🌱Fire Killed 85 Year-Old + Forest Fire Season In CT Is Now

Up and at 'em, The Haddams-Killingworth! It's Sunday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 56 Low: 42.

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

1. An 85-year-old man died in a fire that happened on Plains Road in Haddam. The fire, which happen Thursday afternoon is currently under investigation in Haddam. (Eyewitness News 3)
2. A press release was put out by the town of Haddam alerting residents that the town of Haddam's Annual Budget Public Hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Haddam Volunteer Firehouse, Community Hall, located at 439 Saybrook Road in Higganum. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting. (Press Release Desk)
3. Connecticut's high forest fire danger is usually during the spring season from mid-March through May. Saturday, the area was at a "high" forest fire danger level. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Forest Fire Control Office urges all who enjoy the use of Connecticut's parks, forests and open spaces, to use fires with caution and practice forest fire prevention tips especially during the spring season. (DEEP)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Join our team and make a hands-on difference! Saving the lives of draft horses would not be possible without the dedication and selfless actions of our many volunteers.(Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "We had a marvelous day shooting our TV commercial yesterday! Here's a look behind the scenes...stay tuned for the end result. (Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Check out the April newsletter from our Community Partner, The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries." (Facebook)
• Eightmile Wild & Scenic River Watershed: "The Eightmile River is featured in a new video by the Connecticut River Conservancy . Join us April 26 for an online viewing!" (Facebook)

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