The Source 08-21-25

BOS Considers Joining Municipal Redevelopment Agency

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer MADISON

The Madison Board of Selectmen (BOS) is considering joining the recently formed Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority as a way to spur new development in transportation and housing.

At its Aug. 12 meeting, the board heard from MRDA Executive Director David

Kooris on how the agency can help Madison “achieve economic development and transitoriented development near their train station or in their downtown,” through technical assistance and infrastructure funding, he said.

The MRDA has a $90 million authorization pool available for Connecticut municipalities seeking support to expand housing zones and production, Kooris said. He

emphasized that the agency cannot override local laws and functions strictly as a supportive partner in achieving development goals already outlined in municipal documents such as the Plan of Conservation and Development.

“We can’t usurp any local control,” said Kooris. “By inviting us in, we don’t bypass

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Party Vibes

The Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its 16th annual Beachcomber Night on Aug. 14, filling downtown with live music, food trucks, special in-store events, and a town-wide scavenger hunt. Wall Street was closed to traffic and lined with food trucks, while local vendors and musicians drew crowds along Boston Post Road. Area breweries and distilleries served beverages as residents enjoy a festive evening of community and summer fun.

National Success

The CT Ballers, the Over-60 Basketball Group, recently earned a bronze medal in a national competition....11

A Delightful Time

My Fair Lady at the Ivoryton Playhouse proves you don’t need a large cast or orchestra..............20

Allison Shroeder: A Friend of the Library

By Aaron Rubin

Staff Writer

This year marks the 125th anniversary of E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, which remains a central spot in Madison for young people, families and the wider community. Madison residents like Allison Schroeder believe support is needed to ensure the library remains a vital part of the overall community—which is why she joined the Scranton Library Friends.

Allison has lived in Madison for more than 20 years, moving from Oakmont, Pa., a suburb of Pittsburgh. She is surrounded by several family members in the kind of town where she wanted to raise her children and sees that “everybody’s here to stay” in Madison for years.

She and her family became more familiar with Madison after moving to town, visiting Bauer Park and the library. As the years went by, Allison realized she wanted to do volunteer work

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around town—as her children had done—and eventually joined the Scranton Library Friends. It turned out to be perfect timing to join, given the help the group needed to stay sustainable while pursuing its mission.

“I guess the Friends were in trouble and almost had to disband because they didn’t have enough members and we didn’t have people to fill board positions,” says Allison.

After seeing an email from Scranton Library Director Allison Murphy about the need for members, Allison reached out. Within a few months, she was nominated to the position of treasurer.

But the impetus for Allison was born out of a health issue that, once resolved, ultimately

gave her the push she wanted to give back to the community through the Scranton Library Friends.

“In January 2022, I got COVID for the second time, and I had long COVID for 18 months,” she says. “My hip replacement came loose. I needed surgery. That surgery actually cured my long COVID … I had my surgery, and two weeks to the day of taking blood thinners, I woke up in bed and knew I felt normal again. It was like a light switch went off. I got out of bed and I started thinking of all the things that I could do.”

What Allison has found herself doing is supporting and spreading the word about Scranton through a variety of efforts, including organizing baked goods sales, sending welcome letters to new Madison residents and the staple event of used book sales. The next book sale at Scranton will take place Thursday, Sept.

A Father-Son Battle

The father-son pairing of Hunter Beckwith and Bob Beckwith faced off in Week 16 of the Deep River Horseshoe League

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Madison Names Top Dog

In celebration of the North Madison Fire Department’s 100th anniversary, Madison Town Clerk’s Office invited Fire Chief Mike Penders to draw the name of this year’s Top Dog.

The winner of the 22nd annual Top Dog Contest is Winnie Rose Grosso.

Winnie is a 4-year-old caramel tuxedo mini Australian Labradoodle known for her loyalty to her people and everyone who cares for her. Her favorite time of day is playing fetch with a tennis ball or frisbee—often accompanied by joyful whining in anticipation.

Indoors, Winnie enjoys tug-of-war and chase with her humans, followed by quiet snuggle time in the evening. Her family describes her as a very good girl.

Congratulations to Winnie, who now holds the honorary No. 1 dog tag for 2025–’26.

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The Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford, is hosting an eight-session bereavement support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 8. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact 203-458-6699 or programs@womenandfamilylife.org.

MADISON TOWN MEETINGS

Thursday,Aug.21

Economic Development Special Meeting

Shellfish Commission

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

Monday,Aug.25

Public Hearing: Old Elm Street Local Historic District Ordinance Board of Selectmen Historic District Commission

Old Elm Street Historic District Study Committee

Wednesday,Aug.27

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 203-245-5672 or visit www.madisonct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 5:30 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 6:30 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 6:30 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 7:30 p.m. : 5 p.m.

Thursday,Aug.28

Madison 200/America 250 Steering Committee : 7 p.m. : 7:30 p.m.

KILLINGWORTH TOWN MEETINGS

Monday,Aug.25

Board of Selectmen Killingworth Library Association

Wednesday,Aug.27

Committee on Aging Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Authority

NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-6631765, ext. 502, or visit www.townofkilling worth.com to learn how to participate in the following meetings: : 7 p.m. : 7 p.m. : 6 p.m. : 7:30 p.m. Bauer Park Advisory Committee Conservation Commission

Obituaries

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Catherine Wilson

Madison

Catherine E. "Cathy" Wilson, 93, of Madison, formerly of Guilford, beloved wife of the late Sherman Wilson, passed away on Aug. 5, 2025. She was born in Middleton, Mass., on Dec. 10, 1931, and was the daughter of Mary Frances Kilkenny Ryer and Lewis Osborn Ryer.

She was the assistant to the Guilford Chief of Police for many years before her retirement.

Cathy was a member of the Clinton Country Club and enjoyed playing golf. She loved music and playing the piano and her violin. Cathy was an avid reader, and grammar was very important to her.

Obituary

Patricia Guilloton-Laming Killingworth

Patricia Guilloton-Laming (née Castaldy), of Killingworth, passed peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born in Cedarhurst, Long Island, N.Y., in 1937, she was the second child of 10 in an Irish/Italian family.

She spent happy summers in Atlantic Beach, homesteaded in Lance Creek, Wyo., for two years, and attended high school in Oxford, N.Y. Being a “forever learner,” Patricia pursued and attained her BA at NYU in 1981. She fell in love with Manhattan thanks to her aunt, Patricia Divver, who was an editor for Time and Fortune Magazines.

In 1962, that love of Manhattan led to a 50-year career at New York University School of Law, where she held many positions, including director of placement of the LLM Division, director of LLM Alumni Relations, and director of LLM Alumni Development.

It was also in New York City where she met her first husband, Alain Guilloton, who was an advertising executive and linguist. They lived in Mexico City for two years. Alain passed away in 2004. Patricia married Alan Laming, a book publishing executive with whom she lived happily for 47 years between

She is survived by her five children: Patricia Angeletti of New Haven, Karen L. Gravel and her husband, David of Avon, Daniel P. Wilson of Branford, Susan Butler, and her husband, Michael of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Kathryn Croasdale, and her husband, John Jr. of Bristol. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: David, Elizabeth, Meg, Timothy, Sarah, Nicole, Sean, Michelle, and Jenna; and 10 great-grandchildren: Harvey, Hayden, Brooke, Parker, Penelope, Mya, Jordan, Olivia, Camryn, and Everly. Besides her husband Sherman, she was predeceased by her four brothers: Lewis, James, Thomas, and Herbert.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Aug. 13 in St. Margaret Church, Academy Road in Madison, immediately followed by a burial at West Cemetery in Madison.

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homes in New York, Florida, and Connecticut. They loved to travel and went to many interesting places around the world.

Patricia was a dedicated and valued member of Soroptimist International of NYC for more than 45 years. She served as president (1994-96) and NGO representative to the United Nations, attending conferences in Windsor, UK, and Istanbul. She became an accomplished botanical artist and studied with Olivia Braida-Chiusano.

She is survived by Alan and his children, Philip, Briony(Wilson) and Karen(Cote); and their children and grandchildren; and three stepchildren from her first marriage, Suzanne (Keifer), Jacques and André and their children and grandchildren; and her siblings: Tony, Al, Billy, Joe, Susan, Helen and their extended families.

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BOS Considers Joining Municipal Redevelopment Agency

local businesses and help fill vacant lots.

any existing local processes either with the Board of Selectmen or Planning and Zoning Commission. Our role is to be a tool that can help you implement your vision as you’ve articulated in your Plan of Conservation and Development and your zoning.”

To join the MRDA, the BOS would need to pass a resolution. If approved, the agency would identify a potential development area within a half-mile radius of the Shore Line East station on Bradley Road—which effectively includes the entire downtown district.

MRDA would then analyze the area’s current zoning to determine whether it supports the addition of housing units or if amendments could be proposed to allow for greater development.

“Our analysis of the zoning is to determine whether or not it’s calibrated so that developers can implement the vision that you’ve laid out, or if there’s regulatory hurdles that make that unlikely,” Kooris said. “It’s totally the local prerogative whether or not you choose to do so.”

Once the development area is defined, the town—or any developer it partners with—can apply for MRDA funding under four categories: housing; building demolition or rehabilitation; infrastructure development or redevelopment; and transit-oriented development centered around the train station.

Funding presents a “significant opportunity to attract some additional expertise and capacity and resources” to downtown development, Kooris said. New housing, he noted, could also bring more traffic to

First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said joining the agency is “something that we as a town should also be looking at,” particularly since neighboring communities such as Guilford and Old Saybrook have already signed on. She added that previous discussions about redeveloping the Academy School building “have elevated that thinking process a little bit,” as the site could align with MRDA incentives.

Selectman Bruce Wilson questioned whether transit-oriented development is realistic given current rail ridership, which remains below pre-pandemic levels, and the underdevelopment of several state stations. In response, Kooris said towns are working with the MRDA in part because “by demonstrating their collective potential for transit-oriented development, it makes a very compelling case for service enhancements on the rail line.”

“Similarly,” Kooris continued, “I think, on the shoreline there’s an opportunity to tell that collective story about the potential and have that be justification for service enhancements.”

While improving rail service is valuable, walkability for those living in transit-oriented developments is the top priority, he added. Increased walkability could also reduce vehicle congestion in the downtown area.

These and other opportunities through MRDA may be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the town’s Affordable Housing Committee. For now, Lyons said it’s “worthy to start taking a hard look at this and seeing if we want to move forward with any kind of effort.”

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Allison Shroeder: A Friend of the Library

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18, through Saturday, Sept. 20.

As treasurer, Allison helps out with the financial side of the group, such as collecting donations, and helps with organizing the book sales. She also came up with the idea of Scranton-themed ornaments being sold to commemorate the 125th anniversary, with all proceeds going to the library. She says a double-sided ornament to celebrate the bicentennial of Madison and the semiquincentennial of the United States is being looked at as well.

Allison says the Scranton Library Friends are in a “rebuilding year,” with new members and a goal to recruit more volunteers. She says for anyone curious about joining, the commitment isn’t highly demanding for a cause that benefits the whole community.

“The time commitment could be as little as helping out at a book sale or when we’re trying to brainstorm ideas for fundraisers,” she says. “I’m hoping that we put stuff out and people will say, ‘Hey, I have something to contribute,’ and that’s all we’re looking for. Hopefully, slowly over time, they come to our meetings more and build our board up.”

Meetings of the Scranton Library Friends take place on the third Wednesday of every month at the library.

Through their contributions, new volunteers can help support several functions of the library that bring education, programs and talks to people of all ages. They can help Scranton keep up its work of running summer reading and children’s programs, distributing museum passes and inviting guest speakers and special exhibits.

“I think people need to realize it’s not just a library to check out books. There are so many other things that it offers, and pretty much everything is free,” says Allison. “It’s amazing, since they built it, how many programs they have there, and it just keeps building and building.”

For those looking to donate more books to the library and its volunteers, Allison wants people to know that books should currently be dropped in a bin that’s been temporarily placed next to the book drop at the back of the building. Children’s fiction books are especially preferred for the next book sale, and they should be in good condition.

“We’re in desperate need of fiction books 10 years or newer. We try to sell books that are in very good condition. I think people appreciate it when they come to our sales [that] we don’t want stuff written in.”

For information on the Scranton Library Friends, visit www.scranton libraryfriends.wordpress.com.

The Exchange Club of Madison will be hosting Madison Salutes Our Heroes on the Madison Town Green featuring the display of 300 flags, each measuring 3 feet by 5 feet on 8-foot poles. The flags will be arranged in rows, allowing people to walk among them and view the names and dedications represented by each flag. The dedicated flags will be displayed from Saturday, Aug. 30, through Saturday, Sept. 13. The event is a reverent tribute to those who dedicated their lives in the service of others—victims of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, veterans, current military personnel, first responders, and K-9 heroes. A dedication event will take place Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. Flags are available for purchase in dedication to a hero for $40; canine flags cost $60. For more information or to purchase a flag online, visit madisonexchange.org/flags.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF Joanne H. Vincze (25-0234)

The Hon. Peter C. Barrett, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Madison - Guilford Probate Court, by decree dated August 4, 2025, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Karen M. Parzych, Chief Clerk

The fiduciary is: John Alexander Vincze c/o CHARLES L KURMAY, LAW OFFICES OF CHARLES KURMAY, 61 CHERRY STREET, MILFORD, CT 06460

LEGAL NOTICE

The Madison Board of Assessment Appeals will be meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to hear appeals related to the assessment of MOTOR VEHICLES for the Madison 2023 Supplemental Grand List and the Madison 2024 Grand List. The meeting will be held at the Madison Town Hall, 8 Campus Drive, in the Hammonasset Room beginning at 6:00 p.m. by appointment only.

The appointment and appeal form can be obtained by contacting the Assessor’s Office at (203) 245-5652 or online at https://www.madisonct.org/159/Board-of-Assessment-Appeals.

The Town of Madison does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and the meeting facilities are ADA accessible. Individuals who need assistance are invited to make their needs known by contacting the Town’s ADA/Human Resources Director Debra Ferrante at (203) 245-5644, Telecommunication device for the deaf (203) 245-5638 or by email to ferranted@madisonct.org at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.

CT Ballers Win Bronze Medal At National Tournament

By Jennifer McCulloch

Special to The Source

For many years, the Over-60 Basketball Group has met to play basketball at the Surf Club in Madison, drawing players in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s. Bob Ceccolini joined the group three years ago.

Early in 2024, Ceccolini began a conversation with Lee Negip about putting a 7075 team together to play in the Connecticut Senior Games, which are held in Middletown each May. The pair put together the CT Ballers and not only played in the state tournament, but qualified for Nationals where they earned a bronze medal.

“I began playing three years ago and have formed many lifelong friendships from this group,” said Ceccolini. “We have a strong group of players in their early 70s and thought we would have a strong chance of success and might even qualify for the National games, which are played every other year in various cities around the country.•We were very proud to be a bunch of local guys who just followed our hearts and tried to compete at a national level.”

The CT Ballers included seven men from Madison, Guilford, Old Saybrook, Cheshire, and Branford. The team won Connecticut’s state tournament, as well as Rhode Island’s to actually qualify for the National Games in Des Moines, Iowa, twice over.

“With none of us having experience at that level, we were unsure of how well we might compete but confident we wouldn’t be embarrassed,” said Ceccolini. “Our goal was to represent our state and our fellow players back in Madison and play hard, have fun, and kind of feel like kids again as we played real games against quality competition.”

In Iowa, the CT Ballers started competition with four straight wins. The Ballers took two wins on July 29, topping Rhode Kill 66-34 and Buckmasters 61-44. The next day, they beat Land of Waterfalls 5452 and Legends 70-38.

Those wins put the Ballers in the top division of the playoffs. In the Round of Eight, they topped Capo Classics 51-47. In the final four, the Wazee Nickles took a 4229 victory over the Ballers to send them to a game to compete for third place.

On Aug. 1, the Ballers had a rematch against the Land of Waterfalls — a team that won the championship two years ago — for the bronze medal. The Ballers took a 53-52 overtime victory to bring bronze medals back to Connecticut.

“The team’s strength came in the form of what each of us could do. Lee Negip probably had 30 three-pointers in the seven games. I was also a scorer but usually guarded their best ball handler. We had three pretty big guys with Mark Nemeth at 6-3, Brian Fischer at 6-4, and Don Younquist at 6-5 doing battle underneath the boards, and•Jim Coyne was our super sub, coming in to play tough

defense and give us a few minutes off during those busy days of games. Jimmy ‘The Bull’ Maher is a beast on defense but couldn’t accompany the team to Iowa due to illness.”

The Ballers were thankful for the community support they received, getting sponsorships from S&B Cafe of Madison and Bucky Carr Comedy of Branford. In addition, members of their hometown league cheered them on throughout.

“We had the emotional support of about 30 ball players from Madison who lit up

our phones as soon as each result was posted in Iowa,” said Ceccolini.“It was an amazing experience, and we all agreed it would be one and done for us. The top teams all grab players from other states and teams, as, once you qualify on a team to play, you can jump to other teams that make the tournament. It’s kind of like the current situation in college basketball where players can move from team to team depending on who they’d like to play for. We truly had the time of our lives.”

Father-Son Duo Clashes in Week 16 of Deep River Horseshoe League

By Gabby Maljanian

Sports Editor

For the second week in a row, the weather was on the players’ side, as teams prepare for the playoffs in the Deep River Horseshoe League. With sunsets now coming before 8 p.m., several teams will likely finish in the dark.

Following the completion of Week 15, a look at the current standings, and the remaining schedule, it is a good bet that the current top eight teams will be in the playoffs. Six of the top eight teams played each other last week, and the results provided a better picture of where the teams will be seeded. Here is a quick look at the top eight teams’ results from Week 16: The Cards won 4-2 over the Marlins, the Braves scored 324 points in a sweep of the Giants, the Yankees recovered from a slow start for a 4-2 win over the Cubs, the Pirates stifled the Rangers 5-1, and the Red Sox rebounded late for a 4-2 win over the Mets.

John Hutra’s Marlins are in eighth place, as they faced Kris Toohey’s first place Cards. Hutra’s goal was to keep his score within 20 points of Toohey’s score. However, going up against the league’s top scorer and knowing Toohey’s reputation for outscoring opponents in the first game must have intimated Hutra in game one. Hutra’s score was his season low, and Toohey outscored the Marlins. This marked the 10th time this season Toohey has outscored his opposition in a game. After getting over the first game jitters, Hutra did his best to match Toohey’s scoring in game two. His back-to-back doubles tied the game going into the last box, but Toohey’s double gave the Cards a one-point win. Marlins’ Dennis Allen and Mike Beckwith overcame the 13-point handicap in game three. In game four, Hutra again did his best to keep up with Toohey, but it was Cards’ Tanner Steeves’ 28 points that gave the Cards the win. Hutra edged Toohey in game five 36-35, and it was Allen’s 32 points that led the Marlins to a doubledigit win. The Cards used the handicap to win game six. Toohey’s 147-point series was the second leading “A” score, and Steeves’ 80-point series was his season’s best. Allen’s 120-point series tied for the top “B” score, and the Marlins outscored the Cards 300–297. Putting game one aside, Hutra stayed within 20 points of Toohey during their last three games. Toohey tallied 118 points, and Hutra had 103 points.

Cody Layton’s Cubs, now in sixth place, were as high as fourth in the standings in Week 13 and were looking to stop their slide in Week 16’s match against Todd Nuhn’s Yankees. The Cubs won the first two games. Paul Chrystal’s 27 points in

and secured the Yankees’ fourth win. Stevens had a 95-point series for the third week in a row and was the top “C” scorer. Chrystal’s 90-point series was the third highest for “C” division. The Yankees outscored the Cubs 267-263, and the Cubs slipped to seventh in the standings. The match between Skip Robinson’s Pirates and Joe Heery’s Rangers featured the league’s third Father vs. Son match of the season (Pirates’ Bob Beckwith vs. Rangers’ Hunter Beckwith). Mom, who was watching, was secretly rooting for her son. Additionally, Pirates’ Anthony Conkling was celebrating his birthday. The Pirates began celebrating in game one, as Robinson and Conkling scored 62 points and had no open boxes for a double-digit win. This set the tone for the rest of the

up seven points shy in his last game. His 93-point series was the second leading “C” division score.

The match between Frank Rausch’s Braves and Giants’ Mike Zanelli Sr. featured two of the league’s top three scorers – No. 2 Rausch vs. No. 3 Zanelli Sr. Although the Braves managed to win game one, Rausch and Zanelli Sr. each had scores well below their average. The Braves went on to win the next five games, and with the sweep, they cut the Cards’ first place lead to four games. The Braves’ “scoring duo” of Rausch and Peter Furmonavicius teamed up for a combined score of 266 points, while the Giants only scored a team season low of 210 points. The Braves finished the night scoring 324 points, 80 ringers, and 15 doubles.

Rausch’s 151-point series was the leading score for the night, and Furmonavicius’ 115-point series was the third leading “B” division score. Zanelli Sr. commented after the match that his score was his worst since he was a “B” player – but failed to say the year.

Bill Beckwith’s Red Sox were in seventh place entering their Week 16 match against Mark Goodale’s Mets. Although their chances were slim, the Mets were still hoping for big wins in the next two weeks to make the playoffs. Beckwith said before the match that “the team is championship bound.” Goodale and Beckwith’s head-to-head match was just another example of the many they have had over the years. Goodale won 3-1 and outscored Beckwith 129-119. They each had three games in the 30 points or more range and one 28-point game. What the Mets did not foresee was Red Sox’s Gerry Hines, who had a seasons best series of 89 points, 21 ringers, and five doubles that were key to two of the Red Sox’s four wins. The Red Sox moved up to sixth in the standings. Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers came into their match 1-1/2 games out of a playoff spot. Dodgers’ Jeremy Davis would have two substitutes joining him - Emily Taylor for Ed Turner, and Matt Mule for Andy Turshen. Although the handicap favored the Dodgers in every game, the Tigers would have to overcome double-digit handicaps in four of the six games to maintain their playoff chances. The Dodgers used the handicap to win three of the first five games. Tigers’ Harvey Strausser’s season best series of 120 points, 33 ringers, and six doubles was key to two wins for the Tigers, and he tied for the “B” division’s top scorer. Despite the 4-2 loss, the Tigers remain 1-1/2 games out of eighth place. In other games, the Rockies defeated the Orioles 4-2, ending their streak of winning on even-numbered games. The Angels suffered a 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks, their fourth week in a row of losing five games. Diamondbacks’ Mike Zanelli Jr.’s 136point series was the third highest “A” score. Reds’ Chip Goodrich’s 119-point series, his best since week two, led his team to a 4-2 win over the White Sox. Here are the current standings:

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What to Know When Stormy Weather Hits

Fishers have entered tournament time. We also have entered the stormy season, when notable storms can greatly affect fishing in Long Island Sound. As we all know, changes in barometric pressure influence fish behavior. As a storm approaches and the pressure drops, fish often react to those changes - very often leading to increased activity and aggressive feeding in many species.

Some species, especially those in shallower areas, may seek shelter or move to deeper waters as waves and currents intensify. The churning effect of a storm in a cauldron, like the Sound, can increase dissolved oxygen in the water, potentially stimulating fish activity. Additionally, water quality and clarity are affected by storms that can stir up sediment, causing reduced clarity. While this might deter sight-feeding fish, it can also chum up food sources, attracting other species that rely on smell, vibrations, and/or other senses. These are some of the more prominent, immediate, or short-term effects from stormy conditions that can very well affect the bite.

However, long term effects on the habitat and ecosystem include alterations of underwater structures and habitats impacting where fish live and feed. Those may encompass tidal wetlands, critical fish nurseries, and erosion, protecting solutions that can be damaged or lost. Water quality degradation due to heavy rainfall is also a serious consideration due to increased runoff that could carry pollutants and nutrients into the Sound. Those, too, can adversely affect water quality and dissolved oxygen levels.

Furthermore, storm surges can introduce saline water into typically freshwater areas, or heavy rain can lower salinity in coastal waters. That would affect fish that are intolerant to such changes. Add fluctuating temperatures, and fish activity and distribution can be adversely affected as well. If that were not enough, storms can introduce or redistribute invasive species, further altering the delicate balance of the Sound’s ecosystem.

Once a storm passes and conditions stabilize, fish become more active, feeding on the

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churned-up food sources and potentially being more accessible to anglers. It should be noted that rough waters and strong currents following a storm can pose safety risks, especially for small boaters venturing in the Sound. During hurricane season, major storms can significantly impact Long Island Sound’s fishing, as many species (like summer flounder, black sea bass, scup, weakfish, bluefish, striped bass, etc.) transition into deeper water during their migration. Therefore, notable storms can have a mixed and sometimes unpredictable impact on fishing in our Sound. While immediate benefits, like increased feeding activity, might be experienced, long-term ecosystem and habitat changes are also a concern, since they can disrupt the normal fishing grounds. These are some thoughts to think about when contemplating plans for a fishing tournament during a potentially stormy weather outlook. Above all, stay safe.

On The Water

High pressure remained centered just offshore in the Western Atlantic before it slowly began weakening. A frontal system then approached, along with an associated cold front as high pressure returned. Another warming trend developed, raising air temperatures into the high 80s and low 90s before moderating into the 80s. Sunset to sunrise generally remained in the 60s, occasionally breaking into the low 70s. Mixed sun and clouds, along with associated thunderstorms and rain, persisted during the week. Meanwhile, Long Island Sound maintained nearshore water temperatures in the low to mid-70s, experienced variable 5 to 10-knot winds, and seas around one foot. Eyes will be on Tropical Storm Erin as it churns in the Atlantic - primarily with respect to high surf and rip currents that could impact the coast.

More and more anglers are experiencing jarring hookups, strong, determined runs, and sudden break-offs. Since we have

been made aware of various migrating fish species moving further north - some of which brutally test reel drags and a fisher’s stamina in the process - it may be hard to pinpoint the exact fish species if not actually landed. Such is the case with a large stingray, shark, sturgeon, striped bass, or even a tarpon. Yes, the Sound is seeing some unusual fish that can cause such a run. Even smaller fish, like a spot croaker, that are becoming more noticeable but considered less formidable, are not readily identified by some anglers. Shark vs. striped bass encounters are up, so check the water before lipping your catch.

The transition of new fish moving in and/or through the Sound is adding another dimension to one’s fishing. Recently, fishers have been credited with catching more slot fish, several shorts, and a lion’s share of catch and release over-the-slot fish. Catches have been better out on the reefs and in the rips due to cooler, more oxygenated water. Trolling umbrella shad-body parachute rigs, drifting live eels and jerking bucktails, along with tandem parachute mojos in deep water have beaten the heat. Of course, diamond jigs are always a go-to!

Some fishers are asking where the bluefish are. Others are making catches of average sized fishsome in the low double-digits. Of course in a tournament, what matters is the heaviest legal fish caught - regardless of weight. Fishing boundaries are a big consideration, and all contestants need to be aware of them or run the risk of disqualification, as has been the case in the recent past. It is also important that established boundaries be clear. In one popular upcoming tournament, a boundary point is stated as “near.” No other competitive sport uses ‘near’ in its rules - as in near in/out of bounds. That only invites challenges! There is no doubt there will be some big choppers caught, but will they be caught prior, during, or after the tournament takes place? It should be an exciting time of year.

It has been another good stretch for weakfish - mostly out on the Sound with some caught from shore as anglers were look-

ing for stripers or bottom fish. Snapper blues have been high on some anglers lists and found an incoming tide to be best when using small spoons and snapper poppers. Porgy continue to be a popular catch, as the bite morphed into ‘Scup Fever’ with the stock continuing to yield slabs down to to small ones. Spot croaker are also being caught, since they both share the same habitat preferences and feeding grounds - especially during the warmer months. Add some blackfish to the day’s catch, since their summer bite has be quite good and mealtime options increase. Flukers are chasing all depths for a mini-doormat or better. Shorts are still a common catch - however, searching and drifting various depths can boat a 21 to 22” summer flounder or better. Meanwhile, we are still looking for hardtails to break into mid-Sound waters and staying put in order to make for a good tide of fishing.

Talks of blue crab catches are bringing crabbers into the estuaries to scoop, hand-line, and trap. Catches continue to be very good with points-to-points reaching over 7,” as some soft shells top 3.5”. Tides have been good this past week for the clammers looking for their limits in the Guilford bays. Recent re-stocking is an added bonus.

In spite of water fluctuations in levels, flows, and other conditions, inland fishing across the board remains good. That goes for the aggressive predators, bottom feeders, as well as staged and topwater panfish in the lakes and ponds. Catfish and carp are being caught in key upper tidal rivers, and of course, trout anglers are finding a way to beat summer challenges. Early morning and evening hours have been best when casting natural, artificials,

scents, baits, and flies.

Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media.

For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for summer hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.

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Fun By The Numbers

Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Last Week’s Answers

Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Review THEATER

Ivoryton’s Proves You Don’t Need a Large Cast or Orchestra for a Successful Production My Fair Lady

By Karen Isaacs

Special to Living

Ivoryton’s Proves You Don’t Need a Large Cast or Orchestra for a Successful Production

Ivoryton Playhouse is presenting one of the best musicals ever written –– through Sunday, Sept. 7, and you will have a delightful time.

This production is blessed by a fine cast who do full justice to the score and by imaginative direction. You won’t notice that the ensemble is small.

Director Brian Feehan exhibits a mostly sure hand with this piece that some may view as misogynistic. Given that George Bernard Shaw, who wrote the original , was a fervent advocate for women’s rights, that is a mistake. The attitudes expressed by Professor Higgins were those of the period (early 20th century). Unfortunately, some continue to hold those views.

By focusing on the relationship between the diehard bachelor, the phonetician Henry Higgins, and Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl who wants to become a shop assistant, Feehan reveals two individuals whose determination and intelligence are well matched.

From the very opening, you realize that this will be a more intimate production. After the two pianists are seated on opposite sides of the stage and begin the abbreviated overture, the actress playing Mrs. Pierce looks out at the audience. Behind and around her, the other ensemble members move; soon a clothing cart is rolled on, and performers put on parts of their costumes. Then we move into the opening scene.

In transforming the Shaw play into a musical, composer Frederick Loewe and book/lyricist Alan Jay Lerner include multiple lines from the original and use others as inspiration for the musical numbers. While Shaw adamantly said that there

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The secondary plot revolves around Eliza’s father, Alfred P. Doolittle, who proclaims himself a member of the undeserving poor. Higgins finds Doolittle’s philosophy of life original and recommends that an American philanthropist support him.

As Alfred, Scott Mitka is terrific. His performance rivals many of the top performances of the role that I’ve seen. He captures the rhythms of Doolittle’s words as well as putting over his two songs – “With a Little Bit of Luck” and “Get Me to the Church on Time” – with verve and charm. He was a delight.

Claire Marie Spencer gives Eliza the spunk and determination that the character deserves, as well as exhibiting a delightful lyric soprano. By the end of the show, you know that Eliza is equal to Higgins in determination. Earlier in the show, she may have acquiesced to his tough teaching techniques, but she never becomes brow-beaten or subservient. When Higgins says, “Now you are a tower of strength,” he is merely stating the obvious.

As Higgins, Trevor Martin is hampered by two things – Feehan too often has him sing downstage, facing the audience, rather than appearing involved in the scene. It reminded me of the “park and bark” style that was once the norm for many opera singers. The other is the memory of prior actors who have played the role, especially Rex Harrison, who originated it. Martin sings more of the score; Harrison used a quasi-spoken singing. While Martin does capture many of the elements of the character, he does not always convey Higgins’ underlying rebellious charm.

The scenic design by Cully Long provides a backdrop of grey, shelved books. The multiple scenes are suggested with the addition of simple pieces. Elizabeth Saylor did a good job with the Edwardian period costumes. Also effective were the lighting by Marcus Abbott and the sound design by Dustin Pfaender.

Jill Brunell handled the music direction and played one of the two grand pianos, with David Marotollo playing the other. The two-piano transcription of the score was located by Feehan; composer/arranger Gertrude Rittman had done it when the show was created.

was no romance between the pair, Lerner and Loewe at least hint strongly that there is; the same was done in the film of the original play.

Eliza overhears Higgins boast to Colonel Pickering, an expert in Indian dialects, that he could transform Eliza into a shop assistant by teaching her to speak proper

English. The next day, Eliza shows up at his home wanting lessons. Instead, Pickering and Higgins make a bet that Higgins will be able to take her to the Embassy Ball and pass her off as a lady. He drills her mercilessly, but despite a misadventure at Ascot, succeeds. She charms everyone at the Embassy Ball.

Yes, not everything is perfect. The accents come and go at times; even Higgins often minimizes his.

But this is a production that I would happily recommend to anyone who loves musical theater.

Tickets are available at Ivoryton Playhouse.org.

Calendar for the Week of August 21, 2025

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Shoreline Village CT (SVCT) Coffee Hour

: 10 a.m. to noon. Parthenon Diner, 374 E. Main St., Branford. Features a conversation over coffee and muffins for attendees to learn about SVCT and the community of active seniors helping each other. For info, contact 203-7475939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Hollywood Gems: 12 Angry Men

: 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

and comments about Connecticut and New York

By Karen Isaacs

O’Neill Center Founder Extra Week

: The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford exists because of one man: George C. White, who died in early August. Without the center, who knows if playwrights such as August Wilson, Lee Blessing and Lanford Wilson — as well as hundreds of actors, directors, production personnel, composers and lyricists — would have achieved their full potential? White saw the Hammond Estate in Waterford, which was to be used as a training exercise for firefighters, and vowed to save the property. Through his leadership, he turned the estate into a center where theater artists could come and develop new works. Additionally, he taught at the Yale School of Drama and regularly directed plays. His influence will continue.

: You have an extra week

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

The Unbroken Coast: A Novel

: 6:30 p.m. Branford Town Green. Music by Jumaane Smith. Free. No dogs. No alcoholic beverages. Presented by the Town of Branford and the Branford Parks and Recreation Department. For info, visit branfordjazz.com.

Summer Concert Series

: 7 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library Patio, 67 Park St. Music by Phil and Dan Rosenthal and Naomi Sommers. Seats are available but may be limited. Bring your own chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the meeting room. Free. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Concert by Ruthie Foster

: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

FRIDAY,

AUG. 22

Vista Life Innovations Graduation Ceremony 2025

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Gold Dust Woman (a Stevie Nicks tribute). Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings. : 1 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Vista Life Innovations is a nationally accredited post-secondary program that supports the personal success of individuals with disabilities. Free and open to families and friends of the graduates as well as community members. Seating is limited. For info or to RSVP, visit vistalifeinnovations.org/graduation.

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to see the Legacy Theatre’s production of . The show has been extended through Sunday, Aug. 31. For tickets, visit LegacyTheatreCT.org.

Sweeney Todd In the Heights

Night’s Dream

Boys in the Band

Twenty years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first hit musical, , was developed at the National Musical Theater Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford. It went on to Broadway and has been produced worldwide. On Monday, Sept. 8, the O’Neill Center will celebrate this anniversary with an all-star benefit at the Garde Arts Center in New London. Among the performers is Robin de Jesús, a member of the original cast, a Tony nominee for the show and a Tony winner for . For tickets, visit GardeArts.org.

: Elm City Shakespeare

Celebrating an Anniversary Summer Fun

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is partnering with The Shakespeare Company of India to present in Egerton Park through Sunday, Aug. 31. The outdoor show is free (a $30 donation is suggested), and audience members are encouraged to bring a chair and a picnic. The romp about magic and lovers will have a definite Bollywood feel. For information, visit ElmShake speare.org.

TV Stars

A Midsummer

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My Friends

: My Friends: A Sondheim Concert will kick off TheaterWorks Hartford’s 40th season on Saturday, Sept. 13. The one-night benefit concert features Nikki Renée Daniels, Jenn Gambatese, Adam Heller and others. Tickets are available at TWHartford.org.

Broadway Tunes

Psych A Million Little Things

A Million Little Things

Noises Off

: James Roday Rodriguez ( , ) and Allison Miller ( ) will lead the cast of Legacy Theatre’s production of . The backstage farce about a touring company where everything goes wrong is a perennial laugh fest. It will run Thursday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org.

Tickets on Sale

Spamalot

: Individual tickets for the national tour of the Broadway musical are now available. The show features book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by Idle and John Du Prez. Based on the film M , it will be at the Bushnell from Dec. 9 through Dec. 14. For tickets, visit

onty Python and the Holy Grail

Wonderful Town Damn Yankees How to Succeed in Business Wicked

: MTC in Norwalk will present Sue Matsuki and David Maiocco in a program of Broadway songs on Saturday, Aug. 23. The performance will include selections from such popular shows as , , , and many more. The theme is “songs they would never get to sing on stage.” Matsuki is an established New York cabaret and jazz vocalist. For tickets, visit MusicTheatreofCT.com.

To read her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women and the American Theatre Critics Association. Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.

Blood, Revenge & Tragedy Highlight Legacy Theatre’s Sweeney Todd

By Karen Isaacs

Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Stephen Sondheim’s (book by Hugh Wheeler) is a masterpiece, but also a difficult show to produce successfully. If Sondheim’s music and lyrics are notoriously challenging for singers, Sweeney Todd’s score is even more so, with its atonal harmonies. The show has even been produced by multiple opera companies.

That the Legacy Theatre in Branford has attempted a production (which runs through Sunday, Aug. 31) could be either very brave or foolhardy.

In reality, this production is a bit of both.

Some elements of the show are very good, particularly the scenic design by Jamie Burnett, who also designed the lighting, and

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the costumes by Jimmy Johansmeyer and Pantochino Productions. The set features two spiral staircases and an upper-level walkway, giving the industrial, urban feel the show needs. However, if you sit toward the rear, the actors’ heads are not visible when they are on the walkway. The front of the pie shop turns around for the scenes in the living area. Another plus is the barber chair Sweeney uses, which slides victims to the basement.

Other aspects were less effective.

Sound design often presents a challenge for many theaters.

During this production, the threemusician ensemble sometimes drowned out the singers, while at other times the overall sound was too loud for the small theater. The voice of Ava Broneer, playing Johanna, sounded screechy — though I wasn’t sure if that was due to the sound design. The result was that the lyrics were difficult to understand. is emotionally difficult for many audiences, though it is one of Sondheim’s masterpieces. It draws from both the Jacobean tragedy and Grand Guignol (horror) genres, telling a tale of obsession and revenge. Sweeney escapes from exile in Australia and returns to London to seek revenge against Judge Turpin, who defiled his wife and wrongly exiled him. In his mad obsession, he ends up destroying everything he loves.

Sweeney Todd

Director Colin Sheehan handles the ensemble effectively, though at least once I was puzzled by the purpose of the choreography by Paola Rarick. Sheehan made the Beggar Woman (played by Sarah Anne Hughes) more prominent and showed her face more than usual, which makes it more surprising that Todd does not recognize her.

A highlight of the evening — and it often is in any production — is “Not While I’m Around,” sung beautifully and simply by Brayden Esler as Tobias. It is one of the few touching moments in the show. He also scored in Act One with “Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir.”

While both Karl Gasteyer as Sweeney and Stefanie Stiefel Williams as Mrs. Lovett had good moments, their performances — both vocally and acting — were uneven. What was lacking

throughout was a sense of connection between the two. Multiple interpretations are possible, but the audience must sense that Mrs. Lovett has her sights set on Sweeney and that they are allies in the enterprise.

“Pretty Women,” the duet featuring Judge Turpin (Eric Santagata) and Sweeney, was very effective, as was “By the Sea,” sung by Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney.

Amron Salgado was very good as the egotistical Pirelli. As the sailor who helps Sweeney and later falls in love with Johanna, Charles Romano displayed a pleasant tenor voice.

Though this production has multiple flaws, it is also a good value and an opportunity to see a unique musical.

Tickets are available at LegacyTheatreCT.org.

: 1 to 2:15 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. For teens through seniors. Features a writing workshop with a focus on personal writing, memoirs, and personal essays. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Friday Movie Matinee

: 2 to 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info, including the movie title, or to register, call 203-2457365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Tween and Teen Event: Summer Reading Finale Party

: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Features pizza, games, prizes, crafts, and more. Only patrons who participated in the Summer Reading Challenge will be eligible to win raffle prizes. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Frogs with Ranger Russ

: 6 p.m. Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free admission. No registration needed. For info, visit MeigsPointNatureCenter.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22 AND

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

Italian Festival 2025

: Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m. Behind St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features live music, Italian food, family-friendly activities, and more. Sponsored by the St. George Men's Group. For info, visit stgeorgemensgroup.org.

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As You Like It Twelfth Night Hamlet

: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy lawn, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Features a trilogy of 30-minute Shakespeare plays: , , and . Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy Advanced Musical Theater Troupe. Free. Includes face painting and other medieval-style activities as well as intermission entertainment from the Magic of Bob Hale. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blanket, and bug spray. For info, contact 860-227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

16th Annual Saybrook Point 5K Road Race

begins 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook-Westbrook Exchange Club and the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Online registration only. Cost: $25 per person. Proceeds benefit the Exchange Club Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (ACE) scholarship program and the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial scholarship for deserving college-bound seniors from Old Saybrook and Westbrook high schools. For info or to register, visit oldsaybrookchamber.com.

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8:30 a.m. The Congregational Church in Killingworth, 273 Rte. 81. Features a 4-mile run through Killingworth countryside. Awards for top runners in various categories. Cost: advance registration $28 for 18 and over, $20 for under 18 years; day of race $30 for 18 and over, $22 for under 18 years. Service fees apply. Proceeds benefit the church mission budget that con-tributes to the Eddy Homeless shelter in Cromwell and local shoreline food pantries. For info or to register, contact 860-663-2842 or kwroadrace@snet.net, or visit killingworthroadrace.org.

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3 p.m. Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 129 Ledge Hill Rd., North Guilford. Features Blue Sky Girls, Amber Anchor, The Zolla Boys, and Shoregrass Bluegrass Band. Open jam and picking from 1 to 3 p.m. Bands start at 3 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs, and picnic. Cost: $20 in advance online (service fees apply) or $25 at the door, free for children under 12. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 24. For info or tickets, email bluegrassfestival@yahoo.com or visit stjohnsguilford.org.

: 3 and 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 24

: 7:30 a.m. Race begins at Fort Saybrook Monument Park, 150 College St., Old Saybrook. Check-in and race-day packet pickup starts 7:30 a.m.; the race Writers Writing

LAA to Open ‘New England Landscape’

and ‘Timeless’ Exhibitions

The Lyme Art Association (LAA) will present , an annual member exhibition celebrating the timeless beauty and character of the East Coast. On view from Sept. 19 through Nov. 6, the show features work that captures the moods, colors and textures of the New England region, from autumn foliage to summer trees, lonely roads to rolling hills. Through a variety of media, LAA artists share their deep connection to the land in all its seasonal splendor.

New England Landscape Timeless

Presented simultaneously in the Goodman Gallery is , the American Artists Professional League’s national juried member exhibition. With a contemporary take on realism, the show features exquisitely detailed work that highlights the interplay of light, shadow and form in moments of everyday life.

New England Landscape is generously supported by Ascend Bank in partnership with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County.

Both exhibitions run from Sept. 19 to Nov. 6. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Founded in 1914 by American Impressionists, the Lyme Art Association continues its mission of presenting and selling representational artwork by members and invited artists. The nonprofit also offers art classes, lectures and public programs for the community. The LAA is located at 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, in a gallery designed by architect Charles Adams Platt. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, visit www.lymeart association.org or call 860-434-7802.

Stamp, Coin, and Collectibles Show 2025 Summer Concert Series

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9 a.m. to 2 p.m. YMA Annex, 554 Woodward Ave., New Haven. Sponsored by the New Haven Philatelic Society. For info, visit nhps1914.com.

: 6 to 8 p.m.

Madison Town Green. Music by Eddie Seville. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/710/Summer-Concerts.

: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guilford Town Green. Music by I Petty the Fool (Tribute to Tom Petty). Sponsored by Guilford Parks and Recreation. For info, call 203453-8068 or click on the link for the spring-summer 2025 brochure at guilfordparkrec.com/newslist.php.

Concert by Stephen Kellogg and Javier Colon

Summer Sounds: Concerts on the Green Series : 7 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.

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BLT Hosts Salt Marsh Plant Walk on the Trolley Trail

The Branford Land Trust’s Salt Marsh Celebration continues with a Salt Marsh Plant Walk on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stony Creek Trolley Trail. The walk will be led by botanist Lauren Brown and Jack Matthias, manager of Coastal Resilience for Audubon Connecticut.

Participants will explore the unique ecology of the salt marsh and learn how plants survive and thrive in environments regularly flooded by saltwater. Brown and Matthias will also discuss the difference between native and invasive species and highlight how marsh vegetation supports habitat for birds and other wildlife.

The Trolley Trail, a longtime favorite of Branford residents, offers intimate views of the tidal wetlands and the chance to observe ospreys nesting on platforms maintained by the Land Trust. The trail is complemented by the adjacent Goss Preserve and the Vedder Preserve along Pleasant Point Road, both of which offer exceptional views of Long Island Sound, the marsh, and the Thimble Islands.

Participants should meet at the far end of West Point Road in Stony Creek, across from the Willoughby Wallace Library. The terrain is mostly flat with one steep, rocky hill. Families are welcome, but dogs are not permitted. Comfortable, supportive walking shoes, appropriate clothing, water, bug spray, and walking sticks are recommended.

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MONDAY, AUG. 25

Summer 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

Land Trust, and built with the help of Boy Scout Troop 422 and the New Haven Trap Rock Co. (now Tilcon). Today, it remains a scenic, historic route through Branford’s coastal landscape.

The trail is enhanced by nearby protected areas including the Goss Preserve and Vedder Preserve. The 15-acre Goss Preserve in Pine Orchard, donated by Nancy B. Goss in the 1980s, features a gently rolling loop trail through the woods.

The 27-acre Vedder Preserve, donated in 1980, rewards visitors with a climb to the Vedder monument and sweeping views of the Sound, the marsh, the Trolley Trail and the Thimble Islands. A nearby plaque tells the remarkable story of donor Jennie Vedder, who grew up in Pleasant Point and taught school in Branford before moving to Greenwich Village to work and study at night. Despite a modest lifestyle, Vedder quietly acquired land around her childhood home, ultimately donating nearly all of it to the Branford Land Trust. She died in 1981 at age 90, and her poetry is available at both Branford libraries.

All Salt Marsh Celebration events are free and open to the public.

The ongoing series helps kick off the Jarvis Creek Farm Salt Marsh Migration and Restoration Project and includes a variety of free, educational, and hands-on programs for all ages.

Once part of the shoreline’s early 20thcentury trolley line, the Trolley Trail follows the original rail bed through the salt marsh. The trail was conceived in the 1970s by David Anderson of the Branford

rial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For new participants to join, email director@madisonhistory.org. For info, call MHS at 203-245-4567 or visit madisonhistory.org.

: 6 to 8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Teams of two to four contestants race to complete a 300-piece puzzle. Best for participants ages 10 and up. Puzzles and prizes provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-453-8282 or visit guilfordfreelibrary.org.

Author Event: Karen White in Conversation with Beatriz Williams

Established in 1967, the Branford Land Trust is a nonprofit organization accredited by the Land Trust Alliance. Run by volunteers and supported by local families and businesses, the Trust protects more than 1,000 acres in Branford across 130 parcels, with conservation easements on an additional 400 acres. It maintains over 30 miles of public hiking trails and promotes stewardship and education through year-round programming.

THURSDAY, AUG. 28

Author Event: Sam Tanenhaus in Conversation with Jill Abramson

: 6 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book:

Buckley: The Life and the Revolution that Changed America

TUESDAY, AUG. 26

: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Lillian’s Landing Pergola by Pa's Place, 514 Whitfield St., Guilford. Features a conversation with members of Shoreline Village CT (SVCT). For info or to register, contact 203-7475939 or info@ShorelineVillageCT.org.

Shoreline Village Tea and Talk History Book Group

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I

: 6 p.m. Madison Center for History and Culture at Lee’s Academy, 14 Meetinghouse Ln., Madison. Book: by Douglas Brunt. Hosted by the Madison Historical Society (MHS). Virtual participation by Zoom is an option. Copies of the book may be available at the E.C. Scranton Memo-

That Last Carolina Summer

: 6:30 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27

Wednesday Paint Out 2025

: 9 a.m. to noon. Hammonasset State Park/Meigs Point Nature Center, 1288 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Meet at the parking lot. Sponsored by the Madison Art Society (MAS). Open to all MAS members. Nonmembers are welcome to join for one or two paint outs as guests but are requested to become members to continue with other paint-out events. For info, visit madisonartsocietyct.org/plein-air.

Medicare 101

: 2 to 3 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Presented by Sharon Gaiser from DLS Insurance Services. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.

. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.

The Occasional Coffee House: Singer-Songwriter Andrew Pauls

: 7 p.m. North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Rd. Features live music, coffee, and a relaxed evening with friends. Tickets: $20, available online or at the door. Space is limited. For info or tickets, call 203-421-3241 or visit northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse.

2025 Grassy Strip Music Series

: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.

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ONGOING EVENTS

Art Exhibits

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) Gallery

: 1004 Main St.: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org.

BACA Summer Art Show

: Runs through Oct. 11.

Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) West Gallery

Andrew Pauls Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend at Occasional Coffee House

Press Release from the North

The Occasional Coffee House, “the coffee house we hold whenever we feel like it,” kicks off Labor Day weekend a day early, welcoming singer-songwriter Andrew Pauls on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m.

Bingo

: 7 p.m. Mondays. East Creek Landing, 390 S. Union St., Guilford. Doors open 5 p.m. Light refreshments. Cost: $15. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928. For info, call 203-453-2801.

Chair Yoga with Martha:

6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Christ Episcopal Church Choir Rehearsal:

Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner

BACA West Fall Exhibit

: 360 State St., New Haven: For info, contact 203-433-4071 or baca06405@gmail.com, or visit branfordarts.org/events. : Runs through Aug. 31. : Runs Sept. 11 through Dec. 31.

Guilford Art Center (GAC)

: 411 Church St.: For info, call 203-453-5947 or visit guilfordartcenter.org.

Into the Deep: A World Within

: Runs through Aug. 31.

Guilford Art League 77th Annual Juried Exhibit and Sale

: Runs Sept. 8 through Sept. 27

James Blackstone Memorial Library Upper Rotunda Gallery

: 758 Main St., Branford: For info, call 203-488-1441 or visit blackstonelibrary.org.

Robert Jawitz: Animal Portraiture

A 2025 Telluride Troubadour finalist, Pauls writes songs about everything from rainy days to Spain to space travel. Listeners may hear echoes of John Prine and David Wilcox, blended with contemporary influences like Watchhouse. His songs share a common thread: the relationships we have with ourselves, each other, and the places we call home.

Hosts Heather Arcovitch and Milton Brasher-Cunningham will welcome guests for a relaxed evening of live music, local coffee and tea, homemade cookies, and community.

Tickets are $20 and can be reserved at www.northmadisoncc.org/occasional-coffeehouse. The “Church at the Circle,” North Madison Congregational Church, is located at 1271 Durham Road, Madison. For more information, call 203-421-3241.

7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 11 Park St., Guilford. For info, email admin@christchurchguilford.org.

Market

Durham Farmers Market

: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summerfarmers-market-update.

East Haven Farmers Market

: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. East Haven Town Green. For info, call 203-4683204 or visit easthaven-ct.gov/farmersmarket.

: Runs through Aug. 30. : 167 Neck Rd., Madison: For info, visit mercybythesea.org.

Music Edward A. Norton VFW Post 7666:

104

Mill Rd., Guilford. No cover. For info, call 203-214-5874.

Mary C. Daly Art Gallery at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center

Seasons

: Runs through Sept. 14.

Nathanael B. Greene Community Center

Guilford Art League Summer Show

: 32 Church St., Guilford: For info, visit guilfordartleague.org. : Runs through Oct. 1.

Susan Powell Fine Art

: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.

Summer in New England

: Runs through Sept. 28.

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Keyes Gallery

: 146 Thimble Islands Rd., Stony Creek: For info, call 203-488-8702 or visit wwml.org/gallery.

Mondays: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Swing Band with Tuxedo Junction.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum:

17

River St., East Haven. Cost: $5 suggested donation. For info, call 203-467-6927 or visit shorelinetrolley.org.

First Tuesday: 6 to 9 p.m. Bluegrass acoustic and traditional music.

The Wharf:

Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com.

Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers.

Groups and Activities A Journey Through America’s Past:

Acoustics Club:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. On temporary break for winter. Bring your own acoustic instrument. No registration required. For info, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.

American Girl Doll Club:

6 to 6:45 p.m.

First Thursday. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. For children in grades 1 through 4. Dolls don’t have to be American Girl. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.

Ask-A-Lawyer: A Free Legal Clinic:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. No registration required. For info, visit scrantonlibrary.org.

Bereaved Parents USA and PS It Hurts Support Group:

Farmers Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds

: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30 (later, if weather permits). Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Ln. For info, email farmersmarket@guilfordfair.org or visit guilfordyouthandfamilyservices.org.

Farmers Market

: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.

Market

: 9 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October. Parking lot at 210 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-8330095.

Dudley Farm Farmers Market

: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd., Guilford. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/farmers-market.

: Runs through Aug. 24.

The Annual Stony Creek Summer Art Show

10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Via Zoom. Sponsored by the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. Free. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. For info, contact 203-245-5695 or gillespiee@madisonct.org.

10:30 a.m. First Sunday. Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Rd. For grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings suffering the loss of children and family members. For info, call Vanessa Pentz at 203-645-7777.

To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.

Horoscopes Crossword

For the week of August 21 - August 27

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

You are likely to experience a week full of thoughtfulness and introspection, Aries. You are searching for a new source for self-fulfillment, and may be inspired by anotherÕs ideas.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, now is the time to identify your priorities. Figure out what you want or would prefer to do before you start taking any steps forward. This is the only way to get satisfaction.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

Prepare for a week that will pose some challenges, Gemini. A last-minute project at work may test your mettle.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

The plan may have been to stay isolated until you get all of your tasks done, Cancer. But those closest to you have some other ideas; they might invade your quiet cocoon.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, there’s more than one way to approach a project. Remain receptive to new ideas and take time to think things through before choosing a path forward.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, your independent streak may need to be tempered in the days ahead. Teamwork is the name of the game so make a concerted effort to be a good team player.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23

Right now you might not feel you are in the correct place in your profession, Libra. Is your current role too restrictive or does it not challenge your skills? You might want to start looking around for new challenges.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, now is a great time to take the bull by the horns. An opportunity to be assertive and take on a leadership role presents itself this week. You’re ready.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may be taking stock of your professional life and goals. Be sure you plan accordingly to balance the work side with your personal needs.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

Something unusual may happen to you this week, Capricorn. Be ready for the unexpected. This also is a good time to tie up some loose ends that you have been overlooking.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18

There is nothing to stop you from asking for help from time to time, Aquarius. While you certainly enjoy the satisfaction of getting things done, assistance is necessary from time to time.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20

Hard work is starting to pay notable dividends, Pisces. Enjoy the fruits of your labors, but remember to keep your nose to the grindstone.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 21

Hayden Panettiere, Actress (36) AUGUST 22

Dua Lipa, Singer (30) AUGUST 23

Shelley Long, Actress (76) AUGUST 24

Rupert Grint, Actor (37)

AUGUST 25

Blake Lively, Actress (38) AUGUST 26

Macaulay Culkin, Actor (45) AUGUST 27

The Great Khali, Wrestler (53)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Mongolian politician

5. Coconut palms

10. Rounded knob

14. Japanese city

15. Covers in soft material

16. Walk around

17. Ancient region in Syria

18. French painter

19. Grandmother

20. Cow part

22. Rocky peak

23. Secret plan

24. Sings to one’s lover

27. More (Spanish)

30. Father

31. Chinese philosophical principle

32. Hat

35. In agreement

37. A personÕs brother or sister

38. Evil spirit

39. Monetary units

40. Partner to cheese

41. About Sun

42. A place to dance

43. Performer __ Lo Green

44. Beach accessory

45. Recipe measurement (abbr.)

46. Partly digested food

47. Pooch

48. Honorific title added to family name

49. Salts

52. Lichens genus

55. Lowest point of a ridge

56. Type of sword

60. Albanian language

61. Gold measurement

63. Italian seaport

64. Longtime late night host

65. Extremely angry

66. U. of Miami mascot

67. Mid-month day

68. Omitted from printed matter

69. Upper body part

CLUES DOWN

1. Two-toed sloth

2. Cooking ingredient

3. Iranian city

4. Publicly outs

5. Steep-sided hollow

6. Spoke

7. General law or rule

8. Extravagantly theatrical

9. Very fast airplane

10. Arm bones

11. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea

12. __ fide: legitimate

13. Gemstone

21. Counsels

23. Top exec

25. Cool!

26. Touch lightly

27. Extract money via taxation

28. Dyes

29. Cloying sweetness

32. Soft drinks

33. Capital of Guam

34. Chemical compound

36. The bill in a restaurant

37. Car mechanics group

38. Late comedian Newhart

40. Health care for the aged

41. Wise individuals

43. A passage with access only at one end

44. Trim

46. Former OSS

47. The upper surface of the mouth

49. Edible lily bulbs

50. Type of reef

51. Vaccine developer

52. Mottled citrus fruit

53. A place to store lawn tools

54. Rare goose native to Hawaii

57. Hollywood pig

58. Musician Clapton

59. Take a chance

61. Spanish soldier

62. Mark Wahlberg comedy

Word Search

Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.

FARMERS MARKET WORD SEARCH

APPLES BASKET BREAD CHEESE CIDER CORN EGGS FARMER HERBS JAM OIL ORGANIC PEACHES PICKLES PLANTS PUMPKIN SAMPLES SCALE SEASONAL SIGN STRAWBERRIES SYRUP TOMATOES TOTE

Word Scramble

Word Scramble solution for August 14, 2025: BEACH

Word Search solution for August 14, 2025

Serenity on the Shoreline

Staff Report

Embrace the enchantment of shoreline living with this sun-drenched haven at 3 Arrowhead Road, a jewel nestled in a quaint community with the river at your doorstep. As you step in, you’re welcomed by a symphony of natural light and the serene melodies of local birdsong. The home’s design harmoniously blends the outdoors with the indoors, creating a tranquil retreat.

The heart of the home is the designer kitchen, which seamlessly transitions into an elegant dining room and a spacious living room, crafting an ideal setting for memorable gatherings. Journey upstairs to discover the luxurious primary bedroom, a sanctuary featuring a stoneadorned en-suite bathroom and a private deck that beckons you to unwind and soak in the picturesque views. Two generously sized bedrooms, a well-appointed bathroom, and a convenient laundry area complete the upper level.

Ascend to the versatile, spacious living area offering a half bath, additional sleeping quarters, a dedicated office space, and a cozy reading nook, all complemented by the comfort of central air.

Outside, the property is framed by verdant lawns, meticulously curated shrubbery, and an expansive patio that’s perfect for alfresco entertainment or quiet reflection. This home is not just a residence; it’s a lifestyle awaiting your arrival.

Embrace the enchantment of shoreline living with this sun-drenched haven at 3 Arrowhead Road, a jewel nestled in a quaint community with the river at your doorstep.

This home is being offered for sale by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty for $875,000. For more information or a showing, contact Diana Hartman at 917-509-4700.

2015 2,235 0.19 Cape Cod, Colonial 3 2 full, 2 half $875,000 3 Arrowhead Road, Madison

Route 148,

Privately set on 20 acres with frontage on three roads, this understated 1738 sq ft ranch is surrounded by some of the most beautiful land in Killingworth. Gardens, stonewalls, woodland trails, a ¾ acre pond with varied topography make this a unique property. Thinking of a family compound? A recent survey w/ conceptual three lot subdivision is available. Or build a private estate overlooking the pond. Come tour this beauty! Offered at $949,000

Real Estate Transactions

MADISON

: Daniel E. and Jennifer G. Foito to John T. Kelley, $725,000 on July 30

: Maureen Massa to Terracery J. Dawson and Alexandra K. Wilson, $1,200,000 on July 30 : R-R 2006 Family Trust and Richard C. Griffiths to Edward D. Braumann, $400,000 on July 29

: Estate of William A. Bussmann and Andrew Bussmann to Stephen B. and Maura H. Herlihy, $1,200,000 on July 31

: Thomas N. and Marcia P. Beatty to Sl Defelice Family LLC, $855,000 on July 30

: Gino V. and Sara N. Morada to Cartus Financial Corp, $652,500 on July 28

: Cartus Financial Corp to Matthew A. Lubanko and Catherine Boeth, $650,000 on July 28

: Matthew P. Stephens to Gary and Christina Marquis, $705,000 on July 31

: Terracerence Chioffi to John H. Bolster and Grace E. Stanton, $772,000 on July 30

: Kathleen M. Joanis Real Estate Trust and Kathleen M. Joanis to Manuel R. Romero, $675,000 on July 29

: Elizabeth A. Tully to Tara M. Cantore and Louis A. Colello, $365,000 on July 30

: Taras

Lemekha to Tin S. and Thandar Tun, $387,500 on July 30

22 College Street Unit 3

: Olivia R.

Nosal to Annie M. Caro and Carmelo B. Cruz, $215,000 on July 29

24 Founders Road Unit 24

:

Christine Seely to Michael E. Blomberg, $285,000 on July 31

Founders Village Unit 56

: Kehoe

Family Trust and Michael K. Kehoe to James P. Craco, $229,000 on July 30

1 Lantern Court Unit 1

: Lgdbgd

LLC to Thomas and Ellen Boudreau, $509,796 on July 31

11 Loop Road

: Anna Laporta and Joseph Balsamo to David R Colon T and David R. Colon, $2,500,000 on Aug. 1

GUILFORD

9 Bailey Drive

: Todd P. and Lindsey K. Hurst to Silvija Isaku and Austin A. Pokluda, $1,230,000 on July 29

31 Christopher Lane

: Maxine N. Bruno to Bryan T. and Karissa Richardson, $825,000 on July 31

66 High Street

: 66 High St Guilford

LLC to Ruth S. Weinstock, $1,625,000 on July 28

135 Highwoods Drive

: Christine and Linda Dahlin to Maxwell L. Decataldo and Mariah J. Neknez, $650,000 on July 30

113 Indian Cove Road

: Charles

Tirrell to Michael Roberts, $400,000 on Aug. 1

3035 Long Hill Road

: Ke Braza

Const LLC to Kaia M. and Parrish W. Rarick, $650,000 on July 28

185 Meadow Hills Drive

: Marlene C. Kruczek to Andrew and Martha Shelton, $594,500 on July 28

387 North River Street

: Camille M

Solbrig Lt and Camille M. Solbrig to Beth and Joshua Davis, $780,000 on Aug. 1

5 Rockland Road

: Paige C. Peterson and James C. Stayne to Paul Giamatti and Clara J. Wong, $1,495,000 on July 28

15 Rosemary Lane

: Xinyao Tang to Anthony A. and Deidre C. Luongo, $610,000 on July 29

15 Spencer Avenue

: Estate of Gisela K. Parmelee and Janice Wingo to

Kathy P. Fairbanks, $646,250 on July 30

50 Stonehedge Lane S

: Estate of

Janet M. Distasio and Lauren Distasio to Jennifer L. and Henry S. Julier, $580,000 on July 29

18 Tamarack Lane

: F Vigliotti

Const Co LLC to Yun Liang, $795,014 on July 28

1018 West Lake Avenue

: Isaac W. and Jacqueline M. Hite to James and Taylor Redditt, $532,000 on July 31

4 White Birch Drive

: Steven M. and

Maryann Pascarella to Catherine E. Embriano, $629,000 on Aug. 1

BRANFORD

4 Castle Rock Unit 4

: Estate of

Nathan M. Silverstein and Robert Silverstein to Melissa A. Cheevers, $550,000 on July 29

560 East Main Street

: Jonathan

Smith Real Estate Trust and Andrew Ullman to 560 East Main Hldg LLC, $1,515,000 on July 28

25 Florence Road Unit 84

: Nft

Vault LLC to Enrico Silvestri, $275,000 on July 28

19 Harbour Village Unit B

:

Stephen Gaffney and Jacquelyn M. Yavarone to Valerie Calfous, $270,000 on July 28

29 Hotchkiss Grove Road

: Talia

Polino to Holden King and Madison Daily, $630,000 on July 31

170 Turtle Bay Drive Unit 170

:

Carrie A. Lakin to Stephen and Tracy Scafariello, $525,000 on July 30 : Donna and Michael Pantaleo to Kelly Martens, $920,000 on July 31

30 Valley Brook Road S

NORTH BRANFORD

Doral Farms Road

: Robert A. Rolston to Britten Rolston, $115,558 on

July 29

:

Mark and Lori A. Bogue to Michele Valauskas and Dean Falcon, $605,000 on July 29 : Jonathan E. Guillen to Christopher T. and Tiffany N. Olsen, $764,000 on July 29 :

Building 5 Assoc LLC to Bs Associates LLC, $510,000 on Aug. 1

: Carlos M. and Sandra I. Sarmento to Stephen and Andrew Saramento, $500,000 on July 29 : Elizabeth T. Larson and Elizabeth M. Reed to Gabriela V. Salas, $396,000 on July 29

: Marylou S. Regan and Joseph P. Regan to Daniel Liguori and Renee Russo, $465,000 on July 29

NORTH HAVEN

: Michael and Jillianne M. Decaprio to Paul D. and Elvira Cuomo, $335,000 on July 24 : Estate of

Gary West George and Eric George to Vito Associates LLC, $306,000 on July 11

: Victoria Grillo to Mariana Torres-Viso and Geoffrey Croteau, $460,000 on July 28 : Mary H. Connolly to Cathy L. and Timothy F. Johns, $240,000 on July 14 : D&o Builders LLC to Timothy Kennedy and Alexis Campbell, $585,000 on July 18 : Elizabeth Moyes to Kiera L. and Gregory S. Warne, $612,000 on July 18 : Scott W. and Abigail Yanco to Cheul H. Yoo and Sugene Oh, $465,000 on July 18 : Lisa Dorlando to Karl W. Ahlers and Rebecca Oravitz, $465,000 on July 21 : Edward M. and Alexandra L. Dearias to Vincent and Christina N. Renaldi, $825,000 on July 16

Real Estate Transactions

: Anita L. Gorman to Baharak Bagheri, $800,000 on July 29

: Michael

West Cummins Relt and Michael W. Cummins to Patrick and Louise Wiley, $925,000 on July 30

: Corey L. and David Borzain to Luke Martin, $799,900 on Aug. 1

: Nancy South Neibrief 2018 T and Nancy S. Neibrief to Ross and Hannah Mullaney, $499,000 on July 31

: Nicole Phaneuf to Joanne Vitarelli, $625,000 on Aug. 1

WESTBROOK

Broker, Realtor, ABR, CIPS dianahartman@wpsir.com 917.509.4700

‘Love Where You Live’

: Old

Kelsey Point LLC to David and Amy Raisner, $1,525,000 on July 29

: Ashmike Enterprises LLC to Karen Kraft, $1,835,000 on July 31

: Pamela Egan to Catherine and Jeffrey Harrison, $875,000 on July 28

: Carol E. Kuzaro to Lara N. Novinski, $330,000 on July 28

: Jeffrey F. Gates and Mary C. Rudd to Theodore A. and Mandy A. Kulpik, $610,000 on Aug. 1

: Kathleen E. Ryan to Marguerite J. Milton and Mark Mckenna, $715,000 on July 28

: Christopher Pinkham to Melissa Carpenter and Matthew Dolbey, $525,000 on July 28

: Carl Hansen and Virginia H. Cuneo to Aschly C. Daggett, $425,000 on July 28

: David J. Macdonald to Anthony Starkey, $285,000 on July 30

EAST HAVEN

: Shaun P. Kennedy to 32 Brazos LLC, $298,900 on July 28

: Shaun P. Kennedy to 32 Brazos LLC, $128,100 on July 28

: St Bari

Cap New Hvn 1 LLC to Laurie E. Felner, $130,000 on July 30

: Camille J. and Thomas J. Chapman to Kenneth Horton, $400,000 on July 28

: Mario J.

Giardiello and Sue E. Contreras to Edgar G. Espinoza, $370,000 on July 31

: Michelle and Kevin Mcintyre to Rob P. Fichtner, $385,000 on July 30

: Placeay

Action Prop LLC to Mounir Elhilali and Siham Lebradal, $150,000 on July 28

: Steven M. Karjanis to Kf Group LLC, $320,000 on July 30

: St Estate of Doreen A. Germaine and Jacqueline A. St Germaine to 103salt LLC, $322,500 on Aug. 1

: Vin Properties LLC to Terraceika L. Mccall, $420,000 on July 31

ESSEX

: Emme L

Deland Real Estate Trust and Emme L.

Deland to Samantha E. Grass and Gerald T. Carlone, $1,550,000 on Aug. 1

: Christopher A. South and Lorraine Carbonaro to Tanner A. Orlowski and Devin Mulvihill, $390,000 on July 31

: John H. Carlson to Cf Marketing LLC, $575,000 on July 29

: Peter T. and Lilith Z. Fondulas to J Scott Neumann T and J S. Neumann, $1,387,000 on July 28 : Estate of Adrienne M. Samuelson and Scot P. Sauelson to Todd Brownell, $498,000 on July 31