🌱Source To Sea Clean-Up In Essex + CT's Community Colleges Ranked #1

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 64.

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

1. The 2nd Annual Source to Sea Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 9 a.m. According to a Facebook post from the Town Of Essex, "Volunteers from all three villages will gather at the CT River Museum before dispersing throughout town to pick up litter for a few hours. Litter everywhere affects the health of the Falls River, Connecticut River, and Long Island Sound. Large plastics become microplastics after mowing and trampling. Microplastics on the road end up in waterways after it rains. Last year 59 volunteers collected 4055 items weighing 540 pounds in about 2 hours! Join your neighbors and friends as we clean up Essex. Register online at http://ctriver.org/cleanup . Search for "Essex 3-Villages" on the registration page. For more information visit sustainableessex.com." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
2. According to a press release from Middlesex Community College, "Connecticut’s community college system, was ranked No. 1 in the nation by WalletHub this week, and several of the community colleges ranked among the top 15 in the country in the financial website’s reports on community colleges and state-by-state community college system rankings. Of the 677 colleges on the list, four Connecticut community colleges ranked in the top 15 nationally: The state ranking of colleges is based on an analysis of a WalletHub “2022’s Best & Worst Community Colleges” report released this week. (Press Release Desk)
3. After a very lengthy process Pathfinders finally has an official deal to buy Killingworth's the 300 acres that is Deer Lake for $4.75M. According to the Middletown Press, "The contract is signed and the closing is slated for September 15th. Pathfinders and members of the Save Deer Lake group soon will be able to take a big breath. (Middletown Press)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

From my notebook:

• Deep River Farms: "Honey and Garlic! Thank you, Deep River!! Local Honey Band will be playing Sunday, September 4th from noon to 2:00PM. We also have freshly picked garlic in the farm stand this weekend. Grab some, on us. Have a great weekend!" (Deep River Farms via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We have several cat people on staff. We also have several dog people. Actually, we ALL love ALL animals. But just for today here is some light-hearted goodness." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "The Essex Town Hall and the Essex Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. The Town Hall will reopen on Tuesday, September 6, at 9am. The Transfer Station will be open on Tuesday, September 6, f..." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Next Saturday is our Grandparent's Day Celebration! Saturday, September 10 from 10:30-11:30 AM. Kids and grandparents join Miss Nicole in the program room for a special storytime and activities!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "No cost event sponsored by NAMI CT happening this Sunday in Old Saybrook! Registration is required and can be done accessing the attached link: https://namict.networkforgood.com/events/46964-young-adult-connection-community-mini-golf" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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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