Reply This beautiful beach scene, taken by local community member Cassandra Sweet is this week's winner of the Facebook cover contest. Congratulations! (Cassandra Sweet) ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — Dreaming of summer! Essex resident Cassandra Sweet, took this picturesque photo of one of Connecticut's best beaches in Westport, CT. Thank you Cassandra for sharing this special photo with Patch! Congratulations!