🌱Griswold Inn On Romantic List + Big Storm Over; Ready For Next?

Happy Monday, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Let's get this day started off right. These are the most important things happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

It's going to be sunny and not as cold, so enjoy the day! High: 31 Low: 14.

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

1. The tri-towns made it safely through the "big" storm. Learn how to prepare for the next one. (Facebook)
2. Home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. Learn more from the Essex Fire Engine Company #1. (Facebook)
3. The Griswold Inn has made the list of romantic escapes in Connecticut for Valentine's Day. See where else throughout the state made the list. (Visit Connecticut)
4. Tri-town residents, have you ordered your free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the U.S. government? Order online (Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Nominating Committee meeting - Essex Library Association (5:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Here's a look at a storm in early February 1926. Recognize any of the buildings from 96 years ago? Just imagine - someday snow photos from this weekend's storm will be history!" (Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Book banning is NOT cool." (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "When a snowstorm happens in the Village, Leif Nilsson paints the lovely scene! (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Sunday Spotlight Staff Series! Melanie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been working with Tri-Town since 2017." (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.