🌱Watermain Replacement In Centerbrook + Boating Accidents In CT

Happy Tuesday, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

Very windy; mostly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 41.

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

1. Have you been wondering what is going on, on Main Street in Centerbrook? You are not the only one! The 60-year-old water main is being replaced. Starting this week, the work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Completion of the project is projected for August, so plan accordingly for traffic delays in this area of town throughout the summer months. (Town of Essex)
2. A man overturned his kayak in the Connecticut River near Old Saybrook on Easter Sunday and suffered mild hyperthermia. He was able to make it to the shore and got to a house, where he was given dry clothes. (NBC Connecticut)
3. Reportedly two men have died and two others remain in critical condition following a water rescue off Shippan Point in Stamford on Easter Sunday. The four men were in a 12-foot boat that was being taken by the strong northwesterly winds and rough seas. The caller's cell phone number was used to access the Carbyne 911 cellular tracking software to pinpoint the last known location of the boat. First responders found the four men; two pulled from the water were unconscious and unresponsive, and the other two were both semi-responsive. Two of the men have since died. (Patch)
4. Here is a list of students from Middlesex County who have made the dean's lists at their chosen colleges and universities. Do you recognize the names of any of these outstanding students? (Middletown Press)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Teen Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (12:00 AM)
• French Conversation Group - Essex Library Association (4:00 PM)
• Yale Science Communications Presents BrainFood: The Evolution and Application of Eating (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "@ The Library Books are on the move in the Children's Room! Parenting books have a new home by the Children's circulation desk. Stop by to browse or ask Children's Librarian Miss Nicole to help you find a specific book." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Join SCORE for a free webinar "Plan Your Website for Online Success" on Wednesday, May 11 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Pre-registration required."(Facebook)
• Essex Library: "WBDC presents a free 2-part webinar "Financial Foundations: Introduction to Personal Finance" on Tuesday, April 19 & 26, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM." (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.