🌱 N-95 False Recall Claim + Frozen Pond Safety + Virtual Events

Good morning, Essex-Chester-Deep River! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 36 Low: 26.

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

1. Officials in the Town of Essex warn residents of a false claim regarding BYD N-95 masks. Local officials say that social media posts falsely claim the masks are recalled, which led to a number of residents contacting local authorities. Warehouse staff checked the entire BYD N-95 stockpile and concluded everything is up to standards, and no recall exists. (Facebook)
2. The Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau gives a giant thank you to Paulson Training Programs, Inc. in Chester, as well as the Eagan Family Charitable Foundation Trust for their recent donations !(Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

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From my notebook:

• As the temperature drops, local ponds and rivers will begin to freeze. With this change of season, the Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 advises residents to be sure the ice is thick enough before venturing out. (Facebook)
• The Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau remind residents that Monday is the Virtual Rainbow Alliance meeting! Email Sarah Field at rainbowalliancect@gmail.com to get the Zoom link for this monthly event. (Facebook)
• Due to the rise in COVID cases the Essex Library's Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group will not meet in person. Instead, meetings will be held virtually. Click on http://ow.ly/SLq450Hr9iN for more information. (Facebook)

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