🌱Community Rallies Around Injured Dog + Busy Housing Market Buzzes

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

A little morning rain. High: 81 Low: 62.

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

1. The community is rallying around Hooper a year and half old black German Shepherd who had to have life-saving emergency surgery after sustaining internal injuries from being hit by a car earlier this week. According to the GoFundMe page for the injured pouch, Hooper's organs were pushed into his chest. He was found after he had been missing overnight. The life-saving surgery came with a huge cost of between, $15,000 to $20,000, the page states. As of Tuesday night, $8,400 had been raised. Hooper had his surgery. His spleen was removed and he is reportedly doing well. Sometimes it takes a village to help us and our animals! (GoFundMe)
2. The local housing scene is buzzing with activity, and there are a variety of homes to browse these days. Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings and upcoming open houses in Essex-Chester-Deep River area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. According to a press release on the Town of Essex website, "The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is making available the draft State of Connecticut Integrated Water Quality Report (IWQR) for public review and comment through July 6. Copies of the draft are on the CT DEEP website. Written comments on the draft IWQR must be received by CT DEEP by July 6 in order to be considered prior to submission of the final IWQR to US EPA. Electronic comments are preferred and should be directed electronically to Rebecca Jascot at DEEP.IWQR@ct.gov. Please use subject line “IWQR 2022 Comments.” A public informational meeting has been scheduled for June 15, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting... (essexct.gov)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Friends fundraising committee - Essex Library Association (10 a.m.)
• Friends of the Library - Essex Library Association (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "YO HO HO!! Join us for Pirate Adventures on the Connecticut River! A fun morning train and riverboat adventure for the young and young at heart! Don't miss this popular summer excursion - get your tickets and make some summer memories." (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. No.1: "There is a new stop sign at the corner of Main and Summit streets in Ivoryton. The Public Works Department has installed the new sign but is keeping it covered so residents may get used to the idea of a new traffic sign on Main Street." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Be alert! The town will uncover the new stop sign in two weeks.” Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccination for 6 month – 4 year olds is very likely to happen in the next few days." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Bushy Hill Nature Center: "Thank you to A Place Called Hope for helping one of our hawks! So glad he’s home and happy!" (Bushy Hill Nature Center via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Get ready! Lunchtime with Louie story time will be starting June 9 at the Grove Street Park in Essex, at 12:15 p.m. Registration is not needed! 🐾" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Have any hazardous products in your households that you're looking to throw out but don't know how to dispose of them properly? Mark your calendars for this local hazardous waste collection event on June 18 at 9 a.m." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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