🌱 Summer Concert Series + Grants For Climate Resilience Plans

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• It's time for the Summer Concert Series.
• Discount tickets for seniors in Deep River.
• Grants to support climate resilience plans.

But first, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 58.

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

1. Music lovers mark your calendars for the Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series, which kicks off next week. This series always brings a wide array of different types of bands to the Essex Town Green & Ivoryton Town Green. The concerts go all through the summer. Click here for a full list of concerts. (Essex Park and Recreation via Facebook)
2. The Deep River Housing Authority has a limited number of tickets available for seniors in the Deep River area who wish to see "The Sound of Music" production at the Ivoryton Playhouse. The show will be on Wednesday, July 26. Tickets are being sold for a discounted rate of $15. The limit is 2 per person! Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested email Liza at lizathayer@deepriverha.org, or call her at 860-304-4126. (Kirtland Commons via Facebook)
3. The State of Connecticut is awarding $8.8 million in grants through the inaugural round of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Climate Resilience Fund to support 21 innovative climate resilience plans and projects across Connecticut. According to a press release from the office of Gov. Ned Lamont, "The DEEP is utilizing DCRF funds to catalyze Connecticut’s resilience project pipeline and ensure our communities are competitive for federal resources, which are at historic levels as a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. (CT.gov)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Thursday, June 15

• Build a Pizza Night! Ages High School-30 (9:00 AM)
• Eleanor Roosevelt in Westbrook: A Refuge for a First Lady (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Four of our members were graduates of the Valley Regional High School Class of 2023: Matthew Daniels, Lorenna Preston, Paige Lee, and Michael Kollmer. Congratulations to our graduates, and the entire VRHS class of 2023!" (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "Noah’s at 63 Main is the place to be! Right in the cozy Essex harbor, Noah’s has 180-degree coastal views. The bar is also outstanding- plenty of space and tasty beverages." (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Deep River Fire Department: "Father’s Day is right around the corner. What a great way to support local businesses and show dad some love. If you do not have a Venmo and still would like to enter, please reach out to 860-304-3132." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Library: " Adult Craft: Mixed-Media Summer Collage is next month! Thursday, July 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room, registration required: 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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