🌱Spring East Haddam Swing Bridge Project + Haddam BOS Meeting

Happy Sunday, The Haddams-Killingworth! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in The Haddams-Killingworth.

First, today's weather:

Much colder with snow, 1-2". High: 32 Low: 17.

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

1. Starting this spring, the Connecticut Department of Transportation will be making repairs and upgrades to the East Haddam swing bridge. The project is slated to be completed by the fall of 2024. The project includes rehabilitation of the structure as well as mechanical work and electrical components. (Town of East Haddam)
2. Do you have a little one ready for school? Killingworth Nursery School is holding open registration for three, four- and five-year-olds. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
3. The town of Haddam will hold a Board of Selectman meeting to discuss the budget on Monday, February 14th at 6:30 p.m. (Town of Haddam)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• East Haddam Fire Department: "Some updates on East Haddam’s newest apparatus." (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "The biggest game of the year is about to take place: Puppy Bowl! Who can resist those sweet faces? Remember that adopting a dog is a big responsibility. Our Companions Animal Rescue has provided the library with extra copies of its newsletter." (Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Information on Pancake Supper; Bishop Update; and more!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Mass Extinction in Our Once and Future World is topic for Feb 12 CT Darwin Day (February 12)
• Valentine’s Day Program - Love Regulation For Long-Term Relationships or Heartbreak (February 14)
• Sudden Money: Now What? Tips for Managing New Wealth (February 17)
• Privé-Swiss Med Spa Galentine's Event (February 24)
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Job listings:

• Seasonal Employment Opportunities (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.