🌱Squirrel Days Coming Up In Chester + Essex Library Has Seed Library

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• Squirrel Days are just around the corner in Chester!
• The Essex Library is offering a seed library!
• Looking for a new home!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 64 Low: 41.

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

1. Mark your calendars early for the Rotary Club of Chester and Homeward Bound's Squirrel Days, which will be happening from May 12 through May 14. One of the weekend's planned activities is the famed Duck Race. Duck sales start April 14." (Rotary Club of Chester, CT via Facebook)
2. With the beautiful weather over the weekend, many area residents began working on their gardens. Did you know the Essex Library is offering a seed library? Stop by and browse the selection of vegetable and herb seeds. Flower seeds will be added later. The limit is six seed packets per patron. Help yourself and get ready for a bountiful garden! (Essex Library via Facebook)
3. When you’re looking for a new home, keeping tabs on all the latest listings can be a tedious task. That’s why we’ve gone ahead and done the prepwork for you. Here's a handy list of the five newest houses to go up for sale in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — such as one in the Deep River area for $225,000, and another in the Madison area with 4 beds and 3 baths for $819,000. Like what you see? Simply click on any address in the list to get additional pics and details. Enjoy!(Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Shell & Bee: Parent and Me: April Rainbows and Flowers (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Thank you to the Friends Of The Essex Library and to everyone who came out (despite the weather Saturday) to make our big April Book Sale such a great success!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "“Introduction to the Essex Land Trust” April 22, 2 PM, Essex Library Program Room Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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