🌱Grant For Multigenerational Playground + Mountain Lions In CT

Hey, friends. It's Monday in The Haddams-Killingworth and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 83 Low: 68.

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

1. The town of Haddam is reportedly applying for a grant from the state to build a multi-generational park at Haddam Elementary School. According to an article on HK Now.com, a multi-generational park is more than just a playground or playscape for children. It provides activities for people of all ages and abilities. The grant request includes building a sidewalk from the school to Higganum Center. The town is also seeking funding for a generator with the thought of using HES as an emergency shelter, cooling center, cold storage area for the food pantry and possibly a future senior and community center." (HK Now.com)
2. On the hunt for a new home, and want the latest listings on what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some help finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? Not to worry! To keep you in the game, we've got the latest batch of new listings nearby.
   Here's a sampling of the newest batch of houses to hit the housing market in and around The Haddams-Killingworth — such as one in the East Haddam area with 3 beds and 3.5 baths for $975,000, and another in the Killingworth area with 2 beds and 1 bath for $305,000.(The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
3. A mountain lion was spotted in Connecticut according to WTNH.com. The big cat was seen on Salem Road and Pease Road in Woodbridge and although that is a ways away from Haddam and Killingworth, its still worth a mention in our towns, to ensure that residents are aware that these large predators are living among us in the Nutmeg State. Be careful and be vigilant about letting small animals out alone, especially at night. (WTNH.com)

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From my notebook:

• Goodspeed Musicals: "Goodbye, Berlin...Hello, Avonlea! Anne of Green Gables premieres in ONE WEEK! Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3nM7B6D Scenic Design by Wilson Chin" (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "Thank you to everyone who supported the Haddam Historical Society at our Croquet and Chardonnay fundraiser." (Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "What a fabulous time at the Fearsome Creatures program! Elaine Alexander (from Deep River Library) shared her new picture book on Anglerfish: the Seadevil of the Deep. " (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC: "The Congregational Church in Killingworth UCC Sunday 10 a.m. services and Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible studies" (The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC via Facebook)

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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.

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