🌱Looking For A Job? + Town To Vote On Grant For Veterans Hall

Hey, neighbors! It's Thursday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Follow along for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer; a shower in the p.m.. High: 74 Low: 57.

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

1. The local housing scene is buzzing with activity and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. As part of our weekly real estate roundup, a collaboration between Patch and Redfin.com, we're bringing you some of the newest and most interesting houses to hit the market in Essex-Chester-Deep River area. See anything you like? (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. According to an article in the Valley Courier, it has been decided by the Essex Board of Finance to bring the decision to the town voters as to whether or not to grant $30,000 from the Essex's American Rescue Plan Act to be used for the Veterans Memorial Hall. The article states, "the decision will go to a Town Meeting on Wednesday, July 6 to be voted on by town electors." (Zip06.com)
3. Businesses across the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are searching to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here are a few of the latest job openings in the area, compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Summer Reading Kickoff - Essex Library Association (3:30 p.m.)
• Girl Scouts Daisy troop 62041 - Essex Library Association (4 p.m.)
• Robotics Lab with Cool-ology @ Deep River Library (4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our Paper Squishy Party on Saturday! It was a GREAT TIME! Want more fun? Sign up for Summer Reading this summer, and take advantage of our amazing camp activities! " (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Fun and free is the name of the game at Deep River Public Library! Check out these three events happening THIS week! " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Tuesday at the Essex Library is the start of SPIRIT DAYS every Tuesday! Come to the library dressed in the week's theme, and get a prize! While you're there, get your booklet stamped for meeting your reading goal." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "The softer side of Jason?" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Since Babysitter Training for June maxed out so quickly with a waitlist, we have opened one up for JULY! We will fill up quickly again, so do not hesitate to register your kiddo. All genders, aged 11-17 can take this training. " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for another 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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