🌱Private Island For Sale In CT + Last Supermoon Of Year Is Aug. 11

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in The Haddams-Killingworth.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid. High: 90 Low: 73.

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

1. Do you have an interest in Connecticut history? Do you want to learn about Steamboats on the Connecticut River? According to HK Now, "on Wednesday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. Local author Erik Hesselberg will discuss his new book, "Night Boat to New York: Steamboats on the Connecticut, 1824-1931," a meticulously researched account of steamboat days on the Connecticut River, and their circuit from Hartford to New York City. Unlike the steamboats of Western waters, these vessels “were long, sleek craft, with sharp prows cutting a neat wake” as they traveled down the river at night to make port in New York by daybreak. CLICK TO REGISTER. Erik Hesselberg has been writing about the Connecticut River for more than 20 years as an environmental reporter for the Middletown Press and as executive editor of Shore Line Newspapers in Guilford. He was a regular contributor to the Hartford Courant and continues to write about the Connecticut River on his blog, voicesontheriver.com." (HK Now)
2. Looking to buy a private island in Connecticut? Then you are in luck! According to a Daily Voice article, "Prudden Island, a private island in the New Haven County town of Branford, was listed for sale at $2,495,000 by Vicky Welch at William Raveis Real Estate. The eight-room home is 1,415 square feet and located on 0.21 acres." Check it out if you are in the market for a unique piece of property! (Daily Voice)
3. Get ready, mark your calendars and get outside because the last Supermoon of 2022 is next week. According to i95rock.com, "The Sturgeon Supermoon will appear on Thursday, August 11 and it's the last Supermoon of 2022. We've had a Supermoon every month since May. It's called a Supermoon because the full moon occurs during the time of year when the moon orbits in to its closest point to us, making it appear slightly larger. Why Sturgeon? According to almanac.com, the giant Sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were easier to catch during this particular Supermoon light." Happy viewing! (i95rock.com)
4. The state departments of Education and Public Health released new guidance for the start of the school year regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The optional strategy for school districts is known as, "test, mask, go." According to a Patch article written by Rich Scinto, "This year, the guidance is to have students self-test for COVID-19 if they have respiratory virus symptoms. Those who don't have a fever, don't have a household member with a known COVID-19 infection, and test negative for COVID-19 can go to school, but should use a mask. Students should continue to test each day they have symptoms. Those who have a fever should stay home, regardless of which infection they have, DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani said. The guidance for isolation after a person tests positive for COVID-19 is the same, Juthani said. Students and teachers should follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, which are currently to remain home for five days and then wear a well-fitted mask for days six through 10. The state won't impose any mask mandates in schools, Juthani said. School districts will determine their own policies." (Patch)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Pirates Ahoy morning session - Killingworth Library (11:15 a.m.)
• Cricut Crafting - Killingworth Library (5 p.m.)
• Pirates Ahoy evening session - Killingworth Library (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Tinker is a 9-year-old sweeter than apple pie 14.3hh Gypsy/Paint cross gelding. He is currently up for adoption." (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "Craft Sunday's in August at the Museum. August 7: colonial hat/band box, August 14: pierced tin, August 21: colonial quillwork, August 28: quilted coasters. These programs are free of charge but advanced registration is required at 860-345-2400." (Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "HK RecCare Campers are keeping cool this week with plenty of water activities." (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "It's almost time to go back to school and we're partnering with KBIM for its "Back to School" drive. Between now and August 14 we are collecting supplies! 📚 Let's make a difference in our community's kids lives this fall!" (Living Rock Church via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.

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