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🌱 Patch AM: How a new $8M ferry could improve Essex-area river travel

Also, don't miss Italian Festival 2026 on the Essex Patch calendar

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Hi there, Essex! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new $8M ferry could improve Essex-area river travel

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chester-Hadlyme Ferry gets $8M in federal, state funding for first new vessel since 1950 (middletownpress.com) — A major upgrade is coming to the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, which links into the Essex Connecticut River Double Cross bike trail that many local cyclists use. Connecticut will spend $8 million in federal and state funds on a new, cleaner diesel-hybrid vessel to replace the 1950-era Selden III, helping preserve this historic river crossing and its role in tourism, recreation, and emergency access.
   

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    Anyone know of a wildlife rehabilitator in southeastern ct willing to take crows at this time? (Nextdoor Essex Village)
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🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

  • State Treasurer Russell names new deputy (hartfordbusiness.com)
  • Annette Bening shared the screen with Hepburn. Now she'll receive her namesake a (stamfordadvocate.com)
  • Threats, Evacuation: 3 Arrested After Hour-Long Standoff At Trumbull Marriott, Police Say (dailyvoice.com)

Westbrook

  • Westbrook manufacturer's latest expansion includes acquisitions in CT, South Carolina (hartfordbusiness.com)

Lyme

  • 3 Juveniles Accused Of East Lyme Vehicle Thefts: Police (patch.com)

Ok Essex! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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