🌱Haddam Historical Society Receives Gift + Conserve Water If You Can

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 93 Low: 76.

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

1. The Lower Connecticut River Valley, RiverCOG is comprised of 17 towns including; Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook. According to a Hartford Courant article the RiverCog is currently working on, "a new regional plan for diversifying the housing stock in the lower Connecticut River Valley. The plan includes establishing a housing commission, studying the feasibility of transit-oriented development, and the creation of an online resource with more information about affordable housing. Read the draft plan here." (Hartford Courant)
2. According to a Facebook post by the Haddam Historical Society and the Thankful Arnold House Museum, "the Haddam Historical Society has received a very exciting donation, the Middlesex County Temporary Home 1883-1955, by Cheryl and Christopher Klemmer. The couple has been researching Connecticut’s County Homes for sometime and have published works on Windham, Tolland, Hartford, Litchfield and New London. The Middlesex book not only includes a comprehensive history but also lists residents of the home and has a great resource list. This is a very important addition to the Society's collections and library. Thank you Cheryl & Christopher. (Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)
3. Reportedly, Connecticut Water has requested that water be conserved in the towns of Clinton, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. Is the Haddams-Killingworth area next? Please be mindful of over use of water during this period of little rain. (Eyewitness News 3)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "CDHR's Driving for Drafts Charity Golf Tournament is a long-time favorite event that brings together our supporters for some friendly competition on the golf course while raising funds for our organization. Learn more about the event." (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Rip off is almost complete! Shingles starting on Monday! " (Living Rock Church via Facebook)
• Arts Center at Killingworth: "This Weekend! - https://mailchi.mp/artscenterkillingworth/register-now-for-fall-programs-save-the-date-405797" (Arts Center at Killingworth 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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