🌱 Needleman, Aniskovich Hold Community Conversation + Weekend Fun!

Hey, Essex-Chester-Deep River! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with plenty of sun. High: 42 Low: 29.

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

1. Senator Norman Needleman (D-Essex) and Representative Chris Aniskovich (R-Clinton) will be holding a Community Conversation at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton on February 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. according to a press release, the lawmakers hope to meet with constituents to hear from them about issues and matters important to them. (Office of Senator Norman Needleman)
2. Looking for some exciting adventures and events in the Nutmeg State this weekend? Here is a list of things to do compiled by Fox 61 Hartford. Hope you find something you love!(FOX61 Hartford)
3. Not a good look for Eversource to double the pay of its CEO as ballooning electric bills hit Connecticut residents hard in their pocketbooks. According to CT Insider, "Eversource estimated that [CEO Joe] Nolan's compensation last year at nearly $13 million, including the value of stock at assumed rates of appreciation in the years to come. If those assumptions hold, Nolan would double his take-home pay from 2021." (CT Insider)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• STEAM Saturdays: Rainbow Paper (Gr. K-6) (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "For girls in grades 5 through 7, here is an outstanding opportunity in Guilford! The 9th Annual Girls Leadership Conference happening Saturday, March 25th! We would love to see some participants from Region 4 there!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: " Still not ready to give up your paper edition of the newspaper? It's OK. You're not the only one! But please be sure to recycle the newspaper and take the bag to a plastic bag return center available at many grocery stores." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Sign up for the R4 Education Foundation 's "Catch a Leprechaun Road Race" today!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

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