🌱Chester Farmer's Market Open Today! + Support The Deep River Muster!

Hello, everybody! It's Sunday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 74 Low: 65.

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

1. Chester's Sunday Farmer's Market kicks off the season today! It will be open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to find a wide array of fresh local produce and other products. Enjoy the music! Explore downtown Chester and its many and varied shops and eateries and make a day of it all! See you there! (Chester Sunday Market Via Facebook)
   
2. The famed, iconic celebration of the Deep River Ancient Muster (DRMA) is fast approaching and the DRAM committee is hard at work preparing for another great year. It is working on putting together an ad booklet and are currently reaching out to local businesses and organizations for support. If you are interested in purchasing an ad or even a Booster line, please visit us at www.deepriverancientmuster.com/ad-booklet for further information and pricing. (Deep River Ancient Muster Via Facebook)
3. Giving farmers a break, Governor Ned Lamont has announced a diesel fuel tax exemption. As is evident at gas stations throughout the country the price of diesel fuel (and gas prices) has skyrocketed. This inflation is felt severely by the farmers who are also battling the impact of the pandemic and inflation. According to a Fox 61 Hartford news article, "the current rate for the diesel tax in CT stands at 40.1 cents per gallon. The state's fixed price diesel tax was created more than a decade ago to provide predictability for businesses, but this year is up in the air considering the sharply rising prices. State law, however, requires the rate to be adjusted every year. The diesel tax exemption will go into effect on July 1. Connecticut's Department of Revenue Services has until June 15 to decide the new rate." (FOX61 Hartford)
4. There are moose in Connecticut! Yes, that's right! There have reportedly been seven moose sightings in the Nutmeg State in seven days. Don't worry though, none have been spotted in the tri-town area, yet! The sightings have been isolated to the Windsor Locks area according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. One explanation for the uptick in sightings is that it's calving season, which means it's time for last year's babies to leave home in search of their own territory because mama moose are giving birth to this year's babies. So, keep your eyes open if you are in the Windsor Locks area, you may get a chance to see one of these majestic animals. (CT Insider)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Boston Children's Hospital 20th Annual Eversource Walk For Kids (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Need we say more? Get your tickets today for our most popular summer cruise event!" (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Town of Chester Connecticut: "News from the Chester Community Partnership is that you may be eligible for a child tax rebate of up to a maximum of $750 ($250 per child up to three children), which was recently authorized by the Connecticut General Assembly." (Town of Chester Connecticut via Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "There is music EVERYWHERE tonight! The 2022 Connecticut Sea Music Festival is a maritime folk festival that will take place in Essex, June 10-13." (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Looking for a new summer read? Check out our new arrivals!" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Have you been following the January 6 hearings lately but want to dig deeper? The library has several recently published books on various topics related to the events in Washington. Find them on our New Non-Fiction shelf!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Ivoryton Library is hosting Essex and Ivoryton Library Summer Reading Launch with hula dancing! June 23 at 3:30 p.m. Tiare Kahana Bourget brings the spirit of Aloha to students of all ages through interactive programs of Hawaiian dance." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "From the Desk of the Tax Collector: We are encouraging everyone to pay online by credit card or mailing in their payment. There is a green drop off mailbox in the Town Hall parking lot, which is checked daily." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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.

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