Selectmen Approve Bond Request for New Emergency Hub
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
On May 13, the Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized an application to the Connecticut State Bond Commission for $1,348,600 in funding toward a new emergency operations center that has been pursued by the Madison Hose Company for years.
The board was joined by members of the ad hoc committee tasked with overseeing the process of constructing a new emergency operations center at the current firehouse on Boston Post Road. This project has been “on the firehouse’s books…for probably 15 years,” said committee member and Fire Marshal Samuel DeBurra.
“The only hold-up being the funding process,” he added.
The new location would serve as a replacement for the fire department’s current emergency operations center, which is situated in the Board of Education meeting room and takes up to 30 minutes to get up and running, DeBurra said.
The current budget for the new center is $5.5 million, according to Ben Whittaker, the
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A Hand in Honor
Members of the Daniel Hand High School marching band perform as they head down Boston Post Road during Madison’s Memorial Day parade on May 26. The annual procession concluded with a flyover and remembrance ceremony on the Town Green.
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Gaby Onorati: Anyone Can Become a Singer
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
Many kids who become interested in music and singing dream of becoming the next Freddie Mercury or Taylor Swift, and may be looking for a place—and a teacher—to harness their talents and desire to be on stage. At the School of Rock, vocal and keyboard teacher Gaby Onorati enjoys working with young performers and helping them improve along their musical journey.
Gaby has taught at the School of Rock for about a year, joining its instructional staff to carry on what she learned from her own vocal coaches.
“I had a bunch of really great vocal teachers growing up, so it’s cool to take what I’ve learned from them and apply it here,” she says.
Gaby believes that anyone can learn to sing, whether they are just starting out or born with natural talent. Regardless
of where they begin, she says there’s always room to learn good form and technical skill.
“There’s a lot more technique that goes into it than you might think; it’s not just a talentbased thing,” she says. “There’s a lot of vowel shaping in there, breathing is a big thing. Learning how to breathe properly for singing is different from when we’re just speaking.”
She sees firsthand that many young students at the School of Rock want to step up to the microphone and be the lead singer of a rock ensemble—but they may also be nervous.
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Gaby Onorati teaches development in vocals and keyboards at Madison's School of Rock
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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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Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES is accepting digital submissions for its annual exhibition. IMAGES 2025 is a jury-curated photography exhibition to be held from Saturday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 24, at Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven. Shoreline Arts Alliance encourages Connecticut photographers of all skill levels to submit their work to IMAGES via the Shoreline Arts Alliance website at shorelinearts.org through Thursday, June 12. For more information on submission rules and cost, email office@shorelinearts.org or visit shorelinearts.org.
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.
The Shoreline Theater Academy Presents Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
The second annual All Things Killingworth town picnic will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Deer Lake Outdoor Center, 101 Paper Mill Road, Killingworth. The event features live music, food trucks, vendors, a beer and wine garden, games and activities, fishing, a luminary wish walk, a raffle, and more. Admission is a freewill donation. Limited vendor spots are still available with a registration deadline of Monday, Sept. 1. For more information, visit allthingskillingworth.com.
The Shoreline Theater Academy's advanced musical performance troupe presents on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 East Main Street, Clinton. The advanced level musical theater troupe features rising opera stars Karl Victorino and Kylee Fake of Mystic as the Phantom and Christine, respectively, and includes William Colon of Groton as Viscount Raoul de Chagny, Morgan Cheslock of Branford, Faye Staschke of Madison, and Keira Flannigan of Clinton. The cast and will be accompanied by an adult choir of local singers who perform with Yale Camerata and Con Brio among other performing groups. Tickets can be purchased at ETIX.com at $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $20 at the door. For more information, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org.
MADISON TOWN MEETINGS
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.
Thursday, May 29
Legacy Theatre Spring 2024 Classes
Community Resilience Plan Public Workshop
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registrations for its classes for spring 2024. Classes are offered for participants ranging in age from abilities in acting and the performance arts. Classes offered are Wheel Life Theatre Troupe, Toddler sessions), Musical Theatre Performance (middle school and high school sessions), Creating Your Own Technical Theatre, Adult Improv, and more. Classes may take place at any of the following Branford locaThimble Islands Road; Legacy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 28 School Street; Joseph Trapasso Community Branford High School, 185 East Main Street. Space may be limited. For more information on each class legacytheatrect.org/classes.
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Board of Education Curriculum and Student Development Committee New Elementary School Building Committee
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Tuesday, June 3
Meetings
Inland Wetlands Commission Walk Meeting: 7:30 a.m.
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-6631765, ext. 502, or visit www.townofkillingworth.com to learn how to participate in the following meetings:
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School Building HVAC Project Committee for Polson Middle School and Daniel Hand High School Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Monday, April 8
Marina Commission: 7 p.m.
Board of Education Facilities Committee
Wednesday, April 10
Commission: 7:30 p.m.
Beach and Recreation Commission Youth and Family Services Board
Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.
Shell sh Commission: 7:30 p.m.
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Theodore "Ted" John Abderhalden, of Ocean, New Jersey, Boynton Beach, Florida, and the towns of Essex, Old Saybrook, and finally Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 16, 2025. Ted is survived by his wife of 56 years Michele (Griffin); his daughter Jeanne Gade and son-in-law Owen of Old Saybrook; his son Christian and daughter-in-law Shana (Haskell) of Essex; his grandchildren, Grace and Gavin Abderhalden of Essex; his brothers-in-law, Robert Griffin of Armonk, New York, and Jack Griffin (Sue) of Cross River, New York; his beloved grand-dogs Mason and Captain of Old Saybrook; many cousins; and countless numbers of cherished friends.
2010. The town of Boynton Beach was never the same. Ted and his friends would gather on the beach during the day, and the party would continue at night in one of their many regular spots in town or back at their house, where they were known for elaborate dinner parties and guaranteed good times. In addition to Florida, Ted’s retirement years were filled with constant travel. He and Michele explored the world, oftentimes with friends in tow. Ted’s global adventures took him to six continents and over 40 countries.
Ted was born Jan. 13,1940, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Theodore Sr. and Doris (Feeney). After his time at St. Peter's Prep boys' high school, Ted went on to a life of hard work, bouncing around jobs before finding his place as a house painter, and going on to own and operate Abbey’s Painting throughout the '80s and '90s in Bergen County, New Jersey. Later in life, Ted and Michele took full advantage of the hot real estate market and had great success buying, moving into, and then quickly selling properties in northern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore.
In the summer of 1966, while spending weekends at the shore towns of Belmar and Spring Lake, Ted met Michele, and they later married in January of 1969. They settled in northern New Jersey and soon after welcomed Jeanne. Four years later, Christian arrived, and the family moved to Ridgefield, where they stayed until retirement in the late 1990s. Moving to Ocean, New Jersey, meant Ted could take full advantage of his favorite pastime, sitting on the beach and enjoying the ocean. Even in his later years, no one could ride a wave like Ted.
After years of living the snowbird life, Ted and Michele could no longer resist and finally moved to Florida full-time in
Ted’s life was full of so much joy, no more so when he was in the company of his family, especially his grandkids. "Opa," as he was called, took being a grandfather very seriously, and he and Michele spent just about every holiday, winter trips in Florida, and summers along the Connecticut shoreline with Grace and Gavin. Ted was a true patriarch of the family, and the legacy he leaves behind will be with us forever. The last years of Ted’s life were not easy, but his amazing personality and that smile made it easier for us all. The family would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the staff at Harbor Chase in Madison, especially all of Ted’s friends in the Cove, where he was affectionately known as “Theodorable,” and the staff at Yale New Haven Hospice. And finally, we would like to acknowledge and thank Ted’s personal aid, Angela. Angela has been by Ted’s side around the clock these last nine months of his life. The level of care, respect, and kindness Angela and these organizations showed Ted through his illness should be a reminder to us all that there is so much good in this world.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Saint John’s Church, 161 Main Street in Old Saybrook, followed by a gathering of friends and family at the Saybrook Point Inn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ted’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Alzheimer's Association. To share a memory of Ted or send a condolence to his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com Arrangements are in the care of the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.
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The H-K softball team won two of its three contests last week to wrap up the regular season, and boys’ tennis took a pair of losses
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Gaby Onorati: Anyone Can Become a Singer
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“Singing’s super vulnerable,” she says. “You don’t have any instrument outside of your body. You are the instrument. I think it could be more vulnerable than playing a guitar or the keyboard.”
For Gaby, building confidence is key.
“It’s really important to focus more on positivity with those types of students,” she says. Rather than frame performance in a negative light, Gaby encourages students to take what’s already there and “make ourselves even better than we already are.”
“A lot of confidence-building comes in with working with kids and really making sure that you’re hyping them up,” she says.
Gaby enjoys working with kids in a musical setting, especially because their “brains are still developing, so it’s really easy for them to pick up concepts” and improve session by session.
“It’s really cool watching them week by week, always improving,” she says. “It’s really special knowing how much work they put in. I always feel proud of them.”
In addition to teaching the technical aspects of singing, Gaby also coaches frontperson performance—stage presence, audience connection, and delivery. When students work on a song, she helps them examine how the original artist performed it, then encourages them to develop their own stage presence.
“I have a student right now who’s singing a Katy Perry song. We went back and we watched Katy Perry perform that song and say, ‘What are some things she did really well that we can use while we’re performing?’” she says.
While it may surprise some that students at the School of Rock take cues from pop stars, Gaby says the program encourages all musical interests and genres. Some shows center on emo music, others highlight current pop hits in a “chart-topper show,” and there’s always room for classic rock like Queen, AC/DC, and Weezer.
“It’s dependent on the kid,” she says. “I have some kids who are super into the emo thing, and some kids who are all about Taylor Swift.”
A 2021 graduate of Daniel Hand High School, Gaby has been singing since she was five. She took vocal lessons throughout her childhood and participated in high school programs including the Hands on Stage musicals, Vibe show choir, and the a cappella group Encore.
Because of her more traditional background, Gaby says the singing styles in popular music are relatively new to her—but pop and rock are now her favorite genres. Among her top influences: Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, and, she says, “I’m a really big Taylor Swift fan.”
Gaby is currently attending Berklee College of Music virtually and working toward her bachelor’s degree in music. She is especially interested in songwriting and has taken lessons from vocalists around the world—lessons she brings into her own teaching at the School of Rock.
This summer, she will be involved in the school’s seasonal bands, directing the “modern rock” ensemble and another focused on the music of Swift. Other groups will highlight alternative rock and music by LGBTQ+ artists.
Members
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization focused on charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, welcomes new members. The organization helps the less fortunate in the community and supports each other to strive to be better husbands, fathers, and citizens. The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 5780 meets monthly at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street, Madison. For more information, contact Ken Treschitta at 203-523 9373 or ktreschitta@gmail.com.
Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is open. Geared towards 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. 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.
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Selectmen Approve Bond Request for New Emergency Hub
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hoc committee’s construction manager. Whittaker said the budget was calculated by previously selected vendor Munger Construction, who performed a “mock bid” based on the designs outlined for the new center and came out higher than the originally forecasted budget of $3.4 million. The $2.1 million increase was partly the result of extensive site and development evaluation that raised the project’s cost beyond the original budget.
“This isn’t just an estimate that is being thrown out there,” Whittaker said. “There’s actually numbers behind it.”
Some factors that inflated the budget were the need for a complete replacement of the building’s septic system, snow-loading requirements on the proposed structure and neighboring properties, and “elevator and ADA complexities that require an overbuild on the existing building,” Whittaker said.
“Most importantly is the site constraint there, from a geotechnical perspective, is helical piles are required to pin this building for the foundation,” he added.
Whittaker said the committee found around $300,000 worth of potential budget cuts that could be made, all of which would require building code modifications and new permitting from multiple town bodies, including the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additional zoning
changes would be needed if the committee moved forward with a one-story design to contain multiple necessities for the new center, a design workable within the original $3.4 million budget. But this would require sacrificing shower facilities, “reliable back-up power,” and limit ADA accessibility, he added.
Selectman Bruce Wilson asked committee members if an alternate location for the emergency operations center could be considered “that serves the same purpose for the same or less money,” using Memorial Town Hall as an example. DeBurra said he was unsure and that the committee did not consider that alternative, but he believed situating the center there would be met with “a lot of opposition” given activities held there by Madison Youth and Family Services and the Probate Court.
Ultimately, the ad hoc committee found that working within the original budget “would not meet the needs of the firehouse” and they would be “giving up this golden opportunity to build what they actually need,” Whittaker said. In light of this, the committee approved the new $5.7 million budget for the location.
The board ultimately decided to authorize an application for state bonding of $1,348,600 to help cover the $2.1 million increase. The remainder of the inflated costs is hoped to be made up by a reimbursable $800,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that was previously earmarked for the project. The alternative
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would be for the town to make up the entire increase from its fund balance.
For the time being, Lyons told the board and committee members they would need to have “a hard conversation about the project” given its current status of being over its original budgetary scope, referencing similar concerns taxpayers had with the proposed Academy Community Center project. Lyons said the town will have to consider whether the new center still has a “cost-value proposition … for us to move forward.”
“If it is yes,” she continued, “then we have to decide how we want to fund that.”
Official appropriation of state bonding for the project would eventually require approval from both the Board of Finance and the public at a town meeting.
The board expects a response from the state on the application next month. Whittaker said if the state approves the $1.6 million in bonding, “political leverage” from the board is needed to move the project along at risk of upsetting federal and state bodies. In the interest of being diligent, Lyons preferred for now a “wait and see approach” for the state’s bonding response. Her fellow selectmen agreed, including Scott Murphy, who said, “We have to be smart about this,” especially given the results of the referendum on Academy.
“Given the signal we just got from Academy, I just think we don’t have a choice,” Murphy said.
The Connecticut Audubon Society is hosting a river cruise on Sundays, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 21, with departure from the Essex Steam Train Station, 1 Railroad Avenue. The event includes a roundtrip transportation to the dock on the Essex train and then the trip by boat to see the migratory display.
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Dr. Natalie Santelli, DVM
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Passengers will experience an avian treat when thousands of tree swallows settle in at sunset on the lower Connecticut River during their fall migration. The scenery can be viewed from three decks on a 70-foot Mississippi-style river boat. Food, a full bar, and restrooms are on board. Tours are about 3 ½ hours in length and range in departure from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with earlier departure times later in the month. Return to the dock is at around 8:30 p.m. The fee is $55. For more information, call 860-767-0660 or visit the day trips link at ctaudubon.org/ecotravel-home.
The Friends of Hammonasset Annual Plant Sale takes place every Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 1 at the Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, on Route 1, next to the Greenway Trail parking lot. The Friends of Hammonasset will be offering hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, flats of bedding plants and vegetables. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Hammonasset and its work with the Meigs Point Nature Center and other projects at Hammonasset Beach State Park. For more information, email plantsale@hammonasset.org or visit hammonasset.org. To volunteer, contact volunteerplantsale@hammonasset.org.
The Madison Ambulance Association is selling flags and flag kits to raise money. Flags can be purchased most Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Madison Emergency Medical Services station, 9 Old Route 79. Flags are fade-resistant, made in America, and measure 3 by 5 feet. Home delivery and installation is available. Payment by cash or check. For more information, call Peter Scranton at 732-8597844.
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.
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MADISON INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
The Madison Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agent approved per Section 13 of the Regulations the following application on May 16, 2025:
25-25. 26 Beach Avenue, Map: 24, Lot: 219, Zone: R-3; Owner/Applicant: Nicholas & Katherine Falco; Regulated Activity Permit to construct additions with septic upgrades within 100ft upland review area.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Judith J. McCusker, AKA Judith Jane McCusker (25- 0146)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 13, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Jane E. Higgins, 26 Nottingham Road, Windham, NH 03087
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Kristine M. Pixton (25-0144)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 15, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Priscilla H. Geer, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Dennis G. Pixton c/o ROBERT C LEITZE, ROBERT C. LEITZE, 37 BOSTON STREET, GUILFORD, CT 06437
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ESTATE OF John J. Bartlett (25-0154)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 16, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
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Madison, CT
At a regular hybrid meeting held on May 15, 2025, the Madison Planning & Zoning Commission took the following action(s):
25-11. 145 Harbor Avenue, Harbor Ave., Harbor Ave., 146 Harbor Ave., Map: 13, Lot(s): 92, 93, 94, & 96, Zone: R-5; Owner(s): Cozzolino Mary C Life Use & Sullo Sarah & Cozzolino Mary C Remainders, Sarah Sullo and David & Maryann Mazzone, Applicant(s): Mike & Sarah Sullo; Coastal Site Plan Review per Section 25.2.1.3 to modify and repair existing storm drainage system, add processed stone in existing driveway area, and repair existing non-conforming detached garage including extension of utilities to garage within twenty-five feet of a coastal resource. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
By: Erin Mannix, Town Planner
The 2025 Beacon Award winners will be celebration with a special dinner at The Woodwinds on October 14.
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Louis C. Annino Sr., age 95, of Killingworth, husband of Carolann Frank Annino, died May 9, 2025, after a brief illness.
Lou was born in 1929 in Middletown, son of the late Angelo “Pat” and Marina Annino, and grew up in Middletown, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1947. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut in 1952. After graduation, he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Lou worked at Middlesex Hospital for 35 years, retiring as director of pharmaceutical services. He was appointed state commissioner of pharmacy in 1977, serving under three governors. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy.
Over his lifetime, Lou was very active in the Middlesex County community
and the Town of Killingworth. He was a dedicated and outspoken advocate and leader for maintaining the rural character of Killingworth. He had a strong desire to give back and volunteered as a coach for youth sports, the Middletown YMCA, and the Pettipaug Yacht Club.
In retirement, he continued reading nonfiction, watching the financial markets, participating in town volunteerism, and politics. He also enjoyed swimming at the Madison Aquadome and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He traveled whenever the opportunity presented itself, with sailing adventures and trips to Italy ranked among his favorites. Lou was named Killingworth’s Citizen of the Year in 2000 and was inducted into the Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame in 2022. Often considered a mentor for many friends and family members, Lou was happy to share his countless life lessons.
In addition to his wife Carolann of 67 years, he is survived his seven children; Lucinda Reynolds (Fredrick) Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, Louis C. Jr. (Mary) Killingworth, Regina Regolo (Attilio)
Killingworth, Alicia Killingworth, Gareth (Stephanie) North Stonington, Andrew Killingworth, and Angela (Philip Garbarino) Martha’s Vineyard; sister, Maria Buatti Middletown; eight grandchildren, Louis III, Eli, Marina, Evan, Grace, Robert, Christopher, and Nina; and also five nieces and nephews. Lou was predeceased by his sister Angela Patricia Vitali, formerly of Durham.
The Annino family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers for their efforts over the past few years, as well as the Killingworth First Responders. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Killingworth Ambulance Association or Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company. To honor Lou’s memory, consider finding time to volunteer for a project of your choice in your community.
To share memories or express condolences online, please visit Swan Funeral Home’s website at www.swanfh.com
A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at St. Lawrence Church in Killingworth.
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Intensive Outpatient Program for Adolescents
Shoreline Family Health Care (SFHC) is expanding its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to middle school students who struggle with emotional and behavioral health challenges to the point where daily functioning is impaired. IOP now focuses on adolescents between the ages of 11 and 18 who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral issues, family conflicts, and difficulties meeting school and social expectations due to serious emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. IOP is an after-school program that provides comprehensive assessment, therapeutic structure, and support within a group-therapy format. It is an 8- to 12-week program that meets three to four times per week. The program sessions are conducted via telehealth and in person. SFHC is located at 221 West Main Street, Branford, and is a collaboration between BHcare and Fair Haven Community Heath Care (FHCHC). For more information, visit shorelinefamilyhealthcare.org/iop.
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
Middletown Adult Education offers a free online or in-person GED program to residents of Old Saybrook, Madison, and Westbrook, as well as Regional District #4 (Chester, Deep River, Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton) and Regional District #17 (Haddam, Higganum, and Killingworth). Adult education offers free high school completion programs, GED tutoring, and English as a second language classes to area residents. The program provides instruction for participants to learn the skills necessary for employment. In-person classes take place at the Middletown Adult Education, 210 Main Street, Old Saybrook or at 398 Main Street, Middletown. For more information, call 860-343-6044 or visit www.maect.org.
Helping Hands Food Pantry, located at 242 Route 81, Killingworth, provides meat, dairy, produce, bread, and nonperishables to anyone in need. Clients are welcome to come weekly or as needed. There is no qualification process. All information is kept confidential; only a name and phone number will be requested. Clients are encouraged to self-shop but staff are available to help as needed. Delivery is available for those who are homebound. Helping Hands Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact 860-663-1765, ext. 401, or
GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. The support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays through June 8 in the cafe at Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. (No session on Mothers' Day, May 11, and possibly May 25, the Sunday preceding Memorial Day.) The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. A journal/workbook can be ordered directly through GriefShare when participants register. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, Connecticut” at
GAC Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Youth Program
Sports
Softball Wins a Pair, Boys’ Tennis Splits the Week
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
The last regular season road match for Hand girls’ tennis ended in victory for the Tigers, winning 6-1 over North Haven on May 19. Wins at singles came from junior Loden Bradstreet (63, 6-1), senior Antoinette Lowy (6-4, 60), and junior Emma Lee (6-4, 7-6). All doubles teams cruised to wins in straight sets as well: senior captains Ella Helfrich and Mia Scott (6-1, 6-2), junior Skylar Powers with senior Abby Bishop, making her debut at No. 2 doubles (6-2, 6-1), and Lilah Browning and Brynn Poole (6-1, 6-0).
At the last home match of the 2025 season, Hand celebrated Senior Night with a 6-1 win over Lyme-Old Lyme on May 20. Singles victories came from Bradstreet (6-0, 6-0), Lowy (6-1, 6-0), Lee (6-0, 7-5) and Azra Hatiboglu (8-5). Senior captains Helfrich and Scott once more proved they are one of the best doubles pairings in the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) with a decisive 6-1, 6-0 victory. For the second match in a row, Powers teamed up with senior Bishop, and they fought off their opponents to win 7-5, 6-4. This put Hand at 13-5 on the season with a No. 4 ranking for the SCC playoffs.
Shelton on May 19 and won 20-4. PJ O’Hanlon had 11 goals and four assists, and Hudson O’Hanlon had four goals and two assists. Max Cuticelli added two goals and four assists, and Wilson Walker scored a goal. Elliott Arroyo and Quinton O’Dea scored one goal each, and Jay Pinover collected an assist. Diego Portley and Quinn Gies each had an assist, and so did Kenny Pompilli. Anthony Albino had five saves in net.
Baseball
The Hand baseball team hosted Lyman Hall on May 19 and fell 5-3.
Two days later, the Tigers hit the road to Morgan and won 14-2. Hayden Whitcher pitched three scoreless innings with six strikeouts to improve his record to 5-2. Jonas Markovitz had three hits. Brendan Riordan had two hits and four Runs Batted In (RBI). Nick Maynard, Paul Calandrelli, Clay Cosgriff, and Sam Markovitz all had two hits.
Boys’ Tennis
Hand boys’ tennis traveled to Fitch on May 19 and won 7-0. Carter Wilkins won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 1 singles,
and Andrew Seehausen won 7-5, 6-1 at No. 2 singles. Deacon Wilkins competed at No. 3 singles and earned a 60, 6-1 victory, and Harry Hodge won 60, 6-2 at No. 4 singles.
For doubles, Marcello Gonzalves and Gavin Waterman won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1. Nathanial Konstintino and Paul Fumex won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles, and William Riggio and Aden Chorney earned a 6-1, 6-0 No. 3 doubles victory.
The next day, the Tigers traveled to Fairfield Prep for the last contest of the regular season and took a 6-1 loss. Deacon Wilkins recorded the lone win for Hand at No. 3 singles (7-6(10-8) 62).
Softball
On May 19, Hand softball hosted East Haven and won 10-9. Lena Aguzzi and Alexa Young drove in three runs each, and Emily Dusza, Bianca Pasquinelli, and Grace Hall each drove in one. Hall pitched eight innings, giving up 10 hits and six earned runs with five walks and 11 strikeouts.
Two days later, the Tigers traveled to Lyman Hall and won 7-5. Young drove in three runs, and Erin Cerny, Danielle Phelan, and Hall each drove in one. Hall pitched seven innings, giving up nine hits and three earned runs. She walked two and struck out seven.
Softball Picks Up Two Victories, Boys’ Tennis Falls Twice
By Gabby Maljanian
Editor
The H-K boys’ tennis team hosted Guilford on May 19 and fell 4-3. Although successful at the one through three singles positions, the Cougars lost all three doubles matches and No. 4 singles to a deeper Guilford team. Bryce Leiberman (6-1, 6-1), Tyler Medina (6-4, 7-6 (8), and Matthew Medina (3-6, 6-4, 10-8) won their matches for H-K, but the rest of their lineup was tested by a stronger Guilford roster. “It, again, proves that every match
counts equally, and every match has an impact on the final score,” said Head Coach Rod Pakus.
The next day, the team played host to Suffield and took a 4-3 loss. Leiberman won 6-3, 6-1 at No. 1 singles, and Matthew Medina won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3 singles. Joe
Wessinger picked up a No. 4 singles victory for the Cougars (6-1, 6-2).
Softball
H-K softball traveled to Lyme-Old Lyme on May 19 and won 10-3. Hannah Reilly drove in four runs, and Grace LaConte drove in three. Caley Napoletano, Claire Eighmy, and Olivia LaTorre each drove in one. Emma Giaccone pitched seven innings, giving up seven hits and three earned runs. She walked one and struck out four.
The next day, the Cougars traveled to North Branford and lost 10-1. Napoletano
hit a home run in the contest, and Giaccone pitched six innings, giving up nine hits and five earned runs. She walked six and struck out five.
H-K ended the regular season at home on May 21, facing Morgan and winning 160. Runs were driven in by Grace Natanzon (two), Napoletano (one), Hazel Doyle (two), LaConte (one), Reilly (one), Kacey Coon (two), Grace Shariff (one), Sophie Snow (one), and LaTorre (one). Giaccone pitched five shutout innings, not allowing a hit. She walked two and struck out six.
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Girls’ Tennis
Boys’ Lacrosse
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source
Grace Hall drove in a run and she also pitched eight innings, giving up 10 hits and six earned runs with five walks and 11 strikeouts, in Hand softball's 10-9 win vs. East Haven on May 19.
Boys’ Tennis
Sports
Braves Take First Place in Week Four of Deep River Horseshoes
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Gray skies and cool temperatures were quite a change from Week Three of the Deep River Horseshoe League, but it did little to affect the scoring, as seventeen B and C division players improved on one or more statistical categories of their game in Week Four. The average series for a B player was 84 points, and for the C player it was 71 points.
The Braves scored 316 points, as Frank Rausch had a season best scoring night, and the team moved into first place. The Rockies swept the White Sox, the Mets topped 300 points but fell to the Orioles 42, the Yankees halted the Pirates’ sting of 300 points per game, and the Cubs grabbed third place with their fourth 4-2 win.
For the second time in three weeks, Braves’ Rausch was the “A” division’s top scorer, as they faced off against Tony Cutone’s Angels. After a mediocre start in losing game one, Rausch found his stroke in game two. He had a personal best game of 51 points, 15 ringers, and five doubles, and no open boxes. The Braves went on to win the next three games. In game three, Peter Furmonavicius singlehandedly outscored the Angels. In game four, Rausch scored 40 points with 12 ringers, and then in game five, Rausch scored 37 points, and Furmonavicius added 34 points for the team’s fourth win. Rausch finished the night with a season best series of 158 points, 43 ringers, and nine doubles. Furmonavicius’s 107-point series was “B” division’s third leading scorer. The Braves topped 300 points for the second time this season with 316 points. Angels’ Cutone had a season best 121-point series. With the 4-2 win, the Braves are alone in first place.
Being a high scoring team like Skip Robinson’s Pirates means you must score better than your average to overcome handicaps in order to win. This was the case as they played Todd Nuhn’s Yankees. The Yankees were getting thirteen points in games one and four, ten points in games two and five, and nine points in games three and six. The Pirates won game one easily, as Robinson and Anthony Conkling scored 63 points to win by double-digits. In the next three games, the Pirates were unable to score their averages, while the Yankees scored at or above their average for the wins. The Pirates won the last two games and gained a split 3-3 with the Yankees. Conkling’s 97-point series (second week in a row) was “C” division’s leading scorer, while Yankees’ Paul Stevens’s 91-point series was “C” division’s
second leading scorer. The Pirates finished with 291 points, ending their 300-point matches at three. The Pirates are in second place.
Damin Roberts’s Rockies were tied with Brady Miller’s White Sox for 10th place entering the night. Roberts was noted for his slow start in game one, and it offered an opportunity for a win by his opponent. Roberts and Miller had subpar games, but the Rockies won by four points. Except for Brian Walsh, the White Sox’s scoring woes continued throughout the match. Walsh’s 84-point series was the high score for the White Sox, but the Rockies won all six games. Deb Scully’s 81-point series was a season’s best. The team scored 287 points and is fourth in total team points. The Rockies scored on 191 of the 288 shoes they tossed (66%), which is a league season high.
Mark Goodale’s Mets were coming off a sweep in Week Three but decided to
change to a different shoe after a team’s practice session. The results are in their scores. Goodale had a 111-point series, Mike Shashok’s 109-point series was second leading “B” division scorer, and Leif Selander’s 83-point series was a season’s best, and the team totaled 303 points. They played John Durinick’s Orioles who only won one game the week before. Fred Hill subbed on Durinick’s team. The Mets overcame seven points of handicap for a win in game one, but the Orioles won the next four games. Butch Carotenuto found his scoring touch in the next two games, and the Orioles made use of their handicap for the next two wins. The Mets won the last game, as Shashok and Selander closed out the match with their best games of the night. Carotenuto’s 125 point series was the top score for “B” division, and the Orioles won 4-2. The Mets are tied for sixth place.
Joe Heery’s Rangers faced Kris Toohey’s
Cardinals last week. The Rangers’ goal was to try win the B/C games by taking advantage of the handicap and hope that Toohey would not have a repeat of Week Three’s scoring. Matt Mule was a lastminute substitute for the Cardinals and resulted in the handicap, favoring the Cardinals in four of the six games. Toohey singlehandedly won game one and tied the Rangers’ score in game four. Heery’s 34 points in game two and Hunter Beckwith’s 34 points in game three gave the Rangers two wins. The Cardinals won game five benefit of the handicap, and in the last game, Beckwith topped the Cardinals’ score, but with the handicap, the game ended in a tie. Toohey finished the night with a 135-point series and was “A” division’s second leading scorer. The Cardinals won 3.5-2.5 and moved into fourth place.
Cody Layton’s Cubs gained their fourthstraight 4-2 win, as they played John Hutra’s Marlins. Layton had a season’s best 118-point series, while Marlins’ Dennis Allen had his season best 100-point series. In game five, the Cubs led by four points going into the last box, and the Marlins outscored them 8-1 for a threepoint win. Cubs’ Paul Chrystal’s 33 points in game six gave the Cubs their fourth win, and Chrystal’s 88-point series was the third highest for “C” players. The Cubs are currently in fourth place.
Bill Beckwith, noted for tossing doubles, has struggled so far. He feels confident he made the necessary changes in his delivery, as the Red Sox faced Chip Goodrich’s Reds. He had three doubles in each of his first two games, and in game five, his 38 points (including two doubles) singlehandedly won the game. In the last game, the Red Sox held a one-point lead going into the last two boxes, but the Reds came away with a three-point win. Beckwith had nine doubles for the night, and his 126-point series was the third highest for “A” division. The Red Sox won 4-2.
In other matches, Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants split 3-3 with Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers. The match featured three games decided by one point - two won by the Dodgers and one by the Giants. Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers split 3-3 with John Sciacca’s Diamondbacks. Adam Fortier subbed in place of Serviss. The Diamondbacks decided to change shoes, going from Mustangs to EZ-Flips. The Tigers won game one by handicap and then went on to win the next two games by double-digits. The Diamondbacks won the last three games.
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Photo courtesy of Joe Heery
Pictured are the Braves of the Deep River Horseshoe League in Joe Machado, Peter Furmonavicius, and Frank Rausch.
Pakus Changing the Lives of H-K Boys’ Tennis Players For Over 20 Years
By Maria Cipriano
Sports Reporter
Some teams are blessed with coaches that are just completely dedicated to the sport and work tirelessly to impact the athletes that surround them, and some stick around long enough to truly shape the program into what it is. Rod Pakus falls into this category and goes above and beyond every day, as he had made a difference in the lives of countless athletes on the H-K boys’ tennis team for more than 20 years at the helm.
Rod’s tenure with the Cougars started in large part to the involvement of his family, and from day one of jumping onto the scene at H-K, he has never looked back.
“We encouraged our daughter to join the [Haddam-Killingworth High School] HKHS girls’ team, and when the opportunity to volunteer to help coach the team presented itself, I jumped at the chance,” says Rod. “While I was volunteering with the H-K girls’ team, the opportunity to coach the boys’ team became available. I was a volunteer in part because our daughter, Rebecca, played on the H-K team, and now I was offered the job just as our son David was entering high school. The opportunity to coach and be with your own children was too much to pass over. Over the years, I have been recruited for a few other coaching jobs but have never pursued those inquiries.”
Because Rod has stayed committed to H-K for so long, it has paid off tenfold. Over the years, Rod’s tenure has seen much success, including multiple undefeated seasons and Shoreline
Conference championships. In 2007, Rod lead the team to an undefeated season and its sixth Shoreline Conference title in seven years. The following year, the team extended its winning streak to 13 matches under his guidance.
This year, the Cougars finished their regular season with a record of 15-3, with the three losses coming against Branford, Guilford, and Suffield. H-K finished with an undefeated record within its conference, taking down several rivals along the way. This is a testament to the program’s culture of discipline, effort, and team-first mentality—values that have become synonymous with Rod himself. Whether it’s a cold April practice or a pressurepacked match, he brings the same calm focus and motivational spirit that has powered this program for generations.
“From the first day I became a coach, creating an inclusive and positive environment was the most important goal to me,” Rod says. “For example, we instituted a “no cut” policy, which is still in place. We believed that signing on as a freshman gave us four years to grow your game, placed a priority on doubles play as being as important as singles play on our team, recruited novice players and athletes from other sports, and molded each group into a team.”
While the records over the years speak for themselves when it comes to the effect of Rod’s coaching, his impact extends far beyond win-loss records and championship banners. His leadership builds lifelong lessons in sportsmanship, resilience, and integrity. He’s a coach, but to many, he’s also a mentor, a role model, and the heartbeat of H-K boys’ tennis. Lynne Flint, Athletic Director at Haddam-Killingworth High School, has seen the difference Rod has made in so many kids’ lives both on and off the tennis court.
“Coach Pakus models integrity and respect every day. He celebrates progress and effort and is always a positive role model,” Flint says. “The best coaches recognize that their role is to nurture the whole student. Helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate adults, Coach Pakus does exactly that.”
Looking back on the past 24 years of coaching, Rod acknowledges that while there have been many victories along the way, there were also some seasons that presented challenges and the team was struggling to win. Those were the years that allowed Rod and his squad to grow the most, continuing to establish that winning and welcoming culture.
“We have had undefeated seasons, Conference Championship seasons, seasons where one or more of our players were recruited by Division I schools, and years where we did well in state competition,” says Rod. “I would probably choose the lean years of my tenure here at H-K
goal reassessment, skill-building alternatives, and make you aware of those small things that get you to those more successful times.”
Being a coach, there are always ways to grow and find new solutions for challenges that arise.
One thing that has helped to make Rod as successful as he has been was staying optimistic through tough times and finding new and creative ways to make
where we faced the deepest sadness, and years where we were barely able to field a team,” says Rod. “Sometimes success on paper didn’t match our success on the courts. It’s been more than once that I have asked myself, “what alternative approach could I as a coach pursue?” In the end, it’s a learning experience. You
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Photo courtesy of Rod Pakus
Rod Pakus has been coaching the H-K boys' tennis team for over 20 years, impacting the lives of many athletes both on and off the court.
Schedules
HAND
Saturday, May 31: Class M State Tournament Qualifying Round
Monday, June 2: Class M State Tournament First Round
Tuesday,June3:ClassMStateTournamentSecond Round
Saturday, June 7: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals
Girls’ Outdoor Track
Sunday, June 1: Class M State Championship at 4 p.m.
Softball
Saturday, May 31: Class M State Tournament Qualifying Round
Monday, June 2: Class M State Tournament First Round
Wednesday, June 4: Class M State Tournament Second Round
Friday, June 6: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Baseball
Saturday, May 31: Class S State Tournament Qualifying Round
Tuesday, June 3: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Wednesday, June 4: Class S State Tournament Finals
Monday, June 9: Division II State Tournament at 8 a.m.
Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals
Boys’ Tennis
Tuesday, June 10: Division II State Tournament at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31: Class M State Tournament First Round
Monday, June 2: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 3: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Monday, June 2: Class S State Tournament First Round
Tuesday, June 3: Class S State Tournament Second Round
Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Division III State Tournament at 8 a.m.
Friday, May 30: Class M State Tournament First Round
Wednesday, June 4: Class M State Tournament Second Round
Saturday, June 7: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 11: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals
Wednesday, June 4: Class M State Tournament Finals
Girls’ Tennis
Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31: Class M State Tournament First Round
Monday, June 2: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 3: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals
Sunday, June 1: Class M State Championship at 4 p.m.
Softball
Saturday, May 31: Class S State Tournament Qualifying Round
Monday, June 2: Class S State Tournament First Round
Wednesday, June 4: Class S State Tournament Second Round
Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals
Boys’ Tennis
Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31: Class S State Tournament First Round
Monday, June 2: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 3: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Wednesday, June 4: Class S State Tournament Finals
Girls’ Tennis
Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31: Class M State Tournament First Round
Tuesday,June3:ClassMStateTournamentSecond Round
Friday, June 6: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Sunday, June 15: Class M State Tournament Finals
Wednesday, June 4: Class M State Tournament Finals
Boys’ Volleyball
Monday, June 2 or Tuesday, June 3: Class M State Tournament Play-In Round
Wednesday, June 4: Class M State Tournament Second Round
Friday, June 6: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31: Class S State Tournament First Round
Monday, June 2: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Monday, June 2: Class S State Championship at 10 a.m.
Friday, May 30: Class S State Tournament First Round
Wednesday, June 4: Class S State Tournament Second Round
Saturday, June 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Wednesday, June 11: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals
Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31: Class S State Tournament First Round
Tuesday, June 3: Class S State Tournament Second Round
Friday, June 6: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, June 10: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Sunday, June 15: Class S State Tournament Finals
Pakus Changing the Lives of H-K
Boys’ Tennis Players For Over 20 Years
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Saturday, May 31: Class MM State Championship meet at 11 a.m.
Thursday,June12:ClassMStateTournamentFinals
learn and recognize those challenges sooner. As a coach, you grow from those times when things don’t go easily or as you planned.”
The Cougars are currently ranked No. 7 in Class S for the state tournament and sit at the top of the Shoreline Conference right as the postseason is slated to begin in the coming days. Rod is excited about guiding his players to greatness and says what he looks forward to the most is “the guys enjoying H-K tennis and improving their tennis over their time in the program, and the support of the other coaches in our conference and the support of the school and parents.”
Getting fresh faces involved every season and constantly dealing with a new roster keeps it both exciting and challenging for Rod, as he never lets a day go by without appreciating the growth of each individual athlete on a daily basis.
“Every new season comes with new challenges, new personalities, and new ideas,” Rod says. “When I am able to coordinate all these responsibilities, field a competitive team, witness their growth and their bonding as a team, and have parents and friends attend our matches and support our efforts, that is what I look forward to participating in with our team year after year.”
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Fun By The Numbers
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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!
By Karen Isaacs
at Ivoryton Looks Inside Katharine Hepburn’s Life Tea at Five
Katharine Hepburn was not only born in Hartford, but she made her home on Fenwick Point in Old Saybrook a principal residence in the latter part of her life. She had visited and stayed at the family home throughout her life, finding it a sanctuary from the vicissitudes of Hollywood. , now at Ivoryton Playhouse through Sunday, June 8, is a one-person show whose title reflects a Hepburn family tradition from her childhood: the daily tea and conversation at 5 p.m.
One-person shows provide challenges for playwrights. Why is the person telling these stories? How can additional information be provided? Playwright Matthew Lombardo uses triedand-true methods – phone calls and doorbells- to provide the opportunity to bring in action and new information. He never addresses why Hepburn is telling all of this. She recognizes there is an audience and asks, “You may wonder why I….” but it is never clear. Are we just passive listeners, an interviewer, or perhaps a ghostwriter for a memoir? More unlikely, is she just talking to herself?
The actress playing Hepburn also has a tightrope to negotiate. The best shows of this type give us an impression of the subject, but not an imitation. In this case, Carlyn Connolly mostly succeeds. She may not have all the gestures or a consistent accent, but she has enough of them to let us recognize Hepburn. We might not instantaneously recognize it is Hepburn, but within minutes, we accept that it is her.
The show is broken into two acts; the first is set in 1938, during a low point in her Hollywood career, and the second in 1983, when she has “retired” and is bat-
Vivien Leigh was announced for the role in 1939, after Act One ends. Perhaps it is poetic license.
tling physical problems; it is thought she had Parkinson’s which would account for the movements of her head and hands, but she adamantly denied it. Hepburn died in 2003. Lombardo has to be blamed for
some factual errors. In the play, Hepburn desperately wants the role of Scarlett O’Hara in . While that is true (every actress in Hollywood wanted or tested for the role), that was in 1936, not 1938. Gone with the Wind
Bringing Up Baby Holiday
Act One is set after a series of six box office failures; even the films that got good reviews ( and ) did poorly at the box office, which was blamed on Hepburn. She was viewed as “arrogant” and “difficult.” It didn’t help that one of the most powerful gossip columnists (Louella Parsons) constantly attacked her. No doubt she was she was a woman who spoke her mind and did not easily acquiesce.
The second act is less careercentered; she talks more about her home and her family. The portraits of her father and mother are less rosy than those mentioned in Act One. They were not very emotionally open, and she seems to have always wanted to gain her father’s approval.
She focuses more on the difficulties except for a humorous anecdote about Stephen Sondheim. They lived next door to each other in NYC.
The act is darker as she
recounts her brother’s suicide when he was 15 and her life with Spencer Tracy, that seemed less loving and more emotionally abusive. They never married but lived together for years; Tracy, a fine actor, was also an alcoholic. It is here that Connolly seems to overdo the emotion. Her raw outpourings seem out of character. One can question both Connolly’s and director Jacqueline Hubbard’s decisions in the scenes.
Starlet Jacobs’ scenic design provided an appropriate 1930s summer house, but it is strange that so little has changed in Act Two; the house was destroyed during the hurricane of 1938 and rebuilt, apparently exactly the same as it was. It also appears that except for some changes in pictures, Hepburn did little updating of the house since then.
But that is a minor concern.
For audiences who remember and admire Hepburn, a very independent woman, will enjoy this fictionalized portrait of her.
For tickets, visit IvorytonPlayhouse.org.
Tea at Five
Special to Living
Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse
Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse
The show is broken into two acts; the first is set in 1938, during a low point in her Hollywood career, and the second in 1983, when she has “retired” and is battling physical problems.
Carlyn Connolly stars as Katharine Hepburn in at the Ivoryton Playhouse. Tea at Five
Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse , now at Ivoryton Playhouse through Sunday, June 8, is a one-person show whose title reflects a Hepburn family tradition from her childhood: the daily tea and conversation at 5 p.m.
Tea at Five
Calendar for the Week of May 29, 2025
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THURSDAY, MAY 29
Shoreline Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force Meeting
: 9 a.m. Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) Carriage House, 96 Fair St., Guilford. The mission of the task force is to provide education, coordinate resources, and aid in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault across Shoreline communities. Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. For info, contact 203458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org, or visit womenandfamilylife.org.
Community Open House
: 4 to 6 p.m. Vicki G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Friends of the Vicki Duffy Pavilion. Features a gathering to celebrate the pavilion with stories, refreshments, and community connection. Open to the public. For info, email saveduffypavilion@gmail.com.
Opening Reception for Spring 2025 Art Show
: 5 to
7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. The show runs through Monday, June 30. For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.
The Estuary Outreach Series
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Hosted by The Estuary, a community-focused organization that provides vital programs and services for older adults. The event aims to introduce The Estuary's mission, highlight its available services, and engage in discussions with community members about the challenges facing the organization, including the funding crisis for the Meals on Wheels program. For info, visit yourestuary.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.
Craft Night
: 7 p.m. Stony Creek Church Fellowship Hall, 192 Thimble Island Rd. Attendees will make terrariums. Cost: $30 suggested donation. Supplies and light refreshments provided. Proceeds benefit the church’s Take a Vet Fishing program. For info or to register, contact 203-4887827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.
Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe
New York Times
: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Carl Zimmer, author and columnist. For info or to register, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Concert by The Sweet Remains
: 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 30
Friday Movie Matinee
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Author Event: Martha Hall Kelly in Conversation with Beatriz Williams
: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club
. Cost: $5 includes admission for one with the ticket serving as $5 coupon toward purchase of a copy of the book at the event or $30 admission for one and a copy of the book. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Prepare Your Inner Mama Bear
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features an introductory seminar for the non-martial artist interested in developing wisdom in life and property protection to pair with their instinct to fight back. Presented by Stephen Watson, a martial arts instructor who trained under Bruce Walker, founder of the Silent Dragon School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi. No martial arts or athletic experience required. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Concert by Tom Rush
: 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 :
Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook
RiverQuest
: 10 a.m. to noon. Connecticut River Museum (CRM), 67 Main St. Features a cruise on , departing from the dock at the CRM to view the Inner and Outer Lighthouses on the Connecticut River. Cost: $45. For info or to register, visit ctrivermuseum.org.
The Wampanoag Legend of Baby Maushop
: 10 a.m. Munger Barn at The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Features Robert Peters, a Native American artist and author of . His artwork will also be on exhibit and for sale in the yellow Munger Barn. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
Big Baby
The Guilford Keeping Society House Tour 2025
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guilford Green, Broad and Whitfield streets. All tour locations are within a one-mile walking distance from the Guilford Green. Shuttle service will be available to tour book holders at stops throughout the tour area. Tickets: $40 advance purchase, $45 day of tour. For info, visit guilfordkeepingsociety.org.
Met in HD Live:
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 215 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Met in HD Live:
: 1 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Running time: 215 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.
Container Gardening
: 1 to 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to children in kindergarten to grade 3. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Garden Club. For info or to register (required), visit actonlibrary.org/events.
Linguistic Codebreakers: Cracking the Mystery of Pronouns
: 3 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Claire Bowern, professor of linguistics at Yale University. Sponsored by Tilde Café, an interactive platform to demystify science and make it more accessible to the community. For info or to register (required), email admin@tildecafe.org or visit tildecafe.org.
Bestseller Book Club
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Online event. Book: by Jennifer Haigh. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. For info or to register, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Author Event: Christina E. Cole
Connecticut: Quaint, Historic Barns and Farms of the Nutmeg State
: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Halfinger Farms and Dancing Daffodils, 489 Candlewood Hill Rd., Higganum. Book: . Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For info, visit halfingerfarms.com.
Performance by Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band
: 8 p.m. Scottish Dave's Pub, 24 E Main St., Clinton. Cost: $25. For info, contact 860-552-4727 or mjajazz@optonline.net.
Concert by Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
: 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.
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Il Barbiere di Siviglia
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Family Astronomy Night
: 8:30 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by the Astronomical Society of New Haven, Shoreline Astronomical Society, and Thames Amateur Astronomical Society. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of Hammonasset. Bring binoculars if preferred. Cover flashlights with red cellophane or red plastic to preserve everyone’s night vision. For info, call 203-245-8743 or visit meigspointnaturecenter.org/calendar.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Forging Bracelets Workshop
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will learn handforging techniques to transform steel into personalized bracelets. Open to all levels. Tuition: $135 for members, $150 for nonmembers. Materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor at class. For info, or to register, call 203453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Westbrook Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Westbrook Town Green, 1196 Boston Post Rd. Features a juried arts and crafts fair with over 60 skilled artisans exhibiting painting, jewelry, baskets, pottery, woodcraft, needlecraft, floral arrangements, clothing, accessories, candles, soaps and oils, and more. Free admission and parking. For info, visit WestbrookSpringArtsCraftsFair.yolasite.com.
For Home and Country
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by the Old Saybrook Historical Society. Based on the book, by Brett Martin. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Owls Among Us
: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Gwen Rice, owl rehabilitator, educator, and co-founder of Freedom First Wildlife Rehab. Free admission. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Pride in the Park(ing Lot)
: 2 to 5 p.m. Elm City Wellness Parking Lot, 774 Orange St., New Haven. Features story time, performances, and more. For info, email elmcitywellness@gmail.com.
Hiking Ruins of Southern New England
: 4 p.m. Bishop’s Orchards, 480 New England Rd., Guilford. Presented by Connecticut state archaeologist emeritus Nick Bellantoni. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) as part of its annual meeting. Features a short business meeting of the GLCT followed by the talk and slide presentation. Open to the public. For info, contact 203-4579253 or info@guilfordlandtrust.org.
Guilford Land Trust Annual Meeting
: 4 to 6 p.m.
Bishop's Orchards Red Barn, 1355 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Features a short business meeting followed by a talk by Nick Bellantoni, past Connecticut state archeologist and author of
Concert by California Guitar Trio and Kaki King
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast:
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
: 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.
Author Event: Abraham Verghese
: 7 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
2025 Clinton Chamber Annual Breakfast Meeting
:
“Drive-in” Movie Night:
Berenstain Bears
: 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.
Bluegrass Jam at the Museum
: 6 to 8 p.m. The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven. All levels welcome. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Shoreline Trolley Museum. For info, call 203-4676927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.
. Rain or shine. For info, visit guilfordlandtrust.org.
The Covenant of Water: A Novel
Extra Billy Smith: Controversial Confederate General on the Field of Gettysburg
8 a.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Green Room, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Continental breakfast by Doc's Bar & Grill begins 7:45 a.m. Agenda includes the election of new board members, election of officers, presentation of the Robert DiBona Scholarship award recipients, and legislative and local updates. For info, call 860-669-3889 or visit clintonct.com.
What Do Goldfish, the CAT Scan, Ice Beer, and Computer Chips Have in Common: Cases I Have Litigated
:
10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Presented by attorney Ethan Horwitz. 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:
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
: 10 a.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 215 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
The June Jubilee Tea
: Noon to 2 p.m. Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, 976 Boston Post Rd. Tea service features finger sandwiches, cookies, a warm scone with jam and crème fraîche, and more. Open to the public. Cost: $49.95 plus tax and gratuity. For info or to make a reservation (required), contact 860-399-4777 or info@westbrookinn.com, or visit westbrookinn.com/afternoon-tea.
: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation by Civil War historian Scott Mingus. Part of the Shoreline Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting. Free and open to the public. For info, contact the group’s facilitator at 860-395-1124 or olivia.jean@sbcglobal.net, or visit facebook.com/shorelinecivilwarroundtable.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
The Concept of Reincarnation and Past Lives
: 10 a.m. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Presented by Kristen White, mystic and shaman. 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.
Extinctopedia: A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is At Risk, and What To Do About It with Smithsonian Scientists
: 2 p.m. Online event. Book:
Extinctopedia: Discover What We have Lost, What is At Risk, and How We Can Preserve the Diversity of Our Fragile Planet
. Presented by Brian Gratwicke, a conservation biologist for the amphibian conservation programs at the Smithsonian National Zoo, and Gina Della Togna, executive director of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and a research associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. 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.
The Estuary Outreach Series
: 4 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Presented by Fabiana Papaleoni. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
For Home and Country: An American Family and the Second World War Hiking Ruins of Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island : 7 p.m.
Voices of Italy: A Musical Exploration Across the Centuries 2025 Regional Real Estate Forum
: 4 to 7 p.m. Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Rd., Branford. Features an outlook of the economic growth in Greater New Haven. Includes a panel discussion with real estate developers who will share updates about projects already underway in the region. Sponsored by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $65 for members, $80 for nonmembers. For info or to register, visit gnhcc.com.
: 2 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Hosted by The Estuary, a community-focused organization that provides vital programs and services for older adults. The event aims to introduce The Estuary's mission, highlight its available services, and engage in discussions with community members about the challenges facing the organization, including the funding crisis for the Meals on Wheels program. For info, visit yourestuary.org.
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Comedy, Mythology, and Live on CNN
Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
Aisle ON THE
Maybe Happy Ending Death Becomes Her Buena Vista Social Club
Spamalot
Annie’s Composer
Annie Bye-Bye Birdie
A Comedic Look at the Von Trapps
The Sound of Music
: Baroness Els Schraeder is a minor character in ; the woman who was supposed to marry the Captain. Now, Connecticut’s own playwright, Jacques Lamarre, has written
The Baroness: what happens when the jilted fiancé plots revenge
. Its world premiere is at West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park from Wednesday, June 4, through Sunday, June 22. For tickets, contact Playhouse OnPark.org.
Care Giving in the Digital Age
Your Name Means a Dream
: TheaterWorks-Hartford is ending its season with by José Rivera, who was an Oscar-nominee. The press materials describe the play as set in the not-too-distant future when an elderly woman finds her new caregiver is not quite human. The play runs from Tuesday, June
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3, to Sunday, July 6. You can get tickets at TWHartford.org.
Not So Mythic
Golden Boy
Applause
Hurricane Diane
: Hartford Stage’s final production of the season, , reimagines Greek mythology in a suburban New Jersey setting. The play runs from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 29. It is described as a “smart, funny, and thought-provoking look at how we connect with the planet.”
Avenue Q
Avenue Q
: Center Stage in Shelton presents the award-winning musical, , from Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 15. The show, about a college grad who moves to a shabby New York apartment, and finds friends who help him discover his purpose in life. For tickets, visit CenterStageShelton.org
Going on Tour
: Some musicals have announced national tours for 2025. They
: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Indian River Recreation Complex Multipurpose Room, 201 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For ages 6 to 14. Hosted by the Clinton Parks and Recreation. Open to Clinton residents and nonresidents. Cost: $40. For info or to register, visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Joshua Toenyes, CEO of Cardsetter. Free. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Series sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops
: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. Features a silent auction, small-plated buffet dinner, open bar, and more. The event honors Jim Sonet for his dedication to the mission of FISH to provide food to those households who are unable to access a local food pantry. Tickets: $125. For info, email mgrande2@newreach.org or visit newreach.org.
Branford Land Conservation Trust (NBLCT) Annual Meeting
: 6 p.m. North Branford Police Station Community Room, 305 Forest Rd., Northford. Guests can enter by the right side door. Features a presentation on "Bobcats, Connecticut’s Secretive Cat" by Gail Cameron, a master wildlife conservationist volunteer with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protechicken Caesar Wrap and S'mores Cups
Annie All in the Family Bonnie and Clyde
Live on CNN
Good Night and Good Luck
include the current Broadway shows, , , and . Also planning on a national tour is the revival of . : Charles Strouse, who composed and which both won Tony Awards, has died at the age of 96. But he wasn’t a two-hit wonder. Strouse also composed , that starred Sammy Davis, Jr., and starring Lauren Bacall, among other shows. Most people know at least one of his songs – “Tomorrow” from , but he also wrote “A Lot of Livin’ to Do” as well as the theme song for and the film score for . : You can see George Clooney’s Tony-nominated performance in (the play is also Tony-nominated) without having to move from your living room. It will be aired live on Saturday, June 7, on CNN at 7 pm. I saw the play; it is thought-provoking.
NYC Award Winners
: While the Tony Awards won’t be presented until Sunday, June 8, other groups have announced their winners. These can sometimes indicate a
tion. For info or to register, contact NBLCT at 203-4844566 or info@nblandtrust.org, or visit nblandtrust.org.
Wednesday Write-in and Open Mic
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Write-in led by Old Saybrook Poet Laureate Sandra Yannone. Open mic follows. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Crash Course Cooking: Pizza Making
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Matt Yanarella. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Thinking Ahead: Legal and Financial Planning for Your Child's Future
: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features speakers on special needs trusts, power of attorney and guardianships, supported decision-making, estate planning, financial planning, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services. For info or to register, email Rachel Berliner at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com.
100 Years of Hank Starring Jason Petty
: 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.
Maybe Happy Ending
trend. picked up four awards from the Outer Critics Circle (best musical, outstanding book and score of a musical, and outstanding direction). The group also named as outstanding play. The Drama League also named as best musical as well as for best direction, with as best revival of a musical.
Time for Ragtime
John Proctor is the Villain Maybe Happy Ending Sunset Blvd. Ragtime
: Goodspeed is presenting an excellent production of , one of my favorite musicals. Now Lincoln Center has announced a revival of the show beginning in September. It will star Joshua Henry as Coalhouse Walker, Jr., Caissie Levy as Mother, and Brandon Urbanowicz as Tateh. The three were in the acclaimed NYC City Center Encores! concert in 2023.
Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.
To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
The Estuary Outreach Series
: 1 p.m. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. The Estuary aims to introduce its mission, highlight its available services, and engage in discussions with community members about the challenges facing the organization, including the funding crisis for the Meals on Wheels program. For info, visit yourestuary.org.
Guilford Community Fund (GCF) Annual Meeting 31st Annual Poetry Presentation
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. GCF will present the 2025 grantees with their awards. For info, email info@guilfordcommunityfund.org or visit guilfordcommunityfund.org.
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Winning poets will read their poems and receive their awards. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Open Mic Night
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by Madison’s Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Sign-ups begin at 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.
Page Turners
TheEmperorofGladness By
OceanVuong
An old woman stops a young man from jumping off a bridge, and what follows is a portrait of humanity, the good and the bad. This novel is a masterclass in craft, with lyrical prose and a tone that perfectly balances the comic and the tragic. Reading this will break your heart and give you so, so much hope. Bonus: it takes place in Connecticut!
— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
Every other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.
TheDevilThreeTimes
ByRickeyFayne
The Devil Three Times is an epic, genre-bending debut from Fayne. I knew from the goosebumps that broke out after reading the first three pages that this would be one of my favorite books of the year. Yetunde wakes on a slave ship headed for the US, and she strikes a deal with the Devil himself- who agrees to protect Yetunde, and in turn her bloodline, if it means he can get right with God. I loved the way the Devil was characterized, it was so unlike anything I’ve read before. Following eight generations of Yetunde’s family, Fayne created original and exceptionally clear voices for each character that I truly adored. You will run through a gamut of emotions while reading this creative and thought-provoking piece. I can’t wait to read what Rickey Fayne writes next!
— Maeve, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
TheNames
ByFlorenceKnapp
What’s in a name? Perhaps absolutely everything. This beautiful, painful story imagines how a boy’s life will play out if he is named after his abusive father, if he’s given a name favored by his mother, or if his sister names him. It’s a fascinating concept and would make for a great book club discussion.
— Karen, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
FeverBeach
ByCarlHiaasen
No one does crazy Florida better than Carl! This new one may seem extra unhinged, but no more so than what’s going on in our mad world! Enter a notso-bright white supremacist, a congressman with some very bad habits, and a few flawed but principled nemeses for the offenders. Enjoy this gleefully hilarious ride through some spectacular comeuppances!
— Julie A., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
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The Poetry of Protest: Just in Case This is Not a Perfect World
: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library 67 Park St. Features a discussion led by Guilford Poet Laureate Mark McGuire-Schwartz. For info or to register, call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Author Event: Sanibel in Conversation with Tory Bilski
To Have and Have More: A Novel
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 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. Cost: free for members and first-time guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
: 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.
TheDarkMaestro
ByBrendanSlocumb
The prologue of this book had me hooked! I needed to find out more and fast. Slocumb expertly weaves together classical music, comic books, and drug dealers in a unique thriller that I loved. I really had no idea how the story was going to play out, which kept me invested and the pages turning.
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Julie G., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
JVs.K
ByKwameAlexanderandJerryCraft
Pick this up because they are two blockbuster authors, but stay for the jokes, the friendship, and the final twist. I loved every page!
— Jamie, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Friday Movie Matinee
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C.
Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Registration recommended. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
: 6 p.m. Andrews
Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Shoreline Theater Academy. Free. For info or tickets, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org/tickets.
: 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.
RemarkablyBrightCreatures
ByShelbyVanPelt
Just out in paperback, this is a remarkably delightful novel you don’t want to miss. The story follows Tova, an elderly widow, who forms an unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a Pacific octopus at the aquarium where she works. The story is told from three points of view: Tova, Marcellus, and Cameron, a young man new to town looking for his father. This is a story of love, loss, grief, friendship, and healing, and a remarkable bond between animals and humans. Also, a mystery is uncovered that will pique your interest. Highly recommend.
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Sue, Breakwater Books, Guilford
Concert by Karla Bonoff
Festival
A Musical Tribute to Stephen Schwartz
Madison Lyric Stage will celebrate the music of legendary composer Stephen Schwartz with , a concert running June 20 to 22 under the theater tent on the grounds of the historic Deacon John Grave House.
We’ve Got Magic to Do: The Music of Stephen Schwartz
The performance will feature a cast of eight vocalists and a live band, performing selections from Schwartz’s most iconic works, including , , and , as well as music from his acclaimed film scores for and
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The show highlights more than five decades of Schwartz’s contributions to American musical theater, with familiar favorites such as “All Good Gifts,” “Corner of the Sky,” “Day by Day,” “Defying Gravity,” “For Good,” “Meadowlark,” “Magic to Do,” “Morning Glow,” and “Popular.”
“We are thrilled to honor Stephen Schwartz, whose extraordinary contributions have profoundly shaped the world of musical theater,” said Marc Deaton, artistic director of Madison Lyric Stage. “Our production will celebrate his enduring legacy, and we invite everyone to join us for a night of unforgettable performances.”
The concert is directed by Deaton, with musical direction by Nathaniel Baker.
Show The Baker’s Wife Working Rags Children of Eden Pocahontas The Hunchback of Notre Dame Enchanted
Schwartz’s Broadway credits also include , , , , and . He has collaborated with composer Alan Menken on scores for Disney films including , , and . His accolades include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a Tony Award. He is a member of both the Theater Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Performances will be held Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at madisonlyricstage.org.
The 2025 season will continue with Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus in July and August, followed by Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Medium in September.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 6 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 9
Fourth Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival
: Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Downtown Essex. Features workshops and concerts with local, regional, and international maritime performers; a family stage; demonstrations of sailor skills; boat trips on the Connecticut River; a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing; and late-night chantey sings in the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. Evening concerts require tickets. For info, contact Deirdre Murtha at 203219-9155 or contact@ctseamusicfest.org, or visit ctseamusicfest.org.
House.
Madison Lyric Stage is a professional non-Equity theater company that presents accessible, inclusive, and affordable opera, musical theater, and drama to the Connecticut shoreline. It is supported in part by The Commu-
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Tag, Plant, and Bake Sale
: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Features household items, kitchenware, linens, jewelry, plants, decorative pots, books, homemade bakery treats, and more. Hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Guild. Proceeds benefit the church mission projects at home and abroad. For info, call the church at 203-245-4145.
Church Spring Fair
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 54 Grove St., Clinton. Features crafters, raffles for cash prizes, food, and more. For info, call the parish office at 860-669-8512.
Trails Day Walk at Angeloni Woodland Preserve
:
9:30 a.m. Angeloni Woodland Preserve. Hikers will begin walking the interconnected trail systems from the cul-desac on Chestnut Grove Road in Guilford. Hosted by the North Branford Land Conservation Trust. Led by Frank
nity Foundation for Greater New Haven, Guilford Savings Bank, The Madison Foundation, the Madison Rotary Foundation, and the Connecticut Office of the Arts. For more information, visit madisonlyricstage.org.
Angeloni and David Bell. For info, email info@nblandtrust.org or visit nblandtrust.org/events.
Nut Plains Woods Trails Day Hike
: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Meet at the Sullivan Drive entrance to the East River Preserve, 55 Sullivan Dr., Guilford. Some portions of the planned route are steep, so hiking shoes/boots and poles are recommended. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT President Janet Ainsworth. For info, text 203-530-7826 or visit guilfordlandtrust.org.
Native American Jewelry Exhibition
: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maximus Home, 143 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features varieties of turquoise, cut cabochon stones, and other semi-precious jewelry. Presented by Martin Seidel from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show is free and open to the public. For info, contact Lu Leahy at 860-961-9296 or maryluleahy@gmail.com
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The Magic
Press Release from Madison Lyric Stage
Photo courtesy of Madison Lyric Stage
Madison Lyric Stage will celebrate the music of legendary composer Stephen Schwartz with We’ve Got Magic to Do: The Music of Stephen Schwartz, a concert running June 20 to 22 under the theater tent on the grounds of the historic Deacon John Grave
Immersive Long Wharf Theatre Exhibition Now Open
Invita-
tion to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond
Theater fans, rejoice! A new multi-gallery exhibition is bringing the vibrant history of Long Wharf Theatre to life at the New Haven Museum (NHM). , which opened on May 21, invites visitors into an immersive celebration of stage royalty, featuring costumes, posters, and rare archival treasures. The exhibition will remain on view through February 2026.
Spanning three museum spaces—the NHM’s elegant upper rotunda, gray gallery, and center gallery— invites guests to step inside six decades of theatrical history. Attendees can try on costumes, explore immersive set recreations, flip through original scripts, and engage with interactive rehearsal spaces. A dedicated gallery also spotlights the next generation of Long Wharf Theatre artists.
Dozens of original production photos, programs, and archival gems take center stage in the rotunda. Jessica Durdock Moreno, Long Wharf Theatre’s chief of staff and the exhibition’s project manager, delves into the context and resonance of productions from 1965 to today.
In the gray gallery, visitors can explore a reconstructed rehearsal room, handle props, try on past costumes, and view the Tony Award that helped define Long Wharf Theatre’s legacy.
Invitation to Engage El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom
The center gallery highlights the theatre’s 60th anniversary season, inviting guests into the world of and encouraging them to craft their own stories and contribute artwork to a communal gallery wall. The season’s theme, “Building Our Future Together,” serves as both inspiration and invitation.
“When we began shaping this exhibition, we wanted to do more than just look back—we wanted to create something that feels alive,” said Moreno. “Every script, every photo, carries a story. This is a chance to honor the artists and audiences who built this legacy, while also inviting our
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telling. More than 30 Long Wharf productions have transferred to Broadway and Off-Broadway, including three Pulitzer Prize winners: , , and . The theatre received a Regional Theatre Tony Award for its achievements and has earned Connecticut Critics Circle honors across multiple categories.
Now in a transformative new phase, Long Wharf Theatre is redefining what it means to make theatre accessible and community-driven. No longer tied to a single venue, the company is bringing live performance to unexpected spaces throughout Greater New Haven. In 2023 alone, residents experienced productions in seven towns and neighborhoods at free or affordable prices. The 2024 season continues this innovative approach with projects ranging from A View from the Bridge at Canal Dock Boathouse to celebrations of the 60th anniversary. This movement aims to connect neighbors through storytelling and shared experience.
community to imagine what comes next.”
Let Me Down Easy Wit
Exhibition highlights include more than 100 enlarged production photos spanning six decades; never-before-seen rehearsal photographs; autographed show posters featuring A-list performers; hand-painted set-design renderings; and archival materials such as scripts, costume and prop bibles, and stage manager binders from landmark productions like Anna Deavere Smith’s and the Pulitzer Prize–winning . Also on view are programs from the theatre’s inaugural season, a handwritten subscription ledger, displays from costume stock, and multimedia elements including audio clips from artist interviews and videos of special projects.
Since 2023, Long Wharf Theatre has pioneered a new model of presenting work in 26 venues across seven cities.
“No longer confined to a single stage, the company is expanding its reach, transforming unexpected locations into places of performance, and bringing the-
atre to audiences where they are,” said Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón. He noted that the interactive exhibition reflects the theatre’s bold evolution. “ honors six decades of transformative theatre-making while casting a bold vision for the road ahead.”
Haven icon and a pillar of American regional theater.”
Invitation to Engage
“We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone with Long Wharf Theatre,” said NHM Executive Director Margaret Anne Tockarshewsky. “This exhibition is more than a retrospective; it’s a bridge connecting the past, present, and future of one of New Haven’s most influential cultural institutions. It reminds us how theatre can reflect our world, challenge us, and bring us together.”
Jason Bischoff-Wurstle, director of NHM’s photo archives, coordinated the exhibition at the museum. “It’s been wonderful to welcome Long Wharf Theatre to the New Haven Museum,” he said. “Through daily collaboration with their incredible team, this exhibit offers a vast and intimate look at the legacy of a true New
In addition to the exhibition, Long Wharf Theatre is offering a robust calendar of community events across New Haven. The programming includes workshops, readings, parties, pop-ups, virtual programs, and a mobile museum experience that will bring the story to neighborhoods across the city.
The Crucible
Founded on July 4, 1965, with Arthur Miller’s , Long Wharf Theatre emerged as a cornerstone of America’s regional theatre movement. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón, the company has produced more than 400 works, from beloved musicals and classic plays to world premieres by groundbreaking playwrights such as Anna Deavere Smith, Paula Vogel, Lloyd Suh, and Dominique Morisseau. Long Wharf Theatre is internationally recognized for its commitment to commissioning, developing, and producing new plays that expand the boundaries of American story-
The New York Times The Washington Post American Theatre PBS NewsHour
Long Wharf Theatre’s pioneering model has garnered national attention in , , magazine, and . Padrón was named among Town & Country’s 2023 “Creative Aristocracy” and was honored as 2023 Person of the Year by the National Theatre Conference, joining the ranks of August Wilson, Lloyd Richards, and Joseph Papp.
Since its founding as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862, the New Haven Museum has preserved, interpreted, and celebrated the heritage of Greater New Haven. Located at 114 Whitney Avenue in downtown New Haven, the museum brings over 375 years of local history to life through its collections, exhibitions, programs, and outreach. As a Blue Star Museum, the NHM offers free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families, including members of the National Guard and Reserve. Learn more at newhavenmuseum.org or follow @NewHavenMuseum. For more information, call 203-562-4183.
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Photo by T Charles Erickson
Exhibition highlights include enlarged production photos spanning six decades; never-before-seen rehearsal photographs; autographed show posters featuring A-list performers; hand-painted set-design renderings; and archival materials such as scripts, costume and prop bibles, and stage manager binders.
ChoralFest 2025 Brings Together 100 Voices for Sacred Music Celebration
Music at the Meetinghouse, a concert series presented by the First Congregational Church of Madison, will host its third annual ChoralFest on Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. The sacred music festival will feature 100 voices from area church choirs performing individual anthems and three combined pieces, accompanied by piano, organ, and a string orchestra.
Held in the church’s historic Meetinghouse, ChoralFest is free and open to the public, with donations welcome.
First launched in 2023, ChoralFest was created to bring together church choirs following years of pandemic-related separation. The inaugural festival was a success, and last year’s event filled the sanctuary with nearly 130 singers and a 20-piece orchestra.
“This is an opportunity for church choirs of varying skill levels and sizes to come together in a spirit of unity to sing and support each other,” said Nathan Bayreuther, director of music ministry at the First Congregational Church of Madison. “It’s a real thrill for everyone, especially when they have the chance to sing with professional instrumentalists.”
Participating choirs represent congregations from Madison, North Madison, Guilford, North Guilford, Clinton, Westbrook, North Haven, and East Haven. The event celebrates sacred choral music across denominations and encourages fellowship through music.
ChoralFest will take place at the First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison. For more information, visit fccmadison.org.
Photo courtesy of the First Congregational Church of Madison
Witness Stones Old Lyme to Install 12 New Plaques
In the final year of its five-year project, Witness Stones Old Lyme will install 12 new plaques commemorating the lives of enslaved African Americans in the region. The small brass markers, known as Witness Stones, will be placed in late May at the Sill Lane Green and the Florence Griswold Museum.
This year’s plaques will honor Prince Freeman, Sabina Freeman, Jordan Freeman, Caesar, Prince, Cesar, Zacheus Still, Philis, Dorcas, Lewis, Robin Freeman, and an unnamed woman listed in records only as “Negro Woman.” The additions bring the total number of Witness Stones in Old Lyme to 60. Previous plaques were installed between 2021 and 2024 on Lyme Street, McCurdy Road, Old Shore Road, and at the Lyme Public Library.
To commemorate the new installations and celebrate Juneteenth, the Old Lyme Witness Stones Partnership will host two free public events:
The Witness Stones Installation Ceremony will be held Friday, May 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. on the lawn of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Lane. The program will include music, poetry, and remarks from community partners. The keynote speaker is Kate Rushin, professor of English and poet in residence at Connecticut College. Additional speakers and participants include Dennis Culliton, cofounder of the Witness Stones
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ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Andrews Memorial Town Hall:
Project; Michelle Dean, director of curriculum at Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools; Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker; and student poets and singers from Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School.
On Saturday, June 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz and Poetry will take place on the north lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St. The program will feature acclaimed bassist and composer Avery Sharpe and his quartet, along with Connecticut poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, Rhonda Ward, and Antoinette Brim-Bell. Sharpe’s quartet includes Zaccai Curtis on piano, Haneef Nelson on trumpet, and Yoron Israel on drums. Seating will be provided under a tent, and attendees are welcome to bring additional lawn chairs. In case of rain, the event will move to the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Road.
Following the celebration, the Florence Griswold Museum will offer free admission from 3 to 5 p.m. for visitors to view the final day of Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams, an exhibition that explores sites of enslavement in Old Lyme and beyond. Williams will be present to sign copies of the exhibition catalogue, which will be available for purchase.
Witness Stones Old Lyme is part of a growing national coalition of communities working to restore history and honor the lives of those once enslaved. The project is a local initiative of the
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Witness Stones Project, a nonprofit that helps communities memorialize individuals once held in bondage through historical research and public art. In Old Lyme, each Witness Stone is embedded flush with the ground and includes the name and life details of an enslaved person, drawn from historical documents such as land records and emancipation certificates. An interpretive sign on the lawn of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery
includes a map of plaque locations throughout the town. The project has been made possible through support from the Lyme-Old Lyme community, including schools, museums, churches, and civic organizations. Founding partners include the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, and the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Additional partners include the Roger Tory Peterson
Kehler Liddell Gallery
Estuary Center, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, Lymes’ Youth Services Bureau, and the Old Lyme Historical Society.
The partnership has received funding from the Health Improvement Collaborative of Southeastern Connecticut Partnership Grant for Racial Equity and the Connecticut Arts Council. For more information, visit www.WitnessStonesOldLyme. org.
Clinton Art Society Spring Members Exhibition
54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions. : Runs through June 19.
Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner
: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events. : Runs through Aug. 31.
Guilford Art Center (GAC)
: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
: Runs through June 1.
IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition
: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org. : Runs Aug. 2 through Aug. 24.
Madison Cinema Art Gallery
: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com. : Runs through June 24.
Solo Show by Linda McCarthy
Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
Branford High School Art Show Spring 2025 Art Show
: 1004 Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org. : Runs through May 27. : Runs May 29 through June 30.
James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery
Dear Mother Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org. : Runs through June 30.
: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
Into the Light
: Runs through June 28.
Press Release from Witness Stones Old Lyme
Photo courtesy of Zaccai Curtis
Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz and Poetry will feature Avery Sharpe and his quartet, including Zaccai Curtis on piano.
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of May 29 - June 4
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
This week you might feel a surge of energy, Aries. It’s a good time to get moving on a long-term project or any passion projects that you may have been avoiding.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, this week is all about finding balance. You may be torn between your career and personal life, but don’t forget to set aside time for yourself.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, your creativity is at an all-time high, so use this week to explore new hobbies or start a creative project that excites you. You can be creative at work as well.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
This is a week you may feel pulled toward home and family, Cancer. It’s a time for reorganizing your space or even simply enjoying quiet moments however you choose.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, your communication skills that will be on display this week. It’s a great time to express your ideas and connect with other people. Start that conversation.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
Pay attention to your budgeting and spending this week, Virgo. There may be opportunities to invest your money in a wiser way. Finances will be on your mind a lot.
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LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you may feel like the spotlight is on you right now. Either at work or in social settings, your leadership abilities will be put to the test and on display.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
This might be a week that calls for introspection, Scorpio. Although you might feel like retreating, don’t close yourself off entirely from others for too long.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Connections with friends and groups will be front and center this week, Sagittarius. You might receive an unexpected invitation and make new friends who share your interests.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you should prioritize your professional goals over the next few days. Might there be something you can do to land a promotion or step into a leadership role?
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
This week may present opportunities for learning, exploring or even travel. A spontaneous trip might be just what you need to recharge and reflect on yourself, Aquarius.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
It’s time to put some effort into making deeper connections and fostering your relationships, Pisces. That requires spending a little more time with the people around you.
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Real Estate Transactions
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63 Country Way
2057 Hartford Turnpike
291 Maple Avenue
: Sam Chang to Lawrence A. Wells, $345,000 on April 29 : Yin Lawn to John Crosby, $318,000 on April 29 : Anthony Depaola to Lcm Prop LLC, $45,000 on April 29
36 Sherwood Drive
: Myung S. Park to Augustin K. and Elisabeth N. Yao, $530,300 on May 5
5 Skiff Parkway
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OLD SAYBROOK
: Shelley A. Deproto to Samuel and Rebecca Stamatiou, $515,000 on May 8
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: Kenneth W. and Judith A. Miller to William P. Miller, $165,000 on May 7
Essex Historical Society to Open Pratt House for Summer Season
enjoy a special talk on blacksmithing and visit the on-site Pratt Smithy.
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New Haven Museum
: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years the New Haven Paint & Clay Club
: Runs through June 28.
Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond
: Runs through February 2026.
Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Vincent Giarrano: City Color
: Runs through May 31.
David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance
: Runs
June 6 through July 6.
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery
: 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.
The Missing Pictures: Photographs by Sean
: Runs through May 26.
Yale University Art Gallery
: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-4320600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.
David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive:
Runs through June 22
Music
Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:
The Essex Historical Society will open the historic Pratt House for the 2025 summer season beginning Sunday, June 1. The town’s only historic house museum, Pratt House will welcome visitors on Saturdays and Sundays through September, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Trained guides will offer free tours of the 300-year-old home, giving visitors a glimpse into the area’s rich past. New this year, the museum will feature two rotating exhibit spaces showcasing artifacts and photographs from Essex’s history. The first exhibit focuses on blacksmithing, the trade of the Pratt family.
Several special events are also planned for June. The front lawn will feature Art on the Lawn: Works by Horace Miller, now on display through the end of the month. As part of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival, musical performances will take place at the Pratt House on June 7 and 8.
On June 14, the museum will participate in Connecticut Open House Day, a statewide initiative encouraging residents to explore the culture and history in their own communities. That day, visitors can
The Essex Historical Society will also launch its new Connecticut History Book Club this season. In partnership with the Essex Library and the Ivoryton Library, the group’s inaugural meeting will include a discussion of The Witch of Blackbird Pond. The club will meet quarterly to explore titles that connect with local and state history.
For more information about Pratt House, upcoming events, volunteering opportunities, or the work of the Essex Historical Society, visit essexhistory.org.
The Essex Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging and inspiring the community across Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton. In addition to seasonal programming in all three villages, EHS offers guided tours of the 1732 Pratt House and maintains its library, archives, and office at Hills Academy, built in 1832. Each year, EHS collaborates with more than 30 partner organizations to deliver educational programs, walking tours, speaker series, research projects, and community events. Learn more at essexhistory.org.
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 860-395-2000. Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.
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.
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River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203-467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.
First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.
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
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.
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 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
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 860663-2000 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.
Susan
The Highliner III:
The Shore Line Trolley Museum:
The Wharf:
Past:
Acoustics Club:
American Girl Doll Club:
Photo courtesy of the Essex Historical Society
The Essex Historical Society will open the historic Pratt House for the 2025 summer season beginning Sunday, June 1.
Press Release from the Essex Historical Society
Sea Music Festival Returns to Essex June
The fourth annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival will return to downtown Essex Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9, offering a weekend of maritime music, history, and family-friendly fun along the Connecticut River.
The festival will feature free daytime concerts and workshops with local, regional, and international maritime performers. Highlights include a symposium on the music of the sea, a family stage, traditional sailor skill demonstrations, Irish currach rowing, and late-night chantey sings at the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. A revival-style hymn sing will take place Sunday morning.
Evening concerts at the Connecticut River Museum are ticketed events. Visitors can stroll along Main Street with an ice cream cone and enjoy sea chanteys and maritime tunes from around the globe.
For full schedule details and to purchase evening concert tickets, visit ctseamusicfest.org. The festival also shares updates on Facebook at facebook.com/CTSeaMusicFest and on Instagram @ct_sea_music_festival.
The Connecticut Sea Music Festival is organized by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The event is made possible by major sponsorship from Privé-Swiss, with additional support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Folk Music Society of New York, 4Imprint, the Paul Foundation, the Griswold Inn, and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.
For more information, email contact@ctsea musicfest.org.
Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival
Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival
The fourth annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival will return to downtown Essex Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9.
The fourth annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival will return to downtown Essex Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9.
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Press Release from the Connecticut Sea Music Festival
Photo courtesy of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival
The fourth annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival will return to downtown Essex Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9.
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.
Bingo
: 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.
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 203-453-1975 or visit christian-scienceCT.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 203453-1975 or visit christian-scienceCT.org/Guilford.
Theater
Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny: Art
Long Wharf Theatre at Off Broadway Theater, 41 Broadway, New Haven. Runs through June 1. For info, call 203-693-1486 or visit longwharf.org.
: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs May 23 through June 1. For info, contact 860876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
Farmers Market
Durham Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon.
Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds Madison Farmers’ Market
: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 23 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordfair.org.
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
:
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
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