9 Town Transit provides public bus service throughout Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton.  It also provides service from the Old Saybrook train station into Essex.  More information can be found at www.9towntransit.com Read more...

Casual Waterfront Dining on the Connecticut River. Our location alongside the Dauntless Boatyard on the Connecticut River in the heart of Essex is an absolutely beautiful setting.  We are serving classic American cuisine using many locally sourced, very fresh meats and vegetables.   Read more...

Atlantic Financial Services is a family run financial practice affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and AARP. Here we believe that the key to financial success and stability is planning. We strive to help you protect what matters most through a customized, tailored planning approach, as each person and situation is unique. Our team specializes in life insurance, long term Read more...

Bikes For Kids is a Connecticut based non-profit organization that brings smiles to children one bike at a time. Bikes For Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1989. Our volunteers collect, repair, and safety test donated used bicycles. The refurbished bicycles, along with new helmets, are given away to individuals of all ages and needs. Most donated Read more...

Southern coastal cuisine with New Orleans flair. The Blue Hound Cookery & Taproom brings southern inspired coastal cuisine with a touch of New Orleans to the shorline area. They pride themselves with a dedication to fresh, made from scratch, authentic dishes created from years of travel, living and cooking in the south. Many of their recipes have been passed down from generations Read more...

For over 20 years we have specialized in residential remodeling, renovations, new construction, and light commercial in the towns of the lower Connecticut River Valley. Our purpose is to offer our customers excellent quality and workmanship, as well as to build a good customer relationship. Read more...