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July 17, 2025

Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 29

A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018

Madison Stays the Course on Renewable Energy After D.C. Cuts

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer MADISON

Despite the elimination of several clean energy tax incentives under the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Madison will continue moving forward with its renewable energy goals, according to town officials.

First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said the town has already received “good news” in the form of a $900,000 federal reimbursement for the geothermal well project at Town Campus. A similar geothermal system is also part of the new Neck River Elementary School, which will open this fall. Both reimbursements fall under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which initially

offered robust federal tax incentives for renewable energy projects. Those incentives have now been significantly scaled back by the OBBBA.

Combined, the geothermal reimbursements total more than $2 million, Lyons said. The funds will be deposited into the town’s

See Madison page 10

Crash into Concerts

Guests enjoy the Dave Matthews Tribute Band on July 10 at Madison Beach Hotel. The concert was part of their free, nine-week outdoor concert series that runs every Thursday through Aug. 28.

Peter Barrett

After more than a decade of service, ’s time as probate judge is drawing to a close............2

A Dynamic Duo Trevor Dixon and Timmy Cavrell have taken turns breaking throwing records for the H-K boys’ track and field program..............................15

A Travelogue

Liz Egan continues her series detailing her travels with Con Brio........25

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Staff Writer By Aaron Rubin

Person of the Week Peter Barrett: A Judge Working With the Community

As ordered by the Governor’s Office, several probate judges in Connecticut, including Peter Barrett, are constitutionally required to retire next year. By then, Peter will have completed his time as probate judge for the Madison-Guilford Probate District Court—a role he began following his election in 2014, driven by a deep interest in serving the communities he’s called home.

Peter stepped into the position after the consolidation of the individual Madison and Guilford probate courts. Since then, he’s seen firsthand how probate court functions as an “important part of the community,” particularly given Connecticut’s unique system of localized judicial districts.

“One of the nice things about Connecticut is our probate courts are by district, so you serve in the community that you live in,” Peter says. “That’s not true of a lot of other states or a lot of other courts. I knew Madison and Guilford very well and the people in this area. The idea was to make sure that I understood what the issues were, and when they came to court, if there was relief that we could provide or

some sort of process to help them, that would make sure they get it quickly and efficiently and fairly.”

Throughout three elected terms, Peter has appreciated the strong community support he’s received.

“I’ve met a lot of really nice people,” he says. “I appreciate the support I’ve had throughout all three terms I’ve had in both towns.”

As probate judge, Peter has served as a neutral party presiding over sensitive family and personal matters, playing a very different role than he did as an attorney. In his words, “practicing neutrality is crucial.”

“As an attorney, you’re representing a client—you’re taking one side of an issue. That’s your job,” he says. “But then you get

See Peter Barrett page 10

Photo Credit of Aaron Rubin

Peter Barrett ends his enjoyed decade-plus service as probate judge for Madison and Guilford next year.

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to the support for the Town of Guilford Budget and encourage the same. I believe our have created a budget that residents.

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.

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

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

Suzanne Carlson Guilford

Extend the Same Welcome Mat

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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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 732-859-7844.

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.

Thursday,July17

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.

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Kate Summerlin Guilford

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-245-5672 or visit www.madisonct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 6 p.m. : 6:30 p.m.

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.

Shellfish Commission Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

Monday,July21

New Elementary School Building Committee Board of Selectmen

Saturday, April 6

Wednesday,July23

Madison 200/America 250 Steering Committee

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

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

Thursday,July17

Monday,July21

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

Wednesday,July23

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

Bauer Park Advisory Committee

Monday, April 8

Thursday,July24

Planning and Zoning Commission Conservation Commission

Commission: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday,July24 Board of Fire Commissioners

Lower CT River Valley Council of Govt.-Metro Planning Org. and Council of Govts. Committee on Aging

Marina Commission: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10

Inland Wetlands Commission: 7 p.m.

Joint Pension Committee for Trustees of Municipal Employee Pension Plan (MEPP) and the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company and Ambulance Association (KVFC/KAA)

Shell sh Commission: 7:30 p.m.

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Gaining Intensity Week 12 of the Deep River Horseshoe League came with a lot of intensity for the competitors

Summer Basketball Camps Madison Hoop Dreams only has a couple weeks left of its summer basketball camps, so now is the time to sign up

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the loudest and/or craziest ones on the field who could effortlessly brighten someone’s day with their innocently amusing attitudes.”

Obituaries

Obituary

Constance Proulx

Clinton

Constance “Connie” Louise Proulx passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born on March 26, 1941, to the late Louis J. and Constance Carpenter Gouin, Connie was the eldest of four children. She is survived by her brothers, William Gouin and Charles Gouin. She was predeceased by her beloved brother and dear friend, David Gouin.

She found joy in family, especially her three daughters: Barbara Proulx (husband Jim), Dyann Hathaway (husband Mark), and Paula Remmers (husband Greg); as well as her grandchildren: Shawn Hathaway, Stephen Hathaway (wife Libby), Stephanie Proulx (husband Neil), and Michael Hathaway. In recent years, she was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Wilder Hathaway, Everett and Aiden Hathaway, and Cleo Constance Patel.

A graduate of Branford High School, Connie was a beauty contest winner and enjoyed modeling as a hobby. Connie also had her own dried flower craft business and enjoyed running an antique shop with her longtime partner, Donald Warner. She was an animal lover, especially fond of cats and horses, and cherished riding as well as being a proud “horse show mom” to her daughters and granddaughter.

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For over 40 years, she lived in her happy place, a beachside cottage in Madison. Here she enjoyed bringing family and friends together, walking on the beach, tending to her garden, reading, scouting tag sales, and antiquing. Later, she lived in a beachside community in Westbrook, with wonderful, caring neighbors.

Connie will always be remembered for her beauty and the light she spread to others. Quiet and graceful, she had a way of making others feel special with small gestures - a kind word, fresh flowers, or a home-cooked meal, to name just a few.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Ocean Meadow in Clinton and the staff at Middlesex Health Hospice in Middletown. The family would also like to acknowledge and thank Connie’s personal aide, River, who spent almost every day with her last summer and autumn, taking care of her and, most importantly, making her laugh. The loving care, kindness, and respect shown by River and the staff at these organizations show the best of humanity and remind us of the good in the world.

A graveside memorial service will be held for Connie at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Branford Center Cemetery, 155-169 Montowese Street, Branford. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Connie’s name to Camp Hazen YMCA, camphazenymca.org.

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Bishop’s Orchards announces its inaugural Construction Tyme, a hands-on summer program designed for young builders and their families. Visitors can take part in an interactive experience where children scoop, move, and build with kid-sized construction toys in a safe and imaginative setting. The event takes place daily through Sunday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bishop’s Orchards main orchard, 480 New England Road, Guilford. Admission is $25.99 per person, and children under 24 months are admitted free. Tickets and season passes are available at bishopsorchards.com. Early purchase is recommended. Bishop’s Orchards also offers other activities for visitors of all ages. Guests can enjoy an activity area that includes a 150-foot mega slide, bounce pads, a tire mountain, a pedal cart track, spider web, a confusion maze, and bubble barn, all of which are accessible with Construction Tyme admission. Visitors can also come for the orchard’s seasonal pick-your-own offerings, including fruits and flowers. For more information, call 203-458-PICK or visit bishopsorchards.com.

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Joyful Jasper!

Story by Carol Andrecs

Friendly 3 ½-year-old Jasper had been living under someone’s shed for two weeks when Forgotten Felines was called to help him. As you can see, he is a very handsome gray and white boy with a cute pink nose. Always looking for attention and petting, he loves to cuddle and is affectionate with everyone he meets.

For an appointment to meet Jasper, apply online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

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. Volunteers are always needed to help care for the cats and keep the facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be both rewarding and much appreciated.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Clare van Duinen (25-0210)

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated June 26, 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: Cornelius Gerard van Duinen, Jr., a/k/a Neil vanDuinen, 8235 Singleleaf Lane, Lorton, VA 22079

MADISON INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES AGENCY

Madison, CT

At a regular Zoom meeting held on July 7, 2025, the Madison Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency took the following action(s):

25-20. 454 Horsepond Road, Map: 84, Lot: 28, Unit 3, Zone: RU-1; Owner: 454 Horsepond LLC, Applicant: Timothy Mack, Mack Building, LLC; Regulated Activity Permit to construct a 5-bedroom house with a sanitary system, well and associated grading within the 100ft upland review area. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

25-21. 454 Horsepond Road, Map: 84, Lot: 28, Unit 4, Zone: RU-1; Owner: 454 Horsepond LLC, Applicant: Timothy Mack, Mack Building, LLC; Regulated Activity Permit to construct a 5-bedroom house with a sanitary system, well and associated grading within the 100ft upland review area. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

Dated this 8th day of July 2025

Kealoha Freidenburg, Chairman

Town Approves EOC, Softball Field Replacement

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer MADISON

At a special meeting on July 9, the Madison Board of Selectmen (BOS) approved $2.6 million in funding for the construction of an emergency operations center (EOC) at Madison Hose Company No. 1 and $228,000 for the replacement of artificial turf at the girls’ softball field located on the Daniel Hand High School and Polson Middle School campus.

Both appropriations will be drawn from the town’s undesignated fund balance. The BOS approved the expenditures without a quorum.

The $2,602,900 allocated for the EOC represents a major component of a longplanned expansion at the Madison Hose Company’s station on Boston Post Road. As previously reported in The Source, the EOC will function as a centralized command hub during major weather events and large-scale town gatherings. Its location within the new station will also allow trained firefighters to assist in operations.

The total expansion project, estimated at $5.4 million, addresses a range of needs for Madison Hose Company personnel, including increased space, improved emergency service delivery, and health and safety upgrades. The department has set a target completion date of June 2026.

Also approved was funding to replace the aging artificial turf at the girls’ softball field, which officials said has exceeded its expected lifespan.

The proposal faced criticism from resident Fran Brady, who cited growing health concerns associated with artificial turf. In a statement submitted to town officials, Brady referenced decisions in several Connecticut municipalities to reject or prohibit synthetic turf fields, pointing to potential health impacts and long-term

financial liabilities.

“I am appealing to the town to consider the seriousness of the growing body of scientific data showing the negative impacts on children’s health, as well as the dark hole of future spending that will be required to maintain and replace all our artificial fields in the future,” Brady wrote.

“This will add a tremendous growing financial burden on the tax base to support this hazardous surface.”

Peter Anderson, Madison Public Schools director of facilities, said the town and school district rely on guidance from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, which has not found elevated health risks from artificial turf.

“The school and town have always followed the recommendations of the state of Connecticut,” Anderson said.

In response to Brady’s request that the town secure a durability warranty from the turf installer, Anderson said warranties and maintenance protocols are routinely followed to extend the lifespan of all facility upgrades.

“Warranties and maintenance instructions are always followed by the town and school in order to gain the longest life of any product,” he said.

To promote transparency, Anderson said he is willing to share the state’s artificial turf guidance on the town and school websites.

Despite opposition, the turf replacement was approved and will move forward. It is one of two upcoming field upgrades planned at the Hand-Polson campus. The other involves converting the foundation of the boys’ baseball field from graff turf to synthetic turf.

District officials have supported the change as a cost-effective solution that will improve field conditions and accommodate increasing usage demands.

ProgramsonMadisonCable

Madison Cable Access announces it is broadcasting on Comcast channels 18, 19, and 20. Chanel 18 programs include Classical Arts Showcase, The Struggle, It’s Supernatural, American Political Zone with Daria Novak and Frank Vernuccio, This Old Barn, and Grand Apizza 70th Anniversary, as well as the church services for United Methodist Church, First Congregational Church, and North Madison Congregational Church. Chanel 19 programs include Journey of the Butterfly, Indyke Drum Originals, and Reminiscing of Madison, as well as the town's Board of Education meetings. Chanel 20 programs include town meetings such as Planning and Zoning Commission, Police Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Inlands Wetlands commission, Board of Finance, and the Board of Selectmen. For more information, including current airtimes of programs, visit madisontv.org.

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Madison Stays the Course on Renewable Energy After D.C. Cuts

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undesignated fund balance, and the Board of Finance is expected to discuss their future use as part of budget planning.

Under the updated timeline in the OBBBA, clean energy projects must be in service by the end of 2027 to remain eligible for remaining IRA tax credits. Neck River’s geothermal system is expected to be completed well ahead of that deadline.

“That was good news because there have been a lot of negotiations about the timeline, and we were concerned that we might be cut off because it’s not totally completed yet,” Lyons said. “We look like we’re going to be in good shape in that bill to still submit for the new school.”

Both geothermal systems support the town’s broader effort to improve energy efficiency across its facilities, Lyons said. In May, the town approved the purchase of an emergency generator at Walter C. Polson Middle School as part of ongoing HVAC upgrades aimed at improving energy performance and public safety.

“All the improvements we’re making

should be more energy efficient,” Lyons said.

The town is also exploring the installation of rooftop solar panels at Neck River to offset the school’s full energy use and potentially make the building a net-zero facility. However, Lyons cautioned that the 30% IRA tax credit for solar may be difficult to secure unless the town accelerates the project.

“If we want to do this, we should get moving on it now,” she said, noting that the Board of Selectmen and the New School Committee are expected to take up the issue in August. Lyons added that the project could potentially be funded using some of the geothermal reimbursement money, though that will also be subject to Board of Finance discussion.

The federal rollback of incentives for electric vehicles could slow the town’s transition to a hybrid vehicle fleet. Lyons said that while Madison still aims to green its fleet—including police vehicles—the cost of installing chargers at Town Campus remains a challenge.

“Now, with the incentives going away, I think we’re going to have to take a hard look and do things incrementally,” she said. “I still believe that is going to be the goal, but we’re going through a little bit of a hiccup in it.”

Lyons said the town still hopes to install charging stations at various locations but acknowledged that plans may need to be adjusted in light of reduced federal support.

“The conversation is not over,” she said, “but I think we have to proceed with more caution today, understanding that the landscape has changed in terms of some of the funding opportunities.”

Peter Barrett: A Judge Working With the Community

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to be a judge, you gotta put that aside. You can’t sit and think, ‘If I was representing this guy, I would do this, that, or the other thing.’ Or even if you get a feeling like, ‘I think usually this case goes a certain way,’ you don’t go there. You gotta hear every case neutrally and be consistent with the law.”

Peter says he’s enjoyed the role and the opportunity to work with a supportive staff and a wide range of individuals throughout the community. That includes cases where, as he says, “we have an opportunity to help people in some of the most trying times of their life.”

Those trying times often center around highly emotional issues involving family dynamics and life-altering transitions. The cases Peter oversees include conservatorships, wills and estates, guardianship for children and intellectually disabled persons, and the appointment of fiduciaries. Even when the law is clear, decisions can be deeply difficult—for example, determining whether a parent should be reunited with a child after parental rights were previously terminated, or whether a conservator is needed for an elderly person who may be reluctant to accept help.

For individuals and families who may be overwhelmed or unsure of the process, Peter emphasizes his commitment to fairness and helping people find resolution.

“I try to move them towards a consensus or an agreement,” he says. “I try to tell

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LibraryHosts SwapandEscapeRoom

The Killingworth Library, located at 301 Route 81, is hosting a puzzle and game swap on Saturday, July 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donations of puzzles and board games in good condition and with complete pieces are welcome. In addition, the library is holding its Escape Room: Return to Treasure Island 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1. The escape room is recommended for groups of up to six. Teens, adults, and family groups are all welcome. For more information, call the library at 860-6632000.

them if we’re on the same road. This is a natural progression of things, and they’re here to help you and we’re here to help you. Let’s make the best decision we can.”

Peter also points to the strong family structures in Madison and Guilford, which he says have helped support positive outcomes in the probate court system.

“We have a lot of people—usually family members—that are available to step up in these tough situations that families go through,” he says. “That’s been a very positive thing for both towns.”

Case in point: Peter says he has “never had to put a kid in foster care” during his time on the bench, thanks to family stepping in when it’s needed most.

“There’s always been a brother, sister, grandparent—someone there to help,” he says.

While many cases are emotionally challenging, Peter also recalls the joyful moments—reunifications between children and their parents or legal guardians, and adoptions, which he says stand out as “very happy occasions in our court.”

With his final year of service approaching, Peter is thinking ahead to what comes next. He plans to remain involved in legal work and may continue in his role as Guilford’s Town Attorney. He’s also open to staying connected to probate law in some way—but is looking forward to a slower pace.

“I don’t think I’ll be working full-time if I can help it,” he says with a smile.

The Killingworth Library, located at 301 Route 81, invites elementary-aged children for math games at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through the month of July. Mrs. Fig and other math mania enthusiasts host the program. For more information, call the 860-6632000.

BereavementSupportGroup

The Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford, is hosting an eight-session bereavement support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 8. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact 203-458-6699 or programs@womenandfamilylife.org.

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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.

Obituaries

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Obituary

Pamela Wilson Guilford

she was going to marry. That prophecy was joyously fulfilled on Dec. 18, 1965.

Pamela Duffy "Pam" Wilson was born in New York, New York, on Jan. 23, 1944, to William Leslie Duffy and Edna (Torsiello) Duffy and died peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Guilford. Pam lived a life full of love and friendship. She is survived by her husband, Buck; children, LeeAnn Harris (Mitch) of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Amy Jensen (Tim) of Madison, Duffy Mudry (Eric) of Guilford, and Perry Wilson (Niamey) of Cheshire; grandchildren: Allie Harris, Will Harris (Therese), Georgia Jensen, Charlie Jensen, Jane Jensen, Pia Jensen, Vivian Mudry, Christopher Mudry, Maxwell Mudry, Elaia Wilson, Huxley Wilson and Ina Wilson; brother, Leslie Duffy of New York, New York; sister-in-law, Vivian Kiechel of Lincoln, Nebraska; and niece and nephews, Lee Kiechel Koles, Buck Kiechel and Alex Duffy.

Pam grew up in Larchmont, New York. She contracted polio when she was four years old (prior to the availability of the Salk vaccine) and developed progressive paralysis, spending six months in the hospital. With grit, determination, care from multiple physicians and surgeons, and unconditional love from her parents, Pam learned to walk again. Her father encouraged her to swim for therapy, a sport that would become her lifelong passion. Undaunted by the challenges of her youth, she became a swimming champion and held numerous records at the Larchmont Yacht Club. Pam continued to swim throughout her life, winning her final gold at the YMCA National Master’s competition in 2014.

Pam’s legendary charisma was evident from a young age. She was a Kodak model whose image graced the walls of their large advertisement in Grand Central Station. Always a headturner, when the love-of-her-life, Buck, first saw her at Badger Day Camp, he fell off the trampoline he was bouncing on. Despite the inauspicious meet-cute, Pam took one look at Buck and told her mother that she had just met the man

Pam attended Sacred Heart School in Greenwich and then went on to Rosemont College, where her penchant for pranks endeared her to her fellow students and earned the opprobrium of the nuns. Pam transferred to Manhattanville College to be closer to Buck at Yale and graduated in 1965. Pam and Buck raised four children who witnessed every day the love they shared for each other, and who aspire to develop relationships as supportive and loving as that of their parents. As a family, the Wilsons loved their summer road trips to Kiawah Island, impromptu pizza dinners, and admittedly excessive Thanksgiving feasts.

Pam taught elementary school at St. Vincent DePaul in East Haven and St. Mary’s in Branford. Her students adored her, and she cherished their frequent letters indicating how her support, kindness, and interest in them made a real difference in their lives.

Pam was an Eucharistic Minister at St. George’s Church in Guilford, and a member of Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club and New Haven Country Club. For many years, Pam was deeply involved with the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress and, together with her daughters, helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for people with Down syndrome.

Pam and Buck enjoyed their legions of great friends, traveling the world, doting on their grandchildren, and family celebrations. Pam loved reading, knitting, baking, swimming, shopping, and, of course, Chardonnay.

The family held a memorial service on July 20 at The Woodwinds in Branford. In honor of Pam’s vibrant spirit and love for bright colors, we invite everyone attending to wear cheerful attire. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation online to causes Pam loved: the SARAH Tuxis Foundation, supporting individuals with disabilities (checks can be made out to SARAH TuxisGavin and Friends and mailed to SARAH Tuxis, 45 Boston Street, Guilford, CT 06437); www.sarah-tuxis.org, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105; www.stjude.org. Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of July 17 - July 23

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, the week kicks off with a surge of vitality and determination. You’re eager to take action, and the universe backs you. It’s a perfect week to push ahead with goals.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Creative energy flows in and a long-dormant idea may spark back to life, Taurus. You’re in the right mindset to pursue something artistic and innovative. Reconsider a refreshing hobby.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you’re in your element this week and buzzing with charm and curiosity. Engaging conversations abound. Opportunities to connect, both socially and professionally, come easily.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a small act of courage pays off in a big way, and you’ll find that trusting yourself leads to a fulfilling outcome this week. Embrace your instincts.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Love and joy surround you, and this week is ideal for connecting with someone special or deepening an important bond, Leo. Your heart feels open, and good things are flowing your way.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

A chance to help or support someone brings a deeper sense of purpose. Kindness flows easily from you now, Virgo, and the gratitude you receive in return is both touching and inspiring.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

This week your relationships are in harmony, Libra. You’re feeling strongly supported. Conversations flow with ease, and people are drawn to your warm personality.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

A milestone is within reach, and the progress you’ve made starts to emerge this week, Scorpio. Your persistence and inner fire have been guiding you forward.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a fresh perspective allows you to release old worries or doubts. This is a week of clarity and growth during which inspiration meets personal freedom.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Practical matters–especially career or finances–are looking up, Capricorn. A smart decision made now could lead to something even better down the line.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you’ve had your eye on the prize for some time now, and the good news is that the finish line is within arm’s length. Stick with things for just a little longer.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you have been making some changes this week. Your perspective and surroundings at home have changed. This can be a refreshing endeavor.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

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Queen Camilla, British Royalty (78)

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Romeo Santos, Singer (44)

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5. One point south of southwest

9. Musical performances

11. Matched

13. Four-footed animal part

15. Express severe disapproval of

16. Type of leaf

17. Preparatory

19. Walk heavily

21. Succulent plants

22. Rectangle of grass

23. Lump in yarn

25. Too

26. Foot (Latin)

27. Afflicts

29. Smoothed

31. Mind (Greek)

33. Tampa ballclub

34. Semitic language

36. Sheltered sides

38. Ocean

39. Electronic point of sale

41. Thrust a knife into

43. 12th month (abbr.)

44. Ringworm

46. Father of Aoris (Greek myth.)

48. Fighting back

52. Cease to exist

53. Insects in adult stage

54. Freestanding sculpture

56. Caps

57. Repents

58. Brown and Wallace are two

59. Moved quickly

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4. Marine invertebrate

5. European river

6. Office supplies firm

7. Physically abused

8. Service stations in Australia

9. Kills

10. Liquid body substances

11. Particular to a given individual

12. Brave or noble act

14. Sicilian city

15. Conqueror

18. Elected officials

20. Type of “pig”

24. Drop of viscous substance

26. Monetary unit of Spain

28. Guarantees

30. Coloring materials

32. Reddish browns

34. Square measure

35. Will not

37. Canned fish

38. Appeared

40. Six (Spanish)

42. Took off

43. Negligible amount

45. Posts in a Greek temple

47. Witnesses

49. Phil __, former CIA

50. Places to park

51. Guns

55. Dance to pop music

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STAY COOL WORD SEARCH

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Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for July 10, 2025: SALTY

Word Search solution for July 10, 2025

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-on-one, 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.

The Madison Lions Club seeks new members in the Madison community. For more information, call Barry Miller at 203-421-3326.

Madison VFW Post #2096 is seeking both men and women veterans to become new members. Qualified veterans, active, retired, and who deployed and served honorably in any “conflict area” are encouraged to join us in Madison. In addition, Post #2096 has a hall located at 85 Lovers Lane with ample parking and areas both upstairs in an open hall area, and downstairs in a smaller meeting area. These areas can accommodate multiple community and private meetings, celebrations, and functions such as dance, yoga, exercise, and charitable events. For more information or to arrange a visit and discuss arrangements, call 203-245-9938.

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.

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The Source

17, 2025

SDynamic Duo Dixon and Carrell Leads H-K Track to State Title and Beyond

By Jennifer McCulloch

Special to The Source

The Haddam-Killingworth boys’ track and field team continued to add to its strong reputation this past spring, not only capturing the Class M and Shoreline Conference championships, but qualifying two longtime friends for the New England Championships with Trevor Dixon and Timmy Cavrell qualifying in the javelin.

The seniors finished their career holding multiple school throwing records between them and will continue their journey together this fall at Southern Connecticut State University, where they will room together and compete on the Owls’ track and field team. It’s a continuation of a bond built through years of mutual respect, shared goals, and good-natured rivalry.

“Both boys brought tremendous energy, heart, leadership, and humor to the team, and more often than not, Trevor and Timmy would be the loudest and/or craziest ones on the field who could effortlessly brighten someone’s day with their innocently amusing attitudes,” said H-K boys’ track throwing coach Colton Lavoie. “They both knew when it was time to be serious and lock in for some outstanding performances. Although they weren’t captains, they were clear leaders of the team, assisting in practice and by example. They could have great days at meets with awesome throws and clutch performances, or they could have the worst day they’ve had in a while. Either way, they bring the same energy to practice the next day, ready to work.”

Dixon leaves H-K with an indoor shot put record of 50 feet7.5 inches, an outdoor shot put mark of 52-6.5, a discus best of 130-10, and a javelin throw of 173-5. Cavrell’s personal bests are nearly mirror images—an indoor shot put of 50-3, outdoor shot at 49-9, discus at 145-8, and javelin just behind Dixon at 1731. The two constantly pushed

each other, often trading school records and meet victories.

“In indoor, Trevor immediately broke the shot put record, and a few weeks later, Timmy broke the record and was the first person in the school’s history to break 50 feet. A few weeks after that, Trevor broke the record again,” said Lavoie. “The same exact thing can be said about the javelin, with them flip-flopping who throws the meet-winning throw week after week. A lot of people can grow bitter from a rivalry like this, but these two boys have such a great connection that it only helped them. They would always help each other in all three events, giving pointers wherever they could. They could be heard giving encouraging words to one another before big throws at meets.”

For both Cavrell and Dixon, their history with track and field began freshman year. Both started as sprinters and only gradually found their true calling in the throws. Cavrell said he quickly realized that throwing was his forte and shifted his focus, while Dixon didn’t pick up the shot put or discus until several years into his track career, finally joining the indoor team as a senior and seeing “it really come together.”

Both athletes graduated with a list of accomplishments. Both were named All-Conference and All-State in both indoor and outdoor track this year. Cavrell won the conference and Class M titles in the javelin and the indoor shot put, while Dixon claimed the conference title in the shot put in the outdoor season.

Cavrell held the javelin records momentarily before Dixon beat both of them. Dixon currently has both the indoor shot put and javelin school records. Both placed at the state open for javelin and went to New Englands to compete for it. Dixon earned All-State Open and AllNew England honors for javelin. With these accomplishments, both earned the Best in Field

award for the H-K team.

“This throwing squad was the best H-K has ever had in its 50 years of track and field, and to always be the ones on top is something remarkable,” said Lavoie. “Even when you look at the competition, throwing is only getting more and more competitive; it’s being seen worldwide. To be up there with the highest ranked kids in the state, if not, the country... it’s a special thing to see.”

While both were proud of their personal successes, the biggest highlights of their season included the Cougars claiming both the Shoreline Conference Championship and the Class M state title.

“Winning Shorelines and states were both amazing, but states was really unique because we didn’t even realize we had a chance to win until that week of practice,” said Cavrell. “The fact that we won it during our senior year and during Coach Dupuis and Coach Diggs’s last year makes it more special.”

Dixon echoed his good friend’s sentiment, explaining that he was proud of the fact that his team maintained the winning culture that had been set for so many years among the squad.

“The shoreline win felt good because we got to continue our school’s legacy of winning shorelines in our two head coaches’ last year, but states was an even better feeling because it came down to the wire during relays, and everyone was excited to be there.”

education, I’m really happy to be on the same team again and know we are going to make some great memories and new friends.”

what Lavoie noted that he’ll miss most isn’t their throws—it’s their presence.

Even with high school now behind them, Dixon and Cavrell are far from finished. Both are headed to Southern Connecticut State University, where they’ll continue to compete in track and field—and continue pushing each other.

“I actually didn’t know Timmy was looking at Southern until we both were talking about it one day, and we thought about how fun it would be to still compete together,” said Dixon. “While I ultimately chose Southern for the

Cavrell, who chose Southern for its location and programs, said that the opportunity to compete alongside Dixon again just made the decision even better.

“I am excited for what the future holds for Trevor and I at Southern, and I hope that we continue to challenge each other to be better,” said Cavrell. “Goals for my college career are to continue to get stronger and throw farther, and win more championships.”

While their accomplishments and records are easy to quantify,

“Something that I will miss even more than their performances is their attitude — always asking questions and willing to learn, trying their hardest in the circle and the weight room, and treating their teammates, coaches, and competition with respect,” said Lavoie. “They were not just a joy to coach, but a joy to be around. Being positive is a big part of how I try to live my life and how I coach, and these boys needed no reminders to have an optimistic outlook on any situation.”

Photo courtesy of Kimberly Barris

Pictured is the dynamic throwing duo from the H-K boys' outdoor track team in Trevor Dixon and Timmy Cavrell.

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Pirates Sweep the Rockies in Week 12 of Deep River Horseshoe League

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

To allow families to enjoy the July 4 weekend, the Deep River Horseshoe League played Week 11 on June 30 instead of July 3. It was sunny, hot, and humid. Some players put up beach umbrellas to provide shade from the blazing sun.

Bob Beckwith led the Pirates in a sweep of the Rockies. Scott Allen Jr. propelled the Angels to a 5-1 win over the Cubs. The Cardinals pulled into a tie for first place with a 4-2 win over the Red Sox.

For the first time in weeks, Skip Robinson’s Pirates would not have to overcome double-digit handicaps in their match against Damin Roberts’ Rockies. Of the six games, two were scratch, and the other four had handicap favoring the Rockies. Robinson matched the Rockies’ score in game one, so Anthony Conkling’s score gave them the win. In the first scratch games, Pirates’ Beckwith’s 32 points and his four in the last box gave them a fourpoint win. After a double-digit win in game three, Robinson and Conkling each outscored the Rockies. The Pirates completed the sweep, winning the last two games by seven points each. All the Pirates were in the top three scorers for the night: Robinson’s 118 points tied for third for “A” division, Beckwith’s 121 points was the top “B” score, and Conkling’s 99 points was the top “C” score. Conkling had a chance for the century mark but opened in the last box of the last game. The team missed being the first team with all players scoring over 100 points. The Pirates scored 338 points – the fifth time above 300 points. With the sweep, they moved into third place.

Yankees’ Matt Valentin. The teams split, alternating wins and losses. The Reds had three wins. Goodrich had back-to-doubles in the last two boxes, Dennis Goodrich’s season best 26- point game happened, and he also had a 25-point game. The Yankees had three wins, which included Jolly’s 34point game, Nuhn’s 31-point game, and Nuhn and Jolly combining for 54 points. Yankees’ Paul Stevens’ 80-point series was the second best in “C” division. The Yankees are currently in fifth place.

Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants split with Mark Goodale’s Mets. Games one and four were scratch games. Goodale closed game one with six ringers for the win. Zanelli Sr. tied his season best 47-point game to win game four. In two games, the Mets had five handicap points. Zanelli Sr.’s 39 points gave them the win, and Goodale’s season best 40-point game gave the Mets the win. In two games, the Giants had seven handicap points. The Mets forced the Giants to use their handicap for a win, and Mets’ Mike Shashok and Leif Selander combined for 44 points to win the night’s final

Mark Goodale substituted for Cardinals’ Kris Toohey in the match against Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox. The Red Sox had two wins. In game two, they overcame the handicap, and in game five, Beckwith’s season best 43-point game gave them their second win. The Cardinals used their handicap to win game one, as Beckwith and Goodale each scored 31 points, and Cardinals’ Tanner Steeves and Red Sox’s Gerry Hines each scored 15 points. After the Red Sox opened in ninth and 10th boxes of game three, the Cardinals took and held the lead for the win. Hines and Steeves matched scores again in game four, but Goodale’s four points in each of the last two boxes gave them a one-point win. Cardinals’ Gary Stevens’ four in the 10th box of the last game was enough to give the Cardinals the win. Beckwith’s 134-point series was the second leading “A” division score. Steeves’ season best 65point series tied Hines. The Cardinals are now in a first-place tie.

Cody Layton’s Cubs were trying to for-

get the previous week’s loss and focused on moving up in the standings, and they were also hoping handicap would be their friend in their match against Tony Cutone’s Angels. Keith Toohey substituted for Angels’ Kyle Wilson. Cutone started game one with a double and ended with 34 points and the win. The Cubs’ lone win came in game two. Angels’ Allen Jr.’s season best game of 45 points, 14 ringers, and four doubles made easy work of game three. The Cubs battled in the next three games, losing by less than five points in each game. Allen’s season best 118-point series was the second leading score for “B” division. His 45 points, 14 ringers, and six doubles are all ranked in the league’s season highs. Over the last two weeks, the Cubs have slipped from third to seventh place in the standings.

Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers were riding high after the previous week’s sweep, as they faced John Hutra’s Marlins who have two of the top scorers in the “B” and “C” divisions – Dennis Allen and Mike Beckwith. After winning game one, the Dodgers only managed to score 10 points in the first five boxes of game two and were down by 16 points, from which they would not recover. This week, Dodgers’ Andy Turshen stepped up. His 27 points led to a win, and his ringer in the last box of the last game ensured another win. Starting in the sixth box of the game, Hutra had seven straight boxes with a ringer for the

Marlins’ second win. The Dodgers moved up another spot in the standings, while the Marlins remain in eighth place.

Court No. 5 is in the center of the field, and there is no escape from the sun. Frank Rausch’s Braves are the top scoring team, averaging almost 300 points per game. The average team score in Week 11 was 266 points. However, neither the Braves nor their opponent, Joe Heery’s Rangers, would come close, as the teams played one of the lowest scoring matches of the evening. The Braves scored 253 points, and the Rangers scored 252 points. Rausch’s 31 points in game one equaled the Rangers’ points. Game two ended in a tie thanks to Heery’s ringer in the last box and the handicap. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith’s 33 points gave them a double-digit win in game three, and Andy Konefal carried the Rangers to another win, as Rausch and Heery matched scores. Rausch and Peter Furmonavicius overcame the nine-point handicap to win game five and tied the match at 2.5-2.5. Beckwith’s 34 points outscored the Braves to win the last game and match 3.5-2.5. Rausch’s 118-point series tied for third highest for “A” division. Beckwith’s 106point series was the third highest for “B” division. The Braves are in a first-place tie with the Cardinals, while the Rangers are in fourth place.

Todd Nuhn’s Yankees faced Chip Goodrich’s Reds. Frank Jolly substituted for

Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Diamondbacks took on John Durinick’s Orioles. Frank Durinick substituted for John, and Shashok subbed for Diamondbacks’ Ted Dubay. The Diamondbacks won the first two games and benefited from Zanelli Jr.’s 36 and 35-point games, and it looked as if the Orioles’ losing streak on odd number games would continue. However, the Orioles managed to win the next three games – the last one by two points thanks to their handicap, and the Diamondbacks won the last game. The teams split. The Orioles did not win or lose, so we wait until Week 12 to see if the streak of winning continues.

Tigers’ Sheryl Serviss had three clean games, however, she did have six open boxes, all in the first game which the White Sox won. Serviss doubled her game one score and outscored Brady Miller’s White Sox in game two. Three players scored 16 points in game three, but it was Harvey Strausser’s 23 points that gave the Tigers the win. Tigers’ Ray Smith’s season best 30-point game gave them their thirdstraight win. Miller’s season best 38-point game gave them a double-digit win, and in the last game, it was White Sox’s Howie Fisher’s 27-point game that earned the team a split. Smith and White Sox’s Brian Walsh each had a 79-point series, tied for the third highest “C” division scores. For more information regarding the Deep River Horseshoe League, visit https//www.deepriverhorseshoes.com/ contacts.

Photo courtesy of Joe Heery

Pictured are the Pirates of the Deep River Horseshoe League in Skip Robinson, Anthony Conkling, and Bob Beckwith.

The Value of Structure

From as little and insignificant as a sprig of seaweed to semi-submerged wooden hull planking and sunken wrecks, fish will gravitate to them. Smaller fish will use them as protection, while larger predators will use them as ambush points and hunting grounds. When steaming to the offshore tuna grounds, it is not uncommon to come across mahi-mahi congregated under and around bits of debris or twigs. A quick stop to cast out something like a Windcheater can instantly hookup, resulting in a meal or at least a good fight on light gear.

One of a fisherman’s best friends is an up-to-date navigation - or in greater detail - a bathymetric chart. In addition to directional aids and various coordinates and depths, other valuable data such as contours, sea bottom structures, reefs, shoals, unusual oddly formed bottoms, sunken ships, etc. are key indicators of fish gathering locations. Except for open water predation, where schools of finfish are balled up in a feeding frenzy, identifying bottom structure is key to locating a potential fish catching bonanza.

What we are looking for are reduced depths within an area of greater depths, indicating a reef or hump. Some locations may be highlighted by contour lines. Shipwrecks might be indicated by name or marked by a wrecked hull and coordinates. Boulder fields most likely would be partially awash. Lighthouses were erected to ward off sailors due to a hazard. Those hazards often mark fish - especially during a moving tide.

Ice age recessional moraines or ridges of glacial debris that were formed while a glacier ceased advancing or retreating, thereby remaining relatively stable, are what make up part of Long Island Sound’s reef structure. Terminal moraines, like the Hammonasset one, were formed as well and are relatively more prominent. The Ronkonkoma terminal moraine that runs across the Sound, for example, was

CAPTAIN MORGAN’S

Fishing report

deposited around 22,000 years ago and also contributed to outstanding fishing grounds. These structures that transverse the Sound’s coast often form rips when the tide moves in and out. They too, serve as excellent fishing locations.

History aside, successful fishermen make note of structures and other oddities like these and plan their trips around the tides, currents, and moon phases, also taking weather and sea conditions into consideration.

On The Water

Heat, humidity, and heavy air were replaced by a slow moving cold front that settled over the area. The stalled front led to unsettled conditions, bringing periods of downpours and thunderstorms. That front pushed farther south, opening a window of mixed sun, clouds, and foggy mornings, with higher daytime air temperatures reaching the high 80s and low 90s - before easing down to the mid-to-low 80s. Following a wicked week of damaging thunderbursts and angry seas, Long Island Sound water temperatures hovered around 70 degrees with occasional gusty winds, but relatively calm seas rising from one to two feet.

After a two-week black sea bass closure, Connecticut waters reopened on July 8 to a five fish, 16” minimum length per day. Although both Connecticut and New York waters are currently open, New York requires a daily limit of three fish at 16.5”. Note that if a vessel’s catch is inspected, it is possession where one is stopped - not where you claim the fish were caught. Considering the numbers of sea bass caught, overall catch sizes could be better.

From undersized to keepers, shorts have been outnumbering keepers with those meant for the table coming in under three pounds. No doubt there are some three to four-pound specimens, but they will normally be deep and hanging around reefs that usually would have had lobster pots strung about.

There have been some good runs of weakfish in the 20-24” range that were taking bucktails/squid and sea worms. Some hookups came from mid-Sound, while others have been in bays along entrances to tidal rivers. The bite lagged a bit but suddenly surged. Mixed in with small schools or loner weakies are bluefish that are favoring the top half of the water column. Blues have been on sandeels, silversides, and schools of juvenile bunker. They will attack diamond jigs, bucktails, and flashy spoons when fluttering down or being trolled. Chunking or chumming while anchored up-tide of a rip-line (near or offshore) can lead to typical pulling, jarring, and surface-breaking action that choppers are known to display. Cut up some chunks of mackerel that bluefish and striped bass are known to aggressively eat, along with adult menhaden - if schools can be located.

Striped bass are plentiful, but they have been in, out, and up and down the water column with short periods of lockjaw due to the weather being inconsistently consistent. Barometric pressures resembled roller coaster graphs, as winds and seas disrupted the calmness of the Sound and forage has been unsteady in their presence. Nonetheless, stripers are being caught - although their behavior has varied. Steadier action can generally be found by nearshore shoals and reefs as well as mid-Sound reefs, where comfort zones can be more readily found.

Some drifters say fluke fishing is good. Most say shorts have been frustrating. The fact is that summer flounder sizes have been mixed with the greater portion of

Madison Hoop Dreams Basketball Camps

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

Give your child the ultimate basketball experience this summer at Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD) - Connecticut’s most popular basketball day camp for over 20 years. MHD’s program is for players entering grades 3 to 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H-K Middle School in Killingworth. The camp includes expert coaching and terrific guest speakers. Players learn the fundamentals, team-

work, sportsmanship, and leadership skills that last a lifetime. With three weeks of camp remaining (the weeks of July 14, July 21, and July 28), MHD hopes that everyone can join them for at least one week. Please go to www.madisonhoop dreams.com for more information and to register. If you have any questions, please call or text Coach Bill Barker at 203-494-6905, or email him at wab6933@gmail.com.

those hooked being short - below 19” or 17” in enhanced shore areas. Fish have been effectively caught from both shore and offshore sites, but there will be more rodbending before a meaningful doormat or mini is caught. Being close to the bottom, expect to meet up with dogfish, skate, and more sea robins than in the past weeks. Native and holdover trout are surfacing more this past week. The heat is causing anglers to be more creative. However, on cooler overcast days and low light conditions, fishing has excelled. Personal bests are still being caught on conventional and fly fishing gear. Water levels and flows continue to be a consideration when selecting portions of rivers to fish. Vegetation in ponds and lakes is spreading - tough on anglers but a blessing for fish. Largemouth bass, smallies, and pickerel find it bonus territory as ambush points. Black crappie, sunfish, small alewives, and shiners use it as a safe haven and source for nourishment. This habitat is an ecosystem all to its own, supporting a wide range of fish and other water life.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated summer hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.

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July 17 to July 23

J&P RESTORATION

Fun By The Numbers

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

Here’s How It Works:

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

Travel with Me Part III: Bern, Switzerland By Liz Egan

By Liz Egan

Special to Living

After breakfast in our hotel, I departed along with the Con Brio Choral Society performance tour. We arrived just prior to lunch at Bahnhofplatz, a three-story mall and train station in the heart of Bern, Switzerland. There was a bit of a drizzle as I ate my lunch on a bench, fascinated by the hustle and bustle of the city’s transportation hub.

The streets of Bern are always filled with people. Bern is referred to as a federal city, the de facto capital of Switzerland. The official language is German, but the main spoken language is a local dialect, Swiss German. Founded in 1191, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to legend, the city of Bern got its name and symbol for the coat of arms from the bounty of a hunt. The Swiss German word for bear is Bären. The Bear Park was first created in 1549, and a family of three bears still lives there today. Bern offers free transportation—buses, trains, and trams—to everyone, visitors and residents alike. The Bernese people are incredibly friendly and full of life. We met our local guide for a walking tour of the city. Bern is renowned for its arcaded walkways, filled with specialty shops of every type. Bern’s 100 fountains date back to the Middle Ages, with drinkable water from underground streams, wells, and cisterns. Bern’s clock tower, the Zytglogge (time bell), is the city’s oldest monument and most recognizable symbol. Built in 1218, it was originally used as a guard tower. After it was destroyed by fire in

1405, it was rebuilt with the addition of an astronomical clock. There is always a crowd each hour to see the elaborate workings of its many moving characters.

The clock tower was also a notable stop on my bus route from our beautiful hotel, the Kursaal Berne, just over the Aare River, which surrounds the city.

The Bern Münster Cathedral of St. Vin-

cent is an impressive late-Gothic building and the most important church in Switzerland. An outstanding feature on its facade is the depiction of the Last Judgment. While most of the artifacts of the cathedral were destroyed during the Protestant Reformation, a few of the original pieces can still be seen at the Museum of History. In an adjacent plaza, the Bun-

deshaus, Switzerland’s Parliament Building, holds the seat of Switzerland’s democracy. A beautiful geyser-like fountain adorns the plaza.

Our walking tour ended at Einstein Haus. Albert Einstein lived in Bern from 1903 to 1905 with his wife, Mileva Mari•, and their son, Hans Einstein. In this tiny second-floor flat, Einstein developed his Theory of Relativity, which contributed substantially to the foundation of modern physics. The next day, I took a bus to Zentrum Paul Klee. With about 4,000 paintings by the famous painter Paul Klee, a major figure of the Bauhaus movement in art, the Paul Klee Center houses the largest collection of its kind. The museum, opened in 2005, is a wave-like structure and is a work of contemporary art, standing in stark contrast to the medieval buildings of Bern.

There is so much to see and do in Bern. At the end of the day, a few friends from the tour took the bus with me to see the bears. Afterwards, we walked to the Rose Garden, with a beautiful view of the river and the city beyond. Many Con Brio choristers and clappers went to Kornhauskeller, a restaurant highly recommended by our walking tour guide as well as the grammar school friend of one of the choristers. It is called Kornhauskeller based on its historic use as a grain trading location. The restaurant’s amazing history and spectacular space were only outdone by its delicious food—a worthwhile splurge while staying in Bern.

Wendy Mill, our member-tour

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Photo courtesy Liz Egan

Photo courtesy Liz Egan

Traditional Swiss fondue served with crusty bread and baby potatoes is a must-try in Bern, where melted cheese is an art form.

A brown bear rat Bern’s historic Bear Park, a beloved symbol of the city dating back to the 1500s.

Photo courtesy Liz Egan

Photo courtesy Liz Egan

With the Bernese Alps as a backdrop, Liz Egan films a birthday message for her nephew during a foggy but unforgettable trip to Interlaken.

The Zytglogge, Bern’s medieval clocktower, draws crowds each hour for its animated astronomical clock and centuries-old charm.

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THURSDAY, JULY 17

Novel Games

: 11:30 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features an original board game designed by Mrs. Fig based on the book, by Katherine Applegate. Copies of the book will be available for checkout. Part of a series of games through Thursday, July 31. For ages 7 to 9. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Dogtown

Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Biking with Adam

: 1 to

3 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. Participants will ride to DQ for a sweet treat. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.

Nature Games

: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Features bug- and animal-themed games, a rock game, and more. For children ages 5 and older. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Crafternoon

: 2 to 4 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. For children ages 5 and up. For info or to register, call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (Grades 9 to 12)

:

Calendar for the Week of July 17, 2025

Business After Hours

4 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.

Unraveling the Mystery of Pruning

: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by George Trecina, owner of Landscape Design and Horticulture. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.

Who Would Win? Legend

Who Would Win? Wild Warriors

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Features a reading of the book, by Jerry Pallotta. Participants will compare the difference in animals' lengths, weight, and speed to determine who would win. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features networking with local professionals, complimentary appetizers, and a view of the hotel’s summer concert series. Bring business cards. Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or to register (required), contact the Madison Chamber at 203-245–7394 or chamber@madisonct.com.

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jacobs Beach, Seaside Ave., Guilford. Music by Bootleg Harmony. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203-453-8068 or click on the link for the springsummer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

Branford Jazz on the Green 2025

: 6:30 p.m. Branford Town Green. Music by Jon Regen. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks & Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.

2025 Michael B. Ierardi Jr. Memorial Fund Summer Concert Series

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Vece Gazebo and lawn, Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Music by Spellbound. Hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. For info, contact the chamber at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.

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Travel with Me Part III: Bern, Switzerland By Liz Egan

coordinator, along with a few companions, took the opportunity to enjoy one of Bern’s many fondue restaurants. Wendy makes fondue at home all the time and shared her easy-to-follow recipe with me. Who can resist a pot of melted cheese? Zur Chäshütte, the cheese hut, boasts 150 different types of cheeses. Traditional fondue is made with Gruyère and Emmental, a type of Swiss cheese. I made a version using chicken stock in place of wine. While it was good, it lacked the body of the amazing fondue I had tried while in Switzerland.

While in Bern, the group took an excursion to Schloss Thun and Interlaken in the Bernese Alps. Thun Castle was first built as a fort in 1190, and its colorful history reflects the fiefdoms and changing rule of the passing centuries. In 1906 it was bought by the city and rehabilitated into a museum preserving the original Knights’ Hall, its unique Gothic construction, and

its fabled history as a prison. Our group took a cable car ride up the side of the mountain to Interlaken. While it was a very foggy day, we thoroughly enjoyed the view and our delicious lunch at the top.

Earlier in the week, I had received word that my nephew Nathan’s girlfriend was collecting videos as a surprise for his 30th birthday. A Navy fighter pilot stationed in Japan, Nathan loves climbing, hiking, and everything outdoors. What better place to film my birthday wish? Singing “Happy Birthday” with the Alps in the background amused fellow visitors and delighted my family upon receipt.

Con Brio Choral Society performed at every site we ventured to. In addition, they gave an amazing free concert with a large local gospel choir at Französische Kirche (Church of St. Francis) to an enthusiastic audience. It is amazing how music transcends language and brings shared joy to all. While the evening concert was fabulous, I loved the way the group enchanted unsuspecting guests of the churches, cas-

tles, and tourist sites we visited. Auf Wiedersehen! Goodbye for now!

Wendy Mill’s family has been making and enjoying this fondue for as long as she can remember. It turns any gathering into a fun, communal experience. The only limit on what to dip is your imagination!

INGREDIENTS

½ lb Gruyère cheese

½ lb Swiss cheese

1 small clove garlic, grated (or 1/8 tsp minced dry garlic)

2 tsp cornstarch

1• cups dry white wine (preferably Sauterne)

For dipping: Boiled baby potatoes (traditional in Swiss versions) Hard salami, cut into bite-sized pieces

Apple slices

Pickles

Blanched broccoli or vegetables of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS

Coarsely grate the cheeses into a medium bowl. Add garlic, cornstarch, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands. In a large saucepan, heat the wine over medium heat until bubbles just begin to rise—do not boil.

Add the cheese mixture by the handful, whisking constantly. Wait until each addition is fully melted before adding more. Continue mixing and cooking until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a fondue pot or chafing dish to keep warm while serving.

Using fondue forks, dip your favorite bread cubes, vegetables, or meats into the cheese and enjoy, family-style!

Concert Series at Jacobs Beach

Wendy Mill’s Cheese Fondue

: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. BYOB. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library Patio, 67 Park St. Music by The Subliminals. Seats are available but may be limited. Bring your own chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the meeting room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Preview:

Escape the Noise

: 6 and 8 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy, Kidz Konnection. Ticket: $15. Donations are welcome to benefit local emerging artists. A donor-appreciation performance is set for Sunday, July 20. For info, tickets, or donations, call 860-227-2363 or visit kidzkonnection.org.

Friday Night Oldie Film

: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Free. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. No registration needed. For info, including the movie title, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

Opening Night for

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Orleans. 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 THROUGH

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Lend Me a Tenor

: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by the Saybrook Stage Company. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 18

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series Red Cross Blood Drive

: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vicki G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

: 7 p.m. Madison Lyric Stage, Deacon John Grave House grounds, 581 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Other showtimes available. For info or tickets, call 203215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.

2025 Summer Concert Series

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

Outdoor Family Concert Series

: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parmelee Farm, 465 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Music by Greenstamps. Hosted by the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department. Bring lawn chairs, picnics, blankets, and beverages. Rain cancels. For info, visit hkrec.com/special-events.

Opening Night for

: 7:30 p.m. Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs through Sunday, July 27. Other showtimes available. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.

permitted. For info or to register (required), contact 203464-8447 or marysculinaryclassesllc@gmail.com, or visit the class schedule link at marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

Saturday Sleuths Book Club

The Woman in the Window: A Novel

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

Historic American Breads: Six Breads and the Stories They Tell

: 10 a.m. to noon. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Features a presentation, tasting, and handson workshop that allows participants to learn about people’s lives in the past. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Bugs in the Garden

: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Middlesex County Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Rd., Haddam. Features bug hunts in the demonstration gardens, live insect displays, insect-themed crafts, and educational giveaways. Attendees can bring bugs they would like to be identified. Bugs need to be safely contained. Free admission and open to the public. For info, visit bugs.uconn.edu.

DIY Photo Holders

: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For ages 8 and older. Materials will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Puzzle and Game Swap

: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. No registration needed. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Open House and Summer Market

: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House back lawn, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Features crafts, art, flowers, and more. Visitors can explore first floor of the museum and the maritime exhibit in the annex. Free admission. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

: 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Free. For info or to register, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

Summer Reading Event: Judy Pancoast Music and Storytime SummerWeen (Halloween) Party Cooking Class

: 6 to

8 p.m. The Carriage House at the Women and Family Life Center, 96 Fair St., Guilford. Students will make monster meatball sandwiches and spooky Halloween party cupcakes. Cost: $40, includes all ingredients and materials. Open to ages 6 and up. Students can come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume. Presented by Mary’s Culinary Classes. For info, contact 203-464-8447 or marysculinaryclassesllc@gmail.com, or visit marysculinaryclassesllc.com.

Summer Concert Series 2025

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by Centerline 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.

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FRIDAY, JULY 18 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 20

68th Annual Guilford Art Center (GAC) Craft Expo

: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Features more than 170 modern makers in various media, including pottery, glass, leather, jewelry, clothing, fiber art, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, print making, and gourmet food and specialties. Includes live music, food trucks, a family art tent for young visitors, and a silent auction of exhibitor-donated work. Admission: $11 for adults, $9 for seniors (65 and over), and free for GAC members, active military, and children 16 and younger. Multiday pass is $15. Rain or shine. For info, visit guilfordartcenter.org/expo.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Mary’s Culinary Parent and Me Class: Potato Head Pancakes

: 9 to 10 a.m. Carriage House at the Women and Family Life Center, 96 Fair St., Guilford. Cost: $30 a pair (additional $10 per child if one adult is bringing multiple children). Other adult caregiver apart from parent

Experimental Collage Workshop

: Noon to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Students will construct paper or mixed-media collage artworks by creating, cutting, and reassembling various colored and textured papers, photos, text, images, and printed ephemera. Cost: $50.40 for members, $56 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $20 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Geology of the Marsh

: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features a marsh walk at different times of the day; a presentation and Q&A by Ralph Lewis about the Long Island Sound; a display of rocks, minerals, gems, and other items; and a presentation at 4 p.m. about plans to restore the shore at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Part of Salt Marsh Days series. Free admission. Open to families. No registration needed. For info, contact 203-245-8743 or rangermpnc@gmail.com, or visit MeigsPointNatureCenter.org.

Shoreline Sailing Club Event Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Celebrate Summer in Old Lyme

The Old Lyme Arts District invites residents and visitors to two festive community events this July: the Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 25, and the 38th Annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 26. Both family-friendly events highlight the town’s artistic spirit and historic charm, offering a weekend of art, music, and summer fun.

The Midsummer Kickoff Concert will take place Friday evening at the Florence Griswold Museum, located at 90 Lyme Street. Visitors can enjoy free admission from 5 to 7 p.m. to the museum’s exhibitions Nancy Friese: Living Landscapes and Cow Tales, as well as early access to the FloGris Shop’s Midsummer Super Sale. From 7 to 9 p.m., the lawn will come alive with music from The Mighty Soul Drivers, a Memphis-style soul band. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic or enjoy fare from local food vendors. The concert is free and open to the public. More information is available at FlorenceGriswold Museum.org.

Saturday’s Midsummer Festival kicks off at 8 a.m. with the Midsummer 5K Run/Walk, beginning at Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, 59 Lyme Street. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m. A Kid K fun run follows at 9 a.m. on the high school track. Details and registration can be found at lysb.org/5k.

Festivities continue throughout the day at venues across Lyme Street. At the Lyme Art Association (90 Lyme Street), guests can enjoy outdoor art activities, crafts, and community booths from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with refreshments available from Del’s Lemonade. Live music

includes The Wandering Fiddlers from 9 a.m. to noon, and Kipp Sturgeon from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Inside, the galleries will feature the 104th Elected Artists Exhibition, Red Hot Members Show, and the New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibit.

The Florence Griswold Museum (96 Lyme Street) will offer free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with access to both current exhibitions and the historic Griswold boardinghouse for artists, circa 1910. A food truck court will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the ever-popular Parading Paws Dog Show returns from 10 a.m. to noon. A 2 p.m. gallery tour, hands-on crafts, face painting, and fairy hair are available throughout the day. Café Flo will be open for seated riverside dining from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (reservations recommended).

The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (100 Lyme Street) will host a full day of science, crafts, and naturethemed activities for families. Highlights include the Kelsey Family Discovery Center and special appearances starting at 10 a.m. with the Michele Urban Music Show, an interactive concert for kids presented in partnership with the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. Additional programs include rope-making demonstrations by the Connecticut River Museum, a live oyster and mussel touch tank from the Great Island Foundation, and presentations by the Old Lyme Land Trust, Open Space Commission, and Harbor Management Commission.

Classic car lovers can enjoy the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Classic Car Show from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring antique, exotic, and hot rod vehicles. A $5 entrance fee allows guests to vote for their favorites, with trophies awarded after 1 p.m. The Lions Club will also offer hot-off-the-grill favorites for purchase. Visitors can

also view artist proofs and signed prints from the Peterson Collection in the Eleanor Robinson Center.

At the Old Lyme Inn (85 Lyme Street), fine art and crafts will be on display and for sale from the Fence Show Artists, Lyme Artisans Guild, and other local vendors between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts (84 Lyme Street) will offer a curated selection of art supplies and global gifts at De Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials & Curiosities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chauncey-Stillman Gallery will feature the Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition from noon to 3 p.m.

The Midsummer Festival is generously supported by Connecticut’s Eastern Regional Tourism District, Pasta Vita, Essex Savings Bank/Essex Financial Services, the Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation, Bluewater Millwork & Construction, Mercer Advisors, the Nancy Mesham Team at Coldwell Banker Realty, and LymeLine.com.

For a full schedule, festival map, and updates, visit ExploreOldLyme.com. Bring your friends and family and make lasting memories this summer in Old Lyme.

The Old Lyme Arts District is a collaborative cultural community celebrating the town’s artistic heritage through exhibitions, events, and partnerships. Anchored by institutions such as the Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Art Association, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Cooley Gallery, Side Door Jazz Club, Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, Musical Masterworks, Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, and the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, the District offers yearround programming that inspires creativity and fosters community.

Photo courtesy of the Old Lyme Arts District

Photo courtesy of the Old Lyme Arts District

A festivalgoer browses original artwork during the outdoor Fence Show, one of many artcentered activities during the annual celebration.

A vintage car cruises past vendor tents in front of the Florence Griswold Museum during a past Midsummer Festival in Old Lyme.

Press Release from the Old Lyme Arts District

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SATURDAY, JULY 19 AND

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Carousel for Charity Event

: 12:30 to 7 p.m. Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale, 1301 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Proceeds from the day's carousel rides benefit The Cove. For info, email jalene@covect.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Pancake Breakfast

: 7 to 11 a.m. Old Saybrook Firehouse, 310 Main St. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and beverages. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Lions Club. Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 to 10, free for children under 5. Proceeds benefit the Estuary's Meals on Wheels Program. For info, call 860-2270849.

Donor-Appreciation Event:

tor@madisonhistory.org. For info, call MHS at 203-2454567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

Free Financial Workshops for Young Adults: Making Smart Budget Decisions

: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For participants ages 17 to 25. Light supper provided. Sponsored by Clinton Go in partnership with Guilford Savings Bank and Junior Achievement. For info or to register (required), call or text 860-395-8588.

Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Harvest

: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants learn about pickling, canning, freezing, and drying. Covers cucumbers to tomatoes and herbs to fruits. Presented by Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm LLC. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Author Event: Jessa Maxwell in Conversation with Clémence Michallon

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Red Cross Blood Drive

: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Judy Moody and the Not-SoBummer Summer

: 5:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Popcorn will be served. Bring a blanket to sit on. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

“Drive-in” Movie Night: Concert Series at Jacobs Beach

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jacobs Beach, Seaside Ave., Guilford. Music by The Lost Marbles. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203-453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

The Addams Family

: 5 p.m.

Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy, Kidz Konnection. Features light fare, an opportunity to meet the artists at Shoreline Theater Academy, and the performance of the play. For info, tickets, or donations, call 860-227-2363 or visit kidzkonnection.org.

2025 Summer Concert Series

: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by the Nightshift Band. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.

MONDAY, JULY 21

Red Cross Blood Drive

: Noon to 6:15 p.m. Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave. For info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf League

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

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Kate Classic Film:

Escape the Noise Bringing up Baby

: 2 and 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.

History Book Group

The Path to Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson

: 6 p.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Book: by Robert A. Caro. 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 direc-

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: (Maxwell) and (Michallon). For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

Dead of Summer: A Novel Our Last Resort

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (Grades 5 to 8)

Free Lunch

: 4 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.

Author Event: Tony Renzoni

: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:

Rock 'n' Roll

Radio Connecticut: Magic Moments & Unforgettable Disc Jockeys

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

Bald Eagles

: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Ginny Apple, a master wildlife conservationist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. For info or to register (required), call 203-2457365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

2025 Summer Concert Series

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 AND

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Concert by Bee Gees Gold (Tribute to the Bee Gees)

: Wednesday, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 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.

: 6 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy lawn, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy Advanced Musical Theater Troupe. Free. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blanket, and bug spray. Funded in part by the Connecticut Office of the Arts and Economic Development. No rain date. In the event of rain, call for limited indoor seating only. For info, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org.

2025 Michael B. Ierardi Jr. Memorial Fund Summer Concert Series

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Vece Gazebo and lawn, Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Music by Blind by Eight. Hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. For info, contact the chamber at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.

IMAGES 2025: Virtual Juror Discussion

: 7 to 8 p.m.

Online event. Features the presentation of awards and discussion of the art selected for the 45th annual competition and exhibition for Connecticut photographers. Presented by jurors Robert Calafiore, Kristen Joy Emack, and Lauren Wendle. For info or to register (required), visit shorelinearts.org.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series

: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library Patio, 67 Park St. Music by Laura Clapp Trio. Seats are available but may be limited. Bring your own chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the meeting room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Stony Creek in the Age of Granite

: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. A talk about how Stony Creek was transformed from a small village of farmers and fishermen to a town of immigrants who worked in the quarry and owned stores. Presented by Stony Creek resident and former First Selectman Unk DaRos. Free. Part of a series of events marking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book . For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.

Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite

Madison Lyric Stage Brings ‘Amadeus’ to Life

Madison Lyric Stage presents Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed drama , running Friday, July 18 to Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Deacon John Grave House in Madison.

Amadeus Amadeus

Set to the music of Mozart, reimagines the bitter rivalry between 18th-century composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Told through the eyes of the aging Salieri, the play explores jealousy, genius, and divine injustice, as rumors swirl that he may have poisoned his brilliant but immature rival.

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2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Shaboo AllStars. 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Writers Writing

: 1 to 2:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. For teens through seniors. Features a writing workshop with a focus on personal writing, memoirs, and personal essays. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Summer Concert Series 2025

: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by Future Heavies. 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.

“With towering emotions and Mozart’s astonishing music, this play wrestles with faith, failure, and fate,” said Marc Deaton, artistic director of Madison Lyric Stage, who also directs the production. “Salieri does everything right to earn God’s favor, but must watch Mozart—infantile, profane, and indifferent to God—receive the greater gift.”

The production features John Johmann as Salieri, Nathaniel Baker as Mozart, Allison Waggener as Constanze, and Daniel Dykes as Emperor Joseph II.

Winner of five Tony Awards and adapted into an Academy Award-winning film, will be per- Amadeus

Outdoor Family Concert Series

: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Higganum Green. Music by Bootleg Harmony. Hosted by the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department. Bring lawn chairs, picnics, blankets, and beverages. Rain cancels. For info, visit hkrec.com/special-events.

Concert by Griffin House

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

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Hand-sewn Quilt Squares Demonstration

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. Participants will learn how to design and hand sew quilt squares from leftover fabrics. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.

Family Recess

: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Killingworth Library backyard, 301 Rte. 81. Features outside activities, including bocce, cornhole, giant Jenga, and Yardzee, and indoor board games and puzzles. No registration needed. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

formed Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $55 and available at madisonlyric stage.org.

The Deacon John Grave House is located at 581 Boston Post Road in Madison.

The Medium

The 2025 season continues in September with Gian Carlo Menotti’s . Madison Lyric Stage is a professional, non-Equity company supported by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Guilford Savings Bank, The Madison Foundation, the Madison Rotary Foundation, and the Connecticut Office of the Arts.

Living Dragons

: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Riverside Reptile Education Center. For children of all ages. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

Music with Margie Summer Concert

: 11 to 11:40 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Includes an interactive music program with an indoor game for children ages 3 to 8 to participate. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 158 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Met in HD Summer Encore: How Genetic Conflicts Shape Biology La Traviata

: 3 p.m. Online event. Presented by Harmit Mailk, professor and associate director of Basic Sciences Division at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. Sponsored by Tilde Café, an interactive platform to demystify science and make it more accessible to the community. For info or to register (required), email admin@tildecafe.org or visit tildecafe.org.

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Photo courtesy of Madison Lyric Stage Photo courtesy of Madison Lyric Stage

Press Release from Madison Lyric Stage Company

by Kelly Birkenruth Lemons

Opens

at Susan Powell Fine Art July 11

Susan Powell Fine Art presents , an exhibition of new landscape and still life paintings by over 25 award-winning artists, on view through August. The gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road in Madison. Celebrating the warmth and beauty of the season, the show features coastal scenes, rural vistas, and luminous still lifes in oil and pastel. Highlights include by Alison Hill, by Jeanne Rosier Smith, by Kelly Summer in New England Sunset Gulls Wave Story Lemons

Birkenruth, and by Tom Hughes.

The annual exhibit brings together nationally recognized painters whose work captures the light, color, and character of New England’s landscapes and shorelines. All artwork is available for purchase.

The show continues through August. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment.

For more information, call 203-3180616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Sunlit Rocky Coast

Gulls by Alison Hill Sunset

Press release from Susan Powell Fine Art

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: 3 to 8 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Features a new country bluegrass festival with food, live music, and more. Free admission. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203-4538068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

: 5 to 8 p.m. Coastline Brewing Company, 4 Grove Beach Rd. N., Westbrook. For info, call 860-664-5185 or visit danstevens.net.

: 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

: 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road trailhead, 912 Dunk Rock Rd., Guilford. Open to adults and families with children able to walk at least two miles. No dogs. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). In celebration of GLCT’s updated Nature Trail Guide. For info, text 646-797-9637 or visit guilfordlandtrust.org.

: 2 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.

Closing Reception for

Fiber Reimagined III

: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Presented in collaboration with Fiber Art Now, the exhibit is the third installment in a series of shows that highlights contemporary fiber art. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

2025 Summer Concert Series

: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by KSF (Tribute to Kansas, Styx, and Foreigner). Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.

Documentary Screening and Conversation:

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

: 6:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. No musical performance at this event. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Summer Sounds: Concerts on the Green Series

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Music by Hazard County. Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203-453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

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 Buel Room

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

Connecticut Valley Camera Club Exhibit

: Runs through Aug. 27.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

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

Fiber Reimagined III

: Runs through July 27.

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery

: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Robert Jawitz: Animal Portraiture

: Runs through Aug. 30.

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.

Kehler Liddell Gallery

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

IMAGES 2025 Photography Competition

: Runs Aug. 2 through Aug. 24.

Lyme Art Association

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

104th Elected Artist Exhibition

: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

Red Hot

: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibition

: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.

New Haven Museum

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

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

: Runs through February 2026.

: 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. For info, visit facebook.com/StAnnsEpiscopalChurchOldLymeCt or bethgreen.com.

Beth Green: Fine Art Photography

Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church Spectrum Art Gallery

: Runs through Sept. 1.

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

Thread & Paper Art

: 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.

Summer in New England

: Runs through Sept. 28.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

:

146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

The Annual Stony Creek Summer Art Show

: Runs Aug. 1 through Aug. 24

Yale University Art Gallery

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

Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England

: Runs through Sept. 14

Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles

: Runs Sept. 12 through Jan. 11, 2026

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.

Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction. : 1525

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa

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 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:

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:

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.

Wings N Strings Festival

Performance by Dan Stevens

Concert by Wild Child (Tribute to Jim Morrison)

Westwoods Nature Trail Hike

Concert by Noel Paul Stookey

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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.

Bingo:

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Cost: $12 per person. For info, call 860-3881611.

Bingo

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

Books on Tap Book Club:

6 to 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to patrons ages 21 and up. Sponsored by the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Chair Yoga with Martha:

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

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Christian Science Church Service and Sunday School:

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

Christian Science Testimony Meeting:

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

Coastal Camera Club Meeting:

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

Community Breakfast

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

Compassion Kits:

4 p.m. Wednesdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants knit and/or crochet items for charity. Needles, yarn, and patterns are provided, but participants may bring their own. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Cookbook Club:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Craft Night:

6 p.m. Third Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to ages 14 and up. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Craft of the Month:

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

Creative Craft Night

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

Creative Writing Group:

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

Crochet Club

: 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Runs through July 30. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Discussion Group: The Atlantic Magazine:

10:30 a.m. Fourth Wednesday. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. For info, call 860-669-2342 or email sarah@hchlibrary.org.

or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

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.

Friday Movie Matinee: Guilford Job Network Meeting:

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

Guitar Club:

12:30 p.m. Mondays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Bring your own instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Theater

All Shook Up:

Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through Aug. 17. For info, call 860-873-8668 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.

Macbeth Amadeus

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

Farmers Market

Durham Farmers Market

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

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.

Ekphrastic Poetry Trust: 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

: 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. : 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.

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

Iconic Sculpture ‘Star and Sea’ Relocated Near Pequot Avenue Roundabout

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has announced the relocation of , a monumental sculpture by Connecticut artist Allyson Holtz, to the Pequot Avenue roundabout near General Dynamics.

Weighing eight tons and fabricated from Corten steel, had stood on the museum’s front lawn since 2008. Its move coincides with construction of the new Lyman Allyn Park, bringing the maritime-inspired piece closer to the water that inspired it.

Originally commissioned in 1981 by the Thames Valley Steel Company and the Carr family as a gift to the City of New London, the sculpture was built using HY80 steel, a material commonly used in submarine construction. It was first installed downtown near the Water Street Garage.

“ is a site-specific work I

created to reflect the history and character of New London,” Holtz said. “Its original location overlooked the Thames River and Long Island Sound—pointing to the sea, submarines, sailing ships—the things I love most about the city and this region.”

Holtz, a founding member of Hygienic Art and former structural welder at Electric Boat, earned a master’s degree at Wesleyan University focused on the history of American submarine technology. Her connection to both art and maritime history runs deep.

For more information, visit lymanallyn.org or contact Rebecca Dawson at dawson@lymanallyn.org.

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams Street in New London and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Photo courtesy of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has announced the relocation of Star and Sea, a monumental sculpture by Connecticut artist Allyson Holtz, to the Pequot Avenue roundabout near General Dynamics.

Press Release from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

at Ivoryton Is Fun for the Entire Family Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

By Karen Isaacs

Special to Living

It’s fun, it’s tuneful, and it’s kid-friendly. What more can you want from a summer musical?

Review THEATER

excellent Alanna Saunders) explains the opening scene and characters to the children. It’s a good way to get us into the story.

musical eras. They also played the wives of the brothers and other characters.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Add in that it’s a Tim Rice–Andrew Lloyd Webber collaboration, and has long been a favorite of audiences and theaters alike.

The production at Ivoryton Playhouse, running through Sunday, July 27, is good fun.

For those who missed that Sunday school class, the story is from Genesis. Joseph, the favored son, is sold into slavery by his brothers; he’s taken to Egypt, where his ability to interpret dreams leads him to become the Pharaoh’s righthand man. He saves Egypt from the plague, though his father and brothers are starving. But all ends well—his brothers beg for help, and he forgives them for their actions.

Joseph

reminiscent of a genre—from the Elvisimpersonating Pharaoh (“Song of the King”) to French cabaret (“Those Canaan Days”) and even a calypso-inspired number (“Benjamin Calypso”). Neither the music nor the lyrics are sophisticated, but they serve their purpose.

A narrator links the scenes together to tell the story; there is almost no dialogue.

On opening night, the sound design (by Dustin Pfaender) appeared to have some problems. Saunders, at times, was hard to hear from where I was sitting (toward the back), as were other characters. Sometimes the 10-piece ensemble, led by Dan Gibson, overpowered the singers. This was unfortunate and detracted from Saunders’ performance. The problem, I’m sure, has since been corrected.

Sean Spina’s costumes represent a variety of times and places, from berets for “Those Canaan Days” to cowboy hats for “One More Angel.” Joseph’s coat of many colors seems more muted than it usually is. The Ishmaelites who sell Joseph to Potiphar look like Cousin Itt from —or perhaps they were gray Smurfs. I’m sure the children had fun with the costumes.

Jesus Christ Superstar

is an early Webber-Rice musical, though its first London production came after their success with . In many ways, you’ll hear similarities in the storytelling and music between the two.

The songs are pastiche numbers, each

This is a big show—the cast must include the 11 sons, the narrator, three women who at times form a backup trio, plus others who can play multiple roles. At Ivoryton, that includes a children’s chorus. Director Todd L. Underwood uses the children as a way of introducing the show and, at times, acting as an audience for the action. Its effectiveness is intermittent.

The set by Cully Long helps establish this idea. The sides of the stage are museum-like exhibits that the children visit as the show starts. The narrator (an

Even Joseph, played by Kyle Dalsimer, had some of the same issues. Dalsimer captured both the confidence of Joseph (after all, he was the favorite) and his youth. His opening number, “Any Dream Will Do,” was excellent. Ryan Knowles was good as the Pharaoh, though some of the choreography exaggerated Elvis’s well-known bumps and grinds. Tony Melson plays Reuben, the oldest brother, and leads “One More Angel in Heaven,” a country-western number. William Pazdziora plays both the brother Naphtali and Potiphar, the rich Egyptian who purchases Joseph.

Kathryn Dooley, Sarah Warrick, and Stephanie Wasser formed a trio of backup singers whose stylings represent different

Underwood’s direction and choreography were mostly effective. At times, I wondered why, during the middle of a song, the spotlights on the singer would dim and then later come back on. In those moments, the character was bathed in blue light.

It is not this production’s fault that the ending of the show drags out. After the story ends happily, Webber and Rice have the cast reprise most of the songs. The audience is confused about how to respond—are these curtain calls or not? It robs the performers of their well-deserved applause.

This is a good show for children—it is entertaining and runs about two hours with intermission.

Tickets are available at IvorytonPlay house.org. The Addams Family

Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse

Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse Ryan Knowles brings Elvis flair to the role of the Pharaoh in at Ivoryton Playhouse. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Al Bundonis as Jacob is surrounded by Joseph’s scheming brothers in this lively Ivoryton production.

Real estate

A One-of-a-Kind Home in a Lush, Landscaped Oasis

Staff Report

This is a one-of-a-kind home in a small, sought-after subdivision close to the heart of the charming town of Madison. This architecturally distinctive residence features soaring cathedral ceilings and skylights in the living room, vaulted ceilings in the dining room, and a striking shiplap ceiling in the expansive family room. Two wood-burning fireplaces create cozy focal points in both the living and family rooms. The custom kitchen is a showstopper, featuring rare lacewood cabinetry sourced from South America, Australia, and Asia, beautifully complemented by granite countertops.

With five bedrooms, including a mainlevel primary suite, there’s room for everyone. The luxurious primary bath, inspired by a Thai spa, features an air-jetted tub, custom-tiled storage, and a Roman-style walk-in shower that evokes the feel of a boutique resort. Two more bedrooms (one with a built-in Murphy bed) complete the main level, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath await upstairs.

A finished basement offers a hobby or recreation space and includes a fourth full bathroom.

Step outside to a lush, landscaped oasis featuring multi-level decks, accent lighting, a fire pit patio, and a tranquil koi

8 Highview Road, Madison Year Built: Sq. Feet: Acres: Style: Bedrooms: Bathrooms: Price:

pond—ideal for unforgettable outdoor entertaining. The neighborhood adds even more appeal with a tennis/pickleball

This is a one-of-a-kind home in a small, sought-after subdivision close to the heart of the charming town of Madison.

court, a picnic area, and a scenic pond perfect for small boats in the summer and ice skating in the winter.

This home is being offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties for $1,098,000. For more information or a showing, contact Sheila Tinn-Murphy at 203-915-7530.

This architecturally distinctive residence features soaring cathedral ceilings and skylights in the living room, vaulted ceilings in the dining room, and a striking shiplap ceiling in the expansive family room. Two wood-burning fireplaces create cozy focal points in both the living and family rooms.

Step outside to a lush, landscaped oasis featuring multi-level decks, accent lighting, a fire pit patio, and a tranquil koi pond—ideal for unforgettable outdoor entertaining.

Real Estate Transactions

MADISON

: Jon A.

Modica and Nicole Y. Dubois to Margaret L Woodruff Ft and Margaret L. Woodruff, $621,000 on June 25

: Edward A. Baroncini to Kelly M. and Kelley Farris, $715,000 on June 23

: Timothy J. and Anne P. Smith to Kristen and Matthew Joyce, $1,220,000 on June 24

: Marine Ventures Iii LLC to D&m Flo Ventures LLC, $4,700,000 on June 24

: Roland C. and Andrea M. Blakeslee to Eleanora L. Vinci, $637,500 on June 24

: Estate of Ligia E. Blanchard and Joseph M. Blanchard to Robert W. Tomlinson and Allison T. Monaco, $450,000 on June 27

: Robert C Gerard T and Robert C. Gerard to Ann and Scott Strid, $1,125,000 on June 26 : William A. Forsyth to Gideon and Molly Boomer, $972,000 on June 23

: Ricky Au to Joshua and Alana Allen, $550,000 on June 25 : Thomas E. and Julie P. Furey to Mary C Farrell RET and Mary C. Farrell, $1,750,000 on June 26 : Peter C. and Kathleen L. Smith to Louise Dilungo, $26,000 on June 26 : Thomas B. Speer to Arthur J. Mahon and Rebecca Galarza, $349,000 on June 23

The Mews Condo Unit 3

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: Michael S. Landry to Michael Smigielski and Danielle Stpierre, $535,000 on June 26

Lgdbgd LLC to Robert and Donna Leonard, $337,900 on June 23

30 Pleasant Valley Road

: Teresa A.

Suganski to Wendy Bannerman and Matthew Moreau, $715,000 on June 23 : Craig and Jana Roberts to Mel J. Swift, $36,000 on June 25 :

Riverside Drive Unit 50-8

169-B Shore Road Unit 169B

Jacqueline L. Mickiewicz and Suzanne M. Barkyoumb to Aimee Avallone, $464,000 on June 24

: Nicholas A.

Gilliland and Abigail R. Dunlap to Robin A. and John F. Shepard, $335,000 on June 26

: Donata M.

Tarzia to Gv Res Partners 4 LLC, $155,000 on June 23

BRANFORD

53 Cedar Knolls Drive Unit 53

Anne N. Ayres to Kunesh T and Robert F. Kunesh, $275,000 on June 24

74 Cedar Knolls Drive Unit 74

John A. and Lorett R. Ferraro to Maria and Michael A. Stemm, $325,000 on June 24

49 Damascus Road

: James D. and Michelle Mcadam to Nina M. Fattore and Byron A. Gardner, $710,000 on June 27

1 Grove

: Nicole M.

Domorod to Barrett K. and Aranda Duan, $196,000 on June 25

: Alfred

Sagnella to Allen E. and Arlene A. Ciociola, $900,000 on June 26

: Ahd Holdings LLC to Virgil E. Roberson and Shannon A. White, $849,900 on June 24

: Paul Gorski to Renz Dev Westbrook LLC, $160,000 on June 23

: Todd J. and Nicholle Mckiernan to Matthew G. Welch and Jessica Fritz, $800,000 on June 26

: Stephen D

Pawlowicz T and Stephen D. Pawlowicz to Maria Salatto, $919,000 on June 23

: Peter C. Kessen to Mikayla Bruton, $269,879 on June 25

55 Peddlers Drive

: Oscar A. Marin to Zheng L. Lu, $328,000 on June 27

13-A Stonegate

: Robert J. and Donna T. Leonard to Makana Ellis, $375,000 on June 27

122 Village Lane Unit 122

: Elaine Martinez to Tatiana M. Alvarado, $315,000 on June 26

GUILFORD

538 County Road

: Albert G Erda

RET and Albert G. Erda to Timothy Spratlin and Stephanie S. Torres, $500,000 on June 23

37 Dinwoodie Drive

: Stephanie Young to Anna N. and Garret Pates, $400,000 on June 27

45 Edwin Court

: Leslie and Rosemarie Windisch to Todd and Lindsey Hurst, $1,500,000 on June 27

157 Goose Lane

: Pite Family Lp to 157 Goose Lane Guilford LLC, $1,600,000 on June 25

445 Goose Lane

: Damian B. and Tracy H. Lynch to Yuejie Chi and Bin Gui, $1,010,000 on June 23

504 Northwood Drive

: Jan A. Berry to Kirk and Sheri H. Dubay, $320,000 on June 23

504 Northwood Drive

: Laurie W.

Berry T and Jan A. Berry to Kirk and Sheri H. Dubay, $320,000 on June 23

210 Sachems Head Road

: Erff Ft and Marybeth Johnson to Christopher Cordeiro, $230,000 on June 25 : Erff

210 Sachems Head Road

Survivors T and Marybeth Johnson to Christopher Cordeiro, $230,000 on June 25

72 Sconset Lane

: Robert W. and Kym Scott to Tmd-F LLC, $850,000 on June 27

379 Whitfield Street Unit BS1138

:

John P. Coyle to Big Dock Energy LLC, $20,000 on June 24

212 Woodland Road

: Justin Centre to Caitlin A. Hayden, $380,000 on June 26

NORTH BRANFORD

170 Branford Road

: Melinda M. Caffrey and John A. Durso to Anne and James P. Girolamo, $425,000 on June

24

NORTH HAVEN

14 Half Mile Road

: Christopher Wakefield to Bradley and Kathryn Vogel, $907,000 on June 13

175 Kings Highway

: Francesco J. Dicristina to Nathan and Paige Stauffer, $675,000 on June 9

39 Locke Drive

: Roseann MarsicoGyer and Maribeth M. Gesler to Jamyang Lhamo and Lobsang Cyatso, $400,000 on June 4 : Maria Giannelli to Agatha Dalley, $436,000 on June 6

6 Pond View Circle Unit 6

88 Quinnipiac Avenue

: Sampati LLC to 88 North Haven Realty LLC, $800,000 on June 13

6 Robin Court

: James N. and Tracy L. Wagner to Fanny A. Aguirre and Oscar R. Cedillo, $495,000 on June 6

43 Wayland Street

: Mark J. Lee to Daniel M. and Gina L. Altano, $530,000 on June 6

OLD SAYBROOK

3 Clark Avenue

: Helen T. Perera to Gerard B. Mcguinness, $575,000 on June 25

8 Trolley Xing

: Jean M. Fillatti to Douglas and Maribel Vogelei, $920,000 on June 23

WESTBROOK

: Estate of Darylle S. Connelly and K A. Soboleski to Kirk Becker, $675,000 on June 25

1513 Essex Road

: Donald J. Balint to Bruce and Rosalind Morin, $620,000 on June 23 1414 Essex Road

Real Estate Transactions

: Kevin Braza to Robert R. Obrien, $615,000 on June 23 : Dana K. Lombardi to Terry Niedzwiecki, $585,000 on June 24

: Sky Circle Homes LLC to Simple Group LLC, $380,000 on June 26

CHESTER

: Paul J. and Dawn B. Radicchi to Brian Hughes and Andrew Drabkin, $650,000 on June 23

DEEP RIVER

: Laura Bonalli to Amanda Southworth and Jordan Brayman, $250,000 on June 23

: Alexis Holroyde and Samuel F. Mason to Marcus and Judith Gleysteen, $1,595,000 on June 23

: Kevin P. Moran to Jonathan Lowe and Yeou H. Yu, $349,999 on March 18

: H J. Parunak to Barbara G. Flynn, $765,000 on June 24

: Barbara G. Flynn to David and Ashley Bachman, $735,000 on June 24

: Myron S. and Barbara C. Stacks to Steven E. Schickler, $935,000 on June 23

: Estate of Theodore H. Nelson and Alyssa Atkinson to Dean R. and Marjorie Brower, $465,000 on June 23

: Anne M. Corolla to Sonia Corolla, $350,000 on March 28

: Daisy and Ector Avila to Victoria Shantuk and Aleksander Kharlamov, $395,000 on March 26

3 Carmen Street

: Antoinette

Dimatteo to Rjg Development Corp, $460,000 on March 25

Coe Avenue Unit

: Edwin

Dwyer to 38 Blake St LLC, $99,900 on March 26

Edgar Street

: Premier Specialyu Foods L to Herman A. Rivera, $357,500 on March 24

Green Street

: Rosewood Home

Bldrs LLC to Jhahuras Reality LLC, $520,000 on March 27

Hellstrom Road

: Hong T. Dang to David M. Pimental, $332,000 on March 26

Short Beach Road

: Netz Bond

New Hvn Ix Bent to Mabel Investments LLC, $225,000 on March 27

Burgess Street

: Kevin Gagner and Planet Home Lending LLC to Planet Home Lending LLC, $242,895 on June 26

County Walk Lane Unit 12

: North

& C Gabrielli Irt and Patricia A.

Gabrielli to Donna J. Pellegrino, $345,000 on June 27

102 Crest Avenue

: Rosemarie

Nelson to Joseph Petrone and Dania Rodriguez, $270,000 on June 27

Foxon Road

: Country House

Realty LLC to Cpde East Haven LLC, $1,628,268 on June 26

5 Mansfield Grove Road Unit 242

Laura Iaia and Lisa Chazan to Andrew and Gina Semmonella, $530,000 on June 26

5 Mansfield Grove Road Unit

Valid and Shahla Mohsenin to Laura F. and Charles J. Wortman, $657,500 on June 27

KNOLLWOOD BEACH ASSOCIATION

With

JOEL LUCAS, REALTOR®

Serving

37 Woodland Drive, Old Saybrook $679,000

Welcome to Knollwood Beach Association, where charm, comfort, and nature meet in this beautifully updated year-round ranch-style home. Just two blocks from the sandy shores of Knollwood Beach, kayaking stands, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, and the association clubhouse, this home is nestled along the Beamon Creek Estuary.

: Francine

E. Zambias to Sandra Idrovo, $480,000 on June 23

: James A.

Esposito to Cpde East Haven LLC, $251,732 on June 26

North High Street 159 Old Foxon Road 48 Taylor Avenue

: Jason and Tara L. Noyes to Hernan Lopez, $425,000 on June 23

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

12 Stanton Court, Madison

$1,595,000

Just minutes from Madison’s beaches and town center, this architect-designed home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Light-filled and open, it features a gorgeous custom kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, including a spacious primary suite. A first-floor guest suite adds flexibility, and the walk-out lower level offers an additional 1,100 sq ft of finished space perfect for work, play, or relaxation. A rare find in a sought-after location!

37 Lantern Hill, Madison

$3,000,000

Exceptional home! This premier home showcases unparalleled quality and exquisite detail throughout. Step inside to soaring 10-foot ceilings and expansive, lightfilled rooms, including 6 generously sized bedrooms, a private gym, and a versatile great room. Professionally landscaped with stone patio, outdoor fireplace and gorgeous Gunite heated and cooled saltwater. A stylish pool house with bath and outdoor shower adds a touch of resort-style living to your backyard oasis. Gracious in town living at its finest!

584 Boston Post Road, Madison

$1,975,000

Elegant European-Style Contemporary. Perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience. Located in downtown Madison. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath home offers a host of exceptional features. A newly updated kitchen, indoor Gunite pool and hot tub, a beautifully remodeled one-bedroom apartment, ideal for in-laws, guests or a rental income. Private yard with spacious stone patio and wood-burning fireplace. The lower level includes a media room and fully equipped gym.