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🌱Deep River Town To Hold Auction +The Rackfall Foundation Nominations
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Hello, hello. Karena Garrity here with your Saturday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today we’ll cover…
- Deep River auction.
- The Rockfall Foundation is accepting nominations.
- Get ready to run in Chester.
But first, today’s weather: A couple of t-showers; humid. High: 77 Low: 67.
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Here are the top stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:
- According to the Town of Deep River website, an auction will be held on Wednesday, July 5, at the Deep River Highway Department, “at 8 a.m., of abandoned personal property of evicted residential tenant(s) Bonnie Chiaradio and Kerri Chiaradio; which was stored by the Town of Deep River pursuant to section 47a-42a (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes. All items will become the possession of the highest bidder. Auction will be by lot only. Property is to be sold “as is.” The property will be sold without warranty or representation of any kind as to its condition or title. It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to remove all possessions from the property on July 5, 2023, by 3 p.m. If there are no bids, we will dispose of the property.” If you have any questions, call Angus McDonald at 860-526-6020, or email him at [email protected]. (Town of Deep River)
- Nominations are being accepted by the Rockfall Foundation for its 2023 Environmental Champion Awards now through July 27. The awards are to recognize groups, individuals, organizations, and businesses for environmental efforts that contribute to the quality of life in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. According to hk-now.com, “Areas recognized include preservation, conservation, ecosystem restoration, and environmental and sustainability education. The Tom O’Dell Distinguished Service Award will be presented for outstanding lifetime accomplishments. Awardees will be recognized at The Rockfall Foundation’s Annual Meeting, Grants and Awards celebration on Oct. 4. (hk-now.com)
- The Chester Rotary Club’s 45th 4 on the 4th is just around the corner! Runners will be lining up on Tuesday, July 4 at 9 a.m. at 78 Main St., Chester. They’ll hit the pavement for the four-mile, USATF- sanctioned, professionally chip-timed race through the charming village of Chester. For those registering now through June 28, the cost is $25, the price increases to $30 for registration received June 29 through 8 a.m. on July 4. Packet pick-up will be Saturday, July 1, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Sound Runner, now Marathon Sports, in Old Saybrook and between noon and 3 p.m. at St Joseph’s Parish in Chester. For more click here. (Chester Rotary Four On The Fourth)
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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:
Saturday, June 24
- Healing the past, clearing for the future (9:00 AM)
- Deep River Farmers Market Saturday, June 24 at Deep River Congregational Church’s Marvin Field (10:00 AM)
- Art Explorers: Andy Warhol and Pop Art (Ages 5-8) (10:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch: “Area Pets Up For Adoption: Riley & More.” (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
- Deep River Public Library: “We got crafty in Amigurumi class, taught by DR Staffer, Lesley!” (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
- Essex Library: “Tonight’s Stories in the Stitches program, with the Connecticut Historical Society, has been rescheduled for a later date. Stay tuned to our website, Facebook, and Instagram where we will announce the new date and time! Thank you!” (Essex Library via Facebook)
- Essex Library: “Adult Craft: Mixed-Media Summer Collage is next month! Thursday, July 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room, registration required: 860-767-1560 or e-mail [email protected].” (Essex Library via Facebook)
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— Karena Garrity
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