January 8, 2026
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXVI Iss. 2
Chester Tourism Liaison Opening New Beverage Spot Downtown By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
The town of Chester will soon be getting a brand new combination spot, the first of its kind in the town. Resident Tiffany Nevers, a tourism liaison in the area, has received clearance and approval for a coffee shop/wine and cocktail bar, called Three Fates. It is set
to open on North Main Street. The project has been nearly five months in the making, with Nevers saying that despite the time it has taken to put this project together and make it come to life, she is thankful for this opportunity. “I spent many months looking for a location. I understand that the process is lengthy, and many spaces go very quickly,” she said.
“I know the Realtor of the space that we ended up selecting, and it really felt like the opportunity fell right into my lap.” Nevers is now excited to share her ideas and new shop with residents and visitors of Chester, wanting to emphasize a sense of community and togetherness. See Chester Tourism page 9
Nancy Meinke is getting Clinton ready for America's 250th birthday..............................2
Fun On Ice Kathleen Jarzabek, right, reaches out for her son Cody Robida, 7, during an afternoon skate along with Tyler Robida, left, on Jennings Pond in Chester on Saturday, Jan. 4. With the pond frozen over in a cold start to 2026, skaters created two makeshift ice rinks while ice fishermen also took advantage of the frigid conditions.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
Captain Morgan sums up the local fishing year in review by referring to iffy weather.................................12
Trends in travel for 2026 include going with small groups and finding new places.................................19
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