🌱Tri-Town Weekly Weather + Update on COVID-19 Numbers In CT

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know around Essex-Chester-Deep River today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 48 Low: 32.

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

1. This week's weather in the tri-town area. Will it be more spring or more winter? (Essex, Chester, Deep River Patch)
2. Latest COVID numbers for the state of Connecticut. Coronavirus-associated hospitalizations hit the lowest point they have seen since November. (Connecticut Patch)
3. Looking for a new job? The Ivoryton Playhouse is looking for a new Technical Director. (Ivoryton Playhouse)

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From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Did You Know? Chromebooks are available for check out at the library! They can be borrowed for three weeks at a time." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "What an awesome event for kindergarten readiness!" (Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Celebrating National Love Your Pet Day!" (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Taste what solar energy can brew at Little House Brewing Company" (Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Are you a small business looking for a space to host a workshop or event? Look no further than the Hive Chester!" (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The Essex Library will be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of President's Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, February 22, at 10:00 am." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.