Joanne Nesti

1 week ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti |Philip R. Devlin

The views stated here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors of this newspaper. We welcome supporting or opposing views on any published item. Received April 13, 2025. By Philip R. Devlin(April 14, 2025) — Yes, it’s true that our district’s high school is fifty years old. There is no need, however, to think that building a new high school is warranted.

2 weeks ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti

Submitted by Jamie Ratliff, Eversource Energy(April 11, 2025) — As part of ongoing upgrades to strengthen the electric system and improve reliability for customers, Eversource is using a helicopter (yellow helicopter– tail #N5072F) to replace the existing line at the top of transmission towers with a more advanced fiber optic communication wire. The new line will be installed in parts of Haddam and East Haddam and will allow Eversource to enhance communications between its electrical substations.

2 weeks ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti

Submitted by Reagan Aronson(April 11, 2025) — Mr. HK, Haddam Killingworth High School’s annual talent showcase, made its return to the high school auditorium on March 13, 2025, featuring six talented contestants. Competing for the title were seniors Joey Jacobs and Will Lirot, juniors Jeffrey Schull and Zachary Goldfarb, sophomore Paul Birkmeyer, and freshman Nick Stegman.

2 weeks ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti |Terry Twigg

By Terry Twigg(April 11, 2025) — Do you want to try growing plants from seed, without spending a lot of money? Have you already blown this year’s garden budget on a few special plants, with nothing left over for flowers and vegetables? Brainerd Memorial Library isn’t just a book library—it’s also a seed library!  We offer a wide variety of seeds. Some are tried-and-true varieties, others are new cultivars. Take home the flower and veggie seeds of your choice.

2 weeks ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti

Submitted by Joan Gay(April 8, 2025) — The Killingworth Committee on Aging will be hosting a free session to help the community learn more about scams targeted at seniors. The program will be held at the Killingworth Library Conference Room on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. The program will be presented by Don Phillips, an attorney at the Connecticut Statewide Legal Services Pro Bono Clinic.