🌱Congratulations John Winthrop Honor Roll Students+New Jobs Available

Hi all! Karena Garrity here with your Tuesday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• Mourning the passing of Brendan Saunders.
• Looking for a new job?
• Congratulations students!

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

1. In response to the untimely passing of Brendan Saunders a former minister who was a member of the local community and ran against Senator Norm Needleman in the 2020 race for the 33rd Senate District, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) released the following statement, "I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic passing of Brendan Saunders. While we had opposing political views, especially during our 2020 State Senate campaign, I always admired Brendan's belief in humanity, passion for serving people, and love of family and community. My thoughts are with Brendan's family and friends as they navigate through this profound loss. "
2. If you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career change, the best place to start looking for the perfect work fit is close to home throughout Essex-Chester-Deep River. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a roundup of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Essex-Chester-Deep River and across greater Connecticut:Local Jobs. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Congratulations to the John Winthrop Middle School students who made high honors and honor roll. (Zip06.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Pets and Caring Kids with the CT Humane Society (Pre-K-Grade 3) (2:00 PM)
• Virtual Community Hang Out! Ages 18-30 (5:30 PM)
• Great Decisions Discussions (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Firehouse Food Drive to support the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries Essex firefighters will be at fire headquarters on Saybrook Road, on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to receive non-perishable food donations. Please do not drop o..." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Chester, CT: "Rotary will be joining the Land Trust and Conservation Commission to unveil the lovely, new pollinator sign with terrific information and to give away pollinator friendly plants!" (Rotary Club of Chester, CT via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "“Introduction to the Essex Land Trust” April 22, 2 PM, Essex Library Program Room Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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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