🌱Sidewalk Project Begins Monday + Gardening In Small Spaces

Hey, The Haddams-Killingworth. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Another gorgeous day! The forecast is calling for nice weather with plenty of sunshine. High: 81 Low: 60.

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

1. The Haddam Center sidewalk project starts on July 11. Be prepared and drive slowly! The project will include a complete removal and replacement of the sidewalks on the east side from the jail to the cemetery. The contractor is Costa and Sons out of Windsor, CT. The contract permits work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Town of Haddam)
2. Do you want to have your own garden, but you don't think you have the space or the expertise? No problem! The Brainerd Memorial Library is holding a Square Foot Gardening program. According to a press release published on Hk Now, the program will introduce an easy gardening method that utilizes space efficiently, without the waste and work of a typical single row garden. Even beginners with no prior gardening experience can produce large yields of organic vegetable crops on only 20% of the space and with only 10% of the maintenance labor. The Square Foot Gardening (SFG) methodology uses raised beds with a special “soil,” grids for efficient plant spacing and a minimum of seeds, water and tools. Masks are recommended as this is an indoor program. Register by calling 860-345-2204. (HK Now)
3. According to the Bristol Press, "Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order Friday creating a new commission charged with planning the state's multi-year celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing. The Connecticut Semi quincentennial Commission will be a state-level group, similar to the United States Semi quincentennial Commission recently established by Congress. The executive order requires the panel of volunteers to be wide-ranging, including not just representatives from historical organizations and state officials but also designees from the state's two federally recognized tribes. The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and subsequent formation of the U.S. will occur on July 4, 2026." (Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Great night for our first Concert on the Higganum Green. Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Mikes’ Auto, New Image Auto CO-Sponsors: Fireworks Hearth & Home, Higganum Veterinary Clinic, Nutmeg Pharmacy, Higganum. Sponsors: Crossroads Driving, Jacks Country Restaurant, Weise Enterprises, LLC, RAD Computing:" (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Looking to hoard your freedom and have more fun? Check out the calendar page on our website ~ https://killingworthlibrary.or... ~ for some great upcoming programs! Pirates, art, animals, trivia, music... Run! Run! And register now!" (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Hope Alliance, Inc.: "Helping Hands, Helping Kitties! Good morning! I am looking for a few people who can help out here at the Rescue/Sanctuary. You would need to be available for 2 hours monthly. Some important things you need to know: You MUST be fragrance free." (Hope Alliance, Inc. via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Join us for our July book discussions! Click on the photos for details." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Starting today 10 a.m. worship returns indoors with Music and AC | 8 a.m. worship will continue outdoors, on the lawn, through the summer. If it rains we will gather in the chapel with windows open." (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church via Facebook)

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