Good morning, Hartford.

Harlee Elizabeth Swols, 26, acquitted on grounds of insanity for the 2021 slashing deaths of her grandmother and her boyfriend in Enfield, is appealing her 100-year commitment and has applied for a public defender—her hearing is set for June 3 in Hartford as she argues the commitment law was misapplied.

Hartford police arrested Joshua Smellie, 34, Friday evening after a May 9 incident at a Main Street church funeral that left one person with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and another with a stab wound — he now faces multiple charges including first-degree assault, criminal possession and use of a firearm, risk of injury, first-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree assault on an elderly person.

Woodland Regional High School senior Ava Naclerio was selected as one of about 300 nationwide Stamps Scholars after earning a 104.5 QPA—she will attend UConn with a full scholarship covering tuition, room, board and books.

Enfield’s town council has trimmed the school budget increase to about 4% from the board’s proposal of 5.57% after a heated meeting with Superintendent Steven Moccio and board Chairwoman Charlotte Riley—residents have shown strong support for funding education.

The council will vote on the budget on Monday and may adjust state funding to help cover costs if a legislative change is made.

Connecticut farmer Willie Dellacamera took a train to Washington—he attended USDA hearings to push for a $220 million block grant for small farms hit hard by a severe hail storm.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Rep. Rosa DeLauro urged that funds move quickly, yet Connecticut still awaits final agreements.

Three Tolland High teammates reflected on their mothers' battles with cancer during the Pink Game on May 8—Susanna Bryant survived breast cancer, Amy Hatheway recovered from lymphoma, and the team honored Laura Hayes, who died of pancreatic cancer.

The game offered comfort as the boys united both on and off the field while celebrating their mothers' strength.

Music Bingo Night

7-9 p.m. — Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue — Free to play — Enjoy a night of music bingo with great food, drinks, and prizes.

The Great Gatsby - Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties in a stunning ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic.

The Carousel Museum Conference 2025

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Carousel Museum — Ticket purchase required — Experience hands-on workshops and explore the wonderful history of carousels.

Mindful Hike at Penwood State Park

1-4:15 p.m. — Penwood State Park Parking — Free entry — Experience a moderate hike combined with mindfulness skills amidst the beauty of nature.

Hartford and Springfield Actuaries Convention

5 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Engage in professional development and networking with top industry speakers.

Destined Rivals Prerelease Tournament

Tournament Name — 10 a.m. — Tabletop Gaming Center — Registration fee applicable — Compete in the latest TCG series with fellow enthusiasts.

Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online Event — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living communities and their exceptional services and awards.

League Challenge Tournament

6:30 PM — Tabletop Gaming Center — Competitive entry — Show off your TCG skills at the local league challenge.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Hartford Yard Goats

7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action as the Fisher Cats take on the Yard Goats in an exciting baseball showdown.

Yard Goats Baseball Game

12:10-3:00 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — $40 — Catch the Hartford Yard Goats in action while enjoying a buffet and great seating on the Yeungling Party Deck.