🌱 Electric Train In CT + Local Jobs + Tragic Water Deaths

Welcome back, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Increasing amounts of sun. High: 72 Low: 48.

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

1. Businesses across the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are searching for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? We've compiled a list of recently posted jobs in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. It was all-aboard Monday for guests to take the inaugural ride of the first M8 electric train on Shore Line East. The train, which runs from New Haven to New London, emits no carbon emissions and is faster and has more amenities for riders compared to the diesel trains. "These electric trains coming into service are an important milestone for Shore Line East," Gov. Lamont said at a news briefing at Union Station in New Haven Monday. "It is an improvement that has been long-awaited and has been delivered." (Patch)
3. Ponds, lakes, rivers and oceans are all bodies of water and they are all dangerous given the right circumstances. As the mercury rose this weekend, Connecticut residents began to dip their toes in the water, unfortunately, it had a tragic ending for two people who lost their lives. Saturday, at Uncas Pond in Lyme, a 16-year-old boy was reportedly swimming with friends when he lost his life On Sunday, at Quonnipaug Lake in Guilford, a man in a kayak died trying to recover a lost paddle. There was a third incident on Sunday, which could have also ended in tragedy in Portland. However, in that incident, reportedly three good samaritans rescued the swimmer in distress at Great Hill Pond. (FOX61 Hartford)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Children's Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (All day)
• ALA LTC Book Discussion Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Thank you to the "Warriors in the Community" for washing DRFD fire trucks. Great job Valley seniors." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Back-to-basics! Here are some steps to take when you need help if you are experiencing a mental health concern or condition, which is presented by Mental Health America. " (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Find resources about mental health, anxiety, depression, moodiness, and more on ctstronger.org. You can also find information on coaches, housing support, and vaccination." (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Have fun during those summer vacation days at Camp Hazen. Join us for our Summer Vacation Days!" (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Neighbors! There are only three spots left for our Babysitter Training Course which also includes Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification! If your kiddo wants to be ready for babysitting this summer, now is the time to register!" (Facebook)
• Town of Chester Connecticut: "Reminder: Chester’s Draft Affordable Housing Plan Available; Information Session to be Held May 25. As previously announced, the Town of Chester’s draft Affordable Housing Plan (AHP) is now available. A copy of this inaugural plan can be found at: http://chesterct.org/.../05/Chester_draft-AHP-5-11-22.pdf ." (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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