At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Madison Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to appropriate a total of $132,500 to contractors for “multi-site conceptual plan development” analyses of several town-owned buildings and underused or vacant lots.
The board awarded $67,500 to Antinozzi Associates for assessments and potential space planning for the now-closed J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School and Kathleen Ryerson Elementary School, and for a feasibility study for the possible restoration of Memorial Town Hall, a former auditorium. The board also awarded $65,000 to TPA Design Group for the evaluation and future
usage of vacant or underutilized town-owned parcels.
The analyses make up the beginning stages of a project by the ad hoc Facilities Committee to evaluate the conditions of town-owned buildings and underused or empty lots and identify their potential
See Board OKs page 4
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Members of the Madison Police Department, dressed as Mario Kart characters, greet trick-or-treaters at their booth during the Madison Chamber of Commerce's annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 31. The event, featuring over 40 displays, was relocated to the Sampson Rock Drive parking lot from the town green due to wet weather the previous day.
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The H-K boys’ soccer team established strong chemistry this season and earned the Shoreline Conference title...........................24
Liz Egan recently attended a new Broadway musical, and it taught her a key life lesson about gratitude......................................27
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In Transit: Kimberly Steinmetz Always on the Go
Staff Writer By Christian Maldonado
People find their dream job in all kinds of ways. For them, it could be through years of school or even following in the steps of a family member. Kimberly Steinmetz found the job that she loves out of necessity.
When Kim had kids, she wanted to find a career that would allow her to be able to look after her children while she worked, so she became a school bus driver in 1989.
After many years of driving a bus in Connecticut, Kim then joined River Valley Transit in 2023, where she now takes passengers from all along the valley and shoreline areas to where they need to go. River Valley transit covers 16 municipalities in Essex County, as well as parts of New London County, providing buses, taxis, and trolleys.
The job spoke to Kim because of her outgoing personality. She enjoys talking to her passengers and hearing stories about the
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people she drives around. It’s a job she enjoys and gets excited about.
“This is easily my favorite job that I have ever had,” Kim says. “I love helping people; I am just so grateful to have the opportunity to do what I do and get to help all of the different kinds of people that I do.”
Kim especially enjoys being able to help people who are struggling with a disability through a program called Vista Life Innovations, based in Madison. The program helps adults with disabilities in the shoreline area.
In collaboration with River Valley Transit, Vista Life is able to help people become more independent and get more tasks and responsibilities done. She enjoys getting to help them in part
because she has a daughter who has struggled with a disability herself, and she sympathizes with those who may struggle to get around and take care of their own needs.
“A lot of these people struggle to do things on their own, and I feel like I am helping them to become more independent,” she says. “It’s nice to be able to help them, you never know what someone is going through … it gives them a little bit of respect and joy.”
Some people learn to do things they thought impossible for them.
“I had a guy once who was in a wheelchair, who thought he couldn’t go out and do anything for himself,” she said. “He could not believe that public transport would allow him to take the bus in his wheelchair. He was able to go to the grocery store and go to his different appointments … that story was very special to me.”
Kim likes being able to drive through historic districts and
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repurposing according to needs of various town agencies. The committee published an interim report earlier this year which identified the closed elementary schools and Memorial Town Hall as “high value” properties in good conditions that can be readapted according to town needs. It also identified up to 300 acres of town-owned land that presents new development opportunities.
Regarding the focus on schools, First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said “most of the focus of this analysis is going to be on Jeffrey (School),” rather than Ryerson. The latter ultimately makes up a “very small part” of the committee’s interest, said Lyons, due to its expected demolition. But she also saw that having a third-party analysis on Ryerson was “important to do that final due diligence” if it meant preserving a specific part of the building to meet town needs.
David Kadamus, who serves as chair of the Facilities Committee, told the selectmen that he and his colleagues have had “extensive discussions with many of the town departments” over the last year and a half on the physical conditions of town buildings. The committee has also “gained significant understanding of a lot of space challenges” for departments like Madison Youth and Family Services, which has an “inadequate amount of space” from an administrative standpoint. Other town agencies recognized by the committee as having space challenges include the Public Works Department and the Board of Education.
The committee’s mission has already attracted several prospective vendors for renovation at identified facilities. According to Kadamus, the committee toured sites with eleven firms one week after
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issuing a request-for-proposal document. As of last month, they have ended up with 14 different proposals for Memorial Town Hall, Jeffrey, and other potential land uses.
The committee’s stated goal is ultimately to develop a master plan to “optimize space utilization and assist in long-term capital investment planning.” This would involve plans on how to redevelop identified buildings, which departments can work where and in the same building as other departments, and what can fill vacant lots.
A master plan would also consider how to repopulate buildings formerly used by departments that established operations at a new location. On that point, Selectman Scott Murphy asked Kadamus, “If in fact it’s determined…if Madison Youth and Family Services and the Board of Ed moved to Jeffrey, and then Youth and Family Services — that building is left empty, would there be a recommendation on what to do with that building also?”
“Yes,” Kadamus replied.
The importance of having a master plan that addresses multiple areas of possibilities for a new development, especially to support the administration of various town departments, is a lesson left over from the proposed renovation of Academy School.
“That was a big criticism: we never did a master plan. There was always a ‘what if’ with Academy,” Lyons said. “This is trying to get rid of the ‘what ifs’.”
Selectman Bruce Wilson was the sole board member who voted a “hard no” on approving monies for the contractors. Wilson stated his dissatisfaction with the board having “skipped, overall, the preliminary discussions and come right to
See Board OKs page 10
Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, invites artists to submit work for its holiday show, The Art of Dreaming. The gallery welcomes representational and abstract art in all mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—that explore the many dimensions of dreaming. Artists may submit works that capture fantasy, invention, romanticism, or surrealism, with unexpected juxtapositions and mysterious images. The show runs Friday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Jan. 10, with artwork receiving from Sunday, Nov. 9, to Thursday, Nov. 13. Spectrum’s artisans store also seeks fine crafts in wood, ceramic, pottery, glass, paper, fabric, jewelry, and more. In addition, the gallery invites submissions of handmade ornaments for its six-foot holiday tree and seasonal items in all mediums. For more information, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
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Theodore O’Neill
Madison
Theodore “Ted” James O’Neill stepped peacefully from this world into his next adventure on Oct. 25, 2025.
Born on Jan. 25 — a birthday he shared with his mother, Mildred — Ted was the third of five sons born to Mildred and Hugh O’Neill and raised in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick neighborhoods. When Hugh passed in 1950, older brothers Hugh and Douglas stepped into the role of family heads, ensuring the survival (and relative good behavior) of Ted and younger brothers, Kevin and Lawrence.
All the O’Neill boys shared a talent for drawing, a gift from their father. Ted credited his skeptical streak to his mother and the Protestant sensibility she brought to their Catholic household. Though she never converted, Mildred ensured her children were raised in the Church — earning one priest’s praise as “the best Catholic mother in the parish.”
Ted earned a place at Regis High School in Manhattan, where he often joked that when he walked into a classroom full of fellow “noble hearts,” he instantly sensed the lowering of the average IQ in the room. After graduating, he attended Fordham University, enduring a three-hour daily commute that left a stronger impression on him than his coursework. He went on to earn a master’s in mathematics from the University of Rochester and spent a year teaching math at SUNY Oneonta. It was during his stay in Rochester that his life’s direction was changed forever, for he had the great fortune of meeting and falling in love with Joan Morton. In 1965, they were married in Joan’s hometown of Fulton, NY.
Following a brief academic stint at Washington University in St. Louis, Ted and Joan — now expecting their first child - moved East. Ted began a 34year career in information technology
with General Electric in Pittsfield, MA, while Joan pursued early education. Their daughter Laura joined soon after, and life in the Berkshires was rich with hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, Tanglewood picnics, and all the environment had to offer.
In 1979, the family relocated to Madison, where Ted commuted to GE’s corporate offices in Bridgeport and Fairfield, often being sent across the country and occasionally abroad. He thrived during the Jack Welch era, but when his meticulous planning helped GE survive the feared Y2K apocalypse, he found he’d worked himself out of a job — and into a well-earned retirement.
Retirement suited him. Ted filled his days with home projects, chess, birdwatching, drawing, reading, boating, and cycling. Lots and lots of cycling. He also volunteered for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, the Madison Land Conservation Trust, and the Scranton Memorial Library, where coaching the Young Children’s Chess Club and Destination Imagination teams brought him tremendous joy and many great stories.
After 56 years of marriage and adventure, Ted lost Joan in 2021. He is survived by their son Ted and wife Etsuko Nakamura of Tokyo; daughter Laura and partner Patrick Nauseda of Gloucester, MA; his brother Lawrence and wife Diane Sonde of Brooklyn, NY; sisters-in-law, Joan (Niantic) and Marie (West Hempstead, NY); and many beloved nieces and nephews scattered across the country.
Visiting hours were held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Swan Funeral Home in Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madison Land Conservation Trust, the Scranton Memorial Library, or Madison Community Services, Inc.
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towns like Deep River, Essex, Madison, and Old Saybrook, among others. She mentions the history, as well as the downtown atmosphere as some of her favorite parts about driving in these areas.
short time as a bus driver for River Valley Transit, and wants to continue to do what she loves.
“They really are such peaceful and lovely communities,” Kim says. “There’s all different kinds of people in this area, and so many different stories that they tell...I have really learned a lot about life by listening to my passengers.”
Kim says that she has so many positive and life changing experiences from her
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“I really want to do this until I can’t anymore,” she says. “There are so many different experiences that I have had driving a bus for all these years, I am just so grateful that I have this opportunity.”
While her job description may just be a bus or transit driver, the connections she has made and continues to make, as well as the passion to help the people who she drives and keep them safe, makes it anything but a run of the mill bus drive for her and her passengers.
The Ocean of Light program is a holistic approach to well-being centered around a simple form of tai chi which incorporates movement, meditation, and discussion. Taught by Dennis McCann, former head of the Spiritual Care Department for Middlesex Health and certified teacher of Tai Chi Chih, the program will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays from Dec. 4 through Jan 8, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day, at the Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Road. The cost is $40 for residents or $50 for nonresidents. For more information or to register, call 203-2455623 or visit taichichih.org.
StudyHallAuctionandServices
Study Hall announces that it is again hosting its annual online auction from Monday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 16. Located at the Glenwood Plaza, 153 Glenwood Road, Clinton, Study Hall was established by a teacher to help make tutoring affordable for all students. Prices for tutoring begin at $35 per hour, with some needbased financial assistance available. Study Hall also welcomes contributions as it relies on private donations for its operations. For more information or to take part in the auction, visit studyhalltutor.com.
ShorelineSoulCulminatesWorkshopwithConcert
Shoreline Soul announces it is holding its concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., with a preconcert rehearsal at 1:15 p.m. The concert takes place at the First Congregational Church, 122 Broad Street, Guilford. The event, which is the culmination of a fivesession community choral gospel workshop, is free and open to the public. Space is limited. For more information, contact 203-619-1415 or shorelinesoul@gmail.com.
Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated October 21, 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
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Grateful for Good People Making Great ings Happen...
Thank you for putting your hearts and dollars to work in our local communities.
Thank you for helping our local nonpro ts meet the increasing and changing needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
Thank you for working together for a better today and a brighter tomorrow for all.
Thank you for being Good People Who Do
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Michael H. Irons, 74, a longtime resident of Madison, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Haven on June 15, 1951, to the late Harold J. Irons and Marian S. Pisano, Mike built a life defined by integrity, devotion, and strength. For 46 years, he shared an extraordinary love with his wife, Marianne (Cimino) Irons, a partnership that was truly one for the ages.
Family was the joy and center of Mike’s life. He was the proud father of Melissa (Tim) Powers and Matthew (Mia) Irons; and the adoring “Poppy” to his four granddaughters: Mila, Rose, Reese and Nina, who lit up his world and carried his heart.
A lifelong learner, Mike earned his MBA from the University of Connecticut School of Business and his undergraduate degree from Quinnipiac University. He enjoyed an accomplished career, retiring as a Global HR Operations Leader from Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Alongside his professional work, he devoted nearly 30 years to teaching and mentoring HR professionals through WorldatWork, and as an adjunct professor in UConn’s graduate program.
Mike was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Clinton Country Club, where he could often be found enjoying a midweek round with family and friends. He also loved to travel and had a deep appreciation for music and good books.
A man of deep conviction and thoughtful wisdom, he approached every decision with care, never rushed and was always informed. He led with humility, strength, and an unwavering moral compass that guided everyone lucky enough to know him.
Mike gave his family and friends 110 percent of himself every single day, setting the standard for what it means to be a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the incredible team at Yale New Haven’s Smilow Cancer Center for their compassion, expertise, and tireless efforts in helping him fight for a cure. A special thank you to the Smilow Hematology Day Hospital team, 7th Floor Hematology team, and the ECC, for their exceptional care and kindness. And to Dr. Shalin Kothari, Alfredo Axtmayer, APRN, Dr. Elan Gorshein, Diana, RN, from Smilow Goose Lane, and Lynn and Mike from Yale Hospital’s Hospice team for their extraordinary compassion and support. Friends were invited to calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Guilford. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial followed at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Smilow Cancer Hospital in Mike’s memory. Contributions may be made online at https://www.givetoynhh.org/smilow or mail to Smilow Cancer Hospital, YNNH Office of Development, PO Box 1849 New Haven, CT 06508. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.
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conclusions and planning” of new facilities usage. He also said it is “entirely in our wheelhouse” for the selectmen to determine the future use of facilities without spending monies on third-party investigations. Concerningly, those investigations could bring about a development the town doesn’t ultimately need, Wilson added.
“I feel, for lack of a better word, completely gaslighted on Ryerson,” said Wilson. “ I don’t see the need for doing this.”
On the subject of Memorial Town Hall, Wilson said, “Whose idea is it to even explore the possibility of turning it back into a theater? When did we decide that was a direction we wanted to explore? We didn’t. This is my problem, is that we’re going to pay consultants to explore the feasibility of converting the Memorial Town Hall into something that we don’t even know we want. And we certainly don’t
know if the community even has the appetite to fund it. Although, I can take a guess.”
Lyons responded to Wilson, saying the building has been “sitting dormant” in the town’s capital improvement program “for a long time” and is in need of an investment that could either be supported by a master plan involving the input of the town and the public, or be ultimately denied by the board.
The first selectwoman reminded board members they are in the early stage of the process with no project seriously considered and that the master plan to determine potential use is the only aspect currently being endorsed.
Kadamus informed the board that “no decisions have been made on any” of the identified buildings or parcels, while any proposal would be brought to the town “in great detail.”
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Time Is Running Out!
Essex Bank has once again pledged to donate up to 10% of its after-tax net income through its Community Investment Program. Bank customers help to allocate a portion of these funds to non-profits and community development projects that operate exclusively within the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook through voting on the 2026 ballot. There’s still time if your non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization would like to participate but you must apply now! Take this unique opportunity to tell everyone about the great work you are doing in your community.
For more information, visit any branch or call Essex Bank, 860-767-4414. Even if your organization was on the ballot last year, you must reapply to be listed on the 2026 ballot.
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Griefshare:SurvivingtheHolidays
The seminar for Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays takes place Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Christ Church café, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. The seminar offers practical, actionable strategies as well as encouragement, support, and valuable tools to help participants navigate the challenges of the season. Participants will view a video featuring advice from Christian counselors and people in grief who have faced the holidays after their loss. The participant guide costs $12 and can be purchase at the seminar. To register, visit GriefShare.org. For more information, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654.
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IntroductiontoMarineBatteries
Shoreline Eldercare Alliance (SEA) of Connecticut, an advocacy group for elders, will continue providing enrichment during the COVID-19 pandemic, although through remote means. Seniors who are interested in these virtual presentations via Zoom can send an email to kkellyrubin@bench markquality.com with “SEA Zoom” on the subject line. A link will be sent by email to allow seniors to join these presentations. For more information, including a brief tutorial on how to use Zoom, visit seact.org. New Haven Sail & Power Squadron (NHSPS), part of America’s Boating Club, offers a two-hour seminar for boaters who need information about marine batteries. The seminar will cover how to choose and maintain marine batteries, optimize battery performance, work safely with batteries, and more. The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Indian Neck Yacht Club, 87 Harding Avenue, Branford. All students must sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 12. The class costs $10 per person. To register and pay online, visit zeffy.com/enUS/ticketing/introduction-to-marinebatteries. For more information, contact Squadron Education Officer Peter DePascale at 203-671-2420 or bathworksinc@gmail.com. For more information about New Haven Sail & Power Squadron, visit nhsps.org.
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Obituary
Charles B. Stone Jr.
Madison
Charles B. Stone Jr., a Wesleyan University scholar-athlete who racked up a lifetime of awards for civic leadership, died in his birthplace of Middletown, Oct. 15, 2025. He was 97.
Wesleyan University, The Independent Day School, Middlesex Health, Middlesex YMCA, and The United Way of Middlesex County are among the beneficiaries of Stone’s celebrated leadership skills.
“Chip” Stone’s community-building and fund-raising projects often exceeded their goals. In a 1990 campaign he chaired for Middlesex Health, Stone flexed his trademark wit and grit to deliver a $4.5 million infusion for expansion and later helped bring in $10 million to build a new cancer center. MH President Vincent Capece recalls, “Chip was a gentleman who will be remembered for his grace, dry humor, and dedication to helping others.”
Stone graduated from Harvard Business School in 1951. After two years at General Electric, he devoted the bulk of his professional career to working side-
by-side with his father at the oil heating company he had founded in Middletown in 1931. Father and son expanded C.B. Stone, Inc. into wholesale distribution of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning services.
Only son of Thyra Jacobson Stone and Charles Bragdon Stone, he adopted the work ethic that grounded their family business through The Depression. Chip trained his employees on tips from Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” That 1937 best seller read like a book he could have written himself.
By 1979, Wesleyan University had recognized Stone as a “Distinguished Alumnus” for outstanding achievement and service, also as a chip off “the old block”, his father, who had received the same tribute the year before. Chip had chaired Wesleyan’s Alumni Association and countless fundraising campaigns. In his words, “Pop was my role model, and I was his clone.”
Stone also stayed busy nearby in Middlefield, serving as the first treasurer of The Independent Day School, while chairing its building fund campaign. The best thing he ever did, Stone said, was to marry Joan Appleton, a Wellesley College graduate who became
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his wife of 71 years.
Stone showered the people he loved with love, and advice. “Don’t fret it major if it’s minor,” “Take the high road”, and “Don’t let ‘em get your goat,” he urged them. One favorite Stoneism was, “When life kicks you in the rear, make sure it propels you forward.”
A major back injury in his Woodrow Wilson High School sophomore year benched his plans to star as starting pitcher. Instead, he tackled swimming, track, discus, and shot put. Results included his rise to state champion in the discus event, and a medley of college freestyle swimming records.
Sports played a key role throughout Stone’s life, long after 2006 when he had made it into The Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. In Madison, in his senior years, he became an active spectator at his grandchildren’s athletic events, booming out his familiar refrain, “You can DO it!”
Throughout his life, Stone kept singing, first as soprano choir boy in Middletown’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, with a salary: 25 cents a week. Later, singing bass, he performed with Wesleyan’s Cardinal Puffs, and Harvard Business School’s Tycoons. For nearly forty years, he did gigs with three Yale Whiffenpoofs. This led to Stone’s retroactive induction as a 1953 Whiff, and his official new moniker, “Rolling” Stone. Their quartet, The Long Island Sound, came together in Madison, where Stone spent his summers. In recent years, when he lived at Essex Meadows, a chief highlight of his life was blending his resonant bass voice with his final foursome, The Bokum Boys.
Writer of many songs, speeches, toasts, and roasts, Stone remained a lifelong, inspirational wordsmith. To a newborn great-grandson and namesake, he wrote, “May you enjoy a life that is long, healthy, productive, successful, honorable, and full of love – and DON’T COAST.” This life mirrored his own.
He is predeceased by his wife, Joan Stone. He leaves his children, Susan Moorhead (Stephen), Sarah Maynard (Reed Bergwall), Charles Stone (Diane) and Jennifer Potter (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Elizabeth Chiu (Jerome), Nicholas Moorhead, Samuel Moorhead (Allie), Frederick Maynard (Julia), Henry Moorhead (Allison), Nathaniel Maynard, William Potter (Rosie), Hannah Stone, Alex Potter (Hannah), Berkley Stone, and Eliza Potter; and greatgrandchildren: Eleanor, Hudson, and Anna Chiu; Charles and Theodore Moorhead; and George Maynard. A celebration of his life will be held at the Madison Beach Club at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026.
If interested in making a contribution in his memory, please consider giving in the name of Charles B. Stone Jr. to Middlesex Health or Wesleyan University. Middlesex Health, Office of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457 or online at middlesexhealth.org/donate to benefit patient care. Please make checks payable to Wesleyan University and mail to: Wesleyan University Office of Advancement 55 High Street Middletown, CT 06457, or donate online at wesleyan.edu/giving. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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For the week of November 6 - November 12
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Insecurity may be sparking some hesitation, Aries. The key to coping is figuring out why you are feeling this way. Is it a trust issue or lack of recognition?
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, creative pursuits may hold your interest this week. Even if you lean more towards the practical, an artistic streak flows through you as well.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Working with others may prove challenging this week, Gemini. You may be too focused on a singular task. If this is the case, keep to yourself if you can.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
The week’s planetary influences could increase your sensitivity to everything right now, Cancer. You might feel a little more sentimental or even weepy.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
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VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
It can be easy to confuse impulsivity with spontaneity, Virgo. But one requires more thought than the other. Think through everything before acting if you want to play it safe.
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36. U.S. Air Force expert Robert F.
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48. Having had the head cut off
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53. Unwise
54. Most unnatural
56. Dennis is a notable one
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2. Act of awakening
3. Jest at
4. Sandwich store
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6. Dismounted
7. Small vehicle
8. Irked
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H-K Boys’ Soccer Secures Shoreline Conference Title
By Gabby Maljanian
Editor
The H-K boys’ soccer team went into the season with a lot of optimism but also uncertainty as to how far this group could go. With obstacles being thrown their way all fall, the Cougars showed resilience and toughness to overcome them, as their hard work led to a Shoreline Conference title.
After a 12-4 regular season that included some big wins over other Shoreline Conference foes, the Cougars found themselves as the No. 2 seed entering the Shoreline Conference Tournament with a bye in the quarterfinal round. In the semifinals on Oct. 25, H-K hosted Old Saybrook and blanked the Rams 2-0. The Cougars faced off against top-seeded Morgan on Oct. 28 in the championship game and earned a 4-1 victory to take the crown.
Head Coach Zach Eddinger was proud of the way his team persisted through the hardships and paved their way to the top.
“We are a senior-heavy team that has been through a lot. The team’s goals were to enjoy the process and get better with
each game,” said Eddinger. “We had some hard moments in the season including losing three out of four, while we had some injuries in the middle of the season. The conference title is huge for the team. Not only did we win, but we also beat some of our long-time competitors and taught ourselves that we can win in the big games. It is a valuable lesson as we begin states.”
As the Cougars celebrate their conference championship victory, they also know they wouldn’t be there without their captains and the leadership they provided throughout the campaign.
“Tetsu Imai is a quiet leader who has great attention to detail and is an extremely strong covering defender who is great in the air,” said Eddinger. “Phin Merriam is another quiet leader who shows up with his play. He is a huge goalscoring threat that demands a lot of attention from our opponents. Gavin Eddinger is a vocal organizer and our engine in midfield. This left-footed captain is key to our build up phase and delivers quality service into goal-scoring opportunities. Chase Bruno is a warrior. Chase is a great leader
and competitor that does whatever the team needs with a never-give-up mentality that pushes the team to do more.”
Gavin Eddinger recognized how truly special it was to win a conference championship with many of his close friends, knowing it extends far beyond wins and losses.
“To me, winning the shorelines means more than just the record,” said Gavin Eddinger. “It means a monument of my life and to the fact that my team will never be forgotten, as we have made a lasting impact on our school.”
Bruno echoed his teammate’s sentiment, explaining that he knew this group of players was special right from the day the season began.
“Having been on multiple very successful baseball teams in the past few years, I’ve seen what it takes to win, and with this group of guys, it was clear that we had the variables to complete the formula to win,” Bruno said. “Firstly, we have the talent from top to bottom, with there not being a single weak point in the roster. Another key factor is the bench support.
When my team won the state championship for baseball, I was on the bench, but the entire time I was cheering along with all the others. It creates such a positive energy that the guys on the field feed off of and gives them an extra spark. Finally, having a competitive training environment - to be able to train everyday and grind is something super valuable to a team. Having guys that can raise the intensity of training helps everyone stay focused and makes everyone better. I’m super proud of what we accomplished, but we are most definitely not done.”
Eddinger also explained that besides the captains, H-K was lucky to have other players who stepped up significantly on the field and helped the Cougars to win games.
“Tristen Edwards is a junior contributor. He had two goals in the final and was injured during our down point in the season,” Eddinger said. “Eli Hamann-Shay, Finn O’Hanlon, and Ian Pizzorusso are key seniors that play a ton of key minutes
See H-K Boys’ Soccer page 26
Photo courtesy of Zach Eddinger
Pictured is the H-K boys' soccer team that claimed the Shoreline Conference title this fall.
Sports
Hand Boys’ Cross Country Shows Up Big in Championship Meets
Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian
The Hand boys’ cross country team finished fifth out of 19 teams in the varsity race at the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Championships on a flat/grassy 5k course at Lighthouse Point in New Haven on Oct. 15. The place represented significant improvement over the team’s eighth place result last year. After working hard all offseason and over the summer, the Tigers beat three additional quality programs, which is rewarding. Hand can now set its sights on a top-four finish next season, which will also help the Tigers to compete in their class at the state level. Junior JJ Funk (16th17:01) and senior Max Milliard (21st-17:12) each earned Second Team All-Conference. It was great to see the senior captains step up at the most important race of the season. Captain Max Milliard returned to his spot as the No. 2 runner with his strongest race of the year. He got out fast and held his position which really helped Hand’s scoring. He has been part of a key 2/3 pairing with sophomore Matheus Ferreira-Franca (30th-17:39), who is up and coming. Similarly, senior captain Ted Giuliano (41st18:07) pairs well with sophomore Josh Glazer (46th-18:17) to round out the scoring. Sophomore Zack DeSantis (72nd-19:10) and freshman Declan Quinn (97th-20:11) ran solid races and represent a promising future for the program.
“Our team worked hard for a long time for this result. It shows our program is headed in the right direction,” said Head Coach Chris Pagliuco. “We are trying to raise the bar of expectations for our program to allow us to compete at the highest levels, and this was an important step forward. We need to continue to hold the course and work to make gains.”
At the Class MM State Championship on Oct. 25 at Wickham Park, the Tigers placed 10th. The race was very competitive with four teams, instead of the normal two, that qualified for the State Open. Hand finished with a team score of 263 points. With such a
competitive field, the Tigers knew it was best to measure success against their previous performances at the state meet. The team’s cumulative time (runners one to five) this year was 1 hour, 31 minutes. That represents a 90second improvement from the race on the same course two weeks ago and a two-minute improvement over the team time last year. Every one of the runners improved over two weeks ago, which shows the heart with which they ran. The race didn’t appear so strong against such stiff competition, but it definitely represented a significant step in the right direction for the program.
Funk placed 22nd in 17:19. Although not his fastest time of the season, it was his best race of the year. He successfully qualified for the State Open with his performance.
“JJ is running with determination and purpose, and it shows,” said Pagliuco. “I don’t think he ran a poor race all year.”
Ferreira Franca took 39th place in a time of 17:53. He continues to improve each and every race.
“This was his best race of the year, a whopping 27 seconds faster than just two weeks ago,” Pagliuco said. “He is not intimidated by championship competition and routinely runs well at the most important races of the season.”
Milliard finished in 48th place with a time of 18:08. He put in a gutsy final race of the season and should be proud of the team and his season. He was four seconds faster than his time on the same course two weeks ago.
Glazer came in 74th place in 18:41. He finished the season strong with a 14-second improve-
ment over two weeks ago.
“Josh is going to be absolutely essential to bringing our program to the next level next year,” Pagliuco explained.
Giuliano took 85th place with a time of 19:01. He fought for a three-second improvement over two weeks ago and 20 seconds faster than last season.
“It is comforting to have a veteran runner like Ted as our fifth scorer - he knows what he is doing and the importance of the fourth and fifth scorers on a team.”
DeSantis finished in 111th place (19:48). He ran another solid race (actually running an identical time two weeks ago). DeSantis loves to run and train and will be essential to stepping up into Ted’s or Max’s spots next season.
Sophomore Eric Raksnis finished in 131st place with a
recorded time of 20:51. This was his first varsity race of the year, and he improved by 40 seconds over two weeks ago which shows what is happening to his running right now. It is a credit to his commitment to the sport all year to returning to form after a strong freshman season.
“Our team took some big steps forward this year, and I credit our senior captains Max and Ted for taking responsibility for that improvement. Our team combined is two minutes faster than last season, we can do that again, and, if we do, we will be winning a lot of races,” said Pagliuco. “Ted and Max have worked very hard over the last year and a half and built a team that is a lot of fun to be a part of and competitive at the same time. I hope our returning runners appreciate their leadership and seek to emulate that when it is their time.”
Boys’ Cross Country
Photo courtesy of Chris Pagliuco
Senior captain Ted Giuliano placed 41st with a time of 18:07 at the SCC Championship meet, and he placed 85th with a time of 19:01 at the Class MM State Championship.
Schedules
HAND
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15: Class M State Tournament Finals at Wethersfield
Girls’ Swimming and Diving
Saturday, Nov. 8: Class M State Championship Swimming Trials at Cornerstone at 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Class M State Swimming Championships at Cornerstone at 6 p.m.
Volleyball
Tuesday, Nov. 11, Wednesday, Nov. 12, or Thursday, Nov. 13: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class M State Tournament Finals
Saturday, Nov. 8: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, Nov. 14 or Saturday, Nov. 15: Class M State Tournament Finals
H-K Football Takes a Tough Loss
Sports Editor By Gabby Maljanian
The H-K football team traveled to Cromwell-Portland on Oct. 29 and fell 4221. The game, originally scheduled for Oct. 20, was rescheduled due to impending inclement weather. H-K took an early 14-7 lead in the first quarter, but Cromwell tied it up at 14-14 as the teams headed for the locker room at halftime. Cromwell scored twice in the third quarter to pull away from the Cougars and remain undefeated.
H-K
Friday, Nov. 7 or Saturday, Nov. 8: Class M State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Nov. 11, Wednesday, Nov. 12, or Thursday, Nov. 13: Class M State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class M State Tournament Finals
Friday, Nov. 7 at Fairfield Prep at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15: Class S State Tournament Finals at Wethersfield
Tuesday,Nov.11,Wednesday,Nov.12,orThursday, Nov. 13: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class S State Tournament Finals
Friday, Nov. 7: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Friday, Nov. 14 or Saturday, Nov. 15: Class S State Tournament Finals
Friday, Nov. 7: Class S State Championship Swimming Trials at Cornerstone at 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 11: Class S State Swimming Championships at Cornerstone at 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7: vs. Windsor Locks Suffield East Granby Raiders at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7 or Saturday, Nov. 8: Class S State Tournament Quarterfinals
Tuesday,Nov.11,Wednesday,Nov.12,orThursday, Nov. 13: Class S State Tournament Semifinals
Saturday, Nov. 15 or Sunday, Nov. 16: Class S State Tournament Finals
Axel Kolcio of H-K scored on a 62-yard pass from Jamien Evans and was threefor-three on extra points. John Moyher led the Cougar defense with 18 tackles, one sack, and one tackle-for-loss.
“We battled with one of the best teams in Class S for most of the game,” said H-K Head Coach Tyler Wilcox. “The third quarter was our downfall, but the kids showed they were up for a difficult task and battled to the end.”
Boys’ Soccer Secures Shoreline Conference Title
Continued from page 24
and help our team tick over.”
Merriam, Imai, and Edwards were all named to the All-Shoreline Conference First Team for their efforts. Gavin Eddinger and Hamann-Shay were named to the Second Team, and Bruno was an Honorable Mention.
Merriam knows that winning a Shoreline Conference Championship isn’t an easy feat, so the fact that the Cougars succeeded in that task made it all the more reason to feel confident in this collective group.
“Winning the Shoreline Championship to me means a lot more than a trophy, it shows the exact passion our team has and how much we came together and grew,” Merriam said. “The boys know how to fight from start to finish!”
With an experienced squad full of seniors that had seen a lot over their high school careers, Eddinger hoped going into the season that they wouldn’t become complacent and would still approach every opponent with 100% effort. Establishing a team-first mentality from the start allowed players to step up when they needed to come playoff time.
“With a senior-heavy team, you always wonder if they will do what you ask them to do or if they think they know better because they have seen it,” Eddinger said. “When we got to the postseason, we really started to talk tactics to win games and each member doing what the team needed to be successful. We were selfless for the team, and that was a key to our success.”
That selflessness truly paid off all season long for the Cougars, as they won some key matchups to help set them up for their conference tournament run, and one game in particular taught them a lot about that next-man-up mentality.
“In a one-week stretch, we beat Cromwell and East Hampton in back-to-
back away games,” Eddinger said. “We also beat Old Saybrook away in a night game in the middle of the season - key games to set us up for success. We had injuries in the Old Saybrook game away as well.”
Imai expressed that although injuries were a factor in the Cougars’ season, it didn’t stop them from having the desire and motivation to go all the way. Every player did his part, and it paid off tenfold.
“My teammates and I knew we had the potential to win Shorelines, but as one of our coaches told us at the beginning of the season, potential just means you haven’t done it yet,” Imai said. “We certainly had our setbacks, but each of us showed up and worked hard for one another every day, especially in Wednesday’s game. I’m grateful to have been entrusted to lead this team and couldn’t be prouder of my teammates.”
As the Cougars look ahead to the state tournament, they know there is still a lot of work to be done. With tough competition and potential difficult matchups, Eddinger and his team are using a game-by-game approach and not taking anything for granted.
“We are in a good spot going into the state tournament. Last year taught us a lot about not taking any game lightly, and we were mentally fatigued,” Eddinger said. “This year, we are sharp and healthy and also confident in our ability to compete with anyone. We are excited for the opportunity to compete and extend the season and careers of all of our seniors. I am privileged to work with the coaching staff and administration to put together a program that supports our athletes and goes above and beyond to create a professional experience for our players while having limited resources and facilities. This H-K group has put boys’ soccer on the map for our school and community for years to come.”
Enough: A Story About Gratitude
By Liz Egan
Special to Living
Last week, I took a train with my friend Terry to New York City to see a new Broadway musical. What started as a funny camp musical turned into a personal reflection about values and the way I have chosen to live my life now and in the future.
The play, based on a true story, addressed a big question: “What is Enough?”
Like the main character, I grew up in a small town of humble beginnings. Her character, different than I, had “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” As part of large family, I took as normal the hand-me-downs we wore and the portions we received. Of course I wanted more, like maybe another piece of chicken or seconds on the mashed potatoes, but other than identify “happiness” as a target, I never set objects as my goal.
In the play, the title character marries an incredibly wealthy man, referred to as “The Time Share King.” He allows her any extravagance, and she begins to have built the largest single-family home, 90,000 square feet, based on the Palace of Versailles.
Achieving this single-minded goal, she believes it would make all her dreams come true and set her legacy. In the process, she initiates a documentary about her life and this project and loses the focus on her eight children.
Though there are many opportunities for her character to have a personal transformation, she never does change. Ultimately, rather than be the envy of the world, she is alone in her own world of “never enough.”
While I was disturbed because this play was in development for the past several years and has an unfortunate reflection to current events, it made me wonder who we set as positive role models for our children and our lives. As a child, my heroes were champions of civil rights—Martin Luther King, Jr., my teachers, my parents. They were people who wanted me to be the best version of myself, to strive to use my talents and gifts for a greater good. I never connected wealth to those
goals. When I looked at famous painters who were my heroes, I did not see wealth, but I did see integrity and idealism. That is what a legacy means to me. I did get to attend art school and have had many good and some not-so-pleasant life experiences since then. When I met my husband in 1999, my life was forever altered. I knew true unconditional love and shared values and interests. While we were by no means “wealthy,” we were blessed with enough to be able to live a happy, wonderful life surrounded by the love we had for each other, family, and our willingness to give back to our community.
When he passed away in 2023, my life once again changed forever. The years that followed have been brutal and emotionally
turbulent. I worked hard with the help of caring family and friends to navigate this loss. Now, two and half years later, I feel better. I am at least able to think about moving forward. As I approach a new crossroads, I am willing to accept changes in my life. Like Ralph Kramden, I had big ideas. I planned a huge remodel. It kept getting bigger and bigger. I had drawings and had the dimensions taped out on the floor of my garage. After some journaling and deep reflection, I was able to ask myself, “What will this huge project accomplish? Will I feel better because of these physical changes? What will I do without the important and steadying routines that have helped me overcome this mountain of sadness?” Fortunately, I reflected
inwards and realized that these outward changes would not make me more satisfied or more grateful for the time I have spent with my late husband Paul. The transformation I have had in my life came not from objects; it came from uncompromising and enduring love, acceptance of who I was, and the dreams of the artist I hoped I could be. That is what Paul wanted for me, what he encouraged in me and what I continue to do.
I ended my reflective journal entries with a few questions: What can I do? What can I change that will embrace this feeling I have of willingness to move forward?
So, I pulled the plug on the sixfigure remodel and went to my local paint store and bought some paint. In addition to painting paintings, I love to paint interiors. I have painted many rooms in my home as well as gifted painting rooms for others, not to mention the many sets I have painted. I guess a paint brush is a paint brush. I repainted the dining room and was OK with the temporary disruption to my morning puzzle and coffee routine. It came out beautiful. In the process, I let go of belongings and
furniture I no longer needed, another nod to this gift of enough with which my life is now full of. While I continue to move forward using baby steps to simplify my life and be a good steward of my home, I am incredibly grateful for all that I have and have had. I have grown up so much during my years with Paul, and he will always be with me. I am blessed with so much: my family, friends, my most wonderful neighbors and community, and the riches that come from deep appreciation of what is present in my life and what will always remain—love.
As I look forward to this season of Thanksgiving, I am hopeful that all of us will survey our lives in this present moment and be grateful for all that we are and the belonging our communities have to share with us.
Liz Egan will have an exhibit of her artwork at Essex Public Library, 33 West Avenue, through Dec. 29. She will give a free demonstration of her printmaking process on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For more information visit www.youressexlibrary.org.
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Liz Egan at a Broadway musical in New York City
Photo courtesy of Liz Egan
Liz Egan and her printmaking process
Calendar for the Week of November 6, 2025
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THURSDAY, NOV. 6
Great Decisions
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: The Future of NATO and European Security. Second of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Education Class 2026
: 12:30 p.m. Stanley T Williams Community Center, Board of Education Media Room, 1332 Middletown Ave., Northford. Covers the different parts of Medicare A, B, C, and D; changes in costs and penalties that could affect recipients; prescription costs and changes; and more. Hosted by the North Branford Office of Social Service and Agency on Aging. For info, email lbreen@northbranfordct.gov.
: 1:30 to 7 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Children will use acrylic paint to stamp their handprint onto one of the snow plows that will be active this winter season. Children are advised to dress appropriately for the painting event. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
: 6 p.m. Lost Lake, Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the end of Three Corners Road off Sam Hill Road. Features a one-hour hike to see the full moon over Lost Lake. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by GLCT Directors Jamie Bruce and Jodie Lang. Rain or heavy clouds cancels. For info or weather-related updates, call 203-747-5356.
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a demonstration using a reduction silkscreen process and layers of hand-cut stencils. Presented by the library's November Artist of the Month Liz Egan. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
The Branford Electric Railway: 125 Years of History
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a talk by John Proto, executive director of The Shore Line Trolley Museum, on the history and impact of the Branford Electric Railway. Copresented by the Branford Historical Society and The Shore Line Trolley Museum. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Open Mic Night
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd. Led by Madison Poet Laurate Ed Lent. Poets, singers, musicians, and comedians welcome. Sign-ups begin 5:45 p.m. First 12 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
The Mayflower Factor: How they Became Us
: 7 p.m.
Deep River Historical Society (DRHS), 245 Main St. Presented by DRHS President Jerry Roberts. For info, call 860-526-1449.
Pelli Clarke & Partners: Stony Creek Granite in Four Buildings
Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite
: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Fred W. Clarke, founder and partner emeritus of Pelli Clarke & Partners. Free. Part of a series of events marking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, . For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. 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.
Concert by Rory Block
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting
: 11:30 a.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Features a presentation by PBS photographer Mark S Lender on wildlife photography. All gentlemen from Essex to East Haven over the age of 60 are invited. Cost: $20, includes lunch of chicken masala, roasted vegetables, and pumpkin pie. For info or reservations, call Hank Petroskey at 203-484-9002 or email Craig Pastore at ct.smos.cp@gmail.com.
Tweens Writing
: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a program for ages 9 to 12 to write and share their stories with others. Participants explore different kinds of narratives, including horror. Sessions start with free writes followed by time to share written works, though sharing is not mandatory. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Opening Reception for the
: 5 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The show runs through Jan. 17, 2026. For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
First Friday Stroll
: 5 to 8 p.m. Main Street, Chester. Hosted by the merchants of Chester. Features a stroll on Main Street that showcases new art exhibitions at galleries, seasonal menus at restaurants, live music, and shopping specials. For info, visit visitchesterct.com.
Friday Night Pottery Workshop (Session B)
: 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 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Co-hosted by Mystic Aquarium and Round Pond Estate. Features a curated multicourse dinner prepared by a culinary team led by executive chef Christophe Santos with sommeliers Erin Parker and Tanya Raisz. Wine and beverage pairings included with each course. Attire: Jackets. Cost: $200. Eventbrite fees apply. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotelcurio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
Opening Night for
Annual Holiday Show Assisted Living
: 7:30 p.m. Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. The show runs through Sunday, Nov. 16. Other showtimes available. For info or tickets, contact 860-8762020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
Concert by Beginnings (Tribute to Chicago)
: 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.
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Day at the New Haven Museum
Join the New Haven Museum for a special Asian Heritage Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The free event highlights some of the joyous celebrations brought to the Elm City from across Asia and offers programing for all ages featuring art, music, literature, and dance.
“As our world becomes more globalized, it is important for its citizens to appreciate cultural differences while celebrating our similarities,” says Lely Evans of the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative, one of the event’s organizers.
Evans notes that autumn brings out a lot of universal similarities—family, nostalgia, and love—shared by cultures that are far apart, adding, “We hope that this program will widen visitors’ views of the world.”
Asian Heritage Day Events
3 p.m.: Members of the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative will present “Celebrating the Harvest Moon” with traditional Chinese music, poetry, and dance performances.
4 p.m.: Members of Yale Rangeela, Yale University’s first undergraduate Bollywood fusion dance team, will share South Asian culture with a variety of fused dance styles.
4:45 p.m.: Jennifer Heikkila Diaz, co-chair of the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut, will hold a screening of , followed by a Q&A session on what it means to be Asian in America.
Off the Menu: Asian America
About the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative
Established in 2023, the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is a nonprofit Chinese music ensemble dedicated to fostering cultural awareness in communities across Connecticut. Led by Dr. Chia-Yu Joy Lu, ethnomusicologist and director of Wesleyan’s Chinese Music Ensemble, the group comprises members from diverse backgrounds and ages, all sharing a passion
for expressing their voices, expertise, and stories through the performance of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese music.
About the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut
The Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connece Sticut is a nonprofit organization that engages in advocacy, education, outreach, and interagency and community collaboration to improve the well-being of the AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander community in Connecticut.
The New Haven Museum has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and heritage of Greater New Haven since its inception as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862. Located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue, the museum brings more than 375 years of New Haven history to life through its collections, exhibitions, programs and outreach. For more information, call 203-562-4183 or visit www.newhavenmuseum.org or Facebook.com/New Haven Museum.
Photo courtesy of Yale Rangeela
Photo courtesy of Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut
Press Release from New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative
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FRIDAY, NOV. 7 AND
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Annual Christmas Bazaar
: Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Therese Church Hall, 555 Middletown Ave., North Haven. Features vendors, crafters, a country store booth, bake sale, Christmas items for gift giving, religious items, Christmas decorations, ornaments, gently used jewelry, and more. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish Women's Club. For info, call 203-2395378 or visit stelizabethofthetrinity.org/christmas-bazaar.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
Saturday 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.
Saturday Sleuths Book Club
How To Solve Your Own Murder
: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Kristen Perrin. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Potholder Weaving: Mastering the Basketweave
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Building on the basic tabby weave, students will explore the design possibilities of longer “floats” which result in double-sided patterns reminiscent of traditional quilting motifs. Cost: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. A materials fee of $32 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Watercolor Work: Wet for Dramatic Results
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. The workshop will include short demos, painting, and experiments. Cost: $63 for members, $70 for nonmembers. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Native American Jewelry Exhibition
: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maximus Home, 143 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Presented by Martin Seidel from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Features the work of six Native American artists and includes varieties of turquoise and other semi-precious stones. Cut cabochon stones will also be shown at the event. Free and open to the public. For info, contact Lu Leahy at 860-961-9296 or maryluleahy@gmail.com.
Dreaming with the Departed
: 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Grace Erhart and Dale Litalien, level 3 dream teachers in the Robert Moss School of Active Dreaming. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket. Bring a journal if preferred. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
Cool-ology: Slime
: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Children ages 5 to 12 will perform hands-on experiments to investigate how monomers bind together to form polymers and colloids. Supplies are provided but may be limited. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
How to Become a Published Author
: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Features a workshop for beginning and unpublished writers whose goal is to be a published author, but writers of all levels and goals are welcome. Presented by author Stephen Spignesi. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
mashed potatoes and gravy, mashed turnips, green beans, cranberry sauce, pumpkin muffins, and home baked apple or pumpkin pie. Cost: $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for children 12 and under, and $30 for a take-out meal. Reservations for dine-in are required. Take-out orders must have been previously made. For info or to make a reservation, contact the church at 203421-3241 or office@northmadisoncc.org, or visit northmadisoncc.org/harvestdinner.
: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating Killingworth farms are Down the Lane Farm, 18 Reservoir Rd.; Lavender Pond Farm, 318 Roast Meat Hill Rd.; and Annie’s Garlic Farm, 323 Patrick Dr. Visitors can tour the farms, enjoy farm demonstrations and treats, and browse farm stores with locally produced gifts. Maps and postcards with the addresses of all farms will be available at each farm. No public restrooms or food vendors. For info and updates, contact 203-6193976 or Maureen@Downthelanefarm.com.
Eighth Annual Killingworth Fall Farm Tour Paint a Piping Plover Workshop in Watercolor
: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Participants will learn how to paint a larger-thanlife portrait of the tiny bird. The workshop starts with the students drawing a pencil contour of the bird onto proper watercolor paper from a reference provided by the instructor. Cost: $90 for members, $100 for nonmembers. Materials list available upon registration. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
: 1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Attendees will learn about raising alpacas and the production of alpaca wool fabric. Presented by Bill Bernhart of Chakana Sky Alpacas. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-7671560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features a staged reading of the play by Scott Organ. An audience talk-back follows the performance. Presented by Moses Gunn Play Company in partnership with Greenheart Productions. Free admission. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Guilford Free Library. For info, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
: 3 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by state archeologist Nicholas Bellantoni. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
: Two seatings: 5 and 6:30 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church 1271 Durham Rd. Takeout meals are also available. Menu: roast turkey, stuffing,
: 5 to 9 p.m. Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Historical Society. Features stories from Madison’s past and small-group tours led by local guides. Starting at Lee’s Academy, the hour-long walking tours make several brief stops at locations on or within easy walking distance of the Town Green and conclude with light refreshments. Dress according to the weather. Space is limited. Rain or shine. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for MHS members, and $10 for students. For info or to purchase tickets, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
: 7 p.m. Young’s Park, 60 Blackstone Ave., Branford. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Open to all. For info, directions, or cancellation notices due to clouds or weather, call 866-808-ASNH or visit asnh.org.
: 7 to 9 p.m.
Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $15. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 9
Lava Lamp Making Workshop
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by STEAM Dreamers LLC. Participants will learn about the science of solubility and density and take home a lava lamp. Open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
Second Annual Fall Festival
: 2 to 4 p.m. Camp Laurelwood, 463 Summer Hill Rd., Madison. Features games, a bounce house, live entertainment, campfire and s'mores, campus tours, and more. Free admission but registration is required. To register, visit the tours and events link at camplaurelwood.org/prospective-families. For info, email info@camplaurelwood.org.
Asian Heritage Day
: 3 to 6:30 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Features programs for all ages, including art, music, literature, and dance. Free admission. For info or to register, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Holiday Lantern Tour
Public Stargazing Night
Sweet Saturday Nights: Christine Cooney Concert by Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan
Annual Holiday Show Opens
Nov. 7 at Susan Powell Fine Art
Celebrate the season at Susan Powell Fine Art’s annual holiday show, opening on Friday, Nov. 7. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. to meet the artists at the gallery, 679 Boston Post Road, Madison. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. The exhibition continues through Jan. 17, 2026.
The annual holiday show is an exceptional collection of award-winning artists and exciting new talent, offering innovative visions and striking one-of-a-kind paintings. From bold statements to subtle details, each painting brings something unique—just waiting to become a cherished gift or the new standout in your collection.
The show features a vibrant range of subjects, from serene landscapes and luminous seascapes to captivating still lifes, florals, birds, animals, figurative works, and scenes from
Europe and New York City. The works range in style from traditional realism and impressionism to contemporary realism.
This year’s exhibition includes works by Thomas Adkins, Kathy Anderson, Del-Bourree Bach, Nancy Bass, Paul Beebe, Julie Beck, Peter Bergeron, Zufar Bikbov, Kelly Birkenruth, David Dunlop, John Falato, Vincent Giarrano, Tom Hughes, Jim Laurino, Laura Grace Mastrangelo, Anne McGrory, Jonathan McPhillips, Jim McVicker, Leonard Mizerek, Stan Moeller, Mo Myra, Cora Ogden, Larry Preston, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Jeanne Rosier Smith, Kyle Stuckey, Laura Westlake, and Christopher Zhang.
Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and any day by appointment. For more information, contact 203-318-0616 or susanpowellfineart@gmail.com, or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Photo by Larry Preston
"Tangerines" in oil, 11 x 14 inches
Photo by Del-Bourree Bach
Photo by Marc Hanson
"Season Finale" in acrylic, 8 x 8 inches
"Sea Force" in oil, 12 x 12 inches
Press Release from Susan Powell Fine Art
Photo by Laura Westlake
"Just One More Drop" in oil, 8 x 6 inches
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: 4 p.m. The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Part of the George Flynn Classical Concerts Series. Free, but tickets must be ordered online. For info or tickets, visit georgeflynnclassicalconcerts.com.
: 4 p.m. Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center, Middletown High School, 200 La Rosa Ln. Cost: $49 general admission, $44 for seniors 65 and up, $25 for students. For info or tickets, visit gmchorale.org/events.
: 4 to 5 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features a performance by actor Campbell Harmon. Free and open to all. No registration needed. Co-sponsored by the Chester Public Library and the Deep River Public library. For info, visit chesterctlibrary.com/adultprograms or deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 10
: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For adults and seniors. Features a demonstration of different pouring techniques using canvas as a base and moving paint by tilting, scraping, or creating designs with a palette knife. Presented by Helen Hadley, an artist who donates proceeds of her sales to breast cancer research. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Book: by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. Virtual participation via Zoom is an option. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, NOV. 11
: 10 a.m. The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Veterans in Clinton are invited to participate in the ceremony. No uniforms required. The public is also encouraged to attend to honor the town’s veterans and thank them for their service. Hosted by the American Legion and VFW. For info, call Joe Diedrich of the Clinton American Legion Post 66 at 203-901-0945.
La Bohème
: 10 a.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Veterans Day Parade and Muster
: 11 a.m. Steps off from the Apple Rehab parking lot, 132 Main St., Chester. Muster time takes place 10:30 a.m. followed by the parade. All veterans are invited. For info, call Chester Town Hall at 860-526-0013 or visit facebook.com/chesterct.
Preparing Your Student’s Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families
: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by Dr. James Geisler, a higher education professional specializing in student mental health. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Ron DeMartino Patriotic Dinner
: 5 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Menu: choice of meat or vegetable lasagna, roll, salad, and dessert. Take-out option available Cost: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, free for veterans. Hosted by the Guilford Interfaith Volunteers. For info, call 203-453-8359.
Opening Reception for the Guilford Art Center
Annual Holiday Expo
: 5 to 7 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. The expo runs through Sunday, Jan. 11, in partnership with the Lyme Artisans Guild. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Women in Business: Sip, Tip, and Talk: Holiday Edition
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. SIP Wine Bar, 85 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features a charcuterie board demonstration and time to sip wine and chat with like-minded women. Sponsored by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. For info or to register, visit goschamber.com.
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families
: 6 to 7:30 a.m.
Paint a Plow
: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford.. Children will use acrylic paint to stamp their handprint onto one of the snow plows that will be active this winter season. Children are advised to dress appropriately for the painting event. Free. For info or to register, call 203-4840469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Cuddly Critters Meet and Greet
: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a presentation on critters, followed by interaction with select animals, including a ferret, chinchilla, hedgehog, and rabbit. Presented by Xen's Critters. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
A November Cornucopia of Ideas
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Hosted by the Guilford Garden Club. Presented by club member Tannus Schlam. Free and open to the public. For info, email guilfordgardenclub06437@gmail.com or visit guilfordgardenclub.org/events.
Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration
: Noon to
2 p.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Tim Macklin, cofounder of Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration (CORR), an environmental nonprofit organization supporting both statewide shell recycling and shellfish projects in Long Island Sound. Hosted by the Leete’s Island Garden Club. To register, email kayclaiborn@comcast.net. For info, call 203-453-0780.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class
Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students
James Blackstone Memorial Library auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Presented by James Geisler, a higher-education professional specializing in student mental health and author of . For info or to register, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Pickin’ Party
: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door, free for first-time guests. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
All is not Well in Our Rainforests
: 10 a.m. Via Zoom. Presented by photographer and author Mark Hopkins. 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.
: 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedbeginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.
Author Event and Book Reading: Sara Levine
: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Book: . The book reading will be followed by exploration of real animal bones and dinosaurthemed crafts. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
Comic Crew: Release Party Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones
Dog Man Dog Man
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 8 to 12. In celebration of , a new book in the series set to release on Tuesday, Nov. 11. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Maxwell Quartet
Concert by the GMChorale: Love, Waltzes and Luminous Skies
Edgar Allan Poe
Concert by Lindsey Webster
Art for All: Acrylic Pouring
Social Justice Book Discussion
2025 Veterans Day Ceremony
Met in HD Encore:
Coastal Camera Club Holds
First Show of the Season
The Coastal Camera Club is holding its first show of the season at the Guilford Free Library at 67 Park Street. It features images by club members submitted in the following seven categories: Architecture, Landscape/Seascape/Cityscape, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, People, Creative, and General.
The show is free to the public and runs through Saturday, Nov. 29.
The club meets on the first and third Wednesday of
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Grub Club
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to children ages 8 and older to learn basic cooking skills and new recipes to make for the family. All supplies provided. Parents of participants are requested to disclose any allergies during registration. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board. Presented by public health nutritionist Kathy Cobb. For info or to register (required), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
the month at 7 p.m. from mid-September through early June in the café at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road. The mission of the club is to develop and improve the photography skills of its membership.
This year, the club is sponsoring a number of educational and instructional lectures and workshops, informal photo shoots, and other fun activities designed to teach and improve photography skills. New members are welcome to join any meeting.
For more information, visit www.coastalcamera club.org.
History Comes Alive: The History of Board Games
Safe at Home : 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Open to children ages 7 to 12. For info or to register, visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tri-Town Youth Services, 56 High St., Deep River. Participants will learn how to stay safe, handle emergencies, and build confidence while home alone. Best for grades 4 to 6, but all children are welcome to join. Free. For info, call Megan at 860-5263600, ext. 106, or visit ttysb.org/events.
World Kindness Day: Card Angels Pop-up Meeting
5 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Led by the Card Angels, a group of volunteers who make homemade cards with happy messages to send to those in a rehabilitation facility or cancer treatment center. Participants will make holiday cards for the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. All materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Meteorites and Craters
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Al Washburn, curator of the Astronomical Society of New Haven's meteorite collection. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
Chamber on Tap: Speed Networking and Business Matchmaking
: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Includes one beverage and light fare. For info or to register, visit the oldsaybrookchamber.com.
Mom and Me Night
: 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tri-Town Youth Services, 56 High St., Deep River. For ages 9 to 12 with a female caregiver. Facilitated by Amanda Corcoran. Cost: $10. For info, visit ttysb.org/events.
Adult Movie Night
: 6 to 8 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Bring snacks and a beverage (covered, nonalcoholic). For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Photo by Mary Janke
Photo by Sue Frechette
Newfoundland
Karlštejn Castle n the Czech Republic
Press Release from Coastal Camera Club
Photo by Allson Maltese
A buckeye butterfly
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Acoustic Artist Storyteller Series: Harold Walker: Baseball: An Abbreviated History in Song
: 6 to 7:45 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Cozy Club: A New "Romantasy" Book Club
The Cottage Around the Corner
: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Book: by D. L. Soria. Copies of the book will be available to borrow. For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Includes guest speakers. All job seekers welcome. For info or to register and receive the Zoom link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aolcom.
: 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.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
Chamber Team: Raise the Roof
: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shoreline Habitat for Humanity/Raise the Roof new homesite, 24 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Madison. Volunteers help a local family by building a home at the site. No building experience necessary. An experienced construction team will train and work with volunteers. All tools are provided. Co-sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce and Shoreline Habitat for Humanity. For info or to volunteer, email Dawn Jackson at dawn@madisonct.com.
Great Decisions
: 10 a.m. Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Topic: AI and American National Security. Third of four consecutive Thursday sessions through Nov. 20. Led by Tom Lee, a facilitator of Great Decisions discussion groups. Great Decisions is a program produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $5 for all four sessions plus $35 for a 2025 briefing book. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Next Wave: Young Professionals on the Shoreline Meet
: Noon to 1 p.m. Via Zoom. Next Wave, the young professionals group for the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, is open to anyone in the chamber, ages 21 to 40ish. For info, visit goschamber.com.
50 and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibility
: 5:30 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. Hosted by The Guilford Foundation in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Features food, performance, and storytelling. Tickets: $150. For info, call 203-640-4049 or visit guilfordfoundation.org.
Kindness Rocks
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. For children in K through grade 5. In celebration of World Kindness Day. Free. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Author Event: Dorie Greenspan
The Berry Pickers: A Novel
Dorie’s Anytime Cakes
: 6 p.m. The Country School, 341 Opening Hill Rd., Madison. Book: . 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.
Literature Seminar Series: by Flannery O’Connor
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Third in a three-part seminar series covering a deep dive into three of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories. Presented by Tom Kelly, former English teacher at various local secondary schools. To obtain a copy of the short story, email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Pajama Story Time Home Alone
The River : 7 p.m.
: 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 6 to 7 p.m. Clinton Town Hall Annex, 48 E. Main St. For students in grades 4 and 5 and their parents or guardians. Co-presented by the Clinton Human Services, the Clinton Police Department, and the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. For info or to register, email Shelby Mehmet at smehmet@clintonct.org.
Cookbook Club: Japanese Food
: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Second Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a potluck event with recipes prepared in personal kitchens. Bring your own serving utensils. Participants may eat at their discretion. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Slow Tech Parenting
: 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Parents and guardians will learn how to build strong foundations before a child gets a cellphone. Covers digital guardrails to install early, popular apps children use, safer options for first devices, and more. Part of the Family Tech Roadmap series. Hosted by the Center for Online Safety. For info or to register (required), visit centerforonlinesafety.com/haddam.
The Geologic History of Stony Creek Granite and the Connecticut Shoreline
Flesh and Stone: Stony Creek and the Age of Granite
: 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Jay Ague, the Henry Barnard Davis Memorial professor of earth and planetary sciences at Yale University and curator-in-charge of minerology and meteoritics at Yale Peabody Museum. Free. Part of a series of events marking 25th anniversary of the publication of the book, . For info, call the library at 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/events.
Online event. Book: . Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters Concert by Moondance
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
Social Services Help Day and Food Truck
: 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. : 9 to 9:45 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook. Bring bags. For info, call the Old Saybrook Social Services at 860-395-3188.
Writers Writing
: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features an adult program that explores different genres of writing, starting with free writes, followed by revision assignments. Sharing work with others is open, though sharing is not mandatory. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Tween Time: Ultimate Pickle Taste Test
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 8 to 12. Participants sample a variety of pickles and pickle-flavored foods and rate them to crown the pickle champion. In celebration of National Pickle Day. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Branford Arts and Cultural Alliance (BACA) Holiday Trees Show and Auction Party
: 5 to 7:30 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. The event kicks off bidding on any of 36 artfully decorated trees and wreaths. Winners will be notified on Sunday, Nov. 30. Proceeds benefit BACA’s community arts initiatives. For info, visit branfordarts.org/events.
Exploring Early Connecticut Mills
: 6 to 7 pm. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features a talk and slideshow presentation of Connecticut's early mills by Kelvin Cole. Co-sponsored by the Killingworth Historic Review Committee. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
11th Annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause
: 6:30 to 11 p.m. WoodWinds, 29 Schoolground Rd., Branford. The “stars” are community leaders who have accepted the invitation to dance and compete for online votes/funds to help provide families with safe, affordable homes. Sponsored by Raise the Roof. Proceeds benefit the next Raise the Roof house for Habitat for Humanity. For info or to vote, visit raisetheroofct.org.
Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in the Amazing Natural Phenomenon
: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Presented by birder and photographer Chris Wood. Part of the Madison Land Conservation Trust annual meeting. Open to the public. For info, visit madisonlandtrust.org/events.
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Guilford Job Network Meet
Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Terror
Madison
Shop Handcrafted Gifts by Local Artists at GAC Holiday Expo
aligns with GAC’s, making for an exciting seasonal partnership.
The Guilford Art Center (GAC) is again hosting its annual Holiday Expo Nov. 14 through Jan. 11, 2026, offering an extraordinary selection of handcrafted gifts from hundreds of independent artists and makers.
For the season, the GAC Shop doubles in size, filling both the shop and the gallery space with one-of-a-kind treasures: jewelry, home goods, clothing, accessories, ornaments, specialty foods, and more. Each piece is handmade with care, making the gift as unique as the person receiving it.
New this year is a special section of work by members of the Lyme Artisans Guild (LAG), known for its exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. Visitors can purchase beautiful, locally made creations from the guild alongside those made by other Holiday Expo artists. The guild’s mission closely
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Open Mic with Terri Lachance
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s
“The Holiday Expo is a celebration of creativity and community,” says Maureen Belden, GAC executive director. “When you shop here, you’re not just finding a beautiful, handmade gift—you’re supporting local artists, investing in their livelihoods, and helping to sustain the arts in our region. Every purchase makes a difference.”
LAG President Carol Stanland adds, “Handcrafts are very much about community and making connections with people in a community, making any acquisition more meaningful than it would otherwise be. We at LAG very much enjoy sharing our process as well as our products. Knowledge about process gives our products depth.”
New items arrive throughout the season, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Personal shoppers are available to help with selections, and businesses can arrange custom gift packages for employees.
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
Saturday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Special events include the following: Nov. 14, opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m.; Nov. 15, Egyptian coil chaining demo (for wire jewelry) with Michelle Pearson; Nov. 22, gel printing on paper demo with Barbara Eaglesham; and Dec. 13, color and pattern matching in fabric design demo with Carol Stanland.
Proceeds benefit the artists and fund Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs. For more information, call 203-453-5947 or visit www.guilfordart center.org or facebook.com/guilfordartcenter.
Nov. 14 through Jan. 11, 2026 Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street HolidayExpoDetails:
13th Annual Christmas Fair
Opening Night for
Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org. : 8 p.m. Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. The show runs through Sunday, Dec. 28. Other showtimes available. For info or tickets, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.
Concert by Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience White Christmas
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
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.
Sustainable Essex Annual Holiday Toy Swap
: 9 a.m. to
noon. Essex Elementary School, 108 Main St., Centerbrook. Residents of all towns can drop off gently used or like-new toys, books, and games and then choose what to take home. Residents are not required to bring something to take something. For children of all ages. For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com or visit sustainableessex.com.
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 56 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook. Features crafts, white elephant items, a silent auction, food, and more. Proceeds benefit the church’s children ministries. For info, call 860-388-2398 or visit stpaul-elca.org.
Annual Christmas Craft Fair
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln. Features handmade gifts and decorations, items from the Christmas-past department, German butter stollen and other specialty items, and hot dogs and homemade soups for lunch. A silent auction will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by The Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Guild. For info, call the church at 203-245-4145.
Photo courtesy of Claudine Burns Smith
Photo courtesy of Woolbuddy
Photo courtesy of Adrienne Neszmelyi-Romano Ceramic Plate by Claudine Burns Smith Felted wool holiday ornaments by Woolbuddy
Necklace by Adrienne Neszmelyi-Romano
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: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Pl., North Haven. Features handcrafted items, homemade baked goods, white elephant items, a jewelry room, raffles, and more. Children can make a free Christmas ornament with Mrs. Claus. Lunch of soup and sandwich is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call the church at 203-2390156.
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. St. Margaret Church Hall, 24 Academy St., Madison. Features handcrafted items in a variety of media. For info, email stmargaretmadison@gmail.com.
Friends of Ivoryton Library Association Book Sale
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St. For info, contact the library at 860-767-1252 or staff@ivorytonlibrary.org.
Second Annual Youth Holiday Market
: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library grounds, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features youth vendors/sellers selling their crafts or excess toys, games, trading cards, and more. For info, call 203245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Hike on Westwoods Loop 8: Dinosaur Rock
: 10 a.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Meet at the Dunk Rock Road parking lot. Features a 2.5-mile introduction to the Loop Trail project, which is a collection of twoto three-mile Westwoods hikes that cover all 30 miles of trails in 15 Loops. Hosted by the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT). Led by Westwoods Trails Committee Chair Paul Proulx. Bring a GPSequipped smartphone to download the Loop 8 map and follow the path. For info, call 203-687-7756.
Youth Entrepreneur Holiday Market
: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library grounds, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features youth vendors/sellers from grade 2 through 12 selling their crafts or excess toys, games, trading cards, and more. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Chess Workshop Series
: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Third in a three-class series featuring immersive instruction with a chess coach. Open to children, teens, and adults. Funded by Deep River Cares and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middlesex Country. For info or to regis-
ter (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
Represent! Family Art and Book Program
: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. For children ages 5 to 10, though younger and older children are welcome. Book: by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz. Participants read a story, learn about the artist's style, and make an art project inspired by the book. For info or to register (required), call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Open House
Chooch Helped Monitor
: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The AllisBushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society. Features exhibits about the USS , the first ironclad ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy; paintings by Madison-born artists Gilbert Munger and Clarissa Munger Badger; and the exhibit, . Free admission but donations are welcome. For info, visit madisonhistory.org.
For Medicinal Purposes Only
Frames in Film:
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 100 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
STEAM Saturday: Pumpkin Explosion
:
1 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free and open to children in ages 5 to 12. Participants will explore potential energy as they investigate the question, “How many rubber bands does it take to explode a pumpkin”? Seating and materials are limited. For info or to register (required), contact the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Fireside Chat with a Local Author: A.W. Di Marzio
The Corfinio Token: Journey of the Three The 5 Tenets: Journey of the Four The Scarab Amulet: Journey of the Four Caravaggio
: 1 to 2 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Books: , , and . For info, call 203-4881441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
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.
Madison Land Conservation Trust
Hosts Talk on Bird Migration
The Madison Land Conservation Trust (MLCT) holds its annual meeting Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. with a presentation by Chris Wood on “Bird Migration and Connecticut’s Role in the Amazing Natural Phenomenon.” The meeting takes place at North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Road.
With a state list of over 420 birds, many of which are migrants through the state, Connecticut birders have the opportunity to see well over one quarter of all the bird species found in the United States. Sustaining necessary habitats for breeding birds and migrants in this highly developed state is an important goal for land conservation efforts. Wood will present an overview of bird migration, with particular consideration of where Connecticut fits into the big picture of bird conservation and the enjoyment of the hobby of birding.
Wood has been a birder and photographer for over 50 years. He has a master’s degree in biology and studied under famed ornithologist Noble Proctor. Wood is retired after a career as a state government executive, land conservation and management planner with The Nature Conservancy, municipal planner, and private land use consultant. He is a past president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association, a founding member of the Western Connecticut Bird Club, and served as chair of the first Connecticut Breeding Bird Atlas steering committee. Wood now spends much of his time photographing birds and nature, traveling to the neotropics and southwest U.S. to see and photograph as many different hummingbirds as possible, and helping maintain his yard and gardens in Woodbury, Connecticut. For more information, visit madison landtrust.org/events.
Photo by Chris Wood
A male ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
Press Release from the Madison Land Trust
Annual Holiday Fair
’Tis the Season Artisan Market
Real Estate Transactions
BRANFORD
11 Harbour Vlg Unit B:
Justin
Carfora of Branford to Rachel and Christopher Barlow, $420,000 on 10/10/2025
CLINTON
Lucille M. Cromer of Clinton to Jeffrey P. Colvin and Cheryll Irwin, $312,500 on 10/14/2025
Lori D. Baldwin of Deep River to Hannah C. Campano and Raffy M. Bumanglag, $560,000 on 10/15/2025
EAST HAVEN
Pedro L. and Luz M. Irizarry of Clinton to Syed M. Hussaini, $199,000 on 10/15/2025
24 College St Unit 5: 53 High St: P&z
Realty LLC of Clinton to Lz Realty LLC, $380,531 on 10/14/2025
Kelsey Rd: J
anet F. Farago of Clinton to Philip M. Hayes, $269,350 on 10/10/2025
Francis Pena of East Haven to Loretta L. Barr and Dale N. Thomas, $520,000 on 10/15/2025
Keith Delano and Webster Bank Na of East Haven to Harlen D. Dos Santos, $135,000 on 10/15/2025
Lend House Inc of East Haven to Northrop Ft and Randall D. Northrop, $371,900 on 10/10/2025
Real Estate Transactions
EAST HAVEN
54 Sorrento Ave:
Rowena White of East Haven to Frank and Selina Asabre, $355,000 on 10/14/2025
GUILFORD
2320 Long Hill Rd:
Megan S. and Cormac Roberts of Guilford to Emily K. Behling and Ronald B. Brodie, $535,000 on 10/14/2025
18 Village Cir Unit 18:
State Street
Dev LLC of Guilford to Cynthia Hanrahan, $817,597 on 10/14/2025
KILLINGWORTH
193 Emanuel Church Rd:
Kaitlyn
Lavorgna of Killingworth to Tyler J. Aresco and Bladen N. Lucas, $420,000 on 10/16/2025
MADISON
Private Rd:
Conor and Tara M. Long of Madison to Daniel Massucci, $1,200,000 on 10/10/2025
Vito Associates LLC of North Haven to Caroline Esposito, $575,000 on 10/03/2025
Thomas and Lisa I. Flannery of North Haven to James and Rose Nolan, $465,000 on 09/15/2025
Joseph P Petruzelo RET and Peter L. Petruzelo of Old Saybrook to Ryan Backman and Keith M. Janson, $1,300,000 on 10/16/2025
NORTH BRANFORD
7 Glen Cir:
Karen K Vonallmen RET and Karen K. Vonallmen of North Branford to 7 Glen Circle LLC, $315,000 on 10/10/2025
154 Old Post Rd:
Suzanne E
David R. Prickett and Bronwyn M. Monahan of Old Saybrook to John and Nora Toscano, $799,900 on 10/15/2025 1819 Ridge Rd:
Teixeira RET and Lauren Barry of North Branford to Madyson and Nicholas Deleonardo, $530,000 on 10/15/2025
NORTH HAVEN
100 Broadway:
100 Broadway N Haven LLC of North Haven to 100 Broadway LLC, $1,100,000 on 10/02/2025
1921 Hartford Tpke:
Thomas C.
Muzio of North Haven to Kurt T. Muzio, $275,000 on 10/03/2025
55 Kings Hwy:
Peter Zenakis of North Haven to Kathleen A. Bucaccio, $580,000 on 09/25/2025
521 Pool Rd:
Christine A. Fonda of North Haven to Nicholas J. Mel and Caroline Henry, $420,000 on 10/02/2025
Tracy A. Mackinstry of Westbrook to Candace Amendola, $490,000 on 10/14/2025
Matthew D. Kraus of Westbrook to Stephen and Katheryn Deane, $1,450,000 on 10/10/2025
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15 Griffing Pond Road, Branford Offered at $1,952,900
Sprawling 4 bedroom Contemporary fully renovated and nestled within the Pine Orchard Association; set back on a large corner lot. Extremely flexible floor plan includes two first floor bedrooms which share a tastefully renovated full bath all of which could be reconfigured as a second luxurious primary bedroom suite.The lower level is completely finished, with a kitchenette and can be utilized as an apartment with full bath or possible home theater. Truly a unique offering within the Pine Orchard Association.
1455 Chapel Street, New Haven Offered at $2,995,000
Situated in the heart of the Yale Medical Community, and directly across from Saint Raphael’s, this offering includes two parcels totaling .51 acres, both in an RO zone. Perfect opportunity for parking as both parcels currently boast a total of 52 parking spaces. Other uses might include a “walk-thru restaurant catering to the thousands of Yale Medical employees and millions of in and out patients seen by Saint Raphael’s and Yale. Maybe a food truck park satisfy the impressive level of traffic looking to eat as well as park? Possibilities are endless given the foot and car traffic.
