🌱It's Spring, Time For The Annual Boat Show + Earth Day Celebration

Welcome back, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in Essex-Chester-Deep River today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 56 Low: 37.

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

1. Spring is officially here, which means it's time for the sixth annual Connecticut Spring Boat Show, which will take place April 29-30 and May 1 at Safe Harbor Essex Island. A wide range of new and brokerage, power and sail boats will be on display ranging from 20 feet to larger than 65 feet. Visitors will also be treated to a variety of vendors, yacht brokers, gear, artists, accessories and service companies exhibiting on the lawn. The hope is that the event will raise $30,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer, a nonprofit organization that will benefit from 50 percent of ticket sales for the event. (Torrington Register Citizen)
2. Looking for a fun, family outing this weekend? An Earth Day Celebration will be held at the Bushy Hill Rec Center on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m! The earth friendly event is being hosted by Sustainable Essex, Chester Deep River and Bushy Hill Nature Center. There will be several activities to take part in and visitors will be able to hike the many trail and connect with nature. (essexct.gov)
3. The clock is ticking as the legislative session heads toward its final week. Reportedly, solar legislation has once again been among the most contentious topics, as well as a lengthy transportation and climate bill designed to make up for a loss on that subject last year, and to ensure federal funds do not go to waste, and the measure to put into statute by Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order to have a carbon-free electric grid by 2040 are all waiting. It will be interesting to see how it all concludes. (Connecticut Public)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Friends Board Meeting - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)
• Personnel Committee meeting - Essex Library Association (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Grab your friends, gather around the fire pits on our front patio and spend a few hours with our guest, Sydney Sherman, for the first event in our Exploring Energies series. Coffee, drinks, and dessert will be provided. " (Facebook)
• Chester CT Historical Society: "Our Art & Antiques Auction includes 97 items of interest for all tastes. These are just a few of them. All of them can be seen at virtualauction.bid/chestercthistoricalsociety2022 where you can place a bid until noon on Saturday." (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Bike Safety Rodeo! Sunday, May 8!" (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Valley Regional High School Girls Lacrosse Team is hosting a Car Wash at the Essex Public Works Garage on Saturday, April 30 9am-12pm! " (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Essex Library Association has released their Children's Department Newsletter for the month of May! Parents of littles, be sure to save this calendar to your phone! " (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Last call for registration for this Saturday's event! Just a few spots left!" (Facebook)

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