🌱Chester Fair On A Mission + Real Estate In The Area

Rise and shine, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, April 11 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Milder. High: 58 Low: 44.

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

1. The Chester Fair is on a new mission! That mission is to create a path toward Zero Waste by 2025. In order to do that, they are working on a Crowdfunded Matching grant of $10,000 from Sustainable CT. (Patch)
2. There are several area college students achieving great things at the colleges and universities they have decided to attend. Check out this list to see if you recognize any of the names. Middletown Press
3. Four new properties hit the market in the Essex, Chester, Deep River area! Are you looking to move? (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

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From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: Today the Town of Deep River will be holding a Special Town Meeting to vote on a Resolution of Capital Expenses. Three of these expenses will directly support the Deep River Fire Department and our mission. (Facebook)

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Very pleased to see this in the Antiques & The Arts Weekly newspaper. We hope you're saving the dates for looking at the auction catalog online (April 18), when you can start bidding. There are over 90 items." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teens! Join Miss Nicole Saturday, April 16 at noon for the next Teen De-Stress Saturday! We will go on a relaxing nature walk through the Essex Cross Lots, and then stick around for a de-stress craft or activity in the library." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Did You Know? The Essex Library now has a Scholarship Info Binder in the Young Adult section. Have questions about local scholarship, financial aid, or just looking for great college resources? Head on over and check it out!" (Facebook)

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About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.