🌱Get A Jump On Mother's Day + Art Abounds In Downtown Essex

Happy Sunday, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 66 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories today for the Essex, Chester, Deep River area:

1. It will be all about Art on May 6 in downtown Essex, as the River Valley Artists open the exhibit “Abstract Works” at Ben Parker’s studio/gallery, and across the street, will be the Essex Art Association season opening for “All You Need is Love.’’ This art intensive evening will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Vistors will be able to go back and forth between Ben Parker’s at 1 N. Main St., and the association gallery at 10 N. Main St., taking in over 140 newly created works while enjoying wine, appetizers and desserts in both places, according to a press release. Don't miss the fun!(CT Insider)
2. A lot happened at the Capital Friday night. Judge Joan Alexander was selected to the Connecticut Supreme Court and several bills were passed through the legislative session such as the Connecticut Clean Air Act, protections for abortion providers, a law aimed at curbing skyrocketing catalytic converter thefts and legislation prohibiting Connecticut employers from holding “captive audience” meetings to discourage workers from organizing. (News 12 Connecticut)
3. With Mother's Day just around the corner here are some ideas for deals and events around Connecticut. See what the nutmeg state has to offer. (NBC Connecticut)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Mother's Day Glass Magnet Giftmaking Mini Workshop (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Very special thank you to Robin Deming, Whelen Engineering and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County." (Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "PERFECT weekend to Experience Essex at the CT Spring Boat Show! Stop by to enjoy the sights, shop, eat, and lounge!" (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Get the lashes of your dreams right here in Chester at Susan Houde - Owner] #visitchesterct #supportlocal . . . Susan Houde - Owner. Long and heavy lashes take time and patience. These lashes were a dream to lift.(Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: FIRE DANGER is HIGH. If you have received a permit from your local Open Burning Official to burn brush on your property, the permit is not valid if the Forest Fire Danger is rated high. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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