🌱Lower Mill Rate For Used Cars In Essex + CT's Housing Market News

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 73 Low: 59.

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

1. Because the value of used cars was inflated at the time of the town of Essex 2021 Grand List, the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance have elected to adopt a separate lower mill rate of 19.50 for the 2021 motor vehicle grand list. The tax bills received for cars in July will reflect this separate lower mill rate. (Town of Essex)
2. It's not too early to start planning for this year's Essex Lion's Club 38th Annual Lobster Bake on Saturday, August 6 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Park on Main Street. Tickets are $50 each. Tickets are available at Essex Hardware, Bob's Centerbrook Package Store, Bogaert Construction and Essex Detailing. Music will be provided by String of Pearls. Hope to see you there. (Essex Lions via Facebook)
3. There’s interesting news about Connecticut's housing market and how it compares to others throughout the country. Reportedly, the state's strong housing market could be heading toward a decline, according to a new report from real estate data curator ATTOM. Interest rates on 30-year mortgages have climbed to 6 percent, worsening affordability for prospective homebuyers and home sales have declined every month in 2022. Home-price appreciation continues to show signs of retreating rapidly, according to the report. (Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "🐸 Summer is frog season! 🐸 After hatching as tadpoles in spring, frogs mature into their adult forms throughout the summer. Find them in creeks, ponds and books this summer! #frogs #booksforkids #picturebooks" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Session 1 of STEM Culinary Camp for Teens is next week! For teens in Grades 7-12. Registration is required, please call 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to register." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Our summer programs are so close, we can hear the laughter and conversations already!☀ We appreciate any and all bought items from our charity wishlist on Amazon! There are a few things left that would enhance our programs. 💚 https://..." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Deep River Center: "Hi neighbors! Is anyone looking for electrical services? I am a licensed and qualified private electrician. I serve all parts of Connecticut. I always answer the phone and I am readily available. Call me at (917) 657-0931." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Essex Village: "We are selling two tickets to Steely Dan July 2 in Mansfield, MA. Asking $119 for both." (Nextdoor)

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— 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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