🌱Remove Fall Leaves The Right Way + Adopt A Furry Friend In Need

Hello again, everybody! It's Sunday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on...

• Please remove leaves from your property the right way!
• State Representative Christine Palm is running under three party lines.
• Furry friends forever in need!

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

1. It's that time of year! Leaf time and the Town of Essex has a message about leaf removal. When removing leaves from your property please remember: do not blow leaves into the street, do not blow leaves into the drainage area or swales and do not leave leaf piles on the edge of the road where they can easily blow into the street. Leaves can be taken to the compost area of the Transfer Station for no charge. (Town of Essex via Facebook)
2. Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Essex-Chester-Deep River community at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Many animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions. Over 6 million companion animals are given to rescue organizations each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all these animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family.(Patch)
3. State Representative Christine Palm (D-36) is running under three party lines: Democrat, Independent and Working Families Party. In a recent Facebook post on her page she said, "I am proud to be the endorsed candidate for the Democratic Party, Independent Party, and Working Families Party. Election day is Nov. 8!" Be sure to get out and exercise your right to vote! (State Representative Christine Palm via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Teen Book Club is looking a little different next month! Introducing. ... Books at the Movies (grade 7-12)! Thursday Nov. 17 @ 4 PM Come enjoy a movie in the program room, & afterward stay for the optional discussion of the movie adaptation." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Last Sunday, October 23, Essex Fire Engine Co. No. 1 conducted live fire training at the MacWhinney training facility. In cooperation with local tech guru and YouTuber, Lon Seidman of Lon.TV, we we were able to help him with a review of a NAS device. The device is rated to be both fireproof (1500 degrees for 30 minutes) and waterproof, and what better environment to test than inside our burn room! Check out the posted review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe0HgpXKIZQ" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Deep River Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that session 1 of adult pickleball has started. Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:00 pm at Deep River Elementary School. **No play on Wednesday, Nov. 2 ** $10.00 per player per session." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Girls Empowerment Group is going on right now and takes place after school at all three elementary schools in Region 4! This is an evidence-based support group with weekly themes and an accompanying creative project!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "A great big THANK YOU to everyone who made the Essex Library's fall Food Drive a huge success! The majority of food collected will be going to supply the Backpack Program pantries at Essex Elementary and Valley." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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