Member Review | Experience Essex, CT

AJ Shea Construction

Since 1981, AJ Shea Construction’s objective has been to provide expert technical and management skills to the custom residential building market.

Alchemi Wealth LLC

Alchemi Wealth LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor operating on Charles Schwab’s investment platform.

Amelie Michel

Importing French and other European table linens for over 20 years.

Ballard Agency

At the Ballard Agency, we are proud to represent the Farmers Insurance Company with a 90-YEAR track record of putting customers first.

Bikes For Kids

Bikes For Kids is a Connecticut based non-profit organization that brings smiles to children one bike at a time.

Black Seal

We strive to bring you delicious food and drink that represents the flavors of the shoreline while holding true to New England traditions.

Blissful Beauty

Indulge in our luxurious spa treatments, relax in our serene relaxation room with a glass of champagne or a cup of tea, or detoxify in our sauna blanket. Your journey to Bliss begins here!

Bluegill Home

Modern and Mid-century furnishings. Design is what we are all about.

Bluewater Millwork & Construction

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.

Brickside Pizza

At Brickside Pizza we believe in quality of craft and tradition. Here you will find uncompromised quality, fresh ingredients and delicious wood fired pizza!

Centerbrook Cemetery Association

Whether your needs are for a traditional burial or a cremation burial, Centerbrook Cemetery offers many options for selecting the right resting place for your family.

Cheese Shop of Centerbrook

Cheese is our passion. Whether it’s imported cheeses from Europe or farm-made local and domestic cheeses you’re looking for, we’re confident you’ll find something you like at our shop.

Community Foundation of Middlesex County

At the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, we know it’s the little things that count, that can change a community and improve the quality of life for all.

Community Music School

Where dedicated faculty (all with music degrees) teach private and group lessons covering a broad spectrum of musical interests.

Compass CT LLC

A real estate company with a purpose.
Our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world.

Con Brio Choral Society

Con Brio is a classical, auditioned chorus known for the variety of its repertoire, sparkling programming and excellent musicality.

Connecticut River Museum

Discover the history and environment of New England’s Great River at the Connecticut River Museum. Bring your family and explore the exhibits!

Cooked Marketplace & Mercantile

Take-away food for the hungry dweller. A destination designed for globally inspired meals with an emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients.

Cortland Park

Cortland Park is a luxury lifestyle brand specializing in modern sophistication and timeless elegance.

CT River Artisans Co-op

Amazing selection of hand crafted artwork featuring: wall art, jewelry, silk screened fabrics, stained & fused glass, woodworking, knitting, quilling, pottery, weaving.

dreamscapes marketing + design

dreamscapes marketing + design is an integrated creative agency focused on branding, design, digital marketing, and content creation to bring your vision to life.

Drift Restaurant

We are a seasonal restaurant, located in Essex, on the Connecticut River. Come join us for fresh seafood dishes and other Dockside delights on our deck over looking the river.

Economic Development Commission

The Essex Economic Development Commission serves as an advocate for local businesses and works to preserve an adequate balance between business and residential properties.

Edward Jones – Financial Advisor

We offer numerous investments and services to help you reach your financial goals, including smart spending and borrowing options, retirement, paying for education, estate considerations and protecting your assets.

Emmys on Main

An eclectic array of clothing, artisan jewelry, one of a kind gifts and Essex merchandise

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Essex Art Association

The Essex Art Association has been a nonprofit seasonal art gallery since 1946.

Essex Boat Works

Essex Boat Works or EBW is a full-service boatyard and yacht brokerage facility conveniently located in the heart of historic Essex Village.

Essex Financial

Essex Financial advisors take a client-centric approach to wealth management and planning. Our success in growing our business is largely due to our singular focus on the unique needs of our clients.

Essex Garden Club

We offer informative programs, horticultural workshops, trips to interesting gardens, and the opportunity to spend time with people who have the same passion for projects undertaken by the club.

Essex Hardware Company

Essex Hardware is a local hardware store in Centerbrook, CT, offering a range of tools and supplies for various home improvement projects.

Essex Historical Society

Essex Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization with a mission to engage and inspire the community by sharing the history of Essex’s three villages.

Essex Indoor Golf Center

Essex Indoor Golf Center is a year-round golf entertainment and training facility.

Essex Land Trust

The Essex Land Trust preserves and enhances the community’s open space and natural resources for the benefit of future generations.

Essex Library Association

The Essex Library is your community center for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.

Essex Lions Club

The Essex Lions club has been serving the communities of Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton since 1950. More recently the Essex Lions merged with the Westbrook Lions Club and are now providing services to the town of Westbrook as well.

Essex Marine Group

Specializing in all aspects of Boat/Yacht Sales, Maintenance and management, we have indoor heated storage for boats up to 40 feet, boat makeovers, engine repair, fibergass repair.

Essex Meadows Lifecare Retirement Community

Set against the beauty of a 1,000-acre natural preserve, Essex Meadows creates an environment where residents can continue their best lives and pursue their interests.

Essex Mercantile

Essex Mercantile is a one stop shop for cool clothes, beautiful jewelry, home accents with a casual laid back vibe, unique specialty foods and curated culinary necessities.

Essex Park & Recreation

Essex Park and Recreation is dedicated to building the community through our parks and programs. We offer a variety of different programs for all ages.

Essex Plaza Laundry

We are a Self-service laundromat that is open 24/7.

Essex Preschool LTD

Essex Preschool is an iconic institution in the greater Connecticut River Valley region, educating generations of children since 1968. We offer preschool programs for 3, 4 & 5

Essex Savings Bank

Essex Savings Bank provides a full complement of personal and business banking including free checking and awesome rate loans.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Take the family on a two and a half hour narrated journey through the scenic Connecticut River Valley aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the U.S.!

Essex Tree Warden

The Essex Tree Committee was established in 1990 to inventory, preserve and replace our priceless resource of street trees.

Essex Veterans Memorial Hall

Essex Veterans Memorial Hall has an inherent responsibility to financially or otherwise assist veterans, their families and the community.

Essex Veterinary Clinic

One of Pieper Veterinary’s family of hospitals, the Essex Veterinary Clinic offers primary care, specialty care, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency care.

Essex Winter Series

Essex Winter Series brings the finest live performances to the Connecticut River Valley and Shoreline Region during the winter months, cultivate its appreciation to the widest audience.

Essex Yacht Sales

Essex Yacht Sales is renowned for its concierge-level brokerage services to its clients, whether buying or selling.

Goods & Curiosities, The Griswold Inn Store

We feature an eclectic mix of products inspired by the Inn and New England – from Early American and maritime heritage to Connecticut lifestyle and entertaining today.

Grace & Haven

Grace & Haven is a purpose driven boutique with collections for Women, Baby & Kids, & Home that make life better. Come build community with us, check out of events calendar.

Graceful Aesthetics

Discover Your Most Radiant Self At Graceful Aesthetics, A Boutique Medspa in Essex, CT

Groundhog Day Parade 2025 a Big Success

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Essex Ed Groundhog Day Parade 2025, proudly sponsored by the Essex Board of Trade (EBOT)! It was wonderful to see so many people on such a brisk day with pots, pans, and noisemakers to help wake Essex Ed up!

Haystacks

Haystacks Brand is made in Suttons Bay, MI. We are a woman’s clothing store that has been in business for more than 10 years.

house of the triple moon

An enchanted shop honoring your path of living with intention.

Ivoryton Library Association

The Ivoryton Library was founded in 1871 and is still housed in its original structure, built in l889. It has continued to function as a library for almost l50 years.

Ivoryton Playhouse

Often referred to as “a little known jewel on the Connecticut shoreline,” the Ivoryton Playhouse is a unique theater with a fascinating history and exciting future.

Ivoryton Village Alliance

The Ivoryton Village Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization comprised of professionals, businesses, and their associates.

J. Alden Clothiers & J. Alden Women’s

J. Alden Clothiers open its doors in 1993, and our intention has always been to offer the finest clothing and furnishings, while providing our clients the highest measure of attention possible.

J. McLaughlin

J.McLaughlin was founded with a mission to create a new American sportswear brand that offers classic clothes with current relevance.

JOY Chocolate Co

“I’ve always wanted to own a magical little candy shop that makes people happy”

L.H. Brenner Insurance

We’re here to make your insurance life as easy as possible and provide award-winning customer service.

MahoneySabol

Mahoney Sabol & Company, LLP provides comprehensive accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services to a wide range of clients and industries.

Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp.

The Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 2021 for the purpose of preserving and encouraging maritime and traditional music through education, research, performance, and community.

Middle Cove Marina Clark Group

Offering 48 slips in picturesque Middle Cove affording easy access to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound.

Noah’s 63 Main

Our passion for the restaurant industry led us to creating a place that you and your family will want to visit again and again.

Nutmeg Pharmacy

The Nutmeg Pharmacy Group are locally-owned community pharmacies dedicated to providing outstanding customer service at an affordable price.

Olive Oyl’s

Gourmet breakfast and lunch restaurant with a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads.

One Look Sign Company

From design to delivery, One Look Sign Company draws attention to your business with custom graphics and quality signage made to last.

One N Main

Located in the center of historic downtown Essex, One N Main offers unique and contemporary women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories for women.

Osage Advisors

For over 20 years, Osage Advisors has helped the owners of midsize businesses get the most value when they sell their company.

Our Lady of Sorrows

Welcome to our new parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta. This is your parish family embracing more than 700 families in faith and love.

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Paul W Carman – Private Wealth Advisor

Paul Carman has developed his practice with a focus on wealth preservation, estate, retirement and investment planning for high net worth individuals.

Pough Interiors

Located at the top of Main Street in Essex Village, Pough Interiors provides all that is beautiful, comfortable, and inspiring for your home.

Prestige Yacht Sales

Our experienced yacht brokers at Prestige Yacht Sales are all Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) and members of The Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA).

Privateers Pizza and Provisions

Located at the foot of Main Street in Essex, Privaters provides organic produce, groceries, provisions, and thin crust brick oven pizza for both the local and maritime community.

Prive Swiss MedSpa

Your look is unique so let’s treat it that way. At Privé Swiss MedSpa, our highly-trained, expert team is here to help you look and feel your best with confidence. Located along the picturesque Connecticut shoreline, our luxurious Essex Village and Ivoryton locations are the perfect environments to receive expert skincare consultations, advanced anti-aging aesthetic treatments, and unmatched client care at our medical cosmetic spa.

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