🌱Lake Hayward Compost Pile Catches Fire + Looking For Employment?

Good morning, friends. It's Tuesday in The Haddams-Killingworth and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

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Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 95 Low: 70.

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

1. While unemployment remains high following the pandemic, don't let that deter you. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a list of the latest local jobs posted in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in The Haddams-Killingworth and across greater Connecticut. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
2. A brush fire that occurred on Saturday on East Shore Drive in the Lake Hayward section of East Haddam took approximately 625 gallons of water to contain the fire. Reportedly the fire started from spontaneous combustion from a large compost pile. No injuries were reported (East Haddam Fire Department via Facebook)
3. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that about 1,300 people die each year nationally due to extremely hot weather, according to a CT Insider article. However, as Connecticut suffers through its second extended heatwave this summer, it is worth noting the state does not have a moratorium on warm weather utility shut-offs like the one that exists during the winter heating season. State Senator Norman Neddleman, D-Essex, co-chairman of the Connecticut legislature’s energy and technology committee, said he is open to considering legislation that would prohibit the shut-off electric service during periods of extreme heat. Mitch Gross, a spokesman for Eversource Energy, said the company has “voluntarily suspended residential disconnections during this current heatwave.” (CT Insider)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Pirates Ahoy morning session - Killingworth Library (11:15 a.m.)
• Tuesday Book Discussion - Killingworth Library (1 p.m.)
• Bats! "Tuesdays at Two" Family Event at the Museum (2 p.m.)
• Pirates Ahoy evening session - Killingworth Library (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Killingworth Library Association: "While some raced the roads of Killingworth on Saturday, our intrepid summer Pirates challenged Brainerd Library to a model boat race! Scroll through the photos to relive the fun! And we're looking for a hardy crew (ages 6-9) to face Deep River Library in a second boat race on Aug. 13. Join us this week to build your model boats. Please register for either the morning or evening session today. Then we will meet at Deep River Library on Saturday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. to discover which library truly has the sturdiest Ship of the Line! Please sign up for the boat-building session through the calendar on our website, or contact the library at 860-663-2000." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Also applies to being hot! (And doesn't that look refreshing?) In case you're looking to cool off, the library's hours this week are same as always: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Been working on your summer reading? Need to fill out those required book discussion guides and response worksheets? Students ages 10-17 are invited to gather at the library on Thursday, August 11 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. We'll have pizza and beverages available, so you can finish your summer reading assignments in good company! (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.) Please register in advance, so we know how much food to get: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=KILLINGWORTH&curName=2022/08/11_Time_to_Talk_About_Books." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)

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— 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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