🌱Connecticut River Boat Accident Leaves One Dead + Tri-Town New Jobs

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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

1. The man killed in a boating accident Sunday on the Connecticut River that left multiple others injured has been identified. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said Wayne Hamler, 60, of Waterford, was pronounced dead at the scene. The boating accident also left a 45-year-old woman in critical condition. A 6-year-old boy is in serious but stable condition, and two other adults are in stable condition, according to DEEP officials. The boat's other occupants have been treated and released, officials said. The preliminary investigation of the accident found that the 21-foot Yamaha jet boat was traveling north on the river when it "suddenly veered toward the shoreline," officials wrote in a news release. "The vessel ultimately collided with rocks on the bank of the river. As a result of the collision, numerous occupants were ejected from the vessel." The accident is currently being investigated. Sunday's crash marks eight boating deaths so far this year. (Patch)
2. Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1 gives boating and fire safety tips. When on a boat "install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to alert occupants to a fire. Have a fire emergency plan and practice it. Inspect electrical wiring, connections, cords and battery-charging equipment to ensure they are installed properly and in good condition. Have the appropriate fire extinguishers and make sure they are easily accessible. Train all boaters on how to use them. Check your cooling and exhaust systems. Make sure they work properly. Turn off portable heaters when you leave the boat or go to sleep. Only use certified chargers for personal electronic devices. Don't overload power outlets." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
3. Looking for a job? While unemployment remains high following the pandemic, don't let that deter you. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together 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. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Summer Reading Spirit Day: SPORTS DAY! (All day)
• Fuseday Tuesday @3 (3 p.m.)
• Fuseday Tuesday @6 (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Public Library: "Kidding!! But seriously. Send library books!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Essex Park and Recreation: "Wednesday's concert features local band Shore Break! Concert starts at 6:30 at the Essex Village Main Street Park" (Essex Park and Recreation via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Join Ivoryton Library on July 19 for a Zoom session to discuss the 2003 play “I Am My Own Wife,” by Doug Wright, with special guest Lucas Crigler, advertising creative director at SS+K in New York, a transgender activist." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Did you ever randomly get overcome with a warm comforting feeling that only a loved one would bring you when they were alive? Perhaps triggered by a smell or a sound? Well come join author and medium, Sydney Sherman, for her LAST show of her three-part series with us here on the platform Wednesday at 6:30 pm. She is going to explain how our loved ones are still here, and explores how we can tune in to their presence and communicate with them after they have passed." (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Start your day right. Sip by sip. Choice by choice. Every day is a great day to recycle." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Get no-cost meals for kids under 18 all summer! The CT Summer Meals Program is federally funded by the USDA and state-administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education. endhungerct.org/services/summer-meals." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "We still have spots for some foodie fun with Food Explorers!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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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