🌱 Kirtland Commons Celebrates 30th Anniversary + Mother's Day Gifts

Hey, friends! It's Friday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including news about:

• Kirtland Commons 30th Anniversary.
• Mother's Day Gifts.
• Deep River public hearing.

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

1. Kirtland Commons in Deep River celebrated 30 years on Tuesday. On May 10, 1993 the doors opened for the first time at Kirtland Commons and ever since it has been a safe haven for many residents. Happy anniversary, Kirkland Commons! (Deep River Housing Authority via Facebook)
2. Still looking for a Mother's Day Gift? Prive-Swiss Wellness Spa at 10 Main St. in Essex has you covered. A Bloom Bar Pop Up with Mar Floral will be at Prive Swiss form May 12-14. Treat Mom to a personalized floral arrangement with a beautiful display of fresh, seasonal stem flowers to arrange the perfect gift! Gift cards to the Wellness Spa will also available. Everything you need in one place. Stop in and pick up your gift. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. The Deep River Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. via Zoom Videoconference. According to the Town of Deep River website, "The Public Hearing is being held for the following: a. Special Exception - SE #23-03 - 112 River Road, New 4000+ sf Single Family Residence in Gateway Conservation District; Applicant: Tom Lontine (continuation of hearing) b. Subdivision Application - Three-Lot Subdivision at 277 River Road (Map 71 Lot 4-B); Applicant: Thomas K. Boyd & Katharine B. Dernocoeur (continuation of hearing) c. Text Amendment Application to Section 4.29 of the Deep River Zoning Regulations (Village Commercial) to allow for Private School. Petitioner: CT Coastal Academy d. Special Exception – 447 Main St. (Map 59, Lot 14-A), dog grooming business; Applicant: Jenny Anderson. The public may speak and submit written communications until the close of the public hearing. Details zoning@deepriverct.us or available in the Land Use Office." (Town of Deep River)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Fun Friday Storytime (10:30 AM)
• Spring Into Stories: Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (10:30 AM)
• Mother's Day Bloom Bar Weekend (2:00 PM)
• SoMA Kids Night Out (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch: "Pet Adoption In The Essex-Chester-Deep River Area: See The Latest Pets." (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
• Essex Board of Trade: "Essex Garden Club May Market this Saturday, May 13, 9-2 p.m. And yes... They have garlic salt!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Pet Professions (Gr. 5-12), May 17, 4:30 p.m. Are you interested in working with animals when you're older? Learn about careers in the animal welfare field and the skills and education needed! Contact 860-767-1560." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "This is an eye-opening book, and we have multiple copies available. Come get yours to be ready for our #OwnVoices book discussion at 7 p.m. next Tuesday." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Your brain in nature! Check out this week's newsletter for Mental Health Month looking at how being outside and in parts of nature can benefit our mental wellness." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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