🌱Vigil Against Racism Being Held In Deep River + Weekend Weather

Hey, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 88 Low: 70.

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

1. If you live or work in the tri-towns you have probably heard by now about the recent incident, which according to a Fox 61 News article allegedly involves 11-year-old Daniel Duncan getting pushed off his bike Monday by Jameson Chapman. There is a video of the incident in which Chapman is heard telling the boy to "get the f*** out of here." The child's mother reportedly told Fox 61 News this isn't the first time their family has experienced this type of behavior since moving to Deep River four years ago. She said her other son was shot with a pellet gun by teens in a car earlier this month. The mom also said the kids are verbally attacked at school. "In addition, earlier this month, the Deep River message board was changed to include derogatory terms toward people of color. The Tri-Towns Neighborhood Connections Facebook has several posts regarding the bike incident. There will reportedly be a vigil held tonight at 5 p.m. at the Deep River Town Hall. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx. " (FOX61 Hartford)
2. Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Nutmeg State? Here is a list of 25-plus exciting events going on in your own backyard. (CT Insider)
3. If you have plans for Saturday, keep an eye on the weather. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook in advance of Saturday, as the odds are increasing that there will be strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and evening.
   "A cold front will bring strong to severe thunderstorms to the area on Saturday," the weather service reported Thursday. The weather service said that the rain and storms may linger into Sunday morning, but then the sun should reappear by the afternoon and better weather continues for the remainder of Sunday and Monday. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Teen Code Camp - Essex Library Association (4 p.m.)
• New exhibit in the Space Back Gallery (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Does anyone remember the Flushettes? Back in 1982 there was a parade to celebrate the completion of the town sewer system. Something like this could only happen in Chester." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "The sounds of laughter from littles was amazing!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Image: F+F-newspaper-bags.png. Still not ready to give up your paper edition of the newspaper? It's OK. You're not the only one! But please be sure to recycle the newspaper and take the bag to a plastic bag return center available at many grocery stores." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1: "Monday, July 4th parade starts at 10 a.m. Looking forward to seeing you there!" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: Buy your raffle tickets at the Library for this lovely 62-inch by 74-inch handmade quilt. The winner will be picked September 1." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "There is still time to sign up for the Teen STEM Culinary Series at Essex Library Association!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "The Essex Town Hall and the Essex Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. The Town Hall will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 9 a.m. The Transfer Station will be open on Tuesday, July 5, from 7 a.m.- 3 p.m." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Woohoo! Your package has arrived, but before tossing your plastic shipping envelope, please consider taking it to your local grocery store. These can be recycled there, but not at your home. #Shopping #Recycle #Recycling" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow 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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