybranford.org.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz

: 7

Orphan X

p.m. Online event. Book: series. Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz

: 7

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

The Adult Disability Community in Connecticut: Advocacy, Resources, and Legislation

: 10 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Lynn Arezzini, a political advocate for the disabled and the chair of the Southern DDS Regional Advisory Committee; Karl Arezzini, a 34-year-old adult with autism who is also a fine cellist and singer; and Heather LaTorra, president and CEO of Marrakech, a New Haven-based program that supports people with disabilities. 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.

New York, New York: Frank Stella, William de Kooning, Helen Frankenhaler, and Jasper Johns Writers Writing

: 11 a.m. Via

Zoom. Presented by Bob Potter, art historian at the Lyme Academy of Art and docent at the Yale Center for British Art. Hosted by Madison Art Society. For info or to register (required to receive the Zoom link), email Marianne@RTDTECH.com.

: 1 to 2:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. For adults, seniors, and homeschoolers ages 15 and up. Covers different genres of writing, including fairy tales, children's stories, letters to the editor, poetry, and personal essays. Other dates: Fridays, May 9 and May 23. Attendees may try out a particular writing style and attend any date they prefer. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

The Choristers Perform

: 5:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 5 Lyme St. Presented by TheGuild of Salt Marsh Opera. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and seltzer will be served. For info or to RSVP, email info@saltmarshopera.org.

Author Event: John Himmelman

Orphan X

p.m. Online event. Book: series. Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.

Incredible Journeys: Spring Bird Migration in Connecticut

: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by Joe Attwater, conservation and education coordinator for the Connecticut Audubon Society. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

New Findings on the Battle of Ridgefield

: 6 p.m. New Haven Museum (NHM), 114 Whitney Ave. Features a presentation by author Keith Marshall Jones III based on his book,

The Battle of Ridgefield: Benedict Arnold, the Patriot Militia, and the Surprising 1777 Battle that Galvanized Revolutionary Connecticut

. Free and open to the public. The event will also stream on Facebook Live. For info or to register (required), call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Protecting Our Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies A Memory of Truth?

: 6 to 7

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz

: 7

Orphan X

p.m. Online event. Book: series. Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.

Orphan X

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Author Gregg Hurwitz Concert by Ticket to Ride (Tribute to The Beatles)

: 7

p.m. Online event. Book: series. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.

: 7:30

p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

Discovering Amphibians: Frogs, and Salamanders of the Northeast

: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book: . Best for adults, but older children with an interest in the topic are welcome to join. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

History Happy Hour: Invasive Plants: Colonial Times to Today

: 6 to 7 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Features a talk by Heather Crawford, chair of Madison’s Conservation Commission. Admission: $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Includes beverages from The Wine Thief of Madison and hors d’oeuvres. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Opening Night for

Shrek The Musical

: 7 p.m. Cabaret on Main Theater, 597 Main St., East Haven. The show runs through Sunday, May 11. Other showtimes available. For info or tickets, call 203-208-9592 or visit cabaret-onmain.com.

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Paint & Clay Club Celebrates 125 Years of Artistic Legacy

Press Release from the New Haven

A new exhibition at the New Haven Museum honors one of the state’s oldest arts organizations with

Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club

. The show features more than 50 works from the club’s permanent collection and will be on view through June 28, 2025.

Founded in 1900 by local artists seeking exhibition opportunities and arts advocacy, the New Haven Paint & Clay Club has played a pivotal role in New Haven’s cultural landscape for over a cen-

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tury. From its earliest days, the club was progressive for its time, welcoming women as full members and exhibitors.

The group’s first exhibition took place above a printer’s shop on Pitkin Alley in December 1900. Over the years, the club has held exhibitions at notable venues including the New Haven Free Public Library and the John Slade Ely House, where it remained for over 50 years.

The club began building its permanent collection in 1928 and today holds nearly 400 works. The collection reflects a broad diversity of styles, media and artistic voices from throughout the region.

Spring Repair Café

Curated by artist Greg Shea, a past president of the club and current curator of the collection, the exhibition is presented in collaboration with Jason Bischoff-Wurstle, director of photo archives at the New Haven Museum.

“As an artist member and curator of the Paint & Clay Club’s permanent collection, I’m proud to be part of a long-standing tradition of artistic excellence in New Haven,” said Shea. “This exhibition reflects the depth of talent and enduring importance of the club to regional and national art history.”

The New Haven Paint & Clay Club is

the oldest continuously operating arts organization in Connecticut and one of the oldest in New England. The club continues to support regional artists through exhibitions, awards, scholarships and educational programming.

The New Haven Museum, located at 114 Whitney Ave., is open to the public and offers free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org or call 203-5624183.

: 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Moses Gunn Play Company with actor/writer Norman Thomas Marshall. For info, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

A Turkish Coffee Tasting

: 2 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Attendees will learn the cultural significance of Turkish coffee and enjoy samples of the beverage, along with Turkish tea and other refreshments. Presented by representatives of the Peace Islands Institute, an international organization that promotes cross-cultural conversations and friendship. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

: 2 to 5 p.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. Repairs include portable electrical items (appliances, lamps), electronics and computers, mechanical items (clocks, toys, bikes), wooden household things (boxes, chairs), clothing, textiles, and jewelry. Tool sharpening may also be available. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Guilford and Trinity Episcopal Church, 1109 Main St., Branford. For info or to join the Branford Repair Café crew, email repaircafebranford@gmail.com.

Bestseller Book Club

Dream Count

: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Online event. Book: by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Chicken and Rib BBQ Fundraiser

: 4 to 6 p.m. Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church St. Tickets: $20 per person, $10 seniors ages 60 and over. Tickets available at Deep River Hardware Co., 2 Elm St. Hosted by the Deep River-Chester Lions Club. Proceeds benefit local Lions charities. For info, visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/deepriver.

Mini Golf After Hours

: 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For ages 21 and older. Features 18 holes across all three floors of the library and tastings of spirits, beer, and wine. Sponsored by Coastal Wine & Spirits. Includes appetizers and prizes. Cost: $30 per person. Golf clubs and balls provided. For info or tickets, visit blackstonelibrary.org/fundraising-events.

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Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Summer Landscape is among more than 50 works featured in Enduring Creativity, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Autumn Hydrangeas is on view in the exhibition Enduring Creativity at the New Haven Museum. Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

Museum

John Brown: Trumpet of Freedom

Oddfellows Playhouse to Celebrate 50 Years of Youth Theater

Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, Connecticut’s oldest youth theater, will celebrate its 50th birthday the weekend of July 4 with a three-day celebration at its Middletown headquarters. The festivities will honor five decades of supporting young people’s well-being through the performing arts.

Alumni, families, former staff, teaching artists and volunteers will gather July 5 to 6 for tours, performances, reenactments, improvisation, games, a group photo, and the premiere of a new documen-

tary about the Playhouse’s history. A giant birthday cake and an evening open mic cabaret, followed by dancing, will cap off Saturday’s events. A special Sunday morning gathering will celebrate the organization’s earliest years and founding story.

Founded in 1975 by Wesleyan University students, Oddfellows Playhouse has become a cornerstone of the Middletown arts community. Each year, the Playhouse engages about 1,500 young people through programs in theater, circus, dance, music and visual arts. Its professional teaching staff focuses on delivering high-quality, imaginative productions while fostering personal growth and inclusion.

Signature programs include the Children’s Circus of Middletown, the Teen Repertory Company, and Neighborhood Troupes, which bring free arts programming to children living in public housing. Oddfellows’ three-pronged mission focuses on artistic excellence, youth education, and social change, with a particular emphasis on serving underserved and at-risk youth.

The celebration is open to the public. Events will take place at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., and throughout downtown Middletown.

For more information, visit www.oddfellows.org, call 860-347-6143, or email info@oddfellows.org.

Photo by William DeKine

Photo by William DeKine

Press Release from Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater

Photo by William DeKine

Photo by William DeKine

Photo by William DeKine

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: 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden. For tickets, visit orchestranewengland.org. For info, contact 203-7774690 or info@orchestranewengland.org.

: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dance in Rhythm, 19 S. Main St., 2nd Fl., Branford. Cost: $20, includes light refreshments. Guests may arrive at 7 p.m. for a group lesson. For info, call 203-481-1333 or visit danceinrhythm.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AND

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 3:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features 18 holes across all three floors of the library with each hole showcasing obstacles and decorations created by local sponsors. Cost: $5 per person. Golf clubs and balls provided. For info or tickets, visit blackstonelibrary.org/fundraising-events.

: Departs 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. from Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Cost: $50. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit ctrivermuseum.org/waterfront.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. Presented by the Madison Newcomers Club. Features several large trucks for families to explore, food trucks, live music, local youth performers, and more. Free shuttle bus to and from the Madison commuter lot on Route 79 off Exit 61. Limited parking at the Surf Club. Free admission but suggested donations are $5 per person or $20 per family. Proceeds benefit the Madison Newcomers Scholarship Fund for graduating Daniel Hand High School students and the Madison Youth and Family Services. For info, visit madisonnewcomersct.com/touch-a-truck.

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features local vendors, food, music, and more. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

: 11:30 a.m.

Anthony’s Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Hosted by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO). Features brunch, bottomless mimosas, and live music by the Educational Center for the Arts Jazz Collective, NHSO violinists Gregory Tompkins and Patrick Doane, and Music Haven students. The event also honors individuals and organizations whose contributions have uplifted the arts and the Greater New Haven community. Tickets start $150. Proceeds benefit NHSO initiatives. For info or

tickets, call 203-865-0831, ext. 118, or visit NewHavenSymphony.org/Gala.

Magic Cabaret

: 3 to 6 p.m. Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club 294 Pine Orchard Rd., Branford. Features Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio. Hosted by Feeding Families Foundation. Tickets: $100 adults, $25 children. Cost included appetizers, drinks for children, and open bar. For info or tickets, visit givebutter.com/feeding-families-foundation.

Concert by Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Patrons may purchase a VIP package that includes a private pre-show event featuring a two-song performance along with a Q&A storytelling session at 5 p.m. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast:

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Open to all. For info, email MetOperaMadison@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

The Art of Vincent Van Gogh: From Paris to Arles to Eternity

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Bob Potter, an art historian at the Lyme Academy of Art and docent at the Yale Center for British Art. 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.

Met in HD Encore:

: 10 a.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Bob Ross Joy of Painting: Sunset Lake

: 5 to 8 p.m.

Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. No experience needed. Bring a roll of paper towels. Cost: $39 class fee plus a $39 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

“Drive-in” Movie Night:

: 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Decorate a file box with paper plates for wheels and bring it to the library for a “drive-in” movie. Participants can sit in the “car” (or on the floor) in the children’s room for the film showing. Popcorn served. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Concert by Danielle Nicole

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

Brain Development: Genes, Brains, and Behavior

:

10 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by April Pruitt from the Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau. 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.

Mary's Culinary Kids Cooking Class: Bunny Butt Cheeseball and Easter Cookie Blossom

: 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. Joseph Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St., Branford. For ages 6 to 13. Hosted by the Branford Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Department. Cost: $45 for residents, $55 for nonresidents. For info or to register, visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

Mindfulness in Motion

: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Various outdoor locations. For grades 5 to 8. Part of an after-school outdoor program series. After school is let out, students will walk to Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. Student pick up will be at OSYFS at 4 p.m. Space is limited. Last date: Wednesday, May 7. For info or to register, visit the link for after-school clubs OSMS/halfday trips at osyfs.org.

Mighty Mindsets

: 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook. For grades 2 to 4. Led by Old Saybrook High School senior Lila Cadley and assisted by Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services staff. Snacks and juice provided. Student pickup will in front of the school at 4:30 p.m. Space is limited. For info or to register, visit the link for afterschool clubs/half-day trips at Goodwin at osyfs.org.

Intro to Sourdough Bread

: 6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Presented by sourdough enthusiast Isabelle Laufer. Sample dough will be provided, so attendees can see and feel what it should look like. Participants receive a sample of starter and a recipe card. Supplies and space are limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Popcorn and PJs: Virtual Family Story Time

: 7 to 8 p.m.

Octopuses Have Zero Bones

Online event. Features Anne Richardson, author of . Cost: $10 for the private link to the event, $30 for the link plus a signed copy of the book, popcorn, crayons, and sketch pad. Service fees apply. Presented by Read to Grow in Branford. For info or to register, call Read to Grow at 203-488-6800 or visit readtogrow.org.

Concert by Jay Daniels: My Heart Wants to Sing

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The concert celebrates the works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Carnival of the Animals

RiverQuest

Open Dance Party

The Gail and Alan Rosen Memorial Mini Golf

Osprey/Eagle Cruise

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show

16th Annual Madison Touch a Truck

Community Tag Sale

Melodies and Mimosas Gala Fundraiser

Le Nozze di Figaro

Le Nozze di Figaro

Curious George

: 7:30 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 1

Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Facilitated by Tom Lee, a member and moderator of the Great Decisions discussion group. The program is produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Second of four Thursday sessions through May 15. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members (with an annual membership of $35). Cost: $5 for all four sessions. A $35 fee is required for a 2025 briefing book that covers eight topics for spring and fall semesters. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

Open Mic Night

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Sign-ups begin 5:45 p.m. The first 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 Continued from page 38

Live Owls to Visit Pardee-Morris House

Press Release from Pardee-Morris House

Monthly Author Event: Connecticut Book Festival

: 6:30 p.m. SWF Foundation, 348 E. Main St., Clinton. Gallery social 6:30 p.m., talks 7 p.m. Part of a series featuring three authors and a new genre every month. Genre: Suspense/Thriller. Authors: Sarah Blanchard, Paul Sargia, and L.M. Pampuro. To RSVP, email cathy_weiss@mac.com. For info, visit swffoundation.com.

Owl rehabilitator and educator Gwen Rice, co-founder of Freedom First Wildlife Rehab, will present “Owls Among Us” at the historic Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. The program marks the site’s 2025 season opening and will feature two live owl “ambassadors.” Admission is free; registration is available online.

their first year in the wild, Rice notes, making education and conservation critical.

“We encourage citizens to become good stewards of the environment by avoiding poison, installing owl houses, and supporting conservation,” she said.

like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. Finished pieces will be available for pickup two to three weeks later. Tuition: $49.50 for members, $55 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Epicurean Dinner Experience

: 7 to

10 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features a curated multicourse dinner prepared by a culinary team led by Executive Chef Peter Hamil with wine pairings selected by sommelier Tanya Raisz. Includes Madison Poet Laureate Ed Lent with poetry readings. Wine and beverage pairings included with each course. Attire: Jackets. Cost: $150. Eventbrite fees apply. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotel-curio.eventbrite.com.

Concert by Adam Ezra Group

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Goodness Grow Plant Sale

: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church (NMCC), 1271 Durham Rd. Features NMCC's fifth annual plant sale with annuals, perennials, hanging plants, and more. Includes gently used garden goods, puzzles, and baked goods. Rain or shine. For info, contact the church at 203-4213241 or office@northmadisoncc.org, or visit northmadisoncc.org/goodnessgrows.

Rummage Sale

Opening Night for :

Chaz Esposito Sings Legends of the 60s

7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, May 18. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

Opening Reception for the

Rice will introduce visitors to the eight species of owls native to Connecticut, explain their ecological role as natural pest controllers, and offer advice on how residents can help protect them. Topics will include the dangers of rodenticides and other human-caused threats to owl survival. Only one in four owlets survives

Rice, a former occupational therapist, turned her rehabilitation skills toward raptors in 2016. She trained under Bird of Prey Rehabilitator Rodney Paul at the Raptor Center of Central Arkansas and spent five years earning federal and state permits to work with owls. She and her husband, Rich, now operate Freedom First Wildlife Rehab out of their Connecticut home.

: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features clothes, accessories, bedding, household goods, books, and more. For info, call 860- 663-2576.

Red Cross Blood Drive

: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Shoreline Sailing Club Open House

Walsh Middle School Art Show : 7

: 5 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. The show runs through Saturday, May 10. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Free admission. BYOB. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

Concert by Mike DelGuidice

: 7:30 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Art and Craft Show

: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, May 31. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Opening Reception for Friday Night Pottery Workshop (Session B) Vincent Giarrano: City Color

: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will hand-build and glaze a unique piece. Students come with an idea of the project,

: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Setup starts 7:30 a.m. Hosted by Mary Murphy-Taylor. For info, contact 203-3796354 or medesignsct@gmail.com.

Concert by John Pizzarelli Trio

: 8 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Photo courtesy of Pardee-Morris House

Concert by Roger McGuinn

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Chauncey Stillman Gallery

: Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme St., South Lot, Old Lyme: For info, visit lymeacademy.edu.

True to Form: Academic Figure Studies from the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries

: Runs through April 27.

Connecticut River Museum

: 67 Main St., Essex: For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.

River Ballads: Artwork by Barbara Hocker

: Runs through May 18.

Essex Library Buel Room

: 33 West Ave.: For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Anna Scanlon Art Exhibit

: Runs through May 1.

Flat Rock Gallery

: 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook: For info, contact 203-421-6739 or office@shorelinearts.org.

Future Choices 2025 Exhibition

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

: Runs through April 27.

: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Dear Mother

: Runs May 2 through June 1.

Masonicare at Chester Village

: 317 W. Main St.: For info, call 860-531-1400.

Michele F. Tycz: A Retrospective Exhibit

: Runs through April 30.

Spectrum Art Gallery

: 61 Main St., Centerbrook: For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

Good Morning, Good Night

: Runs through May 3.

Susan Powell Fine Art

: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Spring into Art

: Runs through April 26.

Vincent Giarrano: City Color

: Runs May 2 through May 31.

David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance

: Runs June 6 through July 6.

Village Herbery

: 14 Union St., Deep River: For info, visit rivervalleyartists.com.

8x8 Paintings by the River Valley Artists

Music

Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:

: Runs through May 11. Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com.

First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian Jazz Band.

Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band. Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers. Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers.

Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

104 Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874. Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa

: 1525

Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com.

Fridays and Saturdays: 9 p.m. to midnight. Various performers.

The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:

2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-3952000.

Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.

The Highliner III:

139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com. Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music. Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.

The Wharf:

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.

Acoustics Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

American Girl Doll Club:

6 to 6:45 p.m. First Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):

10 a.m.

to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.

Art Critique Series (Special-Themed Session):

10 a.m.

to noon. Third Thursday. Via Zoom. Runs November through April. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.

: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.

Bingo Chair Yoga with Martha:

6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

7 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park St., Guilford. Open to all. For info, call 203-453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

Coastal Camera Club Meeting:

7 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Via Zoom. To register (required), contact wfrprs@att.net. For info, visit coastalcameraclub.org.

Community Breakfast

: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by The Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Madison. For info, email mainoffice@fccmadison.org or visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.

Craft of the Month:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Creative Craft Night

: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Creative Writing Group:

6 p.m. Second Monday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Discussion Group: The Atlantic Magazine:

10:30 a.m.

Fourth Wednesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:

3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

F3 Shoreline Men’s Bootcamp Workout:

5:30 a.m. Fridays. Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Dr. Free and open to all men. Held outdoors rain or shine. For info, email F3shoreline@gmail.com.

An Elegant European-Style home in the Heart of Madison

Staff Report

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Each of the five spacious bedrooms boasts its own private bath. The home’s luxurious amenities include a breathtaking Gunite in-ground pool and hot tub. Enclosed for year-round enjoyment, the pool area transforms effortlessly for the summer months with doors that open onto a grand stone patio.

The left wing of the house features a

beautifully remodeled one-bedroom apartment, ideal for in-laws, an au pair, guests, or a rental income. A newly renovated study and office space with custom cabinetry and a gas fireplace provide an ideal work-from-home setup.

Outdoors, the private backyard is a true sanctuary, featuring a spacious stone patio, wood-burning fireplace, and a builtin pizza oven—perfect for entertaining

family and friends. The lower level adds over 1,000 square feet of bonus living space, including a newly remodeled media room, play area, and fully equipped gym.

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MADISON

21 Centre Village Drive Unit 21

: Justine B. Rutan to Kathryn L. Hunter, $525,000 on April 1 : Christine Prestash to And Management LLC, $26,609 on April 2

: Dominick Dagostino to Nicholas Racanelli, $2,462,500 on April 4

KILLINGWORTH

: Marilyn Gordon RET and Julie Tillotson to John N. Salerni and Nicole V. Iovanne, $477,000 on March 31

9 Dogwood Knoll Road 201 River Road

: Lane C. Thornbury to Sheila and Silvio Sitarich, $625,000 on April 2

GUILFORD

: Magnum Prop Group LLC to Scott Nichols, $405,000 on April 1

: John J. May to Michele G. and Charlotte R. Montesi, $535,000 on April 1

: Laurie J. Davis to Jean and Jacqueline Cipollini, $145,000 on April 1

Real Estate Transactions

22 Granite Road Unit 22

: Not On My Dime Lt and Deborah A. Laskowski to Jean and Jacqueline Cipollini, $145,000 on April 1

: Debra A. and Robert J. Doorack to South & K Taylor T and Scott D. Taylor, $615,000 on April 3

: Carrie L. Walker to Guilford Land Conservatio, $635,000 on April 4

: Diane Hart to Maryanne Neary and John Ogden, $525,000 on April 1

224 Shore Drive

: Abbe Dillon Lt and Morgan Dillon to Karen E. Goodwin and Timothy A. Marshall, $535,000 on April 4

71 Trailwood Drive

: Robert Dalton and Caitlin Garzi to Jane Zumwalt, $650,000 on April 2

185 West Lane

: Estate of Gisela K. Parmelee and Janice Wingo to Beth F. and Bryan Nesteriak, $1,300,000 on March 31

CLINTON

: Noreen Rowe to Df Builders LLC, $51,000 on April 2

: Noreen Rowe to Df Builders LLC, $51,000 on April 2

: John Carty and Emily Jackowitz to Lauren E. Roth, $535,000 on April 1 :

Fusco Midge Est and Frank Bonito to John J. Boyle, $186,000 on April 4 : Ronald P. Pera to Kathleen T. Moniello and Scott Cretella, $530,000 on April 4 : Carol Jones to Miseo LLC, $225,000 on March 31 : Waterside Bldg & Dev Ii L to Christine South Sansone T and Christine S. Sansone, $1,416,725 on April 2

: Estate of Pamela Esposito and Michael Esposito to Samuel Krause and Jarrett Murray, $385,000 on April 4

28 Harbour Village Unit C

: Frances East Kraekel 2023 RE and Frances E. Kraekel to Barbara H. Craig, $324,000 on April 2

15 Lakeview Drive Unit 15

: Estate of Taylor A. Mackinnel and Tiffany Mackinnel to New Gen Prop Soln LLC, $350,000 on March 31 :

101 Lirnewood Avenue Unit A2

Estate of John E. Lynch and Polly Defrank to Keith and Sandy Robinson, $1,050,000 on April 2

1179 Main Street

: Masc99 LLC to 1171 Main Street LLC, $252,000 on April 2

944 Main Street

: Deca Properties LLC to 944 Branford LLC, $1,175,000 on April 3

157 Pine Orchard Road

: Barbara Butler to 157 Pine Orchard Hldg LLC, $1,220,000 on March 31

31 Yowago Avenue

: 30 Hunting Ridge LLC to Marc and Mary M. Pelletier, $1,950,000 on April 2

NORTH BRANFORD

53 Twin Lakes Road

: 53 Twin

Lakes LLC to Big Pine Tree LLC, $622,500 on April 3

149 Valley Road

: Stacy Miller to Anthony and Teresa Yasevac, $475,000 on April 2

EAST HAVEN

55 Thompson Street Unit C13

:

Michael Jones to First Class Prop LLC, $142,500 on Feb. 27

140 Vista Drive

: Andrew and Megan A. Thomas to Jasmine Gonzalez, $327,000 on Feb. 24

99 Coe Avenue

: Randall and Andrew Roach to Roach Francis and Yvette H. Lewis, $450,000 on April 1

31 Dodge Avenue

: Shannon L. Criscuolo and Johnathan J. Sullivan to Luis A. Oliver, $310,000 on March 31

40 Foxon Hill Road Unit 32

:

Natatie Anthony to Jovan A. Bloise, $247,000 on April 1

8 Lombard Circle Unit 3

: Ral

North Haven LLC to Lisa M. Deming, $598,655 on April 2

Mclay Avenue

: Scott D. Yeager to Edwin and Amy Nichols, $403,500 on April 4

376 Strong Street

: Melissa R. Thibault to Christina R. and Pasquale Cicarella, $340,000 on April 3

55 Thompson Street Unit 4F

: Luis

Ortiz to Christopher Silva, $214,000 on April 1

79 Vista Drive

: Freedman Re Hldg Iii LLC to Fatema A. Alhelo and Abdullah F. Zatar, $295,000 on April 2

NORTH HAVEN

51 Bradley Street

: Thomas E. and Mary B. Doyle to Megan Doyle, $280,000 on March 6

5 Great Meadow Drive

: Estate of

John J. Sr Acampora and Vincenzo Gallo to Pacific Blue LLC, $458,000 on March 7

56 Maple Avenue

: Frank W.

Siciliano and Deborah J. Berner-Sicilian to Jorge L. Jaramillo, $505,900 on March 3

46 Melissa Drive

: Ocwen Lane

Acqui T 2024-Hb1 and Wilmington Svgs Fund Soc to Ilaa Atluru and Daniel K. Underkofler, $563,000 on April 2

348 Quinnipiac Avenue

: Brigitte Bolduc to Rachel Mastracchio and Harve Solomon, $453,500 on March 31

369 Quinnipiac Avenue

: Estate of

Mary Alice Zullo and Noella Z. Rhone to Guardian Prop Invest LLC, $335,000 on March 31

OLD SAYBROOK

37 Great Hammock Road

: Russell

K. Fallo and Bryanna L. Sforza to Noah M. and Nicole Gorman, $485,000 on March 31

50 Research Parkway

: Saybrook

Offshore LLC to Oyster River Indus Bldg L, $400,000 on April 3

40 Seabreeze Road

: John J

Annunziata T and John J. Annunziata to Lloyd N. Friedman and Kai Yang, $952,000 on April 2

3 West View Circle

: Paul M. and

Kim M. Seegert to Veronica P. Cranny, $710,000 on April 4

WESTBROOK

Diana Hartman Broker, Realtor, ABR, CIPS dianahartman@wpsir.com 917.509.4700 ‘Love Where You Live’

: Sarah Peirson and Steven Rauccio to Daniel G. and Kathleen R. Fisher, $625,000 on April 1

: Anthony Esposito to Enty Candelario, $664,562 on April 2

: High End Chester LLC to 9 Water Street LLC, $395,000 on April 2

: Catherine L. Kehlenbach to Zf Spv LLC, $500,000 on March 4

: Matto Lt and Christopher Matto to Erik Anderson and Joshua Brown, $50,000 on April 4

3 Essex Square Unit A 1 Stanford Hill Road 72 Main Street

: Blp

Enterprises Inc to 3 Essex Square LLC, $725,000 on Feb. 27

: Eileen Kirchoff to Christopher Roman and Alexis Porter, $525,000 on Feb. 24 : Wd Essex Properties LLC to Mel-Stel LLC, $799,900 on March 6

: Jean U. Johnson to Zachary M. and Lily G. Barbato, $450,000 on March 3

: Danny and Sandra P. Oneill to Kenneth F Green T and Kenneth F. Green, $425,000 on March 3

Mares Hill Road 85 River Road Unit 5 6 Ingham Hill Road

: Estate of Robert H. Ingram and Kerry E. Knobelsdorff to Fitzgerald Road LLC, $315,000 on April 4

: James Amendola to Patricia L. Hector, $465,000 on April 3

Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group. For past transactions, visit zip06.com/ realestate.

Family Support Group:

6 p.m. First Monday. Via Zoom. Offered by BHcare. A group for family members and caregivers who assist people through their journey of mental wellness. For info, call 203-800-7177 or visit BHcare.org.

Fiber Arts Club:

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Drop-ins welcome. Bring your own project. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Forever Young: A Young Adult Book Club:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Last Wednesday bimonthly. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Friday Movie Matinee:

2 to 4 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Guilford Job Network Meeting:

7 to 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Via Zoom. Includes guest speaker. All job seekers are welcome. For info or to register (required), call 203-457-0121 or email RussAllen2@aol.com.

Guitar Club:

12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Collaborative:

6:30 p.m. First Monday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All levels are welcome. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Via Facebook. Sponsored by La Leche League of Connecticut. For info, visit facebook.com/groups/LLLofCTDiscussionForum.

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Second or fourth Tuesday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

1 to 5 p.m. First Friday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Writing implements, stationery, postcards, and stamps available. No registration. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Maker Meet-up:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. All ages welcome. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Martial Arts Class: Adult Combat Hapkido

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 13 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

Martial Arts Class: Hapkido Hornets

: 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 4 to 5. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

Martial Arts Class: Jeet Kune Do Kung Fu

: 6 to 7 p.m.

Mondays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 16 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

Martial Arts Class: Multidiscipline

: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 6 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

Martial Arts Class: Youth Hapkido

: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 6 to 12. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

Noon Meditation Music:

Noon to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurcguilford.org.

Open Mic Night:

6 to 7:30 p.m. First Thursday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Pajama Story Time:

6 p.m. Third Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Pokémon Club:

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Last Monday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or lyndsey@hchlibrary.org.

Scrabble Club:

2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Scranton Writers’ Club:

6:30 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365, ext. 1019 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Shoreline Astronomical Society Meeting:

7 to 9 p.m.

Noon. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. All specimens must be in sealed containers. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Master Gardener Clinic: Meditation Class:

11 a.m. Mondays. Online. Sponsored by the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Led by certified mindfulness and meditation teacher Joanne Vannelli. Free. For info or to register (required), contact sarah@hchlibrary.org.

Music with Margie:

11 a.m. Fridays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children and their family members. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group

: 7 p.m. Second

Tuesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.

NAMI Shoreline Family Support Group

: 7 p.m. Last

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10:45 a.m. Thursdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 6 months to 6 years. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. First and third Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Wednesday. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Facilitators trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer peer-led support to adults caring for a loved one ages 18 and over experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. For info, call 860-876-0236 or visit namishoreline.org.

Nimble Thimble:

1:30 p.m. Mondays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. A needlepoint group led by Cynthia Barker. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-5627.

Second Thursday. Deer Lake Camp, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Observation session to follow (weather permitting). Open to all. For info, email shorelineastronomicalsociety@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/groups/shorelineastronomicalsociety.

Shoreline Chess Club:

Surprise Saturdays with Mrs. Fig:

9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. All levels welcome. For info, call 203-675-7717. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 2 to 6. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Time Out for Poetry:

12:30 to 2 p.m. Third Friday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring copies of two published poems to share and read aloud. Open to all. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Theater Hank Williams: Lost Highway:

Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through April 27. For info, call 860-7677318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.

Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St., New Haven. Runs April 25 through May 17. For info, call 203-432-1234 or visit yalerep.org.

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

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Tim Furgueson, Michael LaRiviere, Kevin Nolan, Bill Tait, and James Sullivan have all been selected for the list, which honors top performing wealth management and financial planning advisors in each state.

This is the fifth consecutive year that Tim Furgueson has been included on this prestigious list, the third year for both Michael LaRiviere and Kevin Nolan, and the second year of recognition for both Bill Tait and James Sullivan.

“All of us at Essex Financial are extremely proud of this prestigious recognition from Forbes for Kevin, Tim, Mike, James and Bill,” said Charles R. Cumello, Jr., President & CEO of Essex Financial.

“We take immense pride in the talent and integrity of our team, and this recognition highlights the extraordinary efforts of these outstanding advisors. Their success is a reflection of the collaborative spirit and high standards that define our entire organization. We are so proud of their accomplishments and the positive impact they make every day on our clients’ lives.”

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Data as of 6/30/24. “Source: Forbes.com (April 8, 2025).” Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.

TIM FURGUESON

MIKE LARIVIERE KEVIN NOLAN JAMES SULLIVAN

BILL TAIT

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