Chester's first responders and health care workers have been being vaccinated for the last three weeks.
Local officials warn residents to beware of COVID-19 vaccine scams.
What should we expect for the weather on Thursday, January 14?
At the Jan. 6, Board of Selectman meeting, there were several resignations, appointments and town committee and board vacancies discussed.
What should we expect for the weather on Wednesday, January 13th?
As more and more people are staying home, due to Covid-19, they are looking to find different ways to pass the time. Why not puzzles?
By 2025, seniors will be able to deduct 100 percent of their pension and annuity income.
Due to health concerns related to Covid-19 the decision has been made to cancel the Go Bragh Parade for 2021.
A weekly communication with parents calls for substitute teachers.
What should we expect for the weather on Tuesday, January 12th?
New federal government data shows hospital capacity in Middlesex County (CT) as coronavirus cases surge.
Professional farmers, Christine and Andrew Harrington will be calling Deep Hollow Farm in Chester their home very soon.
This sensational sunrise photo is the first winner of the weekly Essex, Chester Deep River Photo Contest! Isn't it beautiful!
Chester's meetings this week
Meetings happening this week in the town of Essex.
Board and Committee meetings happening this week in the town of Deep River
On Monday, January 11 the regularly scheduled Chester Economic Development Commission Meeting will be held via Zoom.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many families spending more time in the lower levels of their homes where radon levels can be higher.
Reward for information about Ivoryton Tavern Cafe theif.
Two positive cases of Coivd-19 at the Essex Elementary School building this week and one at Valley Regional High School.
Tri-Town Youth Services is offering a Bounce Back into Your Resilient Zone, Community Resiliency Model Virtual Training.
Changes are being made to the quarantine procedures in the Region 4 School community.
Nine students and five teachers are quarantining following the news that a student at Essex Elementary School tested positive for Covid-19.
At the January Deep River Fire Department Business meeting officers for 2021 were elected.
Directly responding to the happenings in Washington D.C. Wednesday, Chester's First Selectwoman took to the pen.
Unnerved by the chaotic happens at the White House Wednesday, local politicians voice their concern for our country.
Chester has opted to extend the grace period for paying January's taxes without penalty again.
Volunteerism is what makes our small towns so connected and unique. Tri-Town Youth Services is looking for new volunteers.
The town of Deep River stickers needed to get into the transfer station and the town parks are now available.
February 2021 is just around the corner and the Principal of Essex Elementary School has notified families; no valentines cards this year.
The annual Connecticut Magazine best restaurant poll is out and several Essex and Chester eateries are on the list.
VRHS is canceling midterm exams for the 2020-2021 school year.
The water main break on the corner of Goose Hill and North Main Street is being repaired.
Shore Discount Liquors was able to raise over $6,000 in 2020 for the Deep River Community Health Fund.
Belting out a tune and playing an instrument comes easy to some musically talented Valley Regional High School students.
Recognized for their hard work, dedication and love of the library, two staff members of the Essex Library have been given new titles
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. listen in on the first Region 4 Board of Education meeting of the new year.
The first meeting of the year for the Board of Fire Commissioners will be held on Monday, January 4.
Do you recognize the person in this photo?
Downtown Essex has a new charging station.