🌱 New Pastor Dave Stambaugh + High Energy Costs Battle

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community. Including news on:

• The First Congregational Church in Essex has a new pastor, Dave Stambaugh.
• High cost of energy is a constant fight in CT
• The local housing scene is never boring.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 57 Low: 45.

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

1. The First Congregational Church in Essex has a new pastor, Dave Stambaugh. He hailed from the Congregational Church of Green’s Farms in Westport and was a child actor. He got interested in the ministry he told Zip06.com, after his father died when he was in 8th grade and he sought solace and support from the youth minister at his church and attended youth group in high school. According to Zip06.com, "[Stambaugh] attended Messiah College, (now Messiah University), earning a master of divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary and a master of sacred theology from Drew University." Say hello to Pastor Stambaugh when you see him next!
   (Zip06.com)
2. It has been a long arduous fight, the people of the state of Connecticut against the utility companies who have raised the rates. Trying to help residents mitigate the extra expenses during a time of ramped-up inflation, CT legislators have vowed to work harder to help more and discussions are underway. (Connecticut Public)
3. The local housing scene is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to browse these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Don't forget to register for this virtual event with author Jessica Lahey of The Addiction Inoculation! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QoJnDCXeRsSQfGguLhwOAg" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Pop into the Deep River Library to see the work of the River Valley Artists." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "With landfill costs rising it is more important than ever to do what we can to recycle and keep what we can out of the garbage. The Essex Transfer Station provides recycling services FREE to Essex residents. " (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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