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Hello, everybody. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Including news about...

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Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 61 Low: 36.

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Here are the top four stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

  1. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are three local drop off location: the Chester Town Hall, Tri-Town Youth Services in Deep River and the Essex Town Hall. Residents can turn in all unused and unwanted medication. Hope to see you there! (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
  2. The Valley Regional High School Career Center is looking to expand its network within the community. It is looking for career mentors, guest speakers, internships or job shadowing opportunities for future graduates. The center would like to represent all occupations and career pathway options. If you are interested in supporting the Career Center and the Capstone Experience, please contact Renee Fragola at (860) 526-5328 ext 2408 or rfragola@reg4.k12.ct.us. Thank you! (Valley Regional High School.com)
  3. Riders of the Essex Steam Train are getting an eye full this fall with the vibrant fall foliage lining the Connecticut River Valley. However, a reduced workforce is holding some businesses back from being open to take advantage of the surge in visitors. According to NBC Connecticut, normally, Kevin Dodd, president and CEO of Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is able to run both the train and the Lady Katherine riverboat up and down the river, but this year was a different story. "We opted to keep Lady Kate closed this year because finding enough people consistently to make sure we can provide the experience that people expect from us, we couldn't guarantee it," Dodd said. Despite the labor shortage, Dodd said it's been a positive fall. Tickets for the North Pole Express have already sold out for this holiday season. (NBC Connecticut)
  4. Here is the CT Insider's list of several shows and movies filmed in the Nutmeg State that are available to watch now or are premiering soon: "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" filmed in Norwalk and Westport, "Call Jane" filmed in Hartford, "The Good Nurse" filmed in Stamford and "The Noel Diary" filmed in Manchester, Madison, Essex and New Canaan. So on the next cold rainy day, cuddle up on the couch with a loved one and check out some of these shows and movies. See if you you recognize the scenes from CT. (CT Insider)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

  • Halloween at Essex Library - Essex Library Association (12:00 AM)
  • Fall Foliage Hike at Falls River Preserve (9:00 AM)
  • Raffle for Safe Graduation for the Class of 2023 (9:00 AM)
  • Fall Walk with Rev. Tim Haut @ Fountain Hill Cemetary! (10:00 AM)
  • Spooky Stories - Essex Library Association (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Town of Chester Connecticut: Show how much you love the stars in Chester. Christopher Owens has brought light and joy to the town and needs help. Give an hour or more, today or Sunday at 39 Main Street, Deep River. Help restring the lights. (Town of Chester Connecticut via Facebook)
  • Essex Library: Join the Essex, Darien, and Hotchkiss Libraries for "Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity Of French Cakes With Aleksandra Crapanzano" on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Register at http://ow.ly/68z850LhPJA Essex Library. (Essex Library via Facebook)
  • Essex Library: "Please join the Essex Library for a talk on Brexit And Ireland: The Past, Present, And Future Of Anglo-Irish Relations on Saturday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. in the Program Room!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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