🌱Deep River Volunteer Fire Gear Recovered + New Show At The Playhouse

Hello, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Karena Garrity here with the Wednesday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 58 Low: 37.

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

1. The world-premiere musical, "Star of Freedom," directed by the Ivoryton Playhouse's Artistic Director Jacqueline Hubbard, with music and lyrics by Jeff Blaney and book by Lawrence Thelen, has taken to the stage at the Playhouse and will run through May 1. Juxtaposing sadness with whimsy the musical is a love story. Tickets are on sale now. (Middletown Press)
2. Good news! Although there is not much information available at this time, according to a Deep River Fire Department Facebook post, the fire gear that was stolen from the car of one of the fire department's volunteers, over the weekend, was found and the department should have it back sometime this week. (Facebook)
3. Walmart in Guilford is closing! According to a press release, the store will be closed by May 20. There are currently 34 Walmarts in the state, the closest geographic stores to the Guilford Walmart are the ones in Branford and Old Saybrook. (Zip06.com)
4. What an honor! The Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Principal, Mark Ambruso, has been named the 2022 Connecticut Middle School Principal of the Year. Reportedly credited for his positive, fun, safe approach to running a school, Ambruso was nominated by his colleagues. The Connecticut Association of Schools and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, sponsor the award, which recognizes the achievements of individual school leaders for extraordinary leadership and a passion for education. (lymeline.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• 10:30 Essex Meadows Book Club - Essex Library Association (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Our first event with Sydney Sherman is one month away!" (Facebook)
• Town of Chester Connecticut: "The Chester Fair will be holding its annual Wine & Beer Tasting on Saturday, June 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Chester Fairgrounds. We are so happy this event is back!" (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Mark your calendars for two open house dates at The Steward Outdoor School in Deep River! Outdoor based education for K thru 8th!" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "WBDC & SBA present a free webinar "Turn Your Hobby into a Business" on Thursday, April 21, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM." (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.