🌱Kindness At The Killingworth Library + The Farmer's Market Returns

Get on up, The Haddams-Killingworth! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; an afternoon shower. High: 61 Low: 44.

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

1. Good news for Farmer's Market lovers! It's official, the Higganum Farmers Market will be returning to the parking lot of the Haddam Elementary School on Friday, June 3. Offering an abundance of fresh, locally grown goods the market will be open every Friday throughout the summer, from 3 to 6 p.m. (HK Now)
2. Kindness abounds at the Killingworth Library's special event, which will be held on April 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to welcome spring! (Press Release Desk)
3. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will be quarantined at home for the next five days. He reportedly said he plans to work from home in the meantime. (Patch)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Spring to Life Festival (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "It’s always bittersweet when one of our horses gets adopted. They are greatly missed, but the happiness of a herd member finding their forever home makes our hearts beyond happy." (Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "Another world premiere musical will round out Goodspeed's 2022 Season! Nov 18 - Dec 30 Goodspeed invites you to spend a very merry… Christmas in Connecticut!" (Facebook)
• Haddam Land Trust: "The Haddam Land Trust is pleased to announce a new addition to our roster of conserved properties: the DeForest Preserve, a 50-acre parcel abutting the Beaver Ledges Preserve, west of Tylerville." (Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Join us, in person or via livestream, for our Palm Sunday service @ 10 am Sunday, April 10!" (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.