November 20, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 47
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Madison Approves Partnership to Sustain Meal Program By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved to begin a partnership with the Madison Foundation to financially sustain the Meals on Wheels program. The partnership is part of a broader effort on how to facilitate food security for Madison residents who may have felt the effects of the federal government shutdown.
Selectman Bruce Wilson, who said the program “absolutely needs to continue,” made the motion to approve the partnership. The motion was seconded by Selectwoman Jen Gordon. Town Campus’ operations have not been impacted by the shutdown, according to town leadership. At the board’s Oct. 27 meeting, First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons said the town currently has “not had really any issues
in terms of getting any funding” from the federal government, but concerns remain about the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for residents who may rely upon them. Meals on Wheels is one of the food aid programs provided through the town’s Social Services department and was in need of new See Madison Approves page 11
Elain Sych is the gallery assistant and senior design and senior display stylist at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook...................................2
Horsing Around Members of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Horsemen's Club ride past the waterwheel through Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth on Sunday, Nov. 16, during the LCRVHC Sue Davenport Memorial Chili Ride.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
Proud State Champs The Hand girls’ cross country team was a talented group this fall, and the Tigers won the Class M State Championship............................15
The Holiday Spirit Many local arts groups are ringing in the holiday spirit in style with theater, music, and dance performances...............................24
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