🌱It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Winter + Gun Laws In CT

Hey, Essex-Chester-Deep River! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• It finally snowed! A little!
• Looking for a new job?
• Gun laws will be discussed in the Nutmeg State.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 42 Low: 27.

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

1. Disrupting the dull, gray drab of winter, big, fluffy, white snowflakes fell from the sky yesterday afternoon, signifying that although it hasn't felt like it. It is in fact winter in New England! As a non-snow fan myself, I actually welcomed the change of scenery yesterday and enjoyed nature's show. Today's forecast is calling for partly sunny with a high of 43 and a low of 30 degrees and Wednesday's forecast is calling for another round of rain/snow. (Weather Channel)
2. Many local employers in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are searching for new employees. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still out there. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter release a roundup of the latest local jobs posted in the region. Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Essex-Chester-Deep River and across greater Connecticut. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. According to a Patch article written by Rich Scinto, "Gov. Ned Lamont announced a series of gun control proposals for the 2023 legislative session, including banning open carry of firearms in public and limiting the number of handgun purchases per month. “National statistics show that Connecticut remains one of the safest states in the country and violent crime has been decreasing here over the last several years, but even one shooting is one too many,” Lamont said in a statement. Lamont proposed banning open carry of firearms in public, but continuing to allow concealed carry with a permit. Permit holders currently can open or close carry in public except for certain places such as bars and other gun-free zones." (Patch.com)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Fuseday Tuesday Hearts and other projects @6 (9:00 AM)
• Fuseday Tuesday Hearts+@ 3 (3:00 PM)
• Winter Bingo! Ages High School - 30 (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "Please adopt! These two dogs have been in the Tri-Town Shelter since November 2022. Call Animal Control Officer Plaut at 203-780-1311 or Animal Control Officer Fountain at 860-391-7127 for more information. Dodge is a lab mix, male, age unknown, medium to large in size and the white dog is a male, about 10 years old, american staffordshire terrier mix. Please call or text if interested." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Take Your Child to the Library Week is next week! We can't wait to see you at the library! Note: Lego Minute to Win It, Storybook STEM, and our Lego Builder Competition programs require registration. Call 860-767-1560." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The annual Essex Grondhog Day Parade is NEXT Sunday! Essex Library would love for children and their caregivers to join us as we make noise and march with Essex Ed! January 29 at 1:30 PM! Sign up at 860-767-1560." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Chester CT Historical Society: "Did you live in Chester when the "rag man" came around, looking for rags to make "shoddy" cloth? Looking for your memories of that time. Thanks!" (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Town of Chester Connecticut: "Summer Camp Registration Information. Welcome to the Chester Parks and Recreation 2023 Children's Summer Camp Program. Chester residents may begin to register NOW! On March 15, residents of all other area towns may also register." (Town of Chester Connecticut via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Join Sustainable Essex for Building a Sustainable Future: Passive House S.E.E.D. event on Saturday, February 11, 1:00 p.m. in the Essex Library Program Room. Join us as Essex architect George Penniman introduces the transformative potential of the Passive House building standard. Explore the myths and realities of building practices that can result in up to 90% energy savings, while enhancing occupant health and comfort." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "We are excited to co-sponsor with Essex Library, a fun week of activities for your children! Take Your Child to the Library Week 2023 begins January 30!" (Ivoryton Library Association via 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.

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