The newly developed Downtown Master Plan, centered on the Main Street area, was unveiled during a public presentation at Deep River Town Hall on June 22. The plan includes recommendations from town stakeholders and development consultants aimed
at making the downtown area more navigable and user-friendly for residents and visitors.
The presentation was given during a special meeting of the Land Use Commission and highlighted the background research and progress made by the town’s planning consultant, Tyche, the master plan subcommittee and several town volunteers. The rec-
ommendations do not call for large-scale development along Main Street, but instead focus on improvements such as streetscapes, signage and sewer infrastructure.
One of the plan’s major objectives is to better connect downtown Deep River with other parts of town and neighboring communities
See Master Plan page 6
Full Sail Ahead
Members of the Dry Pants Model Yacht Club sail remote-controlled model yachts across Plattwood Pond at Plattwood Pond Park on June 28. The club races on Sunday and Wednesday mornings throughout the season.
is continuing her family’s tradition of community service.......2
Championship Finish Valley/Old Saybrook crew caps another successful season at Emerson Regatta.........................12
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Amy Sizer
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Beyond
Amy Sizer: A Life of Service
By Pam Young
Correspondent
Service has been a constant throughout Amy Sizer’s life.
Raised in Chester, Amy grew up in a family deeply connected to the Chester Hose Company. Her father served as a firefighter, her mother belonged to the Auxiliary, and Amy and her identical twin sister joined as junior members.
“Giving back to the community has always been a part of who I am,” Amy says.
That commitment eventually led her into a career in social work and military service before bringing her back home to Chester, where she now serves as president of the Chester Hose Company Auxiliary.
Amy left Connecticut to attend college outside Boston before earning a bachelor’s degree in social work. She later received a master’s degree in social work from Syracuse University and has worked as a licensed clinical social worker for approximately 26 years.
Today, she provides mental health care for military veterans, but earlier
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in her career she focused on treating children.
“I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be involved with the mental health field,” Amy says.
Her commitment to serving others eventually led her to join the U.S. Army as a behavioral health officer.
“I went into the Army because there was this myth that PTSD was killing soldiers,” she says. “As a mental health professional, I know that PTSD is a challenging issue, but it does not kill people. I wanted to have the opportunity to help reduce that stigma and encourage people to seek mental health support.”
From 2009 to 2015, Amy served in the Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan from 2010 to 2011. During that time she was stationed at
Fort Drum in New York and Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, serving as an officer responsible for the mental health care of approximately 7,000 soldiers. At each installation, she says she frequently served as the officer in charge or deputy of her section.
After meeting her husband in Missouri, Amy found herself returning to the town where her commitment to community service had first begun.
She purchased a home in Chester and rejoined the Chester Hose Company Auxiliary, stepping into whatever role was needed before becoming acting president last summer. In January, she was elected president.
“I moved around within the Auxiliary, filling the vacant spots that needed to be filled,” she says.
Amy says her approach to leadership is rooted in leading by example.
“I wouldn’t ask anyone to do something I would not do myself,” she says. “I am not afraid to get down and dirty while also seeing the strengths in others and giving them the opportunity to let them shine.”
See Amy Sizer page 8
Photo courtesy of Amy Sizer
Amy Sizer grew up in the Chester Hose Company Auxiliary as a junior member. Today, she leads the organization as its president, continuing a family tradition of community service.
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Editor to the
Different Thoughts
Your article of June 11 about the second Region 4 budget vote (”Voters Approve Region 4 Budget on Second Vote”) was well done. Good work.
From his quote in the article, it appears Superintendent Brian White feels the only things necessary to get the budget passed on the first vote next year are better communication and a website page. I respectfully disagree. Those of us who voted no have different thoughts.
I voted no because, for the last 20 years, the single-digit budget increases have masked the rather breathtaking increases in per-student spending as our student population has declined and new spending categories have been added. I also voted no because there is no evidence that American primary education is keeping pace with the world.
The advertised approximately 2% budget increase proposed for 2026-27 masks the actual per-student spending of $41,618, an increase of 10.4%. Had the per-student spending figure been communicated prominently, there
would have been a few more no votes, I think. And perhaps it may have stimulated a few suggestions on how the superintendent and board could be doing better at meeting the changing needs of their community.
The internet explosion, and now artificial intelligence (AI), have vastly changed the educational requirements for our society. Using the internet and AI, my productivity, measured in the time it takes to acquire new knowledge and put it to work, is 10 times what it was earlier in my career. Reflecting on my primary education, the things I learned that mattered later were attitude, reading comprehension, speaking, logic and reasoning, mathematics, teamwork, and respect for others. I believe these remain the core skills needed for this age of knowledge access delivered by the internet and AI. And I don’t think the cost of teaching these skills increases 10% per year.
Alan H. Field Essex
The Essex Historical Society (EHS) is seeking objects, photographs, and personal stories for its upcoming summer exhibit, 1776–2026: Essex Celebrates America, to be held at the Pratt House, 19 West Ave., Essex. The exhibit, which will be on view Saturdays and Sundays from June through September, will explore how the community marked the nation’s Centennial in 1876 and Bicentennial in 1976. EHS invites residents to contribute memorabilia such as commemorative items, photographs of local events, printed materials, and personal recollections tied to those celebrations. Items are requested as temporary loans through September and will be professionally documented and returned at the end of the season. Proceeds benefit EHS programming and public history initiatives. For more information, contact 860-767-0681 or mejosefiak@essexhistory.org.
Essex Library Announces New Book Donation Procedures
The Friends of the Essex Library has announced new procedures for book donations. Donations will be accepted Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m., and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. Donations will be received by a volunteer at the Friends’ Room door located on the left side of the parking lot. Volunteers will be available inside to assist donors. Patrons are asked not to leave donations outside the door at other times. A maximum of eight bags or boxes of donations in very good condition will be accepted at one time. The Friends do not accept CDs, sheet music, reference or school textbooks, or magazines. Books in poor condition are accepted at the Essex landfill recycling center, and patrons are asked to take those materials directly there. The Friends said the goal of the new procedures is to continue providing high-quality books and puzzles for book sales while respecting volunteers’ time and raising funds to support Essex Library services and programs. For more information, call Joanie Wain at 860-227-2365.
Essex Historical Society Seeks Items for ‘America 250’ Exhibit
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William Ziobron Jr. Togus, Maine
Togus, Maine — William “Bill” Frank Ziobron Jr., 77, passed away June 15, 2026, at the Togus VA Medical Center.
Bill was born Nov. 19, 1948, a son of William F. and Roberta (Alexander) Ziobron Sr. He grew up in
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William Huther
Essex
William “Bill” Huther passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Bill's deep love for his country, family, and friends shaped every chapter of his life. His humor, generosity, and enthusiasm for living left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Born in Bloomfield, N.J., and raised in Nutley, Bill came of age during a period marked by significant challenges. The son of German immigrant parents, born between two world wars, he developed a resilience, loyalty, and strength of character that remained hallmarks of his life. As a teenager, he joined the National Guard and later earned a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of captain. A devoted patriot, Bill embodied the spirit of Semper Fidelis in all he did. He often encouraged others with the phrase, “No mariner distinguishes himself on a calm sea.” Whether facing the challenges of military service, raising a family, building businesses, or navigating life's uncertainties, he met each with courage, grit, and unwavering determination.
Connecticut, where he was a graduate of Valley Regional High School in the Class of 1967.
Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Ellen Ziobron, along with many other family members.
A graveside service will be held at noon Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, ME 04330, in Section J. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. To read the full obituary or leave condolences, please visit www.plummerfh.com.
marriage was built on partnership, adventure, mutual respect, and enduring devotion. The newlyweds began their life together in South Carolina during Bill's active-duty service in the Marine Corps. Following his military career, Bill entered the business world, beginning at IBM and eventually rising to become vice chairman of an international technology company. His entrepreneurial spirit and professional pursuits took him to many places and adventures throughout the years, ultimately leading him and Toni to Essex. Along the way, they made homes in Stamford and Darien; Fort Myers, Fla.; Newbury, N.H.; Highlands and Winston-Salem, N.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; the Washington, D.C., area; and St. Albans, England.
Bill leaves behind a cherished family legacy. He is survived by his daughter, Debra (Huther) Cooper; son-in-law, Bill Cooper; grandsons, Alex and Ryan Cooper; daughter, Allison (Huther) Fresher; son-in-law, Brian Fresher; grandson, Samuel Fresher; granddaughter, Molly (Fresher) Hilzinger; Molly's husband, Jon Hilzinger; and their daughters, Isabelle and Madelyn Hilzinger. Bill is also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews, whose lives were enriched by his love, generosity, and enduring affection. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Toni; his daughter, Susan Elizabeth Huther; and his siblings, Margaret, Helen, and Arno.
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Master Plan Maps Out Downtown Improvements
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to make the area “more successful and vibrant,” according to Zoning Enforcement Officer Zoe Chatfield. Strategies outlined in the plan include expanding parking opportunities around Main Street, installing additional directional signage and establishing designated bicycle lanes.
Regarding parking, Chatfield said “the current state of parking…was expressed early on as a concern area” because of the limited number of spaces available to residents and visitors.
Additionally, “our big recommendation is around putting more clear signage on the state asset infrastructure that we have” along Main Street, she said, to make visitors feel “more confident” about parking in town.
Chatfield told the Valley Courier that creating public parking through a new “shared parking arrangement” zoning regulation is one possible solution. She said the large parking lot at Liberty Bank could serve as an example.
When it comes to bicycle lanes, adding them to local streets follows a trend seen across Connecticut to make roadways safer for pedestrians and cyclists while helping reduce speeding along state routes through downtown areas.
“The more we focus on making our streetscapes both bike and pedestrian
friendly, the more we slow down the existing car traffic,” Chatfield said.
To attract additional commerce, the town could also focus on several vacant and underused downtown properties to strengthen its commercial base.
Marketing and “branding” Deep River is another key recommendation in the master plan, Chatfield said. She pointed to Chester as an example of a town that “put work into a website that really highlighted play and visit, here’s where you eat and drink, here’s where you can shop.”
She continued, “In the [masterplan] document, that was something that was highlighted as something to look at; for ways that we could better market ourselves and to get people to come downtown.”
With the master plan now outlined, the town’s next step will be identifying funding sources to help implement its recommendations.
Even with the proposed improvements, Chatfield emphasized that “we already have a lot of really great things in downtown,” adding that “all of the biggest things that I think we should do are very small.”
“If you come away from this with anything, my big message is it’s not about reinventing the wheel at all. It’s about highlighting and lifting up all the amazing things that already exist here,” Chatfield said.
The Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street, hosts a monthly book discussion group every third Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. The group explores a variety of genres, ranging from historical fiction and mysteries to contemporary fiction and occasional nonfiction. Books are available at the circulation desk. For more information, call 860526-6039 or visit the library during service hours.
The Parents/Grandparents of Children with Asperger’s Syndrome Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month and again the first or second Wednesday after that. The free group is open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For more information or to register, call Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services at 860-395-3190 or visit www.osyfs.org.
The Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street, offers Stories with Sophie, a program for children to read to a therapy dog named Sophie. Therapy dog sessions can help readers of all ages build confidence and improve their skills. No registration is required. For more information, call 860-526-6039 or visit the library calendar at
John Winthrop Middle School Quarter 4 Honor Roll
Grade 8 High Honors
Deanna Aley, Sarah Allard, Avery Bachand, Ngaire Belcher, Luc Boulanger, Parker Brennan, Kylie Carangelo, Mia Carangelo, Gerald Carlone, Isabella Case, Ayla Chester, Wing San Cheung, Sadie Cohen, Ethan Comerford, Eleanor Conklin, Wyatt Cozza, Carter Dean, Arthur Dias, Abigail Edwards, Emma Elliott, Lillian Farrell, Caroline Ferretti, Stella Fomenko, Chase Gosnell, Fiona Hollister, Alyssa Hunt, Harmony Hupkau, Ethan Jaramillo, William Jewczyn, Dominic Josse, Gretchen Kolb, Esme Kronholm, Lucille Larson, Rosalie Maheu, Juliet Majors, Ella Nesdale, Zuhany Nieuwoudt, Atticus Nischan, Brayden Palumbo, Virginia Paulin, Mia Pavon, Emily Richards, Luke Ryan, Jackson Smith, Isabel Torres, Hannah Trippconey, Colleen Ung, Ava Ziemann
Grade 7 High Honors
Olivia Albright, Ivy Bauer, Madelyn Bean, Gavin Bell, Quinn Belloni, Ophelia Boroski, Mae Calandruccio, Claire Conlan, Avery Freeman, Daniel Giacobbe, Ashlyn Graham, Jason Hidalgo, Eli Lamparzyk, Andrew MacLean, Jensen Martin,
Anthony Matute, Logan Mirante, Mason Needleman, Eve O’Neal, Dylan Okasha, Mason Ortiz, Cora Padelli, Amelia Phillips, Stanley Rheinheimer, Arden Rioux, Keira Seidman, John Voitans, Georgiana Woitovich
Grade 8 Honors
Benjamin Alvarado, Charles Germini, Briar Glowac, Julia Guzzo, Imogen Houston, Frank Iverson, Jacob Karol, Sophia Kumpitsch, Jack Lifland, Atreus Ludwig, Reid Masalski, Joseph McAndrew, Nicholas Miers, Johnson Mwasekaga, Lillian Hope Nygard, Chase Perry, Alpina Pipkin, Alexa Puorro, Sophie Severance
Grade 7 Honors
Lillian Arsenault, Paul Carlone, Adelyn DeRota-Faiella, Emmeline DowlingMoreno, Owen Graham, Amelia Herrera Mulhern, Celia Kerop, Marnix Knoop, Jordan Koskie, Roary Lambert, Tyler Ludovico, William Majors, Riley Merrill, Ian Morris, Everly Morrow, Hanna Nagot, Addison Pillion, Helen Remache, Katherine Ryan, Nathaniel Smith, Gianna Torres, Kallan Whaley, Jasper Wilkens, Parker Zduniak
The Friends of the Essex Library will hold a book sale during June and July in the foyer of the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Highlights of the sale include history, biography, and maritime books. 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.
The Chester Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a social hour on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Chester Parks and Recreation facility, 20 Water Street. Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided. The social hour gives residents a chance to connect with others through conversation. There is no fee or registration. All are welcome. For more information, visit chester.recdesk.com.
Deep River town government meetings are televised on Comcast Channel 19 on Sundays at 6 p.m. and are available online at www.deepriverct.us. Meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance plus occasional special town meetings are recorded on Tuesdays and broadcast the following Sunday. For more information, visit www.deepriverct.us.
Services at the Deep River Library
The Deep River Library, 150 Main Street, Deep River, has added to its digital services with the new RBDigital Unlimited for audiobook users. This enhanced option will allow users to download their choice of more than 47,000 audio books. Patrons continue to have access to e-books through Hoopla, which has 37,000 titles. Patrons can access the apps for RBDigital and Hoopla on the Deep River Public Library website. For more information, call the library at 860-526-6039 or visit www.deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
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Chair-ity for a Cause Seeks Trades, Sponsors
The Connecticut Cancer Foundation is seeking local trades professionals, designers, artists, and business sponsors for Chair-ity for a Cause, a breast cancer fundraiser featuring creatively transformed chairs in an online auction throughout October. Participants are invited to refurbish or redesign a chair for donation. Only 15 chairs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Chair participants must register and submit a before photo and chair description by Sept. 1. Bidding begins Oct. 1 and continues through Oct. 31. Businesses may also support the fundraiser through sponsorship opportunities. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Cancer Foundation. For more information, to register a chair, or to inquire about sponsorships, contact Carla Snowdon at 959-746-2071 or carla@tidewaterltg.com.
Master Woodland Manager Program Accepting Applications
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Master Woodland Manager program through Wednesday, July 15. The yearlong educational program combines online learning and field instruction to help woodland owners and land managers make informed decisions about forest stewardship. Participants learn about forest ecology, wildlife habitat, forest health, climate change, and woodland management practices. The program is open to private woodland owners, municipal land stewards, nonprofit volunteers, educators, and others interested in caring for forested land. The 2026-27 program begins in late August. For more information, application details, or upcoming information sessions, visit ctwoodlands.org.
TOWN OF DEEP RIVER LEGAL NOTICE OF PRIMARY
Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on August 11, 2026 for nomination to each office indicated below.
Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the party-endorsed candidates, if any, for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street address of said candidate. The party endorsed candidates, if any, are indicated by an asterisk. Additionally, the following are the names of all other candidates who have filed their certificates of eligibility and consent to primary or have satisfied the primary petitioning requirements in conformity with the General Statutes as candidates for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street addresses of said candidates.
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 23rd day of June, 2026.
Stephanie Thomas
Secretary of the State
The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State, in accordance with Section 9-433 of the General Statutes. As provided, such primary will begin with early voting on August 5, 2026, through August 11, 2026, and the primary of the referenced party for nomination to the state or district offices therein specified will be held on August 11, 2026. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:
Early Voting -
Location: Community Room of the Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417
Hours of Voting:
August 03, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 04, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 05, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 06, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 07, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 08, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 09, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
HOURS OF VOTING: 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION OF POLLING PLACE-Community Room of the Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street, Deep River, CT 06417
VOTING DISTRICT- 1
Dated at Deep River, Connecticut, this 23rd day of June, 2026
Town Clerk Amy Macmillan Winchell, MCTC Town of Deep River
Amy Sizer: A Life of Service
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The Auxiliary supports the Chester Volunteer Fire Department by providing food, beverages, and other assistance to firefighters and emergency personnel during extended incidents. Amy recalls one response to a plane crash several years ago, when Auxiliary members made sure first responders from multiple departments had meals and water while they remained on scene.
“We provided recovery food for everyone so they wouldn’t have to worry about it,” she says.
The organization also raises money to help purchase equipment for the fire department, sponsors community events such as its annual Apple Pie Night and Easter Egg Hunt, and awards scholarships to local students continuing their education.
Amy hopes more residents will consider becoming involved.
“We are really looking for people who want to give back to the community and who recognize the value of a volunteer Fire Department, as well as what they offer in some of the most challenging times in people’s lives,” she says. “You must give back to get back, especially in a small town, and it is nice to have a good sense of community—helping each other.”
As president, Amy is also working to make membership more accessible by reducing participation requirements and welcoming people who may not have a family connection to the fire department.
For Amy, however, the mission remains the same as it was when she first joined as a junior member years ago.
“Giving back to the community has always been a part of who I am,” she says.
Harbor Management Manual Re-write RFP
The Town of Chester Harbor Management Commission is seeking comprehensive proposals from qualified consultants or firms to evaluate the current Harbor Management Plan structure, rewrite, and align content to marine industry standards and ensure alignment with all state and federal regulations. The objective is to replace the existing, outdated manual with a clear, concise, accessible, and legally compliant plan.
The selected vendor shall perform the following core tasks:
• Work with the Harbor Management Commission to rewrite and condense the existing manual using plain language and a logical, easy-to-digest format. Ensure the tone is professional, user-friendly, and accessible for all reading levels.
• Ensure all updated policies align with current local, state, and federal laws, as well as prevailing municipal ordinances.
• Deliver the finalized manual in an editable format, searchable PDF format, and meet Chesters’ web-based content format standards.
The vendor must deliver:
• A brief overview of current operational gaps and proposed structural revisions.
• A complete, comprehensively written and formatted draft of the new manual.
• The vendor must account for at least two rounds of revisions based on feedback from municipal commission.
• The fully finalized, approved manual provided in both hard copy and accessible digital file formats, accompanied by an electronic “master template” for future departmental use.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the firm’s demonstrable experience including:
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in technical writing, policy development, or management consulting, preferably with local governments or public sector entities.
• Familiarity with Connecticut and federal marine laws.
• Samples of previous policy manuals or similar organizational documents authored by the vendor.
• At least three professional references from previous clients, preferably municipalities of similar size to Chester.
To be considered, vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes:
• A brief synopsis of the vendor’s understanding of the project and proposed approach.
• A concrete, step-by-step outline of how the firm will execute the current state assessment, drafting, and finalization phases.
• A detailed schedule of major milestones and targeted completion dates.
• A firm, fixed-price budget, broken down by major project phase.
• Team resumes and required references.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Vendor Experience and Qualifications
• Technical Approach and Quality of Samples
• Cost and Budget Reasonableness
• Project Timeline/Schedule
Remit proposal by July 31st, 2026 to:
Chester Harbor Commission
Chester Town Hall
203 Middlesex Ave
Chester, CT 06412
Rugby Is a Great Sport
Story by Carol Andrecs
Young Rugby and his two siblings showed up at a home during the winter months, desperate for food and shelter, and the compassionate homeowners called Forgotten Felines for help. Rugby is only 2 years old, full of love and affection, and a real player. He loves to show off his athletic skills when playing with toys but warms up quickly to cuddling and attention. Rugby’s black fur is sleek and shiny, making him even more handsome and photogenic. Could you welcome this sweet boy into your home? Come meet Rugby at our open house or apply to adopt him online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.
Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines
: Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.
Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and
Photo by Genevieve Ray
Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary Seeks New Members
The Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary is seeking new members from the community. Active since before 1971, the auxiliary assists the Chester Hose Company during major fires, severe accidents, and weather emergencies by providing food, hydration, and support for emergency personnel and residents. The auxiliary also helps with fundraisers, including the Chester Fair grinder booth and Christmas wreath sale, and hosts community events such as the Easter Egg Hunt and Apple Pie Night. Membership is open to men and women interested in serving the community and supporting local emergency responders. For more information, contact Charlene Janecek at 860-575-0063 or c.janecek@aol.com.
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF CHESTER
Pursuant to CGS Sec. 12-145, notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Chester that the first installment of Real Estate and Personal Property bills and the single installment of Motor Vehicle bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2025 become due and payable July 1, 2026. No bills are mailed for the January 2027 installment. Real Estate or Personal Property bills $100.00 or less shall be due in full in July.
Bills that are not paid or postmarked via USPS on or before August 3, 2026 will result in an interest charge of one and one half percent (1.5%) per month from the due date of July 1, 2026 with a minimum charge of $2.00 per bill. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the requirement to pay the bill or the statutorily required interest when a late payment is made per CGS Sec. 12-130.
Payments can be made online at https://www.chesterct.org, in person at Chester Town Hall 203 Middlesex Avenue Chester, or via mail. Address payments to: Town of Chester PO Box 314 Chester, CT 06412. Tax office hours for July 2026 are Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Friday Hours: July 24 and July 31 from 9am-12pm. Office Phone: 860-526-0013 ext 513.
Emily J. Vetter-Haupt Tax Collector
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
The Chester Public Library, 21 West Main St., offers Grab-and-Go STEAM Kits for children ages 7 to 12 on Thursdays in July. A limited number of kits will be available for pickup after 10 a.m. each week and include materials, instructional videos, and additional resources. Activities include Know & Show Sombrero, Carrying My Story, My Nature Journal, Clean Water Machine, and Sproutzilla. Advance reservations are encouraged. For more information or to reserve a kit, call 860-526-0018, email Library@ChesterCT.org, or visit ChesterCTLibrary.com.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ESSEX PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Essex Planning and Zoning Commission will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Essex Town Hall 29 West Avenue Essex, CT (see agenda on Town’s website www.essexct.gov for further details), at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following applications:
- PZC #26-4 Proposed Text Amendment to Section 63A.2 Residential Life Care District of the Essex Zoning Regulations to permit dance studios to include instruction and rehearsals. Applicant: Herbert T Clark III as Manager of EST Trust
- PZC #26-3 Special Exception under Section 63A.2 of the Essex Zoning Regulations for a dance studio at 10 Bokum Road Essex. Applicant: Kristen Veale; Owner: Herbert T. Clark as Manager of EST Trust
- PZC #26-5 Modification to a Special Exception PZC #15-5 under Section 120K for the reconstruction of the existing wall to become a slope. Applicant: Enterprise Builders; Owner: Essex Glen Association Inc
Copies of the applications 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.
Essex Planning and Zoning Commission
Russell Smith, Chairman
Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the party-endorsed candidates, if any, for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street address of said candidate. The party endorsed candidates, if any, are indicated by an asterisk. Additionally, the following are the names of all other candidates who have filed their certificates of eligibility and consent to primary or have satisfied the primary petitioning requirements in conformity with the General Statutes as candidates for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street addresses of said
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 24 day of June, 2026.
Stephanie Thomas Secretary of the State
The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State, in accordance with Section 9-433 of the General Statutes. As provided the primary will begin with early voting on August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026, and the primary of the referenced party for nomination to the state or district offices therein specified will be held on August 11, 2026. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:
Early Voting - Hours of Voting: Location: Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave Essex, CT
August 03, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 04, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 05, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 06, 2026 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 07, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 08, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 09, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
HOURS OF VOTING: 6:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES VOTING DISTRICT
Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave Essex, CT 1
Absentee Ballots will be counted at the following location: Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Ave Essex, CT
Dated at Essex, Connecticut, this 24 day of June, 2026
Caitlin Riley
Town Clerk
Town of Essex
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Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of July 2 - July 8
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
There is nothing that you cannot handle this week, Aries. Expect to juggle a lot at the same time, but somehow you make it look easy. A calm demeanor is a big asset.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
This week will be fairly quiet for you, Taurus. You are likely to connect with a task and dig down deep until it is completed. If someone tries to persuade you to take a break, you likely won’t.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Many forces are working together to provide insight, Gemini. Take a step back and consider all of the variables in play. The solution may be simpler than you can imagine.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, there is no time for daydreaming right now. You will be tasked with managing multiple projects in the days head. Remain focused.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Are you getting pummeled by obstacles, Leo? It could be that you need to set aside more time to yourself to complete the tasks expected of you. You also may need to ask for help.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, an ability to communicate clearly is among your most notable assets. If you have thoughts about explaining your ideas to others, keep reinforcing your goals.
JULY 2
Lindsay Lohan, Actress (40)
JULY 3
Patrick Wilson, Actor (53)
JULY 4
Post Malone, Rapper (31)
JULY 5
Edie Falco, Actress (63)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, your projects will take some time to set up. A patient approach will pay off as results begin to materialize. Your ability to multi-task will drive you forward.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Life isn’t an individual sport, Scorpio. You don’t have to do everything alone. Interact with others as much as you can this week.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, when a person has found his or her path, naturally the desire is to start walking down it. You are eager to get started on something that has been on your mind.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, keep an open mind so you can discover new experiences. You don’t have to completely reinvent yourself, but make a concerted effort to be open to new ideas.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
The horizon is clear and you have all of the information you need to navigate what life is throwing at you right now, Aquarius. Keep the faith that you are on the right path.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, share your experiences and feelings with someone close to you. Let your feelings out and express your gratitude to the person who lends a listening ear.
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21. A major division of geological time
23. New Zealand parrot
24. Cognitive contents
28. Lump of yarn
29. Atomic #109
30. Let go of
32. Indian title of respect
33. Whereabouts unknown
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36. Drivers’ licenses count
39. Snakelike fishes
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42. Popular personal computers
44. Intermediate community stage in ecological succession
46. Wings
47. Indicates position
49. Pleasantly smooth or soft
52. Jeweled headdress
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60. Reassertions
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7. Expression of laughter
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10. True bugs genus
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13. Body parts
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17. World Heritage site in Nigeria
20. Islamic calendar month
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37. Indigo bush
38. Burn with a hot liquid
40. Older citizen
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45. Morning
48. Line passing through the center (abbr.)
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51. Small, thin person
53. Older
54. Mars crater
55. Humanities
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Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
DAY AT THE PARK WORD SEARCH
BENCHES BIKING COMMUNITY FITNESS FLOWERS GARDEN GRASS HIKING LEISURE NATURE
PARK PATHWAYS PICNIC PLAYGROUND RELAXATION
SOCIAL SPORTS SUNLIGHT SWINGS
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Word Scramble
Word Scramble solution for June 25, 2026: REWARD
Word Search solution for June 25, 2026
Valley Crew Caps Another Championship Season
By Serenity J. Bishop
The Valley Regional/Old Saybrook co-op crew team completed another successful season this year. The program captured back-to-back state championships in the girls first varsity boat while producing several other competitive boats in both the boys and girls divisions.
The team capped the season with one final event that combined strong performances with plenty of fun.
In June, the team competed in the Emerson Regatta, its final race of the season. Valley Regional/Old Saybrook earned three first-place finishes, one second and two thirds. The girls first
varsity boat remained undefeated, the girls novice boat also finished first, and the junior/sophomore mixed four won its debut race together.
Valley Regional/Old Saybrook coach Ashley Malinovsky was pleased with the way the season concluded.
“The day was beautiful and a fun way to end the season,” Malinovsky said. “Costumes are highly encouraged, and we had boats called the Mutant Ninja Turtles (GN4), Pony Power (G1V4), Farmageddon (G2V4) and Gender Swap (MV4) participating.”
The Gender Swap boat included Alanna Nye, Ella Collins, Issac Garner, Elijah Carter and Sylvie Webber. The
Mutant Ninja Turtles boat featured Raven Bagnati, Sofia Yumbla, Avery Varrichio and Divena Rai. The Pony Power boat consisted of Sylvie Webber, Sasha Dziebel, Alanna Nye, Whitney Bird and Aemelia Kostek.
The Pony Power, or G1V4, boat has been one of the highlights of the season. After winning the state championship last year, the crew entered this season needing to replace rowers who had graduated or did not return.
The new lineup quickly came together and continued the program’s winning tradition. The boat went undefeated throughout the season and closed out the year with another victory, even in the lighthearted, costumethemed regatta.
Malinovsky said following the state championship that every season begins with the challenge of bringing together athletes with varying levels of experience.
Some have never rowed before or even competed in an organized sport.
She said coaches teach athletes an entirely new language while determining which rowers work best together in each boat, all while pairing them with new or developing coxswains responsible for managing the boats on and off the water.
“There are days early on when it seems like we’ll never be able to come together, but these athletes found their rhythm,” Malinovsky said. “Two out of five athletes, Alanna Nye and Sylvie Webber,
returned in our Girls First Varsity boat, and we used that as our starting point. Adding three more rowers from last year’s second boat rounded out a strong first boat. They found their groove and built a solid team to remain undefeated again this year.”
Malinovsky said she is optimistic about next season.
“I look forward to using this momentum next year to build on,” she said. “We’re constantly recruiting new athletes to develop our program. We have juniors and seniors who will decide to give rowing a try, which is great. But having the experience of returning rowers is key to getting a faster start in the next season.”
Photo courtesy of Jason Lincoln
Valley Regional/Old Saybrook's "Gender Swap" mixed varsity four boat, from left, Ella Collins, Alanna Nye, Issac Garner, Elijah Carter and Sylvie Webber, competes in costume during the Emerson Regatta, the final race of the season.
Sports Editor
Rockies Cut the White Sox First Place Lead by Two with a 4-2 Win
Sports Editor By Serenity J. Bishop
The weather was ideal as four of the top five teams faced each other. Overall scoring dipped this week to a team average of 258 points, down from last week’s 262. The only division to improve its scoring was A Division, where players averaged 112 points, up from 108 last week. Additionally, only nine players recorded a season best in one of the league’s six statistical categories.
Headlines
: The Rockies cut the White Sox’s first-place lead with a 4-2 win; the Braves held onto second place with a 4-2 victory over the Giants; the Cards stopped the surging Cubs, 5-1; the Pirates came within a point of sweeping the Yankees with a 5 1/2-1/2 win; the Red Sox defeated the struggling Marlins, 5-1; and the Dodgers topped the Rangers, 5-1.
Over the past five weeks, Bob Cifaldi’s Cubs have been the league’s highest-scoring team, but they faced the Cards’ highscoring duo of Kris Toohey and Todd Nuhn. Cifaldi has climbed from last to sixth in scoring over the past four weeks, Toohey ranks second and Nuhn leads B Division. The match proved to be the highest-scoring of the night. Toohey’s double in the final box of game one, combined with the handicap, gave the Cards the win. Toohey and Nuhn combined for 75 points, the night’s high game, to win game two. After the Cubs dropped game three, Cifaldi’s 42 points carried them to victory in game four. Toohey outdueled Cifaldi, 46-41, to win game five, and the Cards again used the handicap to capture the finale. Cifaldi’s 142-point series and Toohey’s 137-point series ranked second and third in A Division, while Nuhn’s 111-point series led B Division. The Cards scored 282 points to the Cubs’ 281 as the Cubs slipped to fifth place. Sue Pollard’s Rockies looked to top 300 points again as they faced Brady Miller’s first-place White Sox. Keith Toohey substituted for Anthony Malerba.
White Sox player Kyle Wilson posted a season-best 27 points in game one, and for the fourth time this season his ringer in the final
box delivered the victory. His 22 points in game three proved to be the difference as teammate Bob Beckwith edged Rockies player Warren Bellows, 29-28. Pollard’s 36 points led the Rockies to a double-digit win in game two before they captured the final three games. Every victory came down to the last box: Pollard scored four points in game four; Bellows threw a double on his final toss in game five; and in the finale, Bellows’ ringer, coupled with the handicap, secured the win. Wilson’s 78-point series topped C Division. Bellows surpassed 100 points for the second time this season and posted the third-highest B Division score. The win trimmed the White Sox’s lead to 3 1/2 games as the Rockies moved into third place.
The matchup between No. 1 scorer Frank Rausch and No. 4
Mike Zanelli Sr. usually produces high scores, and this week was no exception. The teams split the first four games. Rausch tossed a double in the final box to win game one, and the Braves used the handicap to take game three. Zanelli edged Rausch, 32-30, in game two, while Giants player Adam Fortier’s 22 points sparked the victory. Fortier’s doubles in the first two boxes of game four gave the Giants a lead they never surrendered. The Braves closed out the match by winning the final two games behind Rausch’s 40 points in game five and another handicap-assisted win in the finale. Rausch’s 145-point series led all scorers. The league’s top-scoring duo of Rausch and Mike Beckwith combined for 235 points, while Gary Haney recorded a season-best 50-point series. With the 4-2 win, the Braves remained in second place and the Giants slipped to fourth. Cody Layton substituted for Skip Robinson of the Pirates. With only five wins over the previous three weeks, Dennis Allen’s Yankees hoped to regain the momentum they enjoyed early in the season.
In game one, the Yankees were unable to capitalize on a ninepoint handicap. Holding a fivepoint lead entering the 11th box of game two, they were outscored 10-5 as the Pirates earned a tie. The Yankees then dropped the
final four games, three by double digits. They finished with just 28 ringers, the fewest in the league this week. The Pirates continue to lead the league in scoring efficiency at better than 60% while also recording the fewest open boxes (18), compared with the league average of 33.
The combination of A and B Division players on the Dodgers and Rangers was expected to have both teams in playoff contention, but each has struggled. Jeremy Davis and Hunter Beckwith of the Dodgers have been battling to stay out of last place, while Peter Furmonavicius and John Durinick of the Rangers have hovered around .500.
Furmonavicius’ four points in the final box of game one gave the Rangers their lone victory. Davis followed with nine consecutive ringers to win game two. Ralph Sampson helped spark the Dodgers to victories in three of the final four games. His personal-best 85-point series led C Division. Davis and Beckwith outscored Furmonavicius and Durinick, 195-185.
Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox are battling the Dodgers to stay out of last place. John Hutra’s Marlins have been on the same roller coaster as the Rangers.
The Red Sox won the first three games. Beckwith’s 37 points in game one led to a 20point victory. With no handicap in game two, the Red Sox won by three points before using a sevenpoint handicap to claim game three by two. Beckwith and Hutra matched scores in game four, but Leif Selander’s points gave the Marlins their lone win. After taking game five, the Red Sox again relied on the handicap to win the finale. Despite the 5-1 victory, the Red Sox remained in last place.
Over the past four weeks, Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Orioles have gone 159. During the same span, Tony Cutone’s Angels are 11-13 and were looking to close the gap.
The matchup between Zanelli and Cutone did not disappoint. Zanelli’s 34- and 32-point games led to double-digit victories in the first two contests as he built a 6655 advantage over Cutone. Games three and six between the B/C Division players were played
without a handicap. Andy Turshen led the Orioles to their third double-digit win. Cutone responded with 31 and 34 points in two Angels victories, outscoring Zanelli 120-115 overall and moving into third place in the A Division standings. Ted Dubay’s 26 points in the finale secured the Orioles’ fourth win.
Once again, John Sciacca’s D’backs did not play in a match with a handicap greater than four points. Leaguewide, there were 26 games featuring handicaps larger than four points. Against Sheryl Serviss’ Tigers, the maximum handicap was three points.
“I prefer these low-handicap games,” Sciacca said.
Frank Durinick substituted for D’backs player Butch Carotenuto, while the matchup between Sciacca and Serviss was another one to watch. The D’backs won the first four games. After two contests, Sciacca held a 56-54 edge over Serviss. Durinick’s 28- and 30-point games without an open box proved key in games two and three, and Sciacca defeated
Serviss, 25-20, in game four. Serviss answered with a 35-29 win in game five, but Sciacca claimed the head-to-head matchup, 110-109. The Tigers won the final two games by double digits.
Mark Goodale’s Mets looked to take advantage of the handicap in four of six games against Chip Goodrich’s Reds. Bill Lamb substituted for Harvey Strausser. The Reds used their six-point handicap to earn a tie in game one. Goodrich and Joe Heery combined for 60 points in a double-digit win in game two, and Heery’s 26 points lifted the Reds in game three. Goodale’s 36 points led the Mets in game four. Goodrich and Heery each scored 26 points as the Mets were unable to capitalize on the handicap in game five. Deb Scully’s second 22-point game of the night led the Mets to a victory in the finale. Heery’s 109-point series ranked second in B Division, while Scully finished third in C Division with a season-best 75point series.
Photo courtesy of Joseph Heery
Bill Beckwith is the A player for the Red Sox and the No.5 scorer in the league and has made the weeks top three scores three times this year.
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Beyond the Ferry: Discovering Fishers Island
By Steve Fagin
While strolling on a grass-lined path along the western tip of Fishers Island the other day, fellow hikers and I savored views of a sparkling Atlantic Ocean, Race Rock Light, Great Gull and Little Gull islands, and Long Island’s Orient Point.
“Beautiful!” Steve Finton exclaimed. He joined Ben Gardner, Maggie Jones, Andy Lynn, Dorothy Piszczek and me on a loop of the Silver Eel-Race Point Coastal Trail, led by Pierce Rafferty, director of the island’s Henry L. Ferguson Museum.
The trail, which passes through Janet Harvey Sanctuary, not far from the New London ferry landing, also brings hikers next to cavernous gun emplacements once part of historic Fort H.G. Wright. This former military installation, built in 1890, was abandoned in 1949.
The coastal trail and nearby museum are located on the west side of the island, which is open to the public.
Using permits provided by Pierce to bypass a gatehouse at the border of Fishers’ eastern section, we also were able to hike on the Island Pond Trail and visit other attractions that normally are accessible only to residents and their guests.
“Unlike Block Island, which does everything it can to attract tourists, Fishers Island doesn’t want the outside pouring in,” Pierce said.
He noted that restricting visitors not
early-morning paddle in bright sunshine, light breezes and millpond-flat seas.
After we stashed our boats in West Harbor, Pierce, Maggie and Steve picked us up in two cars, and we drove to the Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary on the east side of Fishers, just past a golf driving range.
The Island Pond Trail, lined with ferns, bayberry, blueberry, azalea, sumac and other native plants, meanders through a peninsula that juts into a nearly half-acre body of water. As the trail guide notes, this pond had been fresh water before storm surge from the Hurricane of 1938 washed over a barrier beach and turned it brackish, allowing softshell clams and oysters to live there.
only ensures privacy for a population that swells from about 400 year-round residents to more than 2,000 in summer, it also protects Fishers Island’s exceptional nature preserves. The museum’s Land Trust manages some 400 acres of wildlife sanctuaries, amounting to about 15% of the island’s total land area.
Maggie, who helped arrange our visit, said the island features “incredible natural diversity.” She had been invited to
Fishers often when serving as executive director of Mystic’s Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Now the center’s director emeritus, Maggie recently spent time upgrading the island’s trail guide and helping improve informational signs that are posted throughout the sanctuaries. Maggie and Steve reached the island by ferry, while Dorothy, Ben, Andy and I kayaked about 3 miles from Noank’s Esker Point Beach. It was a glorious,
When our group reached the edge of the pond, we watched a boat head out with a crew from the Fishers Island Oyster Farm, a family-run business founded in 1981 by Sarah and Steve Malinowski. The oyster season has ended; from October through April or May, the company ships oysters to about 50 restaurants and seafood markets throughout the East Coast, including half a dozen in Mystic and Waterford. Locals now often refer to Island Pond as Oyster Pond.
The 8-acre wildlife sanctuary was donated to the Land Trust in memory of Elizabeth C. Matthiessen by her husband, Erard A. Matthiessen, and their son,
See Beyond the Ferry page 21
Photo by Steve Fagin
Photo by Steve Fagin
Like this strip of sand facing Connecticut on the north shore of Fishers Island, all beaches are open to the public within the mean high-water mark. Access from private land, though, can be restricted.
A boat carries a crew at Fishers Island Oyster Farm, a family-run business founded in 1981 by Sarah and Steve Malinowski.
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Photo by Steve Fagin
Kayakers paddle out of Noank’s Palmer Cove on their way to a hiking excursion on Fishers Island.
Beyond the Ferry: Discovering Fishers Island
Continued from page 20
Peter Matthiessen, the late novelist, naturalist, and wilderness writer.
Peter Matthiessen, the only writer to have won a National Book Award in both nonfiction, for “The Snow Leopard,” in 1979, and fiction, for “Shadow Country,” in 2008, is among a long list of notables who have lived or summered on Fishers Island, including members of the duPont, Firestone, Rockefeller and Whitney families.
We drove past the Fishers Island Club, which boasts having one of the nation’s top 10 golf courses, and is known as “The Big Club,” to distinguish it from the Hay Harbor Club on the island’s west side.
Pierce arranged for us to have our lunches on the sprawling deck of one of Fishers Island’s most spectacular waterfront mansions. While we munched sandwiches and basked in the sun, Pierce, an author, historian and first-class raconteur, regaled us with tales of celebrities who have visited the island, including George Harrison and the entire Monty Python troupe.
Pierce had a brief career as a filmmaker — he; his brother, Kevin; and Jayne Loader directed “The Atomic Café,” a 1982 documentary about how the government sought to ease concerns about nuclear weapons during the Cold War. Although not shown widely in theaters, the movie became a cult classic, and in 2016 was chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry.
After lunch, we drove to Isabella Beach, on Fishers’ south shore, where a handful of islanders stretched out in the sand and waded in gentle waves. From a steep bluff overlooking the beach, we were able to see Block Island, which lies about 20 miles southeast. If you were to continue sailing in that direction, you wouldn’t hit land for another 3,200 miles to Portugal.
From Isabella Beach, we drove back to the public section on the west side of the island, passing a well-kept neighborhood that includes subsidized housing provided by the Walsh Park Benevolent Corp. The nonprofit organization, formed in 1987, reports that about 60 residents take advantage of the program.
Pierce noted that the island was more heavily developed and tourist-friendly a century ago, when there were three grand hotels, a smaller hotel and a boarding house that together could accommodate 400 guests. Today, The Pequot functions as the island’s only restaurant, but no longer operates as a hotel. In keeping with a penchant for privacy, there are no
overnight accommodations for visitors anywhere on Fishers Island.
Pierce noted that the stock market crash of 1929 stalled an extensive development project that had been planned for the island, enabling a land-preservation movement to take root.
The museum, which details the island’s history, dating back to its discovery by Dutch fur trader Adriaen Block in 1614, also highlights an array of natural and geographic exhibits and offers a full schedule of speakers and community events, all at no charge. It welcomes visitors. More information, visit fergusonmuseum.org.
We enjoyed touring the museum and its handsome grounds before heading back to Connecticut in late afternoon. The wind had picked up, and there were a few whitecaps on our return paddle, but we made it to Esker Point in less than an hour. A great trip, we all agreed.
Photo by Steve Fagin
A walkway and gazebo connect to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum on Fishers Island.
Photo by Steve Fagin
Silver Eel-Race Point Coastal Trail overlooks the Atlantic Ocean along the west shore of Fishers Island.
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THURSDAY, JULY 2
Colonial Kids
: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by the Connecticut Museum. Features hands-on activities and reproduction objects exploring daily life for children in Colonial Connecticut, including clothing, school, chores, and toys. For children ages 4 to 9. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
Pick Your Project Glass Class
: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.
Patriotic Suncatchers
: 2:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features a craft program using stickon gems to decorate patriotic-themed suncatchers. For children ages 4 and older. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Stickers
: 3 to
4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will create stickers using parchment paper, packing tape, and other materials. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Unearth a Fossil
: 4:30 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Features a fossil workshop for children presented by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Part of the Unearth a Story summer reading program. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.
Voices and Visions of the American Revolution
: 5:30
p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening reel based on The American Revolution, a documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, followed by a discussion. Free. Seating is limited. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
All-American Dessert Tween Cooking Class
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Participants will make apple crumbles with homemade whipped cream. For ages 10 to 14. Presented by Food Explorers. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
: 6 p.m.
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Community cookout on the hotel lawn and beach overlooking Madison's Independence Day fireworks celebration. Features summertime favorites, a beach bar, and live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin during the 9 p.m. hour. Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase. Rain date: July 10. For info, contact 203-245-1404 or Marketing@DHGHotels.com, or visit eventvesta.com.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and older. Features information on sailing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and other club activities. Guests welcome. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
Willoughby Book Talk:
What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. Book: . Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-488-8702.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Fourth of July Concert on the Green
: 6 p.m. Madison Green, 8 Meeting House Lane. Celebrates Independence Day, America’s 250th anniversary, and Madison’s 200th anniversary. Features a performance by the Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps at 6 p.m., followed by the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. under the direction of Maestro Philip Ventre, presenting “Echoes of Our Past in Spirit and Song.” Free. Reserved seating in front of the stage is available for sponsors. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner. Rain date: Sunday, July 5 at the same time. For info or sponsorship opportunities, visit madisonculturalarts.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
48th Annual Four on the Fourth Road Race
: 9 a.m.
Chester village. Presented by the Chester Rotary Club. USATF-sanctioned road race through the village of Chester. Timing by Super Race Systems. Team and individual awards will be presented. Fees $40 through July 4; $15 for children under 16. Proceeds benefit local charities and nonprofit organizations. For info or to register, visit runsignup.com (search “Chester Rotary Four on the Fourth”) or chesterrotary.org.
Family Friendly Fourth of July
: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features flag decorating, a parade around the big barn, a flag-raising ceremony, blacksmith demonstrations, farm animals, museums, live music, and the weekly farmers market. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com.
Calendar for the Week of July 2, 2026
Madison Independence Day Parade
: 10 a.m. Begins at the Stop & Shop parking lot and proceeds through downtown Madison to the Surf Club. Hosted by the Madison Exchange Club. Celebrates Madison’s bicentennial and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Town of Madison will serve as grand marshal. For info, visit madisonexchange.org.
Fourth of July Celebration
: Noon to 3 p.m. Downtown Essex and the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Features a scavenger hunt, museum exhibits, a children's activity, the annual Independence Day Boat Parade at 2 p.m., and ceremonial cannon fire. Evening festivities continue at The Griswold Inn, 36 Main St., where members of the Essex Sailing Masters of 1812 will welcome patrons and music will be featured in the Tap Room. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Connecticut River Museum admission is discounted by $2.50. For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Ringing of Bells by Town Green Churches
: 2 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
A Day in the Revolution at Pardee-Morris House
: Noon to 4 p.m. Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Features Revolutionary War reenactments by the 54th Regiment of Foot with musket drills, fife-anddrum music, colonial crafts, and games. Free. For info or weather updates, visit newhavenmuseum.org.
Free Concert in the Garden: From Colonies to Independence: Songs of America's Transition
: 3 to
4:30 p.m. Hart House Heritage Gardens, 350 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features songs and stories about life in the American colonies and early republic, performed by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. For info, visit saybrookhistory.org.
Guilford Celebrates 250 Ceremony and Concert
MONDAY, JULY 6
Experiencing America Book Club
More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson
: 5 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov. : 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Gardiner Harris. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
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Americana Cookout and Madison's Fireworks
Goodspeed, Ivoryton, Legacy and Yale Rep Among Local Theaters
Nominated for CT Critics Circle Awards
Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York professional theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
CT Critics Awards
: The CT Critics Circle (I am a member) presented its awards for outstanding productions and performances during the 2025-26 season on Monday, June 22, at Hartford Stage. Goodspeed walked away with five awards: outstanding musical, director (Rob Ruggiero), choreography (Parker Esse and Baayork Lee), and featured actor (Diego Guevara) for , and outstanding actor (Ryan Mac) for
A Chorus Line All Shook Up
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Playhouse; outstanding featured actor in a play (Terrence Riggins) for at Long Wharf; and featured actress (Missy Dowse) for Fox on the Fairway at Music Theatre of Connecticut. The livestream of the ceremony is available at CtCritics.org.
July 26. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of how the Declaration of Independence was written and signed. While historically accurate, the show is “a lively, human, and often surprisingly funny look at the complicated people behind the founding of the United States.” For tickets, visit IvorytonPlayhouse.org.
Crazy for You
Crazy for You
: Tickets are selling so fast for Goodspeed’s summer production of that nine additional performances have been added: Thursday, July 9, at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 13, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Contact Goodspeed.org for tickets.
Death of a Salesman Oedipus Fallen Angels
Death of a Salesman Rope
Waitress Dear Evan Hansen Circus Fire
All Is Calm
Rhinoceros
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Hartford Stage received three awards — outstanding lighting for and outstanding costumes and direction (Melia Bensussen) for . ACT of CT also earned three awards: outstanding actress (Abigail Sparrow) and featured actress (Shaylen Harger) for , and outstanding projections for . The outstanding ensemble award went to at TheaterWorks Hartford; outstanding play to at Playhouse on Park; outstanding actor in a play (Reg Rogers) for at Yale Rep; outstanding actress in a play (Christina Acosta Robinson) for at Ivoryton
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: Donna Lynn Hilton, longtime Goodspeed line producer and now artistic director, received the Tom Killen Award for outstanding contributions to Connecticut theater. She has overseen the development of new works, the establishment of a program to commission musicals, and the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove.
: The critics presented James Bundy, who is retiring as dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and artistic director of Yale Rep, with a special award. Rebecka Jones and Noble Shropshire also received special awards. They have appeared in every production of Hartford Stage’s A Christmas Carol since its inaugural year.
Celebrating Our Birthday
: Ivoryton is celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday with a production of through Sunday,
1776
Monday Funday for Teens: Make Your Own Slime
: 3 to
4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will make slime with optional decorative additions. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Pop-In Storytime with Teachers
: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features stories with a surprise guest teacher from Jerome Harrison School or Totoket Valley Elementary School. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH THURSDAY, JULY 9
Community Service Camp: Grades 7 to 12
: 9 a.m. to noon, Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program includes a food drive, assist-
Awaiting the Surprise
: ACT of CT in Ridgefield has announced its first two shows of its 2026-27 season and hinted that the final show (from May 20 to June 20) will be “one of the most epic and beloved musicals ever written.” (I have thoughts about what it may be.) The season will open with from Oct. 22 to Nov. 22, followed by from Feb. 4 to March 7. For more information about the shows and ticket packages, visit ACTofCT.org.
Thoughts on the Tony Awards
:
Some of my picks won — John Lithgow, Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Lesley Manville, and — while others lost. I have to admit I was surprised that won best musical; I wanted
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Avenue Q Ragtime Schmigadoon!
Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New
ing local community partners, and meal preparation at the Estuary. $35 residents; $40 non-residents. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.
MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 10
Girls Enrichment Program
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 56 High St., Deep River. Presented by Tri-Town Youth Services. Program focused on friendships, leadership, and identity, with daily visits from guest speakers sharing their professions or special talents. For girls entering grades 5 through 8. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Junior Strings
: 9 to 10 a.m. Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Program for students entering grades 3 to 4 introducing string instruments and basic music skills. Fee is $40. Registration required. For info, visit osyfs.org.
to win, but thought would. Since I was not impressed by the production of , I would not have voted for director Joe Mantello nor Laurie Metcalf as featured actress. I thought the best revival of a play should have gone to the brilliant production of or the equally good production of . :
Multiple Nominations, No Tonys
Two shows that received a total of 17 nominations did not receive any Tony Awards. One was my favorite musical of the year, ; the other was . Also getting shut out despite multiple nominations were Joe Turner’s , , , , , and the play . Some of these are limited runs, while others may be closing.
Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York The Rocky Horror Show Come and Gone Every Brilliant Thing Titanique Chess Cats: The Jellicle Ball The Balusters
What’s Playing in Connecticut
Sweeney Todd
Swingtime Canteen Crazy for You
: at Hartford Stage (a co-production with TheaterWorks) through July 5; at Sharon Playhouse through July 5; at Goodspeed through Aug. 16; and 1776 at Ivoryton through July 26. York The Lost Boys
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, Connecticut Theatre Women’s Network, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
Pick Your Project Glass Class
: 2 p.m. RiverFire Glass, 500 Main St., Deep River. Create a fused-glass project. No experience necessary. For info or to register, email RiverFireGlass@gmail.com or visit riverfireglass.com.
How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are with Mark Wolynn
: 2 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features author Mark Wolynn discussing his book, , and the impact of inherited family trauma. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Virtual Author Talk with Mark Wolynn It Didn't Start with You It Didn’t Start With You The Official It Didn’t Start With You Workbook
: 2 p.m. Online. Book: and . Features a discussion with author Mark Wolynn on inherited family trauma and its effects across generations. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
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Gem of the Ocean
Tom Killen Award
Special Awards
Page Turners
Nymph bySofiaMontrone
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.
Sublimation byIsabelJ.Kim
Call Me by Your Name
This book is a great summer read! To put it simply, it’s like a sapphic , but it’s also so much more. Taking place in Italy, the novel follows Leo as she works at her grandmother’s hotel and comes of age. The story is interspersed with tales of Odysseus and the Trojan War to bolster its themes of family and relationships.
— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
My love for this novel is difficult to put into words. Isabel J. Kim dabbles in a little bit of everything as she spins an elaborate tale of corporate espionage and (inter)interpersonal drama with four distinct characters... or are they two... or three? Find out in this alternate reality, where crossing a border might split you in two, and experience the horrifying ordeal of being known. And unknown. And known again.
— Josh, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
— Heather, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Heather byCaitlinMullen
SomeoneElse'sHusband byKimberlyMcCreight
With generations of women circling the same small-town mystery, readers of all ages will find something to relate to in this thoughtful, well-developed story. Great for fans of Tara French and Paula Hawkins.
Hoping that her dark past is behind her, Frankie Callahan makes the lifealtering decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, having no idea that she will be the only woman joining a group of four longtime college friends—or that she will fall recklessly in love. Told from multiple points of view, this is a thriller that will keep you guessing!
— Marilyn, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
Page Turners
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EnchantedCreatures byNatalieLawrence
On the walls of caves, some 25,000 years ago, people not so different from us painted images of their world, including monstrous creatures that did not exist. It seems that enchanted creatures, from Grendel to Godzilla, are a part of being human. Natalie Lawrence makes an enchanting case that these creatures have a lot to tell us about ourselves. As she so eloquently says, “...we still enjoy seeing impossible things. We delight in feeling like the world might be filled with wonders and magic. It might be that we need other kinds of truth, beyond the scientific, to fully experience the world around us.”
— Andrew, Breakwater Books, Guilford
BratSummer byKatieVernon
Follow along as Weenie gives you great ideas for fun summer activities. This is a great summer read to inspire you and remind you to enjoy the season!
— Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
SocialAnimals byCamillePerri
Overbearing husband Silas is feeling insecure and hires a private investigator to dig into his wife June’s personal life. Enter Val and her new rescue dog, Cash, into the dog park that’s run like the PTA at a private school, where June and other snobbish, wealthy moms make a show of spoiling their dogs and outdoing one another. Val is quickly accepted alongside another dogless newcomer, Alex, whom June can’t help but take pity on. Will anyone see through the slobber, zoomies and muddy paws to wonder about the convenient arrival of these two new women? Could they share a shady history or nefarious intentions? And will there be enough money to renovate the dog park?
— Mel, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
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S.T.E.A.M. Lab
: 3:15 to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for rising first- through sixthgrade students. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Plant the Seed Learning Series: Pet Care 101
: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a pet care workshop presented by the Connecticut Humane Society for children ages 8 to 12. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Wacky Wildlife: Killer Whales
: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Features information about killer whales and a related craft activity. For children ages 6 to 11. For info or to register (required), call 203-3156020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Medium: Patricia Griffin
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a presentation by evidential medium Patricia Griffin. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Trivia Night
: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an evening of trivia. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary Open Meeting
: 7 p.m. Chester Hose Company Firehouse, 6 High St. Learn about the Chester Hose Co. Auxiliary and opportunities to support local emergency personnel and community events. Membership is open to men and women interested in volunteering. For info, contact Charlene Janecek at 860-575-0063 or c.janecek@aol.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Boys Group
: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. For boys entering grades 7 and 8. Includes off-site trips and activities. $60. Registration required. For info, email adam.stahr@oldsaybrookct.gov.
East River Loop Trail Walk
: 9:30 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at 45 Sullivan Dr., Guilford. Features an easy onehour walk through open fields, forested areas, and rolling terrain led by a volunteer from the Guilford Land Trust. Hosted by Shoreline Village CT. Rain cancels in the event of a torrential downpour. For info, visit ShorelineVillageCT.org.
Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams
: 5:30 p.m. Virtual program hosted by Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features an illustrated lecture by textile expert Lynne Bassett on clothing and identity in early America. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Sea Chantey: Music of the Sea
: 5:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by the Mystic Seaport Museum. Features sea chanteys, maritime music, and demonstrations of instruments used aboard ships, including the concertina, accordion, bones, and fiddle. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write Like America's Founders
: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will discuss the writing of the Declaration of Independence and lead participants in calligraphy activities using dip pens and ink. For info or to register (required), call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Songwriters in the Round
: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Whitfield St. Features performances by Eddie Seville, Marc Douglas Berardo, and Frank Critelli. Free for residents of Guilford, Madison, Branford, North Branford, and Killingworth and their guests. For adults 21 and older. BYOB. Rain location: Guilford Yacht Club ballroom. For info, contact 203-738-9124 or billrowen@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Guilford Food Bank Outdoor Clean-Up
: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Guilford Food Bank, 45 Stone House Ln. Volunteers will assist with cleanup of the food bank's outdoor areas as part of United Way of Greater New Haven's Week of Action. For info, visit uwgnh.org.
Afternoon Fiction Book Club
Author Talk with Christopher Shaw Myers on Actor Robert Shaw
: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features author Christopher Shaw Myers discussing his book, . For adults and teens. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Teen Crafternoon: Make Your Own Zine
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Holiday Craft Sale
: 1 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Book: by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
My Dear Hamilton
Movie Matinee
Summer Movie Nite
: 3 to 4 p.m.
Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Participants will learn how to create a small self-published magazine. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.
: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a screening in the Buel Room. For movie information, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Features family movie screenings with popcorn. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features stories of Sybil Ludington and two sisters who helped defend their New England town during the War of 1812. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. Free. For info or to register (suggested), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Food Group: The Big Cheese
Robert Shaw: An Actor's Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond The Big Cheese
: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Essex Green. Hosted by First Baptist Church in Essex. Features handcrafted holiday items and gifts for sale. For info, call 860-7678623.
Perennial Plant Sale:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St., Branford. Features perennial plants including daylilies, hydrangeas, yarrow, Shasta daisies, hostas, stokesia, and other varieties. For info, call 203-488-0549.
Vintage Treasures Antique and Classic Boat Show
: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Hosted by the Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Features antique and classic wooden and fiberglass boats, including mahogany runabouts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, displayed both in the water and on land. Free admission. For info, call 860-767-8269.
Birds Are Dinosaurs!
: 10 to 11 a.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81. Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Features live bird ambassadors and hands-on activities exploring the connection between birds and dinosaurs. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Blessing of the Fleet
: 7 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Rd., Branford. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 2. Other showtimes available. For info, call 203-315-1901 or visit legacytheatrect.org.
: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River. Features a mobile dinosaur fossil exhibit with specimens on display and an educator available to answer questions. Free. For info, call 860526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
Opening Reception for Jaws
The Wizard of Oz Painted Passage
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a story and snack-making program inspired by Jory John's . For children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. For info or to register (required), call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
: 4 to 8 p.m. Artevistica Gallery, 191 Middlesex Turnpike, Essex. Features paintings and sculpture by Essex artist Rick Silberberg. The exhibition runs through July. For info, call 860680-7528 or visit ricksilberberg.com.
Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
: 7 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears featuring excerpts from Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, The Turn of the Screw, War Requiem, and other works. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
: 11 a.m. Stony Creek Beach, Thimble Island Road, Branford. Features a parade of watercraft receiving a blessing from local clergy and live music by the Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corps. Sponsored by Stony Creek Congregational Church, Thimble Island Sailing Club, and The Stony Creek Association. For info, contact 203-488-7827 or office@stonycreekchurchct.org.
The Music of Horace Silver with The Russ Becker & Stephen Roane Duo
: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Features a program on the history of Connecticut native, jazz composer, pianist, and band leader Horace Silver, presented by musicians Russ Becker and Stephen Roane. Sponsored by the John Loeb Lecture Fund. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 x 318 or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org.
Fireworks and Concert
: 6 p.m. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Part of the America 250 Guilford celebration series. For info, contact tarutisj@guilfordct.gov.
A Night of Art, Harmony and Hope
: 6 to 10 p.m. St. George Church Hall, 33 Whitfield St. Benefit event supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund in memory of Sarah Elizabeth Montgomery. Features artwork by local artists, live painting demonstrations, a live auction, music by Take 3 Trio, wine and beer, and appetizers and desserts by Cilantro’s. Proceeds benefit BPDCN cancer research led by Dr. Andrew Lane. Tickets: $75. For info or tickets, contact 203-641-3590 or jomontgomeryemail@gmail.com, or visit charity.pledgeit.org/c/qccpub9403.
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Exhibition Examines New Haven’s Fight for Freedom
New Haven’s Unfinished Revolutions
, a new exhibition examining the city’s role in movements that have shaped and challenged the meaning of freedom throughout American history, is now on view at the New Haven Museum.
The exhibition opened July 1 with a reception and lecture by State Historian Andy Horowitz as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The exhibition explores moments when freedoms were expanded or restricted in New Haven, using historical artifacts, photographs, multimedia presentations, and interactive displays to examine the city’s place in the nation’s democratic journey.
Among the exhibition’s interactive features is Voices of the Unfinished Revolu-
tions, which presents first-person accounts recorded by actors from Collective Consciousness Theatre. The recordings draw from the experiences of soldiers and residents during the 1779 British raid on New Haven, petitions submitted by enslaved people citing their military service and natural rights, town records documenting the treatment of Loyalists, and other historical sources.
The exhibition begins with Native American sovereignty and self-governance before the founding of the United States and traces centuries of efforts to secure tribal sovereignty and land rights. It also explores labor history through oral histories of women union members active in the 1930s and educators involved in the 1975 teachers strike.
Original objects from the museum’s collection include George Henry Durrie’s painting of Judges Cave, where the regi-
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cides hid after signing the death warrant of England’s King Charles I; a Revolutionary War cannon and powder horn; a fragment of a uniform worn by an American soldier imprisoned after the 1779 British raid; the portable dressing case of British officer Adjutant William Campbell; and a Fugio cent, the first official circulating coin of the United States, minted in New Haven by Abel Buell.
Floor-to-ceiling photographs throughout the gallery highlight events including a 1916 suffrage gathering outside the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and the 1969 “Free Our Sisters and Ourselves” demonstration organized by the Black Panther Party of Connecticut and N.E. Women’s Liberation. Additional sections examine the impact of urban renewal on the Hill neighborhood and New Haven’s continuing efforts to achieve educational equity.
“Ultimately, New Haven’s Unfinished Revolutions asks visitors to reflect on their own role in the ongoing question of what the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness means today,” New Haven Museum Executive Director Margaret Anne Tockarshewsky said. “By situating New Haven as a microcosm of the nation’s democratic journey, the project encourages audiences to consider how the humanities — history, ethics, and civic dialogue — can help us understand not only the past but our responsibilities in the present.”
The New Haven Museum is located at 114 Whitney Avenue. For information or to register for the opening reception, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhaven museum.org.
Be On the Lookout: Native vs. Invasive Plants
: Noon to 1 p.m. Killingworth Library, 274 Route 81, Killingworth. Kaleb of Wilder Gardens discusses native and invasive plants and their effects on local ecosystems. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Opening Reception for the 77th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition
: 3 to 5 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by the Clinton Art Society. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. For info, email casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Outcasts & Innocents: The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
: 4 p.m. Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Madison
Lyric Stage presents a semi-staged celebration of the music of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Tickets: $40. For info or tickets, call 203-215-6329 or visit madisonlyricstage.org.
7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd. Free beach party featuring live music by the Caribbean Vibes Steel Drum Band. Food and beverages available for purchase. For info or to register, visit eventvesta.com/events/149044/t/tickets. Jammin' by the Shore: Mid-Summer Beach Party
: 4 to
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Photo by Joanna Steinberg
Photo by Joanna Steinberg
An immersive gallery explores New Haven's social and civil rights movements, including the 1969 "Free Our Sisters and Ourselves" demonstration organized by the Black Panther Party of Connecticut and N.E. Women's Liberation.
Artifacts from the New Haven Museum's collection anchor New Haven's Unfinished Revolutions, a new exhibition exploring the city's role in shaping the meaning of freedom throughout American history.
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Isaac Toups’ Bacon Vinaigrette Dresses Up Grilled Vegetables
By Isaac Toups
Want to make your vegetables taste better and have your friends love you? Char the hell out of some on the grill and then toss them in a bacon vinaigrette, using this recipe from my cookbook “Chasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking.”
These are vegetables so unhealthy a Cajun might actually eat them.
You can do this dish year-round with whatever is in season: eggplant, zucchini, radishes, green beans, radicchio or others. If the vegetable is sliceable, slice it. If it’s broccoli or cauliflower, cut into quarter-size florets; if green beans, leave them whole.
Grilled Garden Vegetables With Bacon Vinaigrette
From the cookbook “Chasing the Gator,” by Isaac Toups and Jennifer V. Cole
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
8 slices thick-cut bacon
5 cloves garlic, peeled
3 anchovy fillets
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup canola oil
1 pound assorted vegetables, cut into ¼-inch slices
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the grill to high (about 500 F). Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Place the bacon slices on a rimmed baking sheet and cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve the baking sheet with the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside. In a blender, combine the garlic, anchovies, and vinegar and put the lid on. Turn the blender on and slowly drizzle in the canola oil. This is never going to be a fully emulsified vinaigrette, so don’t fret if it looks like it’s breaking. Add the reserved bacon fat (about 1½ tablespoons, but if you have more from cooking your bacon, just toss it all in) and keep the blender buzzing for 5 seconds to combine all the ingredients. Keep warm. I like to put it in a metal container, like a mixing bowl, and keep it by the grill while I cook the vegetables. The vinaigrette doesn’t need to be hot, just not too cold because the bacon fat will congeal if you let it.
In a large bowl or on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the vegetables with the salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and olive oil. Place the vegetables on the hot grill in a single layer and cook on each side for about 2 minutes. They should char on the outside while keeping the crunch or snap of fresh crudités. They should be really crispy and charred, not all wimpy and overcooked; high heat is key here. Remove the vegetables from the grill and put in a nonreactive bowl.
Toss the grilled vegetables in the bacon vinaigrette. Top with the crumbled bacon. Serve.
Isaac Toups has four times been named a James Beard
Excerpted from “Chasing the Gator” by Isaac Toups Best Chef of the South semifinalist or finalist since opening Toups’ Meatery in New Orleans in 2012 with his wife, Amanda. He was named an Eater Young Gun of the South, Eater New Orleans’ Chef of the Year, and appears on “Top Chef.” He is a passionate advocate for the protection of America’s wetlands. Jennifer V. Cole spent nearly a decade at Southern Living magazine, where she served as deputy editor and wrote annual restaurant lists. Her writing appears in food and lifestyle publications. and Jennifer V. Cole. Copyright 2018 by Isaac Toups. Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. New York, NY. All rights reserved.
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by Isaac Toups and Jennifer V. Cole.
Chasing the Gator
Grilled garden vegetables with bacon vinaigrette.
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‘Walking Each Other Home’ Opens at Guilford Art Center
carry, and the relationships that influence their lives.
Guilford Art Center Gallery, 411 Church Street, will present
Walking Each Other Home: Exploring Where We Belong, and How We Find It
, an exhibition featuring work by 78 artists from Connecticut, the surrounding region, and beyond.
The exhibition, inspired by the Ram Dass quote, “We’re all just walking each other home,” will be on view from through Saturday, Aug. 1. A closing reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The exhibition invites artists to reflect on the many ways people experience and define home. Home can be a physical place — a house, a landscape, or a community — but it also can be something created through relationships, memories, care, and shared experiences. Through a variety of artistic perspectives, the exhibition explores how a sense of belonging is shaped by the places people inhabit, the histories they
“I’ve always been drawn to Ram Dass’ reflection that ‘we’re all just walking each other home,’” said Ashley Seneco, education coordinator at Guilford Art Center. “While the quote speaks to our shared journey through life and the inevitability of its ending, what resonates most with me is the idea that none of us makes the journey alone. We accompany one another at every degree of interaction, shaping each other’s sense of belonging along the way.
“I wanted this exhibition to leave room for every interpretation of home: as a place, an identity, or a relationship. My hope is that these works remind us that while every artist’s definition of home is unique, the desire to belong is something we all share.”
Gallery admission is free. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
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