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Comey, Crisci Face Off in 102nd House District Race By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

When voters in Branford head to the polls on Election Day, they will decide who will represent them in the 102nd House District: Democratic incumbent Robin Comey or Republican challenger Paul Crisci. Ahead of the vote, The Sound asked the candidates their thoughts on the issues affecting the district and state.

The 102nd District serves the town of Branford, and Comey has held the seat since she was first elected in 2018. At the state level, Comey serves on the legislature’s Education Committee and Committee on Children and is vice chair of the Human Services Committee. Outside of politics, Comey is a small business owner. Crisci owns a local marketing company and previously ran twice for a state Senate

seat, in 2022 and 2024. Crisci’s website notes that he was born in New York before moving to Branford. The Sound caught up with both candidates to ask them about their accomplishments, goals if elected, and stances on issues they believe are affecting the state. Both candidates were given the same See Comey, Crisci page 10

Farming For The Future Will Dellacamera, right, leads visitors through the fields at Cecarelli's Harrison Hill Farm during the Friends of the Farm River & Estuary's Sustainable Farm River Agricultural Tour on Oct. 17. Dellacamera, who has farmed for more than 40 years, uses clover and other ground cover to retain soil moisture, prevent erosion, and fertilize crops naturally. The family-owned farm spans 125 acres and has operated for more than a century. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound

Julie Michaelson is finding wonder in the smallest things....................2

Cross Country Standouts Branford’s Kenney wins the girls race as Guilford sweeps team titles at East River Preserve..................13

The Blues Take Center Stage Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom brings music, ambition, and conflict to the stage.....................20

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Julie Michaelson: Finding Wonder in the Smallest Things By Pam Young Correspondent

For Julie Michaelson, protecting the natural world doesn’t always mean saving vast wilderness areas or endangered animals in faraway places. Sometimes, it begins with looking more closely at the insects living beneath a fallen log or discovering how much wildlife depends on an ordinary backyard. It’s a perspective Julie brings to her work as an insect conservation specialist and a member of the Branford Land Trust’s board of directors. Through habitat restoration, land stewardship, and educational walks, she helps people understand the importance of smaller organisms that often go unnoticed. Born and raised in North Branford, Julie developed an appreciation for nature early in life. Her family spent time exploring natural spaces, and she grew up learning to respect the living things they encountered. “I grew up using natural spaces

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and what I was motivated to do, but it took me a while to figure out I could make a career out of it. With the help of some encouraging teachers along the way, I figured it out.” For Julie, studying insects offered a way to better understand the ecosystems she wanted to protect. “The entomology side of things came about because insects are a great lens to understanding ecosystems more broadly,” she says. “I am super curious and I just want to keep finding what is new out there.” Their variety continues to fascinate her, from the different ways insects behave to the roles they play in their environments. “There are so many insects out there that I cannot get bored,” she says. “They have diverse behaviors, morphologies, and there are Photo courtesy of Julie Michaelson so many other things to love about them. A lot of people are Branford Land Trust board member Julie Michaelson draws on her afraid of insects, but I would like background in entomology and conservation to protect local habitats to think that the more people can and help residents appreciate the importance of insects. A North

to explore with my family and have been quite fortunate to live in Branford,” she says. Her parents encouraged that curiosity, teaching her that every organism and natural space deserved care and respect. The family frequently rescued animals, experiences that helped shape her eventual career. After graduating from North Branford High School, Julie attended UConn, earning a bachelor’s degree in ecology and evolutionary biology. She went on to Michigan State, where she earned a master’s degree in entomology, the study of insects. “When I was at UConn, I felt like there was never any other choice for me for what I would Branford native, she also leads educational insect walks that encourage study,” she says. “This was people to explore the natural world in their own backyards. See Julie Michaelson page 7 always what I was interested in

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My First Day in Office By Paul Crisci Hello, Branford.

will be to Rep. Robin Comey.

Who I am

People ask me all the time what I would actually do if I won. So, this week, I am going to tell you exactly what my first day in office looks like, and what the two years after it look like, too. No drama. No nonsense. Just straight talk, the way I have tried to give it to you all season.

She has served this town for eight years. Whatever our differences in this race, she has work in motion, and I want to know what it is. I want to know which projects are still underway, so nothing of value to Branford gets dropped just because the name on the door changed.

First, I listen

That includes her work on Birth to Three. My grandson went through that program, and I have said publicly that I am grateful for it. I intend to carry that torch, not put it out. The same goes for our seniors and our veterans. Those are important to all of us, and I want to build on that work, not start over.

I have said many times that I am a 1970s and 1980s kind of Republican. Moderate. Reasonable. Conservative values with a common-sense approach. Back then, both parties understood something we seem to have forgotten. The job is to serve the public. Not disrupt it. Not throw sand in the gears every time power changes hands. Make a smooth transition and keep progressing.

On my first day, I am not going to Hartford with a speech. I am going to sit down with the people who already make this town work. I will meet with the Democratic Town Committee and the Republican Town Committee. I will meet with our First Selectman, Josh Brooks. I will meet with the RTM and with the Board of Education. I will also reach out to every organization in this town I have not had the chance to sit down with yet. I am not walking into those rooms to tell anyone what to think. I am walking in to listen. What is working? What is broken? What do you need from Hartford that you are not getting? You cannot represent a town you have not taken the time to hear. Second, I call Robin Comey This one may surprise some people. One of my first calls

I will not just ask for her input on day one and forget about it. I will want it one year later, and two years later, on the very things she has cared about. That is how a smooth transition is supposed to work.

My job is to bring reasonable solutions and be part of the solution, not part of the problem. I cannot promise I will agree with everyone all the time. There will be a few things I stand firm on, and I will tell you what they are. But I will spend most of my time working on compromise and moving Branford forward in the right direction. You will hear from me

When I am elected, you are not going to get another newsletter Third, I call our State Senator telling you about the leaf pickup schedule. Plenty of Additionally, I will sit down people already send you town with our 12th District State updates. Senator, whether that is Senator Christine Cohen or her What I will send you is opponent, Lisa Deane. progress. What I am working Whoever the voters choose, on. Who I am working with. what matters is what the two of What is actually going on up in us can do for Branford together. Hartford, in plain English, so Democrat, Republican, everyone can follow it and Independent, or anyone else, if understand what we are up you are working for this town, I against. If a bill is going to hit want to work with you. your tax bill, your zoning, or

your kids’ school, you should hear about it from your representative before it passes, not after. I will not be campaigning for the next two years. I will be working for the next two years. I will not be playing partisan politics for the next two years. I will be open-minded and use common sense on the issues that affect our town yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

No excuses Too many people in office point at Washington to explain why things are not getting done here at home. That is deflection from the very job they are not doing. I will not make excuses. I may give you an explanation, but I will always bring a solution with it. That is who I am, and that is who I will be as your State Representative.

Don’t take my word for it

Now, it’s your turn

I have been accused of having fancy taglines. Fair enough. So, here is what I ask. Go on YouTube and look at my campaign videos from 2022 and 2024. Then ask yourself one question. Has this guy jumped from one hot topic to the next, or has he been talking about the same everyday issues the whole time? Taxes. Affordability. Local control. Our young people leaving. Our seniors getting squeezed out.

Early voting has already started. It runs through Sunday, November 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. If you have not voted yet, please don’t forget. Take a neighbor with you.

I have not moved. The issues have not moved. They have only gotten worse. And when you hear me speak, ask yourself this. Do you hear a politician, or do you hear someone who wants to work for you? Am I a slick New Yorker, or am I your neighbor, the guy who raised his hand and said, “I will get involved, and I will help”? That is your decision to make.

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And when you do, I ask you not to vote the party line. Vote for what is best for Branford. This is your town. This is your community. This is your home. These are not national issues. These are the issues of everyday people. To everyone who has taken the time to read these columns, come out for Pizza with Paul, or stopped me at the store, and to those who just know my name, thank you. I mean that. When I say facts, not feelings, I could not be more sincere. That is not a tagline. It is a mission statement.

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On Nov. 3, 2026, I will be voting to reelect Christine Cohen for state senator. Christine has once again proven herself as the advocate who will support the vulnerable and marginalized in our state. In my work as a social worker, I witness firsthand the tough decisions some face in these difficult economic times. Some families are forced to decide between a gas or a food purchase. But thanks to Christine’s support of Connecticut food aid programs, the defenseless in our state were given a little grace

and help. At a time when grocery costs were rising, Christine supported continued food aid for those who lost assistance due to federal cuts. Connecticut needs Christine to continue to be a voice for the vulnerable, especially now when federal program cuts threaten to further upend the tenuous financial situations of our state’s needy. Please join me in voting for her reelection on Nov. 3! Christine Simpson Branford

Someone Who Knows Your Community I have lived in Branford for almost eight years, but I have rarely felt the need or want to get involved in town politics. But after everything happening in our country, I felt that it was time to really start paying attention to my community and how it is affecting me and my family. That is why I am supporting Robin Comey this election, because when I started paying attention, I really saw how much she has done for Branford: for our families, our schools, and our at-risk populations. That is who I want in a representative, someone who is doing the on-theground work with their constituents,

someone who knows what is happening in our community and can support us at the state level. I know that when I vote for Robin in November, my vote will support people in Branford having access to quality schools and needed support services like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). When you vote, it is important to vote for someone who knows your community and knows how to get things done. That’s why I am voting for Robin this November, and I think everyone should. Rachel Sharnick Branford

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The North Branford Office of Social Service will begin accepting applications for the 2026-27 heating season on Oct. 1 for North Branford and Northford residents. Residents who heat with deliverable fuels, including oil, propane or pellets, are encouraged to apply first, followed by utility heating customers. The program begins Nov. 2. Applications may be submitted online or by appointment at the Office of Social Service, 1332 Middletown Ave., Northford. Applicants must bring copies of all required documents; the office cannot make copies. The program is income-based and can help offset heating costs and assist with home weatherization and repair or replacement of nonoperating furnaces or boilers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call North Branford Social Service at 203-484-6006 or 475-655-0412, or visit northbranfordct.gov/252/Social-Services.

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Election 2026: Where to Vote and Who’s on the Ballot By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer

With Election Day approaching Tuesday, Nov. 3, and early voting underway since Oct. 19, The Sound has compiled a rundown of polling locations and ballot previews for Branford and North Branford. On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: b

Branford District 1: Joe Trapasso Community House Gymnasium, 46 Church St. District 2: St. Therese Church Hall, 105 Leetes Island Rd. District 3: The Orchard House, 421 Shore Dr. District 4: Branford Fire Department Headquarters, 45 N. Main St. District 5: Indian Neck School, 12 Melrose Ave. District 6: Mary T. Murphy School Gymnasium, 14 Brushy Plain Rd. District 7: Walsh Intermediate School Gymnasium, 185 Damascus Rd. b

North Branford District 1: Jerome Harrison Elementary School, 3356 Foxon Rd. District 2: Stanley T. Williams Community Center, 1332 Middletown Ave. District 3: Stanley T. Williams Community Center, 1332 Middletown Ave. Absentee ballots are issued by the town clerk’s office. Voters can check their registration status and polling locations at https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx. Early voting is taking place in person from Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at North Branford Town Hall and the Joe Trapasso Community House in Branford. Early voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29, when hours will be extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Ballots In the race for governor and lieutenant governor, voters can choose between the Democratic ticket of incumbents Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz and Republican challengers Ryan Fazio and Matt Corey. Lamont and Bysiewicz also appear on the Working Families Party line, while Fazio and Corey appear on the Independent Party line. In the race for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District, voters can choose among Democratic incumbent Rosa DeLauro, Republican Christopher Lancia, and Independent Party candidate Thomas Egan. The district includes Branford and North Branford. In the race for state senator in the 12th District, voters can choose between Democrat Christine Cohen and Republican Lisa Deane. Cohen also appears on the Independent Party and Working Families Party lines. The district includes Branford and parts of North Branford. For state senator in the 34th District, voters can choose between Democrat Brandi Mandato and Republican Paul Cicarella. Mandato also appears on the Working Families Party line, and Cicarella also appears on the Independent Party line. The district includes North Branford. For state representative in the 98th District, voters can choose between Republican Carlyle Ciccone and Democrat Moira Rader. Rader also appears on the Working Families Party line. The district includes Branford. Voters in the 102nd House District can choose between Democratic incumbent Robin Comey and Republican Paul Crisci. Comey also appears on the Working Families Party line, while Crisci appears on the Independent Party line. The district includes Branford. In the 86th House District, Vincent J. Candelora is running unopposed. The district includes North Branford. See Election 2026 page 7

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Election 2026: Where to Vote Julie Michaelson: Finding Wonder in the Smallest Things and Who’s on the Ballot Continued from page 6 In the race for secretary of the state, voters can choose between Democratic incumbent Stephanie Thomas and Republican Peter Lumaj. Thomas also appears on the Independent Party and Working Families Party lines. For state treasurer, voters can choose between Democratic incumbent Erick Russell and Republican Fred Wilms. Russell also appears on the Working Families Party line, while Wilms appears on the Independent Party line. For state comptroller, voters can choose between Democrat Sean Scanlon and Republican Jennifer Tooker. Scanlon also appears on the Working Families Party

and Independent Party lines. In the race for attorney general, voters can choose between Democratic incumbent William Tong and Republican John Bolton. Tong also appears on the Working Families Party line. For judge of probate, Charles E. “Chuck” Tiernan III appears on both the Democratic and Republican Party lines. In Branford, voters can choose between Democrat Mary-Jane Kenley and Republican Darren Lawler for registrar of voters. In North Branford, voters can choose between Democrat Marlene K. Esposito and Republican Lisa Dostie Fitch for registrar of voters.

Art in Public Spaces Submissions The Connecticut Office of the Arts is accepting submissions from artists for two Art in Public Spaces projects, which will purchase existing artwork for interior spaces. The CT State Community College Housatonic project has a Dec. 15 deadline, while the 165 Capitol Avenue State Office Building project has a Jan. 15, 2027, deadline. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, email Tamara Dimitri at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov or visit ct.gov/arts.

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Continued from page 2 learn about them, the more they could fall in love with them.” Julie began her professional experience with a summer laboratory technician position at UConn, collecting biodiversity data. She later worked in Vermont on trail projects and watershed restoration, spending extended periods living in tents and backpacking while doing conservation work. Her career also took her to New York, where she worked with the NY state Parks Student Conservation Association, an AmeriCorps program that helps young people gain experience in conservation. One of those projects focused on protecting habitat for the endangered Karner blue butterfly. “We did things like habitat, restoration, and protection for property,” she says. “We worked with the endangered Karner blue butterfly. We were trying to increase the value and condition of the habitat for the butterfly and preserve the existing area.” Her work eventually brought her to the Xerces Society, a nonprofit organization

devoted to insect conservation. Since approximately 2022 or 2023, she has worked on conservation efforts in the Connecticut River Valley watershed. Her official title is Locality CT River Valley Pollinator Conservation Specialist, and she also serves as a Partner Biologist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Basically, I am working with the USDA creating pollinators and beneficial insect habitats on farms and forests,” she says. Alongside her professional work, Julie devotes considerable time to the Branford Land Trust. As a board member, she has participated in committees focused on land stewardship and management practices. One of her ongoing projects involves the Jarvis Creek property, where she has worked as a steward on efforts to restore wildlife habitat. “I have been there as a steward and there is an ongoing plan to restore the property for wildlife,” she says. “Through See Julie Michaelson page 11

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OPEN LETTER TO INDEPENDENTS My name is Lisa Deane and I am asking you to look past the party letter next to our names on the ballot this year. Under one party rule, Connecticut is one of the most expensive states for tax burden, electric rates, car insurance rates, health insurance rates, housing costs, and general cost of living. This must change. I am asking you to pick a State Senator who is an independent fighter for you. I will fight to: Lower property taxes by increasing our fair share of state education funding by record amounts. Eliminate the unjust car tax. Lower your electric rates by eliminating the public benefits charge. Lower your food bills by eliminating the meals tax and truck tax. Ensure the best outcomes for our district. I cannot make these dramatic changes to the state without you. I am asking you to look to me as the candidate to fight for you. It's time we put people over party and fight for the betterment of our towns. I hope to earn your support this November 3rd.

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Comey, Crisci Face Off in 102nd House District Race elementary school construction and many other projects residents benefit from. I’ve always shown up for our comquestions and a 600-word limit for their answers. Their munity and will continue to. responses have been edited for grammar and style Crisci: without altering their substance. I run a marketing agency. Every day, I manage budb gets, make payroll, keep clients, and solve problems Why are you running for state representative, and what before they get expensive. In business, nobody hands you do you believe you can accomplish in this role that results. You earn them, and you answer for them. But the accomplishment that best shows how I would has not yet been accomplished or prioritized? do this job is Pizza with Paul. I personally dared the Comey: Democrats, independents, and unaffiliated voters of I’m running because I believe government can do good, Branford to sit down with a Republican. They came. We and I’ve spent my time in office showing that in ways talked for two hours about taxes, housing, and our kids. people can feel. In my fifth term, I’ll keep focusing on Nobody yelled, and we raised money for the Branford education, child welfare, and protecting seniors by Community Dining Room and the Dan Cosgrove Animal keeping nutrition, health care, and heating help steady Shelter. Listen, communicate, deliver. That is the job. for families. As one of the lawmakers leading on this b front, I’m committed to protecting residents from the neg- What are the two or three most important issues ative impacts of the federal budget bill. facing Connecticut that you would prioritize if What’s still unfinished is the cost of staying in the place you call home. Connecticut ranks seventh in the nation elected? How would you address them? for child well-being but 40th for housing cost burden, and Comey: coming changes to SNAP and Medicaid will add pressure. Everything these days comes down to affordability. I want to keep eligible families connected to the help they Families and seniors feel every increase in housing, heatqualify for, strengthen investments in affordable, accessi- ing, and groceries, including mine. I’ll keep securing ble, quality child care, and develop policies that ease heating help and food assistance for our nonprofits and housing and income pressures on families with children protecting health care access. I’ll also address local needs and on seniors who want to stay in their homes and com- in early education and K-12, delivering state investments munity. like special education funding that ease the burden on local taxpayers. The reckless decisions at the federal level Crisci: Learn, earn, return. I have been blessed in business are raising the cost of living for our residents, and I will be and in life. I have done my learning and my earning, and here for Branford as this unfolds in 2027. this is me returning. I am not running for ego, and I have Next, I’m championing continued investments in early nothing financial to gain. learning, early literacy, and a transparent child welfare Our representative has done good work in a narrow system focused on prevention and root causes, which lane for eight years, and I have said so publicly. But the saves money and improves outcomes. Finally, we must wide things have not been done. Property taxes keep help seniors age in place and protect them from fraud going up. Seniors are being squeezed out of homes they schemes. paid for. Our kids finish school and leave because they Crisci: cannot afford to stay. Hartford keeps taking local control Affordability first. Connecticut ranks 44th in the counaway from Branford. try for cost of living. I will go after the two bills every famI will write bills, not just vote on them. The first one I ily pays, property taxes and electric, and push for real put my name on gives our seniors, our veterans, and the property tax relief so seniors can stay in the homes they young people who grew up here first right of refusal on paid for. housing help. Second, local control. Section 8-30g and House Bill b 8002 let developers go around our Planning and Zoning What accomplishment best demonstrates that you Commission. I will work with anyone in either party to are prepared to serve as state representative, and what rewrite those laws so towns decide how they grow, at a pace our sewers and schools can carry. did you personally do to achieve it? Third, keeping our young people here. Project 1829 and Comey: Beyond gives first-time homebuyers tax savings and I’m a proven policymaker whose contributions are down payment help, and rewards businesses that hire woven into the fabric of this town. I’m deeply involved and train Connecticut kids. Add AI literacy and the with numerous nonprofits and work alongside our com- trades in our schools, and they have a reason to stay. munity year-round. I ran the Branford Early Childhood b Collaborative, working together with partners to What do you believe is the biggest fiscal strengthen outcomes for our youngest children and their challenge facing Connecticut, and how would you families. I also served on the RTM and with civic groups. I stay address it? in steady contact with neighbors so I understand who I Comey: represent, and when someone has a problem, they call The biggest challenge is keeping our budget balanced me, and I connect them with resources. while costs rise and federal funding remains uncertain. A key part of a lawmaker’s job is fighting for state and I’ll continue fighting for middle-class tax relief while profederal funding, and I have a strong track record, includ- tecting the programs families rely on for nutrition, health ing approximately $142 million for Murphy and Tisko care, and heating, so the state can provide support when Continued from page 1

it’s needed. This year’s bipartisan budget showed what works: responsible spending that prioritizes investments preventing costlier problems later. Crisci: Affordability, and most of it was built in Hartford. When the state pushes costs onto towns, they land in one place: your property tax bill, because a Connecticut town has no sales tax and no income tax to fall back on. The electric relief everyone is campaigning on only runs through April 30, 2027. That is a discount, not a plan. I will vote against mandates Hartford sends down without the money to pay for them, and I will judge every bill by one question: What does it cost the people of Branford? b

Political discourse has become increasingly divisive. Do you believe this is affecting Connecticut politics at the state level? If elected, how would you work across party lines and represent constituents who disagree with you? Comey: How we consume information, through social media or news, creates echo chambers and hyper-targeted feeds that isolate us more than in the past. Still, my experience in the legislature is that we mostly want the same outcomes for our constituents, even when our values lead us to different solutions. In Hartford, I work with anyone who wants to solve a problem, and I avoid political posturing. Whether or not someone voted for me, I answer their calls, show up at their doors and community events, and listen intently. I won’t agree with everyone, but I’ll treat every Branford resident as my neighbor. Crisci: Yes, and it is hurting us. Anger is easier to raise money on than agreement, so both sides keep people upset, and votes in Hartford end up being about Washington instead of Branford. I am a moderate Republican, and the Independent Party endorsed me on the same line as Sen. Christine Cohen, a Democrat who beat me twice. On day one, I will meet with both town committees, the first selectman, the RTM, and the Board of Education. I will also call Rep. Comey so her work does not get dropped. I will represent the people who disagree with me as carefully as the people who agree with me. b

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That curiosity is central to her approach to conservation. Julie believes people are more likely to care about protecting habitats when they understand the organisms living there and recognize their own connections to the environment. She also wants residents to know that meaningful conservation doesn’t require a large property or specialized scientific training. “I feel like when people hear the word conservation, they think tropical rain forest, tigers, pandas, and other charismatic species so they may not feel they have personal roles in that,” she says. “But, whether it be land trust property or a backyard, conservation can happen at any scale and anywhere especially when talking about insects.” Habitat loss is one of the major threats facing insects, she says, but individuals can help by learning about the species around them and making choices that support local habitats. Julie encourages residents to explore conservation resources and become involved with their local land trusts. “Small actions in backyards are just as meaningful as big conservation projects,” she says. “Engaging with your local land trust is a wonderful way to feel more connected with the land and feel like you have a role in the protection of the land and organisms.”

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S ports Kenney Wins Girls Race, Guilford Sweeps Cross Country Meet The Sound Valley Courier Thursday, October 22, 2026

By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

As the postseason approached, Guilford and Branford’s cross country teams had one final opportunity to prepare for championship competition on Oct. 14, when they joined Shelton, Lauralton Hall and Fairfield Prep for a meet at East River Preserve. Guilford came away with victories in both the boys and girls team competitions, while Branford turned in several strong individual performances, highlighted by Charlotte Kenney’s first-place finish in the girls race. The meet gave both programs an opportunity to evaluate their performances against conference competition before turning their attention to the Southern Connecticut Conference championships. Guilford made the most of its home-course advantage, delivering a dominant performance on the boys side and a strong showing from its girls squad. The Guilford girls won with 18 points, led by seniors Olivia Jackson and Indy Pelliccio, who finished second and third overall in 21:06 and 22:03, respectively. Lauralton Hall’s Giselle Cesaire finished fourth, while Guilford freshman Victoria Gwiazda placed fifth in 23:32, giving the Grizzlies three top-five finishers. Sophomores Anna Gunderson and Megan Mariano followed, finishing sixth in 23:39 and seventh in 23:40, respectively. Senior Sienna Brackney finished eighth in 23:41.5, and sophomore Dalia Dadak came in ninth in 23:45.2. Sophomore Ella Joormann placed 10th in 23:52.3, and freshman Lily Ridge finished 11th in 23:54.7. The Guilford girls dominated the top spots to earn the team victory, but Branford’s lone girls representative, Kenney, won the individual title in 20:07.4, adding another strong performance to her junior season. On the boys side, Guilford delivered an equally impressive performance, sweeping the top five individual places to finish with 15 points. Senior co-captains Jordan Espinosa and Lewis Thoreen finished just one-tenth of a second apart, with Espinosa taking first and Thoreen second in 18:06. The close finish between the two seniors highlighted Guilford’s depth at the front of the field. Sophomore Jude Sico followed in third

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Branford’s Lucio Sanchez competes at the Lauralton Classic. Sanchez placed 11th in 19:17.2 at the Oct. 14 meet at East River Preserve.

in 18:08, finishing just two seconds behind the leading pair. Seniors Caleb Hansen and Tyler Mezrich completed Guilford’s sweep, placing fourth in 18:13 and fifth in 18:24, respectively. By placing its first five runners ahead of the rest of the field, Guilford secured the boys team victory. Branford had several runners finish among the top 25 in the boys race. Junior Eli Mayer led the Hornets with a 10th-

place finish in 19:07.7, followed by sophomore Lucio Sanchez in 11th in 19:17.2 and junior Sawyer Gaudreau in 12th in 19:20.9. The three runners finished within 14 seconds of one another, giving Branford a closely grouped trio among the top 12. Freshman Rory Roth placed 19th in 20:47, and freshman Logan Heath finished 20th in 21:02.8. Junior Vincent J. Gustavson took 21st in 21:17.3, and senior

Jesse Clark rounded out Branford’s listed finishers in 24th in 21:42.5. With the regular season complete, both programs turned their attention to the SCC championship race at East Shore Park in New Haven. The meet would provide Guilford and Branford another opportunity to measure themselves against the conference’s top competitors.

OCTOBER 22, 2026 • THE SOUND • SPORTS

Branford Football Enters Bye Week at 4-2 By Serenity J. Bishop Sports Editor

Branford football experienced mixed results over the past two weeks. The Hornets earned a dominant 39-0 shutout victory over Wilbur Cross/Career before running into trouble against Ledyard. Ledyard’s high-powered offense led the Colonels to a 37-14 victory, dropping Branford’s record to 4-2. The Hornets entered their bye week with positives to build on, along with areas to improve following the lopsided loss. Among those positives were standout performances from quarterback Chris McKitrick and Aidan Tracey, both of whom played key roles in the victory over Wilbur Cross/Career. McKitrick led an explosive passing attack as Branford reached the end zone six times, with six different players scoring touchdowns. The quarterback completed 11 of 13 passes for 274 yards and four touchdowns, providing the Hornets with a consistent threat through the air. Despite facing a defense focused on limiting the running game, Branford capitalized on its passing opportunities and put together a convincing offensive performance. Defensively, Branford also received a standout performance from Tracey, who recorded three interceptions against Wilbur Cross/Career. His three takeaways helped the Hornets limit their opponent’s opportunities while giving McKitrick and the offense additional chances to score. Branford coach John Limone praised the performances of McKitrick and Tracey. Limone also credited the Hornets’ offensive line, which he said had continued to come together as the season progressed. “Our O-line has come together nicely, though we struggled at times to run the ball effectively,” Limone said. “Cross obviously planned to take away the run game and jammed the box, but we were very efficient in the passing game.” The win gave Branford momentum heading into its matchup with Ledyard, but the Hornets were unable to carry that success into the following week. Before the loss, Limone acknowledged the challenge posed by the Colonels.

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Branford football entered its bye week at 4-2 after defeating Wilbur Cross/Career 39-0 and falling to Ledyard 37-14.

Limone said Ledyard entered the game with a productive single-wing offense that had consistently put points on the board. He also noted Ledyard’s combination of size and talented skill players and emphasized Branford’s need to be physical and disciplined defensively to contain them. With two weeks between games, the

Hornets hoped to use the bye week to get healthy and prepare for another difficult matchup. Branford’s next game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, against Foran. The Lions entered the matchup with a 2-3 record after suffering a 28-0 loss to Xavier. With both teams looking to get back on track, the game could serve as an impor-

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BUILDING & REMODELING

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GUTTER SERVICES

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LANDSCAPING

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Tree Work Snow Plowing Planting Tractor Work Pruning

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OCTOBER 22, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING

Photo by Joan Marcus.

Maiesha McQueen performs as blues singer Ma Rainey in Yale Repertory Theatre’s revival of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Photo by Joan Marcus.

Terence Archie, left, as Cutler and Jimmie J. J. Jeter as Levee in a scene from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Yale Repertory Theatre.

A Stunning Revival of August Wilson’s Debut Play, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Opens Yale Rep Season ager (Irvin). This quickly establishes the pecking order. The play focuses on the four musicians In April 1984, I was in the audience at hired for the session. Three are longtime Yale Rep for the opening night of a world members of her band — Cutler, the leader premiere play by a new playwright, and trombonist; Slow Drag, the bassist; August Wilson. Little did we know that and Toledo, the pianist. Also in the group Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom would change is the trumpet player Levee — talented, the theatrical world. August Wilson was a ambitious, vain, and easily angered. He’s major talent who would go on to write also the youngest and considers himself a what he called “The American Cycle” — ladies’ man. They wait in the musicians’ 10 plays, each set in a different decade of room for Ma Rainey to arrive; she is not the 20th century, that explored the experionly late but nearly gets arrested over a ence of African Americans, particularly minor traffic accident and an altercation African American men. with a police officer. Irvin smooths everyNow Yale Rep is presenting an outsthing over. tanding revival of the play through SaturLevee, played by an outstanding Jimday, Oct. 24. mie J. J. Jeter, drives much of the action Ma Rainey not only announced his in the play. It is his temper, his ambition, arrival but revealed some of the techand his scars from his past that dominate niques that Wilson used in all his plays: a the room. He is planning for his own band. focus on the average man, dialogue that He believes that Sturdyvant will let him sounds like jazz riffs, and naturalness in record his compositions and also underPhoto by Joan Marcus. conversations. Certain aspects of his work write the band; he is still railing against had yet to be revealed, particularly refer- Jimmie J. J. Jeter, center, as Levee, with Dion Graham as Toledo. In the background are the system that diminishes all African ences to mystical forces, but we saw that Terence Archie as Cutler and Ray Anthony Thomas as Slow Drag in Yale Repertory Americans. Jeter’s performance simmers in Fences, which had its world premiere at Theatre’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. with this underlying anger, like hot lava Yale Rep in 1987. flowing beneath the surface. He ignores Ma Rainey is set in Chicago, the only the Blues, is in a recording studio. The Wilson introduces the play with the two what he doesn’t want to see, plunges in play not set in the Hill neighborhood of studio makes what were known as “race” characters who control everything — the recklessly, and is convinced he is right. Pittsburgh. It’s 1927, and blues singer Ma records — sold exclusively in African white owner of the record label Rainey, who bills herself as the Mother of American neighborhoods. (Sturdyvant) and Ma Rainey’s white manSee A Stunning Revival page 21 By Karen Isaacs Special to Living

LIVING • THE SOUND • OCTOBER 22, 2026

Calendar for the Week of October 22, 2026

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THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Preserving Nature on Our Planet: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Florencia Montagnini, Ph.D. Explores how biodiversity and agroforestry create resilient, sustainable land-use systems. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Teen and Tween Pizza Scene: Noon. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For Clinton residents in grades 5 to 12. Enjoy pizza, games, crafts and activities during the school half-day. Bus service is available from Jared Eliot Middle School and The Morgan School. Registration requested; space is limited. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Protect Yourself From Financial Exploitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Representatives from the Connecticut Department of Banking discuss financial fraud and exploitation, why seniors are targeted, and ways to avoid them. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Guilford Grizzlies Girls Soccer Breast Cancer Awareness Game: 4 p.m. JV, 6 p.m. varsity. Kavanaugh Stadium, Guilford High School, 605 New England Rd., Guilford. Games against Amity will include refreshments, T-shirts, and 50/50 raffles. Donations and proceeds benefit Infinite Strength, which supports women living with metastatic breast cancer. For info, call 203-453-2741. Glitz and Glamour: The Gilded Age in Southeastern Connecticut: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Gail B. MacDonald discusses the people and places of the Connecticut shoreline during the Gilded Age. Free. Registration suggested. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Understanding How Credit Really Works: 6 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Stephen Robert of Bedrock Credit America will discuss credit monitoring, credit problems and changes to credit scoring models. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. American Girl Doll Club: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rt. 81. Participants can bring a favorite doll and take part in a discussion, activities and a craft based on a historical time period. This month’s topic is Josefina Montoya and life in the 1820s. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

switching instruments throughout the show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Blackstone Library. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Wine 2 Water Gala: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Annual fundraiser for Call to Care Uganda supporting the drilling of wells in Uganda. Features wine and beverages, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and more. For info or tickets, visit calltocareuganda.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23 Movie Matinee: Project Hail Mary: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Screening of the 2026 science-fiction adventure. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. Tween Time: Ramen Noodle Taste Test: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Program for ages 8 to 12 featuring ramen noodle cup flavors from around the world and at home. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Fall Artist Reception: 5 to 7 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Free and open to the public. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org.

Double Play Concert: 6 to 7 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Acoustic music featuring double bass, guitar and vocals, with performers

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A Stunning Revival of August Wilson’s Debut Play, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Continued from page 20 Like any good band, the other three members are the counterpoint. Toledo, played by a fine Dion Graham, is the counterpoint to Levee’s denial of religion and God. The only one who can read, Toledo quietly debates Levee. Terence Archie, as Cutler, is the old-timer who knows that when push comes to shove, it is Ma Rainey who is in charge. Ray Anthony Thomas is fine as Slow Drag, who may appear to be the quietest of the four but is the steadying force. Many in the cast have appeared in other Wilson plays. Director Timothy Douglas has not only directed nine of Wilson’s plays, including the world premiere of the

final play in the cycle, Radio Golf, at Yale Rep, but he was a first-year acting student at the Drama School when Ma Rainey debuted. His direction is on target — he allows Wilson’s dialogue to reverberate with the audience without slowing the pace of the play. Like most of Wilson’s plays, this is laden with dialogue and can easily drag as the characters engage in extended conversations that often seem to go nowhere. He and his production team make fine use of the University Theater stage with action on multiple levels: the control booth that symbolically looks over the musicians, the side room where Ma Rainey waits, and the band room center stage with the recording microphones behind it. The scenic design

by Richard Lee is equaled by the period costume design by Toni-Leslie James and the sound design by Robert Salerno. Let’s not slight Maiesha McQueen as Ma Rainey. First, she has a terrific voice; her background includes appearances in Broadway musicals and opera. When she stands at the microphone and finally sings her signature song, the audience erupts in applause. McQueen gives Ma Rainey dignity (she knows her worth), assurance, and a sense of realism; she understands her limited power and knows how and when to use it. The secondary plot centers on two members of Ma Rainey’s entourage: her nephew, Sylvester, who she insists will speak the introduction to the song despite

a stutter, and her newest girlfriend, the flirty Dussie Mae. Brittany Antoinette Davis and Mark Yarde, both acting students, are fine in the parts, capturing Dussie Mae’s interest in money and Sylvester’s lack of polish. One can question whether the explosive ending is really necessary. Its explosiveness, though possibly inevitable, seems out of character for Wilson. You will leave the theater, as I did 40 years ago, awed by Wilson’s talent, as well as that of the cast and production team. You will also leave wondering how much society has really changed in the last 100 years. For tickets, visit YaleRep.org.

22 Continued from page 21 History Happy Hour: The Creative Evolution of a Mural Artist: 6 p.m. Allis-Bushnell House Museum, 853 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Artist and muralist Patrick Ganino discusses his work, creative process, and recently completed Surf Club mural. Suggested donation: $15 general admission, $10 for Madison Historical Society members. Advance registration requested. For info or tickets, visit madisonhistory.org. Sixth Grade Graveyard Dance: 7 to 9 p.m. Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr. Halloween dance for sixth graders. For info, contact 203-245-2689 or info@madisonartsbarn.org, or visit madisonartsbarn.org. Haunting at the Ridge: 7 to 10 p.m. Pick-up and dropoff at Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main St., Old Saybrook. Event for Old Saybrook students in grades 9 to 12 featuring a chairlift ride and a spooky nighttime walk through the woods with surprises and mysterious sounds. Transportation provided. Cost: $40. For info or to register, visit osyfs.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23 AND SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Haunted Spirits of Clinton Lantern Tours: Tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and run every 30 minutes. Shoreline Theater Academy/Kidz Konnection, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Lantern tours through historic downtown Clinton and Indian River Cemetery featuring local stories, legends, folklore, and unexplained happenings. Best suited for ages 13 and older. Cost: $15 each or $25 for two. Space is limited. For info or tickets, call 860-227-2363, email shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org.

OCTOBER 22, 2026 • THE SOUND • LIVING “Trek”-or-Treat Hike With ELA, ELT & ILA: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Millrace Preserve, Ivory St., Ivoryton. Self-guided Halloween-themed family hike featuring silly riddles along the trail. Treats and craft kits provided after the hike. The 15- to 20-minute hike is open to drop-ins during the scheduled time. Free; no registration required. No dogs permitted. Event will not be held in rain. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Fall Flyers: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bauer Park Classroom, 257 Copse Rd., Madison. Children ages 3 to 7 will learn about bats, play a game about how sound helps bats fly, and make a bat-themed craft. The program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Cost is $10 per resident childadult pair and $12 per nonresident child-adult pair. Preregistration is required for all attendees. For info or to register, call 203-245-5623 or visit madisonct.org/recreation.

Carriage House After Dark: 5 to 9 p.m. Women & Family Life Center Carriage House, 96 Fair St., Guilford. Adultsonly Halloween party featuring a costume contest, trivia, treats, and drinks. Private 10-minute psychic medium readings with Tracy Ann available from 6 to 8 p.m.; preregistration required. Cost: $35 for party and trivia, $65 for private reading, or $85 for both. For info or tickets, call 203-458-6699 or email info@womenandfamilylife.org. Full Moon Hike: 5:30 p.m. Westwoods, Guilford. Approximately two-mile hike through Westwoods, including the Great Marsh boardwalk and White Circle Trail, with steep and rocky sections. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at the Peddlers Rd. trailhead. For info, text 203-508-2064.

The Witch Tryal: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd., Madison. Immersive theatrical experience recreating a colonial-era witchcraft trial using Autumn Tea Party: 1 to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church, real-life testimonies. Audience members participate in 811 E. Main St., Branford. Afternoon tea with food and the trial experience. Colonial-style reception follows. Not conversation. Reservations required. Cost: $30 adults; recommended for young children due to subject matter $10 children; free for children under 5. For info or reserand intense emotion. Cost: $20. For info or tickets, call vations, call 203-488-0549. 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org. Tweens & Teens Make: Spooky Candles: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Art program for ages 8 to 18 featuring festive candle decorating with temporary tattoos. Free. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Holiday Decor Swap: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Community holiday decor swap. Donations accepted at the information desk through Oct. 23. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. The Great Main Street Pumpkin Fest: 2 to 6 p.m. Main Street, Old Saybrook. Family-friendly fall festival featuring crafts, activities, seasonal sips and snacks, live music, and shopping. Costumes encouraged. For info, call 860876-2933 or visit goschamber.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 AND SUNDAY, OCT. 25 Ballet Spooktacular: 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Eastern Connecticut Ballet presents a Halloween-themed ballet for young children and families, featuring witches, zombies, trick-or-treating, a costume parade, and photo opportunities with dancers. For info or tickets, visit thekate.org.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25

WALK for Vista! 2026: 9 a.m. check-in; 10 a.m. walk. Vista's Madison Campus, 107 Bradley Rd., Madison. The Guilford Seniors Annual Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. three-mile walk travels through downtown Madison and Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Holi- Tabor Lutheran Church Pork Roast Dinner: 4:30 to along the shoreline. Morning refreshments will be availday and everyday crafts, baked goods, gently used able, and the walk begins with the Lancraft Fife and 6 p.m. Tabor Lutheran Church, 45 Tabor Drive, Branford. jewelry and books, vendors, a 50/50 raffle, and chance Drum Corps. Online registration closes at 10 a.m. SaturTakeout-only dinner featuring pork roast, mashed potaauction. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Pro- toes, red cabbage, green beans, applesauce, bread, and day, Oct. 24; walk-in registration is available beginning at ceeds support Guilford Seniors programs. For info, call 9 a.m. For info or to register, contact 860-399-8080, ext. dessert. Cost: $22 regular portion, $16 small portion. 203-453-8068. 279, or YJUm@VistaLifeInnovations.org, or visit vistalAdvance orders recommended. For info or to order, call 203-488-2541, email taborlutheranchurch@gmail.com, or ifeinnovations.org. Farm Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Down the Lane Farm, 18 visit taborchurch.net. Reservoir Rd., Killingworth. Fall community event featurStamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ing honey bees, local honey, jams, herbs, spices, baked YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored Rotary Club of Deep River Oktoberfest: 5 to 8 p.m. goods, pollinator-friendly plants, gardening tips, and by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit Landing & Main, 77 Main St., Deep River. Features Gerhomesteading classes. Free admission and parking. No nhps1914.com. man food, a beer garden, and live music by Paddy restrooms. For info, call 203-619-3976 or email MauWhacks. Tickets are $40 per person and include admisreen@downthelanefarm.com. The Great Goodwin Harvest Festival Fundraiser: sion, a drink ticket, food, and entertainment. Proceeds 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old benefit the Rotary Club of Deep River’s community serSaturday Sleuths Book Club: 10 to 11:30 a.m. E.C. Scran- vice projects and charitable programs. For info or tickets, Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Fall festival featuring live ton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Dis- call 860-481-9031 or visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketmusic, inflatables, a barrel train, food trucks, local vencussion of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by dors, children’s activities, games, raffles, and more. Proing/oktoberfest-28. Benjamin Stevenson. Snacks provided. Registration preceeds benefit Goodwin School through the PTA. ferred. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Advance tickets available; admission at the door is $10 per person or $30 per family. For info or advance tickets, visit goodwinpta.org. See page 23

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New Haven Museum Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival and Diwali Press Release from the New Haven Museum

The New Haven Museum will host its second annual Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m., highlighting two cultural celebrations with roots across Asia. Presented in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut, the event will feature mahjong, dance performances, interactive activities, music, and sweet treats throughout the afternoon. The program is included with museum admission. Beginning at 1 p.m., Mahjong Haven will offer two hours of Hong Kong-style mahjong, including lessons for beginners and free play for participants of all experience levels. The activity celebrates the traditional Chinese MidAutumn Festival, observed annually by communities throughout Asia, particularly East and Southeast Asia, and by the Asian diaspora worldwide. The festival marks a time of gratitude for the autumn harvest, family togetherness, community, and wholeness. At 3:15 p.m., members of Yale Rangeela, Yale University’s first undergraduate Bollywood fusion dance team, will perform pieces drawing from Indian classical dance, regional folk dance, traditional theater, and Western pop culture. The group will also lead a workshop, inviting attendees to learn and try some dance moves. The performance recognizes Diwali, the annual Hindu Festival of Lights, which symbolizes the spiritual triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated throughout Asia, particularly South Asia, and among communities of the Asian diaspora worldwide. The Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is a statewide nonprofit organization that works through advocacy, education, outreach, and community collaboration to support the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Connecticut. Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum collects, preserves, and Continued from page 22 Old Saybrook Rotary Club Macaroni Dinner: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Clark Memorial Field (Fireman’s Field), 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook. Curbside pickup only; no rain date. Menu includes macaroni, meatballs, salad, dessert, bread, and cheese. Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. For info or tickets, call 860-794-5009 or visit osrotary.org. Monthly Drawing Class: 1 to 3 p.m. BACA Gallery, 1004 Main St., Branford. Drawing class with Edith Reynolds. Fee is $10. For info, call 203-433-4071 or visit branfordarts.org. Felting a Pumpkin Workshop: 1 to 3:30 p.m., Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Participants will needle-felt a 4- to 6-inch wool pumpkin using colorful wool and sheep’s locks. All materials and tools are included. Adults and children ages 9 and older accompanied by an adult are welcome. Cost is $65, or $58.50 for members. For info or to register, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.

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Participants gather around a mahjong table. Mahjong Haven will offer beginner lessons and free play during the New Haven Museum's Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up on Sunday, Oct. 25.

interprets the history and heritage of Greater New through the museum’s website at newhavenmuseum.org. Haven. The museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave. in For more information, visit the website or call 203-562New Haven. 4183. The Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up is included with museum admission. Registration is available The Extraordinary Caterpillar: 1:30 to 3 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Screening of a 60-minute documentary exploring the ecological roles of caterpillars and their importance to ecosystems. For info, visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. Robbie Collomore Concert Series: Zodiac Trio: 4 p.m. Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St., Chester. The trio features clarinet, violin, and piano, performing classical works, new compositions, and original arrangements. Sponsored by Essex Bank and Deep River Family Dental. For info or tickets, visit collomoreconcerts.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 26 Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Book: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Facilitated by Joanna Baymiller. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Pieper Olson Foundation Golf Classic: 10 a.m. registration; noon shotgun start/scramble; 5 p.m. cocktail reception and buffet dinner. TPC River Highlands, 1 Golf Club Rd., Cromwell. Golf event supporting financial assistance for pets facing urgent medical emergencies. The event includes 18 holes of golf, practice facilities, shared golf carts, player gifts, lunch, dinner, contests, and special guests Scot Haney and Javier Colon. Individual and foursome registration available. For info or to register, visit pieperolsonfoundation.pet/event/golf-outing/. Costume Dance Mode: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Atwater Library, 1720 Foxon Rd., North Branford. Children ages 18 months and older and their siblings can enjoy dancing, singing, and playing instruments. No registration required. For info, call 203-315-6020 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

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Page Turners Don't Laugh at Other People's Sex Lives by Nao-Cola Yamazaki and Polly Barton This bite-sized read flew by. Isogai, an art student, begins to model for his older painting professor, Yuri, at her studio. When feelings develop, Isogai becomes enmeshed in Yuri’s world. This “first love” story goes deeper, exploring maturity, vulnerability and the stomach-aching feeling of attachment. — Chris, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Once Upon a Trainwreck by Christy Carlson Romano If you’re anything like me, you didn’t know much about Christy Carlson Romano outside of her iconic Disney Channel roles in Even Stevens, Kim Possible, and Cadet Kelly. Her memoir is a candid look at the highs and lows of her career, from her early years on stage, and her Disney Channel era to her many attempts at living a normal life and, eventually, becoming a mother. I love how she ties her experiences together in letters to her daughters, writing to them about how each part of her life has influenced the way she’s raising them. — Becky, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee The Pachinko author brings us another sweeping Korean family saga, this time about the principled yet struggling Koh family, who relocate to California in hopes of regaining their footing. It’s a story about relationships, race, education, success, morals and finding meaning in life. I was completely invested in these well-drawn characters. — Karen F., R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires When Rich Milford dies, his four “wives” and his cook are all suspects. This book plays with perspective through a host of unreliable and contradictory narrators. There’s a focus on community, both its power and perils, with the town of Newville cast as a character. I loved the writing and how it walks the line between realism and the speculative. — Marisa, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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Page Turners Continued from page 24

The Radiance by Ayad Akhtar What I thought was going to be a sophisticated campus drama ended up being so much more! It felt like watching from above and then suddenly zooming in so close that I could feel the tension, discomfort and longing. Although it’s a slow build to get to know each character’s place in the story, it was well worth the page-turning all the way to the end! — Lori, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus This is a laugh-out-loud, clever and quirky novel by the author of Lessons in Chemistry. Batter Gray, a young man and aspiring poet named after a heroic dog, is looking for direction in his life. His mother, Rainey Gray, who is a typeface designer, has instilled in him stories of Batter the dog’s heroism and an appreciation for a well-selected font. He lands his dream job at Peck & Peck, a highly selective quarterly poetry publication. The inner workings of Peck & Peck are complicated, and Batter becomes entangled in mysteries, a famous actress’ missing diary and family feuds. This book provides an enjoyable escape from reality. — Jen, Breakwater Books, Guilford

Trust Fall by Lynn Painter Trust Fall is a rags-to-riches rom-com set in NYC in the fall. A surprise inheritance brings Julia’s family across the country to a place that is completely unfamiliar to them. I assumed it would be a dream come true, but it presented them with the challenges of a different social status. Damion and Julia brought the rom and the com to this fun story! — Trinity, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison

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TUESDAY, OCT. 27

Painting With Carol: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades 5 to 12. Create a work of art with step-by-step instruction. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Walking Into the Future: Advances in Hip and Knee Replacement: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by researchers from the Yale School of Medicine. Explores advances in hip and knee replacement surgery. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org.

Book: Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Discussion of the historical fiction novel. Young readers, families and seniors are welcome. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Little Makers: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Children ages 2 to 6 can make a Room on the Broom craft. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203-484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com.

Sustainable Lawn Care: 7 p.m. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St., Ivoryton. Presented by Sustainable Essex and Ivoryton Library. Registration encouraged but not required. For info, email sustsxct@gmail.com.

Plan Well Live Well: 1 to 4 p.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St., Guilford. Five professionals in care management, home care, downsizing, senior living, and real estate discuss planning for future housing and care needs. Presented in collaboration with Shoreline Village CT and Guilford Parks & Recreation. For info or to register, call 203-453-8086 or visit planwelllivewellshoreline.com. See page 27

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Urinetown: In Concert Comes to Centerbrook

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Sydney Yargeau will play Little Becky Two Shoes and Mrs. Millenium in Brief Cameo Productions' Urinetown:

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Elio Perez makes his Brief Cameo Productions debut as Senator Fipp and Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown: In Concert.

Bryan Quinn will play Officer Lockstock in Brief Cameo Productions' Urinetown: In Concert. His previous company credits include Sunday in the Park with George, The Drowsy Chaperone, and The Lisbon Traviata.

Amy Buckley returns to Brief Cameo Productions as Josephine Strong in Urinetown: In Concert. She previously appeared in the company's productions of Ragtime, Sunday in the Park with George, and Master Class.

Alexis DiGiacomo joins Brief Cameo Productions for the first time as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown: In Concert.

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Jacob Iglitzin will portray Mr. McQueen and Old Man Strong in Brief Cameo Productions' Urinetown: In Concert.

Galen Donovan returns to Brief Cameo Productions to portray Tiny Tom and Dr. Billeaux in Urinetown: In Concert.

Ethan Smith, previously seen in Brief Cameo Productions' The Drowsy Chaperone and Side Show, will play Bobby Strong in Urinetown: In Concert.

Elizabeth Stassen, who appeared in Brief Cameo Productions' Side Show, will portray Hope Cladwell in Urinetown: In Concert.

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Rebecca Tobin makes her Brief Cameo Productions debut as Soupy Sue and Cladwell's Secretary in Urinetown: In Concert.

Nathan Szymanski, a veteran of Brief Cameo Productions' Side Show and The Lisbon Traviata, will portray Officer Barrel in Urinetown: In Concert.

Joshua Steele Kelly makes his Brief Cameo Productions debut as Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown: In Concert.

Jordan Adams returns to Brief Cameo Productions as Little Sally in Urinetown: In Concert, following an appearance in The Drowsy Chaperone.

Press Release from Brief Cameo Productions

Brief Cameo Productions will present Urinetown: In Concert Jan. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main St., Centerbrook. The production follows the company’s January 2026 concert staging of Side Show. Jim Clark, Brief Cameo co-founder and producer, will co-direct Urinetown: In Concert with associate producer Alan Piotrowicz. “Alan [Piotrowicz, BCP’s Associate Producer]’s passion for the politically tinged subject matter of Urinetown, along with the show’s gentle poking fun at musical theater tropes eventually put the show to the top of our list,” Clark says. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, Urinetown is a musical satire of capitalism, social irresponsibility, environmental collapse, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theater itself. The show has received three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards. Set in a Gotham-like city, the story unfolds during a severe water shortage caused by a 20year drought. A governmentenforced ban on private toilets forces residents to use public facilities controlled by a single See Urinetown page 27

LIVING • THE SOUND • OCTOBER 22, 2026 Continued from page 25 Tips from Physical Therapist Aaron Morales: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Deep River Ambulance Barn, 284 West Elm St., Deep River. Hosted by the Deep River 60 Club. The program, Living a More Balanced Life: Steady on Your Feet: Interactive Balance Training for Everyday Life, focuses on balance training for everyday life. For info, call 860-7672302. Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves: 2 p.m. Via Zoom. Virtual author talk about Groves’ book Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships. Free. Registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Virtual Author Talk with Mark Groves: 2 p.m. Virtual and on-screen at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Groves will discuss his book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. History of the Blues 101 with Ramblin' Dan: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Ramblin' Dan Stevens presents the history of blues in the United States, from its origins in the Deep South to the present, using historical images, video and live music. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 Baby Playtime: 10 a.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Play program for caregivers and children from birth to age two, with siblings welcome. Features opportunities for fine and gross motor play using toys and activities. No registration required. For info, call 860-7671560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

The Atlantic Discussion Group: 10:30 a.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Discuss the monthly issue of The Atlantic. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

Revolutionary War Lecture Series, Part Four: 1777: Hope Springs Eternal: 7 p.m. Killingworth Volunteer Company Firehouse, 333 Rte. 81. Presented by David LeVasseur as part of a lecture series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the roles of Clinton and Killingworth. The program also will be available on Zoom. No registration required. For info, visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Music Haven Concert and Film: Dracula: 11 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Features a live performance by the Haven String Quartet accomGuilford Job Network: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. Features panying a screening of the 1931 film Dracula. Cost: $3. guest speakers. Open to all job seekers. For info or to For info or to register, visit ssill.org. receive the Zoom meeting link, contact Russ Allen at 203-457-0121 or RussAllen2@aol.com. Free Middle School Drop-In Workshop Session B: 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Middle school students can work on art projects or explore THURSDAY, OCT. 29 materials independently. No registration required. Great Decisions: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Adams Middle School students can walk or take Bus 24 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for to the Center. For info, contact 203-453-5947 or info@guilfordartcenter.org or visit guilfordartcenter.org. Lifelong Learning. Facilitated by Tom Lee. Discussion topic: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order. Cost: $5 with your own 2026 Great Decisions Briefing Book; Tea & Talk: 2 p.m. Parthenon Diner, 374 East Main St., Branford. An opportunity for conversation with members $40, including the book. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. of Shoreline Village CT. For info or to register, contact 203-747-5939 or info@shorelinevillagect.org. Cool-ology: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For grades 1 to 5. Halloween-themed STEM experiments with Claudia Esposito of Cool-ology. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Creative Crafts With Jesse: Fall Paper Quilling: 6 to 7:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Beginner paper-quilling class featuring fall leaves on a card base. Materials provided. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Community Meeting: Shared Vision for PreK-12 Education: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chester Elementary School gym, 23 Ridge Rd., Chester. Community meeting for residents to share priorities, hopes, and concerns about the future of PreK-12 education in Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Regional School District 4. Open to parents, caregivers, students, staff, and all community members. For info, call 860-526-2417.

Access Health CT: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Meet with trained enrollment specialists for help with health and dental insurance options. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Creative Crafts With Jesse: Fall Paper Quilling: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Beginner paper-quilling class featuring fall leaves on a card base. Materials provided. Registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Teen Crafternoon: Halloween Stickers: 3 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. For ages 12 to 18. Make Halloween-themed stickers. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org.

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Urinetown: In Concert Comes to Centerbrook Continued from page 26 company that charges admission for one of life’s most basic necessities. The cast includes several returning Brief Cameo performers: Bryan Quinn (Sunday in the Park with George, The Drowsy Chaperone, and The Lisbon Traviata) as Officer Lockstock; Jordan Adams (The Drowsy Chaperone) as Little Sally; Ethan Smith (The Drowsy Chaperone and Side Show) as Bobby Strong; Elizabeth Stassen (Side Show) as Hope Cladwell; and Jacob Iglitzin (Master Class, The

Drowsy Chaperone, and The Lisbon Traviata) as Mr. McQueen/Old Man Strong. Also returning are Galen Donovan (The Drowsy Chaperone, Side Show, and The Lisbon Traviata) as Tiny Tom/Dr. Billeaux; Sydney Yargeau (Side Show and The Lisbon Traviata) as Little Becky Two Shoes/Mrs. Millenium; Amy Buckley (Ragtime, Sunday in the Park with George, and Master Class) as Josephine Strong; and Nathan Szymanski (Side Show and The Lisbon Traviata) as Officer Barrel.

Making their Brief Cameo debuts are Alexis DiGiacomo as Penelope Pennywise, Elio Perez as Senator Fipp/Hot Blades Harry, Rebecca Tobin as Soupy Sue/Cladwell’s Secretary, and Joshua Steele Kelly as Caldwell B. Cladwell. The production team includes co-directors Clark and Piotrowicz, with Piotrowicz also overseeing production design; musical director Jill Brunelle; costume designer Kathleen Santomasso; and stage manager Holly Price. Joining Brunelle in the orchestra are Sam Moffett on reeds, Adam Myers on

trombone, Dakota Singerline on drums and percussion, and Jordan Brint on bass. Founded in 2019, Brief Cameo Productions presents concert stagings of classic and lesser-produced works of musical theater, featuring local and regional performers. The company is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. General admission tickets are $30 and go on sale Nov. 15 at briefcameoproductions.com. Sponsorship packages, which include reserved seating and other benefits, are currently available through the website.

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Members of Daniel Hand High School’s VIBE Show Choir gather onstage during a rehearsal for their 2026 production. The nationally ranked group will kick off its 27th season with three cabaret performances Jan. 9 and 10, 2027, at Daniel Hand High School in Madison.

VIBE Show Choir to Kick Off 27th Season with January Cabaret Press Release from Daniel Hand High School VIBE Show Choir

Daniel Hand High School’s VIBE Show Choir will kick off its 27th season with the annual VIBE Cabaret on Jan. 9 and 10, 2027, at Daniel Hand High School in Madison. The event will feature three performances over two days, offering audiences a preview of the group’s 2027 show. Directed by Ronald Soja, VIBE is a nationally ranked competitive song-anddance choir that competes against high school show choirs throughout New England, the Northeast, and beyond. The group has more than 75 student members

in its cast, crew, and band, with support from family, friends, and fans. The upcoming season follows a successful 2026 campaign in which VIBE won four Grand Championships, five Gold Medals, and multiple awards, including five for Best Vocals, three for Best Choreography, Best Band, Best Show Design, and a Judges Award for Visual Impact. Daniel Hand junior Luke Soja also earned three Best Soloist Awards. Those achievements placed VIBE at No. 42 in HomeRoom’s final 2026 Show Choir rankings of 100 groups nationwide, making it the only New England team to rank among the top 100.

The cast, band, and crew have been rehearsing since summer under Soja’s direction, with choreography by April James, Sam Mulligan, and Nikki Mele, and music arranged by Josh Greene. Cabaret audiences will have an opportunity to see the new show before the competition season begins. Tickets for the January cabaret are available at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ 2027-vibe-cabaret. Seating is limited. Local businesses and families can also support the 2027 season through sponsorships, with information available at dhhsvibe.com/sponsors. VIBE’s Heartbeat Club offers another way to contribute

Bats of Connecticut: 5 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. Pati Laudano, a DEEP-cerCommunity Meeting: Shared Vision for PreK-12 Edu- tified Master Wildlife Conservationist, will discuss Concation: 4 to 6 p.m. Deep River Elementary School gym, 12 necticut’s bats and their role in local ecosystems. RegisRiver St., Deep River. Community meeting for residents tration required. For info or to register, call 860-669-2342 to share priorities, hopes, and concerns about the future or visit hchlibrary.org. of PreK-12 education in Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Regional School District 4. Open to parents, caregivers, Bald Eagle Presentation: 6 p.m. Chester Meeting House, students, staff, and all community members. For info, call 4 Liberty St. Ginny Apple, a master wildlife conservation860-526-2417. ist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, discusses the history, lore and recovery of bald eagles. Space is limited. For info or to Continued from page 27

through monthly donations, with membership benefits at VIBE events. Information is available at zeffy.com/enUS/donation-form/vibes-heartbeat-club. VIBE’s competition season begins Jan. 30 at the Tantasqua Show Choir Spectacular in Massachusetts. The group also plans to compete at national festivals in Medina, Ohio, in February and Scranton, Pennsylvania, in March. The season concludes with an End of Season Concert at Daniel Hand High School on March 23, 2027. For more information about VIBE and its upcoming season, visit www.dhhs vibe.com.

register, contact 860-526-0018 or Library@ChesterCT.org, or visit chesterctlibrary.com. Evening of Guitar at the Blackstone: 6 to 7:30 p.m. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Program featuring performances, discussions and instruction focused on classical music and guitar. Led by guitarist and teacher Neal Fitzpatrick. Registration required. Free. For info, call 203-488-1441, ext. 318, or visit events.blackstonelibrary.org. See page 29

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Zuppardi Sisters to Share Family History at New Haven Museum Press Release from the New Haven Museum

Cheryl and Lori Zuppardi, the sisters behind Zuppardi’s Apizza in West Haven, will join author and historian Colin Caplan for a conversation about their family’s history, the growth of their business, and their experiences carrying on a Connecticut pizza tradition. The program, A Slice of Zuppardi’s: Family, History & Apizza, will take place Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at the New Haven Museum. It is the latest installment of the museum’s Monthly Slice series and is included with regular museum admission. The sisters’ grandfather, Domenico Zuppardi, immigrated to the United States from Maori, Italy, and opened a bread bakery in West Haven in 1934. He later passed the business to his son, who shifted its focus from bread to pizza. Cheryl and Lori have continued the family tradition, expanding the business while maintaining its roots in West Haven. Today, Zuppardi’s operates two pizzerias, two pizza trucks, and a frozen-pizza business. “There’s a reason why so many rank Zuppardi’s Apizza as one of the best in Connecticut,” Caplan says. “Join us for a night of great stories guaranteed to stimulate both the intellect and the appetite!” Caplan, who co-curated the New Haven Museum’s Pronounced Ah-Beetz exhibition, is an entrepreneur, architect, author, historian, educator, and tour operator. He hosts Taste of New Haven food tours and events, Elm City Party Bike, and Paddle Pub party boats. He has written six books on New Haven history, including Pizza in New Haven, and has served as a National Register of Historic Places consultant and visiting professor at Wesleyan University. His film and media credits include the documentaries Pizza, A Love Story and Slice of America. Caplan also helped lead efforts to declare New Haven the Pizza Capital of the United States, designate Connecticut as “The Pizza State,” create Connecticut pizza license plates, and organize the Guinness World Record-setting largest pizza party. Founded in 1862 as the New Haven Colony Historical Society, the New Haven Museum collects, preserves, and inter-

Continued from page 28 The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs. the FBI: 6 to 8 p.m. Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. Local author Greg Dillon, a veteran state investigator and former FBI agent, discusses his experience with an FBI misconduct scandal involving coverups, retaliation, a federal trial, and a landmark court ruling. Registration required. For info or to register, call 203484-0469 or visit northbranford.librarycalendar.com. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Michael Langlois: 6:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Michael Langlois presents Washington Irving’s tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Free. Space is limited. Registration required. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Movie Matinee: 2 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave., Essex. Movie screening in the Buel Room. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. Friday Movie Matinee: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Power Ballad (R). Popcorn and soda provided. Registration preferred. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org/events. Twilight Tour of River View Cemetery: 4 to 5:30 p.m. River View Cemetery, 37 N. Main St., Essex. Guided walk through the cemetery's oldest sections, tracing local stories spanning three centuries of Essex and Connecticut River history. The walk covers approximately half a mile over sloped, grassy, uneven terrain. Audio devices are provided for registered participants. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860-767-0681 or visit essexhistory.org.

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Zuppardi’s Apizza in West Haven traces its roots to a bread bakery opened in 1934 by Domenico Zuppardi. His granddaughters, Cheryl and Lori Zuppardi, will discuss the family business and its history during a Nov. 5 program at the New Haven Museum.

prets the history and heritage of Greater New Haven. The museum is located at 114 Whitney Ave. in New Haven. A Slice of Zuppardi’s: Family, History & Apizza is included with regular museum

Owl-O-Ween: 6 to 8 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Features live owls presented by A Place Called Hope and Freedom First Rehab Center. For info, visit meigspointnaturecenter.org.

Family & Friends Bingo Night: Halloween Edition: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison admission. Registration is available Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr. Community through newhavenmuseum.org. For more bingo night with Halloween surprises. information, visit the website or call 203- For info, contact 203-245-2689 or 562-4183. info@madisonartsbarn.org, or visit madisonartsbarn.org. See page 30

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SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Old Saybrook Rotary Club Shredding Day: 9 a.m. to noon, or earlier if the truck fills up. Old Saybrook High School, 1111 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Residents can bring documents for secure shredding and recycling. Cost: $10 per copypaper box. Nonperishable food donations will be collected for Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries. Weather permitting. For info, contact 860-794-5009 or johnaforismo07@gmail.com, or visit osrotary.org.

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All-Women A Cappella Group Lyyra to Perform at Trinity Church Press Release from Trinity Church on the Green

Lyyra, an international all-women vocal ensemble, will bring its mix of classical, jazz, pop, and folk music to Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven on Saturday, Nov. 14. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the church’s music programs. Founded in 2024, the six-voice a cappella group has toured Europe, released recordings, and records for Warner Classics. The ensemble’s repertoire ranges from Hildegard of Bingen to contemTrick or Treat at the Essex Library: porary songwriters. Although Lyyra focuses on women composers, its 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West recordings also include Paul Simon’s America, Will the Circle Be UnbroAve., Essex. Children of all ages can trickken, and the 1940s hit A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. Last year, or-treat at the library during open hours. the group released the album This Christmas. For info, call 860-767-1560 or visit youresTrinity Church on the Green has a longstanding choral tradition, beginsexlibrary.org. ning with its choir of men and boys, founded in the 1880s. The church now has three choirs, and its historic organ is used by Yale students. Essex Halloween Parade: 5:30 p.m. Essex The concert will take place in Trinity’s historic sanctuary. Post Office, 12 Main St., Essex. Children are Tickets are $20 for students and $40 for adults. A family package for two invited to march with the Essex Library in adults and two children is available for $100. the annual parade. Registration required. For more information and tickets, visit TrinityNewHaven.org/calendar. In the event of rain, the program will be canceled. For info or to register, call 860Lyyra, a six-voice, all-women a cappella ensemble, will perform classical, 767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org. jazz, pop, and folk music at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven on Saturday, Nov. 14. Proceeds will benefit the church’s music programs.

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TUESDAY, NOV. 3 The New Federal Reserve: 10 a.m. Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St. Hosted by the Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning. Presented by Ray Lombra, Ph.D. Explores the history and current role of the Federal Reserve. Cost: $3. For info or to register, visit ssill.org. Surf Club Beach Cleanup: 1 to 4 p.m., Surf Club, 64 Surf Club Rd., Madison. Volunteers will help clean the beach, remove hazards to marine life, and record the types and quantities of debris collected for use by the Ocean Conservancy and Save the Sound. Supplies will be provided; participants may bring buckets for collecting trash. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For info or to register, visit savethesound.org. Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom with Asha Frost: 2 p.m. Virtual. Author Asha Frost discusses her book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. Registration required. For info or to register, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.

Virtual Author Talk With Asha Frost: 2 p.m., online via Henry Carter Hull Library. Indigenous medicine woman Asha Frost discusses her book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance, exploring Indigenous wisdom and ancestral connection. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 860669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Shoreline Civil War Roundtable: 6:15 p.m. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. No registration. For info, contact 860-395-3184 or events@actonlibrary.org, or visit actonlibrary.org.

ONGOING EVENTS Farmers Markets Dudley Farm Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. Features fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music, children’s activities, and seasonal events. For info, email marketmanager@dudleyfarmfoundation.com or visit dudleyfarm.com.

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. Features locally grown produce, baked goods, artiTrivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpke., Clinton. Par- san breads, meats, seafood, fresh pasta, eggs, specialty foods, and Connecticutticipants can test their knowledge in a made crafts. Rain or shine. For info, email trivia game. Registration is required. For farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org. info or to register, call 860-669-2342 or visit hchlibrary.org. Madison Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd. Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, seafood, dairy products, flowers, prepared foods, and locally made products from Connecticut vendors. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.

Old Saybrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. Features Connecticut-grown and Connecticut-made products from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. For info, visit the Old Saybrook Farmers Market on Facebook. Stony Creek Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. Bayview Park, Thimble Island Rd., Stony Creek. Features a weekly market with local produce, baked goods, seafood, meats, crafts, live music, and family activities. For info, call 203-988-9335 or email shreichert@gmail.com, or visit scfarmersmarket.org.

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66 South Street: Bonnie and Anthony Dellarocco to Robert and Frank Biceglia, $390,000 on Oct. 1

29 Buell Hill Road: William D. and Robin Wilber to Stacey and Michael Daly, $875,000 on Sept. 30

229 Branford Road Unit 127: Ian Laskey to Ethan Felix, $275,000 on Oct. 1 229 Branford Road Unit 315: Ryan V. OConnell to Omi Capital Partners LLC, $162,650 on Oct. 1 Note: 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 Copyright material of Banker and Tradesman / the Commercial Record and The Warren Group. For past transactions, visit zip06.com/realestate.

OCTOBER 22, 2026 • THE SOUND • COMMUNITY NEWS