🌱Summer Meal Options In Tri-Towns + French Bulldog Gets Happy Ending

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid. High: 94 Low: 75.

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

1. The French bulldog that was found on the grounds of the Essex Steam Train on Saturday, July 9, not wearing a collar was adopted out Monday afternoon. On a Facebook post, The Essex Animal Control Officer thanked everyone who contacted Animal Control with their tips.
   (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
2. While unemployment remains high, don't let that deter you; many local employers in Essex-Chester-Deep River are still searching for new employees. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter compile a roundup of the latest local jobs added in the region. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Please take note Chester, Deep River, Essex community regarding summer meal options. According to a Facebook post on the Town of Essex page, "The State of Connecticut recently accepted the federal waiver for summer meal extension. Therefore, Grab & Go Summer Meals will resume, beginning today. Breakfast and lunch options will be available for pick up during weekdays at Essex Elementary School. Please arrive at the main entrance traffic circle, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is open to all children 18 and younger at no cost and no enrollment needed." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• 10:30 Essex Meadows Book Club - Essex Library Association (10:30 a.m.)
• Kid's STEM Space Camp - Essex Library Association (4 p.m.)
• LEGO STEAM Lab @ Deep River Library (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Join us for our first summer Sunday Drag Brunch at Essex Station!!! What’s better than brunch? Drag Brunch — with bottomless mimosas on August 7 from noon – 2 pm in River Valley Junction! Grab your friends and head to Essex Station." (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "JOB OPENING AT THE TOWN HALL" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Confused about what's in and what's out when it comes to recycling? Save this handy, universal guide." (Essex Library 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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