🌱 Get School Supplies At Tri-Town Youth Services + Sunday Concert

Hi all! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Need school supplies?
• Wild weather.
• Summer concert in Chester.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and not as warm. High: 75 Low: 59.

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

1. With the first day of school right around the corner, it's time to get school supplies. In an effort to help out, Tri-Town Youth Services in Deep River will be handing out school supplies on Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to noon (while supplies last). Be sure to stop by. (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
2. Friday morning's weather was one for the books. Massive downpours throughout New England flooded roads and, in some cases, stopped traffic. In the neighboring state of Rhode Island, reportedly, a tornado lifted a car. What will the remainder of summer be like? (CT Insider)
3. A Summer Sunday concert will be held on Aug. 20, at the Chester Meeting House, on the lawn at 5 p.m. The event is presented by the Chester Library and funded by Carol LeWitt in memory of Margaret Weisenburger. Hope to see you there! (Chester Public Library via Facebook)
4. Illegal fishing for trout in the state of Connecticut will earn you a hefty fine from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. According to the CT Insider, "Environmental Conservation Police issued infractions to a group of fishermen in August that carried fines of $3,300." (CT Insider)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Saturday, August 19

• Lawn Games & Lemonade (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Chester Connecticut: " That’s a wrap on 2023 Park and Rec Summer Camp! A huge thank you to the amazing lifeguards and counselor staff for making this summer so special for the children." (Town of Chester Connecticut via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @deephollowfarm • Listen up! This week is peak cherry tomato week! We will be selling them in quarts on a sale! Cherry tomatoes are so great and easy to preserve for the winter — just pop the stems off and throw in a freezer." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Town of Chester Connecticut: "Volunteers needed for the Zero Waste Program at the Chester Fair, Aug. 25-27. Last summer was the first time implementing the Zero Waste Program at the Chester Fair." (Town of Chester Connecticut via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Get your walking sneaks ready for the 2nd Annual Compassion Walk hosted by The Nest Coffee House and A Little Compassion!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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