🌱Jobs Available In The Area + Concert In The Garden Series In Chester

Hello there, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here in your inbox this summer morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Decreasing clouds; less humid. High: 84 Low: 65.

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

1. Lynn K. Giroux has been promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer. In The Day article, Diane Arnold, president and CEO of Essex Savings Bank said, “Lynn is an invaluable member of the senior management team of Essex Savings Bank and this promotion is well-deserved." The article states that Giroux has 40 years of banking experience, having spent the last 22 at Essex Savings Bank, whereby she oversees human resources, compliance, branch administration, deposit operations, loan administration, marketing and facilities. In addition to her work responsibilities, Giroux serves as an ambassador and member for the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Society for Human Resource Professionals, the American Bankers Association, the Connecticut Bankers Association whereby she also serves on the organization’s Human Resource Committee, and is a past board member of Camp Hazen YMCA." Congratulations Lynn! (theday.com)
2. Stop by Leif Nilsson’s Spring Street Gallery in Chester on Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. to hear John Brown and the BackPorch Pickers as part of the Concert in the Garden series. The Connecticut-based band plays traditional country, classic rock and original songs, featuring singer-songwriter John Brown, an Ivoryton native. BYOB and picnic. Tickets for the show are a $20 donation.(theday.com)
3. Businesses across the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are looking to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings posted within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities close to home. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Summer Reading Spirit Day: DECADES DAY! (All Day)
• B&G Mechanical AC Repairs - Essex Library Association (9 a.m.)
• RiverFire Glass Fuseday Tuesday @3 (3 p.m.)
• Development Committee meeting - Essex Library Association (5:30 p.m.)
• RiverFire Glass Fuseday Tuesday @6 (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "Tips for Conserving Water WEEK! Bathrooms: • Never use your toilet as a waste basket. • Do not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth. • Take short showers instead of tub baths. Turn off the water flow while soaping or shampoo." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Save the date! Thursday, July 28th at the Deep River Library. The River Valley Libraries are looking forward to sharing this incredible entertainer with you and your whole family! Be sure to register in order for rain delay information. ..." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is still open until July 31st. If you haven't applied yet but are eligible, you have until the end of the month to fill out the application. Apply at -> http://ow.ly/6C3b50JvkUI." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton! WISHLIST WEDNESDAYS! (July 27)
• Summer Marketplace for Artisans (July 31)
• Free speech on the benefits of access control installation in Old Saybrook, CT (August 4)
• Art's and Crafts Fair (August 13)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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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