October 23, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 43
New Rest Center Added to Chester By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
The town of Chester has recently opened a brand new bike and pedestrian rest center, which is now located at 20 Water St. The project is years in the making, according to Chester Selectwoman Pat Bandzes,
who says that the town acquired the land back in 2000. The space will now include numerous amenities for citizens of the town and visitors, including benches, a bike rack, River Valley Transit shelter, and an electronics charging station. “In 2024 we (Board of Selectmen) asked the Economic Development Commission to
provide recommendations on what to do with the building,” Bandzes said. “During workshops with the other organizations in the town, we considered everything, including tearing it down for parking. Everyone agreed that it should be used as something to help See New Rest Stop page 8
Dawn Tripp will be doing a book talk and luncheon for her latest book “Jackie” at the Griswold Inn in Essex.............................................2
A Scenic Journey
Wins Across the Board The Shoreline Co-op girls’ swimThe riverboat Becky Thatcher, part of the Essex Steam Train & ming and diving team extended its Riverboat tour, makes its way up winning streak to 5-0, and volleyball the Connecticut River past the dock picked up a trio of victories..........20 of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry on Oct. 19. Guests aboard the Becky Thatcher can be seen photographing the fall foliage and Gillette Castle which overlooks the river from East Haddam.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Courier
Getting in the Spirit Liz Egan looks back and reflects on her greatest memories of Halloween over the years.............................23
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