🌱New Exit Numbers On Route 9 + Keeping Our Schools Safe

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's Daily, you'll find these stories and more...

• New exit numbers on Route 9.
• Tri-Town Youth Services Race & Equity Leadership Training Series.
• Keeping our kids safe!

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Windy with variable clouds. High: 50 Low: 31.

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

1. And so it begins! The long-awaited switchover from the "old numbers" to the new exit numbers on Route 9 is currently happening. Motorists take note, the Department of Transportation is switching over to the new numbering system which will begin with the old exit 1, changing to become exit 2. For a detailed list of what the "new numbers" will be click here and drive safely! (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
2. In an effort to create a more inclusive, understanding and healthy community, Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau will be offering a three-part Race & Equity Leadership Training Series beginning February 28, designed for both teens and adults who are ready to explore their identities and become curious, critical observers of the society in which they are active participants. For more information or to register click the LinkTree and it’ll bring you to the newsletter for details! https://linktr.ee/ttysb?" Hope to see you there! (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
3. Working hard to ensure the safety and security of the community's school children, this year the Region 4 Schools will be partnering with the Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (DESPP) Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) to undertake a comprehensive security audit of the schools and conduct site-based assessments of each of the schools in the Region. The scope of the project is to include all aspects of safety and security readiness planning. (Region 4 School District)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Build a Pizza Night! Ages High School - 30 (5:30 PM)
• Countdown to College: Scholarship Letters (Gr. 11-12) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "Dog fecal matter is a major contributor to stormwater pollution. One out of three households have at least one dog, and all that dog poop left out can be blown into storm drains, lakes, and streams." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "See the new Top Choices at the Deep River Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... This week's 11 new Top Choices include "Spare", "Things We Never Got Over", and "How to Sell a Haunted House"." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "See you next week at our Open Lego Play for kids in Grades K-6! TWO sessions! Feb. 1, 3:30-4:30, & Feb. 3, 4:00-5:00! Come get creative! Bring your own Legos, or use some of ours!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Our FAFSA workshop is next Wednesday, February 1, at 5:30 PM! College-bound teens and their parent(s), join Middlesex Community College admissions counselors at the library for help filling out the FAFSA! Call 860-767-1560 to register." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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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