🌱Winter Fun In Essex + Weekly Weather Forecast + Mahjong Anyone?

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

First, today's weather:

Today will be a sunny day to start off the week the right way. However, dress warmly because it will be chilly. High: 31 Low: 24.

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

1. With a forecast of continual mid 30s temperatures, it looks as though locals will be able to enjoy winter fun at Sunset Pond in Essex for a few more days. (theday.com)
2. Weather for the week! What does Mother Nature have in store for the Tri-Towns over the next few days? (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Well, now you can. (Essex, Chester, Deep River Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: A blast from the past! Local resident Charlie Hnilicka gifted the Chester Historical Society with pictures of his first and second-grade classes from 1936-37. Check them out here. (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: This Thursday, January 27th is Social Services Help Day in Old Saybrook. See flyer for details!" (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: Spotlight Staff member; Katie Harris is Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau's Early Childhood Council of Essex, Deep River, and Chester Coordinator. Read more here about her experience. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Essex Village: Good things are happening in the tri-town community. Read on for a "Good News" story that will touch your heart. (Nextdoor)

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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.