🌱High Electric Bills + Surveying Needs Of Tri-Town's Children

Good morning, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Karena Garrity here with the Sunday Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers; breezy. High: 60 Low: 51.

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

1. Parents, grandparents and caregivers with children living at home are being asked to take a survey to help determine the summer programming needs of children in the community. (essexct.gov)
2. Friday marked the Connecticut River Museum’s maiden voyage of the newly acquired RiverQuest, which set out for the Eagle and Winter Wildlife Cruise on the Connecticut River. The cruise is a two-hour journey that heads north on the river giving guests the opportunity to see wintering eagles, as well as take in the natural beauty of the famed river and the seasonal wildlife. (FOX61 Hartford)
3. Did you know that Connecticut electric customers reportedly pay the highest monthly bills in the country outside of Hawaii? To combat this phenomenon, a bill is being proposed by the leadership of the Energy and Technology Committee. (CT Examiner)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Textile Creation Art Class for Teens + Adults (4:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Bunny Breakfast and Brunch Trains — Tickets will be available soon! Keep an eye on our Facebook page or visit essexsteamtrain.com!" (Facebook)
• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "The second Wine & Chocolate Experience on March 13 is almost sold out. There are only a few tables remaining so book yours today!" (Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "Get ready cause here I come.” The GRIS is back and in full swing!" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: The View From Federal Twist— a new way of thinking about gardens with James Golden. (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Why does it matter where I wash my car? Many soaps contain chemicals that harm fish and degrade water quality. When you wash your car in the driveway, the soap together with the dirt, grime, grease, and oil washes from your car and flows into nearby storm drains. " (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.