Two education facilities in Madison are now one step closer to demolition as the town prepares to present its plans for tearing down Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School and the Town Campus Learning Center at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Aug. 6 meeting.
The demolition of both buildings would remove two outdated structures that have long been part of Madison Public Schools’ School Renewal Plan. That plan also included construction of the new Neck River Elementary School and structural improvements to Dr. Robert H. Brown Elementary School.
According to Madison Public Schools Con-
struction Manager Ben Whittaker, both buildings are ready for demolition, although they will come down at different times between this fall and next summer.
Ryerson — which the school district determined was not cost-effective to renovate — is ready for demolition-related work to begin.
See Demolition Plans Advance page 8
Fun
From left, Melissa Lepage, Kathy Ventura, Kris Ventura, Stephen Ventura and Grace Dustin play one of several outdoor games in the lavender fields at Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth on Aug. 2. Visitors can also explore the farm's fairy gardens and ride the Lavender Express.
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Christine Koster Gives Back to the Park She Loves
Associate Editor By Alicia Gomez
Christine Koster has spent years exploring parks across the country, but one place keeps bringing her back: Hammonasset Beach State Park. Since first camping there in 2005, she’s spent nearly two decades helping improve the park through the Friends of Hammonasset.
Growing up camping with her family sparked a lifelong love of the outdoors. Over the years, Christine has visited 48 states, including many national and state parks. After buying an RV with her husband in 2005, she discovered Hammonasset Beach State Park, a place she quickly fell in love with.
After spotting a brochure for the Friends of Hammonasset, Christine remembers thinking, “Oh, we should just join that.” What began as a simple decision to volunteer eventually grew into nearly two decades of service, leading her to become vice president in 2015 and president in 2016. Christine was raised in a family with seven girls. Her parents taught her the importance of volunteering, and giving back was simply part of
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growing up. Volunteering with the Friends of Hammonasset gave her the chance to give back to a place that means so much to her.
For Christine, volunteering has always been about making Hammonasset a better place for everyone who visits.
“Our mission is to enhance the experience at Hammonasset Beach State Park,” she says.
The Friends aim to do this through educational programs, park improvements, and support for the Meigs Point Nature Center.
The organization raised $500,000 to help build the Meigs Point Nature Center and has since contributed more than $1 million to support its programs. Throughout the park, the Friends have also funded flower boxes, gardens, a bike repair station, and campground activities, all with
the goal of making Hammonasset more welcoming and enjoyable for visitors.
Christine is quick to point out that none of this happens alone. She credits the Board of Directors, park staff, Ranger Russ Miller, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and many others who share her commitment to Hammonasset.
In fact, her favorite part of the park is just that — the people. The friendships she has made over the years have become one of the most rewarding parts of volunteering. Whether it’s sitting by a campfire, hosting cookouts, or sharing dessert nights with fellow campers, Hammonasset has become as much a community as a destination.
Outside of Hammonasset, Christine works full time as a commercial loan officer, serves as vice president of the Friends of Connecticut State Parks, and enjoys traveling the country with her husband in their RV.
When visitors leave Hammonasset, Christine hopes they take home “fun memories with family and friends.”
Photo courtesy of Christine Koster
Christine Koster has spent nearly two decades helping enhance Hammonasset Beach State Park through the Friends of Hammonasset, supporting park improvements, educational programs, and the Meigs Point Nature Center.
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I love the town’s bicentennial, but the ubiquitous “From Before to Beyond” slogan seems to have come from AI or a functional alliterate. Many townspeople do not like it. Correlative phrases usually link nouns or ideas. We have a time-based adjective ("before”) linked to a preposition ("beyond”). Did we pass on “From old to Old Duck Hole Road”?
Double the Fun
Story by Carol Andrecs
Young Marty and Sock were living in a garage for more than a year after being put outside. Each was born missing part of his rear leg, which makes them both extra special and unique. Not affected at all, Marty (black and white) and Sock (brown tabby) are a bundle of fun who love to play, jump and wrestle. These brothers are so grateful to be safe inside, adored, and given the best care and lots of attention. Their endless antics and unconditional love will fill your home with joy. Could you give them the life they always wanted? Come meet these amazing boys at our open house or apply to adopt them online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines
: Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary. Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and
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“From colonial to concurrent”? “From previous to prosperous”? Even these examples do not match the odd rubric of our bicentennial motto because it is hard to posit examples with no nouns. We could have changed our slogan before, but we are beyond that now.
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much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC), located at 96 Fair Street, Guilford, offers Lawyer Time, a program to allow individuals to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney to discuss legal questions and better understand one’s personal rights and the legal process. Attorneys can discuss most civil matters. W&FLC does not provide pro bono services or legal representation. W&FLC also offers Financial Consults, a program that involves one-on-one appointments with a volunteer financial coach to review finances of participants and help them take control of their economic independence and success. Topics cover budgeting, divorce, finances, debt, death claims paperwork, and more. Lastly, W&FLC offers a guided assistance program with a social worker who can connect individuals with community resources on crisis services, social services, mental health, financial assistance, and legal services. For more information or an appointment, contact 203-458-6699 or info@womenandfamilylife.org.
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Obituary John Penders III
Branford
John F. Penders III, known to all as “Jack,” died on July 16, 2026, at the age of 82, in Branford.
Jack was born on Nov. 25, 1943, in New Haven, to John F. Penders Jr. and Mary Rita Penders, and was raised in the city’s Fair Haven neighborhood, which he called home for his first 32 years. He attended St. Mary’s High School and Manhattan College.
He devoted his working life to the Connecticut Education Association, representing the state’s public school teachers for more than 34 years in collective bargaining and negotiations, and as an advocate before the state legislature. A certified community mediator, Jack served from 2000 to 2004 as an International Observer during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, working in the Short Strand and Garvaghy Road communities amid the conflict there. He also served two terms on the New Haven Board of Aldermen, and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
In retirement, above all, Jack cherished his role as grandfather. Known to his grandchildren as “Poppy,” a title he treasured, he loved cheering them on at their games and being there for birth-
days, milestones, and time together. He filled his days with weekly games of pétanque and rooting for the Boston Red Sox, a loyalty he came to after his first love, the Brooklyn Dodgers, left town half a century before.
He was predeceased by his brother, Mark Conway Penders, and his stepson, Christopher Penders. He is survived by his sons, John F. “Jay” Penders IV and his wife, Laura, of Wayland, Mass., and their sons, Sean and James; and Michael D. Penders and his wife, Kali, of Madison, and their daughters, Rylee and Teagan. He is also survived by his brother, Paul J. Penders, of Houston, Texas, and by his former wife, Barbara Penders, of Madison, who remained close to him throughout his life.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 28 at St. George Church, Guilford. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Arrangements are in the care of East Haven Memorial Funeral Home, East Haven. Following the interment, family and friends were warmly invited to join the family for a reception at James Madison House, 508 Old Toll Road, Madison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Education Foundation, the charitable arm of the Connecticut Education Association, 21 Oak St., Suite 500, Hartford, CT 06106 (cefgives.org).
The Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, will host a Reading Dragons Coloring Contest Monday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 8, for children and tweens participating in the library's summer Reading Dragons program. Participants may color Kirin and Griffin sheets, available in the tween area, and return them by the end of Saturday, Aug. 8. Winning designs will be turned into collectible Reading Dragons cards. For more information or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Never too Early to Play and Learn
The Killingworth Nursery School, located on the lower level of the Congregational Church of Killingworth at 273 Route 81, announces it welcomes children for its Terrific Tots program. Terrific Tots is available one day a week for two-year-old kids and a parent or caregiver. Classes are held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays based on the preference of families. The program is a 10week session and there are three sessions per year. Terrific Tots serves as a transition for young children in preparation for preschool. Children will be guided through activities, art, songs, stories, exploration, and outdoor play. For more information, contact 860-391-3130 or killingworthnurseryschool@yahoo.com, or visit killingworthnurseryschool.com.
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Public Hearing Set on Housing Trust
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
A public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. at Town Campus on a proposed Affordable Housing Trust, an account intended to help facilitate the development of more affordable housing in Madison.
The proposed trust is the work of the Affordable Housing Committee, with assistance from the Town Planner. One of its primary goals is to support the development of more affordable housing options in Madison, particularly for demographics in need of relatively inexpensive housing.
Committee member Michael Kaminsky cited seniors and young professionals as immediate examples, although affordable units generally would be available to households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, which for Madison is more than $167,000, according to federal data.
Kaminsky said that income level is well below what is typically needed to purchase a home in Madison, where home prices
generally range from $600,000 to $725,000.
While the trust fund ordinance was advanced to a public hearing by a majority of the Board of Selectmen, the vote was not unanimous. Selectman Bruce Wilson voted against it, saying, “While I support exploring responsible, structural tools for housing, I cannot support an ordinance that opens a back door to divert local property taxes and operational revenues away from our town budget.”
Wilson instead favors using local building permit fees to fund the trust — revenues that “historically offset operating costs for town departments, public safety, and public works,” he said — along with outside funding sources such as grants and private donations.
The draft ordinance includes all of those funding sources, along with “municipal appropriations,” including taxpayer dollars. However, committee members agreed that using taxpayer funds would not be the preferred source of funding.
Under the proposed ordinance, over-
sight of the trust would remain with the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance. As the ordinance states, “all requested/proposed expenditures from the fund must be approved by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance in accordance with the Town Charter” and other town procedures and policy goals.
“We wanted this to be as flexible as possible,” Kaminsky said. “Everything’s a ‘may.’ The Board of Selectmen gets to say whatever they think is appropriate.”
Kaminsky and committee member Mark Edmiston said the trust could help fund the early stages of affordable housing projects, demonstrating the town’s commitment before construction begins.
“A lot of the expense of building anything in town is before you have a chance to actually get a permit,” Edmiston said. “You have to go in there and find out if there’s water. You’ve got to find out if the soil testing has to be done. Those are things that a housing fund could provide for a developer.”
Edmiston said a developer looking to
build affordable housing in Madison may view the town’s willingness to help fund predevelopment work as a signal that the community is serious about supporting new housing.
In addition to establishing an Affordable Housing Trust, the Affordable Housing Committee is also working on other initiatives required under new state laws. One is the creation of a Fair Rent Commission, which is required in municipalities with populations of 15,000 or more.
Edmiston said that rather than creating a separate Fair Rent Commission, those responsibilities could be incorporated into a new Housing Committee the existing committee is considering. That committee would focus more broadly on housing issues, including market-rate apartments and accessory dwelling units.
Additional volunteers are needed to help accomplish those goals. The committee currently has three members and four vacancies, and members encourage Madison residents interested in serving to apply through the Board of Selectmen.
Obituaries
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Obituary
James Freytag
Madison
On July 19, 2026, James Freytag, 53, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in The Bronx, N.Y.
James was a loving father, devoted husband, cherished son, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and the love he had for his family. He was a protector by nature and always found joy in spending time with those he loved.
ple moments in life, especially the time he spent with the people he loved most. Above all, James had a deep love for God and regularly attended church, finding strength and peace in his faith.
James is survived by his wife, Jeanette Freytag; his beloved children, Sabrina Freytag, Anthony Freytag, and James Freytag Jr.; his mother, Susan Freytag; his brother, Ronald Freytag; his sister-in-law, Liz Freytag; and many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish his memory.
James worked as a project manager for Baybrook Remodeling, where he was respected for his dedication and strong work ethic. He also had a passion for cooking and owned several pizzerias over the years, sharing his love of food with family, friends, and the community.
In his free time, James enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time on the water, cars, sports, being a die-hard New York Giants fan, ATV riding, music, and creating lasting memories with his family. He treasured the sim-
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James’s love, beautiful smile, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family will never be forgotten. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Friends were invited to calling hours on July 26 at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford, followed by a prayer service at Guilford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to James' GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expensesfor-james-freytag. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.
The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, provides Meals on Wheels to seniors living in Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Madison. For more information, call 860-388-1611, ext. 217. There is no waiting list, and no one is ever turned away due to economic constraints. Meals are supported by Senior Resources with Title III funds available from the Older Americans Act.
Demolition Plans Advance for Two School Buildings
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Its interior has been “completely cleaned,” Whittaker said, and its water system and utilities have been disconnected.
Whittaker said the town plans to seek bids for the Ryerson demolition “probably late fall” this year, with demolition anticipated between March and June 2027. The work is estimated to cost between $2.4 million and $2.9 million. Most, or perhaps all, of the eventual cost could be covered by the $2.5 million remaining from the under-budget construction of Neck River Elementary School.
Around half of the cost to demolish the 43,000-square-foot building will go toward abatement. Through that process, “the
majority of the building” will be surgically removed, Whittaker said.
Following demolition, the central parking lot adjacent to the building will remain to provide access to the playground and field area. Water service and a power pedestal will also remain in place “for any use” in the future, which Whittaker said is a more forward-thinking financial approach.
Like Ryerson, the Town Campus Learning Center is an outdated facility that lacks the construction of a modern school building. Whittaker said the structure consists of “vintage portable buildings” built about 30 years ago that have exceeded their expected lifespan and are showing signs of structural deterioration.
Remote Presentations for Shoreline Eldercare Alliance
Shoreline Eldercare Alliance (SEA) of Connecticut, an advocacy group for elders, will continue providing enrichment during the COVID-19 pandemic, although through remote means. Seniors who are interested in these virtual presentations via Zoom can send an email to kkellyrubin@benchmarkquality.com with “SEA Zoom” on the subject line. A link will be sent by email to allow seniors to join these presentations. For more information, including a brief tutorial on how to use Zoom, visit sea-ct.org.
Compared to a school building “that’s made of steel and masonry,” Whittaker said, “it’s not a good place to be” for education.
All utilities and water have been disconnected from the remaining Learning Center structure, and an asbestos evaluation found no evidence of the hazardous material. The remaining work before demolition includes removing rooftop HVAC equipment and the rubber roof membrane before the Madison Hose Company uses the building for a live-fire training exercise.
“The plan is for the fire department to actually train on the building and then light it on fire, and we have a contractor that’ll come in right after and remove all
the rubble and debris,” said Whittaker. “The benefit there is our estimate ... is around $100,000 — so huge cost savings — and our fire department gets some training out of it.”
Whittaker said the remaining work will take place “on the exact date” sometime this fall.
The estimated $100,000 demolition cost will come from the town’s capital account. The significantly lower cost compared to Ryerson’s demolition reflects the Learning Center’s smaller 13,000-square-foot size, the fact that it did not require an abatement process, and its less expensive woodframe construction.
The Killingworth Library announces it is now a FamilySearch affiliate library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help guests make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a web service that has over six billion searchable names and two billion images of historical genealogical records. It adds over 300 million free genealogical records and images online yearly from all over the world. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records from more than 130 countries to help patrons discover and make family connections. The database is only available in-person at the Killingworth Library, 301 Route 81, with any of its public access computers. For more information, drop by the library and ask a staff member how to get started.
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Paddle for the Sound Fundraiser
Save the Sound will host its annual Paddle for the Sound fundraiser Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 9. Participants may kayak, canoe, or paddleboard anywhere within Long Island Sound while tracking their miles and raising funds in their communities. Prize packages will be awarded to the participant who raises the most money and the participant who paddles the most miles. Participants may also register as part of a team, and teams with more than five members will receive Save the Sound bucket hats. Proceeds benefit Save the Sound's work to improve water quality, restore critical habitats, build climate resilience, and protect the rivers, wetlands, and open spaces surrounding Long Island Sound. For more information or to register, visit savethesound.org/paddle.
Programs on Madison Cable
Madison Cable Access announces it is broadcasting on Comcast channels 18, 19, and 20. Channel 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. Channel 19 programs include Journey of the Butterfly, Indyke Drum Originals, and Reminiscing of Madison, as well as the town's Board of Education meetings. Channel 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.
Legal Notice of Decision
Madison Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency
The Madison Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agent approved per Section 13 of the Regulations the following application on:
26-23.290 Bradley Corners Road: Map: 121, Lot: 34; Owners/Applicants: Alan W. & Sherry A. Steines; Regulated Activity Permit to install a 16 ft. x 12 ft. shed within the 100-foot upland review area of an inland wetland
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Marianne Krumm (26-0219)
The Hon. Seth C. Klaskin, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated July 21, 2026, 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:
Stephanie Ann Stewart c/o RALPH EVAN SLATER, GREGORY & ADAMS PC, 190 OLD RIDGEFIELD ROAD, WILTON, CT 06897
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Carolyn Eppler (26-0090)
The Hon. Seth C. Klaskin, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated June 16, 2026, 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:
ULYSSES MAXWELL WHITEHEAD, LAW OFFICE OF ULYSSES M. WHITEHEAD, 16 CORNERSTONE COURT, 2ND FL, PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479
LEGAL NOTICE
MADISON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Madison, CT
Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a public hearing(s) on Thursday, August 20, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room ‘A’, the James Madison Room, Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive, Madison CT 06443. This is a hybrid meeting and attendees may also join via Zoom webinar through either the webinar link or call-in information below.
www.zoom.us
Webinar ID: 915 8196 6735
Password: 452138 Or Call-in: 1 646 558 8656
The following application(s) will be heard:
#26-26. Boston Post Road (US RT. 1) - Madison Center Project Phase 3; Zone: D District; Applicant: Town of Madison; Major Downtown Village District Alteration for road, pedestrian, and landscape improvements along the Boston Post Road in the downtown area as part of the originally approved Madison Center Project.
#26-27. Boston Post Road (US RT. 1), Britton Lane, and West Wharf Road; Zones: R-1 and R-2; Applicant: Town of Madison; Major Downtown Village District (DVD) Alteration for pedestrian improvements including sidewalks and crosswalks on Boston Post Road (US RT. 1), Britton Lane, and West Wharf Road.
#26-29 + CSP. Mill Road; Map:42, Lot: 3; Zone: R-1; Owners: SWPG River Road LLC; Coastal Site Plan Application and Special Exception Application pursuant to Sections 4.4L and 4.12, Small, Single-Family Cluster Developments, to construct a development of eighteen (18) detached single-family residences; a private road and associated site improvements for access, utilities, subsurface sewage disposal systems, and stormwater management system
Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Land Use Office. Further details on how to participate in the webinar are posted on the Town of Madison website, www.madisonct.org. All written correspondence can be submitted to the Land Use Department via email to landuse@madisonct.org. Dial 203-245-5631 for assistance.
Dated at Madison, Connecticut this 27th day of July, 2026
Carol Snow, Chair
LEGAL NOTICE
MADISON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Madison, CT
Notice is hereby given that the Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is a virtual meeting only and attendees may join via Zoom webinar through either the webinar link or call-in information below.
#26-7. 39 Liberty Street; Map: 29, Lot: 133, Zone: R-2; Owner/Applicant: Suzanne Schultz; Variance request to Section 4.6D, side yard, to allow 12’ where 20’ is required; Section 13.0A(6) to enlarge a non-conforming building to raise a portion of roof. Application includes a Coastal Site Plan
#26-8. 4 Madison Avenue; Map 17, Lot 28, Zone: R-3; Owners/Applicants: Carolyn Witkewicz & Matthew Cardosi; Variance request to Sec. 4.6A, front yard, to allow 24.1’ where 30’ is required and Sec. 4.6D, side yard, to allow 6’ where 15’ is required to expand existing dormers; Sec. 4.8B to allow 1367sf of coverage where 1352sf is allowed for an open porch and Sec. 13.0A(6) to enlarge a non-conforming building. Application includes a Coastal Site Plan
#26-9. 7 Pent Road; Map 18, Lot 3, Zone: R-5; Owners/Applicants: Nick Anderson and Riley Kokoruda; Variance request to Sec. 9.2B, accessory buildings, to allow 2.7’ rear setback where 2.7’ rear setback exists and 9.5’ is required and to allow 3.3’ side setback where 3.3’ side setback exists and 15.5’ is required and to allow 3.4’ side setback where 6’ is required and Sec. 13.0A(6), enlarge a non-conforming building, to demolish and rebuild an accessory dwelling unit with a raised portion of roof and pergola. Application includes a Coastal Site Plan.
#26-11. 888 Summer Hill Road; Map: 151, Lot: 16, Zone: RU-1; Owner: Michael D. Johnson; Applicant: The Madison Historical Society; Variance request to Sec. 5.4F, minimum yards, to allow a 17’ front setback where 40’ is required for installation of a generator and two above-ground propane tanks
Copies of these applications are available for inspection in the Land Use Office. Further details on how to participate in the webinar are posted on the Town of Madison website, www.madisonct.org. Written correspondence can be submitted to the Land Use Dept. via email to landuse@madisonct.org. Dial 203-2455631 for assistance.
Dated this 17th, Day of July 2026
Maria Pettola, CZEO, Land Use Official
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of August 6 - August 12
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
You have been burning the candle at both ends, Aries. You can’t run on caffeine and grit all of the time. Find a day to rest before your body makes that decision for you.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Someone is testing your patience this week, Taurus. Before you stick to your guns, ask yourself if this is a battle worth fighting and then proceed.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
It’s time to mute as much internal noise as possible, Gemini. Focus on one project and make a concerted effort to finish it before jumping to the next thing on your to-do list.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, the stars are washing over your emotional sector, making you confront what you have been sweeping under the rung for some time. Trust your feelings.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, the universe is asking you to give others a shot to shine and for you to step into the background. Use this week to refine your talents out of the spotlight.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, keep your eyes open for a chance encounter mid-week that could spark a great new idea. Let go of the need to control the outcome and just go with the flow.
AUGUST 6
Michelle Yeoh, Actress (64) AUGUST 7
Wayne Knight, Actor (71) AUGUST 8
Shawn Mendes, Singer (28) AUGUST 9
Bill Skarsgard, Actor (36)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Collaboration is your superpower this week, Libra. If you’ve been stuck on a professional problem, run it by a colleague. The answer may lie in a perspective you haven’t considered yet.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Your financial intuition is incredibly sharp, Scorpio. Trust your instincts right now. It’s a great week to pitch a big idea, ask for a raise or reevaluate your budget
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, you are feeling an itch to break free from your routine but don’t know where to begin. Don’t drop everything just yet. Explore little adventures first.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
There are a lot of ideas floating around in your head, Capricorn, but none have solidified into action just yet. Seek the opinions of others to identify a path forward.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, every time you think you have a plan in place, the variables change. That’s alright because you always have a backup idea should different scenarios present themselves.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
You can’t predict where a relationship will go, Pisces. This week it is best to simply maintain the status quo. Things will be revealed soon enough.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST 10
Kylie Jenner, Reality Star (29) AUGUST 11
Chris Hemsworth, Actor (43) AUGUST 12
Sir Mix-a-Lot, Rapper (63)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Bleated
6. Snakelike fish
9. Database management system
13. Social evolution anthropologist Service
14. American rocker Grohl
15. Greek personification of compassion
16. Negatives
17. Rescued
18. Self-immolation by fire ritual
19. Assigns tasks
21. Popular type of cigar
22. Discounts
23. The whole quantity
24. New York Giants legend
25. Indicates before
28. Lentils
29. Extremely angry
31. Body part
33. “North Star State”
36. David __, US playwright
38. Lower and raise one’s head
39. Private rendezvous
41. In a way, improved
44. A place to play
45. Astronomical period of 18 years
46. Automobile
48. Something you can take
49. A radio band
51. Jaws of a voracious animal
52. Short-billed rails
54. Chinese province
56. Shameless
60. Horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
61. Indian respectful titles
62. Fail to entertain
63. Dried-up
64. Central Utah city
65. Southern U.S.
66. German river
67. Necessary for breathing
68. Put into play
CLUES DOWN
1. Curved segment
2. Wings
3. Yellowish volatile liquid
4. Makes less severe
5. Debit note
6. Overhang
7. The nights before
8. Type of light
9. Lacking enthusiasm
10. Tattle
11. Some is “heavy”
12. One who is canonized
14. Indicates date and place of writing
17. “Peace” in Arabic
20. “Olaf” actor Josh
21. Fragmented rock
23. They __
25. Advanced degree
26. Backside
27. Influential architect and design couple
29. An act of undue intimacy
30. Words from which later words are derived
32. 10 meters
34. Neither
35. Fungal sacs
37. The law of God revealed to Moses
40. A woolen cap of Scottish origin
42. A promise
43. Challenges
47. British Air Aces
49. Large bank
50. Served as an omen
52. Cavalry sword
53. Vaccine developer
55. Belgian WW2 resistance leader Jules
56. Italian Seaport
57. Hip joint
58. __ Clapton, musician
59. Insect repellent
61. Constrictor snake
65 “The First State” (abbr.)
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
FAIR DAYS WORD SEARCH
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Word Scramble
Word Scramble solution for July 30, 2026: HOSE
Word Search solution for July 30, 2026
Daniel Hand Athletes Earn All-SCC Honors
By Serenity J. Bishop
Sports Editor
With the 2025-26 school year officially in the books, it is time to look back at the athletes who stood out in one of Connecticut’s premier athletic conferences. The Southern Connecticut Conference once again showcased some of the state’s top talent, and Daniel Hand athletes were among the conference’s best, earning AllSCC honors across nearly every season and sport.
From the fall through the spring seasons, the Tigers consistently competed at a high level, with dozens of student-athletes receiving conference recognition.
Daniel Hand’s impressive collection of All-SCC selections highlighted the strength, depth and tradition of one of the SCC’s premier athletic programs.
The fall season began with strong performances in cross country. JJ Funk and Max Millard both earned Second Team All-SCC honors in boys cross country, while the girls team was led by Annecy Vlieks, who received First Team honors, and Maribel Smith, who was selected to the Second Team.
The boys soccer team had three All-SCC selections, with Harrison Hodge and Finlay McConville earning First Team recognition and Wes Long receiving Second Team honors. The girls soccer program also enjoyed an outstanding season as Alice Agovino and Elizabeth Walsh were named to the First Team, while Eliza Jobson and Keely Parri earned Second Team honors.
Daniel Hand’s field hockey team produced four All-SCC selections. Maggie Lavin and Claire Rickelman earned First Team honors, while Brynn Poole and Katelyn Woytowich were selected to the Second Team. In girls swimming, Ella Speerli captured the SCC championship in the 1-meter diving event, while Anna Jacob placed third in the
100-yard backstroke to earn AllSCC recognition.
The Tigers were especially well represented on the football field, producing one of the conference’s strongest groups with eight AllSCC selections. Anthony Bowe earned First Team Offense honors on the offensive line, while Lucca Boyce was selected at running back. Defensively, Timothy O’Malley, Brayden Dempsey and Conor Casagrande all earned First Team recognition. Paul Fumex, Cole Preskar, Stone Leckey and Robert Reh were each named to the Second Team on offense.
The winter season continued Daniel Hand’s success. The gymnastics team featured six All-SCC performers: Brenna Boucino, Kelly Kelly, Ella Speerli, Chloe Flickinger, Ella Shields and Sophia Antonetti. In boys indoor track, Sean Arms earned First Team honors in the pole vault, while Brayden Shields received Second Team recognition in the high jump. Annecy Vlieks added another First Team honor in the girls 3,200 meters.
Daniel Starkey represented the boys swimming team with All-SCC honors after placing third in the 200-yard individual medley and second in the 500yard freestyle. Brooke Ouellette earned Second Team All-SCC honors in girls ice hockey, while Liza Jobson received First Team recognition in girls basketball. Drew Catala was named to the Second Team in boys basketball, and the boys ice hockey team was represented by First Team forward Alex Khacherian and Second Team defenseman Gavin Scarice.
The spring season once again showcased the depth of Daniel Hand athletics. The boys lacrosse team had several conference selections, with Max Cuticelli at attack, Diego Portley at midfield and Sean Healy on defense all earning Second Team honors.
The girls lacrosse team turned in one of the conference’s most impressive performances with nine All-SCC selections. Piper Carroll at attack, Claire Levis at midfield, Elizabeth Walsh on defense and Ava Bonalsky in goal all earned First Team honors. Chloe Wiesbrock, Ellie Flynn, Maggie Lavin, Ella Bodner and Lilliana Gerrard were all named to the Second Team.
Daniel Hand also excelled on the tennis courts. Adrian Fernandez earned First Team honors in boys singles, while the doubles team of Marcelo Gonzalez and Gavin Waterman also received First Team recognition. Andrew Seehusen earned Second Team honors in singles, and the doubles team of Paul Fumex and Nathaniel Konstantino was selected to the Second Team. On the girls side, Loden Bradstreet earned First Team honors in singles, while Brynn Poole and Lilah Browning received First Team recognition in doubles.
The Tigers continued their success in baseball, softball, golf, volleyball and outdoor track and field. Gavin Scarice, Hayden Whitcher and Nick Maynard earned First Team All-SCC honors in baseball, while Nate Kessell and Jonas Markovitz were selected to the Second Team. Lena Aguzzi received First Team honors in softball, with Pheobe Brennan earning Second Team recognition. Millie Gobleck represented the girls golf team with All-SCC honors, while Christopher Stites and Cody Kleinback earned First and Second Team honors, respectively, in boys volleyball.
Daniel Hand also enjoyed an exceptional outdoor track and field season. Lucas Nolte earned First Team honors in the 400 meters, while Brayden Shields was named to the First Team in both the high jump and triple jump. Sean Arms earned another First Team selection in the pole
vault, while the 4x100-meter relay team of Sean Arms, Stone Leckey, Finn Barry and Lucas Nolte received Second Team honors. Cole Preskar added Second Team recognition in both the high jump and triple jump, and Annecy Vlieks capped another outstanding year by earning First Team honors in the girls 3,200 meters.
Daniel Hand’s remarkable
number of All-SCC selections reflects the strength of its athletic program and the consistent success its teams enjoyed throughout the school year. With many of these standout athletes expected to return next season, the Tigers are well positioned to continue competing for conference championships and build on this year’s success during the 2026-27 campaign.
Photo courtesy of Loden Bradstreet
Daniel Hand girls tennis standout Loden Bradstreet was named First Team All-SCC in singles during the 2025-26 season.
Giants Gain Ground in Title Race
By Serenity J. Bishop
Sports Editor
Sunny skies, temperatures in the mid80s and low humidity would have made for an ideal day for pitching horseshoes. Smoke from Canadian wildfires, however, shielded the sun’s rays. For the second match in a row, 10 substitutes were needed. With only six available, four teams had to use blind scores for absent players.
The second-place Giants cut into the White Sox’s first-place lead with a 4-2 win. The Cards moved into a tie for eighth place with a 4-2 victory over the No. 7 Marlins. The Pirates scored 308 points in a split with the third-place Braves. Other split matches involved the No. 5 Rockies, No. 6 Cubs and last-place Red Sox. Unable to field a team, the Rangers forfeited.
Cody Layton substituted for White Sox player Brady Miller. The White Sox opened the match with a win using their handicap, but Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants won the next four games. Matt Valentin and Zanelli combined for 57 points in game two. Valentin and Adam Fortier added 47 points in game three, enough for a 20-point win. Zanelli won game four, and Valentin’s six ringers in the middle of game five led to another double-digit victory. The White Sox won the final game as Valentin and Fortier managed to score more than one point in only 16 of the 24 boxes. The Giants are now within three games of first place. Valentin’s 97-point series was the thirdhighest B Division score.
For the second match in a row, the Braves used a blind score for Frank Rausch. Pirates player Skip Robinson faced the challenge of beating the 128point blind score. The two A/C games were scratch contests. Games one and four were nearly identical: Robinson outscored Rausch’s blind score, 68-64, and Gary Stevens provided the points for the wins. In the two A/B games, the Pirates had an 11-point handicap. Braves player Mike Beckwith failed to toss a ringer in game two, and Robinson’s score was nearly a repeat of game one, 33-32. Robinson earned another win, 35-32, over the blind score in game five, but Beckwith’s 30
points overcame the 11-point handicap for a one-point victory. Robinson won all four games against the blind score, finishing with a season-best 136-point series, the third-highest score in the A Division. In the two B/C games, the Braves had a fivepoint handicap. The Pirates led by six points entering the final box of game three but were outscored 4-2 and lost by one. In the final game, the Pirates again held the lead entering the seventh box before Beckwith tossed four doubles in a row for a 20point victory. Beckwith’s 112-point series ranked second in the B Division, while Braves player Gary Haney’s 57 points were his best of the season.
Kyle Sunderland substituted for Reds player Joe Heery. The Reds looked to take advantage of double-digit handicaps in four of the six games as they faced Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles. In winning the first two games, the Reds needed the handicap only in game two. The Orioles responded with a 25-point win in game three. Holding a two-point lead entering the final box of game four, the Orioles were outscored 6-4, resulting in a tie. The Orioles overcame double-digit handicaps to win the final two games. Zanelli and the Reds’ Chip Goodrich had a close individual match, with Zanelli edging Goodrich, 118-115. The Orioles won the match, 3½-2½.
The Rockies used a blind score for Warren Bellows as they faced Dennis Allen’s Yankees. The handicap favored the Yankees throughout the match. Allen edged Sue Pollard, 35-31, but Anthony Malerba’s 25 points won the game for the Rockies. Allen and Vinny Jonynas combined for 63 points in a 20-point win in game two. Malerba’s 34 points in game three were his best of the match and led to the Rockies’ second win. Even with Allen scoring at least 35 points for the third straight game, the Yankees still needed the handicap to win game four. Allen and Jonynas teamed up for another 20-point win in game five.
Malerba’s four points in the final box of the night were enough to overcome the handicap for a one-point Rockies victory. The teams split the match. Allen’s 145-point series was a personal best and the secondhighest A Division score. Malerba’s 103-
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point series led the C Division. For the second match in a row, John Sciacca matched up against another archrival, Cubs player Bob Cifaldi. Cifaldi’s 38 points in the opening game equaled the D’backs’ score, and Cubs player Peter Lessard’s 22 points gave the Cubs the win. Bob Thomas, in his first appearance, substituted for Cubs player Scott Allen Jr. Sciacca and Butch Carotenuto combined for 54 points in an easy win in game two. Lessard edged John O’Brien, 23-21, and used the handicap for the victory before Lessard and Cifaldi teamed up for the Cubs’ third win. The teams went back and forth in game five. With the handicap, the Cubs trailed by just one point entering the final box but were outscored 5-3, giving the D’backs the win. The finale also came down to the last box. Holding a three-point lead, the D’backs managed only three points while the Cubs scored six, but with the handicap the Cubs still lost by one point. The teams split. Final score for the archrivals: Cifaldi 133, Sciacca 115. Lessard was remarkably consistent, scoring three games of 23 points and one of 22. His 91-point series tied for the second-highest C Division score.
In their previous two matches, John Hutra’s Marlins eased their concerns by winning five games each time. This week, they faced a Cards team that has struggled to put together a winning streak of more than two games, though the playoffs remain within reach. In the opening game, Kris Toohey’s 11 ringers in the first eight boxes gave the Cards an insurmountable lead. In game two, the Marlins were unable to take advantage of their 12-point handicap against the scoring duo of Todd Nuhn and Toohey. The Marlins won the next two games, first in the B/C matchup and then when Leif Selander matched scores to overcome Toohey’s 41 points for a one-point victory. The Cards won the final two games. Nuhn and Toohey combined for 71 points in a double-digit victory, and the Cards used their handicap in the final game. The Cards won the match, 4-2, and moved into a tie with the Orioles for eighth place. Toohey’s 149-point series and
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC) seeks new members for its upcoming season, with a particular need for altos, tenors, and basses. No auditions or previous singing experience are required. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at St. Francis Church’s Msgr. Fox Parish Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown. New members may join through Tuesday, Sept. 8. Directed by Samuel Tucker and accompanied by Alan Dougherty’s 10-piece orchestra, the chorus will present its holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Portland High School. The chorus awards scholarships to Middlesex County seniors planning to study nursing or music. For more information, call 860-3423120 or visit vocalchords20.org.
Nuhn’s 117-point series were the top scores in the A and B divisions.
The Tigers used a blind score for Sheryl Serviss. With a big win, Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox had a chance to climb out of last place, and they also held every handicap advantage. The Tigers won the opening game using the blind score and Dennis Goodrich’s 29 points. Beckwith singlehandedly won game two. By tossing only one ringer apiece, Goodrich and Anthony Conkling handed the Red Sox the win in game three. In the second A/C game, Goodrich edged Beckwith, 29-28, and with the blind score the Tigers evened the match. The Red Sox won the next game to take a 3-2 lead. A win in the finale would have given them the match; a loss meant a split. Goodrich and Conkling matched scores and overcame the 10-point handicap to earn the split. Both teams remained in the same positions in the standings. Goodrich’s 91-point series tied for the secondhighest C Division score.
With Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers no longer in last place, another opportunity presented itself as they faced Tony Cutone’s Angels, who had not won a match since Week 2. Keith Toohey substituted for Dodgers player Ralph Sampson. Davis’ 38 points in the opening game were more than enough for the win. Cutone and Ed Turner each scored 27 points and overcame a seven-point handicap for a onepoint victory in game two. Turner’s 26 points led the Angels to another win in game three. Cutone outscored the Dodgers in game four. Turner and Cutone combined for 55 points in game five, but the Dodgers used the handicap for a one-point victory and also won the final game. The Angels won the match, 4-2.
The top eight teams qualify for the playoffs. Current standings: White Sox 47.524.5; Giants 44.5-27.5; Braves 43.0-29.0; Pirates 41.5-30.5; Rockies 39.5-32.5; Cubs 39.0-33.0; Marlins 37.0-35.0; Orioles 36.536.5; Cards 36.5-36.5; D’backs 35.5-36.5; Reds 35.0-37.0; Mets 33.5-38.5; Angels 33.0-39.0; Rangers 31.0-41.0; Yankees 31.0-41.0; Tigers 30.5-41.5; Dodgers 27.544.5; Red Sox 26.0-46.0.
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Art Exhibit Invites Visitors Into the Artist’s Mind
By Evan Anderson
Special to Living
There are many exquisite art exhibits displaying beautiful paintings and sculptures, but artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson often find people lacking the tools to fully engage with them. Their joint exhibition at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum offers visitors a visual guide to an artist’s mind.
artist perceives a painting or sculpture, Murphy and Johnson hope to demystify that process and encourage audiences to look beyond the obvious.
Meet the artists
Murphy and Johnson met while working at the same rose shop in Boston, and they maintained a friendship that blossomed throughout their professional careers.
A Tin Can on a String:
In their shared exhibition, , Murphy and Johnson have reimagined artworks from the museum’s collection based on their own analysis of and relationship with them.
“We went with pieces that ignited our passion. Most people can look at art, even if they’re not articulating what they’re feeling, and then have a dialogue with the artist, and it’s because that person made it, right? They put their intention in; they made it with their hands,” Johnson said.
Murphy’s and Johnson’s work takes the shapes and outlines of the original artwork and re-creates them in new media or places them alongside other works from the collection, simulating how art interacts in the viewer’s mind.
“You’re there and it’s like they’re talking to us from 500 years ago. You know, the best that they can. It’s like a tin can on a string. You hear what you know about and can make out,” Johnson said.
Johnson’s work consists of bright, colorful paintings filled with animals and objects not often seen together, while Murphy worked with everything from papiermâché to neon lights to depict her muses.
A Tin Conversations From the Collection Can on a String
No matter the medium, the artwork featured in aims above all else to teach viewers about the artistic process. By breaking down how an
They went their separate ways, with Murphy working in interior design and painting ornate furniture, while Johnson presented her paintings in multiple exhibitions and galleries.
After reconnecting at New York City’s Fifth Avenue art gallery The Frick, they stayed in touch through the video messaging app Marco Polo until one of their many conversations led them to the idea for
A New London native, Murphy is a lifelong fan of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. She believed its collection, ranging from Greek and Roman vases and plates to 21stcentury paintings, would provide the perfect source of inspiration.
“Everything (at the Lyman Allyn) is very human scale. They do such a good job of making the artwork very readable to the public, and they are very thoughtful curators. They have an egoless sort of selflessness about ... how they do things,” Murphy said.
While creating pieces inspired by the collection, Murphy and Johnson discovered they have almost opposite approaches to their work. However, that helps them support each other’s creative process.
“I’ve heard Kat talk about her process, and she responds moment to moment to material. Even if she starts out with a story or an image, she tactically responds. Whereas I always start out with a blueprint,
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A Tin Can on a String
Mattias Lundblad
Mattias Lundblad
An archival taxidermy display is placed in the center of a gallery, while Heidi Johnson's paintings surround it.
Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson's paintings and sculptures are displayed in the Lyman Allyn Art Museum's gallery.
Mattias Lundblad Paintings by Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson are displayed near the entrance to the Lyman Art Museum's galleries.
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THURSDAY, AUG. 6
Thrifting Thursdays
: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 7 to 12 exploring local thrift shops and cafes. Registration required. For info, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov, or visit osyfs.org.
Husky Buddy Readers
: 10 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Children may choose a book to read with a volunteer reader. For info, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Painting with Carol
: 10 to 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features stepby-step painting instruction. For rising fourth- through seventh-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
The Day the Crayons Quit
: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Grove School Children's Theater Troupe presents a live performance based on the children's book . Approximately 15 to 20 minutes. All ages welcome. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
The Day the Crayons Quit
Music and Interactive Storytelling with Michael Caduto
: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features stories, music, dance, and activities inspired by Native American cultures and environmental stewardship. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
STEM Storytime: Strawberry DNA
: 1 to 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will learn about DNA through a story and extract DNA from a strawberry to observe under a microscope. For children ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Teen and Tween Pizza Scene
: 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features pizza, video games, yard games, and cupcake decorating. For rising fifth- through 12th-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
DIY Terrariums
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Intended for ages 7 to 14. Participants will create a miniature terrarium. Space is limited. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Sweet Treat Night
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants will make ice cream with a variety of mix-ins. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles ages 35 and older. Features information about the club's yearround sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and social activities. New members welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
FRIDAY, AUG. 7
Calendar for the Week of August 6, 2026
FRIDAY, AUG. 7 AND SATURDAY, AUG. 8
First Church of Christ Clinton 72nd Annual Summer Fair
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
Peach and Chowder Festival and Silent Auction
: Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. First Church of Christ Clinton, 55 Church Rd., Clinton. Annual fair featuring 40 crafters, food booths, live entertainment, a children's area, tag sale, books and records sale, silent auction, and Fancy Works. Free admission. For info, call 860-669-5735 or visit firstchurchclinton.org. :
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features peach shortcake with whipped cream, chowders, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, beverages, and a silent auction. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the church. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.
: 10 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features stories, music, and movement for ages 2 to 6. Siblings welcome. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Stories and More Side Quests
: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Teens will explore a new hobby through hands-on activities. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.
Cool-ology
: 3 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features STEM experiments focused on American inventors. For rising firstthrough fifth-graders. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Food Group:
The Couch Potato
The Couch Potato
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Book: by Jory John. Features a story and snack-making program for children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must attend with an adult. Free. For info, including allergen information, or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Chester First Friday Night Art Stroll:
5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Chester. Shops, restaurants, and galleries throughout downtown Chester will remain open late. Participating venues include Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery and Little House Brewing Company, with art exhibitions, artist receptions, live music, and special activities. For info, visit nilssonstudio.com.
Opening Reception for IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition
: 2 to 4 p.m. Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Marks the opening of the 46th annual IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Free and open to the public. For info or to register, contact 203421-6739 or office@shorelinearts.org, or visit shorelinearts.org.
SATURDAY, AUG. 8 AND SUNDAY, AUG. 9
Tosca
: 3 p.m. Morgan School Theater, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Opera Theater of Connecticut presents Puccini’s opera in concert staging with chorus and orchestra. Features baritone David Pittsinger as Baron Scarpia and soprano Rochele Bard as Tosca. Pre-performance OperaTalk discussions led by Artistic Director Alan Mann available. Cost: $65 adults; $60 seniors; $35 children under 18. OperaTalk: $5. For info or tickets, call 860669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.
SUNDAY, AUG. 9
Connecticut Jeep & Bronco Jamboree
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane. Fundraiser benefiting the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter featuring an offroad course for Jeep and Bronco vehicles, pet adoptions, raffles, vendors, live music, food, and more. Admission: $20 per Jeep or Bronco, including off-road course access; $10 per spectator vehicle. All proceeds benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. For info, email todd@ctjeepbronco.com or visit ctjeepbronco.com.
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Art Exhibit Invites Visitors Into the Artist’s Mind
Continued from page 19
and God knows what happens between, but I always try to stay. I start out with the story that I see in my head, and I put it down and sort of draw a blueprint, and the painting happens over time from there,” Johnson said.
Murphy’s spontaneity and Johnson’s planning allowed them to play off each other and collaborate on many of the pieces on display, making the exhibit a true team effort.
The work
When visitors walk up the stairs to the museum’s galleries, it is hard not to notice a pink glow coming from the top of the staircase. It comes from Murphy’s “Neon Sisters,” an outline of two ball gowns — one paired with a fan, one with a bouquet of flowers — created with pink neon lights.
Murphy’s work is inspired by American painter Abram Poole’s “Spanish Sisters,” which is displayed next to “Neon Sisters.” When Murphy first saw Poole’s painting, she immediately knew how she wanted to interpret it.
“That painting is so mysterious and so well done. It is a technically beautiful painting, and it is mysterious. Why are there two women? What’s with the perspective? There’s so much in that painting, and I think we are both drawn to this situ-
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Flower Power Science with Cool-ology
In the next gallery, Johnson’s painting “Inside/Out” stretches across nearly an entire wall. It depicts a scene overlooking a porch, with brightly colored grackles, deer, and cockatoos. Animals from around the world, including Johnson’s own dog, interact in the vibrant scene.
“I think there are so many beautiful paintings and figures, and people are highly skilled in everything, but animals are there, are silent witnesses. They don’t speak our language, and I know I don’t speak their language at all. They’re on their own clock, and I think we’re unaware that we live in their world. We’re safe on our porch, but we live in their world,” Johnson said.
ation and that mystery,” Murphy said. Hanging next to “Neon Sisters” is another work by Murphy, titled “Pippen Empire,” which transforms a small statue of a dachshund into Murphy’s own dog, Pippen, sitting on a couch and looking over
Just Desserts Book Club
: 10 to 11 a.m.
Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will explore the parts of flowers and learn how they grow and reproduce through hands-on activities and observation. For children ages 6 to 10. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Concert:
T-Rex Isn't Scary at OUR Library!:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Grammy-nominated children's musician Judy Pancoast presents an interactive musical program featuring the story of a T. rex visiting the children's room. Registration recommended. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Adult Craft Night: Paper Book Fans
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Elizabeth Alvord will demonstrate how to make a hand fan from a book. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), visit ivorytonlibrary.org.
a pair of shoes that are also part of the museum’s collection.
Both Murphy and Johnson aimed to incorporate personal elements into their work, as audiences often relate art to their own experiences.
: 7 to 8 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St., Ivoryton. Book: by Rebecca Ross. Discussion of the novel with light refreshments. Registration is not required. For info, call 860-7671252.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11
Play in the Sand Day
A Tin Can on a String: Conversations From the Collection is on view through Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St., New London. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for ages 60 and older, $7 for active military members, and $3 through Museums for All. Admission is free for museum members, New London residents, children 12 and younger, and students and staff at New London Public Schools, Connecticut College, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Mitchell College.
Cookbook Club
: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Participants will celebrate Play in the Sand Day with sand-themed crafts, art projects, and activities. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Geocache Adventure
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3:30 p.m. The Millrace, Ivory Street, Ivoryton. Families are invited to learn how to use the Geocache app to search for hidden geocaches during a guided outdoor program hosted by Essex Library and Essex Land Trust. Free. Registration is required. Canceled in the event of rain. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Tuesday Trivia: A River Enchanted
6 to 7 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Teams of up to four players will compete in a Jeopardy-style trivia contest. Registration is limited to six teams. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
he Blue Zones American Kitchen
: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Book: T by Dan Buettner. Participants will prepare and share a dish from the cookbook. Bring serving utensils. Register by Wednesday, Aug. 5. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
3D Printer Escape Room
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will work together to solve puzzles, determine the correct key, and create it with a 3D printer to unlock the escape room. Open to students in grades 9 through 12. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12
Jarvis Trail Walk
: 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot across from mailbox 732, Leetes Island Road (Route 146), Branford. Guided walk along wooded trails, shoreline, and marshes. Hiking staff recommended due to uneven terrain. Canceled in the event of torrential rain. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. For info, call 203-747-5939.
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Kat Murphy's and Heidi Johnson's are shown with a taxidermy display from the museum archives. Poodles Inside/Out
Casting News, Special Deals, and New Plays
Inside Notes and Comments
About Connecticut and New York Professional Theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
Annie Casting News
Aisle ON THE
New Plays and More
Annie
Casting for The Snow Goose
: It may not have been released yet, but Tony Award-winning actress Emily Skinner let it slip that she will play Miss Hannigan in Goodspeed’s 50th anniversary production of the hit musical . She also mentioned that Jenn Thompson will be directing. : The world-premiere musical based on the beloved novella by Paul Gallico is in rehearsals at Goodspeed. This heartwarming story is about a reclusive artist, a resilient young woman, a rescued snow goose, and World War II. Eric Graise (CBS’s Tracker) and Ashlyn Maddox (Parade) play the leads. Goodspeed commissioned the adaptation, and it was part of the 2024 Festival of New Musicals. runs from Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 18. Tickets are available at Goodspeed.org or 860-873-8668.
Sunday, Sept. 13; and teachers on Fridays, Sept. 4 and 11. Participate in a Q&A with the cast following performances on Thursdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. The open-captioned performance is Friday, Sept. 25. Combine the show with dinner: On Friday evenings, you can combine the show with dinner at the Gelston House, or with Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evening performances, you can enjoy dinner offers at local restaurants. Students with valid student ID can get rush tickets for $15 after 11 a.m. on the day of the show. For information, visit Good speed.org.
Mark Your Calendars
The Snow Goose
Come From Away
: MTC, Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, has expanded its summer offerings to include staged readings of new plays. The last one is on Tuesday, Aug. 11. It’s written by Kate Katcher and is about a family learning to let go, break free, and discover strength. Two cabaret-style performances are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, with Broadway performers Raissa Katona Bennett and Ann Kittredge, and Saturday, Aug. 15, with Randye Kaye telling stories. For tickets, visit MusicTheatreOfCT.com.
A Baseball Player on Broadway
Long Wharf Season
The Price
Hadestown
Goodspeed Offers Special Deals
The Snow Goose
: You can see and take advantage of special deals, all subject to availability. Discounts are available for military members from Friday, Aug. 28, to Sunday, Aug. 30; those under 40 through
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: Next up at Ivoryton Playhouse is one of my favorite musicals — . It’s a moving, uplifting, and absorbing show about people helping people. The show had an extended Broadway run and garnered numerous awards. Ivoryton has stocked the 12-person cast with experienced performers. It runs through Sunday, Sept. 6. I would expect it to sell out multiple performances. Tickets are at IvorytonPlay house.org.
World Elephant Day
Women and Money Webinar Series: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
: 1 to 2 p.m. Virtual. Monthly webinar presented by Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone on understanding today's financial markets. Open to women of all levels of financial knowledge. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided after registration. Hosted in partnership with several libraries. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will create decorative flower lanterns. For teens through seniors. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Book Club Tig
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: by Heather Smith. Discussion of the 2027 Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award nominee followed by a related activity. For children entering grades 4 through 6. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
New York Notes 36 Buena Vista Social Club
:
José “Candelita” Iglesias played for more than six major league baseball teams, including the Red Sox and Mets. But he is also a musician, performer, and songwriter whose 2024 single “OMG” reached No. 1 on the iTunes Latin Pop charts. Later this month, he will take over the role of the narrator in the Broadway musical . : The theater will present two plays this upcoming season. Arthur Miller’s will use Legacy Theatre, which is small, for a production told through the lens of an Asian American family. It will run Nov. 5 to 22. In February, the theater will present at another small venue, the Drama Lab at SCSU. More information should follow.
72 Miles Moulin Rouge! The Musical
: Aaron Tveit, who won a Tony for his performance in , will return to the cast for 15 performances from Tuesday, Aug.
: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Participants will celebrate World Elephant Day by making elephant-themed crafts. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.
Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series
: 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Family-friendly movie related to food, farms, and nature as part of the library's "Plant a Seed, Read!" Summer Reading theme. Popcorn provided. Free. No registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Sports Heaven
: Author Talk with ESPN's Mike Soltys
Sports Heaven
:
6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Mike Soltys, former ESPN vice president and co-author of , will discuss the story behind the creation of ESPN and the people who helped build the sports network. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Tories, Spies, and Traitors
: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features a presentation by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on divided loyalties during the American Revolution. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Giant Ivanov The Real Ivanov
A View From the Bridge
What’s Playing in Connecticut
Crazy for You
The Wizard of Oz
The Wild Party The Cannibals of McGower County Come From Away
18, through Saturday, Aug. 29, just before the show closes on Sunday, Aug. 30. This seems to be a trend that gives fans one last chance to see original cast members. The live capture of was a hit in movie theaters, which will encourage other shows to follow. John Lithgow’s Tony Award-winning performance in was filmed in England before it transferred to Broadway. It will hit local theaters on Nov. 19. Sam Underwood has a busy fall scheduled. He opens soon in a 100-minute adaptation of Chekhov’s off-Broadway later this month. It’s called . In November, he leads a cast in Arthur Miller’s , again off-Broadway. He will be joined by Marin Ireland and Alfred Molina. : at Goodspeed through Aug. 16; at The Legacy Theatre through Aug. 9; at Playhouse on Park through Aug. 16; at TheaterWorks Hartford through Aug. 30; and at Ivoryton Playhouse through Sept. 6.
Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.
To check out her reviews of New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, Connecticut Theater Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
Creating a Flourishing Life: How to Turn Insight into Action
: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a presentation by Dr. Julia King, a clinical psychologist and board-certified lifestyle medicine professional, on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practical strategies for building positive habits. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Sweet History of Honey
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. Humble Bee Honey Company will present a program on the history of honey, followed by a honey tasting. Includes handouts, recipes, and door prizes. Presented in collaboration with the Chester Garden Club. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call Chester Public Library at 860526-0018.
Guilford Job Network
: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Hosted by St. George Catholic Church. Features guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com.
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Flower Lantern Craft
Nutmeg
Fire Up the Grill
By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer
We love the lively heat and distinctive smokiness from cooking over a bed of glowing red and white-hot coals any time of the year, which is why we have a whole chapter on grilling in our cookbook, .
Canal House: Cook Something
We are partial to charcoal grilling in a kettle grill, but if we’re short on time or feeling a little lazy, we’ll fire up the gas grill (less fun, less flavor, but more controllable). Either way, we follow a few basic tenets when we get our grill on.
Stick by the grill and pay close attention. Flare-ups happen fast, and the black carbon coating from grilling directly over fire tastes acrid. Tame unwanted flames not with a spray bottle of water, but by moving the food to a cooler spot on the grill or by taking it off the grill until the coals quiet down. Resist fussing with food on the grill until grill marks are well established; this helps reduce sticking. Grilling well requires making friends with fire and being a good companion.
When we’re grilling a hunk of meat, we usually keep the seasonings quite simple to begin with, then slather on some flavorful compound butter at the end.
Serves 12
Ingredients
Compound Herb Butter
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1/2 pound (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (one or a combination of your favorite herbs)
1 small shallot or trimmed scallion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Tenderloin
1 whole beef tenderloin, 6 to 7 pounds
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
Salt
Directions
Beat the butter in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Add the herbs, chopped shallot or scallion, and minced garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir until well combined. You should have about 1 cup of herb butter. Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, trim off any fat. Slide the blade under the long silvery membrane, trimming it off. Fold about 6 inches of the thin end of the meat underneath so it is about as thick as the rest of the fillet and will cook evenly. Tie the tenderloin into a neat package with kitchen string, then rub
it all over with the oil. Rub with the pepper, pressing it into the meat, and season with salt.
Prepare a medium-hot charcoal or gas grill. Grill the fillet over the hottest part of the grill, turning it once a brown, charred crust develops. Brown it all over, then move it to a cooler spot on the grill to finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium-rare. Grilling time will vary depending on your grill and the heat. Start checking the internal temperature after about 20 minutes.
Let the tenderloin rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes. Snip off the string, slice the meat, and serve warm with a smear of compound herb butter. Or let it cool, wrap it, and refrigerate for up to three days before serving it cold and sliced.
Melissa Hamilton is a food stylist and co-founder of Canal House. She previously worked at Saveur as test kitchen director and food editor, and in the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living and Cook’s Illustrated. She was the co-founder and first executive chef of Hamilton’s Grill Room in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Christopher Hirsheimer is an award-winning photographer and co-founder of Canal House. Her experience includes establishing a publishing venture, running a culinary and design studio, and publishing an annual series of three seasonal cookbooks titled Canal House Cooking.
Excerpted from Canal House: Cook Something by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton. Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, New York. All rights reserved.
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Beef tenderloin from a recipe in “Canal House: Cook Something” by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton.
by Christopher Hirsheimer and Melissa Hamilton.
Canal House: Cook Something
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A Jeep climbs one of the obstacles on the off-road course during last year's CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree. The annual fundraiser welcomes Jeep and Bronco owners of all experience levels.
Drivers test their vehicles on the muddy off-road course during the CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree at the Guilford Fairgrounds. This year's event will feature the return of the professionally designed course, along with a vehicle show, vendors, food trucks, and live music.
A mud-covered Jeep makes its way through the off-road course during last year's CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.
CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree Returns Aug. 9
The CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree will return to the Guilford Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing together Jeep and Bronco enthusiasts, families, and community members for a day of off-road fun in support of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.
Hosted by Shoreline Charity Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the event will
feature a Jeep and Bronco show, a professionally designed off-road course, local vendors, food trucks, raffles, live music by About Time, and a pet adoption event.
The off-road course is open to all Jeep and Bronco vehicles and is designed to provide an enjoyable experience for both experienced off-road drivers and those looking to try off-roading for the first time. While the event celebrates the Jeep and Bronco community, organizers say everyone
is welcome to attend, whether they are off-road enthusiasts, animal lovers, or simply looking to enjoy a community event.
Last year’s event raised $8,300 for the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. Shoreline Charity Inc. hopes to surpass that total this year while continuing to support the shelter’s mission of caring for homeless animals.
The event is made possible through the support of numerous local businesses. A&W Sanitation
donated the equipment, time, and expertise needed to construct the off-road course. Additional sponsors include Clinton Veterinary Hospital of Clinton, Coady Construction of Madison, East River Energy of Guilford, Grieco Ford of Branford, Milano Development of Madison, Premier Stone of Killingworth, Salon H of Madison, and Shoreline Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Old Saybrook.
The CT Jeep & Bronco Jam-
boree will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane. Admission for Jeep and Bronco participants is $20 per vehicle, which includes access to the off-road course. Spectator admission is $10 per vehicle. No advance registration is required. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. For more information, visit ctjeepbronco.com.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source
A Jeep navigates the off-road course during last year's CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The fundraiser returns Sunday, Aug. 9, to benefit the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Source
Press Release from the CT Jeep & Bronco Jamboree
Ivoryton Playhouse Presents ‘Come From Away’
Ivoryton Playhouse continues its 2026 season with the Tony Award-winning musical . Previews begin Thursday, Aug. 6, opening night is Friday, Aug. 7, and the production runs through Sunday, Sept. 6, at Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St., Ivoryton.
With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, tells the remarkable true story of the nearly 7,000 airline passengers diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, and the surrounding communities following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. As the world changed in an instant, local residents opened their homes, schools, and hearts to thousands of strangers, offering food, shelter, compassion, and an extraordinary welcome.
Told with infectious music, generous humor, and tremendous heart, introduces audiences to an unforgettable collection of travelers and Newfoundlanders whose lives intersected during five astonishing days. The musical is both a moving reflection on a defining moment in recent history and a joyful celebration of the human capacity for kindness.
Come From Away
The ensemble features Mimi Bessette*, Patrick Steven Bovo*, Billy Clark Taylor*, Dana Costello*, Dee Dee Darby Duffin*, Joe Dellger*, Stacia Fernandez*, Miles Hanna, Logan Marks*, Jason Ivan Rodriguez*, Autumn Eliza Sheffy, and Vicki Wepler.
The understudy company includes John Baker*, Samantha Bass, Victoria Bundonis*, Bridget Carrow*, Ben Clouse, Martinez Napoleon*, Elio Perez, and Rebecca Tobin.
The production is directed by Todd L. Underwood, with music direction by Angelyn Benson. The creative team includes scenic designer Starlet Jacobs, lighting and projections designer Jessica Drayton, assistant lighting designer Dean Coburn, sound designer Rhian Franchebois, props designer Kat Schorn, costume designer Sean Spina, stage manager Rahxas Colite, assistant stage manager Alison Savino, and audio engineer Brian Salvia. runs through Sunday, Sept. 6, at Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St., Ivoryton. For tickets or more information, visit ivorytonplayhouse.org or call 860767-7318.
Come From Away
Come From Away
“ looks back at a moment that forever changed America and the world, but it chooses to focus on what
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Thrifting Thursdays
people did for one another in the immediate wake of tragedy,” said Ben Hope, executive producer of Ivoryton Playhouse. “It reminds us that even when circumstances feel overwhelming, ordinary people can answer fear with generos-
: 9:30 a.m. to noon. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 7 to 12 exploring local thrift shops and cafes. Registration required. For info, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov, or visit osyfs.org.
Afternoon Fiction Book Club
The Thursday Murder Club
: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Richard Osman. For info or to register (required), call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
ity and generate hope and healing through simple acts of care.”
As Ivoryton Playhouse’s 2026 season explores the broad spectrum of American stories and experiences, offers a particularly resonant perCome From Away
Cook and Books Book Club: S'mores Snacks
spective on the post-9/11 world. Uplifting, perceptive, and deeply moving, the musical finds the best of humanity in one of history’s darkest moments and transforms it into an exhilarating theatrical experience.
: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Participants will prepare s'mores-flavored snacks and discuss books while enjoying their creations. Open to students in grades 5 through 8. Recipes are vegetarian but may contain common allergens, including gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
17th Annual Beachcomber Night
: 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown Madison, along Boston Post Road and Wall Street. Hosted by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Features food trucks, specialty food vendors, beverage tastings, live music, shopping promotions, sidewalk activities, and the Beachcomber Beachball Scavenger Hunt. Wristband required for beverage tastings and raffle participation. For info or tickets, contact 203-245-7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.
*Appearing through an agreement between this theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Fabulous Fossils with Cool-ology
: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Children ages 6 to 12 will learn about fossil formation and participate in hands-on fossil excavation and identification activities. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Tie-Dye Takeover
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. For teens. Participants should bring an item to tie-dye. All other supplies will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-3996422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Press Release from the Ivoryton Playhouse
Photo courtesy of Ivoryton Playhouse
The cast of is shown ahead of Ivoryton Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical, which begins previews Thursday, Aug. 6, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 6.
Come From Away
Samuel Smith Farmstead to Host Free History Day
Press Release from the
Samuel Smith Farmstead will host a free History Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Road, East Lyme.
The event will feature two living history programs presented by The Dirty Blue Shirts: “Clothing & Fabric in the 18th Century” and “The Farmstead During the
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American Revolution.” The Dirty Blue Shirts is an experiential history collective of living historians, scholars, and artists from eastern Connecticut dedicated to bringing American history to life.
Jessica Hoadley will demonstrate the art of spinning mohair, silk, and alpaca fiber into yarn using an antique Canadian wheel commonly used by mill girls during the Industrial Revolution. She also will offer instruction to local spinners on using
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The Bad Seed
their spinning wheels to achieve the best results. Participants are encouraged to bring their own spinning wheels for assistance.
Courtney Cushing and her daughter will prepare corn chowder in the fireplace of the circa 1748 house on the farmstead property, demonstrating the methods and utensils commonly used to prepare hearth meals during the Revolutionary War era.
Tours of the historic John Johnson
The Bad Seed
Fifth Annual Adult Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
: 10 a.m.
to noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Teams of 2 to 4 participants will compete to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in the shortest time. Prizes awarded. Space is limited. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Children will read by Jory John and make a snack inspired by the book. Designed for ages 4 to 8; children up to age 12 are welcome. An adult must participate with children ages 4 to 8. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Tweens: Magic: The Gathering
House also will be available throughout the day.
The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated and will support needed repairs to the historic house and barn at Samuel Smith Farmstead. For more information, visit samuelsmith farmstead.org or call Lu Huntington at 860-961-9296.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
Beaded Metal Bookmarks
: 10 to 11 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Participants will create a metal bookmark with beaded embellishments. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
64th Annual North Guilford Country Fair
: Noon. Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnson's Marina, 145 S. Montowese St., Branford. Public cruise aboard the Island Time. Cost: $25.44. Rain or shine. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. For info, call 203-7475939 or visit islandtimect.com.
Branford River Cruise Side Quests
: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Teens will explore a new hobby through hands-on activities. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.
: 5 to 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants ages 9 and older will learn and play Magic: The Gathering. Materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14 THROUGH
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
Old Saybrook Sidewalk Sale
: Businesses from Boston Post Road/Route 1 to Main Street, and throughout neighboring towns, offer sidewalk sales and special promotions throughout the weekend. For info, visit goschamber.com.
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features peach shortcake, chowder, hot dogs, live music, plants, books, crafts, quilts, children's activities, farm animals, train rides, lawn games, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Guilford D.A.Y.'s It's Worth It initiative. For info, call 203-457-0581 or visit northguilforducc.org.
Fireside Chat with Eric Doing:
1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Book: 4,383 Dark Days to Redemption. Features readings and discussion with local author Eric Doing in the Reading Room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
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Photo courtesy of Samuel Smith Farmstead
Photo courtesy of Samuel Smith Farmstead
Samuel Smith Farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme, will host a free History Day on Saturday, Aug. 15. Visitors can enjoy living history programs, demonstrations, and tours of the historic property.
Living historians portray residents of colonial America during a previous event at Samuel Smith Farmstead. The free History Day program returns Saturday, Aug. 15.
Samuel Smith Farmstead
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
Boat America Boating Safety Course
:
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, Cedar Island Marina, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. One-day NASBLAapproved boating safety course. Cost: $65 prepaid by Thursday before class; $70 day of class; $75 walk-in, space permitting. For info or to register, contact Mark Bennett at 860-304-2696 or m.a.bennett@sbcglobal.net
: 10 to 11 a.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive. Participants will create a metal bookmark with beaded embellishments. Supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd. Features peach shortcake, chowder, hot dogs, live music, plants, books, crafts, quilts, children's activities, farm animals, train rides, lawn games, and raffles. Proceeds benefit Guilford D.A.Y.'s It's Worth It initiative. For info, call 203-457-0581 or visit northguilforducc.org.
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10:30 a.m. East Haven Town Beach Pavilion, 283 Cosey Beach Ave., East Haven. Family-friendly walk benefiting the Community Dining Room's nutritional programs, followed by an ice cream social at the East Haven Splash Pad. Features music, games, raffles and free ice cream. Rain date is Aug. 16. For info or to register, visit communitydiningroom.org and givebutter.com/wvIiGC.
Party
: 11 a.m. to noon. Chester Public Library, 21 West Main St. Children and their stuffed animals are invited to a summer-themed party featuring live music by Ken and face painting by Caitlin of UnInkable Body Art. Stuffed animals may stay overnight at the library and be picked up Monday morning. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.
Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio First Anniversary Celebration
: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 N.E. Industrial Rd., Branford. Celebration marking the studio's first anniversary. Admission is $30 per person. Reservations required. For info or to reserve, contact 203-208-0017 or info@timetodanceballroom.com.
Takes the Stage with Drama Works The Revlon Girl
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
Broom-Making Workshop
: 9 a.m. to noon. Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. Features a hands-on workshop led by Brenda Vynalek on traditional broommaking techniques. Participants will create a hand broom using traditional materials and methods. Part of the Essex Historical Society's America 250 programming. Registration is required. For info, pricing, or to register, visit essexhistory.org.
Blessing of the Animals
: 10 a.m. Old Saybrook Town Green, 302 Main Street. Hosted by First Church of Christ in Saybrook in partnership with Shoreline Happy Paws. Community members are invited to bring their pets for a blessing. The event includes live jazz music, refreshments for people, and free treats and water for pets. Animal lovers without pets are also welcome. Bring lawn chairs. Rain date is Aug. 23. For info, contact 860-3883008 or info@firstchurchsaybrook.org
Gallery Talk: IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition
: 2 p.m. Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Features a gallery talk by juror Jessica Roscio as part of the 46th annual IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Free and open to the public. For info or to register, contact 203-421-6739 or office@shorelinearts.org, or visit shorelinearts.org.
Tony Winner Beth Leavel
: 2 to 4 p.m. Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. Performance as part of the John McDaniel Sunday Broadway Concert Series. Tickets are available online. For info or to register, visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.
the women secretly arrange for a representative from Revlon to visit and share beauty tips.
Playwright Neil Anthony Docking explores grief and healing through the uplifting drama.
The cast features Shaughnessy Burns as Sian, Lori Lesko as Jackie, Grace Quilliam as Revlon, Claire Murphy as Marilyn, Karen Madacsi as Rona, and Emily Dos Santos as Jean.
: 2 to 4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Opening reception for Casey Potts' exhibition , featuring work by recent Guilford Art Center ceramics students and members of Wet Clay Works. Free and open to the public. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
The Revlon Girl
Drama Works Theatre of Old Saybrook continues its 2026 season with by Neil Anthony Docking. Directed by Ed Wilhelms, the production runs Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Drama Works Theatre, 323 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Set eight months after the 1966 Aberfan disaster, in which 144 people were killed, including 116 children, follows a group of bereaved mothers who meet weekly above a local hotel to talk, cry, and even laugh without feeling guilty. Believing they have “let themselves go,”
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
Photo courtesy of Drama Works Theatre
Emily Dos Santos, left, and Shaughnessy Burns rehearse a scene from The production runs Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Drama Works Theatre in Old Saybrook.
The Revlon Girl.
Press Release from Drama Works Theatre
Beaded Metal Bookmarks
64th Annual North Guilford Country Fair
Family Fun Walk and Ice Cream Social Squirrel
Finding Beauty in What’s Missing at GAC
Guilford Art Center will present , a new exhibition by ceramic artist and Guilford Art Center Artist-in-Residence Casey Potts, from Wednesday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, Aug. 30, in the center’s gallery, 411 Church St., Guilford. The exhibition also features work by recent Guilford Art Center ceramics students and members of Wet Clay Works in New Haven.
Some-
Something’s Missing thing’s Missing
A free public opening reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. At first glance, feels like a mystery. For Potts, the answer has evolved into a deeply personal exploration of absence, connection, growth, and community. The exhibition reflects on the spaces left by people we miss, moments that change us, dreams that evolve, and chapters that quietly come to an end.
Over the past two years as a resident artist at Guilford Art Center, Potts has experienced significant personal and artistic growth. During a challenging period in her life, she found unexpected support from friends, fellow artists, students, and the broader ceramics community.
“When I was navigating a deeply difficult family problem, one of the things I felt most strongly was the absence of community,” Potts said. “What I didn’t expect was how many people would step in with kindness, encouragement, and support. They
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MONDAY, AUG. 17
Roller Coaster Day
Ceramic artist Casey Potts is the Guilford Art Center Artist-in-Residence and the featured artist in Something's Missing, on view Aug. 12-30.
: 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. Children and families will celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by building a marble roller coaster from common household materials and testing how fast the marbles can travel. For info, visit ivorytonlibrary.org.
MONDAY, AUG. 17 THROUGH
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
Summer Art Club
: 9 to 11 a.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Weeklong art program for children ages 8 to 12 featuring watercolor, sketching, birdhouse making, pottery painting, and other hands-on projects. Cost: $50. Registration is required. For info or to register (required), call 203-433-4071.
Animal Adventures at Bauer Park
: Ages 3 to 5, 9 a.m. to noon; ages 5 to 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Bauer Park, 257 Copse Road, Madison. Children explore nature through hiking, games, stories, crafts, and activities focused on insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Drop-off pro-
gram. Fee: $183 for Madison residents; $193 for nonresidents. For info or to register (required), contact 203-2455622 or gazdac@madisonct.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Farmers Markets
Dudley Farm Farmers Market
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artisan breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticut-made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org
didn’t erase what was missing, but they helped fill a space that had begun to feel impossible to carry alone. That experience changed the way I think about both art and community.”
Inspired by that experience, Potts invited members of her ceramics community to participate in the exhibition. Alongside her own work, Something’s Missing brings together artists at different stages of their creative journeys, united by themes of absence, resilience, and connecisn’t just my story — it’s ours,” Potts said. “Every person carries an absence. By bringing artists together under one exhibition, I wanted to create a space that celebrates not only the work we make, but the people who stand beside us while we make it.”
Something’s Missing
Potts is a ceramic artist whose work explores the mystery, whimsy, and hidden beauty of the ocean. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science in ceramics, she has spent more than a decade working with clay, using the medium to tell stories of curiosity, resilience, and finding beauty in the unknown.
The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. For more information, visit guilfordartcenter.org or call 203-453-5947.
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Connecticut-made products from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook.
: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.
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Press Release from Guilford Art Center
Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center
Photo courtesy of Guilford Art Center
Casey Potts' ceramic sculpture is among the works featured in , on view Aug. 12-30 at Guilford Art Center in Guilford. Something's Missing
Madison Farmers Market
Old Saybrook Farmers Market
Stony Creek Farmers Market
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Damascus Road
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: Nora H. Wheeler to Martha Y. Vallejo, $423,000 on July 17
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: Kenneth S. and Carol A. Ferrari to Cynthia S. Fitteron, $492,500 on July 14 : Joanne
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BEACH
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: Robert L. Long and Hope Norman to Kim Greenfeld, $711,000 on July 17
OLD SAYBROOK
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: Estate of Clark A. Denslow and Maureen Lavorgna to Jane C. Johanson, $925,000 on July 16
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