🌱 New EV Stations In Deep River? + COVID-19 Update For Connecticut

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Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 74.

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

1. Deep River's electronic vehicle (EV) charging station installed in 2012 and located at the town library is reportedly no longer in working order. To remedy the problem, the town has contacted Titan Energy and talks of new stations located in various locations throughout town are underway. According to a Zip06 article, Deep River First Selectman Angus McDonald, "said he expects a formal proposal from Titan by the end of August." (Zip06)
2. With federal funding in the amount of a reported $200,000 the state of Connecticut will be improving its ferry services. According to a CT Insider article, currently, "the state Department of Transportation owns and operates two seasonal ferries across the Connecticut River. One ferry goes between Rocky Hill and Glastonbury, while the other travels between Chester and Hadlyme. The funding typically goes to constructing ferry boats, terminals and ferry maintenance facilities. The funds can also go toward transit vehicles such as buses and shuttles to transport passengers, according to the Federal Highway Administration." (CT Insider)
3. While reported cases of COVID-19 in the state were similar to levels from a week ago, hospitalizations continued to increase. According to an article written by Patch staffer Rich Scinto, "Connecticut reported 4,798 cases over seven days Thursday and a positive test rate of 11.75 percent. There were 4,789 cases reported in last week's report and a positive test rate of 11.79 percent. The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 increased by a net of 24 patients to 352 since last Thursday. The state also reported another 28 deaths, bringing the state total up to 11,130." (Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Local Honey and Butter Jones Bands Benefit Concert (4:30 p.m.)
• Harry Potter Trivia - Essex Library Association (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Chester Public Library: "The Friends of the Chester Public Library are looking for volunteers to help with the Chester Fair. We are looking for able bodies to help sort books, transport books to the fairgrounds, as well as volunteering at the fair. " (Chester Public Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Dog readers are such divas." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Caregivers of kiddos under the age of 5, don't forget that the ECC's final Cedar Lake meetup is happening next week, on August 9! Registration is required just to ensure we can accommodate our out-of-Chester resident guests!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via 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.

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