🌱State Rep. Christine Palm At Essex Library + Monkeypox Case In CT

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 86 Low: 64.

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

1. Government 101 with Christine Palm is happening tonight at 7 p.m. at the Essex Library. Palm, State Representative from the 36th District, will be on hand to answer questions about state government and the legislative process as well as offer a step-by-step presentation on how to access your state government and get the information you need. During the presentation, Palm will take you through the entire process of how a bill makes its way through the legislature, from its introduction into the committee process to floor debate and voting on the House and Senate floors. She’ll also show you how to navigate the General Assembly’s website, read bills online, and sign up to testify on bills in front of committees. By demystifying what can sometimes seem like a convoluted and daunting process, you’ll be encouraged to make your voice heard on the issues you care most about. (Essex Library via Facebook)
2. Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings in and around Essex, Chester and Deep River. See what homes have been listed in your area in the past week. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. While unemployment remains high following the pandemic, don’t let that deter you. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still out there. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a list of the latest local jobs listed in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Essex-Chester-Deep River and across greater Connecticut. (Patch)
4. It's here! Connecticut has its first official case of documented Monkeypox. According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) the infected man is from New Haven County and is between the ages of 40 and 49. The NBC Connecticut article states, that according to DPH the man is isolating and has not been hospitalized. “The United States is currently experiencing a monkeypox outbreak, and there will likely be additional cases in Connecticut in the weeks ahead. Monkeypox can spread through close prolonged contact with an infected person. This might include coming into contact with skin lesions, or body fluids, sharing clothes or other materials that have been used by an infected person, or inhaling respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact," said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD in the NBC Connecticut article. (NBC Connecticut)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Kid's STEM Space Camp - Essex Library Association (4 p.m.)
• Claymation Workshop @ Deep River Library (5:30 p.m.)
• Government 101 - Essex Library Association (7 p.m.)
• Government 101 with Christine Palm (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "11 ways to Save the Ocean!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "From July 1 through September 5, kids get free admission to hundreds of museums across Connecticut! Middlesex County museums include: Chester Museum at The Mill, Chester; Connecticut River Museum, Essex; East Haddam and more." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "It's not too late to get started on summer reading. This year's themes are Oceans of Possibility (at the Ivoryton Library) and Beyond the Beaten Path (at the Essex Library)." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Vote for the Chester Sunday Market! Help it take home the top prize as one of America’s favorite Farmers Market as voted on by YOU — the public!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Hello July and hello neighbors. It is National Make a Difference to a Child Month, so we are turning our attention to mentorship! Check out this week's newsletter describing the benefits for the youth AND the mentor!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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— 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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