🌱New Business In Chester + Regional Housing Growth Discussed

Good day, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Karena Garrity here with a brand-new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 44 Low: 25.

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

1. The grand opening of Kim Pita's new business in downtown Chester, Love Your Mental Health Art & Wellness Studio, was celebrated Monday. Stop in to connect and create. (Middletown Press)
2. It is reported that there is stagnant economic growth in the Connecticut River Valley. Plans for housing growth in the region over the next decade are being discussed by the Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments. (CT Examiner)
3. In Connecticut, craft breweries are a mainstay. Senator Richard Blumenthal wants to see them get all the help they can. He is pushing for the extension of federal pandemic aid. (The Day)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Teen Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (12:00 AM)
• Historical Fiction Book Group - Essex Library Association (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "I LOVE ESSEX photo collection: View of the First Baptist Church in Essex by Pamela Kissling. Please share your I LOVE ESSEX photos too! (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "The Valley Shore Women’s Club - VSWC Baby Formula Drive is active for the month of February."(Facebook)

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— 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.