🌱 Congratulations Natalie Novak + Tax Bills Sent Out + Tree Trimming

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Including news on...

• Congratulations Natalie Novak.
• Tree trimming work to begin in Essex, in July.
• Tax bills being sent out.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 73 Low: 65.

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

1. Congratulations to Valley Regional High School Girl tennis player Natalie Novak who shifted her position this season from a doubles player to the No. 3 singles player. As luck would have it, Valley’s top singles player got injured early on in the season and couldn’t return to the court, bumping Natalie up to the No. 2 position. She embraced the challenge, reportedly earned an 8-2 record at her new singles position, and the Warriors’ team finished 11-3 qualifying for the Class M State Tournament. In addition, for the second consecutive season, Natalie made Second Team All-Shoreline. (Zip06.com)
2. Eversource has notified the Town of Essex that additional tree trimming will begin in the area in July. If you have questions about the work or, as a homeowner wish to refute or modify the tree work that is being proposed you must contact the Essex Tree Warden and Eversource in writing. Tree Warden Augie Pampel can be reached at augiepampel@att.net or 860-388-7209. (Town of Essex)
3. Tax bills in the town of Deep River will be mailed out today. If taxes are not paid by Aug. 1, the amount becomes subject to interest. (Town of Deep River)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Tuesday, June 27

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (8:30 AM)
• CREATIVE MOVEMENT — River Valley Dance Project (11:15 AM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Make Your Own Stamp (3:45 PM)
• Teen Bring Your Own Book Club (5:00 PM)
• Beach Bingo! Ages High School-30 (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chester Public Library: "We are delighted to announce American Sign Language Storytime with local mom and educator Ms. Katie this summer! Each story time will include stories, songs, and, of course, signs! This program is geared toward younger children." (Chester Public Library via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Chester, CT: "Ten days left! Register to start your holiday with a fun race at https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Chester/ChesterRotarysFourontheFourth." (Rotary Club of Chester, CT via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Missed out on the first session of Art Explorers (Ages 5-12)? Don't miss out on next week's session! July 1 @ 10 a.m., learn about Alma Thomas, the first Black woman to have work displayed in the White House!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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