The Essex Foundation recently gave the Essex Fire Department a grant check in the amount of $10,000 to be used for safety equipment.
Essex Design and Display, out of Haddam, CT, has some fantastic modular and temporary Covid barrier options for both retail and restaura ...
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Although vaccines are being ramped up in the state, the Covid-19 virus is not giving up anytime soon. A positive case at VRHS impacted 19.
The “Reality Checks” exhibit features work of Gallery One CT artists Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton) and Molly McDonald (Branford).
Due to the need for contact tracing, Valley Regional High School will be remote on Monday.
After an employee at the Griswold Inn tested positive for Covid-19, it closed for the Easter holiday and canceled 350 reservations.
Chester meetings happening this week.
Meetings happening this week in Essex.
Meetings in Deep River this week.
To date, 146 of 169 towns in the state are in the red zone, up from 131 in last week's reckoning.
Tri-town residents send in your cutest, funniest, most memorable Easter 2021 photos to be featured on the cover of Patch's Facebook page.
Keith Dauer and Sandy Senior-Dauer are working on a summer historical society exhibit featuring Chester women, c. 1870-1920.
In an effort to gather information for the 2022-25 strategic plan. The Essex Library is launching a five-minute survey.
Shining new light on Environmental Committee Bills, State Representative Chrsitine Palm (D-36) writes a letter to the community.
Important news from the Valley Regional High School nurse.
The Valley Regional High School Interact Club has stepped up to gather donations to help the family impacted by the Chester house fire.
Chester Resident Trooper Office is taking back unwanted prescription drugs on April 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Chester Town Hall.
The final boys basketball poll was released the evening of March 29th and Valley Regional HIgh School garnered some votes.
First Selectmen from the towns of Essex, Chester and Deep River weigh in on how to move forward safely after an attempted armed car theft.
At midnight on April 1, the Covid-19 vaccine will be opened up to all state residents 16 and over. Be ready to schedule your appointment.
The Regional School District No. 4 Board of Education will present the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 on April 5 at 7 p.m.
Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) supports legislation focused on fighting and preventing suicide and supporting mental health.
Why not replace single-use plastic with bee's wrap reusable alternative?
Mark your calendars for April 28th from 2 to 6 p.m. to shop till you drop in downtown Essex to benefit the Essex Elementary School PTO.
Bushy Nature Center is offering a Summer Camp Open House on April 24th. Learn more about this special place.
Tri-town residents be aware, be alert and keep your cars and homes locked at all times.
One more example of our small community showing up for one another in any way they can.
Upcoming meetings this week in Chester.
Deep River meetings happening this week.
Essex meetings happening this week.
Two armed individuals were attempting to steal a vehicle in Chester early Sunday morning.
Mixing together two favorites, cheesecake and eggrolls, learn how to make cheesecake eggrolls on April 28, with the Deep River Library.
Getting kids to read and like reading is key to future success, so why not get them started young with Deep River Library's Storytime?
It's that time of year! Get your lawn ready for the upcoming season with some lime from the Deep River Fire Department Lime Sale.
Another local business closes its doors due to Covid-19 safety concerns.
Red zones rose by 16 towns, one week into a reopening phase that has seen capacity limits for nearly all businesses lifted.
Here is how Connecticut is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
President Biden signed an executive order to ensure all eligible citizens can make their voices heard through the electoral process.