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Region 4 BOE Budget Passes Despite Low Turnout, Split Vote
By Christian Maldonado
Staff Writer
The Region 4 Board of Education’s $24.5 million budget for the 2025–’26 school year was narrowly approved in a May 6 referendum, despite voter turnout of less than 5% and “no” votes outnumbering “yes” votes in two of the district’s three towns. With only 620 voters casting ballots, the
$24,476,619 budget passed by a slim margin. Chester residents voted the proposal down by a single vote, with 113 in favor and 114 opposed. Deep River also rejected the budget, with 146 no votes to 113 yes votes. In Essex, however, the budget passed overwhelmingly, with 109 voting in favor and just 25 opposed. Because Region 4 budgets are decided by aggregate vote totals across the three towns,
the budget was approved with 335 yes votes to 285 no votes.
According to voter registration data from the 2024 presidential election, 12,849 residents are registered to vote across Chester, Deep River, and Essex. This puts turnout at just 4.83%.
Members of fife and drum corps and maritime groups parade down Main Street in Essex on May 10 for the annual Burning of the Ships Day. The event commemorates the April 8, 1814, British raid on Essex—then known as Pettipaug—during the War of 1812, when 27 American ships were set ablaze by Royal Marines.
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Barbara Hocker: Finding Inspiration in the CT River
By Christian Maldonado
Staff Writer
Barbara Hocker, a Bolton resident with a studio in Hartford, is using her art to capture the heart of the Connecticut River. As a featured artist at the Connecticut River Museum, Barbara’s solo exhibition gives visitors a chance to experience the river through her eyes – and her unique creative process.
“Rivers play a very important role in the work that I have been doing recently,” she says. “The opportunity to take some time and look at this part of the Connecticut River in Essex, I was very excited about.”
Barbara’s creative process starts with photography.
“I take my photographs, and then I go back to my studio and I work with the photographs,” she explains. “I might combine them with paintings or prints…most of this work I brought with me is specifically about the Connecticut River.”
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What stands out in Barbara’s work is the texture she brings to her pieces, which is especially evident in a piece titled “River Book V.” The texture is meant to depict the waves and water level of the Connecticut River.
“The water in this work was so choppy and so wonderfully patterned, and I wanted to express that,” Barbara says.
Her background in fibers has heavily influenced her ability to express texture.
“I did weaving and soft sculpture, and so I used a lot of texture in my time,” she says. “Texture is in my bones…that’s what I look at in the world, is texture. The photographs I work with have a
lot of that in them. One of the reasons I use wax in a lot of my work is because it gives me the opportunity to provide that texture to a lot of my pieces.”
Barbara admits her artistic journey wasn’t always focused on photography.
“I did my minor in printmaking while doing my major in fibers, so I already had that interest beforehand,” she recalls. “In the back of my head, I always thought of and was interested in photography…when digital photography came out, I was able to just go out and play and take pictures. What I am looking for is that emotional impression of the place that I am working in.”
Barbara’s work will be on display at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex until Sunday, May 18. For more about her artwork, upcoming exhibitions, and future projects, visit www.bahocker.art.
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Barbara Hocker is currently sharing her passion for the Connecticut River through her solo exhibition at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.
Little Learners at the Library
Essex Library continues its series of Little Learners story times with stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts around a designated theme. Children enjoy story time on Fridays at 10 a.m. with the theme of bugs on May 23 and camping on May 30. The program is best for children ages 2 to 5 to learn early literacy concepts of colors, shapes, opposites, the alphabet, and more. Little Learners story times take place at the library, 33 West Avenue. For more information or to register, contact the library at 860-767-1560 or staff.essexlib@gmail.com, or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Swallow Cruises
The Connecticut Audubon Society is hosting a river cruise on Sundays, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 21, with departure from the Essex Steam Train Station, 1 Railroad Avenue. The event includes a roundtrip transportation to the dock on the Essex train and then the trip by boat to see the migratory display. Passengers will experience an avian treat when thousands of tree swallows settle in at sunset on the lower Connecticut River during their fall migration. The scenery can be viewed from three decks on a 70-foot Mississippi-style river boat. Food, a full bar, and restrooms are on board. Tours are about 3 ½ hours in length and range in departure from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with earlier departure times later in the month. Return to the dock is at around 8:30 p.m. The fee is $55. For more information, call 860-767-0660 or visit the day trips link at ctaudubon.org/ecotravel-home.
ESSEX TOWN MEETINGS
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, May 15
Monday, May 19
Historic Preservation Study Committee
Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 21
Thursday, May 22
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-7674340, ext. 129, or visit the Essex town website www.essexct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. : 5 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 6:30 p.m.
7 p.m. : 6:30 p.m. : 7:30 p.m. : 8 p.m. : 6 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Selectmen Harbor Management Commission
DEEP RIVER TOWN MEETINGS
Thursday, May 15 Board of Finance
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-5260013, ext. 511, or visit the Chester town website www.chesterct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. :
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-526-6024 or visit the Deep River town website www.deepriverct.us to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 6 p.m. Visit www.reg4.k12.ct.us for details.
Deep River Elementary School Board of Education
Visit www.reg4.k12.ct.us for details.
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Estuary: Budget Cuts Could Impact Meals for Seniors
By Eric O'Connell
Staff Writer REGIONAL
Amid ongoing uncertainty at the state and federal levels, the Estuary is warning of potential cuts to its Meals on Wheels program and is urging residents to contact legislators to help protect funding.
The Estuary, a nonprofit regional senior center based in Old Saybrook, serves residents 50 and older in nine shoreline towns. Among its services is the Meals on Wheels program, which delivers hot meals five days a week and provides additional frozen meals for dinners and weekends.
Executive Director Stan Mingione estimated the program provides more than 100,000 meals annually.
Mingione is now cautioning that instability in state and federal budgets could jeopardize the program’s future.
“This is not a partisan political statement. This is an issue that affects us all,” Mingione told
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At the federal level, the Estuary is concerned about potential changes to the Older Americans Act, which partially funds the Meals on Wheels program. Although the federal budget passed earlier this year includes funding through September, proposed cuts to the Depart-
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ment of Health and Human Services have sparked fears about long-term sustainability.
“A lot of this is new, so we’re hearing it for the first time,” Mingione said. “It’s something we want to educate people on so they can contact their legislators. We want to keep the Older Americans Act as law.”
If the act or its funding structure changes, Mingione said the program could be absorbed into the general federal budget, making its funding more tenuous.
At the state level, the Estuary is also monitoring proposed cuts to the Connecticut Home Care Program, which supports Meals on Wheels. According to a letter Mingione shared on Facebook, the program could face reductions of $400,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 in 2027.
“The changes wouldn’t be tangible for the rest of 2025. It’s 2026 and the years beyond that which are worrisome for us,” Mingione said.
While the Older Americans Act provides some support, Mingione said the federal government currently covers only about one-third of the program’s total cost. The Estuary cannot charge for the meals due to its federal funding, but it does request a $3 donation per meal. On aver-
Spectrum Gallery is hosting a new program, Portfolio Development for Art Schools, to help young artists get accepted into their chosen art school. During these one-on-one, two-hour sessions, participants and their art instructor will investigate what each student’s specific art schools are looking for and how to achieve an art portfolio which will increase their chances of admission. The program helps clarify the requirements for the schools of interest, create the assignments accordingly, and review and improve participant skills like shading, coloring, composition, and basic design. The program takes place at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook. For more information or to register, email barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
The Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, offers Buddy Up, a program that takes place on a select Saturday each month. Buddy Up features a teen volunteer paired with a younger reader (aged 4 to 8) for a relaxed hour of literacy fun. Teen volunteers earn community service hours and share friendship, fluency, and confidence with an elementary aged book buddy. For the month of May, the program takes place Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. For more information or to register, call the library at 860-767-1560.
The Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, announces the return of Louie Listens, a program that allows children to read with a licensed therapy dog. Louie Listens takes place Thursday, May 15, at 5 p.m. Parents and guardians can register their children to read for a 15-minute period to Louie the Labrador, a local licensed therapy dog, and his handler, Rebecca Russell. For more information or to register, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
age, donations total about $2, he said.
“We are reimbursed by the government, but that reimbursement rate has always lagged behind the rate of inflation,” said Mingione. “Now, with the rising costs of food, that difference is amplified. We’ve basically been asked to go back to 2019 funding levels, but everyone can see things do not cost the same as they did in 2019.”
As a cost-saving measure, the Estuary has already begun phasing out its frozen dinner offerings. New participants in the Meals on Wheels program are now offered only one hot meal per day. As of Oct. 1, the frozen dinner option will be eliminated entirely.
In his letter, Mingione said this change will affect about 35 of the 250 seniors served weekly—“many of whom rely on both meals to meet their nutritional needs.”
“Further cuts will translate to decreased service offerings,” he warned.
To help protect the program, the Estuary is educating the public about the proposed cuts and encouraging residents to reach out to local, state, and federal legislators.
“We have spoken to Congressman Joe Courtney, and we had Devin Carney and
Martha Marx here recently, so they are aware of it as well,” Mingione said.
An email from the organization urged residents to contact state Reps. Renée LaMark-Muir, Carney, and Chris Aniskovich, as well as state Sens. Norm Needleman, Christine Cohen, and Marx. These legislators represent the nine towns served by the Estuary: Old Saybrook, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, and Westbrook.
Mingione also said the public can support the Estuary directly by donating or reaching out to him or Development Director Heather Milardo.
The Estuary is one of the few meal providers in the state that currently has no waitlist. Mingione said the organization remains committed to ensuring no senior experiences food insecurity.
“We don’t turn anyone down, and that will be the case as long as I’m here,” Mingione said. “Despite the possible cuts, we’ll continue to ensure no senior suffers from food insecurity. We want people to know that we will keep advocating for them and keep providing services for them.”
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host its Kate’s Camp for Kids summer day camp at 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, from Monday, June 23, through Friday, Aug. 15. Seven one-week sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 5 to 10. Each week of Kate’s camp is filled with theater, music, dance, and visual art and culminates in a performance for family and friends that unifies all of the art forms. The camp weeks will run with the following themes: Week 1, June 23 to June 27, Robots; Week 2, July 7 to July 11, Exploration: Antarctica; Week 3, July 14 to July 18, The Wild West; Week 4, July 21 to July 25, Under the Sea: Australia's Great Barrier Reef; Week 5, July 28 to Aug. 1, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Week 6, Aug. 4 to Aug. 8, Wilderness Adventure; and Week 7, Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, Kate's Tournament of Champions. The cost is $350 per session with a 10% discount for siblings within the same household. Campers must have completed kindergarten to be eligible. Before- and after-camp care are available for an additional fee. Registrations are now being accepted and partial scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 860-510-0473 or visit thekate.org.
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Sign Up for Fashion Week
Get ready to design, illustrate, and sew this summer at Spectrum Gallery’s July Fashion Weeks. Fashion One runs from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, for ages 10 to 12, while Fashion Two runs from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, for ages 13 to 15. Fashion Weeks are held at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, and run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the mornings, participants will learn to illustrate fashion silhouettes as live models pose for their sketches, resulting in a “portfolioready” piece by week’s end. The afternoons will focus on sewing with professional seamstresses who teach participants how to read, pin, cut, and sew a chosen pattern. Participants will construct and finish their garment, adding accessories to bring their vision to life. At the end of the week, professional hair and makeup stylists prepare participants for a photo shoot and a fashion show as they model their creations for friends and family. No experience is necessary as instructors guide participants every step of the way. Material lists for drawing and sewing are provided upon registration. To jump start sewing, participants need to register for the Pre-Camp Workshop: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine, where they will learn to troubleshoot the machine and stitch with confidence. Two sessions are available: Friday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for the workshop is $40 and participants must bring their own machine. The cost of either of the two Fashion Weeks is $425; a deposit of $200 secures a spot. Spaces fill quickly. For more information or to register for Fashion Weeks, contact 860-767-0742 or barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.
Artist Reception
An artist reception for the works of David Baillie, formerly of Guilford, will be held Thursday, May 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Masonicare at Chester Village, 317 West Main Street. The exhibit runs through Monday, June 30, and features prints, lithographs, etchings, and drawings. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 860-531-1400.
Essex Library Holds Book Sales
The Friends of the Essex Library holds its book sales for May, June, and July in the foyer and on some shelves just inside the library, 33 West Avenue. The sale for the month of May focuses on history, biography, and maritime books. The book sale for the months of June and July highlight beach reads, children's books, young adults, and self-help. Unless otherwise noted, hardcovers are priced at $3 each, or two for $5, and paperbacks are $2 each. For more information, visit the Friends tab at youressexlibrary.org.
Region 4 BOE Budget Passes Despite Low Turnout, Split Vote
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The approved budget represents a $716,391 increase over the previous year and includes $177,535 in salary increases—a 1.48% rise—as well as building maintenance and repairs at both Valley Regional High School and John Winthrop Middle School. Proposed upgrades include refinishing the gym floor, repairing the stage, and replacing stair treads.
This year’s budget development process focused heavily on addressing declining enrollment and reevaluating staff allocations. According to Superintendent of Schools Brian J. White, district enrollment has dropped steadily over the past 15 to 20 years and is projected to fall from 1,349
students to 1,262 in the 2025–’26 school year.
In response, the district has proposed a restructuring plan that shifts funding for some certified and non-certified staff from individual town budgets into the regional Supervision District. The change is designed to give the district greater staffing flexibility and reduce the risk of layoffs caused by shrinking class sizes.
“We already use this model for a number of positions,” White explained during a February budget workshop. “Expanding it allows us to better adapt to changing enrollment while preserving instructional quality.”
The approved budget will go into effect on July 1. A copy of the budget is available at www.reg4.k12.ct.us.
GriefShare Meetings
GriefShare is a weekly faith-based bereavement support group that offers help, encouragement, and support after the death of a spouse, child, other family member, or friend. The support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays through June 8 in the cafe at Christ Chapel, 1185 Durham Road, Madison. (No session on Mothers' Day, May 11, and possibly May 25, the Sunday preceding Memorial Day.) The weekly format includes supportive discussion about video content and a journaling workbook reinforcing each week’s topics. A journal/workbook can be ordered directly through GriefShare when participants register. All are welcome. For more information or to register, call Sue Granniss at 860-913-1654 or specify “Madison, Connecticut” at griefshare.org/findagroup.
LIQUOR PERMIT
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ESSEX ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Essex Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by in person meeting at Town Hall (see agenda on Town’s website www.essexct. gov for further details), at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following applications:
Application No. 25-3 on behalf of Essex Light and Power LLC, 6 Ferry Street Essex, CT, Assessor’s Map 47 Lot 45, Essex Village District (EV), requesting a modification of variance 07-29 which was granted on August 21, 2007 by deleting the stipulation that the guest apartment not be used as a separate apartment/unit.
Application No. 25-4 on behalf of Douglas J. Domenie 27 Pratt Street Essex, CT, Assessor’s Map 47 Lot 9, Village Residence 1 District (VR1), requesting variances of Sections 40C, 40D, 40E, 40I.1, 40I.2, and 60-1B for a proposed detached 480 sq ft garage 5 feet from the side property line where 12 feet is required and 5 feet from the rear property line where 15 feet is required and a total building coverage of 21.5% where 15% or 4,000 sq ft whichever is less is allowed.
Copies of the application are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office and Land Use Department at Essex Town Hall and can be viewed on the Town’s webpage.
Carey Duques, Land Use Official
Notice of Application
This is to give notice that I, Ryan Cayer, 450 High St, Middletown, CT 06457
Have filed an application placarded 05/09/2025 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at Landing & Main 77 Main Street Deep River, CT 06417
The business will be owned by: Dining With Cayer, LLC
Entertainment will consist of: Live Bands, Acoustics (not amplified), Comedians, Disc Jockeys, Karaoke, Magicians
Objections must be filed by: 06-20-2025
Visit: https://portal.ct.gov/remonstrance for more information
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RTPEC Summer Camp Open for Registration
Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp. Each session of the summer camp features a natural science focus. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, and run from Monday, June 16, to Friday, Aug 15. Each weeklong session will focus on a project relevant to the week’s theme, allowing children to participate in a hands-on curriculum tailored to meet each child’s interest and skills. Campers are organized in groups based on their ages. The camps for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 are as follows: Eco-Adventures, Art and Discovery, Estuary Explorers, and Super Scientists. The camps for ages 11 to 13 are Eco Engineers and River Rangers. Camp fees vary. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-summer-camp.
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hope to inspire others to take a closer look at nature.
“I would like them to be inspired to look more closely at not just the water, but the nature all around them,” she says. “The world is such a beautiful place, and we really should do all that we can to take care of it and appreciate it.”
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Via: Chester Elementary School
Students, Community Rally Around Fish Tank Fundraiser
By Christian Maldonado
Staff Writer
Chester Elementary School has launched a new fundraiser to support a project that’s already making waves with students—a massive new saltwater fish tank that would more than double the size of the one currently in the school.
The school’s existing 128-gallon tank, installed in 2015, has become a central feature of the building, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm among students. Accord-
ing to Facilities Manager James Grzybowski, students frequently stop by to admire the tank and ask questions about the fish and their care.
“The kids really love it so much,” Grzybowski said. “Throughout the years they have asked so many questions about the different species and how to take care of the different fish that are housed in the tank.”
In response to the ongoing interest, the school introduced an enrichment program focused on marine care and aquarium
maintenance. The program teaches students how saltwater tanks function, the types of fish that can coexist, and the care required to sustain such an ecosystem.
Now, with support from parents and donors, the school is aiming to install a nearly 300-gallon tank to replace the current one. The larger tank would be located in a prominent area of the school and serve as a visual centerpiece for both students and visitors.
“It really has become the centerpiece of the entire school,” said Grzybowski. “It’s a
space where kids can sit by the tank and relax, and also a way for them to really admire the fish.”
The fundraising goal for the new tank is $12,000. As of press time, the school has already raised more than $800 and hopes to reach its target in time to install the new tank before the start of the next school year.
To support the project, donations can be made through the school’s fundraiser page at www.patronicity.com/cesfishtank.
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Undefeated Valley Girls’ Tennis Eyeing Deep Playoff Run
By Gabriella Tomaino
Not only are the Warriors led by an exceptional head coach, but they also are supported by a trio of captains that exemplifies leadership and class. Seniors Regan Grow and Alessia Pisanzio are the No. 1 doubles pair, while senior Sophia Bonanno anchors the top spot on the singles roster.
tions for everyone on the team and makes sure they live up to them. Grow and Pisanzio are my wonder duo! These girls are class acts and demonstrate a holistic understanding of the game of tennis and what it takes to win. Regan and Alessia have completely dominated the doubles
met. She is so grounded and selfassured. She is a natural-born leader who truly ‘walks the walk’. She cultivates genuine relationships with everyone she meets, including her opponents. She literally will walk off the court excited to tell me that she and the girl she just played made plans to
tions from some other athletes this season as well.
“I’m really proud of Cam Donoghue, one of our varsity alternates, who stepped up big time to play four matches at No. 3 doubles. She helped us secure some much-needed victories,” said Meadows. “I’ve just been
ows. “We’ve never won states for girls’ tennis, and we’re looking forward to adding another banner to our school gymnasium. We will accomplish our goals the same way we’ve managed to be undefeated so far: as a team.”
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Photo courtesy of Lexie Meadows
Pictured is the Valley girls' tennis team that currently sits at 11-0 on the season.
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Springtime Surprises
Long Island Sound can be considered a cauldron of different fish species. There are only two seasons that one can actually count on which ones will most likely be here. First is summer, when migrations take a breather and those fish settling in are at their peak. Second is winter, when mass migrations are over, relatively few finfish remain, and the Sound is finally quiet and peaceful.
Fish migrate into the Sound to spawn and feed. Water temperature and other various weather conditions dictate as to when they will arrive, and, for that matter, depart. As fishers who relish casting from shore and those who prefer fishing from vessels anxiously prepare for the first species to arrive, one never knows what the initial catch will be.
For the most part, fishers are driven by regulations that dictate season openers, and thereby, fish accordingly. They can usually predict what will bite based on how they are rig up and fish. Nevertheless, springtime always offers surprises pertaining to first arrivals. Fishing for striped bass using a popper in a moving tide, for example, will not surprise an angler when he/she catches one. However, switching over to natural bait can easily produce a surprising result - such as a weakfish or bottom dweller like a flounder.
As water temperatures continue to rise, more mid-Atlantic and southern fish migrate north. Some will follow the coast while others will favor the Gulf Stream. So it is not unusual for new species that have not frequented the Sound before to show up unannounced - like recent showings of southern pufferfish.
Springtime can be a very surprising time to explore and fish the Sound. One never knows what will show up then or sometime later. It may be in the form of a cobia caught in 2022, a 400pound roughtail stingray trawled up in 2023, a European nudibranch retrieved in a lobster trap recovery effort, or even a wayward manatee.
Not only is Long Island Sound full of surprises as to what shows up, but also what does not. Expectations are always great, but the one fish that cannot
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always be depended on is the bluefish. Strong, voracious and full of fight, these toothy critters are sorely missed when their seasonal runs are light. Yet, when they do show up, excitement fills the air and revs up the fishing community. The first sign of blitzing blues definitely gets the adrenaline pumping and is a surprise worth waiting for. Will your surprise be an unusually large fish for the species, an odd-ball way of catching it, or something new added to your bucket list? Whether big or small, it will be remembered.
On The Water
A frontal boundary remained near the region as high pressure moved across the Canadian Maritimes. Simultaneously, a broad area of low pressure over the Ohio Valley slowly tracked east. The front gradually moved north while low pressure approached from the west. The low then slid northeast through the area, as a cold front approached from the northwest and stalled nearby as low pressure developed over the mid-Atlantic region. Low pressure tracked to the southwest before heading up the New England coast. Finally, another cold front approached from the northwest. The days continued to mirror the fronts and low pressure systems that brought flippant air temperatures, winds, and periods of very unsettled weather. Rivers rose to flood stage from the deluge of rain, and three to six-foot seas mimicked bad attitudes. Daytime air temperatures wavered from the low-60s to mid-70s while predawn temperatures dipped lower, generating hazy and foggy mornings while Long Island nearshore water temperatures reached 55 degrees.
The concentrated weather kept Connecticut within its sights and gave reason as to why migrating fish like striped bass have had their patterns delayed or altered. Overall, fishing has been on track estimates, but getting out on or near the water to target striped bass, for example, has been
dependent on actual conditions that, at times, varied from forecasts. Prior to low pressure, fronts impacting the area proved to be a productive time, as small schoolies and those falling within the slot of 28-31” have been successfully hooked, fought, caught, and harvested or released.
We have seen an increase in topwater action as gurgling poppers became a key producer of these energetic younger class of fish. Stretches of shorelineincluding bays, beaches, and nearshore structures - have been within the catch zone, however, lower tidal rivers are really the waters to fish in order to experience the most consistent action. A good backup to topwater plugs are soft tail jigs or paddle tails. The way the bite has been, eight to twelve-pound test outfits are ideal. An eight-weight fly outfit with an appropriate sinking or deceiver-type fly is another fishcatching alternative. Meanwhile, the Sound is experiencing 30” linesiders with 40” fish making inroads. For those fish, try drifting with a bucktail and squid strip along a rip line or even a trolling setup. If you are looking for that momentary bite, turn and run as the rod takes a deep bend, then cast or drift a live eel by sub-surface structure.
With porgy season open and winter flounder already in play, time to bait up with some sea worms (for stripers, too) or some of those scented bait strips. Head to western Sound for early season fluke using a drift rig tipped with a generous strip of squid, and, perhaps, a teaser. Peanut bunker will get a mini-doormat’s attention should one be on the hunt.
Trout stocking continues as the race to beat Memorial Day weekend approaches. Inland waters are fresh with rainbows, browns, brookies, and tigers, as anglers are on the spot literally moments after the stocking truck arrives. As a result, catches remain brisk at not only the trout parks but also many of the rivers and lakes. Depending on wet weather, flows and levels can be above normal. However, picking the right day can easily mean the difference between a good day’s catch or a fishless one. The Class series and native brookie streams are also
yielding fish, the preference being light tackle, small swimmers, 1/24-1/16-ounce single hook/depressed barbs, inline spinners, and/or flies.
Anglers pursuing largemouth or smallmouth bass in lakes, ponds, and rivers continue to do well. All other spring species are re-establishing themselves while staging and feeding near ambush or protective structure and vegetation. Pickerel are still relentless, while carp and catfish are becoming more active. Black crappie are hungry as well as most other panfish. It’s a good time to take a kid fishing.
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Week Two of Deep River Horseshoe League Brings Lots of Intensity
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Week Two of the Deep River Horseshoe League took place last week, and many players showed up with short-sleeve shirts and shorts to take advantage of the bright sun and blue skies, however, midway through the evening, the temperature dropped about ten degrees and had players looking for sweatshirts and jackets, and some making a run to the local Dunkin’ for a cup of coffee.
Three teams pulled off sweeps over their opponents: Frank Rausch’s Braves scored 336 points in a sounding defeat of Brady Miller’s White Sox, Skip Robinson’s Pirates topped 300 points again as they took down Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants, and John Durinick’s Orioles stopped Jeremy Davis’s Dodgers. Joe Heery’s Rangers knocked the Red Sox out of first place, and five teams came away with wins thanks to their substitutes.
In Week One, Rausch and Miller each had identical series of 115 points in their respective games, but in Week Two, as they faced each other, it was no contest. Rausch was the leading scorer for the “A” division with 143 points, 48 ringers, and six doubles. The points and ringers set new league highs for the season. His “B” division player Peter Furmonavicius (Guilford) was the top scorer with 122 points. Their “C” player Joe Machado’s 71 points brought the team total to 336 points, 87 ringers, and 12 doubles. Miller admitted that a nagging back injury impacted his game. However, his teammate Brian Walsh (Killingworth) had a 99-point series to lead the “C” division. The Braves are currently in second place.
The Pirates vs. the Giants pitted Week One’s top two scorers - Zanelli vs. Robinson. Robinson outscored Zanelli in three of the four matches. The third game of the four was the best- Robinson held a onepoint lead after six boxes, but Zanelli rebounded in the second half to edge him 35-33. Robinson finished the night with a 135 point series and was the second leading scorer for “A” division. He also has a strong supporting cast of Bob Beckwith and Anthony Conkling (Marlborough). Both of them had an 89-point series, and Conkling was the second leading scorer for the “C” division. The team’s 313 points was a league first - topping 300 points for the first two weeks of the season. Giants’ Frank Jolly also had an 89 point series. He was very pleased with his score. “B” and “C” players use the “A” players’ shoes during the games, and in many cases, it takes time to adapt. Jolly struggled in Week
fortable with - “Flip Grips”. The Orioles had Pete Perkins substitute for Keith Toohey, and they won the first three games by an average of 13 points. Game four was close, but the Orioles outscored the Dodgers in the last box 4-2 for a one-point win. Durinick and Carotenuto both had
stay in first place, as they faced Heery’s Rangers. Mike Didomizio filled in for Heery. The Rangers won games one and four due to the Red Sox’s slow starts. They had 13 points after eight boxes in game one and 17 points after eight boxes in game four. In game two, Hunter Beckwith
bested Uncle Bill 39 -35 for a Rangers win. Hunter’s 112-point series was the second leading score for “B” division. Bill and Didomizio both finished with 116 point series. The Rangers won 5-1 and knocked the Red Sox into a group with five other teams with a .500 record.
The match between the Cubs and the Rockies had three substitutes. For the Cubs, Mike Zanelli Jr. subbed in for Cody Layton, and Kyle Sunderland filled in for Paul Chrystal. The Rockies had Fred Hill fill in for Deb Scully. Zanelli’s 41 points in game one singlehandedly defeated the Rockies. The Rockies rebounded in game two behind 35 points from Damin Roberts (Cromwell). Sunderland, in his second season, tossed a personal best 18-point game to win game four. In the battle of “A” players, Zanelli edged Roberts 128-117. The Cubs won 4-2 and are tied for third place. In game one of the match between Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers and Kris Toohey’s Cardinals, the lead went back and forth until the last two boxes, when the Tigers outscored the Cardinals 13-8 for a fourpoint win. In the next two games, Harvey Strausser scored 27 and 30 points, giving the Tigers three wins. In game four, Toohey had one of the best games of the night, scoring 43 points, 13 ringers, and four doubles for a Cardinals win. In game five, the high score was 21 points, and it came down to the last box. Toohey tossed a double, while Serviss had a four, and this resulted in a tie game. Toohey’s 132-point series was the third leading score for “A” division, and he set a new league-high for the season with 10 doubles in a series. The Tigers won 3.5-2.5 and are in fifth place.
Chip Goodrich’s Reds defeated John Hutra’s Marlins 4-2. Goodrich’s 126-point series led the Reds to win the first four games. The Marlins won the last two games behind Hutra’s 36 points in game five and Mike Beckwith’s 24 points in
Yankees’ Todd Nuhn had a record first game 45 points, 14 ringers, and five doubles in his match with John Sciacca’s Diamondbacks. The 14 ringers is a league season-high for a game. Diamondbacks’ Ted Dubay had a 107-point series, and the
Mark Goodale’s Mets defeated Tony Cutone’s Angels 4-2. The Mets were led by Goodale’s 111 point series, while the Angels countered with Scott Allen Jr., whose 109-point series was the third high score for the “B” division. Both teams are in the group of six teams with a .500 record.
Photo courtesy of Joe Heery
Pictured is Frank Rausch, who helped lead the Braves to a strong victory over the White Sox in Week 2 of the Deep River Horseshoe League.
Softball Loses a Trio, Baseball Grabs a Win
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Softball
The Valley softball team traveled to East Hampton on May 1 and won 12-5. Runs were driven in by Juliana Spencer (one), Dakota Camire (two), Amelia Giantonio (one), Miley Prue (two), Carley Spearrin (three), and Megan Dugan (two). Paige Williams pitched seven innings, giving up nine hits and three earned runs. She walked four and struck out nine.
The team then hosted Somers on May 3 and fell 9-8. Spencer, Linnea Winkley, and Dugan each drove in a run. Williams threw seven innings, giving up 12 hits and nine earned runs. She had 14 walks and 11 strikeouts.
On May 7, Valley hosted HaddamKillingworth and fell 2-0. Williams pitched all seven innings, giving up five hits and
Schedules
Friday, May 16: at South Windsor at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Stafford at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: at Hillhouse/Career at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. Old Saybrook at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: vs. North Branford at 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 22: vs. Haddam-Killingworth at 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 16: at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m.
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one earned run. She walked six and struck out seven.
The Warriors hosted North Branford on May 10 and lost 5-0.
Baseball
The Valley/Westbrook baseball team hosted Haddam-Killingworth on May 7 and won 4-2. Braden Karcich had two hits and two RBI. He also pitched, scattering six hits and striking out four in the win. Larsen Dievert was the winner in relief.
Girls’ Tennis
On May 7, Valley girls’ tennis hosted Old Saybrook and won 6-1. Hannah Smith won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 singles, and Ella Smith won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles. In the No. 4 singles spot, Riley Russell won 64, 6-1.
On the doubles side, Regan Grow and Alessia Pisanzio won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1. Alana Martinez and Ella Martinez won 63, 6-2 at No. 2 doubles, and Sydney Liggett and Charlotte Kolb won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 3 doubles.
Crew
On May 8, the Valley/Old Saybrook coop crew team raced against Middletown and E.O. Smith. The boys’ 1V4 boat placed third out of three, and the boys’ N4 boat took third out of three. The girls’ 1V4 boat
placed first out of three, and the girls’ 2V4 boat took third out of three (by only two seconds). The girls’ 3V4 boat placed second out of two.
Two days later, the team raced against E.O. Smith and Lewis Mills. The boys’ 1V4 boat took third out of three, and the boys’ N4 boat did not race because of high winds. On the girls’ side, the girls’ 1V4 boat placed second out of three, the girls’ 2V4 boat took third out of four (but was pushed out of its lane by EO and had to stop), and the girls’ 3V4 boat placed fourth out of four (combined with the girls’ 2V4 race). Due to injury and illnesses on the boys’ team, the boys’ 2V4 boat was scratched for these races.
East Shore Summer Girls Basketball League
May 15 to May 21
Friday, May 16: vs. East Windsor at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20: vs. Bacon Academy at 4 p.m.
Monday, May 19: vs. North Branford at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 21: vs. Coginchaug at 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 19: at North Branford at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21: at New London at 4 p.m.
Lacrosse
Monday, May 19: vs. North Branford at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21: vs. Montville-Killingly-Hale Ray at 6:30 p.m.
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Join girls from the shoreline for a summer basketball league held at the Madison Surf Club basketball courts. The league is for girls who have played basketball at the recreation or travel level. There will be six games total, one game per week on Monday nights. The rain makeup date will be on Monday, August 4. Games will start at either 5:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. There will be 22-minute running halves with even playing time. Each player will receive a custom league jersey, and teams will be estab-
lished based on ability and mix players from different towns. The league is for girls ages 10 to 12 entering grades 5 and 6, and for girls ages 13 to 15 entering grades 7 and 8, and it is hosted by Sadie Sport. Players should bring their own warmup ball with their name on it, but a game ball will be provided. The registration fee is $125 for residents and $135 for non-residents.
Contact Madison Beach and Recreation at 203-245-5623 with questions or for registration help.
Food Worth Tasting
The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, continues through Saturday, Dec. 13. The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. The remaining tours will be held on Saturdays, June 14, Sept. 13, Oct. 25, and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.
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Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
Last Week’s Answers
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
‘Notes on Killing’ at Yale Rep Combines Politics, Drag, and Surrealism to Make a Point
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
at Yale Rep Combines Politics, Drag, and Surrealism to Make a Point It is difficult to know exactly what the current Yale Rep show is — satire, absurdist play, surNotes on Killing
real fantasy, or political statements. Perhaps it is all of these. One thing is clear: it is a drag show. Don’t let the confusion deter you. After the show, you will have a lot to discuss.
The title, Notes on Killing Seven Oversight Management , refers to the unelected board established in 2016 when Puerto Rico was on the verge of bankruptcy, with a debt of over $70 billion. The board oversaw the territory’s spending; it imposed drastic reductions in and Economic Stability Board Members spending that harmed the island’s education, infrastructure, medical care, and other aspects of the island’s life.
In this 100-minute play, Lolita enters the New York offices of the board with the intent of assassinating its members. She is pro-
independence, viewing the U.S. as the colonial oppressor who must be vanquished. Ironically, the acronym for the board is PROMESA, which translates to “Promise.”
Photo by Joan Marcus
Photo by Joan Marcus
Samora la Perdida and Christine Carmela in a scene from Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members.
Christine Carmela and Samora la Perdida in a scene from Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members.
Photo by Joan Marcus
Photo by Joan Marcus
Christine Carmela in a scene from Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members.
Samora la Perdida and Christine Carmela (background) in a scene from Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members.
Award Season, Next at Ivoryton, and Affordable Theatre
Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
Honorary Tony
: Michael Price, who served as executive producer of Goodspeed for 48 years, will receive an Honorary Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre at the ceremony on Sunday, June 8. Other recipients of honorary Tonys include PBS’s Great Performances and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. While Price was at Goodspeed, it received a special Tony award in 1980 and the Best Regional Theatre Award in 1995.
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5497. Information is available at ACTofCT.org.
New
Revue at Chester
: Next up at Ivoryton Playhouse is , billed as an intimate portrait of Katharine Hepburn, a Connecticut native. The solo performance starring Caryln Connolly is set in the sunroom of her Old Saybrook home. It runs through Sunday, June 8. Tickets are available at IvorytonPlayhouse.org.
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The Great Kate Tea at Five Waitress
: The ACT (A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut) production of is already proving so popular that many performances are sold out. The hit musical, with music by Sara Bareilles, runs from Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, June 22. The best bet for finding tickets is to call the box office at 475-215-
: Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester will open , a new musical about life, love, and laughter during the third act of our lives. The popular team of Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire wrote the show. The show runs from Saturday, May 24, through Sunday, June 15. For tickets, visit Goodspeed.org.
NYC Award Nominations About Time
: The Tonys, the Outer Critics Circle (I am a member), and the Drama Desk have all announced their award nominations. While the Tonys are limited to Broadway shows, the others include off-Broadway productions. , , and , all musicals, garnered the most nominations, with , , , and each getting seven nominations. Only and scored big in the Outer Critics nominations, and
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for the Drama Desk awards.
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Some categories were jammed with possible nominees. Across the board Audra McDonald for and Nicole Scherzinger ( ) were nominated by all three for lead performance in a musical, as were Darren Criss ( ), Jonathan Groff ( ) and Jeremy Jordan ( ). In the play categories, acting nominations went to Laura Donnelly ( ), Sarah Snook ( ) by all three groups. The Tonys also nominated Sadie Sink ( ), George Clooney ( ), and Mia Farrow ( ).
Tony Surprises and Snubs
Proctor is a Villain Goodnight and Good Luck The Roommate Once Upon a Mattress Pirates! Redwood
Steven Sondheim’s Old Friends Gypsy Floyd Collins Our Town
Othello Pirates! The Penzance Musical Real Women Have Curves Boop!
: Some categories were so crowded with possible nominees that well-known performers and well-reviewed performances were overlooked, including Sutton Foster ( ) and David Hyde Pierce ( ) Idina Menzell ( ), amd Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga ( ), as well as directors George C. Wolfe ( ), Tina Landau ( ), Kenny Leon ( ) and others. Neither Denzel Washington nor Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for . Both , , and received few nominations. Also receiving very few nominations were two
shows I thoroughly enjoyed: and
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Smash Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Redwood
: Once the Tony nominations are announced, the producers of some shows realize that the game is over. Nominated shows see a bump in ticket sales; no nominations can mean a decline in ticket sales. , the musical starring Idina Menzel, got mixed reviews. After it was shut out of Tony nominations, it announced it would close this weekend. It had planned on running through midJuly. You can expect other shows will follow.
Affordable Theatre
: Producer Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman have launched a new company dedicated to intimate and accessible live theater. It will feature short runs of fully rehearsed, fulllength plays, plus readings and other events around the world. The shows will be staged in small venues and will be as affordable as possible. Their first endeavor is starring Jackman. It’s at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre through Wednesday, June 18.
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Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.
To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
‘Notes on Killing’ at Yale Rep Combines Politics, Drag, and Surrealism to Make a Point
Continued from page 25
Lolita is named for Dolores “Lolita” Lebrón, a passionate advocate for Puerto Rican independence. In 1954, Lolita, with other nationalists, opened fire on the U.S. House of Representatives, injuring five members of Congress. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison; President Jimmy Carter commuted her sentence in 1979. In the office, Lolita meets the receptionist, who tells her she is not yet ready. To help her, the receptionist appears as each member of the board, but in drag. Lolita shoots each, after which the receptionist declares her ready.
Samora la Perdida, as the receptionist, transforms themselves into the female incarnation of each board member with funny and touching results. Each persona includes humor and sometimes music. The costumes (by Arthur Wilson), make-up (by Sarah Cimino), and hair (by Matthew Armentrout) are outrageous and creative. You will be amazed each time the receptionist appears in their new character.
Playwright Mara Vélez Melénedez must include a great deal of Puerto Rican history to ensure that audience members understand the background to these events. This can seem forced; after all both the characters are not
only Puerto Rican, but pro-independence; both would know this material. The Yale Rep program includes more background, not only about the island’s history and economic status, but also about the history of drag on the island.
Meléndez uses drag to make points about not just colonization but also acceptance and understanding. In the play, Lolita says, “The journey of decolonization starts with the self!”
Carmela and la Perdida have played these roles before in the 2022 off-Broadway SoHo Rep production. This is reflected in their assured performances. La Perdida has the showier role; they make the most of it.
The board office is on a raised platform with what appeared to be a labyrinth beneath it; it is here that the receptionist changes into each new drag character. Patti Panyakaew’s design is clever, but there is an inherent problem. From where I sat, more than halfway back, I could not see what was going on beneath the playing area. I felt that I missed a major part of the production. The receptionist’s many transformations are part of the show. runs through Saturday, May 17. Tickets are available at YaleRep.org.
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Christine Carmela in a scene from Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members.
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THURSDAY, MAY 15
Business Before Hours
: 7:45 to 9 a.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features a presentation on scams and fraud and ways to avoid them. Presented by Christine Blinder from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Coffee and light refreshments available. For info, contact the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 860-669-3889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.
Stresses on the Neurotypical Sibling: Autism Spectrum/High High-Functioning Autism (AS/HFA) Individual’s Hobbies and Obsessions
: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. A second session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. also takes place via Zoom. Part of the monthly support group meetings for parents and grandparents of children diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome. Free and open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For info, or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190 or email counselor Joanne Baker Deal at joannebakerdeal@gmail.com.
Tea at Five
Shoreline Sailing Club Meeting
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Concert by Paula Cole
: 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, MAY 15 THROUGH
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Spring 2025 Book Sale
: Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. ; Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Sponsored by the Scranton Library Friends. The Thursday event is for members only. Features novels, biographies, history, current events, children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, and more. Cost: $4 for hardcover books, $2 for paperbacks. For info, contact 203-245-7365 or Friends@scrantonlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Opening Reception for
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Race To Graduation
Calendar for the Week of May 15, 2025
: 6:45 a.m. Madison Town Green. Features a 5K and kids fun run. Race day check in 6:45 a.m., kids fun run starts 7:45 a.m., 5K run begins 8 a.m. Cost: $35 for 5K run, $5 for the kids run. Service fees apply. Proceeds benefit Night in Hand, the post-graduation celebration for the Daniel Hand High School class of 2025. For info or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/ CT/Madison/RunToGraduation.
Old Saybrook Rotary Club Food Drive
: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Four locations: Stop & Shop, 665 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook; BIG Y, 22 Spencer Plain Rd., Old Saybrook; Westbrook Town Green; and the Old Lyme Fire Department, 69 Lyme St. Members of the Old Saybrook Rotary will collect nonperishable food items, toiletries, and other paper products. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For info, contact Joan Winters at 86-861-8811 or wj.winters.com, or visit osrotary.org.
Old Saybrook Garden Club Annual Gardeners' Market
: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Features member plants, zinnias, dwarf tomatoes, annuals, hanging baskets, houseplants, herbs, vegetables, baked goods, and more. Master gardeners will be available for advice. For info, visit old-saybrook-gardenclub.myshopify.com.
Opening Day for Container Gardening: Beyond Annuals
: 2 p.m. Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs through Sunday, June 8. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.
: 4:30 p.m.
Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Features a talk and a root-pruning demonstration. Presented by Renee Marsh, owner of A Simpler Place. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
Spring 2025 Business Fundamentals Session: Pricing and Managing Money
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Via Zoom. Fourth of five sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five modules but may attend any single session. Free. Hosted by SCORE Southeastern Connecticut Chapter. Series sponsored by Berkshire Bank. For info or to register, visit score.org/easternct/local-workshops.
Mystery Book Club
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Book: by Charlotte Vassell. Newcomers welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
The Other Half: A Novel
: 1 to 3 p.m. Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, June 28. For info, visit mercybythesea.org.
National Prevention Week Celebration
: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Middle School hockey field, 60 Sheffield St. For grades 5 to 12. Features a bounce course, yard games, bounce slide, giveaways, and more. For info, call 860-395-3190.
Concert by Completely Unchained (Tribute to Van Halen)
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 16 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 18
Into the Light Nature Up Close
Opening Reception for and Open House
: Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Features the work of established and emerging artists in abstract and representational painting, mixed media, photography, and more. The exhibit runs through Sunday, July 6. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
: 9:30 a.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Hosted by the Women & Family Life Center. For info, contact Emily Rorke at 203458-6699 or erorke@womenandfamilylife.org.
SHEro Awards Spring Craft Fair
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features handcrafted items and products made by local small businesses and artisans. Guests can also shop the library's book sale for gently-used and nearly-new paperback and hardcover books for adults and children. For info, visit events.hchlibrary.org.
Cans for Cancer: Donation of Recyclable Cans and Plastic Bottles
: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton Fire Department, 35 E. Main St. Proceeds benefit the Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund to help shoreline cancer victims with bills not covered by insurance. For info, call Sandy Allen at 860-883-5185.
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Three Corners of Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven at the Cafe Nine
By Aaron Rubin
Special to Living
I’d like to apologize for the tardiness of this edition of my music column; reporting on major developments and referendums in my coverage areas has assumed most of the real estate in my journalistic mind lately. But now that I have found the time to write for this section of the paper, it turns out to be perfect timing.
Three of the last shows I have seen at New Haven’s Cafe Nine, one of my favorite spots to see blistering rock and metal shows, ultimately connected as an axiom of hard rock music stemming from the genre’s past, performed mostly by young guns. We can start off with those dual rippers right now.
Miracle Blood
The Boston trio, whom I saw on March 22, is a post-hardcore outfit with a healthy respect for noise so abrasive its mission
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statements appear to be making ceilings crack and ears bleed. Their latest release, , is certainly a trip through the inferno below, made even more horrifying when the sheer volume of what is on record translates on a stage just 10 feet away from you.
Hello Hell
Miracle Blood’s allegiance to rock’s past is discovered in the underrated era of ‘90s noisy posthardcore and alternative metal. According to a playlist located on their Spotify page created by their frontman Clown Howard, the band has a strong foundation in what lurked beneath the underground while grunge and nü-metal ruled the charts. Artists like Melvins, The Jesus Lizard, Converge, Helmet, and Drive Like Jehu inform their refreshed
: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. First in a three-part series. Features immersive instruction with a chess coach. Lessons will demonstrate tactics and strategies, and time will be allotted to allow for game play. Open to children, teens, and adults who are looking to improve their chess skills. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
: Noon. Killingworth Ambulance Association, 335 Route 81. Free and open to ages 12 years and older. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign launched in October 2015 to encourage grassroots efforts to empower the general public to help in bleeding emergencies before professional help arrives. For info, call 860-663-2450 or visit killingworthambulance.org.
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 195 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 1 p.m. Madison Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Running time: 135 minutes with no intermission. Shoreline Opera Club will lead a 30-minute talkback after the broadcast. For info or tickets, call 203-2452456 or visit madisoncinemas2.com.
take on the era. Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine have a place in their sound, but merely through the channeling of their anger, rather than only the kind of musical prowess that Miracle Blood certainly has more of.
If those who are still rocking out to ‘90s noise and alt-metal want to hear how the younger generation reinterprets these underappreciated movements, Miracle Blood is the band for you.
Killer Kin
Having written about New Haven’s own Killer Kin in the past before seeing them again on April 18, I’ll keep this one concise. Another young band, their sound dates back even further into rock history, being influenced by the music that inspired the influences of Miracle Blood.
Proto-punk, essentially: The Stooges, MC5, New York Dolls, and several others that played abrasive, straight-for-the-jugular,
extremely loud turbo-rock before the style arrived on the shores of the United Kingdom.
If you like the Detroit and New York sound of the early ‘70s, and perhaps something a bit darker, Killer Kin is the band for you.
Anvi
This was the headlining act on April 18 for whom Killer Kin opened, and it was the second time seeing the Canadian rock trio since last year when they came to Hamden. Anvil has been around since the early ‘80s, formed by Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner, two Jewish best friends from Toronto.
Before thrash metal emerged from San Francisco and New York, Anvil was North America’s first real metal band to reinterpret the sound of the British New Wave of Heavy Metal. After over 40 years and numerous records, Anvil maintains the traditional metal sound, but balances out its self-aggrandizing and campy ele-
: 3 p.m. Smith Farm Gardens, 60 Smith Rd., East Haddam. Features animal trainer Bill Berloni as 2025 honoree for his dedication to the safety and protection of animals in the arts. For info or tickets, visit goodspeed.org.
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ments with a more grounded side steeped in pure rock and roll. Songs like “Winged Assassins” and “Mothra” are reminiscent of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, but those epic moments are sandwiched between the straight forward, stripped-down numbers like “Legal At Last,” (a song celebrating the legalization of marijuana in their native country”) and “Badass Rock ‘n Roll.”
If you’re thinking that I have personally listened to all 21 Anvil albums, no, I have not, nor do I plan on doing so. But the consistency of releases and touring throughout the decades is admirable, making them a band of the people that is in music for the purest of reasons.
If you want your hard rock more traditional and with the people rather than above them, Anvil is the band for you. But, honestly, all three bands I have told you about are bands of the people. There’s no petty flashiness or egoism. Just rock and roll.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 AND SUNDAY, MAY 18
Memory Reconsidered: A Modest Proposition
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book:
A Novel
The Emperor of Gladness:
. Cost: $35, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book; $5 for a student ticket. 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.
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. 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.
: Two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. I-Park, 428 Hopyard Rd., East Haddam. Features an experimental artnature project set within a woodland setting. The works by artists will be sensitively integrated into the landscape. No pets allowed. Free admission but a $15 freewill donation is suggested. Proceeds benefit I-Park's 2026 Composers + Musicians Collaborative Residency. For info, visit i-park.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society Family GetTogether
: 1 to 3 p.m. Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Rd. For all families interested in building community and celebrating the strengths of high-functioning neurodivergent and gifted youth. Features games, activities, and connection at the Madison Surf Club. Hosted by NXYS: Neurodiverse Exceptional Youth Society. For info, email nxysociety@gmail.com.
The Legend of Anne Bonny
: 2 to 4 p.m. Daniel Hand High School, 286 Green Hill Rd., Madison. Features the 2025 alumni concert and season finale. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children, students, and seniors. Service fees apply. For info or tickets, visit dhhsvibe.com.
Chess Workshop
Stop the Bleed Class
Met in HD Live:
Met in HD Live: Salome Salome
Goodspeed Musicals Gala and Auction
Sweet Saturday Nights: BlueBird (Bob Perfetto and Leigh Harrison)
Concert by Judy Collins
Page Turners
FamilyWeek bySarahMoon
This is a joyful celebration of three different families with typical struggles, as the long-time friends are growing into who they are, and also realizing who they aren’t. Sarah Moon’s characters are so compelling, I can’t pick a favorite, but I definitely need a trip to Provincetown this summer!
— Jamie,
R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
Every other week, we invite local booksellers to submit suggestions for the best books on shelves now—it’s all part of our mission to keep our readers informed, up-to-date, and entertained. View previous Page Turners at www.zip06.com/pageturners.
Great
BigBeautifulLife byEmilyHenry
I have enjoyed all of Emily Henry’s books, and this one was no exception. It tells a heartwarming story about the sacrifices we make for the people we love most. I laughed, cried, and fell in love with the bold characters as they reflected on the decisions and moments that come together to create our sometimes messy, but ultimately beautiful, lives.
— Tijae, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
TheGuiltPill bySaumyaDave
A wild, page-turning story that portrays the intersection of successful women’s professional and personal lives. What are the consequences for the female who “has it all”? I empathized with and rooted for Maya from start to finish!
— Lori, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
BloodintheWater byCaseySherman
If you loved the book A Murder in Hollywood by Casey Sherman as much as I did, you will love this book too! This is a local Connecticut crime story with all the elements. There’s greed, family tensions, adultery, revenge, hatred, fraud, and much more. Casey Sherman maps out this case in an easy-to-follow manner. This book does not disappoint, and Casey, I’m ready for your next book!
— Judi M., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
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If You Love ‘60s Music, You Will Enjoy the Legacy Theatre Show
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
If you put a nightclub show on a theater’s stage, does that make it a musical? I wondered about this while watching Legacy Theatre’s opening production, Legends of the ‘60s, through Sunday, May 18. It could be either a nightclub act or a concert. Because of the audience interaction, I would characterize it as a nightclub act, perhaps because I would have enjoyed the show more if I had an adult beverage or two before and during it.
Chaz Esposito, the star, certainly has a ton of experience and energy. He gives his all during the two-hour show with intermission. He must be exhausted when the show ends.
He also has a following; his Bobby Darin shows sold out at the Legacy Theatre. From the reaction of many in the audience, you can tell he has followers who are delighted to see him in this new show.
If you are a fan of the era’s music, you won’t be disappointed. Esposito gives us numbers for everyone from Elvis to Darin and Sinatra. The list goes from Neil Sedaka, Frank Sinatra, John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Dean Martin, Jerry and the Pacemakers, the Monkees, the Temptations, and more. He even includes Dusty Springfield. Surprisingly, Tony Bennett is omitted, as are Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Al Martino, Paul Anka, and others.
The patter between the songs ranges
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from anecdotes about the performers or songs, to stories of Esposito’s career, and to slightly R-rated interchanges with the audience. Some are interesting or amusing; others go on too long. The night I saw the show, he included every possible story, causing the show to go on too long.
The show focuses on the up-tempo numbers; even the few ballads are done a la Bobby Darin, who was known for making every song an up-tempo one. It would have been good to hear songs like “Strangers in the Night,” “My Way,” “What Kind of Fool Am I?” or “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
He is accompanied by two backup singers, Stephanie Steele and Kayla Cook, whose bios are not included in the pro-
gram. Each has one duet with Esposito, but for the most part, they pump their arms in rhythm and provide oohs and aahs.
A 12-piece band accompanies him, all talented musicians. This was another problem. The sound design by JP Queenan needed better balance. Often, the band was so loud that Esposito was hard to hear. Plus, the sound was loud, better suited to a bigger environment. Each audience member will find songs they will enjoy and possibly remember. For tickets, contact LegacyTheatre CT.org.
Author Event: Hugh Mangum
2025 Spring Prelude
: 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 E. Kings Hwy., Chester. Features a benefit concert and wine reception to honor David A. Rackey and to celebrate Chestnut Hill Concerts 55th season. Features Artistic Director and pianist Mihae Lee, violinist Todd Phillips, and cellist Wendy Sutter. Tickets: $125. Sponsorship levels available. For info or tickets, visit chestnuthillconcerts.org.
When Our Voices Rise Spring 2025 Concert
: 4 p.m.
2025 Old Saybrook Chamber Golf League
: Tee times
start 4:30 p.m. Fenwick Golf Club, 580 Maple Ave., Old Saybrook. Open to chamber members only. Space is limited. Remaining dates are Mondays, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 15. Cost: $250 per golfer. For info, email judy@oldsaybrookchamber.com or visit business.goschamber.com/events.
Shoreline Opera Club Discussion of the Met in HD Live Broadcast:
: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
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The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in any Field
Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features a performance by The Shoreline Chorale, with music director Russ Hammond and accompanist Emma Bocciarelli. Admission: $25 suggested donation, free for children 12 and younger. For info or tickets, visit shorelinechorale.org/index.html.
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Open to all. For info, email MetOperaMadison@gmail.com.
DEI Basics Salome
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Elijah Manning, founder of Inclusive Education. For info or to register (required), call 860526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Mike Michalowicz. Moderated by local businesswoman Kelly Norcia. Sponsored by Olando and Son Painting. Copies of the book are available for sale at R.J. Julia. Open to the public, membership with the Madison Chamber is not required. For info, call the chamber at 203-245-7394 or visit madisonct.com.
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Photo courtesy of Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of Legacy Theatre
Chaz Esposito has a ton of experience and energy. He gives his all during the two-hour show with intermission.
Esposito is accompanied
band
two backup singers, Stephanie Steele and Kayla Cook.
Pardee-Morris House Celebrates Juneteenth
The New Haven Museum invites families to celebrate Juneteenth at the PardeeMorris House with a creative and engaging kids’ program led by museum educator Rohanna Delossantos. “Make a Plate! Juneteenth Food & Culture for Kids” will take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. This free event is designed for children aged 12 and under.
During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies, learning about the symbolism of red foods like hibiscus tea and red velvet cake—both traditional elements of Juneteenth cuisine. Families will take home a collection of play foods to continue the celebration. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket for outdoor seating.
Delossantos shares that the tradition of red drinks traces back to West Africa, where kola nuts and hibiscus pods were steeped in water. As West African culture endured through the transatlantic slave trade, the ritual of red drinks remained a powerful symbol. She quotes Nicole A. Taylor’s Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations, writing:
“Making red drinks is communion, a libation to old and new sacrifices—the future and past illuminated through the glass. A sip takes you on a journey from where we’ve been to where we’re going.”
A history teacher in the New Haven
A passionate educator, Delossantos teaches in the New Haven Public Schools Adult Education program, helping students earn high school diplomas through innovative classes like Project Museum, a student-run community museum focused on career-readiness. At the New Haven Museum, she has led family programming since 2019, including standout events like MLK Day dream mobiles, Barriles de Bomba, and paper dolls celebrating everyday New Haven heroes. Her own children often help her test and refine her creative programs.
public school system, Delossantos brings years of classroom experience to her museum programs. She developed this particular craft activity while watching her own children play make-believe and wanting them to understand the significance of Juneteenth.
“I hope families who are familiar with Juneteenth food traditions will enjoy a joyful afternoon of play,” she says. “And for those new to Juneteenth, I hope they gain an understanding of its history—of red, of seasonal Southern foods in June, and of the holiday’s powerful expressions of freedom.”
Located at 325 Lighthouse Road in New Haven, the Pardee-Morris House dates to about 1780 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Originally built around 1750 by Amos Morris, the home was burned during a British raid in 1779 and later rebuilt and expanded by the Morris family. In 1918, descendant William S. Pardee willed the house to the New Haven Colony Historical Society, today the New Haven Museum. For a full summer schedule of events at the Pardee-Morris House, visit newhavenmuseum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house.
Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum has preserved and shared the rich history of Greater New Haven for over 160 years. Located at 114 Whitney Avenue in downtown New Haven, the Museum offers exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and community
outreach that bring more than 375 years of regional history to life. As a Blue Star Museum, NHM provides free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve members. For more information, visit newhavenmuseum.org, follow @NewHavenMuseum, or call 203562-4183.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies.
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket for outdoor seating.
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
The New Haven Museum invites families to celebrate Juneteenth at the Pardee-Morris House with a creative and engaging kids’ program led by museum educator Rohanna Delossantos.
Photo courtesy of the New Haven Museum
During this hands-on program, young visitors will create a pretend Juneteenth “feast” using paper and craft supplies.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
Social Security 101
: 1:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Presented by Benjamin Rhodes, III, metropolitan public affairs specialist at the Social Security Administration. A brief questionand-answer period follows the presentation. Hosted by the Essex Library. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
: 2 p.m. Online event. Book:
The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
. Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary.
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
: 2 p.m. Online event. Book:
The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
. Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
: 2 p.m. Online event. Book:
The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
. Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.
Food Explorers: Tomato Galette
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Open to adults, teens, and families who like to cook together. Sponsored by the Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. For info, including a list of ingredients, or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
Happiness and Organization: A Powerful Connection
:
7 p.m. Hubley Hall, First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln. Features a talk by Trish Docker, certified life coach and special education department chairperson at a Connecticut high school. Hosted by the Madison Happiness Club. For info, visit facebook.com/madisonhappinessclub.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Artist Reception: David Baillie
: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Masonicare at Chester Village, 317 W. Main St. Baillie is a former resident of Guilford. The exhibit runs through Monday, June 30, and features prints, lithographs, etchings, and drawings. Free and open to the public. For info, call 860-531-1400.
String Some Bling This Spring!
: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will create a colorful paper spring garland with their own handmade ornaments. For children 13 and up. Supplies will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
The Art of Gaman
: 6:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by Nancy Beck, secretary and treasurer of the Japan Society of Fairfield County. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Writers Writing
: 1 to 2:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. For adults, seniors, and homeschoolers ages 15 and up. Covers different genres of writing, including fairy tales, children's stories, letters to the editor, poetry, and personal essays. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
The Occasional Coffee House: Singer-Songwriter Taylor Abrahamse
: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features live music, coffee, and a relaxed evening with friends. Tickets: $20. Space is limited. For info or tickets, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Chester Annual Townwide Tag Sale
: 8 a.m. Various locations in Chester. Hosted by the Chester Connecticut Republican Town Committee. Maps for $2 are available at the Chester commuter lot and Chester center. For info, visit ChesterRTC@gmail com.
Church Tag, Bake, and Craft Sale
: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Joseph's Church, 48 Middlesex Ave., Chester. Rain or shine. For info, contact 860-526-3172 or nancy.o.mcgee@gmail.com.
Flowers at Falls River Family Hike
: 9 a.m. to noon. Falls River Preserve, Falls River Drive, Ivoryton. Co-hosted by the Essex Library and the Essex Land Trust. Features a self-guided family hike to search for flowers to add to a bouquet bookmark, snacks after the hike, and a surprise to take home. To register (required), visit bit.ly/Flowersat FRP52425. For info, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Author Event: Jill Dougherty
Opening Day for
About Time
MONDAY, MAY 26
Madison Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
: 3 p.m. The Terris Theatre, 33 N. Main St., Chester. The show runs through Sunday, June 15. Other showtimes available. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org. : 9:30 a.m. Downtown Madison. At 8 a.m., smaller ceremonies take place starting at West Cemetery followed by the Naval ceremony at West Wharf. All are invited. For the parade, marchers assemble at 9:30 a.m. at Stop & Shop, 128 Samson Rock Rd., Madison. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the intersection of Sampson Rock Drive and Boston Post Road and makes its way to the Madison Town Green for the ceremony at 11 a.m. Groups are welcome to join in the parade but are reminded of the solemn nature of the event. For info, contact Donna Farrell at 203-804-2693 or farrell.donna@gmail.com.
Chester Memorial Day Parade
: 10 a.m. Parade kicks off at the War Memorial and proceeds to the flagpole downtown by around 10:45 a.m., and up to the Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., by 11:45 a.m. Hosted by the American Legion Post 97. All veterans and families are invited. Light refreshments will be served. For info, visit chesterct.org.
Clinton Memorial Day Parade
: 11 a.m. Assemble at the Clinton Post Office Square at 10:40 a.m. The parade steps off and proceeds to the Lower Green for the town ceremonies. The American Legion and VFW invite all veterans in Clinton to march in the parade. No uniform required. Prior to the parade, wreath-laying events take place at the following sites: Beaverbrook Cemetery, 8:55 a.m.; Clinton Police Department, 9:15 a.m.; St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.; Town Hall Monument, 10 a.m.; Indian River Cemetery, 10:10 a.m.; and Clinton Fire Department/Indian River Bridge, 10:30 a.m. For info, contact Joe Diedrich at 203-901-0945 or joseph.s.diedrich1.civ@us.navy.mil.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
History Book Group
My Russia: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin
: Noon. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Book: . Dougherty is former CNN Moscow bureau chief. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906
: 1 to 3 p.m. Lower Cemetery, South Main Street, Westbrook. Free admission. Open to the public. Hosted by the Westbrook Historical Society. For info, email westbrookhistoricalsocietyct@gmail.com or visit westbrookcthistorical.org/2025-events.
Cemetery Tour of Westbrook Civil War Soldiers’ Gravestones Puzzle Competition
: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Teams (four to six members) race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Arrive by 1:15 p.m. Limited to 10 teams. If no puzzle is completed after the three-hour period, the number of pieces left will be counted and the two teams with the fewest number of pieces will be the winners. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
: 6 p.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Book: by Simon Winchester. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. Copies of the book may be available at the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For new participants to join, email director@madisonhistory.org. For info, call MHS at 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.
: 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. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net.
Pickin’ Party Author Event: Tochi Onyebuchi
Harmattan Season
: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
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‘Phantom of the Opera’
Comes to Clinton
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s will be performed at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m.
The Shoreline Theater Academy’s advanced musical performance troupe proudly presents the beloved classic on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
Phantom of the Phantom of the Opera Opera Phantom of the Opera
The follows a gifted and beautiful young singer at the Paris Opéra, Christine Daaé, who is both haunted and mentored by a secretive music teacher she calls her “Angel of Music.” In actuality, Christine’s tutor is the titular Phantom, who nurtures a dangerous obsession with his protégée.
The advanced-level musical theater troupe at the Shoreline Theater Academy features rising opera stars Karl Victorino as the Phantom and Kylee Fake as Christine, both from Mystic. William Colon of Groton plays Viscount Raoul de Chagny, along with shoreline favorites Morgan Cheslock of Branford, Faye Staschke of Madison, and Keira Flannigan of Clinton rounding out the general cast. They will be accompanied by an adult choir of local singers who perform with Yale Camerata, Con Brio, and other regional groups. Tickets can be purchased at ETIX.com: $18 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $20 at the door. For more information, visit shorelinetheateracademy.org or call 860-227-2363, or email shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com.
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Concert by Marcia Ball
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Author Event: Rich Cohen
Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story
: 6:30 p.m. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Sweet as Honey: Bees and Keepers in Madison
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. In commemoration of World Bee Day. Presented by Tammi Worsham, a Madison beekeeper and Back Yard Beekeepers Association board member. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Guilford Job Network Meet
: 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.
Concert by Eric Hutchinson
: 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, MAY 29
Growing Mountain Laurels
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Presented by Felicia Millet, a plant diagnostician with the Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Features a discussion of the history of these native plants, cultivar descriptions, tips on planting, and the pests and diseases to look out for. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Concert by The Sweet Remains
: 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, MAY 30
Knuffle Bunny
: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features a short play based on the story by Mo Willems. Presented by the Grove School Children’s Theater Troupe. For families with young children. No registration required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
Friday Movie Matinee
: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Movie Matinee
: 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free and open to all. No registration is needed. For info, including the movie title, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Author Event: Martha Hall Kelly in Conversation with Beatriz Williams
: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:
. Cost: $5 includes admission for one with the ticket serving as $5 coupon toward purchase of a copy of the book at the event or $30 admission for one and a copy of the book. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Theater
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club : Ragtime: The Musical
Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St., East Haddam. Runs through June 15. For info, call 860873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org.
Tea at Five:
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs May 15 through June 8. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.
: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs May 23 through June 1. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
Art About Time
: The Terris Theatre, 33 N. Main St., Chester. Runs May 24 through June 15. For info, call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.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.
Press Release from the Shoreline Theater Academy
Photo courtesy of the Shoreline Theater Academy
Cast from Top left to right: William Colon (Groton); Josh Cooper (East Lyme); Karl Victorino (Mystic); Xavier Gonzalez (Madison); Breanna Tregelles (Clinton) Middle Row left to right: Miles Reese (Mystic); Eliza Sweeney (Branford); Kylee Fake (Mystic); Faye Staschke (Madison) Bottom Row left to right: Grace McMillian (Madison); Kate Ethier (Guilford); Kiera Flannigan (Clinton); Yasmine Oumay (Clinton); Adeline Burnett (New London).
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of May 15 - May 21
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Telling the truth has always come naturally to you, Aries. But tact isn’t always your specialty and sometimes your candor is now well-received. Keep that in mind this week.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
It is time to make peace with someone even if it is the last thing you want to do this week, Taurus. There is no better option thank to talk it out, so schedule that chat as soon as possible.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Sometimes there is nothing you like more than being silly with other kindred spirits who get you, Gemini. But you’re in a different mood this week and it might feel unfamiliar to you.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
It is fair to say this week that you desire some time alone and maybe need it as well, Cancer. Take some time for yourself and let others know you’re going off the grid.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, although your first inclination might be to get into a war of words with someone with whom you disagree, this week you might want to try a different approach. Remain open to others’ views.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
You might be tired of recent drama in your life, Virgo. But if you dig deeper, you might find that you have contributed to the noise. Make some meaningful changes this week.
MAY 15
Stella Maxwell, Model (35)
MAY 16
Megan Fox, Actress (39)
MAY 17
Derek Hough, Dancer (40)
MAY 18
Tina Fey, Actress (55)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Your negotiation skills are well-known, Libra, and you’re usually the first person anyone thinks of when they need a third party to help them smooth over a situation. Enjoy the attention.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, even if someone is pushing your buttons this week, you won’t let that get in the way of doing something for this person because they are dear to you.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
You are no stranger to good luck, Sagittarius. This week that luck will be shared with people who cross your path. They will appreciate the fortune.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Expect to experience a strong feeling of wanderlust this week, Capricorn. You may find it challenging to pass up a trip or a new experience of any kind.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, right now the old adage that if you ignore it, it will go away might not hold true. Failing to face something right now may not be the best approach.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
You are ready to share secrets with a soulmate, Pisces. The challenge lies in trying to find the time when you are alone to have this important conversation.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
MAY 19
Sam Smith, Singer (33)
MAY 20
Cher, Singer (79)
MAY 21
Cody Johnson, Singer (38)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Two-person German submarine
6. 60-minute intervals (abbr.)
9. Database management system
13. Vertical position
14. American jazz singer Irene
15. Ancient Greek City
16. Former Senate Majority Leader Harry
17. Japanese seaport
18. Self-immolation by fire ritual
19. Assigns tasks
21. Beloved type of cigar
22. Discounts
23. Cambodian communist leader Pot
24. Important football position
25. Kilometers per hour
28. Lentil
29. Extremely angry
31. Yellow-flowered European plant
33. American state
36. Some are made by rabbits
38. Express with a head movement
39. Affair
41. Cured
44. Youth organization
45. 18-year astronomical period
46. Automobile
48. Focus a shot
49. The NFL’s big game (abbr.)
51. Mouth
52. Infections
54. Curved pieces of a horse collar
56. Shameless
60. Assist in escaping
61. Capuchin monkey genus
62. Cold wind
63. Retired Brazilian NBAer
64. Tropical Old World tree
65. Bulgarian city
66. Speak indistinctly
67. Soviet Socialist Republic
68. Between-meal sustenance
CLUES DOWN
1. Not soft
2. Sharp-pointed dueling sword
3. Line a roof
4. Greek god of the underworld
5. Software
6. Large-headed elongated fishes
7. Shag rugs
8. Type of whale
9. Lacking a plan
10. Spill the beans
11. Some is “heavy”
12. One who has been canonized
14. Indicate times
17. Greeting
20. Broadway actor Josh
21. Seashore
23. Indicates before
25. Electrical power unit
26. Destitute
27. Drags forcibly
29. Impropriety
30. Word forms
32. Equal to 10 meters
34. Neither
35. Computer language
37. Practice of aging film or TV characters (abbr.)
40. A woolen cap of Scottish origin
42. A promise
43. Challenges
47. Official
49. People living in Myanmar
50. Notable tower
52. Type of sword
53. Vaccine developer
55. Listing
56. Summertime insects
57. Concluding passage
58. Guitarist Clapton
59. Damp and musty
61. Central nervous system
65. Against
Real estate
A Luxury Country Estate
131 Burr Hill Road, Killingworth
Year Built: Sq. Feet: Acres: Style: Bedrooms: Bathrooms: Price:
Staff Report
Valley Courier
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Nestled amidst 14.4 acres of idyllic beauty, this magnificent country estate is not just a residence — it’s a lifestyle, a retreat that transcends the ordinary.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand foyer that sets the tone of exquisite craftsmanship and luxury that carries throughout the home. The first floor flows seamlessly upon 10-inch oak floors with original antique nailing.
The exquisite kitchen is equipped with a custom five-burner La Cornue range, two expansive granite islands providing ample space for culinary excellence and casual dining, three copper sinks, multiple warming and cooling stations, oversized Sub-Zero and views to both dining rooms.
The first-floor primary suite enjoys its own wing — a sanctuary featuring en suite dual bathrooms connected by a massive steam shower, a hair salon, make-up room, sitting room, infrared sauna and a vast closet that is a fashion enthusiast’s dream, complete with a connected laundry room.
Entertainment is at the forefront of the lower level with a game room that promises endless hours of competition and camaraderie. The movie theater is designed to replicate the cinematic experience, with plush seating and advanced technology, which is ideal for private screenings or unwinding with your favorite films. The wine cellar ensures the perfect vintage is always on hand. The state-of-the-art gym will satisfy even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts.
This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for $3,900,000. For more information or a showing, contact Melanie Scull at 323-314-0888. 2011 14,110 14.44 Contemporary, Chateau 11 11 full, 4 half $3,900,000
With 11 en-suite bedrooms and a fully equipped in-law apartment, this masterpiece must be seen!
Nestled amidst 14.4 acres of idyllic beauty, this magnificent country estate is not just a residence — it's a lifestyle, a retreat that transcends the ordinary.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand foyer that sets the tone of exquisite craftsmanship and luxury that carries throughout the home.
The first-floor primary suite enjoys its own wing — a sanctuary featuring en suite dual bathrooms connected by a massive steam shower, a hair salon, make-up room, sitting room, infrared sauna and a vast closet that is a fashion enthusiast's dream.
Real Estate Transactions
DEEP RIVER
: Poonam and Sanet
Thakore to David R. Prickett and Bronwyn M. Monahan, $875,000 on April 23
: Rcf 2 Acquistion T and Us Bank TNa to Vermeer Group LLC, $305,000 on April 24
: Daniel
Marrara to Nancy M. Prentice, $269,900 on April 25
River
: Melissa D. Cavrell to Susan E. Whaples, $380,000 on April 18
: Fourteen
Willard Avenue Ext to James L. and Kimberly A. Carlone, $1,300,000 on April 25
: Anne
Stevenson to Laurie and Edward Shelasky, $865,000 on April 24
: J R Maxx
Properties LLC to Joseph V. and Tracey Hurley, $435,000 on April 21
: James M. and Amy J. Zinaman to Jeffrey Nese and Barbara Aaron, $1,315,000 on April 25
: 97 Pratt Road LLC to Mary J. Sullivan and David A. Demeyere, $1,500,000 on April 23
: James M. Childs to John G. Keenan and Mary A. Hanrahan, $700,000 on April 24
: Ursula A. Wilson to James M. Childs, $675,000 on April 21
: John Randall to Thomas and Julie A. Randall, $225,000 on April 25 : Estate of Gillian K. Davis and Shirley J. Davis to Roman Daniels, $425,000 on April 24
: Elvira Grasso to Laurie Mccurdy, $920,500 on April 24
: Dennis Carroll and Lidia R. Navarro to Alexander J. and Jessica Condil, $575,000 on April 21
: Estate of
Elizabeth M. Inkster and Robin I. Guerette to Ms Hooks Farm LLC, $500,000 on April 21 : Colleen
Balkan to Natasha M. Casanova and Anthony J. Masucci, $825,000 on April 21
: L C Smith & A H
Criddle T and Geoffrey T. Smith to Linda C Dahlquist T and Linda C. Dahlquist, $810,000 on April 22
: Nancy M. and Grant D. Prentice to Alexander T. and Jacqueline George, $644,000 on April 24
: Estate of Anna C. Zangari and Angelo Zangari to Andrew C. and Catherine L. Casolino, $890,999 on April 24
: Perzanoski Children T and Todd J. Perzanoski to Michael and Elisabet Aiezza, $646,000 on April 23
J. and Deborah Schrader to 2514
