Making Local News and Sports a Priority Every Week
By Lee Howard
Managing Editor, Shore Publishing
I wanted to quickly introduce myself as the acting Managing Editor of the Shore Publishing group of weekly newspapers owned by The Day. With Laura Robida on a three-month leave, I will be in charge of these five wonderful local newspapers through the rest of the year. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at l.howard@theday.com.
I have a long background in both weekly and daily journalism. Currently, I am The Day’s business editor, but I also manage its three weekly Times newspapers that are distributed throughout southeastern Connecticut. In fact, I started The Day’s Times weeklies over 20 years ago, coordinating as many as nine newspapers with a staff of more than 20 at one time.
I don’t plan any big changes in the paper, but we are currently working on a plan to boost our local sports coverage, and we would love to get your help. Are you interested in writing high school sports stories? We would love more contributions from fans, high school journalists, parents, really anyone who can get out to local games and want to give it a try. It’s fun. I’ve done it, and I bet you could do it, too. We’d also appreciate seeing some of your great photos from local games. Feel free to contact sports editor Gabrielle Maljanian at g.maljanian@shorepublishing.com to coordinate coverage in advance.
We also plan a strong local news presence, focusing on the people and issues that are important to you, especially revolving around local planning and zoning.
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In a previous article regarding the campaign of Oswald Sheppard for Deep River first selectman, he was incorrectly identified as the campaign manager for Kathryn Russell when she ran for the same office a few years ago. While Sheppard did work with Russell on her campaign, it was an adviser, not as the manager.
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Making Inroads in the World of Skin Care
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both of their hearts. After a 2023 visit to the region, Shane and Rose saw that there was a desperate need for clean drinking water in the area. They decided that they would use this small business to assist where they could, and with their trips to visit the community in the Amazon, have helped not only to provide clean drinking water for over 300 people, but also to help build a school for the children in this area as well.
“This project has been one of the most meaningful experiences of our lives,” he said. “We were able to raise over $7,000, with a $1,000 donation from the Deep River Rotary Club.”
Rose spoke also about the way that she and Shane are able to produce their products in a way that is both beneficial to their customers, and is safe for the environment.
“We are trying to do a process that is not based on timber or minerals, because these are the main industries that are operating the Amazon,” she says. “Instead of cutting down trees, seeds and fruit are being collected instead. The final result is our skin care products, but behind it there is a movement that is happening, because we are seeing the value in biodiversity instead of destroying the environment.”
Shane and Rose were able to bring seeds, fruits, and other ingredients from the rainforest back to the United States, and with outside help were able to get
their company off of the ground. Their plan is to continue to help people in the Amazon, continuing to work not only on their brand and business, but to work for the people that need their help.
Rose says that she and Shane have always seen the potential of what they could do together with this project, and believe it still has the potential to grow even more.
“We have over 20 years of experience in business between the two of us,” she says.
“We got tired of helping to build other people’s projects. I knew the potential of this company and did the research, and I knew the cosmetic industry was missing out on something like this.
The couple’s plan is to continue to expand. As of right now, their products are available in some small stores in Connecticut and California, as well as on their website, https://amaskn.com/. They want to continue to grow, and have more and more people learn about the products that they sell, the foundations and communities that they help out in Brazil, and overall provide a safe and useful product for their customers.
“As I see us grow and get bigger, we know that we can expand to help other villages in the Amazon,” Shane said. “The reason we even went to the Amazon was because we did not feel like we wanted to donate money to a third party organization…every dollar we sent was going to the project that we had in mind.”
Brief Cameo Productions announces its 2026 production, Side Show: In Concert, to be held Friday, Jan. 16, and Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street. Sponsorship packages include reserved seated ticketing and other perks. General admission tickets cost $30, available for purchase beginning Sunday, Nov. 16. For more information or tickets, visit briefcameoproductions.com.
Essex Library continues its series of Little Learners story times with stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts around a designated theme. Children and their caregivers can enjoy story time on Fridays at 10 a.m., with the theme of harvest on Oct. 24 and Halloween on Oct. 31. The program is best for children ages 2 to 5 to learn early literacy concepts of colors, shapes, opposites, the alphabet, and more. Little Learners story times take place at the library, 33 West Avenue. For more information or to register, contact the library at 860-767-1560 or
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Town Committee, Amber Forrest,
Brian Dailey Board of Assessment Appeals
Jonathan Tobin Planning & Zoning
Rebecca Mead Planning & Zoning
John Guthrie Planning & Zoning
Douglas Mahana Region 4 Board of Education
John Harris Region 4 Board of Education
Bria Gilbert Board of Finance
John Connelly Board of Finance
Jullian K. Zupan Chester Board of Education
Jihan Schulte Chester Board of Education
Wanted:Artists,Artisans,andCrafters
Guilford Art Center is now accepting applications for its holiday 2025 expo. Applications are open to artists and crafters from the local community, Connecticut, and New England who work in various media, including but not limited to ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, stationery, leather goods, personal care items, candles, homewares, textiles, and fiber arts. For more information or an application, visit guilfordartcenter.org.
QuestforKindness
The Chester Public Library and Tri-town Youth Services host Kindness Quest Wednesdays every first Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the library, 21 West Main Street. The program is open to children in elementary grades. All materials are provided and each child receives a free copy of the featured book to take home. For more information, call the library at 860-526-0018 or visit chesterctlibrary.com.
Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, is holding art classes and workshops that include paint a misty mountain in watercolor workshop on Saturday, Oct. 18; a Halloween card-making and paper techniques workshop on Sunday, Oct. 19; Coptic stitch journal workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25; and paint a piping plover workshop in watercolor on Saturday, Nov. 8. In addition, Spectrum is holding various children's art classes through the fall. For more information, including class schedules, material lists, and costs, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Carol Jones Running for First Selectman Re-election
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am a ‘roll up the sleeves’ kind of person, and I like to solve problems.”
Jones, who is opposed by Kathryn Rusell, a Republican, and Oswald Shepard, an unaffiliated candidate, also feels that during her term as First Selectwoman, the Board of Selectmen has worked well together. And despite the fact they might not always agree, they always have the best interest of Deep River in mind, she said.
“I feel like the selectmen and I have worked well together as a team,” she said. “We all have the overall goal of moving things forward in the town.”
In her term, Carol Jones has been a big advocate for grant applications in the town of Deep River, working to try to improve as much as she can around the town. She wishes to continue this into a potential second term, looking for more ways to improve, as well as ways to benefit the residents and taxpayers in Deep River.
She will be running alongside current Selectman Duane Gates. She and Gates have been familiar with each other for many years, and Jones believes that the two of them make for a strong ticket.
“Duane really does bring a lot to the table,” Jones said. “He is a lifelong resident of Deep River…he has a lot of knowledge
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about the area and the people that live here. He also has a lot of knowledge regarding contracts and labor negotiations, and he and I work very well together…we take all of these issues to heart.”
Should she and Gates be victorious this coming November, Jones wants to continue on projects that she has already started, as well as continue discussions and negotiations on future projects.
One of these has to do with school restructuring in the towns of Deep River, Chester, and Essex. All three boards of education have recently met to begin a discussion regarding the “possible regionalization or restructuring of current school buildings,” according to Jones.
“If I do stay in office, my priority will be to continue the conversation when it comes to school restructuring in the town,” she said. “I would also like to apply for more grants and focus on public safety.”
Overall, she wants to inform voters that she has the best interest of the town in mind, and wants to keep working towards fulfilling her goals, and making the town a better place for its residents.
“I would be very honored and appreciative of people’s votes,” she said. “I feel like I am moving things forward and wish to continue to do so.”
The Essex Library offers Weekend Wiggle Worms, an added session of Wiggle Worms, the library's regular Tuesday story time. Weekend Wiggle Worms is a playbased music and movement story time for children ages 3 and younger and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Weekend Wiggle Worms takes place at the Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call the library at 860-767-1560.
Pacileo for Essex Treasurer
My name is Vin Pacileo, and I am asking for your support as I seek to serve as the next treasurer for the town. Essex has been my home for many years, and it has been my privilege to contribute to our community in many ways – whether through public service, coaching in youth sports, or volunteering at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. In my career, I was fortunate to hold leadership roles that required careful management of budgets and resources, from serving as Chief Administration Officer for the Town of Stonington to working in finance and human resources in the private sector. Here in Essex, I have had the honor of serving
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as a Selectman, on the Elementary Board of Education, and on the Board of Finance. Each role has taught me that every decision matters when it comes to earning the trust of neighbors and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are treated with care.
Now that I am retired, I have both the time and the experience to dedicate myself fully to the Treasurer’s office. I believe strongly that this work is not about politics but about responsibility, transparency, and respect for the people we serve.
Vincent Pacileo Essex
The Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, holds its regular yoga sessions with Hannah Clark on Fridays through Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The sessions focus on breathing and movement sequences to connect mind and body. Modifications will be provided for anyone who needs them. The library has a limited supply of yoga mats and participants are advised to bring their own. The yoga program is free and open to all regardless of residency. No registration is needed and drop-ins are welcome. For more information, call 860-767-1560.
Works Tirelessly For Its Future
Before I moved to Essex, I lived in Portland and was always involved in local and state politics. It was then that I read in the newspapers that Essex was named “Best Small Town in America”. I knew what an honor that was. I ran on a slate with Terri Larson, who was First Selectman of Portland. It is an exhausting yet rewarding job for those who are committed to excellence. But, First Selectman, Bruce Glowac earned this honor for Essex.
When I moved here, I understood why Essex earned this honor, while Bruce Glowac was First Selectman. He was a lifelong resident, he and his wife, Taffy raised their family in Essex. He owned
local businesses, served on Board of Education and years as Selectman. He learned by chairing major town projects, volunteered in schools, youth sports and the Essex Foundation. Through all of these commitments he has brought steady leadership, commonsense and showed a constant commitment to Essex.
Essex deserves a leader who knows our town and has always put our community first. Please join me in supporting Bruce Glowac for Selectman of Essex.
Lynn Daniels Herlihy Essex
LearnaboutHistoricalChesterResidents
Did you know that Chester was once home to Major League Baseball (MLB) player Paul Hopkins? A pitcher for the Washington Senators, Hopkins faced off against Babe Ruth, serving up the legend's 59th home run. The Chester Historical Society invites all to learn about Hopkins and other historical Chester residents at Chester Museum at the Mill on Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org.
The VIDA Guitar Quartet
Since forming in 2007, the VIDA Guitar Quartet has performed throughout the UK, Europe, North America, and China. In the U.S., the VIDA GQ has appeared at the Long Island Guitar Festival and at the 92nd Street Y in New York City as part of their ‘Art of the Guitar’ Series. 2017 marked the quartet’s debut in China as part of the Changsha International Guitar Festival.
The VIDA Guitar Quartet has recorded 4 CDs and are currently working on a new recording featuring the music of Brahms, Schubert and Grieg. Future recordings include the music from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein.
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Proven Financial Leadership for Deep River
As a lifelong resident of Deep River, I have had the privilege of serving our town in several capacities; 36 years as Town Treasurer, two terms as a Selectman, a longtime member of the Deep River Rotary and the Congregational Church. Professionally, I spent more than four decades in banking, including 31 years as Vice President and Community Banking Officer at Essex Savings Bank.
I am running for re-election as Town Treasurer because my experience in finance and community service qualifies me to continue safeguarding our town’s fiscal health. Responsible budgeting and accountability are more important now than ever, and I am committed to ensuring that Deep River’s finances remain strong, transparent, and carefully managed. This past fiscal year, short-term investments generated $281,360 in interest income — a 511% increase over projections and $226,360 above the budgeted goal of $55,000.
I am proud to support the Republican team, led by my friend Kathryn Russell
for First Selectwoman. I have worked alongside Katie and witnessed her dedication to making Deep River more affordable, fiscally responsible, and responsive to residents. In the past two years, she has helped secure more than $500,000 in new revenues and savings for taxpayers, including $265,000 from the sale of two dormant town-owned properties. I have never seen a Selectwoman as dedicated, innovative, and accessible as Kathryn. She speaks her mind, stands by her principles, and reaches across the aisle to get things done. She is exactly the kind of leader we need — one who listens, acts, and delivers results.
I respectfully ask for your support — for my continued service as Treasurer, for Kathryn Russell and our 2025 Republican slate, an experienced, professional, and highly skilled team. Together, we can ensure a stronger, more affordable, and accountable Deep River.
Tom Lindner Deep River Town Treasurer
Supporting Deep River’s Dedicated Public Servant
As the Chester first selectman, I am delighted to support Carol Jones for reelection as first selectman of Deep River.
Carol and I were first elected to our positions in November 2023, and we have worked closely together ever since. We share the same values — dedication to public service, respect, equality, freedom, justice, kindness, and a deep commitment to community. Our strong relationship is built on consistent and honest communication and mutual support. Looking ahead, Carol and I, along with Essex First Selectman Needleman, our fellow town leaders, boards of education, community stakeholders, and residents, will continue to collaborate closely as we address our school system challenges. We are united in our commitment to maintaining exceptional educational quality while seeking fiscally sustainable solutions. Over these past two years, Carol and I have partnered on numerous municipal initiatives. Together, and with other towns at times, we’ve collaborated and signed several key agreements, includ-
ing expanding the Animal Control Program to a four-town regional program with the addition of Westbrook; entering into a contract with CWPM for operations management at the Essex Transfer Station with the end of the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority contract; and continuing the mutual assistance agreement for shared police services.
We continue to work together on grants and projects through the Lower River Valley Council of Governments (COG), attend regular COG meetings, and provide updates from our towns at monthly Middlesex Chamber Division meetings, where I can count on Carol’s thoughtful contributions.
I enjoy working alongside Carol Jones. I appreciate her as a colleague and friend. Her steadfast leadership, focus on concrete solutions, and dedication to the people of Deep River make her the choice for re-election.
Cynthia Lignar
Chester
A Proven Leader for Deep River
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the re-election of Carol Jones, the Democrat candidate for Deep River First Selectman. During the past two years, Carol has demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, and dedication to our town’s progress. Her commitment to open-door communication, transparency, and community engagement has ensured that every resident’s voice is heard and respected.
Under Carol’s stewardship, we have seen tangible improvements in town services, responsible fiscal management, and forward-thinking initiatives that address both present needs and future challenges. Collaborating with the selectmen and members of the town’s boards and commissions, Carol listens to differing opinions and considers proposed solutions when setting and implementing policy and managing town operations. Whether it was crafting the town budget, enhancing public safety, investing in our schools, supporting local businesses, and improving town infrastructure, her pragmatic approach consistently delivered results.
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Committed to Deep River’s Future
I’m Duane Gates, running for re-election as Selectman in Deep River. If you don’t know me, we’ve probably crossed paths — at Adams, DR Hardware, or around town. I’ve lived here all my life, and my roots in Deep River run deep and strong.
After about ten years on the Board of Selectmen, I’m asking for your vote again this November. Why? Because I love this town. I love the people who live here, and I care a lot about Deep River’s history — and our future. It’s an honor to serve, and I’m proud to work across the aisle to get things done. Carol Jones and I are a strong team — rolling up our sleeves and working hard for you.
“What have you done for us lately?” A few highlights: the solar farm brings in $43,000 in annual revenue for the next 20 years, addressed mold issues at our middle school, personally added storage cabinets to the library’s community
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district, I have developed a strong partnership with Carol. She was invaluable in securing increased state funding and grants to augment the town budget. She is effective in working with state agencies on issues impacting our environment, public safety, schools, and infrastructure. Carol is a strong advocate in resolving constituent issues.
Moreover, Carol’s unwavering focus on inclusivity and collaboration has brought our community together, fostering a sense of unity that is vital particularly in today’s world. Her ability to listen, act, and adapt has not only benefited our town but set a high standard for public service.
I urge my fellow residents to join me in supporting the incumbent first selectman, Carol Jones, the Democratic candidate. Let’s continue building on the foundation of trust, progress, and community spirit that she has established. Our town deserves a leader who puts people first and works tirelessly for a brighter future.
Renee LaMark Muir
Deep River
room, the sale of two properties at Plattwood Industrial Park brought in over $260,000, which was an initiative I began during the last administration, and hands-on with the renovation work at Town Hall – the list goes on! There’s more to do — I’d like the opportunity to keep at it. I’m committed to keeping Deep River a great place to live, work, and raise a family. That means supporting our schools, standing up for public safety, keeping taxes low, and making sure we take care of our seniors and neighbors in need.
Melissa and I are proud to call this town home. I’m happy to serve you, and I’d be honored to have your vote this November so I can continue the good work we’ve started.
Duane Gates Deep River
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The Deep River Veterans Green Monument Committee is seeking the names of enlisted men and women not represented on the Columbia Memorial. This would include residents who served from the end of World War II to those on active duty. Those who qualify or know someone who qualifies may contact Jonathan Kastner at the Town Hall at 860-526-6020 or Richard Nagot at 860-526-5270.
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Leadership Rooted in Service and Community
As a longtime resident of Essex, I am proud to support Stacia Libby for reelection to the Board of Selectmen. Many people may not realize that Stacia had served as an Emergency Medical Responder with Essex Ambulance. That means she hasn’t only advocated for our first responders from behind a desk — she’s been out there in the field, answering calls and helping neighbors in their time of need. To me, that speaks volumes about her character. She understands firsthand what it takes to keep our town safe, and she brings that perspective with her to town leadership.
Stacia has always been approachable and willing to listen, whether it’s about town projects, everyday concerns, or ways to make Essex stronger. She brings common sense, kindness, and a steady hand to the Board of Selectmen. Most importantly, she understands what makes Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton so special, and she works hard to protect that.
Stacia has followed her heart in her dedication to Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton across political parties, and always places the good of the town and its residents above anything else in her decision making. Her dedication to businesses, large and small shows, as does her love for the history of our three villages.
I believe Stacia Libby is the right choice to continue leading Essex forward, and I encourage my fellow residents to join me in voting for her this November. A vote for Stacia is a vote for the continued success of our community.
Don “DG” Fitton
President, Essex Ambulance Association
Proven progress in Deep River
If you are as concerned as I am by what is happening in Washington, then you’ll want to think very carefully about who is chosen to lead our town in the upcoming election. I want people who care deeply about Deep River and its residents, respect and protect our democracy and have a proven record of progress. That’s why I will be voting for Carol Jones, Duane Gates and the Democratic ticket.
Under Carol’s leadership, we’ve seen a more responsive and transparent town government, improved services and a willingness to tackle (rather than ignore) problems like speeding and trash. Duane has proven himself to be a “can do” selectman who works hard on behalf of our town. He moved the solar panel project forward, negotiating a favorable contract that put $40,000 a year in the town’s pocketbook and is closely involved in the complicated mold remediation project at Winthrop school. While there’s more work ahead — reducing taxes, strengthening regulation enforcement and tapping into the economic value of our downtown among others — Carol and Duane get things done instead of complaining and pointing fingers.
Leadership isn’t defined by how many lawn signs a candidate has or how big they are. It’s about character, values and a track record of success. Some have claimed that “it’s not about politics.” Well, of course it is. Political beliefs echo personal values. We need people we can trust to move our town forward without the politics of anger and division. That’s Carol and Duane.
Brett Thompson Deep River
Notice of Decision
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Essex Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 via in-person and virtual meeting, took the following actions:
-PZC #25-10 Special Exception under Section 82.A.2(R) of the Essex Zoning Regulations for a stone and masonry construction business with rental equipment component at 12 Plains Road Essex. Applicant: Maggie and Aaron Torrison; Owner: Charles J and Janet A Irving (Continued public hearing on September 2, 2025) APPROVED
-PZC #25-12 Special Exception under Section 82.A.2(R) of the Essex Zoning Regulations for a storage 70’ X 80’ equipment storage building for an existing mulch business at 52 Plains Road Essex. Applicant/Owner: Kentwood LLC APPROVED
Details of these decisions can be found at the Land Use Office at Town Hall 29 West Avenue Essex CT. Respectfully Submitted,
Chairman Smith
SeniorCenterDeliversMeals
The Estuary, located at 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook, provides Meals on Wheels to seniors living in Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Madison. There is no waiting list, and no one is ever turned away due to economic constraints. Meals are supported by Senior Resources with Title III funds available from the Older Americans Act. For more information, call 860-388-1611, ext. 217.
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Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries (SSKP) provides food and fellowship, serving 11 towns: Essex, Chester, Clinton, Madison, Old Saybrook, East Lyme, Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth, Westbrook, and Deep River. Residents are welcome to visit one pantry each week and receive fresh and nonperishable food. SSKP’s Pantries take place on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Westbrook at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, 222 McVeagh Road (drive-up); Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. in Old Saybrook at First Church of Christ in Saybrook, 366 Main Street (drive-up); Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in Clinton at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 55 Church Road (drive-up); Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in East Lyme at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 400 Main Street, Niantic (indoors); and Saturdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Old Lyme at First Congregational Church, 2 Ferry Road (indoors). SSKP’s eight meal sites are open to all and take place on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Essex, 10 Prospect Street; Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 23 Main Street, Essex; Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main Street, Old Saybrook; Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 12 Commerce Street, Clinton; Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church Street; Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main Street, Centerbrook; Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Westbrook Congregational Church, 1166 Boston Post Road; and Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m. at United Church of Chester, 29 West Main Street. For more information, visit shorelinesoupkitchens.org.
TOWN OF CHESTER NOTICE OF TOWN MEETING 7:00 PM OCTOBER 23, 2025
CHESTER MEETING HOUSE 4 LIBERTY STREET, CHESTER, CT
The electors of the TOWN OF CHESTER and all other citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of the TOWN OF CHESTER are hereby notified and warned that a Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Chester Meeting House, to consider and act upon the following:
1.) To authorize the First Selectman to sign the STEAP GRANT in the amount of $796,000.00 for the Chester Three Bridges Project. The three bridges are the Straits Rd./Upper Jennings Pond bridge, the Sypher Rd. bridge, and the David Rd. bridge/culvert. The State is awarding Chester $796,000.00 and the Town of Chester will match $199,000.00 for a total project budget of $995,000.00.
2.) To approve amendments to the Chester Hose Company, Inc. Tax Exemption Ordinance that was approved at a Town Meeting on May 28, 2024 to reflect the following:
Summary of 2025 Chester Hose Company, Inc. Tax Exemption Ordinance Changes:
• Technical and procedural clarifications were added to improve the processing of Grand List Exemptions by the Assessor’s Office.
• An additional layer of audit review has been introduced through the Chester Board of Fire Commission.
• A more detailed timeline outlining the flow and approval process among relevant boards and departments has been incorporated.
• Grammar, punctuation, and redundant language were revised for improved clarity and readability.
• The exemption amount remains unchanged.
• The Point System requirements are consistent with the 2002, 2024, and 2025 CHC ordinances.
Copies of this proposed amended ordinance are available for review on the town website and in the Town Clerk’s office.
Dated at Chester, CT this 7th day of October 2025.
Cynthia R. Lignar Patricia Bandzes Paul Radicchi
First Selectman Selectman Selectman
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Tri-Town Youth Services has funds available for children from Chester, Deep River, and Essex entering preschool this fall for families that qualify. The Preschool Tuition Assistance fund seeks to assist families in financial need to provide their child or children with a structured preschool experience prior to entering kindergarten. Partial assistance may be awarded up to but not exceeding $2,000 to offset tuition costs depending on the availability of funds. Priority for tuition assistance will be given to children entering kindergarten the following year who have not previously had a preschool experience; tuition assistance may be available to 3-year-olds only as funding allows. For more information or an application, email info@ttysb.org.
The Friends of the Essex Library continues its book sale through Saturday, Oct. 18, in the foyer and on some shelves just inside the library, 33 West Avenue. The book sale focuses on humor, literature, poetry, politics, and religion. 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.
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Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, invites artists to submit work for its holiday show, The Art of Dreaming. The gallery welcomes representational and abstract art in all mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—that explore the many dimensions of dreaming. Artists may submit works that capture fantasy, invention, romanticism, or surrealism, with unexpected juxtapositions and mysterious images. The show runs Friday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Jan. 10, with artwork receiving from Sunday, Nov. 9, to Thursday, Nov. 13. Spectrum’s artisans store also seeks fine crafts in wood, ceramic, pottery, glass, paper, fabric, jewelry, and more. In addition, the gallery invites submissions of handmade ornaments for its six-foot holiday tree and seasonal items in all mediums. For more information, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Letters Continued from page 11
Committed Leadership for Ivoryton and Valley
I am writing to express my strong support for Stacia Rice-Libby’s candidacy for Selectman.
As a longtime Ivoryton resident, I’ve known Stacia both personally and as a volunteer. She is deeply committed to serving the interests of all three villages. We’ve collectively benefited from her leadership on projects that contribute to our quality of life. She is willing to work with anyone, regardless of party affilia-
tion, to advance fiscal prudence, environmental conservation, and the efficient delivery of town services. Nobody works harder than Stacia. She is honest, forthright, and deeply committed to public service. I urge your readers to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 4th.
Chris Hill Ivoryton
True Leadership in Action
In any community, leadership has the potential to pull a community apart or to unite it. Communities that pull together are far, far stronger. Carol Jones is the kind of leader who fights for the needs of all of her residents, regardless of whether or not they voted for her. She comes to work early, she stays late, she consistently goes above and beyond without asking for praise or attention. She also shows up and speaks up when an injustice has taken place. That takes guts. When hate speech flyers were littered around town, she wrote a compassionate and direct message that served as a call to action for us as a community to stand together, united in values rooted in decency and a focus on small town living. And she showed up at the vigil that followed, not to take the mic, but to listen to the people who were
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I don’t think Carol is a very good “politician.” She doesn’t take credit for other peoples’ work, she doesn’t have a huge social media presence, and she doesn’t brag about the work she does. I think Carol is a very good town leader for those same reasons. Her work is grounded in principles of service, community, and fair treatment. She shows up. She listens. If your viewpoints or experiences are different than hers, she hears you out with an open mind. She connects people with the services they need. We are stronger together and Carol is the heart and hard work behind that effort here in town. I support Carol Jones for first selectman.
Sarah Field
Deep River
The Deep River Garden Club announces the launching of the free seed library, a new initiative where community members can borrow, exchange, and donate seeds. The free seed library is open on a seasonal basis; it is housed next to the parking lot of the Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street. It aims to foster community resilience and address food insecurity by providing a free public source for highquality, diverse seeds. For more information, visit deeprivergardenclub.org/drgcfree-seed-library.
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The 2025 Worth Tasting Event, a series of downtown culinary walking tours in New Haven, continues through Saturday, Dec. 13. The food-tasting tour is led by Stephen Fries, food columnist, professor of hospitality management. The tour lasts four hours and includes stops at six to eight restaurants and eateries in the Elm City. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street. The remaining tours will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Dec. 13 (holiday tour). Parking is available at the Crown Street or Temple Street Garage in New Haven. Tickets cost $80 each, except for the December tour, which is $85. Service fees apply. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 203-415-3519 or visit worthtasting.co/newhaven.
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Field Hockey Wins Revenge Game, Girls’ Soccer Grabs Three Victories
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Field Hockey
The Valley field hockey team traveled to Haddam-Killingworth on Oct. 7 and lost 31. Two days later, the Warriors traveled to Somers and took a 2-0 loss.
Valley closed out the week at home vs. Somers on Oct. 11 and won 2-1. The Warriors won the rematch on their home field after falling to Somers earlier in the week. The Warriors came out strong, with Lena Goldberg scoring in the first quarter to
give Valley an early lead. Somers answered back in the second quarter to tie the game, setting up a competitive back-andforth battle through the third. In the fourth quarter, Scout Kornacki capitalized on a stroke penalty, scoring the go-ahead goal to secure the win for Valley. The team
showed resilience, composure, and strong defensive play to close out the game and earn a hard-fought victory.
Volleyball
Valley volleyball hosted Portland on Oct. 6 and won 3-0. Kellyn Kolber had 21 assists in the contest, and Hallie Moore had 15 service receptions.
On Oct. 10, the team traveled to Cromwell and won 3-2.
Girls’ Soccer
On Oct. 7, the Valley girls’ soccer team
played host to Haddam-Killingworth for Senior Night and won 7-2. Goals were scored by Lyla Lopez (two), Ella Smith (two), Sara Delouchry, Makayla Spencer, and Madelyn Riebold.
The Warriors traveled to Portland on Oct. 10 and earned a 6-0 shutout victory. Payton McIntyre scored a goal, Smith scored three for a hat trick, Riebold knocked in a score, and Spencer found the net. Emma Reilly earned the shutout in net after making some big saves.
Valley closed out the week at home vs. Amistad on Oct. 11 and won 7-0.
Photo courtesy of Christina Goldberg
The Valley field hockey team defeated Somers 2-1 at home on Oct. 11.
Malinovsky Impacting Young Athletes as Valley/Old Saybrook Crew Coach
By Rita Christopher
Ashley Malinovsky was a standout field hockey goalie, an All-American lacrosse goalie, a runner, a biker, and a tennis player. Admittedly, she is also a modest person. Her husband Karel did not know she had been an All-American in lacrosse for 17 years.
So which of those sports is she coaching now? You would be right if you guessed none of the above. Ashley is currently the head coach of the rowers who make up the combined crew squad representing Valley Regional and Old Saybrook (VR-OS) high schools.
The VR-OS crew team is having a fundraiser, Brew and Crew, on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Surfridge Brewery in the Witch Hazel Works in Essex to raise money for the upcoming spring campaign.
“The crew really needs significant funds to buy boats and equipment that are really expensive, so fundraising is super important to keep the team going,” explains Carolyn Nye of Essex, a parent of one of the team members.
According to Ashley, a boat for a crew of four can cost as much as $30,000, and a boat for a crew of eight can run to $50,000 or more.
“Boats get old,” Ashley points out. “As the crew team has grown, now to over 30 rowers, both male and female, more boats are an ongoing need.”
Crew became more widely known from the best-selling book The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown, about the American eight who beat the much-celebrated German racers in the 1936 Olympics. The book was later made into a movie directed by George Clooney.
Ashley says people often assume it is the brawny, powerfully built types with wellmuscled arms who make the best rowers. In fact, she says, rowing is 60 percent legs, 30 percent core, and only 10 percent arms. What is more important, she adds, is the cooperation between the crew members.
“No kids are stars; they all have to work together,” Ashley says.
The key to a boat’s success, according to Ashley, is the coxswain, who doesn’t row at all but sets the cadences that the rowers follow.
“The cox is really a surrogate coach,” Ashley explains.
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Ashley’s introduction to crew came as a result of her son Peter, who couldn’t find a sport that suited his six-foot, five-inch frame until he gave crew a try and found it was the athletic fit he was looking for.
Ashley’s daughter Maddie did not row.
“She was a band person,” Ashley adds.
Ultimately, when the first coach moved away, the athletic director at Old Saybrook suggested Ashley take the crew job.
“I figured why not,” says Ashley. “I was getting older. I was giving up tennis and running. Rowing is low impact.”
Ashley credits fellow coaches from other Connecticut crew teams with introducing her to the fine points of rowing. She cites Paul Fuchs of Old Lyme, John Thornell from Stonington High School, and Scot Peaslee from Middletown High School.
“It really does take a village to make all of this happen, and I couldn’t do it without any of them,” Ashley says.
Forming the team comprised of Valley Regional and Old Saybrook students capitalized on the assets of each school. Valley had boats but needed a coach; Old Saybrook had a coach but needed boats.
“I told Valley they could have me if they took my kids,” Ashley recalls, and so the combined VR-OS team was formed.
Ashley also recognizes the hard work of her assistant coaches, Tina Rupp, Brandon Green, and Renny Schoonmaker, and the ongoing support of parents of crew team members. According to Ashley, several of her VR-OS rowers have received athletic scholarships, and others have bolstered their college admission prospects by being competitive crew team members.
There are roughly 13 public high school rowing squads in Connecticut. Ashley and her team also to travel to Massachusetts and Rhode Island for races. Getting to the meet depends on Ashley, who drives a 50foot trailer with 60-foot boats loaded onto it to the competitions.
Professionally, Ashley is the Help Desk Manager for Old Saybrook schools, a posi-
tion in which she offers Information Technology (IT) help to the entire school population.
Ashley, who had a long professional career as a computer consultant, saw a notice in the school office during her days coaching Old Saybrook Middle School field hockey about a job with computers in the school system. There was no travel, as her earlier jobs had required; it was part time; it involved computers.
“It was everything I wanted,” she says, and it has been hers ever since.
Ashley explains she had grown up with computers, at a time when they were far from in general use, because her father was an electrical engineer working in the field.
“I played with computers when I was a
kid; I was not afraid of them,” she says.
On weekend days when she does not have races with her team, Ashley is not done with rowing. She herself rows regularly on a women’s masters’ team. And wherever and whenever she competes, and whether a coach or a rower, she knows the bedrock truth of competition.
“You win some, you lose some,” she says.
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To benefit the Valley RegionalOld Saybrook Crew Team
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Surfridge Brewery
Witch Hazel Works, Essex For information:
https://www.vrhscrew.org/crew-fallfundraiser
Valley Courier Senior Correspondent
Photo courtesy of Rita Christopher
Ashley Malinovsky has found a lot of success as the head coach of the Valley Regional/Old Saybrook crew team.
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Valley Student-Athletes Attend “Mission Impossible” Sportsmanship Conference
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Valley Regional had 13 student-athletes, selected by their coaches, attend the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) “Mission Impossible” Sportsmanship Conference at the Aqua Turf Club. This year’s conference was titled “Mission: Possible — The Sportsmanship Protocol” and took place on Oct. 7. The annual event is hosted to promote exemplary conduct and recognize sportsmanship among schools and student-athletes. Over 600 student-athletes from high schools across Connecticut attended the 19th annual conference, and the objective is to inspire students to become leaders and “agents of change” in their schools and communities by promoting positive sportsmanship. The athletes heard inspiring stories of sportsmanship, positive team culture, and brainstormed ideas to make their schools and athletic departments better. The event featured open dialogue on sportsmanship, the role of social media and personal branding, and the meaning of being a good teammate.
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Shoreline Conference Finals at Old Saybrook at 7:30 p.m.
Girls’ Soccer Field Hockey
Friday, Oct. 17: vs. NFA at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20: vs. Mercy at 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 20: vs. East Hampton at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 21: vs. Ledyard/St. Bernard at 4 p.m. Volleyball
Friday, Oct. 17: at Coginchaug/East Hampton/Hale Ray at 6:30 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Athletics
Pictured are the athletes from Valley Regional High School that attended the CIAC "Mission Impossible" Sportsmanship Conference on Oct. 7.
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Long Island Sound in 2050
If we go back 50 years, most fishermen today can reminisce about the bygone years, interweaving them with their own vivid experiences. They can easily speak of what was - the good and the not so good, including the fish that were and those that squeezed by and are here today. But what about fifty years in the future and the years leading up to them?
While Long Island Sound’s fishery may benefit from improved water quality, it will likely be reshaped by a change in water conditions, led by increased water temperatures and invasive species by 2050. Coldwater species will continue to decline or shift their ranges northward, while warmwater species will expand and flourish. Struggling now with change, commercial and recreational fishing sectors will need to adapt to this new reality.
The American lobster population, a once vibrant commercial fishery in the Sound, has already been driven to commercial extinction due to warming waters. Other cold-tolerant species, like winter flounder, are also expected to continue to declinealthough, there have been sporadic sparks of rejuvenated life in recent years.
Warm-water species, like black sea bass populations, have substantially increased in recent years and are expected to continue to.thrive and expand their range. Judging by results of recent spawns, species like summer flounder and blue crab seem to be increasing in abundance, potentially providing new opportunities for commercial and recreational fishing.
Proliferation of warm-water species, like these black sea bass, is already disrupting the food web. They prey on vulnerable species like the American lobster, further contributing to their decline. Even Maine is seeing their lobster being driven into deeper, colder waters as they seek refuge from increasingly warm coastal areas that negatively impact traditional nursery grounds.
As the Sound absorbs more carbon dioxide, it becomes more acidic, which makes it harder for oysters, clams, and mussels to form shells. More frequent closures due to heavy rainfall events, a predicted effect of
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warmer temperatures in the Northeast, will lead to more frequent and longer closures of shellfish beds due to bacterial runoff. This is a threat to the economic viability of the aquaculture industry along with the risk of pathogens, like Vibrio, which is harmful to consumers. Additionally, rising sea levels and increased storm activity will contribute to loss of salt marshes and other coastal habitats essential for protecting the shoreline and supporting fisheries.
We are in the infant stages, but without too much imagination, this old salt can potentially foresee the black sea bass establishing itself as a serious, substitute apex fish predator in Long Island Sound due to rising water temperatures. Black sea bass is a warm-water species (optimal growth at 78 degrees) that has flourished in the Sound as other cold-water species have declined. Striped bass and bluefish, for example, have their own unique issues and are currently under fisheries management scrutiny. Historically, they are the ones that have preyed on black sea bass, but their numbers can further diminish.
Black sea bass abundance has increased by over 1,000% in the last decade, showing a substantial shift northward in its range. They are disrupting the food chain by preying on other species as they out-compete cold-adapted species. For now, the food supply of forage fish for larger species is stable. It is a long way off until 2050, giving opportunity for other species, like sharks, whales, and dolphins to alter the food web.
By 2050, continued warming could cause other species to shift ranges - perhaps introducing new predators or further altering the food web in unpredictable ways. As a result, no single fish may reign supreme in the Sound, and the apex dynamic will likely be more distributed than in previous decades. However, black
sea bass is well on its way to upsetting the apple cart, so to speak.
On The Water
High pressure over the area will move to the east, leaving an obvious distinction between the leading cold front in the midwest and the existing warm one extending to New England and the western Atlantic coast. Strong pressure built in from southwest Canada and the Great Lakes that created a break from the unseasonal, 10 degrees above-average temperatures to those dropping into well below average. High pressure weakened, opening the door for an approaching low and a swath of much needed, soaking rain and unwelcome gusty winds from Hurricane Jerry.
Long Island Sound grew into a wicked cauldron, as 35-plus knot northeasterly winds chopped seas to three to 4/5 feet, and near-shore water temperatures in certain areas dropped from 71 degrees to 68 degrees. Leading into these changes were periods of dense to patchy fog followed by sun mixed with clouds.
Three main points of excitement now are the striped bass Fall Run, Albie bite, and re-opening of Bulldog season - the battle of the togs. Sure, bluefish get the blood flowing with fishers tackling goliath choppers, but fall would be lacking if not for these intimidating, relentless fish. However, it is the overall picture that best describes this season, and, if you fish, you know exactly what that feeling is.
Each of these three fish are being readily caught, but not without effort and some searching on days that are searchable. Since the Sound is predominately filled with small baitfish, choices of hard/soft lures, natural baits, and/or flies should be similar. Over-the-slot stripers are taking larger offerings if presentation is on target. Once the birds and bluefish are located, the choice of lures is not as critical, and most cut/whole baits will be consumed. When found, albies and bonito have been less finicky and have attacked small rainbait look-alikes and flies with gusto.
Study Hall announces that it is again hosting its annual online auction from Monday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 16. Located at the Glenwood Plaza, 153 Glenwood Road, Clinton, Study Hall was established by a teacher to help make tutoring affordable for all students. Prices for tutoring begin at $35 per hour, with some need-based financial assistance available. Study Hall also welcomes contributions as it relies on private donations for its operations. For more information or to take part in the auction, visit studyhalltutor.com.
After the rain quit, temperatures dropped, and the weather broke, blackfish season opened to calm and sunny conditions. Toggers waited over a month to hook into one of these bulldogs. Crabs, other baits, and tog jigs were in demand, as these fish investigated, lipped, and cautiously sucked in food. The tog army was out in force, and tautog seemed to pick up where they left off from summertime when good numbers of them were caught. The opening saw mostly shorts dominatingalthough, togs from 18 to 22” were caught even though the weather turned stormy. Slab porgies and quantities of black sea bass were also caught, but in both cases, a mix of short fish still had to be weeded through. Last day of fluke season was Oct. 15, but several other species of bottom fish remain to be caught.
Restocking of trout fires up inland waterways more as well as the lakes and ponds where largemouth bass are exploding on soft plastics, hard lures, and surface disrupters, like buzzbaits. Trout are eating worms, spinners, and swimmers - streamers and nymphs, too. There has been some action from Atlantic salmon, bowfin, decent channel cats, some carp, and plenty of panfish.
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated fall hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.
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Ivoryton’s Comedy Will Recall Popular '60s and '70s Sitcoms
By Karen Isaacs
Special to Living
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On the drive home after seeing at Ivoryton Playhouse (through Sunday, Oct. 26), my three companions and I disagreed about how realistic the play was. It is set in 1973; all of us were either slightly older than Linda, the protagonist, or the same age as her.
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We never came to an agreement. Some of us felt the play seemed to reflect the early ‘60s more than the ‘70s . Others disagreed that, though it might not have been realistic to us, it did in fact accurately reflect what many experienced.
Certainly, the audience enjoyed it, and there were some creative elements. The second act was more interesting than the first act, which dragged due to an overlong setup.
You will immediately notice the set by Starlet Jacobs. One look and you know this comedy is set in the 1970s—avocado appliances, flowery wallpaper in oranges and greens; all that is missing is the shag carpet. As the characters enter, Elizabeth Saylor’s costumes and wigs reinforce the period.
living at home, but planning to attend Stanford, where she had a full scholarship. For her working-class family, that was a big deal. They lived in a very Catholic community where life was like a 1950s sitcom: gender roles were well established. Father worked hard at physical labor and set the rules. Mom, Dad said, never worked a day in her life. She only cooked, cleaned, took care of the children, washed the clothes, volunteered at the church, paid the bills, and more. She had put aside her dreams of being a composer years before. Also living with the family was Aunt Terry, separated from her husband, childless, and more willing to buck the conventions in this very Catholic neighborhood.
The women in the family face a problem: how to prevent Father Lovett from telling Dad about the tape, or even worse, playing it for him. If that isn’t enough, we must have other complications, including the sanctimonious and nosy parish member, Betty Heckenbach, a ghosting boyfriend, an on-the-job injury, and a fainting spell.
Terri is wisecracking. Mom seems incredibly naïve and lacking backbone. Dad is a stereotype with reminiscences of Archie Bunker. You can get the picture.
Director Jacqueline Hubbard does her best to keep things moving despite the repetition. The actors strive to develop their characters to the best of their abilities. Autumn Eliza Sheffy as Linda, manages to look both 19 and older, though certainly not as old as she would be. (If she were 19 in 1973, she would be in her 70s now). She develops a rapport with the audience so that we root for her to fulfill her dreams.
The Glass Menagerie
This is a memory play with Linda, narrator (think of Tom in ), telling the story of four tumultuous days in her life. She was 19,
Our protagonist talks about the dominoes that fell during those four days. It started when she was coerced by her mother to tell Becky, her 13-year-old sister, who seems very immature, about the menstrual cycle and the facts of life. She does so using terms that were accurate but graphic; unfortunately, the younger sister has tape-recorded the whole thing. She brings this new device to school, a parochial school, of course, for show-andtell. Father Lovett is interested in the new device, and Becky hits play, not realizing what was recorded. The priest goes ballistic.
The best part of the play is the second act, where Terry and Becky must prevent the priest from meeting with Dad, who is upstairs in bed due to a serious accident on the job. It will remind you of typical scenes in TV sitcoms of frantic improvising. You’ll cheer when they succeed in their mission.
Playwright Katie Forgette creates more stereotypes than realistic characters. If Dad is reminiscent of Archie Bunker, then Terri is Linda Lavin, and Mom could come straight from . One problem is that Forgette overdoes the narration. Too often, Linda reminds us that it is a memory play and that it may or may not be totally accurate. After the second or third time, you want to say, “We know.”
Happy Days
This also slows down the first act. Some judicious cutting would improve the play.
Rebecka Jones is the most successful, creating Terri as a real person. She infuses the character with an underlying sadness, but she, too, often falls into the stereotype. Amber Quick has the difficult role of Jo, the mother. This is a woman who accepts the 1950s role without question, despite it being 1973. As Becky, the younger sister who seems immature for her age – she plays with dolls – Maggie Hamel is good. Rod Brogan is not only the father, but also the nosy Betty, as well as Father Lovett. His transformations are very effective.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Despite its flaws, Incident at will provide laughs and a heartwarming ending, even if it seems too neat.
Tickets are available at IvorytonPlay house.org.
Courtesy of Ivoryton Playhouse Courtesy of Ivoryton Playhouse
From left, Amber Quick (Jo), Rebecka Jones (Terri)), Maggie Hamel (Becky), Autumn Eliza Sheffy (Linda) in Ivoryton's latest production.
Amber Quick (Jo) and Rod Brogan (Mike O'Shea) perform in "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" at Ivoryton Playhouse through Oct. 26.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 16
Trip: Historic Homes in Wethersfield
: 9:30 a.m. Meet at the St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the Hurlbut-Dunham House and the Cove Warehouse. Participants have lunch on their own at the Heirloom Restaurant. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $15. For info or to join SSILL, call 203453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
World of Peonies
: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by Dan Furman, secondgeneration propagator and owner of Cricket Hill Garden. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
Literature Seminar Series: by Flannery O’Connor
Author Event: Amy Gamerman
: 7 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: . Copies of the book will be available to purchase courtesy of Breakwater Books. For info or to register (required), call 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Shoreline Sailing Club Event
Calendar for the Week of October 16, 2025
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. First in a three-part seminar series covering a deep dive into three of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories. Presented by Tom Kelly, former English teacher at various local secondary schools. To obtain a copy of the short story, email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Story Time
: 6 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For families with children of all ages. For info or to sign up for a spot, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
10th Annual Palate to Palette
: 6 to 9 p.m. Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features food from regional restaurants and caterers, live music, and a silent auction of artwork by member artists. Tickets start at $85. Sponsorship levels available. Proceeds benefit Lyme Art Association’s exhibitions and projects. For info, call 860434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Author Event: Heather Aimee O'Neill in Conversation with Harper Ross
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
A Good Man is Hard to Find The Irish Goodbye
: 7 p.m. Old Elks Cottage, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. BYOB. Cost: free for members and firsttime guests, $10 for others. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 THROUGH
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
Haunted Spirits of Clinton Stroll
: Tours at 6, 6:30, and 7 p.m. Meet at the Academy building, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Each tour visits the old burial grounds and ends with refreshments at the Academy building. The tour requires walking outdoors at night on uneven ground. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. For age 12 and older. Cost: $15. Service fees apply. Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the Adam Stanton House and the Academy building, home to Kidz Konnection. For tickets, visit buy.tututix.com/kidzkonnection. For info or weather-related updates, call 860-227-2363 or visit kidzkonnectionct.org.
The Feud: Sinatra and Roselli
: Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. The Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford. For info or tickets, contact the Legacy Theatre at 203-315-1901 or Info@LegacyTheatreCT.org, or visit legacytheatrect.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 17
AARP Smart Driver Course
: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Rd., North Haven. Features a refresher course specifically designed for drivers 50 years and up. The class is held on select dates each month. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 nonmembers. Payment is due on the day of the class by check made to AARP. Bring your driver’s license. For info or to register, call 203-239-5432.
Opening Reception: The Crazies
Pam Carlson Solo Art Show
: 4 to
8 p.m. Essex Art Association, 10 N. Main St. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 19. For info, contact 860-304-2627 or Pastelpam@comcast.net.
History Happy Hour: 1639 Re-Imagined: Shaumpishuh Negotiates with the English
: 6 to 7 p.m. Allis-
Bushnell House, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Historic Society (MHS). Features a talk by Michael Bracken, author and former professor at Yale University. Admission: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Also includes beverages from the Hammonasset Package Store and hors d’oeuvres. For info or to register, call 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org. :
Author Event: Nick Offerman and Lee Buchanan
Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery
7 p.m. College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., New Haven. Book: . Cost: $80, includes premium seating for one attendee and a copy of the book; $80, includes general admission for one adult and one child plus a signed copy of the book; $60 includes general admission for one attendee and a signed copy of the book. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
The Occasional Coffee House: Spencer LaJoye
: 7 p.m.
North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features live music, coffee, and a relaxed evening with friends. Tickets: $20, available online or at the door. Space is limited. For info or tickets, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.
Annual Wine, Beer, and Martini Tasting
: 7 to 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 19
The Haunted Trolley Alien Invasion: Connecticut
Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave. Hosted by the Westbrook Emblem Club #535 in commemoration of its 40th anniversary. Features wine, beer, martini, light refreshments, raffle items, and door prizes. Cost: $25 per person. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarship programs. For info or tickets, call event coordinator Janice Mayo at 860-394-6310. :
Scheduled rides: Friday, and Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven. Features a one-hour interactive trolley event. Limited to 40 passengers per ride. The 5 and 6 p.m. slots are family- and child-friendly rides. Children ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $29 for general admission, $49 for VIP haunted ride. Service fees apply. Advance purchase tickets only. For info or tickets, visit thehauntedtrolley.com.
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: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bauer Park, 257 Copse Rd., Madison. Features hay and pony rides, children’s crafts, apple tasting, pumpkin painting, hay maze, live music, food tent, scarecrow making, cider press, exhibitors, and more. Free admission. For info, visit madisonct.org/515/Harvest-Festival.
: Noon to 3 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Presented by author Sydney Sherman. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. :
12:30 to 4 p.m. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. No drawing experience is necessary, but students will need to make a simple, light sketch onto proper watercolor paper before painting. Cost: $90 for members, $100 for nonmembers. Materials list available upon registration. For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Algorithmic Racism in Computer-Generated Imagery
3 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Presented by Theodore Kim, professor at the Department of Computer Science at Yale University. Sponsored by Tilde Café, an interactive platform to demystify science and make it more accessible to the community. For info or to register (required), email admin@tildecafe.org or visit tildecafe.org.
Wing Ding It! Chester Historical Society 12th Annual Creative Challenge
: 5 to 7 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St. Features the culminating event of the Chester Historical Society's annual creative challenge with a reception, silent auction, and more. Every year, local artists compete to see how creative they can be with items produced in Chester. This year, the items are wing dings from CablePrep. Tickets are sold at the door. For info, call 860-558-4701 or visit chesterhistoricalsociety.org.
Richard C. Lee High School Class of 1975 50th Reunion
2025 Run for The Cove and Memorial Walk
: 10 a.m.
Hammonasset State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison,. Features a 5K race (starts 10:30 a.m.), 2-mile memorial walk (10:40 a.m.), kids' fun run (10 a.m.), and familyfriendly activities. Cost: $10 for the kids fun run, $30 for the 5K run, and $30 for the memorial walk. Team fundraising option available. Proceeds benefit the Cove Center for Grieving Children. For info or to register, visit covect.org/race.
Making Chocolate the 18th Century Way
: 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a demonstration by Robert Lecce and Edward Dirgo of The Pewter Pot. Spiced chocolate bars and drinking mixes will be available for purchase. Free demo and free admission to the museum. For info, contact the museum at 203-453-2457 or whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ECD-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.
Silver Metal Clay: Finishing and Firing
: 10 a.m. to
: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 1 to 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. No carving required. Materials provided. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Library. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Hosted by the Old Saybrook Parks and Recreation Center. Bring a pumpkin. Paint, stickers, felt, and props provided. Cost: $5 for residents, $10 for nonresidents. For info or to register, visit the fall activities/events link at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com/info/activities.
: 2 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
and Metal Stamping
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For adults. Participants will pick colors and materials to make a necklace or bracelet (no earrings). For info or to register (required), call 203245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Makeup FX with Decimated Designs La Sonnambula
: 3 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features demonstrations to impart technical skills and inspire creativity and a passion for the art of special effects makeup. Participants will learn how to create zombie makeup, torn throat wounds, and realistic burns. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
: 6 to 10 p.m. Amarante's Sea Cliff, 62 Cove St., New Haven. Tickets: $100. For info or tickets, call Diane Beckwith Popolizio at 203-494-7435, Debbie Fish Kaye at 203215-1042, or Harvey Bixon at 203-671-0520.
Branford High School Class of 1980 45th Reunion
: 6 to
11 p.m. Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club, 2 Club Pkwy., Branford. For info, members of the class can email their contact information (name—including graduating name if different—address, email, and cell phone) to JoMustaro@snet.net.
International Dinner and Dance Party
: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Time to Dance Ballroom Dance Studio, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford Admission: $40, includes dinner and dancing. For info, email info@timetodanceballroom.com.
Next to Normal
: 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 150 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Public Stargazing Night
: 7 p.m. Young’s Park, 60 Blackstone Ave., Branford. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Open to all. For info, directions, or cancellation notices due to clouds or weather, call 866-808-ASNH or visit asnh.org.
Sweet Saturday Nights: Lucas Neil
SUNDAY, OCT. 19
70th Anniversary Celebration:
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events. 10:30 a.m. Community Nursery School (CMS), 262 Sachem Head Rd., Guilford. Guests can see the school's new base camps, art studio, sugar shack, and more. Donations to the CMS capital campaign are welcome. For info, visit facebook.com/GuilfordCNS
4 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Students bring their dried silver clay pieces they made at home or prefired pieces made in previous workshops for a two-hour firing. Any stones included in the firing process must be able to withstand the firing time and temperature (1,600° F). Cost: $166.50 for members, $185 for nonmembers. A fee of $10 is payable with the tuition. For info or to register, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Sixth Old Saybrook Rotary Club Macaroni Dinner
: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Clark Memorial Field (Fireman’s Field), 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. Menu: macaroni, meatball, sausage, salad, dessert, and bread. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at Northeast Medical Products, 520 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook; by phone at 860-388-1437; online at osrotary.org; or from any Old Saybrook Rotary Club member. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. For info, call John Aforismo at 860-794-5009.
Halloween Cardmaking and Paper Techniques Workshop
: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Students will use paper strips, ink, die cuts; explore card layout and composition; and take home a card-making kit. Cost: $27 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Includes all materials. For info, call 860-7670742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Public Forum: Guilford Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance Candidates
: 1:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library Meeting Room, 67 Park St. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the East Shore. For info, email eastshoreleague@yahoo.com.
The Pirates of Penzance
: 3 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Presented by Salt Marsh Opera. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
27th Annual Bauer Park Harvest Festival
Tarot "Sekhem" Workshop
Paint a Misty Mountain Workshop in Watercolor
Met in HD Live:
Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Decorating
Classical Guitar Concert by Neal Fitzpatrick
Fall Crafts with Natalie: Jewelry Making
Branford Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
Tricia Bohan, Andy Marlatt, and Alex Palluzzi, Jr. join the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to welcome three new board members: Tricia Bohan, Andy Marlatt, and Alex Palluzzi, Jr. All are active members of the Branford community who are passionate about giving back, making them welcome additions to the BCF board of directors. The board is composed of community leaders who serve without compensation and who have been selected for their knowledge, interest, and integrity of judgment.
Tricia Bohan is a lifelong resident of Branford who has built a life deeply rooted in community, creativity, and service. After earning a fine art degree in photography from Paier College of Art, she turned her passion into a profession as the owner of Tricia Bohan Photography. For over 30 years, she has been capturing meaningful moments for clients across the shoreline and beyond. In addition to her photography work, Tricia has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Branford community through decades of volunteer leadership. She has served as Secretary for the Branford Festival Corporation, was a founding member of the Branford Merchants Association, and is a board member and past president of the Branford Rotary Club. She also served as a director for the James Blackstone Memorial Library.
Andy Marlatt is the co-founder of Antonym Partners, a nonprofit consulting firm based in Branford. In his other life, he
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and Recreation for the town of Branford for the past 32 years, and he has been involved with the department for 50 years. Alex holds numerous degrees, including a bachelor’s degree in management from Albertus Magnus College, and a master’s degree in recreation & leisure services from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). He is an adjunct professor at SCSU in the Health & Human Services Department, teaching in the Recreation & Leisure Services Department for the past 21 years, where he currently teaches a graduate course. Alex is a member of Connecticut Recreation and Park Association (CRPA), National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA), American Park and Recreation Society (APRS), Connecticut Parks Association (CPA), and New England Park Association (NEPA). He is the past president of CRPA which represents 600 member professionals and covers 122 municipalities in the State of Connecticut.
Tribes Economy of Errors
is a comedy writer who has written for several BBC television and radio programs, and wrote the short film , which was chosen for the American Pavilion at the 2021 Cannes International Film Festival. He also authored the (very briefly) best-selling satirical book (Random House), and founded the two-time Webby Award finalist website, SatireWire.com. A 1986 graduate of the University of Georgia, Andy began his
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career as a journalist and has been published in newspapers and magazines around the world. Andy and his wife Susan have lived in Branford for 35 years, where they raised two sons. He serves on the Town of Branford’s Human Services Board and has been a board member of multiple local organizations, including Branford Rotary and the Branford Soccer Club.
Alex Palluzzi, Jr. was director of Parks
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF), founded in 1980, is a public, nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable trust. It provides an administrative, philanthropic service—a means by which public-spirited citizens may make gifts or bequests, the income from which is distributed for educational, cultural, health, social, and civic needs. The Foundation is overseen by the board of directors, composed of community leaders who serve without compensation and who have been selected for their knowledge, interest, and integrity of judgment. A part-time executive director works with the board of directors, and Advisors provide outreach with the community, give guidance to the board, and help to develop future leadership.
Monday Night House Concert: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines
21st Anniversary Roslyn Young Memorial Concert: Après-midi Musicale: Chamber Music of Ravel and Fauré
: 4 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Features the ensemble Circle of Friends, with Sarah Pratt-Parsamian, violin; Margrét Hjaltested, viola; Robert Burkhart, cello; and Barbara Podgurski, piano. A reception follows the concert. Presented by Music at the Meetinghouse. Tickets: $25 general admission, free for children under 18. Tickets available at the door. For info, visit RoslynYoungMemorial.org.
Trip: Connecticut State Capitol and Museum
Concert by Silver Threads: A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt : 9 a.m.
: 4 p.m. Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, 54 E. Main St., Clinton. Features singer Mary Beth Sippin. Sponsored by the Clinton Rotary Club. Tickets: $25. Proceeds benefit the charitable works of the Clinton Rotary Club. For info or tickets, visit clintonrotaryct.com.
Meet at the St. George Church parking lot, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a docent-led tour of the Connecticut State Capitol and Museum, including a discussion of the building's history, art, and architecture. Participants have lunch on their own on-site. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $15. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Friends of Essex Library Annual Fall Bag of Books Sale : 7 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $15. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit musicnowfoundation.org. : 10 a.m.
: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Features a bag of books for $10, second bag for $5. Puzzles are buy one, get one free, with the higher price prevailing. For info, visit the Friends tab at youressexlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 21
The Why, Where, and How of Citizen Science
Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Presented by Virginia Baltay, a curriculum designer for the Stewart B. McKinney Refuge on Outer Island in Stony Creek, where she integrated citizen science activities into the visitor program. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Press Release from Branford Community Foundation
The Branford Community Foundation
The Branford Community Foundation is pleased to welcome three new Board members: Tricia Bohan, Andy Marlatt, and Alex Palluzzi, Jr
Page Turners
theLover
ByLilyKing
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.
— Karen F., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison Heart
TheAcademy
ByElinHilderbrand
I heart this book so much! It’s about the exquisite joy and pain of all-consuming young love, complex friendships, paths taken and not taken, and the power of living in the moment. I couldn’t put it down and devoured it in one sitting.
A glimpse into life at an elite boarding school in New England that is filled with drama, secrets, and scandal. Much different than the usual Hilderbrand beach read but equally as enjoyable for a new generation of readers who want a contemporary page-turner.
— Tijae,
R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
AlchemyofSecrets
ByStephanieGarber
Stephanie Garber knows how to lure a reader into a world that’s as magical as it is dangerous. Alchemy of Secrets is a non-stop thrill ride full of twists that will leave you unsure who you can really trust. It’s a truly entertaining adventure through a contemporary Los Angeles bursting with magic and all the consequences that come along with it.
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Becky, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
TheRiseofNeptune
ByScottReintgen
Don’t miss this outstanding sequel to The Last Dragon on Mars. There are more cool dragons, heroic soldiers, and a couple of awesome secret weapons that really make this series stand out. Reintgen, a former teacher, writes effortlessly for the 10+ audience.
— Jamie,
R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
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MotherMaryComestoMe ByArundhatiRoy
Her deeply moving memoir sheds light into what shaped Arundhati’s life—as a writer and as a woman. I enjoyed learning of her challenges and how she used them to propel forward. She knew enough about herself to make decisions in favor of keeping love in her life. — Lori, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
ADarkandDeadlyJourney
ByJuliaKelly
This, the third in Julia Kelly’s engaging WWII-era Evelyne Redfern Mystery series, has drama, humor and a touch of developing romance. It can be read as a stand alone but better to start with book 1 to get to know Evelyne and her inner circle. Highly recommended. — Laura B.,
R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison
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: 10 a.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 235 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 2 to 3 p.m. Chester Town Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for Chester seniors and community members. For info, contact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 or Scarlson@crahd.net.
: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Circle Beach, Guilford. All cleanup materials will be provided. Sponsored by Save the Sound. For info or to sign up, email apaltauf@savethesound.org or visit savethesound.org/take-action.
: 5:30 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library Community Room, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. For ages 6 to 11. Participants learn about octopuses and make a craft to take home. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 6 to 8 p.m. Chester Firehouse, 6 High St. Features apple pie, coffee, ice cream, cheese, and raffles. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. Hosted by the Chester Hose Company Auxiliary. For info, visit facebook.com/chesterhoseinc.
: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit musicnowfoundation.org.
: 7 p.m.
Online event. Features Alan Katz, author of . Cost: $10 for the private link to the event, $30 for the link plus a signed copy of the book, popcorn, crayons, and sketch pad. Service fees apply. Presented by Read to Grow in Branford. For info or to register, call Read to Grow at 203-488-6800 or visit readtogrow.org.
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22
Wednesday Fall Migration Bird Walk
: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Audubon Shop parking lot, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Carpool to the park at 8 a.m. Cost: $6 per person in cash, due upon arrival. Preregistration is not required. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are necessary and can be rented for $4. For info or to rent a pair of binoculars, call The Audubon Shop at 203-245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.
The Employer's Guide to Second-Chance Hiring
: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Dr., Cromwell. Features an interactive workshop focused on second-chance hiring and the benefits it can bring to a business. Participants will gain practical strategies for recruiting, retaining, and supporting employees in need of a "second chance." For info or to register, visit middlesexchmaber.com.
The Future of the Home
: 10 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Paco Underhill, founder and former CEO of Envirosell, Inc. Sponsored by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning (SSILL). Open to SSILL members, with an annual membership of $35. Cost: $3. For info or to join SSILL, call 203-453-8086 or visit ssill.org.
Met in HD Encore:
Chester Blood Pressure Clinic
2025 Connecticut Cleanup: Guilford
Wacky Wildlife: Octopuses
Lego STEM Club
La Sonnambula
Apple Pie Night
Pickin’ Party
Popcorn and PJs: Virtual Family Story Time
Concert by Leo Kottke
Zooloween
from page 31
Investing with Intention: How to Build a Smarter, More Strategic Portfolio
: 1 to 2 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Second in a three-part Women and Money Roundtable series designed specifically for women of all levels of financial knowledge. Facilitated by wealth and financial advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. For info or to register (required), call 203-4538282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Drop-in Workshop
: 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For middle school students to drop in and work on art projects for the afternoon. Students can also do independent exploration with materials on hand. The event is on an early-dismissal day. Free and no registration needed. For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.
Paint Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag
: 1:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 5 to 12. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Grub Club
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to children ages 8 and older to learn basic cooking skills and new recipes to make for the family. All supplies provided. Parents of participants are requested to disclose any allergies during registration. Funded by the Old Saybrook Public Health Nursing Board. Presented by public health nutritionist Kathy Cobb. For info or to register (required), call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Open House and Ribbon Cutting
: 4 to 6 p.m. The Guilford Foundation, 44 Boston St. Features a tour of the new space, light refreshments, sparkly beverage, and more. For info, contact 203-640-4049 or communications@guilfordfoundation.org.
Brew and Crew
: 5 to 8 p.m. Surfridge Brewery, 6 Main St., Building 3, Centerbrook. Features raffle baskets, prizes, and more. Proceeds benefit the Valley Regional and Old Saybrook high schools combined crew team. For info, visit vrhscrew.org/crew-fall-fundraiser.
Truth, Tradition, Transformation: Celebrating a Century of Albertus Magnus College
: 5:30 p.m. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Features a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a lecture by Catie White, community services librarian at Albertus Magnus College. Part of the lecture series, “Celebrating a Century.” Free and open to all. For info or to register, visit newhavenmuseum.org.
: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library auditorium, 758 Main St., Branford. Features stories and poems performed by actor Campbell Harmon. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit blackstonelibrary.org.
Mark Twain’s Guide to Spiritualism and Seances
: 6 to
7 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Presented by Jason Scappaticci, associate dean of student affairs at Capital Community College in Hartford. Part of the Live from the Boathouse lectures. Cost: free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Virtual participation via Zoom is an option. For info or to register (required), call 860767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Make a Hat Pumpkin
: 6 to 8 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. All material provided. Only individuals who have not participated in the hat pumpkin event at the Edward Smith Library can register. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.
Soy Wax Candle Making: Pumpkin Bowl
: 6 to 8 p.m.
Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $34 class fee plus a $25 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
Author Event: Mary Dixie Carter
: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Finding My Way: A Memoir
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-7671560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.
Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the North Branford Libraries through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/nbranfordlibraries.
Concert by Ashes & Arrow
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
Walking Tour of Historical Madison Green
Candidly Chris: Block Island
: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. First in a quarterly series in honor of the late Chris Jennings-Penders, a Madison resident who worked at the library and spent time on Block Island and East Wharf with family and friends. Presented by Richard Benfield. Refreshments will be served. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Advanced Sea Glass and Ocean Jewelry
: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Branford High School, 185 E. Main St. Cost: $35 class fee plus a $10 materials fee (exact change requested). Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.
Book Discussion
Marguerite by the Lake Day
: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Book: by Michael Cunningham. Presented by Mark Schenker, educator and former residential college dean and adjunct English lecturer at Yale. Free and open to all. Copies of book will be available to check out at the reference desk. For info or to register (required), call 203453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Finding My Way: A Memoir
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary.
Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
: 7 p.m. Online event. Book:
Finding My Way: A Memoir
. Hosted by the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/scrantonlibrary.
: 10 a.m. Madison Green. Meet at the Madison Chamber of Commerce, 12 School St. Hosted by the Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). Rain date: Tuesday, Oct. 28. For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.
Zentangle Pumpkins
: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. Students will walk over from Old Saybrook Middle School to OSYFS Cost: $15. Space is limited. Pick-up at OSYFS at 4:30 p.m. For info, visit the after school clubs link at osyfs.org.
Glowing Ghost Craft
: 2 to 4 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. For ages 5 and up. No registration needed. Drop-ins welcome. For info, call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Health Insurance Decoded
: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Covers a brief primer on terminology, the tricks insurance companies like most to pull, and ways avoid paying charges that are easily avoidable. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
The Most Important Fish in the Sea
: 5 to 6 p.m. Lyme
Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Presented by Jacob Steinberg, an Emmy Award-nominated cinematographer, expedition leader, and mountaineer. Hosted by the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center as part of its 2025 Connecticut River lecture series. To register (required), call visit ctaudubon.org/rtp-programs-events. For info, contact 860-598-4218 or rtpec@ctaudubon.org.
Shoreline Opera Club
Finding My Way: A Memoir La Sonnambula
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Features a discussion of the recent Met Live in HD broadcast of . Free and open to all. For info, email ShorelineOperaClub@gmail.com.
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
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ONGOING EVENTS
Q: Dear Linda, I planted this viburnum summer snowflake 4-5 years nago. It is in partial shade area. It grows about 3-4 feet tall. However, I noticed it does not blossom. The baby buds look like sick or something happened to them. Can you please let know the causes? Appreciate your advice.
A: Hi Michele, I do see remnants of some flowers on the shrub. My best guess is the wet weather we had during this past spring has affected the flowers causing them to rot. My next guess is that the Viburnum Leaf Beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) is munching on the flowers before the leaves emerge. In winter, inspect plants, especially the twig tips where the egg clusters are usually found and prune off tips and dispose in a plastic bag. Horticultural oil sprayed on the egg sacs during winter will help smother the emerging insects. For smaller infestations, manually remove (hand pick) beetles and drop them into a bucket of soapy water. Plant resistant varieties of Viburnum species known to be less susceptible to the beetle are Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) and Judd Viburnum. (Viburnum x juddii). Spraying active beetles with Insecticidal soap may also help.
: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Presented by Michael Langlois. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Needle Felting Workshop
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Participants will create a three-dimensional sleeping fawn using a barred needle and wool. Led by fiber artist Kaitlin Cahill. Supplies are provided but may be limited. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Pet Ghost Craft
: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. For grades 8 to 12. Participants create a glow-in-the-dark floating pet ghost. All supplies provided. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Mirage City
Art Exhibits
Andrews Memorial Town Hall
: 54 E.
Main St., Clinton: For info, visit clintonartsocietyct.org/exhibitions.
Clinton Art Society 2025 Elected Artists Exhibition
: Runs through Nov. 20.
: 67 Main St., Essex: For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Connecticut River Museum Lyme Art Association
: 6:30 p.m.
R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
Author Event: Lev AC Rosen Concert by Takin’ It to the Streets
:
7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 24
Library of Things Toy Library Launch
:
11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Features the unveiling of more than 50 new toys and games in the Library of Things Toy Library sponsored by the Traveling Toys and the Madison Racquet and Swim Club. For info, contact 860-669-2342 or coralie@hchlibrary.org.
Crash Course Cooking: Pizza
: 3:30 p.m.
Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For children ages 5 to 12. An adult must participate with children ages 5 to 8. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.
Halloween Carnival:
6 to 830 p.m. Downtown Chester. Hosted by the Chester Elementary PTO. Features food and drinks, a parade, games, trick or treating, and more. Proceeds benefit the Chester Elementary School PTO. For info, visit facebook.com/chesterct.
: Runs through Oct. 19.
: 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme: For info, call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Watermark: Capturing the Connecticut New England Landscape
: Runs through Nov. 6.
Timeless Deck the Walls
: Runs through Nov. 6. : Runs Nov. 14 through Jan. 1.
Inside Story
: Runs Nov. 14 through Jan. 1.
: 19 West Ave., Essex: For info, visit essexhistory.org/pratt-house.
: Runs through Oct. 31.
: 500 Main St., Deep River. For info, visit somadeepriver.com or facebook.com/somadeepriver.
Pratt House South of Main Art Collective (SoMA) Spectrum Art Gallery
: Runs through Sunday, Jan. 11 , 2026.
: 61 Main St., Centerbrook: For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Art on the Lawn: Two sculptures by David Acheson Power of Protest II Emerging Autumn
Farmers Market
Chester Holiday Market
: Runs through Nov. 8. : 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 21. Chester Center, Main St. For info, visit chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com.
Old Saybrook Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. Parking lot at 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-8330095.
To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.
Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of October 16 - October 22
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Timing is everything, Aries. Even though you are anxious to start something big, this might not be the right moment for it. You’ll benefit from stepping back to reassess.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
You are craving comfort, but growth is just outside of your range, Taurus. This week, a financial focus pays off. Don’t ignore your gut when it comes to a financial matter.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
You may be charming and magnetic right now, Gemini, but are you paying attention to what other people are saying? It’s time to listen more than you’re speaking.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Emotions are running strong right now, Cancer. It is alright to be passionate. Your intuition will be heightened, but do your best to take a measured approach in the days ahead.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, it’s important to remember that, while the spotlight loves you, not every stage is meant for a solo. Share the attention midweek and others will love you even more for it.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, perfection can wait right now, even if you are craving ultimate order. Embrace progress even if it doesn’t come in a polished form. Say yes to a new opportunity.
OCTOBER 16
Bryce Harper, Athlete (33)
OCTOBER 17
Felicity Jones, Actress (42) OCTOBER 18
Zac Efron, Actor (38) OCTOBER 19
Katie Douglas, Actress (27)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you are balancing a dozen things. This seems like a pattern for you, but avoid overextending yourself. Speak up and advocate for your needs.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
You are focused and quiet working behind the scenes this week, Scorpio. Some people need to be flashy with fanfare, but that’s not you right now. Relish in the quiet success.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
You might be fired up with fresh ideas, Sagittarius. Just be sure your vision is rooted in reality. Write it down and stay open to feedback. It’s best to avoid spontaneity right now.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, you’re bound to tire out if you don’t pace yourself. Delegate things when you can, especially by the end of the week. A surprise compliment at work brings joy.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, let your curiosity lead you somewhere new. Someone different from your usual crowd could offer unique insight that you hadn’t considered previously.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, creative energy is high right now, especially around Wednesday. You’re close to a creative breakthrough, but you might need a practical play to get there.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER 20
Snoop Dogg, Rapper (54) OCTOBER 21
Kim Kardashian, Reality Star (45) OCTOBER 22
Jeff Goldblum, Actor (73)
CLUES ACROSS
1. Martial arts in China
6. The butt of jokes
12. Nevertheless
16. Sportscaster Michaels
17. A firm believer
18. Atomic #18
19. One’s bestie
20. Of I
21. Hamburger accessory
22. Thus
23. Partner to Pa
24. Scottish tax
26. Cuts away
28. Require
30. Government lawyer
31. Own (Scottish)
32. Body cavity
34. Brew
35. Young woman (French)
37. Platforms
39. Pair of points in mathematics
40. Attack suddenly
41. Aviators
43. Make perfect
44. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)
45. Neither
47. The center of a city
48. Sacrifice hit in baseball
50. Singer Redding
52. Dragged forcibly
54. Puncture with a knife
56. Belonging to me
57. Expresses surprise
59. Haul
60. The Golden State
61. Biblical Sumerian city
62. Integrated circuit
63. Opposed to certain principles
66. Sodium
67. Qualities
70. Walk
71. It awaits us all
CLUES DOWN
1. Ate quickly
2. Peyton Manning’s alma mater
3. Moves through water
4. Run away from
5. Utah resident
6. Natural objects
7. Children’s game
8. Obligation to prove
9. Ancient Greek building for performances
10. Soldier
11. Decorated
12. Catches
13. Russell __, author
14. Speak indistinctly
15. Students get them
25. Japanese warrior
26. Dessert
27. Doleful
29. Most cushy
31. Moon crater
33. Small evergreen Arabian tree
36. Something fugitives are “on”
38. 007’s creator
39. Paintings on hinged panels
41. Type of bomb
42. Japanese classical theater
43. U.S. gov’t department
46. Flightless bird
47. One who cuts wood or stone
49. Buttock and thigh together
51. A way to gather
53. Body part
54. Argentinian city
55. Undergarments
58. Jai __, sport
60. Container for shipping
64. Type of screen
65. Get free of
68. Indicates position
69. Business department
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
HEARING TEST WORD SEARCH
ACOUSTICS
AUDIOLOGY
AUDITORY COCHLEA CORTEX
DECIBEL
EUSTACHIAN TUBE FREQUENCY
HEARING AID
HEARING LOSS INNER
MIDDLE NERVE
OSSICLES
OTOLARYNGOLOGIST OUTER PITCH
PROCESS SOUND
TINNITUS
TYMPANIC MEMBRANE VOLUME
Word Scramble
Word Scramble solution for October 9, 2025: CRATE
Word Search solution for October 9, 2025
Real Estate Transactions
BRANFORD
15 Beechwood Rd: Lindsay Alexander of Branford to Alexander and Elizabeth B. Case, $640,000 on 09/22/2025
5 Briarwood Ln: Judith J. Ciarleglio of Branford to Super Deal Hm Imps LLC, $370,000 on 09/22/2025
133 Florence Rd Unit D: Jacob Santos of Branford to Anna J. Hunter, $275,000 on 09/22/2025
90 Red Hill Rd: Christopher Parrish of Branford to Stephen Hozan and Lucas Moore, $639,300 on 09/26/2025
51 Stratton Way Unit 51: Flora C. Radziunas of Branford to Gina Criscuolo, $390,000 on 09/25/2025 Totoket Rd: Michael J Keegan Ft and Mary L. Keegan of Branford to Mark and Vera Andreucci, $123,733 on 09/23/2025
CHESTER
14 Ferry Rd: Cook Barbara P Est and Kimberly R. Cook of Chester to Peter and Marian Staye, $84,000 on 09/25/2025
14 Ferry Rd: Robert W. Potter and Susan Mixon of Chester to Peter and Marian Staye, $336,000 on 09/25/2025
CLINTON
48 Fairy Dell Rd: Richard R. and Jill Knap of Clinton to Robert J. Cifarelli, $290,000 on 09/24/2025
24 Liberty St: E Terry Clark Lt and E T. Clark of Clinton to Dorothy J. Chircop, $382,000 on 09/23/2025
15 Valley Rd: Robert M. and Patricia J. Johnson of Clinton to Dillon Zak and Lynsey Kirkby, $358,000 on 09/22/2025
3 Vincent Ct: Erik W. and Jennifer E. Vincelette of Clinton to Jill E. and James M. Nenninger, $715,000 on 09/25/2025
DEEP RIVER
5 Tower Hill Lake Rd: Wehr Carolyn L Est and Anthony E. Monelli of Deep River to Jason A. and Emily A. Saunders, $480,000 on 09/22/2025
10 W Bridge Ln: Lynch Richard A Est and Jason Lynch of Deep River to 10 Wbl LLC, $70,000 on 09/24/2025
EAST HAVEN
68 Benjamin Rd: Sheri Dague of East Haven to Ricardo and Kerry Anderson, $514,000 on 09/23/2025
109 Center St Unit 4-1: Olivetta Uradu and Rose Onyinyechi of East Haven to Sabriya Z. Silva, $351,000 on 09/23/2025
94 Florence St: Rebecca Kieran of East Haven to Aleyda R. Calderon and Vicenta A. Lora, $350,000 on 09/23/2025
92 Hemingway Ave: Quoka David M Est and Michael A. Okoniewski of East Haven to Dwight Stetson, $230,100 on 09/23/2025
215 Maple St: Robert J. Costanzo and Freedom Mortgage Corp of East Haven to Jose Escalante, $240,000 on 09/23/2025
Palmetto Trl: Cynthia Stephens of East Haven to Peter and Ellenmary Frye, $260,000 on 09/23/2025
23 Pequot St Unit 23: John Reina of East Haven to Richard and Lisa Esposito, $585,000 on 09/22/2025
124 Saltonstall Pkwy: Bodak Carol A Est and Brian Scavone of East Haven to Kelly K. Londa, $275,000 on 09/23/2025
ESSEX
10 Blake St: Pamela S. and Timothy C. Visel of Essex to Carlos and Gabriela Torres, $360,000 on 09/23/2025
117 Mares Hill Rd: Jon and Marguerite M. Romeo of Essex to John M. Urgo and Hannah Chalmers, $595,000 on 09/24/2025
GUILFORD
102 Colonial Rd: Barbara A Fisher RET and Barbara A. Fisher of Guilford to Derek Schusterbauer, $610,000 on 09/26/2025
34 Joyce St: Jacob Ben of Guilford to Xinzhu Yang and Yan Zhao, $550,000 on 09/22/2025
312 N River St: William Ni and Molly Mcadow of Guilford to Andrew and Kelly Lavoie, $945,000 on 09/22/2025
95 New Quarry Rd: Marc P. Nadeau of Guilford to Stephen Cassella and Heather Moore, $2,080,000 on 09/25/2025
28 Saginaw Trl Unit 28: Alyson B. Brooks of Guilford to Lisa M. Ocana, $225,000 on 09/26/2025
55 Seaside Ave: Scott T. and Barbara J. Macdowall of Guilford to Susan M. Ogorzalek and Eric A. Albert, $560,000 on 09/26/2025
38 Village Cir Unit 38: State Street Dev LLC of Guilford to George and Valerie Yavorek, $909,000 on 09/22/2025
34 Wauwinet Ct Unit 34: Steven G. and Nadine F. Shimada of Guilford to Jeffrey D. Abbott, $210,000 on 09/25/2025
MADISON
28 First St: Chris and Rise Paolicelli of Madison to Thomas Geoffino, $187,000 on 09/25/2025
181 Ridge Rd: Jennifer D. and James S. Lee of Madison to Madisen Swallow, $625,000 on 09/25/2025
113 Scotland Rd: Steven Sessions Supplemen and Carol R. Riordan of Madison to Daniel J. and Charlotte M. Arpie, $601,000 on 09/24/2025
NORTH BRANFORD
95 Holly Mar Hill Rd: Robert S. and Patricia G. Darragh of North Branford to David and Amanda Carpenter, $565,000 on 09/24/2025
Totoket Rd: Michael J Keegan Ft and Mary L. Keegan of North Branford to Mark and Vera Andreucci, $31,267 on 09/23/2025
NORTH HAVEN
55 Bassett Rd: Francesco B. Fernandes of North Haven to Jiahui Chen and Xuan Wang, $425,000 on 09/19/2025
30 Bowling Green Dr: Kathleen Sullivan of North Haven to Jonathan M. and Annette M. Brenner, $390,000 on 09/16/2025
47 Butler Rd: William and Louise Share of North Haven to Germaine and Sonia Boyd, $450,000 on 09/15/2025
210 Cloudland Rd: John A. and Barbara A. Palmieri of North Haven to David Dimartino, $310,000 on 09/17/2025
OLD SAYBROOK
9 Connally Dr: Robert E. and Jessica T. Lafreniere of Old Saybrook to Stephen L. and Caroline E. Noonan, $670,000 on 09/22/2025
45 Farview Ave: Messersmith Ft and Deborah Messersmith of Old Saybrook to Eric Pessagno, $925,000 on 09/24/2025
3 Glen Dr: Michael and Sharon Baldi of Old Saybrook to Natasha Stroedecke, $625,000 on 09/23/2025
8 Sharon Ln: Darren and Chelsey Courtright of Old Saybrook to Anthony J. and Bina M. Indelicato, $1,340,000 on 09/25/2025
WESTBROOK
1525 Boston Post Rd Unit 253: Dgg Properties Co Inc of Westbrook to James and Debora Dunlop, $12,000 on 09/23/2025
1525 Boston Post Rd Unit 353: Patricia and Brian Averna of Westbrook to Alexis T. and Doris H. Leoutsakos, $15,000 on 09/23/2025
