🌱Mutual Aid Program For 11 Towns Created + Tri-Town Real Estate

Morning, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

It will be colder today with morning snow possibly accumulating 1-3 inches. The high will be 35 degrees and the low of 12 degrees. Drive safely and stay warm!

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

1. Colin Bennett, the owner of Bennet's Books in Deep River, has created a Mutual Aid Organization to benefit 11 local towns. (Yahoo News)
2. Here’s a Real Estate Roundup for Tri-Towns. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Former Spa of Essex property may be used as a private wellness center. (Zip06.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Where Do Animals Nap? - Essex Library Association (4:00 PM)
• American History Book Club (3rd Thurs, every 2 months) (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Essex Village: The Friends of the Forest is officially partnering with Apple Rehab Chesterfields in Chester to implement the Nature Nurtures project for the residents of the long-term care facility. (Nextdoor)
• A statewide nine-year energy storage incentive program has been launched. (pvbuzz media)

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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.