December 11, 2025
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXX Iss. 50
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Synagogue Renovations Come to Conclusion By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
Renovations at Temple Beth Tikvah have resulted in a brighter and more imposing structure eight years after planning first got underway. This was achieved through the placement of large windows in the synagogue’s atrium
and sanctuary, while the temple also removed numerous trees from its entrance space. These efforts were ultimately done to let the broader shoreline community “know that we’re here,” said project organizer Suzy Frisch. “That’s the statement. The original builders in 1975, when they started designing this plot, wanted to hide. It was a time
when anti-Semitism on the shoreline was worse than it is now,” said Frisch. “Our explicit purpose was opening the space up and being able to put a sign up and saying, ‘We’re here. We’ve been here almost 50 years.’” Jeff Babbin, the president of the See Synagogue page 5
Nonprofit veteran Mimi Corcoran has been announced as the new CEO of Vista Life Innovations.........2
Holiday Parade Santa Claus waves to the crowd as he arrives on an antique sleigh in front of E.C. Scranton Memorial Library during the Madison Holiday Parade on Dec. 6. The parade, organized by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, featured Santa's arrival escorted by Madison Hose Co. No. 1, North Madison Volunteer Fire Department, and Madison Police Department along Boston Post Road. Festivities included performances by the Limelite Dance Team, photos with Santa, hayrides from Madison Earth Care, visits from the Grinch, and cookie decorating with the Newcomers Club. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Source
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Four-Time Champs The Country School girls’ cross country team recently won its fourth-straight state title..............20
Holiday Traditions Liz Egan shares her favorite memories from the holiday season over the years.............................24
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