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February 12, 2026

Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXIX Iss. 7

Dock and Dine Swap Heads to March 31 Vote

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer

It’s up to the public now. Following a wellattended public hearing where residents expressed both support and opposition, the proposed acquisition of the former Dock and Dine property in exchange for the Vicki Duffy Pavilion at Saybrook Point will head to a referendum on Sunday, March 31. Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. that day in the Old Saybrook High School gym,

where voters will weigh in on a proposed deal in which the town would acquire the Dock and Dine site in exchange for transferring the title to the Vicki Duffy Pavilion and leasing the land under and around it to Dock6, LLC, owned by local restaurateur Jon Kodama. If the deal is approved, both parties would have 120 days to complete due diligence before the swap is finalized.

All eligible voters in Old Saybrook, including nonresidents who own at least $1,000 in

taxable property in town, may vote in the referendum. Absentee ballots will be available. No minimum turnout is required for the vote to be valid, and the Board of Selectmen cannot override the results, officials said.

Frequently asked questions and supporting documents are available on the town website for public inspection.

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Defeated

A parking sign leans half-buried in the snow on Main Street in Clinton on Feb. 9 after more than two weeks of extreme cold. Morning temperatures hover around 17 degrees, with wind chills frequently dipping below zero. The state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol, activated Jan. 23 to protect residents at risk of cold-related illness or death from exposure, marks its longest continuous activation since 2015.

is helping lead the Essex Winter Series into a new season..................................2

Postseason Clinched

The season just got a little longer for Old Saybrook’s boys’ basketball team............................................19

ONE Concert for Spring Orchestra New England (ONE) gives a prelude to spring with its BaroqueFest concert................................23

Tara Helen O’Connor: New Head for Essex Winter Series

By Rita Christopher

What happens when an unmarried person meets the perfect unmarried mate? If love conquers all, they marry — even if it seems improbable. And so it was for Daniel Phillips and Tara Helen O’Connor, who married despite a noticeable disparity. She is 5-foot-10; he is 5-foot-3.

Far more important than their height difference is their shared love of music. Tara, a flutist, and Daniel, a violinist, once played the same passage from a Bach cantata together at rehearsal with exactly the same interpretation. In that moment, they knew they belonged together.

This is Tara’s first year as artistic director of the Essex Winter Series. She takes over the role after Mihae Lee’s 15 years at the helm.

Tara is no stranger to music festivals and concert series. She and Daniel run a summer festival in northern New Mexico called

Music from Angel Fire, which presents about 10 concerts over two and a half weeks. She has also performed at music festivals across the United States — from California to New England — as well as in Canada, Europe, and Asia.

She is an artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and was the first wind player selected for its Bowers Program, which supports the careers of outstanding young chamber music performers. She is an Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award.

Tara currently teaches flute and coaches chamber music ensembles at the Yale School of Music. The Fenton Brown

Emerging Artist Concert on March 22 will feature a young chamber group, Trio Animoso, which she worked with during their student days at Yale.

“They were so fabulous, so fantastic, that they just had to stay together,” she says.

The trio will remain after the concert for a four-day outreach residency, visiting local schools to give students a more personal introduction to classical music.

“Music for kids in school is a win-win,” Tara says. “It works the brain, helps coordination, makes a happier, smarter child.”

The Essex Winter Series has faced challenges this year, though not from the music itself. The weather has been uncooperative. The opening concert of the season — a tribute to Mihae Lee — was canceled because of a snowstorm and has been rescheduled for Nov. 8, 2026. That concert will feature Tara on flute, violinist Ani Kavafian, cellist Peter Wiley, and

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Letters Editor to the

Decision-Making Power

Old Saybrook will soon vote on the opportunity to secure access to a significant property at Saybrook Point for passive recreation and to return it to green space. Doing so would help protect the natural beauty of Old Saybrook’s portion of the Connecticut River estuary, which is recognized as one of the “Last Great Places” due to its ecological significance and biodiversity.

The decision to secure this property for future generations is equally impor-

tant and will augment the work Barbara Maynard completed years ago to procure Harvey’s Beach and the Sandbar (today’s Duffy Pavilion). With new control over the development of the site by the entire community, we will have decision-making power to protect the environment and develop it for the benefit of all residents and visitors.

Edward Armstrong Old Saybrook

Nominations Open for 14th Annual Beacon Awards

Laura Robida

Managing Editor

Since 2013, the Beacon Awards have been our way of pausing to say thank you to the people who quietly hold our shoreline communities together.

What began as a small effort to recognize a handful of extraordinary neighbors has grown into an annual tradition. Over the past 13 years, Shore Publishing and Zip06.com have honored nearly 200 individuals whose generosity, compassion, and commitment have strengthened our towns in ways both large and small. In 2026, we are proud to continue that tradition with the 14th annual Beacon Awards, to be held Wednesday, June 24, at Woodwinds in Branford.

Beacon Award honorees are not chosen for accolades or titles. They are chosen because they show up—consistently and selflessly. They lead food drives, mentor young people, advocate for neighbors, preserve local history, protect vulnerable populations, and give their time without expectation of recognition. These are the people who make our shoreline a place of opportunity, well-being, and connection.

As a local news organization, we have the privilege of telling many meaningful stories throughout the year. But the Beacon Awards are special. They are shaped directly by the community through nominations submitted by readers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends. You are the ones who know who is making a difference, often quietly and sometimes without thanks.

We invite you to submit your nominations for the 2026 Beacon Awards at www.beaconawardsct.com. Nominees must be at least 18 years old and have a strong connection to one of our shoreline communities, including Branford, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, or Westbrook. Nominations are due by Friday, March 13.

To our past honorees, nominees, sponsors, and nominators: thank you. The Beacon Awards endure because of your belief that service matters and that those who give of themselves deserve to be seen. Who inspires you? We’re looking forward to hearing their story.

Applications Welcome for Fine Art Students

The Lyme Academy of Fine Art, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, announces it is accepting online applications to its Core Drawing and Painting Program or Core Sculpture Program. Students of all levels are encouraged to apply. The academy is primarily seeking students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the challenges of a rigorous program. The application deadlines are Sunday, March 1, for early decision and Monday, June 1, for regular decision. The notification dates are Wednesday, April 1, and Tuesday, June 30. Students may enter the Core Programs during the fall trimester. For more information, visit lymeacademy.edu.

Obituaries

Obituary

Douglas Pogany Clinton

Douglas Wayne “Doug” Pogany passed away peacefully at home with his beloved dog, Boomer, and his parents Jan. 25, 2026, following a brave battle against cancer.

Born June 6, 1972, to Wayne and Judy Pogany, now of Lebanon, Doug was introduced to fishing at an early age and loved being on the water. His younger years were spent in Mystic before his parents moved to Columbia, and then Lebanon, where he graduated from Lyman Memorial High School.

While his family moved inland, the ocean pulled Doug back to the shore, where he learned the trade and worked on fishing boats, including the F/V Tina Michelle as a deckhand during his early teenage years.

After graduating from high school, Doug stayed working on the water, at that time on clam and oyster boats. One voyage took him to Louisiana, where he was part of a crew that brought a boat back to Connecticut and converted it into a clamming rig.

Doug learned to weld from his father, which served him well throughout his career. This skill, combined with his being a quick and observant learner, led to Doug’s proficiency at building dredging equipment. He was highly respected

for his excellent fabrication and craftsmanship, as well as ethical business practices.

He spent as much time on the water as he could and in time bought the F/V Kestrel, from which he captained and ran a successful commercial fishing operation, dragging out of Guilford and Clinton.

In the fishing community, Doug was known as “Dougie Fresh” for the meticulous way he handled his catch and his unique packing process. Buyers on the Eastern Seaboard sought Doug’s fish for their high quality.

Doug, Boomer, and the Kestrel were fixtures in the Clinton marina. Artists painted them, and visitors at Lobster Landing enjoyed watching Doug work his rig and make its nets, a skill he cultivated over the years.

But more than Doug’s success as a fisherman, he was a loyal friend to many. He always made time to help others and enjoyed shooting the breeze with his regular visitors.

Doug leaves behind his parents, Boomer, and countless friends. His friendship, wit and early morning sunrise photos that only a fisherman out before dawn could catch will be dearly missed. Doug was one of a special breed of fishermen and people, part of an era slowly fading away.

There will be no public service for Doug at his request. Donations may be made in his name to the animal shelter of your choice.

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Arts Center Killingworth, 276 North Parker Hill Road, and Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, are seeking volunteers to help at events and programs throughout the year. No experience is necessary. Teens can earn community service credit. For more information, contact 860-663-5593 or artscenterkillingworth @gmail.com, or visit the volunteer page at spectrumartgallery.org/volunteer.

Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS) announces a new adventure club for grade 4 students called “Mission Ready.” Students will go on mini "missions," try new challenges, explore their community, and build the skills they need to feel confident and capable. The club features a regular session on four Thursdays through Feb. 26 (no session on Feb. 19) at Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. The cost is $20 for all four weeks. For more information, contact 860-510-5050 or jessica.wood@oldsaybrookct.gov.

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Westbrook Man Arrested in Darien High School Investigation

Staff Writer By Eric O'Connell

A Westbrook man was arrested last month following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior with a student at Darien High School, where he was a teacher. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Feb. 13.

Darien Police arrested Westbrook resident Sean Arthur Boardman on Jan. 30 and charged him with risk of injury to a child, a Class C felony under Connecticut law. Boardman is free on bail and is scheduled to appear in court in Stamford on Feb. 13. Darien High School officials said he is currently on leave.

A court official told the on Feb. 4 that an arrest warrant, which could provide additional details about the police investigation, would not be available until Boardman appears in court. Police have Harbor News

released limited information about the case because it involves a juvenile.

According to reports, police said the alleged offense occurred in late November during an extra-help session held before school. Darien High School became aware of the incident and reported it to the Darien Police Department the same day.

Darien Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Byrne released a statement following Boardman’s arrest.

“On Nov. 21, 2025, a serious concern involving one of our DHS teachers was brought to the attention of our administration. We immediately took action, reported the concern to the appropriate authorities, and placed the teacher on leave pending an investigation. The teacher remains on leave at this time. Given that this matter involves a student and is an active case, I cannot offer further comment,” the statement said.

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pianist Shai Wosner.

On Feb. 22, the Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert will feature Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks performing music from the 1920s. On April 12, Chanticleer — the acclaimed a cappella ensemble that has previously appeared in the series — will return with a program of American songs.

In fact, all of this season’s concerts highlight American themes in different ways as part of a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Tara loves combining classical orchestral and chamber music repertoire with works by new composers.

“After all, music is a continuum,” she says. “Bach was a new composer once.”

She has also performed on several film and television soundtracks in a very different musical vein, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barbie, and Respect.

Tara begins playing piano at age 3, and by 5 she is already composing her own songs. She wants to play the flute after hearing a neighbor practice, but at her elementary school in Hauppauge, Long Island, students cannot begin flute instruction until fourth grade. Although Tara is already accompanying the school chorus on piano in third grade, no exception is made, and she waits another year.

As a high school senior, Tara is selected

to participate in a master class led by noted flutist Paula Robison with the Long Island Philharmonic. Robison asks what Tara plans to do after graduation. Tara says she has considered becoming a lawyer, following other family members. Robison has other ideas. She encourages Tara to pursue music professionally and suggests she audition for Sam Baron, a noted flute instructor at the State University at Stony Brook.

Tara follows that advice, knocks on Baron’s door, and asks if she can play for him. He is initially incredulous when he sees the difficulty of the music, but after hearing her perform, he becomes her teacher for the next 11 years.

Tara and Dan live in Manhattan with their two dachshunds, Ava and Chloe, but she is already familiar with the Shoreline area. She has performed at Musical Masterworks in Old Lyme and also has a cousin in Clinton.

Her schedule is busy, but she relishes its variety.

“I love teaching; I love performing; I love mentoring young artists,” she says. “I love sharing great music. Music is important to all of us, even if we have different beliefs. We can all come together over great music.”

For more information about the Essex Winter Series and to purchase tickets, visit essexwinterseries.com.

Hearing Set on Red-Light, Speed Camera Ordinance

By Eric O'Connell

Staff Writer CLINTON

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would allow automated red-light and speed cameras in Clinton. After months of delay, the council has scheduled an information session and public hearing for Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

On March 25, the town will hold an information session at 6 p.m. during which residents can learn more about the proposal as the Police Department presents information addressing common questions and concerns about the program. The public hearing, during which residents may speak in favor of or in opposition to the ordinance, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is to gather public input. A vote on whether to approve installation of the cameras will be taken by the Town Council at a later date.

To install automated traffic cameras in Clinton, the town must adopt an ordinance following a public hearing and receive approval from the state Department of Transportation.

The Ordinance

The Connecticut General Assembly approved legislation in 2024 allowing municipalities to install traffic enforcement cameras. Several towns have adopted the system so far, and more — including Clinton — are in the process of drafting ordinances.

If approved, the Police Department would seek to install one speed camera on Killingworth Turnpike near The Morgan School and red-light cameras at three intersections: Exit 63 at the Big Y Plaza, North High Street at the Interstate 95 northbound ramp, and Route 1 at Hull Street.

Clinton Police Chief Vincent DeMaio said there would be no cost to the town for the program because it would be funded through fines generated by violations. Language in the proposed ordinance stipulates that the vendor’s fees “may not be contingent on the number of citations issued or fines paid.”

If installed, the cameras would record vehicles that run red lights or, in the case of the speed camera, exceed the posted speed limit by at least 10 mph. The system

would capture a high-resolution image of the vehicle and its license plate. A Clinton police officer would review each violation before a citation is issued.

Violations would result in a $50 fine issued to the registered owner of the vehicle and a $75 fine for repeat violations. Citations would not affect license points or be reported to insurance companies. For the first 30 days after installation, violations would result in warnings only, not fines.

To dispute a citation, the recipient must request a hearing in writing within 10 days of receiving the notice. The hearing would be overseen by an arbitrator appointed by the town manager but not affiliated with the Police Department. Hearings would be held at Town Hall unless otherwise determined. The arbitrator may uphold or dismiss the fine.

State law outlines six valid defenses to a citation: if the driver was operating an emergency vehicle; if the traffic control signal was not functioning; if the driver moved to allow an emergency vehicle to pass; if the vehicle was stolen and not yet

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Hearing Set on Red-Light, Speed Camera Ordinance

recovered; if a law enforcement officer directed the driver to proceed; or if the camera was malfunctioning.

DeMaio said last year the town would look to partner with Altumint, a Maryland-based vendor. He noted at the time that the company does not retain data from violations.

Under the proposed ordinance, no personally identifiable information may be disclosed by the town or vendor to any person or entity, including law enforcement agencies, except when disclosure is made in connection with the charging, collection, or enforcement of fines.

Additionally, no personally identifiable information may be stored or retained by the town or vendor unless necessary for enforcement. All personally identifiable information and other data that specifically identify a motor vehicle and relate to a violation must be destroyed by the town and vendor within 30 days after a fine is

collected or a hearing is conducted, whichever occurs later. Personally identifiable information may not be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, though other data and information may be subject to disclosure.

Under state law, revenue generated by traffic enforcement cameras must be used solely for traffic safety initiatives. Under the latest proposed ordinance language, fines would be placed into an account known as the Traffic Safety Fund, overseen by the town’s Finance Department. Requests to use the fund would be presented to the Town Council for review and final approval.

DeMaio has emphasized that the goal of the program is safer driving, not revenue.

“Ideally we wouldn’t get any revenue because that means we’re getting compliance,” DeMaio said last year.

DeMaio originally presented the concept of automated traffic enforcement last year. A public hearing was scheduled for early October, but the day before the hearing,

the ordinance was tabled after some council members objected to how ticket revenue would be managed. Under the earlier proposal, the fund would have been overseen by the Board of Police Commissioners rather than the Town Council.

With no consensus reached, the council agreed at that time to further workshop the ordinance language and consult the town attorney.

After a three-month delay and agreement on draft language, the public hearing was rescheduled at a Town Council meeting on Feb. 4.

The Police Department began exploring automated enforcement about a year ago and conducted traffic studies in 2025 to identify problem areas.

If the ordinance is adopted, the town would enter into a memorandum of understanding with the vendor, launch a public education campaign, and seek approval from the state Department of Transportation.

Those who have

call 475-329-1169.

2026 Community Investment Program Participants

PTO • Chester Historical Society The Chester Hose Company, Inc. • Chester Land Trust • Common Good Gardens, Inc. • Community Music School

Con Brio Choral Society, Inc. • Connecticut River Museum (Connecticut River Foundation at Steamboat Dock • The Country School, Inc.

CT Cancer Foundation, Inc. • Connecticut Theater Women Network • Deep River Ambulance Association, Inc. • Deep River Fire Department

Deep River Land Trust, Inc. • Deer Lake Outdoor Center (Pathfinders, Inc.) • Essex Ambulance Association, Inc. • Essex Art Association, Inc.

Essex Elderly and Affordable Housing, Inc. • Essex Elementary School PTO • Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1 • Essex Historical Society, Inc.

Essex Land Trust • Essex Library Association • Essex Winter Series, Inc. • The Estuary, Inc. (Meals on Wheels)

FISH (Friends in Service Here) for C, D, & E, Inc. • Families Helping Families • Forgotten Felines, Inc.

Fountain Hill Cemetery Preservation Society, Inc. • Friends of Chester Public Library • Friends of Hamburg Fair • Friends of Hammonasset, Inc.

Friends of the Acton Public Library • Friends of the Lyme Public Library • Friends of Westbrook Library • Guilford Youth Mentoring

Henry Carter Hull Library • High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. • Homeward Bound Adoptions CT, Inc.

HOPE Partnership (Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere), Inc. • Ivoryton Library Association • Ivoryton Playhouse

Ivoryton Village Alliance • Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Inc. • Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore CT, Inc. • Lumibility, Inc. (formerly SARAH)

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts • Lyme Ambulance Association, Inc. • Lyme Art Association • Lyme Fire Company

Lyme Public Hall and Local History Archives, Inc. • Lyme/Old Lyme Food Share Garden • Lymes’ Elderly Housing, Inc. (Lymewood)

Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau • Madison Cultural Arts • Madison Emergency Medical Services (Madison Ambulance Association, Inc.)

The Madison Foundation, Inc. • Madison Historical Society, Inc. • MusicNow Foundation, Inc. • Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center, Inc.

Old Lyme Fire Department • Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc. • Old Lyme Land Trust • Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

Old Lyme Rowing Association, Inc. • Old Saybrook Education Foundation • Old Saybrook Fire Company No. 1, Inc. • Old Saybrook Garden Club

Old Saybrook Historical Society • Old Saybrook Land Trust • Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy • Region 4 Education Foundation

Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation, Inc. • Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife & Drum Corps • Shoreline Arts Alliance, Inc.

The Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries • Study Hall, Inc. • Traveling Toys, Inc. • Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau, Inc.

Valley Baseball-Softball Booster Club • Valley Shore YMCA • Valley Soccer Club, Inc.

Vernon A. Tait All-Animal Adoption, Preservation, and Rescue Fund, Inc. (dba TEAM) • Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Westbrook Historical Society, Inc. • Westbrook Project Graduation, Inc. • Westbrook Youth and Family Services, Inc.

Women & Family Life Center of Guilford, Inc.

Dock and Dine Swap Heads to March 31 Vote

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The Proposed Deal

Under the proposal, the town would transfer ownership of the Vicki Duffy Pavilion to Kodama and lease the underlying land for $1 per year under a 25-year lease with three 25-year renewal options. At the end of the lease, the land would revert to the town.

Kodama would convert the pavilion into a year-round, casual restaurant. If the restaurant were rendered inoperable by a natural disaster, the owner would have two years—and potentially a one-year extension—to rebuild. If not rebuilt within that time, the lease would terminate and the land would revert to the town.

If the restaurant were to be sold or transferred to another entity that would own more than 50% of the facility, the town would have the right of first refusal.

Meanwhile, the town would convert the 2.2-acre Dock and Dine parcel at 145 College St. into a public park for passive recreation, such as walking and fishing. First Selectman Carl Fortuna previously said possible plans include building a new open-air pavilion with a screened area for three-season use, though no design has been finalized.

If the referendum passes, the town would likely hire a consultant and solicit public input to shape plans for the park.

Fortuna said the projected cost of creating the park and pavilion is around $500,000, though he acknowledged the final figure may be higher due to rising costs and the desire for an appealing design. He said funding sources could include the town’s capital nonrecurring fund, surplus budget funds, and potential state grants.

Q: Dear Linda- I have heard that Sprigs & Twigs has an Organic Lawn Care Program and I’d like to know more about it. My husband puts down bags of stuff on our lawn and I’m worried he’s doing something harmful. Thank you, - Kathy

A: ANSWER #5 (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK):

Hello Kathy- Sprigs & Twigs offers the only true, 100% Organic Lawn Care Program in the area; we would be happy to visit with you and explain it in more detail.

Let us take a closer look at the drawbacks of synthetic chemical lawn care programs offered by others (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK…):

#6 “Weed and Feed” products are a combination of herbicides and fertilizers which are intended to kill both weeds and fertilize grass in one “easy” application. There are many on the market, but they all contain toxins that are poisonous to a wide range of living things. Children and pets that play or crawl on lawns treated with weed and feed products can easily absorb the toxins through their skin or by licking their fingers (or paws). Both pets and people track them into the house. In Canada, all combination weed and feed products have been banned as well as in a number of cities and towns in the US.

Town officials said the adjacent mini golf course would not be affected, and that programs now held at the pavilion would be relocated. Possible alternate spaces include the town library, The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, and the Estuary.

The Point, LLC—the current owner of the Dock and Dine site, which lists Kodama as a principal—has paid all taxes on the property, Fortuna said. Concerns had been raised last year when the town website showed more than $24,000 in unpaid taxes on the parcel.

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#7 “Weed and Feed” products apply herbicides and toxins over the entire lawn, including where it is not needed. The combination of fertilizer and herbicides in one bag puts two incompatible products together. Fertilizer is intended for the entire lawn and herbicides are intended to kill weeds that may only be on 5 percent of the lawn, but unnecessarily get spread on the entire lawn anyway.

In summary, the major difference between a natural, organic lawn care program that we offer and a synthetic, chemical lawn care program offered by others is the attention paid to the health of the soil. Chemical programs work directly on the grass plants by overdosing them with frequent, high levels of nitrogen, basically “hooking them on drugs” and sterilizing the soil. Our Organic Lawn Care Program: 1) is a science-based approach that focuses on building a healthy eco-system in the soil that promotes robust growth of grass plants, 2) fertilizes the grass plants with natural, organic fertilizers that are completely safe for people and pets and 3) promotes healthy turf management practices. Give us a call and we would be happy to visit with you and explain it in more detail.

Obituaries

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Obituary

Francis Joseph Byrne III

Francis Joseph Byrne III, husband, father, brother, and friend to many, slipped the “surly bonds of earth” Jan. 28, 2026.

Frank will be mourned deeply; his absence feels as if a song has ended too soon.

Frank was born in New Haven Oct. 21, 1947, to the late Eleanor (De Wolfe) and Francis Byrne.

After attending St. Rita’s in Hamden and graduating from Notre Dame High School in New Haven in 1965, Frank went on to study at Providence College.

In 1970, during the Vietnam War, he was drafted into the Army and trained at Fort Dix and Fort Sam Houston, serving his country with a tour in Germany as a medical lab technician until 1972. After leaving the Army, Frank hauled freight for UPS, before enrolling at “Interstate Tractor Trailer Training School.” He then bought his own 45-foot trailer and drove his rig around North America, with his dog Cummins, as well as friends along for the ride. Frank continued his career as a “Road Scholar” for 15 years, driving as a Teamster until 1987. During the 1970s Frank’s entrepreneurial aspirations surfaced, and he and a friend sold handmade artisan goods, advertising their Berkshire Mountain Market in Yankee Magazine. Frank felt incredibly lucky to have met his English wife Diana, and she felt the exact same way about encountering

LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION WESTBROOK ZONING COMMISSION

Clinton PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE WESTBROOK ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the Westbrook Zoning Commission took the following actions at their Special Meeting on Wednesday February 4th, 2026;

1. (Approved With Conditions) - ZC2025-021 – SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION – 36 WESTBROOK PLACE – Change of Use from Office to Service -Type Sec. 3.B.2.L

Assessors Map/Lot: 176-125

Applicant: c/o Attorney Edward Cassella

Applications are available for review at the Town of Westbrook Land Use Office during business hours and are accessible from the documents link posted in the meeting agenda.

Dated: 2/5/2026

Harry Ruppenicker, Jr. – Zoning Commission Chairman

Notice is hereby given that the Westbrook Zoning Commission will hold Public Hearings on February 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Mulvey Municipal Building, 866 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT and by hybrid teleconference Zoom meeting to consider the following applications:

1. (continued) ZC2025-020 – COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT SITE PLAN & SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION – Construction of 20 Unit Mixed Use Building

Location: 756 Boston Post Road , Assessors Map/Lot: 184-090 Zone: NCD

Applicant: Harbor House Condominiums , c/o E. Cassella, Esq.

2. ZC2025-022- REGULATION TEXT AMENDMENT APPLICATION – Section 2.C.2 and 2.C.3 –Area Dimensional Standards in the Rural Residential (RR) Zone

Applicant: Gayle Erickson & Wayne Zirolli

3. ZC2026-004 – SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION – 70 Essex Road – Change of Use from Office to Service - Sec. 3.B.2.L.

Location: 70 Essex Road, Assessors Map/Lot: 177-004-04 Zone: CTC

Applicant: Hopewell Health Solutions, c/o E. Cassella, Esq.

Applications are available for review at the Town of Westbrook Land Use Office and are accessible from the documents link that will be posted in the meeting agenda. Zoom link will be available on the agenda.

Dated: 2/5/2026

Harry Ruppenicker, Jr. – Zoning Commission Chairman

this Irishman. They were introduced on a blind date arranged by his friends, and between his guitar and the polyester suit it was love at first sight. By the time they were married in 1984 Frank was ready for a new career, and in 1987 Greenscape of Clinton was born. They ran their company together for 32 years, starting off by mowing lawns with a tiny Sears mower and eventually building a landscape and turf management business, of which they were both very proud. Greenscape gave full expression to Frank’s ingenuity, creative spirit, and commitment to dogged hard work. Many men and women worked for Greenscape over the years and were rewarded with his hands-off management style and his ability to empower people. With his easy sense of humor, he looked for the best in everyone he met and always found it.

The Byrne family moved to Clinton in 1987 and embraced the spirit and community of this beautiful shoreline town. Raising his family in Clinton was a very fulfilling part of Frank’s life and he cherished the wide range of friendships he developed along the way. He put his heart into all his commitments: from coaching soccer to serving with the Clinton Land Conservation Trust for over 25 years.

Frank was most passionate about his family. He was a very caring and devoted brother to his three siblings and their partners, Kathy and her husband Vic, Kevin and his wife Susan, Robert and his wife Peggy. Frank worked hard to inspire his daughters, Julia and Rachel to become their best selves—and particularly nurtured their love for music and adventuring outdoors. He was a loving partner to Diana for 44 years and cherished his English family across the pond; George, Liz, Howard, and Sue. He always stayed close to nieces and nephews as well as many cousins. Frank loved life and had a wide range of interests. After running the Boston Marathon in 1980, he later became a good skier, hiked all over the White Mountains of New Hampshire and learned to sail and kayak. On his many travels he never could pass by an informational placard; he read them all—from the Panama Canal to the Continental Divide.

Having taught himself guitar in college, Frank enjoyed playing and singing folk music for the rest of his life. He sang and played guitar for his daughters as they grew up, and he performed at both of their weddings. Music was a huge part of his personality and gave his family and friends inspiration and hours of pleasure. Frank recorded a folk album on his 70th birthday and a children’s album a few years later. The links to listen are below.

“Frank Byrne's Old Favorites” Album- https://on.soundcloud.com/Ss2ZiupjdU0AGUoPge

“Singin’ It Loud” Children’s Albumhttps://on.soundcloud.com/WfVl7W BgjWzdUOvcVY

In 2019, Frank was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, a challenge he met with characteristic grace and determination. He fought the odds. With the help of the gifted team at Smilow Cancer Center, and numerous other medical professionals he continued to enjoy a full and energetic life. He was thrilled to witness Julia marry Andy in Mexico and Rachel marry Hamilton in Seattle. Frank engineered one final big adventure by moving to Durango Colorado to live each winter. He welcomed his grandson Hudson into his world, a delightful and profound joy.

Frank’s family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to every one of his old and new friends—from all facets of his life, including grade school, college, golf, work, travel, and music. During the past six years you have provided him with solace, generous friendship, fun and happiness—as well as unwavering support.

In accordance with Frank’s wishes, no official services will be held. Donations in Frank’s memory can be made to the Clinton Land Conservation Trust https://www.clintonlandtrust.org/donate-join or to the “Closer to Free Fund” at Smilow Cancer Hospital https://givetoynhh.org/areas-tosupport/closer-to-free-fund/ . As a collective celebration of Frank’s energy, pour a cup of tea, or a local IPA, play your favorite music and allow it to fill your heart.

Obituary

Mildred Carstensen

Old Saybrook

Mildred Gertrude “Millie” Carstensen, 80, of Old Saybrook, passed away Jan. 26, 2026. Born May 26, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., to Josie Eleanor (Tolbert) Eubanks and Thaddeus Briggs Eubanks, Millie lived a life marked by intellect, service, and civic responsibility.

She attended Howalton Day School, the first African American private day school in Chicago, and the University of Chicago Laboratory School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in French and psychology from Cornell College, a master’s degree in French from Yale University, and a doctorate in administration, planning, and social policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Millie began her career as a high school French teacher in New Haven, and went on to hold leadership roles at the University of Chicago, the Virginia

Obituary

Judy Sherman

Old Saybrook

Judy (Pennito) Sherman, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Old Saybrook on Jan. 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and children.

Judy was born Aug. 10, 1955, in Bristol, to Jack and Joan Pennito, who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Jay Pennito. She devoted her life to her family, creating a home filled with love, care, and unwavering support. Judy worked for Cigna Healthcare for 20 years and later for Old Saybrook Park and Recreation for 10 years, where she formed lasting friendships and was known for her kindness, dedication, and beautiful smile that could brighten anyone’s day. She shared 50 beautiful years of marriage with her husband, Danny Sherman, a partnership defined by deep love, loyalty, and commitment. Together, they raised two children, Danny Paul Sherman (Marnie Sherman) and Jade Elizabeth Paradis (Michael Latina), who were the pride

Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy, and the University of Connecticut, including founding director of the Diversity Engineering Program in the School of Engineering. She later taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford and the University of Massachusetts.

Fluent in French and a fierce Chicago Bears fan, Millie found deep contentment at home, reading Paris Match, watching Bollywood films, enjoying views of The Preserve, and sitting on her bench beneath a Japanese cherry tree.

She is survived by her husband, Fred Carstensen; her daughter, Erin Carstensen, and son-in-law, Alan Souza Bittencourt; and her grandchildren, Naue and Ayo Carsten Bittencourt.

A memorial service, “Honoring Millie: An Abundant Life,” will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornell College in support of the Mildred Carstensen Scholarship.

Millie’s moral clarity, determination, elegance, and classic sense of style will be deeply missed. Her principled generosity of time and commitment will be forever cherished.

and joy of her life.

Judy’s greatest joy was her family. She had a quiet way of making everyone feel cared for, whether through her constant presence, her kindness, or simply being there whenever she was needed. Her love was steady, selfless, and unconditional, and those who were fortunate enough to know her felt it deeply.

Judy was a devoted grandmother to Daniel Robert Sherman, Noah Anthony Sherman, Ryan Giachino Sherman, Stella Rose Paradis, Sophia Mae Paradis, and Samantha Grace Latina.

Being “Grandma” was one of her greatest joys, and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jan Pennito, and her husband, Butch Brophy.

Those who knew Judy will remember her warmth, her gentle strength, and the love she so freely gave. Her comforting presence, radiant smile, and immeasurable impact will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

A memorial service was held Feb. 7 at Swann Funeral Home in Old Saybrook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judy’s memory to the Make-AWish Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Perfect Valentine: Hoping for a Home

Story by Carol Andrecs

Beautiful Hope has been waiting for her forever home for many years. She was rescued as a very pregnant stray and gave birth shortly thereafter. Her kittens were adopted several years ago, and she has been patiently waiting for her own loving home. Hope is quiet and a little shy, but warms up nicely when she is petted. She will blossom in a quiet home without dogs or young kids. Adopting one cat may not change the world, but for Hope, her world will change forever. Come meet Hope at our open house or apply to adopt her online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.

Find Your Match at Forgotten Felines

Forgotten Felines holds an open house every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary.

Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and

much appreciated. For more information, contact 860-669-1347 or volunteerinfo@forgotten felinesct.org.

The 2026 Beacon Award winners will be celebrated with a special dinner at The Woodwinds on June 24.

Is there someone in your community who deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond — a volunteer who continually steps up and helps make the shoreline a wonderful place to live and work? Let us know about them!

Submit your nominations by Friday, March 13 at BEACONAWARDSCT.COM

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of February 12 - February 18

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition–it’s sharper than ever.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Abundance is knocking, Taurus. Your hard work is translating into tangible rewards, and you may receive unexpected good news regarding finances or resources.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Your mind is sparkling, Gemini, making you the most magnetic person in the room. Use this vibrant energy to connect, share ideas and lead discussions.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a feeling of emotional security empowers you to tackle any professional challenge with grace and confidence. You are totally centered right now, so go for it.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you are radiating charisma this week and attracting positive attention wherever you go. Use this incredible visibility to network or showcase your talents.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

You’ll find great satisfaction in clean, organized work that earns sincere praise this week, Virgo. Your dedication is about to unlock a significant reward. Surprises are in store.

FEBRUARY 12

Josh Brolin, Actor (58)

FEBRUARY 13

Kelly Hu, Actress (58)

FEBRUARY 14

Cadel Evans, Athlete (49)

FEBRUARY 15

Ross Duffer, Producer (42)

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Relationships are the key to your happiness this week, Libra. Expect delightful interactions, smooth negotiations and the forging of beneficial alliances.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

This week is all about your own transformation, Scorpio. You feel a surge of internal power and clarity that allows you to confidently pursue deep, personal goals.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

Your sense of optimism and love for exploration is fully charged, Sagittarius. Even if you can’t take a trip, your mind is open to exciting new philosophies or ideas.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Your professional reputation is soaring, Capricorn. Key figures at your job are recognizing your dedication and leadership. Expect exciting opportunities for advancement.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

Your network is buzzing with opportunities, Aquarius. Collaborative efforts are highly favored, and you’ll find incredible support for your most innovative ideas.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, your intuition is a superpower that guides you toward fulfillment and emotional satisfaction this week. Embrace your artistic side and allow your imagination to lead the way.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY 16

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Michael Jordan, Businessman (63) FEBRUARY 18

Matt Dillon, Actor (62)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Breezed through

5. Consumer protection agency

8. Criminal syndicate

11. Moves back from

13. Satisfaction

14. Feel concern or interest

15. Monetary units

16. Congressman (abbr.)

17. Israeli city

18. Restaurants

20. 2,000 lbs.

21. Grandmother

22. North, South and Central

25. In an early way

30. Foes

31. Social networking platform

32. Early term for basketball player

33. Another name for sesame plant

38. Disallow

41. Provide greater detail

43. Inaccessible

45. Evoke emotions

47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea

49. Celtic punk rockers

50. A fencing sword

55. Actor Idris

56. Affirmative (slang)

57. Afflicted in mind or body

59. One point north of northeast

60. Born of

61. Social media hand gesture

62. Hong Kong food stall __ pai dong

63. Opposite of beginning

64. Email function

CLUES DOWN

1. Sign language

2. Fashionable

3. Borough in Helsinki

4. Inability to hear

5. More quickly

6. An idea accepted as a demonstrable truth

7. Shrewdly

8. Rooney and Kate are two

9. Mediterranean port

10. Benedictine monk

12. Midway between south and southeast

14. Town in Galilee

19. Satisfy

23. Mice genus

24. Brass instrument

25. Chest muscle (slang)

26. Transmits genetic information from DNA

27. Records electric currents generated by the brain

28. Woman (French)

29. Short route aircraft

34. Pitching statistic

35. Pointed end of a pen

36. Popular sports league

37. Body part

39. Inoffensive

40. Yellowish cotton cloth

41. Feline

42. Does not tell the truth

44. Seduced

45. Spiritual leader

46. Abba __, Israeli politician

47. Repair

48. Olive genus

51. Swiss river

52. Prejudice

53. C. European river

54. Keep under control

58. Father

Word Search

Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.

HEALTHY HEART WORD SEARCH

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Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for February 5, 2026: KISSES

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Dock and Dine Swap Heads to March 31 Vote

The Public Weighs In

A large crowd packed the Old Saybrook Middle School auditorium on the evening of Feb. 2 for a public hearing on the proposal. Speakers included both supporters and opponents, and remarks from both sides drew applause.

Proponents largely cited the expanded river access the public would gain for generations to come.

“If we could make our community better as a legacy, I’m all for it,” one speaker said.

Others said they preferred this deal over the risk of a private developer buying the Dock and Dine site and constructing something less desirable.

“We may not like what they choose to do with it,” said one speaker.

Given the pavilion’s waterfront location, Fortuna said rebuilding it after a major storm would likely be impossible under current codes. Some residents said that made the proposed swap more appealing now rather than risking future loss.

Not all were convinced.

Over the years the pavilion has become a popular venue for civic and private events. The pavilion offers water views, is affordable for residents to rent, and has become a go-to location for community gatherings.

By giving up access to the pavilion, some speakers said the town was taking away something that residents could enjoy for a fair price.

“I feel like the pavilion is the great equalizer when it comes to those who own waterfront property and those who don’t,” one woman said to loud applause.

Opponents also questioned the Dock and Dine site’s condition and criticized Kodama for allowing it to deteriorate, cit-

ing alleged safety concerns. In response to a question about environmental issues, Fortuna said a preliminary review found no major problems but that additional studies would occur during due diligence if the referendum passes.

Other concerns included traffic impacts and uncertainty about the park’s true cost.

The History

Town leaders say part of the appeal of the deal is the site’s long, troubled redevelopment history.

The Dock and Dine property, located at 145 College St., has been vacant for more than 13 years. It once housed the popular restaurant by the same name, which was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Irene and Hurricane Sandy in back-to-back years. The building was eventually demolished, but multiple redevelopment efforts since have failed. Its location in a high-hazard flood zone has made construction expensive and complex.

Fortuna has said the town previously expressed interest in buying the site outright, but Kodama was unwilling to sell.

In April 2025, Fortuna announced the proposed land swap.

The Board of Selectmen had initially planned a public hearing in early June, followed by a townwide referendum on June 18, 2025. However, both actions were postponed in May after residents raised numerous concerns during an April 30 public information session, particularly regarding the lease terms and potential park costs.

After continued negotiations over the lease, the Board of Selectmen in early January unanimously voted to move forward with a new public hearing and referendum to give voters a final say.

860-434-2200

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Old Saybrook’s Young Roster Clinch Spot in Postseason

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

The Old Saybrook boys basketball team is headed to the postseason for the first time in four seasons after defeating Westbrook on Feb. 6, to secure its eighth victory of the year.

At the beginning of the year, the team set the expectation to reach the state tournament, but after an initial 3-0 start hit a wall, and the Rams lost five of their next seven games. However, as of late, they have managed to turn things around to advance to the postseason.

Old Saybrook coach Chris Perras believed punching their ticket to the playoffs this season would be a major testament to the growth of the team. The young team finished 6-14 last year, and finished 5-15 the year before.

“It means a lot in the sense that this is a young group that we haven't qualified. It's been three years now since we made the state tournament,” Perras said. “This young group, they put in the work in the offseason, and now they are starting to see their efforts come to fruition.”

Perras added their season turnaround and their development from just last year is a reminder that the team will go as far as they take it.

“They've proved that, so it's just continuing that,” he said. “Overall, it's been a good season. We've competed in every game except for the one. We're playing teams extremely tough. We just have to polish some things up to make it a little bit more consistent, but it starts defensively, and I'm proud of the effort that we're putting forth.”

Old Saybrook is comprised mainly of six sophomores and one junior. The starting five are all sophomores.

The team includes point guard Liam Laurie, who facilitates and initiates the offense. Noah Nygard and Taven Royster have become the leading scorers of the team who score at an efficient rate. Chase Percival, James Ashe, and Brandon Flores are the defensive powerhouses on the team who clean the glass and gather rebounds. Junior Jack Bollman is a threepoint specialist for the team.

Perras said each player has a role and they rely on each other. He said what truly leads to their success is that they are all true friends.

“They're all friends, and they all kind of have their own space in their friend group. It actually carries onto the court the same way,” Perras said. “We have guys that can score, then we have guys that predominantly will rebound and be good shot contestants, and we have guys that can run the floor.”

Perras added that the expectation coming into the year was to compete in every game, but they imagined that the second season playing varsity for the team would largely be a learning year. The sixth-year coach said they are not just learning, but they are turning the season into more than what they had hoped for.

“These guys had a lot of playing experience last year when they were freshmen. So they're not exactly brand new to the varsity scene. We kind of got that crash test out of the way last year, so this year it allows them to play like more experienced sophomores,” he said. “We have to play well, and we have to prepare well, and they've done exactly that.”

Old Saybrook has six games left this season against Lyme-Old Lyme, East Hampton, Hale Ray, Portland, East Lyme, and Wheeler.

As the team concludes the regular season and heads into the postseason, the main focus will be to clean up its

turnovers. Perras said that with the group in general, the next step in their development is to get physically stronger and to play with better ball handling.

“We've lost some games this year that have just been physical losses,” he said. “So, developing more in the weight room and then just playing under more control. We sometimes get carried away, and we'll turn the ball over a little bit. If we're not giving teams the ball, most of the time, we're going to be pretty good.”

Old Saybrook returns to the court Friday, Feb. 13, on the road at Hale Ray at 7 p.m.

Morgan Using Last Year’s Unfinished Business in State Championship to Fuel This Season

By Serenity J. Bishop

Sports Editor

The Morgan Huskies girls' basketball team has unfinished business from last season, and they have taken out their shortcomings from a year ago on nearly every opponent they have faced this season.

Last year, the team fell in both the Shoreline Conference Championship and the Class S State Championship. The disappointing postseason endings have fueled the Huskies to set the tone this year and to finish the season the right way.

The team has opened the regular season with a staggering 14-2 record with four games remaining before the postseason.

Morgan coach Caitlin Woods, who is in her 10th season, said redeeming themselves from their state championship loss to Coventry last season is certainly a driving factor for this year, but the team is focused on the season and not dwelling on the past.

“We really wanted to make sure that this was a new season. You can't dwell on the past, and what we've really tried to do is just build off of last year's success rather than just always going back to talking about it,” Woods said. “We're kind of replanting our roots with this group in particular, so I think that's important just to focus on what we've got in front of us and to focus on each other.”

Woods said heading into the year, the expectations were high, even though they had graduated some starters. She said as long as they focused on each practice and each game, they knew they would be successful, but it also helps to have driven players who want to get back to those championship games.

“They're very goal-oriented, and they want to do it again, but with a banner,” Woods said. “We returned extremely skilled and talented players, but I think we've really built on what we can execute in a game. We improve tremendously on both ends of the court, and we've really been working hard on defense and our full-court

pressure. It's been a great collective effort.”

One of the main contributors on the team is 1,000-point scorer Sadie Passante. The all-around point guard averages nearly 30 points a game, but also has a knack for disrupting opposing players on defense.

Morgan captain Emma Teuner is also another key contributor to the team. The center leads the team in rebounds and consistently faces double teams each game.

“She's just such a terrific, focused, driven kid. She pulls down so many of our rebounds every night,” Woods said. “She just battles. She's just such a hardworking kid. She's the type of kid who could just dominate a game, but she's also extremely modest and humble.

“

Junior Madeleine Grenon has also been one of the top three contributors on the team this year. The three-point specialist has advanced her game this year and has been able to not only hurt teams from behind the arc, but in all areas of the offense. She also plays tough defensively and rebounds along with Teuner.

At times, when teams are as stacked as the Morgan Huskies, and they are able to dominate the regular season, they sometimes lose focus heading into the postseason. Those slips have cost many teams throughout the year a chance at a possible title at all levels and in all sports.

Woods said she’s not worried about this group losing focus. She said that whether it’s a reminder from the coaches or the routine of watching film and practicing, this team is filled with individually driven players.

“We just always want to get better, and the kids are totally on board with that. They want to raise the expectation level. They want to raise the bar. They don't want to be a team that just has a decent record,” Woods said. “These are intrinsically driven kids. I think they're proud of themselves and they know they're proud of their success, but I don't think that they're going to pull back, and we're not going to let them.”

Schedules

MORGAN

Friday, Feb. 13: at Haddam Killingworth at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: vs. East Hampton at 3 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19: vs. Daniel Hand at 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13: vs. Haddam Killingworth at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: at East Hampton at 6 p.m.

OLD SAYBROOK

Friday, Feb. 13: at Hale Ray at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: vs. Portland at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19: at East Lyme at 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13: vs. Hale Ray at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: at Portland at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19: vs. East Hampton at 7 p.m.

WESTBROOK

Boys’ Basketball

Monday, Feb. 16: at Parish Hill at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 17: at Coginchaug at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19: vs. Gilbert at 6 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 14: at Foran at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14: at North Haven at 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18: vs. JBWA at 6:30 p.m.

Boys’ Ice Hockey

Saturday, Feb. 14: at Glastonbury at 11:20 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18: at Newton-New Fairfield at 3:45 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13: at Lyme-Old Lyme at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 16: at Putnam at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Fe. 18: vs. Coginchaug at 6 p.m.

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 East Kings Highway, Chester, offers Pathways for Jewish Youth for families with children 16 and younger. Families with children in 3rd grade and younger have the option of freewill tuition. For more information, contact Belinda Brennan at 860-526-8920 or edcant@cbsrz.org, or visit www.cbsrz.org.

The Estuary Center, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook offers a variety of exercise classes for those 50 years and older, suitable for all individuals with or without restrictions. Classes include strength and stretch, balance, yoga and chair yoga, tai chi, tap dance, and qigong. For more information or to register, call 860-388-1611 or visit www.yourestuary.org.

Feb. 12 to Feb. 18

Orchestra New England Brings BaroqueFest to Battell Chapel March 7

Orchestra New England (ONE) eagerly anticipates the arrival of spring with a “BaroqueFest” concert featuring two concertos by Antonio Vivaldi and one each by J.S. Bach and his son Carl Philip Emanuel Bach.

The concert takes place Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Battell Chapel, located at the corner of Elm and College Streets on Yale’s Old Campus.

ONE’s concertmaster Raphael Ryger will play “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and will be joined by ONE principal oboist Stephen Wade in J.S. Bach’s Concerto in D minor for Violin and Oboe.

Vivaldi is known for his concertos, especially those for violin, but he wrote almost 40 concertos for bassoon. Rémy Taghavi will solo in the Concerto in E-flat.

ONE flutist Adrianne Greenbaum will perform a showpiece by C.P.E. Bach, Concerto in D Minor.

Viewing a performance in Battell Chapel includes the great joy of experiencing the remarkable acoustics. In many ways, it is the finest performance space in the greater New Haven area.

A celebratory, catered, postconcert reception will take place just across Elm Street in Yale’s Berkeley College Common Room.

Tickets cost $50 reserved seating, $30 general admission, and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door. Media sponsors are WSHU and WMNR.

For more information or

tickets, contact 203-777-4690 or info@orchestranewengland.org, or www.orchestranewengland .org.

About Orchestra New England

Orchestra New England is one of the most versatile and exciting orchestras in America. The orchestra is committed to quality and innovation, a commitment that has made its artistic achievements possible by generating and nurturing an unusual

workplace and a remarkable orchestra.

ONE was founded in March 1974 as the Yale Theater Orchestra, adopting the name Chamber Orchestra of New England in 1975 and the name Orchestra New England in 1985. Early in its history, ONE began to establish itself as one of the most innovative and critically acclaimed orchestras in the Northeast.

Immediately following its premiere concert, the orchestra and

its founding music director, James Sinclair, recorded an album of premieres for CBS Masterworks.

That was the beginning of a tradition. Today, ONE is unsurpassed among musical ensembles between New York and Boston in the number of commercial recordings it has created. These include CBS Masterworks’s world premiere recording of the Villa-Lobos folk opera, Magdalena, New World Records’s

release of Cole Porter’s first Broadway hit, 50 Million Frenchmen, and both Naxos’s and Koch International Classics’s world premiere recording of orchestral music by Charles Ives. These recordings have met with extraordinary and unanimous critical praise. In June 2023 Naxos released ONE’s new recording of Charles Ives’s complete Sets for Chamber Orchestra.

About the Soloists

Violinist Raphael Ryger was born in Israel and grew up in New York City before returning to Israel and later returning to the U.S. for graduate study in philosophy at Yale. His violin training included some of the greatest pedagogues and mentors in both countries, among them Josef Gingold, Ilona Feher, Dorothy Delay, and Isaac Stern. He has been soloist and concertmaster with many orchestras in Israel and in Connecticut and, since 1988, has been in those capacities with Orchestra New England, with which—then as the Chamber Orchestra of New England—he first performed the Vivaldi “Spring” concerto in the spring of 1983. He appears regularly as a chamber musician in the Lillibridge Ensemble, founded by piano virtuosa Madeleine Forte. In other lives, Ryger has academic publications in computer science and patents in software engineering for patent search.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 12

Hollywood Gems:

The Three Musketeers

: 1 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.

Tips for Managing Loneliness

: 1 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Wendy Hurwitz. Covers strategies for managing isolation and loneliness followed by a discussion with audience questions. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-5266039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.

2026 Internship and Career Fair

: 1 to 4 p.m. 101 College St., New Haven. Free admission. Features networking opportunities with more than 30 organizations. Hosted by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. For info, visit gnhcc.com/events.

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Lindsey Stewart

: 2 p.m. Online event. Book:

The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

. Hosted by the Henry Carter Hull Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/hchlibrary.

Gracias a la Vida Concert

: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a concert by the Entwyned Early Music group, presenting

Gracias a la Vida: Spanish and Latin Songs of Life and Romance.

Free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration is suggested. For info or to register, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Growing Annuals From Seeds

: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Covers plant selections, materials needed, and scheduling, including which annuals are suitable to start indoors. Hosted by the Essex Library in collaboration with the Essex Garden Club. For info or to register, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Calendar for the Week of February 12, 2026

: 6 p.m.

New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Features a presentation by Ainissa Ramirez on Black inventors who contributed to everyday innovations, including New Haven’s Sarah Boone. Preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Free with regular museum admission. Part of the NH250 series. For info or to register, call 203-5624183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org.

Drive-In Movie Night

: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Children decorate cardboard cars and watch a short film. Smartfood popcorn provided. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Guilford Poets Guild: Patricia Cleary Miller

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features an open mic followed by a reading from Patricia Cleary Miller, author of , , and Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Starting a Swan Dive Can You Smell the Rain? Warmer Than Yesterday.

Orchestra New England Brings BaroqueFest to Battell Chapel March 7

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Oboist Stephen Wade has performed throughout New England with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut Opera Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Pro Musica, Monadnock Music Festival Orchestra, Nashua Symphony Orchestra, Boston Virtuosi, Cape Ann Symphony, Orchestra New England, and Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been the featured soloist in concerti by J.S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Vaughn Williams, Samuel Barber, and William Bolcom. In 2011, he premiered the Concerto for Oboe and Wind Ensemble by Thomas Briggs with the United States Coast Guard Band. He and violinist Katheryn Winterstein have recorded Bach’s Concerto for Oboe, Violin and Strings, BWV 1060, with Boston Virtuosi. Wade retired as principal oboe of the U.S. Coast Guard Band in 2012 after a 30year career. He is currently assistant principal oboe of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and principal oboe of Orchestra

New England, as well as president of the Regional Orchestra Players’ Association, the largest of the five Player Conferences of the American Federation of Musicians.

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Washington

Praised for his “precise fingerwork…and impeccable breath support” ( ), Re•my Taghavi is a highly sought-after bassoonist based in the Northeast. Taghavi is principal bassoon of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra New England, and he has performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and Las Vegas Philharmonic, among others. An active chamber musician, he is co-founder of the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival, a member of the “explosive” New York-based chamber ensemble Frisson, and an alumnus of Carnegie Hall’s teaching artist and chamber music program, Ensemble Connect. He has given chamber performances at the Library of Congress, Chamber Music Northwest, and Morgan Library, among others. Rémy has performed as a soloist with the New York Symphonic Ensemble,

Pierre Monteux Festival, and the Stony Brook Symphony. Taghavi is assistant professor of bassoon at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and faculty at Rocky Ridge Music (Colorado). He completed degrees at the University of Southern California, The Juilliard School, and Stony Brook University.

Adrianne Greenbaum, professor of flute at Mount Holyoke College and pioneer of the klezmer flute tradition, is a nationally acclaimed flutist and clinician, performing on historical instruments of the 18th and 19th centuries. Her classical training and career ranks among the finest flutists of her time. As a classical musician, she performed as soloist and orchestral musician in all of New York’s major concert halls and in many major U.S. cities. She appeared with such prestigious orchestras as New York’s Mostly Mozart Festival, Berlin Ballet at the Met, Period Orchestra of the Fairfield Academy and, for many years, performed with the New York City Ballet Orchestra. She is solo flutist with the Wall Street Chamber Players and

maintains an active freelance life in the U.S. and Canada. Greenbaum’s decadeslong symphonic career was as principal of the New Haven Symphony for over three decades and happily maintains her principal position with Orchestra New England. Her college/university positions are many, including faculty positions at Wesleyan and Yale universities and at Smith College. She also enjoys giving master classes in klezmer techniques, traverso exploration, and improvisation across genres. She can be heard in recording on the Koch and Music Masters labels as well as her own solo classical album “Sounds of America” and her three FleytMuzik records. Her last klezmer flute record, on the BorshtBeat label is “Di Klezmer Flute Nisht Fargesen.” She has received acclaim for her “flying-finger performances and unique, soulful, and sparkling klezmer style: “Adrianne is a force of nature. Nobody plays like her. If Jethro Tull played klezmer, the energy would be there—but not her skill,” writes Ari Davidoff (Klezmershack, 2025).

Ivoryton Playhouse Announces America 250 Season

Over the past 96 years, the Ivoryton Playhouse has showcased onstage a wide variety of stories and music from around the world.

In 2026, Ivoryton Playhouse will present a special season, an American celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It will be a tribute to American history, music, and shared experiences in a theatre that feels like home.

The America 250 season opens on Thursday, March 26, with an old favorite—a hilarious celebration of the Nutmeg State. is a wacky, sweet, romantic comedy by Connecticut native Mike Reiss, who has been making viewers all laugh for years as a writer with . Why does sweet, kind Marc struggle to find love? Because he comes from Connecticut, a land of steady habits, sanity, and politeness. The show runs through Sunday, April 19.

The

unlikeliest of places. The show runs Thursday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Sept. 6.

Piece of My Heart

This year is also the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Honoring the veterans who served and continue to serve this country reminds all that patriotism is not just a sentiment but a practice. by Shirley Lauro follows the true stories of six women—five nurses and an entertainer—who served in Vietnam. The significant role that women played in the war is often unacknowledged. Their stories and music are powerful, a reminder of the human cost of war and the scars that still remain. The show runs Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 25.

Playhouse Holiday Jamboree

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

On Thursday, May 7, Ivoryton Playhouse takes a step back in time to South Philadelphia in 1959. by Lanie Robertson is a Tony Award-winning play that brings to life the soul and struggles of jazz legend Billie Holiday. Featuring a selection of Holiday’s iconic songs, including “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child,” this acclaimed play with music transports the audience on a spellbinding journey for one of the jazz legend’s final concerts.

In June and July, Ivoryton Playhouse celebrates America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in the glorious musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone. This powerful, award-winning Broadway show brings the story of the nation’s founding to life. The show highlights John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dead-

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Bird Migration in Offshore Wind Energy Areas: Informing Collision Risk and Mitigation

: 7 p.m. Webinar. Presented by Shannon Curley, a migration ecologist studying offshore bird movements using weather surveillance radar to help inform wind energy development. Part of the 2026 Young, Gifted, and Wild About Birds series. Hosted by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Cost: $9 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut Audubon Society conservation programs. For info or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/2026.

Come From Away

locked Continental Congress in a retelling filled with humor, romance, pathos, and nail-biting tension. It’s revolutionary! The show runs Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, July 26. by Irene Sankoff and David Hein tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. In a moment filled with fear and uncertainty, joy and resilience prevail as the tiny community of Gander pulls together and strangers become friends. Through exuberant music, humor, and heart, this show celebrates the power of human connection, proves that kindness can bring people together in the most difficult of times, and affirms that hope can arise in the

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com/events.

Writers Writing

: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features an adult writers group exploring various genres. Sharing optional. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Drop-in Poetry Workshop

: 5 to 7 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Led by Branford Poet Laureate Judith Liebmann. To register, call 203-488-8702. For info, visit wwml.org.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13

: 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. : 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saybrook Point Resort and Marina, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Features a talk by Linda Albright of Albright AI Agency on "AI Without the Hype: How Women Business Owners Are Using AI to Grow Their Companies and Free Up Time.” Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber.

“Gracias a la Vida” Concert

: 5:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a concert by the Entwyned Early Music group, presenting Spanish and Latin songs of life and romance, performed on reproduction historical instruments. Free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration is suggested. For info or to register, call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

6 to 8 p.m.

Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. For participants ages 21 and up. BYOB. No partner needed. No art skills required. Cost: $27 for members, $30 for nonmembers. To register, visit guilfordartcenter.org. For info, call 203453-5947.

Playhouse Holiday Jamboree

The Playhouse also continues its tradition with the holiday show, by Katie Barton and Ben Hope, which features festive tunes, family stories, and some new surprises. Inspired by classic radio shows and old-time musical revues, is the perfect holiday show for the whole family. What better way to end a special birthday year! The show runs Thursday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Dec. 20.

Gift certificates and subscriptions are on sale now. Subscriptions are a great way to save money and support live theater, and they make great holiday gifts. Six- and three-play subscriptions are available now. Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 3.

About Ivoryton Playhouse

Ivoryton Playhouse, located at 103 Main Street, is a renowned small professional theater on the Shoreline. It is known for its exceptional productions and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.

For more information or tickets, call 860-767-7318 or visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org. A

Valentine Portraits: BYOB Paint and Sip: : 5:30 to 7 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Features new work by 50 artists in painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, turned wood, textiles, and jewelry. Light fare and refreshments will be available. Free. For info, visit bacagallery.org.

: 6 to 9 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features three mini workshops for participants to create winter watercolors landscape with Shell & Bee, make a glass fusion dish with RiverFire Glass, and learn from an introduction to social dance with River Valley Dance Project. Cost: $72. Service fees apply. Child care available through Artsistic Babysitter. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Author Event: James Ponti

: 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.

New Haven Museum Marks America’s 250th Year with Triple Events

In what amounts to a “250 trifecta,” New Haven Museum kicks off a lively, yearlong celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial with the first of three presentations offering fresh perspectives on the American Revolution. From social movements co-opting the concept of liberty, to little-known tales of Paul Revere, to neoclassical fashion from the somewhat cynical perspective of John and Abigail Adams, the thought-provoking NH250 series will appeal to anyone who has ever marveled at the “great American experiment” of democracy, freedom, and self-governance.

The series begins with historian and author Michael D. Hattem presenting “An Unfinished Revolution at 250” at the New Haven Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. Hattem will discuss the unique role that the Revolution has had in American life and the longstanding tradition in American history of remembering the nation’s founding as an “unfinished revolution.” The free event will be preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Hattem notes that the principles of the Revolution have been constantly redefined to fit the needs of the times. “Countless social movements—including abolitionists, suffragists, and the Civil Rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s—have tried to win popular support by depicting their causes as attempts to fulfill the ideals of the American Revolution,” he says. He notes that abolitionists were the first Americans to celebrate the Declaration of Independence specifically for its preamble and the statement that “all men are created equal.”

On Saturday, March 28, textile expert Lynne Bassett will present “Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams.” Using letters, garments, portraits, fashion plates, and satirical cartoons

from the period to keep things buoyant, Bassett will demonstrate how both early and contemporary Americans have expressed their national and personal character through their clothing choices. The free event will be held at 2 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Bassett maintains that fashion isn’t frivolous. “It’s an important document manifesting a period’s culture, economy, and labor,” she says, “and a valuable means of examining women’s history.” She notes that John and Abigail both expressed their personal and national character through their choice of clothing. Their judgment of people’s choices in fashion, though, brings some levity to the subject. One example includes a letter in which Abagail quips, “Most of [the Ladies]…wear their Cloaths too Scant, upon the body & too full upon the Bosom for my fancy; not content with the Show Which nature bestows, they borrow from art, and literally looke like Nursing Mothers.”

On Saturday, April 18, the anniversary of the most famous horse ride in American history, author Kostya Kennedy will present little-known aspects of the story in “The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America,” based on his book of the same title. The free event will be held at 2 p.m. and preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m.

Revere, the Boston-based silversmith, engraver, and staunch anti-British political operative, inspired the poem and legend of “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” But, according to Kennedy, the story of Revere’s ride to warn of approaching British troop is deeper and richer than previously assumed.

“That night in 1775 was 12 hours that changed the world,” Kennedy says.

Revere was not the only rider that April night in 1775, but he was by far the most critical. The patriots’ best and

most trusted “express rider,” Revere had already completed at least 18 previous rides throughout New England, disseminating intelligence about British movements.

But this ride was like no other, Kennedy asserts, and its consequences in the months and years following—as the American Revolution transitioned from isolated skirmishes to a full-fledged war—became one of our founding tales.

This event is part of NH250, an ongoing series of programming developed by New Haven Museum to complement “America 250.” Culminating with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the series will highlight inclusive, local, and lesser-known stories, connecting past and present.

The New Haven Museum has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and heritage of Greater New Haven since its inception as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862. Located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue, the museum brings more than 375 years of New Haven history to life through its collections, exhibitions, programs, and outreach. As a designated Blue Star Museum, the New Haven Museum offers the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more information, call 203-562-4183 or visit newhavenmuseum.org or Facebook.com/NewHaven Museum.

Music and Poetry Mark International Women’s Day

The Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek is hosting an afternoon of music and poetry for healing and hope from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day.

The event features Grammy Awardwinning flutist Rhonda Larson, whose multilayered performances have earned international praise, and poet Jude Rittenhouse, whose poems have been awarded the Joy Harjo Poetry Prize, Margaret Gibson Award, and the Tiferet Poetry Prize.

After winning first prize in the National Flute Association Young Artists Competition at the age of 22, Larson was invited to join the Paul Winter Consort—and thus began a global journey which led six years later to winning a Grammy Award. Her performances have been described as transformative as she “wields her instruments like a blow torch.”

A Montana native, Larson has charmed audiences across the country and abroad. She plays a variety of flutes from around the world including ones made of glass. She has perfected the unusual technique of producing vocal sounds while playing the flute using the voice as melody and flute as harmony. With home base now in Killingworth, she has become a mentor for the next generation of flutists while keeping a full performance schedule.

Rittenhouse has spent decades in the fields of trauma recovery and domestic violence, using writing with her clients as a source of empowerment. She is a poet, short story and nonfiction writer, teacher, speaker, counselor, mental health professional, and lifelong activist.

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9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Minimum three songs for each performer, more if time allows. House piano and sound system available. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.

7:30 to 10 p.m. Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven. Features a performance with Thomas C. Duffy, music director. Free admission. For info, call 203-432-4111 or visit bands.yalecollege.yale.edu.

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

37th Annual Eagle Watch on the Connecticut River

Kids Create: No-Sew Heart Pillow

: 10:30 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 5 to 12. Participants will cut, tie, and stuff a heart-shaped pillow—no sewing required. Free. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Bird Valentines

: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children up to age 8 and their families. Participants make pine cone and Victorian-style bird-themed Valentines. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Stop Motion Animation Workshop

: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. Drop-ins welcome but space is limited. Participants may stay longer to finish their projects. For info or to register, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.

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Her poems have appeared in , , , and , among others. She was featured in , along with Julia Cameron, Edward Hirsch, Robert Pinsky, and Bernie Siegel (2013). Awards include a writer’s grant from the Vermont Studio Center, second place in the 2023 Margaret Gibson Award, honorable mention in the 2025 Joy Harjo Awards, and finalist for the Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry by and the Tiferet Poetry Prize. In fluid language, Jude’s poems merge feminine imagery with nature and will be a perfect pairing with Larson’s music, especially on International Women’s Day.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, March 8

Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Place: Congregation Beth Shalom

Rodfe Zedek, 55 East Kings Highway, Chester.

Admission: $10 members/ $15 nonmembers

For more information or to pre-register, contact 860-526-8920 or office@cbsrz.org.

: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at The Audubon Shop, 907 Boston Post Rd., Madison at 7:45 a.m. or the first stop at Haddam, Eagle Landing State Park, at 8:30 a.m. Features a land-based trip along the shore of the Connecticut River to spot bald eagles and other wintering birds from a variety of locations and discuss the birds’ natural history. Not a boat trip. Led by Jerry Connolly of The Audubon Shop. Cost: $33, includes soup and sandwich lunch at Otter Cove Restaurant, Old Saybrook. Binoculars recommended and available to rent. Pre-payment required. For info or to register (required), call 203245-9056 or visit theaudubonshop.com/events.

: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: by Nita Prose. Snacks will be provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

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10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Participants will use 100% cotton loop materials from a New England family-owned mill and a sturdy metal peg loom to create a coordinating pair of potholders. Printed weaving charts and cotton weaving loops are included in materials fee. Bring embroidery scissors. Metal peg loom and hooks will be available in class for $20 purchase. Cost: $37.80 for members, $42 for nonmembers. Materials fee of $12 is payable with the tuition. To register, visit guilfordartcenter.org. For info, call 203-453-5947.

: 11 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features hands-on science activities themed for Valentine’s Day, including chemistry experiments and engineering challenges. For grades 1 to 5. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Met in HD Encore:

: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen. Running time: 210 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

Saturday Cinema

: 2 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Tea and light refreshments served. Free and open to all. Registration suggested. For info, including the movie title, or to register (required), call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Movie Screening

: Noon to 3 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Screening of a musical film. Registration is required. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Jazz Trio at Henry on Main Cinderella

: 4 p.m. Henry on Main, 10 W. Main St., Clinton. Features live jazz with Ciara Garcia on baritone sax, Eneji Alungbe on bass, and Ohm Soni on drums. Cost: $10 at the door. For info, call 860-669-2342.

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: 5 to 6 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children ages 2 to 10 may bring a stuffed animal or doll for a pretend medical checkup using tools such as stethoscopes and bandages. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 203315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Tickets: $45. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14 AND

SUNDAY, FEB. 15

: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Weather permitting, volunteers will demonstrate traditional maple sugaring methods at the sugar house behind the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum and Munger Barn. Features sap collection and syrup-making using a historic “cooker,” along with woodfired cooking, stories, and hands-on opportunities. Continues Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Thursday, Feb. 22. For info, call 203-457-0770 or visit dudleyfarm.com.

: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features a pop-up exhibit of Victorian-era valentines, including German and Austrian paper-engineered designs popular from the 1890s through the 1920s, as well as Vinegar Valentines, also known as Mock Valentines. For info, call 203-4570770 or visit dudleyfarm.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 15

: 1 to 3 p.m. Main Street, Chester. Tractors roll at 1:30 p.m. Includes music and chili. Proceeds benefit the Chester Hose Company. For info, visit facebook.com/chesterct.

: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Beginner-friendly project. Limited spots.To register (required), call 203-488-8702. For info, visit wwml.org.

Film Screening and Q&A:

: 3 p.m. Oliva Hall, Cummings Art Center, Connecticut College, New London. Free screening of the documentary , followed by a question-and-answer session with director Steve McCarthy and co-producer Susan Kerner, moderated by Rabbi Jessica Goldberg. Presented by the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut and Connecticut College. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. For info or to register, contact 860-443-2545, ext. 2129, or info@lymanallyn.org.

Concert by The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

: 7 p.m.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

Ash on the Dash

MONDAY, FEB. 16

Youth Art Class: Artistic Penguins

: 10 a.m. to noon. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St. Features a winter-themed art class where participants will create an artistic penguin project. For ages 8 to 12. Led by artist Sharon Hart. Cost: $10. For info or to register, contact 203-232-4384 or baca06405@gmail.com.

Teen Drawing Class

: 1 to 3 p.m. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Features a drawing skills class where participants refine their techniques and explore creative expression. For ages 12 to 18. Led by instructor Edith Reynolds. Cost: $10. For info or to register, contact 203-232-4384 or baca06405@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 17

Afternoon Pick Your Project

: 1 to 3:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advanced beginner class depending on what the participant wants to make. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. No prior experience required. Cost: $64. Service fees apply. Some beginner projects may require additional fee paid in cash, check, or Venmo on the day of class. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.

Comic Crew:

Morning Glory

: 2 and 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

: 4 to 5 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Elementary-age students will play math games with the theme of Abe Lincoln and money. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Kate Classic Film: Math Mania LEGO STEM Club

: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For grades 1 to 4. Participants will explore engineering concepts with a focus on "logo shadows." For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation

: 6 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Features a 90-minute workshop on colonial calligraphy using dip nib and ink. Includes signature-making activity. Sponsored by the Friends of Acton Public Library. Free and open to all. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-3953184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Pickin’ Party

: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net or musicnowfoundation.org/events.

Author Event: Rick Tulsky in Conversation with Emily Bazelon

: 7 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.

: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. For ages 8 to 12. Features games, contests, crafts, and activities inspired by the graphic novel series. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom : 7 to 8 a.m. North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), North Branford. Drive-through Ash Wednesday observance offering ashes in the church parking lot. For info, email nobfdcong@sbcglobal.net.

Annual Madison and Clinton Chamber Joint Business After Hours Event

: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Donahue’s Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Co-sponsored by the Madison and Clinton Chambers of Commerce. For info, contact the Madison Chamber at 203-245–7394 or chamber@madisonct.com, or visit madisonct.com.

Family Paint Night: Tiny Art Returns

: 6 p.m. Acton

Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants create tiny art pieces for the community exhibit. Supplies provided. Free and open to all. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.

Books and Boos

: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers. For info or to register, call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

10 Things Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Cremation

: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Features an informational presentation on cremation planning for adults born between 1946 and 1964 and their families. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Writing Injustice Book Discussion: Warrior Cats Their Eyes Were Watching God Warrior Cats

: 7 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Led by Hazel V. Carby and Donna Daniels, this session explores Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 novel about independence, love, and self-discovery. Copies available at the Reference Desk. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

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Saint Ann’s Griswold Forum

Hosts Decoda

Saint Ann’s Parish in Old Lyme presents members of Decoda at the church’s Griswold Forum on Sunday, Feb 22, at 9:30 a.m.

Members of Decoda, affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall, will talk about their unique group and their ongoing creative community projects in prisons, community centers, hospitals, and shelters, with a special focus on their community engagement work for Musical Masterworks, a chamber music series in southeastern Connecticut.

Attendees will learn about the songwriting workshop that Decoda will have just concluded during their weeklong residency at Cheshire Correctional Institute and the challenges associated with working in incarceration facilities in general. Decoda will also share some lyrics from the inmates’ newly written songs and perform some of the music, in arrangements for an ensemble of oboe, bassoon, viola, and cello. Members will also share reflections on their experience presenting workshops at Vista Life Innovations, a community center for adults with chronic neurological impairments located in Madison. As Musical Masterworks’ ensemble-in-

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THURSDAY, FEB. 19

Book Club

: Noon to 2 p.m. Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Book: by Ariel Lawhon. For info or to register, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Our Salt Marshes and the History of Salt Marsh Haymaking in New England

The Frozen River: A Novel :

6:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Presented by Shaun Roche of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Features historic images and stories of sustainable farming along coastal marshes. Co-sponsored by the Guilford Conservation Commission. Free. For info or to register (required), visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Shoreline Village Tea and Talk

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Shoreline Diner, 345 Boston Post Rd. Guilford. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to RSVP, contact 203-747-5939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Junior Librarians

: 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Second in a four-session program for ages 8 to 12 offering a behindthe-scenes look at library operations with the children’s and teen librarians. Participants will learn how librarians select books for the collection, how much they can spend, and how they decide when it is time for a book to retire. Free. Commitment to all four sessions and celebration is expected. For info or to register (required), call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Senior Series 2: All About Senior Living Communities

Shoreline Sailing Club Event:

7 p.m. Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. For active singles 35 and over. New members are welcome and sailing experience is not necessary. Cost: free for members and first-time guests, $10 for others. BYOB. For info, visit shorelinesailingclub.com.

residence for community engagement for the past four years, Decoda has worked with students at Fitch High School in Groton, as well as with students at Waterford Country School. All these residencies help to build confidence, trust, and skills in the participants, proving that music is a force for connection, empowerment and transformation.

“For four years, Decoda has helped Musical Masterworks deepen its commitment to community engagement, using music as a bridge between people, experiences, and voices that are too often unheard,” said Mic Herring, executive director of Musical Masterworks. “Their work shows the extraordinary impact that creativity can have in fostering empathy and belonging.”

Rev. Anita Louise Schell, Saint Ann’s rector, added, “Saint Ann’s is delighted to host Decoda in this Griswold Forum, where we can shine a light on the remarkable work that they and Musical Masterworks have been doing in our communities.”

Saint Ann’s Church is located at 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme. All are welcome to attend this presentation.

For more information, call 860-4341621.

: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The Orchard House, 421 Shore Dr., Branford. Cost: $10. Second in a six-part educational series designed for older adults and the adult children who support them. Each session offers practical guidance on topics related to aging in place, downsizing, home care, and senior living options. Participants can attend any or all sessions; there is no obligation to attend the full series. Sponsored by Shoreline Adult Education. For info or to register (required), call 203-488-5693 or visit shorelineadulted.org.

Chinese New Year

: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For elementary-age students. Includes story time, a horse decoration craft, and noisemaking to welcome the Year of the Horse. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org. :

Art Talk with Curator Mallory Mor-tillaro: Exciting Discoveries in Art History

6:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Second in a two-part series. Free and open to all. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar link at youressexlibrary.org.

: 7 to 8 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek. Book: . Held in the Keyes Gallery. For info, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org.

Author Event: Gish Jen in Conversation with Barbara Pearce Concert by Journeyman (Tribute to Eric Clapton)

FRIDAY, FEB. 20

Crescendo and Cayenne: A Mardi Gras Epicurean Dinner and Blues Revival

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860510-0453 or visit thekate.org. : 7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd., Madison. Features a multicourse Mardi Gras–inspired dinner with wine pairings and live blues by Paul Gabriel. Cost: $150. For info or reservations, visit madisonbeachhotel-curio.eventbrite.com or madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/ hotel-happenings.

: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Tickets: $50. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

Real Estate Transactions

: Jillian

Mondaca to Michael R. Boller and Elizabeth Allen, $575,000 on Jan. 23

: 5 Beachwood

LLC to Paul Matute, $200,000 on Jan. 21

: Todd and Shannon Hamilton to Michele L. Jokl, $365,000 on Jan. 21

: Thanh C. Pham to John Macdonald, $230,000 on Jan. 23

: Estate of Alice East Stanley and Alice S. Mandel to Cheryl Lipka, $399,000 on Jan. 20

: Leo J.

Bombalicki to Lindsay A. Ronshagen, $430,000 on Jan. 23

:

Anthony R. Caramanica and Hannah M. Theriault to Jit B. Gurung, $310,000 on Jan. 23

: Far

Mill Riv Re Hldg LLC to Ann C Billings Real Estate Trust and Ann C. Billings, $395,000 on Jan. 21

: Peter R. and Constance M. Gallagher to Michael Andal and Nina Liang, $1,000,000 on Jan. 22

: Paul J. Hyatt to Hillyn Natter, $319,900 on Jan. 20

: Better Buyer

LLC to Kevin P. and Maureen Noonan, $320,000 on Jan. 21

MADISON

9 Old Farms Road

: Freedom

Property LLC to Chris and Roberta Fernau, $551,000 on Jan. 20

Riverside Lane

: Maureen J Lage T and Maureen J. Lage to Francis X. Foley, $1,600,000 on Jan. 22

OLD SAYBROOK

: Richard and Kimberly Speed to Jennifer and Kevin Roukous, $1,425,000 on Jan. 21

Sunny Day Old Saybrook LL to Famah Sells, $111,111 on Jan. 21 5 Kings Grant Road

: Joseph E. Smith to Linda J. and Robert M. Guilmette, $320,000 on Jan. 20 338 Ayers Point Road

: Donna Jones to Robin Staplins, $400,000 on Jan. 21

: James Neil to Matthew and Carly Terracezigni, $525,000 on Jan. 20

: Real estate transactions are published using publicly available records and are matters of public record. Listings are not removed in response to general privacy requests. Removal will only be considered in cases involving a documented and credible personal safety concern. Requests may be submitted to zip06@shore publishing.com

157 Barker Hill Drive

: Joseph R. Ricigliano to Jose Mendoza and Esperanza Castillo, $320,000 on Jan. 20

Coachlamp Lane

: Matthew and Lori Cattaneo to Phoebe and Matthew Miller, $595,000 on Jan. 20

62 Hahn Road

: Daniel M. and Melissa A. Reiner to Staci Fernandez, $370,000 on Jan. 20

59 Hoadley

: Donna L.

: Jeffrey

M. Niro and U South Bank Na to Juan Escalanate, $330,500 on Jan. 23

: Kenneth J. Pardee to Joseph Lombardo, $419,000 on Jan. 23

and Kristin Webster,

: George and Kimberly Grieco to

: Matthew Ramadanovic to Rajiv C. and Victoria F. Dua, $1,385,000 on Jan. 20

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