October 16, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 42
Carol Jones Running for First Selectman Re-election By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
Current Deep River First Selectwoman Carol Jones, a Democrat, will be running for the position once again in the upcoming November municipal elections. After initially being elected as First Selectwoman in 2023, Jones feels like she is just scraping the sur-
face as to what she is able to do for the town and its residents. “I still feel like I haven’t had enough time to do all of the things that I want to do,” Jones said. “I am very proud of what I have accomplished so far and I am motivated to keep moving the town forward.” Having previously served as Parks and Recreation Director in the town of Deep
River for 12 years and serving as the town’s First Selectwoman, she now feels as though she is a known entity in the town, and wants to keep working to make positive change in the town. “I want to keep things in the town well thought out and well planned,” she said. “I See Carol Jones page 8
Shane Lindner of Deep River started a business called AmaSkn, making natural skin and health products.......................................2
Bring Objects to Life Susan F. Chamberland reaches for her sculpture made from found objects titled "Seahorse" at her gallery in Essex on Oct. 11. The sculpture, which is made from items found while cleaning out her family home, features fantasy elements, feathers, and a brush of paint. Chamberland, a member of River Valley Artists who also specializes in photography, opened her studio as part of the seventh annual River Valley Arts Tour from Oct. 11-13. More than 40 artists in 19 studios, homes and other venues in Essex, Chester, & Deep River opened for self-guided tours.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
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Grinding to the Finish The Valley field hockey team got revenge on Somers last week, and girls’ soccer won a trio of games.........................................14
Ivoryton’s Comedy "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" had creative aspects that made it an entertaining play at Ivoryton Playhouse......................25
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