March 27, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 13
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
BOF Narrowly Approves Grants for Academy Project By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer MADISON
By a 4-3 margin, the Madison Board of Finance (BOF) approved $8.1 million in supplemental appropriations for the proposed Academy Community Center Project, bringing the $24 million project one step closer to its referendum on Tuesday, May 6.
While the town will finance most of the project with a $15.9 million bonding package originally approved by referendum in 2022, the remaining $8.1 million is “funded exclusively by grants and donations,” First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons told The Source. Division was found among the BOF before the supplemental appropriations were eventually approved. Board member John Rasi-
mas, who was originally for the project, said that while he agreed with the “ends” of the project and its various amenities, including a public theater and more office spaces for town departments, he ultimately did not agree with the “means.” Rasimas specifically cited the “means” as the increased costs of See BOF page 10
Having a Ball Kyra Forsyth, 6, is lifted into the air during a dance with her father, David, during the Madison Arts Barn Ties & Tiaras Enchanted Storybook Ball on March 22. The ball, held in two sessions, featured music, dancing, games, and raffles.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
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Marc Deaton helps music come alive for Madison Lyric Stage...................................2
Taking Leap The Hand fencing team showed many improvements on both an individual and collective basis this winter while making great memories with friends........17
Laughs in Spanish Hartford Stage’s newest production is not as lighthearted as expected....................................29