Joanne Nesti

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Editor in Chief at Haddam-Killingworth Now

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River Valley Transit to Offer Taxi Voucher Program

1 week ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti

Submitted by River Valley Transit(June 15, 2025) — River Valley Transit will soon partner with M7 to expand our taxi voucher program to the entire region beginning July 1, 2025. Taxi vouchers allow seniors and people with disabilities to use M7 taxi service at half the regular rate. Taxi vouchers play an important role in filling gaps such as weekends, nights and trips outside of the RVT service area. The program uses grant funding to cover half the cost of the trip.
“Kids Run A Muck” Returns with Mud, Smiles and Tons of Fun

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

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services(June 14, 2025) — On Saturday, June 1, 2025 the much-loved “Kids Run A Muck” made its exciting return to the Haddam-Killingworth community. The event welcomed 198 very energetic participants from grades K-7 who ran, climbed, crawled, splashed, and yes, got gloriously muddy.
HVFC Chief Baber Honored for Twenty-Five Years of Service

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

By Olivia Drake, HVFC Public Information Officer(June 14, 2025) — Haddam Volunteer Fire Company Chief Baber received his 25-years-of-service pin during the month of June. Chief Baber joined Haddam Volunteer Fire Company in 2001 and is certified in Firefighter I, II, Fire Service Instructor and Hazmat Operations. He’s also an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
HHS Hosts “Croquet and Chardonnay” June 28th

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

Submitted by Haddam Historical Society(June 14, 2025) — The Haddam Historical Society will host its Seventh Annual Croquet and Chardonnay Tournament Fundraiser at the beautiful and historic “Nestledown,” at 268 Walkley Hill Road in Haddam. The event will feature multiple courts, including the famous Heartbreak Hill. Heavy appetizers, wine, beer, and lemonade are included and there will be a Hat Contest for both men and women. The grand champion will win the coveted golden mallet.
Find a Fur Baby: Meet the Amazing Miss Lily

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

Submitted by Judith Levin(June 13, 2025) — Lily is the most lovable little Beagle. She is only six months old and currently weighs twenty-two pounds. She is full of baby energy and wants to play all the time. That little tail of hers never stops wagging because she just loves everyone. She is the biggest cuddler, and will curl up in your lap and take a nice long nap. Lily is quite a charmer and knows how to work the crowd.
Killingworth’s First Selectman, On the Road (Work)

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

By Clark Judge(June 12, 2025) — Summertime and the living is … well, it’s supposed to be easy, right? Try telling that to anyone on the morning drive the past week on Route 81. In short, traffic there was a nightmare. Commuters, school buses, school parents, voters, Parmelee hikers … you name it … all were part of a gridlock that, at times, had vehicles in one direction at a standstill for half an hour.
Haddam Student Earns Dean’s List Honors at University of Alabama

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

Merit Pages News(June 12, 2025) — Victoria Munster of Haddam has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama for the 2025 Spring Semester. A total of 14,289 students were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above). The University of Alabama is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service.
Haddam Student Earns Master’s Degree at University of Alabama

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

Merit Pages News(June 10, 2025) — Kyle Phipps of Haddam was awarded a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at commencement ceremonies held in May in Tuscaloosa. The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides a forward-thinking environment and more than 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.
Dick Dupuis: Celebration of a Coaching Legend

3 weeks ago | hk-now.com | Joanne Nesti |Phil Devlin

By Phil Devlin(June 7, 2025) — It was a night to remember. More than 250 former track athletes, colleagues, friends and family gathered in a crowded Haddam-Killingworth High School Field House on June 6, 2025 to celebrate the remarkable fifty-year career of HKHS track and field and cross-country coach Dick Dupuis, and to learn that this, his fiftieth year, would be his last as a coach. Coach Dupuis has coached an estimated 2,000+ athletes.
Haddam Scholarship Fund Announces 2025 winners

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

Submitted by Joanne Lund(June 7, 2025) — The Haddam Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce this year’s winners: (photo below, left to right) Liam Brown, Colin Mitchell, Grace LaConte and Molly O’Neal. The Haddam Scholarship Fund, Inc. also awarded the Gary Courtright Award to Liam Brown, the John Bertolini Memorial Scholarship to Ava Ramino and the Dr. Kate Mead Award to Kiera Sehl-Albert at the Haddam-Killingworth High School Awards Night on June 2, 2025.

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