🌱Senator Needleman Endorsed By CT Realtors + VRHS Musical Announced

Hey, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• VRHS has announced the musical for this year! Here is a hint..... Seymour!
• Senator Norm Needleman, proud to be endorsed by Realtors, again!
• There's always something to do with kids in these small towns.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 68 Low: 50.

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

1. Get ready Seymour, because it has been announced that the Valley Regional Musical Productions (VRMP) will be producing "Little Shop of Horrors" for this year's musical! According to the Valley Regional High School newsletter, "one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows, "Little Shop Of Horrors," is a charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy. Students can participate in cast, crew or pit. The musical is open to all students, grades 9-12. If interested, email director Ingrid Walsh at vrmp@reg4.k12.ct.us to be added to the "Musical 2023" Google Classroom for more details. There will be an info meeting on Monday, Oct. 3 at 2:30 in the VRHS auditorium. 2022-2023 VRMP Musical Production."
2. According to Senator Norm Needleman's Facebook page, the Connecticut Realtors, representing 20,000 members, have endorsed him to be re-elected as state Senator. "I am proud to have received their endorsement in 2020 and again this election cycle because I understand the vital impact the real estate industry has on our local economy and all that Connecticut realtors do to support our local businesses and communities," said Needleman in a post. Needleman represents 12 towns in the 33rd district including Chester, Deep River and Essex, he is also the First Selectman of the Town of Essex. (Senator Norm Needleman via Facebook)
3. No School on Monday! Not to worry. If you are looking for something fun and entertaining to do with your children, head on over to the Ivoryton Library has a drop-in craft event from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kindness Rocks! Inspired by Megan Murphy's national movement idea that small messages of kindness have an incredible impact: "One message at just the right time can change your entire day." The craft will be to create personal messages or images using rocks, paint, sharpies, and imagination to keep or give away. Hope to see you there! (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Compassion Story Hour at The Nest Coffee House! Featuring Neither by Airlie Anderson (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "We’re coming to the Essex Library! Saturday, October 8th. Hope to see you there!" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teens (grade 7-12), see you next Friday, Sept 30, for Teen TGIF! From 3:30-4:30, grab your friends and hang out at the library! We will have snacks, Nintendo Switch games, coloring pages, drawing books and more!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Please mark your calendars. Sunday, October 2, the first annual Justice4Jason walk will take place in Deep River to raise awareness for male victims of domestic violence. Jason Schaefer, a Deep River native, was a victim of domestic violence." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month? Unidos. Unity and inclusivity make us strong." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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