March 5, 2026
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXXI Iss. 10
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Blizzard Will Have ‘Big’ Budget Impact, Lyons Says By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
Madison was again hit with significant snowfall during the week of Feb. 22, exactly one month after Winter Storm Fern descended on the town in January. But these recent storms—including a blizzard that prompted Connecticut to declare a state of
emergency—brought heavier accumulation on top of snow that had already lingered for a month. A similar situation will likely be reflected in the current year’s budget, First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons confirmed to The Source. Lyons said she expects a “big” impact on the 2026 budget, in addition to the $39,000 increase in costs the town already incurred
from subsequent storms leading up to Winter Storm Fern. Part of those increased costs stem from preparation time for snowstorms, the largest of which have occurred over weekends, she said. Additionally, the town has “gone through a lot of salt,” Lyons said, even while it remains See Blizzard page 4
Brisk Beach Day
Alli Behnke is bringing prevention and compassion to the community with HKYFS...................................2
Title Town The championship titles for both boys and girls saber belong to Daniel Hand................................12
Footprints mark the sand near Meigs Point at Hammonasset Beach State Park on Feb. 27 as visitors turn out for a brisk, sunny winter afternoon along the Connecticut shoreline.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
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Way Down South Take a cruise down to the Florida Keys................................19
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