🌱Scarecrow FestiFall Is Almost Here + Paving Work To Be Completed

Hello, hello! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today's issue includes updates on...

• There is an end in sight for local road work.
• It's Scarecrow time of year!
• COVID restriction lifted.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with sun, some clouds. High: 76 Low: 65.

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

1. If you live in the Tri-town area and are wondering when all the work on Main Street and Warsaw Street will be completed, here are some answers: the Connecticut Department of Transportation started paving Main Street/Warsaw Street in Essex and Deep River on Tuesday and the paving is scheduled to be completed by September 27.
   According to DOT, motorists can expect lane closures to occur from Route 154 in Essex to Route 80 in Deep River. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. So please hang on, the work is almost complete and the bonus is that in the end, the roads will be so nice and smooth! (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
2. This year's Essex Board of Trade Annual Scarecrow Contest theme is, “Hocus Pocus," inspired by the 1993 film of the same name. Last year's theme was the Wizard of Oz. Those who wish to create a scarecrow to adorn a lampost in downtown Essex and be part of the FestiFall are being asked to drop off their scarecrows at the Essex Library, J. Alden's or Coldwell Banker, no later than September 30. Scarecrows do need to be based on the theme. The winner of the contest will be announced on Halloween night over social media, on the Instagram page @experienceessex and the BOT’s Facebook page. (Zip06.com)
3. According to a recent Facebook post on the Ivoryton Playhouse's page, "it is no longer necessary to present evidence of vaccination prior to admittance into the Ivoryton Playhouse. Masks are not required, but are encouraged. The Playhouse will consider any future guidance from the CDC and the State of Connecticut to determine if changes to our Covid protocol are neccessary." Hope to see you at a show sometime soon!(Ivoryton Playhouse)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Essex Meadows Book Club at Essex Library Association (10:30 a.m.)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Painting Exploration (3:45 p.m.)
• Parent & Me: Art Night (5 p.m.)
• Writer's Circle @ The Nest! High school through 20-something (6:30 p.m.)
• Gatsby In Connecticut: The Untold Story with Robert Steven Williams (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "How do you make a durable, ready-for-any-weather Halloween broom that also flies? Come to the library at 7 p.m. Thursday and find out. (We may be lying about the flying. You’ll just have to show up to see.)" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Source to Sea Clean Up! September 24" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "The Grove Street Playground and the Essex Tennis Courts are closed for maintenance until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We are so PUMPED to be offering this series again! Get ready for Women's Wellness! The cost is $25 for ALL four weeks together! Even more exciting is that this will be held at SoMA in Deep River!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Join the Essex Library and Ivoryton Playhouse for Gatsby In Connecticut, a film screening with Director Robert Williams on September 21 at 7 p.m. Registration requested as seating is limited. F." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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