🌱 Patch AM: Gas Prices In Chester, Essex And Deep River: How Local Pumps Compare To CT, U.S.

Coffee in hand, Essex? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Essex gas prices stack up against state and national averages

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gas Prices In Chester, Essex And Deep River: How Local Pumps Compare To CT, U.S. (patch.com) — Drivers in Essex are paying slightly more for gas than the Connecticut, New England, and national averages, with recent reports showing local stations clustered in the mid-$4.40s per gallon. The story breaks down prices at specific Essex locations on Main Street and Plains Road, helping residents compare local costs with nearby Deep River and statewide trends.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 →
  Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford
  12:00 pm
• Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook →
  Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" →
  Canine Cancer Alliance - A NonProfit 501c3,
  10:00 am
• Placing of a Witness Stone →
  St John's Episcopal Church, 3 Cross St, Essex
  11:45 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Sensory Playtime (Birth- Age 4) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  10:00 am
• CHOICES Medicare Counseling at Essex Library Association →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Art in Flight with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo (Virtual Author Talk) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  2:00 pm
• Tick Activity Throughout the Year with Essex Library →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Little Learners Story Time: Firefighters! (Ages 2-5) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Essex Community Touch-A-Truck (All Ages) →
  Essex Fire Department, 11 Saybrook Rd, Essex
  10:00 am
• STEAM Saturdays: Spider Web Slime (Ages 5-12) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  2:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) →
  Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
  9:30 am

📣 Essex Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 4 Must-See Films at 2026 Essex Film Fest NOV 6 & 7 —Programming Librarian Read on Patch

• I want to make a very nice phonebook.
  There are dozens of apps. Anyione have experience? Not concerned about the price, just want good quality and easy to use (Nextdoor Essex Village)

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Essex. Apply here.
• South Port Square posted a job opening for Server in Essex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

• Frank R. Tarrio (wiscassetnewspaper.com)
• Charlestown Gets a Seat on Amtrak Rail Study Panel (progressive-charlestown.com)

Lyme

• Gas Prices In Lyme, East Lyme And Old Lyme: How Local Pumps Compare To CT, U.S. (patch.com)

Clinton

• Clinton Country Club supports veterans in need with annual golf classic (wtnh.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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