🌱 Meal Train For Deep River Family + BOE Public Hearing Set

Good morning, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with a fresh edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; chilly. High: 50 Low: 37.

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

1. Proof of what an amazing community makes up the towns of Chester, Deep River and Essex; a meal train has been set up by community members for a family in Deep River facing their young daughter's medical complications. Homemade, store-bought, or take-out meals are being welcomed. Anything will help! Donations are also being accepted- any money donated will go directly to medical expenses and burial costs. (Facebook)
2. Region #4 BOE Budget Public Hearing; A public district meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote at a town meeting in the Towns of Chester, Deep River and Essex will be held in the John Winthrop Middle School Library on Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m.(Press Release Desk)
3. Targeting truck emissions, Connecticut Democrats, such as State Representative Christine Palm (D-36), are considering California regulations and pushing for legislation that would work to slash greenhouse gas emissions in the state. Those against this push argue that this may result in higher prices on everything including gas, new cars and even groceries. (Register Citizen)
4. The local real estate market is always shifting. Here is a list of the newest homes on the market in the tri-town area. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• River Valley Artists - show setup - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)
• B&G Committee meeting - Essex Library Association (5:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bushy Hill Nature Center: "Exciting news! Come unplug and learn the skills that survivalists have known for centuries. We have two Wilderness Survival workshops for adults coming up! One is a day-long course (April 9th) and the second is a weekend retreat (May 14t..." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Hi neighbors! Our Clinical Director Melanie Meyer, LMFT, added some items to our Amazon Charity Wishlist! These items will really support the work that she does with our youth and their families." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Be on the lookout for the Essex Library's Librarian-on-the-Go at the May Market! Register for a library card, find out about our services, even check out a book on gardening!" (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "5 Recycling Tips To Welcome Spring Season: Here's Tip #1 1. Donate Your Extra Stuff. This one is pretty simple to do. Make a list of things that you will use and those that you won’t. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure." (Facebook)

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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.