July 10, 2025 Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 28
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Muir Wraps Session with Town Halls Across District to recap major budget developments, discuss newly signed legislation, and answer questions about local impacts. As the 2025 legislative session concluded, The series kicked off June 26 in Chester, State Representative•Renee LaMark Muir followed by stops in Essex on June 30, Deep (D-36) brought her end-of-session town hall River on July 1, and Haddam on July 2. In series to the towns she serves—Chester, addition to recapping legislation, Muir proDeep River, Essex, and Haddam. Muir, who vided updates on fiscal priorities, federal represents the 36th District, used each event funding concerns, and a pair of high-profile
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bills passed by the General Assembly—House Bills 5001 and 5004. At each event, Muir opened the floor to questions from residents about current legislation, priorities for the district, and how state-level decisions affect local communities. “We’re working on complex issues every
Erica Palmer is empowering young women with Next Girl Up................2
See Muir Wraps Session page 7
Stars, Stripes, and Sails
Staying on Top The Braves maintained their first place lead in the Deep River Horseshoe League last week................12
Visitors line the guardrail outside the Connecticut River Museum to snap photos of the Onrust during the museum’s Independence Day Boat Parade on July 4. Crowds packed the museum and grounds, which were open to the public for the holiday celebration.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
Red House Restaurant • Bar • Takeout 158 Main Street, Deep River
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A Travelogue Liz Egan continues her series recounting her travels with Con Brio.......................................21