🌱Bridge Reconstruction Delays + Deer Lake Property Offer Rejected

Good day, people of The Haddams-Killingworth! Karena Garrity here with today's edition of The Haddams-Killingworth Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; morning rain. High: 51 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. Will the Deer Lake property be preserved as open space? The answer is still unknown. the Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, rejected an offer from the non-profit organization Pathfinders. Reportedly, Ted Langevin, chairman of Pathfinders, said he considered the offer Pathfinders made a “... a superior offer." but it was rejected. The deadline for offers on the property was recently extended, by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in cooperation with the Boy Scout Council, from March 31 until May 1. (HK Now)
2. A heads up for motorists: Construction to replace the bridge on Route 154, Saybrook Road in Middletown just south of the Aircraft Road/Route 9 exit intersection is currently underway. It is scheduled to be finished by November 30. Traffic will be limited to one lane for much of the construction time period. (Patch)
3. The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry is officially in service. After the opening day was delayed due to maintenance, the Ferry made its seasonal maiden journey across the Connecticut River on Saturday and is now running on schedule. The iconic local ferry is one of the oldest in the country. Come take a ride! (CT Insider)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Lymeline: SECWAC Presents Yale Professor Speaking in Old Lyme on “The War in Ukraine," April 12. (lymeline.com)

• Living Rock Church: The Spring to life festival will be held Saturday, April 9, at the Living Rock Church in Killingworth. (Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Indian Springs: "Hi. Any recommendations for companies doing driveway sealing? Thank you." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.