🌱 High Honor And Honor Role Students + Volleyball Player Highlight

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about...

• Sophie Scrivo, volleyball spotlight!
• Looking for a new home? We can help!
• Congratulations VRHS high honor and honor role students.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with plenty of sun. High: 40 Low: 26.

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

1. According to Zip06.com, "The position of setter is quite a crucial one when it comes to the success of a high school volleyball team, yet Sophie Scrivo has certainly set her mark within the position and for the Valley Regional volleyball squad during her tenure. Sophie notched 365 assists (4th-most in the Shoreline Conference), fired 48 aces, brandished 20 blocks, punched up 192 digs, along with 49 kills, to help the Warriors return to both the Shoreline Conference and Class M State Tournaments with an overall mark of 13-10 this fall. She was additionally an Honorable Mention for the All-Shoreline Conference Team. On a team level, she was bestowed with the team’s Heart of the Warrior Award. The recipient of the award is a player who embodies the values of teamwork, coachability, dedication, drive, and leadership. Congratulations Sophie. (Zip06.com)
2. On the hunt for a new home, and want the latest scoop on what's available near you? Need some help finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? Never fear! To help simplify your search, we here at Patch have compiled a fresh batch of new listings nearby.
   Below, you'll find the five most recent homes to go up for sale in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — including a listing in the Essex area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $409,000, and another in the Essex area with 6 beds and 6 baths for $3.7 million.5 New Properties On The Market In And Around The Essex-Chester-Deep River Area (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Congratulations to all the Valley Regional High School students who made high honors and honor role! Way to go to students. Keep up the good work! (Zip06.com)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Operation Holiday® Donors Invited to “Adopt" those in Need of Help (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Santa comes to town tomorrow (Sunday) as he's been coming for decades. Here's Paul Sage as Santa in a few old photos. Do you recognize any of the people with Santa?" (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "New program series for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 6: STEAM Saturdays! Kick off: January 7 at 10:00 AM with Fluffy Snow Slime! Get your hands messy and create this awesome project with Miss Nicole! Registration is required." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "A reminder that the Essex Library Association closes for federal #holidays and will close early at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 and be closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of #Christmas. The library re-opens Tuesday at 10." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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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