🌱 See You At The Chester Memorial Day Parade + Support Essex Library

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this spring morning with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today's issue includes:

• Chester Memorial Day Parade.
• Support Friends of the Essex Library.
• More sidewalks coming to Essex.

But first, today's weather: Sunny and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 50.

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

1. The Chester Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 29. It will form at St Joseph’s parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and step off at 9 a.m. The parade route will start at St Joseph’s Parking lot and travel along to The Chester War Memorial, to honor veterans who are no longer with us, continuing to the Town Flag Pole in Chester Center for the symbolic changing of the Town’s American Flag, and ending at the Meeting House for a Town Gathering. A special invitation is extended to veterans, living in or visiting Chester to march with the parade. Hope to see you there! (Town of Chester)
2. It's time for the 2nd Annual Cocktails With the Friends, Friends of the Essex Library Fundraiser event, which will be held on June 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rain date of June 10. Tickets are on sale now through June 7 (or until they sell out). Join the Friends of the Essex Library for a fun evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at one beautiful location in Essex. The event will feature live music by the CMS Faculty Jazz Trio! Tickets are $50 per person (cash or check). (Essex Library)
3. In an effort to provide a safer way to travel for pedestrians and cyclists wanting to access the River Road area from the heart of Essex Village, construction on the River Road Sidewalk project in Essex is slated to begin this June. According to Zip06.com, "First Selectman Norm Needleman said he is excited to see the project finally move forward following the push from Heritage Cove residents. ‘I think it’s a great improvement for the whole town,’ said Needleman. ‘People have been asking for this for a long time, and I’m excited that we’re going to give them what they want, finally.'” (Zip06.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

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From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Wednesday night drill - marching practice Connecticut statewide honor guard instructors came to DRFD to teach military bearing. What started out rough, was polished by the end of the drill." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We wanted to share just a few teaser examples of what creative expression CAN look like." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Town Hall Closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "How to Compost at Home/Backyard • Select a dry, shady spot near a water source for your compost pile or bin. • Add brown and green materials as they are collected, making sure larger pieces are chopped or shredded." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Did you know there's a national best friend's day? Well, now you do! It's on June 8th, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the special friendships in your life. The Children's Department has a TON of books on friendship, so come on by." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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