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Town Receives Opioid Settlements Funds, Considers Measures

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

With another round of opioid settlement funds received, the Town of Madison will determine the best course of action to do its part in combatting the national epidemic centering around opioids and similar drugs.

The most recent round of settlement funds received by the town was $15,847, according

to Scott Cochran, director of Madison Youth and Family Services (MYFS). This brings the town’s total settlement fund balance to $203,000. At its May 27 meeting, the Madison Board of Selectmen (BOS) heard from representatives of MYFS’ prevention consultant, Culture of Change, on how the settlement funds can be “maximized” for “longlasting change” in fighting the drug crisis, they said.

Madison has not gone untouched by the opioid epidemic, as highlighted in a presentation given by Catherine Barden, co-founder of Culture of Change. Figures in the presentation showed that between 2015 and 2024, 29 Madison residents died from opioid overdose, 20 of which were laced with fentanyl.

The most affected age group was young to See Town Receives page 14

Carrying the Torch Runners in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut make their way along Boston Post Road in Madison on June 6. The multi-town relay started the day in Clinton and ended at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes.

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Double the Championships The H-K boys’ outdoor track and field team fought hard all spring and claimed both the Shoreline Conference and state titles..........17

Strings, Wings, and Giant Puppets A season of fun is coming to the Guilford Green..............................29

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Claudia Esposito: Full STEAM Ahead

By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer

Teachers are often tasked with preparing students for the world ahead. For Claudia Esposito, that means helping students understand the importance of environmental stewardship—and how science, art, and innovation work together to shape the future.

For nearly five years, Claudia has worked at The Country School as the Lower School’s STEAM coordinator, describing her time there as “fantastic.”

“My colleagues are unbelievable,” she says. “I’ve never worked in a school where people collaborated so well. The kids are incredibly engaged. It’s a really special place to work.”

As the school’s STEAM lead, Claudia blends science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math into creative, hands-on lessons. This invites collaboration with Country School’s art and music teachers, says Claudia.

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of the Week One of her recent units centered on African cultures and ecosystems.

“My part was talking about the African biomes and the flora and fauna that live there. I had the kids research that and then build them out of Legos, which they absolutely loved,” she says. “We studied something called Kente cloth. That brings in the science of color and the meaning behind color for the African people.”

Students will also read books containing narratives from various African cultures and select a science or engineering-based problem to solve that is inspired by the story. Their creations—including Kente cloth drums and miniature wind-

mills—showed how art and problem-solving can go hand in hand.

Claudia says these types of projects help students figure out how to be “problem solvers” and “how to use creative and critical thinking skills to their benefit and the benefit of the world.”

Her students start young. Even kindergarteners in her class explore topics like energy and motion.

“We go out to our playground, and we look, and we see how pushes and pulls are used all over the playground,” she says. “I don’t tell them what to do. I help them along to decide which [playground equipment] they’re going to build, but most of them pick their own. I just give them materials, and they go for it.”

Claudia recognizes the importance of the “A” in the STEAM acronym, which stands for arts.

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Claudia Esposito is both the STEAM coordinator at the Country School See Claudia page 10 and the co-leader of the its Sustainability Committee

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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 ort for the TownNext? of Guilford What’s With the“Yes” Academy on April 16. voters have declared is simply too much udget and encourage Guilford’s Hometown Newspaper Community Center project behind us, to proceed with.

In the past, selling to a Suzanne Carlson Madison Killingworth’s Hometown Newspaper o theoverwhelmingly same. I believe ourrejected in the May ref- private company Foundedand in 1998 was presented with litGuilford Founded in 1996ISSN ave created a budget that Published by Shore Publishing, LLC ©2024 All Rights Reserved erendum, our town must move forward. tle success and is even less likely now as residents.

Published by Shore Publishing, LLC ©2025 All Rights Reserved ISSN We have already wasted Extend $1.3 million theWelcome building has continued to deteriowww.zip06.com • 203-245-1877 theon Same Mat to 3,500 meals from Meals www.zip06.com • 203-245-1877 planning for a now-failed project. We rate. We must come to accept the reality rvedhave at thealready Community spent 21 years and countthat the of the interior and Perhaps you’ve noticed thatdeterioration many of our local es ofless town transportation volunteer committeechurches hours debating the cost of renovation have exceeded our provide regular meeting space for both nds, and the overtrips thisto property.

This continued willingness to save the building.

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous ces are vital to many us. neglect must beofresolved swiftly. As would hope our leaders quickly look programs.

I would bet Ithese meetings even take place e than an opportunity for bound to occur over more meetings are at the cost and timeline for demolition. in our towns on a weekly basis. There is a good chance ical,the nutritious hotmonths, meal; it many of us are next few This solution not new and was prethat some of them are located nearisdaycare centers, e with others.

Otherwhat’s social next? We must all likely asking: sentedand as aschools. likely outcome by our BoardLouvenia Brandt Jim Schiavone Laura Robida Alan C. Ellis residential neighborhoods, They provide Regional Digital Associate Publisher & Managing Editor Production Director James Mitchell ial lunches entertainLaura Giannelli Laura Robida Alan C. Ellis ask ourwith town leaders to find a solution of Selectmen members prior much-needed space for people to achieve sobriety to the ref-Regional Sales Director Advertising Director of Sales Manager Chief Revenue Officer Managing Editor Production Director Ext. 6119 magicians, speakers, and to this property in a timely manner, not erendum.

Demolition does not need to Ext. 4247 Ext. 4304 Ext. 6119 Ext. 6114 Ext. 6142 through fellowship and the ongoing support of an lso several evening in another 21 dinner years. be a bad thing.

For example, understanding community.

They have been doing soitincan lead popular May “Senior We now knowProm” that theConnecticut cost to restore a beautiful park, one owned by the for welltoover 75 years without complaint. movie. this building will be an exceptional Addiction takes many forms, including a depenmily Services amountrequests of money — an amount dency onthat opiates. Addictions are non-discriminatory.

See Letters page 4 tinue to support the critical They affect the rich and poor, old and young, suburban agency. and urban residents. Guilford is not immune from nue toMADISON be among theTOWN best MEETINGS the very real healthKILLINGWORTH crisis that comes with opiate Lisa Martin Kristen Lennon Jennifer Corthell Christopher Dobbins score high on the State Kristen Lennon Jennifer Corthell Christopher Dobbins Lisa Martin Real Estate Advertising Circulation Senior Graphic Prepress Coordinator & addiction.

Why thenTOWN brand aMEETINGS methadone clinic with NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-245-5672 Circulation Senior Graphic Prepress Coordinator & Real Estate Advertising standardized tests. They Ext. 6122 Advertising Designer/ Multimedia Designer the prejudice of fear?

Choosing to maintain sobriety Advertising Assistant Designer/ Multimedia Designer Ext. 6122 or visitto www.madisonct.org to learn how to NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-663Assistant Special Sections s in addition the arts Special Sections should be encouraged with appropriate and effective participate infor the following meetings: 1765, ext.

502, or visit d education budget treatment. Why not extend the same welcome mat Multimedia Sales Executives al funding for athletics as www.townofkillingworth.com to learn how to a methadone clinic that we have extended to other upportThursday, for students’ Junesocial 12 to participate followingA meetings: groups confronting the devastationinofthe addiction? a continued commitment Ad Hoc Emergency Operations Cenmethadone clinic in our town would serve the very mmunities for teachers : our ter/Firehouse Expansion Building Thursday, Juneneighbors, 12 peopleCommittee who we call relatives, and om instructional coaches to friends. They deserve our #17 support so they can continue Policy 10 a.m.

RSD Board of Education ll schools.

Laura Carpenter Lori Gregan Betsy Lemkin to do the hard, heroic work of staying sober. : 5:30 p.m.

Board of Police Commissioners Subcommittee: 5:30 p.m. budget continues to provide Harbor News Valley Courier The Sound Lori Gregan Laura Carpenter Kate Summerlin David A. Ellis John Hyzak : Economic Development Commission Ext. 6140 Ext. 6167 Conservation Commission: 7 p.m.

Guilford Courier environments where Valley Courier Harbor News Classifieds Manager Guilford Courier Guilford Ext. 6130 5:30 p.m.

Ext. 6167 Ext. 6140 Ext. 6130 Ext. 6168 y and socially thrive.

What’s Next?

Friday, June 13 Monday, June 16 Estuary Transit District Expansion ComNew Elementary Building Committee: mittee: 8 a.m. cy Theatre Spring School 2024 Classes

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registrations its classes for spring 2024. Classes are offered for participants age fromof Directors: 5:30for p.m.

Estuary Transitranging Districtin Board abilities in acting and the performance arts. Classes offered are Wheel Life Theatre Troupe, Toddler 9 a.m. sessions), Musical Theatre Performance (middle school and high school sessions), Creating Your Own June Improv, 17 and more. Classes may take place at any of the following Branford locaechnicalTuesday, Theatre, Adult : Monday, Board of Education Finance Committee mble Islands Road; Legacy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 28 School Street;June Joseph 16 Trapasso Community Chris Piccirillo anford High For more information on each class 5:30School, p.m. 185 East Main Street. Space may be limited.

Zoning Board of Appeals : 7 p.m.

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Board of Education Policy Committee:

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Board of Education: 7:30 p.m.

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Maria Caulfield Gabrielle Maljanian Pam Johnson Pem McNerneyLiving Editor Maria CaulfieldSports Editor Gabrielle Hurlbut Senior Staff Writer Living Section Editor Associate Editor Sports Editor

Tuesday, June 17 RSD #17 Board of Education Communi-

Saturday, April 6 cations Subcommittee: 5:30 p.m.

RSD #17 Board of Education: 6:30 p.m.

Inland Wetlands Walk Meeting: Committee : Commission ngs Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Planning and Zoning Commission Public 7:30 a.m.

4 p.m.

Hearing and Meeting: 7 p.m. rk at 203-453-8001 or visit Shellfish Commission: 6 p.m. ite at www.guilfordct.

Monday, April 8 Water Pollution Control Authority: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 19 ticipate in the following Marina Commission: 7 p.m.

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee : 6:30 p.m. Juneteenth : Town Hall closed.

Board of Finance: 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 10

Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 19 mission: 7:30 p.m.

Juneteenth: Town Hall closed.

Shellfish Commission: 7:30 p.m.

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Edward Miller III North Branford Edward August Miller III passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2025, at his home at Evergreen Woods in North Branford. He was 80 years old. "Rusty," which was a lifelong nickname, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 2, 1945, to Edward A. Miller, Jr. and Doris Vogel Miller.

Since his father was in the military, he lived in many communities across the U.S. He graduated from Daniel Hand High School in Madison and attended Otterbein College in Ohio. He joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and served as an electronics operator on P3 Orions tracking submarines in the Atlantic from Bermuda to Iceland. After his honorable discharge, he graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and married Kristina Sokolosky Miller in 1972; she predeceased him in 2014.

He worked for Southern New England Telephone Company (ATT) for his entire career. Always active in civic affairs, he served on the Clinton Republican Town Committee and was a leading member of the Schiller Shore-

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Spring has arrived and we’re opening back up!

Inside Sports A Historic Run The H-K boys’ lacrosse team established a strong sense of chemistry this spring and secured its fourth conference title in five seasons......................... 18

Dress up your house and show your patriotism this Memorial Day & Fourth of July by flying a brand Living new American flag!

Dominating the Court Both the Hand boys’ and girls’ tennis teams claimed state titles this spring after staying focused and motivated all spring........................................................19

Feel the Rhythm Malian drummer Issa Coulibaly leads hands-on workshop June 20..........................................................38

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Perfect in the Conference The H-K boys’ tennis team finished with a perfect record against its Shoreline Conference adversaries to claim the conference crown...................20

At the Playhouse Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens for a summer run..............................................35 On the Aisle Inside notes and comments about local and regional theater..............................................................31

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Nancy Schroff Madison On May 31, 2025, Nancy J. Schroff, a longtime resident of Madison, passed away peacefully at CT Hospice in Branford. Nancy was born in New Haven on June 20, 1936. She was the wife of the late Alfred Schroff, the daughter of the late Herman Dewey Swanson and Evelyn Sanger Swanson, and sister of the late Bill Swanson. She leaves her children, Kirk (Shelley) Schroff and Kim Schroff Hines; three grandchildren, Sean (Meaghan) Hines, Justin Schroff, and Ashley Schroff; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Audrey Horthorne and her family; and her late brother Bill Swanson's family; niece Debbie Anderson; and a cousin Sandy (Dick) Barry who were her best friends; and a godson, Rick (Jill) Newburg; and cousin Kristin (Don) Hunt.

Nancy was the owner of the A.D. Perkins Co., one of the oldest manufacturing companies in New Haven, established in 1876. The business started as

a small stamp company, supplying stamps to local banks and official stamps for law firms in the greater New Haven area. To date, they are known for signs, stamps, marking devices, and awards; you can see her custom signs at YNHH. She will be missed by her employees of over 40 years: Flavio Smilovich, former president/manager; Tom Mianzo, manager; Roseann Esposito, accounting manager; and Mike Stevenson, engraver. We will miss her beautiful smile and kind heart.

She was a longtime member of the Madison Country Club and Madison Beach Club.

We would like to thank Comfort Keepers, her aides, Grace Bloomes, Susan Hunt, Nancy Langer, and Kris Clements, and her health coordinator and financial advisor Roseann Esposito, who kept her living in her beautiful home. Neighbors, family, and friends who visited weekly and made her smile.

Contributions can be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. Burial will be private and at a later date.

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Claudia Esposito: Full STEAM Ahead Continued from page 2 mechanical perspectives, ensuring that there is a creative element in lessons not only enhances the learning experience but also makes it possible for right-brained students to enjoy areas of study to which they are not immediately drawn.

“It’s bringing both sides of the brain together, and it’s really fun to do with them,” says Claudia.

Outside of The Country School, Claudia owns Cool-ology, a business that runs programs to get kids excited about science and engineering. She also co-leads the school’s Sustainability Committee with Spanish teacher Karina Mendez Keil.

Their mission is to “create a campus

wide awareness of sustainability,” Claudia says, and student involvement is central to the work.

“And the parents, the caregivers, so that we make the world a better place; cleaner, more livable,” she says.

Committee-led projects that Claudia is proud of include a greenhouse and a garden located in the small Greek theater section of the Country School campus. She is also fond of the recycling and composting programs the committee has led, while the latter area’s efforts “will eventually be used for enriched soil for our garden.”

The committee has also collaborated with local groups, including the Madison Garden Club, the town’s Solid Waste Disposal Committee, and Land Trust, as well

as local farmers, to support the children’s garden.

Getting Country School students involved was of the “utmost importance” for the committee so that habits pertaining to sustainability are instilled in children early on so that they eventually take them into the world as if they were second nature.

“That is the exact reason why it’s so important,” says Claudia.

The end of this school year will also mark the end of the committee’s first year of activities, while Claudia already has a list of efforts for its second year.

“We’ve taken off like gangbusters,” she says.

Food Worth Tasting The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, continues through Saturday, Dec. 13.

The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. The remaining tours will be held on Saturdays, June 14, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.

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

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

Killingworth Library Extends Evening Hours The Killingworth Library now has extended hours until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours for the remaining days of the week remain unchanged. The library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the library at 860-6632000.

Join the Estuary Writers’ Club The Estuary Writers’ Club, held at The Estuary Center, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, welcomes new writers to its meetings on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Writers read their work or just listen to the work of others, including memories, essays, short stories, and poems, which the group often critiques. There is the option to write about an assigned topic or choose one’s own subject. The Estuary serves Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. People aged 50 and older are welcome; those new to the Estuary are required to register and obtain a scan card.

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Town Receives Opioid Settlements Funds, Considers Measures Continued from page 1 middle-aged adults, with most deaths occurring among those under age 45.

Despite evidence of the crisis reaching Madison, general unawareness surrounding opioid treatment remains. According to recent survey results published by MYFS, about 65% of respondents across multiple age groups were unaware of treatment resources, and there was low to moderate urgency surrounding the issue. Of the 619 total responses, 402 were Madison Public School students, a result attributable to the partnership between MYFS and the school district.

While resources like MYFS and its associates exist for those addicted to opioids, several personal and financial barriers may explain the general lack of awareness and urgency around the issue.

According to Cochran, it may start with the stigma attached to drug abuse, which can make answering questions truthfully difficult for users.

“That’s still very much in play for really anybody who suffers from a substance abuse disorder,” said Cochran. “It’s a difficult topic to talk about publicly. When folks are actually providing [information]

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 grouptherapy 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 shorelinefamilyhealth care.org/iop.

for the folks that are providers and their supporters, they’re going to have a hard time promoting who they are and what they are at times, because of potential pushback from communities and the families when they’re needing those resources.”

Other barriers include the cost of treatment, lack of ability to access treatment because of other life circumstances, and lack of health insurance to support treatment costs, Cochran said.

With data collected on the impact and awareness of the crisis, Barden presented the BOS with a conceptual, data-driven, and community-based approach for combating the epidemic. The approach focuses on four key areas: funding treatment providers and reducing individual and financial barriers; bolstering recovery support programs and networks; expanding the availability of Narcan overdose reversal resources; and improving community resilience through mental health treatment support and harm reduction training for town employees.

Barden offered two potential paths for the BOS on how to best use settlement funds. One option is to establish an “Opioid Task Force” under the leadership of MYFS and its Madison Alcohol and Drug Educa-

tion Coalition to oversee funding allocation and coordinate community-wide efforts.

The other is for the BOS to disburse settlement funds to key stakeholders and various town departments.

Whichever strategy is selected, the $203,000 settlement pool could provide Madison with a boost for prevention and education, given that the town “was ahead of the curb in terms of really believing in evidence-based prevention and strategic planning” in the past, said Barden.

Barden told The Source her organization will support the development of a needs assessment and strategic plan for MYFS in carrying out its objectives to help Madison play a role in the national opioid epidemic. Part of this will be educating Madison students about the “challenges and dangers” surrounding opioid use, “especially with the fentanyl cases out there and how dangerous that is,” she said.

As for MYFS, the organization will pursue a youth-oriented general substance prevention and education campaign as part of whichever decision the town ultimately makes regarding the allocation of settlement funds. One specific focus will be the accessibility of especially harmful counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.

“That’s where the biggest risk is right now for folks, even if they’re aware of the dangers of opioids,” said Cochran. “If anyone’s accessing counterfeit pills, which they may not know are counterfeit pills because they’re going online and buying things that aren’t typically prescribed by doctors, there’s a very substantial risk that some of that can be laced with fentanyl.”

While focusing on youth will be important, First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons emphasized the need for a strong focus on older Madison residents, given how much they have been accustomed to and impacted by opioid drugs over time.

“When you look at the data and the report, it’s really people in the 40s, 50s, and 60s who have an addiction. They’re in the problem,” she said. “We want to prevent young kids from entering that cycle as well, but the actual people that are living it and needing assistance now are really an older demographic.”

Information on clinical services and community support resources can be found at https://www.madisonct.org/812/YouthFamily-Services.

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The Estuary now serves a hot lunch at the Clinton Town Hall Annex Community Room, 48 East Main Street on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon and at the Killingworth Congregational Church, 273 Route 81, Killingworth on Wednesdays at noon. Reservations must be made by 11 a.m. the day prior by calling 860-388-1611 ext. 216. The cost is a suggested donation of $3 for seniors 60 years and older and $14 for people under age 60. Meals are supported by Senior Resources with Title III funds available from the Older Americans Act. For more information, call The Estuary at 860-388-1611.

Get ready to design, illustrate, and sew this summer at Spectrum Gallery’s July Fashion Weeks. Fashion One runs from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, for ages 10 to 12, while Fashion Two runs from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, for ages 13 to 15.

Fashion Weeks are held at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, and run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the mornings, participants will learn to illustrate fashion silhouettes as live models pose for their sketches, resulting in a “portfolio-ready” piece by week’s end. The afternoons will focus on sewing with professional seamstresses who teach participants how to read, pin, cut, and sew a chosen pattern. Participants will construct and finish their garment, adding accessories to bring their vision to life. At the end of the week, professional hair and makeup stylists prepare participants for a photo shoot and a fashion show as they model their creations for friends and family. No experience is necessary as instructors guide participants every step of the way. Material lists for drawing and sewing are provided upon registration. To jump start sewing, participants need to register for the Pre-Camp Workshop: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine, where they will learn to troubleshoot the machine and stitch with confidence. Two sessions are available: Friday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for the workshop is $40 and participants must bring their own machine. The cost of either of the two Fashion Weeks is $425; a deposit of $200 secures a spot. Spaces fill quickly. For more information or to register for Fashion Weeks, contact 860-767-0742 or barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.

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Spectrum Gallery is hosting a new program, Portfolio Development for Art Schools, to help young artists get accepted into their chosen art school. During these one-onone, two-hour sessions, participants and their art instructor will investigate what each student’s specific art schools are looking for and how to achieve an art portfolio which will increase their chances of admission. The program helps clarify the requirements for the schools of interest, create the assignments accordingly, and review and improve participant skills like shading, coloring, composition, and basic design. The program takes place at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. For more information or to register, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

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June is Dog License Time For the month of June, Madison Town Clerk’s office offers dog licenses for 2025-’26 via online (renewals only), mail, drop box, or in person. The cost is $8 for spayed/neutered dogs or $19 for intact dogs. A current certificate of rabies vaccination is required before a license can be issued. Residents are encouraged to renew their dog licenses before Tuesday, July 1, to avoid penalties. To apply online, visit madisonct.org/dogs. For more information, call 203-245-5672.

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The Source Valley Courier Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Pictured is the H-K boys' outdoor track and field team that won both the Shoreline Conference and Class M State Championship titles this spring.

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The H-K boys' outdoor track and field team claimed the Class M State Championship crown after a season full of hard work and dedication.

H-K Boys’ Track Captures Shoreline and State Crowns

By Ryan Pelillo Special to The Source

Entering his 25th year at the helm, Haddam-Killingworth boys’ track and field Head Coach Matt Diglio’s expectations for his team were simple: compete at the conference level.

The team did that and more – finishing with a 7-1 dual meet record, capturing its fifth outdoor track conference title in six seasons, and winning the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Class M State Championship meet for the first time since 2021.

“We lost a lot of seniors on the boys’ side [last year], a lot of point scorers,” Diglio said. “But we knew we had a strong team coming back.”

H-K was crowned co-champions of the Shoreline Conference alongside Cromwell.

Both teams tallied 135 points at the meet.

Diglio described the throwers as the backbone of the team. Seniors Tim Cavrell and Trevor Dixon placed top five in all three throwing events at the Shoreline Conference Championship. Cavrell placed first in javelin with a throw of 156 feet 6 inches, and Dixon placed first in shot put with a throw of 52 feet 6.5 inches, which set a new personal record for him.

“The throwers, in general, are hardworking, but you can still have fun around them,” Cavrell said. “We’re a big group of seniors, so we feel like we’ve been through a lot together.”

Other top throwing performers at Shorelines for H-K were seniors Mitchell Kelsey and Elias Lowrey. Kelsey finished third in discus with a toss of 126 feet 4 inches and fifth in the shot put with a throw of 44 feet 4.5 inches. Lowrey placed third in javelin with a heave of 131 feet 2 inches.

The Cougars found success in more than just throwing at Shorelines. Junior sprinter Eli Hamann-Shay placed top four in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400meter dashes, including a second place finish in the 400 with a time of 49.08 seconds. Hamann-Shay also anchored the 4x400 relay team, which placed third with a time of 3:28.20. Also among the relay team were seniors Matthew Lara and Samuel Greenwood, and junior Cash Smigel.

At the Class M State Championship, the Cougars finished first with 65 points, nine and a half points higher than second place Stonington.

Hamann-Shay took home the 400 crown with a time of 48.64. His 22.56-sec-

ond finish of the 200 earned him fourth place and vital points for the Cougars.

Cavrell and Dixon secured first and second place in javelin, with Cavrell throwing a personal best 173 feet, 1 inch. They both also earned a spot in the State Open.

Additionally, Dixon placed second in the shot put with a throw of 47 feet, 10 inches, punching him a ticket to State Opens for that event. Cavrell and Kelsey placed sixth and seventh, respectively. In discus, a 145 foot, 8-inch shove from Cavrell earned fourth place. Dixon and Kelsey finished eighth and ninth.

Diglio emphasized that winning both the conference and state titles is the result of his athletes’ hard work and their constant desire to succeed on a daily basis.

“This has nothing to do with me. I’m just thrilled for this group of kids and these seniors to be able to go out this way on top,” Diglio said. “To be able to pull together the season and win the conference and then states, I’m proud of them.”

Greenwood began as a 100 and 200 specialist for the Cougars but took the step this season towards competing in the 400.

The morning of Shorelines, Greenwood was set to run in the 200 before being switched over to the 400 that day, where he finished eighth and secured one point –

the difference between a co-championship and second place. “[Greenwood] really embraced that change in distance,” Diglio said. “He’s done a phenomenal job…he’s a leader for us, and he’s got a great attitude.”

Diglio named three captains at the start of the season in Greenwood, Kelsey, and senior distance runner Jack Cozean. The captains made it a point to get to know everyone on the team on an individual basis, and that allowed them to guide their underclass counterparts in the right direction.

“Trying to be empathetic towards everyone helps me understand what they need to do for their events,” Greenwood said. “It helps bring out the best in them.”

Greenwood noted that all of the seniors, not just the captains, were always leading the team through their routines before every practice.

“I think the season was really good as a whole,” Greenwood said. “We lost one dual meet against Cromwell, but we pulled it together at the end. I think we have four school records on the boys’ side this year, which is impressive. I think our hard work paid off.”

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H-K Boys’ Lacrosse Claims Fourth Shoreline Conference Title in Five Years

By Ian Domeika Special to The Source

The Haddam-Killingworth boys’ lacrosse team is becoming used to the sight of trophies at the end of a season, as the Cougars recently defeated Old Saybrook by a score of 11-5 to secure the 2025 Shoreline Conference Championship crown this spring.

This win marks the squad’s fourth conference championship title in the past five years.

After losing their first game of the season, the Cougars immediately corrected the course, winning the next 17 contests, including the semifinal and finals of the Shoreline Conference Tournament. Head Coach Fred Federico knew that the opening game was just a speed bump and that his team had what it took to go on to win the Shoreline Conference.

“We just weren’t ready to play that day, and I think the preseason was just a little bit too short for us. We maybe didn’t know who our best guys were yet,” said Federico. “But I think we got there pretty quick, and I know the guys wanted to have a successful team and a successful season, and we knew that we had a ton of talent, especially on the offensive side of the ball.”

The Cougars’ offense was a wrecking machine all season, scoring over 15 goals on 11 separate occasions. Their plethora of offensive talent made putting the ball in the back of the net a common occurrence in every game.

“Our midfielder, Spencer Savoy is the best player in the league. Nothing’s possible without him, he’s just so versatile,” said Federico. “We’ve got this four-headed monster with Spencer, Ethan Pitts, Kody Lehet, and John Moyer. When they stop one person, we have three more that are great. We also get great midfield play from Finn O’Hanlon. There’s no weak link in the offense.”

The Cougars are averaging an incredible sixteen goals per game.

Pitts, a team captain, knows just

Photo courtesy of Fred Federico

Pictured is the H-K boys' lacrosse team that recently claimed its fourth Shoreline Conference title in five years.

how dangerous the H-K offense is as well.

“I think our offense is one of the top in the state. We have so much variety in our players that it makes defenders hard to guard everyone,” said Pitts. “We have size, good shooters, shifty dodgers, and we have versatility.”

H-K had a whopping 14 games won by eight goals or more this season, crushing most of the opposition put in front of them.

Despite the utter display of dominance, Federico was sure to keep his players motivated and on point throughout the season.

“For us, there’s always something to play for. What really lit a fire under us was at our league voting,” said Federico. “We were No. 1, and we only had two FirstTeamers. So that has just been the fire under us. We’re trying to get respect, and we are using that as fuel.”

That fuel powered the Cougars not only to a conference title, but also a lopsided win in the second round of the Connecticut Interscholastic Conference (CIAC) Class S State Tournament over Lewis Mills by a score of 22-4.

The fourth-seeded Cougars added a 15-7 win in the quarterfinal round on June 7 vs. Weston.

“We were just so hungry to see someone in a different uniform and somebody who maybe didn’t know us as well,” Federico said.

“And I think that’s how things got out of hand with the score. They just weren’t used to us, and we were something new to them, and things just kind of rolled in our favor.”

New opponents are not something H-K often sees throughout the year. The Shoreline Conference teams all play against each other twice in the regular season, and both Valley and Old Saybrook were teams that the Cougars faced three times, an obstacle that Federico thinks is very unique.

“When we play everybody twice or even three times, it’s just so tight and competitive,” said Federico. “We know what they are doing, they know what we are doing. It’s just counter punches off of counter punches.”

Challenges like the repetition of schedule make winning the Shoreline Conference very diffi-

cult, but because of the team’s chemistry, Pitts was confident in the Cougars’ ability to get back to the top of the conference.

“If it wasn’t for the underclassmen being available and joking around and making the team energy so positive, we wouldn’t be where we are now,” said Pitts.

“The jokes and team bonding that we have is unlike any other. The team environment is a major part of how we won the finals. Since we have great chemistry and no problems within the team, it’s led to us having such a successful run.”

Pitts is not the only person who has noticed H-K’s camaraderie.

Federico also feels that this unit is one of the closest he has coached.

“I just love the culture of the team and how everyone is down to work hard, and if we have to go five or ten extra minutes at practice, everyone’s down for it,” said Federico. “The seniors look after the freshmen and sophomores; it’s just such a great group. It really feels like a small-knit community.”

This was a year for H-K that

was defined by low but quality numbers. With only 20 players on the roster and one player out with a season-ending injury, the Cougars often faced larger units, but Federico believes that was an advantage for his athletes.

“It’s not easy with 19, but the thing is, the 19 guys we do have are awesome,” said Federico.

“What’s great about it is that everyone’s getting a lot of touches in practice. We can run drills for eight minutes instead of for 15 minutes - we are getting enough work.”

A conference title was always the goal for the H-K boys, but after the early loss, the team knew there was a lot of work to be done. Pitts described the ups and downs of the season and how the obstacles made the championship win that much more memorable.

“It sort of felt like a comeback story,” said Pitts. “When we won, I looked back and realized all of the hard work, discipline, and grit that our team has built up. Last year’s semifinal loss made this year’s win 10 times better. We lost and got a reality check and realized it’s never going to be easy. It encouraged us to take back what’s ours.”

Federico also noted how last year’s conference semifinal loss fueled this year’s team to reclaim gold.

“Maybe we don’t win the league championship this year if we had won it last year,” Federico said. “It was that hunger and that fire to win it back this year, and we learned so much from the loss last year, and we thought, we don’t want that to happen again.”

The H-K boys’ lacrosse 2025 roster consists of: seniors Gunnar Howes, Jake Mckenzie, and Joseph Slane; juniors Kellen Cassidy, Joshua Firth, Tetsuya Imai, Declan Moriarty, John Moyher, Finn O’Hanlon, Ethan Pitts, and Spencer Savoy; sophomores Kody Lehet, Merritt Pruchnicki, and Tyler Traczyk; and freshmen Colin Civello, Mason Gestay, Lucas Packtor, Max Pizzorusso, Joseph Rizzo, and Eli Snow.

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Girls’ Tennis, Boys’ Tennis Win State Titles

By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor b

Girls’ Tennis The Hand girls’ tennis team traveled to Waterford on June 2 for the Class M state quarterfinals and came away with a 5-2 win. Once again, singles domination came from the first three lines: junior Loden Bradstreet (61, 6-2), senior Antoinette Lowy (63, 6-0), and junior Emma Lee (61, 6-0). Winning at doubles were senior No. 1 doubles captains Ella Helfrich and Mia Scott (6-2, 6-2), and junior No. 3 doubles team Lilah Browning and Brynn Poole (6-4, 6-2).

In the semifinals on June 3, Hand traveled to Weston and won 6-1, flipping the script on the Trojans and avenging a 6-1 loss against them last month. The win was clinched when Hand won all four of its singles matches in rapid succession: Bradstreet at No. 1 (6-1, 6-2), Lowy at No. 2 (63, 6-4), Lee at No. 3 (7-5, 6-3), and Rose Lyons, toughing out a second-set comeback from her opponent and prevailing 6-0, 6-4. Winning at doubles for the Tigers were senior captains Helfrich and Scott at No. 1 (4-6, 6-3, 6-2), and juniors Browning and Poole at No. 3 (8-7).

On June 4 in the championship match, Hand defeated Suffield 61 to take home its second title in three seasons. Winning at singles were Bradstreet (6-1, 6-2), Lowy

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(6-1, 6-1), and Lee (6-3, 6-2). Doubles victories came from Helfrich and Scott (6-0, 7-5), Skylar Powers and Emma Coscia ( 6-1, 6-0), and Browning and Poole (6-0, 61). With this victory, Hand finished its 2025 campaign with an 18-6 record. b

Outdoor Track The Hand boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams competed at states last week. On the boys’ side, Hand athletes won event championships in the 400 meters, the 4x400, the pole vault, and the 300 hurdles. On the girls’ side, Hand athletes won event championships in the 3200. Those athletes were state champions and earned First Team All-State.

The boys’ team repeated as Class MM state champions in dramatic fashion. In a back and forth battle with Bethel, the boys came up on top by 0.5 points following the last two events. Scoring was so tight that both teams had to wait on the field following the meet for the announcement of the champion.

Hand took the top three spots in the 400 with Matt Peterson the state champion, Lucas Nolte in

second place, and Aedan Virgulto in third. All three runners turned in sub-50 second times. In the 3200, Jack Rickelman took seventh, and the 4x100 team of Stone Leckey, Finn Barry, Virgulto, and Peterson took second.

In the 4x400, Emmett Merschmann, Peterson, Virgulto, and John Daniels were state champions. The 4x800 team of Rickleman, Justin Li, Max Milliard, and Matheus Ferreira-Franca took sixth place.

Leckey took third place in the javelin, and in the high jump, Merschmann took second, and Braydon Shields took fourth.

Sean Arms was the state champion in the pole vault, and in the triple jump, Cole Preskar placed second by eclipsing his previous personal best by four feet. In the 300 hurdles, Daniels was the state champion, winning by several hundreds of a second. He also placed second in the 110 hurdles.

On the girls’ side for Class M, Alice Agovino took eighth in the 400, and Annecy Vlieks was the state champion in the 3200. The 4x100 team of Jane Barrett, Grace Burton, Madison Schang, and Taylor Kee took sixth, while in the 4x400, Caroline Keating, Rachel McCartney, Kee, and Agovino took sixth. In the pole vault, Alexis Kuszpa took fifth, and Brooke Anderson took second in the triple jump.

Boys’ Lacrosse The Hand boys’ lacrosse team entered the Class M State Tournament as the top seed and had a bye in the first round. In the quarterfinals on June 7, Hand hosted No. 8 RHAM and won 194. PJ O’Hanlon had five goals, one assist, and Hudson O’Hanlon had three goals, six assists. Max Cuticelli scored four goals, and Kenny Pompilli added one goal.

Jay Pinover had three goals, one assist, and Quinn Gies had one goal, one assist. Mason Parcells knocked in a goal, and Kole Samuelson also scored one. Ryan Mason added an assist. Anthony Albino recorded six saves in net. b

Boys’ Tennis The Hand boys’ tennis team entered the Class M State Tournament as the No. 2 seed. In the first round on May 31, the Tigers hosted No. 15 Brookfield and won 6-1. Andrew Seehausen won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 2 singles, and Deacon Wilkens won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3 singles. In the No. 4 singles spot, Harry Hodge won 6-2, 6-2.

The No. 1 doubles pairing of Gavin Waterman and Marcello Gonsalves won 6-2, 6-0. At No. 2 doubles, Paul Fumex and Nathanial Konstintino earned a 6-0, 6-0 victory. William Riggio and Aden Chorney won 6-1, 6-3 in the No. 3 doubles spot.

In the quarterfinals on June 2,

the Tigers hosted No. 10 Sheehan and won 7-0. Carter Wilkens won 6-3, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, and Seehausen won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2 singles. In the No. 3 singles spot, Deacon Wilkens won 6-0, 6-0, and at No. 4 singles, Hodge won 6-1, 6-1.

On the doubles side, Gonsalves and Waterman won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1. Fumex and Konstintino won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles, and Chorney and Riggio won 6-1, 6-0 in the No. 3 doubles spot.

On June 3, Hand faced East Lyme in the semifinals and won 5-2. Carter Wilkens (6-1, 6-3), Seehausen (6-0, 6-3), and Deacon Wilkens (6-2, 7-5) all earned singles victories.

Gonsalves and Waterman won 6-2, 4-6, 10-7 at No. 1 doubles, and Fumex and Konstintino won 6-0, 6-3 in the No. 2 doubles spot.

The Tigers hit the road to Avon for the title match on June 4 and pulled off a 5-2 victory to be crowned state champions. Seehausen (6-3, 6-4) won at No. 2 singles, and Deacon Wilkens (6-1, 6-4) won at No. 3 singles. Hodge earned a 6-3, 6-1 No. 4 singles win.

On the doubles side, the No. 1 pairing of Gonsalves and Waterman won 6-4, 6-3. Fumex and Konstintino won 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles. b

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Boys’ Lacrosse Coasts to State Semis, Boys’ Tennis Falls in Quarterfinals

By Gabby Maljanian Sports Editor b

Golf The H-K golf team closed out the regular season on June 2 vs.

North Branford and won 171180. Axel Kolcio was the match medalist with a 38. Braylon Rodriguez scored a 39, Cam Moore added a 43, and Jack Bailey contributed a 51.

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10 Cromwell and won 5-2. Tyler Medina won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 singles, and Matthew Medina won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3 singles. Joe Wessinger won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 4 singles. b For doubles, Chase Smalley Boys’ Tennis and Michael Perry won 7-5, 7-5.

On May 30, H-K boys’ tennis at No. 1. Larson McLaughlin and began the Class S State Tourna- Jackson Smith won 6-2, 6-1 at ment as the No. 7 seed. In the No. 3 doubles. first round, the team hosted No.

In the quarterfinals on June 2, H-K traveled to No. 2 Nonnewaug and fell 5-1. The lone win came from Wessinger at No. 4 singles (6-1, 6-4). b

Softball H-K softball entered the Class S State Tournament as the No. 4 seed and earned a bye in the first round. In the second round on June 4, the Cougars hosted St. Bernard and fell 4-1 to close out the season. Grace Natanzon, Emma Giaccone, and Hannah Reilly each had two hits, and Caley Napoletano had one. Giac-

cone threw seven innings, giving Boys’ Lacrosse up six hits and one earned run.

H-K boys’ lacrosse entered the She walked one and struck out Class S State Tournament as the 12.

No. 4 seed. In the first round on June 4, the Cougars hosted Lewis b Mills and won 22-4.

Baseball In the quarterfinals on June 7, The H-K baseball team quali- H-K hosted Weston and won 15fied for the Class S State Tourna- 7. ment as the No. 12 seed. In the first round on June 2, the team b hosted Housatonic Regional and Girls’ Lacrosse won 1-0.

The H-K girls’ lacrosse team In the second round on June 3, qualified for the Class S State the team traveled to East Tournament as the No. 11 seed.

Catholic and lost 5-3.

In the first round on June 3, the team traveled to No. 6 Sacred Heart Academy and fell 17-7.

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H-K Boys’ Tennis Claims Shoreline Conference Title in Dominant Season

By Maria Cipriano Sports Reporter

The H-K boys’ tennis team had a season full of many highs and nearly no lows. With an experienced roster and an even more experienced leader at the helm, the Cougars established themselves as the team to beat in the Shoreline Conference.

With an undefeated record for the in-conference portion of their schedule, the Cougars were named Shoreline Conference champions. Head Coach Rod Pakus, who has been with the team for more than 20 years, called upon all of the experienced athletes to step up and be strong role models for their underclass counterparts. Additionally, he wanted to ensure that the athletes stayed humbled through their winning ways.

“This year we have had amazing contributions from our many senior class members with strong freshman support. This year we approached the season and relied, to a large part, on our returning lettermen. Our regular season record was 15-3 with an undefeated Shoreline Conference record,” said Pakus. “We did not take our regular season results as an indicator of anything more than what is possible with hard work. We have learned that you have to earn those victories. It’s a delicate balance between preparing for the postseason and its pressures, and going too far in that direction and creating unnecessary physical and mental fatigue.”

Serving as captains for the squad this spring were seniors Bryce Leiberman (No. 1 singles)

and Joe Wessinger (No. 4 singles). Each of them brought different aspects to the table, but their leadership styles both worked very effectively when it came to relaying messages to their peers.

“They differ by approaching the same situation in unique but complementary ways. Bryce will approach something on a team basis, where Joe might make more of a personal approach to get their points across,” said Pakus. “There are times when Bryce will go one on one and Joe address the team. The amazing part is that they usually have the same goal in mind. Their enthusiasm for being captains never wavered, nor was their confidence in telling me what they honestly thought of situations, questions, or challenges I placed before them.”

Prior to competing in the Class S State Tournament, the Cougars defeated Morgan on May 28 to seal the deal and claim the Shoreline Conference title.

Wessinger feels so grateful to have been able to live that experience with his teammates and to have accomplished something that hadn’t been done within the program in over a decade.

“Winning the conference championship was extremely exciting and was a huge accomplishment for our team knowing it had been 16 years since the last time we took the championship home,” said Wessinger. “Seeing the potential we had, it was amazing to watch our team really come together and win that. It being my fourth and final year with HK tennis, I am very excited to say

“we did it.”

Pakus was named Shoreline Conference Coach of the Year, and Matthew Medina (freshman) was named the singles champion for No. 3 singles.

As H-K looks back on a perfect in-conference campaign, Pakus knows it wouldn’t have been possible without Leiberman and Wessinger, but also additional contributions from Chase Smalley (No. 1 doubles), Michael Perry (senior, No. 1 doubles), and brothers Matthew and Tyler Medina (freshman, No. 2 singles).

All of these athletes won their individual matches day in and day out, and they never failed to give 100% in every practice and contest.

“Bryce anchored our lineup by playing the No. 1 singles position and finishing with a 14-0 conference record, while Joe Wessinger bookended the singles lineup, playing in the No. 4 singles slot and finishing the regular season in our conference with a 12-0 record,” Pakus said. “Two-year veteran Chase Smalley, another one of our talented seniors, teamed with newcomer Michael Perry at No. 1 doubles to have an impressive season. Their record landed them the No. 1 seed in the conference doubles draw in our year-ending tournament. Chase also filled in during Wessinger’s absence with two victories at No. 4 singles. Twin brothers Tyler and Matthew Medina played in the No. 2 and No. 3 singles slots, respectively, with both finishing with 14-0 records in conference play. Solid support this season was provided by departing seniors Larson McLaughlin, Joe

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Photo courtesy of Krystyna Medina

Pictured is the H-K boys' tennis team that was named the Shoreline Conference champion for the 2025 season.

Lucero, Jackson Smith, and Joe Castelli.”

The Cougars’ unblemished record within their conference didn’t come as easily as it may seem. Pakus noted that the grind of a tough schedule and all the traveling involved really challenged his athletes and took a toll on them, but they stuck together and pushed through it.

“Looking over my shoulder, we were tired as the season went on.

The combination of weather delays, long bus rides, and the number of quality opponents we faced really put us to the test this year,” said Pakus. “We did well in my opinion by supporting each other as teammates in trying to overcome those challenges and reach our goals. The lesson learned is that we recognized that challenge and addressed it as best we could.”

H-K entered the Class S State Tournament as the No. 7 seed. In the first round on May 30, the team hosted No. 10 Cromwell and won 5-2. In the quarterfinals on June 2, the Cougars traveled to No. 2 Nonnewaug and took a 51 loss to close out what will end up being a truly memorable season for everyone involved.

As Pakus looks ahead to next spring, he knows his roster will have a new-look feel. The Cougars will graduate six seniors in the coming weeks, and Pakus sees next year as an opportunity for the newer athletes to continue to improve their game individually and as a team. He also hopes to build a solid foundation for the future of the program.

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Schedules

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Baseball

Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals b

Outdoor Track

Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals

Saturday, June 14: New England Championship at 10 a.m.

Monday, June 16: Girls’ Hammer Throw at noon b Monday, June 16: Boys’ Hammer Throw at 3 p.m.

Boys’ Golf Tuesday, June 17: Boys’ Decathlon at 10 a.m.

Friday, June 13: State Open Championship at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18: Girls’ Heptathlon Tuesday, June 17: Girls’ Steeplechase at 3:30 p.m. b Wednesday, June 18: Boys’ Steeplechase at Girls’ Golf Friday, June 13: State Open Championship at 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. b

Boys’ Lacrosse Girls’ Lacrosse

Sunday, June 15: Class M State Tournament Finals

Softball b

Boys’ Volleyball Thursday, June 12: Class M State Tournament Finals

H-K Boys’ Track Captures Shoreline and State Crowns Continued from page 17 While the season wasn’t all smooth sailing, two pieces of hardware later, the team’s overall reflection on the season remains positive.

“This year was tricky for us,” Diglio said.

“We had some pieces of some events that we were a little weaker in and needed some work, so throughout the season, we were trying kids in different events. We had a couple of key injuries and things that happened throughout the course of the season which set us back a little bit, but we knew we would be competitive at the conference level. We knew Cromwell and Coginchaug are always strong, so we were hoping to be in that mix.”

One word that Diglio used to describe this year’s team was resilience. Despite injuries and some athletes being unable to finish the season, the rest of the squad understood the standard and stepped up to fill multiple roles.

“We were not 100% going into the conference or state meet,” Diglio said. “The kids just showed their toughness, their resiliency to battle through it and do what they needed to do in order to help the team score as many points as possible.”

The historic season marks the end of an era at H-K, with both Diglio and assistant coach Dick Dupuis stepping down from their positions. Diglio will be stepping

Softball Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals b

b

Golf

Boys’ Lacrosse

Friday, June 13: State Open Championship at 9 a.m. b

Saturday, June 14: Class S State Tournament Finals b

Outdoor Track

Girls’ Lacrosse

Saturday, June 14: New England Championship at 10 a.m.

Sunday, June 15: Class S State Tournament Finals

b

Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals Saturday, June 14: Class M State Tournament Finals b

b

Monday, June 16: Girls’ Hammer Throw at noon Monday, June 16: Boys’ Hammer Throw at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17: Boys’ Decathlon at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18: Girls’ Heptathlon Tuesday, June 17: Girls’ Steeplechase at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 18: Boys’ Steeplechase at 3:30 p.m.

down after 25 years with the Cougars.

Dupuis is retiring after 50 years of impacting student-athletes’ lives.

A number of Cougars plan to further their academic and athletic careers in track and field next year. Cozean is set to continue running long-distance at Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, Cavrell will continue throwing at Southern Connecticut State University, and Dixon plans on throwing at either Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) or the United States Coast Guard Academy.

The 2025 boys’ Haddam-Killingworth outdoor track and field roster is comprised of seniors Greenwood, Lowrey, Lara, Cozean, Cavrell, Dixon, Kelsey, Cody Robinson, Colin Mitchell, Jake Wolf, Koen Thomen, and Tyler Anderson; juniors Hamann-Shay, Smigel, Adam Stall-Ryan, Alex Frederickson, Anthony Frederickson, Daniel McCourt, Jackson Bottaro, Jake Wolfradt, Jameson Conte, Kellen Thompson, Michael Johnson, and Wesley Stevens; sophomores Chase Keeling, Chase Lombardi Bole, Clark Dallas, Cole Newman, Cole Therrien, Desmond Thompson, Devin Weems, Dylan Brown, Evan Berardino, Hugh Law, Kyle House, Seth Colombe, Paul Birkmeyer, and Wyatt Voegtli; along with freshmen Alex Goeden, Christian Tolliver, Fischer Norton, and Trey Downing.

Girls’ Tennis, Boys’ Tennis Win State Titles Continued from page 19

and six earned runs. She walked three and struck out two.

Softball The Hand softball team began state tournament action as the No. 23 seed. In the first round on June 2, the team traveled to No. 10 HMTCA and won 20-0.

Runs for the Tigers were driven in by Phoebe Brennan (three), Katelyn Woytowich (three), Erin Cerny (one), Bianca Pasquinelli (one), Alexa Young (six), Danielle Phelan (two), and Grace Hall (four). On the mound, Hall pitched three innings, giving up one hit and no runs. She walked one and struck out six.

Two days later, Hand traveled to No. 7 Seymour and lost 10-2. Isabel Papuga and Pasquinelli each recorded an RBI, and Hall pitched six innings, giving up 11 hits

b

Baseball Hand baseball entered the Class M State Tournament as the No. 16 seed. In the first round on June 2, the team hosted No. 17 New Fairfield and lost 5-2. b

Girls’ Lacrosse The Hand girls’ lacrosse team began state tournament action as the No. 3 seed.

In the second round on June 3, the Tigers hosted No. 14 Sheehan and won 18-6.

In the quarterfinals on June 6, the Tigers played host to No. 6 St. Joseph and earned an 11-4 win.

H-K Boys’ Tennis Continued from page 20 Next year is a rebuilding year for us. We lose both captains and all that senior talent. We have to refocus on our goals as individuals and as a team. I look forward to that challenge the new season brings,” said Pakus. “We have an excellent nucleus in Tyler and Matthew to build upon next year and are hopeful that we can recruit athletes who don’t yet play a spring sport, incoming freshmen and other underclass-

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men, to join with our returning veterans for the 2026 season. We also look forward to scheduling non-conference matches to round out our season.”

The H-K boys’ tennis team roster is comprised of Leiberman, Lucero, McLaughlin, Perry, Smalley, Wessinger, Joseph Castelli (junior, No. 1 singles), Adam Livingston (junior, No. 2 doubles), Matthew Medina, Tyler Medina, Tyler Statkiewicz (freshman, No. 4 doubles), and Todd Sawyer (freshman, No. 4 doubles).

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Photo courtesy Batalá New York

Photo courtesy Shoreline Theater Academy/Kidz Konnection

Batalá New York, an all-woman Afro-Brazilian drumming group, will parade through downtown Guilford accompanied by giant puppets, then perform on the Green as part of the 2025 GreenStage Guilford Live Arts Festival, scheduled for Aug. 10 through 17.

Escape the Noise, a play devised, produced, and performed by teens from Clinton’s Shoreline Theater Academy/Kidz Konnection, will make its North American premiere during the 2025 GreenStage Guilford Live Arts Festival, Aug. 10 through 17.

Strings, Wings, and Giant Puppets A Season of Fun Comes to the Guilford Green Staff Report Special to Living

From toe-tapping bluegrass to giant puppets and teendevised theater, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts is turning up the volume on summer.

This year’s biennial GreenStage festival, themed “Summer of Fun,” will bring more than two dozen free or low-cost events to venues across Guilford between July 11 and Aug. 17. The lineup includes music, dance, theater, spoken word, visual arts, and interactive workshops for all ages.

The season kicks off Friday, July 11, with a one-man storytelling performance by Brooklyn-based theater artist Martin Dockery, who will be in Guilford as part of a North American Fringe tour.

On Saturday, July 26, GreenStage partners with Guilford Parks & Recreation and the Community Dining Room to present Wings N Strings, the town’s inaugural Country & Bluegrass Festival. The free event runs from 3 to 8 p.m. on the Green and features performances by Goodnight Moon, the Kat Wallace Band, and Austin City Lights. Attendees can also expect contests like axe throwing and a Cowboy Boot Toss, plus line dancing and plenty of barbecue wings.

Pamela Gery, Guilford’s Parks & Recreation Director, said the event was inspired by last year’s Community Needs Survey.

“I wanted to create something unique that ties music and food together, much like the Potato & Corn Festival I started in North Branford,” Gery said in a press release.

GreenStage Festival Week runs Aug. 10–17, featuring 23 events, including first-time collaborations with Branford’s Legacy Theatre and Clinton’s Shoreline Theater Academy/Kidz Konnection.

Photo courtesy Joan Beal

Part-time Guilford resident Jeff Beal, right, will perform duets with his son Henry during the 2025 GreenStage Guilford Live Arts Festival, Aug. 10 through 17. Jeff Beal is a five-time Emmy-winning composer known for the House of Cards theme and other film and TV scores; Henry Beal is a bassist, producer, and composer.

This year’s programming includes three world premieres—two in drama and one in music—commissioned through GreenStage Artists’ Awards. Pianist and composer Jen Allen of Bloomfield will debut “One,” a multimovement jazz composition paired with projected imagery. Guilford playwright Laura Thoma will present “Letter to My Soul,” a play about two queer women navigating their relationship across time and space. The third premiere, “Escape the Noise,” is devised, produced, and performed by teens from Kidz Konnection.

Festival organizers have emphasized diversity in programming across genre, culture, age, and identity. Music offerings range from Afro-Brazilian, Arabic, blues, and

Celtic to jazz, classical, and West African rhythms. Other events feature capoeira, Argentine tango, mask theater, and community singing.

Performers include Jeff Beal, a five-time Emmy-winning composer known for the “House of Cards” theme, performing jazz duets with his son, bassist and composer Henry Beal; Jordan TW Trio, a Celtic fiddle band from northern New England; and Batalá New York, an allwoman Afro-Brazilian drumming group that will parade downtown accompanied by giant puppets.

Other musical highlights include Huzam, performing traditional Arabic music; Kotoko Brass, known for its fusion of New Orleans brass and Ghanaian drumming; fingerstyle guitarist Luke Molina; indie-folk duo Goodnight Moonshine; and Sean Nelson’s New London Big Band.

Theater performances include a mask theater presentation by Sova Dance & Puppet Theatre and a curated Connecticut poets reading led by Madison Poet Laureate Ed Lent. Children’s author Victoria Kann will also present a reading from her “Pinkalicious” series with crafts for young audiences.

All-ages workshops will explore capoeira, Ghanaian drumming, tango, and community singing. Workshop leaders include Capoeira Esperança, Kotoko Brass drummers, tango instructor Gerardo Sorkin, and actor and educator Anitra Brooks.

Events will take place at venues throughout town, including the Green, the Arthur Murray Dance Center, First Congregational Church, and The Legacy Theatre.

The festival is made possible with support from Connecticut Humanities, the Guilford Foundation, Connecticut’s Office of the Arts, and other local and regional sponsors. A complete schedule is available at greenstageguilford.org.

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Calendar for the Week of June 12, 2025

Mary’s Culinary Class: Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo and S’mores Cookie Bars: 5 to 7 p.m. Meet in the kitchen at the East Haven Recreation Department, 1 Maple St. For children ages 5 to 12. Open to East Haven residents and nonresidents. Hosted by the East Haven Parks and Recreation. Cost: $40. Bring a drink to class. For info or to register (required), visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

Concert by Jake Kulak and the Cosmos Sunshine Trio: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

Third Thursday Movie Matinee: 10 a.m. to noon. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Alzheimer's Association. Free and open to all.

For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Pre-School Items Tag Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd., Guilford.

Features learning tools, games, books, toys, and more.

Everything must go. For info, email office@northguilforducc.org.

Leverage the Media Tools You Own: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Online event. Presented by Melissa Tarlton of Miranda Creative. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Supported by M&T Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.

Oncology Yoga: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a gentle yoga workshop for oncology patients. Led

by Ellen McNally, a restorative and gentle yoga instructor. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Summer Reading Kick-off: 12:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants can register for summer reading to include an entry for a raffle. Also includes lawn games, music, and ice cream. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Opening Night for Long Days: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, June 29. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 12

Summer and Schedule Disruption: Beach/Vacations and Sensory Processing Challenges: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. A second session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. also takes place via Zoom. Part of the monthly support group meetings for parents and grandparents of children diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome. Free and open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For info, or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190 or email counselor Joanne Baker Deal at joannebakerdeal@gmail.com.

Color Our World: Summer Reading Kock-off Party: 1 p.m. Chester Public Library lawn, 21 W. Main St. Features games, crafts, music, ice cream, and more. Attendees can sign up for the summer reading program. For info, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.

Summer Reading Kickoff Event: 1:30 p.m. Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex. For children entering kindergarten to grade 6. After signing up, families can enjoy a snow cone from Kona Ice. Co-hosted by the Essex and Ivoryton libraries. Free and open to the public. In case of rain, the event takes place at the Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Concert by Susan Werner: 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, JUNE 13 Concert by the U.S. Coast Guard: 10 a.m. Evergreen Woods, 88 Notch Hill Rd., North Branford. Features a performance by the brass quintet of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, with two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba.

Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Free and open to the public. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 14

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Third Annual Community Tag Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Proceeds benefit the 2025 Clinton Summerfest and Fireworks event Saturday, Aug. 23. For info, contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com, or visit clintonct.com.

Annual Tag, Plant, and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thomas Griswold House, 171 Boston St., Guilford. For info, visit guilfordkeepingsociety.org/events.

Lacemaking at Dudley Farm: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Ornitherapy with Author Holly Merker: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wild Birds Unlimited of Old Saybrook, 434 Boston Post Rd. Covers tips on how wild birds can enhance a person's well-being. For info or to register (required), contact 860-661-5567 or wbuoldsaybrook@gmail.com.

Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society Parents Coffee Chat: 10 a.m. to noon. Guilford Town Green, 33 WhitWomen in Business Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Say- field St. For parents and caregivers to share experiences brook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Sayand learn more about the nonprofit NXYS: Neurodiverse brook. Features a talk by Anna Pelletier on “Comfort in Exceptional Youth Society. For info, email nxysociSecurity: The Value of Planning and Preparation.” For info ety@gmail.com. or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/events.

Polymer Clay Dragon Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon. Essex Play It Big: Among Us: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 6 to 18. Presented by Deb Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Features a life-size version of the Jaffe, a polymer clay artist. All tools and materials will be game, Among Us. For info or to register (required), call supplied. Free and open to the public. For info or to regthe library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. ister (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Open Mic with Terri Lachance: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Minimum three songs for each performer, more if time allows. House piano and sound system available. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.

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Recognitions, Looking Ahead, and a Summer Series Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater

By Karen Isaacs Columnist

Recognizing Excellence: The Connecticut Critics Circle (I am a longtime member) announced the nominations for its 33rd award program. The awards recognize outstanding achievements by Connecticut’s professional theaters. Goodspeed’s production of Ragtime garnered 11 nominations, while Fever Dreams and Primary Trust, both at TheaterWorks Hartford, had six nominations each in the play category. The Hartford Stage productions of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Romeo & Juliet each captured five nominations. ACT-CT’s production of Fiddler on the Roof had six nominations, and the Sharon Playhouse production of The Prom had five nominations in the musical categories.

Ivoryton Playhouse had nominations for Tea at Five and Alabama Story. Legacy Theatre had nominations for Dracula.

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Monday, June 23, at 7:30 pm at Housatonic Community Col-

Aisle ON THE

lege. The event is open to the public.

Actors Rehearsing Classic Play: Legacy Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Long Days by Gabe McKinley.

The new play is about a group of actors putting on a production of Eugene O’Neill’s drama A Long Day’s Journey into Night at a regional theater. It runs from Thursday, June 12, through Sunday, June 29. I’m curious how McKinley has interwoven the heavy drama of the O’Neill play and comedic elements. For tickets, visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

Twain & Thomas: Richard Thomas – who has wowed Connecticut audiences most recently in To Kill a Mockingbird—will play Mark Twain in Mark Twain Tonight! at TheaterWorks Hartford this summer. The show, which is expected to sell out, runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, to Sunday, Aug. 29. Tickets are available at TWHartford.org.

Yale Rep Next Year: The Yale Rep season next year will include Spunk writ-

ten by Zora Neale Hurston, from Oct. 3 to 25 and Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler from Nov. 28 to Dec. 20. The new year will bring the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s touring production of ha ha ha ha ha ha ha from Jan. 4 to 20. Next up will be Eugene Ionesco’s tragic comedy Rhinoceros from March 6 to 28. The season will conclude with Furlough’s Paradise from April 24 to May 16. Subscriptions are available at YaleRep.org.

New Face: Vanessa Logan has been named managing director of Goodspeed Musicals. Logan has extensive experience in arts administration, including serving as executive director of Texas Ballet. Prior to that, she had worked in New Jersey, Boston, and Connecticut. She will work with Artistic Director Donna Lynn Hilton.

Palace Theater Broadway Series: The Broadway Series at Waterbury’s Palace Theater begins with Austen’s Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice, Sept. 26 to 27. Following will be Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Nov. 1 to 2; Clue, Dec. 16 to 18; the Blue Man Group, March 3 to 4; Stereophonic, March 24 to 26; and conclude with The Music Man, June 2 to 4.

Summer Music Series: MTC in Norwalk is again presenting a series of onenight concerts. It kicks off with two-time Tony nominee Christine Andreas with Grammy nominee Martin Silvestri on Sat-

2025 Worth Tasting Tour: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Departs from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Family Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read to Grow, 53 School Temple St. Features a culinary walking tour to six to eight Ground Rd., Branford, Features read-aloud time with restaurants in downtown New Haven. Hosted by authors Lizzy Rockwell and Gaia Cornwall, snacks, drinks, Stephen Fries, food columnist and professor of hospitalgames, live entertainment, and more. Free and open to ity management. Remaining dates: Saturdays, Sept. 13, the public. For info, call 203-488-6800 or visit faceOct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking available at book.com/ReadtoGrowCT. the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage. Tickets: $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two locations: Westbrook fees apply. For info or to make a reservation (required), Historical Society Museum on the Green, 866 Boston Post call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.

Rd., and the David Bushnell Memorial House Museum, 121 S. Main St., Westbrook. The event coincides with Piece by Piece: A Community Puzzling Group: 11 a.m.

Connecticut Open House Day. Hosted by the Westbrook to 1 p.m.. James Blackstone Memorial Library AuditoHistorical Society. The book, Westbrook History, Happenrium, 758 Main St., Branford. Registration is not required. ings, and Hearsay edited by Louise Chapman Dibble and For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit blackstoneliLynda Stannard Norton will be offered at a discount. For brary.org. info, visit westbrookcthistorical.org/2025-events.

Plant Sale: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hyland House Museum, 84 Chess Workshop: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Boston St., Guilford. In celebration of Connecticut Open Public Library, 150 Main St. Second in a three-part series. House Day and National Garden Week. Hosted by the Features immersive instruction with a chess coach. LesLeete’s Island Garden Club. Features member-grown sons will demonstrate tactics and strategies, and time perennials, annuals, vegetables, and more. Proceeds supwill be allotted to allow for game play. Open to children, port town beautification and other projects. For info, call teens, and adults who are looking to improve their chess 203-453-0780. skills. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society, in conjunction with Connecticut Open House Day. Features the Continued from page 30

urday, June 21. Next up is Sally Mayes with Bill Stritch on Saturday, July 12, followed by Frank Mastrone on Saturday, Aug. 9, Craig Rubano on Saturday, Aug. 16, and conclude with an all-Broadway night featuring Sue Matsuki and her musical director David Maiocco on Saturday, Aug. 23. For Series or individual tickets, visit MusicTheatreOfCT.com.

London: I caught up with five shows in London recently. The highlight was John Lithgow’s stunning performance in Giant, a play about the antisemitism of Roald Dahl, author of so many children’s stories.

I expect the play will come to Broadway. I also saw Retrograde, about the early days of Sidney Poitier’s career. I also saw Imelda Staunton in Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, and the new Colin McPherson play, The Brightening Air. My final show was the London production of the last Sondheim musical – Here We Are. It starred Jessie Tyler Ferguson, Paola Szot, Martha Plimpton, Jane Krakowski and others. It is still weird but interesting.

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.

new exhibit, "For Medicinal Purposes Only," showcasing medical devices, advice, and medication containers of the past. Guests may also proceed to the back lawn for the summer market with vendors selling photographs, prints, and jewelry. Refreshments will be offered. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.

Saint Lawrence Strawberry Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saint Lawrence Parish, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. Features a bake sale, vendors, children's activities, music, and more. Free admission. For info, call 860-663-2576 or visit facebook.com/stlawrencekillingworthct.

Bushnell Farm Self-Guided Tours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bushnell Farm House, 1445 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free with on-site parking at 1442 Boston Post Road, Rte.1, Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-767-0674.

Frames in Film: Perugino: Eternal Renaissance: 1 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 80 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

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10th Annual Ducky Dash for Diapers: 1 to 4 p.m. Behind the Clinton Town Hall, 54 E Main St. Features an old-fashioned duck race, photo opportunities with the duck mascot, DJ music, yard games, face painting, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Tickets: $5 per duck sponsorship via Venmo @Bare-Necessities. Proceeds benefit Bare Necessities, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and wipes to families in need. For info, visit facebook.com/BareNecessitiesCT. Free Mainstage Performance: Long Days: 2 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. In conjunction with Connecticut Open House Day. The performance will be followed by a talk-back with Robert Dowling, a Eugene O'Neill scholar. For info, visit legacytheatrect.org.

Opening Reception for Expanding Visions and the 92nd Annual Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Exhibition: 5 to 7 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Both exhibits run through Thursday, July 17. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, call 860434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.

Welcome Summer BBQ: A Church Dinner: 6 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church (NGCC), 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features BBQ chicken, salads and slaws, fresh watermelon, and strawberry shortcake.

Tickets: $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited.

For info, call Debbie Ripley at 203-6050429 or visit facebook.com/NGCCUCC. Fourth Annual Paul Dostie KARE Fest: 3 to 10 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features live music by local bands, summer brews and nonalcoholic beverages, food trucks, a silent auction,

50/50 raffle, games, and more. For tickets, visit 4thKAREFEST.eventbrite.com. For info, visit pauldostiekarefund.org/events.

Sweet Saturday Nights: Tyler Seaton: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.

Concert by Floydian Trip (Tribute to Pink Floyd): 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Essex Summer Arts Festival: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Essex Town Green. Features the artwork of representational and abstract painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, original printmakers, fabric artists, glass and wood artisans, and jewelry designers. Sponsored by Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Art Gallery.

For info, visit spectrumartgallery.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Leaf-Print Note Cards Workshop: 2 p.m.

Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Presented by Hamden artist/educator Denise Smith. Each participant can design up to five cards using leaves and then embellish the cards using ink stamps with words of inspiration for a finishing touch. Free admission. For info or to register (required), call 203-5624183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

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International Wine Expert to Lead Wine, Women, and Song Event Press Release from Opera Theater of Connecticut

Opera Theater of Connecticut will present Wine, Women, and Song on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Woodwinds, 29 School Ground Road.

The event celebrates OTC’s 40th anniversary with a concert of arias, duets and ensembles led by Kyle Swann, paired with a wine tasting led by international wine and spirits entrepreneur Ian Ford.

Ford, a native of New York City, studied history and Mandarin Chinese at Duke University before moving to China in 1995 to work for Seagram, marketing Martell Cognac, Chivas Regal Scotch and Absolut Vodka. In 1999, he co-founded Summergate, a drinks importer, marketer and distributor focused on developing the China market. Summergate has become one of China’s leading drinks companies, known for its size, reputation, quality, knowledge and professionalism.

In 2009, Ford founded Pudao Wines, a fine wine retailer and experience center in Shanghai and Beijing.

Ford has spent more than 20 years building the China market for brands including Concha y Toro, Penfolds, Villa Maria, Lafite and Perrier mineral water.

He has presented at conferences in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, London, Sydney and New York.

Photo courtesy of the Opera Theater of Connecticut

Ian Ford, international wine and spirits entrepreneur, will lead the wine tasting at Opera Theater of Connecticut’s Wine, Women, and Song event on June 22 in Branford.

Ian Ford, international wine and spirits entrepreneur, will lead the wine tasting at Opera Theater of Connecticut’s Wine, Women, and Song event on June 22 in Branford.

He is co-founder of NIMBILITY, a consulting and management company based in Hong Kong and Shanghai that supports wine and spirits producers from Chile, Hungary, Greece, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

Most recently, Ford founded LIGHT-

KEEPER STUDIO, a Hong Kong-based firm that partners with entrepreneurs across Asia to provide advice, funding and connections to help grow innovative businesses.

Admission is $75 per person, with $25 tax-deductible. Buffet stations and

Photo courtesy of the Opera Theater of Connecticut

desserts will complement the wine selection.

Reservations are available online at operatheaterofct.org or by calling -860-6698999.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 17

Free Concert and Car Cruise: 3 to 7 p.m. Parmelee Farm front lawn, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. A car and truck cruise takes place 3 to 5 p.m. with fancy cars, hot rods, antiques, and trucks. The concert takes place 5 to 7 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs, picnics, blankets, and beverages. For info, contact Tim Gannon at 860-395-9887 or tim@gannonphoto.com or visit facebook.com/parmeleefarmkillingworth.

2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf League: Tee times start 4:30 p.m. Fenwick Golf Club, 580 Maple Ave., Old Saybrook. Open to chamber members only. Space is limited. Remaining dates are Mondays, July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 15. Cost: $250 per golfer. For info, email judy@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit business.goschamber.com/events.

Real Estate and Brokers Breakfast and Economic Development Update for Downtown Clinton: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Grand Apizza, 21 E. Main St., Clinton. Light breakfast provided. For info or to RSVP, email Dale Kroop at dale.kroop@comcast.net.

Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class: 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 A Bloomsday Celebration: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Free Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedLibrary, 67 Park St. Features the reading members from beginner class depending on what a participant prefers.

Concerto Delle Donne: Works for Soprano Voices: our Guilford community of the novel Ulysses by James Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are 5 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Part of the Joyce.

Free and open to all.

For info or to register required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is Connecticut Early Music Festival. For info or tickets, visit (required), call the library at 203-453-8282 or visit guilinvolved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be ctearlymusic.org/tickets. fordfreelibrary.org. required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in Cedar Lake Summer Concert Series: 5 to 7 p.m. PelThe Afro-Semitic Experience Concert : 6 to 7:30 p.m. the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For letier Park, 218 W. Main St., Chester. Music by Rock StaJames Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfiretion. Sponsored by Chester Parks and Recreation, Chester Main St., Branford.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackglass.com.

Public Library, Gwendolyn Orton-Jones Trust, Carol stone Memorial Library.

For info or to register (required), LeWitt in memory of Margaret Weisenburger, Essex Bank, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Chester Blood Pressure Clinic: 2 to 3 p.m. Chester Town and the Connecticut Water Company. Carpooling is Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for encouraged. No dogs. Bring your own chairs and blanConcert by Jorma Kaukonen : 7:30 p.m.

The Katharine Chester seniors and community members. For info, conkets. For info, visit chesterct.org/home/news/2025-cedarHepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saytact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 lake-concert-series or facebook.com/chesterct. brook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit or Scarlson@crahd.net. thekate.org.

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Photo courtesy Madison Historical Society

Special-edition notecards featuring images from the Madison Historical Society’s painting collection will be available for purchase at the summer market.

Photo courtesy Madison Historical Society

Inside the Allis-Bushnell House, guests can explore the exhibit For Medicinal Purposes Only, featuring antique medical devices and 19th-century health advice.

MHS to Host First Summer Market June 14 Press Release from the Madison Historical Society

The Madison Historical Society will host its first summer market on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the back lawn of the Allis-Bushnell House at 853 Boston Post Road.

The outdoor market is free and will feature local vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, maple syrup, prints, and special-edition notecards featuring images from the society’s painting collection. The event is part of Connecticut’s annual Open House Day, which invites residents to explore museums and cultural attractions throughout the state.

Inside the historic AllisBushnell House, visitors can enjoy free admission to the museum’s open house, also held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include the new exhibit For Medicinal Purposes Only, Photo courtesy Madison Historical Society which showcases antique medical devices and period health The Allis-Bushnell House at 853 Boston Post Road in Madison will host its first summer market on June 14.

advice. Additional historical artifacts and artwork are on display throughout the first floor, and guests are invited to visit the Annex to view the updated maritime exhibit.

Light refreshments will be available.

In addition to the museum, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, located on the eastern end of the Madison green. Open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Center offers exhibits focused on Madison’s history of shipbuilding, agriculture, and 19th-century home goods manufacturing. Tools, photographs, and artifacts from the period are on display, along with a case dedicated to the life of Daniel Hand.

Admission to both museum spaces is free, and donations are welcome.

For more information, visit madisonhistory.org.

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LIVING • THE SOURCE • JUNE 12, 2025 Continued from page 33 Fish with CARE: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunset Pond, West Avenue, Essex. Hosted by the Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Features fishing instructors who will teach participants how to get started fishing safely, legally, and successfully. Bait, tackle, and instruction are provided. For ages 6 to adults. A conservation identification number is required for registration. Sponsored by the Essex Library. To register (required), visit the Fishing and Hunting Education Registration System at portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes and find the event in Essex. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Photo courtesy Ivoryton Playhouse

Alanna Saunders appears as the Narrator in Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Photo courtesy Ivoryton Playhouse

Kyle Dalsimer stars as Joseph in Ivoryton Playhouse’s summer production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

‘Joseph’ Opens June 26 at Ivoryton for Summer Run Press Release from the Ivoryton Playhouse

This summer, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat bursts onto the Ivoryton Playhouse stage with vibrant color, contagious energy, and one of the catchiest scores in musical theatre history.

The beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical opens June 26 and runs through July 27, offering audiences of all ages a joyful, high-octane escape into a tale as timeless as it is tuneful.

Now in its 95th year of self-sustained professional theatre, Ivoryton Playhouse continues its legacy of bringing Broadwaycaliber productions to the heart of the Connecticut shoreline. This summer’s production of Joseph celebrates that legacy in full color, reviving a favorite musical with fresh direction, dazzling design, and a cast bursting with talent.

The show follows the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors, and the series of misadventures he faces after being sold by his jealous brothers. With its blend of pop, rock, calypso, and country, the musical tells a heartfelt tale of resilience, forgiveness, and destiny, featuring plenty of

laughs and dance breaks along the way.

“This show is everything summer theatre should be—fun, fast, family-friendly, and bursting with music you can’t stop singing,” said Executive Producer Ben Hope. “There’s a reason Joseph remains a fan favorite. It’s a celebration of dreams, perseverance, and the magic of storytelling through music.”

Performances are Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Thursdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at ivorytonplay house.org or by calling the box office at (860) 767-7318.

Ivoryton Playhouse is a renowned small professional theater on the shoreline, known for its exceptional productions and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.

For more information, interviews, and press inquiries, contact Executive Producer Ben Hope at ben@ivorytonplay house.org. For press tickets, contact Susan McCann at susanmc@ivorytonplay house.org.

Wacky Wildlife: Toucans: 5:30 p.m.

Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford.

For ages 6 to 11. Participants learn about toucans and make one to take home. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Shanties & Sails: My Druthers: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. The event starts with a free performance from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by sailing and live music aboard Onrust from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost for the cruise: $25. Limited seating. Dress for the weather; layers are recommended. For info or to register, visit ctrivermuseum.org/events.

Pickin’ Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net.

Author Event: Wally Lamb: 7 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison.

Book: The River is Waiting: A Novel. For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Music Under the Stars Concert Series: 7 p.m. North Haven Town Green. Music by KSF (Tribute to Kansas, Styx, and Foreigner). Sponsored by the North Haven Department of Recreation in partnership with the North Haven business community. Free admission. For weather updates, call the Recreation Center at 203-6720541 after 5 p.m. For info, visit northhaven-ct.gov/government/town_depart ments and click on the Recreation link and Music Under the Stars.

Concert by Shawn Colvin and Rodney Crowell: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Diamond Painting: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.

Books on the Menu: Noon. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison.

Features a talk with R.J. Julia COO Lori Fazio and Head Book Buyer Andrew Brennan on their summer book picks. Tickets: $16 includes a sandwich and chips. Limited space. For info or tickets, call 203245-3959.

Explore Creativity with Chris Van Allsburg: 1 to 2 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For future children's book authors and illustrators in grades 2 through 5. Features an interactive story time with one of Chris Van Allsburg's creative books. Participants discuss his writing and illustrating process and then create their own illustrated story. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Shoreline Village Tea and Talk: 2 p.m.

Branford Green. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). In case of rain, the event takes place at Parthenon Diner, 374 E. Main St., Branford. For info, to RSVP, contact 203747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Icons of Italy: Celebrating Legends of Arts, Culture, and Sport: 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.

Books and Booze: Beach Reads Edition: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features beach read recommendations by R.J. Julia booksellers Marilyn Negip, Mel Rosenthal, and Hannah Stelben. Complimentary adult beverage provided for those over 21. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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Horoscopes

Crossword

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

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, the universe is giving you a chance to get in some rest and relaxation before you have to tackle your very long list of tasks. Soak it all up while the break lasts.

It isn’t the job of someone else to make you happy, Libra. You have to figure out how to do that on your own. A bit of conflict over miscommunication may arise this week.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, you value comfort and security, which is probably why you will want to revisit some of your investments over the next few days to figure out if you are maximizing your money.

Exercise caution if you are thinking of changing things up, Scorpio. People are used to routine and too much change at once can lead to a lot of floundering and lack of effort.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

You excel at seeing both sides of a situation, Gemini. Follow your intuition as you try to navigate a tricky situation at work that requires you to make a firm decision.

Touch base with your dearest friends, Sagittarius, especially if they haven’t heard from you in a long while. This might be the week to make some plans and reconnect.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

This is a great week to work behind the scenes, Cancer. Consider stepping back from any projects you had planned and let someone else take the lead for a little bit.

Capricorn, spring cleaning has long passed, but you might want to revisit some organizing and decluttering projects at home. Get rid of as much as you can.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Don’t try to cram too many experiences into this particular week, Leo. You may be disappointed by the results if you take on too much. It’s best to spread everything out.

Aquarius, slowing down and taking stock of your situation is a good idea this week. Not everything needs to be done in a day, so pace yourself and make a good plan of action.

Crossword solution for June 5, 2025

CLUES ACROSS 1. Racquet sports association VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Virgo, aim for balance right now. Everything may Try turning off all the excess noise in your life right 4. Places to sleep seem like it is up in the air, so if you focus on two now, Pisces. Focus on your own thoughts and 8. Native American tribe or three important things in your life you can feelings this week, rather than what others want tackle them successfully. from you.

10. Small platforms 11. Egg shape FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS 12. Running out JUNE 12 JUNE 16 13. French painter Jrue Holiday, Athlete (35) Justin Jefferson, Athlete (26) 15. Some are “of the Caribbean” JUNE 13 JUNE 17 16. Painful intestinal problem Chris Evans, Actor (44) Kendrick Lamar, Rapper (38) 17. More irritated JUNE 14 JUNE 18 Donald Trump, U.S. President (79) Blake Shelton, Singer (49) 18. Prove yourself JUNE 15 21. Catch Ice Cube, Rapper (56) 22. Supplement with difficulty 23. American automotive giant 24. Form of “to be” 25. Boxing’s GOAT 26. Peyton’s little brother 27. Eli’s big brother 34. Capable of producing 35. Reproductive structures in fungi 36. Allowed to go forward 37. Smiles 38. Arteries 39. VVV 40. Win a series without losing a game 41. This (Spanish) 42. Opposites of beginnings 43. Germanic mythological god

CLUES DOWN 1. Consisting of uncombined atoms 2. Island country 3. Heavenly body 4. Caribbean island 5. Copyread 6. A place to eat 7. Drops down 9. Native group of Alaska 10. Engage in 12. “Desperate Housewives” lane 14. Thyroid-stimulating hormone 15. Foot (Latin) 17. A place to bathe 19. Animosities 20. Partner to cheese 23. Venus __, plant 24. A donation 25. Pokes holes in the ground 26. Midway between northeast and east 27. Looked into 28. Not young 29. Annoy constantly 30. Something one can strike 31. Most glacial 32. Ten less than one hundred 33. Idle talker 34. Has moved through the air 36. Container for shipping

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

CONFECTIONS WORD SEARCH BONBON BUTTERSCOTCH CANDY CARAMEL CHOCOLATE DRAGEE GLAZE GUM GUMDROP GUMMY BEAR HONEY LICORICE LOLLIPOP LOZENGE MARSHMALLOW MARZIPAN NOUGAT PRALINE SUGAR SWEETS SWEET TOOTH SYRUP TAFFY TURKISH DELIGHT

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Photo courtesy North Madison Congregational Church

Malian master drummer Issa Coulibaly, co-founder of Crocodile River Music, will lead a West African drumming workshop in Madison on June 20.

Photo courtesy North Madison Congregational Church

North Madison Congregational Church will host a West African drumming workshop on June 20.

Photo courtesy North Madison Congregational Church

Eric Williams leads North Madison Congregational Church’s monthly drum circle. A new addition to the group himself, Williams welcomes beginners to explore rhythm and connection through drumming.

West African Drum Workshop Comes to Madison Press Release from North Madison Congregational Church

North Madison Congregational Church invites the community to a hands-on drumming workshop led by Malian master drummer Issa Coulibaly, co-founder and artistic director of Crocodile River Music.

The event will be held Thursday, June 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, located at 1271 Durham Road.

Coulibaly is a respected percussionist, teacher, vocalist, and cultural ambassador with more than two decades of experience sharing the rhythms and stories of West Africa with global audiences. Born and raised in Bamako, Mali, he began studying the djembe and dun dun at age 11 under master drummers in the rich tradition of Malian folkloric music.

The workshop is open to participants of all ages and experience levels. A suggested donation of $30 per participant is encouraged. Some drums will be available for use or purchase; attendees are asked to bring a drum if they have

one. Reservations can be made at www.north madisoncc.org/drum-circle.

Hand drumming in a circle emphasizes community and connection over skill level. Rhythm and bilateral stimulation offer participants a path to healing, joy, and shared experience.

As a dynamic performer and vocalist, Coulibaly has toured across Africa and Europe, known for his electrifying stage presence and deep-rooted knowledge of traditional rhythms.

His original arrangements, featured on albums such as Foliba and Djigui, blend authenticity with innovation and invite new generations into the music.

In 2011, Coulibaly and New England native Zachariah Combs co-founded Crocodile River Music, a nonprofit organization that promotes the music, art, and culture of Africa through education and performance. The group has reached more than 300,000 people through school programs, festivals, and community events across the United States.

Combs and North Madison’s pastor, the Rev. Dr. Heather Arcovitch, met and took their first

African drumming class together as undergraduates at Connecticut College.

The church has hosted periodic drum circles since 2023. In May 2025, a more regular, informal group began meeting, led by Eric Williams.

The beginner-friendly circle welcomes participants of all skill levels, including Williams himself, who is learning alongside the group.

Church leaders hope the new circle will evolve into a regular community tradition. The June 20 workshop is being held to build skills, encourage participation, and celebrate the church’s growing drumming community.

The event will take place the day after Juneteenth, a holiday that offers space for reflection on justice, resilience, and the collective experience of ongoing inequality. Organizers say West African drumming can serve as a form of both individual and communal meditation — a way to mourn, to celebrate, and to reaffirm a shared commitment to justice.

For information, visit www.northmadison cc.org/drum-circle or call 203-421-3241.

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Essex Winter Series Names New Artistic Director Press Release from the Essex Winter Series

Pianist Mihae Lee, who has served as artistic director of Essex Winter Series since 2011, is retiring after 15 years of leadership. Lee took the reins when former president Fenton Brown stepped down, and over her tenure has expanded the series’ artistic reach and deepened its community impact.

During her time as artistic director, Lee brought acclaimed musicians to the Shoreline and grew Essex Winter Series’ community outreach efforts to schools, libraries, and senior centers across Middlesex and New London counties. Each winter, the series presents at least four concerts and five days of outreach programming, reaching thousands of residents.

To honor her dedication, the board of trustees announced that beginning in 2026, the first concert of each season — typically the performance in which Lee herself performed — will be named the Mihae Lee Legacy Concert.

Lee was recognized during the final concert of the 2025 season on April 6. The performance also marked the official welcome of her successor, flutist Tara Helen O’Connor.

O’Connor is a Grammy-nominated artist and recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant. Known for her brilliant

A sought-after soloist and chamber musician, O’Connor has premiered hundreds of new works and collaborated with artists including the Orion and Emerson string quartets, Jaime Laredo, Dawn Upshaw, and David Shifrin. She is a member of Windscape, the Bach Aria Group, and a founding member of the Naumburg Award-winning New Millennium Ensemble. She also performs with Talea and Cygnus Ensembles and appears on multiple classical labels including Deutsche Grammophon and Bridge Records.

In addition to her performing career, O’Connor teaches at Purchase College School of the Arts, where she is head of the woodwinds department and coordinator of classical music studies. She also serves on the faculties of Bard College Conservatory of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

O’Connor is the newly appointed coartistic director of Music From Angel Fire in New Mexico, alongside her husband, Photo courtesy of the Essex Winter Series violinist Daniel Phillips.

Essex Winter Series is a nonprofit orgaFlutist Tara Helen O’Connor (right) has been named the new artistic director of Essex Winnization that presents live classical and ter Series. She succeeds pianist Mihae Lee (left) who has stepped down after 15 years. jazz concerts during the winter months with a mission to bring music to a diverse technique and colorful tone, she is a regu- Menlo, and Chamber Music Northwest, audience through performance and educalar performer at festivals including Santa and is a season artist of the Chamber tion. For more information, visit essex Fe Chamber Music Festival, Music@ Music Society of Lincoln Center. winterseries.com.

Hollywood Gems: A Streetcar Named Desire: 1 p.m. The Author Event: James Frey: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: Next To Heaven. For The Art of Aging Gracefully: 6 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom.

Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Hosted by Elder Life Care Planning. Free and open to the thekate.org. public. For info or to register (required), contact 860-664Concert by Corvettes Doo Wop Revue: 7:30 p.m. The 5695 or Pamela@elderlcp.com.

Paint Night for Kids: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edward Smith Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Participants learn Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit 2025 Summer Concert Series: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Sayabout color theory and basic painting techniques in a thekate.org. brook Town Green. Music by I Petty The Fool. Free. Bring step-by-step program and bring home their artwork. a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or Recommended for children ages 6 to 12. For info or to vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. register (required), call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranFRIDAY, JUNE 20 Sponsored by TJ's Pizza and Old Saybrook Parks and ford.librarycalendar.com.

AARP Smart Driver Course: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Recreation. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com. Chamber Connections: 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Katharine Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old SayConcert by Richie Furay Acoustic Trio: 7:30 p.m. The brook. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Com- for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old merce. Features food, drinks, and networking with cham- dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit ber members. Cost: $20 for nonmembers, free for memcheck made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info thekate.org. bers. For info or to register, email Christa Maynard at or to register, call 203-239-5432. christa@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit oldsayContinued from page 35

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Book Club: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford.

Book: The Plot: A Novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

brookchamber.com.

Lectures Underway: The British Raid on Essex: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aboard RiverQuest, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features author and historian Jerry Roberts. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers.

For info, visit ctrivermuseum.org/events.

Guilford DAY Annual Beach Bonfire: 5 to 8 p.m. Jacob's Beach Pavilion, 140 Seaside Ave., Guilford. Includes DJ music, pizza truck, games, and more. For info, call 203453-8047 or visit facebook.com/town.guilford.ct.

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40 Continued from page 39 Community Drum Circle: 6:30 to 8 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features a hands-on West African drumming workshop. Presented

by Issa Coulibaly, co-founder and artistic director of Crocodile River Music. Open to all ages and all levels of expertise. Cost: $30 per participant suggested donation.

Some drums will be available for use and/or purchase.

Bring one if possible. For info or to register, call 203-4213241 or visit northmadisoncc.org.

2025 Summer Concert Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Harveys Beach, 29 Plum Bank Rd., Old Saybrook. Music by Shorebreak. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by the JM Realty. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

Concert by Carbon Leaf: 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 22 We've Got Magic to Do!: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or tickets, call 203-2156329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

JUNE 12, 2025 • THE SOURCE • LIVING Hosted by the Northford-North Branford Women’s Club.

Cost: $50 per person. Proceeds benefit New Reach and other charities. For tickets, call or text 203-214-0147. For info, visit northfordnbwomensclubgfwc.org.

Saturday Afternoon Games: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. For ages 18 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library. For info or to register (required), visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Summer Market and Open House: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features the new exhibit, "For Medicinal Purposes Only," showcasing medical devices, advice, and medication containers of the past. Guests may also proceed to the back lawn for the summer market with vendors selling photographs, prints, jewelry, and more. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

Trades Day: Woodworking with Hand Tools: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a STEAM-based event with hands-on activities for participants to gain experience in skills such as basic math, measuring, and hand-eye coordination.

Live Birds of Prey: 2 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library patio, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Co-hosted by TradesUp, a nonprofit organization that A Place Called Hope. For info or to register (required), call provides opportunities to try the trades and experience hands-on creating, making, and problem-solving, and 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com the Eric Sloane Museum. Presented by Andrew Rowand, Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe: museum curator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent; Rick Liegl, a woodworker and instructor; and Lara Miller, a 3 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Carl Zim- woodworking apprentice. Free. For info, contact 203mer, author and New York Times columnist. Sponsored by 453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

Tilde Café, an interactive platform to demystify science and make it more accessible to the community. For info Performance by Dan Stevens: 1:30 p.m. The Deck, 359 or to register (required), email admin@tildecafe.org or Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-339-5277 visit tildecafe.org. or visit danstevens.net.

Family Magic Show: 3 to 4 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. PreSaturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scran- sented by local magician Jon Cap. For info or to register ton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. (required), visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.

Book: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 Concert by The Linda Ronstadt Experience: 3 and 8 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com. p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510Fifth Annual Make Music Day: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

0453 or visit thekate.org.

Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonliSweet Saturday Nights: Sarah Mac: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightinbrary.org. gale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10.

Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purGuilford Lobsterfest 2025 and 5K Run: 10:45 a.m. Guil- chase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundaford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features a lobster event, tion.org/events.

5 K run, 2-mile walk, kids' fun run, auction, live music, and more. Fun run starts 10:45 a.m., 5K run and 2-mile walk at 11 a.m. Registration available online only. Sponsored by the Guilford Rotary Club. For info, including a full sched- SATURDAY, JUNE 21 AND ule and costs, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com/lobsterSUNDAY, JUNE 22 fest.php.

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Acrylic Painting with Shell & Bee: 11 a.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Participants will learn how to paint an ocean wave using acrylic paint. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chester Public Library. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.

migrating and nesting along the Connecticut River. Naturalists are onboard to talk about the Connecticut River, the bird life, and natural history. The vessel has restrooms and three decks for viewing. Tours are about three hours.

Hosted by Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel. Cost: $55. Nonrefundable. For info or to make a reservation, call 860-767-0660 or visit ctaudubon.org/ecotravel-daytrips-2.

a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. Features teachings and advice based on the text by Atisha's teacher Jowo Serlingpa and given by Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche. Cost: sliding scale of $110 to $150 for the weekend. For info or to register, visit katog.org/events.

Eagle/Osprey Boat Cruise: 5 to 8 p.m. Departs from Charity Golf Tournament: 11 a.m. Twin Lakes Golf Club, Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam. Features a 241 Twin Lakes Rd., North Branford. The event is followed cruise to search for bald eagles, ospreys, and other birds by lunch at Arturo’s, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford.

Celebrate Saybrook Street Party 2025: 1:30 to 6 p.m.

Main Street, Old Saybrook. Features live entertainment, street vendors, shopping, dining, crafts, and more. Presented by the Town of Old Saybrook, Old Saybrook Police Department, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, and Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation. For info, call Old Saybrook Town Hall at 860-395-3123 or visit the events link at sayoldsaybrook.com.

Make a Plate! Juneteenth Food and Culture for Kids: 2 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Features a pretend feast using paper to make Juneteenth-inspired play food. For families with children ages 12 and under. Bring a blanket to sit on. Free admission. For weather updates, call 203-562-4183. For info or to register (required), visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz and Poetry: 2 to 4 p.m. Florence Griswold Museum north lawn, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features bassist and composer Avery Sharpe and his quartet, along with Connecticut poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, Rhonda Ward, and Antoinette Brim-Bell. The Avery Sharpe Quartet includes Zaccai Curtis, piano; Haneef Nelson, trumpet; and Yoron Israel, drums. In case of rain, the event will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd. For info, visit florencegriswoldmuseum.org/calendar.

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LIVING • THE SOURCE • JUNE 12, 2025 Continued from page 40 Storytelling Down on the Farm: 3 to 5 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Features storyteller Carolyn Stearns and musician Joe Flood. Free admission. For info or to register (required), visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Coastal Chic Fashion Show: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pine Orchard Country Club, 294 Pine Orchard Rd., Branford. Features a runway show with styles for men, women, and children. Emcee: John “Cadillac” Saville.

Hosted by Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery. Tickets: $65 online, $75 at the door. Includes light refreshments. For info or tickets, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

Annual Men’s Night Out: 5 p.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Killingworth, 50 Emmanuel Church Rd. For info or to RSVP, email tdinsmore65@comcast.net.

Cedar Lake Summer Concert Series: 5 to 7 p.m. Pelletier Park, 218 W. Main St., Chester. Music by Alex and Ryan. Sponsored by Chester Parks and Recreation, Chester Public Library, Gwendolyn OrtonJones Trust, Carol LeWitt in memory of Margaret Weisenburger, Essex Bank, and

the Connecticut Water Company. Carpooling is encouraged. No dogs. Bring your own chairs and blankets. For info, visit chesterct.org/home/news/2025cedar-lake-concert-series or facebook.com/chesterct.

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Wine, Women, and Song: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

WoodWinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. Features a concert of arias and ensembles; wines presented by Ian Ford, founder of Nimbility; buffet stations; and desserts. Tickets: $75 per person. Sponsored by the Opera Theater of Connecticut. For info or tickets, visit operatheaterofct.org.

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MONDAY, JUNE 23 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fourth Monday. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation on Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS), a program that raises awareness of the signs that may point to risky adolescent behaviors. Presented by Britany Eckert, certified prevention specialist.

Facilitated by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff. Registration is not required. For info, call Trish Strecker at 860-510-5046.

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The chef-inspired kitchen is a true highlight, featuring an 8-foot granite island with seating for four, a porcelain Shaw’s farm sink, subway tile backsplash, premium WOLF cabinetry, and top-ofthe-line appliances including a Samsung stainless-steel refrigerator, built-in microwave, and Frigidaire gas range with hood. There is direct access from the kitchen to a blue stone patio, a perfect spot for an outdoor grill and seating. The main level also offers a stylish half bath and two roomy closets.

Upstairs, the primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with double granite sinks. A recently converted loft now serves as a legal second bedroom with its own full bathroom featuring a tiled shower.

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Welcome to this elegant two-bedroom townhouse-style condominium, located in the nearly new East River Farms community.

generous closet space and additional storage in the crawl space. Freshly painted interiors make this home truly move-in ready.

This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $625,000. For more information or a showing, contact Dana Weinstein at 203-927-8687.

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of Judy L. Soboleski and Sandra L. Weber to Thomas Tyler and Melissa Farley, $655,000 on May 19

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

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10 Apple Way: Chelsea M. Malcolm to Robert C. Gerard, $300,000 on May 19 6 Apple Way: Jay D. and Nancy A. Lisnow to Gangqiang Liu and Lujia Chen, $543,800 on May 21 23 Blueberry Hill Drive: Donna P. Genco to Marc P. and Abena S. Silano, $850,000 on May 19 1008 Boston Post Road: John E. Edman to Suzanne Schultz, $259,900 on May 22 875 Boston Post Road Unit 3: Pauline Bennett and Gary L. Begor to Peter Montbach, $799,000 on May 22 26 Jenda Way: Cheryl D. Homan to Sean Casley and Stephanie Scott, $705,000 on May 19 24 Kingsbridge Way Unit 24: Estate Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

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72 Beech Tree Ridge: Francis W. Coady to Gregory D. Cumpstone and Erica L. Mastronardi, $565,000 on May 22 3 Blueberry Hill Reserve: Jay R. and Noreen R. Granucci to Timothy I. and Elaine E. Thomas, $825,000 on May 23 11 Parker Hill Road: Paul B. Knudsen to John M. and Deborah Mcgahee, $380,000 on May 23 499 Route 80: Maryanne and Christopher Little to Jonathon Paecht, $450,000 on May 20

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244 Cow Hill Road: Franklin Garcia to Erickson Investments LLC, $235,000 on May 21 29 Kelsey Road: Jamie G. Lockwood to Renee Allen, $685,000 on May 22 8 Medley Lane: Elaine A. Leary to Noah and Kathrin Brenckle, $465,000 on May 19 12 Nod Hill Road: Susan M. Alfano to Cameron Miller, $256,000 on May 23 NANTUCKET ELEGANCE IN THE HEART OF MADISON

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

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

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

15 Beech Street: Edmund F. Skerritt and Wilmington Svgs Fund Soc to Santos V. Guzman, $341,000 on May 21 75 Ciro Road: 75 Ciro Road LLC to 75 Ciro Road Nb Hldg LLC, $800,000 on May 20 84 Valley Road: Alfred D. and Robert G. Rose to Jonathan and Ellen Rose, $200,000 on May 21

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35 Blanks Boulevard: Patrick M. and Nicole B. Bush to Donna and Joseph Menhart, $550,000 on May 22 110 Clapboard Hill Road: Timothy and Kristina Lyons to Randall R. Arms, $925,000 on May 19 1876 Durham Road: Barbara H. Flajnik to Elizabeth A. Hill, $100,000 on May 23 1876 Durham Road: Frederick A. Hill to Elizabeth A. Hill, $75,000 on May 23

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11 Beach Road E: Michael A. Vasile to John and Linda Desena, $903,175 on May 19 5 Chandler Street: Michael A. Vasile to John and Linda Desena, $89,325 on May 19 13 George Drive: Joel R. and Judith M. Anderson to Susan and Kevin Fuhr, $270,000 on May 19

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2015 Boston Post Road: Knapp Testamentary Ft and John Knapp to 139 Summit LLC, $282,500 on May 19 Middle Beach: Stephan R. Lehn to Pepperidge Avenue LLC, $521,000 on

200 Damascus Road: Estate of Ann T. Ghiroli and Peter L. Black to Salvatore Marottoli, $750,000 on May 22 112 East Main Street: Leah B. Dudley and James Boemmels to Bailynn and Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman Scott Hye, $450,000 on May 22 / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group.

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ONGOING EVENTS Art Exhibits Andrews Memorial Town Hall: 54 E. Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions.

Clinton Art Society Spring Members Exhibition: Runs through June 19.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery: 1004 Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

Spring 2025 Art Show: Runs through June 30.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events.

Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner: Runs through Aug. 31.

City Gallery: 994 State St., New Haven: For info, email info@city-gallery.org or visit city-gallery.org.

Solstice: Runs through June 29.

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

Rising Waters: Runs through Aug. 3.

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

Theresa Zwart-Ludeman Art Exhibit: Runs through June 28.

Guilford Art Center (GAC): 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

The Third Place: Runs through June 22.

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval: Runs through June 30.

Kehler Liddell Gallery: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org.

IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition: Runs Aug. 2 through Aug. 24.

Lyme Art Association: 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme: For info, call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.

Expanding Visions: Runs through July 17.

92nd Annual Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Exhibition: Runs through July 17.

WET: A World of Water: Runs through July 27.

104th Elected Artist Exhibition: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

Red Hot: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibition: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

Madison Cinema Art Gallery: 761 Boston Post Rd.: For info, email linda@lindamccarthyart.com.

Solo Show by Linda McCarthy: Runs through June 24.

Nightingale’s Acoustic Café: 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme.

Donation $5 to $10 at the door. For info, email gstevens@musicnowfoundation.org or visit musicnowfoundation.org.

Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. and Conference Center: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, Last Friday: 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Open Mic. visit mercybythesea.org.

Sweet Saturday Nights: 7 to 9 p.m. Various performers.

Into the Light: Runs through June 28.

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa: 1525 Masonicare at Chester Village: 317 W. Main St.: For info, Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgerecall 860-531-1400. sortandspa.com.

The Works of David Baillie: Runs through June 30.

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

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.

The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Guilford Art League 2025 Spring Show: Runs through Marina: 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395July 15.

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

New Haven Museum: 114 Whitney Ave. For info, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

The Highliner III: 139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com.

Haven Paint & Clay Club: Runs through June 28.

Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music.

Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.

Beyond: Runs through February 2026.

The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn: 36 Main St., Essex.

Pratt House: 19 West Ave., Essex: For info, visit essexhis- No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit gristory.org/pratt-house. woldinn.com.

Art on the Lawn: Two Works by Horace Miller: Runs through Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.

June 30.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum: 17 River St., East Spectrum Art Gallery: 61 Main St., Centerbrook: For info, Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

Nature Up Close: Runs through July 6.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and tradiThread & Paper Art: Runs July 18 through Sept. 6 tional music.

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

David Dunlop: Quest for Radiance: Runs through July 6.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery: 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

Ink Slingers Unite: Works by the Printmaking Faculty of the Creative Arts Workshop: Runs through June 23.

The Wharf: Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com.

Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.

Groups and Activities A Journey Through America’s Past: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.

Yale University Art Gallery: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions.

Acoustics Club: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. ScranDavid Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive: Runs through June 22. ton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Music Bill’s Seafood Restaurant: Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group: 5 to 6 p.m. call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com.

Second Tuesday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian registration. For info, call 860-767-1560.

Jazz Band.

Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band.

American Girl Doll Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. First Thursday.

Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers.

Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers. through 4. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingEdward A. Norton VFW Post 7666: 104 Mill Rd., Guilworthlibrary.org. ford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874.

Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

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46 Continued from page 45 Art Critique Series (General Critique Session): 10 a.m. to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.

Art Critique Series (Special-Themed Session): 10 a.m. to noon. Third Thursday. Via Zoom. Runs November through April. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com.

Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group: 10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members.

For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.

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 203453-1975 or visit christianscienceCT.org/Guilford.

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

JUNE 12, 2025 • THE SOURCE • LIVING Crochet Club: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Runs June 18 through July 30. No meet July 16. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

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

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Second Tuesday.

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Participants create poetry from art. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Martial Arts Class: Adult Combat Hapkido: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Thursdays. Green Hill Martial Arts, 273 Rte. 81, Killingworth. For ages 13 and up. For info, visit greenhillmartialarts.org.

F3 Shoreline Men’s Bootcamp Workout: 5:30 a.m. Fridays. Madison Town Campus, 8 Campus Dr. Free and open to all men. Held outdoors rain or shine. For info, email F3shoreline@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Theater Ragtime: The Musical: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through June 15. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

We've Got Magic to Do!: Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Runs June 20 through June 22. For info, call 203-2156329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

All Shook Up: Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs June 27 through Aug. 17. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

Amadeus: Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Runs July 18 through Aug. 3. For info, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

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

Farmers Market Durham Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays iPhone Photography Collaborative: 6:30 p.m. First through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Monday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersRd., Madison. All levels are welcome. No registration market@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofrequired. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlidurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update. brary.org.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to Lego STEM Club: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Second or fourth 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather perTuesday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in mits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordy860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. outhandfamilyservices.org.

Letter Writing Social: 1 to 5 p.m. First Friday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Writing implements, stationery, postcards, and stamps available. No registration.

Craft of the Month: 6 to 7:30 p.m. First Tuesday. Creative For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or Loft at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Love2Sign with Jaye: 10:45 a.m. Thursdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children ages 6 months to 6 Creative Craft Night: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Creative Loft at years. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

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

Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.

The Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.

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

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32 Nutmeg Lane, Madison $479,000

30 Meeting House Lane, Madison $1,995,000

Charming Colonial on a cul-de-sac Street. This well-kept 4-bedroom home features hardwood floors throughout, a front-to-back living room with fireplace and built-ins, a remodeled eat-in kitchen, and a formal dining room.

The full walk-out basement offers expansion potential.

Enjoy a private backyard with patio, one-car garage, and a central location just 10 minutes to Madison’s town center and beaches.

Iconic Madison home, once known as “Hartsbourne,” is renowned for its stunning location as a centerpiece of the green. Its striking and elegant architectural design has made it a local landmark. Inside, you’ll find over 3,900 sq ft of living space, 5 spacious bedrooms, 5 functional fireplaces, and impressive 9+ ft ceilings on the first floor.

Set on just over 1.5 acres, this true historic gem, in the heart of Madison’s charming village.

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584 Boston Post Road, Madison $2,095,000

252 Chestnut Hill Road, Killingworth $950,000 C=100 M=96 Y=41 K=52

in Southern Killingworth.

Elegant European-Style Contemporary. Perfect blend Peaceful Riverfront Living HEX-12143D RGB-18, 20, 61 3-bath home offers nearly of luxury, privacy, and convenience. 4,700+ sq ft home, Custom-built 4-bedroom, located in downtown Madison. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, all set home offers a host of exceptional features. A newly against the tranquil backdrop of the river. Enjoy fishing, updated kitchen, indoor Gunite pool and hot tub, a nature, and stunning views right from your backyard.

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