🌱Chester Historical Society's Auction Website Is Open +Veterans Day!

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• National Vietnam War Veterans Day!
• The blood alcohol limit in Connecticut may be changing.
• Go to the Chester Historical Society's auction website.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with snow showers. High: 44 Low: 30.

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

1. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The town of Chester is hosting a special Veterans Day Observance and Ceremony at the Chester War Memorial on Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. to unite, thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Everyone, especially veterans are invited to attend. Hope to see you there! (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
2. There is a proposal to cut the current .08-percent blood alcohol limit to .05-percent for drivers and boaters. According to CT Insider, "a 21-15 vote in the Transportation Committee last week indicates soft support in an effort to join Utah, currently the only state with the lower threshold for impaired operation of vehicles and watercraft. The bill goes next to the House of Representatives." (CT Insider)
3. The Chester Historical Society's auction fundraiser website is now open so you can start looking for that special something that you can't live without, go to auctria.events/chestercthistoricalsociety2023. Bidding opens at noon today. There are 84 items, all with photos and details. (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Beginner Chess Instruction (Zoom) (4:00 PM)
• Do Good Days: Dog/Cat Toys (Grades 9-12) (5:00 PM)
• Writing Circle! Ages High School-30 (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "Grab your friends and your favorite pup. Daffodil Days are amongst us soon! Each year, Essex blooms about 43,000 daffodils. We haven’t bloomed yet, but we are watching. And to celebrate this bright start to spring, we have specials all around Essex.
  Follow along as we share specials this month and into April!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Please join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ownvoices-book-discussion-we-are-not-here-to-be-bystanders-tickets-518872219777" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: " We say emotional support books aren't just for show! Read them!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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