🌱Essex Man Arrested For DUI + St. Patrick's Train Ride For The Family

Hello, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll learn about:

• Essex man arrested for DUI Tuesday night.
• Survey shows CT residents against bill to allow bars to stay open later.
• Take a St. Patrick's train ride!

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

1. Essex resident, 43 year-old Kevin Harris, was arrested and charged with DUI after engaging in pursuit on 1-95 Waterford on Tuesday night. According to Eyewitness News 3, "Connecticut State Police received calls for an erratic operator traveling southbound on I-95. Troopers identified a 2008 Saturn Aura XE failing to maintain the travel lane near Exit 82 in Waterford. A motor vehicle stop was attempted, but the vehicle continued and engaged troopers in pursuit for approximately 1 mile. Harris did not comply with verbal instructions to exit the vehicle, [once stopped] and began to actively fight with state troopers as they removed him from the vehicle. He was placed under arrest for operating under the influence after troopers detected a strong order of alcohol on his person." (Eyewitness News 3)
2. Patch readers who responded to a survey about a proposed pilot program under which alcohol may be served until 4 a.m. in certain Connecticut cities were overwhelmingly against it. According to a Patch article written by Rich Kirby, State Rep. Christopher Rosario, who represents Bridgeport, introduced the bill into the current legislative session in Hartford last month. Cities participating in the delayed last-call program would be Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury and West Hartford. Current law allows Connecticut establishments to serve alcohol until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. on the weekends. (Patch)
3. Looking for a unique way to celebrate St. Patrick's day with the kids? Why not take a ride on the Essex Steam Train? Mommy & Me Leprechaun Tea will be held on March 11 and 18 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Wear your Irish green, and hop aboard the Essex Steam Train through the picturesque Connecticut River Valley aboard this celebratory St Patrick’s excursion. An assortment of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and more will be offered. The excursion is $45.99 per person. For more information click here. (Essex Steam Train)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• SoMA Creative Crawl (6:00 PM)
• Letter of Continued Interest Workshop (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Library : "Join us for the spring session of Advanced Chess starting on March 22 at 4:00 pm. Hone your skills, practice puzzles and play this classic game! This program is open to kids, tweens and teens, with the suggested age group 5th -12th grade. Registration is required for the Zoom meeting link. Participants must sign up for a free account on https://www.chess.com prior to the program. Registering for this program will automatically enroll you for all Deep River Chess Club Advanced Sessions 3/22, 4/5, and 4/19. For more information, go to our website at http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com." (Deep River Library)
• Deep River Library: "There are many wonderful predators which call our area home. Join us on April 3 at 6:00 pm for a presentation by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and discover which predators can be found in Connecticut. Registration is required. This program is open to ages 18+. For more information, go to our website at http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com."(Deep River Library)
• Essex Library: Yale science talk: "Species Spotlight from Deep Freese To Shining Seas" on Zoom, March 9 at 7 p.m. hosted by the Essex Library and Hotchkiss Library of Sharon. The focus will be on three creatures who are the best at what they do, highlighting unique past and present species from deep freeze to shining seas. Registration is required. www.youressexlibrary.org or call Essex Library at 860-767-1560. (Essex Library)

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— Karena Garrity

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