🌱Tesla Solar In Downtown Chester + Add A New Pet To Your Life

Happy Friday, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Still gray out there. Today's forecast calls for occasional morning rain with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 21 degrees.

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

1. Fusing modern technology with historic charm, The Little House Brewing Company in downtown Chester has adorned the roof of its 1836 building with a brand new Tesla solar roof. (CleanTechnica)
2. Check out the two newest properties to come on the market in the Essex, Chester, Deep River community. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Are you suffering from a case of the winter doldrums? Why not add a furry friend to the mix to brighten your days? Check out some of the most adorable, area cats and dogs up for adoption. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
4. A summary of the town of Deep River's municipal stormwater compliance activities is now available for public review. (Essex, Chester, Deep River Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: Head down the Main Street in Essex Village to see Essex Ed (Edna?) dressed as Sarah Cheney, our first librarian! (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: Being offered by the Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services! C.A.F.E. SERIES: Stress & Our Kids. (Facebook)
• Essex Library: Calling all high school senior girls! Apply for the Eileen Kraus Scholarship - $5,000 to one outstanding Connecticut woman beginning her first year of college or university. (Facebook)
• Essex Library: SCORE Southeastern Connecticut presents Ask the CPA - Tax Advice for Your Small Business. (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.