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🌱 Patch AM: Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3) and 13 more events

Also, don't miss Nurse Open House on the Essex Patch calendar

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Hello Essex! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Nurse Open House at Gentiva Hospice Branford Branch
  • Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3) at Essex Library Association

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some sun with a shower; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I've used Wilcox for gas and propane since we moved to Essex ten years ago.
    Yesterday, they gave another reason why. Early afternoon I discovered we were out of propane- which we use for our outside grill and stove/oven. I… (Nextdoor Essex Village)
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Essex. Apply here.
  • Columbia Sportswear posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Old Saybrook

  • Yale-New Haven Regular Singing at Never Ending Books (ctexaminer.com)

Westbrook

  • Why CT brides are trying on so many wedding dresses (thehour.com)
  • Beach Donut Shop to reopen in Westbrook after Clinton fire (ctpost.com)

Lyme

  • Teachworth, Green, Van Etten: Recent Death Notices From Old Lyme (patch.com)
  • CT Man's Death In Fall At NYC Concert Ruled An Accident (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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