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Essex Village, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Essex Village! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Essex Village is being called New England’s most beautiful small town.

Also on today's calendar: Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Scenic Connecticut Town Is One Of The Most Beautiful Small Towns In New England (takingthekids.com) — Essex Village and the wider town of Essex, Connecticut, are highlighted for their preserved colonial architecture, thriving arts scene, and year-round community events that locals can enjoy close to home. From the Griswold Inn and Ivoryton Playhouse to riverfront festivals, markets, and outdoor activities, the piece explains why the three villages—Essex Village, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton—offer some of New England’s most charming everyday experiences.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Centreville Bank posted a job opening for Assistant Branch Manager in Essex. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0688 in Old Saybrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex Village here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

  • 'Common Sense and Independence' (ctexaminer.com)
  • October in New England's Coastal Spots: It's Not All About the Leaves (luxebeatmag.com)
  • Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his awe-striking technical skill and personal style to UConn (courant.com)

Clinton

  • Clinton State Rep. Chris Aniskovich Receives Manufacturing Champion Award (patch.com)
  • Dollar General and 5 Other Major Stores That Are Closing in October (financebuzz.com)

Haddam

  • Big Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Moodus Store (patch.com)
  • This Week In Haddam, East Haddam & Killingworth: Food Scrap Drop-Off, Voting Deadlines And More (patch.com)

Ok Essex Village! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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