🌱Get Outside, Get Fit + Newest Homes On The Market In The Area

Hello, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town...

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 69.

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

1. Outdoor fitness in the Nutmeg State is something to savor during these beautiful summer months. In a Middletown Press article, the six key benefits of exercising outdoors are discussed in length. Number one is boost your mood. The article explains that sunshine and exercise are ways to increase your serotonin levels. "Serotonin is a hormone that stabilizes your mood and regulates feelings of happiness and overall well-being." Other benefits discussed include challenging your body, outside workouts are free and accessible, fresh air is always a plus, stimulating your senses and getting more social. So next time you want a good workout, get outside and see how you feel! (Middletown Press)
2. Looking to make a move? Here's a handy list of the five latest houses to hit the market in and around the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — such as one in the Chester area for $125,000, and another in the Chester area with 4 beds and 2.5 baths for $624,900. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. The Essex Rotary Club has announced its scholarship recipients: Maggie Dipierdomenico, Brian Rankin, Henry McPherson, Glenn Herman, Grace Haskins, Ava Boyles, Rachel Dona, Taylor Milano and Dan Hearn. Congratulations recipients!(Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Summer Reading Spirit Day: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE DAY! (all day)
• Fuseday Tuesday @ 3 o'clock (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday Fuseday Evening Session (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "During the holiday weekend 21 firefighters from all over the state attended a Q class taught by Middlesex County Fire School and hosted by Deep River Fire Department. The class consisted of four hours of classroom training and 10 hours of practical training. The men and women will be back at their respective fire departments honing their skills over the next couple of weeks. Then they will test on the July 9 or July 24." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Yoga now offered downtown at the The Space. Teaming up with @aspen_yoga to bring a restorative yoga series to downtown Chester. Classes will be held in our gallery and we’re so excited!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Chester Public Library has shared this great program happening throughout Connecticut this summer! #visitchesterct #loveyourlocal . . . Chester Public Library] Happy Summer! Connecticut children 18 and under (plus 1 accompanying adult) get into participating museums FREE this summer! Visit http://CTSummerMuseums.com for details. Want to go to a museum not on this list? Check with the library to see if we have a pass you can borrow." (Visit Chester CT via 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.

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