🌱Area Fireworks Listing + State Rep Applauds Chester Inclusiveness

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Cooler with a shower or two. High: 67 Low: 60.

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

1. State Representative Christine Palm, (D-36) wrote the following letter to the Chester community praising them for their inclusive downtown area: "With so much division abroad in the land, it is a joy to drive into (or stroll through) downtown Chester and see how many merchants are flying the Progress Pride flag. It’s especially heartening to see it fly alongside the POW flag, and the American flag, which, after all, symbolizes freedom for all citizens.
   Thank you, Honeycone, Wayfinder, Little House, Lori Warner Gallery, Simon’s, The Hive, The Pattaconk, Black Kat Leathers, The Space, Lark, The Shops at the Millhouse and Reboot Eco. (Apologies if I missed anyone in downtown Chester!) Visibility and solidarity are more important than ever."
2. The iconic Deep River Ancient Muster is just around the corner. Start making plans now! The date for this year’s muster is Saturday, July 16, with “DRAM Weekend” running from July 15 thru July 17. Be prepared that the on-field parking that is behind the camping area, along the tree line, will no longer be available. The camping area has been expanded to allow for more space between campsites. More information to come! (Deep River Ancient Muster via Facebook)
3. July 4th Fireworks: Near Middletown (Patch); Near North Haven (Patch); In Madison (Patch); Middletown Fireworks Guide: Road Closures, Event Information (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Summer dance program, language classes, and more at Connecticut College (9 a.m.)
• Friends Board - Annual Meeting - Essex Library Association (10 a.m.)
• Dungeons & Dragons Club - Essex Library Association (3 p.m.)
• Dancing with Hoops! @ Deep River Library (4:30 p.m.)
• ELA Board of Trustees meeting - Essex Library Association (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Get no cost meals for kids under 18 all summer! The CT Summer Meals Program is federally funded by the USDA and state-administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "So many fun learning opportunities for kids, tweens, and teens at the Essex Library this summer! Call the library at 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to register, or for more information on any of these awesome programs!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Starting today at 7 a.m., at zero cost to participants, find your flow with Tai Chi." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Dungeons and Dragons for teens, 12 through 15, starts today from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Essex Library Association! Registration is required for attendance!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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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