BOS Weighs Drainage Options for Flood-Prone Neighborhood
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
At its Sept. 22 meeting, the Madison Board of Selectmen (BOS) heard from the Engineering Department on multiple options for mitigating recurring flooding in the beach area to bring relief to neighborhood homes and public safety officials.
The BOS reviewed two options for improving drainage around the intersection of Island Avenue, Middle Beach Road, and Middle Beach Road West. At the intersection sit multiple homes—among them some of the most highly taxed properties in Madison—and the Madison Beach Club. First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons described the intersection as a “problem area” where the
town has seen “more and more significant and recurring flooding.” Town Engineer Rob Russo said “high precipitation events” exacerbate the flooding and make several roads in the area “impassable” for public safety crews responding to nearby emergencies.
The study—conducted by SLR
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Tammy Eustis: A Lifelong Connection to Libraries and Community
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
The Killingworth Library is more than a place to check out books, magazines, and other reading material. It’s a community space that has evolved with the digital age and continues to serve patrons of all ages with the resources and help they need. Tammy Eustis, the library’s assistant director, has been a major part of that service for nearly three decades.
Tammy has been with the Killingworth Library since 1998. She started as an assistant librarian and eventually became director. After serving in that role for more than 13 years, she stepped down and has been assistant director since.
A lifelong resident of Chester, Tammy is following in family footsteps—her mother was formerly director of the Chester Public Library.
In her 27 years at the library, Tammy has watched it grow into a “community center” where local
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This evolution has given her the opportunity to connect with people of all ages and support their ability to carry out their missions.
“You do a lot of networking with local organizations,” she says. “Being a small library, you’re not too wrapped up and departmentally focused. You’re able to connect with the patrons more. You meet people from the garden club, the historical society, and the women’s organization. You end up partnering on programs and resources that maybe does happen in a larger library, but in a small library, it’s daily.”
Compared to some other libraries in the area, the smaller and more intimate scale of the Killingworth Library is a plus for Tammy—partly because the
maintenance aspect of being a librarian is more manageable.
“Being here as long as I have, it’s kind of like inhaling and exhaling: I know how the library is supposed to sound and look and feel,” she says.
But the library’s smaller scale hasn’t hindered its ability to adapt to the digital age. Much of that adaptation came from Tammy herself and, as she notes, “reflects the change of the town too, and the change of what people are expecting with their technology.”
“The system that we’ve used to run the library is what they called the ILS, or integrated library system. The first one we had when I came in was run on CD-ROMs. It was very clunky and basic. When I took over as director, I put us onto a newer system that was actually web-based, and that expanded us a little bit. It helped with cataloging; there was a little more connection with interlibrary loans. Then, when my successor
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Tammy Eustis sees the Killingworth Library as both library and community center for Killingworth residents.
What is Madison going to do with the site of Academy School in the heart of the historic district?
When the Hand Academy property (5.13 acres) was gifted to the town, no one envisioned the building would be vacated in 2004. A popular proposal is to tear down the asbestos-contaminated building. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. We can do better.
Does our town need another green next to the existing Green? No. That space already hosts Friday farmers markets, Sunday concerts, high school graduations, and the July 4 “1812 Overture” with the climactic volley of cannon fire. Do we need more low-cost housing? No. Apartments near the train station are not fully occupied. Another community center? No—the neighboring Senior
Center serves that purpose. Another school? No. We recently built two new schools and are still debating what to do with the vacated Jeffrey and Brown buildings.
I offer a unique idea that honors the foundation of education in Madison and Connecticut. Let’s repurpose the building and property for a Connecticut School Hall of Fame, which could attract visitors to events like art shows, academic awards, and a high school sports hall of fame.
An academy is a community institution that promotes achievement in scholarship, art, and athletics. Let’s make this a centerpiece of Madison. John Hambor Madison
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Economic Development Commission
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Stephen Nikituk Sr. Madison
Stephen A. Nikituk Sr., 84, of Madison, and formerly of Middlebury, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 26, 1940, in Waterbury, Steve was the son of Anastasy and Elena (Harcovitz) Nikituk.
He graduated from Crosby High School, the University of Connecticut, and the University of Hartford, where he earned his MBA. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a manufacturing executive with tenures at Timex, the American Can Company, and OZ Gedney, and also served as president of the Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS).
Steve and his beloved wife, Sandie, were married for 35 wonderful years and became integral members of the Madison beach community. A passionate steward of the Neck River and Long Island Sound, Steve dedicated countless hours to preserving and protecting Connecticut’s shoreline. Beyond his neighborhood service, he spent more than 30 years leading the Madison Shellfish Commission, where he championed safe, sustainable shellfishing and worked to maintain the quiet character of the waterways. As chairman, he built lasting ties with Daniel Hand High School, inspiring students through hands-on projects—most notably the construction of a wooden scow boat used for water testing and oyster harvesting.
When not volunteering, Steve was happiest outdoors. An avid fisherman, he cherished early mornings on Long Island Sound. Equally devoted to skiing, he served as president of the Nau-
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gatuck Valley Ski Club and worked as a part-time ski instructor. For decades, he treasured time at his home in southern Vermont near Mount Snow, where he skied with family and friends. Remarkably, he took his last run at age 80 alongside his dear friend, Michael Eisle.
Steve also had a deep love of animals. Over the years, he and Sandie rescued and cared for numerous dogs and cats, always offering them a warm and loving home. His cherished Pekingese, Princess Lilly, rarely left his side and remained his constant companion during his final days, bringing him comfort and joy.
Above all, Steve will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Sandie shared a life of deep partnership, generosity, and joy. His steady presence, his neighborly kindness, and his dedication to family and community defined his life and will remain his enduring legacy.
Steve is survived by his wife, Cassandra; his sons, Dr. Kevin Croce and Stephen Nikituk Jr.; his daughter, Kim Gifford; his daughter-in-law, Dr. Kathryn Gorski Croce; and his beloved grandchildren: Cameron, Owen, Michael, and Peter. He also leaves behind many extended family members, neighbors, and friends who will carry his memory forward.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Voorhees Animal Shelter at www.vaonj.org/support/donate/.
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Consulting—is part of Madison’s broader coastal resiliency efforts to mitigate flooding in vulnerable areas. The beach area and its roads are identified as critical zones in the town’s Coastal Resiliency Plan.
The first option Russo presented involves replacing a segment of piping in a failing drainage network that extends from a tidal wetland to Long Island Sound. The plan includes installing a new pipe near the Madison Beach Club, along with a new junction and outfall into the Sound. The projected cost is $481,140.
The second option proposes installing a single pipe that collects tidal wetland flow and runoff from area flooding, then discharges it into the Sound. Russo said this involves “rerouting some of the roadway drainage and drainage from the beach club” into a new system ending at a boat ramp at the end of Island Avenue. That plan is estimated to cost $1,275,465. Despite its higher price tag, it would offer the greatest reduction in impact from a 100-year flood event, according to SLR. Taking all factors into account—including cost, construction complexity, and overall benefit—SLR considers the second option its “ultimate recommendation,” Russo said.
The Engineering Department is also considering installing piping at the intersection of Prospect Road and Tuxis Road, where the surrounding neighborhood is experiencing “significant flooding,” Russo said. That installation could either be part of the broader Middle Beach Road pro-
ject—specifically the second option—or a standalone effort. When paired with the second drainage plan, the project would offer “the greatest benefit for that area as far as flood mitigation and drainage relief,” he said. On its own, the Tuxis-Prospect project would cost $289,510. Combined with the second option, the total cost would be $1,564,975.
Selectwoman Jennifer Gordon supported the combined approach, saying it is the best path forward for addressing a long-standing issue. She stressed the urgency of the work.
“I know folks hate to hear us say we want to spend more money on anything, but I also know this has been a conversation that’s been coming up for a number of years,” Gordon said. “This needs to be fixed. I just can’t see putting money towards something if it’s not going to fix the problem… so alternative two, plus the Tuxis Road culvert repair, seems like the only choice.”
Lyons said the Tuxis-Prospect installation “will do a lot” for the area and should be pursued “no matter what,” emphasizing its relatively low cost. She added that it’s important to communicate with nearby residents about the work involved, which may include parking lot realignments.
Russo said the project could be funded through the town’s Capital Improvement Plan. Currently, $500,000 in capital funds has been allocated for construction. The town may also pursue grant support to cover the budget shortfall if it chooses to move forward with the second option.
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Exactly What We Need
I am honored to voice my strong support for Seth Klaskin as judge of probate for Madison and Guilford.
For more than two decades, Seth has given of himself in both elected and volunteer roles, always putting our community first. Time and again, he has earned the public’s trust through his steady leadership, tireless dedication, and—most importantly—his humanity.
Seth listens with compassion, approaches every situation with fairness, and brings empathy to moments when families are facing some of life’s
most difficult challenges.
This is exactly what we need in a judge of probate: someone who combines legal knowledge and experience with heart, humility, and integrity. Seth embodies all of these qualities, and I can think of no one more capable or more deserving to serve in this vital role. Please join me in voting for Seth Klaskin on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Katie Stein Madison
Elevate
Roof of Neck River Elementary ‘Solar-Panel Ready’
Staff Writer By Aaron Rubin
The roof of Neck River Elementary School is “solar-panel ready,” the Board of Selectmen (BOS) heard at its Sept. 22 meeting, with an estimate for installation coming in at about $2.14 million.
and also quantify the benefits of doing it,” Lyons said.
Adam Levitus of Colliers Project Leaders, the firm that oversaw construction of the school, presented the cost evaluation. He said approximately $2.41 million in returns is expected, primarily through tax credit incentives under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said the solar installation could be funded by those returns or through “another channel.” Either way, she said, the project must proceed promptly to qualify for a 30 percent federal tax credit before most IRA subsidies expire at the end of the year.
“We’re facing a hard deadline,” Lyons told the BOS. “We have to make that decision soon if we want to get the 30 percent tax credit because [the federal government] pretty much eliminated all the subsidies for solar.”
Determining the most efficient way to finance the panels will ultimately require support from the Board of Finance.
Lyons said the BOS should act within the next six months to receive the tax credit. If eligible, the project’s operational goals—including net-zero emissions and significantly reduced utility costs—could be achieved.
“Solar will make the school net zero and will also save us a fortune on electric bills over the next 20 to 30 years,” Lyons said.
Levitus estimated that the town must show the installation is complete by summer 2026 to remain eligible for tax credits.
The BOS agreed to “take a much deeper dive into solar with a real, better timeline
The BOS also learned that Neck River’s final construction cost will come in under budget. While voters approved $61.15 million for the project, the final total will be about $59 million, according to Levitus. That figure does not include demolition of Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School, which is expected to occur in the future.
Levitus said part of the $2 million difference is due to “unused monies within the construction manager’s contract,” which will be returned to the town “once the tees are crossed and the eyes are dotted on some subcontractor payments.”
In addition to the $2.41 million in energy-related returns, the town is expected to receive up to $15 million in state reimbursements upon Neck River’s completion. The final reimbursement amount will depend on actual construction costs and a state audit, which Levitus said could take several years.
Selectman Bruce Wilson sought clarification, asking whether the reimbursement amounts would affect the original $61.15 million bonding.
“None of those ranges change the $61.15 million,” Wilson said. “It simply changes the amount of bonding we ultimately end up with, either to our favor or not our favor. Correct?”
“Yes,” Levitus replied.
Regarding Ryerson’s demolition, the BOS received an estimate of $3 million. Lyons said the town may use part of the $2.41 million in returns and $925,000 in unspent construction funds to offset the cost.
Ryerson, along with J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, will be turned over to the town on Jan. 1, 2026.
Madison Youth Groups Co-Sponsor Film on Dangers of Social Media
By Aaron Rubin
Staff Writer
Madison Youth and Family Services (MYFS) and several other shoreline youth groups are co-sponsoring a screening of the documentary Can’t Look Away at Madison Cinemas on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m.
The documentary explores family tragedies linked to harmful content on social media platforms and the resulting legal battles between grieving parents and technology companies. MYFS Director Scott Cochran said the film is especially relevant given the widespread use of mobile devices and the associated negative health effects on children.
“We have certainly experienced the increase in rates of anxiety and depression, and you can connect that directly back to the increase in technology and access to technology,” Cochran said.
According to Cochran, some of the negative health impacts MYFS has observed include a decline in socialization, group participation, and independent decision-
making—skills children traditionally develop through unstructured, selfdirected play.
In addition to MYFS, co-sponsors of the screening include the grassroots parent organizations Madison Youth Unplugged (MYU) and Haddam-Killingworth Unplugged (HKYU), along with Guilford Youth and Family Services. The film resonated deeply with members of MYU and HKYU, including HKYU co-founder Lauren Roby. As an educator, Roby said she has witnessed a “huge change” in children’s behavior, particularly in their ability to connect with parents and peers.
Roby described Can’t Look Away as a “really powerful” film that supports the Unplugged groups’ mission to reduce screen time and mitigate the harms of digital media.
Because of the documentary’s graphic and emotionally heavy content, Unplugged volunteers recommend that
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came in, she put us into a consortium, which is also web-based. That’s what’s happened since 2019. We’ve just gone ‘boof’ in what we’re able to offer with downloadable e-books and e-content.”
While the internet offers access to knowledge and entertainment from home, Tammy believes libraries are more important than ever—especially for children—because of their community role.
“I think people just can’t get away from needing to be with other people,” she says. “We have gaming programs here…we always talk about, ‘Well, we could just do it remotely, over a server.’ Then we look at each other and go, ‘No, let’s bring them into the library,’ and that changes the whole ball game. The kids just bounce off of each other and interact so well. While the kids are doing the program, the parents can come together and start talking to
and
each other and connect and network.”
Tammy’s role as assistant director and head cataloger has firmly placed her in the world of digital-era librarianship—to the point where the common image of a librarian may need a refresh.
“People think you’re still sitting and reading books and shushing people. I don’t have time to read books except when I’m home,” she says.
At home, Tammy reads books that reflect her “eclectic” taste, ranging from nonfiction and literary fiction to science fiction, horror, and romance. She just finished
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, an oral history of the fictional rock band Spinal Tap.
“I love Spinal Tap; I was introduced to it in college. I love those behind-the-scenes, oral histories of arts and performing arts,” she says.
The library continues to offer opportunities to support the community. This fall,
patrons can donate garments for the Halloween Costume Swap. Tammy is also launching new services this fall, including “Tips and Tricks,” a class teaching patrons how to use the library’s online system, and “Ask Tammy,” her in-person reference service. Through the latter, she helps patrons with schoolwork, reports, family history searches, networking with local services, and more. She can be reached during the work week at teustis@killingworth library.org or 860-663-2000.
The new service is one more way Tammy and the community connect at the library—not just as a place to check out and read books, but as a hub for in-person interaction.
“I think if it was just books, I wouldn’t enjoy it as much, as much as I’m a reader and a book nerd. It’s definitely the community feeling.”
Guilford Art Center is now accepting applications for its holiday 2025 expo. Applications are open to artists and crafters from the local community, Connecticut, and New England who work in various media, including but not limited to ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, stationery, leather goods, personal care items, candles, homewares, textiles, and fiber arts. For more information or an application, visit guilfordartcenter.org.
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Obituary Parke Johnson Madison
Parke Patton Miller Johnson, a vibrant, giving, and wonderful woman—full of natural grace—passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 69.
Born on Sept. 29, 1955, in Albany, N.Y., Parke was raised in Claverack, N.Y., the daughter of Lucy Cary Easley Miller and the late Allen C. Miller, a realtor and gentleman farmer.
Parke attended Skidmore in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., receiving a Bachelor of Science in fine arts. Following graduation, and training at Katie Gibbs, she joined Smith Barney in New York City and began a 25-year career with Citigroup, initially in investor relations, then investment banking and financial marketing. She later worked for Cohen and Steers, Legg Mason, and Brookfield, retiring in 2021. In her “retirement,” she served as treasurer for the Madison Congregational Church.
She met her life partner, Craig R. Johnson, as the result of a classic “fixup” from their well-past-college friends. Several months into their courtship, Craig proposed on the 7 train to Forest Hills as the couple was heading to the semifinals of the U.S. Open. Just before the stop at 46th and Bliss, Craig knelt and proposed. Parke accepted, much to the delight of the other passengers on
the train. They were married on Jan. 3, 1998. She happily became “Bonus Mom” to Craig’s two children, Caitlin and Chase.
What was most remarkable about Parke was her passion for people, and her uncanny ability to sense and act on solving problems. At work, and with her friends, she became the go-to person for listening, understanding, and responding with sage advice. Simply put, Parke loved people, and they loved her (especially Craig, who doted on her).
Parke enjoyed a host of leisure passions over the years, ranging from travel, tennis, and sailing to gardening, painting, and the New York City Ballet. She was a descendant of the George S. Patton family and a longtime member of the Colonial Dames of America (N.Y.), where she was the flag bearer. Parke was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Craig; daughter, Caitlin Battles; son, Chase Johnson; brother-in-law, Carl Johnson (Susan); brother-in-law, Laurence Johnson; brother, Allen C. Miller Jr. (Jean); brother, Cary Miller (Abigail); and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Parke Patton Miller Johnson will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison, CT 06443. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests considering a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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At a regular hybrid meeting held on September 18, 2025, the Madison Planning & Zoning Commission took the following action(s):
25-22. CSP- 105 Hartford Ave, Map: 12, Lot: 78, Zone: R-4; Owner: Dorothy W. & Donald B. Budnick Trustees, Dorothy W Budnick 2012 QPR Trust 12-12-2012; Applicant: Thomas A. Stevens & Associates; Coastal Site Plan Application to construct an in-ground pool with hot tub and surrounding patio, removal of rear 2nd floor balcony and construction of new expanded second floor deck (12ft2in x 7ft); and new patio and walkway along western side of the house APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
25-23. 60 Hotchkiss Ln., Map: 18, Lot: 45, Zone: R-4; Owner: Windward of Madison LLC, Applicant: Docko Sound Engineering Associates; Coastal Site Plan to repair and modify shoreline, construct stairs to grade and outdoor fire pit area APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
25-24. 139 & 135 Windsor Ct., Map: 91, Lot(s): 11 & 38, Zone: OSCD; Owner: M. Ferrara Development LLC, Applicant: Thomas A. Stevens & Associates, Inc.; Lot Line Revision to previously approved Open Space Conservation District Subdivision known as High Gate APPROVED
By: Erin Mannix, Town Planner
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parents not bring their children to the screening. Still, MYU outreach coordinator Julia Phillips said the film ultimately offers hope.
“Watching that movie confirms everything that we’ve been talking about, everything that we believe in,” Phillips said. “But it also gives you a lot of hope for the people who are standing up and really doing something about this… we are going to keep pushing this mission and educating parents.”
The health risks of excessive mobile
device use are well known to MYU and HKYU members. HKYU co-founder Natalia Chanko said both groups are working to “change that standard” that normalizes excessive screen and social media use among young children.
“We’d like kids to get back to having a normal childhood,” she said. “Also, we’d like to work with our school system for more responsible technology use.”
A panel discussion will follow the screening. Roby said she anticipates a community-centered conversation focused on next steps and best practices for mobile device use among children.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Lorraine L. Niziolek (25-0255)
The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated September 9, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk
The fiduciary is: Peter J. Niziolek, Jr. c/o STEVEN L RUBIN, DRAZEN RUBIN LAW, LLC, 245 CHERRY STREET, MILFORD, CT 06460
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Pursuant to Section 12-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes, notice is hereby given that all persons conducting business in the Town of Madison must file with the Assessor’s Office a complete and accurate Declaration of all taxable personal property used in the conduct of your business as of October 1, 2025.
Personal Property Declarations have been mailed out to persons known to be conducting business in the Town of Madison. Whether or not you have received a Declaration, such Declaration must be filed or postmarked (as defined in C.G.S. Sec. 1-2a) no later than Monday, November 3, 2025.
Personal Property must be listed on the Declaration and include (but is not limited to): all types of office furniture and fixtures, all industrial machinery and equipment, computers and other electronic data processing equipment (such as copy machines, telephone systems, fax machines, etc.), farm machinery, tools and equipment, horses and ponies, commercial fishing apparatus, mechanic tools, supplies, unregistered motor vehicles, off-road construction vehicles, carpenter tools and equipment (including ladders, compressors etc.), signs, leased equipment etc.
With special reference to leased personal property (Sec. 12-57a C.G.S.) state statute requires that the lessee declare to the Assessor’s Office (no later than Monday, November 3, 2025), all personal property that is in their possession (on October 1, 2025) that may be leased, borrowed, loaned, stored, or consigned. Failure on the part of any person to file such report, in the form and manner prescribed by law, shall result in a presumption that such personal property is owned by that person possessing it and that person will be assessed any subsequent penalties and tax liability for failure to file.
Typical examples of such personal property that is leased include, (but is not limited to): copiers, dumpsters, gas or propane tanks, vending machines, video machines, water coolers, coffee machines, computers, display stands or cases, display coolers, cash registers, ATMs, telephone and telephone systems, postage machines, security systems etc.
The Personal Property Declaration for the Town of Madison is available on the Town’s website www.madisonct.org/assessor or by contacting the Assessor’s Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 8 Campus Dr., Madison, CT 06443 or call (203) 245-5652.
Pictured after notching their first three wins of the season on Sept. 15, members of the Shoreline Co-Op girls' swimming and diving team include (front) Liv Osinski; (middle) Sasha Dziebel, Rose Dimmock, Angie Bari, Eliza Sturges, Aria Cummings, Lauren Thebeau, and Emma Wakelee; (back) Sophia Cole, Phoebe Spallone, Sofia Yumbla, Livy Roberts, Claire Johnson, Jane Gaines, Maggie Miller, Sophia Langer, Olive Forristall, Hazel Forristall, Elsa Shatraw, Gianna Dabkowski, Norah Reeps, Kinsley Grenier, Divena Rai, and Aemelia Kostek. Missing from the photo are Bethany Erkkila, Phoebe Gerl, Maddie Cummins, and Zi Abbott.
Shoreline Co-Op swimmer Claire Johnson, a sophomore at Valley Regional High School, has swum 2025 state championship-qualifying times in the 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard Individual Medley (IM).
Shoreline Co-Op Girls’ Swimming and Diving Wins Three Meets to Open 2025 Season
By Jenn McCulloch
Special to The Source
Now in its second season competing as Shoreline Co-Op Girls’ Swimming and Diving with athletes from HaddamKillingworth (H-K), Valley Regional (V), Lyme-Old Lyme (L-OL), and Old Saybrook (OS) high schools, Head Coach Alison Karam has high hopes for the 2025 campaign. This is Karam’s second season coaching the Shoreline Co-Op team following six years as head coach of the H-K swim team. Steve Cusano has been the assistant coach for the past five years.
Last year, despite the challenges of combining teams, Shoreline Co-Op was undefeated in dual meets and finished in 10th in the Class S State Championships. While the team lost four seniors, including three state qualifiers to graduation, Karam saw 12 new swimmers this season to bring her roster to 27 athletes.
“There were challenges with transportation and differing school schedules, but
the girls blended beautifully as a swim family,” said Karam. “The challenges with transportation and differing school schedules remain, but we’re working through them. As head coach [with 27 swimmers], it is a challenge to create a meet lineup that gives everyone a chance to participate, try to win the meet, and make sure the swimmers with an eye on qualifying for states have a chance to swim their events.”
The Co-Op got off to a strong start in a meet on Sept. 15, where it beat Ledyard 100-68, Waterford 113-67, and Rocky Hill 90-72. The meet saw several athletes not only win their events, but qualify for the state championships as well.
Swimmers who competed for Shoreline Co-Op included seniors Rose Dimmock (captain, L-OL), Sasha Dziebel (captain, OS), Aemelia Kostek (V), and Maggie Miller (captain, H-K); juniors Gianna Dabkowski (H-K), Olive Forristall (H-K), Sophia Langer (H-K), and Elsa Shatraw (H-K); sophomores Aria Cummings (H-K),
Kinsley Grenier (L-OL), Claire Johnson (V), Phoebe Spallone (V), Eliza Sturges (H-K), and Lauren Thebeau (H-K); and freshmen Angie Bari (L-OL), Sophia Cole (H-K), Hazel Forristall (H-K), Jane Gaines (H-K), Liv Osinski (L-OL), Divena Rai (OS), Norah Reeps (H-K), Livy Roberts (H-K), and Sofia Yumbla (V).
Johnson took first in the 200 individual medley to qualify for state championships with a time of 2:33.50. Miller qualified for state championships, swimming the 100yard freestyle in 1:04.67 for a second-place finish. Dabkowski and Olive Forristall also made state championship cuts, in the 50-yard freestyle (28.20) and 100-yard breaststroke (1:23.47), respectively, with each taking second in their events.
Shoreline Co-Op swept the top three places in the backstroke with Spallone taking top honors followed by Dimmock and Shatraw. Yumbla had a first-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle.
The relay teams had a good showing, taking six of the top nine finishes between
three races. The 200 medley team of Spallone, Olive Forristall, Reeps, and Dabkowski took first place, followed by teammates Dimmock, Thebeau, Osinski, and Shatraw in second.
The 200 freestyle relay team of Johnson, Reeps, Miller, and Dabkowski claimed the top place, while Osinski, Roberts, Sturges, and Yumbla placed third. In the 400 freestyle relay, Johnson, Spallone, Miller, and Dabkowski were second, while Dimmock, Roberts, Reeps, and Yumbla finished third.
Second-place finishes were also turned by by Miller in the 200-yard freestyle and Reeps in the 100-yard butterfly. Finishing third in their events in the meet were Roberts in the 200 freestyle, Olive Forristall in the 200 individual medley (IM), Spallone in the 50 freestyle, Roberts in the 100 freestyle, and Thebeau in the 100 breaststroke.
This season’s squad is captained by
Photo courtesy of Robin Thebeau
Photo courtesy of Alison Karam
Football Wins Twice, Girls’ Soccer Wins a Pair
Wr a ps TIGERS
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
The Hand football team hosted North Haven on Sept. 19 and won 24-10. North Haven came to play and took a 7-0 lead, but the Tigers answered with a field goal, and Bobby Reh led a beautiful drive right before the half, throwing a touchdown to Cole Preskar as time expired. The score was 10-7 Hand at halftime. North Haven tied the game in the third quarter with a long field goal to make it 10-10. Hand scored twice more with runs by Conor Casagrande and Lucca Boyce, and the Tigers kneeled out the clock to earn the victory.
Boyce ran for 145 yards on 19 carries. Anthony Bowe kicked a 30-yard field goal, and Thomas Pshybyshefski had 13 tackles.
“Our boys earned this one,” said Head Coach Erik Becker. “That’s a team (North Haven) that won two state championships in the last three years and could very well win another.”
On Sept. 26, the team traveled to Brookfield for a highly anticipated top 10 battle and won 38-7. Brayden Dempsey had three sacks and forced three fumbles. The defense forced five turnovers and held Brookfield to 40 yards rushing. Bobby Reh had a touchdown run and threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Lucca Boyce, who also ran for a touchdown. Stone Leckey had a 65-yard punt return touchdown, and Anthony Bowe kicked a 30-yard field goal. Wilson Walker had 13 tackles and one recovery in the contest, and Conor Casagrande and Thomas Pshybyshefski each had 10 tackles. Tyler Wohlgemuth had two catches for 43 yards, and Brendan Riordan caught three balls for 40 yards. Reh (11-17-206) was a standout in the contest, and Chase Spadaro had a 65-yard touchdown run. The Tigers produced 320 yards of total offense.
“Every team needs a guy with a club. It makes us a tougher team,” said Head Coach Erik Becker. “Brayden Dempsey is that guy for us. He changed the game single-handedly.”
Girls’ Volleyball
On Sept. 22, Hand volleyball hosted Mercy and won 3-2. Hand came out strong
in its second match against Mercy this season, winning the first two sets 25-22 and 25-13, but stumbled in the third and fourth sets, losing 23-25 and 19-25. Ultimately, Hand rallied in a close fifth set, winning 17-15. Once again, Mercy targeted the one, but Lena Aguzzi and Caroline Keating met the challenge. Hand had to adjust its offense throughout the match, as Mercy put up a strong defense with some excellent recovery plays, but ultimately, Hand was able to do just that. Grace Burton, senior captain and outside hitter, had six aces, 11 kills. Ava Bonalsky, senior captain and middle
blocker/defensive specialist, had three aces, four kills, and 12 digs. Hailey Yahara, senior and outside hitter, added eight kills. Mavis Perry, junior and rightside, recorded eight kills, four digs. Aguzzi, junior and setter, had 29 assists, 16 digs, and three kills.
“I’ve always said that serve and serve receive win and lose matches,” said Head Coach Jennifer Aguzzi. “We missed many more serves than I would have liked, but our serve receive made a difference in this match, particularly from juniors Mary Swec and Madi Ruffo.”
The Hand girls’ soccer team hosted Shelton on Sept. 22 and won 2-1. Both goals were scored by Alice Agovino (senior), with assists by Molly McGetrick and Rory McConville.
On Sept. 25, the team traveled to Jonathan Law and won 3-1. Goals were scored By McConville, Agovino, and Lola Pelligrino, with assists from Finnley Parri, Agovino, and McConville.
The Tigers won both of their games last week, bringing their record to 5-3 at the halfway point of the season.
Girls’ Soccer
Photo courtesy of Erik Becker
Pictured is the Hand football team that fought hard to defeat North Haven 24-10 on Sept. 19.
Cross Country Continues its Dominance, Football Takes a Tight Loss
Wr a ps COUGARS
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
On Sept. 22, the Haddam-Killingworth boys’ and girls ‘ cross country teams competed in their only league meet of the season, as they traveled to East Hampton High School to compete in the Shoreline Large School League meet against Valley Regional, Morgan, North Branford, East Hampton, and Cromwell.
The boys’ team won the large school league meet and went undefeated on the afternoon to have its dual meet record at 50 on the season. The H-K boys are now 126-0 in dual meets dating back to 2014, as they defeated Morgan by a score of 1550, beat Cromwell 15-50, defeated North Branford 15-50, beat Valley 15-50, and defeated East Hampton 20-43. The H-K boys ran as a pack at the front of the race over the challenging 3.1 mile course, as they all crossed the line together in the same time of 19:13 to place third through 10th in the race. Finishing as a pack were Anthony Fredericksen, Daniel McCourt, Cash Smigel, Alex Fredericksen, Wyatt Voegtli, Evan Berardino, Trey Downing, and Paul Birkmeyer.
The girls’ team also went up against the same five league teams and also went 5-0 on the afternoon. The girls are now 106-2 in dual meets since 2015. The Cougars defeated Morgan 15-50, beat Cromwell 1550, defeated Valley 15-48, beat East Hampton 25-36, and beat North Branford 15-50. Also running as a pack over the hilly 5,000 meter course, the girls finished all together in the same time of 23:45 in places third through eighth. They were Grace Mitchell, Charlotte Behnke, Julia
Downing, Delaney Aronson, Emi Schweitzer, and Alyssa Behnke. Following closely was senior co-captain Amelia Riggs, who placed ninth in a time of 24:06.
On Sept. 27, the teams traveled to Wappingers Falls, New York to compete in the Bowdoin Park Classic against some of the top teams in the Northeast Region from New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
The girls’ team raced well on the challenging 5,000 meter course to place fourth overall as a team in the Varsity 2 race with 143 points. The girls were led by junior Charlotte Behnke, who crossed the line in a time of 20:38 to place 22nd in the race of 147 girls. She was closely followed by senior teammates Downing, who ran 20:57 to place 26th, and Mitchell in 28th
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junior Schweitzer in 37th (21:30) and freshman Alyssa Behnke in 49th (22:03) to round out the team scoring.
The boys’ team, racing without one of its captains and top runners who was out with injury, still competed well against some of the top teams in the Northeast regions, as the Cougars placed 12th as a team in the Varsity 2 race, scoring 330 points. Leading the Cougars was senior McCourt, who placed 42nd in the race with a time of 17:24. Next to cross the line for HK was junior Berardino in 52nd (17:46), junior Voegtli in 63rd (17:56), senior Fredericksen in 83rd (18:10), and sophomore Downing in 96th (18:21).
On Sept. 15, the Shoreline Co-op girls’ swimming and diving team, comprised of athletes from Old Saybrook, Valley Regional, Lyme-Old Lyme, and HaddamKillingworth high schools, won its first dual meet of the 2025 season, defeating Ledyard/St. Bernard 100-68 on the road. Shoreline swimmers opened the meet with first and second places in the medley relays and held the lead until the end. Haddam-Killingworth senior captain Maggie Miller qualified for state championships, swimming the 100-yard freestyle in 1:04.67. H-K juniors Gianna Dabkowski
See Cross Country page 17
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Cross Country
Photo courtesy of Nancy McCourt
Pictured is the H-K boys' cross country team on the start line at the Shoreline Large School League meet on Sept. 22.
Schedules
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Monday, Oct. 6: at Cheshire at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8: vs. Branford at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3: at Hamden at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: vs. Xavier at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 9: vs. Foran at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at Wilbur Cross at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 9: at Hamden at 5 p.m.
Swimming and Diving
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at Cheshire at 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3: vs. Jonathan Law at 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6: vs. East Haven at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8: vs. West Haven at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at East Rock Park w/ Lyman Hall, Wilbur Cross, West Haven at 4 p.m.
Shoreline Co-Op Girls’ Swimming and Diving Wins Three Meets
Continued from page 14
Miller, Bethany Erkkila, Dziebel, and Dimmock.
“My philosophy on team leadership is that being a team captain is not a reward, it’s a responsibility,” said Karam. “A lot of work goes into planning all the activities that help the team bond and create lifelong memories.”
Miller is key to the team’s sprints, distance, and relay events. She swam four events in last year’s state championships and has already qualified to swim states this year. Last season, Erkkila was the team’s only diver and represented the Shoreline Conference in the state diving championships. She qualified for states again this year in her first meet. When needed, Erkkila also swims and contributes to the relays.
“Maggie is a calm, poised team leader who works hard and sets a good example in the pool,” said Karam. “Bethany brings a positive and fun attitude to the team. She’s a great role model and shares her
can-do spirit with the girls. Sasha champions team unity, team spirit, and respect for all swimmers regardless of their natural ability — she encourages everyone to rise to their potential and is a positive role model for dedication and hard work. Rose is a quiet, supportive team captain who encourages her teammates to put in their best effort. She had her first state championship experience last year, works hard in practice, and encourages others to do the same.”
In addition to her captains, Karam is looking to some of her younger swimmers to find success this season. As freshmen, Spallone and Johnson each swam four events in the state championships, with each already qualifying for states this year — Spallone in the backstroke and Johnson in the butterfly and 200 IM.
Olivia Forristall just qualified for states in the 100 breaststroke, after competing in both her freshman and sophomore years. Karam also expects to see her qualify for states in the 200 IM. Dabkowski, a junior, qualified for states in the 50 and 100
freestyles, while Yumbla, a freshman, qualified in the 500 freestyle.
“Gianna is a fierce competitor and extremely goal-driven — she is an awesome relay anchor and fun to watch,” said Karam. “Sofia has great stamina and a strong power stroke in the long-distance freestyle. I expect big things from her in the future.”
While Karam and her team continue to work toward the postseason, her goals for the season extend beyond times and finishes.
“My hope for the girls is that they will continue to bond as a team while they get stronger, faster, and improve their stroke technique,” said Karam. “As coaches, our goal is to take each swimmer where they are and move them to the next level of their own competitive ability. At the beginning of the season, each swimmer fills out a goal card with their short and long-term goals. Whether their goal is to swim without a nose plug or set a new pool record, as coaches, we’ll work with them to help make it happen.”
Cross Country Continues its Dominance, Football Takes a Tight Loss
Continued from page 16
Friday, Oct. 3: vs. North Branford at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3: vs. Old Saybrook at 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6: at North Branford at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: vs. Valley Regional at 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3: vs. North Branford at 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6: vs. Morgan at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8: at Coginchaug at 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3: at North Branford at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at Valley Regional at 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6: vs. Valley Regional at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8: at Westbrook at 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3: at Middletown at 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: at Suffield at 4:30 p.m.
and Olive Forristall also made state championship cuts (Dabkowski in the 50-yard freestyle (28.20) and Forristall in the 100yard breaststroke (1:23.47)). Valley Regional sophomore Claire Johnson qualified for state championships in the 200yard Individual Medley (IM) with a time of 2:33.50.
Swimmers who competed for Shoreline Co-Op were: (Seniors) Rose Dimmock, captain (L-OL), Sasha Dziebel, captain (OS), Aemelia Kostek (V), Miller, captain (H-K); (Juniors) Dabkowski (H-K), Forristall (H-K), Sophia Langer (H-K), Elsa Shatraw (H-K); (Sophomores) Aria Cummings (H-K), Kinsley Grenier (L-OL), Johnson (V), Phoebe Spallone (V), Eliza Sturges (H-K), Lauren Thebeau (H-K); and (Freshmen) Angie Bari (L-OL), Sophia Cole (H-K), Hazel Forristall (H-K), Jane Gaines (H-K), Liv Osinski (L-OL), Divena Rai (OS), Norah Reeps (H-K), Livy Roberts (H-K), Sofia Yumbla (V).
In the 200-yard Medley Relay, the team comprised of Spallone, Forristall, Reeps, and Dabkowski placed first. In second place was the team including Dimmock, Thebeau, Osinski, and Shatraw. In the 200 Freestyle, Miller placed second, and Roberts placed third. In the 200 IM, John-
son placed first, while Forristall took third. Dabkowski placed second in the 50 Freestyle, and Spallone placed third in that event. Reeps placed second in the 100 Butterfly, while Miller took second in the 100 Freestyle, and Roberts took third. Yumbla earned a first-place finish in the 500 Freestyle. The 200 Freestyle Relay team of Johnson, Reeps, Miller, and Dabkowski placed first, and Osinski, Roberts, Sturges, and Yumbla placed third. Spallone won the 100 Backstroke, and Dimmock placed second. Shatraw took third in that event. In the 100 Breaststroke, Forristall placed second, and Thebeau placed third. In the 400 Freestyle Relay, Johnson, Spallone, Miller, and Dabkowski placed second, while Dimmock, Roberts, Reeps, and Yumbla claimed third place.
“These girls come from four high schools to form a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun together,” said Head Coach Alison Karam. “Doesn’t get much better than that!”
The H-K football team traveled to Weaver/Hartford Public/Classical on Sept. 26 and fell 30-23. H-K took a 15-10 lead into the locker room at halftime but could Football
not hold it, as the Weaver co-op scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to overcome its deficit. Tyler Napierkowski and Jon Slane had rushing touchdowns for the Cougars, and Josh Frith caught a 19-yard touchdown pass. Napierkowski had 200 all-purpose yards in addition to his touchdown, as well as two two-point conversions. Slane led the team in tackles in addition to his interception.
“It was a tough loss, but I credit the kids for playing hard for all four quarters,” said Head Coach Tyler Wilcox. “We were down a few players at key positions this week, and some kids had to step into new roles, so we had a challenge in front of us. We didn’t get the win, but our players accepted the challenge and fought to the end.”
Volleyball
On Sept. 22, the H-K volleyball team hosted Hale Ray and took a 3-1 loss. Maizie Irons had 12 kills, and Ava McNamara had 18 digs. Ava Geissler had 11 digs. Violet Shatraw recorded 11 assists, while Juliette Harriman had 10. McNamara had 34 service receptions, Irons had 14, and Geissler had 13.
The team then hosted East Hampton on Sept. 24 and took a 3-0 loss before falling 30 at home vs. Valley Regional on Sept. 26.
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Goodspeed’s ‘A Chorus Line’ Is a ‘Fabulous Sensation’
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
Touching, deeply emotional, heartwarming—just a few of the many adjectives that describe the brilliant production of at Goodspeed, now extended through Sunday, Nov. 2.
A Chorus Line
Director Rob Ruggiero once again proves how talented and sensitive he is. He respects the material and rejects the notion that it needs to be “spun” in a new direction to showcase his directorial credentials. Instead, he lets the work speak for itself, while offering thoughtful touches—including excellent casting.
The 1975 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical was developed through workshops with “gypsies”—the dancers who move from Broadway show to Broadway show—who shared stories of their lives, childhoods, and heartbreaks. (It’s worth noting that another iconic show, , also opened in 1975. At the time, earned rave reviews, perhaps because is more cynical compared to the heartfelt . Ironically, the revival of will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.)
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Chicago
A Chorus Line
Chicago
Chorus Line
I’ve seen the show multiple times, including the most recent Broadway revival in 2006. This production surpasses them all.
A Chorus Line
For those unfamiliar, follows a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show. As part of the process, the director, Zach, asks them to share their personal stories—how they grew up, why they dance, and what drives them. For the men (or “boys,” as they’re often referred to), stories touch on natural talent discovered by chance, issues of identity around ethnicity or sexuality, and often, a longing for their father’s approval.
For the women, themes include fulfilling their mothers’ dreams, navigating unhappy homes, and yearning for connection with distant fathers.
Several stories center the show: Cassie (Karli Dinardo) once had a moment in the spotlight as a featured dancer who moved to Hollywood, only to learn she couldn’t act. Now, she’s hoping for a chorus job—just to dance again.
The complication? She and Zach were a couple for several years.
Paul’s story is almost impossible to summarize—it’s a heartbreaking search for acceptance, and Diego Guevara gives the best performance I’ve ever seen in the role. The character can be played with excessive emotion, but Guevara finds the perfect balance of vulnerability and stoicism. I admit, it brought tears to my eyes.
Other standout moments include Val (the girl who discovered her looks were holding her back), Donna (Mikaela Secada), whose high school acting teacher said she’d never make it, a married couple, the youngest dancer hoping for his first job, and Sheila, the older, more cynical dancer who knows her time is nearly up.
For most of the show, Zach remains an offstage voice. But Clifton Samuels brings depth to the character, especially in scenes with Cassie and Paul. You can see him
processing Cassie’s words about why their relationship failed, and in Paul’s scene, his compassion is palpable. Being cut from consideration is emotional—even in performance. Some dancers are dismissed early, but the rest endure a grueling process, pouring their hearts out and learning the number “One,” only to be turned down at the end. It must remind the actors of their own disappointments after countless auditions. Even though the outcome isn’t real, the rejection still stings.
Karli Dinardo is a terrific Cassie. Her solo, “The Music and the Mirror,” powerfully shows what dance means to her. But Zach questions whether she can suppress her individuality enough to blend with the ensemble.
Multiple cast members deserve praise for creating such distinctive, memorable characters.
Of course, the choreography and dancing are outstanding. Parker Esse serves as principal choreographer, with additional choreography by Baayork Lee, an original Broadway cast member. It’s difficult to know how much draws directly from Michael Bennett’s original work and how much is subtly reimagined—but it’s effective either way.
Music director Adam Souza delivers his usual fine work, supported by sound designer Jay Hilton, a Goodspeed mainstay. To open up the stage, the orchestra was relocated behind the audience, with live music piped in—a solution that worked seamlessly.
Ruggiero’s attention to detail makes this production shine. Lighting and spotlights (designed by John Lasiter) are used effectively, and small moments—like the look Sheila (Scarlett Walker) gives Zach as she exits the stage—add depth.
That level of detail helps the audience quickly connect with the characters. When dancers are cut, you feel the sting. By the end, it’s genuinely upsetting when a favorite doesn’t make the final cut.
Make an effort to see this fabulous production. Tickets are available at Goodspeed.org.
Photo by Diane Sobolewski
Photo by Diane Sobolewski
The cast of Goodspeed's A Chorus Line Jonah Nash and the cast of Goodspeed's A Chorus Line
Photo by Diane Sobolewski
Clifton Samuels, Karli Dinardo and the cast of Goodspeed's A Chorus Line.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 2
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States
Event and Book Signing: Dale DeGroff
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Book:
The New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist, with 500 Recipes
. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
Calendar for the Week of October 2, 2025
Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
: 2 p.m. Online event. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.
Pulse and Fly Fall Mixer Happy Hour Networking Event
: 5 to 7 p.m. Barracuda Bistro and Bar, 196 Crown St., New Haven. Co-hosted by the Greater New Haven Young Professionals Pulse, a group for local young professionals aged 21 to 40. Presented by Southern Connecticut State University. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), visit gnhcc.com/events.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. BYOB. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2 THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 4
Designers Circus Pop-up Shopping Event
: Thursday
and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center (GAC), 411 Church St. Features women’s clothing and accessories created by over 70 local, national, and international designers with 50% to 90% below boutique prices. Hosted by Designers Circus, a Boston-based clothing pop-up event and social commerce. Free admission. Open to all. For info, contact GAC at 203-453-5947 or info@guilfordartcenter.org, or visit designerscircus.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
Opening Reception for Jeanne Rosier Smith's solo show,
Songs of the Seasons with Smithsonian Educators
: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, Nov. 1. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will hand-build and glaze a unique piece. Students come with an idea of the project, like a bowl, vase, platter, or garden art. Finished pieces will be available for pickup two to three weeks later. Tuition: $49.50 for members, $55 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Epicurean Dinner Experience
: 7 to 10 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features a curated multicourse dinner prepared by a culinary team led by Executive Chef Peter Hamil with cocktails and stories from Dale DeGroff. Wine and beverage pairings included with each course. Attire: Jackets. Cost: $150. Eventbrite fees apply. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
7:30 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Performed by the Yale Concert Band. Features Thomas C. Duffy, director of Yale Bands, and Tara Helen O’Connor, Yale School of Music professor of flute as guest artist. Free. For info or tickets, call 203-693-1486 or visit newhavensymphony.org.
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3 AND
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
The Haunted Trolley Alien Invasion: Connecticut
Scheduled rides: 6 to 9 p.m. The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven. Features a one-hour interactive trolley event. Limited to 40 passengers per ride. The 6 p.m. slots are family- and child-friendly rides. Children ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $29 for general admission, $49 for VIP haunted ride. Service fees apply. Advance purchase tickets only. For info or tickets, visit thehauntedtrolley.com.
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
Church Tag Sale
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Outdoor tables will have records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, electronics, sporting equipment, and miscellaneous tag sale items. Indoor tables will have clothing, toys, jewelry, china, linens, kitchen supplies, craft supplies, and more. Rain or shine. For info, call the church office 860-3493058.
Raise the Roof Kick-off Build in Madison
: 9 to 9:45 a.m. Building lot at 24 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Madison (gifted by Kent and Susan Allen). No RSVP needed. To help with the build, email contactus@raisetheroofct.org. For info, visit raisetheroofct.org.
Branford First Saturday Family Walk
: 10 a.m. Meet at the Shoreline Greenway Trail kiosk parking lot on Tabor Drive, Branford. Walk starts at Tabor and proceeds to Young’s Pond Park and back along the Branford Trail. The trail passes Chuck’s Pond, the Branford labyrinth, community garden, solar array, and other points of interest. Length is about four miles on paved/hiking paths and packed gravel. A shorter loop of 2.8 miles and a 1.5 paved section (wheelchair accessible) are also available. Leashed dogs allowed. Hosted by the Shoreline Greenway Trail. Bring water. Wear good hiking shoes. For info, call Judy Miller at 203-589-8335 or visit shorelinegreenwaytrail.org/calendar.
Westwoods Hike
: 10 a.m. to noon. Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the Sam Hill Road parking lot. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT President Janet Ainsworth. Features a two-hour hike beginning on the White Circle, then proceeding on the Blue Trail, and returning on the Orange Circle Trail. There are a few rock scrambles along the way. For info, call 203530-7826 or visit guilfordlandtrust.org.
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Yale Concert Band Season Opener: Precious Metals
Concert by Iris DeMent
The Laughs Come Fast & Furious During ‘Noises Off’ at the Legacy Theatre
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
If you’re lucky enough to have tickets for at the Legacy Theatre in Branford, prepare yourself for riotous laughter.
This farce by Michael Frayn combines a behind-the-scenes look at a play (Nothing On) with the complicated relationships among the cast.
The premise is that a group of actors is setting out on tour with a typical British farce—about an author who is a tax exile, the estate agent (real estate agent) trying to rent the house, a young woman from Inland Revenue (think IRS), and the housekeeper. Add the director, multiple romances, and plates upon plates of sardines, and you can see that mayhem will ensue.
Frayn depicts the final rehearsal, which doesn’t go well; a performance halfway through the tour, when things have seriously deteriorated; and finally, the last tour stop, where the show is barely comprehensible.
I’ve always been a fan of this show. I’ve seen multiple productions over the years and enjoyed the movie version as well, which starred Carol Burnett as the housekeeper, Michael Caine as the director, and John Ritter and Christopher Reeve as the two leading men.
Overall, this cast—headed by James Roday Rodriguez as the director of the play-within-a-play and Allison Miller as the actress playing the housekeeper—is very good. But it’s Jimmy Johansmeyer, as the actor Gary (he plays the real estate agent), who steals the show.
Director Keely Baisden Knudsen keeps the pace moving, though she’s made some inexplicable choices. Perhaps it made sense to replace references to the English cities on the tour stops with American ones, but it doesn’t seem necessary. After all, the cast is still supposed to be British. The most egregious decision is having Jamie Gray Hyder, who plays the actress Brooke Ashton (the play’s sex symbol), use an almost incomprehensible French accent. The character in Nothing On, Vicki, is the Inland Revenue agent, so the French accent is wildly inappropriate. The role already has enough comic elements—she keeps losing her contact
lenses and doesn’t seem very bright. Adding the accent is simply too much.
As with most British farces, expect multiple double entendres, which is why the show isn’t recommended for children. You’ll also get the slamming doors typical of the genre and lots of physical comedy—actors are constantly falling downstairs and tripping over things.
Kim Zhou’s set design features seven doors, so characters are always entering and exiting, just missing one another. The set has the look of a low-budget tour, which fits the play’s premise. In Act Two, the set rotates, revealing the backstage chaos. Frayn plays with stereotypes about actors and casts. The director, like Zach from A Chorus Line, is often just a voice from the back of the theater. Actor Frederick Fellowes (played well by Michael Trotter) stalls the final rehearsal by asking questions like why he carries a box of stage props—what’s his motivation? Gary is hilariously inarticulate.
Allison Miller plays Dotty, who plays the housekeeper. Dotty is supposed to be an older actress financing the tour to earn some money. Even with a wig streaked with gray, Miller doesn’t quite carry it off. Melanie Martyn plays Belinda, the “mother” of the cast—always explaining the personal intrigues to Lloyd, the direc-
We also meet the aging actor Selsdon, played well by Kurt Fuller. He’s hard of hearing and fond of drink.
Even the backstage crew members fit their own stereotypes. As the stage manager, Emily Gardt is constantly frantic, and as Tim, Mariah Sage plays the typical overworked crew member who hasn’t slept
If the cast and crew aren’t searching for Brooke’s contact lenses, they’re looking for Selsdon (who falls asleep) or trying to keep him away from the booze.
Director Baisden Knudsen and the cast generate so many laughs in Acts One and Two that by the time we reach the final stop on the tour, the audience seems all laughed out.
You might check with the box office in case of cancellations.
runs through Sunday, Oct. 12. Noises Off
Photo by Sam Bibbins
From left, Jimmy Johansmeyer, Melanie Martyn, Michael Trotter, Allison Miller, James Roday Rodriguez, Kurt Fuller and Jamie Hyder share the stage in Noises Off
Photo by Sam Bibbins Mariah Sage and Allison Miller in at the Legacy Theatre. Noises Off
Connecticut and New York Theater Scenes Are Heating Up for Fall
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
The theater calendars are filling up in both Connecticut and New York. The summer-oriented theaters are wrapping up their seasons, and our major producing houses are gearing up for theirs.
Looking over the fall lineups, several productions jumped out at me. Here are the ones I’ve starred on my calendar.
Shows in Connecticut
English
— This Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores how language shapes culture and identity. Set in Iran, an English teacher helps adult students prepare for a proficiency exam that could enable them to emigrate. A joint production of TheaterWorks and Long Wharf, it runs at TheaterWorks Hartford through Sunday, Nov. 2. Long Wharf will then present it at SCSU in January.
Spunk
— Zora Neale Hurston, best known for her novels and stories, also wrote this rarely seen play, discovered only in 1997. Yale Rep is giving it its first-ever staging, which is reason enough to see it. It runs Friday, Oct. 3, through Saturday, Oct. 25.
Almost Famous
— The musical version of the film had a short Broadway run and may not have been quite ready. Now, Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt have revised the book and score. ACT of Connecticut in Ridgefield presents this new version from Wednesday, Oct. 18, through
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Sunday, Nov. 23. I hope they get it right this time.
Rope
— Who doesn’t enjoy a good thriller? Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted several Hitchcock films for the stage. Hartford Stage presents his latest adaptation, about two men who murder a friend, running Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Lucky Stiff
— The new leadership at Seven Angels in Waterbury kicks off their season with this lesser-known farce. It was the first musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, later known for Ragtime, Once on This Island, and Anastasia. A young man must complete a bizarre task to claim an inheritance. I’ve heard the score — it’s tuneful and well suited to the Seven Angels stage. It runs through Sunday, Oct. 12.
A Chorus Line The Importance of Being Earnest
— This Goodspeed production, celebrating the Pulitzer-winning musical’s 50th anniversary, has already been extended through Sunday, Nov. 2. I’ve seen it — and it’s well worth the trip. — One of the greatest comedies of all time. Anytime I can catch a production, I do. This one is at Westport Country Playhouse from Wednesday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Great Emu War
— The title alone intrigues me. This new musical is based on a true 1930s event in which the Australian government attempted to cull emus that were interfering with farming. It runs at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features exhibits about the , the first ironclad ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy, as well as paintings by Madison-born artists Gilbert Munger and Clarissa Munger Badger. Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.
: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deer Lake, 101 Paper Mill Rd., Killingworth. Features live music, food trucks, vendors, beer and wine garden, games and activities, a luminary wish walk, a raffle, and more. Hosted by Killingworth Women’s Organization and All Things Killingworth. Donations welcome. For info, visit allthingskillingworth.com.
: 1 to
3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For children ages 8 and up. Students will draw, color, cut, and construct 3D Halloween-themed paper characters. Cost: $27 for members, $30 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $15 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
through Sunday, Oct. 26.
As You Like It
— This musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy will be staged by Connecticut Repertory Theatre at UConn from Thursday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 22. Shaina Taub, the creative force behind Suffs, wrote the music and lyrics.
Hedda Gabler
— James Bundy, the outgoing dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, directs this production of Ibsen’s classic, which features one of his most fascinating characters. It runs Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 20.
In New York
The fall season is taking shape more slowly, but here are a few standouts so far:
Art Oedipus Rex
— This revival of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning play stars James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale. The play may feel a bit dated, but the cast should be terrific.
— Seldom performed but always referenced, this acclaimed West End production of the Greek tragedy is coming to New York for a limited run.
Waiting for Godot
— Beckett’s classic draws actors and comedians alike for its challenges. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter star in this new staging.
Chess
— Fans of this musical by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus have waited years for a revival. This version, with a new book, stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
92nd Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
: 2 p.m. Oak Lodge Nature Center at the Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte. 80, Killingworth. Feature a talk about the history of the CCC by historian and author Marty Podskoch. Sponsored by the Friends of Chatfield Hollow. For info, visit facebook.com/friendsofchatfield hollow.
: 6 p.m. Clinton Town Beach, 96 Waterside Ln. Hosted by VFW Auxiliary #9918. Features luminaries that will light a path along the beach. Cost: $10 for each luminary which can have up to four names of people to honor or remember. Each name will be read aloud at the lighting ceremony. Proceeds benefit the VFW Auxiliary #9918 in its work to help local veterans and their families. For info or to purchase a luminary, email Auxiliary president Sheila at mckinshe21@gmail.com.
: 6 to 9 p.m. Adam Stanton House and General Store Museum, 63 E. Main St., Clinton. Features food and beverages served in decorated and candlelit historic rooms. Includes live music and an auction. Cost: $35 for nonmembers or $30 for members. Proceeds benefit ongoing restoration and preservation projects. Open to the public. For info or tickets, contact the Adam
— Lincoln Center is reviving one of my favorite musicals, using much of the 2024 City Center Encores! cast, including Joshua Henry, Brandon Uranowitz, and Shaina Taub.
Ragtime Kyoto
— On Lincoln Center’s off-Broadway stage, this new play reminds me a bit of Oslo. It centers on the 1997 international climate conference and has had successful runs in London and Stratfordupon-Avon.
Two Strangers Carrying a Cake Across
— My English friends say this musical is a must-see. It sounds quirky and sweet, possibly another surprise hit like Maybe Happy Ending.
Queen of Versailles
— This is the season’s big new musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. It’s not about Marie Antoinette — it’s based on the documentary about a Florida woman who built a ginormous mansion and decorated it in lavish, over-the-top style. I have some doubts, but I’m curious.
The Baker’s Wife New York
— Classic Stage Company is reviving this Stephen Schwartz musical with a starry cast: Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, Robert Cuccioli, and Judy Kuhn.
Of course, Broadway and off-Broadway will offer some surprise hits. For now, the fall season seems to favor plays over musicals.
And don’t forget — discount tickets are available for many shows. Just be sure to use a reliable source.
Stanton House at 959-625-2046 or adamstantonhouse@gmail.com, or visit adamstantonhouse.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 5
Annual Fall Festival and Marketplace
: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features live music, family-friendly activities, crafters and artisans, and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and beverage are not permitted. Free admission. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
Autumn Moonlight Walk
: 7 p.m. Meet by the flag at the Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Features an evening stroll on the Garvan Trail at the Surf Club. A bagpiper will lead the way. Bring a flashlight. After the walk, refreshments will be served in the Surf Club building, and members of the Astronomical Society of New Haven will set up telescopes for viewing the night sky. Open to all ages, but the trail is not suitable for strollers. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation and the Madison Land Conversation Trust. Rain date: Sunday, Nov. 2. For info and weather updates, visit madisonlandtrust.org.
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Open House
Second Annual Killingworth Town Picnic
Terrifying Paper Toys: Halloween Workshop
USS Monitor
Second Annual Light the Night
Harvest Moon Benefit
Agnes—Adrienne
Mark Saunders and Margo Hennebach—bring their genredefying folk sound and signature three-part harmonies to Friday Night Folk in New London on Oct. 10.
Mad Agnes Brings Harmonies to Friday Night Folk
The genre-blurring folk trio Mad Agnes returns to Connecticut with a live performance on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Hall in All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay St., New London.
Praised for their “dazzling harmonies, terrific instrumental virtuosity, [and] brilliant original songs” by in Devon, U.K., the trio—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders—blends intricate vocals, compelling songwriting and a passion for musical storytelling.
Folk on the Moor
Performing around a single microphone in the spirit of early radio shows, Mad Agnes brings a warm, inclusive energy to
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MONDAY, OCT. 6
Book Discussion
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Book: by Ocean Vuong. Facilitated by Pamela Asmus, a former educator at the University
the stage. Their performances are rich with spontaneous vocal improvisation, stories, and selections from their 13-album catalog, including their latest release, Likely Story.
Expect a vibrant array of instrumentation—guitar, mandolin, ukulele, piano, melodica—and harmonies described as “tight as jeans from the dryer.”
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To reserve, visit Humanitix or call All Souls at 860-443-0316 by Oct. 9. A livestream will be available on the All Souls YouTube channel at youtube.com/@AllSoulsNewLondon. All are welcome.
Follow Friday Night Folk on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about Mad Agnes at madagnes.com.
The Emperor of Gladness of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Wesleyan University, and writer Joanna Baymiller. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-4538086 or visit ssill.org.
You’re Invited TO THE 2025
Shore Publishing’s annual Beacon Awards recognize outstanding individuals who selflessly step up to help fulfill the Shoreline community’s promise as a place of opportunity, well-being, and safety for all.
Each year we recognize, honor, and thank these distinguished members of the community for all they do at a dinner and celebration event.
OCTOBER
14 2025 TUESDAY 6:00-9:00 PM
THE WOODWINDS
29 SCHOOL GROUND ROAD • BRANFORD
$85.00 PER PERSON
Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and your choice of entrée. Ticket purchase deadline is September 26, 2025. Purchase tickets at beaconawardsct.com/tickets
Congratulations to our 2025 Honorees
Bill Stableford (Madison) | Christina Zarotney (Old Saybrook) | Cinzia Lettieri (Clinton) Doreen Shirley (Madison) | Jaye Carlson (Guilford) | Jim Lockhart (Deep River)
Laura Francis (Madison) | Lorena Venegas (East Haven) | Maureen Westbrook (Deep River)
Michael Lawton (Westbrook) | Michael Rafferty (Old Saybrook) | Patrick Bryan (Chester) Peggy Adler (Clinton) | Tim Gannon (Killingworth) | Vincent Giordano (Branford)
Photo courtesy of Friday Night Folk
Mad
Jones,
Press Release from Fright Night Folk
1970s Nostalgia and Family Chaos Take the Stage
Dust off your bell-bottoms and turn up the Bob Dylan—Ivoryton Playhouse is heading back to the 1970s with , a heartwarming and hilarious family comedy by Kate Forgette. The show opens Thursday, Oct. 2 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 26.
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Set in 1973 Boston, the play follows 19year-old Linda O’Shea as she navigates the bumpy road from high school to college. Madly in love with her scruffy boyfriend, Buzz, and dreaming of freedom, Linda finds herself stuck at home juggling her pesky little sister Becky, her ironwilled father Michael, her kind but distracted mother Jo, and her firebrand feminist Aunt Terri.
But when Linda gives Becky the “birds and bees” talk—and their parish priest happens to overhear—holy hell breaks loose. The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.
“This play spoke to me right away,” says Jacqueline Hubbard, Ivoryton’s executive director and the show’s director. “The older we get, the more we realize those teenage ‘end of the world’ moments become the stories we laugh about and treasure for the rest of our lives. Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help captures that perfectly.”
This female-centered story is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team led by Hubbard. The production features scenic design by Starlet Jacobs, audio engineering and sound design by Shyloh-Symone Bailey, lighting design by Autum Casey, props design by Kat Schorn, and costumes by Liz Saylor and Sean Spina. James Joseph Clark* serves as stage manager.
The cast includes Rod Brogan*, Rebecka Jones*, Amber Quick*, Maggie Hamel, and Autumn Eliza Sheffy.
*These actors appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
Performances are scheduled for Wednesdays at 2 p.m.; Thursdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ivoryton Playhouse is located at 103 Main St. in Ivoryton. Tickets are available at ivorytonplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 860-767-7318.
The show is recommended for all ages. Run time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Ivoryton Playhouse is a professional theater on the Connecticut Shoreline known for its exceptional productions and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
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Author Event: David Daley
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections
. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
Anniversary Reception
: 4 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Jonhson Room, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The event marks the 125th anniversary of the Women's Club of Madison. The library's Lifelong Learning Room also displays an exhibit through Saturday, Oct. 11, showcasing the history and accomplishments of the Women's Club. For info about the event and the Women’s Club of Madison, visit womensclubmadisonct.com.
Author Event: James R. Benn in Conversation with John B. Valeri
A Bitter Wind
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: (A Billy Boyle WWII Mystery #20). For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
WEDNESDAY,
OCT. 8
Wednesday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
Wednesday Paint Out 2025
: 9 a.m. to noon. Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Sponsored by the Madison Art Society (MAS). Open to all MAS members. Nonmembers are welcome to join for one or two paint outs as guests but are requested to become members to continue with other paint-out events. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org/plein-air.
Author-Illustrator Event: Gayle Boss and Sharon Spitz
Author Event: Gina Barreca in Conversation with John Guillemette
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 9
Cutting the Cord
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Features a talk by computer specialist Chris Vanderweide on of cable, TV, and streaming options for consumers. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Author Event: Gary Myers
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
: 2 to 4 p.m. Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. Book: . Cost: $35. For info or to register, visit mercybythesea.org.
Concert by Coco Montoya Gina School Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Press Release from the Ivoryton Playhouse
Photo courtesy of the Ivoryton Playhouse
The cast of brings 1970s family life to the stage in Ivoryton Playhouse’s upcoming comedy, running Oct. 2 through Oct. 26.
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Autumn Arts Popup at Spectrum Gallery, Oct. 11–12
Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook will celebrate the season with a special Autumn Arts Popup on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 5 p.m.
Visitors can stroll among tents filled with artwork and fine crafts set up in front of the gallery at 61 Main St., as well as in its newly expanded arts space next door. Just minutes from downtown Essex, Centerbrook also offers multiple local dining options within walking distance.
The Popup coincides with Spectrum’s current exhibition, Emerging Autumn (on view through Nov. 8), which features paintings, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Guests may also explore the gallery’s Artisans Store, which carries original works in wood, glass, ceramics, fabric, jewelry and more—ideal for early holiday shopping or adding to a personal collection.
This year’s Autumn Arts
Popup is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, provider of custom windows and doors.
Spectrum Art Gallery and Store is an expansion of the non-
profit Arts Center Killingworth. The gallery showcases both emerging and established artists and offers workshops and classes for all ages.
Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit spectrumartgallery.org or shop
online anytime at spectrumany time.com. The gallery can also be reached at 860-767-0742.
Press Release from Spectrum Art Gallery
Bernadette Prue, Quilling Mixed Stars Eric Ambler, Shizzle-Swizzle Trinket Box
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of October 2 - October 8
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
This week is all about fresh starts, Aries. The stars are aligning to give you the green light on a new project or personal goal. Don’t hesitate to jump on the first step.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Focus on building a solid foundation this week, Taurus. Whether it’s in your career or personal life, your hard work and persistence will pay off in a big way.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Your social calendar is buzzing, Gemini. This week you could be a magnet for interesting conversations and new ideas. Don’t be afraid to network and share your thoughts.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Expect a breakthrough in your personal life, Cancer. You’ll gain a new sense of clarity and emotional understanding, allowing you to move forward with confidence.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Your leadership skills are on full display, Leo. This week you’ll be called upon to inspire and guide others. Don’t be shy about stepping into the spotlight at work or in a group setting.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
This is a week for practical improvements, Virgo. Take a look at your daily routines and find small ways that you can be more efficient. Organize your space or adopt a new health habit.
OCTOBER 2
Sting, Singer (74)
OCTOBER 3
Noah Schnapp, Actor (21) OCTOBER 4
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Harmony in your relationships is a prominent theme this week, Libra. Your diplomatic nature will help you resolve any lingering conflicts and form deeper connections.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
A powerful transformation might be underway, Scorpio. You might feel an urge to dig deeper and uncover hidden truths, both in yourself and in your life. Embrace the process of growth.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Expand your horizons this week, Sagittarius. You’ll feel a strong pull to learn something new, whether it is a skill or a different language. Your optimistic outlook is contagious,
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Your hard work is about to pay off, Capricorn. This week you may see progress on a long-term professional goal. Some well-deserved recognition may be on the horizon.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
This week you could find joy and inspiration by connecting with like-minded people, Aquarius. A collaborative project or a group event will be particularly successful.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, dedicate some time this week to new pursuits. You may be itching to try something new and this is the time to sign up for a class or get out and meet new people.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER 6
Brett Gelman, Actor (49) OCTOBER 7
Lewis Capaldi, Singer (29) OCTOBER 8
Alicia Silverstone, Actress (49) OCTOBER 5
Travis Kelce, Athlete (36)
Bruno Mars, Singer (40)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Native American people of CA
5. Long periods of time (Brit.)
10. Classroom tool
12. Rods
14. One who renews
16. They start the alphabet
18. Periodical (slang)
19. Smooth singer Cole
20. Dorsal sclerites in insects
22. One from Utah
23. The world of the dead
25. Singer Redding
26. Mafia head
27. Wrongly
28. Unhappy
30. Anger
31. Dark olive black
33. Places to sit and eat
35. Made a mistake
37. Damp
38. Banned fuel type
40. Actor Damon
41. What thespians do
42. A polite address for a woman
44. Disallow
45. Swiss river
48. A banana has one
50. Afrikaans
52. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)
53. Agave
55. Journalist Tarbell
56. One-time tech leader
57. Incidentally (abbr.)
58. Intestinal bacterium
63. Loose sheats around the spinal cord
65. Accompanies nook
66. Vogue
67. Highly excited
CLUES DOWN
1. Witch
2. Utilize
3. Writing utensil
4. Where rockers work
5. Becomes less intense
6. Consume
7. Type of catfish
8. “Horsetown, U.S.A.”
9. Atomic #50
10. The Muse of lyric poetry
11. Brings back to life
13. Humorous critiques
15. Cool!
17. Worst
18. Wet dirt
21. Useful
23. Hebrew unit of liquid capacity
24. High schoolers’ test
27. Internet device
29. City in India
32. A place to rest
34. Chat responder
35. A way to move on
36. What consumers are given
39. Digital audiotape
40. More (Spanish)
43. Disfigured
44. White (Spanish)
46. Church building
47. Georgia rockers
49. Surgeon’s tool
51. “Much __ about nothing”
54. Make by braiding
59. Local area network
60. Unit of work
61. Indigenous person of Thailand
62. Liquefied natural gas
64. Distance to top
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
FALL DAYS WORD SEARCH
ACORN APPLE AUTUMN BONFIRE CIDER CINNAMON
CORNUCOPIA
CRISP
FALL
FOLIAGE GOURD
HARVEST
HAYRIDE
HEARTH
LEAVES
MAPLE
PUMPKIN
SCARECROW
SPICE
SWEATER
THANKSGIVING
Word Scramble
Word Scramble solution for September 25, 2025: INVITES
Word Search solution for September 25, 2025
Author and Illustrator Behind Advent Book to Visit Madison
They may be separated by oceans, but author Gayle Boss and illustrator Sharon Spitz found creative harmony in their collaboration on
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
—winner of the 2025 Christian Book Award. The two will come together in person for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 8, for a book talk and signing at Mercy by the Sea in Madison from 2 to 4 p.m.
“Sharon and I had never heard of each other before the project,” said Boss. “[The publisher] knew the style of illustration I envisioned and showed me Sharon’s work. I could see her love for animals as animals, as themselves—not what we want to make them into.” That mutual understanding sparked the long-distance partnership.
Boss lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while Spitz divides her time between Haifa, Israel, and Berlin, Germany. The two collaborated virtually to bring the book to life. Spitz was unfamiliar with many of the woodland animals native to North America, so Boss sent numerous photos showing the creatures in their habitats, across seasons and postures. Spitz drafted illustrations capturing the heart of each animal’s winter adaptation.
“It was a remarkable process requiring us both to be humbly honest and to trust the other’s art,” Boss said.
All Creation Waits
Their October event will highlight the children’s edition of , part of a three-edition, multi-award-winning series from Paraclete Press. The conversation will explore how children connect with animals and the quiet wisdom they offer—especially during Advent and other reflective seasons.
“The children’s edition of
All Creation
ONGOING EVENTS
Farmers Market
Chester Sunday Market
Author Gayle Boss collaborated virtually with illustrator Sharon Spitz to create
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
, a multi-award-winning children’s book that explores the wisdom of animals in winter.
Waits
is as important for teachers as it is for families,” said Karin Nobile, program director at Mercy by the Sea. “The book nurtures children’s awe, wonder and reverence for our animal kin, as it depicts in words and gorgeous imagery the wisdom animals hold as they wait faithfully in darkness for the return of light and warmth.”
Each spread of the children’s edition features one of 24 animals—including black bear, loon, muskrat and firefly—adapting to the season of dark and cold, preparing to wait until the earth warms again. The refrain is simple but profound: the dark is not an end—it’s a door.
Continued from page 30 : 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. Chester Center, Main St. For info, visit chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com.
Deep River Farmers Market
: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 11. First Congregational Church in Deep River, 1 Church St. For info, contact Paul Santowski at 203-305-5429 or paulsantowski@outlook.com.
Durham Farmers Market
and digital techniques. All Creation Waits
Tickets for the event are $35. Mercy’s bookstore will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all of Boss’s books available for purchase. To register, visit mercybythesea.org or call Guest Services at 203-245-0401.
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings
Gayle Boss is the author of the original edition of , written for adults and available in paperback and gift editions. She also wrote Wild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing. She lives in southwest Michigan with her husband.
Sharon Spitz is an illustrator focused on nature, animals and sustainability. She has illustrated six children’s books and won the 2022 Jewish Children’s Book
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.
East Haven Farmers Market
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. East Haven Town Green. For info, call 203-468-3204 or visit easthaven-ct.gov/farmers-market.
Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds
: 4 to
7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.
All Creation Waits
The children’s edition of features 24 animal portraits and reflections designed to help young readers—and the adults who guide them—find hope in the dark season of Advent.
Award for illustration. Her work combines traditional and digital techniques and has appeared in books, magazines and other media.
Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center is located on 33 acres along the Long Island Sound. The center offers contemplative programming and gathering space that fosters spiritual reflection, personal growth and connection with the natural world. It welcomes guests into a spirit of hospitality and spaciousness that supports meaningful relationships with the Sacred, self, others and creation.
Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
Old Saybrook Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. Parking lot at 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-833-0095.
The Dudley Farm Farmers Market
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.
To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.
Press Release from Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center
Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea
Photo courtesy of Mercy by the Sea
Illustrator Sharon Spitz, based between Haifa and Berlin, brought North American woodland creatures to life in using both traditional
Madison
Real estate
The Source Thursday, October 2, 2025
Privacy and Relaxation Await
Staff Report
This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is a masterfully built retreat set on 3.6 acres of sunlit, professionally landscaped grounds. Designed for privacy and relaxation, the property includes a heated gunite saltwater pool, multiple patios, and beautifully fenced gardens, with a separate enclosed area for pets.
The first-floor primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet, laundry facilities,
and a spa-like en suite bath with a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Upstairs, a private study with custom cabinetry provides the perfect space for work or organization.
Additional features include a detached three-bay garage with an unfinished second story, newly installed oversized custom windows and French doors, a marblesurround center chimney fireplace, and a new gas fireplace in the family room. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home. The chef’s kitchen is outfit-
14 Ely Lane, Killingworth
Year Built: Sq. Feet:
Acres: Style:
2002 4,072 3.60
Bedrooms:
Bathrooms: Price:
Colonial 4 3 full, 1 half $1,349,000
This 4-bedroom, 3.5bath home is a masterfully built retreat set on 3.6 acres of sunlit, professionally landscaped grounds.
ted with a quartz island, wine storage, prep sink, granite double sink, Kucht gas range, and wall ovens.
With a serene natural setting and convenient access to I-95, 14 Ely Lane offers better-than-new construction and is ready to welcome its next owner.
This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for $1,349,000. For more information or a showing, contact Laurie McCann at 508-237-5700.
Offered at $825,000
chef's kitchen with quartz island, wine storage, prep sink, granite double sink, Kucht gas range, and wall ovens.
NEW LISTING
Real Estate Transactions
BRANFORD
214 Alps Road Unit S32
: Gary A. and Janet M. Dermer to Maria Magistro, $380,000 on Sept. 8
2 Beechwood Road
: Paul J. Costanzo to Christy Ann Rodgers T and Christy A. Rodgers, $905,000 on Sept. 10
53 Brushy Plain Road Unit 6E
:
Timothy W. Fennell to Michele Manas, $270,000 on Sept. 10
31 Flat Rock Road
: Manika LLC to Arthur J. Kelly and Sophia Klump, $607,000 on Sept. 11
CLINTON
: Tess Edge to Sergio B. Toalongo and Diana M. Quizhipi, $90,000 on Sept. 12
: Tess Edge to Sergio B. Toalongo and Diana M. Quizhipi, $90,000 on Sept. 12
GUILFORD
: Edev Ventures LLC to Jeffrey C. Bosch, $490,000 on Sept. 10
: Michael W. Lombard to Gc3 Capital Corp LLC, $320,000 on Sept. 12
: Lochthofen Family Trust and George C. Schmeizl to Meredith S. Dawson, $381,444 on Sept. 8
: Cynthia M. Hanrahan to Karim B. Smires and Lisa D. Stein, $825,000 on Sept. 11
: Kent C. Smith to Megan Saikali, $680,000 on Sept. 11
: Jennifer Starkey to Michael Doucette, $298,000 on Sept. 12
KILLINGWORTH
Yacht
: Deanna Mozzochi to John Volpe, $45,000 on Sept. 9
: Lgdbgd LLC to Lara Bickford, $339,000 on Sept. 11
: Estate of John
M. Macmillan and Amy Macmillan to Halle Barron and Jeremy Conboy, $506,000 on Sept. 8
: Deep River
Town Of to Olson Property Holdings L, $102,000 on Sept. 10
: Susannah
H. Wood and Paul H. Tavernier to Kadri Karmo, $235,000 on Sept. 8
: Peter M. Wilson to Christopher J. and Tanya Zito, $165,000 on Sept. 8 : Louis and Laura A. Matetich to Anthony Mancini and Erin Puschak, $615,000 on Sept. 8 18
: Andrew D. and Lisa A. Woodward to Andrew T. and Lisa S. Brazer, $822,500 on Sept. 12
: Andrew Mitchel LLC to Kmg LLC, $650,000 on Sept. 11
The primary residence, a 5 bedroom, 3 bath midcentury modern with an infinity-edge pool that overlooks the lotus pond, is a delight from the moment the front door opens. Stroll along the path and appreciate the fruit trees, fern and flower plantings. Each step finds something more interesting and more beautiful.
Surrounded by 20+ Acres of Meticulously Maintained Grounds Bordered by Chatfield Hollow State Park
This exceptional offering includes a private residence, caretaker’s dwelling, and an inn that feels like you’re miles away in a wilderness lodge. This property offers substantial income opportunities for the right buyers.
$2,500,000
The inn has operated as a successful event venue and is an impressive VRBO. It features two expansive outdoor patios, outdoor catering kitchen, fire pit, barn, gym & 5 bedrooms with perfectly appointed baths. The breathtaking grounds include a horse barn and a second barn connected to the caretakers dwelling.
Real Estate Transactions
45 Kaiser Lane
: Mack Building LLC to Jonathan and Leanne R. Mccloskey, $1,425,000 on Sept. 11
71 Old Toll Road
: Steve Porter to Jeffrey Smith and James Stricker, $505,000 on Sept. 8
108 Sandelwood Drive
: Mozzillo
Family Trust and Nicholas W. Andrew to Nicholas Iacono, $475,000 on Sept. 9 : James Oconnor to Jason and Dana Erxleben, $960,000 on Sept. 10
659 Summer Hill Road
NORTH BRANFORD
229 Branford Road Unit 227
: Neyssen Family Trust and George A. Neyssen to Casey Shevlin, $205,000 on Sept. 11
291 Branford Road
: 291 Branford Road LLC to Anthony Palmieri, $354,967 on Sept. 9
45 Hillside View Road
: Earle B.
Smola to Lisa A. Smola, $109,350 on Sept. 12
14 Pioneer Drive
: Jessica S.
Kennedy to Bryan Bottone and Nichole Hezinger, $435,000 on Sept. 8
OLD SAYBROOK
EAST HAVEN
Building Relationships with Buyers and Sellers For Over 25 years SUE WOODS 203.215.8676 | swoods@wpsir.com
: David Deponte to Yg Flips LLC, $348,500 on Sept. 9
NORTH HAVEN
15 Pomps Lane 15 Collett Street Unit 10
: Estate of
Paul J. Cestaro and Lisa A. Masi to Edmund T. Della Valle, $218,000 on Sept. 3
1965 Hartford Turnpike
: Ralph Manacchio to Andrew Bennett, $469,000 on Sept. 3
2081 Hartford Turnpike
: Carol
Riccio to Jesenia M. Scarano, $480,000 on Sept. 5
: Richard P. and
Linda L. Sylvia to John Santry, $625,000 on Sept. 12
: Imacs LLC to 122 College St LLC, $850,000 on Sept. 10
: Estate of
Timothy D. Emrich and Thomas L. Emrich to Robert Dillon, $375,000 on Sept. 8
: Bronwyn
Monahan and David R. Prickett to Spash25 LLC, $3,200,000 on Sept. 12
WESTBROOK
Diana Hartman Broker, Realtor, ABR, CIPS dianahartman@wpsir.com 917.509.4700 ‘Love Where You Live’
15 2nd Avenue
: Radnka and Charles Maric to Rachel Karasik, $1,200,000 on Sept. 8
9 Essex Road
: First Cong Church Of Westbrook to Toni and Michael V. Iandoli, $385,000 on Sept. 8
Mary J. Massimino to Kristen Vance, $310,000 on Sept. 8
One Barberry Re Hldg LLC to 1 Barberry Prop LLC, $4,000,000 on Sept. 9
One Barberry Re Hldg LLC to 1 Barberry Prop LLC, $4,000,000 on Sept. 9 Francesca
Dalessandris to Marcus T. Jackson, $390,000 on Sept. 10
Arvind Patel to 744 Foxon Road Corp, $700,000 on Sept. 10
Richard Esposito to Stewart and Jonathan Rosenberg, $550,000 on Sept. 12
Peter Devellis to James South Klosson Lt and James S. Klosson, $400,000 on Sept. 12
Joann L. Roca to Alexander Chavarria, $540,000 on Sept. 12
Daniel Liguori to Dylan Salvatore and Kara Moore, $404,000 on Sept. 9
Emily Mancini to Terraceesa A. Delvecchio, $368,000 on Sept. 9
Rita M. Cretella to Noel Muniz, $157,500 on Sept. 11
Sarah C. Martoni and Kordell S. Schmoll to David R. Kilmartin and Hannah S. Sanca, $400,000 on Sept. 9
Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group. For past transactions, visit zip06.com/ realestate.
Two New Unique Offerings
76 Sachem Head Rd, Guilford
Resort-like gated estate perched high above Sachem Head Road overlooking a saltwater tidal marsh nestled on 2.3 professionally landscaped acres, a short bike ride to the Town center. Grab your morning cup of coffee or favorite evening beverage and step outside to your private resort complete with infinity pool, dual spas, pizza oven and outdoor bar surrounded by gates adorned with grape vines. Spectacular outdoor environment complimented by views of the meadow below and the various forms of wildlife that enjoy it. Offered at $2,950,000.
66 Beaver Pond Rd, Madison
Spacious Colonial close to Town Center boasting unique first floor in-law apartment with separate entrance, full kitchen, large family room and bedroom suite. Main house embraces a renovated granite kitchen, 4 additional second floor bedrooms including primary suite and great room with fireplace and expansive screened in porch. Offered at $995,000.
