October 9, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 41
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Pocket Park By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
Sustainable Deep River and the Deep River Garden Club are working to create a new pocket park next to the Deep River Public Library, with the goal of turning the space into a welcoming community area accessible to all.
Located near the library’s rain garden, the pocket park will feature three benches made from recycled materials, native plantings, and a central piece of public art by a local artist. Organizers envision a space where visitors can sit, enjoy the sounds of the nearby Deep River, read a book, or connect with friends. “We have been dreaming about enhancing
the library grounds with a pocket park for several years,” said Sara Conner, chair of Sustainable Deep River. “We are thrilled we are finally able to see our dream come true with the help of our community and Sustain- Ava Frost, a Providence College sophomore from Deep River, is able CT.” To bring the project to life, the group has inspired to make a difference in her community, pursuing degrees in See Crowdfunding page 13 elementary and special education.......................................2
Essex Scarecrow Contest ‘Jaws’ Onlookers
Good Fishing Remains Ahoy! Check out Captain Morgan’s Sally and Steve Earnest walk past a scarecrow made by Drift weekly fishing column..................14 Restaurant, featuring a pirate riding a shark, in Essex on Oct. 4. The scarecrow, called "Captain of the Shark" is just one of many lining Main Street as part of the Essex Scarecrow Contest, which features a pirate theme this year.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
Artists Coming Together Nick Carlino and Maura Gianakos reunite this fall for A Duo Exhibition....................................25
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