July 17, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 29
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Madison Stays the Course on Renewable Energy After D.C. Cuts By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer MADISON
Despite the elimination of several clean energy tax incentives under the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Madison will continue moving forward with its renewable energy goals, according to town officials.
First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said the town has already received “good news” in the form of a $900,000 federal reimbursement for the geothermal well project at Town Campus. A similar geothermal system is also part of the new Neck River Elementary School, which will open this fall. Both reimbursements fall under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which initially
offered robust federal tax incentives for renewable energy projects. Those incentives have now been significantly scaled back by the OBBBA. Combined, the geothermal reimbursements total more than $2 million, Lyons said. The funds will be deposited into the town’s See Madison page 10
Crash into Concerts Guests enjoy the Dave Matthews Tribute Band on July 10 at Madison Beach Hotel. The concert was part of their free, nine-week outdoor concert series that runs every Thursday through Aug. 28.
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After more than a decade of service, Peter Barrett’s time as probate judge is drawing to a close............2
A Dynamic Duo Trevor Dixon and Timmy Cavrell have taken turns breaking throwing records for the H-K boys’ track and field program..............................15
A Travelogue Liz Egan continues her series detailing her travels with Con Brio........25