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Caps Off to the Class of 2025

The Haddam-Killingworth High School Class of 2025 celebrates as they toss their caps into the air at the end of their graduation ceremony held June 11 at the school. Look for additional coverage of the HKHS graduation in the June 26 issue.

State Champion Vibes

The Hand girls’ tennis team fought hard all spring, and it resulted in the Tigers claiming their second state crown in three seasons................17

Traditional BBQ Eats

Summer kicks off this weekend; time to fire up the grill.................29

Lauren Carpenter

Photos by Wesley Bunnell/The Source

Lauren Carpenter: Suppport an Unplugged Madison Youth

Staff Writer By Aaron Rubin

Madison’s youth are now on summer vacation from school, which means it’s the perfect time to enjoy the next three months—ideally without constant stimulation from their devices. But for Madison parent Lauren Carpenter, the right time for kids to unplug isn’t limited to summer. It’s year-round, in school and out, and that’s the goal behind Madison Youth Unplugged (MYU).

Lauren serves as secretary of MYU, a group whose mission is to promote face-toface connection between people of all ages, without the interference of phones, tablets, or other devices. That mission, Lauren says, isn’t just relevant to parents or the school district—it’s a “whole community issue.”

To help encourage that connection, MYU will host several tech-free events this summer at the Surf Club focused on “unstructured play,” Lauren says, giving kids and adults the opportunity to spend time together without screens.

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MYU has also hosted parent education sessions at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library and at the Madison Country Club. The first featured panelists from Madison Youth and Family Services; the second, a local pediatrician. Lauren says both events gave experts a chance “to answer parents’ questions about how they can support their kids with having smartphones and making sure that they’re still healthy.”

As a parent of Madison students and a higher education official, Lauren says she has seen a growing reliance on digital devices in a wide range of age groups—from middle schoolers in town to

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Lauren Carpenter of Madison Youth Unplugged wants to see less attachment to device amongst Madison children.

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

MathBootCamps

Study Hall is hosting two summer boot camps, Intro to High School Math and SAT Math, from Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8. Both programs will be led by math teachers from Daniel Hand High School in Madison. Enrollment is limited. The cost for the weeklong boot camp is $175. Need-based financial assistance is available. Located at the Glenwood Plaza, 153 Glenwood Road, Clinton, Study Hall was established by a teacher to help make tutoring affordable for all students. For more information, email studyhallclinton@gmail.com or visit Studyhalltutor.com.

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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 “Yes” on April 16.

Suzanne Carlson Guilford

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Guilford’s Hometown Newspaper Founded in 1998

The Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, offers its Library of Things, a collection sponsored by former Killingworth resident Dr. Alexander Walsh in memory of his wife Suzanne Auer Walsh. It provides library patrons with access to tools, electronics, instruments, crafting materials, and more. All items in the Library of Things are freely available for checkout to adults with a library card. The Killingworth Library aims to expand the inventory over time and welcomes new item suggestions from library patrons. For more information or to view the current inventory and lending policies, visit killingworthlibrary.org/library-of-things-catalog.

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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. The group is free. For more information, call 860-388-1611 or visit yourestuary.org.

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

MADISON TOWN MEETINGS

Thursday,June19

Juneteenth

Monday,June23

Kate Summerlin Guilford

KILLINGWORTH TOWN MEETINGS

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-6631765, ext. 502, or visit www.townofkillingworth.com to learn how to participate in the following meetings:

Legacy Theatre Spring 2024 Classes registrations for its classes for spring 2024. Classes are offered for participants ranging in age from abilities in acting and the performance arts. Classes offered are Wheel Life Theatre Troupe, Toddler sessions), Musical Theatre Performance (middle school and high school sessions), Creating Your Own Technical Theatre, Adult Improv, and more. Classes may take place at any of the following Branford locaThimble Islands Road; Legacy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 28 School Street; Joseph Trapasso Community Branford High School, 185 East Main Street. Space may be limited. For more information on each class legacytheatrect.org/classes.

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NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-245-5672 or visit www.madisonct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : Town Hall closed. : 6 p.m.

Thursday,June19

Juneteenth

Town Hall closed.

Special Town Meeting: Town’s Defined Contribution Plan

Board of Selectmen

Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission Old Elm Street Study

Wednesday,June25

clerk at 203-453-8001 or visit website at www.guilfordct. participate in the following

Monday,June23

Cable Television Advisory Committee

6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 6

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

Board of Selectmen Meeting and Public Hearing for the 2025 Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Killingworth Library Association

Monday, April 8

Madison 200/America 250 Steering Committee

Marina Commission: 7 p.m.

Bauer Park Advisory Committee

Thursday,June26

Commission: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday,June25

Wednesday, April 10

Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission Conservation Commission

Lower CT River Valley Council of Govt.-Metro Planning Org. & Council of Govts. Committee on Aging Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Authority

Shell sh Commission: 7:30 p.m.

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Lauren Carpenter: Suppport an Unplugged Madison Youth

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undergraduates at Albertus Magnus College and Yale University, where she currently works.

Across all of those groups, she’s observed a common concern: “an uptick in mental health issues” connected to device usage, such as anxiety and depression.

In response to what she and others saw as a growing problem, Lauren joined Julia Phillips and Shelly Grosso to form MYU, a group focused on education, advocacy, and events that support healthier habits around technology. A key focus is reaching students during what Lauren calls their “especially vulnerable years” of puberty and early adolescence.

“It’s the fact that phones and what content children consume are designed to be addictive that make those vulnerable years all the more important to enjoy,” Lauren says, “especially when it comes to their social and cerebral development.”

“Everything is produced in a way to keep us glued to these phones,” she says. “It can replace communication in the real world.”

While Lauren acknowledges that device dependence affects people of all ages, she finds it particularly concerning when observed in children, especially when it interferes with social development.

“When they’re out and about with friends, you might see kids just sitting on their phones in a group, not actually interacting,” she says. “That’s a time when kids really need to be learning those skills.”

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Lauren says seeing how deeply technology had become integrated into the classroom experience was another motivating factor behind MYU’s work. In schools, she says, the issue had “snowballed” and become difficult to ignore. Looking to other districts like Branford, MYU now supports a bell-to-bell policy that prohibits phone use throughout the school day.

“We’ve been working really hard with our district administration here in Madison,” Lauren says. “We really want to make that cell phone policy really strict in the schools, and they have been responsive and open to hearing from us.”

She’s also quick to point out that MYU is not advocating for the elimination of technology altogether. In a digital world, she says, that’s not a realistic goal.

“Practically speaking, we know this is inevitable,” Lauren says. “They’re gonna be using it, but we definitely want to delay it for the younger children, so that they can properly develop in the physical world before entering this unfettered Internetaccess world.”

For parents interested in supporting more device-free time and joining the conversation, Lauren suggests the “Wait Until 8th” pledge—a national campaign encouraging families to delay giving smartphones to their children until at least eighth grade. More information can be found at https://www.waituntil8th.org.

To connect directly with Madison Youth Unplugged, parents can find the group on Facebook under its full name or email madisonyouthunplugged@gmail.com.

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.

GrandparentsRaisingGrandchildrenGroup

The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, holds the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group every fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services clinical staff, the group provides conversation, support, and resources for grandparents who—for a variety of reasons—become parents to their grandchildren. Registration is not required. All area towns are welcome. For more information, contact 860-510-5042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

SUMMER SUMMER

June 26 Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez

July 10 Dave Matthews Tribute Band

July 17 Orleans

July 24 Shaboo AllStars

July 31 Quinn Sullivan Band

August 7 Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

August 14 Lee Ann Lovelace Band

August 21 Gold Dust Woman

Standout Showings H-K boys’ lacrosse took a loss in the state semifinals, but several spring athletes were named

Falling Valiantly

Both the Hand boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams fell just short in the state title game this spring......................................... 18

August 28 Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals

DHHS Class of 2025 Looking Forward to a Successful Future

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

The Daniel Hand High School Class of 2025 has transcended the collective challenges of their high school career and is looking forward to a bright future following their commencement ceremony on a sunny evening on Thursday, June 12.

Nora Hughes was the first graduate to speak to her classmates and commented on how fast their four years at Hand seemed to have flown by. Because of how quickly the years went by, “putting a numerical value on this time simply doesn’t do” their high school career “justice,” said Hughes.

“What truly reflect its value are the lasting relationships we have all built with one another—the lifelong friendships many of us have cherished since kindergarten and the new bonds formed over the past four years that will always feel like home,” she said. She encouraged her classmates not to forget those bonds and the town where they grew up, as they “will serve to keep us connected to our hometown no matter where we travel. So make sure to stay in touch.”

Elizabeth Calia-Bogan, who made the class remarks, also reflected on the time spent at Hand and the accomplishments of her class, especially by overcoming the stresses of academics and athletics that led to trophies and plaques.

“You are stronger than the heaviest weight that pulled you down and have gained the courage to be loud,” said CaliaBogan. “Let yourself recognize that you have made it this far. You have overcome struggles you were once too scared to face and in doing so you are still standing here.”

Calia-Bogan encouraged her classmates to live in the moment and take their many experiences from their first 18 years of life and carry them into the successive chapters of their lives, as they will serve as an example of how they can always succeed in the face of any challenge.

“I encourage you to live,” she said. “Live thoroughly, definitely, fully. Live not because you know you will succeed, but because you know you have the power to keep going even if you don’t.”

The challenges the Class of 2025 had to overcome were not lost on class essayist Nathaniel Walter, who said that “if anything unites us as a class, it’s the myriad of hardships we have collectively been forced to endure.”

The difficulty and “senioritis” that came along with overcoming these hardships should not be misconstrued as representative of character, said Walter. Neither should the fact that many students—who shared the same experiences—did not know all of their fellow classmates personally lead to negative first judgments of personality, he added.

“A lot of us didn’t know each other, but that’s OK because we all shared space,” said Walter. “Even without knowing what the person next to us was going through, we were still going through it together.”

He told his fellow graduates that as they leave Daniel Hand and walk their own individual paths as young adults, they should bring a sense of “awareness” and empathy to wherever in the world they go.

“Be a little slower to judge and a little more willing to understand,” he said. “Ask questions, be curious. Gracefulness—it matters. Whatever comes next, I hope you carry curiosity, compassion and openness, because the world is full of incredible stories. And sometimes, the best thing we can do is just listen.”

Salutatorian Cora Davia related the Class of 2025’s struggles and eventual accomplishments to that of the hero’s journey.

“In our time at Hand, important lessons have also arisen from our time here. I think that our own Hero’s Journey has

Hand High School held its commencement exercises on June 12 for the Class of 2025 on the lawn of the First Congregational Church.

Daniel Hand High School held its commencement exercises on June 12 for the Class of 2025 on the lawn of the First Congregational Church.

shaped us into who we are today,” said Davia.

From “stasis,” through answering the “call to adventure,” to listening to their “mentors”—parents, teachers, and their friends—the Class of 2025 succeeded in overcoming the trials and tribulations of the hero’s journey, and has emerged at the end victorious and enlightened by the

struggles they’ve endured. But like those who spoke before her, Davia asked her classmates not to forget the town that raised and educated them and to take what they have learned for a bright future ahead.

“Remember what you’ve learned from

See DHHS Class of 2025 page 10

Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source

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A Tabby Trio of Love

Oliver, Quinn, and Rufus are an adorable trio of orange and white tabby brothers. They are equally friendly and affectionate and love all the attention they receive from their foster family. These yummy kittens are highly energetic and enjoy chasing each other, playing with their toys, and then cuddling up in a pile for a quick nap. Oliver, Quinn, and Rufus will fill your heart and life with unconditional love and endless entertainment. How can you resist? For an appointment to meet these precious kittens, apply online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:

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

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

Photo by Lisa Connelly

Story by Carol Andrecs

IntensiveOutpatientProgramforAdolescents

Shoreline Family Health Care (SFHC) is expanding its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to middle school students who struggle with emotional and behavioral health challenges to the point where daily functioning is impaired. IOP now focuses on adolescents between the ages of 11 and 18 who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral issues, family conflicts, and difficulties meeting school and social expectations due to serious emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. IOP is an after-school program that provides comprehensive assessment, therapeutic structure, and support within a group-therapy format. It is an 8- to 12-week program that meets three to four times per week. The program sessions are conducted via telehealth and in person. SFHC is located at 221 West Main Street, Branford, and is a collaboration between BHcare and Fair Haven Community Heath Care (FHCHC). For more information, visit shorelinefamilyhealthcare.org/iop.

FoodWorthTasting

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, 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.

KeeptheFlagFlying

The Madison Ambulance Association is selling flags and flag kits to raise money. Flags can be purchased most Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Madison Emergency Medical Services station, 9 Old Route 79. Flags are fade-resistant, made in America, and measure 3 by 5 feet. Home delivery and installation is available. Payment by cash or check. For more information, call Peter Scranton at 732-8597844.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Claire M. Giannecchini (25-0140)

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 6, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Nicole Malerba, Assistant Clerk

The fiduciary is:

Richard J. Giannecchini, 7 Canborne Way, Madison, CT 06443

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Ronald Knoll (25-0137)

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated May 29, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk

The fiduciary is:

HALEY ELIZABETH VELLER, LAW OFFICE OF, HALEY E. VELLER, 64 THOMPSON ST. STE A101, EAST HAVEN, CT 06513

HotLunchisServed

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.

WantHelptoGetintoArtSchool?

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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF George Childs Kohn (25-0183)

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated June 2, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Priscilla H. Geer, Clerk

The fiduciary is: Jutta K. Kohn c/o DAVID LOUIS SFARA, GIULIANO RICHARDSON & SFARA LLC, 39 SHERMAN HILL ROAD, WOODBURY, CT 06798

TAX NOTICE-TOWN OF MADISON

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Madison, that I have received the Tax Warrant to collect the annual Town tax on the Grand List of October 1, 2024. Real Estate and Personal Property taxes (for a business) in an amount over $50.00 are due and payable in two equal installments. The first installment is due July 1, 2025 and the second installment is due January 1, 2026. Motor Vehicle taxes are due in full July 1, 2025.

If any payment due July 1, 2025 is not paid or USPS postmarked on or before August 1, 2025, such tax becomes delinquent and subject to interest of 1 ½% per month or fraction thereof from the due date. Minimum interest $2.00.

Payment Information

• A secured “Tax Payment Drop” is located on the exterior wall of the Tax Collector’s Office, left hand side of the Main Entrance across from the Police Department. All payments dropped off after normal business hours will be credited the next business day. The last day to pay without penalty in person is 12:00 Noon on August 1, 2025.

• To Pay by Mail: Make checks payable to Town of Madison, PO Box 587, Madison, CT 06443. We honor the USPS postmark. Payments postmarked on or before August 1, 2025 will be considered an on-time payment. Have your envelope hand-canceled at the US Post Office. Electronic bill pay services processed using your personal bank arrive via the US mail in an envelope bearing no postmark Please keep in mind if there is no postmark, timeliness depends solely upon our receipt of the payment.

• To pay by Credit, Debit or E-check visit www.madisonct.org/taxpayments or to pay by phone call 855-857-3353. Convenience fees apply. We do not take credit or debit cards at the office.

Town Hall hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-Noon. Visit www.madisonct.org for changes in hours. Failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax. If you did not receive a tax bill, please call the Tax Office at 203-245-5641 or visit www.madisonct.org/tax

Christina Consiglio, CCMC Tax Collector

DHHS Class of 2025 Looking Forward to a Successful Future

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high school,” she said. “Your value isn’t defined by a single outcome, a single moment. It’s not defined by the fact that you tripped. It’s that you’ve been able to get up after each stumble…the next volumes of our lives are wide open, waiting for marks only we can leave.”

ing any shortcuts and embracing those who also dared to face their fears and emerge on the other side as more capable individuals. Minickene saw all the lessons they learned from kindergarten to senior year as establishing a “strong foundation” for a successful future.

come, and most of all, embracing our new adventures.”

She asked her classmates to face their next adventures with “fire and resilience,” using their “talent and grit” that has led them to the end of this chapter in their lives.

Last to speak was valedictorian Even Minickene. She too considered the challenges overcome and the hard work needed for successful outcomes in academics and athletics. Most importantly, these successes were the result of not tak-

“We are stepping into the world with a strong foundation and a memorable childhood together,” she said. “Without any doubt, I know that our futures are bright because of how hardworking we already proved ourselves to be. Graduation shouldn’t just be focusing on the last years of our life, but about celebrating what’s to

As the sun set in the sky of their hometown—what appeared to be the perfect backdrop for the moment—the next chapter of the Class of 2025 commenced as they tossed their graduation caps into the air, concluding their high school careers.

SwallowCruises

The Connecticut Audubon Society is hosting a river cruise on Sundays, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 21, with departure from the Essex Steam Train Station, 1 Railroad Avenue. The event features a trip by boat to see the migratory display of thousands of tree swallows settling in at sunset on the lower Connecticut River during their fall migration. The scenery can be viewed from three decks on a 70-foot Mississippi-style river boat. Food, a full bar, and restrooms are onboard. Tours are about 3 ½ hours in length and range in departure from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with earlier departure times later in the year. Return to the dock is at around 8:30 p.m. The fee is $55. For more information, call 860-767-0660 or visit the day trips link at ctaudubon.org/ecotravel-home.

JuneisDogLicenseTime

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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Daniel Hand High School held its commencement exercises on June 12 for the Class of 2025 on the lawn of the First Congregational Church.

INVENTORY REDUCTION

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KnightsofColumbusWelcomesNewMembers

The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization focused on charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, welcomes new members. The organization helps the less fortunate in the community and supports each other to strive to be better husbands, fathers, and citizens. The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 5780 meets monthly at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street, Madison. For more information, contact Ken Treschitta at 203-523 9373 or ktreschitta@gmail.com.

FundraiserforFelines

The Greater New Haven Cat Project (GNHCP) annual raffle fundraiser runs through Saturday, July 26. Each ticket costs $1 for a chance to win one of four gift card: $250 Visa, $200 Amazon, $100 Cabela, and $50 Chewy. The raffle drawing will be held at the GNHCP Center, 965 State Street, New Haven, on July 26 at 6 p.m. Winners need not be present. GNHCP is a nonprofit organization that is committed to addressing feline overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter and public education. To purchase tickets, visit gnhcp.org/raffle. For more information, contact GNHCP at 203-782-2287 or rise@gnhcp.org.

AssistanceAvailableforMadisonResidents

Madison Social Services offers programs to qualified Madison residents, including camp scholarships, the back-to-school program (in August), and the rent rebate program for seniors or the disabled, which runs until Wednesday, Oct. 1. For more information on these programs, senior citizens can call Heather Noblin at the Madison Senior Center at 203-245-5627; individuals or families can contact Molly Fahey at Madison Youth and Family Services at 203-245-5645.

CallingAllArtists

Spectrum Gallery is seeking submissions from artists and fine artisans for the Madison Green Autumn Arts Festival to be held Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12. Artists and fine artisans are invited to submit their work to Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. Festival registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Space is limited, so applicants are encouraged to register early to reserve space and be included in festival promotional materials. For more information, including a prospectus, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or visit the festivals link at spectrumartgallery.org.

SignUpforFashionWeek

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 “portfolioready” 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.

Sunday June 22, 2025

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Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of June 19 - June 25

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Nothing is too much for you to handle right now, Aries. But don’t take on even more as a way to prove something to someone. That could be a recipe for trouble.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Your physical energy is strong right now, Taurus. This may work to your advantage regarding your relationship. Your desire for love and passion is intense right now, so explore it.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Matters of the heart may need a little work right now, Gemini. If things haven’t been going too smoothly, you might have to examine the dynamics of the relationship and make changes.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

You have an incredible passion for life, Cancer. It’s attracting friends and family members into your circle. Partner with someone who shares your energy.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, if things aren’t going smoothly at work, be careful about blaming yourself. You need to look at the bigger picture and figure out who all the players are in this situation.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, even when others may count you out, you can be full of surprises. Do not let a recent success go entirely to your head, however. You still have a lot of work to do.

JUNE 19

Zoe Saldaña, Actress (47)

JUNE 20

Nicole Kidman, Actress (58)

JUNE 21

Lana Del Rey, Singer (40)

JUNE 22

Meryl Streep, Actress (76)

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, even though you may like to plan ahead and take things slowly, sometimes you need to throw caution to the wind. When an opportunity all but falls in your lap, run with it.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, recent conflicts may ignite some mixed feelings, which could prove confusing. Think about solutions that potentially benefit all around you, including yourself.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

You might not be having the best luck right now, Sagittarius, but things can change quickly. Keep your chin up and your eyes set on your goal. Networking may help you move forward.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, if you have any health questions, make an appointment to talk to someone right away. It is important to stay ahead of things.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Something that has been taking up a bulk of your time is finally coming to a close, Aquarius. This will be a big relief and a lot of stress will be lifted in the process.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

People keep coming up to you expecting all of the answers, Pisces. Don’t feel pressured to please everyone. Right now you may be content to enjoy some alone time.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 23

Jason Mraz, Singer (48)

JUNE 24

Lionel Messi, Athlete (38)

JUNE 25

Benson Boone, Singer (23)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Type of bread

5. Range of mountains

10. Ended

12. Musical forms with a recurring theme

14. On the nature of being

16. Law enforcement agency

18. Australian flightless bird

19. Subway rodent

20. More dried-up

22. A beaver might build one

23. Suggestive of the supernatural

25. Art __, around 1920

26. American rocker Snider

27. Not or

28. Earliest human: __-Magnon Man

30. Firearm

31. Tough outer skin of fruit

33. Alternative form of a gene

35. Low shrub some call “fat pork”

37. Plants in the chamomile tribe

38. Revolutionary War era spy

40. Portion of a book

41. Hoover’s office

42. Title of respect

44. Tax collector

45. Cool!

48. Real estate

50. Boy’s name

52. Airborne (abbr.)

53. Strongly recommends

55. Hit lightly

56. Bar bill

57. Atomic #54

58. Devotes again

63. Fish sauce

65. French stock market

66. Things that consist of two elements or parts

67. Tense

CLUES DOWN

1. Retired game show host Sajak

2. Equal (prefix)

3. Israeli city __ Aviv

4. Loved

5. A type of analyst

6. Ad __

7. Gasteyer and de Armas are two

8. Ran without moving

9. Opposite of yes

10. Diffuse clouds of gas

11. Mentioning one by one

13. Instruments used to dilate

15. Freshwater fish

17. Remotely-manned flying objects

18. Doctor of Education

21. Renews

23. Not the start

24. Pitching stat

27. Small water buffaloes

29. Ceramic jars

32. I (German)

34. Something to toss on a fire

35. The process of flowing in

36. A series of acts at a night club

39. Egg of a louse

40. Inquire too closely

43. Travelers

44. Drink

46. Behave in a way that degrades

47. Electronic music style

49. Northern Ireland city

51. Upset

54. Stiff structure resembling a hair

59. Father

60. North Atlantic fish

61. 8th month (abbr.)

62. Make an effort

64. Commercial

Word Search

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

SPARKLING WORD SEARCH

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Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for June 12, 2025: TAFFY

Word Search solution for June 12, 2025

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Sports

Hand Girls’ Tennis Topples Suffield to Claim Class M State Title

By Serenity Bishop

Special to The Source

The Daniel Hand tennis program saw major success this season, as both the girls’ and boys’ teams walked away with the Class M State Championship. The eighthseeded girls’ tennis team upset No. 3 Suffield 6-1 in the title game to win its second championship in three years.

Hand has been one of the top girls’ tennis programs over the last decade, as the Tigers have appeared in seven state title games going back to 2016, earning five titles in the span. The school also won consecutive titles in 2011 and 2012 and reached the championship games in 2001 and 2008.

Since John Gage took over the coaching duties four seasons ago, the team has now reached three state title games. Hand fell in 2022 to Stonington but rallied in 2023 to defeat the Bears in a state championship rematch. It was the school’s first title since 2021 when the Tigers defeated Avon.

However, this spring was much different for the powerhouse Hand. The Tigers were coming off a 2024 campaign where they fell early in the conference tournament and were eliminated in the first round of the state tournament by Stonington again. The team also faced its ups and downs this year, as it battled sickness, injury, and scheduling conflicts.

Senior captains and All-Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) duo Ella Helfrich and Mia Scott came into the season with the goal of redemption. The expectation of establishing a winning culture was set at the beginning of the year, and everyone remained focused on the tasks throughout the season, working hard day in and day out.

“Winning the state championship was surreal. As a team, we have been talking about that moment all season, and it’s been the exact thing we’ve been working towards,” Helfrich said. “Going into this season, I had high expectations. Watching how much work the team was putting in in the offseason and seeing all the returning and new talent, I definitely believed that we could win it all.”

Hand finished the regular season 13-5, reached the semifinals of the SCC Tournament, and claimed the eighth seed in Class M. The Tigers then went on to start their state tournament run with revenge on No. 9 Stonington, defeating the Bears in the first round. After that, Hand went on to upset No. 1 Waterford in the quarterfinals and No. 4 Weston in the semifinals before closing it out in the title match.

“For a lot of these girls, I have been playing tennis with them for years, and for others, I have become really close friends with them off the court,” Helfrich said. “So

being with this team and being able to win was amazing because I was alongside amazing tennis players and amazing friends.”

Hand’s singles lineup included junior All-State player Loden Bradstreet, senior Antoinette Lowy, and junior Emma Lee. Lowy and Bradstreet both earned All-Conference and State Open honors, while Bradstreet advanced to the round of 16.

The trio was assisted by sophomore Rose Lyons, freshman Azra Hatiboglu, and juniors Maddie Martin and Grace Brown. Lyons was selected for the state

tournament roster at No. 4 singles. In addition, Hatiboglu played No. 4 singles as well as No. 3 doubles, and Martin and Brown contributed to the team in various singles roles.

At doubles, Helfrich and Scott played at No, 1, with juniors Skylar Powers and Emma Coscia at No. 2, and Lilah Browning and Brynn Poole at No. 3. Also stepping in to help with doubles were senior Abby Bishop and junior Claire Harriman, with juniors Jasmine Couret and Eva Rose

See Hand Girls’ Tennis page 20

Photo courtesy of John Gage

Pictured is the Hand girls' tennis team that recently took down Suffield to win its second state title in three seasons.

was named to the All-Shoreline Conference First Team for H-K boys' lacrosse this spring.

Boys’ Lacrosse Falls in State Semis, Several All-Conference

Athletes Announced

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Todd Butler was named to the AllShoreline Conference First Team for H-K baseball, and Joey Salafia was named to the Second Team. Max Selmer was an Honorable Mention.

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the conference’s Player of the Year, and Williams was named Goalie of the Year.

Boys’ Lacrosse, Girls’ Lacrosse Fall in State Finals

Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian

Hand girls’ lacrosse faced Branford in the semifinals of the Class M State Tournament on June 10 and won 16-10.

In the title game on June 15, the Tigers faced top-seeded New Fairfield and lost 155 to close out a remarkable season.

lacrosse hosted Brookfield and won 18-5. The Tigers faced No. 3 Guilford in the finals on June 14 and fell 12-11 in a hardfought contest.

H-K softball produced several AllShoreline Conference athletes this spring, including Emma Giaccone, Grace Natanzon, and Hannah Reilly, who were all named to the First Team. Caley Napoletano was named to the Second Team, and Grace LaConte was an Honorable Mention.

The H-K boys’ lacrosse team faced topseeded New Fairfield in the semifinals of the Class S State Tournament on June 10 and fell 5-4 to close out a very competitive season.

Ethan Pitts and Spencer Savoy were named First Team All-Shoreline members, and John Moyher, Kody Lehet, Gunnar Howes, Declan Moriarty, Tetsu Imai, and Jake McKenzie all earned spots on the Second Team. Finn O’Hanlon was an Honorable Mention.

In the semifinals of the Class M State Tournament on June 11, Hand boys’

Madison Hoop Dreams Summer Basketball Camps 2025

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

This is the 31st year of Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD) offering summer basketball camps. For over 20 of those years, it has been the most popular basketball day camp in CT. MHD anticipates an outstanding summer at the H-K Middle School (451 Route 81, Killingworth), which is a beautiful facility with three full basketball courts. The focus will be on having lots of fun, as athletes work on shooting and ball handling fundamentals, as well as building a solid foundation of basic defensive skills and a spirit of teamwork. By the end of each day, the goal is for the kids to be exhausted, exhilarated, and anxious to return the next day.

To encourage teammates to attend, the following discount is offered: If three or more players attend from one team, the cost will be $275/player. If five or more players attend from a team, the cost will be $250/player. One of the parents needs to text or email Coach Bill Barker the list of teammates attending camp. Each week will start with teammates on the same team, however, sometimes trades will be made to ensure that the games are competitive.

Ava Ramino, Seanna Ruimerman, and Gabrielle Williams all earned spots on the All-Shoreline Conference First Team for H-K girls’ lacrosse. Madalynn Catalano and Chloe Engler were named to the Second Team, and Sydney Wrinn was an Honorable Mention. Ruimerman was also

Cameron Moore, Axel Kolcio, and Braylon Rodriguez all earned spots on the AllShoreline Conference Second Team for HK golf.

The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for players entering grades 3 through 9. The six weeks of camp include the weeks of June 16 and 23, and the weeks of July 7, 14, 21, and 28. The cost is $300 for one week. For additional weeks, there is family friendly pricing. The cost for the second week is $275, and for the third week, the cost is $250. For the fourth week, the cost is $225. For weeks 5 and 6, the cost is $200/week.

The weekly discount also applies to families sending more than one camper.

MHD is aware that some families cannot afford to send their children to camp. In that case, parents are encouraged to contact Barker to arrange for an amount that would enable them to send their camper. Another option is to have parents pay in installments over time. Every child should have an opportunity to participate in a summer camp that helps them develop social skills, basketball skills, selfesteem, and confidence.

Head to www.madisonhoopdreams.com for more information and register. If you have any questions, call or text Barker at 203-494-6905, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com. MHD hopes that parents of players who have attended the programs will encourage other families to send their kids.

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Furmonavicius Sets New Scoring Record in Week Seven of Deep River Horseshoe League

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

As the Deep River Horseshoe League entered the middle third of its season, nobody was expecting mid-July temperatures in the first week of June. The league was quick to put up tents and provide coolers with ice and water for the players. The heat and humidity did not seem to affect the scoring, as the average team score was up fourteen points.

Peter Furmonavicius set a “B” division scoring record, as the Braves swept the Red Sox. The Cardinals swept the Orioles, and the Yankees swept the Mets. The Braves, Cardinals, and Yankees all scored more than 300 points.

The match between Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox and Frank Rausch’s Braves was like going to a double feature at the drive-in theater. Feature one involved Mike Didomizio substituting for Rausch to go up against Beckwith for the third time this season. Didomizio and Beckwith went head-to-head in games one, two, four, and five. Feature two included Furmonavicius playing in games two, three, five, and six. To add to the drama, the Braves lost their first match in Week Seven, and the Red Sox were coming off a sweep.

In game one, Didomizio and Joe Machado each tossed fours in the last box to tie the score. The Braves used their one handicap point for the win. Furmonavicius edged Beckwith 38-37 in game two, but Didomizio’s 31 points gave the Braves the win. Furmonavicius’s 38-points in game three more than doubled the Red Sox’s score, and he also outscored them in game six. The Braves won game four, as Didomizio edged Beckwith 35-31. The Braves had a record game score in game five. The team totaled 83 points (Didomizio with 37 points and Furmonavicius with 46 points), as they won by 30. In only his second season in the league, Furmonavicius finished the record-setting night with 155 points, 40 ringers, and eight doubles. He only had one open box in the match and now leads the “B” division in all six statistical categories. The Braves’ team score of 345 points is a league season high. Didomizio’s 133-point series was the third best “A” division score. In the three head-to-head matches, he won seven, lost four, and tied one game. Beckwith outscored Didomizio 364-355. With the sweep, the Braves increased their first-place lead to 2-1/2 games.

Pirates overcame the 10-point handicap in game five for a one-point win. Pirates’ Anthony Conkling has been so close to the century mark all season, and he had a chance in the last game, but in the last two boxes, he tossed a ringer on his first shoe and then knocked it off with his second before opening in the last box. His 94-point series was the second leading “C” division score. The White Sox won 4-2, and the loss dropped the Pirates to third place.

Mike Zanelli Sr. returned for the Giants as they faced John Hutra’s Marlins. With the success the Giant’s had in Week Six, using Frank Jolly’s “Deadeyes”, the team decided to stick with them in Week Seven. It did not affect Zanelli’s scores, as his 140point series was the night’s second leading score. The Marlins countered with Dennis Allen who has been the hottest “B” division scorer in the last few weeks. In Week Seven, he was the second leading scorer in the “B” division with 129 points, 34 ringers, and six doubles - a season’s best. Hutra also had a season best night with a 114-point series, and the Marlins won 4-2. In a low scoring match, Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers defeated Chip Goodrich’s Reds 4.5-1.5. In game two, the Dodgers held the lead going into the ninth box when they were outscored 16-4, resulting in a tied game. In game three, Andy Turshen’s season-best 25-point game outscored the Reds. The teams only managed a combined score of 434 points, the second lowest of the season.

John Sciacca’s Diamondbacks faced Joe Heery’s Rangers this past week. Sciacca’s 38 points in game one was too much for the Rangers. However, they rebounded to win the next two games. The Diamondbacks held on to a one-point lead in game four for the one-point win. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith’s 118-point series was the third highest “B” division score, and Sciacca finished with a season’s best 130point series. The Rangers won 4-2.

Keith Toohey substituted for Cardinals’ Tanner Steeves, which meant he would be

the Mustang shoes is a work in progress,” while Mark Goodale’s Mets decided to revert to the shoes they started the season with - Six Shooters. However, they must have been loaded with “blanks.” Although the handicap favored the Yankees, they did not need it, as they swept the Mets and scored double-digit wins in all six games, the first team to accomplish this feat this season. Nuhn’s 123-point series was a season-best, and Paul Stevens’ 104-point

was a season’s best. The Rockies managed to win the last two games, but the Angels won 4-2.

Pirates’ Skip Robinson can only shake his head when he looks at the score sheet and sees the number of handicap points his team is giving his opponent. In this case, Brady Miller’s White Sox were looking to take full advantage. After losing game one, the White Sox used their handicap to win the next three games. The

Mike Zanelli Jr. substituted for Cubs’ Cody Layton as they took on Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers. While Zanelli and Serviss were going head-to-head in game one, Zanelli finished with 31 points, and Serviss finished with 30. It was Cubs’ Paul Chrystal’s 24 points that gave them the win. The Cubs won the next four games, with two of them being by double digits. Tigers’ Harvey Strausser’s double in the last box of the last game gave them their lone win. The Cubs won 5-1 and moved into fourth place.

Photo courtesy of Joe Heery

Pictured is Peter Furmonavicius of the Deep River Horseshoe League who set a "B"division scoring record in Week Seven.

“Pink Fluffy Unicorns” Win Madison Little League Majors Championship

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

The Pura Softwash “Pink Fluffy Unicorns” won the Madison Little League Majors Championship on June 14 with a come-from-behind 7-6 victory over a strong Lumber 2 Leather team. The Pura Softwash team is comprised of players Nathan Brown, Colson Cartier, Brayden Dietrich, Evan Francis, George Francis, Aiden Fusco, Angus Grimes, Landon McBride, Rhys Nadeau, James Nemchek, and Andrew Isaac Powell, manager Jason Brown, and coaches Chad Francis and Jeff Powell.

Hand Girls’ Tennis Topples Suffield to Claim Class M State Title

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showing growth and promise in JV doubles.

“This team is so special. These are some of my best friends. I look forward to tennis season every year,” Scott said. “The team faced a lot of adversity this season, but everyone worked so hard throughout the entire season to get us to this point. Everyone on the team was needed to step up in many moments of the season. The win justified all of the work and hardship that the team faced.”

Hand’s redemption tour was not only about the team bouncing back, but it was also personal to Scott after how she played as a sophomore in the state title match two seasons ago.

“The team won my sophomore year, but my individual match unfortunately resulted in a loss, so I knew that this season, I wanted to win in the final,” she said. “It honestly felt like everything fell into place and that we

were supposed to win… I am going to miss being a part of this team when I leave in the fall, but I know that this group is special and is going to have an amazing season next year.”

The seeds to this campaign were planted prior to the start of the year, when Gage and assistant coach Dave Buller began plotting and strategizing what the lineups would be. By the time tryouts came around, the coaching staff already believed they would be successful and recover from an early loss in the previous season. However, as injuries and sickness hit the depth chart, the coaches had to improvise before almost every match to piece together a workable lineup that would garner a win.

“Remarkably, thanks to the resilience of our players and everyone pulling together, we were able to be successful,” Gage said. “It felt amazing for so many reasons. Our half of the bracket was tough--it included our long-

time rival Stonington, followed by Waterford, and then Weston, who we lost to 6-1 earlier in the season. It was definitely a tough road, but we ran the gauntlet and pushed through to the finals.”

Gage added that it was not the easiest of seasons by any measure. Due to to various circumstances, the team was never really at full strength until the tail end of the campaign, forcing girls to step into roles they wouldn’t normally be in.

“Everyone on the team had to really step up and contribute, not just the main ten players in the lineup. This season was truly a team effort to get us to the finish line,” he said. “As I’ve said to the players, we are not a team of superstars, but through hard work, staying positive, and working on our mental strength in matches, we got it done, and I’m beyond proud of everyone’s efforts to achieve our goals this season.”

Pictured is the Pura Softwash "Pink Fluffy Unicorns" baseball team that won the Madison Little League Majors Championship on June 14.

Photo courtesy of Julie Powell

Striped Bass Survive Better in CT Waters

Although many large over-theslot striped bass are lone predators, many smaller schools of linesiders will hunt in packs, corralling forage in places like troughs, bays, and tidal rivers where escape is difficult, at best. Therefore, stripers inherently seek out areas that provide good ambush points to hunt and feed. This is, in one respect, why they are successful. Their diet is quite diversified and is filled with marine life that is available at the time.

As it is turning out, Long Island Sound is, in itself, a protected habitat harboring few natural sources of predation - including sharks and man - setting aside discarded gear that can cause deadly entanglements. It and its tributaries are also regarded as safe havens for these magnificent fish, protecting them from commercial harvest. Expanding the view and taking it a step further, the Sound is isolated from three states - New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts - in that it has no commercial harvest of striped bass.

Overfished Marone saxatilis are currently recreationally managed with a one fish per day, 28 to 31-inch slot limit, a requirement of inline circle hooks when using bait and (for now) no closed or restricted season. Yet, in the quest to protect its spawning stock biomass (SSB), those fish that pass through CT waters fall prey to commercial quotas. Commercially, they are a popular resource and valuable commodity.

While we are striving to protect and maintain a healthy SSB, our New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts neighbors maintain a commercial harvest. Opening commercial quotas were just announced: New York continues its status quo of 595,868 pounds, Rhode Island maintains a 28 to 31-inch slot limit with a five fish daily limit, and Massachusetts remains unchanged with its status quo of 683,773 pounds.

With this scenario of just these four states, it is clear why the balancing act between recreational and commercial sectors is a complicated, controversial, and delicate management challenge. Unless driven by unavoidable cir-

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cumstances, it is conceivable that CT’s safe harbor may, in some small way, contribute to such a sustained and prolonged bite.

On The Water

A wave of low pressure moved across the area, then farther north. An associated cold front moved by as a weak high pressure set up for the next few days before another cold front passed prior to the weekend and remained nearly stationary near the region into the coming week. The familiar pattern of unsettled weather seems determined to be unbroken, as foggy, rainy, and varying windy conditions bog down Long Island Sound in a veil of uncertainty. Air temperatures ran the gambit from the mid-50s to the mid-80s. Fluctuations from downright cool to warm and humid or simply from dry to wet and humid created conditions on Long Island Sound to be tentative at best. Water temperatures fluctuated from the mid-50s to the low 60s, while seas were flagged with on/off small craft advisories and ranged from under a foot to four to five feet.

Striped bass continue to fatten up on menhaden, herring, mackerel, and sand eels. Live eels have been particularly effective during the Full Strawberry Moon - or to many anglers looking forward to June, they refer to it as the Hatching or Worm moon, which may be more appropriate. This is the time that cinder worms undergo their hatch in the salt ponds and estuaries, as the gravitational pull by the moon raises the tides to sweep thousands of these newly hatched worms from the wetlands down river. Needless to say, linesiders are able to slurp up these nutritious segmented worms when water temperatures reach 60 degrees, as fly fishers work their imitationsoften enjoying some exceptional action.

Additionally, the reefs have been full of plump stripers where baits and artificials have been quite productive. From flutter

spoons to diamond jigs, working the lower water column has been the target zone, as many of the stripers have moved off of topwaters in favor of bait imitations fished below. Interest in standard mojo rigs, for example, have become popular when fishing deeper water, with tandem lighter ones becoming effective when fishing the Sound’s shallower reefs and bottom structures. Soft plastics in the four to six-inch range have been quite effective in the lower tidal rivers, along beaches, and in the bays where more fly fishers have loaded up their fly gear deceivers, half/half’s, and clousers to take advantage of the inshore bite. Bluefish are making some headway, but for now, their feeding is not pushing the bass into the back of the pack. Depending on depth and which end of the Sound one is fishing, getting down through the blues down to the bass may be a nuisance, however, once down, retrieving your jig only a short way up before lowering it again can usually resolve that issue. Running a drift or troll along the rip can also net one a weakfish if fishing deep enough. Closer to shore and in and around the bays, harbor channels and lower tidal rivers can also produce a weakie or two.

Porgies are biting and nipping on sea worms, squid, and scented strips. More aggressive now than last week, their season is shaping up to be another good one. A few spot are showing up, as well. Black sea bass of any size are on the offshore reefs, rock piles, and popular drift spots like Faulkner’s south waters. The bite has cranked up! Two to threepounders and other thick-sided ones are common when fishing the bottom using squid and jigs. Fewer dogfish are around in packs that normally eat chunks, limited skate are mixed in, while striped sea robins are becoming harder to catch. Better catches of fluke are being made, but no doormats or minis of any consequence to rock the boat yet. A few of the key tidal rivers and deep depths of the Sound ought to start producing better fish that have come in from off the shelf. Time will tell.

We are still in that iffy week-

occur, fishing during daylight will require going deeper. One of the exceptions is sunfish, where midday will generally prove productive. Trout catches are still above average, large/smallmouth bass have not backed off, nor have pickerel, panfish, catfish, or carp. Taking advantage of this extremely active spring fishing season continues to prove an exciting time.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.

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Chris Brockett of Clinton took advantage of a serious inshore Strawberry Moon tide bite when he hooked into and released this plump 52” striped bass on an artificial lure.

CHAMPLIN’S LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION

Fun By The Numbers

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

Traditional Barbeque Eats

for

Living RECIPES

with Liz Egan

By Liz Egan

Each season has its own foods, and one of my favorites is summer. Outdoor picnics, family gatherings, and barbeques all include the delicious and much-anticipated food that comes during no other season. Love a good barbeque? Definitely. Growing up in a big family, we had three main barbeque dates – Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day. At these magnificent outdoor meals (my father would require us to say “cookouts,” not “barbecue,” who knows why), we had meats on the grill, potato salad, macaroni salad, cucumber salad, and baked beans. Corn on the cob was added when local corn was available. We could cook marshmallows over the waning coals and play outside until dark. Our parents would relax their no soda policy and purchase a

wide variety of individual cans of generic soda, one for each, from the A&P. My favorite was either orange or cream. Today, I love to barbeque all the time. I use a gas grill for convenience. I do a lot of grilling - vegetables, potatoes, kabobs, fish, chicken, and fruits, as well as hamburgers and hot dogs like the old days. When the big three summer holidays come around, I get a hankering for more traditional barbeque eats.

I love (emphasize LOVE) barbeque ribs. I can’t resist and often purchase them from the hot bar at Big Y. Recently, I watched a BBQ Team Cookoff Challenge on the Food Channel, and, with my mouth watering, I was inspired to try my own. I explored the internet for ideas and came across good guidelines for marinating, roasting, braising, and grilling in the oven and/or on the grill for fall-off-the-bone ribs. Combining this information with my friend Gene’s tried and true method of soaking the ribs overnight in orange juice to tenderize, I was off and running. My own Lip Smacking Ribs were delicious. Could I have smoked them more? Sure. It is all good. Really good.

Side dishes are essential for any good

Photo courtesy of Liz Egan

Nothing says summer like a plate piled high with tender ribs, tangy potato salad, and fresh corn on the cob.

Homemade potato salad bring classic cookout flavor to the summer table.

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Photo courtesy of Liz Egan

Strawberry shortcake made with local berries is the ultimate summer dessert—and this year’s crop is sweeter than ever.

Traditional Barbeque Eats

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barbeque. If you are having guests, the best way to get great recipes for side dishes is to say “yes” when someone offers to bring their favorite side dish. At my family gatherings, I have been the maker of potato salad for years. It was simply made with lots of chopped onion, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. I would eat it as a side dish all summer until my age and my waistline could not handle it. I still use mayonnaise but often use canola mayo since it has a tang and is much lighter. I also use much more apple cider vinegar to thin it, mustard for a snap, and red onions because they have a stronger, more onion-y flavor. There is really no wrong way to make potato salad. There are only personal tastes and preferences.

My friend Ken makes Baked Beans as good as my mother’s, so that is one dish I never try to make, especially now that I am cooking for one. I do love broccoli salad. It is fresh, flavorful, and both a vegetarian and healthy option. A friend brought it to a barbeque my husband and I attended and I have made my own ever since. Now I will bring it to parties. While it is a little early for local corn on the cob, roasted corn on the cob kicks all corn up a notch, so why wait?

Did I mention salad greens? June and early July are the best times for fresh lettuce. I bought plants in early May and planted them in window boxes on my deck, as was suggested by my friends at Scott’s Connecticut Valley Orchards. It works great, and you will have fresh lettuce you can pick daily for a month. Topped with grated carrots, crispy cucumbers, cut apples, cheese crumbles, and fresh dressing, what’s not to love?

Finally, this time of summer demands the ultimate dessert: strawberry shortcake. We are so blessed because this summer is a banner year for strawberries. Run, don’t walk, to a farmstand and get LOCAL berries. This year, I have had the most delicious strawberries I have ever eaten in my life from Scott’s Connecticut Valley Orchard’s farmstand in Essex. The family-owned and operated stand, which has locally grown plants and flowers as well, is right across from Cliff’s Meats to make your summer barbeque shopping easy. A quart of fresh local strawberries is all you need when you don’t have time to cook dessert. Add them to your favorite yogurt or salad, or just eat them out of hand. Yum!

Gatherings with family and friends are the heart of every outdoor barbeque. There are so many options to make memorable

meals. It is the sharing of ourselves through the foods we love that make the best memories. Enjoy them all! Happy grilling!

Lip Smacking Barbeque Ribs

Patience is the most important part of making tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone, lipsmacking ribs. Marinate overnight, roast in the morning, rest during the day, and grill in the afternoon. Easier than you think. Oh, so worth it!

Step One: Marinate

Place ribs in container and cover with orange juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step Two: Rubs and Roast

Remove Ribs to a large bowl. In a small dish, combine:

¼ c. yellow mustard

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Cover ribs with this sauce. Dredge in your favorite dry rub or use this recipe; In a second small dish combine:

3 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tbsp. paprika

2 tbsp. dry mustard

2 tbsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. kosher salt

Preheat oven to 250. Place coated ribs in a roasting pan. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast in oven or on grill for 3 hours. I roasted in the oven early in the morning. If you have a smoker, definitely smoke for an hour or two uncovered, then cover with foil and roast.

Step Three: Rest

Remove from oven and let the ribs rest. This will redistribute the juices and keep them moist. One hour is plenty. Basically, the ribs are ready to grill, so your prep on these for later is now done. At this step, I froze some of the ribs to grill at a later time since I was only cooking for myself.

Step Four: Grill

Slather the ribs with your favorite barbeque sauce. I am a big fan of Sweet Baby Rays Hickory and Brown Sugar variety. That being said, BBQ sauce is definitely a personal preference, so definitely use your favorite.

Grill, turning ribs often, for as long as you can stand it. YUM!!! Ribs are super sticky, so either spray the grill thoroughly or cover with foil for easier clean-up.

There are hundreds of ways to make potato salad. Choosing your favorite, or better yet, creating your own recipe using the ingredients to create the textures and flavors you like, is the best one. Here is my current favorite:

1 pack multicolor baby potatoes, ½ cube Knorr Vegetable Bouillon

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

½ large red onion sliced, then rough chopped

1 tsp. dry mustard or Dijon mustard 1 tsp. garlic powder

Kosher salt, cracked pepper to taste (other popular adds: chopped celery, hard-boiled eggs, 1 tbsp., pickle relish, 1 tsp. dill, etc.)

Place potatoes in a pan with enough water to cover. Add the bouillon cube. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower temp and cook until potatoes can be pierced with a fork. Remove from heat; drain off water. Rinse and re-rinse in cold water. Let sit out of pot and water for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, put potatoes that have been cut in half lengthwise or sideways as appropriate to size of potato to approximate equal size pieces. If potatoes break apart, let them cool longer. Add the chopped red onion.

In a small bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, mustard, and spices. Stir well until dressing is an even consistency. Pour over potatoes and oven. Gently combine until coated. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least an hour before serving. Great to make ahead and let flavors absorb.

Broccoli Salad

Refreshing and flavorful, this salad is always a crowd. Easy to make it can be made ahead. It stays fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Deleting the bacon makes this a nice vegetarian side dish.

½ pound bacon

2 heads fresh broccoli, washed, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 small red onion, halved, sliced and broken into small strands

¾ cup raisins

¾ cup loosely chopped walnuts

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup white sugar

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar (gives it a nice tang)

Preheat oven to 350. On a parchmentlined cookie sheet, place the bacon strips. Bake on the lowest rack for 15-20 minutes, until crispy. Place cooked strips on paper towels to dry. Place broccoli, onions, walnuts, raisins, and crumbled bacon in a large bowl. Add the dressing and stir until combined. Place in an airtight container or dish covered tightly in foil for one hour before serving.

Roasted Corn on the Cob

Roasting corn on the cob on the grill is not only delicious but allows you to cook

multiple things at the same time. So simple!

Soak corn in the husks in enough water to cover in the sink or in a large tub. Place whole corn in husk on hot grill. Turn every 5-10 minutes until the husk is browned. Remove to platter. Husk the corn, just before eating, over a garbage bag. Season with butter, salt, pepper, and paprika. I keep a few open brown shopping bags nearby on my deck for guests to use.

This is the traditional biscuit-style recipe, not the pound cake variety. Super easy to make, it has great texture and a good ‘crumb’. Sliced in half and layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, it is a delicious summer treat. Ken tested and approved. It tastes exactly like my mother’s own recipe.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and lightly dust with flour. Slice strawberries and toss them with a few tablespoons of sugar. Set aside. Combine flour, ¼ cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture. In a separate bowl, beat egg, half and half, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the well of coarse crumbs. Stir mixture gently until just combined and no dry spots remain, being careful not to overmix. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean and top is golden brown, about 18 minutes. Meanwhile, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and remaining one teaspoon of vanilla with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Cut partially cooled cake in half horizontally, making two layers; set aside top layer. Drain strawberries, reserving juice. Place bottom layer on a large plate. Brush strawberry juice on top of the first layer. Evenly arrange half of the drained strawberries.

Spread half of the whipped cream over the strawberries; place the top layer of cake over the whipped cream. Top remaining strawberries and whipped cream. To make individual shortcakes, drop batter on a parchment paper-covered cookie sheet using a scant 1/3 cup. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool briefly, then split cakes horizontally. Follow as above.

Potato Salad

Strawberry Shortcake

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THURSDAY, JUNE 19

Hollywood Gems:

: 1 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.

Chamber Connections

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Features food, drinks, and networking with chamber members. Cost: $20 for nonmembers, free for members. For info or to register, email Christa Maynard at christa@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

: 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.

: 5 to 8 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth. Features Family Olympics, face painting, henna designs, rock painting, youth and teen craft tables, live music, food trucks, and more. Hosted by the Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth. For info, visit parmeleefarm.org/event.

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by All Funk'd Up. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.

: 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.

: 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.

: 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 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Ashley Elston. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

and 5K Run

: 10:45 a.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features a lobster event, 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 schedule and costs, visit guilfordrotaryclubct.com/lobsterfest.php.

Calendar for the Week of June 19, 2025

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.

Make Music Day

: 1 to 6 p.m. J&M Dockside (outdoors), Clinton Town Marina. Features live music from several bands and performers. Free event, weather-permitting. For info, email mikecorcoran1253@gmail.com.

Live Birds of Prey

: 2 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library patio, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by A Place Called Hope. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com

Concert by The Linda Ronstadt Experience

: 3 and

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Essential Advice for Trouble Times

: Two sessions:

10 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

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show

: 5 to 8 p.m. Departs from Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam. Features a cruise to search for bald eagles, ospreys, and other birds 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. : 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.

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Author Event: James Frey

Concert by Corvettes Doo Wop Revue

Guilford DAY Annual Beach Bonfire

Summer Solstice Family Fest

Summer Concert Series 2025

Community Drum Circle

A Streetcar Named Desire Next To Heaven

Your ‘Name Means Dream’ Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be or Say

By Karen Isaacs

Is this the future? Elderly people “cared for” by artificial intelligence humanoids?

Review THEATER

transforms into Aislin’s son. It seems that Stacy becomes whoever Aislin wants to telephone. The son, Roberto, sounds like he came directly from Goodfellas.

Your Name Means Dream husband died of a heart attack, and that she likes to drink.

That’s the vision of playwright José Rivera, who also directed at TheaterWorks-Hartford through Sunday, July 6.

Unfortunately, while a valiant effort, the play suffers from multiple flaws, including trying to do too much while also lacking a clear point.

It is 2050, and Aislin is aging in her small East Village apartment. She has gone through a succession of human caregivers, so her estranged son has signed up for a pilot program to provide her with Stacy, an artificial intelligence humanoid. Stacy will learn to connect with Aislin, and when Aislin dies, Stacy’s “brain” will be destroyed.

We learn surprisingly little about Aislin except that she likes to use the f-bomb; what we do learn seems disconnected to the woman we see on the stage. We are told she was a Human Resources Manager for a midtown bank, but it doesn’t seem likely. We learn that she is estranged from her son and grandchild, that she lives in the same small apartment where her

She is not a particularly sympathetic character, as played by Annie O’Sullivan.

Her initial interaction with Stacy is testy – she is insulted that she has a non-human caregiver, and she doubts Stacy’s ability. Stacy is an almost stereotypical robot that interprets things literally and moves in jerky, unpredictable ways. When Aislin says she is beautiful, Stacy wonders what the word means.

Because Stacy will be destroyed when Aislin dies, she tries to improve her health and nutrition. She urges her to go off her various medications, claims she can evaluate her body chemistry and throws away most of Aislin’s food because it is unhealthy. Aislin, of course, objects, particularly when Stacy puts the liquor in the garbage.

Act Two finds the discussion moving on to other topics, including whether Stacy can achieve an “approximation of soul?” And what that is. Stacy also bullies Aislin, particularly when she

The title refers to Aislin, meaning Dream in Gaelic. However, how does that relate to the play?

One of the more confusing parts of the play is the abrupt shifts in genre. At times, it seems like it is a riff on the odd couple roommates trope. There’s a hint of Thelma & Louise when Aislin wants Stacy to hack into her son’s computer. At other times, it is a black comedy or a philosophical debate about humanity. Or is it dystopian sci-fi?

The playwright/director, in his notes, asks, “Can Aislin build the daughter she never had?” An intriguing idea, but one that did not reveal itself in the play.

In addition, to the multiple fbombs, we also learn that Stacy eats Aislin’s poop to determine her microbiome. We also hear about Stacy’s earlier incarnation as a sex worker. It was TMI – too much information.

Sara Koviak plays Stacy, a very physical role. She is thoroughly vested in the part, even if the audience is puzzled. In Act Two, she has a long scene in which she performs a series of dance moves and exercises. Why, I was never sure, but it did feel

endless. Koviak has to incorporate jerky and idiosyncratic movements with more natural (or human) movements. Since they are sporadic, they are a puzzle.

Annie O’Sullivan manages to mostly bring together the disparate facets of the character. She manages the sometimes-dramatic shifts in Aislin’s mood, making them as realistic and believable as possible.

Misha Kachman has created a realistic, run-down apartment, and Risa Ando, the costume

designer, provides Stacy with a space-age form-fitting costume and Aislin with a disheveled look. Rivera has directed this work; sometimes, newer works require the fresh perspective of others to help identify and correct issues in the script. This is a co-production with Theatre J in Washington, D.C., where it ran before coming to Hartford.

Though the plot idea is both interesting and disturbing, the work itself seems scattered. Tickets are available at TWHartford.org.

Photo by Mike Marques

Annie O’Sullivan stars as Aislin, an elderly woman resistant to both aging and her new artificial intelligence caregiver in Your Name Means Dream

In , Sara Koviak and Annie O’Sullivan navigate an uneasy relationship that evolves from hostility to philosophical debate.

Your Name Means Dream

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Photo by Mike Marques

Sara Koviak and Annie O’Sullivan portray Stacy and Aislin.

The Kate to Honor Jane Fonda with Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award

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Trades Day: Woodworking with Hand Tools

for dinner-only guests. Appropriate golf attire required. For info or to register, visit clintoneducationfoundation.org/events.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will honor Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda with the 10th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at its 2025 Gala, to be held Sunday, Sept. 14.

Presented by The RiverLane, the Gala is the Kate’s largest annual fundraiser and supports performing arts programming, the Katharine Hepburn Museum, and educational outreach serving more than 3,000 students each year. Each year, the award is given to someone who embodies the independence, spirit, and character of Katharine Hepburn.

Fonda, like Hepburn, forged her own path in the film industry while lending her voice and influence to issues of justice, equality, and the environment. The two starred together in the beloved film , alongside Henry Fonda.

On Golden Pond

Klute Coming Home

Fonda’s acting career spans more than five decades and includes more than 50 films. She has won two Academy Awards for Best Actress—for in 1971 and in 1978—and seven Golden Globes. In 2021, she was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award. More recently, she accepted the TIME Magazine Earth Award in 2024 and the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in early 2025.

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Grace and Frankie

The past few years have marked a resurgence in her film work. In 2023 alone, she appeared in four films, including the animated , , , , and , opposite longtime collaborator Lily Tomlin. Fonda also starred in the Netflix series , earning an Emmy nomination in 2017, and was the subject of the acclaimed HBO documentary

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Jane Fonda will receive the 10th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at the 2025 Gala hosted by the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook.

cacy. For her 85th birthday, Fonda raised $1 million for her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential.

Past recipients of the Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award include Glenn Close, Christine Baranski, Cher, Sam Waterston, Martina Navratilova, and Laura Linney.

Tickets to the Gala will be available soon at www.thekate.org. For information about sponsorship opportunities, call 860510-0473.

: 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. Co-hosted by TradesUp, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities to try the trades and experience hands-on creating, making, and problem-solving, and the Eric Sloane Museum. Presented by Andrew Rowand, museum curator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent; Rick Liegl, a woodworker and instructor; and Lara Miller, a woodworking apprentice. Free. For info, contact 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.

: 1:30 p.m.

The Deck, 359 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-339-5277 or visit danstevens.net.

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 860-3953123 or visit the events link at sayoldsaybrook.com.

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.

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.

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, contact 860-5105042 or heather.mcneil@oldsaybrookct.gov.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com. :

Author Event: Wendy Holden Seaweed Secrets and Shell Stories

10 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by an expert from the Meigs Point Nature Center in Madison. Open to ages 5 and up. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Cookie Decorating and Watercolor 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.

All CT Reads Book Club

Take My Hand

: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Book: by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (Grades 3 to 6)

What Can I Do? My Path From Climate Despair to Action

Her activism continues to be a defining part of her legacy. She founded Fire Drill Fridays in 2019 to call attention to the climate emergency and launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC in 2022. Her most recent book, , chronicles her commitment to environmental advo-

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, known as the Kate, is a nonprofit performing arts organization located on Main Street in Old Saybrook. Housed in the restored 1911 town hall and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kate features a 285-seat theater and the official Katharine Hepburn Museum.

Clinton Education Foundation (CEF)Lions Golf Classic

: 8:30 a.m. Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Rd. Features a junior tournament (ages 12 to 18), a regular golf tournament (men and women over the age of 18), lunch, dinner, silent auction, raffle, and cash bar. Junior registration starts 8:30 a.m., junior tees off 9:30 a.m., regular registration and lunch start 10:30 a.m., and adult tees off 12:30 p.m. Cost: $215 per adult golfer, $45

: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Online event. Book: Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.

Odder: An Otter's Story

Connecticut Goes to War 80th Anniversary Tribute: The Teacher of Auschwitz

6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Presented by history educator Phil Devlin. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

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Press Release from the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Photo courtesy of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Performance by Dan Stevens

Page Turners

TheBookofAlchemy bySuleikaJaouad

I am always a little hesitant with books that promise to unlock your creativityevery artist is different so how can a “one size fits all” guide apply to and inspire the individual?

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

TheGhostwriter byJulieClark

The Book of Alchemy — Maeve C.,

squashed that hesitation and has helped me improve my goal of writing frequently and freely. This is an accessible book for all artists looking for a jump start, an outlet, and ideas- filled with contributions from well-known writers and artists like Gloria Steinem, Jon Batiste, and Salman Rushdie, who guide you through their essays and prompts. I found Jaouad’s journey fighting cancer and her ability to turn that sorrow into a triumphant writing challenge, especially powerful.

R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

AFamilyMatter byClaireLynch

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch is a book you will think about long after you have finished reading it. The book travels in time between 1982 and 2022 as we piece together the lives of Dawn, Heron, and their only daughter, Maggie. While the story is fiction, it is based on the legal systems that were in effect in the UK in the 1980s.

— Judi M., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Another gripping page turner from Julie Clark! Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont is the voice behind other people’s lives while hiding her own past as the estranged daughter of a famous horror writer. When her father asks her to ghostwrite his final book, she has no idea of his plans to tell the truth about his own dark past.

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

HowtoLoseYourMother byMollyJong-Fast

Journalist Molly Jong-Fast lays bare the struggles of being the daughter of a famous yet unavailable mother, author Erica Jong, and the pain of coping with her husband’s cancer diagnosis and her aging mother’s dementia all at the same time. Heartbreaking, beautiful, messy, raw, and very relatable.

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

Page Turners

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Atmosphere byTaylorJenkinsReid

Get ready for an epic love story. When Joan arrives at NASA, she believes all her dreams have finally come true. However, an instant connection with a fellow member of her training group reveals a side of herself that she didn’t know existed. This book is perfect for fans of space, astronomy, self-discovery, and strong female characters. Make sure you grab your tissues for the end!

— Tijae, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Pergola at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features an interview with Jacques Pépin, chef, television host, author, instructor, and philanthropist. Guest host: WFSB anchor Nicole Nalepa. Hosted by Progressive Leaders of Today (PLOT), the young professionals' group of the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber. Admission: $35 members, $45 nonmembers. Includes drinks and light fare. For info or to register, email Christa Maynard at christa@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

History Book Group

: 6 p.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Book:

Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation

by Andrea Wulf. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. Copies of the book may be available at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For new participants to join, email director@madisonhistory.org. For info, call MHS at 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Author Event: Amy Bloom

Right Here: A Novel

: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $32, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book; $5 admission only. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd.,

I'll Be

TheBombshell byDarrowFarr

Seventeen-year-old Séverine Guimard is a beautiful, reckless student living in Corsica with her parents who spends her days dreaming of becoming a famous Hollywood star. Her life is upended when she is kidnapped by militants. After falling in love with Bruno, the group’s leader, she becomes the global televised face of the group, leading to repercussions no one could have foreseen.

— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-2453959 or visit rjjulia.com.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

Tinker and Take It Apart

: Noon. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For ages 5 to 11. Bring safety goggles. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

The Estuary Outreach Series

: 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Hosted by The Estuary, a communityfocused organization that provides vital programs and services for older adults. The event aims to introduce The Estuary's mission, highlight its available services, and engage in discussions with community members about the challenges facing the organization, including the funding crisis for the Meals on Wheels program. For info, visit yourestuary.org.

Cigar and Whiskey Night

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chips' Pub, 24 W. Main St., Clinton (outdoor patio). Cost: $50, includes four whiskey samplings, two cigars, wine, beverages, and appetizers. Sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. For info or tickets, contact the chamber at 860669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.

Triple Author Event in Conversation: Annabel Monaghan, Amy Poeppel, and Karen Dukess

: 6:30 p.m. R.J.

It's a Love Story Far and Away Welcome to Murder Week

Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Books/Novels: (Monaghan), (Poeppel), and (Dukess). For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

2025 Summer Concert Series

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by Blade. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by Valley Shore YMCA. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

Fourth Annual Celebration of the Arts

: 5 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Co-hosted by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Features performances, readings, and exhibits by winners of Shoreline Arts Alliance (SAA) 2025 scholarships in the arts, IMAGES 2024, the 2025 Tassy Walden New Voices in Children’s Literature competition, and SAA’s 2025 Future Choices juried art exhibition for high school students. Includes the photography of Allison Maltese, Cathy Ramin, and Robert Thomas as well as two dance performances by River Valley Dance Project. For info, call 203-421-6739 or visit shorelinearts.org.

Local Leader Spotlight: Jacques Pépin

Concert by Reverend Horton Heat

Quinnetukut: Stories of Survival at the Pardee-Morris House

Native American educator and storyteller Darlene Kascak, a member of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, will bring a big bag of artifacts for visitors to explore during a hands-on history experience, “Quinnetukut: Stories of Survival,” at the historic Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. The free, all-ages program is part of the NH250 series from the New Haven Museum. (Rain date: Sunday, August 24.) Registration is available at newhavenmuseum.org.

Kascak, educational outreach ambassador and traditional storyteller for the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, Conn., will offer insights into the sustainable lifestyle of Indigenous peoples. Using artifacts and cultural items, she will address common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native life and history.

Among the items Kascak will share are beaver, bear, raccoon and skunk furs; deer hide; a turtle shell used as both calendar and bowl; bone tools; gourd rattles; a replicated Native American longhouse model; and stone tools.

“Our culture believes that all living beings are equal and possess the same rights as humans,” says Kascak. “When we take an animal or plant’s life for sustenance, we honor and respect this gift by utilizing everything possible, ensuring nothing is wasted.”

The word “Connecticut” comes from the Algonquian Indian term Quinnehtukqut, meaning “land on and beside the long tidal river.” The region’s five state-recognized tribes have lived here for more than 12,000 years, yet their stories remain underrepresented in the historical narrative.

“Much of what we learn about Connecticut’s past comes from a colonized perspective that has almost completely left out the voices of the Indigenous people,” Kascak says.

She also notes that tribal communities did not believe in land ownership but saw themselves as stewards of shared natural resources. “Our societies had sophisticated systems of government that are considered among the oldest participatory democracies in the world,” she says. “In fact, this governing system inspired the American Constitution.”

About Darlene Kascak

Kascak grew up in Trumbull, Conn., where she developed a strong connection to her heritage through frequent visits to the Schaghticoke Reservation. Those experiences were shaped by her relationship with her mother’s cousin, Trudie

Lamb Richmond, known affectionately as “Aunt Trudie.” A respected storyteller and historian, Richmond shared narratives that instilled cultural values and respect for nature—lessons that continue to guide Kascak’s work today.

Founded in 1975, the Institute for American Indian Studies began as a collaborative research center between Indigenous and non-Indigenous archaeologists and community members. The organization has conducted surveys and excavations at more than 500 sites, including the 11,000-year-old Templeton Site—one of Connecticut’s earliest known archaeological sites. Its collection includes over 300,000 artifacts and more than 6,000 ethnographic objects representing Native American communities across the Western Hemisphere.

This program is part of NH250, a series of events produced by the New Haven Museum in alignment with the national America 250 initiative. As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NH250 seeks to elevate inclusive and lesserknown local stories that connect past and present.

Located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven, the Pardee-Morris House dates to about 1780 and is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Originally built by Amos Morris around 1750, the home was burned by British troops during the 1779 raid on New Haven, then rebuilt and expanded by the Morris family. In 1918, William S. Pardee, a Morris descendant, left the house to the New Haven Colony Historical Society, now the New Haven Museum. For a full schedule of summer events, visit newhaven museum.org.

Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum preserves and interprets the history and heritage of Greater New Haven. Located at 114 Whitney Ave., the museum offers exhibitions, collections, educational programming and outreach spanning more than 375 years of history. As a Blue Star Museum, it provides free year-round admission to active-duty military personnel and their families. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org or call 203-562-4183.

About the Institute for American Indian Studies

About NH250

About the Pardee-Morris House

About the New Haven Museum

Press Release from the New Haven Museum

Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum

City of Floating Sounds Set for June 21

Music and community will come together in spectacular harmony during City of Floating Sounds, a free outdoor concert and musical walking tour presented by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO), International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and Yale Schwarzman Center.

The concert will take place on Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m. on the New Haven Green, with six walking tours beginning at 6 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required for the concert, though walking tour registration is encouraged.

The evening begins with a oneof-a-kind musical walking experience. Participants will choose from six themed routes through New Haven, each highlighting a neighborhood or cultural narrative. Along the way, walkers will use a mobile app to play one musical line from City of Floating Sounds, a new piece by composer Huang Ruo. As participants walk, the city itself becomes a living, breathing musical instrument. All six routes converge on the Green for a full symphonic celebration.

The concert will feature the NHSO conducted by Music Director Perry So and will include an excerpt from City of Floating

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The New Haven Symphony Orchestra performs on the New Haven Green during a previous International Festival of Arts & Ideas. This year’s free concert, “City of Floating Sounds,” will take place Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m., following a citywide musical walking tour.

Sounds. Also on the program are “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland, “Overture to La Gazza Ladra” by Gioachino Rossini, “But Not for Me” and “I Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin, and “Danzón No. 2” by Arturo Márquez, performed

alongside young musicians from the Yale Music in Schools Initiative.

A centerpiece of the evening is the revival of Helen Hagan’s Piano Concerto in C Minor, which was originally premiered by the NHSO in 1912. Hagan, a New

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

: 6:30 to 9 p.m. VFW Post 7666, 104 Mill Rd., Guilford. Doors open 6 p.m. Presented by the Darling Divas. Hosted by the Madison and Guilford Democratic town committees. Bring your own dinner or snacks. Tickets: $40. Proceeds benefit ongoing voter engagement, outreach, and community advocacy for both town committees. For info or tickets, visit secure.anedot.com/mdtc/darlingdivas2025.

Haven native, was the first Black woman to earn a degree from the Yale School of Music. British pianist and music scholar Samantha Ege, a leading authority on Hagan’s life and work, will perform the solo part.

NHSO Music Director Perry

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Christine Ohlman. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

So described the concert as “a musical portrait of our city,” adding, “Together we will travel New Haven’s sonic pathways and discover some of the voices that have shaped our history. The concert is a celebration of New Haven’s neighborhoods and the lives that make up the beautiful tapestry of our shared home.”

Walking tour route themes include the musical heritage of Dixwell, the legacy of New Haven’s arts district, and the Festival’s historic venues. Tours are 17 to 30 minutes long and designed to be immersive and accessible. Full route information is available at artidea.org.

Jennifer Harrison Newman, associate artistic director of the Yale Schwarzman Center, said the program redefines the experience of walking through the city. “What struck me about participating in City of Floating Sounds was the way that my walk was transformed from my typical ‘get from point A to point B’ hustle, to a more meandering and contemplative pace. My energy was shifted, and I experienced the city spaces in a new way,” she said.

The concert is sponsored by the Helen H. Roberts Trust and Southern Connecticut State University.

For more information or to request interviews, contact marketing@newhavensymphony. org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Annual Summer Book and Bake Sale

Summer Concert Series on the Patio: Julie Harris and Stephen Roane Concert by Pure Prairie League

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 AND FRIDAY, JUNE 27

: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Free and open to all. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the library’s meeting room. For info or to register, call the 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

: 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.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Course

: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services, 322 Main St. For youth in grades 6 to 8. Students need to attend both days. Cost: $70 for residents. Partial scholarships are available. For info or to register, visit the summer programming link at osyfs.org.

: Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features fiction and nonfiction hardcover books, trade books, paperbacks, young adult books, children’s books, large print, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, jigsaw puzzles, totes, aprons, and more. The bake sale is on Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Proceeds benefit library programs and resources. For info, email nancybaldoni@comcast.net or visit actonlibrary.org.

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Press Release from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra

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New Haven Symphony Orchestra

Shoreline Arts Alliance to Host 3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts in Madison

The Shoreline Arts Alliance will host its 3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scranton Memorial Library in Madison. The event will highlight winners of several of the organization’s flagship programs, including the 2025 Scholarships in the Arts, IMAGES 2024 photography competition, the 2025 Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature, and the 2025 Future Choices juried art exhibition for high school students. Performances, readings, and exhibits will be presented throughout the evening.

Along with emerging young talent, the event will feature the work of established professional artists from across the shoreline. Photography by Allison Maltese, Cathy Ramin, and Robert Thomas will be on display, and the River Valley Dance Project will perform two dance pieces. Celebration of the Arts is sponsored in part by the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Guilford Foundation, Guilford Savings Bank, and National Roofing. For more information, visit www.shorelinearts.org or contact office@shorelinearts.org.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher

River Valley Dance Project performing at the 2024 Celebration of the Arts.

Press Release from the Shoreline Arts Alliance

Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher Scholarship winner, Seorin Kim, performing at 2024 Celebration of the Arts.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Shoreline Village Stroll

: 10 a.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Meet at the parking lot. Sponsored by Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or weather-related cancellation, call SVCT at 203-747-5939 or visit shorelinevillagect.org.

Friday Movie Matinee

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

Summer Concert Series 2025

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by Number 9. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.

Opening Night for

Shook Up

: 8 p.m. Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Sunday, Aug. 17. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 AND

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

Traditional Herbs and Their Uses

: 1 to 3 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Features Courtney Cucinotta, certified clinical herbalist and member of the Indigenous Nipmuc Tribe of Northeastern Connecticut. Admission: $5 suggested donation. For info or to register (required), visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Summer Concert Series 2025

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by the Middletown Symphonic Band. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.

Concert by Acoustic Alchemy

: 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.

MONDAY, JUNE 30

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Mason Jar Lanterns and Rock 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.

Auditions for

THURSDAY, JULY 3

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Zentangle Shoes and Croc Dipping

FRIDAY, JULY 4

2025 Madison Independence Day Parade

: Two sessions: 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. The morning session is for grades 4 and 5; afternoon session for grades 6 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org. : 10 a.m. Formation at the Stop & Shop parking lot, 128 Samson Rock Rd., Madison. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m., proceeds on Boston Post Road (Route 1) through the center of town, and concludes at the Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library is named the grand marshal of the parade; in honor of its centennial, the North Madison Volunteer Fire Company serves as honor guard. Sponsored by the Exchange Club of Madison. For info, visit madisonexchange.org.

Best of Boston Comedy Festival

: 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.

Concert by Yellow Brick Road (Tribute to Elton John)

: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Butter Making Demonstration

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Fifth Annual Life-Sized Candyland Summer Reading Kickoff

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. This year's theme is games and puzzles, to tie in with the summer theme of "Level Up at Your Library." Participants can go around the “game board” inside the library, visit different activity stations for fun challenges, and win prizes. No registration needed. For info, call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 AND

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

: Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon. The Performing Arts Center at Guilford High School, 605 New England Rd. Presented by Guilford Youth and Family Services. Tickets: $15. For info or tickets, call 203-453-8047 or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.

Concert by Sweet Baby James (Tribute to James Taylor)

: Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 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.

: 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Students entering grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary, but preregistration is required. The adaptation of Alice in Wonderland will be presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre on Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For info or to preregister, call 860510-0473 or visit thekate.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

2025 Summer Concert Series

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by The Mediums. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by Penny Lane Pub. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.

National Theatre Live in HD Encore:

Alice in Wonderland A Streetcar Named Desire

: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 180 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Concert by Beck-Ola (Tribute to Jeff Beck)

: 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Blacksmith Demonstration

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Presented by blacksmith Troy Antoniewicz of Copper Rose Forge. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Alice in Wonderland

: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Summer Crafts with Natalie: Painted Seashell Lighthouse

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Fourth of July Concert: A Salute to the Boston Pops

: 6 p.m. Madison Town Green. Features Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps at 6 p.m. and the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra conducted by Philip Ventre at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Madison Cultural Arts (MCA). Free and open to all. Bring chairs or a blanket. VIP seating available with a donation to benefit the MCA. No alcohol. Rain date: Sunday, July 6. For info, visit madisonculturalarts.org.

Concert by Yacht Rock Gold Experience

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

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ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

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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 203-433-4071 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.

Essex Savings Bank

: 99 Durham Rd., Madison: For info, visit CarolBoynton.com.

Portraits by Carol Boynton

: Runs through June 30.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

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

The Third Place Fiber Reimagined III

: Runs through June 22.

: Runs through July 1 through July 27.

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery

: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

: Runs through June 30.

Kehler Liddell Gallery

IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition

: 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven: For info, visit shorelinearts.org. : 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 104th Elected Artist Exhibition

: Runs through July 27. : Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center

: 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.

Into the Light

: Runs through June 28.

Masonicare at Chester Village

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

The Works of David Baillie

: Runs through June 30.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org.

Guilford Art League 2025 Spring Show

: Runs through July 15.

New Haven Museum

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

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

: Runs through June 28.

Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond

: Runs through February 2026.

Pratt House

: 19 West Ave., Essex: For info, visit essexhistory.org/pratt-house.

Art on the Lawn: Two Works by Horace Miller

: Runs through June 30.

Spectrum Art Gallery

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

Nature Up Close Thread & Paper Art

: Runs through July 6.

: Runs July 18 through Sept. 6

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.

Yale University Art Gallery

Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Last Friday: 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Open Mic.

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

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa

: 1525

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

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

The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:

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

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

The Highliner III:

139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com.

Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music. Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.

The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn:

36 Main St., Essex. No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit griswoldinn.com.

Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

17 River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.

The Wharf:

Groups and Activities

A Journey Through America’s Past:

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.

: 1111 Chapel St., New Haven. For info, call 203-432-0600 or visit artgallery.yale.edu/visit/exhibitions. Runs through June 22.

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

Acoustics Club:

David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive:

Music

Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:

Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com. First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian Jazz Band.

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

Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

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

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.

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

American Girl Doll Club:

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

Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):

10 a.m.

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

Real estate

A Slice of Paradise at Cornfield Point

Staff Report

Imagine waking up to breathtaking marsh views and stunning sunsets from your very own slice of paradise in the highly desirable Cornfield Point waterfront community. This nearly 1-acre lot offers endless possibilities—whether you choose to expand, rebuild, or simply enjoy the charm of the existing 1,408-squarefoot home. The current residence features three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious twocar garage, and a delightful seasonal sunroom that showcases magnificent marsh, water, and sunset views.

Just steps away, you’ll find Cornfield Point’s private beach, clubhouse, and tennis courts, making every day feel like a vacation. Life at Cornfield Point is more than just a place to live - it’s a lifestyle. This golf cart-friendly community offers a vibrant social calendar year-round, with activities for all ages. Summer days are spent launching small watercraft from the private boat launch, kayaking through peaceful marsh waters, or simply relaxing at the beach. Private tennis and pickleball courts await sports enthusiasts, while nearby Fenwick Golf Course offers a scenic round by the shore. Delight in ice cream socials, Game Day fun, or enjoy a fun activity at the Clubhouse playground. Beyond Cornfield Point, Old Saybrook boasts charming shops, exceptional dining, and cultural experiences at the renowned Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center.

Imagine waking up to breathtaking marsh views and stunning sunsets from your very own slice of paradise in the highly desirable Cornfield Point waterfront community.

21 Wildwood Road, Old Saybrook Year Built: Sq. Feet:

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This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $1,150,000. For more information or a showing, contact Marc DeLise at 203-530-7534. 1953 1,408 0.9 Ranch 3 1 full, 1 half $1,150,000

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This nearly 1-acre lot offers endless possibilities—whether you choose to expand, rebuild, or simply enjoy the charm of the existing 1,408-square-foot home

The current residence features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious two-car garage, and a delightful seasonal sunroom that showcases magnificent marsh, water, and sunset views.

Real Estate Transactions

BRANFORD

: Bonnell Maple to Neil G. Ballotte and Colleen Luddy, $740,000 on May 28

: Peter T. and Shay Kearns to Edwin O. and Chelsea Dye, $610,000 on May 30 : Estate of Liam Devlin and William Devlin to Siria M. Posas, $400,000 on May 28 : Roberta A. Banks to Hermes Ramirez and Diana P. Gomez, $500,000 on May 27

: Tyne Investments LLC to Andrew and Cheryl Janz, $407,000 on May 30 : Catherine Phillips to Benjamin and Peter Baier, $535,000 on May 30

1085 Ridge LLC, $675,000 on May 14 : Mais

$615,000 on May 30

: Thomas G. and Caroline P. Wilson to Sebastian Buerle and Dana Dimaio, $975,000 on May 30 : Katherine C. Bernstein and David T. Lockner to Adam W. and Elizabeth A. Green, $1,250,000 on May 30

55 East Main Street

: Sunrise At 55

East Main LLC to Qin Chen and Qianqian Wang, $399,000 on May 27

131 Florence Road Unit 2A

: Estate of William K. Joyner and Max Joyner to Ikmete and Kujtesa Balaj, $215,000 on May 30

81 Main Street Unit 19

: Kayla

Piscitelli to Jameson and Katelynn Altieri, $336,500 on May 29

41 Montoya Drive Unit 41

: Eliot J. Funai to Jingchen Liang, $300,000 on May 27

NORTH BRANFORD

61 Augur Road Ext

: Andrew M.

Sensale and Laura K. Forde to Stephen J. Kasperzyk and Kayla Piscitelli, $540,000 on May 29

Harrison Road 16 Rivaldi Drive

: Marion L.

Chadwick to Emily Shea, $380,000 on May 29

: Kevin and Tami

Stewart to Francesco J. Bevilacqua and Teresa M. Peruzzi, $420,000 on May 28 : Paul

Whispering Hills Drive

Studdard to Sylvia and Anthoni J. Reyes, $530,000 on May 28

Elm Street Unit 2-5

: Charles D. and Patricia L. Dagostino to Christi R. Sharon, $415,000 on May 16

23 Giles Avenue

: H&U Home

Improvement LLC to Rinkesj Patel, $435,000 on May 19

Helen Drive

: Stephanie Foy and Michael Stroud to Berina Orucevic, $388,000 on May 15

Ridge Road NORTH HAVEN

: Dorothy Jean

Adnopoz RET and Robert M. Adnopoz to

N/A Unit C5

: Nancy Dickinson to Caroline and Christopher Frawley, $355,000 on May 16 459-473 Washington Avenue

Realty Assoc LLC to Flex Workshop Jr LLC and Flec Workshop Sr LLC, $3,600,000 on May 16

OLD SAYBROOK

175 Ferry Road Unit 7

: Gail Kuziak

Lt and Michael Kuziak to Jerome F. and Kathleen R. Boyle, $565,000 on May 29

55 Otter Cove Drive

: George M

Demaria RET and George M. Demaria to John Stigliano and Donna Recko, $1,460,000 on May 29

WESTBROOK

164 Hammock Road North Unit 8

Karen L. Sypher to Lauretta I. and David Agee, $579,000 on May 30 :

204 Old Kelsey Point Road

Carolyn J Fish T and Amy M. Fish to Lesley Garlock RET and Lesley Garlock, $1,685,000 on May 30 : Estate of Barbara J. Reeve and Melia Marzollo to Sky Circle Homes LLC, $165,000 on May 28

10 Winterberry Circle

CHESTER

1 Gorham Road

: Paula J. Hovey to Carolyn Mangiafico and Andrew Crew,

: William D. and Tanya L. Everett to Adam and Audra Rogers, $575,000 on May 29

DEEP RIVER

: Clinton D. Reid and Meredith Ryan-Reid to Ronald H. and Cynthia G. Van Tongeren, $795,000 on May 22

: Anna M. Miller to Susan E. Harris, $235,000 on May 29 : Reed Street Prop LLC to Albert B. Carballosa, $530,000 on May 28

EAST HAVEN

: Estate of Dorothy Ruotolo and Anthony E. Monelli to Manuel Tosado, $355,000 on May 27 : Alex Pak LLC to Glenda S. Zuniga, $211,000 on May 29 : Steven K. Basler and Consolidated Assn Of The to First Class Prop LLC, $138,000 on May 29 :

Birch Lane Unit H

Cedar Court Unit H

Cosey Beach Road Unit 13

216 Ventures LLC to Reagan Lamb and Julia Fermier, $350,000 on May 28 : Todd Cummings to Fc&n Realty LLC, $230,000 on May 28 : 300 Laurel Realty LLC to Zeferino T. Meneses and Selene T. Serrano, $537,500 on May 27 : Raymond Rossomando to Daniel and Caitlin Petrelle, $728,000 on May 28 : Paula Rosario to Brandon Beliveau, $245,000 on May 27 : Yolanda F. Kearney to Kadian Haye, $270,000 on May 27 : Jonathan and Janica Depino to Jennifer M. and Barbara J. Camacho, $450,000 on May 28 :

Salerno Avenue 64 Thompson Street Unit A208

Kelly Professional Ctr LL to Annex Properties V LLC, $100,000 on May 27

Walnut Street

: Dale M. Griffith to Paul L. and Julia T. Goldstein, $936,937 on May 30

Celebrate the Sounds of Your Life

Every few years, technology takes a significant leap forward. The Doctors of Audiology and Hearing Aid Specialists at County Hearing and Balance use this new technology to help improve your hearing in ways never even imagined just a few years ago. Sound is crisp, clear, and more natural, providing a truly advanced listening experience.

Trust your hearing to the professionals at County Hearing and Balance. We are the area’s oldest, locally owned, full service Audiology Center. We provide a professional and thorough assessment of your hearing ability and provide several options if improvement is needed. If hearing aids are necessary, we work with several of the largest manufacturers to ensure that you are getting the right instrument for your hearing loss, at the right price. Plus we participate or process most insurance and discount plans, including Medicare, Medicare supplements, Anthem, United Health, Tricare, Aetna, Connecticare and AARP.

Call any of our convenient offices to schedule your appointment.

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.

Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert:

6 p.m.

Tuesdays. Valley Shore Community Television Inc., 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

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

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

Bingo Chair Yoga with Martha:

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

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

7 to 9 p.m.

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

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

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

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

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

Community Breakfast

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

Craft of the Month:

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

Creative Craft Night

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

Crochet Club Ekphrastic Poetry Trust:

: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Runs through July 30. No meet July 16. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

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

F3 Shoreline Men’s Bootcamp Workout:

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

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.

Guilford Job Network Meeting:

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

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.

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

Lego STEM Club:

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

Letter Writing Social:

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

Love2Sign with Jaye:

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

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

Madison Movie Chat: Maker Meet-up:

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

Martial Arts Class: Adult Combat Hapkido

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

Theater

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.

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

: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs July 18 through July 27. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.

: 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.

Farmers Market

Durham Farmers Market

: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

: 4 to

7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.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.

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Fiber Art Gets a Bold New Look at Guilford Art Center

Reimagined III

Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about fiber art. This summer, Guilford Art Center unveils , a striking exhibition that showcases contemporary fiber art in unexpected forms—from sculpture and abstract wall pieces to works crafted from recycled and repurposed materials.

Fiber

On view July 1 through 27, is a juried exhibition featuring artists who push the boundaries of texture, form, and concept. Each piece challenges conventional notions of what fiber can be, transforming soft materials into powerful, provocative works of art.

Reimagined III Now

Presented in collaboration with , a leading voice in the fiber art community, the exhibition is the third installment in a groundbreaking series that elevates fiber from traditional craft to bold, contemporary medium.

A free closing reception will be held on Sunday, July 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The Guilford Art Center gallery, 411 Church Street, Guilford, is open seven days a week with free admission: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947.

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