🌱Haddam Fire Crews Working Hard + Remote Learning Options In CT

Happy Wednesday, people of The Haddams-Killingworth! Let's get this day started. These are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A break from the cold. The forecast is calling for a breezy day with a high of 44 and a low of 42. Enjoy!

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

1. The hard-working Haddam volunteer fire crews were called to a total of 528 incidents in 2021. That number is up 65, from the previous year of 2020. (New Haven Register)
2. The job market in the Haddams-Killingworth community is robust. Are you looking for employment? (The Haddams-Killinworth Patch)
3. The Connecticut State Senate voted Monday to extend 11 executive orders, one of which is school mask mandates. Schools throughout the state will be required to keep the mask mandate in place until the end of the month, after that, it will be up to each district how to move forward. (WFSB)
4. The pandemic has changed many things, one of which is education. The state of Connecticut is very close to finalizing permanent remote learning options, as well as, looking into the feasibility of a statewide online k-12 school. (CTPost)
5. The month of March will once again have a festive bright spot as St. Patrick’s Day parades are back across Connecticut. (Hartford Courant)

Today's The Haddams-Killingworth Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com.

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• SCORE Free Webinar: How to Start and Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "As a result of your incredible generosity, we have reached the challenge amount of $100,000 that our partners at the Kaman Family Foundation will match. The campaign’s goal is $233,500. (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Remember to pick up your third bookmark for the Bookmark Collection Contest. The contest features four different bookmarks on a space-themed topic (given when you check out a book)." (Facebook)
• Haddam Junior Women's Club: "Our Annual Town-wide Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, May 21. You may reserve a parking spot at Haddam Elementary School or you may be placed on our map. The cost is $25 for 1 space, $45 for 2 spaces and $60 for 3 spaces." (Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Last class for KES Doodlers! Wonderful works of art!" (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Sudden Money: Now What? Tips for Managing New Wealth (February 17)
• Privé-Swiss Med Spa Galentine's Event (February 24)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28)
• Add your event

Job listings:

• Seasonal Employment Opportunities (Details)
• Add your job listing

Loving the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at karena.garrity@patch.com

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.