🌱Valley Safegrad Needs Volunteers + Los Charros Cantina Is Moving

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• Los Charros is moving!
• Real estate is never boring!
• Volunteers needed!

But first, today's weather:

Milder with clouds and sun. High: 46 Low: 34.

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

1. Do you like to volunteer? Would you like to be part of something special for the Senior class at Valley Regional High School? Why not chaperone the Safe Grad celebration event, which will be held on Tuesday, June 13? Any adult can volunteer, and you can sign up with friends. Underclassmen parents, please consider paying-it-forward, as your senior will need chaperones when they graduate, and you get to see what Safe Grad night is all about! For more information please email valleysafegrad@gmail.com for details. (Valley Safegrad)
2. It's been confirmed by the owner Los Charros Cantina, Colt Taylor, that the Mexican restaurant will be leaving Essex this spring and relocating to Branford. The reason for the move, according to letter from Taylor to his customers, is that the cost of doing business in the large building is too much to maintain. According to CT Insider, "Colt wrote, 'It's become clear that the economics of our business [are] unsustainable in the current location, and have found a smaller space that is more cost-efficient."' (CT Insider)
3. The local real estate scene is always shifting, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings in and around the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. Keep scrolling to see what's been listed in your area. Want more photos and information? You can click on any address to learn more. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Writing Circle! Ages High school- 30. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Happening THIS Thursday is the virtual NAMI-CAN meeting. This is for adults with loved ones under the age of 21 who are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Registration for Zoom can be completed below." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Youth voices are needed! Happening this Thursday via Zoom, from 3pm to 4pm, for students ages 13-18. This is an interactive virtual conversation where your input is valued! Registration can be completed below!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Hurry and get your ticket to the Tony and Grammy award-winning Broadway show- Hadestown. Deep River Parks and Recreation is excited to be offering this great bus trip to NYC- to Broadway, to catch this show voted 'Best Musical." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Paper Towels are not recycled! But if they are chemical-free they can go in your compost!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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