🌱Take The Deep River Survey + Catch a Leprechaun Race In Essex

Morning, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about...

• Your input is needed in Deep River!
• Lace up your sneakers!
• Wine in grocery stores?

But first, today's weather:

Frigid with clouds and sun. High: 18 Low: 12.

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

1. The Town of Deep River is working on an update to its ten-year Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD) that will guide the ways in which the Town guides and regulates growth for the next decade. Residents are being asked to help the town to identify priority areas and development types by filling out a short survey. The link to the survey can be found here. (Town of Deep River)
2. Start training now for the Region 4 Education Foundation, Inc special community
   fundraising 5k running event to be held on March 18. The R4EF Catch a Leprechaun Race will be run in Essex and will be specifically organized to encourage participation for elementary, middle school and high school age runners/walkers and their families. This road race has replaced the former Jingle Bell Run. Currently the R4EF is seeking sponsorships for this important fundraising event. Contributions will help defray the costs of the event which include the timing company, police and traffic control, t-shirts and prizes. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rick Stebbins at (860) 938-1337 or rstebbins023@gmail.com (Town of Deep River via Facebook)
3. To sell wine in grocery stores, or not to sell wine in grocery stores? That is the question! According to a recent survey done by the University of Connecticut 84% of Connecticut residents approve of wine sales in grocery stores. However, others, such as liquor store owners, are against selling wine in grocery stores in the Nutmeg State, as it may hurt their bottom line. According to NBC Connecticut, "supporters and critics of the bill spoke Thursday during a public hearing the General Law Committee held. The committee will review testimony and decide if the bill will move out of committee." (NBC Connecticut)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Take Your Child To The Library Day - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)
• Storybook STEM (Pre-K-Grade 2) (10:00 AM)
• Lego Building Competition (Grades 2-6) (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Want to see the good in the world? Just look at our community's kids! Just wow! Zander is just one of the 6th graders Faith is working with in our 4 Wellness program right now! " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Don't miss your chance to read with Louie next week! February 9, Sign up slots from 5:00-6:00 PM! Louie loves to hear your family/child read to him or even just spend time with him!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Thank you to Kelly Hunt for sending in these love-ly images of Essex! February is I Love Essex Month on our Facebook feed. Share your love-liest photos of Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton to staff.essexlib@gmail.com and we'll post them." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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