🌱It's Time For Daffodil Days + Athletic Field Meeting Tonight

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes news about:

• Meeting tonight about athletic fields.
• Real estate in the area is never boring.
• Enjoy the flowers!

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 53 Low: 28.

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

1. Reminder! Tonight at 7:30 pm in the John Winthrop auditorium there will be a public presentation to discuss the athletic fields at both Valley Regional High School and John Winthrop Middle School. On the May 2 Region 4 Budget Referendum there will be an additional question to approve a $9,000,000 bond for the athletic fields. Come to the presentation so you know what you are voting on! (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
2. The local real estate scene is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. As part of our weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some recently listed and interesting houses to hit the market in and around the Essex-Chester-Deep River area.
   Keep scrolling to see what's been listed in your area. Like what you see? Simply click on any address in the list to get additional pics and details. Without further ado, here's a look at properties in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. Happy house hunting. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. The Daffodil Days have begun in Essex! Over 42,000 daffodils are beginning to bloom celebrating spring and spreading cheer for all to see. Shops, restaurants and businesses throughout town will have specials to celebrate this unique time of year! Hope to see you out shopping! (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Social Security 101 Workshop (4:00 PM)
• Nintendo Switch Game Night! Ages High School - 30 (5:30 PM)
• Afghanistan After The Withdrawal: An Update With Pamela Constable (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Car vs. pole, no injuries." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: " Position open: Summer Camp Counselor!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "April 1st is coming up and represents the start of the Week of the Young Child! To kick things off, Tree House Players' own Amy Forbes will do a community read of Elephant Island on April 2nd at Grove St. Park in Essex! " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bingo-night-at-the-ivoryton-library-tickets-588061647217" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Miss Nicole is so excited to be reading a story before Essex Park and Recreation's EGGstravaganza! Register with Essex Parks and Rec by going to https://essexct.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1239" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Position open: Retirement Board Clerk: The Town of Essex is presently accepting applications for a part-time position of clerk for the Retirement Board at their regularly scheduled meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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