🌱 Patch AM: Jacobson, Gonzalez, Bancroft: Recent Death Notices From Chester, Essex & Deep River

Greetings Essex! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Essex and river valley communities honor neighbors with deep local roots
• How could new logging plans change The Preserve near Essex?

Also on today's calendar: Restaurant liquidation Preview of Goods at Curry Queen and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jacobson, Gonzalez, Bancroft: Recent Death Notices From Chester, Essex & Deep River (patch.com) — Residents in Essex, Chester and Deep River are remembering several neighbors whose lives spanned military service, engineering, community volunteering and local industry. Among them is Essex resident Steven E. Bancroft, a highly decorated military aviator who later built a long civilian aviation career, alongside longtime Chester civic leader Nathan Jacobson and other deeply rooted community members.
   

• CT has a plan for a cherished 963-acre forest protected from development. Here's why there's opposition to it (courant.com) — Plans for logging and habitat management at The Preserve directly affect the portion of this 963-acre forest that lies in Essex, alongside Old Saybrook and Westbrook. State officials say selective timber harvesting will improve forest health and biodiversity, while some neighbors fear environmental damage from heavy equipment and habitat disruption. A conservation committee including Old Saybrook and DEEP must still approve any silviculture plan.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Restaurant liquidation Preview of Goods at Curry Queen →
  Old Saybrook
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ The Pain-Free & Happy Store! $ →
  Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton, CT, 114 E Main St, Clinton
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Car Cruise →
  7 Hemlock Dr, Killingworth
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  10:00 am
• Teddy Bear Evening Story Time (All Ages) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Storytime with Sugar! →
  Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St, Essex
  9:30 am
• Adult Chocolate Class & Tasting at Essex Library →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Little Learners Story Time: Pets! (Ages 2-5) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  10:00 am
• Tween Time: Pet Care 101 (Ages 8-12) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• A Pictorial Tour of Costa Rica, Presented by Essex Library Association →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  2:00 pm
• Teen Advisory Board - Pizza Meeting →
  Essex Library Association
  3:00 pm

📣 Essex Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• To friends and neighbors interested in native plants and pollinators: I transplanted this stoneroot (horse balm, rich weed) into our raised bed a couple of seasons ago and now have a few large plants because it easily spreads via the millions of
  seeds it drops every fall. Wow! The number of native bees and other pollinators it attracts is incredible! And the plant itself smells pleasant-… (Nextdoor Essex Village)
• Wonderful customer service.
  Talented, friendly and respectful of home and property (Nextdoor Essex Village)

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Essex. Apply here.
• Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Server in Essex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

• Fine Fettle Inventory Manager in Old Saybrook, CT (mlive.com)
• Hammonasset Beach State Park Coastal Resilience Field Trip and Workshop (ctexaminer.com)

Clinton

• $2M In State Bonding Approved For Clinton Pierson School Project (patch.com)

East Haddam

• 12 Incredible Castles You Can Visit in the U.S. (cheapism.com)
• Four Connecticut state parks close on Labor Day after reaching capacity (stamfordadvocate.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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