🌱Extra Eagle Cruise Times Added + Little Leaguers Swap Gear

Welcome back, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Today is going to be partly sunny with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 45 degrees. Enjoy!

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

1. The Chester Harbor Management Commission unanimously voted at its February 2 meeting, to increase the seasonal Mooring Ball Permit Fee to $150 effective immediately.(Town of Chester)
2. Because kids grow so darn fast, DRC Little League is hosting a free gear swap on March 27. You can make donations and/or grab some baseball or softball gear! What a great idea! (Facebook)
3. The eagle viewing cruises aboard the RiverQuest have been so popular this season that the Connecticut River Museum has added two more cruise times to the schedule. Sunday, March 20 and Saturday, March 26 from 3:00 - 5:00. Take an Eagle Cruise, shop the lovely boutiques in downtown Essex and make a day of it with friends and family. To book a cruise go to, ctrivermuseum.org. (Connecticut River Museum)
4. According to a press release from the town of Deep River, the second installment of all Sewer Operation & Maintenance charges for the period April 1 to September 30 is due and payable on April 1. The second installment becomes delinquent if not paid on or before May 3. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Fun Friday at the Deep River Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• River Witch Co.: There are several different events going on over the next few weeks at the River Witch Co. in Chester. Check them out!(Facebook)
• Sustainable Essex: There are several upcoming events to get involved with. Check out the line-up! (Sustainable Essex)

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• American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22)
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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.