September 4, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 36
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Town Seeks Developer Proposals for Academy By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
The Town of Madison has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the redevelopment of the Academy School, marking a renewed effort to bring new life to the historic building. “The Board of Selectmen is launching this
Request for Expression of Interest to solicit creative ideas from experienced developers to preserve in some way this historic asset for community benefit while also enhancing the vibrancy and functionality of our downtown,” wrote First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons in the EOI’s introduction. Released last month, the EOI comes three months after voters decisively rejected a pro-
posal to redevelop Academy into a taxpayerand grant-funded community center. Despite securing grant funding to close the project’s budget gap, the referendum made clear that residents “didn’t want to continue to bear the burden of the cost of the building,” Lyons said.
Liz Early is leading the Women’s Club of Madison into 125 Years of Service..........................................2
See Town Seeks Developer page 8
Snapping Into Season Daniel Hand High School scrimmages against Middletown on Aug. 27 in Madison. The Tigers open the season Sept. 13 on the road at St. Joseph and play their first home game Sept. 19 against North Haven at Strong Field at the Madison Surf Club.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
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We are the Champions The Braves were recently crowned the tournament champions of the Deep River Horseshoe League.....14
A Colorful Start to School Liz Egan finds joy in creating those Back to School bulletin boards......24
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