🌱East Haddam Referendum To Be Held + Hospital Safety Ratings In CT

Good day, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with a fresh copy of theThe Haddams-Killingworth Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warm with sun and some clouds. High: 75 Low: 60.

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

1. A legal notice has been sent out by the town of East Haddam letting the residents know that there will be a multi-question referendum held at the gymnasium of the Municipal Office Complex, 1 Plains Road, Moodus on Tuesday, May 24. Residents are being asked to come and cast their votes on multiple issues. The polls will be opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. (Town of East Haddam)
2. The Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades report was recently released by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit health care watchdog group. The ratings reflect care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals were assigned letter grades based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. Check out the list here to see where your favorite hospital fell on the list. (Patch)
3. It's time again for the annual Jams for Cans food drive event for the Deep River Food Pantry. The brainchild of Hillyn Natter-Schmelzer, the goal of the event is to unite community, enjoy area musicians and gather food to aid food-insecure residents in the tri-town area. The event will be held on Saturday, May 21 at the Deep River Ambulance headquarters. (Zip06)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Love2Sign with Jaye - Killingworth Library (10:45 a.m.)
• Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens (4 p.m.)
• Haddam Killingworth Hall Of Fame Dinner (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Five lives were saved Wednesday: Harry and Luna, a Percheron gelding and mare pair; Daisy, a Molly mule; Petunia, a Belgian mare and Linguini, a baby Jack mini donkey. Or as we call them, "The Variety Pack." (Facebook)
• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "D. & H. Scovil and Company (1844-1865) Hoes, Gun Barrels, and Ramrods: A Recap of the Early Years. The program is Thursday, May 19, at Haddam Fire Station #1, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum. Free and open to the public." (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "The library's Summer Fun Raffle returns! Thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses, as well as donations from out-of-town establishments, you have the chance to win one of four amazing prize packages!!!" (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Premier Subaru — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Capella Cantorum Spring Concert (May 15)
• Your CBD Store | SUNMED Tincture Tuesdays! 20% Off (May 17)
• Financial Planning Boot Camp: Train today for your financially healthy retirement (May 17)
• Oddfellows Teen Rep Company Presents: The Greeks! (May 19)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming The Haddams-Killingworth Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com