🌱Essex: Friendliest Town In CT + Tri-Town Real Estate Shifts

Happy Wednesday, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A warm breeze. High: 61 Low: 25.

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

1. Essex was deemed the "The Friendliest Town In Connecticut." This is something that locals have known for a while. That's why they live here! (Only In Your State)
2. Looking for a job in the area? Here is a comprehensive list of employers looking to hire people now. (Essex, Chester, Deep River Patch)
3. New real estate opportunities in the Essex-Chester-Deep River Area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
4. Take a peek at the names of local students from Middlesex County who have worked hard and made the dean's lists at their respective colleges and universities. Congratulations students.(Westport News)
5. This spring, the sixth annual Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held at Safe Harbor Essex Island, April 29-May 1. Visitors will once again have the opportunity to tour a wide array of new and brokerage, power and sail boat models from leading boat brands. Sails Up 4 Cancer, a nonprofit organization supporting cancer care, education, prevention and research will benefit from 50 percent of ticket sales proceeds and will be onsite with additional fundraising opportunities. Mark your calendars! See you there! (CT Insider)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Getting Ready for Kindergarten storytime (10:30 AM)
• Boost Your Money IQ with Financial Educator Kristen Jacks (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "The managers of the Connecticut River Pumpout Boat Program are seeking a part-time weekday, weekend, and relief pumpout boat operator for the 2022 boating season." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "I LOVE ESSEX photo collection: View of a summer concert on the lawn at the Connecticut River Museum with the Becky Thatcher in the background in Essex. Photo copyright by Verena Harfst. Please share your I LOVE ESSEX photos too! Send the..." (Facebook)
• Bushy Hill Nature Center: "Are you interested in walking with the Bushy Hill crew in the Essex Go Bragh Parade? (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Next Monday evening, the next Valley Safe Grad FUNdraiser!" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "One week left to vote for the Essex Library! Please support the library in obtaining this funding available from The Essex Savings Bank Community Investment Program." (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.