🌱Pets In Need Of New Homes+Deep River Historical Society New Officers

Welcome back, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things happening in Essex-Chester-Deep River today.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle. High: 50 Low: 38.

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

1. Looking to add a new member to your family? Look no further than these Essex-Chester-Deep River animal shelters for a pet available for adoption.(Patch)
2. The Deep River Historical Society elected a new president for the first time in 32 years! President Jeff Hostetler stepped down and thanked the membership for their support. Sue Wisner also stepped down as secretary. The new officers are not new to the board of trustees. New president Bruce Edgerton has served on the board for more than 20 years and new secretary Marian Staye has served on the board for eight years and served as house and grounds co-chair for 5 years. Congratulations new officers! (Press Release Desk)
3. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture Bureau of Regulatory Services is investigating Guida's Dairy in New Britain regarding 1 percent low-fat half-pint milk cartons that could be a health hazard. Milk cartons from Guida's reportedly contained diluted sanitizer. (Daily Voice)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "We had such a great time having Chairman of the Essex Board of Education, Mr. Seidman, as a guest reader at our Getting Ready for Kindergarten Storytime last week! Our next session is Wednesday, April 6, at 10:30. RSVP @ 860-767-1560." (Facebook)
  
• Bushy Hill Rec Center: Celebrate Earth Day with Bushy Hill and reduce, repair, recycle and connect. The event is being put on by Sustainable Essex, Deep River, and Chester. (Facebook)
• Essex Land Trust: Come learn about the Essex Land Trust at the Ivoryton Library on April 9. (Facebook)

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