May 22, 2025
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Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 21
Guilford Gears Up for New Developments in FY25-’26 By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
With the new fiscal year set to begin on July 1, Guilford officials are preparing for a slate of projects across housing, recreation, and infrastructure—some new, and some part of what First Selectman Matt Hoey called “business as usual.” Among those seasonal staples is the return
of the Parks and Recreation Department’s summer concert series, scheduled for July and August at both the Town Green and Jacobs Beach. The Green will also host the debut of the “Wings N Strings” bluegrass festival on Saturday, July 26. The event will feature live music, barbecue, mechanical bull rides, and a cornhole tournament.
“The idea for this toe-tappin’ celebration was born after last year’s Community Needs Survey, where residents overwhelmingly asked for more country and bluegrass music at our summer concerts,” said Parks and Recreation Director Pamela Gery. “Parks & Recreation took that feedback to heart,
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A customer selects a homemade pie from Dondero Orchards during opening day of the 2025 Guilford Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds on May 15. The seasonal market runs Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. through October, offering local produce, handmade goods, live music, wood-fired pizza, and more.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ The Courier
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