MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — Sandcastles, beach volleyball and sunbathing were in full swing Monday at Hammonasset Beach State Park for the “unofficial start of summer.” Beachgoers soaked up… ...

It was packed at Hammonasset state park in Madison for the fourth of July. Not much room left on the sand by midday - and that’s why Lopez left her home early this morning.