November 27, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 48
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Hotel and Other Redevelopment Concepts Discussed for Academy By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
A renewed effort to bring new life to the historic Academy School building in Madison has led to many ideas, including a hotel, marketplace or an apartment building with affordable units, but no action so far. The Board of Selectmen heard concepts for Academy School delivered by various parties
at a special meeting Nov. 13. The proposals included three housing developments, while the most significant was a plan for a boutique hotel from Stowed, LLC. “The proposed redevelopment … of the Academy School reimagines one of Madison’s most central landmarks as a boutique hotel and community destination,” reads the executive summary of Stowed’s proposal. The project proposes an “adaptive reuse” of
the building that maintains its historic facade while introducing new hospitality spaces, public amenities, and “year-round economic activity” the vendor estimates will generate “over $65 million in outside investment” to the town, partly through tourism brought by visitors. The land beneath the building will continue under town ownership See Hotel page 13
Book Talk in Madison Devin McEwan, left, discusses his collaboration with his mother, beloved children's book author Sandra Boynton, center, on their new book "Extremely Happy Holidays!" as his brother Keith Boynton, right, moderates during a book talk at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison on Nov. 19. McEwan, a mixology hobbyist, teamed with his mother to create a holiday cocktail recipe book featuring her signature whimsy and illustrations.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
Madison resident Darren Kramer recently announced his retirement from a very successful broadcast journalism career...........................2
A Bright Future The H-K boys’ soccer team fell valiantly in the state title game but molded a bright future left by the senior class’s legacy....................14
A Photographer’s Spotlight The New Haven Museum will be presenting a celebration of legendary theater photographer T. Charles Erickson......................24
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