🌱Deep River Department Gets New Truck + Time To Start Composting!

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days, including updates on:

• New Mayer Center in Essex.
• Why not start composting?
• Welcome engine 551 to the Deep River Fire Department!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 56 Low: 41.

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

1. There is a new diagnosis and treatment option for kids and teens struggling with mental and physical issues in Essex. Middlesex Health recently opened its new Mayer Center at 252 Westbrook Road. The center gives families in the area a new resource for diagnosing kids and teens for many different conditions including autism. According to WTNH.com, "Brian Taber, the Mayer Center’s Director of Physical Rehabilitation said those who can benefit from care range from tots to teenagers who are facing challenges." (WTNH.com)
2. Want to purchase your own composting bin? Now you can! It's time for the River Cog Compost Bin Sale! Click here to purchase your compost tools! Pickup will be Sunday, April 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 145 Dennison Road in Essex (parking in the back). (essexct.gov)
3. The new fire truck, engine 551 has made its way to The Deep River Fire Department headquarters. Built in Watertown by Gowar and Knight this engine is a beautiful piece of safety equipment that will no doubt be appreciated and cherished by the department who commemorated the festive occasion with a fire engine-themed cake! The department wrote on its Facebook page, "This engine is truly a beautiful piece of apparatus. We are appreciative to the town for the support to purchase a much-needed upgrade to our equipment. We would like to thank the truck committee for all the hours they spent to bring this project to fruition: Carlos Uphold, Pete Waz, Tom Lee, John Ely, Steven Budney, Jack White and Doug Whittaker." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Music Together FREE Demo (Ages 0-5) (10:30 AM)
• Pokemon Night! Ages High School - 30 (5:30 PM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Pressed Flower Art (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Public Library: "Can't risk it! Keep reading! " (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Dry cleaning bags are great for protecting, storing, and traveling with your clothes, but not so great for the recycling system. Before you waste these, consider taking them back to your local grocery store for recycling." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Continuing Lithium Ion Battery Safety awareness:" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "See the new Top Choices at the Deep River Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... This week's 20 new Top Choices include "It Starts with Us,” "Never Never” and "I Will Find You." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Exciting news! On Monday, March 20, 14 peer advocates from Valley completed and became certified in QPR for Suicide Prevention. Even better, this was taught by Brad Pitman, who became a certified instructor for QPR last summer." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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