🌱Looking For New Job In The Tri-Town Area + Cannabis Can't Be Gifted

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 68 Low: 50.

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

1. Businesses across the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are searching for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here is who is hiring? (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. The Connecticut General Assembly voted 148-1 in favor of SB 350, a bill making Juneteenth a state holiday. It has also passed in the state Senate by a vote of 35-1. (Greenwich Free Press)
3. The state legislature passed a bill that has the intent to curb cannabis bazaars that operated in a gray area since cannabis became legal in Connecticut. The bill is now on its way to Gov. Ned Lamont's desk for consideration. According to the state Office of Legislative Research, the bill clarifies that cannabis can't be "gifted" in exchange for donations or donations to gain admission to an event and it can't be given away as a door prize, goodie bag or part of a swag bag. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Children's Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (12:00 AM)
• SCORE CT - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)
• Wiggle Worms Storytime - Essex Library Association (10:30 AM)
• Personnel Committee - Essex Library Association (4:15 PM)
• Chunky Blanket Workshop (6:30 PM)
• Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style for Today’s Garden (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "A fan favorite is here again! Registration for Babysitter Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR is now open! We have 12 spots for kiddos aged 11-17 to participate in this training. Both dates are required (6 hours) for certification. ..." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "For today and Back to Basics of Mental Health Awareness Month let's take a moment to look at these two flyers and start to really think about mental health. Is there any information included here that surprises you?" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "@ The Library May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out a selection of curated books in our Children's department, and make sure to stop by our Kindness Rocks! painting event on Saturday, May 2t from 2 - 4 p.m. " (Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1: "Happening this Saturday, May 14. Check with your mail carrier to see if they are participating." (Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Be sure to register for our Social Security and Retirement Maxizimation event with AAA Retire at 6 p.m. May 11. It's on Zoom and it's free!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Financial Planning Boot Camp: Strengthen Your Financial Fitness through Investing (May 10)
• Capella Cantorum Spring Concert (May 15)
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For sale:

• Deep teal leather sectional. $1,900. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll be 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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