A Listing of all Chester, Connecticut businesses on this web site in alphabetical order:
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Aaron Manor Health Care Facility
Offering the highest quality health care services to the elderly of our community for over 40 years.
3 South Wig Hill Road - or - P.O. Box 336
(860) 526-5316


Acorn Creek Internet Solutions
Web Site Hosting - Web Site Design - Internet Marketing Specializing in creating informative, functional, easy to navigate web sites that are conducive to desireable traffic volumes from search engines and other internet sources of visitors. Hours: By appointment - 7 days a week
31 Bogue Lane, (East Haddam, CT 06423) - (860) 873-3266


actio

Action Potential Therapeutic Massage

Performance and relaxation massage with biomechanical analysis for athletes and anyone who uses their body.
Midge Beecher, MS, LMT 860-526-4821


Adult Vocational Programs, Inc.
Providing employment placement and training opportunities to disadvantaged people.
191-4 Middlesex Avenue - P.O. Box 435
(860) 526-5306


food

ALL ABOUT FOOD
Priscilla Martel and Charlie van Over, cookbook authors and chefs, offer creative consulting services to artisan bakeries, restaurants and specialty food manufacturers. Members of the Bread Baker's Guild and the IACP.
PO Box 449 allabout-food.com
49 Ferry Road 860-526-4154


All Star Web
Web Site Design Services
Chester, CT

joes

Joseph's Photography, Inc.
A full-service portrait studio since 1982 specializing in on-location portraiture, serving New England and beyond.
Visit us at josephs.com
By appointment. 860-526-5019

Land Survey & Technical Services, Inc.
Boundary, Topographic, and Photogrammetric surveys...Deed research...Construction surveys.
86 Main Street (860) 526-4522 - Email

Lauren S. Gister
General Practice of Law Divorce and Family Mediation
PO Box 249 3 Maple St (860) 526-2999 - Email

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Lori Warner Print Studio and Gallery at 21 Main Street
A unique gallery featuring artwork by Lori Warner and select artists and designers in glass, ceramic sculpture, jewelry and more. Adult and youth workshops in Printmaking and Encaustic Painting coming soon. Open Studio atmosphere with events planned to engage the community and offer people an outlet for their own creativity. Make something! Wednesdays - Sundays, 11am - 5pm Additional hours by appointment, chance or special event. Please email us to be included on our email list and to be notified first for events. Or, see our website for additional info
860-322-4265 or 860-326-8081, lorwarn@mac.com
http://www.loriwarner.com

 
almalpa@mac.com

THE AL MALPA PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
Award winning photojournalist and landscape photographer. Available for special events, weddings and environmental portraiture. Framed images, large and small, of intimate landscapes and everyday life always on hand. Constantly pursuing the art of observation. Open by chance or appointment.
http://www.almalpa.com almalpa@mac.com
4 Spring St. Tel: 860 558-5499


AJ Shea Construction
Specializing in any Residential Construction. Any project, Large or Small!
Web Site
2 Main Street Essex, Connecticut 06426
860-767-6542


Ameri-Can Spirit Tours
Inbound and outbound-Motorcoach group; complete services including meals,
lodging, entertainment, theatre, etc.
27 Castle View Drive (860) 526-9935


Anna Shubik Sweeney
General Practice of Law: Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, Real Estate, Lemon Law Arbitration, Conservation Easements. Justice of the Peace.
5 Maple Street 860-526-2220 - E-mail


archambault

Archambault Insurance, Inc.
Serving Chester since 1907, we are a 4th generation insurance agency providing personal, business, yacht, health and life insurance.
Mon - Fri 8 - 5 archins.com
tdarchambault@snet.net
rearchambault@snet.net
2 North Main Street 860-526-9587


arlene

Arline Roberts Stanton Interiors
Specializing in fine paper goods, children's gifts and vintage collectibles.
Wed - Sat 11 - 5 Sun 12 - 5
53 Main Street 860-526-5925


mill

Art Gallery at the Mill House
Explore your emotions ... featuring impressionistic to contemporary oil, watercolor and mixed media by local and New England artists. Eclectic architectural accents.
Monthly exhibits with artist receptions.
Wed - Sun 11 - 6 ctartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575


A Style Above
Our commitment is to offer education on the wellness of beauty and provide quality products and services.
Weekdays 9-5 - Thursday and Friday evenings until 8pm - Saturdays 9-3 - Closed Mondays
159 D Main Street (860) 526-2321 - Email


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AUTOPILOT - Rock, Rythym and Blues - Jam Band. Chris Pardue, Wil Dallas, John Wiliams, Randy Allinson
www.autopilot-band.com

leif

Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, LLC
Contemporary Impressionist landscape oil paintings & limited edition fine art prints of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the artist's garden and Chester village and from his world travels. Open weekends 12 - 6. Other times by chance or appointment. Visit anytime at nilssonstudio.com
1 Spring Street 860-526-2077

LEISURE MARKETS INTL TRAVEL
"For the independent traveler since 1965"
27 Ferry Road
PH 860 322 4084 203 314-8737
email: leisure@cshore.com

Leonard Wyeth AIA
Wyeth Architects LLC

Business Hours: 8-6 M-F
Architecture and Planning
94 West Main Street 860-526-5111
FAX: 1-860-526-5849


mandy

jewelry designed & made by mandy carroll-leiva
chester, ct 267.408.2124

www.leivajewelry.com


lifespace

LIFESPACE DESIGN & GALLERY
An Architectural and Interior Design Studio specializing in residential and sustainable design. Our Gallery features pottery, handcrafted birdhouses and accessories for the home.
860-526-8867 Hours are by chance or appointment
Also visit us at www.lifespacearchitects.com


The Local Beet, A Green Grocery
offering natural whole foods, bulk grains, organic produce and eco-concious health, beauty and living supplies. Committed to fair trade and sustainability. Vintage grocery store combines artfully with a trend toward carbon concious consumption.
hours: Tues-Sun 9:30-5:30 T,W, Th until 6:30
Kim Kellogg kim@thelocalbeetshop.com
www.thelocalbeetshop.com
16 Main Street
860-526-5554

Long Cat Graphics
A graphic design firm developing identity packages and peripherals for corporate and small business clients, and illustrations for print and digital applications.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
P.O. Box 116 4 Water Street
Email us 860-526-9037 FAX: 1-860-526-0821

lupo

Lupo
A taste of the Mediterranean.
Serving lunch Tues - Fri 11:30 - 2:00.
Dinner Tues - Sun from 5:00.
Reservations recommended.
www.luporestaurant.com
189 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-4400


Margo's Beauty Center
"City salon in the country." Personalized progressive hair design, with expertise in hair coloring. Extensive hair care center and boutique.
91 Middlesex Avenue (860) 526-5464

Mario S. Gioco, P.C.
Full-service accounting firm.
Flexible hours by appointment.
189 Middlesex Avenue (860) 526-1566

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Paulet Sjovall-Sales Director
I teach skin care to both men and women; glamour to women. I also teach and motivate other women and men consultants.
7 Bailey Road (860) 526-5355

McLaughlin Personnel
Established employment agency engaged in all areas of commerce for permanent and temporary positions.
6 Main Street (860) 526-9096


The Meeting House Players
1-860-526-4516
Performances are held at the Famous Chester Meeting House

Bev's Studio,Inc.
Nationally known creator of U.S. Lighthouse images for the discriminating collector. Specializing in limited edition lithograph prints, she also makes bookmarks, mouse pads, lighthouse checks, puzzles and collectable statues. You are invited to visit my web site.


Blue Heron Chester
Hand-chosen gifts, beautifully packaged. All waiting for you to peruse online.
Stop by - we're always open.
blueheronchester.com



Brian House
Provides residential programs for developmentally-disabled adults.
Open Daily: 8am to 5pm
191-4 Middlesex Ave. (860) 526-5306


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Brown-Eyed Girl
A salon and day spa serving the needs of both men & women with professionally trained staff in a pampering and relaxed atmosphere. Cutting edge product lines, the latest in hair & fashion accessories. Accommodating hours.
browneyedgirlsalon.com
29 Main Street 860-526-3035


cabo

Cabo Tequila Grill.
We serve Authentic mexican food.
Sun. 5 to 9, Closed Mondays, Tues, Wed, Thur 5 to 9:30 and Fri and Sat 5 to 10pm
4 Water Street 860-526-8277


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Camp Hazen YMCA
Summer youth resident and day camps, teen leadership programs. Year-round outdoor education, team building and leadership development programs, retreats and conferences.
camphazenymca.org
office@camphazenymca.org
204 West Main Street 860-526-9529



cbd

Caryn B. Davis Photography
A fine art photography gallery & studio with works by photographer Caryn B. Davis. Studio and on-location photographic services available including architectural, product, editorial, marine, portrait, wedding and event photography. Also photography of 2D & 3D artwork for artists, galleries and portfolios.
cbdphotography.com
1 Spring Street, 2nd floor 860-526-5936


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Castle Marina
A well protected marina on Chester Creek with secure winter storage available. In the summer you can enjoy your boat with family and friends, swim in the pool and relax in the gazebo.
castle-marina.com
castlemarina@juno.com
61 Railroad Avenue 860-526-2735


cent 21

CENTURY 21 Heritage Company
With a high visibility location in the heart of Chester Village, this is the largest Century 21 office in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Our professional realtors are available seven days a week.
C21Heritage.com 800-666-1925
One Main Street 860-526-1200


ceramica

Ceramica
Renaissance-inspired Italian maiolica ceramics, handpainted by artisans in Tuscany and Umbria - particularly Deruta. An extraordinary collection of tableware, gifts and decorative accessories for the home. Gift Registries. Open daily.
ceramicadirect.com 860-526-9978
36 Main Street 800-270-0900


Chesterfields
A 60-bed nursing facility with commitment to quality of life and quality health care.
Specializing in short and long-term rehab. and restorative care.
132 Main Street (860) 526-5363


The Chester Bottle Shop
We have one of the finest wine collections in Southeast Connecticut. Hundreds of imported and domestic beers. Expert event planning. Mon - Sat 9 - 8
191 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5711


Chester Charter, Inc.
Located at the Chester Airport

Charter flights, flight instruction and Lower Valley scenic passenger rides 7 days per week.
Featuring Ray Ban sunglasses and other pilot supplies. Block Island Shuttle Services.
Summers: 8am-8pm. Off-season: 9am-5pm.
61 Winthrop Road (860) 526-4321


Chester Child Center, Inc.
A non-profit daycare/nursery school serving this area since 1973. Serving ages 3-8. Monday-Friday: 7:00am to 5:30pm - All year round.
25 West Main Street (860) 526-3337


concierge

The Chester Concierge
A "turn down" service for your home.
Coming up for the weekend? Guests arriving?
Don't have time to get everything ready? I can help! Why wait for the cable guy? I'll wait for you.
A myriad of home services available.
Revalyn Klein Hickey 860-526-4980



historical

The Chester Historical Society
Step into yesteryear at "The Mill," a 19th-century factory along Pattaconk Brook. Visitors are always welcome to attend lectures, workshops, exhibits and entertaining events. Visit our website for information and a schedule.
ChesterHistoricalSociety.org
9 West Main Street

 

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MERGIRL
A clothing design studio, designed by (me) Trish Ginter. Stop in the studio to see the collection or see it at smashingdarling.com - a website I co-founded for Indie Designers.
Hours: By chance, or check my
blog, I always post the times I will definitely be in.
18 Main Street Above the Local Beet. Entrance up on Spring Street.
860.287.9258
http://mergirlshop.blogspot.com/
http://www.smashingdarling.com/store/mergirl


MGC
's Custom Made Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles and Fine Art - See web site
Mark G. Cappitella - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Manufacturer
1 Spring Street inside Nilsson Spring Street Studio - (Showcase)
Workshop: 31 Bogue Lane, East Haddam, CT
Toll Free: 1-888-604-7654 - (860)-873-3093
Maker of hand crafted wooden jigsaw puzzles for adult and children puzzle enthusiasts, using personal enlarged photographs, fine art prints, old antique maps and corporate logos and digital image files. Each puzzle is custom made to order for any holiday, special occasion or reason.

pizza

Moravela's Pizza Restaurant
New York style pizza. Come and try our delicious Philly cheese steaks, subs, pasta and salads.
Eat in - Pick up - Take out.
Summer: Mon - Sun 11AM - 10PM
Winter: Mon - Sun 11AM - 9PM
139 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3633

Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates, Inc.
Civil & environmental consulting engineers - roads, bridges, water supply & resources, site planning, survey & municipal engineering.
nlja.com 86 Main Street 860-526-9591

Nevins4Design
Vision. Confguration. Dialogue. New interpretations for existing structures.
Design for living well. 22 Denlar Drive
Joe Nevins SoHo 212.343.1166 x27
Chester 860-526-2365

bank

New Alliance Bank
A complete line of services including night depository and safe deposit boxes. Lobby: Mon - Thur 9 - 3, Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 12 Drive up: Mon - Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 12 ATM always open.
Heidi Samuelson, Branch Manager
newalliancebank.com
9 Water Street 860-526-4381

Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, LLC
See web site

Artists' studio and gallery. Fine contemporary Impressionistic works in oil and pastel.
1 & 3 Spring Street (860) 526-2077

One of A Kind Antiques LLC.
Fine and diverse collection of 17th, 18th, 19th and early 20th century American and European Antiques, furniture, paintings, through 20th century designs, Estate silver, estate jewelry, Modernism, Arts and Crafts and Appraisals. Since 1975
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm - Website

pattaconk

The Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grill
A popular local meeting place for food and spirits. Open daily, serving lunch and dinner 11:30 - 9:45. Bar open until 12:45 AM Mon - Thurs, 1:45AM Fri - Sat. Largest draft and bottle beer selection in the River Valley.
pattaconk@sbcglobal.net
33 Main Street 860-526-8143


peekabooquet

Peekabooquet n. Cupcake

There's a new kid in town...Peekabooquet n. cupcake, the home of the original baby clothing bouquet has expanded. A unique boutique for babies and kids offers clothing and many other products made in the USA. Our faux bakery cupcakes and pastries; baby lotions and soaps are made of all natural products. You'll love our stuff. Visit us at 4 Water St or at www.peekabooquet.com 860 526-2225

Peggy Price Illustrations
Peggy Price Illustrations, illustrations and paintings depicting the natural world around us, in black & white or color, traditional and digital media. Children portraits also.
By appointment. (860) 526-1500

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Petanque Plein Air Chester
Learn the basics and secrets of the popular French pastime, Petanque, from French national Claude Martin. Private and group lessons. Arrange a Petanque party for your next special occasion. By appointment.
16 North Main Street 860-526-9139


charb law


Peter H. Charbonnier, Esq., LLC
Serving the community in the following areas of law: Real Estate Refinance, Purchase and Sale; Small Business Purchase, Formation, Consulting and LLCs; Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Administration.
PHCAtty@aol.com
97 Main Street 860-526-1780

http://www.PondsideKitchens.com

Pondside Kitchens
Stephen Bradley, CKD
20 Water Street 860.526.9567
http://www.PondsideKitchens.com

muson

Quinn-Munson Studio
The workplace and gallery of Deborah Quinn-Munson, best known for her oil, watercolor and pastel paintings of water and shoreline scenes.
Open by appointment.
quinnmunson.com
deb@quinnmunson.com


rad

RadSport Outfitter's, LLC
Let RadSport Outfitters be the starting point to your
outdoor adventure around the CT River Valley.
Whether you're biking, hiking, paddling or enjoying winter sports, we have the products and service for you to tame the outdoors! Rentals available. Open daily.
Check radsportoutfitters.com to see what we're all about.
56 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-1777

gallery

Chester Gallery
Featuring Connecticut artists, quality custom framing by Jack Baker and contemporary baskets by Sosse Baker, in a Victorian Parlor setting since 1982. Gallery openings coordinated with Chester Nights. Tues - Sat 10 - 5
sossejack@aol.com 76 Main Street 860-526-9822


Chester Garden Club
VP: Marie Ready - Corresponding Secretary: Kaye Porter The Chester garden club has a membership of 40, and is a member of the National Council of State garden Clubs incorporated, North East Region of federated Garden Clubs, and Federated garden Club of CT Inc. District 3. Do a variety of continuing projects and activities including civic development and conservation, gardening with herbs, with a herb of the month presentation garden therapy and floriculture in and around Chester, Connecticut.
Meeting Location: United Church of Chester - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm
PO Box 415
President: Ruth Thayer - (860) 526-9034


ferry

Chester - Hadlyme Ferry
Established in 1769. Today the Selden III provides a convenient, direct link between Chester & Hadlyme at Rt 148. Operates April 1st - November 30th
Closed Thanksgiving Day
Mon - Fri 7 AM - 6:45 PM
Sat - Sun 10:30 AM - 5 PM
For further information: 860-443-3856


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Chester Land Trust
The Carini Preserve Botanical Walk is a community education project, as is the Nature Trail at the elementary school. Visit chesterct.com/landtrust.htm for further information on our mission and programs.
loisnadel@sbcglobal.net
PO Box 82 860-526-5745


chester point marina

Chester Point Marina
A full service marina with transient slips and winter storage. Swimming pool and picnic areas. Johnson, Mercruiser, OMC and Volvo sales and service.
72 Railroad Avenue 860-526-1661


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Chester Meeting House
This cherished landmark building, built in 1795 and restored in 1972, is home to town meetings and events, including the Robbie Collomore Concert Series and the Meeting House Players. Permission for private use may be obtained by contacting the Selectman's office.
4 Liberty Street Info: 860-526-0013


The Chester Package Store
Fine wines, spirits and beers of the world.
Tastings, personalized service and special orders.
Let us help with your next occasion.
Mon - Sat 9 - 8
1 North Main 860-526-5305


library

Chester Public Library
Mon 10 - 12 & 2 - 8 Tues 2 - 6
Wed 10 - 12 & 2 - 6 Thur 2 - 8
Fri 10 - 12 & 2 - 6 Sat 10 - 2
Linda T. Fox, Librarian
chesterct.org/library.htm
21 West Main Street 860-526-0018


Chester Roofing & Siding, LLC
Chester Roofing & Siding can take care of all of your roofing and/or siding needs: wood, asphalt, new construction, additions, re-roofing, and repairs--even chimney reparis! All work is provided in a courteous, workmanlike manner, to your plans and specifications.
Free estimates. CT Lic.#565396.
45 Straits Road (860) 526-8274


Chester Town Office Building and Government
Chester Town Hall and Government
Mon - Thurs 9-noon, 1-4, Tues 9-noon, 1-7 pm, Fri 9 - noon. Closed legal holidays.
203 Middlesex Avenue, P.O. Box 218
860-526-0013


Chester Veterinary Clinic PC
Complete veterinary medical and surgical services.
Mon, Thur 8:15 - 11:30AM & 3 - 7PM Tues, Wed, Fri 8AM - 5PM Sat 8AM - Noon
264 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5313


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Chester Village West
A retirement community known for its charm, friendly residents and staff. The large apartments and houses offer an independent lifestyle with activities, fine dining and in-home health care if needed. Owned by Life Care Services, Inc. chestervillagewest.com
317 West Main Street 860-526-6800


chrisholm

Chrisholm Marina
A full-service marina in a park-like setting with the personnel & facilities for all boating needs, summer and winter. Wooden boats are welcome.
Summer: 7 days a week 8 - 5
Winter: Mon - Fri 9 - 3
Weekends by appointment.
226 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-5147


Claudia Post Studio
Claudia Post Fine Art Paintings and Portraiture
Award winning Portrait painter and Master Pastellist. Commisssions accepted in Oil or pastel. Portraits, Still life, Plein Air, Genre and Figure paintings.
email:claudiapost1@hotmail.com
website: www.claudiapost.com or www.fineartstudioonline.com/claudiapost
Home Studio by appointment. 860 526 2285

rarities

Rarities
Colorful distinctive fashions for all occasions by Designer Cynde Iverson. Custom tailoring and color selection are available. Wednesday - Saturday 10:30 - 5, Sunday 12-4 or by appointment.
http://www.raritiesfashion.com
14 Main Street 526. 2100

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L & E Restaurant / French 75 Bar
French country cuisine doesn't get better. This candle-lit bistro with lace curtains and garden flowers rates as CT's top restaurant. Seasonal seafood, game and produce, crisp baguettes and sensational pastries. Serving dinner; reservations suggested. restaurantfrench75bar.com
59 Main Street 860-526-5301

Richard G. Price, Co. Constuction and Restoration
General carpentry contracting. Historic restoration / Renovations, cabinetry and architectural millwork.
108 Main Street (860) 526-9726 - Email


sachs

Richard Sachs
For over 30 years, Richard Sachs has been making
bespoke bicycles by hand at his atelier in Chester's NoMaChe district.
richardsachs.com


Riveira Electric
Serving all your electrical needs from the valley to the shoreline.
Peter Riveira 112 Middlesex Avenue 860-391-3566

 

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RiverDogGeneralStore.com....your online source for local CT businesses of goods and services

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River Tavern
A casual and stylish restaurant with a daily changing menu, handmade cocktails and a great wine list. "The food is excellent. The decor is sleek, even stunning." The Hartford Courant
rivertavern@snet.net 23 Main Street 860-526-9417

River Valley Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Dr. Cynthia Frantz

The integration of chiropractic examination and treatment with Oriental Medicine techniques allowing for the effective treatment of a broad spectrum of health conditions. Specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and sports injuries. Treatment modalities include chiropractic manipulation, adjunctive therapies, exercise therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion and gua sha.
4 Water Street 860-526-9339

vickers

R. J. Vickers Herbery
We invite you to visit our gardens and browse among our extensive line of teas, herbs, topiaries, candles, bath and body products, home decor and gifts for all. An all season shop. Wed - Sun 10 - 5
rjvickersherbery.com
26 Water Street 860-526-4061

Robert P. Klomp, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Law office for probate, real estate, business matters and wills. Court matters in all courts in our Old Lyme office. Monday-Friday.
32A Goose Hill Road (860) 526-3220

Rotary International - Chester
Meetings: Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm.

Rudolph Netsch Construction Co., Inc.
Family-owned and operated construction company. Over 40 years experience, specializing in commercial, industrial and design building and construction.
Hours 8-5:30.
77 Spring Street (860) 526-9246/526-3379

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Brushmill by the Waterfall
On the waterfall at the historic Rogers & Champion Brushworks, with covered bridge, chestnut beams and fireplace. Open 7 nights a week. All day Sunday. Certified Angus steak, prime rib, fresh fish. Sunday brunch.
129 West Main Street 860-526-9898

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Sage Auction Gallery
Vintage Furniture Shop
Wed - Sat 11 - 4
Photo: Early 19th Century Inlaid Game Table with Rosewood, Satinwood and Zebrawood Inlays
Paul Sage, Auctioneer
221 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3036

johnson

Scandinavian Photography
Known throughout New England for his wedding photo-journalism, Erik K. Johnson creates sensitive on-location and studio portrait studies of children and families. Gallery hours by chance or appointment.
theartofseeing.com
info@theartofseeing.com
11 Main Street 860-526-4809

School System Elementary School in Chester
Regional School District No. 4
Junior & Senior High School
Post Office 100 Main Street
Zip code 06412
County Middlesex

 

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CL Pfeiffer Studio
Metals sculptor Connie Pfeiffer has worked from her Chester studio more than eight years
Visit the artist and expanded space. Showcasing exceptional contemporary work by invited artist friends. Hours change seasonally. Please call. clpfeifferstudio@aol.com
72 Main Street 860-526-2815


Congregation Beth Shalom
Rodfe Zedek

Rabbi: Cory Weiss
55 E. Kings Highway, Chester
860-526-8920


coop

Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative
Experience the unusual at our fine art and craft cooperative. Shop for beautiful handcrafts and meet the artists. Special exhibits, monthly receptions. Holiday sale. Wed - Sun 11 - 6
Open everyday July, Aug, Nov, Dec. http://www.ctriverartisans.com
5 West Main Street 860-526-5575


Contemplative Landscapes
Nationally recognized garden designer, speaker and horticulturist. Consultations and garden planning.
57 Cedar Lake Rd 860-526-1558

Creative Dance at the Chester Community Center
Classes are offered at the Chester Community Center on Tuesday nights starting this Fall. There are three levels, grades 3-4, grades 5-6,and a teen-adult class;
call Linalynn Schmelzer to Registar 526-5592.


wellness center

The Creative Wellness Center of Chester
We offer a variety of specialty services that are individually tailored to each client including massage, yoga, personal fitness training, nutrition counseling, and weight management. The Creative Fitness Center houses a full service gym open to its members 7 days a week. http://www.creativewellnesschester.com
15 North Main Street 860-526-WELL.


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Cummings & Good Design Gallery
Prints, paintings, photographs, sculpture, El Salvadoran bags, Chester caps and T-shirts and the Cummings & Good Calendar in a Time - Capsule. Open on Chester Nights, Dec. weekends, and by chance or appointment.
cummings-good.com
3 North Main Street 860-526-9597


Dr. Cynthia Frantz, River Valley Acupuncture & Chiropractic
Integration of chiropractic examination and treatment with Oriental Medicine techniques. Specializing in musculoskeletal and sports injuries.
4 Water Street 860-526-9339


dana

Danemark Photography

A collection of fine art nature, landscape and travel photographs by Dana Warnquist. Please visit my online gallery at: http://DanemarkPhotography.photoshop.com
5 Pattaconk Drive - By appointment. Email: danemarkllc@comcast.net
860.334.7845


deja

deja Gallery & Studio
Moving seas, marshy swamps,
delectable fruits & vegetables and landscapes local and abroad. Featuring impressionistic and other original oils by Jacqueline V. Barry.
Sat & Sun 2 - 6. Other hours by chance or appointment.
dejagallery.com
5 Maple Street 860-526-9849

Dr. Kim S. Senay, D.D.S.
Hours: By appointment.
Friendly Dental Services - Flexible Hours - Family Oriented
9 Spring Street (860) 526-3455 - Email

Seferlis Woodworking
Specializing in custom cabinetry and wood products.
33 Cross Road 860-526-5175

Shoreline Clinic - 24 Hour Emergency Care
260 Westbrook Road
Essex, Connecticut (8 miles from Chester)
860-767-0107

Shunyata Healing Center, LLC
Promoting well-being, utilizing Therapeutic & Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki & Hypnosis.
By appointment.
healatshunyata.com 7A Maple Street 860-526-1111

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Simon's Marketplace
A gourmet general store with a diverse selection of gifts, as well as specialty foods, fine cheeses, sandwiches, crepes, soups, salads, ice cream, desserts and organic coffees and teas. Daily specials. Eat in or take out. We also cater and have prepared food to go.
Open daily.
17 Main Street 860-526-8984


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Smart Graphics
A full service integrated graphic communications studio recognized for its award-winning marketing concepts and innovative designs for identity, packaging illustration, print and web applications.
Photo courtesy of Erik K. Johnson, Scandinavian Gallery
email: info@smart-graphics.com
website: smart-graphics.com
10 Pleasant Street 1-860-526-9721
FAX: 1-860-526-2270

music

spark
Home of Music Together of the River Valley.
Early Childhood Music and Movement Studio.
Discover the joy of family music. Playful, jazzy, informative, informal classes for young children and their grown-ups. Newborn - 5.
musictogetherCT.com
22 Denlar Drive 860-526-2490

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Spiritus Mundi Antiques
Quality country antiques, furniture and accessories, paintings, prints, vintage stringed instruments, blue decorated stoneware and other Americana items.
Weekends 10 - 5, and by chance or appointment.
Marta Daniels, Proprietor
122 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3406
E-mail

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Stark Agency, Inc.
The best choice for all your personal & commercial insurance needs. Friendly small-town service combined with the strength of 28 companies to tailor to your specific insurance program.
Mon - Fri 8 - 5:30 Lisa@StarkInsurance.com
91 Main Street 860-526-9578

St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church
48 Middlesex Ave (860) 526-5495

Thomas A. Norton, AIA
Classic architecture for today's living.
93 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904
(401)274-2046

 

dina

Dina Varano
A spirited gallery featuring jewelry designed
and handcrafted by owner Dina Varano, accompanied by a collection of innovative gifts designed by fellow artists. Visit and be inspired!
Tues - Sat 10 - 5:30 Sun 12 - 5
dinavarano.com
27 Main Street 860-526-8866


jd

Jody Dole Studio
Photography production and electronic imaging for product, advertising, editorial, museum and corporate design. Still life, lifestyle, location, marine, aviation and 19th century collodion wet plate specialty. Stock images, private workshops, fine art archival prints.
.jodydole.com 860-526-8602


Quinn-Munson Studio
Fine Art paintings: oil, pastel, watercolor. Hours by appointment.


eo art

eo art lab
An art gallery featuring mostly abstract work that
explores the curious realm between art and science. Both established and emerging artists from across the nation are featured. The ever-changing exhibitions present works of deep passion, keen intellect, and rare talent. Experience the energy and reward yourself or someone else with the everlasting joy of art.
Tues - Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 12 - 9pm
eoartlab.com
69-1 Main Street, 860.526.4833


errol

Errol Horner Architect
Sensitive design that reflects the client's specific needs.
ehornerarchitect.com
25 Maple Street 860-526-1137


Essex Commercial Construction
2 Main Street
Essex, Conencticut 06426
1-860-767-6542
Specializing in any commercial construction project, Large or Small!
Web Site


exxon

EXXON Mobil Mart
The place to find whatever you need from early morning until late at night.
Deli sandwiches, milk and ice cream, soda, paper goods and other staples, newspapers, ice and an ATM.
Summer: Daily 5:30AM - 11PM
Winter: Daily 5:30AM - 10PM
201 Middlesex Avenue 860-526-3054

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Thomas Dunk House Gallery
Another NoMaChe craftsman, Claude Martin, conserves, cleans and restores oil paintings with classic tools and 21st century technology.
claudemartin@sbcglobal.net
16 North Main Street 860-526-3973


Thomas M. Kablik P.C., Attorney
A caring, experienced "personal attorney" to assist you to amass your estate, manage it and preserve it for your family.
(860) 526-1181 - Email

tlb

TLB Architecture, LLC
Since 1989, a full-service firm providing consultation, planning, architecture and interior design services for universities, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations throughout Connecticut and New England. Tim Brewer tlbarchitecture.com
92 West Main Street 860-526-9448

Tri-Town Plastics Inc.
Custom injection molding for automotive, medical, aerospace, communications, defense and general industrial applications. We also offer plastic molding, insert molding and ultrasonic welding.
12 Bridge Street, Deep River, CT 06417
Tel: (860) 526-3200 · Fax: (860) 526-4848

ucc

United Church of Chester
"No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here at the United Church of Chester," a member of the United Church of Christ.
29 West Main Street 860-526-2697
www.chesterucc.org


vill

The Villager
The place to be during Chester's early morning hours.
Breakfast and lunch, pastry, sandwiches, homemade soups and daily specials.
Phone in and take out orders.
Mon - Fri 5:30 - 2 Sat - Sun 5:30 - 11
13 Main Street 860-526-9981

Vollers Design
Hours: 8am-5pm
Vollers Design provides graphic design, art direction, and production for clients needing advertising, sales promotion, direct mail, and corporate identity programs.
4 Water Street - PO Box 622
(860) 526-9375 - FAX: 1-860-526-1457 - Email

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Wellness with Food
Nutritional and Life Counseling with Emrys Tetu,
certified holistic health counselor. Individualized care and whole life balancing to address your health concerns and predispositions.
By appointment.
wellnesswithfood.com
87 Main Street 860-538-2242


flightway farm

Flight Way Farm
Riding lessons on kind, safe horses help build self-esteem and confidence. 40 years of teaching experience. Terry Schreiber
40 Winthrop Road 860-526-9683


Francine Cornaglia, Certified Public Accountant
Tax and financial planning services for individuals and businesses.
11 Goose Hill Road 860-526-3247


Getty Gas (Gulf)
** OPEN till 11PM!
Mini-Mart - Milk, Eggs, Conveniences, Lottery
Hours: daily 7am-11pm.
Rt. 154, Haddam, CT (2 miles North of Chester)


Glendale Manor
Personalized Assisted Living and Residential Care in a beautiful home environment.
24 hours a day, a highly qualified staff provides residents assistance in their daily routines
such as bathing, dressing, grooming and taking medication.
268 Middlesex Avenue - or - P.O. Box 104
(860) 526-2419 - Email


goodspeed

Goodspeed Musicals - The Norma Terris Theatre
Goodspeed's second stage. Many of the best musicals being written today get their start here
before going on to New York and across the country. Theatre runs May, August & November.
goodspeed.org
33 North Main Street 860-873-8668


hammered

The Hammered Edge Studio & Gallery
Hand-wrought jewelry by artist/owner Kathryne Wright. An exotic collection of new, vintage and antique jewelry, beads, buttons, textiles, world music & international artifacts. Custom design, jewelry repair & classes.
hammerededge.com 14 Main Street 860-526-1654


hayes haven

Hays Haven Marina
A family owned and operated marina, with gas dock (89, 93 Octane and Diesel fuel), bathroom facilities, ship store, picnic area, launch ramp, transient slips and winter storage.
59 Railroad Avenue 860-526-9366


http://www.hitcherybooks.com

Hitchery Books, LLC
Offering a well chosen selection of new and used books, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as greeting cards and local artwork. Open Wed. thru Fri. from 11am to 6pm, Sat. 10am to 5:30pm, and Sun. 9am to 4pm. Visit us at http://www.hitcherybooks.com.
4 Water Street 860-526-8722


It's Theatretime!
Birthday Parties, Preschools, Libraries. Story telling through role playing singing and music.
For more info:
(860) 526-5804
rpotter07@snet.net


Jack & Jill Cooperative Nursery School
A non-profit cooperative nursery school since 1968. Ages 3 - 5 welcome.
AM classes 8:30 - 11:30, Tuesday and Thursday
PM classes 12:00 - 3:00, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
www.jackandjillct.com
25 West Main Street (860)526-5774


J. Brian Buckley / Design
Residential Design & Space Planning
jb.designer@comcast.net
http://www.jbrianbuckleydesign.wikispaces.com
59 Wig Hill Road (860) 526-5227


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Jill Butler... art & design

Jill's watercolor illustrations, collages and tabletop products are on display and available for purchase. The Studio Gallery, located above the Wheatmarket, is open to the public. Visitors welcome, groups by appointment.
jillbutler.com
4 Water Street 860-526-5155


John R. Schroeder, AIA
A professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning with over 20 years experience encompassing projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. Our design solutions are highly functional and our aesthetic approach is open, flexible, and contextually responsive. Enjoy an engaging process with a gratifying result.
69-2 Main Street jrsaia.com 860-526-5838

WestMain Street Services, Inc. (Gulf)
Complete auto service garage, foreign and domestic. Road Service.
Hours: daily 7am-6pm.
100 West Main Street (860) 526-4004


wma

West Main Street Studio
Enjoy the working studio of artist and sculptor Helene M. Johnson. Portrait studies, figures, people in architectural settings, animals and flora.
Specializing in sculptural relief. Commission work welcomed.
Open by appointment or by chance. helenemjohnson@aol.com
1 West Main Street 860-767-0445

wheatmarket

The Wheatmarket
Fresh deli-style daily luncheon specials, eat in or take out.
Gourmet catering, speciality foods & gift baskets.
Dennis Welch, chef/owner.
4 Water Street 860-526-9347

willow tree

The Willow Tree
A fine collection of vintage clothing from the late
1800s through the 1970s, including hats, gloves, jewelry, furs, beaded purses and lingerie.
Lovely antique lace, linens and doilies.
Wed - Sat afternoons
4 Water Street 860-526-4297

Wildwood Pediatrics
( Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine)
Priority care - 6pm - 8pm Daily
Reg Hours 9am to 5:30pm
Essex, Connecticut - (8 miles from Chester)
1 Wildwood Medical Center. 860-767-0168


wsp

William L. Schaeffer Photographs
Vintage American and European photographs
by major and minor artists bought and sold.
Daguerreotypes and stereoviews.
By chance or appointment.
41 Main Street 860-526-3870


Williams & Company
Williams & Company provides business identity and
communications design services for print and digital media.
Business Hours: 9 am - 5 pm (M-F)
26 Ferry Road, Chester - E-Mail
(860) 526-4101 " FAX: (860) 526-4679


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Wyeth Architects LLC
Architecture & Planning
Leonard Wyeth AIA
lwyeth@wyetharchitects.com
wyetharchitects.com
94 West Main Street 860-526-5111


xo
XO Yoga is proud to offer the finest mindfulness and wellness training through yoga, meditation, and massage in a beautiful and special community setting just 1 mile from Chester center. Yoga classes are offered to all levels, from beginners to long-time practitioners. Private instruction is also available. We look forward to practicing with you our guiding principles of patience, courage, and community in an accepting, non-judgmental atmosphere. XO Yoga is located at 26 Ferry Rd. (Rt. 148) on the way to the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry in Chester, CT. (860) 754-7360 Visit us at www.xoyoga.com

The Yoga Sanctuary
Gentle Through moderate hatha yoga. Weekly meditation.
Winter: In-town classes
May-October: Peaceful country loft.
57 Cedar Lake Road (860) 526-1558

7/11 (Gulf)
** OPEN 24 Hours a day!
Mini-Mart - Milk, Eggs, Conveniences, Lottery and Gas
Rt 149 and Town Street intersection
Moodus, Conencticut

 

 



 

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