🌱 Redder Birds + New Legislative Session Starts Wednesday

Happy Monday, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

A few a.m. showers, then rain. High: 41 Low: 35.Essex, Chester, Deep River Patch

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

1. New houses are on the market in the Essex, Chester Deep River community. Do you see one you like?(Essex, Chester Deep River Patch)
2. You are not going crazy! The male northern cardinals are redder in winter! (Town of Chester)
3. The "short" legislative session begins on Wednesday. Find out what the primary issues are. (theday.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Teen Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (12:00 AM)
• Nominating Committee meeting - Essex Library Association (5:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "I Love Essex photo collection: View of the Falls River in Centerbrook by Chris Hill. Please share your I LOVE ESSEX photos too! (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Camp Hazen YMCA. Getting psyched for summer!" (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Change is up this year at The Hive Chester. Apply for the Sponsorship program!" (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Register now for upcoming meditation sessions at The Sound Retreat. " (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.