🌱Chester Will Be Lit On First Friday ! + Essex Town Meeting

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Chester gets lit up!
• Essex Annual Town Meeting!
• Real estate news!

But first, today's weather:

A.M. rain; breezy in the p.m.. High: 51 Low: 33.

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

1. Mark your calendars and join the merchants in downtown Chester for the "lighting" on First Friday, December 2 at 5:45 pm! Thanks to local artist Christopher Owens, a.k.a. the "Starman," it’s going to be a very sparkly night as his amazing star installation is once again set a glow for the holiday season. (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
2. The town of Essex's Annual Report Dedication and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. This year's annual report is will be dedicated to August (Augie) Pampel. Congratulations Augie! (essexct.gov)
3. On the hunt for a new home, or just interested in what else is out there these days? As part of our weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some of the newest and most interesting houses to hit the market in Essex-Chester-Deep River area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area in the past week. Click on any listing for additional pics and details. Without further ado, here's a look at the latest Essex-Chester-Deep River properties in this week's roundup. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• 10:30 Essex Meadows Book Club - Essex Library Association (10:30 AM)
• Lattes with Law Enforcement @ The Nest! (4:00 PM)
• Writer's Circle @ The Nest! HS - 20 somethings (5:30 PM)
• ELA Board of Trustees meeting - Essex Library Association (6:00 PM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Autumn Watercolor Workshop (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Public Library: "A Labor of Love Albert Ruggiero of Milford, CT, presented Deep River Library Director Susan Rooney with a copy of "Pearls from Carol." Albert published his late wife’s written stories and is donating the book to the libraries of CT. " (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "Snuggle up! It’s Christmas movie season!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "At Chesterbottleshop we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving over here, and couldn’t be more excited about the selections we’ve curated for you! . #chesterct #connecticut #local #shoplocal #shopsmall #wine #thanksgiving #thanksgivingwine #bottle..." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Space is still available in next week's Make, Take & Bake teen event! Tuesday, November 22 @ 5:00 Make a batch of cinnamon apple pie bites to take & bake at home! Bring a baking sheet! Registration is limited." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Grief can weigh so much heavier during the holidays. That's why, this winter, the Brian Dagle Foundation is hosting a virtual holiday grief support group, starting today. To register, contact info@brianshealinghearts.org" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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

— 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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