🌱 How Deep Is Long Island Sound? + Fair Season Is Coming Up

Hey, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Learn about history on a local walking tour.
• Are you ready for fair season in Connecticut?
• How deep is the Sound?

But first, today's weather: A brief shower or two. High: 78 Low: 67.

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

1. The Walking Tour of Ivoryton was postponed and it will be held this Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Hit the streets with history and learn about historic neighborhoods with knowledgeable guides. Meet at Ivoryton Library. According to the Essex Historical Society, "The cost is $5 (cash) per tour; free to EHS members. The general public and families welcome. Each tour lasts about an hour over fairly level terrain." (Essex Historical Society)
2. Fair season is coming up quickly. For your full list of Connecticut fairs and festivals compiled by WTNH.com, click here. (WTNH.com)
3. We are lucky enough to live near Long Island Sound which offers up a bevy of water activities to take part in. So, have you ever wondered how deep Long Island Sound actually is? According to AZ Animals, "Long Island Sound is 230 feet deep at the deepest point." Now you know! (AZ Animals)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, August 16

• Hike at Gillete Castle! Ages High School-30 (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @ottopizzachester • Saying farewell to our college-bound staff! Some have been here for a few years, and some were new this summer, regardless, we're sad to see them go! Good luck to you all!!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @chesterfairct • Less than two weeks to get those exhibits ready!! Check out all the contests in the fair program on our website: www.Chesterfair.org." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Deep River Ice will be taking back-to-school supplies up until Saturday the 19th in preparation for distribution on Sunday, Aug. 20 at Tri-Town Youth Services, from 9 a.m. to noon!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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