🌱No Masks Required For VRHS Grads + Old Saybrook Officer Suspended

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 61.

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

1. Getting back to normal, this year's Valley Regional High School graduation will not require face masks or social distancing. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. outside on the school grounds. Like years past, prior to the pandemic, the 166 graduating seniors, in the class of 2022, will be sitting side by side on bleachers and family and friends will also sit side by side in the audience. Congratulations seniors! (Zip06.com)
2. Old Saybrook police officer Tyler Schultz will serve a 90-day suspension due to his alleged involvement in a bar fight at Scotch Plains Tavern in Essex. According to The New London Day, Officer Schulz, has been with the Old Saybrook police department for the past seven years. He was charged in March with second-degree breach of peace. Reportedly, Schulz's union attorney said the criminal case was nulled, meaning it was not prosecuted. (Patch)
3. Looking to buy a new home or your first home? Here's a look at the latest Essex-Chester-Deep River properties in this week's roundup. Happy house hunting! (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Dystopian Readers Society - Essex Library Association (4 p.m.)
• Summer Solstice Wreath Making (6:30 p.m.)
• Our Constitution: A Conversation In Three Parts (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "The annual Essex Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 30, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will assemble at the foot of Main Street at 8:45 a.m. This year the parade will follow a shorter route, starting at the Essex waterfront to the Essex Town Hall where it will stop for a prayer and a salute after which it will continue to the Essex Veterans' Memorial Hall in Centerbrook. There, a ceremony and the conclusion of the parade will take place at approximately 10:30 a.m." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Teen TGIF is happening at the Essex Library Association, Friday, May 27, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is for kiddos in 7th through 12th grade!" (Facebook)
• Town of Chester Connecticut: "The annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises in Chester are planned for Monday, May 30, at 9 a.m. The parade begins at the War Memorial and marches to the Honor Roll, down Main Street to the flagpole and will end there. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no reception following the parade at the Chester Meeting House." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "There are still five dates left for this Hiking for Health Series with Tracy Livingston from Tru-Balance Wellness! The next one is Saturday, May 28, so sign up today!" (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.

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