🌱 Deep River Smith & Wesson Facility Shutting Down + Lock Your Cars

Hey, friends. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• The Smith & Wesson facility in Deep River is shutting down.
• Keep your cars safe.
• Participate in a fundraiser for the greater good.

But first, today's weather: Showers, mainly early. High: 61 Low: 45.

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

1. The Smith & Wesson facility in Deep River is shutting down, leaving many without jobs. According to an article written by Patch staffer Chris Rhatigan, "A total of 117 employees will lose their jobs as a Smith & Wesson facility in Deep River will shut down, according to a document filed with the state Department of Labor. The layoffs will be in rounds beginning Aug. 4. Most employees continue until the facility closes Dec. 31, 2024, when 71 workers will be laid off." (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. The Essex Resident Trooper's Office wants to remind residents that recently multiple communities throughout Connecticut, including Westbrook, Old Lyme and Haddam, have experienced overnight thefts from vehicles. They are urging local residents to, "please be mindful to: “Take your keys, remove your valuables, lock your vehicle.” These simple steps will deter most criminals." The Essex Resident Trooper’s Office and Essex Police have been working diligently to prevent vehicle-related crimes of opportunity. If you happen to catch thieves on your home or business video surveillance system (doorbell camera), please email the footage along to Resident Trooper Mark Roberts via email (mroberts@essexct.gov) with your name, address, and telephone number. This information will remain confidential and may potentially help your neighbors and aid in investigations. The Resident Trooper’s Office appreciates our community partners in working to keep Essex a safe community for all. (Town of Essex)
3. In an effort to support all Region 4 Schools Tri-Town Youth Services is asking that everyone participate in the Tri-Town Sustainable Composting Fundraiser. Sustainable Connecticut will match $15,000 if our community can raise $15,000. For more information click here. (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Ivoryton's History and The 1982 Flood (10:00 AM)
• Essex Land Trust Annual BYO Concert and Picnic (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @honeyconeicecream. Come on in for a scoop of something new and exciting, or an old favorite. And of course, be on the lookout for our third Graduating Senior Flavor this weekend." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "It's officially Pride Month! Let's start this month off with some important history." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Essex must protect the Connecticut River! Where are you washing your car? Did you know there is widespread unawareness of the potentially harmful effects on the environment from the vehicle wash water?" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "A new month means a new Friends book sale! June is for Miscellaneous and Special books. Stop by and see what's on offer." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "It's not too soon to start thinking about summer reading! Deep River Reads will start on June 15. Watch the video to find out how kids, teens, and adults can participate and enjoy a variety of summer programming:" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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