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EastAN INDEPENDENT Haddam COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COVERING MOODUS, News LAKE HAYWARD, HADLYME AND EAST HADDAM September 12, 2019 Copyright ©2019 East Haddam News Free weekly Gala celebrates 100th birthday of Gillette Castle By David Holahan TURN TO PAGES EH9–10 The 100th birthday of Gillette Cas- FOR GALA PHOTOS tle was celebrated in style this past The parcel consisted of virgin forest Saturday night with a “Speakeasy Gala” without even a footpath to the sum- that drew 100 revelers to the historic mit, which would make his ambitious East Haddam home of actor William project all the more challenging. The Gillette. Partygoers dressed in period building got underway in 1914, the finery, imbibed vintage beverages and year that the world went to war, and danced the night away—just for the was completed five years later, 100 fun of it and to raise money for the years ago. castle, which is now, of course, a state Gillette’s design was patterned after park. Friends of Gillette Castle State a medieval Rhennish fortress, com- Park, a local nonprofit, hosted the plete with battlements and apertures rip-roaring event. that would allow him, hypothetically, In 1914, the famous thespian Wil- to pour boiling oil down upon invasive liam Hooker Gillette took the adage “A theater and architecture critics. man’s home is his castle” literally and The castle, which is now a popular commenced construction of his layer- state park and East Haddam desti- Revelers came from near and far to toast William Gillette and his 100-year-old castle on cake-like fortress in Hadlyme, atop a nation—with an estimated 90,000 hill overlooking the Connecticut River. Saturday night at the “Speakeasy Gala” hosted by the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park. Photo by Kelly Hunt of Cherish The Moment Photography. visitors annually—has 24 rooms that, The view is unparalleled along the as an official pamphlet from yesteryear entire course of the big river. frontage just north of the Hadlyme Ferry slip, and describes them, are “spread around in bewildering Several years earlier he had bought the property, had began the design and planning for the castle and fashion but all testifying to William Gillette’s inven- 184 acres with nearly three quarters of a mile of river grounds himself. Continued on page EH8

Zaid announces Independent Party run for first selectman By David Holahan need in East Haddam to have a politi- percent of the votes cast. Joseph Zaid, a U.S. Navy veteran and cal organization that focuses more on In a statement to the East Hadd- an alternate member of both the East East Haddam and the residents than am News, which is printed in full on Haddam conservation and planning the politics governing the two major page EH7, Zaid wrote, in part: “One and zoning commissions, has an- parties in town.” reason my family and I moved to East nounced that he is running for East The caucus was advertised in a Haddam was the low mill rate, which Haddam First Selectman as the en- daily newspaper and was attended by has slowly increased over the past few dorsed candidate of the Independent “three or four” people, according to years, state taxes have also been on Party of Connecticut. Mike Telesca, who is state chairman of the rise. If elected to 1st Selectman, I Zaid was endorsed at a caucus of the political organization. He added would use fiscal discipline to keep tax- the Independent Party of Connecticut that the party had about 30,000 mem- es low, and keep your money in your held at Two Wrasslin’ Cats on August bers statewide, but that it didn’t have pocket where it belongs. The town 28 and has filed as a candidate with the funds to support local candidates. The owes it to current and future residents town clerk. Independent Party of Connecticut will to spend tax money wisely and live In an email, Zaid stated: “The Inde- have a line on the ballot in November within our means. It really pains me to pendent Town Committee was formed because in the previous town election, see tax money used without any clear earlier in August, we are actively in 2017, the Independent candidate for benefits to the townspeople.” first selectman received more than one Joe Zaid and his daughter Adelyn recruiting new members as we see a Continued on page EH7

In This Issue:See the swallows, Page EH2 • Theater auditions, Page EH4 • Art Bienniale, Page EH5 TOWN Hearing on town’s two libraries draws a crowd By Danielle Faipler to the town. the East Haddam Public Library system. The library Nearly every seat in meeting rooms 1 and 2 of the The town owns, operates and maintains the Rath- system receives $54,825 from the Rathbun Trust Municipal Office Building Complex was occupied by bun Free Memorial Library located on Main Street endowment and Reading Room Association — ap- a concerned town residents during a recent pub- in East Haddam. According to the East Haddam As- proximately $40,000 from the Rathbun and $14,000 lic hearing concerning the conveyance of the East sessor’s database of town property values, the town from the Reading Room Association. Haddam Free Public Library building to the town of acquired the Rathbun Library in 2013. Both library buildings require renovation to be East Haddam. The database also states the town owns the East brought up to code and compliant with the Ameri- The building, which was built in 1919 and sits on Haddam Free Public Library; however, it does not. cans with Disabilities Act. Plains Road in Moodus, would be gifted to the town. Town officials expect to hold a town meeting or In 2017 the town hired Fellner Associates Archi- Currently the town operates and maintains the referendum on October 1 to approve the transaction. tects to evaluate how much it would cost to install East Haddam Free Public Library, but it does not Before the town meeting or referendum, the East elevators in both buildings, and make the necessary own the building. The town had to go to the Con- Haddam Board of Finance and Planning and Zoning improvements. The cost for both buildings was necticut Supreme Court for a stipulated judgment Commission will review the plan. expected to be $1,044,620. This amount was listed approving the conveyance of the East Haddam Free According to the 2019-2020 municipal budget, incorrectly in a previous story in the East Haddam Public Library from the Reading Room Association the town has budgeted approximately $332,010 for News.

NATURE East Haddam Land Trust to hold paddle to watch swallows From the East Haddam Land Trust about 15 minutes later, making for a moonlit paddle flotation devices. Headlamps/flashlights are strongly We will launch from Ferry Landing State Park/ back to the launch site. Ferry Road is a right turn recommended to identify paddlers to after-sunset DEEP Marine Headquarters in Old Lyme on Fri- off Route 156 approximately one half mile south of river traffic. Drinking water, insect protection, bin- day September 13 at 5:30 p.m. for a leisurely paddle the I-95 Baldwin Bridge in Old Lyme. Ferry Land- oculars and/or a camera are suggested. Heavy rain to Goose Island to see the swallows’ aerial display ing State Park/DEEP Marine Headquarters is at the will cancel; watch our Facebook page for weather prior to dusk. Sunset is at 7:00 p.m. and moonrise is end of Ferry Road. All paddlers must have personal updates.

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Ongoing Art by local artists; refreshments. October 5 Have your military service honored on East Hadd- September 14 Hadlyme Hall Meet and Greet: All invited to meet am’s Wall of Honor. Dedicated as a living memorial Cornhole Tournament hosted by the East Haddam new neighbors and visit with old friends at Hadlyme to all our town’s men and women, past and present, Fire Department and Auxiliary. There will be priz- Hall, 1 Day Hill Road, from 5 to 7 p.m. Music by who served in our nation’s military in war or in es for first and second place teams, a cash bar and Whalebone Creek. Refreshments sponsored by the peace. By appointment: contact Forrest L. Anderson food available for purchase. Teams should send their board of Hadlyme Hall. Don’t miss out on this eve- at (860) 873-8712 or [email protected] name, phone and email, and $30 per team to the Fire ning of fun and friendship in our historic hall. Tri-County’s American Legion Baseball program, Department at P.O. Box, East Haddam, CT 06423. October 29 which now has an affiliation with American Legion The deadline for registrations is Saturday, September Post 156 in East Haddam, is looking for prospec- 7. The event is at the American Legion Post 156 at 35 This year’s 2nd Annual EHBA Business Expo is go- tive players for its fall season: serious players from Neptune Avenue, Moodus. It starts at 11 a.m., rain or ing to be held at the East Haddam Town Hall on Oc- East Haddam and Moodus who will be between the shine. For more information, contact Ed or Nancy tober 29 from 11:30 to 6 p.m. followed by an oppor- ages of 13 to 19 in 2020 are eligible. Teams could be Smith at (860) 873-9165. tunity to network at a local restaurant. formed at 15 and under, 17U and 19U depending on End of Summer barbecue and dance, 6 to 10 p.m. the fall league’s makeup and the number of inter- at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 31 Main St. Food, ested players at those levels. Go to www.tclegion. live music & more. Tickets: $25 reserved in ad- com for more information on Tri-County American vance, $30 at the door. Call (860) 494-5820 or email LOCAL EVENTS Legion Baseball or to register. [email protected]. Don your sash and raise your banner to cele- brate 100 Years of Votes For Women: The Women’s September 27 Reusable bags help pets Suffrage Movement in Connecticut at the East Spectrum Gallery Autumn Arts Festival group Have you stocked up on reusable bags yet? Presents Haddam Historical Society & Museum. The new show open reception, Friday, September 27 from for Paws, a non-profit in East Haddam who collects exhibit explores the women’s suffrage movement. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Spectrum Gallery and Store, 61 Main and distributes food and supplies to area animal All are invited to commemorate the extraordinary St, Centerbrook. For more information, call (860) shelters and pounds, has been selected by Stop & achievements of local women—both past and 767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop and Big Y to receive $1.00 donation for every present—who have shaped not only our town but purchase of their reusable Community Giving Bags. helped form the national political landscape. The September 28 Simply redeem the attached tag and Presents for East Haddam Historical Society is located at 264 Paws receives the donation, there is no limit! Please Town St. Open May through October, weekends, 1 Help Clear Trails on Stewardship Saturday at the stop by Big Y or Stop & Shop and pick up one or two to 4 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, Shugrue Parcel, 9 to noon. Lunch will be provided. of their Community Giving Bags. You’re not only contact (860) 873-3944. The Parcel is located on Town Road near Lake Hay- helping the environment, but also shelter pets. For ward. Park at the cemetery. Rain Date is October more information on Presents for Paws, visit www. September 13 5. Event is sponsored by the East Haddam Con- presentsforpaws.org or www.facebook.com/pres- East Haddam Youth & Family Services is hosting an servation Commission. Questions? Contact: Todd entsforpaws501c. Ice Cream and Legos Family Night at the East Hadd- Gelston at (860) 873-8221. Family night at school am Elementary School Cafeteria on Friday, Septem- Impacts of Climate Change for Connecticut and ber 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open Long Island Sound, an exploration of the current and East Haddam Youth & Family Services is hosting an to ages 10 and under. predicted impact of climate change over the next 100 Ice Cream and Legos Family Night at the East Hadd- am Elementary School Cafeteria on Friday, Septem- East Haddam Art League Fall Members Show years. Takes place at 2 p.m. at Lyme Public Library, 482 Hamburg Rd., Lyme. Free and open to all. ber 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open Opening, 6 to 8 p.m., Rathbun Library, 36 Main St. to ages 10 and under.

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East Haddam is a beautiful town with a vibrant Supports Quinn for office Zaid announces run history from the 106-year-old swing bridge, safe Dedication, commitment and a long-standing record neighborhoods to raise families, and a respectable of involvement with East Haddam are just a few rea- Continued from page EH1 volunteer pool. Being a well-disciplined military sons why Carleen Quinn is the best choice for Select- Zaid described himself as a “working-class indi- veteran, I have the determination to fix the issues person. In the last five years, Carleen has been active vidual” who can “relate to families and the elderly we have in town. As a working-class individual, I in the East Haddam Registrars’ office by becoming a who are struggling to make ends meet.” He termed know what it is like to earn an honest living, and Certified Moderator overseeing elections and refer- East Haddam “a beautiful town with a vibrant I can relate to the families and the elderly who are endums, and also working as an Assistant Registrar. history.” His resume cited his service to his country, struggling to make ends meet. One reason my family As Registrar, I can always depend on her keen sense his secret security clearance, and more than 20 years and I moved to East Haddam was the low mill rate, of judgment and eagerness to learn whatever tasks working in all phases of carpentry and construction. which has slowly increased over the past few years, are necessary to ensure a smooth voting process. Her Zaid served in the U.S. Navy from September state taxes have also been on the rise. If elected to 1st willingness to listen to all concerns and then problem 2009 to February 2012, when he was honorably dis- Selectman, I would use fiscal discipline to keep taxes solve is one of her greatest strengths. Please join me in charged. He served as a maintenance technician and low, and keep your money in your pocket where supporting Carleen Quinn for Selectperson in Novem- an electronics technician/navigation. Since then he it belongs. The town owes it to current and future ber. has worked for I-Park International as property man- residents to spend tax money wisely and live within Lucy Salicrup ager and groundskeeper, and is currently employed our means. It really pains me to see tax money used East Haddam by both the Essex Valley Railroad and the Bushy Hill without any clear benefits to the townspeople. Own- Nature Center as a “student fireman” and “carpenter ing a small business in town is tough, as I have been & strategist,” respectively, according to his resume. a business partner with many of my family mem- Letters to the Editor Two others have previously announced for first bers. It is the town’s duty to facilitate good business The East Haddam News publishes, at its dis- selectmen: Rob Smith, a Democrat and currently a practices and promote our town businesses. The 1st cretion, letters to the editor on topics of local selectman, and Bryan Perry, a Republican and chair- Selectman is the head of the town, the chief promot- interest from a broad spectrum of viewpoints. man of the district board of education. Also running er of all our best efforts and must show accountabil- Their opinions reflect the views of the writ- for the board of selectmen are Theresa Govert, a ity for all of the town’s actions. I would like to meet ers, not that of this newspaper. Letters may be Democrat, and Carleen Quinn, a Republican. Incum- and talk with each and every resident, because we edited for grammar. They should be 300 words bent first selectman Emmett Lyman and selectman all experience East Haddam differently. For more or fewer. To be considered for publication they Susan Link, both Republicans, have announced that information got to www.Joseph-Zaid.com, or Elect must include the author’s name, address and they will not be running for reelection in November. Joe Zaid for 1st Selectman on Facebook. daytime phone number. Frequency of submis- sions from a single writer or group will be a Statement from Joseph Zaid factor in deciding whether to publish a letter. I would like to announce that I am officially en- Hadlyme Cove Cemetery dorsed by the Independent party as their 1st Select- annual meeting Candidate endorsements man candidate for the 2019 election. After almost The East Haddam News accepts letters to the a decade of living in and exploring this town, I am Sunday, September 29, 2019 editor endorsing candidates for town office. proud of what East Haddam has to offer its residents 11:00 A.M. These are subject to existing letter policy. All and I want to be part of making this town a better letters will be fact-checked. Endorsement place for all of our residents. After getting out of the Hadlyme North School House letters will not be published in our final issue Navy in 2011, my family and I had the choice of liv- Bone Mill Road, East Haddam, CT before the election (Thursday, October 31). ing anywhere in the country, we chose East Haddam.

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Gala celebrates 100th Birthday of Gillette Castle Continued from EH1 tive flair and creative genius.” In his recent book “Essence of Architecture in East Haddam,” author and architect George Fellner describes the castle this way: “[T]he building con- sists of granite fieldstone enveloping steel and wood framing. For the interior, hand-carved woodwork is an integral component of paneling, wall and ceiling trim, beams and braces, staircase banisters, rails, bar, cabinets and handles/knobs, windows, lighting fix- ture supports, and even toggle light switches. There are 47 unique doors with hand-carved wood latches. In addition, there are built-in couches, movable fur- niture on tracks, and tricky bar locks, all originated within the mind of Gillette. As a counterpoint to the woodwork, there are extensive stone surfaces, raffia wall coverings, and Tiffany lamps. The interior décor reflects Gillette’s predilection for playful theatrics, as well as his personal passion for cats with about 70 whimsical feline objects on display. The 30- by 50-foot great room with a 19-foot ceiling serves as a generous open space, while the dining room, kitchen, and pantry are intimately sized. An adjacent conservatory is bathed with natural light, complete with pool and fountain. Gillette’s study, library, and art gallery appear as if he had just stepped out for Engineer William Gillette and one of his beloved trains that he used to squire a diverse lot of passengers around his a walk. The upper floor bedrooms and bathrooms hilltop estate, from famous folks like Albert Einstein (who thought he went too fast) to local children who would bike are modest in scale, yet they seem to offer a pleasant up to his castle and ask to be taken for a ride on railroad. Photo courtesy of Connecticut State Park Archive. setting for rest and relaxation.” In addition to his fondness for cats—he was smelled of pipe tobacco, she said. Albert Einstein, reputed to host as many as17 at one time—Gillette Charlie Chaplin, President Calvin Coolidge, and LEGAL NOTICES also liked trains and established his own diminutive Helen Hayes also were passengers during the 1930s. but serviceable railroad on three miles of track that It was estimated that the railroad and the train, would carry him and his guests around the estate. which could carry dozens of people, cost $50,000 TOWN OF EAST HADDAM to build in the Roaring 20s, the equivalent of about PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Anita Ballek remembers taking a ride in 1934, when LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING she was four, sitting on Gillette’s lap. His beard three-quarters of a million dollars today. Continued on next page The East Haddam Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 8:00 pm at the Municipal Office Complex, Meeting Room #1-2, 1 Plains Fox Ledge Farm Road, Moodus to hear the following: 29-A Daniels Rd., East Haddam, CT SECTION 8-24 REVIEW - To accept as a gift and assume Riding Lessons ownership of the East Haddam Free Public Library on 18 Plains Dressage/Balanced Seat Road. All Levels Welcome At this hearing interested persons shall be heard and Summer Day Camps correspondence received. Weeks of July 22, July 29 & August 19 Crary H. Brownell, Chairman Call/email for schedule & rates Dated at East Haddam, CT this 5th day of September, 2019 www.foxledgefarm.net [email protected] 860-873-8108

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Gala celebrates 100th Birthday of Gillette Castle Continued from previous page So imagine what buying the property and building a castle cost, if you can. Guesstimates put the figure at $1.1 million in 1919, the equivalent of $15 million today. But weep not for Gillette, who grossed many times that sum from the theater, much of it before the advent of the federal income tax. Gillette was more than an ac- claimed actor, best know for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes: he is credited with writing 13 original plays, seven adaptations and two plays in collaboration with others. He also was an inventor and secured a number of patents related to innovations in theater production. His income was princely, if not kingly. He was the George Clooney of his day. Gillette was born in 1853 in Hart- ford and hung out with Mark Twain and other glitterati of his era. He mar- ried and was widowed—his wife died of a ruptured appendix in 1888—and he left no heirs. His last stage performance was at Partying like it’s 1919, these Gala-goers were ready for the evening as well as the Roaring 20s. Photo by Kelly Hunt of Cherish The Mo- ment Photography. the Bushnell in Hartford in 1936, a year before his death at age 83. Gillette The State of Connecticut acquired until 4 p.m. Staff is available to assist host public events there throughout charged the executors of his last will the property in 1943 and has been with questions about the castle’s inte- the year, including the recent 100th and testament with being careful in maintaining it ever since as a park and rior and its history. The grounds, with anniversary Gala. Its website is the disposal of his property so that museum. newly refurbished hiking trails, are https://www.gillettecastlefriends.org. it would not fall into the hands of After Labor Day, the Castle is open open year round from 8 a.m. to sunset. “some blithering saphead who had no Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Volunteers from the local nonprofit conception of where he is or with what Columbus Day Weekend, including group Friends of Gillette Castle State MORE GALA PHOTOS surrounded.” Monday, October 14. Tickets are sold Park help to maintain the park and ON PAGE EH10

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Wendy Vincent, president of Friends of Gillette Castle State Park, presented Harold and Theodora Niver with a plaque in recognition of their years of portraying William and Helen Gillette and greeting visitors to the park. Photo by Kelly Hunt of Cherish The Moment Photography. A castle tour guide entertained Gala guests. Photo by Kelly Hunt of Cherish The Moment Photography.

Visitors to the “Speakeasy” got a dose of history and some hooch, assuming they knew the password. Photo by Kelly Hunt of Cherish The Moment Photography.

William Gillette is shown in a 1900 promotional poster for his groundbreaking four-act play Sherlock Holmes. Public domain photo.

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