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...

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. Together, our families and friends combine resources to make a difference where we live, work and play. We: • Feed the hungry • Shelter families • Teach young and old to read Read more...

Discover the history and environment of New England’s Great River at the Connecticut River Museum. Bring your family and explore the exhibits! Discover what it was like to be a submarine pilot during the American Revolution as you climb aboard a replica of the Turtle submarine. Walk all 410 miles of the River as you travel our vertical galleries filled Read more...

Cortland Park is a luxury lifestyle brand specializing in modern sophistication and timeless elegance. At Cortland Park we strive for the highest quality while providing a style that complements every woman’s wardrobe. Read more...

The Connecticut River Artisans Co-op was established in 1980 and is the oldest, continuously operating artist cooperative in Connecticut. We have an amazing selection of artwork, all Made in Connecticut by our members. Wall art, fine art, jewelry, handbags, stained glass, painted vintage items, pottery and cards are among the beautiful items we carry. There is always something new. Custom Read more...

dreamscapes marketing + design is a full-service creative studio specializing in interactive marketing, branding, web development, ecommerce, graphic design, custom illustration, search engine optimization, social media engagement and innovation. dreamscapes is located in the quaint town of Essex, CT servicing clients all over the world. Our years of experience in both the world of design and technology give us a Read more...

Welcome to the Essex Economic Development Commission. We provide information for current and prospective Essex businesses. The Essex Economic Development Commission was formed by a town meeting in 1998 with a simple mission: serve as an advocate for local businesses and work to preserve an adequate balance between business and residential properties. Essex, rated the best small town in America, is Read more...

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. Please contact me for more information. Read more...

The Essex Art Association, a non-profit gallery located at 10 North Main Street, has been serving local artists since 1946. Located in a historic, unheated building, the gallery is seasonal but very active during the summer months. The association was founded as a place for artists to share and sell their work. This practice has continued and EAA is known Read more...

Essex Boat Works or EBW is a full-service boatyard and yacht brokerage facility conveniently located in the heart of historic Essex Village. We offer premier yachting services including; complete yacht service, slips, hauling and storage, yacht sales & brokerage. We have developed and maintain valuable sales and service relations with many of the industry’s leading builders.  For over 200 years, Read more...

Our Mission: To further the knowledge of gardening and the artistic use of plant materials To stimulate interest in civic beautification To aid in the conservation of natural resources To promote educational and charitable projects which emphasize conservation, ecology and civic improvement Read more...

Essex Historical Society meets its mission of “Engaging and Inspiring the Community,” by sharing the histories of all three of the town’s villages: Essex, Ivoryton and Centerbrook. A private, non-profit organization, EHS manages two historic properties and offers a year-round calendar of programming events, all open to the public for little or no cost. The historic 1732 Pratt House, 19 Read more...

Essex Indoor Golf Center is a year-round golf entertainment and training facility. Experience an amazing 3D golf adventure within our 6 Simulator Bays! Work on your game, challenge your family for mini-golf bragging rights, or choose from more than 70 world-famous golf courses (plus 3 mini-golf courses!) For more information, call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com Read more...

The Essex Library is your community center for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.  In addition to traditional library services we offer a free high speed wi-fi connection, access to 14 public computers, and over 400 programs each year ranging from talks on raising backyard chickens to lectures by Nobel Prize winners and much more.  Our friendly and professional staff will Read more...

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.  The services provided are based on the needs of the community and are constantly changing ranging from providing eye exams and Read more...

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. Some of our most popular programs include Summer Camp, Cooking with Kids, Slamma Jamma Basketball Camp, Tennis, and Floor Hockey, amongst others. Essex Park and Recreation also prides itself in hosting many parades and festivals. Read more...

We are a Self-service laundromat that is open 24/7. We offer Drop-off service Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm and Sat 9am to 2pm. Pick-up and Delivery service is available. Read more...

Essex Savings Bank provides a full complement of personal and business banking including free checking and awesome rate loans.  Financial, estate, insurance and retirement planning are offered throughout the state by the Bank’s Trust Department and wholly-owned subsidiary, Essex Financial Services, Inc., Registered Investment Advisor.  The Bank serves the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline with six offices in Essex (2), Read more...

Take the family on a two and a half hour narrated journey through the scenic Connecticut River Valley—named one of the “last great places on Earth” by the Nature Conservancy—aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the U.S.! Board the train at Essex station and ride to Deep River Landing, where the Mississippi-style riverboat Becky Thatcher is waiting to transport Read more...

Mihae Lee, artistic director The mission of Essex Winter Series is to bring the finest music, in live performance, to the Connecticut River Valley and Shoreline Region during the winter months and to cultivate its appreciation to the widest audience. Each season, between January and April, we present concerts that are renowned not only for their world-class artistic quality, but also for Read more...

Essex Yacht Sales is owned and led by Leslie Quarrier, CPYB. For over 25 years, Leslie has served buyers and sellers alike with her unique brand of boating knowledge, passion, and courtesy, earning the admiration of clients and fellow brokers throughout the US, by her unwavering professional values, her business success, and her warmth and charm. These qualities are reflected in Leslie’s loyal Read more...

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. You can shop our location in Essex as well as 7 locations in Michigan and one in Delray Beach, FL. We are most famous for our bias skirt collections: Switchstacks Reversibles and Brazilian Two Tones. We Read more...

A home for moon followers, tarot & oracle enthusiasts, practicing witches, soul seekers and all who are living with intention. Join us every Tuesday for a new episode of our podcast – This Magickal Life, the podcast – where we discuss happenings in the shop and all things magickal. Read more...

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. We have always been fortunate to have a large clientele from the Connecticut shore and from around the United States. Our business continues to grow thanks to the influx Read more...

AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL SINCE 1977 J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Jay and Kevin with a mission to create a new American sportswear brand that offers two key components: classic clothes with current relevance and a retail environment with a neighborhood feel. MONDAY – WEDNESDAY: 10am – 5:30pm, THURSDAY: 10am – 7pm,  FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 10am – 5:30pm, SUNDAY: Read more...

Joy Chocolate Co is in the historic “village” section of the magical town of Essex in Connecticut. Our shop sits inside a converted home dating back to the 1800’s, a historical landmark known as the “Farnham Parmelee Homestead.” We offer a variety of candy from the US and around the world including our own handmade chocolates and fudge. We also Read more...

Mahoney Sabol & Company, LLP provides comprehensive accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services to a wide range of clients and industries. Founded in 1990, by James Mahoney and Michael Sabol, the Firm’s 40-plus accounting professionals and administrative support staff, led by 12 partners, serve clients throughout the region.  Our combination of local firm feel, national firm experience, and access Read more...

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. It holds an annual CT Sea Music Festival in downtown Essex on the second weekend in June (https://ctseamusicfest.org). It receives support from local businesses and state-wide agencies. Read more...

Olive Oyl’s is Celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year! Family owned and operated since 1991. Serving the best creative Chef prepared gourmet foods. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. We’re well known for our fresh morning pastries , delicious breakfast sandwiches and Illy Coffee. Oversized creative lunch sandwiches, fresh healthy salads and soups. Scratch cookies and brownies. We have many Read more...

Located at the top of Main Street in Essex Village, Pough Interiors provides all that is beautiful, comfortable, and inspiring for your home.  With years of experience, we offer full service professional interior design services for projects of all sizes. Our retail showroom offers traditional, transitional and contemporary furniture, lighting, home accessories, artwork, tableware and gifts. Our design ministrations include Read more...

Prestige Yacht Sales, one of New York/New England’s finest yacht brokerage firms for over twenty-six years, has three locations: Norwalk, Essex and Mystic, Connecticut. We are proud to be appointed the exclusive dealer for Beneteau Sail, Hunt Yachts and Southport Boats. 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). YBAA member Read more...

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. Read more...

We are an evidence-based clinical holistic health and wellness spa that offers services to reset your mind, body, and spirit. Our team of dedicated practitioners represents the best of the best in each of their respective fields. Coupled with an exquisite atmosphere, we will develop your individualized treatment plan designed with innovative modern, holistic, and traditional methods that drive the Read more...

Maybe you’ve seen a need in your own community and wondered how you could help. Maybe you want to use your professional skills to help others — or even learn new skills. Maybe you’re seeking connections with other service-minded professionals in your community or abroad. Whatever your reason, joining Rotary can help you achieve these goals, and so much more. Read more...

A true boating retreat for rendezvous gatherings, yacht club festivities, waterfront weddings, and more. Quietly placed on its own 13-acre island, Safe Harbor Essex Island is a waterfront destination for locals and cruisers alike. Unwind by the oversized pool, enjoy a game of volleyball with family, or explore the vibrant village atmosphere in nearby Essex. Read more...

Your perfect day starts with delegating to us today. We are a personal, staffing, and travel concierge that meets all of your needs under one roof. Read more...

For over 28 years, ServiceMaster of Old Saybrook, Middletown, and Guilford has provided professional cleaning and disaster restoration services to homes and businesses throughout Middlesex County. Water and fire damage emergency cleanup, mold inspection and remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and house wide cleanings are just some of the many services we provide with excellence. Our team of professionals have Read more...

Sister Cities Essex Haiti is a non-profit 501c3 organization whose goal is to sustain partnerships with the people of Deschapelles, Haiti which expand educational and cultural opportunities. Sister Cities Essex Haiti works to build cooperation between the people of these communities, enabling them to learn, work and solve problems together by collaborating with ODES, volunteer partners and with HAS through an Read more...

Sullivan Financial is a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) Firm by design. We are completely independent, transparent, and always operate in a fiduciary capacity; meaning we put our client’s best interest ahead of our own, with a legal and ethical obligation to do so. We are completely fee-based and offer no commissionable investments. Our independent structure means we have no parent Read more...

Sweet P’s is a family owned and operated ice cream parlor in the heart of charming Essex, CT. Established in 1989, Sweet P’s has been a favorite among regulars and tourists for over 30 years! Read more...