🌱Fall Foliage Hike + Christine Palm Endorsed By Environmental Groups

Hello there, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's issue includes updates on:

• Christine Palm, endorsed by environmental groups!
• Foliage hike in Essex.
• Do furry friends make you happy?

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler; p.m. rain. High: 60 Low: 52.

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

1. State Representative Christine Palm has been endorsed by several influential environmental advocacy groups. According to a zip06.com article, "those groups include the Sierra Club, the youth-led Sunrise Movement of Connecticut and the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV). Palm, who serves as vice chair of the General Assembly's Environment Committee, is running for her third term serving the 36th General Assembly district, which comprises Chester, Deep River, Essex, Ivoryton, Centerbrook, Haddam, and Higganum. Because of her legislative work, Palm has been named a "Legislative Champion" for the second time. This designation is the highest conferred by the CTLCV on an incumbent legislator." (Zip06)
2. Get out and get moving with the Essex Land Trust. They will be holding a Fall Foliage Hike on Saturday, October 29 at 9 a.m. Those who wish to be part of the hike are asked to meet at the end of Falls River Drive, off Main Street in Ivoryton. The hike is an easy hike (approximately one mile) through Falls River Preserve. Hope to see you there! (Essex Land Trust via Facebook)
3. If you're hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, look no further than these Essex-Chester-Deep River area animal shelters for a pet to take home.
   About 6.5 million pets and other companion animals are given to adoption facilities each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Raffle for Safe Graduation for the Class of 2023 (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "It's time to get your Spooky Events planning on! Here is our most up to date information and flyers of events happening around us! If we missed something, our sincerest apologies!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Want to hang a painting but don't know where the studs and wires are in your house? Did you know you can borrow a 4-in-1 Wall Scanner (with stud finder) from our Library of Things?" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Next Saturday Oct. 29 @ 3:00 is Spooky Stories! All-ages event featuring spooky books, spine-tingling songs, & a creepy craft! Register at 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com. October 29 or 31, come to the Essex Library weari..." (Essex Library 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 -> http://ow.ly/68z850LhPJA Essex Library." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teen Book Club meets this Thursday at 4:00! There's still time to join! Come grab a copy of Pumpkinheads and get in on the fun!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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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