July 9, 2026
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXVI Iss. 28
Deep River Awarded $846K Sidewalk Grant By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer DEEP RIVER
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has selected Deep River to receive an $846,000 Community Connectivity Grant, which the town plans to accept, according to First Selectwoman Carol Jones.
The grant will go toward completing a “So many people walk the loop, and myself sidewalk route to create a continuous walk- included,” said Jones. ing path running north from River Lane to The town is expected to formally accept the the Town Landing. Completing the missing grant by July 10, she said. sidewalk connection fulfills a campaign The infrastructure project was previously promise by Jones and will provide a naviga- proposed and was considered a likely ble path through the popular marina section of town. See Deep River Awarded page 4
Jennifer Shea is ready to lend a helping hand.................................2
Founders on Parade Boaters dressed as Benjamin Franklin, the Statue of Liberty, Abraham Lincoln, and a wigged Founding Father toss goodies to the crowd as they pass the Connecticut River Museum during the Independence Day Boat Parade in Essex on July 4. The museum grounds filled with spectators as patriotic music played and occasional cannon fire echoed from the dock during the community's celebration of America's 250th birthday.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
Top Honors Valley Regional-Westbrook baseball duo earns SCC’s top awards........11
A Nation Debates Ivoryton’s 1776 brings the birth of American independence to vivid life........................................20
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