🌱 Flames At Machimoodus State Park + Deer Lake Deadline Extended

Good morning, The Haddams-Killingworth! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 58 Low: 52.

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

1. Flames and smoke were coming from Machimoodus State Park on Wednesday as the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) held the first prescribed controlled burn of the season. The burn removed underbrush so the natural summer grasses in certain designated areas can thrive. (Eyewitness News 3)
2. The deadline for the "consideration of proposals" for the sale of the Deer Lake property has been extended by the Boy Scouts of America, from today, March 31 to May 1st. This extension will give conservationists additional time to raise funds. (Torrington Register Citizen)
3. These Haddams-Killingworth Area new open houses are worth a look. Are you in the market for a new home? (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "Nation’s peak catch of shad was in 1897 - 50 million pounds! The Haddam Shad Museum will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from April 3 to June 12. The museum is located at 212 Saybrook Road, Higganum, CT." (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Is your child a reluctant reader, or perhaps lacks confidence when reading aloud? Consider Paws & Read! This program offers your child a chance to grow in both confidence and skill during weekly one-on-one private sessions with Tally, a registered therapy dog, and her owner/handler Sally Sizer." (Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Join us for our Palm Sunday service on Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m. as we continue our journey through the Lent season! This service will be in-person and via livestream!(Facebook)
• East Haddam Land Trust: "We love getting mentions in state-wide magazines along with other local organizations." (Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "More kids needed....register today." (Facebook)
• The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC: "Easter lilies have been a long tradition in this church and can be ordered through the Flower Committee. You may download an order form and drop or mail it to the church. The price is $10 each and they are locally grown. The deadline to order is Sunday, April 10. " (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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