Town Grant Projects Remain on Track Despite Freeze
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer MADISON
Despite a federal freeze on grant funding, most of Madison’s expected awards appear to remain intact—for now—according to First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons.
Among the most critical is a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agricul-
ture (USDA), intended to cover increased construction costs for the proposed Academy Community Center. Lyons said the town signed all agreements associated with the grant and has “received back from the federal government a signed obligation letter.”
While there are no indications from Washington, D.C., that the Academy grant will be rescinded, the funding is contingent upon
taxpayer approval of the community center project. If a majority of voters oppose the proposal, the grant could be lost.
Since receiving confirmation from the federal government, Lyons said the town has “not heard anything different” to suggest “any cause for concern.” She added that
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Planting Goodness
Volunteers Chris Bailey and Ingela Helgesson discuss garden plant varieties during the fourth annual Goodness Grows Plant Sale at North Madison Congregational Church on May 3. The fundraiser featured perennials, hanging baskets, annuals, garden tools, baked goods, and unique gifts accompanied by live music.
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Staying Focused
The Hand softball team won three games last week, while boys’ tennis picked up two victories.................14
GAC Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Youth Program
Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared toward nurturing children’s creativity, refining their artistic skills, and fostering meaningful social connections through hands-on activities, the program offers weekly sessions for children ages 5 to 12 and special teen classes and workshops for those 12 and up. The Summer Youth Art Program runs from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 22. Parents and guardians can choose from morning and afternoon sessions for their children or sign up for bridge care and create the full-day of sessions. For more information, call the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Robotics Summer Camp
The Daniel Hand High School Robotics Team #1695 is hosting a summer robotics camp from Monday, June 23, to Friday, June 27. Sessions take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is open to students entering grades 5 to 8. Teachers from Daniel Hand High School and members of the high school robotics team will teach and work with student campers who will learn how to create a competition robot using the VEX IQ robotics platform. Camp participants will work in teams to learn how to design, build, and program their VEX IQ robot in solving a variety of challenges. On the last day of camp, participants will compete with their created robots in a simulated VEX IQ tournament. Participant drop-off is at 8:50 a.m. and pick up is at 3 p.m., both under the bridge at Daniel Hand High School. Campers are advised to bring their own lunch, snacks, and drinks. All meals and snacks will be eaten in the culinary classroom/kitchen. Microwave ovens will not be available, so plan accordingly. Use ice packs in lunch boxes. Bring your schools-issued Chromebook every day for the programming portion. All parents and participants will be required to complete and sign the robotics code of conduct prior to the start of camp. The cost for the camp is $450 for Madison residents or $460 for nonresidents. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 15. For more information, call the Madison Beach and Recreation office at 203-245-5623.
MADISON TOWN MEETINGS
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, May 8
Ad Hoc Emergency Operations Center/Firehouse Expansion Building Committee
Board of Police Commissioners Economic Development Commission
Monday, May 12
Ad Hoc Academy Community Center Building Committee
Tuesday, May 13
Board of Selectmen Blight Appeals Committee Special Meeting
Advisory Committee on Community Appearance
Youth and Family Services Board Senior Services Commission Zoning Board of Appeals
Wednesday, May 14
Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience, and Erosion Control Board
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-245-5672 or visit www.madisonct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 10 a.m. : 5:30 p.m. : 5:30 p.m. : 5:30 p.m. : 8 a.m. : 9 a.m. : 5 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m.
Shellfish Commission
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Planning and Zoning Commission
: 6 p.m. : 6:30 p.m. : 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 8
Conservation Commission
Monday, May 12
Board of Selectmen Park and Recreation Commission
Tuesday, May 13
RSD #17 Board of Education Personnel and Evaluation Subcommittee
Lower CT River Valley Council of GovtRegional Economic Development Committee
RSD #17 Board of Education Curriculum Committee Board of Finance
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-6631765, ext. 502, or visit www.townofkillingworth.com to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. : 5:30 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7:30 p.m. : 11:30 a.m. : 5:30 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m.
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Madison has even overcome earlier uncertainty surrounding Department of Justice grant funding intended to reimburse the town for a social worker position at the Madison Police Department.
“We had received some communications about that at one point and they had closed off,” Lyons said, referring to reimbursement portals that temporarily shut down following an executive order during the Trump administration.
“Since that time, we have been able to submit and receive reimbursement for that position,” she confirmed. “We feel that’s still proceeding fine.”
Madison has also not received any new information suggesting risk to other federally funded projects, including the emergency operations center at the fire station on 665 Boston Post Road and the emergency shelter generator project at Walter C. Polson Middle School.
While it is difficult to predict the nearfuture status of federal funding, Lyons said, “We haven’t received any notification to think otherwise at this stage” that the
town’s grants are in danger.
Separate from the grant freeze, the town is also monitoring potential delays or cancellations of federal payments through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Those payments, administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), are intended to reimburse clean energy projects. Specifically, Madison hopes to recoup costs following the installation of geothermal systems at both the new Neck River Elementary School and the Town Campus.
Although the Neck River project is complete, Lyons said the town is uncertain whether it will receive a 30% reimbursement, due to the Trump administration’s cancellation of IRA funding.
“We’re talking millions of dollars,” Lyons said, noting that the two geothermal systems represent approximately $2 million in potential reimbursements.
She added that, based on conversations with the town’s professional delegation, Madison “might be OK” to receive $1 million for the Town Campus system. However, funding for the school system “may be in jeopardy,” as the school is not yet operational.
Still, Madison plans to apply for $800,000 to $1 million in reimbursement for the Neck River system. Lyons said that if the town receives that funding, it may also pursue additional IRA dollars to install solar panels on the school, which would feed savings into the general fund.
“That would make the school net zero” in energy consumption, she said. “If you have solar panels, you’re basically offsetting the cost of the entire energy usage of the building.”
While solar could provide long-term savings, Lyons said the Boards of Selectmen and Finance have also discussed using IRA funds to reduce debt from the construction itself. Either way, the outcome depends on whether IRA payments come through—a less certain scenario compared to the grant-funded projects.
“The other projects,” Lyons said, “we’re proceeding as if standard operating procedures, but we’re watching closely.”
Budget Down, Fire Station Costs Up as Town Prepares for Referendum
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer KILLINGWORTH
The Town of Killingworth has secured a vendor for the construction of pickleball courts at Rocco M. Reale Field and made several revisions to its 2025–’26 operating budget.
The courts, which have been in planning for several years, address an “expressed need” for recreation in town, according to First Selectman Eric Couture. They will be built by Maisano Brothers Inc. at a cost of $103,000, funded through the town’s capital fund. While no exact completion date has been set, Couture said he expects the courts will be finished this summer.
Rocco was selected as the most suitable location due to its lack of drainage issues, minimal need for site alteration, and central location. Couture noted that Sheldon Park, originally considered for the courts, would have required extensive drainage work and had limited space, both of which would have increased costs.
The project also advances the town’s long-standing plan to place more recreational amenities at the “town campus property” at Rocco, Couture said.
Separately, the Board of Finance made cuts to the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025–’26, including reductions in public safety and trash hauling expenses. The purchase of a new vehicle for trash hauling has been delayed, and funding for an additional resident state trooper was removed after state police informed the town they did not have the staffing available to fill the position.
The changes, along with ongoing concerns related to education spending, reduce the proposed operating budget by
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10.5%, from $6,189,564 to $5,361,750, Couture said.
A major revision in the town’s multiyear capital improvement plan includes a $14 million increase for the planned construction of a new fire station for the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company. The project’s cost has risen from $10 million to $24 million based on a recent needs assessment and the town’s broader goals for upgrading and maintaining municipal facilities.
The revised figure accounts for expected increases in material, labor, and site development costs, as well as potential capital costs for renovations, Couture said. The new fire station may include features such as living quarters, which do not exist in the current building.
While the town initially believed renovating the existing fire station would be more cost-effective, Couture said updated estimates show the difference is minimal, making new construction the more logical choice.
“We’ve known that possible renovations for the company building have been in the plan for a couple years, but once we got the needs assessment, [we said], ‘Okay, we need to actually move forward on this,’” he said.
Despite the rising costs, construction of the new fire station is still slated to begin in the 2030–’31 fiscal year.
Details on the 2025–’26 budget are available on the town’s website. A special town meeting on the $5.3 million budget will be held at Killingworth Elementary School on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m.
The referendum on Regional School District 17’s budget will take place at the same location on Tuesday, May 6. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Killingworth Library offers BookFlix for Kids, an online resource pairing classic video storybooks with related nonfiction ebooks to spark a deeper discovery of a subject. For instance, a fiction book, The Very Impatient Caterpillar, may be paired with a nonfiction title, Caterpillar to Butterfly. It also includes Spanish versions for many titles and puzzles such as Word Matching, Which Came First, and Fact or Fiction. Children can explore further with approved websites that have been selected for each subject. BookFlix has just refreshed its selection, adding books on dinosaurs, dancing, toys, and more. Killingworth patrons use their library barcode number to access BookFlix. The link to BookFlix can be found on the left-hand side of the library’s home page at killingworthlibrary.org. For more information, call the Killingworth Library at 860-663-2000.
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help kids “find their people,” but also to celebrate the full range of learning styles, personalities, and developmental stages that neurodivergence encompasses.
Erin hopes to grow the organization’s event offerings to several gatherings each month, with opportunities designed around age ranges and interests—whether for young families or tweens.
Because neurodiverse children may face added challenges in forming friendships, creating “meaningful social interaction opportunities” is a top priority for NXYS. But those interactions are intentionally unstructured and relaxed.
“This is a mask-free, come-as-you-are zone,” Erin says. “You come here and you can be exactly who you are.”
NXYS events, she adds, should be safe and judgment-free spaces where kids’ passions and deep interests are celebrated—not dismissed or misunderstood.
“These kids are some of the brightest, most interesting thinkers,” Erin says. “I just really want to give them a space where they feel celebrated and supported.”
The group will host its first public events this spring and summer. A “Family Get Together” will take place Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Madison Surf Club. A second event, a “Parent’s Coffee Chat,” is planned for Saturday, June 14, from 10
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
The Dudley Farm Museum is holding an expressive art and writing workshop on four consecutive Wednesdays, May 21 to June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The sessions will take place in the yellow Munger Barn at The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. Amy J. Barry, a writer and certified expressive arts facilitator from Branford, will lead the workshop. She will use writing prompts, exercises, historical items in the 19th-century farmhouse, art and artifacts in the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum, and the natural surroundings at the farm to help participants get their creative juices flowing to write and draw expressive art. Previous writing or drawing experience is not required. The cost for the four-week workshop is $100. Space is limited. Registration deadline is Monday, May 12. For more information or to register, visit dudleyfarm.com/event/ arts-and-creative-writing.
a.m. to noon at the Guilford Green.
Erin describes both events as casual introductions, designed to help families get to know NXYS and decide whether to become members. The Surf Club gathering will include space for kids to play and interact. The coffee chat will offer parents a chance to socialize and talk openly about their children’s needs.
Future plans for NXYS include tailored events for different interest groups, such as art classes, museum outings, and science-based sessions. Erin also hopes to partner with local organizations and businesses, including the Madison Arts Barn.
“This really strengthens the whole community when you do that,” she says.
The early response has been positive. “We’ve had some really wonderful responses already as we’ve been keeping a master list,” Erin says. “People are really excited to partner with us.”
To learn more, visit NXYS on Facebook at facebook.com/people/NXYS, or contact them by email at nxysociety@gmail.com.
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Obituary Deborah Bucko Madison
On April 25, 2025, Deborah Jeanne (Miller) Bucko, 78, a longtime resident of Madison, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth Bucko. Mrs. Bucko was born in Danbury on April 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Mr. Warren and Dorothy (Pilch) Miller. She was the loving mother to Dawn Vece (partner Adam Zagorski) and Jody Bucko (partner Kurt Banulski); loving grandmother to Michael Vece (spouse Ashley Vece), Brandon Vece (fiancée Kailee Puzzo), Tyler Vece (fiancée Chelsey Festa), Ryan Winschel, Hailey Winschel, Adam Winschel, and Lucas Winschel; loving great-grandmother to Jace Vece; loving pet parent to Paisley; sister to Judy Rao (husband Carmen Rao), Greg Miller (wife Karen Miller), Terry Miller and Dennis Miller. She was predeceased by her parents, Warren and Dorothy
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.
LEGAL NOTICE
MADISON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Madison, CT
Notice is hereby given that the Board will hold a public hearing(s) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room ‘A”, Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive, Madison CT 06443. This is a hybrid meeting and attendees may also join via Zoom webinar through either the webinar link or call-in information below.
www.zoom.us
Webinar ID: 920 0270 2103
Password: 388818
Or Call-in: 1 646 558 8656
The following application(s) will be heard:
25-03. 27 Green Hill Place; Map 44, Lot 4; Zone: C; Owner/Applicant: 27 Beebe LLC (Bruce Beebe); Variance request to Section 6.1.3c 6.5’ variance request for 13.5’ to the South property line where 20’ is required, 6.1.3c 7.5’ variance request for 12.5’ to the North property line where 20’ is required and Section 2.17 48’ variance request for 2’ to the critical coastal resource where 50’ is required. Application includes a Coastal Site Plan.
Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Land Use Office. Further details on how to participate in the webinar are posted on the Town of Madison website, www.madisonct.org. All written correspondence can be submitted to the Land Use Department via email to landuse@madisonct.org. Dial 203-245-5631 for assistance.
Dated this 22th day of April 2025
Richard Gilbert, Chair
Miller, and her in-laws, Joseph and Sylvia Bucko. Mrs. Bucko is a graduate of Danbury High School. Before retirement, she had worked as a records clerk for the Guilford Police Department for 17 years. She enjoyed most spending time with her grandchildren and her family, antiquing, her weekly shopping trips, getting her nails done, traveling, watching birds and collecting gnomes.
Friends were invited to calling hours on May 3 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, followed by a small service. Burial was held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Ambulance Association, 9 Old Route 79, Madison, CT, 06443, or to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.
Town of Killingworth Municipal Budget 2025 / 2026
Town of Killingworth Municipal Budget 2025 / 2026
Town of Killingworth Capital Budget Summary 2025 / 2026
Madison’s Kilbourn Continues Lacrosse Career at Wheaton College
By Jennifer McCulloch
Special
to The Source
Riley Kilbourn has always enjoyed playing sports. When she was little, she tried a year of gymnastics and joined soccer, a sport she played through seventh grade when she transitioned to field hockey. She also picked up lacrosse when her family moved to Madison when Riley was in fourth grade.
When Riley reached high school, she knew she wanted to continue playing field hockey and lacrosse but also wanted to find a sport to keep her busy through winters. She opted to step back in time and return to gymnastics, competing her freshman, sophomore, and junior years before having to step away after breaking her wrist in a lacrosse game. With a longtime love of both field hockey and lacrosse, as well as a deep history in competing in sports, Riley knew she wanted to compete at the next level. She found the right fit with the women’s lacrosse team at Wheaton College, where she is now a junior. No matter what the sport, though, Riley has found that the common thread in her enjoyment of competing has been her coaches and teammates.
“I played a bunch of sports when I was younger, but similar to my college experience, with the lacrosse team for Madison, I had the best coaches — Sharon and Shane Kokruada — they taught me so much at such a young age, including that lacrosse is supposed to be fun, and having fun is so important to playing a sport,” says Riley. “Playing for Wheaton has been awesome. I have the best teammates, and when I got here, everyone was so inclusive. It was really important to me to have teammates and coaches who are so caring. It’s so much more fun to play lacrosse here. Throughout all of my field hockey years, I had a really awesome coach [Sue Leckey] who taught me to love the sport, and when I started gymnastics again in high school, I wasn’t very good, but similar to other sports, it was the coach, Kelly Smith — she didn’t have to let me on the team, but she knew I’d put in the work. My high school and [Nor’Easter] club coaches for lacrosse were really
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helpful in the recruiting process.”
Riley’s high school lacrosse career didn’t go exactly as planned. After tallying a teamhigh 40 goals in her freshman season, she lost her sophomore year to COVID. She was excited to get back on the field as a junior, especially because she got to play with her younger sister, Kelly, who was a freshman and is now playing lacrosse at Ithaca College. Her junior year, she was named the team’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and received the Tigers’ Grit Award.
“I loved being able to play with Kelly junior and senior year for both field hockey and lacrosse,” says Riley, who also has a brother James — a freshman at Hand where he plays football and lacrosse. “It was awesome because we both really loved lacrosse, and we made it to the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) and state finals those years, which were big accomplishments. Our parents [Kristen and Kent Kilbourn] have always cheered me on, and I definitely could not have done it without their support throughout my life.”
Riley was a three-year letterwinner with the field hockey team at Hand and also lettered in gymnastics, where she competed in floor and vault. She received the gymnastics team’s Most Improved Award as a sophomore.
Riley was also busy outside of sports at Hand. She was a member of National Honor•Society, recipient of the High Mathematics Award as a junior, and served on the Daniel Hand Class Act Sportsmanship Committee and Peer Advocate Training. She volunteered at the Senior Center, the Homeless Shelter, and was active in Unified Sports.
While Riley had also found success with field hockey, ultimately she decided to pursue lacrosse at the college level. What swayed her decision in the end was looking at the time she had put into lacrosse, not only with
Madison Youth Lacrosse and the Hand team, but her club team as well.
“It was a hard decision between field hockey and lacrosse, but I’d put a lot of work into lacrosse, and I just loved playing and knew I did’t want to stop after high school,” says Riley. “Playing in Madison and for my club really taught me the fundamental skills and gave me the work ethic. I loved the team environment, and that was something I wanted to continue.”
By her junior year, Riley was in touch with several colleges. Knowing that she wanted to follow a pre-med track, Riley opted to look at Division III programs in order to balance her academics and athletics. Unfortunately, due to the lingering impacts of COVID, many of her meetings and tours were virtual.
“I’d done so many tours and met so many people, but with Wheaton, even virtual, I knew it was the team I wanted to be a part of,” says Riley. “I spoke to one of the players, Kendall Conwell, and she was so nice. I got to play with her for two years.”
During her freshman season at Wheaton, Riley played in eight games, scoring her first collegiate goal against Clark on March 18. In the 2023 season, she tallied six goals, two ground balls, and a turnover.
The next year, Riley played in all 18 games, starting five times. She had 19 goals, 12 assists, 22 ground balls, and caused six turnovers. She scored a careerhigh seven points with four goals and three assists against Wellesley College on April 3. Riley was named New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Academic All-Conference as a sophomore. Riley recently finished her junior season, playing in 17 games with six starts. She had 19 goals, five assists, and 23 ground balls.
“Riley is having a tremendous season, and she is most admired for her consistency•and work ethic,” said Emily Kiablick, Head Coach of the Wheaton College’s women’s lacrosse team. “Working tirelessly and consistently•all season long has helped her to be better every time she steps on the field. She is undoubtedly playing
her best lacrosse right now.”
Playing in the NEWMAC, Riley enjoys the high level of competition against schools like Babson, Coast Guard, and MIT. Some highlights for her include a “really big overtime win” against Smith College as a sophomore and this year’s victory over Salve Regina, which is always “competitive.” Wheaton has made it to the first round of the NEWMAC Tournament the past few years, but Riley is hoping to improve on that as a senior.
“Our conference is very competitive, and I like that because it makes all of us better,” says Riley.
“This season, we started off 0-3 but flipped a switch and connected as a team on and off the field. We had a seven-game win streak. Each year we’ve made it to the first round, so next year I’d
like to make it to the next round because I haven’t done it here at Wheaton.”
Riley is majoring in chemistry and anthropology with a goal of moving on to medical school after graduation. This summer she will be interning at a hospital in New York City. She is also a member of the Executive Board of the PreHealth Society and Wheaton Athletic Mentors. While Riley is looking forward to medical school, she will be sad to leave lacrosse behind.
“It’s a weird feeling because I’ve been playing lacrosse my whole entire life,” says Riley. “I’m grateful for the years I’ve had here, but I’m also looking forward to pursuing medicine after I graduate. I’m excited to have another year with this team.”
Photo courtesy of Keith Nordstrom Riley Kilbourn recently completed her junior year at Wheaton College, where she plays lacrosse.
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“C” division. The Marlins really made the Red Sox work for their wins, as the Red Sox won four of their five games by less than three points.
Braves’ Rausch and Mets’ Goodale both scored 35 points in game one, but it was Goodale’s double, and Leif Selander added four points in the last box for a Mets win. In the next four games, Furmonavicius was the spark that led to the Braves winning. His 109-point series was the leading “B” division scorer. In game six, well past sunset and with only the streetlights for some light, it was Mike Shashok, who last played in the league seven years ago, substituting on the Mets and had a 27-point game to lead to the Mets’ second win. The Braves are grouped with six other teams with a 4-2 record.
In Sciacca’s first game back since his shoulder surgery, his Diamondbacks had a four-point handicap advantage in game one, as they battled Skip Robinson’s Pirates. The Pirates held a one-point lead going into the last box. Both teams scored seven in the last box, and the Pirates got their first win. The players would match up again in game four, and this time, the Diamondbacks had a five-point lead going into the last box. The Pirates scored six, while the Diamondbacks only managed one point, and it resulted in the night’s only tied game. The Pirates finished the night with a 4.5-1.5 victory. Robinson’s 123-point series was second highest for “A” players, and Pirates’ Anthony Conkling’s 88-point series was tops for “C” division. He was the leader for “C” Division in all six
statistics categories. The 303 points the Pirates scored as a team was rare for the first night.
Last year’s top two scorers faced each other - Cardinals’ No. 1 Toohey vs. Giants’ No. 2 Zanelli Sr. In the first two games they faced each other, Zanelli scored 42 and 47 points for Giants’ wins. In their next two games, Toohey scored 35 and 33 points, leading to Cardinals’ wins. Zanelli finished the night with a 131-point series and was the leading scorer for “A” division. He is the leading scorer in all six statistics categories. Toohey was the third leading scorer for “A” division with a 119-point series. The Cardinals won both “B”/”C” games and finished with a 4-2 record.
Angels’ Tony Cutone and Scott Allen Jr. combined for 206 points in a 4-2 win over John Durinick’s Orioles. Allen’s 104-point series led the “B” division, and he was in the top three in all six statistics categories for “B” division. The Angels finished 4-2 for the night.
The Yankees vs. the Tigers was one of four matches that had to finish their last game in the dark. Paul Noel was a substitute on the Yankees’ team, and his 83point series was the second leading score for “C” division. Tigers’ Strausser’s 102point series was the third highest for “B” division players and in the top three of all statistics categories. The Tigers won 4-2, and they finished the last game in the dark.
Both the Cubs defeated the Reds 4-2 and the Rangers won two games against the Rockies – the first and the last one in the dark.
Schedules
HAND
Baseball
Monday, May 12: at Jonathan Law at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: at Notre Dame-West Haven at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: at Amity at 7 p.m. 5/15
Boys’ Golf
Monday, May 12: at Branford at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at Shelton at 2:45 p.m.
Thursday May 15: vs. Notre Dame-West Haven at 2:30 p.m.
Girls’ Golf
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Mercy at 3 p.m.
Sailing
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Guilford at 3 p.m.
Most of the focus is on striped bass now that spring blackfish season is in the rearview mirror. Stripers have lined the beaches, bays, and tidal rivers with a class of schoolies stretching light gear to the limit. A combination of natural baits and artificials are racking up solid catches. Be on the lookout for the slot limit curve breaker that slipped in from the holdover pack or made its way into the Sound after migrating. Porgy fanatics are excited
about porgy season being open, and flukers are looking forward to more doormats this season. Inland waters keep getting more productive as trout get more stockings and lakes see action-packed bass, toothy critter, and panfish catches increasing. For more on this attention-getting fishing season, click over to Captain Morgan’s weekly column featured on zip06.com and search for: “Ospreys Deserve Better.”
Saturday, May 10: vs. New Fairfield at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: vs. Hall at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: vs. Guilford at 6 p.m.
Boys’ Lacrosse Girls’ Lacrosse
Monday, May 12: vs. Cheshire at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at Amity at 4 p.m.
Outdoor Track
Tuesday, May 13: vs. Hillhouse at 3:45 p.m.
Friday, May 9: vs Cromwell at 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 12: at Morgan at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 15: vs. East Catholic at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 9: vs. Cromwell at 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 12: at Morgan at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: vs. East Lyme at 4 p.m.
Tennis Girls’ Tennis
Friday, May 9: vs. Coginchaug at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: vs. Granby Memorial at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 9: at Coginchaug at 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 12: vs. Branford at 3:45 p.m.
8 to May 14
Monday, May 12: at Wilbur Cross at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Lauralton Hall at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: vs. Hamden at 4 p.m.
Softball Boys’ Tennis
Friday, May 9: at Fairfield Prep at 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: vs. Weston at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 13: vs. Notre Dame-West Haven at 3:4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at Xavier at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 15: at Guilford at 3:45 p.m.
Girls’ Tennis
Friday, May 9: vs. Sheehan at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 12: vs. Cheshire at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: at Amity at 3:45 p.m.
Boys’ Volleyball
Friday, May 9: at Bunnell at 5 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Amity at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: vs. Shelton at 5 p.m.
Monday, May 12: at Grassy Hills Country Club at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13: vs. Coginchaug at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15: at Portland at 2:45 p.m.
Monday, May 12:
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The Sports Reporter is responsible for reporting on various sports across the Connecticut shoreline community newspapers. This position requires attending key games and events as needed to deliver engaging and insightful stories that capture the spirit of local athletes and teams. The ideal candidate will excel at conducting interviews with coaches and players, gathering compelling quotes and statistics to enrich coverage. Responsibilities include tracking regular and post-season results and contributing weekly bylined articles.
Essential Duties:
1. Cover a variety of community and high school sports across the Connecticut shoreline community newspapers, attending key games and events as needed.
2. Write engaging and well-researched stories that highlight the achievements of athletes, teams, and coaches.
3. Conduct interviews with coaches, athletes, and other relevant sources to gather compelling quotes and accurate statistics.
4. Track and maintain regular season and postseason results for covered teams.
5. Develop and pitch creative and timely story ideas that extend beyond game recaps.
6. Contribute to weekly roundups, providing summaries and insights on notable performances and outcomes.
7. Maintain a strong presence within the community, fostering relationships with athletes, coaches, and families.
8. Adhere to journalistic standards by ensuring accuracy, fairness, and professionalism in all reporting.
9. Collaborate with the sports editors to refine content and meet publication deadlines.
10. Stay informed about trends and developments in high school sports to enhance coverage and story ideas.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality of all records and information.
Conduct: Always Represents The Day and Shore Publishing Company in a professional and courteous manner.
Dependability: Regularly attend and are punctual for work.
Supervision Received: Reports to Sports Editor.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to think strategically.
- A deep understanding of editorial best practices and style guidelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with text management and desktop publishing software.
- Proficient computer and software skills (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Presteligence (Content Management Software).
- Highly motivated, self-starting individual with initiative and drive to succeed.
Send, fax or e-mail qualifications and salary requirements to: The Day Publishing Company • Human Resources Department • 47 Eugene O’Neill Drive, P.O.
r.magyar@theday.com
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V
Of Motherhood, Acceptance, and Gratitude
By Liz Egan
Special to Living
Recently, I had a revelation about my mother. It was not a lightning bolt moment or an “aha! I figured it out” sensation, but an unfolding awareness that has ripened with age. I have realized I am the person I am not “in spite of” but “because of.” I can accept my mother as a person just like me and be grateful for all she provided.
My mother, Virginia Dolores Weber, was born in August of 1922, the third of four children, in Brooklyn, New York. When she was 13, at the height of the Depression, her mother, whom she adored, died of acute appendicitis at home. Her two older brothers joined the Army and were stationed overseas. In high school, she took on the role of the mother in her home. When her brothers returned from the war, she cared for them. Her father remarried, changing the home dynamic. She was athletic and adventurous. She loved to read. She enjoyed her proximity to New York City and frequently windowshopped her favorite stores. She had secretarial skills she learned in high school. Asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she responded, “A mother.”
My parents were married in May of 1942 and moved to Hempstead, Long Island. After having three children in as many years, they bought a larger home in the small community of Islip Terrace in the township of The Islips. When they were blessed by many more children, my father added additions onto their home. Together, they enlarged their family to 15 children and expanded their home by five additions.
I enjoy many childhood memories of my mother. Her face smiled at all of us as she peeled apple after apple with a paring knife while we all sat around the kitchen table doing our homework after school. On Friday nights, we would play Pokeno or Bingo. She would sneak into her drawer in the laundry room and share a rain hat, a pencil, a pad, or a mint that she collected as prizes. She loved the beach and took us there often. She taught us to make jelly from the grape vines in our yard. She loved dress shops like Loehmann’s. She had her hair done every Friday. She told us we had great skin. Her skin was so soft, made so by years of cold cream and lotion.
Once my siblings and I were all in school, she took up playing golf and joined a Women’s League on Wednesdays. She participated in a regular Bridge Group and hosted many tournaments in our home. She belonged to a Tuesday Home Extension group of other homemakers who shared recipes and crafts each week. Through that group, she learned to hook rugs, cane chairs, and do needlepoint. She took painting lessons from a local art teacher. She always had a knitting project going, teaching each of us to knit. She had a sweet tooth.
As a child with epilepsy, my case was reviewed monthly as part of New York Hospital’s Grand Rounds program. The two of us took the Long Island Railroad and she instinctively navigated the subways and buses to get to our destinations. She rewarded my courage during these trips by going to museum exhibitions. The trials of these journeys I see now as the gift that inspired me to be an artist. My seizures also frequently brought me home from school early. On those many days, we would often bake together.
In my teens, there was a great deal of turbulence in my family. I became my mother’s counselor and a caretaker for my younger siblings. I encouraged her to go back to work after unexpected circumstances dramatically changed our lives at home. It was then that I started to listen to her story, her dreams, and her intentions for her life rather than focus on her role in ours. I never realized how her not having a mother as a teenager had affected her ability to mother so many teenagers. I only saw what I needed and what she sometimes was unable to give. At 52, she returned to work as a Ward Clerk at Southside Hospital, where her social skills and affability made her well-known among the staff. At night, after a long day, she would butter some saltines and microwave a half grapefruit with honey on top as a treat with her tea.
In my late 20s, she taught me how to play golf. Over 35 years later, I still enjoy it. I recall how patient my mother was when I hit into the reeds or the water. “No one is looking. Drop one in the fairway and try again.” My mother gave much credence to diligent effort and hard work. She believed that trying your best would always yield a positive outcome.
The gifts presented to my mother on Mother’s Day changed a lot over the years. As children, each of us made homemade cards. Sometimes, we would wrap up some chocolate. A simple homemade craft was her favorite gift. My father always brought my mother a corsage and made a special dinner on Mother’s Day. As a teen, I started planting her begonias each Mother’s Day.
In the summer of 2000, my mother came to live in an assisted living facility in Connecticut. My husband Paul and I were her “go-to” people. Her transition from the home she lived in for 56 years went well until macular degeneration and yet another unexpected death of one of her children exposed a weariness she could not escape, and she began to fail. She returned to Long Island to be near her people and several of my siblings who lived there. On Mother’s Day 2007, all of my siblings went to our hometown course, Timber Point Country Club, and played a round in her honor. On the back nine of the Blue Course, each of us hit a golf ball scribbled with a message into the ocean. After the round, we visited her at the hospital. I gave her a clay sunflower pin I had made with my art club students. She asked me to put it on her hospital gown. She was surrounded by her children. Four days later, she passed away.
My mother’s influence on my life has evolved over the years. I appreciate how special she was and my relationship with her. I see her humanity and can accept her limitations. When I wake up complaining of aches and pains, I can laugh remembering her doing her stretches and complaining about her knees. Her creativity, her love of learning, of baking, of puzzles, and the outdoors all live within me. She was a good woman who was the best mother she could be. This Mother’s Day I will celebrate all that was and continues to be in my life and the life of my siblings.
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Virginia Dolores Weber in her 8th grade graduation photo.
Virginia Weber at the beach, one of her favorite places.
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3 p.m. Madison Town Green. For children ages 4 to 18. Features an open-air market consisting of crafts made by the children at home and sold to the public. Crafts should be made entirely by the child, with little to no parental help. Rain date: Sunday, May 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. For info, contact Kerrin Falk Forsyth at 781-7333980 or kerrinfalk@gmail.com.
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 203245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
: 6 to 9 p.m. BarrelHouse, 176 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Features live music, Gatsby-inspired props, photo opportunities, and more. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of the book, . Hosted by the Friends of the Killingworth Library. Free admission. Dressing up in 1920s attire is encouraged but not required. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 11
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4 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Part of the 27th season of the George Flynn Classical Concerts Series. Free admission but tickets must be ordered online. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com.
MONDAY, MAY 12
: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Book: by Richard Powers. Facilitated by educator Pamela Asmus and writer Joanna Baymiller. 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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1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Presented by Helen Hadley, a retiree who paints and donates proceeds of her sales to breast cancer research. For adults and seniors. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
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Lincoln's Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War
p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Author Event: Michael Vorenberg in Conversation with Spencer Reece Insects and Water
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Julie Michaelson. Hosted by the Branford Land Trust as part of its 2025 Speaker Series. Free and open to the public. For info, visit branfordlandtrust.org or blackstonelibrary.org.
Concert by Justin Howl
: 7 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $15. Refreshments are available for purchase. For tickets, text Gail at 860-227-5003 with names, number of seats, and concert date. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Starring Katharine Hepburn
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a film screening and Q&A with filmmakers David Heeley and Joan Kramer in celebration of Hepburn's birthday. Free admission but tickets are required while supplies last (max two per person). For info, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Expressive Art and Writing Workshop at Dudley Farm
A new Expressive Art and Writing Workshop will be held at the Dudley Farm Museum this spring, offering adults a chance to recharge their creativity in a supportive group setting. Led by writer and expressive arts educator Amy J. Barry, the workshop runs on four consecutive Wednesdays, May 21 through June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Barry will guide participants through imaginative writing and drawing exercises using intuitive, image-based prompts inspired by the farm’s natural surroundings, historical items in the 19th-century farmhouse, and art and artifacts in the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum.
No previous writing or drawing experience is necessary.
Sessions will take place in the yellow Munger Barn at Dudley Farm, located at the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford.
Federal Reserve Independence: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
: 10 a.m. Guil-
ford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by Ray Lombra, professor emeritus of economics at Penn State University. 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.
Light Pollution and Its Impact on Our Green Space
: Noon to 2 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a presentation by Craig Repasz, founder of Lights Out Connecticut. Topic covers an overview of the current level of light pollution; its effect on plants, birds, and insects; and steps that can be taken to lessen light pollution. Part of the monthly meeting of the Leete’s Island Garden Club. For info or to register (required), contact 203-453-0780 or kayclaiborn@comcast.net.
The cost for the four-week workshop is $100, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Historic Dudley Farm. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, mail a check made out to the Dudley Foundation to Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, CT 06437 by May 12, or register online at dudleyfarm.com.
Barry earned a certificate in Expressive Arts from Salve Regina University in 2010 and has since led workshops throughout
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the Connecticut shoreline. She is an award-winning journalist, columnist, and poet, and the author of several children’s books, including and, most recently, (2024).
For more information about the instructor, visit www.aimwrite-ct.net.
Press Release from Amy J. Barry
Photo courtesy of Amy J. Barry Amy J. Barry will lead a new Expressive Art and Writing Workshop will be held at the Dudley Farm Museum this spring.
Photo courtesy of Amy J. Barry Collage by a student in Expressive Arts Workshop.
Third Madison Youth Craft Fair
Spring Crafts with Natalie: Jewelry Making and Metal Stamping
Great Gatsby Night
Concert by the Isadore String Quartet
Book Discussion
Art for All: Painting with Acrylics
The Great Gatsby
Playground: A Novel
Guilford Craft Expo 2025 Celebrates Artistry
and Community
The Guilford Craft Expo returns to the Guilford Green July 18 to 20 for its annual celebration of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. Set against the historic backdrop of the town green, the 2025 event will showcase an array of exceptional traditional and contemporary work by American artists and makers.
Now in its 68th year, the Guilford Craft Expo is one of New England’s premier craft shows. Organized by the Guilford Art Center, the expo draws thousands of visitors each year and offers a rare opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafts while supporting the arts.
This year’s expo will feature more than 170 nationally recognized artists and makers across a wide range of mediums, including pottery, glass, leather, jewelry, clothing, fiber art, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and gourmet food and specialties.
“We’re thrilled to highlight the exceptional talent of both local and national artists, offering something meaningful for seasoned collectors and first-time visitors alike,” said Maureen Belden, executive director of Guilford Art Center. “Craft Expo is not only a celebration of creativity — it’s our largest fundraiser, playing a
vital role in supporting the educational and community programs we offer yearround.”
Visitors will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere that includes live music, food trucks, a Family Art Tent for young guests, and a silent auction featuring donated work from exhibitors.
Guilford Craft Expo 2025 will take place Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors (65+), and free for Guilford Art Center members, children 16 and under, and active military personnel. A multi-day ticket is available for $15.
The event is held outdoors on the Guilford Green, rain or shine, with the main entrance at 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Free parking and shuttle service are available from the commuter lots at Adams Middle School on Route 77 (233 Church Street) off I-95 Exit 58. On-site parking is available for a fee at St. George’s Church, 33 Whitfield Street, and there is also free street parking available throughout the town.
For more information and to stay up to date on artist announcements, visit www.guilfordartcenter.org or www.artrider.com.
Complete Hearing Consultation May 1st thru May 31st
One
FREE Professional Ear Examination
One of our Hearing Professionals will provide a professiona examination of your ears and assess your hearing. Specialized testing will determine how well you understand speech, particularly in background noise.
understand speech, particularly in background noise.
FREE Demonstration
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In the event that you have a hearing loss, you will have the opportunity to evaluate hearing aids that have been accurately and professionally tuned specifically for your hearing loss. Your instrument will be chosen from several different brands based upon your specific needs, value, sound quality, and reliability. Call now to avoid waiting! 6 Locations to Serve You Locally owned and operated for
In the event that you have a hearing loss, you will have the opportunity to evaluate hearing aids that have been accurately and professionally tuned specifically for your hearing loss. Your instrument will be chosen from several different brands based upon your specific needs, value, sound quality, and reliability Call now to avoid waiting! 6 Locations to Serve You Locally
Photo courtesy of the Guilford Art Center
The Guilford Craft Expo marks its 68th year as one of New England's premier craft shows. Organized by the Guilford Art Center.
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of May 8 - May 14
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, you soon find yourself pushing forward with great determination. Your drive is unstoppable, but tread carefully and respectfully in the pursuit of greatness.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Introspection is paramount right now, Taurus. You may find yourself reflecting on your values, goals and personal growth. This week there are chances to change.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, right now is a good time to collaborate with others, whether at work or in personal projects. Use any time this week to your advantage to attend social events.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Put your long-term goals in focus this week, Cancer. Start thinking about where you would like your career to go. You’ll certainly feel driven to make progress.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Adventure is the name of the game for you right now, Leo. Whether it is travel, higher learning or other new experiences, you just may soon break free of your routine.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
This is a week when practicality and organization will be your friends, Virgo. You will likely feel a need to get things in order. If you have any outstanding debts, tackle them now.
MAY 8
Enrique Iglesias, Singer (50)
MAY 9
Mary Mouser, Actress (29)
MAY 10
Bono, Singer (65)
MAY 11
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, the spotlight is on you for the time being. You are feeling more confident and ready to take charge of your destiny. Personal growth may come by way of a job promotion.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you may be drawn to more quiet, intimate moments with your partner this week. This is a great time for reflection and connection for the both of you.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, expect to meet new people or form bonds with others who share similar interests and goals this week. Community-based projects may draw your attention.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
This week the focus will be on your career, Capricorn. You’ll feel more motivated than ever to achieve your goals, but it will take a lot of hard work to get there.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you might feel more connected to your spiritual side right now and want to seek knowledge or inspiration in areas like philosophy. Take every opportunity to learn and grow.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, now is a good time to focus on your financial situation and make some changes for your security and personal growth. Your intuition will guide you.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Herring-like fish
5. Perform on stage
8. Soda
11. Small growth
13. In support of
14. Step taken when walking
15. Hollyhocks
16. Returned material authorization (abbr.)
17. Feel pain
18. San Diego ballplayer
20. Inches per minute (abbr.)
21. Fat from a pig’s abdomen
22. Create again
25. Honors once more
30. Thin coating of gold
31. Welsh river
Sabrina Carpenter, Singer (26)
32. Japanese novelist Mizumura
33. Husks of corn
38. Green vegetable
41. Showing guilt
43. Soldier
45. Photographers
48. Language spoken in Nigeria
49. Mimic
50. Expressed pleasure
55. Ancient Greek sophist
56. Beverage container
57. Night monkey genus
59. Lace bugs
60. Hogshead (abbr.)
61. Frameworks
62. Keyboard key
63. Greek goddess of the dawn
64. Influential Korean independence figure
CLUES DOWN
1. A place to unwind
2. Helped (archaic)
3. Razorbill genus
4. Bleached
5. Continent
6. Fruit preserved in syrup
7. Impediment to one’s freedom
8. Nocturnal rodents
9. Earthy pigment
10. Relieved oneself
12. Golf score
14. Tech hub __ Alto
19. Sportscaster Andrews
23. Records electric currents
24. Popular Hitchcock film
25. Revolutions per minute
26. NY Giants legend
27. Sports radio host Patrick
28. When you hope to get somewhere
29. French seaport
34. Thai river
35. Rocker’s accessory
36. Extra charge
37. Influential American president
39. Pain in the head
40. Great Plains people
41. Consumed
42. Soluble ribonucleic acid
44. Improves
45. Secret clique
46. Behind the stern of a ship
47. Dough made from corn flour
48. Fallow deer
51. Swiss river
52. Grayish white
53. Engrave
54. College’s Blue Devils
58. Midway between south and southeast
A Sophisticated Downtown Madison Townhome
Staff Report
Nestled in the heart of downtown Madison, this stunning townhouse features a freshly painted interior, offering the perfect blend of luxury and convenience. It’s just a short stroll from sandy beaches, the library, a cinema, a charming independent bookstore, and an array of shops and restaurants.
The beautifully designed kitchen boasts soaring 9-foot ceilings, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and an inviting eat-in space that overlooks a private outdoor patio. The main living and dining areas are highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors and a striking Mendota fireplace with a contemporary tile front, creating a warm and stylish ambiance.
Upstairs, a cozy sitting room leads to two spacious bedrooms, including the primary suite with a massive walk-in closet, spa-like bath with a whirlpool bathtub, and a standing shower. The second bedroom features vaulted ceilings. The laundry area is conveniently located on this level.
A full, unfinished walk-up attic presents possibilities for additional living space. Plus, the option to purchase a second detached garage is also available. City water, natural gas and low condo fees of $459 a month make this condominium a wise choice! The condo comes with an attached garage. A second detached garage can be purchased separately.
This home is being offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties for $1,050,000. For more information or a showing, contact Sheila Tinn-Murphy at 203-915-7530.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Madison, this stunning townhouse features a freshly painted interior, offering the perfect blend of luxury and convenience.
The main living and dining areas are highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors and a striking Mendota fireplace with a contemporary tile front, creating a warm and stylish ambiance. The beautifully designed kitchen boasts soaring 9-foot ceilings, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and an inviting eat-in space that overlooks a private outdoor patio.
51 Arbor Crossing, East Lyme Shelly represented the happy buyers!
Rock Landing Road, Haddam Neck Multiple offers on this sweet home! 794 Route 148, Killingworth Building lot ...watch for future construction!
Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck
Real Estate Transactions
MADISON
: Bhunesh and Dipti Gandhi to Mckenzie L. and Michael J. Lanouette, $670,000 on April 15
GUILFORD
Enjoy the ease of one-floor living in a serene, private setting with this charming ranch style home nestled on a full acre just moments from the Connecticut River and the scenic Turtle Creek Preserveperfect for daily walks and enjoying nature. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, this spacious residence features generously sized rooms, both formal and informal living spaces, and ample storage throughout.
#1 Coldwell Banker Agent in Middlesex County 107 Ayers Point Road, Old Saybrook
With nearly $300 million in sales volume and helping almost 1000 happy buyers and sellers over 20 years on the shoreline, Joel’s experience is invaluable. Let him help you achieve your real estate goals.
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Serving the CT Shoreline from Branford to Stonington for over 20 years 860.304.9150 bankerbuddy@hotmail.com
: Nancy Olson Benn 2004 T and Nancy A. Olson to Pauline Bennett, $1,675,000 on April 17 : Mady Devel Iii LLC to Eliana V. and David J. Carlson, $2,025,000 on April 15
KILLINGWORTH
: Ferdinand Almodovar to Sky Circle Homes LLC, $254,000 on April 17 172
CLINTON
: Jeanne M. Cinotti to Joseph Boughton, $350,000 on April 17 : Ero
Enterprises Inc to Sheldon Gayle, $712,000 on April 15 : Donald J. and Lisa G. Rusconi to Yatrik D. Shah and Arpita Patel, $1,290,000 on April 17 : John Barbetti to Julia Judge and Nicholas Trombetta, $479,000 on April 14 : Scott T. and Barbara J. Macdowall to Sea Wall Properties LLC, $150,000 on April 17
Jewel Box at idiom Boutique
37 Lantern Hill Road, Madison
$3,000,000
Exceptional home! Showcasing unparalleled quality and exquisite details throughout. Beautifully appointed, boasting 8000 square feet of living space. Soaring 10-foot ceilings and expansive, light-filled rooms, including six generously sized bedrooms, a private gym, and a versatile great room. Professionally landscaped with stone patio, outdoor fireplace and gorgeous Gunite saltwater pool provides the ultimate outdoor retreat. A pool house with bath and outdoor shower adds a touch of resort-style living. Gracious in town living at its finest!
NEW LISTING
59 Copperfield Drive, Madison
$1,150,000
Graciously Remodeled Colonial beautifully updated 4-bedroom home a newly remodeled kitchen and baths. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath and walk-in closet, while all additional bedrooms include en suite baths. Enjoy a private office or guest room on the main level, a finished lower level for bonus space, and your own backyard oasis with a pool, hot tub, pergola, and stone patio-all surrounded by lush landscaping.
NEW LISTING
19 Deer Run, East Haddam
$499,000
Charming newly renovated Cape in one of East Haddam's most desirable cul-de-sac neighborhoods! Three bedrooms, two and half baths. A kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops opens to the living room with a fireplace. The new back deck overlooks a lovely level and private backyard. Beautifully executed renovation done in 2020 from top to bottom including Kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, new roof, windows, and more.
23 Paper Mill Drive, Madison
$680,000
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this classic 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial offers 2,323 sq ft of comfortable living, plus a full walk-out basement with endless potential. Highlights include hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen, all new windows, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs features a spacious primary suite and four additional bedrooms, including a flexible bonus room perfect for an office, gym, or playroom. Set on 2.13 acres, enjoy peaceful outdoor living.
COMING SOON
252 Chestnut Hill Road, Killingworth
$990,000
Riverfront retreat in Southern Killingworth. Enjoy serene river views and your own private outdoor oasis from this beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with nearly 3,000 sq ft of finished living space. Featuring generously sized rooms, an in-law or au pair suite, and a post-and-beam 3-car garage with loft offering endless potential, this one-of-a-kind property is perfect for peaceful living, entertaining, and outdoor enjoyment.
