🌱VRHS Art Show Is Back! + CT Bills Proposing Change

Morning, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

Occasional afternoon rain. High: 51 Low: 47.

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

1. There are several bills currently being considered by Connecticut legislators that have the potential to drastically change the lives of Connecticut residents. These bills include issues concerning taxes, beaches, juvenile law and more.(Patch)
2. The Valley Regional High School baseball team is off to a great season start. They were victorious last weekend over North Branford with a 6-5 win. (Zip06)
3. On the hunt for a new place to live? Here are the latest listings in the Chester, Deep River Essex areas. (Patch)
4. Back after having been canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19, the Valley Regional High School art show will be hosted by The Essex Art Association Gallery from Friday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 13. Featuring unique creations, the show will highlight student art pieces in a number of different genres. The Gallery is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. (Zip06.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Library Use - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)
• Friends volunteers post-sale meeting (2:00 PM)
• First Thursday Book Club - Essex Library Association (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Deep River Center: "We are back in Person. - Deep River Junior Ancients Fife and Drum Corps Annual Fundraiser - Easter Flower Sale Funds to benefit the upkeep of our instruments and musical instruction." (Nextdoor)
• Deep River: LEGAL NOTICE: Region #4 BOE Special District Meeting (Press Release Desk)
• Town Of Essex: Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale! (Press Release Desk)
• Town Of Deep River: Lists Of Party Endorsements Of Delegates (Press Release Desk)
• Town of Essex: Region 4 BOE Special District Meeting April 7 (Press Release Desk)

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Events:

• AAUW Spring Scholarship Fundraiser Open House - Chance and Silent Auction (April 9)
• Easter Egg Hunt (April 9)
• One week left to win prizes valued up to $3,000! (April 12)
• Famous Chicken BBQ Drive Thru (April 23)
• Earth Day Festival & Market - Help Us Celebrate 50 Years! (April 23)
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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.