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OCTOBER 2016
The Mirandi Family…
Keeping Life Fun!
Dan, Briana & son Devon with Briana’s parents,
Raymond & Pamela Benn.
Photos by Amy Etra Photography
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Dear Madison Residents,
October is spectacular in New England. Especially gorgeous along the shoreline
in our beautiful community. Trees glowing with beautiful colors, pumpkin
stands lining our quiet roads and the high school football stands alive again with
spectators in sweatshirts and scarves. Kids are back in school. Holiday season is
still just far enough away. Perhaps it’s once again the perfect time to sip hot apple
cider from a local farm stand and just relax!
This issue of Madison Neighbors is just as colorful as the season around
us. Packed with even more pages of delightful family stories, profiles on local
businesses, upcoming events in and around our community, spotlights on
noteworthy non-profits, and so much more! Longtime resident, Don Epperson,
Sr. reflects on life in our community in his article, “What we ALL Love about
Madison!” I’m sure you’ll all agree with his sentiments.
We open the door to the Mirandi residence. Meet Dan Mirandi, a therapist and
owner of New Voyage Counseling, his wife, Briana Benn-Mirandi, a beekeeper by
hobby and Assisted Living Program Director by profession. Together, with their
four year old son, Devon they share behind the scenes stories of their fun and
interesting life together.
Also, we shine the spotlight on Water-Flo, Inc., this month’s featured Business
Profile. Nick Sunday has been in the well water business since he was a teen-ager
and is definitely the go-to person for all your well water needs and Radon Services.
Let’s enjoy this beautiful month of October together. From our events pages,
be sure to mark your calendar with many great things to do. Find out what’s
happening at the Madison Chamber, Scranton Library, Historical Society and so
much more. Read on!
As always, I encourage you to
be ‘neighborly’…visit and support
the wonderful sponsors who help
bring this magazine to our shoreline
Madison neighbors.
Happy Autumn,
Lisa Lelas
Content Coordinator
(203) 457-2223
Lisa.Lelas@bestversionmedia.com
Dr. Susan O’Malley, Madison Med Spa - Cosmetic Doctor,
author and speaker, Dr. Susan O’Malley founded the med spa in
2002. Madison Med Spa is a cosmetic practice specializing in non-
surgical anti-aging treatments. Dr. O’Malley is proud to make her
best impact by empowering women to feel beautiful from the inside
out. Visit www.MadisonMedSpa.com to see which non-surgical
cosmetic options are right for you.
Lisa Lelas, Life Coach/Author/Speaker - An organizing con-
sultant and expert on time management, Lisa serves as a produc-
tivity coach for individuals and businesses, helping them to attain
their biggest goals. As a former NY casting director, her ‘casting for
success’ formulas have expanded to assist in all industries. She has
appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and is co-host of the Just
Sayin’ show on cable TV. www.LisaLelas.com
Madison Earth Care is a Connecticut local business, run by a
hometown family, which supports its community in multiple ways
and creates beautiful atmospheres for commercial and residential
properties. From mowing your lawn to creating and installing your
dream custom, architecturally designed landscape, we can improve
any aspect of your outdoor property for a surprisingly affordable
price. www.madisonearthcare.com
EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and
advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of
Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associa-
tions, businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is
not responsible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content
submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the
submitting party. © 2016 Best Version Media. All rights reserved.
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DESIGNER: Robynn Schopf
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personally licensed in 20 states I have made the decision to invest my time and efforts
to be the best in Connecticut!   I have built this company to service the shoreline
by offering the best deliverable mortgage solutions at the best price for both owner
occupied, investment and commercial mortgages.  Both purchase and refinances.  We
are well connected in the Madison Real Estate community which allows us to move
through the mortgage process more efficiently than some of the larger big box
lenders.  I am proud of being part of the Madison community for almost 35 years
and plan to be here for many years to come.   My consultation is always welcome and
free.  The coffee is always brewing.  A half hour consultation can sometimes save our
clients thousands of dollars.  
What You Need to Know
Business Owner:  Scott Beckwith
Phone Number: 203-245-0733
Where:  670 Boston Post Road, Unit 1D, Madison CT 06443
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SCRANTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY FEATURE
By Beth Crowley, Library Director
Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road,
www.scrantonlibrary.org (203) 245-7365
The Value of a Library
The American Library Association conducts research regarding
public perception and support of our nation’s libraries. Based
on their most current findings, the ALA has launched their Libraries
Transform™ campaign to raise awareness of the true value and
impact of the services provided by libraries today as reported by
both library users and non-users. A primary concept is that libraries
today are less about what they have for people and more about
what they do for and with people. There is a significant economic,
educational, and social impact of having adequately staffed and
funded libraries in our communities.
As our nation’s public libraries are funded primarily through tax
revenue – the Scranton Library receives 85% of our annual funding
this way – it is important that our residents understand the value
they are getting for their money. It is also important to compare
that value to the actual percentage of tax support provided to each
library. In Connecticut, on average, only 1.2% of a town’s taxes
go to support the public library but the value received in return
is much greater. In fiscal year 2014-2015, total expenditures for
Connecticut’s public libraries was $195 million but the estimated
total value of library services to our residents was over $715 million!
These calculations are made by multiplying metrics such as the
number of computer sessions reported in each library by the average
cost of an internet connection in someone’s home or the average cost
of a nursery school class versus the number of preschool story hours
conducted.
Because there is no additional cost beyond the tax appropriation
to use library services, the savings for residents is significant and
economic barriers to use non-existent. According to the ALA, their
research found this “leveling of the playing field” to be of paramount
importance and is considered by residents to be one of the most
important strengths of the library. They also reported that even
those respondents who are in higher income brackets appreciate
having access to a large collection of material to borrow as it helps
them prioritize their spending.
Libraries also provide value for the local business community.
When a library is located near businesses, library patrons report they
will often spend money at these establishments as part of their trip to
the library. Library-sponsored training for job seekers also benefits
local businesses by providing the interviewing and communication
skills many employers say are lacking in new hires. The library
itself also provides direct staff jobs as well as jobs for local service
providers, such as landscapers,
accountants and repair and
maintenance workers.
The educational value of
libraries is probably the one area
most people point to first. What
is unique though is that libraries
support literacy development
beginning at birth and continuing
throughout life. The ALA notes
there is a positive and statistically
significant relationship between
children’s services in public
libraries and early reading
success in school. Librarians know how to foster the love of reading
in children and teens and strive to provide learning and social
opportunities that will better prepare them for college and adult
life. Summer reading programs have been shown to help close the
achievement gap particularly for kids from low-income households.
The public library also serves as an important gateway for new
Americans providing access to many services such as language
instruction and citizenship preparation. In addition, librarians often
serve as the portal to refer these patrons to other critical community
services they may need. Life-long learning opportunities and adult
literacy programs are other ways libraries provide educational value
to their communities.
The social value of libraries has also been recognized by many
of the community members polled by the ALA. The library is now
often referred to as a “gathering place” or the town’s “living room”
where people from all walks of life can come together to learn,
converse, attend programs, and create. The ALA research indicated
that people prefer to live near a library if possible and certainly see
access to a library as increasing their quality of life.
In 2015 at the Scranton Library, there were 420 meetings of
community groups and 6,789 children, teens and adults attended
566 library programs. Beyond our more traditional services,
Madison residents have come here to attend art exhibits and lectures,
take yoga and dance lessons, learn chess, play miniature golf, and
discuss current and historical events. Daily, people of all ages, come
in to read the newspaper, work on group projects, or learn by playing
with educational toys. Many of Madison’s community groups plan
their work and projects within our walls.
When asked, most people can come up with a fond memory
of how their local library was a value to them. And while tough
economic times can cause us to want to tighten the purse strings, the
funding spent on libraries is what allows us to be that safety net, that
great equalizer, that place of community and hope that can carry us
through even the worst of times. I can think of no better value to
a community than an organization that measures its success not by
how much we get but by how much we give.
Dan Mirandi,MS, NCC, LPC--
Licensed Professional Counselor
203-318-4086
149 Durham Road, Madison CT, 06443 Suite 26
www.newvoyagecounseling.com
newvoyagecounseling@gmail.com
Lic #: 002117
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Person-Focused and Goal Oriented
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Mini-golfing at a recent Library event.
Photo by Kirsty Smith
6	 October 2016
By Lisa Lelas
Dan, Devon and Briana tending their garden at Bauer Farms
Photos by Amy Etra Photography
The Mirandi Family
Keeping Life Fun!
Briana Benn-Mirandi was born in New Jersey and lived in Virginia
during her early childhood years but always spent her summers here
in Madison, where her grandparents had built a cottage. She moved to
Madison full time when she was in third grade.
“The house we live in right now was that same cottage, which has stayed
in our family for many, many years!” she said. “Originally owned by my
great, great grandparents, Archibald and Cecilia Young, it was a summer
cottage with no electricity and no plumbing. We’ve since updated and
added on but it still has the scorch marks on the basement ceiling where
moonshine was made back in the day! As the story has been handed down,
my grandparents had a Ford Model T car back then and my grandmother
would use it to run over the bottles hidden in the tall grass by the apple
tree, because she didn’t approve!”
“This was the very same house that brought my mom to Madison
for summer visits,” Briana continued, “when she married my dad, from
England, they eventually decided to move to Madison because that’s
where her fondest memories were. Once she got established here in the
community as a middle school teacher, she declared that she’s never
moving away. My parents still reside here today.”
Both Briana and her sister, Britanny Buckley both graduated from
Hand High School. She went on to earn her Masters in Art Therapy from
Albertus Magnus College. Briana is currently working as Program Director
for Evergreen Woods in North Branford. She is also an active beekeeper,
a hobby she learned from beekeeping mentors and the bees themselves…
because as Briana puts it, “they’ll sting you if you don’t do it right!”
“I wanted chickens first,” she says, but got into the bees. Now I am lucky
enough to have both…bees and chickens right here on my property!”
Briana also tends her own community garden and enjoys deep level
competition board games with her husband, family members and friends.
“I love having my parents and my sisters family close by,” Briana adds, “the
fact that we are all board-game lovers keeps life fun and adds to the many
wonderful memories I will cherish for years to come!”
In 2007, Briana met her husband, Dan Mirandi. Dan attended
Quinnipiac University as an undergrad and received his Masters in
Clinical Mental Health from Southern CT State University. “I was in
college at the time I met Briana,” recalls Dan. “I used to hang out at a
friend’s apartment playing board games. Briana came over one day with
her friend, who was a mutual friend of my friend. After some social
networking together we stated dating. Eventually we moved in together
and bought a condo in Guilford.” When Briana’s grandmother passed
away, she left the house to her mother and uncle which her mother passed
on to her. The couple got a mortgage to buy out her uncle and then
moved in.
Although Dan was born in Kansas (his father was stationed on a
military base), he always had strong ties to Connecticut where his
dad had grown up, and as a baby, Dan and his family moved into his
grandmother’s condo in East Haven. His brother, Paul and sister, Abby
still live in the southern CT area.
Dan is a therapist, specializing in males and young adults. He
established his expertise at Bridges, a community support system in
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West Haven, counseling young adults with a variety of issues. While still
working there, he recently opened his own practice in Madison, called
New Voyage Counseling.
As far as the future goes, Dan admits, “I need to develop my roots here
in Madison and just breath and enjoy the beautiful living space around
me. I hope to get my new business off the ground and work here full time
so I don’t need to cross over the Q Bridge anymore!” Briana hopes to
one day open an in-home art studio to give art lessons. “My artistic side
is from my mom. She was a costume designer and used to make all the
costumes for special events at her school when she was a teacher.”
The couple tied the knot in April of 2011 in Madison and their son,
Devon was born in May 2012. “Devon is four years old and already likes
playing board games, a passion that Briana and I both have,” says Dan,
“he loves hitting a baseball, kicking around a soccer ball and even loves to
cook! We just renovated our kitchen so we have more space now to allow
for some cooking messes!”
The couple volunteers at their church, the Shoreline Unitarian
Universalist Society in Madison and Briana also volunteers with the
CT Beekeepers Association on a regular basis. Together, as a family,
the Mirandi trio spend a lot of time traveling, hiking and camping.
They frequent RJ Julia’s often, enjoy Savvy Tea on weekends, Starbucks,
clamming in the summers, and going to the town green for musical
performances. But, perhaps the one thing that really makes this family
stand out, aside from having chickens and bees raised on their property,
is their love of board games…to the point of having fun but competitive
weekly in-home tournaments, with Briana’s mom, sister, brother in law,
and more. And these are not your typical board games but rather deeply
involved intense strategy games, such as Super Dungeon Explore, Battle
Star Gallactica, and Seven Wonders.
Briana laughs as she reflects on their family unity, “It’s a match made in
gamer Heaven!”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stroke Support Group – Middlesex Hospital
has a new Stroke Support Group which will
be held on the 4th Saturday of each month
at the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center,
534 Saybrook Road, Middletown from 10:00
am – noon.  The meetings are intended for
stroke survivors and their caretakers.  Light
refreshments will be served, to register or for
more information, call 860-358-6440 or email
StrokeSupport@midhosp.org 
Visit middlesexhospital.org/events-and-
calendar for more support groups.
Mentoring Matters – This program matches
students from Brown Middle School with
highly-motivated, well qualified high school
students to provide guidance and positive
role modeling. The program meets at Brown
on Mondays from 3:00-4:15. For further
information, contact Kristin Sandler at
Madison Youth & Family Services
(203) 245-5645.
Heroes M.A.D.E. in Madison is celebrating
everyday people doing extraordinary things
in our community! Nominate a local hero
you know by emailing bardenc@madisonct.
org. Let us know who it is and what they do to
make our community a happy, healthy place to
live. Heroes are M.A.D.E. in Madison! Learn
more at madeinmadison.org.
Safe Rides is a confidential, community-wide,
student-to-student transportation service,
which operates on Friday and Saturday nights
from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Adult volunteers
are NEEDED. For more information or to
volunteer please contact Derek Cornwell,
Program Coordinator at Madison Youth
& Family Services, 245-5656 or Email at
cornwelld@madisonct.org
The number for Safe Rides is 203-245-8347.
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The Promise Pasta Dinner
@ The Eclectic Café, 696 Boston
Post Rd, Madison
The Eclectic Café is supporting Douglas
MacLeod of Madison to run the 2016 TCS
New York City Marathon as part of The Sandy
Hook Promise Team. Reserve seats (or order
to go) every Wednesday through November.
Cost: $25 per person. To reserve seats or for
more info: 203-245-1001 or
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Business Foundations workshops
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specific challenges & opportunities.
Registration required via Eventbrite: http://
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Now through NOV 27
Chasing Rainbows
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For Tickets and Show Times visit:
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Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story
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SATURDAYS THROUGH NOV 12
Over Here, Over There: Madison in World
War I
@ Lee’s Academy – 14 Meetinghouse Lane on
the Madison green and Memorial Town Hall –
8 Meetinghouse Lane
A collaborative exhibition of the Madison
Historical Society and the Charlotte L. Evarts
Memorial Archives. The exhibit tells the story
of the town and its people during the Great
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Madison People, both military and civilian,
who served overseas or remained at home.
Time: 11am-4pm. Cost: Free, donations
are welcome. For Info Visit: www.
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Centering Prayer Session
@ Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference
Center
A 20-minute Centering Prayer session is
coupled with another contemplative practice.
No previous experience with Centering Prayer
required.
Time: 9:30-11am. Cost: Free. For Info: contact
Claire Rusowicz, crusowicz@mercybythesea.org
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Event
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community. Come listen to survivors share
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warning signs and ways to help someone you
love. Visit with our therapy dogs. Come share
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Board and find out about local, national, and
online resources.
Time: 10am-12pm. Cost: Free. For Info
Contact: Madison Youth and Family Services
at 203-245-5645, aherna@madisonct.org or
visit: www.madisonct.org/myfs
TUE, OCT 4
Miss Peregrine’s Party for Peculiar Teens
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Join us to celebrate the release of the Miss
Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children movie!
Be sure to show up dressed to the nines to
create photo transfer journals, participate in
parlor games, and enjoy some peculiar snacks.
All guests will be entered to win a signed
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copy of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar
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@ Mercy by the Sea Retreat and
Conference Center
This day-long program will include two
periods of Centering Prayer along with
discussion about the subtleties and practical
aspects of a contemplative prayer practice.
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm. Cost: $50. For Info:
contact Anne Simpkinson, asimpkinson@
mercybythesea.org. To register, go to
mercybythesea.org.
SAT, OCT 8
Fire in the Kitchen Concert:
Les Poule a Colin
@ North Madison Congregational Church,
1271 Durham Road, Madison
Montreal-based young Quebecois back that
will set your hair on end with great harmonies
and great tunes. Ashley’s ice cream served.
Time:  7:00PM. Cost:  Adults, $25, kids high
school and under, $5.00
Event Website: fireinthekitchen.org Reservations
or information: 203-668-3735
SUN, OCT 9
Local and Independent Author Event: John
Tabellione,“Pit Stops, Pitfalls & Olive Pits”
and Diane Stolz,“Empty Nesters…
Lose the Guilt!”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 3pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
SUN, OCT 9
Sunday Songs: Paul Hart
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Singer-songwriter Paul Hart has been
performing in the Connecticut area for 25
years. His album Run Away is a collection of
eight original songs that have “a thread that
connects all the songs from beginning to end,
an arc that rises and falls from quieter ballads
to more rhythmic, upbeat tunes.”
Time: 2:00pm. Registration preferred at www.
scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365.
TUE, OCT 11
Teen Crafternoon: Magazine Clipping
Silhouettes
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Join us each month as we learn a new art style
or craft skill while creating our own custom
masterpieces. This month, we will be making
magazine clipping silhouettes. All supplies will
be provided. Registration recommended.
Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at
smithk@scrantonlibrary.org for more
information.
TUE, OCT 11, 18, & 25
Halloween Film Series: Monster Movie
Classics
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Enjoy free screenings of classic monster
movies in celebration of everyone’s favorite
spooky holiday. Refreshments provided.
Time: 6:30pm. Registration preferred at www.
scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365.
Call or visit the website to see the titles of the
films.
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TUE, OCT 11
Author Talk/Book Signing with Suzanne
Palmieri:“The Witch House of
Persimmon Point”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
WED, OCT 12
Teen Coloring Club
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Want to relax from the stress of the day? Join
us monthly for an afternoon of coloring,
relaxing music, and friendly conversation. We
will have a different theme each month. Pages
and coloring utensils will be provided, but
feel free to bring your own! Registration not
required.
Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@
scrantonlibrary.org for more information.
THU, OCT 13
Author Talk/Book Signing with Matthew
Reinhart,“LEGO Pop Up”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 5:30pm. Cost: Free. Ages: 7 and up. To
Register, Visit: rjjulia.com
SUN, OCT 16
Vista Tour de Shore
@ Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave,
Westbrook
“Bike Through Barriers” with us on 5, 25, 40
and 60 mile routes on scenic byways along
the Connecticut shoreline, offering riders the
opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage!
Whether you are a serious cycle enthusiast,
new to the sport or just looking to support a
great organization, please join us!
Registration opens at 7:30am. For info or to
register visit: www.vistatourdeshore.com
SUN, OCT 16
19th Run for The Cove – 5K Race, 2 Mile
Memorial Walk and Kids Fun Run
@ Guilford Fair Grounds, Lover’s Lane,
Guilford, CT
Due to construction at Hammonassett,
the event has been moved to the Guilford
Fairgrounds for one year only. Proceeds from
the event support free programs for grieving
children and teens statewide provided by The
Cove Center for Grieving Children.
Registration: 9am. For registration fees and
more info visit: www.covect.org/race or email:
info@covect.org
SUN, OCT 16
Sunday Songs: Kenn Morr Band
@ Scranton Memorial Library
The Kenn Morr Band plays original Folk/
Rock music with three-part vocal harmony
and traditional instruments including guitar,
bouzouki, mandolin, accordion, violin, bass,
and African djembe.
Time: 2:00pm. Registration preferred at www.
scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365.
SUN, OCT 16
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
@ Mercy by the Sea Retreat and
Conference Center
Join us to learn about and walk the seventh-
circuit labyrinth
Time: 8-9 p.m. Cost: Free. For information,
please contact Sr. Ann McGovern,
amcgovern@mercyne.org or visit
mercybythesea.org
MON, OCT 17
Author Talk/Book Signing with Nick Bruel,
“Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 4:30pm. Cost: Free. Ages: kid and up.
To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com
MON, OCT 17
Author Talk/Book Signing with Raina
Telgemeier,“Ghost”
@ First Congregational Church of Madison, 26
Meeting House Lane
Time: 7pm. Cost: $15 per family, includes copy
of the book. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com
TUE, OCT 18
Alex Prud’homme in Conversation with
Jacques Pepin for “The French Chef in
America”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
WED, OCT 19
Author Talk/Book Signing with Gayle
Forman,“Leave Me” & Caroline Leavitt,
“Cruel Beautiful World”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
THU, OCT 20
A Passeggiata (Stroll) Through Italy: Past,
Present, and Future
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Experience Italy by learning about the
country’s history, geography, language,
cuisine, politics, and economics. Enjoy a rich
visual presentation sprinkled with personal
anecdotes about working as a tour guide in
Italy, finding long-lost Italian relatives, and
learning to speak Italian as an adult.
Time: 7:00pm. Registration preferred at www.
scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365
FRI, OCT 21
Teen Fandom Club
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Each meeting we will screen our favorite
shows or movies, make nerdy art, and talk
about all things geek culture. This month’s
featured fandom is Anime. Registration is
recommended. All supplies provided.
Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@
scrantonlibrary.org for more information.
FRI, OCT 21
Voices in the Bookstore
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Attention all fans of the written word:
Madison area writers read from their work:
poetry, fiction, essays – all kinds of writers are
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MON, OCT 24
Teen Tech Support
@ Madison Senior Center
In collaboration with Madison Senior Center
and Madison Youth and Family Services tech
support is offered for senior citizens with a
teen volunteer.
Time: 7pm.
WED, OCT 26
Teen Gaming Club
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of every
month for an afternoon of gaming! Teens can
explore different types of games or bring their
favorites. Registration is recommended.
Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@
scrantonlibrary.org for more information.
WED, OCT 26
Author Talk/Book Signing with Elissa
Altman,“Treyf”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
THU, OCT 27
Author Talk/Book Signing with Dorie
Greenspan,“Dorie’s Cookies”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
WED, OCT 26
Happiness Club
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Madison Happiness Club presents Yezenia
Lebron and Laura Furey, very inspiring
women who will speak about how they
overcame their personal life struggle and are
using it to help others.
Time: 7pm. The meeting is free and open to all.
For more information, contact Tina Garrity at
Ting45@aol.com
THU, OCT 27
Word War I Presentation: Paul Pavelka
@ Scranton Memorial Library
Bob Gerard of the Madison Historical
Society presents the fascinating life of Paul
Pavelka, a Madison native who fought in
World War I. Paul was a cowboy, cook, and
sailor before World War I broke out and he
joined the French Foreign Legion. From there
his adventures continued until his odd and
untimely death at age 26.
Time: 7:00pm. Registration preferred at www.
scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365.
FRI, OCT 28
Movie Mayhem at The Barn
@ the Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus
Dr. Madison
Join us if you DARE for a horror movie double
feature. Grab a camp chair, pillows, and
comfy clothes and come on down for a night
of Screams and Scares. Additional snacks
and drinks will be available for purchase at
the MadBarn I. Time: 7-10pm. Cost: $10
donations online or $15 at the door will include
popcorn and lemonade or water. Check out the
website for details: www.madisonartsbarn.org.
FRI, OCT 28
Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause
@ The WoodWinds, Branford, CT
Join Raise the Roof for a night of dinner and
dancing with local ‘celebrities’ taking to the
dance floor to entertain and raise money for
Habitat for Humanity.
For tickets or to become an event sponsor,
visit: raisetheroofct.org or email: contactus@
raisetheroofct.org.
SAT, OCT 29
Halloween Family Dance Party!
@ the Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr
This community event is open to all ages
and is one of The Barn’s FAVORITES! Prizes
for the BEST costumes (not required, but
encouraged) of the night will be awarded.
Time: 7-10pm. Cost: $10 per student/child
ONLINE. Parent’s admission is free. Children
under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
visit: www.madisonartsbarn.org
SAT, OCT 29
Author Talk/Book Signing with Dana
Perino,“Let Me Tell You About Jasper”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. To Register,
Visit: rjjulia.com
SUN, OCT 30
WALK for Vista
@ Vista’s Madison Campus, 107 Bradley Road
Walk 3 or 5 miles through Madison’s idyllic
downtown and scenic coastline with a team
of friends and family to raise funds and
awareness for Vista Life Innovations!
Time: 9:30am-1pm. Cost: $50 minimum
fundraising amount
Contact email or website: info@
vistalifeinnovations.org; www.
vistalifeinnovations.org/walk
SUN, OCT 30
Author Talk/Book Signing with Susan
Silverman,“Casting Lots: Creating a Family
in a Beautiful, Broken World”
@ R.J. Julia Booksellers
Time: 2-4pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit:
rjjulia.com
MON, OCT 31
Trunk or Treat
@ Madison Town Green
Decorated car trunks welcome! Hundreds of
costumed children expected.
Time: 4-6pm. To register your vehicle/intent to
hand out treats visit: madisonct.com
All children at the Trunk or Treat must be
accompanied by an adult.
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BUSINESS PROFILE
Water-Flo, Inc.
Meet Your Water & Radon Specialist
By Lisa Lelas
You might say that Nick
Sunday, Owner/President of
Water-Flo, Inc., grew up in the
water business. “I got my start in
my family’s well drilling business
when I was just a teenager,”
he reflects. “My stepfather
needed help with his company
in Durham so I worked most
summers”. After college, a three
year stint in the U.S. Army and
a few years in the corporate
world Nick came on board full
time. He expanded the drilling
business into a pump and water
treatment business until the business was sold in 1991.
Nick launched Water-Flo in 1992. “I was fortunate to start with a
loyal customer base and enough knowledge and dedication to keep
the business afloat during some tough economic times. Today, we are
thriving. New customers call every day. We use a variety of advertising
which has really helped spread the word.”
In 1995 Nick acquired a Kinetico dealership territory. Kinetico is a
manufacturer of non-electric water treatment systems. “Kinetico has
made all the difference for our water treatment business. We now have
brand name recognition with global support. Water-Flo is the oldest CT
based Kinetico dealer in the State,” Nick says proudly.
About 5 years ago Nick realized his company needed to diversify so
he branched out into the radon business. “It’s a related business since
there is radon in the water and we are a water company. There is also
radon in the air which is new for us but we were already in people’s
basements so it made sense”. Nick received his national certification for
radon testing and mitigation from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He
has since formed Radon Solutions of CT, a division of Water-Flo, Inc.
for radon testing and remediation. “The radon business is the fastest
growing part of our business,” says Nick. “Thanks to our many contacts
in the real estate community we have grown beyond my expectations”.
Water-Flo, Inc./Radon Solutions of CT serves residential and
commercial customers primarily in New Haven, New London and
Middlesex counties. They offer a full range of services from well pump
replacement, water treatment service and installation plus radon testing
and mitigation. They even provide free water testing for problem well
and city water.
Nick’s employee team consists of several on the road technicians (in
their distinguishable Water-Flo vans) and their office staff headed by his
wife Mary Lou who is the company vice president. The Madison couple
has two grown daughters Kelly and Kristin.
Perhaps with so many years in this line of work, certified expertise
and unique offerings under one roof, its no wonder Water-Flo has
become a well-trusted company. “We do our best to keep people happy
and healthy”, Nick states, which is in line with their logo “Better water.
Better air. Better health”.
Bottom line comes from Nick who encourages, “If you are unhappy
with your current provider… give us a try!”
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Madison Neighbors 	13
SPECIAL RESIDENT FEATURE
What We ALL Love About Madison!
By Don Epperson, Sr.
Imagine a small New England town, as if pulled from a Norman
Rockwell painting. Picture an idyllic town center, complete with
white steeple church overlooking a central green, serving as a
gathering place for the community to set up lawn chairs and listen to
live music or partake in a variety of events throughout the year. 
 This is Madison...the place we call home, a picturesque town that
many only dream about. The town center is a block or two away from
the green with a wide (and newly renovated) Main Street and smacks
of all things great about family and neighbors. Strolling along
the new brick sidewalks you will find a barber shop (and barber) that
have been in town for 50 years, a coffee shop that looks the same as
it did 40 years ago, a independent bookstore that has survived the
Amazons of the world and a two-screen ‘throw back’ theater (next to
the coffee shop) that somehow beats the big guys to show really good
movies first … and, of course, an ice cream shop that is consistently
voted the best on the shoreline! 
 Many families are attracted to Madison initially because of
the reputation of the school system or to have access to the Surf
Club’s sandy beach overlooking Long Island Sound. The Surf Club
also features picnic tables and charcoal grills scattered about and
boat racks stuffed with HobbieCat and Sun Fish sailboats waiting
to be taken out for a spin. Also located here is the football field and
stands, featuring the Madison High School Tigers playing Friday night
football under the lights.
Driving down East Wharf Road heading toward the Surf Club and
Long Island Sound is the 18 hole Madison Country Club (featured in
the July issue) on the right. At the end of the road, overlooking the
water, is the rebuilt Madison Beach Hotel formerly know as ‘The
Wharf’, a must do destination for dinner, drinks and fun featuring
free music on the front lawn on Wednesday evenings during the
summer months.
 The other sparkling jewel in Madison’s crown is Hammonasset State
Beach Park located maybe over two miles of town center. Here you will
find a two miles plus walking sandy beach, over 500 grassy camping
spots with vistas of Long Island Sound plus a new multi-million dollar
nature center for kids of all ages.
 When we moved here the Newcomers Club was a great way to meet
new people (and still is). We joined a bridge-playing group (many of
us learning to play for the first time).  We also quickly met the parents
of the kids our kids hung out with. The Library Ball (then held at the
Madison Beach Club) also proved to be good for introductions. All of
these venues have now produced lasting lifetime friendships for us! 
 Each event in Madison, including the annual 4th of July
parade down Main Street, the fireworks, the Rotary Carnival and
annual bed race contributes strongly to the overall feel that Madison is
THE place to live on the Connecticut Shoreline! 
 That’s why we LOVE it and why it’s fun to get to know your
“Madison Neighbors!”
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It’s time for all super heroes,
ghosts and goblins to start
thinking about Halloween. If you
celebrate in your neighborhood,
school or at the Madison Chamber
Trunk or Treat on the Town Green,
we know most kids get a lot of
candy. Dr Alan P. Friedler, DMD
and his staff will hold their sixth
annual Halloween Candy Buy
Back (HCBB) program on Tuesday
November 1 from 3:00-6:00pm
this year. The HCBB is a national
program that started in 2005.
Dr. Friedler learned about the program in 2009 and liked the
idea from the start. “What I like most is this make sense for me
and for the kids. They can keep their favorites, but kids are not
eating as much candy as they used to. Now they also get the added
satisfaction of doing something to support out troops.” Here is how
the program works, the kids get a $1 for every pound of candy…
so if you bought too much for your house bring that down too.
And there are more ways that you can support the Troops and this
effort. In the past there have been as many as 500 families, some
coming from New London and Hartford counties… so tell you
friends.
“Each year the event gets bigger and bigger, the kids and parents
all have a great time, it’s a party with prizes and goodies also for
the kids”, said Shannon Roudie, Clinic Administrator. Shannon
also noted, “We get many people that just stop by to make a
donation and that helps Operation Gratitude, which supports the
program nationally and has sent over a million care packages to
the troops since 2005.
So after the kids have had that tenth piece of candy and there are
so many more left, why not pick out some favorites, bag up the rest
and come to our party? As Dr. Friedler and his staff know, eating
all that candy won’t make you fell any better, but sending some to
the troops probably will.
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The Faxon Law Guilford
Half Marathon is set for
Sunday, November 13, at the
Guilford Fairgrounds. Due to
construction in Hammonasset
Beach State Park, the Madison
Half Marathon is moving
to Guilford. The inaugural
event in 2015 sold out with
1,500 entrants. This year’s half
marathon expects to again
sell out with a limit of 1,200. The half marathon course features scenic
views of Long Island Sound as runners travel through Sachem’s Head,
Mulberry Point and the Guilford Docks.
The event features several perks including tech tees to the first 1,000
entrants and commemorative medals to all half marathon finishers.
The race features mile markers and 8 aid stations on the race course.
Awards are presented to the top three overall male & female finishers
For more information on the Faxon Law Guilford Half
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invited to a post-race party at the Guilford, Fairgrounds including
food, beverages, live music and more!
The race is a fundraiser for the Rotary Clubs of Madison & Guilford
as well as benefitting local high school athletic programs. The main
objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace,
and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service
projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as
children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and
violence. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
The event coordinator is JB Sports, Director of New Haven Road
Race and many of New England’s top road races. Annually, JB Sports
coordinates races with over 35,000 participants that raise nearly
$2,000,000 for various charities.
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16	 October 2016
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Madison Neighbors 	17
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For more information:
Call the Chamber Office – 203-245-7394
Email: chamber@madisonct.com
www.madisonct.com
Freedom Auction Lane, LLC
Kimberly Lane @ 860-876-2603
www.freedomauctionlane.com
Scarecrow’s Invade
Madison!
By Eileen Banisch
Freedom Auction Lane
Chamber Member Spotlight
“What we value from the Madison Chamber?  The ability to bring the
community and businesses together in fun interactive ways - example:
pushing a bed!  Just hysterical and so much fun to watch, cannot even
imagine the fun in participating.” Kimberly Lane
Put on your creative-thinking caps and get ready to assemble a
scarecrow for the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 7th Annual
Scarecrows Invade Madison event. This is a wonderful way to show off
the talents of your family, class, organization or business.  Anyone can
participate-schools, businesses, families, and community groups are all
welcome!  Judging will be by on-line public balloting from October 16
through October 30 and winners will be announced on Halloween at the
Trunk or Treat on the Town Green
Each entry costs $25 (payable to the Madison Chamber of
Commerce). To download a form, please go to madisonct.com, or
pick one up at the Chamber’s kiosk in front of the Madison Post
Office.  Entries are encouraged to be in by Monday, October 3 for best
placement.
On Saturday, October8 from 10am-noon completed scarecrow
participants are invited to the First Niagara Courtyard to check in and
receive their location assignments. Representatives of the Madison
Chamber of Commerce will be there for check-in. Scarecrows must be in
place by Monday, October 10.
On Saturday, October 22 (rain date October 23), the Madison
Chamber of Commerce is holding its third annual Bed race.  Over
20 wheeled beds will be careening down the road, pushed by teams
of (hopefully) able-bodied participants representing businesses, civic
organizations, families and neighbors.  Prior to the 1pm race start, a
Showcase of Beds will be on display in the Academy School-Memorial
Town Hall parking areas and we’ll have music, food, and kids’ activities
available.  The race begins at 1pm on Meetinghouse Lane (north side of
Town Green).  Prizes will be awarded to the three fastest beds, as well
as to the most creative and most in need of improvement.  For more
information, please call 203-245-7394 or visit madisonct.com.
Now you can enjoy an online auction experience from the comfort
of your home with Freedom Auction Lane. Owners Brian and
Kimberly Lane want you to know that if you’re looking to sell your estate
items they can help you with that. Please contact them. Their website
provides a large online environment and audience which will help bring
you the highest return for your sale items. Give us a call to arrange a free
consultation; we look forward to working with you.
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18	 October 2016
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MHS Embraces the Challenges of
Historic Preservation
By Jennifer Simpson
Madison Historical Society
(203) 245-4567
Contact@madisonhistory.org
www.madisoncthistorical.org
How would you respond to the question, “Why did you move to
Madison?” You might say, understandably, that you came for the
beautiful beaches or the good schools. The dedicated volunteers of the
town’s vibrant history organizations would probably answer differently.
They would reference Madison’s rich cultural history, its important
architectural structures, and the strong sense of community that has
grown out of our common past.
Protecting and preserving the town’s historic architectural
environment and its cultural identity has been the central mission of the
Madison Historical Society since it’s founding nearly one hundred years
ago. The MHS strives to protect and promote Madison’s cultural identity
by celebrating historically important elements of local distinctiveness
and by advocating for the preservation of endangered structures and
other relics of the past.
This month a Madison landmark, the circa 1759 “General’s Residence,”
also known as the Nathaniel Dudley House, will be auctioned off to the
highest bidder. This important architectural structure on the Boston
Post Road was once the home of Brigadier General William Wright
Harts, military aide to President Woodrow Wilson and supervisor of the
construction of such monuments as the Lincoln Memorial. A tribute
written upon his death in 1961 spoke of “General Harts’ keen interest in
civic matters, particularly those pertaining to the esthetic development
of this community.” It is disappointing, given its history that this
property has fallen into disrepair--with its future now unknown.
Recognizing the critical role that historic buildings play in providing
a sense of place is the prism through which the MHS sees the world
and defines its mission. Restoring historic structures not only conserves
resources and reduces waste, but also, and arguably as important,
preserves the character and individuality of the town. Undeniably,
Madison would be a lesser place without the charming downtown and
the green encircled by historic properties dating from as early as the
seventeenth century. The preservation of historic properties connects us
to the past and strengthens our sense of community.
The MHS strives to protect town treasures in an effort to make certain
that Madison’s historic legacy is preserved for future residents to enjoy.
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Left: Brig. General William
Wright Harts, military aide
to President Wilson, pictured
in his dress uniform. Photo
Credit: Bob Gundersen
Bottom: Photo of the
General’s residence as it looks
today. Photo Credit: Jennifer
Simpson
Madison Neighbors 	19
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Do You Think About Exfoliating?
Expert Advicewith Dr. Susan O’Malley
Why is it that children have such beautiful
skin? One of the reasons is that they exfoliate
like crazy. As we mature, the process slows down
and also becomes uneven. Not only does it take
longer to shed those dead cells, but they don’t
always leave at the same time. This means you can
have patches of dead cells in one area, but not
another.
The end result is dull or lack-luster skin. A lot of
women are aware of cleaning, moisturizing and
protecting their skin, but never think of exfoliating.
The fall season is the perfect time to start thinking
of removing those unwanted dead cells since
there is much less sun exposure to worry about.
I have never been a big fan of at-home exfoliating
devices. When you add grains or rotating devices
to your routine you run the risk of breaking your
capillaries. The skin on your face is thinner than
the skin on the rest of your body which means
that your capillaries are already much closer to the
surface.
I advise leaving exfoliating to the experts. My
personal favorite is Microdermabrasion. This is a
machine with an abrasive tip that is attached to
suction. The tip helps loosen the dead cells and
the suction takes them away.
Once the dead cells are removed, the new top
layer becomes visible. The skin feels softer,
smoother and reflects light easier making fine lines
harder to see. The end result is skin that is tighter,
brighter, healthier and more youthful. Just like
children.
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Emergency  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  	911
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-2721
Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	203-245-2772
Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-7394
Beach & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 	203-245-5623
Emergency Management  . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-5681
Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-2721
First Selectman, Tom Banisch  . . . . . .  	203-245-5602
Youth Services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-5645
Senior Center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-5627
Madison Public Schools  . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-6300
Health Department  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  	203-245-6581
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0191_MadisonNeighbors_OCT16

  • 1. OCTOBER 2016 The Mirandi Family… Keeping Life Fun! Dan, Briana & son Devon with Briana’s parents, Raymond & Pamela Benn. Photos by Amy Etra Photography
  • 2. 2 October 2016 588 Boston Post Road. Madison, CT 06443 203-245-7575 www.greatamericansmile.com 419 Whalley Avenue. New Haven, CT 06511 203-787-0520 We Bring Beautiful Smiles to Life Appointments Before & After Work! Most Insurance Welcome & Maximized! - Cleanings - Tooth Colored Fillings - Crowns & Bridgework - Dentures - Implants - Porcelain Veneers - Teeth Whitening - Sedation Dentistry ...& More!
  • 3. Madison Neighbors 3 Dear Madison Residents, October is spectacular in New England. Especially gorgeous along the shoreline in our beautiful community. Trees glowing with beautiful colors, pumpkin stands lining our quiet roads and the high school football stands alive again with spectators in sweatshirts and scarves. Kids are back in school. Holiday season is still just far enough away. Perhaps it’s once again the perfect time to sip hot apple cider from a local farm stand and just relax! This issue of Madison Neighbors is just as colorful as the season around us. Packed with even more pages of delightful family stories, profiles on local businesses, upcoming events in and around our community, spotlights on noteworthy non-profits, and so much more! Longtime resident, Don Epperson, Sr. reflects on life in our community in his article, “What we ALL Love about Madison!” I’m sure you’ll all agree with his sentiments. We open the door to the Mirandi residence. Meet Dan Mirandi, a therapist and owner of New Voyage Counseling, his wife, Briana Benn-Mirandi, a beekeeper by hobby and Assisted Living Program Director by profession. Together, with their four year old son, Devon they share behind the scenes stories of their fun and interesting life together. Also, we shine the spotlight on Water-Flo, Inc., this month’s featured Business Profile. Nick Sunday has been in the well water business since he was a teen-ager and is definitely the go-to person for all your well water needs and Radon Services. Let’s enjoy this beautiful month of October together. From our events pages, be sure to mark your calendar with many great things to do. Find out what’s happening at the Madison Chamber, Scranton Library, Historical Society and so much more. Read on! As always, I encourage you to be ‘neighborly’…visit and support the wonderful sponsors who help bring this magazine to our shoreline Madison neighbors. Happy Autumn, Lisa Lelas Content Coordinator (203) 457-2223 Lisa.Lelas@bestversionmedia.com Dr. Susan O’Malley, Madison Med Spa - Cosmetic Doctor, author and speaker, Dr. Susan O’Malley founded the med spa in 2002. Madison Med Spa is a cosmetic practice specializing in non- surgical anti-aging treatments. Dr. O’Malley is proud to make her best impact by empowering women to feel beautiful from the inside out. Visit www.MadisonMedSpa.com to see which non-surgical cosmetic options are right for you. Lisa Lelas, Life Coach/Author/Speaker - An organizing con- sultant and expert on time management, Lisa serves as a produc- tivity coach for individuals and businesses, helping them to attain their biggest goals. As a former NY casting director, her ‘casting for success’ formulas have expanded to assist in all industries. She has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and is co-host of the Just Sayin’ show on cable TV. www.LisaLelas.com Madison Earth Care is a Connecticut local business, run by a hometown family, which supports its community in multiple ways and creates beautiful atmospheres for commercial and residential properties. From mowing your lawn to creating and installing your dream custom, architecturally designed landscape, we can improve any aspect of your outdoor property for a surprisingly affordable price. www.madisonearthcare.com EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associa- tions, businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. © 2016 Best Version Media. All rights reserved. CONTENT COORDINATOR: Lisa Lelas CONTENT ASSISTANT: Joleen Peoples DESIGNER: Robynn Schopf CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER: Amy Etra Photography ADVERTISING Contact Michael Perry Phone: (203) 984-9704 Email: mperry@bestversionmedia.com FEEDBACK/IDEAS/SUBMISSIONS: Have feedback, ideas, or submissions? We are always happy to hear from you! “Deadlines for submissions are the 28th of each month, two months prior to issue date, except for November and December issues which are the 24th of the month, two months prior. (Ie: July 28 for September issue)”. Go to www. bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.” You may also email your thoughts, ideas, and photos to: Lisa Lelas Lisa.Lelas@bestversionmedia.com PUBLISHER: Michael Perry PUBLICATION TEAM Dr. Alan Friedler, DMD, PC - “By combining my education and experience with an innate sense of ethics and responsibility, my patients understand their treatment options and are secure with their decision to have me and my team perform their dental care.” Dr. Friedler has been providing the best of dental care possible in a warm caring and comfortable environment for over 37 years. www.greatamericansmile.com Amy Etra Photography - Amy is a people and portrait photog- rapher who has been shooting for more than 25 years. Her work has been published in Newsweek, Forbes, and USA Today and she swears she can put anyone at ease in front of her camera! She also specializes in photographing residential real estate for local Realtors and interior designers, as well as weddings and events. Shag - Hair Salon - A Fun, Funky, Playful Place - Hair & Beauty Whether you are cutting edge, sleek and styled, trendy, coiffed, or toss and go, the shag stylists will work with you to create a look that fits your lifestyle. If you want a salon where judgement is left at the door and unique style is embraced, come check us out. www.shagct.com
  • 4. 4 October 2016 Business Snapshot Everything Else We are a privately owned company based here in Madison.   Even though I am personally licensed in 20 states I have made the decision to invest my time and efforts to be the best in Connecticut!   I have built this company to service the shoreline by offering the best deliverable mortgage solutions at the best price for both owner occupied, investment and commercial mortgages.  Both purchase and refinances.  We are well connected in the Madison Real Estate community which allows us to move through the mortgage process more efficiently than some of the larger big box lenders.  I am proud of being part of the Madison community for almost 35 years and plan to be here for many years to come.   My consultation is always welcome and free.  The coffee is always brewing.  A half hour consultation can sometimes save our clients thousands of dollars.   What You Need to Know Business Owner:  Scott Beckwith Phone Number: 203-245-0733 Where:  670 Boston Post Road, Unit 1D, Madison CT 06443 Business Hours:  9-5 Mon thru Fri.  Other hours by appointment  Website:  ScottBeckwith.net East Shore Mortgage Services, LLC  Saving our customers resources and rising maintenance costs since 1974. American Leak Detection Property Managers • Insurance • Realtors Pool & Spa Leak Detection Water • Sewer • Fountains •Water Features Line Location Utilities • Septic Line Location •Video Inspections Concealed Plumbing Leaks Under Slabs • InsideWalls • Main Service Lines 203.691.7110 AmericanLeak Detection.com Each office independently owned and operated. SAVE WATERSAVE WATERSAVE WATER 172 Boston Post Road - Westbrook, Ct: Open Daily 10:00 - 5:00 Closed Tuesday 860.664.9270 A Lot More Than an Antique Store Decorator Accessories and Collectibles Over 7,400 square feet to browse through Rambling River Antiques
  • 5. Madison Neighbors 5 SCRANTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY FEATURE By Beth Crowley, Library Director Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, www.scrantonlibrary.org (203) 245-7365 The Value of a Library The American Library Association conducts research regarding public perception and support of our nation’s libraries. Based on their most current findings, the ALA has launched their Libraries Transform™ campaign to raise awareness of the true value and impact of the services provided by libraries today as reported by both library users and non-users. A primary concept is that libraries today are less about what they have for people and more about what they do for and with people. There is a significant economic, educational, and social impact of having adequately staffed and funded libraries in our communities. As our nation’s public libraries are funded primarily through tax revenue – the Scranton Library receives 85% of our annual funding this way – it is important that our residents understand the value they are getting for their money. It is also important to compare that value to the actual percentage of tax support provided to each library. In Connecticut, on average, only 1.2% of a town’s taxes go to support the public library but the value received in return is much greater. In fiscal year 2014-2015, total expenditures for Connecticut’s public libraries was $195 million but the estimated total value of library services to our residents was over $715 million! These calculations are made by multiplying metrics such as the number of computer sessions reported in each library by the average cost of an internet connection in someone’s home or the average cost of a nursery school class versus the number of preschool story hours conducted. Because there is no additional cost beyond the tax appropriation to use library services, the savings for residents is significant and economic barriers to use non-existent. According to the ALA, their research found this “leveling of the playing field” to be of paramount importance and is considered by residents to be one of the most important strengths of the library. They also reported that even those respondents who are in higher income brackets appreciate having access to a large collection of material to borrow as it helps them prioritize their spending. Libraries also provide value for the local business community. When a library is located near businesses, library patrons report they will often spend money at these establishments as part of their trip to the library. Library-sponsored training for job seekers also benefits local businesses by providing the interviewing and communication skills many employers say are lacking in new hires. The library itself also provides direct staff jobs as well as jobs for local service providers, such as landscapers, accountants and repair and maintenance workers. The educational value of libraries is probably the one area most people point to first. What is unique though is that libraries support literacy development beginning at birth and continuing throughout life. The ALA notes there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between children’s services in public libraries and early reading success in school. Librarians know how to foster the love of reading in children and teens and strive to provide learning and social opportunities that will better prepare them for college and adult life. Summer reading programs have been shown to help close the achievement gap particularly for kids from low-income households. The public library also serves as an important gateway for new Americans providing access to many services such as language instruction and citizenship preparation. In addition, librarians often serve as the portal to refer these patrons to other critical community services they may need. Life-long learning opportunities and adult literacy programs are other ways libraries provide educational value to their communities. The social value of libraries has also been recognized by many of the community members polled by the ALA. The library is now often referred to as a “gathering place” or the town’s “living room” where people from all walks of life can come together to learn, converse, attend programs, and create. The ALA research indicated that people prefer to live near a library if possible and certainly see access to a library as increasing their quality of life. In 2015 at the Scranton Library, there were 420 meetings of community groups and 6,789 children, teens and adults attended 566 library programs. Beyond our more traditional services, Madison residents have come here to attend art exhibits and lectures, take yoga and dance lessons, learn chess, play miniature golf, and discuss current and historical events. Daily, people of all ages, come in to read the newspaper, work on group projects, or learn by playing with educational toys. Many of Madison’s community groups plan their work and projects within our walls. When asked, most people can come up with a fond memory of how their local library was a value to them. And while tough economic times can cause us to want to tighten the purse strings, the funding spent on libraries is what allows us to be that safety net, that great equalizer, that place of community and hope that can carry us through even the worst of times. I can think of no better value to a community than an organization that measures its success not by how much we get but by how much we give. Dan Mirandi,MS, NCC, LPC-- Licensed Professional Counselor 203-318-4086 149 Durham Road, Madison CT, 06443 Suite 26 www.newvoyagecounseling.com newvoyagecounseling@gmail.com Lic #: 002117 Building Strengths....Improving Connections Individual and Family Counseling that is Person-Focused and Goal Oriented New Voyage Counseling Mini-golfing at a recent Library event. Photo by Kirsty Smith
  • 6. 6 October 2016 By Lisa Lelas Dan, Devon and Briana tending their garden at Bauer Farms Photos by Amy Etra Photography The Mirandi Family Keeping Life Fun! Briana Benn-Mirandi was born in New Jersey and lived in Virginia during her early childhood years but always spent her summers here in Madison, where her grandparents had built a cottage. She moved to Madison full time when she was in third grade. “The house we live in right now was that same cottage, which has stayed in our family for many, many years!” she said. “Originally owned by my great, great grandparents, Archibald and Cecilia Young, it was a summer cottage with no electricity and no plumbing. We’ve since updated and added on but it still has the scorch marks on the basement ceiling where moonshine was made back in the day! As the story has been handed down, my grandparents had a Ford Model T car back then and my grandmother would use it to run over the bottles hidden in the tall grass by the apple tree, because she didn’t approve!” “This was the very same house that brought my mom to Madison for summer visits,” Briana continued, “when she married my dad, from England, they eventually decided to move to Madison because that’s where her fondest memories were. Once she got established here in the community as a middle school teacher, she declared that she’s never moving away. My parents still reside here today.” Both Briana and her sister, Britanny Buckley both graduated from Hand High School. She went on to earn her Masters in Art Therapy from Albertus Magnus College. Briana is currently working as Program Director for Evergreen Woods in North Branford. She is also an active beekeeper, a hobby she learned from beekeeping mentors and the bees themselves… because as Briana puts it, “they’ll sting you if you don’t do it right!” “I wanted chickens first,” she says, but got into the bees. Now I am lucky enough to have both…bees and chickens right here on my property!” Briana also tends her own community garden and enjoys deep level competition board games with her husband, family members and friends. “I love having my parents and my sisters family close by,” Briana adds, “the fact that we are all board-game lovers keeps life fun and adds to the many wonderful memories I will cherish for years to come!” In 2007, Briana met her husband, Dan Mirandi. Dan attended Quinnipiac University as an undergrad and received his Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Southern CT State University. “I was in college at the time I met Briana,” recalls Dan. “I used to hang out at a friend’s apartment playing board games. Briana came over one day with her friend, who was a mutual friend of my friend. After some social networking together we stated dating. Eventually we moved in together and bought a condo in Guilford.” When Briana’s grandmother passed away, she left the house to her mother and uncle which her mother passed on to her. The couple got a mortgage to buy out her uncle and then moved in. Although Dan was born in Kansas (his father was stationed on a military base), he always had strong ties to Connecticut where his dad had grown up, and as a baby, Dan and his family moved into his grandmother’s condo in East Haven. His brother, Paul and sister, Abby still live in the southern CT area. Dan is a therapist, specializing in males and young adults. He established his expertise at Bridges, a community support system in FAMILY FEATURE
  • 7. Madison Neighbors 7 The Madison Neighbors Family Feature is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank - Service & Trust since 1851 West Haven, counseling young adults with a variety of issues. While still working there, he recently opened his own practice in Madison, called New Voyage Counseling. As far as the future goes, Dan admits, “I need to develop my roots here in Madison and just breath and enjoy the beautiful living space around me. I hope to get my new business off the ground and work here full time so I don’t need to cross over the Q Bridge anymore!” Briana hopes to one day open an in-home art studio to give art lessons. “My artistic side is from my mom. She was a costume designer and used to make all the costumes for special events at her school when she was a teacher.” The couple tied the knot in April of 2011 in Madison and their son, Devon was born in May 2012. “Devon is four years old and already likes playing board games, a passion that Briana and I both have,” says Dan, “he loves hitting a baseball, kicking around a soccer ball and even loves to cook! We just renovated our kitchen so we have more space now to allow for some cooking messes!” The couple volunteers at their church, the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison and Briana also volunteers with the CT Beekeepers Association on a regular basis. Together, as a family, the Mirandi trio spend a lot of time traveling, hiking and camping. They frequent RJ Julia’s often, enjoy Savvy Tea on weekends, Starbucks, clamming in the summers, and going to the town green for musical performances. But, perhaps the one thing that really makes this family stand out, aside from having chickens and bees raised on their property, is their love of board games…to the point of having fun but competitive weekly in-home tournaments, with Briana’s mom, sister, brother in law, and more. And these are not your typical board games but rather deeply involved intense strategy games, such as Super Dungeon Explore, Battle Star Gallactica, and Seven Wonders. Briana laughs as she reflects on their family unity, “It’s a match made in gamer Heaven!” The family playing Super Dungeon ExploreBriana and her son take honey from their backyard beehive Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Awesome Loan Rates essexsavings.com MORTGAGE • HOME EQUITY Essex, 35 Plains Road, 860-767-2573 Essex, 9 Main Street, 860-767-8238 Chester, 203 Middlesex Avenue, 860-526-0000 Madison, 99 Durham Road, 203-318-8611 Old Lyme, 101 Halls Road, 860-434-1646 Old Saybrook, 155 Main Street, 860-388-3543 Call Toll-Free: 877-377-3922 • www.essexsavings.com BUSINESS • COMMERCIAL
  • 8. EVENTS CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS Stroke Support Group – Middlesex Hospital has a new Stroke Support Group which will be held on the 4th Saturday of each month at the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, 534 Saybrook Road, Middletown from 10:00 am – noon.  The meetings are intended for stroke survivors and their caretakers.  Light refreshments will be served, to register or for more information, call 860-358-6440 or email StrokeSupport@midhosp.org  Visit middlesexhospital.org/events-and- calendar for more support groups. Mentoring Matters – This program matches students from Brown Middle School with highly-motivated, well qualified high school students to provide guidance and positive role modeling. The program meets at Brown on Mondays from 3:00-4:15. For further information, contact Kristin Sandler at Madison Youth & Family Services (203) 245-5645. Heroes M.A.D.E. in Madison is celebrating everyday people doing extraordinary things in our community! Nominate a local hero you know by emailing bardenc@madisonct. org. Let us know who it is and what they do to make our community a happy, healthy place to live. Heroes are M.A.D.E. in Madison! Learn more at madeinmadison.org. Safe Rides is a confidential, community-wide, student-to-student transportation service, which operates on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Adult volunteers are NEEDED. For more information or to volunteer please contact Derek Cornwell, Program Coordinator at Madison Youth & Family Services, 245-5656 or Email at cornwelld@madisonct.org The number for Safe Rides is 203-245-8347. Follow us on Twitter @madsaferides EVERY WEDNESDAY The Promise Pasta Dinner @ The Eclectic Café, 696 Boston Post Rd, Madison The Eclectic Café is supporting Douglas MacLeod of Madison to run the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon as part of The Sandy Hook Promise Team. Reserve seats (or order to go) every Wednesday through November. Cost: $25 per person. To reserve seats or for more info: 203-245-1001 or www.eclecticcafect.com EVENTS SEPT 30 (7:30 AM) & OCT 14 (10:30 AM) Business Foundations workshops @ Clinton Country Club, 128 Old Post Road Business Accelerator Coaching Group for local business owners with business coaches Tom Gezo (Tgezo Business Consulting) and Sharon Lewis (AdviCoach). 6 hour workshop includes breakfast & focuses on building a strong business foundation as well as addressing specific challenges & opportunities. Registration required via Eventbrite: http:// tinyurl.com/0916gezolewis Workshop fee: $199 More Info: sklewis@advicoach.com Now through NOV 27 Chasing Rainbows @ Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam CT For Tickets and Show Times visit: www.goodspeed.org or call 860-873-8668 OCT 26 – NOV 13 Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story @ Ivoryton Playhouse, Ivoryton For Tickets and Show Times visit: www.ivorytonplayhouse.org SATURDAYS THROUGH NOV 12 Over Here, Over There: Madison in World War I @ Lee’s Academy – 14 Meetinghouse Lane on the Madison green and Memorial Town Hall – 8 Meetinghouse Lane A collaborative exhibition of the Madison Historical Society and the Charlotte L. Evarts Memorial Archives. The exhibit tells the story of the town and its people during the Great War. Its focus is on the individual stories of Madison People, both military and civilian, who served overseas or remained at home. Time: 11am-4pm. Cost: Free, donations are welcome. For Info Visit: www. madisoncthistorical.org SAT, OCT 1 Centering Prayer Session @ Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center A 20-minute Centering Prayer session is coupled with another contemplative practice. No previous experience with Centering Prayer required. Time: 9:30-11am. Cost: Free. For Info: contact Claire Rusowicz, crusowicz@mercybythesea.org SAT, OCT 1 Suicide Prevention Awareness Event @ Madison Town Green Consider becoming a lifesaver in your community. Come listen to survivors share their stories of hope. Learn about suicide warning signs and ways to help someone you love. Visit with our therapy dogs. Come share your thoughts on our Community Chalk Board and find out about local, national, and online resources. Time: 10am-12pm. Cost: Free. For Info Contact: Madison Youth and Family Services at 203-245-5645, aherna@madisonct.org or visit: www.madisonct.org/myfs TUE, OCT 4 Miss Peregrine’s Party for Peculiar Teens @Scranton Memorial Library Join us to celebrate the release of the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children movie! Be sure to show up dressed to the nines to create photo transfer journals, participate in parlor games, and enjoy some peculiar snacks. All guests will be entered to win a signed OCTOBER 2016 8 October 2016 Our Promise to You… The Rollins Group is here to protect your best interests and to build a trusted long term relationship that goes beyond the buy/sell experience. Lisa P. Rollins, Realtor, ABR, e-Pro, CRS, AHWD, green, GRI (203) 671-029 Lisa@RollinsGroupCT.com Lisa Dawn Tracy
  • 9. copy of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children! For our craft, feel free to bring some strange pictures of your own, either printed on computer paper or stored on a flash drive. Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@ scrantonlibrary.org for more information. WED, OCT 5, 19 Teen Writer’s Workshop @ Scranton Memorial Library During this twice-monthly workshop we will play games and complete fun exercises to get creativity flowing. Join fellow teen writers to share current pieces, write new material, and expand your creative process! No prior experience is required. Registration recommended. Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@ scrantonlibrary.org for more information. THU, OCT 6 Sinatra @ 100 @ Scranton Memorial Library From the Sinatramania of the Bobbysoxers, through his storied fall and rebirth, to his becoming the Chairman of the Board (and beyond!), Frank Sinatra embodied the American Century. Professor, author, radio show host, and Sinatra aficionado Gil Gigliotti presents Sinatra @ 100. We’ll listen and view some of Sinatra’s most entertaining, powerful, and significant performances in song and film, with a peek behind the scenes at his wives, lovers, friends, and politics. Registration preferred at www.scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365. Time: 7pm. Contact Andy Northrup at northrupa@scrantonlibrary.org for more information. THU, OCT 6 Author Talk/Book Signing with Lindsey Vonn:“Strong is the New Beautiful” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com FRI, OCT 7 Author Talk/Book Signing with Stuart Gibbs:“Spy Ski School” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 5:30pm. Cost: Free. Ages: 8-12. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com SAT, OCT 8 Quieting the Restless Heart: A Back-to- Basics Centering Prayer Workshop @ Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center This day-long program will include two periods of Centering Prayer along with discussion about the subtleties and practical aspects of a contemplative prayer practice. Time: 9:30am-3:30pm. Cost: $50. For Info: contact Anne Simpkinson, asimpkinson@ mercybythesea.org. To register, go to mercybythesea.org. SAT, OCT 8 Fire in the Kitchen Concert: Les Poule a Colin @ North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Road, Madison Montreal-based young Quebecois back that will set your hair on end with great harmonies and great tunes. Ashley’s ice cream served. Time:  7:00PM. Cost:  Adults, $25, kids high school and under, $5.00 Event Website: fireinthekitchen.org Reservations or information: 203-668-3735 SUN, OCT 9 Local and Independent Author Event: John Tabellione,“Pit Stops, Pitfalls & Olive Pits” and Diane Stolz,“Empty Nesters… Lose the Guilt!” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 3pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com SUN, OCT 9 Sunday Songs: Paul Hart @ Scranton Memorial Library Singer-songwriter Paul Hart has been performing in the Connecticut area for 25 years. His album Run Away is a collection of eight original songs that have “a thread that connects all the songs from beginning to end, an arc that rises and falls from quieter ballads to more rhythmic, upbeat tunes.” Time: 2:00pm. Registration preferred at www. scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365. TUE, OCT 11 Teen Crafternoon: Magazine Clipping Silhouettes @ Scranton Memorial Library Join us each month as we learn a new art style or craft skill while creating our own custom masterpieces. This month, we will be making magazine clipping silhouettes. All supplies will be provided. Registration recommended. Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@scrantonlibrary.org for more information. TUE, OCT 11, 18, & 25 Halloween Film Series: Monster Movie Classics @ Scranton Memorial Library Enjoy free screenings of classic monster movies in celebration of everyone’s favorite spooky holiday. Refreshments provided. Time: 6:30pm. Registration preferred at www. scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365. Call or visit the website to see the titles of the films. Madison Neighbors 9 McLaughlin Associates is family owned and family run for over 35 years. We are a full service insurance agency with dedicated, experienced agents and support staff. Representing over a dozen of the top insurance companies allows McLaughlin Associates the ability to provide quality coverage at competitive prices. We offer a wide variety of insurance products to protect individuals and businesses alike, as well as legacy planning and retirement services. Helping the community we love protect the people and property that they love for over 35 years www.mclaassociates.com Call Us Today! (203)245-8287 McLaughlin Associates Insurance & Financial Services 106 Wall Street, Madison CT 06443 Call 203-245-8287 Fax 203-245-3723 M Laughlinc ASSOCIATES McLaughlin Associates Insurance & Financial Services 106 Wall Street, Madison CT 06443 Call 203-245-8287 Fax 203-245-3723 M Laughlinc ASSOCIATES
  • 10. 10 October 2016 TUE, OCT 11 Author Talk/Book Signing with Suzanne Palmieri:“The Witch House of Persimmon Point” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com WED, OCT 12 Teen Coloring Club @ Scranton Memorial Library Want to relax from the stress of the day? Join us monthly for an afternoon of coloring, relaxing music, and friendly conversation. We will have a different theme each month. Pages and coloring utensils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Registration not required. Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@ scrantonlibrary.org for more information. THU, OCT 13 Author Talk/Book Signing with Matthew Reinhart,“LEGO Pop Up” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 5:30pm. Cost: Free. Ages: 7 and up. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com SUN, OCT 16 Vista Tour de Shore @ Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave, Westbrook “Bike Through Barriers” with us on 5, 25, 40 and 60 mile routes on scenic byways along the Connecticut shoreline, offering riders the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage! Whether you are a serious cycle enthusiast, new to the sport or just looking to support a great organization, please join us! Registration opens at 7:30am. For info or to register visit: www.vistatourdeshore.com SUN, OCT 16 19th Run for The Cove – 5K Race, 2 Mile Memorial Walk and Kids Fun Run @ Guilford Fair Grounds, Lover’s Lane, Guilford, CT Due to construction at Hammonassett, the event has been moved to the Guilford Fairgrounds for one year only. Proceeds from the event support free programs for grieving children and teens statewide provided by The Cove Center for Grieving Children. Registration: 9am. For registration fees and more info visit: www.covect.org/race or email: info@covect.org SUN, OCT 16 Sunday Songs: Kenn Morr Band @ Scranton Memorial Library The Kenn Morr Band plays original Folk/ Rock music with three-part vocal harmony and traditional instruments including guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, accordion, violin, bass, and African djembe. Time: 2:00pm. Registration preferred at www. scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365. SUN, OCT 16 Full Moon Labyrinth Walk @ Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center Join us to learn about and walk the seventh- circuit labyrinth Time: 8-9 p.m. Cost: Free. For information, please contact Sr. Ann McGovern, amcgovern@mercyne.org or visit mercybythesea.org MON, OCT 17 Author Talk/Book Signing with Nick Bruel, “Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 4:30pm. Cost: Free. Ages: kid and up. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com MON, OCT 17 Author Talk/Book Signing with Raina Telgemeier,“Ghost” @ First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Lane Time: 7pm. Cost: $15 per family, includes copy of the book. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com TUE, OCT 18 Alex Prud’homme in Conversation with Jacques Pepin for “The French Chef in America” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com WED, OCT 19 Author Talk/Book Signing with Gayle Forman,“Leave Me” & Caroline Leavitt, “Cruel Beautiful World” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com THU, OCT 20 A Passeggiata (Stroll) Through Italy: Past, Present, and Future @ Scranton Memorial Library Experience Italy by learning about the country’s history, geography, language, cuisine, politics, and economics. Enjoy a rich visual presentation sprinkled with personal anecdotes about working as a tour guide in Italy, finding long-lost Italian relatives, and learning to speak Italian as an adult. Time: 7:00pm. Registration preferred at www. scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365 FRI, OCT 21 Teen Fandom Club @ Scranton Memorial Library Each meeting we will screen our favorite shows or movies, make nerdy art, and talk about all things geek culture. This month’s featured fandom is Anime. Registration is recommended. All supplies provided. Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@ scrantonlibrary.org for more information. FRI, OCT 21 Voices in the Bookstore @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Attention all fans of the written word: Madison area writers read from their work: poetry, fiction, essays – all kinds of writers are EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016 (203) 245-7000 NHANCE.COM/WOODS No Mess No Dust No oDor Pete WooDs oWNer Don't Replace oR Reface YouR olD oR WoRn cabinets, nHance tHem anD save tHousanDs!! Call toDay for a free quote.
  • 11. welcome! If you are a writer, sign up in advance to read from a finished piece or a work-in-progress. If you are a fan of new writing & local authors, come to listen. Time: 6PM. MON, OCT 24 Teen Tech Support @ Madison Senior Center In collaboration with Madison Senior Center and Madison Youth and Family Services tech support is offered for senior citizens with a teen volunteer. Time: 7pm. WED, OCT 26 Teen Gaming Club @ Scranton Memorial Library Join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month for an afternoon of gaming! Teens can explore different types of games or bring their favorites. Registration is recommended. Time: 3:30pm. Contact Kirsty Smith at smithk@ scrantonlibrary.org for more information. WED, OCT 26 Author Talk/Book Signing with Elissa Altman,“Treyf” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com THU, OCT 27 Author Talk/Book Signing with Dorie Greenspan,“Dorie’s Cookies” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 7pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com WED, OCT 26 Happiness Club @ Scranton Memorial Library Madison Happiness Club presents Yezenia Lebron and Laura Furey, very inspiring women who will speak about how they overcame their personal life struggle and are using it to help others. Time: 7pm. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Tina Garrity at Ting45@aol.com THU, OCT 27 Word War I Presentation: Paul Pavelka @ Scranton Memorial Library Bob Gerard of the Madison Historical Society presents the fascinating life of Paul Pavelka, a Madison native who fought in World War I. Paul was a cowboy, cook, and sailor before World War I broke out and he joined the French Foreign Legion. From there his adventures continued until his odd and untimely death at age 26. Time: 7:00pm. Registration preferred at www. scrantonlibrary.org or by calling 203-245-7365. FRI, OCT 28 Movie Mayhem at The Barn @ the Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr. Madison Join us if you DARE for a horror movie double feature. Grab a camp chair, pillows, and comfy clothes and come on down for a night of Screams and Scares. Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the MadBarn I. Time: 7-10pm. Cost: $10 donations online or $15 at the door will include popcorn and lemonade or water. Check out the website for details: www.madisonartsbarn.org. FRI, OCT 28 Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause @ The WoodWinds, Branford, CT Join Raise the Roof for a night of dinner and dancing with local ‘celebrities’ taking to the dance floor to entertain and raise money for Habitat for Humanity. For tickets or to become an event sponsor, visit: raisetheroofct.org or email: contactus@ raisetheroofct.org. SAT, OCT 29 Halloween Family Dance Party! @ the Madison Arts Barn, 8 Campus Dr This community event is open to all ages and is one of The Barn’s FAVORITES! Prizes for the BEST costumes (not required, but encouraged) of the night will be awarded. Time: 7-10pm. Cost: $10 per student/child ONLINE. Parent’s admission is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: www.madisonartsbarn.org SAT, OCT 29 Author Talk/Book Signing with Dana Perino,“Let Me Tell You About Jasper” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 6pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com SUN, OCT 30 WALK for Vista @ Vista’s Madison Campus, 107 Bradley Road Walk 3 or 5 miles through Madison’s idyllic downtown and scenic coastline with a team of friends and family to raise funds and awareness for Vista Life Innovations! Time: 9:30am-1pm. Cost: $50 minimum fundraising amount Contact email or website: info@ vistalifeinnovations.org; www. vistalifeinnovations.org/walk SUN, OCT 30 Author Talk/Book Signing with Susan Silverman,“Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful, Broken World” @ R.J. Julia Booksellers Time: 2-4pm. Cost: Free. To Register, Visit: rjjulia.com MON, OCT 31 Trunk or Treat @ Madison Town Green Decorated car trunks welcome! Hundreds of costumed children expected. Time: 4-6pm. To register your vehicle/intent to hand out treats visit: madisonct.com All children at the Trunk or Treat must be accompanied by an adult. Madison Neighbors 11 Now in Madison. Please contact us for a FREE consultation concerning your Tax and Accounting needs. 860-301-4900 www.Scotttaxgroup.com Scott R. Vertucci EA, ARA, ECS Scott Tax Advisory Group Inc Cold Noses 203-710-2037 www.thedogsout.com Insured & Pet CPR/First Aid Certified Warm Hearts for Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
  • 12. 12 October 2016 BUSINESS PROFILE Water-Flo, Inc. Meet Your Water & Radon Specialist By Lisa Lelas You might say that Nick Sunday, Owner/President of Water-Flo, Inc., grew up in the water business. “I got my start in my family’s well drilling business when I was just a teenager,” he reflects. “My stepfather needed help with his company in Durham so I worked most summers”. After college, a three year stint in the U.S. Army and a few years in the corporate world Nick came on board full time. He expanded the drilling business into a pump and water treatment business until the business was sold in 1991. Nick launched Water-Flo in 1992. “I was fortunate to start with a loyal customer base and enough knowledge and dedication to keep the business afloat during some tough economic times. Today, we are thriving. New customers call every day. We use a variety of advertising which has really helped spread the word.” In 1995 Nick acquired a Kinetico dealership territory. Kinetico is a manufacturer of non-electric water treatment systems. “Kinetico has made all the difference for our water treatment business. We now have brand name recognition with global support. Water-Flo is the oldest CT based Kinetico dealer in the State,” Nick says proudly. About 5 years ago Nick realized his company needed to diversify so he branched out into the radon business. “It’s a related business since there is radon in the water and we are a water company. There is also radon in the air which is new for us but we were already in people’s basements so it made sense”. Nick received his national certification for radon testing and mitigation from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He has since formed Radon Solutions of CT, a division of Water-Flo, Inc. for radon testing and remediation. “The radon business is the fastest growing part of our business,” says Nick. “Thanks to our many contacts in the real estate community we have grown beyond my expectations”. Water-Flo, Inc./Radon Solutions of CT serves residential and commercial customers primarily in New Haven, New London and Middlesex counties. They offer a full range of services from well pump replacement, water treatment service and installation plus radon testing and mitigation. They even provide free water testing for problem well and city water. Nick’s employee team consists of several on the road technicians (in their distinguishable Water-Flo vans) and their office staff headed by his wife Mary Lou who is the company vice president. The Madison couple has two grown daughters Kelly and Kristin. Perhaps with so many years in this line of work, certified expertise and unique offerings under one roof, its no wonder Water-Flo has become a well-trusted company. “We do our best to keep people happy and healthy”, Nick states, which is in line with their logo “Better water. Better air. Better health”. Bottom line comes from Nick who encourages, “If you are unhappy with your current provider… give us a try!” Water-Flo, Inc. & Radon Solutions of Connecticut (203) 245-3335 Waterflo@comcast.net www.waterflo.com The Car Care Clinic 2362 Boston Post Rd, Gilford (Exit 56 or 57 off I95) | www.TheCarCareClinic.com Quality Service since 1972. Why Go Anywhere Else? Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair & Full Auto Body Shop Worry & hassle free driving with the performance & quality you expect from MICHELIN® with the Nationwide Road Hazard Protection. Get the new car ride with MICHELIN® tires & our HUNTER BALANCING SYSTEM. CHECKOURTIREPRICES!Youwillbepleasantlysurprised. ALSO AVAILABLE! HOURS: MON-FRI 8 AM-5 PM ASK FOR CHRIS CHRIS@THE CARCARECLINIC.COM 203-453-4519 or 203-453-3277 HOURS: MON-FRI 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY 9AM-1PM ASK FOR GEORGE 203-453-3277MECHANICAL SHOP BODY SHOP AUTHORIZED MICHELIN® DEALER
  • 13. Madison Neighbors 13 SPECIAL RESIDENT FEATURE What We ALL Love About Madison! By Don Epperson, Sr. Imagine a small New England town, as if pulled from a Norman Rockwell painting. Picture an idyllic town center, complete with white steeple church overlooking a central green, serving as a gathering place for the community to set up lawn chairs and listen to live music or partake in a variety of events throughout the year.   This is Madison...the place we call home, a picturesque town that many only dream about. The town center is a block or two away from the green with a wide (and newly renovated) Main Street and smacks of all things great about family and neighbors. Strolling along the new brick sidewalks you will find a barber shop (and barber) that have been in town for 50 years, a coffee shop that looks the same as it did 40 years ago, a independent bookstore that has survived the Amazons of the world and a two-screen ‘throw back’ theater (next to the coffee shop) that somehow beats the big guys to show really good movies first … and, of course, an ice cream shop that is consistently voted the best on the shoreline!   Many families are attracted to Madison initially because of the reputation of the school system or to have access to the Surf Club’s sandy beach overlooking Long Island Sound. The Surf Club also features picnic tables and charcoal grills scattered about and boat racks stuffed with HobbieCat and Sun Fish sailboats waiting to be taken out for a spin. Also located here is the football field and stands, featuring the Madison High School Tigers playing Friday night football under the lights. Driving down East Wharf Road heading toward the Surf Club and Long Island Sound is the 18 hole Madison Country Club (featured in the July issue) on the right. At the end of the road, overlooking the water, is the rebuilt Madison Beach Hotel formerly know as ‘The Wharf’, a must do destination for dinner, drinks and fun featuring free music on the front lawn on Wednesday evenings during the summer months.  The other sparkling jewel in Madison’s crown is Hammonasset State Beach Park located maybe over two miles of town center. Here you will find a two miles plus walking sandy beach, over 500 grassy camping spots with vistas of Long Island Sound plus a new multi-million dollar nature center for kids of all ages.  When we moved here the Newcomers Club was a great way to meet new people (and still is). We joined a bridge-playing group (many of us learning to play for the first time).  We also quickly met the parents of the kids our kids hung out with. The Library Ball (then held at the Madison Beach Club) also proved to be good for introductions. All of these venues have now produced lasting lifetime friendships for us!   Each event in Madison, including the annual 4th of July parade down Main Street, the fireworks, the Rotary Carnival and annual bed race contributes strongly to the overall feel that Madison is THE place to live on the Connecticut Shoreline!   That’s why we LOVE it and why it’s fun to get to know your “Madison Neighbors!” Great senior care starts at home 203-634-8668 • www.assistedlivingct.com203-634-8668 • www.assistedlivingct.com CT Reg. 0000124
  • 14. 14 October 2016 Written by P.L. Jackson 6th Annual Halloween Candy Buyback NOT-FOR-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT Alan P. Friedler, DMD Halloween Candy Buyback Nov. 1st, 2016 – from 3-6:00PM, at 588 Boston Post Road, Madison for more info call 203-245-7575 321 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 736 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT Phone: 203-891-6336 Website: www.balzanoandtropiano.com NEW LOCATION P e r s o n a l I n j u r y | C r i m i n a l D e f e n s e | L i t i g a t i o n Alphonse J. Balzano, Jr. Richard Tropiano, Jr. The Law Offices of Balzano &Tropiano, PC Personal Attention • Experienced Advocates • Proven Results It’s time for all super heroes, ghosts and goblins to start thinking about Halloween. If you celebrate in your neighborhood, school or at the Madison Chamber Trunk or Treat on the Town Green, we know most kids get a lot of candy. Dr Alan P. Friedler, DMD and his staff will hold their sixth annual Halloween Candy Buy Back (HCBB) program on Tuesday November 1 from 3:00-6:00pm this year. The HCBB is a national program that started in 2005. Dr. Friedler learned about the program in 2009 and liked the idea from the start. “What I like most is this make sense for me and for the kids. They can keep their favorites, but kids are not eating as much candy as they used to. Now they also get the added satisfaction of doing something to support out troops.” Here is how the program works, the kids get a $1 for every pound of candy… so if you bought too much for your house bring that down too. And there are more ways that you can support the Troops and this effort. In the past there have been as many as 500 families, some coming from New London and Hartford counties… so tell you friends. “Each year the event gets bigger and bigger, the kids and parents all have a great time, it’s a party with prizes and goodies also for the kids”, said Shannon Roudie, Clinic Administrator. Shannon also noted, “We get many people that just stop by to make a donation and that helps Operation Gratitude, which supports the program nationally and has sent over a million care packages to the troops since 2005. So after the kids have had that tenth piece of candy and there are so many more left, why not pick out some favorites, bag up the rest and come to our party? As Dr. Friedler and his staff know, eating all that candy won’t make you fell any better, but sending some to the troops probably will. 1 5 More Surprising Insights about High NetWorth Retirees Gene Thomas Offredi, CFP®, RFC™ Secrets to Keeping and BuildingWealth throughoutYour Life Download FREE Ebook at SummitInvestorCoach.com (Also available on Amazon.com) Gene Thomas Offredi CFP® RFCTM Summit Investor Coach, LLC Registered Investment Advisor 652 Boston Post Road, Suite 3 Guilford 203 453-1017
  • 15. Madison Neighbors 15 The Faxon Law Guilford Half Marathon is set for Sunday, November 13, at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Due to construction in Hammonasset Beach State Park, the Madison Half Marathon is moving to Guilford. The inaugural event in 2015 sold out with 1,500 entrants. This year’s half marathon expects to again sell out with a limit of 1,200. The half marathon course features scenic views of Long Island Sound as runners travel through Sachem’s Head, Mulberry Point and the Guilford Docks. The event features several perks including tech tees to the first 1,000 entrants and commemorative medals to all half marathon finishers. The race features mile markers and 8 aid stations on the race course. Awards are presented to the top three overall male & female finishers For more information on the Faxon Law Guilford Half Marathon, visit www.jbsports.com or call 203-481-5933. FAXON LAW HALF MARATHON People Real Estate Business Portraits Weddings & Events www.amyetra.com amy@amyetra.com 860.575.0831 Killingworth,CT and top three male & female age group finishers. Participants are invited to a post-race party at the Guilford, Fairgrounds including food, beverages, live music and more! The race is a fundraiser for the Rotary Clubs of Madison & Guilford as well as benefitting local high school athletic programs. The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self. The event coordinator is JB Sports, Director of New Haven Road Race and many of New England’s top road races. Annually, JB Sports coordinates races with over 35,000 participants that raise nearly $2,000,000 for various charities. The Faxon Law Guilford Half Marathon Written by P.L. Jackson
  • 16. 16 October 2016 Have something to sell or give away? It might be just the thing your neighbor is looking for! To place your free classified, go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content Here” or email your content coordinator at Lisa.Lelas@ bestversionmedia.com. For free listings, ads must be 40 words or less, non-business related.You will receive email confirmation. NEIGHBORHOOD CLASSIFIEDS: Groundskeeper Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, digging, and raking. Full Time Position. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Please call  203-915-8763 to apply. Cleaning Service Hiring Maffeo’s Cleaning Service with over 22 years’ experience servicing residential and small offices. Immediate opening in Branford, Guilford, Madison and Clinton service area. You must have car, speak fluent English. Great part time job, please send resume or a note of response with phone # to Maffeoscleaning@yahoo.com Account Executive: Full or part time position available for an Account Executive willing to work with local publishers and businesses. No experience necessary, sales experience a plus. Must have transportation, computer and phone. Please provide contact information to: mdp06897@mac.com or call 203-984-9704 NEIGHBORHOOD CLASSIFIEDS Call Mike Cuoco now! 860-669-9288 16 West Main St., Clinton www.clintoninsurance.com WE SPECIALIZE IN COASTAL PROPERTIES It’s time to review your coverage. Hurricane Season is Here! HOME | FLOOD | AUTO | BUSINESS HEALTH | MEDICARE PLANS | LIFE The Shoreline’s Best Source of Fine Wine, Craft Beer, and Artisanal Spirits 203-245-1090 30 Wall Street | www.MadisonWineShop.com Wine A Bit You’ll Feel Better Do you know what is in your water? Is your water safe to drink? Do you have radon in the water or air? At Water-Flo, Inc. we test, design and install water and radon systems to make your home a healthier place to live. We carry Kinetico non-electric water treatment systems, radon mitigation equipment for air or water and a full line of well pumps and tanks Call 800-732-7468 for a free consultation and a quote today. Clean water and healthy air from the ground up We are fully licensed and insured and provide emergency service 7 days a week. Visit our website www.waterflo.com
  • 17. Madison Neighbors 17 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For more information: Call the Chamber Office – 203-245-7394 Email: chamber@madisonct.com www.madisonct.com Freedom Auction Lane, LLC Kimberly Lane @ 860-876-2603 www.freedomauctionlane.com Scarecrow’s Invade Madison! By Eileen Banisch Freedom Auction Lane Chamber Member Spotlight “What we value from the Madison Chamber?  The ability to bring the community and businesses together in fun interactive ways - example: pushing a bed!  Just hysterical and so much fun to watch, cannot even imagine the fun in participating.” Kimberly Lane Put on your creative-thinking caps and get ready to assemble a scarecrow for the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 7th Annual Scarecrows Invade Madison event. This is a wonderful way to show off the talents of your family, class, organization or business.  Anyone can participate-schools, businesses, families, and community groups are all welcome!  Judging will be by on-line public balloting from October 16 through October 30 and winners will be announced on Halloween at the Trunk or Treat on the Town Green Each entry costs $25 (payable to the Madison Chamber of Commerce). To download a form, please go to madisonct.com, or pick one up at the Chamber’s kiosk in front of the Madison Post Office.  Entries are encouraged to be in by Monday, October 3 for best placement. On Saturday, October8 from 10am-noon completed scarecrow participants are invited to the First Niagara Courtyard to check in and receive their location assignments. Representatives of the Madison Chamber of Commerce will be there for check-in. Scarecrows must be in place by Monday, October 10. On Saturday, October 22 (rain date October 23), the Madison Chamber of Commerce is holding its third annual Bed race.  Over 20 wheeled beds will be careening down the road, pushed by teams of (hopefully) able-bodied participants representing businesses, civic organizations, families and neighbors.  Prior to the 1pm race start, a Showcase of Beds will be on display in the Academy School-Memorial Town Hall parking areas and we’ll have music, food, and kids’ activities available.  The race begins at 1pm on Meetinghouse Lane (north side of Town Green).  Prizes will be awarded to the three fastest beds, as well as to the most creative and most in need of improvement.  For more information, please call 203-245-7394 or visit madisonct.com. Now you can enjoy an online auction experience from the comfort of your home with Freedom Auction Lane. Owners Brian and Kimberly Lane want you to know that if you’re looking to sell your estate items they can help you with that. Please contact them. Their website provides a large online environment and audience which will help bring you the highest return for your sale items. Give us a call to arrange a free consultation; we look forward to working with you. 203 421 6492 enjoy life with good hair shag 168 Boston Post, Madison, CT.
  • 18. 18 October 2016 HISTORICAL SOCIETY MHS Embraces the Challenges of Historic Preservation By Jennifer Simpson Madison Historical Society (203) 245-4567 Contact@madisonhistory.org www.madisoncthistorical.org How would you respond to the question, “Why did you move to Madison?” You might say, understandably, that you came for the beautiful beaches or the good schools. The dedicated volunteers of the town’s vibrant history organizations would probably answer differently. They would reference Madison’s rich cultural history, its important architectural structures, and the strong sense of community that has grown out of our common past. Protecting and preserving the town’s historic architectural environment and its cultural identity has been the central mission of the Madison Historical Society since it’s founding nearly one hundred years ago. The MHS strives to protect and promote Madison’s cultural identity by celebrating historically important elements of local distinctiveness and by advocating for the preservation of endangered structures and other relics of the past. This month a Madison landmark, the circa 1759 “General’s Residence,” also known as the Nathaniel Dudley House, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. This important architectural structure on the Boston Post Road was once the home of Brigadier General William Wright Harts, military aide to President Woodrow Wilson and supervisor of the construction of such monuments as the Lincoln Memorial. A tribute written upon his death in 1961 spoke of “General Harts’ keen interest in civic matters, particularly those pertaining to the esthetic development of this community.” It is disappointing, given its history that this property has fallen into disrepair--with its future now unknown. Recognizing the critical role that historic buildings play in providing a sense of place is the prism through which the MHS sees the world and defines its mission. Restoring historic structures not only conserves resources and reduces waste, but also, and arguably as important, preserves the character and individuality of the town. Undeniably, Madison would be a lesser place without the charming downtown and the green encircled by historic properties dating from as early as the seventeenth century. The preservation of historic properties connects us to the past and strengthens our sense of community. The MHS strives to protect town treasures in an effort to make certain that Madison’s historic legacy is preserved for future residents to enjoy. Sullivan Heiser & Sweeney Attorneys and Counselors at Law Atty. Michael J. Sweeney Estate Planning ♦ Business Succession Planning When It Matters What Happens Real Estate ♦ Trust & Probate Administration Personal Injury Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Employment Discrimination Construction Disputes Atty. Bradford J. Sullivan Admitted in CT & NY Atty. Theodore W. Heiser Admitted in CT, MD & NJ Tel. (860) 664-4440 www.SullivanHeiser.com 116 East Main St. Clinton, CT 06413 Referrals Invited Left: Brig. General William Wright Harts, military aide to President Wilson, pictured in his dress uniform. Photo Credit: Bob Gundersen Bottom: Photo of the General’s residence as it looks today. Photo Credit: Jennifer Simpson
  • 19. Madison Neighbors 19 HEALTH & BEAUTY Do You Think About Exfoliating? Expert Advicewith Dr. Susan O’Malley Why is it that children have such beautiful skin? One of the reasons is that they exfoliate like crazy. As we mature, the process slows down and also becomes uneven. Not only does it take longer to shed those dead cells, but they don’t always leave at the same time. This means you can have patches of dead cells in one area, but not another. The end result is dull or lack-luster skin. A lot of women are aware of cleaning, moisturizing and protecting their skin, but never think of exfoliating. The fall season is the perfect time to start thinking of removing those unwanted dead cells since there is much less sun exposure to worry about. I have never been a big fan of at-home exfoliating devices. When you add grains or rotating devices to your routine you run the risk of breaking your capillaries. The skin on your face is thinner than the skin on the rest of your body which means that your capillaries are already much closer to the surface. I advise leaving exfoliating to the experts. My personal favorite is Microdermabrasion. This is a machine with an abrasive tip that is attached to suction. The tip helps loosen the dead cells and the suction takes them away. Once the dead cells are removed, the new top layer becomes visible. The skin feels softer, smoother and reflects light easier making fine lines harder to see. The end result is skin that is tighter, brighter, healthier and more youthful. Just like children. 869 Boston Post Road, Madison • 203-245-2227 • madisonmedspa.com Botox • Voluma • Juvederm • Laser Skin Tightening • Skin Care Products My Pledge to You I will always tell you the truth. You will never look overdone. Dr. O’Malley has a unique approach to beauty. She treats your face as if it were her own in a discreet caring atmosphere. Look younger without surgery! FREE CONSULTATION Dr. Susan O’Malley ” “ Personal Attention, Beautiful Results Dr. Susan O’Malley Dr. Susan O’Malley, founder and Medical Director of Madison Med Spa is dedicated to helping women maintain their beauty without surgery. To learn more about Dr. O’Malley or Madison Med Spa, please visit madisonmedspa.com or call 203-245-2227 for a free consultation.
  • 20. 0191 Madison Town Hall 203-245-5600 www.madisonct.org Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-2721 Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-2772 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-7394 Beach & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-5623 Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-5681 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-2721 First Selectman, Tom Banisch . . . . . . 203-245-5602 Youth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-5645 Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-5627 Madison Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-6300 Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-6581 Rackliffe Lock and Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-245-7611 Fall Clean-up | Aeration | Seeding | Fertilizing Winterize Garden Beds | New Plantings Autumn, Time To Get Ready For Spring 203-421-4358 | madisonearthcare.com We’ve kept Madison green for 42 years and autumn is the best time to dress up your landscape and lay the groundwork for a lush lawn and beautiful flower beds come spring. We have perfected the art of combining value, quality and knowledge to create for you an outdoor living space with four season appeal that you’re sure to love.