🌱Chester's Famed Tag Sale Coming Up + Furry Friends In Need

Good day, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Karena Garrity here with the Friday copy of theEssex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 64 Low: 49.

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

1. It's that time of year in Chester for the annual town-wide tag sale. Spots on the map are filling up quickly, so, make sure to sign up to be included and help shoppers make the most of their valuable time. The tag sale will take place on Saturday, May 28. Shoppers take your mark! (Facebook)
2. The Region 4 Board of Education was passed by all three towns, Chester, Essex and Deep River. This is a correction from Thursday's newsletter that stated Deep River did not pass the budget.
3. Want to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Essex-Chester-Deep River animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. (Patch)
4. Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Nutmeg State? Here is a list of 25-plus things to do from May 6 - 8. (CT Insider)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Personnel Committee - Essex Library Association (9:00 AM)
• Abstract Works opening (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• VRHS Baseball: The Valley Baseball Team is having a car wash on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essex Public Works Garage. (Facebook)
• Essex Park and Recreation: Who's ready for another great season of The Essex Park and Rec Summer Concert Series?! We are thrilled to release the Summer Concert Series schedule!(Facebook)
• The Diaper Bank CT: The Diaper Bank of Connecticut is looking for donations. Can you give?(The Great Give)

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Featured businesses:

• Premier Subaru — (Visit website)
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Events:

• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• Financial Planning Boot Camp: Strengthen Your Financial Fitness through Investing (May 10)
• Capella Cantorum Spring Concert (May 15)
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Announcements:

• AAUW Lower Connecticut Valley Branch College Grants To Women (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com