Hello, neighbors! It’s Monday in The Haddams-Killingworth and I’m back in your inbox with everything that’s fit to print about what’s happening in the community today.

First, today’s weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 56.

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

1. If you’re looking to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these The Haddams-Killingworth area animal shelters for a pet up for adoption. Rescue animals make the best pets! (Patch)
2. Taking a visible stand against gun violence in this country, Middletown High School students have organized a walkout for Tuesday morning. Advocating change on a national level, Student Education and Activism Middletown Co-President Lucy Torgerson organized the Students Demand Action rally to advocate for change. “The recent shooting at Robb Elementary has left us in shock and horror and we are appalled by the current gun legislation that has caused it to occur in the first place,” said Torgerson, according to a Middletown Press article. (Middletown Press)
3. Middlesex County college students who made the dean’s list at their colleges and universities are recognized for their accomplishments and applauded for their hard work. Do you recognize anyone’s name on this list? (Middletown Press)
4. Looking for a new home, and want the latest listings on what’s available near you? Here’s a list of the three newest properties to hit the market in and near the Haddams-Killingworth area — such as one in the Killingworth area with 4 beds and 2.5 baths for $599,000, and another in the Haddam area with 5 beds and 2 baths for $499,900.(Patch)

From my notebook:

• Town of Killingworth: A list of the Killingworth TownMeetings which will be happening June 6 – 10. (HK Now)
• Arts Center at Killingworth: “Watercolor Workshop, New Gallery Show, Arts Festival Coming Up!” (Arts Center at Killingworth via Facebook)

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Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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