🌱Spring Boat Show Happening In Essex + A Bevy Of Tri-Town Events

Morning, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with the latest edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 24 Low: 8.

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

1. Boat enthusiasts mark your calendars. The sixth annual Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held April 29-May 1st, at Safe Harbor Essex Island. Leading boat brands specializing in both sail and powerboats will be on hand, as well as, yacht brokers, gear vendors and more. This year's event will be raising money for the Sails Up 4 Cancer non-profit organization. (Scuttlebutt Sailing News)
2. Find out what houses are on the market in the tri-town area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Looking for something fun to do this week in the tri-towns? Here is a list of exciting outings and events to choose from. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Chess Basics - Essex Library Association (4:00 PM)
• Deep River Advanced Chess Club (Zoom) (4:00 PM)
• Permission to Feel: A Community Read and Discussion Series (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Town of Chester Connecticut: The CES PTO is now selling t-shirts and sweatshirts online. All proceeds go directly to fund PTO programs. (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: Did you know that during the colder months, the microbes in your compost must be kept active? So, it is important to keep your compost going all winter long. For winter compost tips read on. (Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "On February 1st, at 7 p.m. in collaboration with the Ivoryton Library Association & Essex Library, the Essex Fire Department will be holding a virtual talk for the community. (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.