🌱It's Track And Field Season At Essex Park And Rec + Real Estate News

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Introduce track and field to your kids.
• Talk to the Essex Assessor if you need help.
• The real estate market is never boring.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 47 Low: 28.

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

1. The Essex Park and Recreation Department Running Rams program is starting soon with coach Peter Capezzone. The program provides instruction on track and field skills and techniques in a fun atmosphere teaching our next generation of athletes about the exciting sport of track and field. For more information and to register click here. (Essex Parks and Recreation)
2. The Essex Assessor’s Office is currently accepting applications for the State of Connecticut Circuit Breaker program until April 17 for mail-ins and May 15 for walk-ins. To qualify for this program a person must be totally disabled or age 65 by December 31, 2022. In the case of a married couple, only one spouse needs to be 65. The total household qualifying income, including any Social Security benefits, must be less than $49,100 for a married couple and less than $40,300 for a single person. The property that you are seeking assistance for must be your primary residence. Once qualified for the State Circuit Breaker Program, you are also eligible for the Town of Essex matching benefit. For more information go to the Town of Essex website. (Town of Essex)
3. The local real estate scene is buzzing with activity, 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 the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area. You can click any property below to see more details. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Louie Listens (5:00 PM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Candle Making (6:30 PM)
• Yale Science In The News: Species Spotlight: From Deep Freeze to Shining Seas (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Public Library: "The face you make when the movie doesn't stay true to the book." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1: "Thursday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom - Free zoom program with the Essex Fire Department & the Essex Fire Marshal: Lithium Ion Battery Safety. Registration required - Registration link: http://ow.ly/Ac2m50N8oAo" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Pick up information on the NBMAA's Hidden Wonders Summer Camp and Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders special exhibition in the children's department. While you're at it, why not check out our visitor pass to the NBMAA?" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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