May 1, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 18
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Town Split Ahead of May 6 Academy Vote By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer MADISON
The Board of Selectmen (BOS) officially set the ballot language for the proposed Academy Community Center Project at a special meeting on April 22, sending the $24 million project to referendum on Tuesday, May 6. The question on the ballot will read: “Shall
the Town of Madison increase the total appropriation to renovate the Academy School building into a community center and municipal building to $24,000,000 by authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $8,100,000 to be paid for by grants and donations?” While taxpayers originally approved $15.9 million in bonding for the project in 2022, the supplemental $8.1 million—$7.63 million of
which is made up of federal and state grants—is meant to cover an equal increase in construction costs seen last December. The BOS said the increase resulted from various factors, including inflation in the construc- National Mental Health Awareness tion market. Support for the project on the BOS comes Month is here, and Angela Ahern is from Selectman Al Goldberg, who told The ready to help.................................2 See Town Split page 11
A Wheelie Fun Day Two-year-old Elia Warshaw explores a North Madison Volunteer Fire Company truck with her grandmother, Dona Larkin, on April 27 during the 16th annual Madison Touch-a-Truck at the Madison Surf Club. The free event featured music, food trucks, and youth performances, with proceeds benefiting local scholarships and youth services.
Dominating Opponents Several Hand teams picked up victories last week, including softball and boys’ lacrosse..............................16
Exploring Loneliness and Connection Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
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TheatreWorks’ Primary Trust runs through May 11............................37