🌱Congratulations To VRHS Spring Captains + Sidewalk Meeting Coming Up

Hello again, everybody! It's Sunday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community news matters! Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Congratulation to VRHS spring athletic captains!
• Mark your calendars for the meeting!
• Don't forget, Mother's Day is coming up!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 54 Low: 37.

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

1. Congratulations to Valley Regional High School spring captains: Crew - Quentin Baron, Elissa Hill, Lauren Lee (OSHS) Golf - Kevin King, Tyler Ruel, Kendra Cika, Madeline Rice Baseball - Sam Hutchinson, Lucas Rogers, Colin Carver, Braeden Sparaco Softball - Anna Benson, Riley Soares Boys Lacrosse - Leif Duval, Ben Costanzo, Michael Kollmer Girls Lacrosse - Eileen Russell, Reagan Doyon, Maizy Libby Boys Tennis - Tomas Dahl, Aidan Garrity Girls Tennis - Olivia Baldwin, Samara Shankar Outdoor Track - Bailey Hilliar, Avi Siegel Valley is a CIAC Class Act School. For more information about Valley Regional Athletics, please visit VRHS Athletic Website. (Valley Regional High School)
2. A public informational meeting will be held on April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Essex town hall concerning the River Road sidewalk project from North Main Street to Heritage Cove Road. The meeting is open to the public. (Town of Essex)
3. Plan ahead now for Mother's Day! Why not go to Mommy & Me Tea Saturday, May 13 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Dress your little ones in their “Mother’s Day Weekend Finest” and bring them aboard to celebrate for a special afternoon tea, in 1920s Pullman style. Take in the beautiful spring scenery on the 1 ½ hour round-trip train ride through the Connecticut River Valley. Delight in an assortment of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, sweets and more. Relax to the rhythm of the rails. (Children under 2 must sit on adult lap.) Tickets are $48.99. For more information click here. (The Essex Steam Train).

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "It’s going to be a fantastic time!" (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Fish with CARE is coming to Essex! Essex Public Library & Connecticut Fish and Wildlife are so excited to bring this program to Sunset Pond on June 6 (for ages 6+ with caregiver). For more information on registration, visit http://ow.ly/XUef50NCx0U" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "If you have attended our Womens Wellness Series, you may want to attend this Book Launch on April 28th, by local author, Melissa Spratt. Many of our discussion themes can be found within this book of poems and really hits the heart in a very profound way." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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