🌱 Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Reported + Chester Sunday Concert

Hello, friends. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• Mosquitoes carrying West Nile.
• Essex makes the list.
• Summer concert in Chester.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 85 Low: 63.

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

1. The wet weather and high humidity this summer have created a perfect storm for mosquitoes in Connecticut. Reportedly nine towns have had mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile Virus. According to WFSB, "The East Shore Health District is advising residents on how to protect themselves: Minimize time spent outdoors around dusk and dawn, use mosquito repellant containing DEET, eliminate standing water on your property and empty out any plastic pools, garbage cans or anything that collects water." (wfsb.com)
2. Only two towns in Connecticut made the 100 Best Small Towns In America list and Essex was one of them. Coming in at number 85, the town of Essex was highlighted for its historic homes and waterfront beauty. Congratulations Essex! (Patch)
3. A Summer Sunday concert on will be held on Aug. 13, at the Chester Meeting house, on the lawn at 5 p.m. The event is presented by the Chester Library and funded by Carol LeWitt in memory of Margaret Weisenburger. Hope to see you there! (Chester Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, August 9

• Writer's Block Meeting (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Join us for Shanties and Shenanigans this coming Saturday night! Only five more days until our Thar Be Pirates cruise! Steal these limited tickets before they run out!" (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Is your reader ready for chapter books but daunted by the 3,4,500+ page counts of 'Harry Potter,' 'Percy Jackson,' and others? Fear not! Our new Juvenile Quick Fiction section has arrived!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Save the date if you are planning to attend this memorial walk up at the Glastonbury Town Hall." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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