🌱Vote For The Chester Sunday Market + Gas Prices Creeping Downward

Good morning, friends! 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. Follow along for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 79 Low: 58.

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

1. Vote for the Chester Market! Did you know, according to a Facebook post from the Chester Sunday Market, that America's Farmers Market Celebration is the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the United States as voted on by the public? Help the Chester Sunday Market take home the top spot, and part of the $10,000 prize pool, by encouraging your family and friends to vote through September 19, by visiting https://markets.farmland.org/market/chester-sunday-market/ (Chester Sunday Market via Facebook)
2. Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic, we've got you covered including in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area and across greater Connecticut. However, local job opportunities are still out there, as companies attempt to navigate the new normal. Looking for work? You may be in luck. Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities close to home. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. The massive hit musical "Hamilton" is back at The Bushnell for a second time through July 10. For the past seven years the Broadway phenomenon has remained one of the most popular musicals and it is on tour once again, making a brief stop at the Bushnell so Connecticut viewers can see the show without having to brave traveling to New York. Don't miss your chance. Get your tickets now! (Hartford Courant)
   
4. The town of Essex Transfer Station and Recycling Center makes it easy to recycle! Open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual sticker or pre-paid punch card required. Anti freeze, batteries, electronics propane tanks and more will be taken at no extra charge. (Facebook)
5. Have you noticed that prices at the gas station have begun to go down? A WTNH.com article cites information from GasBuddy, which states that in Connecticut, the lowest gas price was found to be $4.36 per gallon while the highest was $5.99, and Connecticut's average is at $4.83. This is good news if you are planning on traveling for the holiday weekend! Fill up now before things change again! (WTNH.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Summer Reading Spirit Day: PJ DAY! - Essex Library Association (all day)
• Teen Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (All day)
• Social Security 101 Workshop - Essex Library Association (4 p.m.)
• Social Security 101 Workshop (4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Read across the rainbow this Pride Month! Find an amazing assortment of diverse non-fiction and parenting books at the library." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Has your kiddo already lost their summer reading information? Don't worry, we have got you covered! Here is a link to the reading log, as well as the age-appropriate recommendations for their grade!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "All are welcome to attend this Zoom event being hosted by Connecting to Care!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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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