🌱Rumble Strips In Essex? + CT Taxes Target Poor, Middle Class

Rise and shine, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with occasional rain. High: 55 Low: 49.

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

1. According to a press release, the state Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting concerning the proposed installation of centerline rumble strips on sections of Westbrook Road and Plains Road on March 23, at 6 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed on Youtube Live. (Register Citizen)
2. Three new houses hit the market in the tri-town area. Check them out! ((Essex, Chester, Deep River Patch)
3. According to a study released earlier in the week by the Department of Revenue Services, Connecticut’s state and municipal tax systems target the poor and middle class, more than they did a decade ago. For example, people who earned less than $44,758 in 2019 lost nearly 26% of their earnings to taxes, nearly four times the rate paid by Connecticut’s wealthiest families, according to the study. (CTMirror)
4. Essex's Go Bragh Parade tops the list of the eight great things to do this weekend in CT. Check out the other events, including several St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and Monster Jam. (WTNH.com)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Teen De-Stress Saturday - Essex Library Association (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chester Historical Society: There is a lot going on at the Chester Historical Society! Find out what you need to know here! (Town of Chester)
• Local Scholarships: VRHS Seniors can access a listing of the many wonderful local scholarship opportunities. Deadlines are fast approaching, so be sure to review! https://sites.google.com/reg4.k12.ct.us/vrhscounseling/naviance.

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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.