🌱Fun In The Nutmeg State In January + High Honors And Honors Students

Hello, everybody. It's Friday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including news on...

• Will there be an ordinance in Essex pertaining to short-term rentals soon?
• The New Year is almost here. Looking for something fun to do in January?
• Congratulations to students who have achieved high honors and honors!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 54 Low: 41.

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

1. There is a "rough draft" of an ordinance in Essex pertaining to short-term rentals. According to Zip06.com, "[Essex] Planning and Zoning officials are continuing to work on creating a set of rules intended to regulate short-term rentals, commonly referred to as Airbnbs. At a Dec. 6 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), Land Use Official Carey Duques said she currently has a “very rough draft” of a town ordinance. “We have a draft. It’s still being worked on,” Duques told Commission members, adding that it may be available for Commissioner review in “maybe February.” Commissioner Robert Day noted that part of what the ordinance and PZC are attempting to do is improve safety and the best way to do that might be through the building code. While an ordinance would first need to be approved by the Board of Selectmen, according to [First Selectman Norman] Needleman, regulations established by PZC would follow." (Zip06.com)
2. Looking ahead to 2023 for some fun things to do in January? Here is a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the nutmeg state including; art exhibitions, music, comedy, theater and more. Hope you find something you like! (CT Insider)
3. According to Zip06.com, here is the list of area students were named to the Xavier High School first quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations students on a job well done! (Zip06.com)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Operation Holiday® Donors Invited to “Adopt" those in Need of Help (9:00 AM)
• Teen Takeover! (Gr. 7-12) - Essex Library Association (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Two photos of Al Martorelli in 1951 from Lil Bella. He's standing in the doorway of the Al-A-Bob restaurant he owned with Bob Blair (now Blackkat Leather), and the other he's in front of the Pattaconk." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "There is still space in next Wednesday's Harry Potter Trivia Event for kids and teens, January 4 at 4:30! Grab your friends and test your Potter knowledge! Teams can have up to 4 participants. Call 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@g..." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Woot, woot! Check out January's Nest Gatherings coming up! Be sure to use the link below to register! https://www.meetup.com/Nest-Gatherings/" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Upcoming Free Legal Advice Clinics: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Meet remotely with a volunteer lawyer for a 30-minute session to receive free legal advice via Zoom." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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