🌱 Real Estate News + Golf For The Library + Special Town Meeting

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sun. High: 94 Low: 73.

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

1. The Killingworth Library Association has announced that the 15th Annual John P. Hine Memorial Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, August 15, at Clinton Country Club. According to an HKNow article, "the participants will enjoy the driving range, 18 holes of golf, lunch and a hearty meal after a day on the course. There will be a raffle with a variety of prizes, as well as a putting contest and poker golf – all to benefit the Killingworth Library. Come out and treat yourself to a great day of golf! Register now! For more information and to sign up visit the library’s website at https://killingworthlibrary.org/."(HK Now)
2. Whether you're actively researching for a new home or just curious about other properties nearby, you can start your search with the Haddams-Killingworth Patch. The latest batch of houses to hit the housing market in and around The Haddams-Killingworth area include one in the East Haddam area with 3 beds and 2.5 baths for $389,000, and another in the Haddam area for $139,900. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
3. A legal notice was issued in East Haddam for a special town meeting. "Electors and citizens of the Town of East Haddam, Connecticut qualified to vote in the town meeting are hereby warned and notified that a special town meeting will be held in the Municipal Office Complex, Meeting Room 1 and 2 located on 1 Plains Road in Moodus, Connecticut on Wednesday, August 3, at 8 p.m. See more on the town website here. (Town of East Haddam)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Something is Fishy with Denison Pequotsepos (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "A morning moment with handsome Hank who was an Amish workhorse that was dumped at auction with an eye "injury." The "injury" turned out to be an advanced case of squamous cell carcinoma that had obliterated his right eye and needed to be removed." (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• East Haddam Land Trust: "Coming in September ... join the fun!" (East Haddam Land Trust via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Music with Margie in Concert! Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. - noon. Margie Warner celebrates life on and under the sea, with a sing-along fun for all ages! This program will be held under the tent in the library's back yard." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC: "The Congregational Church in Killingworth UCC Sunday 10 a.m. services and Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible studies." (The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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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