🌱Chester Townwide Tag Sale Saturday + Shad Bake Coming Up

Welcome back, Essex-Chester-Deep River! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• Chester townwide tag sale this Saturday.
• Boat safety is paramount this weekend.
• Mark your calendars for the Essex Shad Bake.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 44.

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

1. Don't forget the Annual Chester Townwide Tag Sale will take place on Saturday, May 27 starting at 8 a.m. Tag sale maps will be sold in the center of Chester, as well as, at the commuter parking lot. Happy shopping! (Facebook events)
2. Getting ready for Memorial Day weekend, Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police are stressing boat safety. Tip number one from officers is to be sure and wear a life jacket. Not only is it mandatory but it could be lifesaving. According to NBC Connecticut, "The officers stressed that life jackets are especially important this time of year, when the water is still cold. Stay safe and have a great weekend! (NBC Connecticut)
3. Mark your calendars now for the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake, which is returning this year after a three-year hiatus. The event is set to take place on June 3 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at Brewer Esse Island Marina. This important culinary tradition was started in 1958 and is a classic spring ritual of the Connecticut Shoreline. For more information click here. (Essexct.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Coffee and Conversations: Parenting Through Neurodiversity! (5:30 PM)
• Melissa Spratt Poetry Reading (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "DRFD helping Legion member Richard Nagot prep for Memorial Day at the town green." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Deep River Fire Department: "Thank you to all the 'Warriors in the Community' who came out to help DRFD and DR Ambulance clean their equipment. Great job kids." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Park and Recreation: "It's almost that! Essex Park and Rec is excited to bring you another season of The Essex Park and Rec Summer Concert Series. We hope to see you all there!" (Essex Park and Recreation via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "The final wrap-up for Mental Health Month is contained within this week's newsletter and is titled, 'When to ask for help.' It is a question many of us have asked ourselves before and we have a pro-tip inside. https://mailchi.mp/ttysb..." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Benefits of Composting • Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests. • Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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