June 12, 2025 Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 24
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Town Awarded $796K for ‘Three Bridges Project’ By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer CHESTER
The Town of Chester has been awarded $796,000 through the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for its planned “Three Bridges Project,” a nearly $1 million capital infrastructure initiative aimed at addressing long-needed repairs to
Straits Road, Sypher Road, and David Road. The award was announced in late May as part of a $30 million round of STEAP funding distributed to 46 municipalities across Connecticut. Chester’s application, submitted in February by First Selectwoman Cynthia Lignar, outlines $995,000 in total project costs. The state award will be paired with a $199,000 municipal match.
The project involves structural repairs at three sites where roads cross waterways. On Straits Road, work includes replacing two failing wingwalls on the Upper Pond dam, repairing concrete, grouting the box culvert floor, and replacing a deteriorated wood slide gate. The application notes these repairs will See Town Awarded page 7
Nailed It Scout Master Mike Rutty, Emmett Kelly, and Ryan Crotty of Boy Scout Troop 13 learn theart of nailing salt pork to shad at the annual Essex Shad Bake on June 7 at Essex Island Marina. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Essex since 1958, the riverside event raises funds for local charitable and community efforts..
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Valley Courier
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A Dominant Season The Valley girls’ tennis team showed dominance all season long as the Shoreline Conference champion and a state tournament finalist............14
Strings, Wings, and Giant Puppets A season of fun is coming to the Guilford Green..............................25