🌱 Art In Essex This Weekend + Stop By The Chester Farmers Market

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today we have these stories and more:

• Arts in Essex this weekend.
• Chester Farmers Market.
• Public hearing scheduled in Chester.

But first, today's weather: A couple of thundershowers. High: 69 Low: 58.

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

1. It's time for the Summer Art Festival on the Essex Town Green! See the latest work from artists from all over New England. A wide array of art genres will be featured including pottery, ceramic, wood, and glass. The event is taking place today, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information click here. (HK-Now.com)
2. It's back! Chester's Farmers Market is back for the season. It will be running every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Chester now through Oct. 15. The market has a multitude of different vendors every week, selling local grown and sourced foods such as fruits and vegetables as well as poultry, meat, eggs and cheese. On most Sundays there is also live music and other activities going on downtown. (Chester's Farmer's Market)
3. The Chester Charter Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at the Chester Town Hall Office to receive comments regarding the drafting of a charter for the town, by the Charter Commission. Copies of the resolution are available on the town website at https://www.chesterct.org/charter-commission, as well as in the office of the Chester Town Clerk. (Town of Chester)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Saturday, June 17

• Summer Vocal Workshop (9:00 AM)
• Yoga Workshop — River Valley Dance Project (9:00 AM)
• Dreaming with the Departed (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "For us, Pride Month is about information sharing and community education. Check out this week's newsletter with little tips for individuals and communities to become a better ally to our LGBTQ youth. https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed..." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "A great public service announcement collaboration between the Connecticut Fire Academy, UConn Division of Student Affairs, and the University of Connecticut Fire Department." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Chester Public Library: "Chester Public Library closes for federal holidays and will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Tuesday at 10 a.m. for regular hours. Remember our digital services are available 24/7 on chesterctlibrary.com." (Chester Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The Essex Transfer Station will be open 7 a.m.-3 p.m." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Woohoo! Your package has arrived, but before tossing your plastic shipping envelope, please consider taking it to your local grocery store. These can be recycled there, but not at your home. #Shopping #Recycle #Recycling" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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