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Hello Essex! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Essex become one of Connecticut's fittest school districts?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut student test scores rise in 2025-26, but still trail pre-pandemic levels, new data shows (middletownpress.com) — Essex students helped place their district among just 10 statewide that met Connecticut's 75% goal on the physical fitness assessment, a bright spot in new state education data. Overall, test scores in English, math, and science are rising but still haven't fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, and officials say continued work on attendance and academic support remains crucial.
   

📸 Around Essex

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve →
  Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust, 249-295 River Rd, Madison
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Local Authors Book Signing →
  Kaleidoscope, 56 Middlesex Ave, Chester
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Sensory Playtime (Birth - Age 4) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  10:00 am
• Medicare Can Be Confusing: CHOICES Counseling at Essex Library →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  3:00 pm
• Nature Storytime (with Rockfall Foundation) →
  Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St, Essex
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Tip-A-Cop- hosted by CSP Troop F and Major Crime →
  Marker 37, 72 Railroad Ave, Chester
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Grandparent's Day Afternoon Tea (Ages 3+) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  2:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  9:30 am
• Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  10:30 am
Saturday September 12
• Essex Clipper Dinner Train →
  Essex Station, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 2
• Live Music in the Choo Choo Lounge Every Tues., Wed. & Thurs.! →
  Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel, 2 Bridge St, Old Saybrook
  6:00 pm
• Zoning Commission Regulation Sub Committee Regular Meeting →
  Westbrook, CT Calendar, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Boys Varsity Football vs Oxford High School
  Old Saybrook Senior High School 1111 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook CT 06475
  5:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Girls Varsity Soccer @ Daniel Hand
  Old Saybrook Senior High School 87 Surf Club Rd., Madison CT 06443
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Vista Life Innovations to Host 18th Annual Tour de Shore Cycling Event on October 4 —Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Old Saybrook. Apply here.
• Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Associate in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

• Charles Whittlesey and His Ancestors Have Left Lasting Contributions to American Life (blogspot.com)
• 'Insane.' Two men connected to power tool theft ring arrested following police standoff in Trumbull hotel (news12.com)

Lyme

• Pet Business Among 21 New Businesses Registered In Lyme, East Lyme & Old Lyme In August (patch.com)
• Hammerhead Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound: Video (patch.com)

Clinton

• $2M For Clinton Pierson School Project Added To State Bond Commission Agenda (patch.com)
• Connecticut Water seeks 21% rate hike, PURA reviewing proposal (wfsb.com)

Ok Essex! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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