Town Of Chester
Chester, Connecticut is a storybook New England small town located right on the beautiful Connecticut River, with wonderful quaint shops, artist galleries, rustic Inns and fantastic restaurants for you and your family to enjoy. Come to Chester by Car, Rail, Air or Boat, as we are easy to get to being conveniently located just two hours by car from both New York City and Boston, Massachusetts.
| Town Profile: |
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| Population: |
13,406 |
| Total Area: |
19.0 Sq. Miles |
| Founded: |
May, 1838; taken from Killingworth. |
| Principal Industries: |
Agriculture, fishing, and the manufacture of face creams, toilet preparations, facial tissues, plastics, wire and small boat building. |
| Schools Profiles: |
Regional School District #4
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Chester Elementary School
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Connecticut Education Association
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National Education Association
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Region #4 ( Preschool Scholarships )
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| Medical Facilities: |
Middlesex Hospital - Shoreline Medical Center
260 Westbrook Road
Essex, CT
Phone: (860) 358-3700
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Middlesex Hospital
28 Cresent St.
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: (860) 344-6000
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Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
365 Montauk Ave.
New London, CT
Phone: (860) 442-0711
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Hospital of St. Raphael
1450 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06504
Phone: (203) 789-3000
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Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York St
New Haven, CT 06504
Phone: (203) 688-4242
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| Recreation: |
Connecticut Coastal Birding Trail:
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Cedar Lake Department of Environmental Protection:
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Goodspeed-at-Chester/The Norma Terris Theatre:
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Meeting House History, Photo & Music:
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Guide to lower Ct River Valley towns:
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Robbie Collomore Music Series:
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Walking Tour:
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| Transportation: |
Served by buses of Conn. Transit and Shoreline Service from New Haven and Shore Line Rail. Freight: Served by Conrail and numerous motor common carriers. |
| Useful Links: |
Camp Hazen YMCA:
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Connecticut's Heritage River Valley:
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| Town's Web Site: |
http://www.chesterct.com/ |
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Chester
Main Street Illuminated
Jennings Pond during the foliage season in October - Near Chester Center
Cedar Lake Beach Pavillion
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