🌱Big News At Chester Veterinarian Clinic + CT River Museum STEAM

Good morning, hello! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• Dr. Flower returns to the Chester Veterinarian Clinic.
• Essex meeting canceled.
• Connecticut River Museum STEAM program for girls.

But first, today's weather:

Variably cloudy; not as cold. High: 44 Low: 36.

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

1. The Chester Veterinarian Clinic has some big news. Dr. Flower will be returning to the practice this week. She will once again be seeing clients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment starting February 7th. Welcome back Dr. Flower! (Chester Veterinary Clinic via Facebook)
2. Essex residents please take note, the Zoning Board of Appeals’ February meeting
   scheduled for February 21, has been canceled due to a lack of business. The March meeting is scheduled for its usual date and time on March 21st at 7 p.m. at the town hall. (essexct.gov)
3. The Connecticut River Museum will be holding a virtual program to serve girls, ages 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). STEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM. Architect Ming Thompson, will be part of the program on February 7. For more information, or to sign up for the program go to www.ctrivermuseum.org. (CT River Museum)

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "Can you help us out by taking a survey? Pretty please? " (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "8th Annual Secondary Transition Symposium for parents and students with disabilities! Check out the schedule of events and register today through the link below! https://ctserc.org/events." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Don't miss your chance to read with Louie next week! February 9, Sign up slots from 5:00-6:00 PM! Louie loves to hear your family/child read to him or even just spend time with him!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

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