🌱New Fire Fighter Welcomed In East Haddam+Mystery Book Selected

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Showers late in the afternoon. High: 48 Low: 37.

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

1. The East Haddam Fire Department welcomes a new Firefighter, Kojo Nsiah! Kojo brings with him a wealth of knowledge as a Volunteer Firefighter from the Lebanon Fire Department and a Career Firefighter in Rhode Island.(Facebook)
2. Over 24 months ago the COVID-19 virus changed the world and with it, the state of Connecticut. Since the pandemic struck, more than 10,600 Connecticut residents have succumbed to the virus. Now the state, along with the world is finding its way to "live with the virus" and move on. Here is a detailed timeline of the virus and its impact on the Nutmeg State. (Patch)
3. Here is the weekly real estate roundup. The local Haddams-Killingworth housing market is never boring. (Patch)
4. The Killingworth Library's April Mystery Book Club selection is, "Two Girls Down," by Louisa Luna. Extra copies will be available at the circulation desk. The meeting location is to be determined. Newcomers are always welcome! (Press Release Desk)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• East Haddam Fire Department: "She’s almost here ladies and gentlemen!" (Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Thank you to everyone who continues to pray and who has generously donated to the churches in Ukraine!" (Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Spring Clinic with Coach Cap...register soon!" (Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Last week to sign up for Gr. 1-2 Soccer. Register at www.hksoccer.org" (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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