🌱 Local Gardener Talks Poison Ivy + Pride Month Parade Kickoff

Hi all. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the The Haddams-Killingworth Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 56.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 61 Low: 49.

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

1. A representative of the Haddam Garden Club gave an interesting interview about the plant Toxicodendron radicans recently. They describe their attempt to remove a particularly aggressive poison ivy plant in their courtyard, highlighting the challenges of identifying and handling the plant. They explain that poison ivy is not inherently harmful to all animals, but humans can have allergic reactions to it due to a chemical called urushiol. The author contemplates using a mixture of dish soap, vinegar, and salt to combat the plant and concludes by acknowledging the price to pay for dealing with poison ivy in exchange for the arrival of summer. (hk-now.com)
2. Looking for something to do this week in Haddam-Killingworth? Going on this week: planning and zoning meetings, a Can & Bottle Drive, a Farmers Market, a tag sale, an agriculture day at the library, and more. Please visit the town website for the most up-to-date information on cancellations, location changes, and time changes. (hk-now.com)
3. Down the road in Middletown Pride Month has begun with a flag-raising ceremony and various events planned throughout the month to raise awareness about the LGBTQ community. The city's sixth annual pride flag raising took place at City Hall, where the mayor issued a proclamation for Pride Month. Main Street's crosswalk has also been painted to honor Pride Month. (WTNH.com)

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Today and tomorrow in and around The Haddams-Killingworth area:

Friday, Jun. 2

• Madison Farmers' Market At Madison Historic Town Green, Madison (3:00 PM)

Saturday, Jun. 3

• Tag Sale At St. James Episcopal Church (9:00 AM)
• Dr. Alice Hamilton At Gillette Castle's Visitors Center (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are several pets available for adoption in the Haddams-Killingworth area. Some of the pets include Arisis, a four-month-old mixed breed dog, Daisie, a medium-sized mixed breed dog with adorable ears, and Billy, a retriever puppy with endearing eyes. There are also cats available for adoption, such as Oreo, a male tuxedo cat, Mallory, a female tabby cat, Rudy and Emily, domestic shorthair cats, and many more. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
• The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co. reminds drivers to pull over to the right and stop when they see an emergency vehicle with red lights and sirens approaching. Even with summer upon us and the weather warming up to blast music, stay alert to what's going on around you. They emphasize the importance of finding a safe location to stop and not obstructing the vehicle's path. (Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co. via Facebook)
• The Killingworth Library Association has eliminated late fees for overdue items, joining other libraries in the state to promote equitable access to library services. While fines accounted for a small portion of the library's revenue, they have been removed to ensure that no one feels unwelcome due to financial constraints. However, the library will still charge fees for late museum passes and for lost items, encouraging responsible use of library materials. (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.