🌱 Stranded While Tubing + Caution On The River + Farmers Funds

Hello, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news on...

• Caution on the river.
• Two people stranded while tubing.
• Connecticut farmers lost revenue.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 87 Low: 72.

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

1. The keyword out on the water in the Connecticut River is still caution! Although the flood waters are receding there are remaining dangers currently facing boaters, including missing navigational buoys, damaged boat launches, swift currents and floating debris, to name a few. According to NBC Connecticut, "Both the Coast Guard and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are urging caution from boaters, saying the river is still elevated, debris is still coming downstream and the current in the river is still very strong."(NBC Connecticut)
2. Stranded in the middle of the Housatonic River is how a couple spent their Sunday, due to dangerous water conditions. According to the CT Insider, "Connecticut State Police said officers from Troop L responded around 5:20 p.m. Sunday to the area of Bulls Bridge Road in Kent for a water rescue. Paul Copleman, a spokesperson for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, said environmental conservation police responded to the incident. He said a group of four people were tubing in the Housatonic River when two adults from the group, one man and a woman, overturned leaving them stranded on a rock in the middle of the river." The two people were rescued and brought to shore just after 7 p.m. and the woman was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries. (CT Insider)
3. Mother nature and her recent torrential downpours are being blamed for more than $21 million in lost revenue from Connecticut farmers. In an effort to help the agricultural sector of the state, Gov. Ned Lamont has reportedly requested an agricultural disaster declaration from the federal government for damage done to farms and crops by the massive flooding this summer. According to The Advocate, "The Connecticut River and other waterways overwhelmed their banks after storms dumped rain around the state. Excessive runoff also contributed to the flooding [and] drowning fields." (The Advocate)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, July 26

• Playful Engineers (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @chakanaskybill • It's going to be fun! If you are looking for unique culinary experiences, this is it. Last I heard only 5 seats remain. Tickets at The Wild Orchid Supper Club." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @loriwarnergallery • Back by popular demand! We are happy to be offering a 2nd Pressed Flower workshop on Aug. 20 with artist, educator and botanist, Marguerite Alpert of @thefloweredpress." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Lesley's pick combines competitive baking and murder. What a great premise!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Tips for Conserving Water WEEK Kitchen and Laundry: • Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool. • Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin. Use a vegetable brush." Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Final chance to join our invitation list for the upcoming Youth Action Council Informational Open House which includes pizza, fun, and an introduction to the council! Youth must live in Chester, Deep River, or Essex and be in grades 6 through 9.
  Email Faith at Faith@ttysb.org to save your seat!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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