Nick Deaver AIA of Centerbrook Architects will be giving a presentation about 'Land, Building, Spirit,' on Friday, Jan. 8th at 7 p.m.
The Chester Library is excited to announce the launch of its new website, www.chesterctlibrary.com.
Essex Town Hall and Transfer Station have holiday hours.
Susan Moroso Strecker's latest novel, "DRIVE," is winning awards.
Unwanted Christmas Trees find a home.
Since 2021’s first Friday falls on New Year’s Day, this year the first Friday will be celebrated on the first Saturday.
Essex First Selectman and State Senator Norm Needleman writes a letter to residents, urging them to bring in the New Year safely and at home
The second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property tax, on the 2019 Grand List, is due January 1, 2021.
Your donations can help pets in need.
Packing up for the holiday season, the Ivoryton Illuminations says goodbye to 2020.
"My office and I have compiled a list of the most useful programs included in this legislation."
Today and tomorrow police will be conducting training at VRHS.
The Town of Deep River received funds from FEMA and the State of Connecticut Corona Relief Fund (CRF) as part of a COVID-19 relief Fund.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day hours for Town Hall and Transfer Station.
The Chester Hose Company is gifted new equipment.
Take a rail bike excursion in 2021.
Robert Grissom is will be the new Region 4 Finance Director.
Those in need of food resources have options.
There are different places throughout town where those in need can get food assistance over the winter months.
Snowman Contest
Those who give may also get.
Consider gifting nature with your old Christmas tree this year, and instead of throwing it out, keep it in your backyard.
Messages will be checked but the Ivoryton Playhouse, as well as the administration office, will be closed until March.
Grab and Go lunches still available for school children over the holiday break.
The Essex Volunteeer Fire Department welcomes its youngest female member; Ryce Libby.
As per the Municipal Ethics Commission ordinance with Covid-19 restrictions, this will be an election held by absentee ballot only.
Essex, Chester, Deep River Brace for stormy Christmas Eve.
Food and other needed items were collected last weekend for downtrodden animals spending the holidays in shelters.
Transfer station closed on Christmas eve and Christmas day!
A student at Valley Regional High School tested positive for Covid-19.
With a little help from a STEAP grant, downtown Chester will soon get a Wi-Fi upgrade.
The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Grant Program has awarded $6.8 million to nonprofits in New England since 2002.
"As we enter a new year and a new administration, I am hopeful all our leaders will model the kind of behavior we want to see in our towns."
Kids and nature go hand and hand so, what better way to learn than in an outdoor classroom?
"Doctors say that we will still have to wear masks and practice social distancing for the foreseeable future."
VRHS has one of only two debate teams from Connecticut to advance in the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) debate competition.
Register online and run at a time and place of your choosing during race week.
"Please consider supporting us financially, so that there is no lapse in care for the Center."
Donations at the Dec. 19 event will support the Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries.